Qin Xiao thought about his next steps and spent a long time browsing through the special beast taming database.
Two mythical beasts have been tentatively identified, but the decision is still pending and not yet finalized.
The two beasts are a purely offensive type and a functional type, respectively.
The aggressive type of beast is a peculiar hedgehog-like creature that can launch its sharp spines.
After the spikes are launched, this thing automatically locks onto the target, moves at extremely high speed, and has an extremely long range.
However, all of this strange beast's abilities are concentrated on launching and growing spikes; its physical strength is almost zero.
Qin Xiao didn't see a better option, so he could only keep this strange beast as a backup.
I just don't know what kind of template this thing can draw if we really form a contract with the other party.
Are you not going to give me a powerful wizard like Hou Yi? That's a bit too abstract.
The other strange beast is a jellyfish with many functions. Wearing the jellyfish on one's body can make one invisible and almost completely block out heat, smell, sound, and other factors.
Moreover, this thing also has a weak spatial ability; it has a small personal space inside its body, which can be used as a storage device.
However, there is a problem: the beast's body is poisonous, and wearing it for a long time carries the risk of poisoning and skin dissolution.
If extracting templates can provide an epic boost, this stealth ability could potentially become incredibly powerful.
However, this is just a backup plan; Qin Xiao hasn't really decided on a contract yet.
After some picking and choosing, before they could even recruit anyone or check out the skill beads, they were already at their doorstep.
Qin Xiao and Ilya entered the house. In the hall, the three women sat together in an awkward atmosphere.
Lu Chengxiao held his teacup, took an elegant sip, and through the gesture, looked at Wang Xinian with a hint of scrutiny.
Is this woman trying to steal the promising guy I've got my eye on?
She usually seems cold and arrogant, but I never expected her to resort to such despicable means.
No, I'll get rid of her.
Ye Qinghuan sat on a single sofa, hugging her legs, her eyes somewhat unfocused, lost in thought.
Wang Xinian wore a faint, polite smile, elegant and poised.
As soon as Qin Xiao entered the room, all three women stood up.
Wang Xinian, who was closest to the table, stepped forward and said, "Qin Xiao, have you finished your business? Please have a seat."
Lu Chengxiao gritted his teeth. He hadn't expected that you would have taken position into account as well.
On a normal day, when Qin Xiao came back, Lu Chengxiao would most likely make a sarcastic remark. But today, with other women around, she wanted to show off, but she didn't get a chance.
Qin Xiao frowned, somewhat speechless. It was as if this was his home.
"Please sit down. What does Senior Sister Xinian want to talk to me about?"
Wang Xinian glanced at Lu Chengxiao and the other person without making it obvious, "Um, could we talk alone?"
Qin Xiao simply stood up again, "Then let's talk in my room."
He didn't care what she wanted to do; he just wanted to get rid of her quickly so he could continue 'shopping'.
"No way!" Lu Chengxiao stood up abruptly.
This startled Qin Xiao.
"Lu Chengxiao, have you taken the wrong medicine?" Qin Xiao turned to look at him.
Lu Chengxiao held back his words, "Ahem, it's not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room together."
You don't want to ruin your senior's reputation, do you? How about this, Qinghuan and I will go upstairs, and you two can talk here."
As Lu Chengxiao spoke, he pulled Ye Qinghuan upstairs, looking quite obedient.
Ye Qinghuan was still a little confused. "Hey, Sister Chengxiao, I still need to cultivate. What are we doing upstairs?"
Lu Chengxiao lowered his voice, "Do you want to stay here and let that woman into Qin Xiao's room?"
"He clearly has ill intentions. What if he causes trouble? Is Qin Xiao the kind of person who can resist temptation?"
As she spoke, Ye Qinghuan stopped moving and followed Lu Chengxiao upstairs.
Wang Xinian watched the two disappear around the corner of the stairs, his eyes twitching slightly.
Turning around, he took a deep breath and said, "Qin Xiao, first of all, I apologize for what happened before."
Secondly, I have already taught Wang Jinnian a lesson for what happened last time, and now I have officially severed ties with him.
If you suffer any losses, I can try to compensate you; you can state your terms.
Qin Xiao looked at the other person's serious expression, as if he wasn't joking.
"If you're concerned about this, then there's no need for that. It hasn't caused me any loss."
Furthermore, this matter involves a conflict between me and other members of your Wang family; we were merely conducting normal exploration activities.
Besides, you didn't provide the resources from the secret realm, and I didn't gain any of these benefits. You bear no responsibility and have no reason to feel guilty.
When Wang Xinian heard Qin Xiao say this, he did not show any relief; instead, he seemed somewhat disappointed.
Because the other party cut ties with her so clearly, it was obvious that they had no interest in her and did not want to have anything to do with her.
She was actually mistaken about that. Qin Xiao hadn't thought that far ahead; he was just explaining things clearly.
However, it's true that Qin Xiao wasn't interested in her; he was quite aware of her thoughts.
Regardless of their previous approach and sharing of such high-level secret realm resources, the other party must have had other intentions.
However, Qin Xiao had his own way of discerning who his friends were and who were only after his own interests.
There's a saying: If you blossom, butterflies will come.
However, if too many butterflies swarm around, it becomes difficult to distinguish between butterflies and bees collecting nectar.
Therefore, Qin Xiao's choice was to avoid arguing and simply ignore anything that was unclear later on.
It can only be said that appearing at the right time is likely to be with the right person.
Even with Lu Chengxiao, Qin Xiao didn't truly accept him in his heart; at most, he was just an ordinary friend.
Even if the other party has taken sides and helped him, he can simply return the favor by giving them enough benefits; it's easy to sever ties cleanly.
Soon, Wang Xinian stayed for a few more minutes, chatted casually for a few minutes, left his best wishes for the World Youth Championship, and then took his leave.
On the second floor corner, Lu Chengxiao and Ye Qinghuan looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Is this still the Qin Xiao I know, the one who partyed every night? He's so ruthless!"
Lu Chengxiao muttered in a low voice.
Ye Qinghuan's eyes regained some sparkle as she recalled her first meeting with Qin Xiao in the Earthly Flame Cave.
How similar that time is to now. Perhaps if it weren't for my mother, or some other coincidences and the passage of time, we might not have become friends.
Qin Xiao shook his head, picked up the teacup on the table, poured himself a cup of tea, drank it all in one gulp, and turned to go upstairs.
The two people at the corner quickly slipped back into the room next door, and only cautiously came out after hearing Qin Xiao's door close.
Upon entering the living room, Lu Chengxiao tidied up the cups and snacks on the table.
Ye Qinghuan was somewhat lost in thought as she held the empty cup.
"Qinghuan, what are you thinking about?" Lu Chengxiao waved his hand.
Ye Qinghuan quickly put down her cup, snapping out of her daze, "It's nothing, it's nothing."
Lu Chengxiao looked at her again, "If there's nothing else, just pack your things and come with me to pick up the goods. I'll show you something new."
"Oh, but I need to cultivate myself."
"I think you've become stupid from all that cultivation. It would be good for you to go out and get some exercise."
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