After a period of recuperation, my mother's health gradually recovered, and the Xia family became exceptionally peaceful. Such days are conducive to spiritual practice, and explosions are always born in silence!
The cemetery is a bit scary, but the old house is quiet, and it is much safer to stay with the dead than with the living. After all, they will never have the intention to harm others.
The door was empty, Xia Xiao twisted his neck and moved his hands and feet.
"Father, here I come!"
After saying that, Xia Xiao took a step forward with extremely fast movements.
He threw a punch, and after being blocked, he threw another punch, turned around and kicked, both of which brought up a strong wind.
Spreading out his big hand, Xia Jinghong grabbed Xia Xiao's palm and twisted it gently, and the latter was fixed in place, unable to move. If he moved again, his wrist would be dislocated.
"The attack was fast, but not powerful enough, and you were unsteady on your feet!"
Xia Jinghong swept his leg and Xia Xiao immediately fell to the ground, covered in dust.
"Come again!"
Xia Xiao stood up and stepped back without any hesitation. His father was a powerful man in the Venerable Realm, and his advice was very valuable, and most of it could be adopted.
Exhaling, Xia Xiao walked forward quickly, even faster than before.
"So fast, are we going to collide?"
Shu Shuang, who was sitting on the side, was a little worried, but Xia Xu hugged his chest and watched the show while biting a refreshing cucumber.
"Don't worry, Daddy is gentle."
Xia Xu had a good talent for cultivation since he was young, and Xia Jinghong had been worried about him a lot, so he could be considered a real fighter since he was young. However, Xia Xiao's action at this time made him brighten up, and he did not bump into him, because that kind of mindless fighting method could only hurt people of lower levels than himself.
Xia Xiao leaned forward, moved sideways to get past Xia Jinghong, then suddenly stood up and kicked his father in the back.
“That’s a good kick!”
After Xia Jinghong finished speaking, he turned around and stretched out his hand. His big hand was like a claw that could reach into the clouds. No matter how quickly Xia Xiao reacted, he was still caught. But Xia Xiao did not stop there. Instead, he wrapped his legs around his father's arms and punched him in the neck.
"This is slow!"
Xia Jinghong clapped his right hand, and Xia Xiao's arm felt numb. Then when Xia Jinghong clenched his left fist, his entire arm tensed up, and his muscles awakened, and Xia Xiao's body restraints were easily untied.
With a wave of his left arm, Xia Xiao was thrown to the side and rolled in the dirt again.
Xia Xiao didn't rush to take action this time. He just stood up and looked at his father, as if he had something to say.
"It's already pretty good. There's no need to waste any more time. Even without the support of vitality, your strength, speed, and reaction have reached their current limits. No one at the same level can be your opponent!"
Hearing such high evaluation, Shu Shuang applauded. She was a little excited, but when she saw Xia Xiao's eyes, she sat down quietly again.
"You should be happy, leave him alone!"
After Xia Xu finished speaking, Shu Shuang still sat there without saying a word. Seeing her like this, Xia Xu was really envious! What kind of shit luck is Xia Xiao? Such an obedient girl, I also want her!
"Go practice on your own and develop the forest in your body!"
"According to Master, I have now awakened the Wood Element among the Five Elements. But even though I have walked through the forest countless times and communicated with Ju Mang every night, I still cannot use the power of the Wood Element. This makes me a little overwhelmed."
Xia Jinghong brushed off the dust on Xia Xiao's body and said earnestly:
"Don't be anxious. Most people enter the realm of the noble at a young age and then sign a spiritual contract to have the power of the five elements. You haven't even reached the stage of condensation yet. It's not good to be so anxious."
Xia Xiao nodded. He was indeed a little anxious during this period. He had never been like this before, but Ju Mang was getting bigger and bigger, and his connection with it was getting stronger and stronger, but it always seemed to be missing something.
With his hands forming seals, the space around him was torn apart, and Ju Mang in the forest came out with his wings flapping. It was now as tall as Xia Xiao's calf, but still round and plump, with a pair of small claws that moved very quickly. The first thing it did when it came out was to run towards Shu Shuang and rub against her arms.
"You are such a clever little fellow."
Xia Xu muttered something, and Shu Shuang stroked its head without any hesitation.
“It likes you.”
Xia Xiao walked over and said something that made Shu Shuang in a good mood.
"You two are a perfect couple."
Xia Xu walked away while biting a cucumber, and Ju Mang followed behind him, imitating his walking style.
"Go practice."
"Uh-huh."
Shu Shuang followed Xia Xiao to the backyard. Ju Mang was already familiar with the family, so there was no need to worry about it.
Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang stood side by side, forming the "He" seal with their hands, and began to absorb the vital energy. Ju Mang followed Xia Xu around, and then went to his mother and Xia Xu. In short, he was very lively. Sometimes he fell down while running, stood up and froze for a while, and then started jumping again.
Seeing Xia Xiao sitting cross-legged in the backyard, Ju Mang ran over.
"Don't disturb them."
Xia Wan was gentle and polite. She hushed. The little guy tilted his head and took a long time to react. He seemed to understand, slowed down, and tiptoed towards her.
It sat down next to Xia Xiao, its chubby little face full of joy, its little mouth always raised. It turned its head to look at Xia Xiao a few times, and then imitated him to stay still.
"It's not easy for such a lively little guy to calm down."
As soon as Shu Shuang finished speaking, Ju Mang tapped his little butt and lay on the ground to bask in the sun. He squinted his eyes full of spirit, as if he was enjoying it.
"look!"
Xia Xu pointed and Xia Wan immediately turned her eyes away.
I saw a little light appear on Ju Mang's body, and it was circling around him. Under it, Ju Mang's body gradually grew bigger, and changes were visible to the naked eye.
"Wow, you've grown up again."
"Wild beasts grow faster than humans."
Although he said so, Xia Xu also had doubts. Wild beasts have certain abilities when they are born. For example, his rock armor beast, when he first met it, it was not even as big as his palm, but as hard as a rock. He fell many times and nothing happened. Now this Ju Mang probably can't stand his fall, and he doesn't have any extraordinary abilities. I guess this is what Xia Xiao is most worried about!
Xia Xu guessed right. Xia Xiao was worried that Ju Mang would be like himself. Even though he had the talent that made the Fire Mane Lion King and the Rock Armored Beast fear him, he couldn't bring out his abilities. He couldn't wait another three and a half years. Without the wild beast and the power of the five elements, he might not be able to achieve his goal!
Exhaling a breath of foul air, Xia Xiao let out a long sigh. The vitality in his body has gradually condensed, and before the selection, he can reach the condensed state!
Seeing Ju Mang beside him, Xia Xiao smiled slightly. This little guy has grown up again. I wonder what he will look like. He is quite cute now. If he continues to gain weight and becomes a big fat man, he probably won't be able to fly.
After touching its head, Ju Mang woke up. Through telepathy, Xia Xiao knew Ju Mang best. He was a lively and sunny little guy with a pure mind.
"Hmm~"
Ju Mang stretched lazily and flapped his wings as if he was about to fly.
Seeing this, Xia Xiao stepped back to make room for it.
“Come on, come on!”
Shu Shuang clenched her fists and cheered.
"It's time to fly, it's time to fly."
The chirping of birds in other people's ears is human voice in Xia Xiao's ears.
Ju Mang's wings were like leaves, unlike his body which was covered with feathers, but he kept flapping them and his body slowly floated up. The feathers on his round belly were blown by the wind and fluttered like his black hair.
"It's flying! It's flying!"
The wind around him dragged Ju Mang's body, making it light, and the initial instability disappeared, and then he could fly freely. He flew in the yard, flew to a low altitude, and then rushed into the sky.
"Humans can acquire some of the abilities of contracted beasts. Maybe you'll be able to fly in the future!"
Shu Shuang looked at Xia Xiao happily, who looked up at the sky with longing in his eyes. If possible, it would be best, no one would refuse to have one more skill!
Ju Mang chirped, and a few flashes of lightning flashed across the cloudy sky. The lightning and wind came together to celebrate its growth, and also surprised Xia Xiao.
In the Wood Element, in addition to the power of trees, there is also wind and lightning. How could Ju Mang call upon all of them? There are very few wild beasts like this, but Ju Mang really did it.
It played in the wind, kept company with the lightning, and gradually became proficient in flying.
Xia Xiao could feel its happiness and the strength of these powers. And this would become part of his future power!
Ju Mang negotiated for a long time, and finally descended slowly when he was tired. When he saw the people walking towards the mass grave, he tilted his head.
The little paw fell to the ground, and it staggered several steps before standing steadily. The green air wave it raised hit the potted plant next to it, and several flower buds bloomed at once.
This is the most basic and common power of the Wood Element - controlling the growth rate of plants! All powerful Wood Element practitioners can instantly summon thick tree roots to overturn and destroy a city, with a force no less powerful than the impact of high black waves.
"What's wrong?"
He should be happy now, but Shu Shuang noticed that something was wrong with Xia Xiao. He looked to the side, which was the direction Ju Mang had looked at before.
"Something has happened. The peaceful days will not last for many days!"