Xie Zhou looked at his somewhat unusual appearance and couldn't help but think to himself, "This Tao guy is truly horribly ugly, I can't bear to look at him..."
But no matter what it looks like, it is exactly the same as the original form of the ancient ferocious beast Tao. Now it has activated its pupil technique mode and tricked Tao's cubs into coming in.
If I could use the illusion here to make it work under my control, my life would be much easier. Not to mention the leader of the men in black, who is really too troublesome. Even as an avatar, he is still very powerful.
With a plan forming in his mind, Xie Zhou was making his own calculations, hoping to use his pupil technique to lead it step by step into his trap.
After all, while Tao's cub is still immature and retains its original ferocity, it can be subdued step by step once someone acts as a guide. Surely she can handle her own cub now that she is Tao's father.
Looking around, there were large groves of trees, and the whole environment felt like being in a primeval forest.
It was particularly ancient, and Xie Zhou was still a little unaccustomed to it. The feeling of his four paws on the ground made walking a bit strange.
But as she looked around with her bright eyes, it was as if she could feel the scene of the cub with its father.
Several large trees twist and turn, their branches intertwined, and dappled sunlight shines through them, illuminating this ancient and secluded place, giving it a rather idyllic, paradise-like atmosphere.
How could Tao's cubs know that they had entered an illusion? Let alone that they would soon be abducted and taken home.
Xie Zhou was very curious, looking left and right. At this moment, the system reminded him: "You are quite smart to have come up with this plan. You will be able to subdue the cub of the ancient ferocious beast Tao, so that you will have an assistant in the future battles."
"I also want to remind you that if it evolves step by step, its combat power will be astonishing. Make the most of this opportunity, and hopefully you can successfully sign a contract with this cub this time."
"Don't worry, of course I know all this, but why did activating my eye technique lead me to such a place, and why did I transform into his father's appearance?"
"This place might be its obsession. Don't overthink it. Just subdue it successfully, isn't that enough?"
"Alright... I need to think of a way to make that little brat listen to me. Although it now looks like its father, I can't let it slip in certain ways."
Just as Xie Zhou was trying to figure out how to persuade it, a small figure pounced on her back.
Feeling a weight on her back, she turned around and saw that Tao's cub had run over and was excitedly wagging its tail and nudging her back.
"Mmm..."
Tao's cubs let out a cry, unlike their previous bravery and ferocity.
Xie Zhou chuckled inwardly. This didn't resemble an ancient ferocious beast at all. It seemed that whether it was a human or a divine beast, they would always show their softest side in front of their family.
Its tiny body rolled and frolicked on Xie Zhou, and Xie Zhou naturally joined in the play, shaking the little cub off his back, and a chase ensued.
"Awoooooo..."
Xie Zhou looked at the little guy's happy face; he was such a spoiled brat.
After playing for a while, Xie Zhou, who had infiltrated the enemy ranks, prepared to begin his plan.
"Tao!"
A low, commanding voice made the cub stop.
“My child, it’s been so long since I’ve seen you so happy. I’m very happy too. Although we are an ancient race of ferocious beasts, we will go through fire and water for our master as long as we meet someone with a destiny.”
"You are still young and do not understand, but your father has seen it. From this day forward, I summon you, my child, do not miss your destined one, who is right before your eyes..."
Under Xie Zhou's coaxing, she took this opportunity to revert to her original appearance.
"Huh? Where is this place?"
She feigned ignorance, while Tao's cub sat on the ground, seemingly deep in thought.
Xie Zhou decided to see what would happen, but to his surprise, it stopped moving.
Could it be that what he just said was too profound, and the little brat didn't understand?
Xie Zhou began to doubt himself, but still cautiously stepped forward.
"Tao?"
As soon as she finished speaking, it bared its teeth and stared at her, growling softly.
"Don't be angry! I don't know how I got here. I just heard a voice calling me, and it sounded a lot like you!"
Her feigned ignorance is truly admirable.
Upon hearing this, Tao's cub retracted its sharp claws and looked up to examine the person in front of it.
The task her father had just instructed her to keep replaying in her mind—was her destined one right before her eyes?
It's her!
Tao seemed a bit conflicted, spinning around in circles. Xie Zhou, seeing its silly antics, almost burst out laughing.
Suddenly, Tao's cub jumped in front of Xie Zhou and bit one of her fingers.
"Hiss! You..."
Before Xie Zhou could dodge, he was pounced on squarely, his finger pierced by the cub's sharp teeth, and a drop of blood entered its belly.
A beam of light appeared around her, and just as she withdrew her pierced finger, Na Tao's cub, also enveloped in light, rose into the air.
The system exclaimed with delight, "It wants to sign a contract with you!"
What?
The light quickly disappeared, and Xie Zhou looked at Tao, who said, "Master! I am now your contracted divine beast..."
Things progressed quickly, and a contract was signed without a word. She was very happy to have the cub under her control.
"good!"
Xie Zhou walked over, smiled, and affectionately patted the cub's head. The cub didn't resist, so Xie Zhou took advantage of the situation and left the illusion while holding Tao's cub.
"Okay, you'll be with me from now on. I'll take you out now!"
"Yes, Master!"
Xie Zhou was a little curious, so he asked, "How come you can talk?"
Tao explained, "I can only speak because of my master."
"oh……"
After deactivating the pupil technique, I returned to the original space, where I saw the leader of the men in black leaning against the spirit tree, still absorbing the last bit of spiritual energy from it.
Xie Zhou's eyes sharpened, and he placed Tao on the ground.
They planned to join forces with Tao to attack the leader of the men in black.
The leader of the men in black leaned against a tree, barely clinging to life. She was furious to see Tao following her after the flash of light, even though he was the one who had summoned him.
He stood up and yelled, "Hey!"
He exhausted the strength he had just painstakingly accumulated and launched an attack on Xie Zhou.
These posed no threat to her at all; Tao absorbed the attack directly, while Xie Zhou pressed his advantage.
He charged forward with his spirit sword in hand. This time, the leader of the men in black did not dodge but confronted him head-on.
He activated his mental power, but Xie Zhou deliberately thrust his sword towards his ear, a smirk playing on his lips. "You're not qualified!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com