Ling Yunxi: Hmm? ? ?
"Yan Ling, inside information!"
Suddenly, an orc rushed in, full of excitement.
Chi Yanling was in high spirits and asked happily, "What is it?"
"Ling Yunxi is also going to your Peacock Clan the day after tomorrow!"
His movements as he was preening the feathers froze instantly. "What?"
Upon hearing that she was among them, all his desire to impress vanished instantly, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his feathers.
Its magnificent tail feathers could be slightly folded up, making it appear somewhat dull and lackluster.
If the daughter of the Virgin Mary chooses him, does he have the right to refuse?
The peacock tribe holds a display ceremony, which on the surface is a ceremony for males to show off their appearance and tails, but in reality it is a large-scale ceremony for females to choose their mates.
It goes without saying what a female like Ling Yunxi could possibly do in such an occasion.
Chi Yanling's good mood plummeted. He transformed back into human form and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Don't be discouraged. I heard it's just to prepare food for your Peacock Clan."
"real!?"
Chi Yanling looked at him expectantly.
"Yes, your Peacock Clan specially invited the best-cooked beastmen from the Beast Academy to cook delicious food, and she was among the chosen culinary beast masters."
Chi Yanling's eyes, which had been dull and lifeless for a moment, regained their brightness and spirit, restoring the unique, noble, and slightly proud look of a peacock.
His tense shoulders relaxed instantly, and he unconsciously let out a long sigh of relief, unaware that he had been holding his breath the whole time.
...But why doesn't she care at all that I'm going to participate in a dating contest?
In the past, she would have been very angry and would have given him a good scolding and interrogation.
The thought was like a small thorn, slightly but definitely pricking him.
She cured him, but her indifference to the grand courtship ceremony of the Peacock Clan that he would attend left him feeling uneasy.
The next morning.
As Ling Yunxi entered the school gate, she saw Pu Shangji leaning against a tree trunk by the only way to get there.
Upon smelling the familiar scent of the female, Pu Shangji, who had been waiting for a long time, raised his eyes.
He suddenly stopped fiddling with the object in his hand.
Ling Yunxi was walking towards the light.
The morning sunlight gilded her with a fuzzy golden edge, making her hair seem to glow, and even the fine downy hairs on her face were clearly visible.
His pupils contracted slightly, almost imperceptibly, locking onto her figure as if locking onto prey.
"Yunxi".
Pu Shangji's deep, clear voice came through.
Ling Yunxi stopped in her tracks, her hand unconsciously clenching into the animal skin bag.
She hadn't figured out how to face him yet.
Seeing that she had stopped, Pu Shangji took the initiative to approach her and finally stopped in front of her.
The two were only a hand's width apart.
You came to see me?
Ling Yunxi gazed at his exquisite, deep-set face beneath his silver-gray hair, his expression cool and indifferent, his features obscure and unreadable.
"What happened yesterday was my fault. I wasn't able to protect you."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over her body.
After confirming that she was alright, he relaxed a bit.
Upon hearing that she had pushed Pu Yueling, he knew without guessing that it was his sister who had started the trouble.
He should have foreseen that there would be potential dangers whenever he went out.
Ling Yunxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, they weren't there to ask her about that matter.
"You don't need to apologize, this is none of your business."
Ling Yunxi's tone of refusal was as cold as ice, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Pu Shangji frowned slightly, paused, and placed the bag in his hand into hers.
"What is this?"
Ling Yunxi pinched it; it was hard and smooth.
"Wear this around your neck and your supernatural abilities will be purified, making you able to defeat even orcs two levels higher than you."
"No need, thank you."
She already beat them last time.
She should return the favor.
Ling Yunxi returned the items to him.
Pu Shangji looked at the bag in front of him, and returned it to him without even glancing at it.
He frowned slightly, a layer of melancholy settling over his eyes. After a pause, he said, "Now that it's in your hands, it's yours. If you don't want it, just throw it away."
After saying that, he turned and left.
"Why!"
Looking at his somewhat lonely figure among the beastmen, Ling Yunxi wondered if she had gone too far in rejecting him.
[Host, please accept this; it's mutton fat jade.]
Ling Yunxi frowned, glancing at the small bag in her hand. [It's just a piece of mutton-fat jade, what's so special about it?]
This isn't just ordinary mutton-fat jade; it's a precious item from a family that performs sacrificial rites. You can open it and take a look.
Ling Yunxi poured out a piece of warm, white jade threaded with a rope, with a patch of something stained in the middle that looked like a brownish-red liquid.
【This is? 】
This is his blood, purified using a secret sacrificial technique. Once the host wears it, it can combine with the mutton fat jade to absorb the host's impurities, making the host's special abilities even purer.
This allows them to defeat orcs that are two levels higher than their host.
When the host absorbs external energy in the future, such as the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the power of stars, or even the demon core, let the energy flow through the mutton fat jade first.
Mutton fat jade can absorb the rage, impurities, and negative emotions in energy.
Only the purest and mildest part is left for the host to absorb.
This method of energy absorption is more efficient, provides a more stable foundation, and eliminates future problems. Many more functions await the host's discovery!
Ling Yunxi stared blankly at the mutton-fat jade in her hand.
This is way too expensive...
As Qi Liyuan passed by her, he glanced at the jade in her hand, his eyes brightening for a moment before quickly returning to their indifferent state.
The morning class was archery. The beastmaster introduced the materials needed to make bows and arrows, the crafting process, and some practice exercises.
Ling Yunxi either listened attentively to the lecture or studied the things in her hands.
Noon arrived quickly.
Ling Yunxi decided to go and see him.
The visit to the enlightenment school went more smoothly this time.
The orcs at the entrance have been replaced.
"Who...are you looking for?"
"A beastman asked."
"Oh dear, she is a female assistant priest."
Another orc whispered a reminder.
"Is Pu Shangji there? I'm looking for him."
"Yes, yes, come with me."
The orc who had spoken earlier led Ling Yunxi inside.
This was Ling Yunxi's first time entering this place.
It's smaller than the Beast Academy, and the beastmen are also younger.
She first passed through the courtyard, then followed the orcs along the eaves and corridor to the inner room at the back.
On the way, Ling Yunxi asked, "Does Pu Shangji come here every day?"
"Well, it's hard to say. It's been happening quite often lately. He wasn't usually here before."
"oh…"
"Assistant in the sacrificial ceremony, Ling Yunxi has come to see you."
"The assistant priest is inside; you can just go in."
After the orc who had led the way finished speaking, he left.
"Um."
Ling Yunxi first looked into the room and knocked on the open door.
"Come in."
Pu Shangji's clear, cold voice came from inside, slightly different from what she had heard at other times.
Ling Yunxi stepped inside.
But then they discovered…
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