Destiny Beast Taming

Chapter 80 A Belated Awakening!

There is a bench in front of the Evolution Shop, which is usually used by passersby to rest.

When the store is empty, Chung Cheng-huai and Chung Ling would sit on the bench to get some fresh air.

As long as it's not raining, Zhong Chenghuai wipes down the somewhat worn-out bench by the door every day.

If Zheng Yufeng wants to stay at the Evolution Shop, Zhong Yi is naturally welcome.

Regardless of whether there are guest rooms or not, even if she had to give up her own room, Zhong Yi would never let Zheng Yufeng sleep on the bench by the door.

Although Zhong Yi saved Zheng Yufeng and the Jiaoying Yan Beast, he was not the kind of person who would take advantage of someone's kindness.

If Zhongyi had always sought reward for every act of healing, she wouldn't have saved so many adventurers she would never have crossed paths with in the Horned Demon Realm.

"There must be a room available for you, senior. I'll go and prepare it for you in a bit."

"When you arrive, you can move in immediately."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yufeng, whose face was usually devoid of smiles, revealed a faint smile.

"It's four o'clock in the afternoon now, and I'll be back before six o'clock."

"I will be staying here as your bodyguard during this period of time, which is also Ah Yin's wish."

"As you probably already know, Star City is not peaceful right now."

When he said these words, Zheng Yufeng's expression was unusually serious.

Zhong Yi thought Zheng Yufeng was referring to the two Mythical-level monsters, unaware that Zheng Yufeng didn't actually care about them.

Since advancing to the Mythical rank, the number of Mythical-rank monsters who have died at Zheng Yufeng's hands is too many to count on two hands.

Zheng Yufeng was worried about the sudden appearance of the Mass Church. The fact that the Chosen One had died in Ximu City already showed that the Mass Church was coming on strong.

Furthermore, he harbored deep malice towards the entire New Xia Federation; otherwise, he wouldn't have killed a Chosen One from the New Xia Federation.

Every major city in the New Xia Federation is now on high alert.

Zhong Yi was deeply grateful that Zheng Yufeng was willing to stay here to protect her and be her guardian.

I am very grateful for the kindness shown to Zheng Yufeng and Chen Yin.

Zhong Yi carries four Instant Jade, but if a Mythical-level Strange Being really notices the Evolution Shop...

These four Instant Jade Tokens can only protect Zhongyi, but not the others in the shop.

Zhao Kai's two dinosaur-type beast tamers are both at the peak of the Fantasy Rank, just one step away from the Mythical Rank.

Even as a dinosaur-type beast tamer, it is still unable to contend with the bizarre power of the mythical level before reaching the mythical level.

If you really encounter a mythical-level monster, there's only one outcome: instant death.

Soon Shen Xuan will also become a Chosen One, and having two Chosen Ones in this small shop is too conspicuous.

With Zheng Yufeng acting as her bodyguard, Zhong Yi could finally relax.

Zhong Yi planned to wait for Zheng Yufeng to return before having Zhao Kai help Shen Xuan awaken his soul foundation.

While Zhong Yi was helping Zheng Yufeng treat the monstrous Shadow Beast, Zhong Ling and Zhao Kai had already met Shen Xuan.

Zhong Yi had not introduced the three of them before. Zhao Kai and Zhong Ling did not know Shen Xuan, and Shen Xuan did not know Zhong Ling and Zhao Kai. However, Zhao Kai and Zhong Ling knew very well that the boy covered with purple marks must have been brought back by Zhong Yi.

Otherwise, she wouldn't still be wearing her favorite clothes.

Regardless of Zhong Yi's purpose in bringing Shen Xuan back, Zhong Ling warmly welcomed him.

Zhong Ling's enthusiasm left Shen Xuan, who had always considered himself a slave, somewhat at a loss.

"Hello, you must be the young master's friend."

"Big Bell will be preparing dinner soon. Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll have Big Bell prepare it."

"If there's a dish you want that Da Lingdang doesn't know how to cook, I can look up a tutorial online and learn how to make it for you."

Chung Ling is cautious in public, but she is talkative and cheerful in her own little shop.

When she smiles, her eyes curve into crescent moons, and the phrase "amber hidden in phoenix eyes" perfectly describes Zhong Ling at this moment.

Shen Xuan looked somewhat intimidating in his purple attire, but Zhong Ling wasn't afraid at all.

Firstly, because Zhong Ling had been serving customers in the shop since she was a child, she had seen many people.

Secondly, Zhong Ling's parents and Zhong Chenghuai, who favored her predecessor from a young age, all taught her to be polite to others.

This is the second time Shen Xuan has received kindness and concern from others, following Zhong Yi's concern for him.

The question of what to eat stumped Shen Xuan!

Since he could remember, Shen Xuan had never ordered food.

Besides, with my status, how could I possibly be qualified to be a novice?!

Just as Shen Xuan was about to open his mouth and say that he was a slave that Zhong Yi had bought, he heard Zhong Yi's voice from not far away.

"Shen Xuan, let me introduce you. The person who was talking to you just now is Xiao Lingdang, whose full name is Zhong Ling."

"This is Brother Zhao, a four-fingered creator, and the person who will be performing the soul-awakening ceremony for you."

"If you decide to live here in the future, they will all be your family."

"Little Bell is a very good cook. If you don't know what to order, just tell Little Bell what you like to eat."

"By the way, Little Bell, could you make some medicinal food to replenish your qi and blood later? Brother Zhao, Shen Xuan, and that senior who's coming later all need to take good care of themselves recently."

Zhong Yi's mention of family members caused Shen Xuan's expression to freeze.

The word "family" touched and warmed not only Shen Xuan, but also Zhao Kai and Zhong Ling.

So this is what it feels like to be accepted?

The word "family" filled Shen Xuan with both longing and apprehension!

They yearn to integrate, yet fear losing.

Chung Ling set off for the kitchen to prepare dinner with Da Ling Dang.

Although Zhong Chenghuai did not return that evening, there were still five people eating together.

Zhong Yi just said that Shen Xuan might become a family member, and with a new member joining, Zhong Ling is preparing to cook more dishes.

As a peak four-finger Soul Master, Zhao Kai sensed something was wrong with Shen Xuan the moment he saw him.

For a moment, Zhao Kai couldn't figure out what was wrong with Shen Xuan.

When Zhong Yi mentioned that he was going to help Shen Xuan awaken his soul foundation, Zhao Kai had a sudden inspiration.

They immediately realized why Shen Xuan had so many purple marks on his body!

After pondering for a moment and organizing his thoughts, Zhao Kai spoke to Zhong Yi in a very serious tone.

"Young master, if I'm not mistaken, the young friend you brought back named Shen Xuan is covered in purple marks."

"It's mostly because the Soul Foundation wasn't awakened on time, causing the natal beast within the Soul Foundation to affect the body through the soul."

After finishing his conversation with Zhong Yi, Zhao Kai asked Shen Xuan.

"If I'm not mistaken, you probably developed these purple marks around the age of 13, right?"

Shen Xuan nodded upon hearing this, and even his breathing became much lighter than before.

Seeing the man so earnestly discussing the purple marks on his body, Shen Xuan was afraid that the man would despise him because of them.

Having just been accepted by Zhong Yi and Zhong Ling, Shen Xuan was afraid that he would be disliked and ostracized from the group he had just joined.

Seeing Shen Xuan nod, Zhao Kai's expression became even more serious.

"Young Master, I suspect that Shen Xuan's awakened natal beast is very likely a strange beast."

"If I help Shen Xuan awaken his soul foundation, I'm afraid that if it really is a monster, it might attract the people from the Ghost Suppression Division to take Shen Xuan away."

As a well-informed creator, Zhao Kai does not discriminate against the supernatural.

Back in Snowfortress City, Zhao Kai had collaborated with the Devious Ones.

Since becoming Zhongyi's servant, Zhao Kai has begun to habitually prioritize Zhongyi's interests.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yi raised her hand and patted Shen Xuan's shoulder heavily, then spoke in a very serious tone.

"Even if Shen Xuan has awakened a monster, I can still keep him here. You don't need to worry about that, Brother Zhao."

Shen Xuan didn't know about the Order Beasts, but living in the lower city, he was very clear about what the supernatural was.

In the eyes of the people in the lower city, the eerie creature is equivalent to a man-eating demon, and every time it appears, it will surely take many lives and bring disaster.

The people of the lower city both fear and loathe the supernatural. If they were actually a supernatural being... ::

Before Shen Xuan could think further, Zhong Yi's words gave him immense strength.

"Brother Zhao, I actually think that Shen Xuan is more likely to awaken an Order Beast than a Beast of Monsters."

"How could the effects of strange beasts on a beast tamer's body be that severe?"

Zhong Yi's words struck Zhao Kai like a thunderbolt.

Zhao Kai had considered that Shen Xuan might awaken a strange creature, but he never imagined that Shen Xuan's soul base would awaken an Order Beast.

How easy is it for a chosen one to appear?

Even in a mighty city like Star City, only three Chosen Ones have emerged in ten years.

It's fair to say that before Zhong Yi uttered the words "Order Beast," Zhao Kai had no such option in his mind at all.

But when Zhong Yi opened Zhao Kai's mind, Zhao Kai looked at the conspicuous purple marks on Shen Xuan's body and felt that Zhong Yi's guess was indeed very likely.

Zhong Yi went out for a day and brought back a young man who seemed to be a chosen one!?

Zhao Kai felt that his worldview had been greatly impacted, and he even felt a little dizzy.

Zhao Kai had heard that there was a kind of insect-like beast-taming insect in this world, a parasitic Gu insect called the Great Fortune Heaven-Reaching Gu.

It is said that this kind of Gu worm steals the fortune of heaven and earth, and if the fortune of the world is divided into ten Dou (a unit of dry measure).

The Great Fortune Gu takes one dou (a unit of volume) for itself, while all living beings under heaven share nine dou.

If this Lucky Heaven Gu really exists, wouldn't it be attached to Zhong Yi?

"Young Master, if you would like me to perform the soul awakening ceremony for Shen Xuan, I need to make proper preparations."

"I haven't helped anyone awaken their soul in many years. When I do it, I'll try my best not to make Shen Xuan suffer too much from the stimulation of his soul foundation by spiritual energy."

"Just before Shen Xuan awakens his soul foundation, I can also help him prepare a few bottles of medicine to stabilize his mind."

After saying that, Zhao Kai went straight to the merchandise area, preparing to mix potions at the counter.

Zhong Yi said to Shen Xuan, who was standing next to her.

"Don't be too nervous when you awaken your Soul Foundation later. The awakening itself will not cause you any harm."

"You just need to focus your mind and passively endure the stimulation to your soul."

"There are no other rooms in the shop, but there is still a bed stored in the warehouse."

"Put a bed in my room, and you can stay in the same room with me tonight."

"Whether you plan to stay here or not, join my team. The day after tomorrow morning, come with me and Little Bell to explore a level one secret realm. I'll take you there to get some Divine Source Points."

"The Divine Source Value might come in very handy in the future."

Even now, Zhongyi is still wondering what exactly is inside that mysterious Divine Source Shop.

Zhongyi didn't want to interfere with Shen Xuan's decision, but she preferred to buy him from the Green Field Tavern.

Zhong Yi had no intention of keeping anything from Shen Xuan.

Moreover, having spent so much time with Shen Xuan, based on Zhongyi's understanding of him, Shen Xuan most likely wouldn't choose to leave.

No sooner had Zhong Yi finished speaking than Shen Xuan said somewhat anxiously.

"Young master, where else can I go if I don't join your team?"

"I'm afraid that the awakened Order Beast won't be powerful enough, and then you won't want me anymore, young master."

Seeing Shen Xuan's pitiful puppy-like expression, Zhong Yi was momentarily speechless.

Regardless of what kind of Order Beast awakens in Shen Xuan's Soul Foundation, since Order Beasts are born with the authority of rules, none of them are weak.

Moreover, given that Shen Xuan's Order Beast has such a significant influence on the body through the soul, Zhong Yi believes that the potential of Shen Xuan's Order Beast is at least S+.

It might even reach an SS potential rating!

Shen Xuan moved extremely swiftly, without needing to lift a finger.

They rushed to put the small bed from the warehouse into Zhongyi's room.

After laying out the sheets and duvet cover, she also helped Zhongyi tidy up the room she had left for Zheng Yufeng that night.

When Zheng Yufeng returned, Zhong Ling and Da Lingdang were carrying dishes to the table.

Sweet and sour pork ribs, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, stir-fried beef with yellow peppers, shrimp with bamboo shoots, sweet and sour pork...

It's exactly ten dishes and one soup, plus a large glass of freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice.

Having been asleep for so long, Zheng Yufeng couldn't help but feel a surge of appetite upon seeing so many delicious dishes.

Zheng Yufeng was never one to be shy or timid, and he ate without any of the restraint one would expect from a guest.

On the other hand, Shen Xuan was drooling over every dish, but dared not touch his chopsticks.

Shen Xuan was very thin, and his collarbone was clearly visible at his neckline.

Zhong Yi, Zhong Ling, Zhao Kai, and Zheng Yufeng all used serving chopsticks to serve Shen Xuan a lot of food.

Even though Shen Xuan didn't eat much, his stomach was still bulging.

After the meal, Shen Xuan's reserve noticeably lessened.

Zheng Yufeng returned to his room early after finishing his meal in order to restore the life energy that the Shadow Beast had overdrawn.

With Zheng Yufeng protecting everyone in the Beast Taming Shop, their safety can be guaranteed even if a mythical-level monster comes knocking.

Even if Zheng Yufeng couldn't defeat the mythical-level monster that came knocking, with Zheng Yufeng there, they could hold out until the people from the Town Ghost Bureau arrived.

Zhao Kai solemnly handed the two bottles of medicine to Shen Xuan and gave him instructions.

"Drink the clear one first, then the blue one. The blue potion might be a little bitter."

"After you finish drinking these two bottles of medicine, close your eyes and leave everything else to me."

Shen Xuan was very nervous, but despite his nervousness, he obediently followed Zhao Kai's instructions and drank the two bottles of medicine.

Zhao Kai deliberately reminded Shen Xuan that the potion in the blue bottle was bitter, and Shen Xuan was afraid that he wouldn't be able to handle it.

But this blue-bottled potion tastes nothing like the bitterness of moldy, mildew-covered dried rations.