The Abyss World, the Kemono Girl Encyclopedia Project!

However, perhaps because he had stayed too long, the sky had already set in the west, and there was really no other way, so Wang Yan had to stay there for the night.

Wang Yan took out more than ten kilograms of extra vegetables as payment for the night's lodging. The group of argali sheep were naturally happy to accept and quickly vacated a room for the two of them.

The room was clean and odorless, and Wang Yan felt it was acceptable. He and You Li made the bed together. Just as they finished, there was a gentle knock on the wooden door, followed by a soft female voice:

"Sir merchant, if you are finished with your business, the shrine maiden would like to invite you to dinner. What would you say...?"

Is this woman inviting them both to dinner again? What does that mean?

To be honest, Wang Yan didn't really want to go. He originally wanted to stay in the house with You Li, eat some canned food, and then go to sleep. But this woman suddenly sent someone to invite him to dinner, without including You Li. What did that mean?

However, this was, after all, their territory, and refusing would be a slight to them. So Wang Yan decided to bite the bullet and go, eat, and leave without giving her much of a chance to talk to him.

He took out a few cans of food and gave Youli a few instructions. Youli nodded obediently, but at the same time felt a little annoyed. Apart from fighting, she was completely helpless in this situation.

"I'll wait for you to come back."

You Li spoke softly, and Wang Yan patted her head before leaving the room.

Wang Yan gently knocked on Xuan Ran's door, then pushed it open and went in. Xuan Ran couldn't help but smile, a smile that was quite mesmerizing. It could only be said that her body, which was full of desire, was truly not for nothing; she was even more alluring than Yingluo.

"Sir, please have a seat."

Wang Yan nodded silently, then pulled out a chair and sat down. He glanced at the food on the table and was somewhat surprised. On the table was a bowl of vegetable soup made with greens and dried meat, with a few golden specks of oil on top. The staple food was a whole earthenware bowl of rice, accompanied by a small plate of pickled radishes, which looked quite presentable.

Wang Yan squinted at the food on the table without saying a word. Xuan Ran chuckled as she looked at him, then pulled up a chair and sat down facing him.

"To be honest, I don't even know your name, sir."

The black python rested its chin on one hand, its golden eyes shimmering in the dim, flickering lamp oil, as if it could see into people's hearts.

Wang Yan picked up the wooden spoon, lowered his head, and rummaged through the bowl a couple of times before saying:

"Just call me Han Li."

"Oh?" The black python seemed to be smiling, and murmured:

"Han Li? Is that... his real name?"

Wang Yan casually told a lie without batting an eye, nodded, and with just this table of food, he had a general idea of ​​what kind of woman she was. Not wanting her to know his real name, he revealed Han Tianzun's name.

"Sir, you're lying."

The black python said with a faint smile.

Believe it or not, that's my name.

"Hehe, alright then. Since you don't want to tell me your name, it must be because you don't quite trust me. Is that... why?"

The candlelight flickered, and golden eyes shone brightly, staring intently at Wang Yan.

"Did you notice something, sir?"

Seeing that she had asked this question, Wang Yan decided not to pretend any longer and said directly:

"When we first met, you said you were a temporary shrine maiden who walked through the abyss to purify the filth, but looking at the furnishings in your house, it doesn't seem like you're just staying temporarily."

"Moreover, everything you do doesn't seem like you're guiding this group of ibex at all; it's more like you're a leech crawling on their backs and sucking their blood."

"In this sparsely vegetated area, you can still eat this kind of food, and there are even special argali tribe members to serve you. Your words don't match what you're saying at all."

"Since you wanted to call me here alone, let's keep it simple and efficient. What do you want to talk to me about? Let's just get straight to the point."

After hearing what Wang Yan said, the black python was visibly stunned for a moment, then covered its mouth and couldn't help but laugh.

"Hahaha... Leech... Sir... Sir, you're certainly being very blunt."

The python seemed to be laughing so hard it was crying, gently wiping the corners of its eyes with the back of its hand. However, Wang Yan gradually felt that the python's dignified and elegant aura had completely disappeared.

"Although I did not deliberately conceal it, you were still able to see through my disguise so quickly. I can only say that you are truly worthy of being called a gentleman."

"Hehe, just as you predicted, I am exactly as you described, but... calling me a leech is really too much, sir."

Wang Yan was surprised that the woman admitted it so readily, which made him a little strange. What was she up to?

The black python smoothed its jet-black hair and said calmly:

"I do indeed enjoy the offerings from the ibex tribe, but... it's not that I don't help them. Sir, do you know that the ibex tribe has a treasure trove but is unaware of it, and how many open and covert attacks have they suffered?"

"Purifying filth and walking through the abyss are ultimately just empty words. A clan offers sacrifices and protects the clan for a hundred years. This is the way of survival for the Xuanran. It's nothing more than begging for food."

Although what this woman said did make sense—even on Earth, salt could be stockpiled as a strategic resource, let alone in the scarce Wall Abyss—Wang Yan still couldn't stand her attitude. How much of this was due to her "melodious jade voice" talent, causing her to subconsciously change her views, is something only Xuan Ran herself knows.

"You give me a different feeling, sir. I enjoy chatting with a smart person like you."

She rested her chin on her hand, and her elegant aura instantly transformed into one of languidness, with a pair of jet-black rabbit ears drooping over her shoulders.

"I called you here because I really want to ask you for a favor."

Wang Yan crossed his arms and met her golden eyes.

"What is it? Please speak freely."

"I... wish to take my awakened abilities to the next level."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, but he didn't show his panic too much. This was his secret—it could help others awaken their powers, or enhance the abilities of those who had already awakened. How did Xuan Ran know that?

"Miss Shrine Maiden, you jest. I do not possess such extraordinary abilities. If you wish for me to do such a favor, I am afraid I will disappoint you."

The black python's fur gleamed with a glossy sheen. Ignoring Wang Yan's words, she spoke slowly and deliberately:

"The seed of spiritual awakening is mostly found in Homo sapiens males. After mating with a virgin, they can use the essence of the virgin to stimulate their potential or further enhance their existing potential."

"Am I right, sir?"