Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

The rat boss's little head was spinning from this series of punches, and it felt as if its rat life had reached a huge turning point.

Although the human cultivator in front of him is very strong, he does seem different from those humans who used to shout for battle.

Not only did they refrain from killing him, they also promised him so many resources...

Chen Xu looked at the Crimson Blood Rat in his hand, lost in thought, without any hurry.

After all, the Crimson Blood Rat was already in his hands, and no matter what it answered now, he couldn't let it go.

Feelings can be cultivated slowly, through coercion, enticement, and a combination of soft and hard tactics; there is plenty of time to train them.

But this is probably the only Crimson Rat that fits the "Pirate Style" rune so perfectly.

After all, those demonic beasts with good bloodlines rely on inheritance, and the paths of their awakened supernatural abilities are relatively fixed, with their upper limits clearly visible.

As for low-level demonic beasts like Xiao Jin and Crimson Blood Rat, they can only rely on mutation. Their awakened talents and supernatural abilities are incredibly diverse, and it's almost impossible for two to be the same.

If I let this Crimson Blood Rat go, I'm afraid I'll never encounter it again.

At this moment, the eldest rat seemed to have finally figured things out.

It raised its little head and tentatively asked, "Squeak squeak squeak?"

(Will I really have enough elixirs and spiritual medicines if I follow you?)

Chen Xu smiled, gently patted his storage bag, and poured out more than a thousand portions of spiritual herbs, piling them into a small mountain, including three portions of second-tier spiritual herbs.

"Squeak!" The old rat was shocked to see the small mountain of medicinal herbs piled up in front of him.

It used to lead its underlings to fight to the death, and even in a year they might not be able to snatch this many medicinal herbs.

Seeing this, Chen Xu smiled slightly, placed the Rat Boss next to the spiritual medicine, and said, "This is just the beginning. Follow me, and I will give you more."

Freed from its restraints, the eldest rat didn't run away. Instead, it circled the small hill of spiritual herbs several times. Finally, as if having made up its mind, it put its little paws on its hips and squeaked at Chen Xu:

"Squeak! Squeak squeak!"

(I'm following you! Human! You better keep your word!)

"A wise choice." Chen Xu's smile deepened.

Although he wouldn't mind using force, it would be better to peacefully subdue this little guy with great potential.

Although he has not yet condensed his second soul imprint, he is temporarily unable to formally form a contract.

However, based on the experience from last time, the condensation of the second soul imprint should be quick and won't take too long.

Right now, there's another important thing...

Chen Xu crouched down and looked at the Rat Leader, asking, "Now that we're partners, can you tell me how many innate abilities you've awakened?"

Upon hearing this, the eldest mouse proudly puffed out its furry chest, its tone tinged with a hint of boasting:

"Squeak squeak squeak..."

(I have three! Isn't that amazing? It seems like every time I break through a minor realm, I awaken a new divine ability!)

He awakened a new divine ability with each breakthrough in a minor realm?! Chen Xu was shocked upon hearing this.

Dude...you're cheating too?

Seeing that Chen Xu seemed very interested, the eldest rat became even more enthusiastic:

"Squeak squeak squeak..."

(My first supernatural ability is [Summoning Lower Rats]. I can summon ten lower rats that are one level below me every day!)

(If you want to summon something stronger, you need to consume elixirs. Consuming ten portions of first-tier elixirs will summon a rat king at the late Qi Refining stage! Consuming ten portions of second-tier elixirs will summon a rat king at the early Foundation Establishment stage! Amazing, right?)

(However, for higher levels... my current spiritual power can't handle it yet. It should be fine when my cultivation level is higher...)

Chen Xu's eyes lit up upon hearing this. He could summon ten creatures every day?! Wasn't that like getting ten free draws every day?

Chen Xu believed that once he formed a contract with the Rat Boss, it would be the time for [Pirate Style] to truly shine.

As for the rats under the leader of the rat-killing gang... it's willing to sacrifice seven or eight thousand rats for a single second-tier spiritual medicine, so it's better to let it kill them for itself...

Moreover, Chen Xu felt that sending so many Crimson Blood Rats out to steal the elixir was an extremely foolish act.

This rat leader is still too inexperienced; its command abilities need to be properly trained in the future.

At this moment, the eldest mouse squeaked again, "Squeak squeak..."

(The second supernatural power is the [Void Rat Path].)

The eldest rat jumped to the location of the spatial passage and gestured with its little paws to indicate its name.

(This is it. I can control how big the door opens and where it opens. I can try opening a door anywhere I've been! But the preparation time is a bit long...)

Chen Xu's eyes lit up, but he also felt a little strange.

These first two supernatural abilities sound really too heaven-defying. Could it be that this Rat Boss has some kind of hidden background?

There won't be any reincarnation of a demon emperor, or a story about parents who are both kings, right...?

When the eldest rat mentioned the third supernatural power, his voice carried a hint of grievance: "Squeak squeak squeak..."

(The third supernatural power is called [Blood Moon Cavern], which is the blood moon that you just shattered...)

(That blood moon can not only attack, but under its moonlight, my rats and I will continuously recover our spiritual energy and increase our strength.)

(However... if the Blood Moon is shattered and then reformed, it will require a significant expenditure of my cultivation...)

"An overall buff?" Chen Xu immediately realized the strategic value of this auxiliary divine power and hurriedly asked:

"Squeak...cough, I mean, how much cultivation power is needed for the blood moon to reform?"

The eldest mouse gestured with its tiny paws, "Squeak squeak..."

(It will take half a year of training to make up for it...)

After understanding the situation, Chen Xu took out a Yellow Dragon Pill and handed it to Rat Boss.

"Eat this and see how long it lasts for your cultivation."

The rat leader's nose twitched wildly as it greedily sniffed the alluring fragrance of the pills.

"Squeak?!" (For me?) It looked up at Chen Xu in disbelief, its little paws trembling slightly.

"Mm." Chen Xu nodded.

Once confirmed, the eldest rat could no longer resist. Holding the Yellow Dragon Pill in its little paws, it stuffed it into its mouth without hesitation.

After refining it, it raised its head and squeaked in surprise:

"Squeak..."

(This is equivalent to half a year of my cultivation! This pill is amazing!)

It jumped up and down excitedly, and its gaze toward Chen Xu completely changed, now filled with an almost worshipful light.

One pill is equivalent to half a year of arduous cultivation. Just what kind of background does this human have?

It was naive and inexperienced, so naturally it didn't know that the Yellow Dragon Pill was just a common, readily available elixir...

Chen Xu looked at the excited Rat Boss and continued to coax him:

"Partnerships are based on mutual benefit. Now, there's a small problem that I need your help with."

The eldest mouse immediately quieted down, its little ears standing straight up.

"I want to take you back to your cave, but there are too many of those rats outside; it's impossible to take them all with me."

"Their existence will likely expose your strength, which means we'll have to continue living in hiding."

"Therefore, for the sake of our grand ambitions, we have no choice but to deal with them first."

"Don't worry, I'll compensate you double for your losses..."