Is it difficult to evolve your beast?

Chapter 193 Clues

"Perhaps it's not that the soul exists."

"It's a thought." Ji Zhang didn't know how to explain this phenomenon either.

This ancestral hall has been there since their family built it.

Jiang Feng didn't quite understand, but he didn't need to understand too much. Perhaps he would understand later, when her strength increased again.

The two had already left the ancestral hall. Outside, Qiuqiu landed at the bottom of the steps of the ancestral hall and waited for Jiang Feng to come out. After seeing Jiang Feng, it immediately flew over to him.

The moment Jiang Feng saw Qiuqiu's figure, he recalled the phoenix he had seen in the picture.

It is so beautiful.

If the phoenix rises from the ashes, then could Qiuqiu be the reincarnation of that phoenix?

Jiang Feng didn't quite understand, but that didn't stop her from touching the feathers of the little bird in her arms.

The bird's feathers were ruffled by her. But he didn't say anything and just let her do it.

Jiang Feng's emotions also shifted away from the images he had just witnessed.

"I obtained a sword," Jiang Feng said to Ji Zhang, adding details about how he acquired it.

Ji Zhang was not surprised by this: "This is normal. This place is not only a place to worship our ancestors, but also a place to store the weapons that our ancestors used during their lifetime."

"Perhaps you've read about sword mounds in novels; this place is similar."

"It was an ancestor who liked you, so she gifted you her sword."

"Yes, every member of the clan has the opportunity to enter the ancestral hall and move up when they come of age."

"But you're special, that's why it's ahead of schedule."

After Ji Zhang finished speaking, he sighed: "After all, now only the two of us are left in our clan."

"Chirp!" Qiuqiu puffed out her chest.

"You don't count." Ji Zhang narrowed his eyes and refuted his statement.

"Chirp chirp chirp!" Qiuqiu flew up, landed on Ji Zhang's head, ruffled his hair with her claws, and then nestled inside.

He used his mouth to poke Ji Zhang's head.

"Goodbye, Qiuqiu!"

"Don't talk your uncle until he's bald!" Jiang Feng immediately stopped him when he saw this.

The little bird immediately raised its head, wrapped its wings around its body, and simply stopped moving.

Ji Zhang sighed, but didn't let the little bird down. He just continued walking with Jiang Feng.

He told Jiang Feng about some things happening at home.

Jiang Feng's last visit was rather rushed, and he didn't have a deep enough understanding of the family.

"Perfect timing. After you contract your magical beast, you'll have a day or two to read at home." Jiang Feng has a seven-day vacation this time.

But it doesn't have to be exactly seven days. Although the leave is seven days, the teacher said that you only need to go back before the final exam.

Taking leave to advance beyond the second stage is perfectly reasonable, as it is more important for the student.

"If possible, stay at home for a few more days. I don't have much to do during this time, so I can stay home with you." The two had already arrived at the dining hall, and Jiang Feng looked up at Ji Zhang after hearing what he said.

"What has Uncle been busy with lately?" She hadn't asked yet, but she couldn't help but worry about Ji Zhang's safety.

After hearing this question, Ji Zhang pondered for a moment and said, "We are investigating the truth behind your mother's death."

"I don't think their deaths were simple; they were probably the result of multiple factors."

"It's not like there's been no progress in the past six months."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng's eyes immediately lit up.

Ji Zhang wasn't in a hurry; there were indeed some things he needed to tell Jiang Feng.

"Let's go in and eat something first, then we can chat."

Jiang Feng nodded and walked into the dining area with Ji Zhang.

The table was already full of food. Aunt Ling said that all of those things were grown and raised at home during this period of time.

Jiang Feng took a bite of rice, and it was indeed incredibly delicious!

Her eyes lit up, and because she was so hungry, she didn't care about the food and ate quickly.

Ji Zhang picked up his chopsticks, watched Jiang Feng eat, his eyes full of tenderness, and then thought about what he had investigated during this period.

"Do you remember Zhang Ran, the one who contacted you before?"

"Hmm." Jiang Feng nodded and looked at Ji Zhang.

After experiencing so much, Jiang Feng naturally knew very well that Zhang Ran was just a small fry.

The reason for her death in her previous life may not have been so simple.

"I've found out who he's been in contact with."

"The Life Foundation, are you familiar with it?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng's eyes widened.

She knows!

In her past life, this foundation had even invited her to be a volunteer.

This is a very well-known charitable organization in China, and what it does naturally involves helping impoverished children and other life-related matters.

At the same time, they also created the legendary longevity potion, supposedly extracted from those magical treasures, but whether it's true or not, nobody knows.

Now that Ji Zhang mentioned that foundation, Jiang Feng thought of some things that happened in his previous life.

The Life Foundation has a fairly good reputation in society, so she considered it for a while when they invited her to be a volunteer.

However, I didn't attend because I was too busy with my studies at the time.

Later, I felt that I had done it too many times and something was wrong, so I stopped going.

"What, you've been in contact with them?" Ji Zhang's heart skipped a beat when he saw Jiang Feng's changed expression.

"They are called the Life Foundation because they are researching so-called immortality."

"Their chairman is an ordinary person, but he longs for immortality and desires to live forever."

"I have now extended my life by more than 20 years through various means, and my life is about to come to an end."

"And you—" Ji Zhang paused after speaking, then changed his words, "your father's side, or rather your father's grandfather, lived for more than two hundred years before the spiritual power was restored."

Jiang Feng opened his mouth, expressing his doubt about this man who was over two hundred years old.

"And after his spiritual power was restored, he participated in the battle against the phantom beasts, and ultimately died on the battlefield."

These are not secrets; Ji Zhang can investigate them thoroughly.

"He saw that your father's grandfather lived so long, so he became curious about your father's family."

"Afterwards, a series of investigations were conducted, and I discovered that your grandfather's death was inextricably linked to them."

At this point in Ji Zhang's words, Jiang Feng seemed to understand why some people had tried to stop him from becoming a Beast Tamer.

"They are the ones who want to sabotage your awakening."

"We didn't know until we investigated that they actually had connections with the ferocious beast."

"A group of people who would sell anything to prolong their lives."

Ji Zhang's tone was tinged with anger as he spoke.

Then he took a deep breath and became calm.

Jiang Feng didn't respond, but just listened to him continue.

"I'll send you a document later regarding the investigation into things related to you."

"For the past six months, I've been preparing to eliminate this organization."

After Ji Zhang finished speaking, Jiang Feng became worried.

In his past life, my uncle must have come into contact with something, which is why he died!

In this life, this point in time is much earlier than in my previous life...

But could it also be—

Seeing the worry in Jiang Feng's eyes, Ji Zhang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't act rashly."

"I will never let myself lose my life before you grow up." Ji Zhang said this with a serious look in his eyes, as if he were making a promise.

Jiang Feng pursed his lips tightly.

"Let's eat. I also had someone investigate your phone from before, and it was indeed them who did it."

"They want to keep you from awakening, to see if you retain that magical ability after your parents died."

"I even want to find the source of those magical things within you."

After all, even before the revival of spiritual energy, the human lifespan was only around 120 years, with some living up to 150 years, which was considered a very long life.

Two hundred years old is a number that very few people have ever reached throughout history, so it's natural that people would be envious.

However, Jiang Feng also sensed something else.

Besides that Life Foundation, there are also ferocious beasts involved.

"There are other forces... but they are currently too well hidden, and I cannot find them in the short term." Ji Zhang sighed as he said this.

"However, you will be absolutely safe at school during this time, and nothing unexpected will happen."

He can also use this time to find out who is behind this and what they have done.

Jiang Feng understood the meaning behind Ji Zhang's words and replied, "I will stay in school and not give those hiding in the shadows an opportunity."

Her death in her previous life may have had some other contributing factors, but the general outline is now quite clear.

That Life Foundation repeatedly invited her to become a volunteer in order to obtain her blood, but she refused.

Finally, after her uncle passed away, she was left destitute and helpless, at the mercy of others.

As for how many parties were ultimately involved... that may require further investigation.

After finishing her meal, Jiang Feng carefully processed the news Ji Zhang had brought, without dwelling on it too much.

Strength is the most important thing. Once you have strength, all conspiracies will come to light.

Just like how her uncle was able to investigate so many things, while she can't do anything right now.

Because my uncle has power.

Her most important thing right now is tomorrow, to become a second-tier beast tamer tomorrow.

Jiang Feng lay on the bed and gradually fell asleep.

Ji Zhang, however, was not asleep; he was talking to Aunt Ling.

"Did your sister bring your husband's family here before?"

"No," Aunt Ling replied after thinking for a moment.

She is the head housekeeper here, and she knows everything about who has joined the household.

Moreover, they have excellent memories and don't forget things that happened in such a short period of time.

"This foundation looks like just a small fry."

"The Jiang family was wiped out because someone wanted to steal their things." Ji Zhang didn't tell Jiang Feng this, so as not to make Jiang Feng more nervous.

Because the Jiang family and the Feng family have a deep historical connection.

The Jiang family was wiped out, so the Feng family will definitely be someone else's target.

Letting Jiang Feng know these things now will not be good for his growth.

At least we need to wait until Jiang Feng reaches the third rank. Only after reaching the third rank can one be considered to have a certain ability to protect oneself.

"I probably won't be back next year, so everything at home will depend on you." Ji Zhang didn't say much to Aunt Ling. Aunt Ling grew up in the Feng family and usually wouldn't leave the Feng family's territory.

Their clan is already bound to this place; if the Feng family's territory is destroyed, the Tree Spirit clan will also cease to exist.

"In the traditional memory of my clan, the Jiang family also has clan territory."

"That grass ring is the symbol of the Jiang family."

"Also the guardian of the Jiang family's territory."

"Thorn spirits dwell atop the Ring of Thorns."

After saying these words offhand, Aunt Ling herself felt they were somewhat serious: "Just something I said offhand."

It's like reciting an ancient poem. Once you say the first half, your brain basically doesn't need to think to match the second half.

But if no one says the first half of the sentence, it's very difficult to match the second half.

This sentence gave Ji Zhang something to think about.

"Does your family have any information on that kind of spirit?"

"Probably not. A lot of information related to the Feng family has been destroyed, and there's probably even less information related to other families."

"However, there may be a tradition among elves."

"I wonder if the Jiang family's legacy still exists. Perhaps everything will fall into place once the young patriarch grows up?"

Aunt Ling's intention was naturally to tell Ji Zhang not to be so nervous.

Ji Zhang understood what the other party meant and nodded.

"I understand, but there are some things that need to be done, and they need to be done now."

"We are growing, and our enemies are growing rapidly, so..."

He must obtain crucial information and gain power before the enemy realizes that everything is out of control.

"Go and rest," Aunt Ling sighed to Ji Zhang.

Tell him to go and rest quickly, and not to think too much at this time: "It's good to spend this time with the kids."

"Hmm." Ji Zhang's gaze fell on the room where Jiang Feng had already turned off the lights. After a long while, he looked away and walked towards his own room.

The next morning, Jiang Feng got up very early.

The Feng family territory, which had been quiet for a long time, has become lively again.

"Xuan Yi, no! You can't!" Jiang Feng's face was full of rejection when he saw the little dragon in front of him insisting that he sit on its back.

Xiao Long wanted to demonstrate his flying ability, so he had Jiang Feng sit on his back.

But it is still in its juvenile form. Although it is indeed the largest of the little dragons, it is only big enough for Jiang Feng to put two feet on.

"Awoo~" it roared at Jiang Feng, but Jiang Feng still looked completely rejected.

No no no.

Doulu glanced at it from the side, then walked over to Jiang Feng and nuzzled him with its head.

The fighting deer is now very beautiful, all white, with incredibly beautiful fur and antlers.

Jiang Feng reached out and ruffled Dou Lu's hair, then flipped over and sat on Dou Lu's back: "Let's go!"

"Awoo, awoo!" Xuan Yi was very dissatisfied and circled around Jiang Feng.