Is it difficult to evolve your beast?

Chapter 2 The Mist

In her previous life, she was just an ordinary person.

Because the person outside the door was a comrade-in-arms who fought alongside his parents.

And because that person took good care of her after her parents died, she thought he was a kind person who knew how to repay kindness.

However, when a petty person gains power, he is bound to become arrogant.

When she was sent to the battlefield, she heard the enemy's 'crazy talk':

"Aren't you curious about how your parents died?"

"You probably don't know this, but when you were born, your father started saving up the things you'd need to become a Beastmaster."

"Those are truly wonderful things! Without those resources, I might not have been able to become a third-tier Beast Tamer, hahahahaha—"

Recalling all this, Jiang Feng's breathing became somewhat rapid.

The knocking on the door continued incessantly, like a desperate nagging: "Xiao Feng, Xiao Feng!!"

In his previous life, Jiang Feng hadn't paid attention to these details, but now, upon reflection, he realized that many of these things were already reflected in the small things of daily life.

Beside him, the gray cloud wolf tucked its tail between its legs, its sharp eyes fixed on the doorway, as if it could rush over and tear the people outside to shreds at its master's command.

Jiang Feng reached out and ruffled the gray cloud wolf's hair: "Don't worry."

Gray Cloud Wolf had indeed always disliked the guy outside named Zhang Ran, and would bare his teeth every time he saw him.

"Roar~" The gray cloud wolf roared at the door.

The knocking stopped abruptly, and Zhang Ran's voice trembled slightly: "Xiao...Xiao Feng? Aren't you home?"

Jiang Feng took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and opened the door.

Zhang Ran was still dripping with rain, and there was a hint of urgency on his face.

Seeing Jiang Feng inside, Zhang Ran's face showed a hint of displeasure: "Xiao Feng, why didn't you answer when you were home? That's so rude!"

Jiang Feng leaned against the doorway and asked loudly, "What did you say? The rain was too heavy, I didn't hear you."

"I..." Before Zhang Ran could speak, Gray Cloud Wolf took two steps forward, its sharp, murderous eyes staring straight at Zhang Ran.

Zhang Ran immediately staggered back two steps, muttering, "Damn beast."

Jiang Feng's ears twitched, and his eyes grew even colder: "Uncle Zhang, what brings you here?"

She naturally knew why Zhang Ran had come. Tomorrow was her fifteenth birthday, and Zhang Ran had brought her birthday gifts left by her parents, as well as gifts from Zhang Ran himself.

Her parents had high expectations for her growth and began preparing resources for her to become a beast tamer early on.

Unfortunately, in the end, all she got was a pendant.

The rest were all consumed by Zhang Ran to enhance his own strength!

Jiang Feng lowered his eyes, a look of determination in them.

How could she allow others to trample on her parents' hard work and love?

"Uncle's been so busy lately, I almost forgot tomorrow is your birthday," Zhang Ran said, picking up the box he was carrying. "I just remembered, so I brought you a gift."

After saying that, he took out a wooden box and placed it on top of the gift he had given him: "And this is what your parents entrusted to me before they died, asking me to give it to you when you turn fifteen."

After saying this, a hint of annoyance appeared in his eyes.

If we hadn't tried everything but still couldn't open this broken box—

However, his anger was only momentary. When he looked at Jiang Feng, a trace of reminiscence instantly appeared on his face: "For the past ten years, I have never dared to forget their entrustment for a single moment."

Jiang Feng seemed touched by his words and reached out to accept the things Zhang Ran handed him: "Thank you, Uncle Zhang."

Just as Zhang Ran was about to speak, Jiang Feng continued, "Seeing the gift you brought suddenly reminded me!"

"A few days ago, when I was cleaning the house with my husband, I suddenly found a note left by my mother."

Zhang Ran sensed something was wrong and stammered, "Wh-what form?"

"This is a list of resources I've saved up. My parents entrusted this wooden box to you, and Uncle Zhang should have kept those resources safe for me, right?"

Gray Cloud Wolf took another step forward, and beads of sweat appeared on Zhang Ran's forehead.

Before Jiang Feng's father died, he did say that this wooden box was the most important thing and that it must be given to Jiang Ran when she turned fifteen.

Before this, he had studied the box for ten years without finding a way to crack it. Helpless, he brought the box over today, thinking that he would wait for Jiang Feng to open the box and then trick him into giving him the item.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Feng's mother left behind a resource list.

If he doesn't give the things to Jiang Feng and loses Jiang Feng's trust, how will he get around to things in the future?

After speaking, Jiang Feng slightly curled the corners of his lips, waiting for Zhang Ran's reaction, and thinking in his mind how to deal with Zhang Ran's next words.

However, Zhang Ran's reaction exceeded Jiang Feng's expectations. He readily admitted it, laughing it off: "Yes, yes, but your father told me to give you the things after you successfully awaken."

A hint of smugness appeared on Zhang Ran's face.

Seeing the change in the other person's expression, Jiang Feng felt inexplicably flustered.

In her previous life, she was an ordinary person who did not successfully awaken her talent as a beast tamer. Why would Zhang Ran say this at this time?

Jiang Feng didn't expect the other party to agree; today's words were clearly just a test...

Suppressing his anxiety, Jiang Feng smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhang. You've worked so hard all these years."

"Your parents saved my life, this little thing is nothing."

"I ordered a birthday cake for you. We'll celebrate properly tomorrow when you successfully awaken!" Zhang Ran's smile widened as he spoke of the words "successfully awakened."

Jiang Feng remained calm and said, "I take Zhang Shuji's words to heart."

Zhang Ran patted Jiang Feng on the shoulder: "Uncle won't disturb your rest any longer. Relax tomorrow. You're their child, you'll definitely succeed!"

As Zhang Ran turned around, Jiang Feng's expression instantly turned cold: "Goodbye, Uncle Zhang."

"Awoo~" The Windwalker Wolf next to Zhang Ran growled softly.

Zhang Ran staggered for a moment, then quickened his pace considerably.

Jiang Feng slammed the door shut, sat down at her desk, tossed Zhang Ran's gift aside, and focused her gaze on the box her parents had left for her.

In her past life, when she was fifteen, she was unable to open this box.

Because she didn't know the password either.

She was only five years old when her parents passed away. What could she possibly remember?

They left with smiles on the day they died, saying that the beast tide was almost over and that they would take her to another city to play after the battle was over!

Death was just an accident, or perhaps... not an accident, but because of that, her parents never told her anything.

Many years later, a chance occurrence led Jiang Feng to open the box.

However, now she can take out the contents of the box a few years earlier than in her previous life.

How to open the box —

Jiang Feng thought about it and then laughed.

Maybe her father really is a genius?

"Uncle Wolf, do me a favor," she called out to Gray Cloud Wolf.

(End of this chapter)