novelzi Chapter 29 Beast Bonding
Chapter 29 Beast Bonding
The moonlight cascaded over Wen Ran's battered body, casting a soft glow onto the golden ginseng in his hand. The entire forest seemed to hold its breath, silence stretching across the scene. Two forms lay still beneath the moon's gaze: the lifeless young man and the massive serpent, their battle now reduced to eerie tranquility.@@@@
From the shadows, a pristine white rabbit emerged, its fur shimmering faintly under the moonlight. Its movements were deliberate, each step cautious as its sharp eyes scanned the altar for any lingering threats. Sensing none, it ventured closer, drawn irresistibly toward the golden treasure cradled in Wen Ran's limp hand.
The intoxicating aroma of the ginseng filled the air, rich and potent, making the rabbit's nose twitch with fervor. A faint line of drool escaped the corners of its mouth, its body trembling slightly as the allure of the treasure overtook its instincts. The fragrance was otherworldly, a tantalizing blend of nature's essence that no creature with even a trace of spiritual power could hope to resist. Step by step, the rabbit inched closer, the shimmering golden glow reflecting in its wide, hungry eyes.
The rabbit leaped onto Wen Ran's back, its movements cautious yet unsteady. The slick blood coating his body made navigation treacherous, causing its small legs to slip repeatedly, nearly sending it tumbling off. But determination fueled its every motion, and it steadied itself with quiet resolve, inching closer to its coveted prize.
As it reached the hand clutching the golden ginseng, its nose twitched furiously, and its drooling became uncontrollable. The intoxicating aroma of the treasure overwhelmed its senses, but it dared not wake the seemingly lifeless human. Step by painstaking step, it moved with utmost caution, knowing that a single mistake could prove disastrous.
But fate had other plans. Its paw slipped on Wen Ran's blood-slicked arm, and as it scrambled to regain its balance, its sharp teeth sank into the golden ginseng—and Wen Ran's finger.
In an instant, an ethereal light burst forth, engulfing the rabbit in a glowing, mysterious aura. The intoxicating aroma vanished, replaced by a wave of dread that washed over the poor creature. Its body trembled violently as the ethereal energy coursed through it, binding it to a destiny it had never imagined.
The system message, one that Wen Ran would remain oblivious to until much later, silently appeared before his eyes.
[Initiating a beast bond]
[Target: White Demon Rabbit]
[Cultivation Base: Late Spirit Gathering, Eighth Circle]
[Age: 2]
[Race: Demon Rabbit]
What the hell is going on?
His gaze darted to the rabbit sitting nearby. Recognition dawned as he recalled the same creature he had hunted before. Yet now, it sat calmly, its aura subtly tied to his own. The realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. He pieced together the events: the healing of his wounds, the eradication of the poison, and the absence of the golden ginseng.
"Did you feed me the ginseng and save my life?" he asked, his voice low as his sharp eyes fixed on the rabbit.
The rabbit nodded silently, its luminous blue eyes never wavering from his. They glimmered with a strange brilliance, as though it understood far more than he expected.
"Well... this is troublesome," Wen Ran muttered, pushing himself off the altar. Dusting off his clothes, he glanced at the serpent's corpse sprawled nearby. Its body, though lifeless, still appeared relatively fresh, though he knew days must have passed since their battle.
Turning back to the rabbit, he studied it for a moment before sighing. "How about I name you Xiao Mo1?" he asked, the name slipping from his lips without much thought. Naming animals wasn't his forte, but the rabbit's response surprised him. It began bouncing around in sheer delight, its enthusiasm unmistakable.
Looks like it approves, he thought dryly, shaking his head.
[Congratulations!]
[You have completed your system challenge!]
[Reward: Spirit Beast Bonding]
[You will be teleported back to your previous location in 3... 2... 1...]
Wen Ran's vision blurred as a wave of dizziness overtook him. Reacting quickly, he lunged for the serpent's massive fang, yanking it free just as the teleportation completed. Moments later, he found himself standing back in his room, Xiao Mo beside him, the fang clutched tightly in his hand.
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