Star Sky Professional
Chapter 632 - 530 Heart Beast Wolf

Chapter 632: Chapter 530 Heart Beast Wolf

Sanshan Village.

In a room in the backyard of the Fang residence.

Fang Xing was holding a thread-bound book, burning the midnight oil: "The quality of Heart Beasts is divided into Decayed Wood Level, Black Iron Level, Bronze Level, Commander Level, King Level, Emperor Level, Legendary Level... Among them, Heart Images of Decayed Wood Level are difficult to cultivate and hard to take form... In other words, they can’t even reach Upper Soldier Level."

"And in the wild, be it the Myriad Beasts or the wind, clouds, lightning, the phenomena of nature, the flora and fauna... as long as a ’Heart Beast’ is birthed, it is at least Lower Soldier Level... Thus, a Decayed Wood Level Heart Image cannot become a Tamer, nor can it tame any Heart Beast..."

"Once a Heart Image takes form, it immediately becomes Lower Soldier Level... There are three major benefits of a Lifebound Heart Beast. The first is that it is Undying! A tamed Heart Beast, once it dies in battle, is dead, but if a Lifebound Heart Beast dies in battle, as long as the master is alive, it will merely revert to its Heart Image, ready to take form and grow again..."

"The second major benefit is that it can protect its master. In this world, strategies in a fight are not foolish; the Tamer will be the first target to be killed. However, as long as the ’Lifebound Heart Beast’ is Undying, it can provide protection to its master and share all the injuries of the Tamer... Therefore, to kill the Tamer, one must first kill the Lifebound Heart Beast!"

"The third major benefit is that once the Lifebound Heart Beast is cultivated to a high rank, it can awaken the ’Unification Technique,’ merging with the Tamer and granting the Tamer great power..."

Fang Xing closed the last page and put down the book "On Heart Beasts": "So, the Lifebound Heart Beast is crucial... And in order for a Heart Image to take form, one must go to Green Forest Academy, where methods for cultivating Heart Images are taught, enabling them to take form, and... it seems that during the formation, many resources and treasures can be invested to enhance the quality of the Heart Image or its power?"

"It seems I must go to Green Forest Academy... Hmm, if it’s a Decayed Wood Level Heart Image, even with the cultivation method, can it not take form in a lifetime of cultivation?"

Fang Xing thought of Fang Leng, wondering if the other had the protagonist’s destiny to turn the tides.

"However..."

He raised his hand, and the phantom of a Black Fire Dog pup appeared, with strands of inky black flames persistently burning.

"Whimper..."

Fang Xing teased it, and the puppy’s shadow let out a whimpering cry.

"I have a feeling... there might have been a mistake. The quality of my Black Fire Dog isn’t ordinary..."

Fang Xing gazed at the black flames, pondering: "Is this... the Destruction Fire? Although the laws of this world cannot be sensed, my Heart Image manifests outwardly, with the Destruction Law embodied as this Black Fire Dog pup? Or should I call it — ’Destruction Demon Wolf’?"

"As the Heart Beast grows, will my understanding of the Destruction Law deepen? The rules of this world are peculiar; are Heart Beasts the form of laws?"

"Then afterward, I’ll probably need to tame a Heart Beast of Strength..."

"Once they are all cultivated, when I return to my true form, I might have gathered the ’Dao of Panwu’..."

"Hmm, this world is quite decent. Just in time, in a few days, I can head to Green Forest Academy..."

Just as Fang Xing was preparing to blow out the lamp and sleep, he suddenly sensed something and went to the window: "Who is it?"

Click!

A footstep sounded, then quickly faded away.

He went to the door, only to see darkness outside.

"Is it Fang Leng?"

Fang Xing’s eyes glimmered: "The young man is indignant and wants revenge? And now? Feeling that staying in this home is unbearable, is escape the only option?"

"According to novel development, isn’t this where one should stumble upon a fortuitous encounter?"

He really had no intention of pursuing to eradicate the problem at its root.

After all, such juvenile revenge is ninety percent likely to fail, and the one rare success ends up as a widely known story.

Moreover...

"I genuinely hope you encounter some fortuitous chance, then come back to slap me in the face and deliver me treasures..."

Fang Xing thought with some anticipation.

...

The next day.

Breakfast at the Fang family was quite ordinary, only consisting of rich white porridge, eggs, duck eggs, and a few dishes of pickles.

However, Fang Xing rarely ate such food. He picked up the porridge and sniffed it; it had clearly been cooked for a long time and was fragrant with porridge oil.

The greenish duck eggs were pickled, with red yolks akin to crab paste.

It must be said, he found it quite enjoyable to eat.

At this moment, the old housekeeper came in with an inexplicable expression on his face: "Master... Young Master Fang Leng is missing."

"Fang Leng?"

Fang Lianshan was slightly surprised: "What’s going on?"

"He left a letter."

The housekeeper handed over a letter immediately.

Fang Lianshan glanced at it, his face turning flushed with anger, as he cast a sharp glance at Gong Lanxiang, but after looking at Fang Xing, he still held back his words.

’As expected, at this point, a son is a mother’s best guarantee. My future is bright, and even Fang Lianshan wouldn’t dare to fall out easily... Best to act as if nothing happened.’

’Unless in the future, Fang Leng makes it big and comes back with the line "Never underestimate the young and poor..." Otherwise, nothing will change.’

Fang Xing calmly finished his last sip of porridge and asked, "Father, when will I head to Green Forest Academy?"

"Hmm, the term starts in a few days. I’ve already enrolled you, and there’s no need to worry about living expenses..."

Fang Lianshan’s face turned serious when he mentioned this: "Remember, you must focus on your cultivation... Don’t worry about other matters."

"Understood."

Fang Xing nodded, having no additional questions.

Yet, Fang Lianshan felt puzzled. His son, usually arrogant beyond measure, was unexpectedly so composed today, even making him feel difficult to scold.

Originally, he wanted to give a lesson, but now he couldn’t say a word.

"I’m done eating."

Fang Xing walked out of the hall, strolling casually: ’I still have to go to the academy... Though others may know the Cultivation Method, they may not have dedicated teachers to teach it well. But the key should still lie in ’Heart Image Formation,’ and when transforming into a Lifebound Heart Beast, the academy can provide the best environment, even rare materials...’

While exercising casually, he thought of Fang Leng: ’Wood-decay quality, implying ’a rotten wood cannot be carved,’ it’s very difficult to make any progress beyond being a Tamer; it’s said that even condensing a Lifebound Heart Beast is tough... Because it is impossible to condense a Lifebound Heart Beast, it’s hard to obtain Lower Soldier Level combat power, making taming wild Heart Beasts nothing more than a pipe dream...’

To tame wild creatures, one must appear stronger than the opponent!

The same applies to Heart Beasts, and the conditions are even stricter.

Thus, those who awaken with a wood-decay level Heart Image, in this world, the vast majority can only remain ordinary people their whole lives.

And this even accounts for seven or eight-tenths of the population!

’Awakening Black Iron level is lucky, and awakening Bronze level is an incredible stroke of luck...’

’As for Lifebound Beasts of commander quality, they already have the potential to grow into a Lord, and may someday occupy a territory, at least being a power in a county...’

’King, Emperor, Legendary, these are even more extraordinary...’

...

Afternoon.

Fang Xing was undergoing his daily exercise.

Though this body was just that of an ordinary person, he had to cultivate his physique to the human body’s limits.

Otherwise, how would he climb mountains in the future and seek out Heart Beasts to tame?

"Young master, something’s wrong!"

Suddenly, a commotion arose outside.

"What’s the matter?"

Fang Xing walked out the door to see the butler with a face full of anxiety.

"It’s Young Master Leng... He, he..."

The butler struggled to speak: "He’s already been brought back; he’s up front..."

"Hm?"

Fang Xing walked over and saw many people gathered around a stretcher.

A layer of white cloth covered the stretcher, with blood continuously seeping through. Slightly lifting it revealed Fang Leng’s hardened face.

Beside him, Gong Lanxiang was still crying: "Wuuu... My poor child..."

’The mother of this body is indeed clever...’

Fang Xing nodded secretly; he really didn’t have much feeling for this brother given through the crossing.

With a grave expression, he approached Fang Lianshan: "Father... What’s going on?"

"It’s a wolf, not just an ordinary wolf!"

Fang Lianshan’s voice was hoarse: "Leng’er’s belly was split open, and his organs were gnawed clean... I’m afraid a Heart Beast wolf strayed over."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding people were startled.

The area around Sanshan Township had always been peaceful, with at most some wild wolves, but they were mostly hunted down by hunters.

But Heart Beast wolves are different!

Even the weakest Heart Beast holds Lower Soldier Level power, far surpassing ordinary people.

Unless they are a true ’Tamer,’ it’s difficult to confront them.

"Recently, the countryside has not been safe; everyone should not go out at night... Also, someone must keep watch and patrol each night... The night watchman should not be negligent."

Fang Lianshan spoke steadily: "In addition, if we find that Heart Beast wolf, I will personally take action to deal with it."

At times like this, a Tamer is indeed a guarantee of safety!

Moreover, Fang Lianshan is also a War Guardian, with strength reaching Upper Soldier Level!

The other villagers dispersed with heavy faces, while the Fang family began preparing for the funeral.

After all, Fang Leng was already dead, and in death, one must be treated well for their final affairs.

As expected, Fang Xing heard the sounds of arguing coming from the main bedroom.

He took an opportunity to carefully examine Fang Leng’s corpse.

"Hmm, it’s indeed Fang Leng, not a disguise..."

"Moreover, judging by the wounds, they indeed seem caused by some creature’s bite... No poisons, and no other lethal injuries..."

"This is just an accident..."

"It’s probably not Gong Lanxiang, as Fang Leng was already confirmed to have a trash Heart Image, which now has even less future prospects than disfigurement or losing a limb... Already devoid of any threat, it’s precisely the time to display a housewife’s tolerance and generosity."

Fang Xing was somewhat surprised: "My brother... did he really just die like this?"

He had even thought he’d get a Golden Finger, later coming to slap his face and perhaps send treasures his way.

"Alas, this is truly the usual case... Wanting to defy destiny, the result is that ninety-nine percent die on the journey, leaving only the one who luckily succeeded to become a legend, inspiring generation after generation to follow suit..."

Fang Xing sighed, gently closing Fang Leng’s eyes that refused to close in death: "That Heart Beast wolf will be dealt with sooner or later, you can rest easy..."