Chapter 91: Chapter 78: Shadow Strangling Beast 2
"I’m lucky to have obtained such a Guardian Beast."
After finishing his words to Zhao Kai, Zhong Yi turned to Zheng Yufeng with a smile.
"Thank you very much, Senior. I’m quite fond of this Blood Enchanting Bee Queen."
"I appreciate you going to the trouble of thoughtfully preparing so many Blood-Beauty Peonies for me."
In truth, a Guardian Beast like the Blood Enchanting Bee Queen was even more high-strung than Zhao Kai had described.
This was because a Blood Enchanting Bee Queen raised in captivity would fall into a semi-depressed state.
This state suppressed many of the Blood Enchanting Bee Queen’s natural instincts.
In the wild, it was nearly impossible to find a single, whole drop of Insect Honey in a Blood Enchanting Bee Queen’s hive.
But no matter how high-strung the Blood Enchanting Bee Queen was, as long as one could form a Contract with it, all problems would be easily solved.
And with his Soul Taming Seed, Zhong Yi had a way to form a Contract with the Blood Enchanting Bee Queen.
Furthermore, he could even elevate its Bloodline, which might in turn enhance the effects of the Insect Honey produced by its offspring.
Hearing the conversation between Zhong Yi and Zheng Yufeng, Zhao Kai couldn’t help but look embarrassed. ’I really misspoke,’ he thought to himself.
Upon learning that Zheng Yufeng was here to deliver a thank-you gift and ask Zhong Yi to heal a Deceit Beast, Zhao Kai could only give Zheng Yufeng an awkward smile.
He personally poured Zheng Yufeng a cup of tea, then called for Zhong Ling to go strengthen the Shattered Blade Butterfly.
"Alright, Senior, you can summon your Deceit Beast now."
"I’ve seen a Mythical Tier Order Beast up close before, but I’ve never seen a Mythical Tier Deceit Beast in person."
Seeing that Zhong Yi hadn’t misunderstood his intentions, Zheng Yufeng felt a wave of gratitude and his estimation of Zhong Yi rose even higher.
’Few people so young could possess such a temperament.’
"Lord Su Sheng, my Deceit Beast isn’t very large. It can be summoned in this room without any issue."
"However, the aura it emits might make you feel a bit uncomfortable."
"But rest assured, its aura will have no adverse effects on your health."
After Zhong Yi nodded, Zheng Yufeng activated his Soul Base once more.
In an instant, the light in the entire room seemed to dim, cloaked in layer upon layer of shadow.
Soon, the shadows in the room converged in front of Zheng Yufeng. A mysterious space seemingly made of shadows appeared at his feet.
A fierce beast was hiding within this shadowy space.
Zhong Yi could faintly sense the presence of the Deceit Beast Zheng Yufeng had summoned, but he couldn’t pinpoint its exact location.
It was as if all the shadows in the room had become the Deceit Beast’s personal playground.
Every shadow was filled with a thick Death Qi because of the Deceit Beast’s presence.
’No wonder Zheng Yufeng could have three Death Soul Pearls implanted in his body while so heavily injured.’
’Zheng Yufeng possessed a Mythical Tier, Deceit Element Deceit Beast that manipulated Death Qi and shadows.’
This Deceit Element Deceit Beast was already trying its best to suppress its aura, yet it still exerted immense pressure on Zhong Yi.
Seven or eight long, shadowy chains shot out from the shadows at Zheng Yufeng’s feet.
Several of these shadow chains lay limply on the ground.
Zhong Yi first summoned the Resurrection Celestial Lord, then spoke to Zheng Yufeng with a hint of resignation.
"Senior, your Deceit Beast is hidden within the shadows. I can’t see its condition clearly, which makes it inconvenient for me to treat it."
"I need you to have your Deceit Beast reveal itself from the shadows."
Hearing Zhong Yi’s words, Zheng Yufeng hurriedly replied.
"Lord Su Sheng, this Deceit Beast of mine is called the Shadow Strangling Beast."
"I’m not intentionally keeping it merged with the shadows. Its injuries are extremely severe, and it can only maintain its physical integrity by relying on the power of shadows."
"Once it reveals itself, the body pieced together by shadow power will quickly crumble back into pieces."
Zhong Yi’s mouth twitched slightly upon hearing this. ’It seems I underestimated the severity of Zheng Yufeng’s Deceit Beast’s injuries.’
"No matter. Have it reveal itself."
"The moment it appears, I will begin the treatment."
Hearing Zhong Yi say this, Zheng Yufeng issued a command to the Shadow Strangling Beast.
Immediately, the shadows in the room came alive, shifting away in a sudden burst.
Several thousand black chains emerged from the shadows at Zheng Yufeng’s feet, and a horse-shaped creature about three meters long appeared before Zhong Yi.
Those thousands of shadow chains, it turned out, were the mane that flowed high off the horse-like creature’s neck.
Its tail, like a noose woven from shadow, was coiled elegantly upon its back.
A long horn, nearly the length of its body and shaped like a bident, grew from the front of its head.
This bident-shaped horn was wreathed in thick Death Qi, which constantly manifested as various undead phantoms that appeared and vanished around it.
Its eyes, pure black with no whites, were half-closed as if enduring immense pain.
At that moment, Zhong Yi took in the full appearance of Zheng Yufeng’s Mythical Tier Deceit Beast, the Shadow Strangling Beast.
In less than five seconds, large patches of shadow peeled away from the elegant and majestic horse-like creature.
Zhong Yi saw that the horse-like creature’s body was covered in deep, penetrating slash wounds.
Seven slash wounds nearly quartered the Shadow Strangling Beast’s body.
Fortunately, although the Shadow Strangling Beast’s injuries were severe, its overall condition seemed relatively stable.
Zhong Yi had the Resurrection Celestial Lord use its Rule Authority, Eternal Life Reformation, to condense a full five Cores of Resurgence.
The Cores of Resurgence entered the Shadow Strangling Beast’s body, activating its Life Template.
The Shadow Strangling Beast’s body began to continuously reconstruct itself.
Zheng Yufeng watched in astonishment as Zhong Yi treated the Shadow Strangling Beast, clearly sensing the changes happening to it under the healing of Zhong Yi’s Order Beast.
Zheng Yufeng’s hand subconsciously drifted to his own chest. The slash that had nearly split him open was already healed, without even a scar.
After waking up, Zheng Yufeng had been astonished by the state of his own recovery.
Now, Zheng Yufeng understood why he hadn’t even been left with a scar.
Under the healing of Zhong Yi’s Order Beast, the Shadow Strangling Beast’s shattered body was actually being perfectly pieced back together.
This wasn’t just a superficial reassembly; all its internal structures were being seamlessly reconnected, restoring it to its pre-injured state.
Although Zhong Yi’s treatment was causing a massive drain on the Shadow Strangling Beast’s internal Energy as its injuries healed.
Zheng Yufeng faintly guessed how Zhong Yi’s Order Beast was able to heal a Mythical Tier Deceit Beast from three Major Tiers below.
’This miraculous healing technique consumes the patient’s own Energy.’
Because the Shadow Strangling Beast’s injuries were so severe, it took nearly half an hour for it to heal completely.
After it was healed, the Shadow Strangling Beast’s legs grew weak from the depletion of its internal Energy, and it nearly collapsed to the ground.
The Shadow Strangling Beast forced its weakened body to move, first walking up to Zhong Yi.
It lowered its head, turned its long horn aside, and gently nuzzled Zhong Yi with its neck.
It let out a long, grateful whinny at Zhong Yi, then walked over to Zheng Yufeng and buried its head in his shoulder.
Zheng Yufeng, looking extremely emotional, vigorously rubbed the Shadow Strangling Beast’s neck.
"Shadow-Seeking, we’re meeting again, both healthy."
"Things aren’t as bleak as you thought. We’ll have the chance to fight side-by-side again in the future."
The tender moment between Zheng Yufeng and the Shadow Strangling Beast didn’t last long before he recalled it into his Soul Base.
The Soul Base was undoubtedly a better place for the Shadow Strangling Beast to recuperate than the outside world.
Zheng Yufeng took out a Storage Bag and handed it to Zhong Yi.
"Lord Su Sheng, words can’t express my gratitude!"
"Inside, besides the fifty Blood-Beauty Peonies, is the Ice Coffin you needed."
"I’m going back to the Deceitful Moon Tower to get some materials. I’ll come find you immediately after I have them."
"I was wondering if you have a guest room here? If not, I can just stay on a bench outside."
