Gu Yao originally had a lot of questions for Chi Changye, but in the end, he only asked one: "Why did you let me recognize it?"
It can now be confirmed that the black kitten has a great connection with the Black Nightmare Beast. And it can also be confirmed that recognizing a master benefitted it greatly.
From his high position, Chi Changye looked at Gu Yao, with his hair scattered over his shoulders and his clothes slightly disheveled, revealing his fair and tender skin. His nose was a bit itchy, and he uncomfortably shifted his gaze. His voice still sounded calm. "Gu Yao, you need it more than I do. My sword is my best weapon."
As an alchemist, Gu Yao, despite his commitment to body refining, was still weaker in combat. However, when this black kitten grew up, it could make up for this weakness. Even if he wasn't by Gu Yao's side in the future, he could still ensure Gu Yao's safety. But the thought made him furrow his brows. He didn't like this idea too much.
But no one could guarantee against accidents.
Gu Yao felt warm in his heart. Since coming to this world, Chi Changye had unconditionally been the best to him, even though their start together was extremely rough.
He looked down at the black kitten, feeling close to it, and then asked, "Brother Ye, what about the Black Abyssal Marrow in the secret place?"
Wu Gou Xuanzhi's fate, everyone heard it at the time, he was torn apart and ceased to exist, what remains is the Black Ming Yan Marrow, surely there are still many people eyeing it.
A trace of pride and disdain flashed in the eyes of the black kitten, so humanlike. But in Gu Yao's eyes, it reminded him of the unbeatable second-rate style in his dreams, causing him to laugh out loud.
Chi Changye also said, "I suspect that this brat has taken it. As long as the aura doesn't leak, no one can find out. Maybe they still think it's in the ancestral land of the Shi family, and there may be people still trying to take over that ancestral land."
A solemn color flashed in the cat's eyes, but when it saw Chi Changye's gaze, it rolled in Gu Yao's hand and turned its little butt towards Chi Changye. It refused to acknowledge that it was forced to submit to Chi Changye.
News travels fast in the Tianfu Academy, so the news about the destruction of the Shi family and the demise of the Shi family's master in the ancestral land quickly spread throughout the academy. Whether it was in the training hall, the library, or the commercial street, one could hear the students discussing the Shi family. Who could have imagined that the mighty Shi City Chamber of Commerce and the Shi clan were completely destroyed.
Thinking back to the past, Miss Shi Yan Yan of the Shi family was a prominent figure in the academy and was admired by everyone. But now, when people talk about this girl, they either show sympathy and pity, or they are full of schadenfreude. In the past, Shi Yan Yan was arrogant, but now not only has she lost her backing, but all her limbs and meridians have been severed. Whether she can recover or not, it is unknown if it will affect her cultivation.
Gu Yao was asked twice about his thoughts on the outcome of the Shi family, and he was not too willing to go out anymore. He stayed in the courtyard, either practicing the control of the sword or thinking about getting some food for the kitten.
The cultivation world has special elixirs for tamed spirit beasts, and the Tianfu Academy has the Peak of Spirit Birds and the Peak of Spirit Beasts. Although there are some things that non-peak disciples cannot learn, with a few spirit stones, one can still get some useful things, such as the food that spirit beasts love to eat and the elixirs they prefer. The elixir pavilion also has relevant records, so Gu Yao quickly figured out a clue.
The only worry is that the breed of the kitten is a bit different, and whether the elixirs that work on other spirit birds and beasts will have the same effect on the kitten.
Seeing Gu Yao pondering every day about the elixirs suitable for the kitten, both Tian Feiyang and Xiaopangzi felt a bit sour. This kitten is really lucky, but is it a bit of a waste to use it on a cat?
Compared to other spiritual animals, this little kitten is extremely fierce. Just when it expressed an opinion, it revealed its sharp claws, as if it was ready to scratch your face and make it bleed if you said another word. When it was called back by Gu Yao to sit on his shoulder, it still stared with a pair of round eyes, a small dark bundle with a pair of sorrowful green eyes, appearing so peculiar.
"Gu Yao, this little cub seems to be more spiritual than other spirit beasts. Is it really just an ordinary kitten? I've never seen this color before," Tian Feirong asked curiously.
"Not sure, it was caught and brought back by Yedage. It should be useful for something," Gu Yao replied nonchalantly, still focused on the book. But then, tragedy struck. With a "whoosh," the black kitten tore the sleeve on Gu Yao's shoulder with its claws and didn't even show any remorse, glaring angrily at Gu Yao, clearly conveying its discontent.
What does he mean by 'it should be useful'? How can the majestic black nightmare beast be disregarded like this?
Furious, Gu Yao grabbed the kitten and vigorously stroked it several times from head to tail, causing black fur to scatter everywhere. Tian Feirong, who was watching, burst into laughter, rolling on the chair and clutching his stomach.
After the battle between man and cat, they glared at each other, and Gu Yao suddenly smiled. "Alright, there will come a time when you, little cat, will need my help. Just you wait!"
Gu Yao pointed at the stubborn and arrogant kitten and began to refine elixirs.
The necessary spirit herbs had been collected by Tian Feirong and Little Fatty, but Gu Yao didn't put in so much effort just for the kitten's sake. It was also for himself, enhancing the kitten's strength and ensuring his own safety. This was the true purpose behind his late-night activities.
Gu Yao started by refining a batch of Spirit-Feeding Pills, which were commonly used by the Spirit Bird Peak and the Spirit Beast Peak. These pills had a similar effect to the cultivator's Yuan-Nourishing Pill, but were specifically for spirit beasts, spirit birds, or even demons.
After finishing the batch, Gu Yao continued to refine elixirs. As the aroma of the elixirs grew stronger and purer, the kitten's eyes widened. Although a regular Spirit-Feeding Pill held little appeal for it, a superior quality pill was different. The powerful creature was intrigued.
Eventually, the kitten could not resist and swallowed the elixir, and Gu Yao nonchalantly put the elixir in a bottle, seemingly unbothered by the possibility of it being taken. The aroma still lingered, tempting the kitten to take another bite.
The three elixirs suitable for spirit beasts were carefully chosen by Gu Yao, each one more appealing than the last. The third elixir, the Curved Spirit Pill, was of particular interest. After finishing its refining, the kitten could not resist and lunged for the pill, swallowing it in one go.
Gu Yao continued to refine elixirs, chuckling as he watched the kitten's reaction. It wasn't long before the kitten, unable to control itself, swallowed another elixir and then another. The owner of the elixir formula claimed that he had successfully reclaimed a high-level demon with the Curved Spirit Pill.
Smiling slyly, Gu Yao waved his finger at the kitten and then dangled another bottle. The kitten, still craving the taste of the elixirs, finally crawled over and, reluctantly, lay on Gu Yao's lap, allowing him to pet and stroke it. Then, with its eyes fixed on the bottle, it took it and disappeared, but Gu Yao could still sense its position due to their contract.
When Gu Yao emerged from the alchemy room, he saw several spirit birds gathering in the sky above his courtyard. Chang Ye walked over and smiled, "What elixirs did you refine? Not only are there birds in the sky, but there are also creatures on the ground. However, with the formations in place, those spirit beasts won't be able to enter the protected area."