12dz Chapter 33 You Cannot Contract a Spirit Pet
Chapter 33 You Cannot Contract a Spirit Pet
Ning Xiaoxi was also helpless with this unreliable system.
She shook her head, put down the basket, and took out a few unused Spirit Gathering Grasses to plant in the spirit field behind the main hall. The Spirit Gathering Grasses had been picked several days ago, and although they were still intact, she wasn't sure if they would survive. Unexpectedly, the Spirit Gathering Grasses quickly took root, sprouted branches, and even grew a few more leaves, as if they had taken a powerful tonic.
In fact, Ning Xiaoxi felt that her spiritual energy was currently abundant, and the power of drawing talismans in the air with spiritual ink was extremely strong and fast, much more flexible than drawing talismans on paper and then activating them. She then took out the spiritual crystal dagger and looked at the two runes engraved on it. Such talismans, which could be activated directly and used repeatedly, were much better than those drawn on paper and consumed at any time.
Sitting cross-legged by the fountain in front of the main hall, Ning Xiaoxi checked her current skills. Survival skills included: Basic Natural Perception, Awakening of Spiritual Sense; Basic Physical Enhancement, Martial Arts Skills; Basic Tool Making, Simple Tools; and Basic Social Charm, Affinity and Friendliness. Demon-Slaying skills included: Basic Spiritual Insight, First Glimpse of Demonic Shadows; Intermediate Curse Restriction, Cursed Cage; Basic Spirit Taming, Spirit Pet Contract; and Basic Magic Weapon Control, Spirit Object Recognition.
Of these skills, only the spell restriction technique has reached the intermediate level; the others are still at the beginner level.
A Cage of Curses? Looking at the blank space at the end of the dagger, perhaps another skill could be added. With that thought, she acted. Supported by abundant spiritual energy, Ning Xiaoxi quickly inscribed the Cage of Curses on the end of the dagger. With both defense and offense, this seemingly simple dagger was becoming increasingly complex.
Hmm? There's also a spirit pet contract.
[Tuanzi, right? This pet contract only allows you to get low-level pets right now, right?]
This time, the system didn't play dead and quickly replied: "Xiao Xi, although the spirit pet skill is unlocked, I still suggest you try not to use it. Whether it's a demon, monster, or anything else, once you form a contract with them, you'll develop empathy with them and be easily influenced by their emotions. Demons and monsters are the natural enemies of humans; don't trust them. Actually, I somewhat regret triggering this skill. When I saw those low-level spirit crystal demons, I thought I could raise a few to harvest their cores and refine bewitching powder, giving me more trump cards for survival."
Ning Xiaoxi recalled the information about spirit pets she had read in some online novels, and it seemed somewhat different from what Tuanzi described. Why did the skill Tuanzi gave her seem so dangerous? Remembering Tuanzi's unusual behavior and its lack of denial about having a previous host, it seemed that the Tuanzi she was bound to was different from others!
【I see. 】
Ning Xiaoxi said something in a low voice, then gave a self-deprecating laugh, offering no further comment.
Then, calming herself down, she reviewed all the skills she had acquired and, after thoroughly integrating them, suddenly realized how powerful she was now! She could be a mage or a warrior, capable of both ranged and melee attacks. If she encountered low-level demons, she could hold her own. It seemed her next priority was to quickly upgrade all her abilities to the intermediate level. However, this upgrade seemed rather overpowered; as long as the environment was right, it would trigger automatically. Whether it was rune spells or martial arts skills, she didn't need to put in the effort to memorize or practice them—they were instantly maxed out. She wanted even more skills like this.
As she thought about it, Ning Xiaoxi couldn't help but smile genuinely; having a cheat code meant leveling up was fast.
"Xiao Xi, Xiao Xi"
Just then, a shout came from outside.
Ning Xiaoxi realized it was her father calling her. She had only taken two steps out of the cave when she picked up a basket from inside, put it on her back, and crawled out of the cave.
Inside the valley, Ning Shi anxiously searched, holding a torch.
"Father, I'm here."
"Xiaoxi." Ning Shi quickly walked to his daughter's side, looking her up and down. "Are you alright? Are you alright?"
Ning Xiaoxi smiled and spun around. "Dad, I'm fine. Don't worry."
Wu Dayong walked over from behind. "It's good that you're alright, young lady. I heard those shouts and fighting sounds outside. And since you haven't been home for so long, your father was very worried and insisted on coming out to look for you."
"Thank you for accompanying my father to look for me." Ning Xiaoxi appropriately expressed her gratitude, and then said, "I have already eliminated the spirit crystal demons here. It was because of the landslide that some scattered spirit crystal stones were exposed, which attracted the spirit crystal demons to appear here." Ning Xiaoxi explained the matter of the spirit crystal demons, and then said, "Tomorrow morning, I would appreciate it if Officer Wu could help send someone to the nearest Celestial Master Pavilion to report the situation here."
"It's not hard work at all," Wu Dayong said with a smile. "I believe Lord Tiangang will be very happy to know that the young lady has once again vanquished a demon."
"Officer Wu, please try to set off as early as possible tomorrow morning. Today's battle with those spirit crystal demons will damage the mountains surrounding this valley. To avoid being accidentally injured, it would be best if we left here as soon as possible."
Ning Xiaoxi remembered that she had taken away the spirit crystal vein in the cave before, emptying such a large cave. In addition, she made such a big commotion when she subdued the spirit crystal heart. She quickly reminded her to leave, which was also for the safety of herself and her family.
Wu Dayong was startled. "Okay, okay, I'll arrange it when I get back. The lady has worked hard tonight, so go back and rest!" After saying that, he turned around and walked back first.
Looking at his daughter who was following closely beside him, Ning Shi suddenly realized that he could understand his little girl less and less. Along the way, she had shown more and more abilities, and they had become stronger and stronger. Now she could actually deal with so many spirit crystal demons on her own. Was this still the same Xiao Xi who had always been raised in seclusion, weak and quiet?
Ning Xiaoxi followed Ning Shi, watching Wu Dayong's back. She felt that this taxi driver was quite loyal. At least he was willing to accompany her father to look for her despite knowing the danger, and he was also willing to listen to her advice. In any case, this was a favor.
At 1:15 AM the next morning, when nothing could be seen, Wu Dayong woke everyone up and ordered them to set off as soon as possible. Although the prisoners dared not resist, they were still uncomfortable about traveling in the dark so early.
The team quickly got ready and set off.
When we walked out of the valley for about three or four miles...
"Boom! Boom!"
Loud noises kept coming from behind, and the ground beneath my feet kept shaking.
"The mountain...the mountain collapsed!" someone shouted hoarsely, pointing to the mountain range behind them.
Ning Xiaoxi turned around abruptly and saw that the mountain range on the right side of the valley they had just left had completely sunken down, with the entire mountain constantly sinking and dust flying everywhere.
"Luckily we set off early, otherwise we would have been buried in the mountains."
"Yes, yes, it's all thanks to the officer who set off early, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable."
All the constables and prisoners were still shaken, but Wu Dayong looked at Ning Xiaoxi with gratitude and suddenly realized that he felt more and more at ease.