FVN Chapter 21 The Day of Great Misfortune
Chapter 21 The Day of Great Misfortune
The female disciples asked incredulously, "No way? How could it be that strong? You're talking nonsense."
The stall owner shook his head: "Of course not it, it was its mother who was extremely powerful and killed many people. But in the end, we blasted her to death with our magical artifacts."
The female disciples remained skeptical: "It doesn't have a trace of demonic energy; it's just an ordinary wild beast. You're not trying to scam us out of our spirit stones, are you?"
The stall owner shrugged helplessly: "I'm serious. Maybe it hasn't awakened yet. Anyway, it's a spirit beast with great potential. I'll sell it for fifty spirit stones."
At market price, an ordinary immature spirit beast is worth only a few dozen spirit stones, but this little tiger has no demonic aura at all, so it's not even worth a single spirit stone.
But seeing that so many female students liked it, the stall owner naturally asked for an exorbitant price.
Although the female disciples liked the cute little beast, fifty spirit stones were too expensive, so they all shook their heads.
Shen Li, who had been watching from a distance, had a complicated expression.
Looking at the little tiger, he felt like he had met an old friend in a foreign land.
Since transmigrating to this world, he has been a stranger, a loner, struggling on the edge of death.
He had seen many disciples with spirit beasts, but he didn't feel anything about it.
But this little tiger gave him a completely different feeling, reminding him of a time when he was a child in his previous life and visited the zoo with his parents.
It looks exactly like the tiger cubs in the zoo. Seeing it is like a time flashback, returning to childhood and seeing an old friend you haven't seen for many years.
Just then, the little tiger's gaze pierced through the crowd, looking at him with a pitiful expression, and it let out a "roar".
Those heart-melting eyes were so helpless and desperate.
It lost its mother, lost its freedom, and had no ability to save itself; only death awaited it.
Their eyes met; two lonely souls, as if by fate, met here and now.
Shen Li walked slowly to the stall and said calmly and unequivocally, "This is Xiao Hu, I'll buy it."
After saying that, he took out the spirit stone and then hugged the little tiger in his arms.
The female disciples and the stall owner stared at it in astonishment, never expecting that an ordinary wild beast would sell for the astronomical price of fifty spirit stones.
Shen Li ignored the stares of others and stroked its soft fur with her hand; it felt warm and silky to the touch.
The little tiger offered no resistance, burying its round head in Shen Li's arms as if it regarded him as its mother.
It was a wonderful feeling, as if I were holding his child or a loved one in my arms.
At this moment, he had no idea why he would buy it, whether it had potential, or whether feeding it would cost spirit stones and effort.
He had only one thought: I want to take care of it and help it grow up healthy.
This has nothing to do with interests or strength; it's simply an instinctive recognition and fondness.
"Wow, what an adorable little tiger!" A melodious voice rang out from beside me.
Shen Li looked in the direction of the sound and saw a stunningly beautiful woman in white staring intently at the little tiger with shining eyes.
He smiled faintly and replied, "Senior Sister Duanmu, what a coincidence."
Duanmu Yao nodded slightly: "I really didn't expect that you, who always valued spirit stones, would spend a huge sum of money to buy this mortal beast."
Shen Li did not respond directly, but said slowly, "The path to immortality is long and arduous, seemingly heartless yet full of emotion. Sometimes, you don't need to think too much. Just act according to your instincts."
Duanmu Yao glanced at him in surprise, thinking to herself: I didn't expect that a mere servant could say such a thing.
Then, she stepped forward and petted the little tiger, saying with a smile, "This little guy, although it's a mortal beast, is very intelligent. Does it have a name yet?"
Shen Li shook her head: "Not yet, how about Senior Sister Duanmu suggests a name?"
Duanmu Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Your fur is mainly yellow, and you possess extremely high intelligence. The fact that you two met is also quite mystical. If you one day become great demons, let's name you Huang Xuanzhi. In ordinary times, we'll call you Xiaozhi, what do you think?"
Shen Li nodded in satisfaction: "Very good. Xiao Zhi, Xiao Zhi."
As they spoke, they happily stroked the little tiger.
Ash let out a "woof" and then stuck out his tongue to lick their hands, as if acknowledging the name.
Shen Li was delighted, thinking to herself: Although it's just an ordinary tiger, Duanmu Yao was right about one thing: its intelligence is really high.
At that moment, the two seemed to forget the difference in their status and position, teasing Xiaozhi like friends, and the distance between them shortened considerably.
They also strolled around the market together and bought Spirit Feeding Pills for Xiao Zhi, which are specially used to feed spirit beasts.
Before leaving the market, Duanmu Yao claimed that she would visit Xiaozhi when she had time.
Shen Li readily agreed.
The two parted ways at the entrance of the market.
After the two figures disappeared, a figure slowly appeared in the dense forest outside the market.
This man, dressed in a blue robe, was handsome and dashing; he was none other than Pang Sicheng.
His face was ashen, staring intently in the direction Duanmu Yao had left. Then he turned his head, his gaze sharp as a knife, looking in the direction of Shen Li, as if he could pierce through all obstacles to see the figure he loathed.
He gritted his teeth and squeezed out the name: "Shen Li, it's you again, you persistent brat! If I hadn't wanted to deal with you last time, I wouldn't have had any dealings with the Miscellaneous Service Hall, and I wouldn't have ended up in this mess, suffering all sorts of false accusations!"
Now, you dare to chat and laugh with Junior Sister Duanmu? You're truly a toad lusting after a swan, utterly courting death!
Pang Sicheng grew angrier the more he thought about it, and Shen Li's face became increasingly repulsive in his eyes.
Pang Sicheng muttered to himself, "Hmph, Tong Lu botched things last time. This time, I'll personally send him on his way to vent my anger!"
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Shen Li returned to the simple cave dwelling and fed Xiao Zhi a Spirit Feeding Pill.
After consuming the elixir, Xiao Zhi seemed to need time to digest its medicinal properties, and soon fell asleep.
Shen Li affectionately stroked it a few times, then began to circulate the "Nine Revolutions Evergreen Technique" and started his unwavering arduous cultivation.
It was already past midnight, and all was quiet.
Shen Li slowly awoke from her meditation, feeling the increasingly pure and profound magical power within her body, and felt extremely comfortable.
He habitually sank his consciousness into his sea of consciousness.
However, when he saw the new divination result, the relaxation on his face vanished instantly, and his brows furrowed tightly.
[The divination result has been updated].
Today's divination result - very inauspicious.
[Suitable for: encoffining, burial, and visiting graves].
[Avoid:] Weddings, relocation, opening of businesses, new family members joining, praying for blessings, and seeking offspring.
[Divination] Pang Sicheng saw you chatting happily with Duanmu Yao in the marketplace. Old grudges remain, and his murderous intent is set. Tomorrow night, you will be cursed to death by Liu Jincai, your body and soul annihilated.
A chill ran down Shen Li's spine: Completely annihilated, body and soul?!
Suitable for: encoffining, burial, and visiting graves.
Is this prepared for me?
Pang Sicheng, Liu Jincai!
You guys are like a persistent ghost.
Pang Sicheng, in particular, stirred up trouble again and repeatedly caused me problems.
He was also vengeful in the matter with Hu Wenbiao last time.
If we don't get rid of him completely, one day I'll be the one who dies!