"Well... Don't delay, tell me what kind of method," Ye Ziyun said pouting.
- Did Xiao Ning'er tell you how I became half human? - Xi Yu asked.
- I have an uncle, he collects eggs of various mythical creatures. As far as I know, he has eggs, both an Ice Phoenix and an Ice Dragon egg. Since these are eggs, the EGO of their soul is in embryo! This means that you won't have to fight, it will be enough for you to crush the clot of EGO of the soul and you will emerge victorious from the duel of souls. After victory, you can take whatever you want: Demon Spirit, Hereditary Techniques, Bloodline, Attribute... - Xi Yu explained the idea that came to his mind.
- I agree! - Xiao Ning'er exclaimed enthusiastically.
She was very pleased with this idea, not only would she become stronger, but she would also become closer to Xi Yu!
"I...me too," but Ye Ziyun was not very happy with the idea of becoming half a Demonic Beast. But she no longer wanted to move away from Xiao Ning'er, even under pain of death! Because of her constant loneliness and her almost sisterly love for Xiao Ning'er, she has already decided everything, she will never leave her again.
- Okay, then let's do it that way! Ayane, go visit Uncle Ratz and tell him that I asked for these two eggs. If he is generous, give him this ring, it contains a set of class 8 armor. If he gets greedy, don't give him anything and come back, then I'll figure out another way to get the eggs, and he won't get anything! - Xi Yu said, putting the ring on the table. Xi Yu had never met him, he had only heard from Ayane that his Uncle Ratz was very kind to family members. But Xi Yu decided to judge people himself, rather than rely on the opinions of others.
"As you wish, I'm sure that he will be happy to help you with at least something," a voice was heard from the void and the ring disappeared from the table.
-... - Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun did not expect that Ayane was nearby all this time.
- How so? Was she with us the whole time? - Ye Ziyun exclaimed in surprise, and even Xiao Ning'er was surprised by Ayane's next appearance out of nowhere.
- Yes, she is always next to me. If I don't entrust her with any matters, Xi Yu said.
- What is her Rank? - Xiao Ning'er asked suspiciously.
"5 Realms of Heavenly Fate," Xi Yu answered briefly.
- WHAT? - Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun exclaimed in shock.
Xiao Ning'er has already told Ye Ziyun about what areas of development come after Legendary Rank. But even she herself thought that this was something unattainable and such people were akin to gods. And then it turned out that all this time, one of these unattainable deities was right in front of her nose, that very helpful nanny Xi Yu! As for Ye Ziyun, she couldn't believe that this seemingly obedient maid to Xi Yu's every word would be stronger than her grandfather Ye Mo!
- There is nothing to be surprised about, you just need to expand your worldview. In that world, almost everyone you meet on the street has at least the same Rank as Ayane. Millions of people stronger than Ayane live there. We are just frogs at the bottom of the well, even if we get out of it. Then we will find ourselves in another well, a little larger. You shouldn't limit your worldview. But there's no need for you to bother about this. After the ritual and with those techniques,
what will I give you... You can be lazy as much as you like and still in 2-3 years you will become Legendary Ranks. It's better for you to stay here and live a happy life, and you don't need to worry about the other world. There is no way to get into this tiny world, so you will be safe... - Xi Yu answered and became a little depressed, but because of the disguise this was not visible.
- And you? - Xiao Ning'er asked.
"And I will move on after I settle all the consequences of what I destroyed by killing Nie Li," Xi Yu answered thoughtfully.
- I want to go with you! - Xiao Ning'er said confidently, and Ye Ziyun became worried, not wanting to part with Xiao Ning'er.
"You can't, you must stay here and live peacefully," Xi Yu said in a firm tone like never before.
Xiao Ning'er wanted to say something else, but hearing Xi Yu's tone, she realized that now was not the time. And Ye Ziyun was surprised that this Zhu Xi Yu would so easily push away such an incredible beauty like Xiao Ning'er. She always thought that he was helping Xiao Ning'er only because of her beauty. And the fact that Zhu Xi Yu just refused Xiao Ning'er like that... It surprised her to such an extent that for the first time in the entire time they had known each other, Ye Ziyun began to wonder what kind of person this Zhu Xi Yu was.
When Shen Xiu entered the classroom, she looked tired and had a slightly swollen cheek, but as soon as she saw Xi Yu. Like all the fatigue on her face was replaced by fear. Timidly approaching her seat, she began teaching the lesson, trying not to look at Xi Yu. And the students were shocked when they saw such a reaction! They were unpleasant and ashamed because as soon as Xi Yu appeared in the class, they became silent and could not utter a word for fear that Xi Yu would look at them. And when they saw the fear on Shen Xiu's face, their hearts were relieved, they began to believe that since even the teacher is afraid of Xi Yu, it means that being afraid of him is just the norm, and they have nothing to be ashamed of.
The next day. Midnight. Sheep horn training ground.
- OK it's all over Now! Now you are completely healthy. Uncle Ratz lives far away, so Ayane will only return tomorrow morning. Rest today, and tomorrow morning, take Ye Ziyun and head to this address. It's next to the city lord's mansion, that's where I live, and that's where we'll perform the Assimilation ritual. See you tomorrow - Xi Yu said, Xiao Ning'er, handing over the piece of paper with the address, without saying a word more, turned around and left.
Xiao Ning'er looked after him, and her eyes turned red, threatening to burst into tears.
"Why did he start moving away from me, did I do something wrong? After that lesson... He just doesn't want to take me with him? Am I a burden to him? Maybe he thinks I'm not worthy to accompany him?" - Xiao Ning'er thought. And when Xi Yu was already out of sight, she knelt down and quietly cried from bitterness.
The next day, morning. Xi Yu Mansion.
"I'm back, Master," Ayane's familiar voice sounded, after which she herself came out of the void.
- How did everything go? - Xi Yu asked.
- As expected, His Highness Ratz immediately agreed as soon as he heard that you needed these eggs. "He said hello and asked how you were doing," Ayane answered, handing the ring with eggs to Xi Yu.
- And what did you tell him? - Xi Yu asked.
- I said that everything is fine with you, and did not go into details... I think that you yourself should tell him how you got rid of the "Hybrid-Disabled" stigma. - Ayane answered carefully choosing her words, noticing that her Master was not in the mood.
- It's for the best, did you give him the ring with a set of class 8 armor? How did he react? Xi Yu asked.
- Yes, but at first he didn't pay much attention to it. But when I explained to him what kind of armor set it was, he was shocked. And as a thank you, he gave you a ring with his collection of eggs," Ayane said, handing over the ring with a collection of eggs of Demonic Beasts.
- How are you doing, are you okay? You don't look very good... No one offended you, did they? - at the end of the question, murderous intent began to leak out of Ayane.
- No. I'm just stuck in a dilemma, there's nothing you can do to help me. They came to meet them... - Xi Yu said, looking out the window. After which, he turned around and headed to the basement.
It's strange, looking at Xi Yu with a hint of worry. Ayane went to meet and see off Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun.
Basement of Xi Yu Mansion.
In a large basement room, illuminated by glowing stones. Two large Arrays for the Rituals were located. Each array had 2 large circles and 3 small ones. In one massif lay the egg of the Ice Dragon, in the other of the Ice Phoenix. And in small circles there were various treasures for ideal Assimilation. Although the treasures did not reach those that Xi Yu had. But don't underestimate them, they were treasures from the Draconic Ruins Realm found by Xi Yu in the Malifica Ring.
- Okay, everything is ready. Have you prepared your blood as I asked? - Xi Yu asked.
"Yes, here," Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun said and handed over their blood.
Taking the bottles of Xiao Ning'er's and Ye Ziyun's blood. Xi Yu drained their blood into one bowl, after which, after mixing, he began to apply bloody runes to certain areas of the Arrays in the Ritual of the Race Absorption and Assimilation Technique. He created a bridge of ritual resonance, according to his idea, these runes from the mixed blood of Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun would help them find compatibility.
"So everything is ready, Ayane will explain what to do next," Xi Yu said, and then left the room.
- Did something happen while I was away? "Ayane asked in a stern tone, looking at Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun.
"I... I don't know..." Xiao Ning'er said, and her eyes began to treacherously fill with tears.
- He became such a stasis since you left. After you left, he explained what strong people live in the Draconic Ruins Realm. Ning'er then asked if he would go there, and he replied that he would. And she showed a desire to follow him. But he suddenly became stern and said that she couldn't go there and that she should live an ordinary life here, Ye Ziyun explained in detail.
- Haaa... I failed, like his nanny... - Ayane said with a sigh.
- Why? Is there something wrong with him? - Ye Ziyun asked incomprehensibly.
- He is only 12 years old! He should play, enjoy life, make friends. And he never even had a friend in his life... He grew up so quickly... Having shouldered so many things on his small shoulders... - without finishing, Ayane's eyes also turned red.
- Miss Ayane, do you know why he reacted that way? Is it because I am not worthy to accompany him? Or is he afraid that he will have to mess with me? - Xiao Ning'er asked with red eyes, and Ye Ziyun hugged her and began to stroke her.
- No, a stupid girl is definitely not one of these stupid reasons. His Highness is not arrogant or petty, he clearly has some reason to do this, if only he knew what... Okay, that's enough. Undress and lie down in the circles assigned to your bodies. Do not take this ritual carelessly! The treasures spent on these two rituals are enough to drive hundreds of thousands of masters who are many times stronger than me crazy! - Ayane reminded in a stern tone. After which Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun gathered and concentrated. Especially Xiao Ning'er, her eyes lit up the fighting spirit!
One Day Later. Xi Yu Mansion.
- What do I owe this visit? Xi Yu asked, sitting opposite Ye Mo and Ye Zong.
- Where is my daughter? - Ye Zong asked with a darkened face.
"I ate it," Xi Yu said cheerfully.
- Mr. Xi Yu, forgive him for his rude behavior. He just loves his daughter very much..." Ye Mo said, giving Ye Zong a slap on the head.
- Loves very much? To me, he's just a hypocrite! "He paid less attention to his own daughter than to the snake he was raising," Xi Yu replied.
- Which snake? - Ye Zong asked unable to bear it. It was difficult for him to talk to this teenager, who had such powerful forces behind him. He had already heard what happened to Shen Hong...
- What snake? And if I ask you Mr. Ye Mo, what kind of snake am I talking about? Will you find the answer to my question? - Xi Yu asked interestedly.
- Ye Han? - At first he looked at Ye Zong uncertainly, but then he decided to voice his thoughts to Ye Mo.
- Father, what are you saying? Ye Zong asked with a saddened face as his mood worsened. He adopted this boy from an early age and did not understand why his wise father was so prejudiced towards him. Yes, the boy did not have the blood of the Snow Wind Family, but this is not a catastrophic flaw; for that reason, he is talented, diligent and obedient. "As I expected, you Mr. Ye Mo is a Wise Man!" As long as your son hasn't noticed this thirst for power and the possessive look that Ye Han casts at Ye Ziyun, I don't understand... - Xi Yu asked as if thinking about something.
- His views on Ziyun? Where did you meet Ye Han? - Ye Mo asked in surprise, although he noticed that Ye Hane was a pretender and a hypocrite, he could not even think that he had plans for his granddaughter.
- Father, don't trust this little swindler! It is he who has lewd thoughts and plans for Ziyun! - Ye Zong objected, but noticing that this little one, like his father, was ignoring him, he became gloomy.
"I've never met him," Xi Yu answered, not knowing how to explain the source of his knowledge.
"Then where are you from..." Ye Mo wanted to ask, but was interrupted.
- Don't ask, it's difficult... And this information will not bring you any benefit, it will only lead you astray. Although my knowledge is extensive, it is not my merit, only my luck... - Xi Yu answered honestly, in a mysterious tone, after which Ye Mo nodded and thought.
- Where is my daughter? - Ye Zong repeated his previous question, he was tired of listening to this conspirator.
- I've been waiting for her myself, already the whole day. I would accompany you, but I can't. The way there is closed for me and myself," Xi Yu explained.
- What does it mean? Ye Zong asked worriedly.
- Oh... It's a long story, but in short. You people think that the color of the Soul Vessel and the Attribute is all that is needed to choose a cultivation technique. But that's not true! - Xi Yu said, waiting for the stupid Ye Zong to understand what he said.
- What else? - Ye Mo, who came out of his thoughts, asked, becoming interested in the conversation.
- Soul Form! The most important thing when choosing a technique is the Form of the Soul! Imagine that the development technique is a dish, and the Form of the Soul is the desire of your Soul to eat this or that dish. Your soul's desire to eat a dish is your body's desire to consume the vitamins or nutrients it needs in order to grow healthy.
And a technique compatible with the Soul Form is the technique that most suits your Soul Vessel. Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er turned out to have the Soul Forms of very rare and powerful creatures, namely the Dragon and the Phoenix! And in order to unlock their potential, I asked my uncle for the Ice Dragon and Ice Phoenix eggs. And now, they are absorbing the bloodlines from these eggs. It would all be over by now, but it looks like it takes a lot of time to accept hereditary knowledge... - Xi Yu explained as detailed and clear as possible.
-... - Ye Mo and Ye Zong were speechless! "Consuming the bloodline? Hereditary knowledge? - Ye Mo and Ye Zong thought simultaneously, they were shocked by what they heard. But for completely different reasons. "Are you saying that you turned my daughter into a Demonic Beast?" - Ye Zong asked, and his face darkened again, he became angry so that the veins appeared on his forehead.
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!