CHAPTER 86: CHAPTER 78: NAN MO ACTIVATES HIS SPECIAL ABILITY_1

The tiny four-year-old stood in the river, relentlessly chopping at a stone with his hands. The backs of his hands and the areas around his fingernails were swollen and bleeding, and his whole body was drenched in sweat.

He looked up at the male with closed eyes beside him and gritted his teeth to continue chopping.

Since his arrival in this world, he had met nothing but indifference. No male had been willing to teach him how to become strong. But this male in front of him was willing. He cherished this opportunity deeply.

Sweat poured from Nan Mo as he worked, and quite a few small fish swam up to him in the river.

He noticed the fish but paid them no mind.

Since his birth, the Beastmen had offered him nothing but coldness, whereas wild animals showed him warmth. From an early age, he had a natural constitution that attracted wild beasts. Sometimes, he often felt he could communicate more easily with wild beasts than with Beastmen. For instance, a large-tailed beast from the forest had once come to him, telling him about a female cub that was about to starve, which is how he found the female cub.

As more fish gathered around, Nan Mo had to stop. He looked at the fish in the water.

Stop coming here. I don’t have food for you. I’m in the midst of training—so hot.

The fish in the water seemed to understand his thoughts. They turned around, splashing water with their tails, dousing Nan Mo and making him feel cool.

After a while, the fish all swam away.

She Wang suddenly opened his eyes, looking straight toward Nan Mo.

Just for a moment, he had sensed the presence of a Special Ability.

Nan Mo was still earnestly chopping at the stone. After many chops, he had only managed to make a slight mark.

The tall, cold-blooded Snake Beastman approached from behind, his dark purple eyes shining.

Suddenly, She Ying came rushing back holding a female cub, his face pale and expressionless as he loudly exclaimed, "Lord Wang, I accidentally disturbed a wolf’s den!"

Behind She Ying were about a dozen forest wolves, chasing after him.

She Wang turned to look at She Ying, his gaze quickly turning colder.

He shouldn’t have brought She Ying. He should have brought Hu Hui instead.

Just as She Wang was getting ready to deal with the pack of wolves, Nan Mo stepped forward, holding out his hand to stop She Wang.

She Wang halted his step, looking down at the little Snake Beastman cub. He also wanted to see what the cub intended to do.

Nan Mo was observing She Wang too. He seemed to approve, letting him take charge.

This feeling, Nan Mo found it very comfortable.

She Ying ran past, his face still expressionless, while Nan Mo stood perfectly still. However, the wolves chasing She Ying all skidded to a halt in front of Nan Mo.

The dozen or so wolves seemed to sense something and grew agitated.

As the first wolf took a hesitant step back, the rest of the wolves also began to retreat.

She Wang narrowed his eyes again, never taking them off Nan Mo.

The wolves hadn’t stopped their attack for no reason. It was because Nan Mo was exuding the aura of a Special Ability.

We mean no offense to you, so please go back.

As the pack of wolves struggled, about to turn and leave, a long-haired grey wolf howled from the distance.

The wolves seemed to regain their senses in an instant. They intentionally avoided Nan Mo and once again pursued She Ying.

With a pale face, She Ying called out expressionlessly again, "Lord Wang, you can’t just ignore me!"

She Wang gave She Ying an indifferent glance, and She Ying felt goosebumps all over.

Then, She Wang’s cold gaze swept toward the wolf pack. His icy stare was almost tangible, and his domineering pressure left the wild animals in terror.

"Looking for death?"

The pack of wolves became instantly petrified, flattening themselves on the ground, tails tucked and ears drooping.

Nan Mo glanced at the wolves and then at She Wang, knowing that this situation no longer involved him.

He turned back to the creek and continued to split rocks.

The wolves were truly terrified of She Wang. The moment he relented even slightly, they scattered with their tails between their legs.

"Lord," She Ying said, holding the female cub as he stood beside She Wang. The cub had eaten its fill of wolf milk.

She Wang withdrew his gaze, focusing on Nan Mo, who was earnestly splitting stones.

The fleeting sensation of the Special Ability had not been a mistake. The little black Sen Ran cub has indeed awakened a Special Ability. However, the Special Ability is still at a low level, which is why the attempt to command the wolf pack failed, interrupted by the grey wolf.

Could it be the Special Ability, ’King of All Beasts’? She Wang composed himself. So, his muteness isn’t a disability. It’s a gift from the heavens.

Unlike the cold atmosphere around She Wang and his retinue, White Eagle City was bustling with activity around Si Yan.

Her brilliant performance had won everyone’s acclaim.

Eagle Beastmen, Tiger Beastmen—indeed, Beastmen of all kinds—crowded around Si Yan, lavishing her with praise and admiration, creating a lively scene.

Watching Si Yan bask in adulation, Hu Que’s heart swelled with jealousy.

Unable to contain himself, he suddenly exclaimed, "Si Yan, what’s so great about being good at arithmetic? As a male, you’re skinny and weak, you can’t hunt, what use are you? You’re nothing but a pretty-boy, a wimp. Any wild beast could kill you with ease!"

Hu Li glared fiercely at Hu Que.

The Beastmen around Si Yan fell silent, turning their gazes toward Hu Que.

Truthfully, what Hu Que said wasn’t entirely wrong. If one was only good at arithmetic, they would be like the monkey-folk—considered weak among Beastmen. In the end, they would still have to depend on strong Beastmen to survive.

Because of Jie Ling, Hu Que had targeted her multiple times, and Si Yan was no longer in the mood to be polite.

She chuckled softly. "Is that so? I genuinely don’t understand. Everyone here is discussing arithmetic, yet you bring up strength. Are you perhaps afraid my arithmetic skills completely overshadow yours?"

Si Yan’s lips curved into a smile. "Little Hu Que, such audacity! Your face is broader than any tree’s rings!"

Tiger Beastmen were generally burly and not skilled in verbal sparring. Hu Que’s face immediately flushed red. "You... Si Yan, don’t get cocky! You just wait and see!"

Si Yan smiled. "Wait for what? Whatever it is, you’re welcome to try."

Si Yan stared directly at Hu Que.

She had given him chances and shown him consideration before, but now, she didn’t mind a head-on confrontation.

"Hu Que," Ming Yan’s deep voice sounded from the side.

Hu Que lifted his head, his embarrassment augmented after losing face, and he turned and walked away.

Si Yan smiled at Ming Yan. "Hey, big tiger, you don’t seem to be able to control your beast."

Ming Yan looked at Si Yan, his face stern.

Her courage seemed to be growing, though it was also clear she was somewhat angered.

Ming Yan spoke quietly to Hu Yong, "Rest for another night. We won’t leave today; we’ll set out tomorrow."

Hu Yong, already excited, nodded repeatedly.