Chapter 1433: Chapter 1434 Soretcher City • Night

Seeing Xiao Ji with its head down and an unhappy look on its face, Feng Yuan amusedly patted its head and said,

“What’s the matter, you want it too?”

After glancing at Feng Yuan, Xiao Ji hesitated for a long time before shaking its head and spreading its wings in refusal. Compared to protecting Feng Yuan, this thing was not worth it. Although Feng Yuan seemingly didn’t need its protection, it wouldn’t give up on its resolve.

“Hmm, I also don’t know if there’s a suitable place for forging. Otherwise, I would help it forge a special piece of equipment, which should be wearable, right? But then it wouldn’t be a keepsake. Sigh, forget it.”

Touching his chin, Feng Yuan spoke as he gave up on his plan. Unexpectedly, hearing his words brightened Xiao Ji’s eyes, and it kept nudging his head and making pleasing noises. Seeing Xiao Ji like this, Feng Yuan said amusingly,

“You wouldn’t really want equipment, would you? Those things don’t amplify you much, after all, the power you can control is basically at the limit now, unless you evolve, and yet you’re still far from evolution.”

If it were like Agunas, who inherently had Divine Beast Level strength, it could restore its power in a short amount of time even if drastically reduced after reincarnation, because they inherently can control such vast power. But Xiao Ji?

The other party hasn’t gone through that stage. Feng Yuan was sure, if Xiao Ji were to evolve successively, that guy would definitely be unable to control its skyrocketing power. Moreover, consecutive evolution would cause immense harm even to an Ordinary Spirit Beast, not to mention Xiao Ji who hasn’t defined its path ahead.

“Why do I feel like you’re deliberately revealing the existence of that thing?”

Veronia looked at Feng Yuan with suspicion. The other scratched his head and said,

“I didn’t mean it that way; I just mentioned it casually. Besides, the current stuff isn’t enough to forge such equipment.”

Seeing Xiao Ji looking at him aggrievedly, Feng Yuan helplessly laughed and said,

“I’m not tricking you. If you want it hanging around your neck without getting damaged in battle, it has to be at least sturdier than the Thousand Years Wish series weapons. You know how expensive those are. Such things can’t be created without a specialized location.”

Upon hearing Feng Yuan’s explanation, Xiao Ji pondered for a moment and looked at Agunas. The other swung its tail and said,

“He’s stating the facts. That thing… it’s beyond current human technology to create.”

It hesitated without explaining thoroughly; Xiao Ji is a Divine Beast. If its Ultimate Move incorporates Divine Beast power, to withstand it, at the very least, it must be equivalent to those books under Agunas’ arm. Such things existed during the Mythical Era and were called Divine Artifacts. As for modern times?

With the Mythical Era’s end, all civilization restarted, and current human technology can’t even restore the Nien Wheel, let alone create Divine Artifacts, which were incredibly rare even in the Mythical Era.

“Speaking of it, didn’t you say you would help us forge weapons?”

Long Boduo recalled something and looked at Feng Yuan to ask. The other scratched his head and said,

“This, there’s indeed no problem. Are you in a hurry for it now?”

“No, just worried you’d forget.”

Chuckling, Long Boduo said, it doesn’t actually need weapons, or rather, Divine Beasts inherently don’t need such things. To greatly enhance their power, only Agunas’ Golden Tome Page or Feng Yuan’s Dark Ancient Book can do it. Ordinary Divine Artifacts can’t increase their combat power much, and carrying them around might even hamper their fighting ability.

Long Boduo only wanted one to play with like a toy, so it wasn’t urgent. As everyone chatted, they returned to the hotel. On the way, Feng Yuan checked the train schedule for departure and booked tickets for the next day, saying,

“In that case, tomorrow we’ll set off for Soretcher City~”

“Are you looking for tourist guides for Tiraya?”

At night, in the hotel where everyone was staying, Feng Yuan saw Xiao Ji and Big Cat huddled together calling out at the light screen, and asked aloud. Xiao Ji looked at Feng Yuan, nodded, and chirped. Agunas looked at Feng Yuan and said,

“They’re planning to guide the tour around Tiraya City, just…”

“It’s alright, Tiraya is mainly for viewing the Flower Festival, and other things won’t matter much. Besides, this marks our last stop in the Dantia Region.”

Laughing, Feng Yuan said dismissively. In the first place, he hadn’t been strict with time scheduling, so he was unconcerned about Xiao Ji and the others leading the way. As for Qi Chen and the rest? He believed they wouldn’t mind too much. Besides, to speak strictly, Tiraya doesn’t have too many unique features.

Although it’s one of Dantia’s core cities, the overall style is pretty similar. There are slightly more Garden Castles than Verlun Castle, but other than that, there isn’t much of a difference from the places they’ve visited before. Having roamed so many places, those familiar sights now struggle to captivate Feng Yuan and the others’ interest.

“There’s still some time before school starts; what do you plan to do?”

Agunas glanced at the date and asked Feng Yuan. The other thought for a moment and said,

“I plan to travel around a few ancient cities within Great Xia, and in the meantime…”

“Black Stone Yan Fort Spirit? Aren’t you going to find an alternative?”

Hearing that, Agunas immediately knew what Feng Yuan intended to do. Specifically targeting ancient cities must be for that purpose. The other glanced at Xiao Ji, who was discussing with Big Cat, and said,

“It’s not that there isn’t; it’s just not suitable. After all, besides them, it’s difficult to find Spirit Beasts capable of accomplishing this mission. Even Belusir can’t actually control fate.”

“Do you think they can?”

Scrutinizing Feng Yuan, Agunas asked, and the other chuckled and said,

“It’s a trifling matter, entirely doable for them. Why else would the legend of Black Stone Yan Fort Spirit be the way it is? Even if the legend exaggerates, if there were truly flaws, would the legend be as it is now?”

Recalling Belusir’s experiences, Agunas fell silent. Feng Yuan spoke genuinely, though it was still somewhat worried—not really concerned about Chen Xin—but purely hoped Feng Yuan wouldn’t be disappointed. If that guy were to intervene upon seeing an unsatisfactory outcome, it could be quite troublesome.

It didn’t know how Feng Yuan might intervene, but it was certain of one thing: such interference would definitely affect him.

“Are you sure there won’t be problems? Otherwise, why don’t we act discreetly as long as we don’t mention it…”

“Forget it, wouldn’t she notice anyway?”

Shaking his head, Feng Yuan declined. Chen Xin wasn’t foolish, and if Agunas and the others intervene secretly, she would undoubtedly guess, much less while Bai You is beside her. Would it be difficult to determine if a Divine Beast had intervened?

If it results in misunderstandings putting the blame on him, then he’d have a headache.

“In that case, why do you… If you like her, help openly. If not, leave her alone. Your awkwardness is really…”

Veronia spoke up. Feng Yuan sighed and said,

“Do you think it’s appropriate? Not to mention age and experiences, do you think… compared to me, does she have a better fit? Moreover, I’m not even sure if I truly like her…”

“Then why are you behaving like this? Even we can misunderstand your actions, let alone them.”

Staring at Feng Yuan, Veronia pursued further. The other remained silent for a moment, then said,

“I just don’t want things I don’t like to happen around me—painful farewells, misfortune, and various unpleasant things…”

“Do you think reality is a fairy tale?”

Rolling her eyes, Veronia remarked sourly. She really couldn’t fathom Feng Yuan’s thinking. The other chuckled and said,

“But I have the ability to turn reality into a fairy tale.”

Hearing his response, Veronia was at a momentary loss for words. Feng Yuan spoke truthfully; without weighing the cost, he could achieve anything he wanted. Such a person could indeed turn his surroundings into a fairy-tale perfect reality—it didn’t seem implausible.

Ultimately, neither of them could convince the other. Upon leaving Feng Yuan’s room, Veronia didn’t return to her own room but instead went to the terrace and gazed at the starry sky in deep thought. Belusir quietly accompanied her, knowing perfectly well that Veronia at this moment didn’t need anyone’s comfort.

“Are you blaming him?”

“No, I just regret…”

Veronia muttered softly, shaking her head. Belusir held her hand silently and sat calmly beside her.