Chapter 7: Transformation, Chi She Wang!

"Form a contract with me."

Yu Zhangsheng came beneath the tree, eager to try.

Chi She opened its eyes, did not come down, turned its head, giving off an air of indifference.

The spirit beasts of the Beast Garden had their fates decided at birth: either taken away by a disciple or made into an Elder's test subject.

From a certain perspective, being taken away might even let them live longer, but Chi She was too lazy to move, because going out meant being bound to that disciple, undergoing trials, killing enemies, and fighting.

Too troublesome. "Not troublesome. There aren't many who can be my enemies' match. Compared to trials and adventures, I prefer cultivating within the sect."

Yu Zhangsheng stared at it and spoke.

Chi She turned its head, a flash of surprise in its eyes.

This person could hear its inner voice?

"I can't hear it, I just can sense your thoughts. My Spirit Beast Affinity is very high. I believe we'll get along very well!" Yu Zhangsheng said with a smile.

Can't hear it? And you say you can't hear it! Chi She shifted its body, somewhat surprised.

Having seen many Beast Tamers, it knew some people could understand a spirit beast's meaning, but that required long-term companionship and only allowed for a vague understanding.

A disciple who could clearly understand it instantly was something it was seeing for the first time! "How about it? Come with me! I'll make you stronger than any spirit beast!"

Yu Zhangsheng invited it once more, but Chi She turned its head again.

Even if it could understand its heart, it wouldn't move an inch.

Seeing this, Yu Zhangsheng had no choice but to use the Wind Travel Technique to leap onto a branch, pressing his palm against its head.

The spirit beasts of the Beast Garden were all tamed and could be contracted directly, but if the spirit beast didn't cooperate, the difficulty of the contract would increase greatly.

The right to choose had always been his, not the spirit beast's.

"I'll have to force it."

"Contract!"

Yu Zhangsheng cast the Beast Taming Art, his Divine Sense piercing deep into Chi She's soul.

This action also enraged Chi She. No one could disturb its rest! "Sss!"

Its snake body, over ten meters long, swiftly coiled, snapping branches everywhere.

Chi She raised its mouth, its fangs biting straight at Yu Zhangsheng.

But Yu Zhangsheng was prepared. He stepped down, closing the mouth it had just opened, while simultaneously forming hand seals to continue casting the Beast Taming Art, using his Divine Sense to constantly form brands.

"Bang!" Both fell from the tree.

Chi She's strength was immense and its speed fast; once it coiled around someone, it was death or injury.

So Yu Zhangsheng absolutely would not clash with it head-on.

Chi She also felt the brand gradually forming in its soul and began to grow agitated, opening its mouth to sharply inhale.

Chi She was of the fire attribute. Not only did its flesh have scales, making it impervious to blades and spears, but it could also breathe fire. In terms of strength, First Rank Third Layer was far stronger than Qi Refining Third Layer.

But just then, an Elder watching from the side let out a cold hum.

The flame not yet formed in its mouth scattered, its body as if struck by a great hammer, directly slammed from midair onto the ground, leaving it dazed.

A Divine Sense Attack! Unpreventable! "Staying in the Beast Garden for so long, now someone is willing to take you in. Release your mind quickly!" the Elder shouted coldly.

Yu Zhangsheng glanced at him. He hadn't expected this Beast Garden Elder's strength to be so overwhelming, able to suppress Chi She with Divine Sense alone. He didn't know what realm he was in.

After being scolded, Chi She lay on the ground, helplessly flicking its snake tongue, closing its eyes and letting Yu Zhangsheng contract it.

Forget it, forget it. At worst, it's just changing where I sleep. Soon, the contract was completed.

A brand formed deep in Chi She's soul. From then on, its life was linked to Yu Zhangsheng's. In the future, even if it was injured, it would have to protect him completely.

Chi She slithered to Yu Zhangsheng's side, raised its head, and bumped him. That gaze seemed to say to him, What are you waiting for? Put me into your Inner Landscape. I want to sleep! Yu Zhangsheng had gained a preliminary understanding of Chi She's temper. He gave an embarrassed laugh, formed hand seals, and turned it into a ray of light, storing it in his Inner Landscape.

After doing this, he then thanked that Elder.

"Your Spirit Beast Affinity is high, and your Divine Sense is not bad. One day you may enter the Outer Sect of Yushou Peak."

"My Yushou Peak hasn't had a new disciple in a long time. Go, cultivate well."

The Elder waved his hand, saw off Yu Zhangsheng and Wang Xingsheng, then turned and walked into the Beast Garden.

Returning to Outer Peak, Yu Zhangsheng also thanked the accompanying Wang Xingsheng.

"Wei Lao judges people well. Since he said you have a chance to become an Outer Sect Disciple of Yushou Peak, it's only a matter of time."

"Chang Guan Shi told me the Spirit Chicken Garden is now managed by you. The Spirit Chicken Garden pays 70 Spirit Coins per week, plus one Qi Blood Pill. I'll decide to raise your wages to 100 coins."

Wang Xingsheng smiled and patted Yu Zhangsheng's shoulder, saying, "Do well. Don't disappoint anyone."

Yu Zhangsheng was alarmed, not knowing why the other party had suddenly become enthusiastic toward him. He hurriedly said, "Thank you, Steward Wang."

Wang Xingsheng nodded, then left.

Over 120 Spirit Coins a month. He could buy more things. At least Chi She's food wouldn't be a worry.

Yu Zhangsheng returned to his courtyard, closed the door, and impatiently summoned Chi She out.

Chi She, which had been sleeping well in the Inner Landscape, plopped onto the ground, instantly woke up, and glared at him unhappily.

Being stared at by this giant python, Yu Zhangsheng didn't panic. Although there had been some unpleasantness during the contract, after the contract they were family.

He touched Chi She's head, leaving Chi She bewildered, not knowing what nerve his Master had struck.

But the next moment, its body trembled and its eyes widened.

【Spirit Beast Transformation】

【Chi She → Chi She Wang】

【Required Essence: 350】

"Transform!"

Yu Zhangsheng willed it, and the Essence was instantly deducted.

The Essence Chi She needed for transformation was less than that of spirit chickens, but that didn't mean it was inferior to spirit chickens.

On the contrary, with its 55 points of comprehension, even if it lazed about all day without cultivating, the accumulation over time meant becoming a Chi She Wang was not far off, so only 350 Essence was needed to complete it!

With a series of crackling sounds, the originally crimson scales on the Chi She's surface turned dark red, and simultaneously three black scale-like spikes rose on its head, just like a crown.

The Chi She Wang was incomparably shaken in its heart, wildly shaking its head.

It absolutely must still be dreaming, how could it have shed its skin and become a Chi She Wang in the blink of an eye! But the Chi She Bloodline in its body, rich to the utmost, and that Demonic Power more vast than usual, were both telling it, this is reality!

But how could this be possible, it didn't eat any Pill, just being touched once made it shed its skin. The Chi She Wang stopped shaking its head, stared wide-eyed at Yu Zhangsheng's Palm, then suddenly rubbed upward against it.

Rub! Rub hard! As if this Palm held some magic power.

But it seemed there was no further shedding.

Rubbed until tired, it lay down, its eyes holding curiosity, and also a thread of unease.

This unease was like giving a person in darkness a glimmer of hope, yet fearing that hope is false.

It already knew, its Master is a bit different, can make it shed its skin instantly.

But from here on, can it still continue to grow?

Toward its worry, Yu Zhangsheng smiled faintly.

"Rice must be eaten slowly, roads must be walked slowly, I said, following me will let you become stronger than any Spirit Beast!"

(Chapter End)