Chapter 259: You’ll Only Be Arrogant for a Few Months
"Xiaoya."
"Master, I'm here."
"Decrypt the content on the smartphone with all your might. I need to see everything by tomorrow."
"Yes."
Now that the news of Marquis Xia Wu's death has spread, aside from bank cards, the smartphone isn't safe either. Possible tracking devices must be guarded against, so this phone must not be exposed.
However, since the news just got out and the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion location is remote and deserted, even search efforts would take a few days, so it's safe for now.
No need to worry too much for the time being.
And that rope, so elastic.
Who knows what kind of animal Marquis Xia Wu extracted the tendons from, but the quality is quite remarkable...
Xu Lingjun carefully put this thing away, a real treasure.
And also that Sword of Oath and Victory.
Xu Lingjun took the Sword of Oath and Victory, which had been infused with Talent Source. Originally magnificent, the sword blade slowly disappeared when it fell into Xu Lingjun's hands.
Wind King Barrier.
But there was no scabbard... Indeed, if there was a scabbard, the Source Value would not be so scarce.
There's no need to worry about this. Since the Camelot Civilization has already been selected into the official historical records, the authenticity will certainly increase over time. Once Father Wang gets back, I'll just have him make another scabbard.
It only consumed a little over two thousand Source Value.
Xu Lingjun's Source Value hit rock bottom again.
After all, he's been busy with cultivation, busy with Secret Realm trials, without doing much good, and he didn't save anyone in the Ice Snow Realm, so naturally, there's no income.
Even though academic credits jumped to over three thousand, and there's still a large quantity of blood and flesh stored in the demon beast storage to be processed. Once processed, academic credits should skyrocket to nearly eight thousand.
So I shouldn't have to worry about academic credits anymore; I should focus on pursuing Source Value.
After calculating for a while, Xu Lingjun found that his greatest gain actually came from Gu Xi...
The bodies of two Level 7 Demon Beasts. Since he had promised Gu Xi to give them a dignified treatment, Xu Lingjun naturally wouldn't touch them.
But the size of a Baoxue Giant Ape is enormous; even just one arm would be enough to eat for a long time.
Only those resentful eyes the Giant Ape made before leaving, and the human words it spoke...
Made Xu Lingjun's heart feel heavy. He suspected this Giant Ape's wisdom was probably not inferior to humans, at least he, Xu Lingjun, couldn't speak beast language.
In the future, it might not be willing to let things rest.
Moreover, the nanometer armor was also destroyed by that Giant Ape.
Xu Lingjun tried summoning the nanometer armor for coverage, but Xiaoya prompted that the thruster had been destroyed and needed repairs.
Seems like I'll have to rely on Sister Yaya to help with this.
..................
After calculating all the gains...
Xu Lingjun took out the small Beast Box that Gu Xi had almost exchanged her life for.
Inside, two pure white, fluffy feline little creatures were cuddled and sleeping.
One of them must naturally be left for Sister Yaya.
But the other one, of course, is naturally meant for me...
Xu Lingjun carefully turned off the life support device of the Beast Box.
Then he took out the slightly larger of the snow leopards and immediately closed the Beast Box, restarting the life support device.
In the box, only a small demon beast was left.
And in Xu Lingjun's hand...
As it was taken out, it suddenly came into an unfamiliar environment.
Especially since leaving the familiar environment.
The snow leopard woke up, letting out a soft cry.
The sound was slight and delicate, unlike a beast's roar, more like a cat's gentle whine...
No wonder Li Jingjun couldn't move upon seeing it.
This seasoned cat lover couldn't resist the allure of such pure whiteness.
Xu Lingjun took the bottle that Gu Xi had prepared for him and mixed some Spirit Blood Potion into the milk powder, placing it into its mouth.
The little snow leopard immediately started sucking instinctively in small sips.
The previously drowsy eyes slowly opened, looking at Xu Lingjun, eating little by little. Its gaze gradually softened from initial confusion, becoming intimate, nuzzling in Xu Lingjun's arms as if acting like a spoiled child.
The nature of these demon beasts is such—they will recognize the first creature they see as their mother.
Companion Demon Beast!
Back in Qingzhou City, Liu Yun had caused several student deaths to obtain a Level 4 Companion Demon Beast, provoking the entire city into a state of panic.
But now, the little demon beast he holds will, in just a few years, grow into a formidable Level 7 Demon Beast!
Possessing the formidable strength that rivals even surpasses Dongxuan.
"Meow..."
A surprised cry suddenly came from afar.
It was Pang Hu, who had just sneaked in through the special passage, gripping the ground with all four limbs, its fur bristling, staring intently at the little Snow Leopard in Xu Lingjun's arms.
It seemed somewhat confused about how its exclusive territory had been invaded by someone else.
Clearly...
In its eyes, maybe Li Jingjun was Pooper Scooper No.1, and Xu Lingjun was Pooper Scooper No.2.
The three of them were just a happy and warm family.
But now, Pooper Scooper No.2 showed signs of betraying it.
Xu Lingjun smiled and beckoned Pang Hu to come over.
Pang Hu merely meowed, with a hint of heartbreak in its voice, as if it had seen its spouse in bed with another woman, wanting to go up but more so feeling heartache... Then, without hesitation, it turned away in sadness and ran off.
Needless to say, it was off to complain to Li Jingjun.
Xu Lingjun was momentarily amused and at a loss – who could imagine a cat having such a rich display of emotions.
He carefully cradled the Snow Leopard, fed it until it was full of milk... Then placed it in the nest specially prepared at the bedside, but the Snow Leopard crawled and crawled, its little hind legs kicking rapidly, climbing onto Xu Lingjun's pillow and snuggling against him affectionately, curling up and falling asleep.
There wasn't any bloodline-linked contract, nor any means of enslavement, just simply occupying the most important place in its heart at the most critical time.
It would then treat you like family and protect you all your life.
Xu Lingjun smiled and also lay down on the bed to sleep.
After a dozen days of training, although he wasn't entirely sleep-deprived, he was genuinely very tired.
That night…
Unsurprisingly, without a sleepless night.
Early the next morning.
Li Jingjun promptly came to visit. She had a unique way of communicating with Pang Hu, discerning through Pang Hu's tearful cries that Xu Lingjun had another cat.
That little white cat…
She had long been coveting it.
Upon arriving, she spotted the pure white kitty, her eyes lit up instantly, and despite Snow Leopard's desperate struggle, she scooped it up into her arms, showering it with tender affection.
She even took it by Pang Hu and showed it, telling Pang Hu that this was Xu Lingjun's cat, not another cat... Then Pang Hu promptly swatted Snow Leopard on the head.
Snow Leopard instantly trembled all over, softly whimpering and burrowing in Li Jingjun's arms for protection.
Gone was the previous bit of resistance and reluctance…
Leaving Xu Lingjun at an amused loss; the Level 7 Demon Beast was actually beaten to tears by an ordinary fat tabby.
After some gulping and murmuring, it curiously looked up towards Pang Hu, clearly interested and even somewhat affectionate towards this animal that had a similar build.
Just dare not get too close.
"Have you given it a name?"
Li Jingjun cuddled the little Snow Leopard, reluctant to let go, even sneakily kissing it again and again behind Xu Lingjun's back.
She turned her head and asked Xu Lingjun.
Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "Didn't have an idea before, but now I do."
"What's it called?"
"Daxiong."
Li Jingjun said curiously, "What an odd name? A Snow Leopard called Daxiong?"
"It's the 'hero' part of Daxiong."
Looking at Snow Leopard, no, Daxiong, being bullied yet still wanting to nuzzle closer to Pang Hu...
Xu Lingjun chuckled and said, "Daxiong fits really well alongside Pang Hu."
It's a bit of a mischievous humor.
He laughed and said, "Let's go, let's leave Daxiong at home, we need to attend the ceremony."
"Alright."
Li Jingjun took Pang Hu's ear, seriously saying, "Take good care of Daxiong, okay?"
"Meow."
Pang Hu turned its head, looking at the Snow Leopard as it tremblingly inched closer. It slid a paw to push it aside, then snuggled innocently into Li Jingjun's arms.
"This..."
Li Jingjun felt a bit awkward.
"It's fine; after all, it's a Level 7 Demon Beast, its skin is tough, Pang Hu can't hurt it, let's hurry up."
Xu Lingjun thought to himself, you just go ahead and bully it, at most in a few months, Daxiong will outgrow you by a few sizes...
Then, you'll probably get what's coming to you.