Divine Beast Creator
Chapter 1273 - 1274: The Garden of Flower Buds

Chapter 1273: Chapter 1274: The Garden of Flower Buds

"Strange."

Agunas noticed the Flower Bud clutching a small flower as it ran swiftly past, looking somewhat puzzled. As a Spirit Beast that adored flowers, the Flower Bud would never dig up flowers for no reason. But where did the flower in its hand come from?

At the moment, everyone was gathered at an outdoor seating area outside the tavern, surrounded by low bushes filled with blooms. If not for Agunas floating in the air, it might not have seen that Flower Bud. Watching the Flower Bud run down an alley, Agunas hesitated for a moment before turning to chase after it.

"What’s going on with it?"

Feng Yuan, who was discussing their next destination, saw Agunas leave abruptly and felt puzzled. What had it discovered? But no, there didn’t seem to be any strange forces nearby—not that Feng Yuan, at least, could perceive.

"What’s that dumb crocodile up to now?"

Putting down her teacup, Veronia looked in the direction where Agunas had left, visibly displeased. What was with its sudden departure? Glancing at Qi Chen and the others, Feng Yuan suggested,

"Why don’t we follow it and see what it found?"

Though Agunas had already disappeared from view, Feng Yuan had his ways to track it. Besides, an intriguing adventure in this foreign small town? It didn’t sound too bad~

Little Husky followed the trail left by Agunas, sprinting ahead, with Xiao Ji chasing close behind. Veronia leisurely followed behind, twirling her parasol, yet Little Husky never managed to widen the gap between them. Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan kept up, while Yang Hongzhi remained elsewhere searching for Spiritual Medicine, uninterested in Agunas’ antics.

His main purpose for coming here still revolved around Xiao Hui and the others. The tourism aspect could wait; after all, he wasn’t here for a graduation trip like Feng Yuan and company.

"This place is..."

Perking up its ears, Little Husky curiously surveyed the forgotten garden. The surrounding houses were dilapidated, the windows either obscured by curtains or boarded up. Following the trail left by Agunas, Feng Yuan realized they had arrived at a corner of town where no one seemingly cared to look into this abandoned garden.

Rusty metal poles were entwined with shrubbery. Though the garden appeared decrepit, with its facilities severely damaged, the flowers inside were still beautiful and captivating, just like those meticulously maintained gardens elsewhere.

Agunas swung its claws, and the Rain of Life poured down from the sky, drenching the flowers with glistening droplets. Although Agunas recreated Nagna’s Rain of Life using its Authority as an Ultimate Move, it bypassed regional restrictions and could still take effect in the Omeilia Region.

The Flower Bud danced joyfully, occasionally popping its head out from the bushes. Little Husky reverted to its original form and stared at Agunas with confusion as it asked,

"You ran off suddenly... all for this?"

Looking at Feng Yuan, Agunas replied,

"Not exactly. I just felt that its actions were a bit odd. After all, a normal Flower Bud wouldn’t go out of its way to uproot flowers."

Regardless of how carefully it’s done, removing plants from their original soil always impacts them. The Flower Bud clan, deeply devoted to flowers, primarily plants seeds to cultivate blooms and rarely engages in direct transplantation.

"It? Did something happen?"

Feng Yuan, understanding that the Flower Bud’s behavior contradicted its natural instincts, looked at Agunas with curiosity, sensing that it knew the truth.

"Nothing major. It’s merely waiting on a companion who will never return."

Casting a glance at the Flower Bud diligently tending to flowers, Agunas spoke softly. This Flower Bud had long since left its tribe to live alone here, yet it remained so naive.

"Hmm? Do you intend to shatter its idyllic dream?"

Studying the run-down garden, Veronia twirled her parasol and walked over to Agunas. Without needing explicit explanation, she could already guess the circumstances—humans don’t live as long as Spirit Beasts. As for the likelihood of the absent companion being one? Slim. If it were a Spirit Beast, why would it leave the Flower Bud here and guard it alone?

"No. I just want to know why it broke its promise."

Swishing its tail, Agunas replied angrily. Feng Yuan shrugged and said,

"Accidents are everywhere; who knows what truly happened? Perhaps it didn’t break its promise on purpose."

"I want to take it away."

After hesitating for a while, Agunas suddenly said. Looking at Agunas, Feng Yuan replied nonchalantly,

"That’s up to you. As long as you think it’s appropriate and it’s willing, there’s nothing wrong with that, is there?"

Feng Yuan’s response seemingly gave Agunas the resolve it needed. Floating toward the Flower Bud, Agunas began speaking to it. Meanwhile, Feng Yuan, accompanied by Xiao Ji, took the opportunity to appreciate the small garden. Compared to the plaza outside, it was undeniably inferior, but this well-maintained garden still evoked a unique sentiment in Feng Yuan.

Gently stroking Xiao Ji’s feathers, Feng Yuan held the small Spirit Beast close as he gazed at the garden. Breezes stirred fallen petals amidst the flowerbeds, and the Flower Bud pouted and objected to something passionately, shaking its round frame. Veronia stood silently watching Agunas, showing no inclination to intervene. How could pity matter? In this world, is there really such a thing as a never-ending gathering?

Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan observed the situation but didn’t know what to say. After all, the relationships between either Agunas or the Flower Bud and them weren’t particularly close. Besides, in situations like this, what could be said? Everyone’s thoughts differed.

Kong Qing glanced at Big Cat, whose tail swished near Pomiti’s head. It didn’t know—when the time came, how would Big Cat react? Kong Qing wished to help but had no idea how.

Little Ice Cream dashed around the garden, and as it was about to plunge into the flowerbeds, Feng Yuan scooped it up and placed it on Kong Qing’s head.

"Don’t mess around. If you damage these flowers, it’ll be a headache for me."

These flowers were clearly the Flower Bud’s emotional outlet. If they were truly destroyed, Feng Yuan couldn’t predict what a furious Flower Bud might do—nor could he ignore that Agunas would likely assist in rectifying Little Ice Cream’s behavior.

Perched atop Kong Qing’s head, Little Ice Cream realized Feng Yuan wasn’t joking, and trembled while staring at him. Seeing that the man offered no reassurance, it cast a resentful glance at Feng Yuan before turning its back, surveying the garden on its own.

The garden was beautiful, but to Little Ice Cream, it still felt a bit dull since it couldn’t do much.

"So... it’s actually waiting for the Flame Wolfhound to return?"

Leaving the garden, Feng Yuan was surprised by what he’d heard from Agunas. He hadn’t expected the companion the Flower Bud had been waiting for to be a Spirit Beast—not a human. But why hadn’t that Spirit Beast returned?

"Should we..."

Thinking of Yang Hongzhi’s Xiao Hei, a mischievous glint flashed in Feng Yuan’s eyes before he dismissed the idea almost immediately. While it might seem like Spirit Beasts looked similar to general observers, those familiar with them—including Feng Yuan—could easily distinguish even Spirit Beasts that appeared nearly identical. Especially a Flower Bud that had been awaiting the Flame Wolfhound all this time.

Additionally, given Spirit Beasts’ relatively lengthy lifespans, Feng Yuan couldn’t definitively conclude whether the Flame Wolfhound had merely been delayed due to some situation. Reckless interference might worsen matters.

Agunas naturally understood this as well, so it didn’t press the Flower Bud for answers. But its worries about the Flower Bud’s frailty remained.

"What’s the matter? Can’t you just search for the Flame Wolfhound yourself?"

Noticing Agunas’ conflicted expression, Feng Yuan said. With Agunas’ Authority, finding the Flame Wolfhound wasn’t impossible. The issue would be the effort required; after all, so much time had elapsed—who could know the Flame Wolfhound’s current status or whereabouts?

"Forget it. Intervening in these matters is pointless."

Sighing, Agunas ultimately decided to give up. Suddenly, Belusir, who’d remained silent throughout, spoke up:

"If you wish, I could tell you how to alter its fate."

"That won’t be necessary. Fate isn’t absolutely fixed. Also, stop observing others’ destinies so freely—it’s not good for you."

Feng Yuan looked at Belusir with mild annoyance as he spoke. As long as Belusir refrained from action, the fates it had glimpsed would not become rigid. But if it were to act, that would truly be troublesome.