Divine Beast Creator
Chapter 553 - 554: Long Night_1

Chapter 553: Chapter 554: Long Night_1

"Really... forget it, let’s go to the rooftop. Just talking won’t make it clear."

Feng Yuan glanced at Guo Huai, somewhat helplessly got up, and walked towards the inside of Guanxing Tower. Not far from Feng Yuan was a pavilion, suspended in mid-air. The delicately crafted wooden pavilion with its glazed tiles sparkled with crystal-clear light. A thick wooden beam steadily supported the pavilion, above which was the corridor bridge connecting the pavilion to Guanxing Tower.

Inside the pavilion, the hanging mosquito nets were fluttered by the cold wind high in the night sky, continually flying up and down. In the pavilion, Yao Yin sipped her hot tea and looked at Mo Ling, saying

"Blowing cold wind in such a place late at night can hardly be considered an elegant activity."

"I think it’s fun~ I’ve never tried having tea and chatting in such a high place~"

Mo Ling happily nibbled on pastries and said, with Wei Dingwu smiling gently in a dignified manner, refilling tea for both Mo Ling and Yao Yin. Yao Yin glanced at Wei Dingwu and let out a sigh, saying

"It must be hard for you at home, right?"

"Huh?"

Wei Dingwu looked at Yao Yin with some confusion, blinking without understanding the meaning behind her words, and smiled. Yao Yin then said,

"With the Wei Family protecting the Nanyu and with your title, when you’re with us, you really don’t need to pay such attention to formalities, it’s too tiring."

Wei Dingwu was initially startled but then didn’t find it strange; after all, the White Wolf Deity was lying beside her. Anyone capable of bringing along a White Wolf Deity with such strength must certainly be one of those powerful individuals hiding among the common folk. Sensing Wei Dingwu’s gaze, Yao Yin said with a bitter smile,

"That fellow isn’t my companion; it’s just here to monitor me."

"Monitor?"

Wei Dingwu didn’t quite understand. She wasn’t one of those refined young ladies confined to their houses; she had traveled extensively year-round. While her judgment of people wasn’t 100% accurate, it was generally spot-on. She couldn’t see anything about Yao Yin that appeared villainous, and as for the White Wolf Deity? Despite appearing as nothing more than a big white dog in her eyes, a big white dog that could easily defeat a Telekinetic Brown Bear was definitely not a simple character.

Such a high-level existence couldn’t possibly disguise itself. Both Yao Yin and the White Wolf Deity seemed fine, so she didn’t quite understand why the White Wolf Deity had to monitor Yao Yin. Seeming to understand Wei Dingwu’s confusion, Yao Yin shook her teacup slightly and said,

"Because my situation is a bit special, there could be dangers arising at any moment, which is why it has to monitor me. But this big flirt is usually alright, and there’s nothing much to hate about it, apart from the fact that it likes to stare at me when I take baths and when I sleep."

The White Wolf Deity lay on the ground, its disdainful gaze sweeping over Yao Yin, and it snorted a few times before slowly closing its eyes, leaving only its ears erect, occasionally flicking as if listening to everything happening around it.

"Talking about it like that isn’t very nice..."

Mo Ling said to Yao Yin with some concern. Ever since she learned about the terror of Divine Beasts, she felt somewhat worried whenever she saw the White Wolf Deity, afraid of accidentally offending it. Yao Yin curled her lip and said,

"Who told it to peep on me while I bathe and sleep? Such a pervert."

The White Wolf Deity’s tail swished back and forth as if impatient, and just as Mo Ling was getting slightly afraid, Yao Yin dropped the topic of the White Wolf Deity. Seeing this, Mo Ling quickly changed the subject and, glancing at the spot where Feng Yuan just stood, said curiously,

"What are they going to do?"

"They’re probably bored and going back, I guess."

Picking up a small biscuit, Yao Yin appeared uninterested, while Wei Dingwu saw Feng Yuan’s green ritual robe pass by a top-floor window and said with some confusion,

"What are they doing going to the rooftop? There’s nothing there except the formation."

"Formation?"

Yao Yin suddenly became interested. She was quite interested in the formations of this world, which, although not quite the same as those in the Xingluo Realm, had many aspects from which she could draw parallels.

"What, are you interested too? Shall we take a look?"

"Is that okay?"

Wei Dingwu smiled and said,

"Of course, let’s go."

"So, this formation isn’t very useful?"

"You can’t really say that; it’s more of a practice formation."

Feng Yuan thought for a moment and then said to Guo Huai,

"It’s like your explosives formula, can you say it’s useful?"

"What explosives formula! All of mine are... useful potions..."

"Psh! They’re just products of practice. At least their formation can attract a thread of star force, which is much better than your explosives, unless one day your explosives can control the timing of the explosion, then they’ll be useful."

"You’ve said enough! If you keep this up, I’m going to get angry,"

Twisting his mouth, Feng Yuan decided not to bring up that topic again. Seeing Yao Yin and the others approaching, Feng Yuan asked somewhat curiously,

"Aren’t you busy enjoying the cold breeze? Why do you have time to run over here? Could it be that you’re not wearing enough clothes to keep warm?"

"Why do I feel inexplicably annoyed when you put it like that..."

Yao Yin responded with dissatisfaction, and although what Feng Yuan said was the truth, it felt unpleasant. Mo Ling glanced at Feng Yuan and said,

"We’ve come to take a look at the formation here and are curious about its purpose."

"The Star Guidance Formation, from its name you can guess it’s a formation for drawing in star force. As for its use... maybe some spirit beasts that need star force to evolve might find it useful."

"Maybe?"

Mo Ling gazed at Feng Yuan with a hint of doubt. She had observed the research of Guo Huai and Hua Yiyou for some time, and in her opinion, if evolution required it, then it must be essential. She wondered why Feng Yuan would still say ’maybe’.

Spreading his hands helplessly, Feng Yuan explained,

"Under normal circumstances, spirit beasts that need star force to evolve generally have the ability to draw it in themselves. This formation is designed to mimic their method of drawing in star force."

"How could it be..."

Mo Ling sneaked a glance at Wei Dingwu, who, unlike what she had expected, wasn’t angry but instead sighed regretfully,

"You’re not wrong, this formation indeed isn’t of much use, and most of the time it’s kept here as a memorial."

Feng Yuan didn’t say much, simply stepping aside to quietly inform Guo Huai about the formation. After a while, Wei Dingwu smiled at Yao Yin and Mo Ling,

"Let me explain this formation to you."

"Actually, you don’t need to be so nervous, they’re still tied up by the Bei Ding Domain, and for the time being, they can’t make a move on Yongning."

Mo Li sighed after glancing at Hua Yiyou,

"But... I always feel like something big is brewing across the whole of Great Li..."

Rising to her feet and lightly dusting her clothes, Mo Li walked to the window and looked out at Yuehu Town, illuminated by strings of lanterns. While the town seemed bustling and lively, today’s conversation with Lady Zhuo clarified that Nanyu wasn’t faring much better than Great Li. Underneath the prosperity loomed imminent crises that could strike at any moment. No matter how well-developed Yuehu Town was, it couldn’t completely escape the impending turmoil.

The voracious enemy nations had always plotted to swallow Nanyu whole, and even though Great Yan had withdrawn due to internal strife, they hadn’t altered their plans.

"Weakness is the original sin..."

Mo Li thought of the intelligence related to Yimu Qingling. In just a few days, Yimu Qingling and Drudgeon had managed to free the Bei Yan Region from Great Yan’s control. This was also why other nations hadn’t taken the opportunity to take advantage of Great Yan’s disorder; Great Yan had already ceased hostilities with Yimu Qingling and its allies. Those nations hadn’t managed to enter Great Yan’s territory yet, and if they continued their aggression, Great Yan, whose strength hadn’t been significantly damaged, would teach them what it meant to face a great power.

As for the Bei Yan Region, though it seemed weak after breaking away from Great Yan, with Yimu Qingling and Drudgeon backing it, no idle nation would think of occupying it.

Clenching her fists, Mo Li said regretfully,

"It’s a pity I’m not the Divine Pact Maker of the White Wolf Deity..."

"Why don’t you ask him? It seems to me he is not the Divine Pact Maker of the White Wolf Deity, and moreover..."

"Forget it, there’s no need. Although I’m envious, is it really good to rely on Divine Beasts to manage a country..."

Mo Li didn’t know the answer, staring blankly out of the window, lost in thought.

"Challenge me to a duel? Why should I agree to that?"

Feng Yuan glanced disdainfully at the man in front of him, who suddenly pulled out a pair of daggers and rushed toward Feng Yuan, hissing,

"You don’t have a choice!"

"Looking for death?!"

Feng Yuan reacted with a mix of shock and anger, drawing his black Wolf God Giant Sword and slashing forward furiously. A massive black sword energy wave struck the man and sent him flying. It was unclear what material the man’s daggers were made of, as they were unscathed by the sword energy.

"Assassinate me? How absurd!"

Feng Yuan dodged the incoming secret arrows, angrily roaring in frustration.