Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Chapter 101: Xiao Xingyu Faints, Fed Beast Milk!

The waves lapped at the wings of seabirds, and the cold wind dispersed the clouds on the horizon.

The cold moonlight shrouded the endless Monster Strait, where Xiao Xingyu sat on a rock, listening to Medusa recounting her tale.

"During the dragon-slaying war 200 years ago, 90% of the powerful beings from the Dragon Kingdom participated."

"The two most renowned among them were Shangguan Lan and Xiao Lieyan."

"Back then, Shangguan Lan wasn't yet the Empress of the Dragon Kingdom, and Xiao Lieyan wasn't the leader of the rebel Flame Alliance."

"Both were ten-star Beast Masters, fighting side by side in the dragon-slaying war."

At this point, fear returned to Medusa's enchanting face.

"In the dragon-slaying war, I was just a spectator."

"The battlefield was the Valley of Dragons, and I was merely a little snake hiding in a rock crevice."

"I witnessed the entire battle, including the moment Shangguan Lan killed the 990th giant dragon."

"She stood in the center of the Valley of Dragons, drenched in dragon blood, letting out a chilling laugh, and then..."

Xiao Xingyu could hardly contain his excitement, asking, "Then what happened?"

"Then I saw her transform into a black dragon!"

"That was a black dragon larger than any other dragon in existence, with eyes like black holes that absorbed everything!"

"After turning into a dragon, Shangguan Lan became bloodthirsty, indiscriminately slaughtering everyone in the Valley of Dragons!"

Xiao Xingyu felt a chill run down his spine; he had already experienced Shangguan Lan's brutality firsthand. If it weren't for the Dragon's Tear, he, Dai Lu, and Medusa would not have survived.

"After the battle, the dragon race was annihilated."

"The other Beast Masters who fought alongside her also perished at her hands."

"The only survivor was Xiao Lieyan, the current leader of the Flame Alliance."

Listening to Medusa's account, Xiao Xingyu nodded, feeling that everything fell into place.

"No wonder Xiao Lieyan betrayed the Dragon Kingdom and founded the Flame Alliance to oppose Shangguan Lan."

"Only he, as the sole survivor of the dragon-slaying war, knows that the current Empress of the Dragon Kingdom is a sinner who has killed countless of her own kind—a true disgrace to humanity!"

Xiao Xingyu paused and added, "I misspoke; she has become a wicked dragon, no longer human."

Medusa continued her story.

"Besides Xiao Lieyan, the only other witness to Shangguan Lan's atrocities is me."

"At that time, Shangguan Lan sensed my presence, but fortunately, I managed to escape amidst the chaos."

Dai Lu chimed in.

"Because you are a witness to the dragon-slaying war, Shangguan Lan has never given up on hunting you over the years."

"Not long ago, you were unfortunately captured by the naval general Murong Jin."

"If it weren't for Xiao Xingyu, you would have taken this secret with you to the depths of the sea."

Medusa sighed.

"Yes, I thought my time was up, but I never expected to survive."

Sometimes, fate works in mysterious ways.

Medusa's life had been dragged back from the brink of hell by Xiao Xingyu.

As Xiao Xingyu digested all the revelations, a question arose in his mind.

"Sasha, you said that Shangguan Lan killed 990 giant dragons to transform into a black dragon."

"How many dragons did Xiao Lieyan kill while fighting alongside her?"

Medusa shook her head.

"The battle was chaotic, and I was so tense that all my attention was focused on Shangguan Lan transforming into a black dragon."

"As for Xiao Lieyan, he wasn't very noticeable in the battle; by the time I noticed him, all I saw was his fleeing figure."

At this, Medusa flicked her long hair, the bright moonlight casting a beautiful and tragic glow on her profile.

"That concludes everything I know."

Xiao Xingyu's mind was now filled with one thought:

The Empress of the Dragon Kingdom is not human; she is a wicked dragon stained with human blood!

Regarding the details of the dragon-slaying war, Medusa's perspective was limited, as her focus was entirely on Shangguan Lan's transformation.

To uncover more details about the dragon-slaying war, he would likely need to hear from another significant figure.

That figure was Xiao Lieyan.

Xiao Xingyu was not closely connected to Xiao Lieyan; one was a two-star Beast Master from the Azure Dragon Academy, while the other was the leader of the rebel Flame Alliance.

Seeing Xiao Xingyu trembling, Dai Lu raised her hand, igniting a flame in her palm to warm him.

"Lulu, I'm not cold. It's just that thinking about the current ruler of the Dragon Kingdom, who is not human but a wicked dragon, gives me chills."

Medusa asked seriously, "Master, now that you know Shangguan Lan's true identity, what are your plans?"

Xiao Xingyu let out a helpless chuckle.

"Haha, what plans could I possibly have?"

"Are you suggesting I act as a righteous hero and overthrow her rule?"

"Should I confront her and accuse her of the atrocities she committed 200 years ago?"

Xiao Xingyu lay sprawled on the cold rock, wrapping himself tightly in his tattered clothing.

"Whether Shangguan Lan is human or a wicked dragon, it makes no difference to me."

"I just want to proceed step by step, growing stronger without the need to clash with such a terrifying opponent."

Dai Lu reminded him, "But after this incident, Shangguan Lan has set her sights on you. She won't let it go easily."

"Lulu, that's not the case."

"The one who caused chaos at the naval headquarters was the black-robed man, and it was also the black-robed man who rescued Sasha, so what Shangguan Lan is fixated on is the black-robed man."

"The grudge between Shangguan Lan and the black-robed man has nothing to do with me, Xiao Xingyu."

Dai Lu paused, momentarily stunned.

"I feel like something's off, but it makes a little sense."

Medusa sarcastically praised, "Master truly knows how to play his cards right, seamlessly switching identities and playing the Dragon Kingdom's Empress like a fool."

After narrowly escaping death, Xiao Xingyu realized the importance of switching identities.

The black-robed man was a significant identity that wouldn't be used lightly.

This identity was tied to Dai Lu and Medusa, both of whom were wanted criminals.

On the other hand, the identity of a genius student from the Azure Dragon Academy was Xiao Xingyu's minor identity, used for everyday interactions.

To his classmates, Xiao Xingyu was a kind-hearted good student.

To the dean and mentors, he was the pride of the Azure Dragon Academy.

To Shangguan Lan, he was a promising talent worthy of investment.

Yet these people had no idea that Xiao Xingyu was the black-robed man, capable of turning the world upside down!

"Lulu, I'm feeling a bit sleepy."

As drowsiness overtook him, Xiao Xingyu's eyelids grew heavy, and he fell asleep in Dai Lu's embrace.

Medusa activated her Calamity Eye to check Xiao Xingyu's condition.

"How is he?"

"His body is very weak; I estimate he will be in a coma for two days. We need to find a warm and comfortable place to rest him."

In the Monster Strait, the hurricane blew relentlessly across the sea, creating towering waves.

Finding a sheltered island to escape the elements was no easy task.

"Water..."

This was the only word Xiao Xingyu muttered in his sleep.

"He's burning up."

"Fox, water won't help him; human bodies have poor resistance."

"What should we do then?"

Medusa glanced at Dai Lu's ample chest and said, "Beast milk can enhance his resistance and recovery ability."

Dai Lu's face turned crimson. "I... I can't possibly have beast milk!"

"Fox, this is the Monster Strait. Under the rocks, there are traces of mammalian magical beasts everywhere."

"I get it."

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