Crazy! Are You Really A Beast Tamer?

"It's just that I've handed over so much Pollution Medicine to you, Senior Ling Kang. When I return, I will need to provide some explanation to my master."

"So I hope that when the time comes, Senior Ling Kang, you can give me more pollutants and pollution sources, so I can bring them back to my master."

Qi Qi couldn't help but address Fang Mu as he spoke.

"Little Wood, you might not know this, but the pollution source known as the Abyss of Ten Thousand Mouths is of an extremely high level. Ling Kang's Chaos Devouring Nightmare Beast requires at least five times the resources needed for the Nest of Malicious Hunger to absorb it."

"And that's just a conservative estimate. Moreover, the Nightmare Beast's compatibility with the Abyss of Ten Thousand Mouths is not as high as it is with the Nest of Malicious Hunger."

Finishing his explanation to Fang Mu, Qi Qi raised his head, looking at Ling Kang with an intensely serious expression.

"Ling Kang, you need to think carefully. Even if Little Wood can indeed provide you with sufficient polluted energy, the level of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Mouths far exceeds that of your pollutants."

"If your pollutants fail to suppress the pollution source, your body and soul will undergo irreversible mutations!"

Qi Qi felt it was necessary to remind Ling Kang.

Even though Qi Qi knew that with Ling Kang's current mindset, once an opportunity was presented, he wouldn't hesitate much.

Such is the downside of absolute rationality.

Much like how Qi Qi, before regaining emotions, would act solely based on benefits without considering consequences—or whether his requests would pose troubles for Fang Mu.

Ling Kang took a deep breath.

"Before, without the opportunity to absorb the Abyss of Ten Thousand Mouths, I could dismiss it. But now that the chance has come, how do you expect me to let it slip?!"

"Having embarked on this path, how could we fear mutation? How could we shrink from risk?"

"If my pollutants truly fail to suppress the Abyss of Ten Thousand Mouths, Qi Qi, I want you to kill me and use my Chaos Devouring Nightmare Beast as feed for your Distorted Mirror Flower."

Ling Kang's words carried not only a resolute determination but also a hint of preparing for his own demise.

Under absolute rationality, Ling Kang feared neither life nor death.

He had made arrangements that were most advantageous for the Ancient Genesis faction. In Ling Kang's eyes, were Qi Qi to mutate, he would make the same decision.

Qi Qi gazed at Ling Kang with a complex expression but said nothing further.

Previously, Qi Qi had thought that even if Ling Kang failed in the absorption, he could shield Ling Kang with his own essence.

But that would only apply if Ling Kang chose the pollution source of the special grade, the Nest of Malicious Hunger.

If Ling Kang chose the Abyss of Ten Thousand Mouths, any failure would result in consequences beyond recovery, even if Qi Qi used up all his essence power.

Rather than pursuing a more powerful and fitting pollution source, Qi Qi wished Ling Kang would just stay alive.

But in such choices, Qi Qi had no authority to decide for Ling Kang—it was entirely Ling Kang's decision to make.

After making arrangements with Qi Qi, Ling Kang bowed slightly to Fang Mu and stated:

"You've helped me; I would never make things difficult for you. Even if something happens to me, Qi Qi will still ensure that all the pollutants stored by Ancient Genesis are handed over to you."

"I ask for your understanding, Lord Fangmu!"

Fang Mu looked at Ling Kang's calm, determined demeanor and couldn't help but feel admiration for him.

Not everyone is willing to face danger and abandon their fear of death when opportunity knocks.

Ling Kang was keenly aware that with the resources he currently had, he could stabilize his path into the Gods' Domain.

In spite of this, he was still willing to take such a risk. This made Fang Mu suddenly understand why some become Powerhouses in the Gods' Domain while others fail to take that step.

It wasn't just about talent—it was also deeply tied to courage and the audacity to risk everything.

"Senior Ling Kang, as I said before, there is certainly enough Pollution Medicine. But should your pollutants fail to suppress the pollution source and cause mutation, even my master would be powerless to help you."

With that, Fang Mu didn't wait for Ling Kang's retort and directly took out two more crates of Pollution Medicine.

Then he stood quietly aside, ready to witness Ling Kang's transformation.

Meanwhile, Shu Liangjun was wandering idly around the inner city of Sprouting City. He cast a glance at the distant castle.

Whether Ancient Genesis will see a second God Domain Powerhouse would be unveiled within these couple of days.

Although he was not permitted to step into the castle, he was among the first witnesses of another ascent to the Gods' Domain.

For those who contract pollutants, the ascent to the Gods' Domain lacked the grand spectacles that accompanied the strides of Beast Masters into the same realm.

...

Two days later, inside a small tavern in the inner city of Sprouting City, four people sat around a table, laughing and chatting over a meal.

"Little Wood, try this. These sea snails can only be found in the bays near the outer city of Sprouting City."

"Just roasting them with salt gives them a unique flavor!"

"These two types of lamb ribs are cooked using two distinct special pollutants. They're completely harmless to your body, so you can eat them without worry."

The tall and handsome man introduced the dishes to Fang Mu while serving food to the lady beside him.

The plate in front of the lady was already piled high with food.

Shu Liangjun tasted the delicacies introduced by Ling Kang and found the flavor to be nothing extraordinary.

After spending several months in the Dragon Rising Federation, Shu Liangjun seldom found any cuisine that could compare to that of the Federation.

Though the taste wasn't particularly impressive, the ingredients were exceptionally rare and precious.

This clearly reflected Ling Kang and Qi Qi's hospitality and sincerity in hosting Fang Mu.

When Shu Liangjun delivered Pollution Medicine to Fang Mu, he had encountered Ling Kang once.

Back then, Ling Kang came across as utterly cold and detached, with eyes devoid of emotions.

His politeness seemed entirely superficial.

Now that Ling Kang had stepped into the Gods' Domain, releasing himself from the emotional influence of his pollutant, Shu Liangjun found it surprising that Ling Kang was actually such a gentle person!

The emotional impact of pollutants truly was remarkable.

"Little Wood, Qi Qi already told me about that cooperation beforehand. You not only helped rid my body of the pollution source's corruption but also assisted me in stepping into the Gods' Domain and mastering the Abyss of Ten Thousand Mouths."

"Such immense kindness is impossible to repay. That place suits Qi Qi and me perfectly—we have no reason to refuse."

"We can leave with you anytime and follow you to that place."

"The daily matters of Ancient Genesis are already managed by the Eight Evil Seed, so our departure wouldn't affect Ancient Genesis in any way."

"But in the future, if something critical happens to Ancient Genesis, I hope you, Little Wood, might provide some assistance."

Fang Mu originally wanted to issue a formal invitation to Ling Kang, but it seemed Qi Qi had already discussed the matter with Ling Kang in advance.

Fang Mu smiled and said to Ling Kang,

"Senior Ling Kang, even after arriving there, it doesn't mean you won't have a chance to return."

"Since you two seniors are assisting my master and me by heading to that place, it's only right we offer our help to Ancient Genesis if needed."

"However, the importance of that place cannot be overstated, so even after you two seniors enter, there will still need to be some restrictions."

Fang Mu laid out his conditions, willing to trust Qi Qi and Ling Kang but still needing absolute assurance.

Ling Kang had already anticipated Fang Mu's conditions. As soon as Fang Mu began to speak, Ling Kang replied in an intensely serious tone,

"Little Wood, there's no need to feel uneasy about this. Since we're entering that place through Master Qixing, we'll naturally ensure Master Qixing's peace of mind."

"We understand such a simple rationale. Feel free to make the necessary arrangements—we will fully cooperate."

Ling Kang and Qi Qi had already discussed this matter and harbored no objections toward submitting to Master Qixing's authority.

They were well aware that such submission was not only a restriction but also an opportunity.

After stepping into the Gods' Domain, the advancement of their pollutants would demand exponentially larger quantities of pollution energy, with much stricter requirements on its purity.

Without aligning themselves under Master Qixing, they would likely reach an insurmountable bottleneck.

As Ling Kang and Qi Qi spoke, they exuded a calmness and sincerity, devoid of any reluctance in their expressions.

Fang Mu was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected things to proceed so smoothly.

Fang Mu stood up with a solemn expression and addressed Ling Kang and Qi Qi,

"If external means were used to bind you, it would be an insult to your honor. Would you two seniors be willing to become my personal Protecting Guardians?"