章 19: Little Brother

The cave resonated with a tranquil silence as Tang Chen heard a voice echoing through his mind. It was calm and clear, yet its source eluded him. Looking around, Tang Chen's gaze met Feng Qian's, who seemed to beckon him closer.

Curiosity in his eyes, Tang Chen walked toward the deer, his heart pounding in anticipation. "Y-You can talk?!" he stuttered, astonishment coloring his words.

"Yes," Feng Qian responded. "There are things I need to discuss with you before you leave." Tang Chen was taken aback by the revelation. "You understand human language?"

"Yes." Feng Qian's affirmative answer sent a chill down Tang Chen's spine. "So, you've understood me all along?" Tang Chen was suddenly filled with embarrassment, recalling the times he carelessly said rude things out loud during training, which would definitely make them furious if they understood him.

Feng Qian sensed Tang Chen's unease. "Fear not, Tang Chen. We harbor no ill intent towards you," Feng Qian reassured him, flashing a comforting smile. Then, he took a Level 4 Immortal Herb with Lightning Attribute and offered it to Tang Chen, who was astounded by the gesture.

"Why would you give this precious thing to me?" Tang Chen asked, overwhelmed by the unexpected gift.

"For the past few years, we have considered you as our little brother. It's only natural for an elder brother to offer a parting gift," Feng Qian explained with warmth in his voice, which touched Tang Chen deeply. Tears welled in his eyes as he felt a surge of emotions. Despite the oddity of being considered a brother by Spirit Beasts, Tang Chen couldn't help but be moved.

The conversation between Feng Qian and Tang Chen took an emotional turn, delving into sensitive topics.

They discussed Tang Chen's brother which they killed and the necessity of keeping their secret cave safe from other human, also Feng Qian reminded Tang Chen that he was welcome back anytime.

Tang Chen had mixed feelings about their conversation, he was sad for his brother's death, but he also felt happy because he got another brother and sister.

As Tang Chen prepared to leave the cave, he turned back with gratitude. "Thank you, Brother Qian and Sister Linlin! I promise to return whenever I can!" With those heartfelt words, Tang Chen embarked on his journey, his heart filled with a newfound bond and appreciation for his unexpected siblings.

...

Four months later, in the outer region of the Great Star Dou Forest.

Creakkk, Creaak~~

Roarr~~

More than dozens of powerful Spirit Beasts were chasing two Spirit Beasts, and it was unexpected that the two Spirit Beasts being chased were Feng Qian and Linlin.

"That's really a bad idea, we should've stay in our cave!! Keep running Linlin!!" Feng Qian shouted as he ran with Feng Linlin as fast as possible to escape the dozens of powerful Spirit Beasts that were chasing them, wanting to absorb their abundance of dense flesh with high-quality Spiritual Energy.

"Roar~~ "

Feng Linlin grumbled unhappily.

Suddenly as they passed near a cliff, they heard a voice transmission, "Jump here, you will be safe here."

"What?! Why do we have to jump off a cliff? You want us to jump to our deaths?!" Feng Qian shouted while considering whether he should believe that voice.

"No! Believe me, just jump!" The voice transmission sounded again to reassure them.

"Ugh~ Alright, Linlin, on my count" Feng Qian shouted.

"1... 2... 3, Jump Linlin!!" Feng Qian counted and then the two of them jumped off the cliff.

As the dozens of powerful Spirit Beasts that had been chasing Feng Qian and Feng Linlin earlier arrived at the cliff, they couldn't see or even feel Feng Qian and Feng Linlin's presence anymore.