Chapter 55

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Normally, humans and star beasts are two completely different races.

However, there are bound to be some unexpected incidents.

For example, if a human gets a wild idea, or a star beast gets a sudden urge, something indescribable might happen.

Just like in his previous life, Ye Xiao once saw, while undergoing chemotherapy in a hospital, a divorced woman, out of curiosity, or perhaps because she hadn't had "meat" in a long time, got a bit wild.

In the end, the doctor had to anesthetize the puppy and cut off the Teddy's parts to resolve the situation.

But there is a serious problem: star beasts and wild beasts are two different concepts.

Star beasts and humans can both cultivate spiritual energy, which means there is a certain probability of no reproductive isolation!

In other words, a being with half human and half star beast blood might be born.

Such a being is considered taboo by humans.

Of course, in Ye Xiao's view, humans are afraid and jealous, thinking that the other party is too talented.

It is said that humans' cultivation methods were obtained from star beasts.

Star beasts are naturally gifted in communicating with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and their bloodline even carries innate special abilities.

Humans' cultivation techniques were learned from these special abilities.

But humans are still humans and need to cultivate techniques to gain cultivation.

However, those with star beast bloodlines don't need to cultivate; they can directly activate the innate abilities in their bloodline, automatically run their innate techniques, and thus achieve self-cultivation.

Moreover, star beast bloodlines are more adept at absorbing spiritual energy than humans.

It is said that for this reason, there have been many incidents of humans and star beasts... that kind of thing in history.

However, later, people discovered that while having a star beast bloodline is very beneficial and can rapidly increase one's strength, it also has a significant hidden danger.

That is, half-beasts possess half the nature of beasts, making them very difficult to control.

Once they lose control, and given their understanding of human behavior, the destruction they can cause is even greater than that of pure star beasts!

Therefore, half-beasts gradually became taboo.

Ning Yuheng patted the little kitten.

"Little one, you mustn't be naughty anymore. Be careful when crossing the road."

"Meow~"

The kitten licked Ning Yuheng's hand and then hopped into the nearby bushes.

Ning Yuheng stood up and glanced at Lu Xiaoran, his cheeks blushing slightly.

This guy... is really... deadly.

"Manager, am I... not manly enough?"

The traffic light on the zebra crossing turned green, and Ye Xiao shifted his gaze, hands in his pockets, and continued walking towards the library.

"Not really, after all, you didn't say 'cool' after eating a peach."

Ning Yuheng quickly caught up.

"Thank you, Manager. I know I'm very feminine, and I don't know why I'm like this, but Manager has never mocked or bullied me. I am very grateful to you."

"Respecting others is a normal thing; you don't need to thank me."

Ning Yuheng's smile was slightly bitter.

"True, but when a person has been hurt too much, even a small bit of warmth becomes a significant matter to be grateful for."

Ye Xiao glanced at him, realizing this guy has a lot of stories.

Thinking about it, with such a gentle personality and such beauty, men would admire him, and women would envy him, and they would probably忍不住欺负他吧？

However, Ye Xiao wasn't interested in this. What he was interested in was the healing technique Ning Yuheng had just used.

That should be a basic healing technique from his star beast bloodline.

He had searched the library for a long time but couldn't find this basic healing technique. The last hope was on Ning Yuheng.

But... how to get this healing technique?

Use his position and strength to take it by force?

Or use the Tai Xuan Tian Gang to directly scan the other person's memory?

But Ye Xiao's values weren't that broken. He was a well-educated and cultured person. Bullying the weak wasn't his nature, nor was it what a man should do.

Moreover, since Ning Yuheng came to the library, he had been diligent and loyal. Taking something from him would be too inhumane.

What about... exchanging something else?

For example, teaching him a couple of anti-wolf techniques?

Although anti-wolf techniques are usually for women, Ning Yuheng might need them too, right?

Yes, decided. In the afternoon, find a suitable opportunity to talk to him properly.

In the afternoon, everything was as usual.

Ye Xiao continued reading, while Ning Yuheng recorded the book archives in the computer.

After a busy afternoon, Ning Yuheng stretched and finally finished his work.

The clock rang, signaling the end of the workday. At the same time, a steaming cup of coffee was gently placed in front of him.

Ning Yuheng was startled, seeing Ye Xiao's smile, he was frightened and immediately stood up.

"Manager Ye."

"No need to panic, sit down."

Ning Yuheng sat down hesitantly, unsure what Ye Xiao wanted to do.

He secretly glanced at Ye Xiao.

So handsome!

If his beauty is gender-neutral, then Ye Xiao's handsomeness is ageless!

Moreover, Manager Ye standing tall and looking down at him added a domineering aura.

I really want to be a guy like Manager Ye, handsome and manly.

"Xiao Ning, how have I treated you?"

"Manager Ye has always been very good to me."

"Sincerely?"

Ning Yuheng nodded solemnly.

"Good! I want to make a deal with you. Of course, if you don't want to make a deal, that's fine too. It's entirely up to you, no need to feel any pressure."

Saying this, Ye Xiao pushed the coffee towards her.

Ning Yuheng nodded, somewhat understanding, picked up the coffee, and took a sip.

"Manager, please speak."

"I want to learn your healing technique. Of course, I won't learn it for free. In exchange, I will teach you a very good cultivation technique, ensuring you won't be at a disadvantage."

Upon hearing this, Ning Yuheng's face turned serious and anxious.

He glanced at Lu Xiaoran, feeling a bit guilty.

"Manager... why are you interested in my healing technique?"

"I've been learning healing techniques recently. I haven't seen your technique before, and I'm curious about it."

"This... this technique is a family secret, usually not taught to outsiders. I... I need to think about it."

Saying this, Ning Yuheng quickly ran away, leaving the remaining coffee unfinished.

This made Ye Xiao raise an eyebrow slightly.

It seems this technique is very important to Ning Yuheng.

Thinking about it, it might be related to his star beast bloodline. If it were to be revealed, it could be fatal for him.

So even if he is willing, he probably wouldn't dare to teach it to me casually.

It seems I didn't consider this carefully enough.