Chapter 16

What surprised Li Tianming was that the girl seemed to be running barefoot, but upon closer inspection, her feet were not even touching the ground; instead, she was flying through the air.

No wonder Little Yellow Chicken thought she was a female ghost at first glance.

There were many inexplicable things about her, but most of them were overshadowed by her long, slender, and snow-white legs, which were the only things Li Tianming could focus on as they swayed in the air.

She had already seen Li Tianming, and even before that, she had locked onto his direction, perhaps sensing his presence earlier.

Their distance was getting closer, and Li Tianming certainly wouldn't let this fairy-like girl perish before his eyes, so he also rushed towards her at the fastest speed.

The trees along the way flew backward, and Li Tianming's speed was so fast that it almost threw Little Yellow Chicken off. It could only screech and use its claws to grip Li Tianming's hair, its small body violently shaking in the wind.

"Li Tianming, I see through you, you prioritize beauty over friendship, you lustful beast!" Little Yellow Chicken angrily cursed amidst the violent jolts.

But Li Tianming paid no attention to its curses; his eyes were now fixed on the girl.

Their distance continued to shrink, and he could see her more clearly. Her beauty was absolutely breathtaking, and even the crystalline glow on her body was so special.

Then, he saw the girl smile.

When she smiled, a dimple appeared at the corner of her mouth, and her eyes squinted into a crescent moon shape, a smile of great satisfaction, cute and playful.

She was smiling at Li Tianming, a smile that belonged only to him.

The ferocious beast behind her was indeed terrifying, but fortunately, Li Tianming arrived in time. He extended his hand, and this time, he naturally aimed to embrace her slender waist, then instantly turn around to help her escape the danger!

However, just as Li Tianming was about to embrace her waist and save her, something inexplicable happened.

He was about to embrace her and help her escape when suddenly, the girl collided with him!

He thought they would both fall, and Li Tianming tried to dodge, but what he didn't expect was that when the girl hit him, she shattered!

Yes, she shattered into pieces, disappearing in an instant like mist!

Of course, she didn't turn into a pile of flesh, not even a drop of blood. She vanished like a mist, as if she didn't need Li Tianming to save her at all.

Such a bizarre event confirmed Little Yellow Chicken's "female ghost" label, making anyone's hair stand on end.

But in the next moment, Li Tianming had a strange feeling.

It was as if he had suddenly been injected with a shot of adrenaline. He felt a fierce sensation in his body, similar to a berserk state or a burst of potential!

He felt it!

First, his physical body, which had been enhanced by the ancient chaotic giant beast, was already stronger than an ordinary person's. At this moment, this explosive power seemed to have increased significantly.

Then, the Eternal Hell Beast Essence, which was of such high quality, although the total amount did not increase, seemed to have gained a mysterious force.

This force made the already formidable Eternal Hell Beast Essence even more explosive. Li Tianming could definitely feel that he was now a level stronger than before!

This was a comprehensive enhancement, and it all happened after the girl collided with him and shattered.

If he paid close attention, he could indeed feel that a strange force had been added to various aspects of his body, acting like a catalyst.

"Damn!" When he looked down, he was surprised to find that his skin had changed.

The luster that the girl's skin once possessed had now transferred to his body, and now his entire skin glowed with a crystalline light...

What was going on...

"Brother, quickly dodge." A gentle and lively voice suddenly sounded in his ear. Li Tianming knew that such a beautiful voice could only belong to the girl.

She wasn't dead, nor had she shattered, so where was she?

When Li Tianming thought this, the voice sounded again: "Brother, don't worry about where I am, let's escape first?"

Now, even if she didn't say it, Li Tianming had no time to think about it. The ferocious beast that had come to attack had already found a new target and locked onto Li Tianming.

It was a tall and fierce ape, covered in dense golden fur like steel needles, with a robust and muscular body.

Li Tianming knew this was a 'Second-Stage Ferocious Beast' Golden Ape. The Golden Ape was a dominant Second-Stage Ferocious Beast, and its combat power after adulthood was comparable to the Eighth Level of the Beast Pulse Realm. The one in front of him was clearly an adult beast.

The ranks of ferocious beasts were similar to those of companion beasts, but the ranks of companion beasts were mainly based on potential. While a fully grown companion beast was indeed powerful, a Sixth-Stage companion beast might not be a match for an adult Second-Stage ferocious beast.

The Golden Ape charged violently, and there was no time to hide. At this critical moment, both Li Tianming and Little Yellow Chicken chose to fight.

Li Tianming didn't have time to react. As the Golden Ape pounced, he formed a claw with his left hand, which had the Dark Arm, and used the Ghost Shadow Step to dodge the Golden Ape's claw. He then turned and delivered a punch, the 'Dragon Elephant Heavy Punch,' to the back of the Golden Ape's head.

Boom!

The Golden Ape reacted quickly, blocking Li Tianming's punch with its arm. However, it didn't expect Li Tianming's punch to be so powerful. The explosive force sent it rolling for several circles.

"Am I this strong?" Li Tianming himself was a bit stunned. He felt he was at least two levels stronger than when he defeated Li Zifeng.

But the key was that he had only advanced one level, and this change was likely due to the girl.

"Take this claw from me."

Little Yellow Chicken was quite fierce. Just as Li Tianming punched back the Golden Ape, it charged forward, aiming for the Golden Ape's eyes, targeting its weak point.

Combat techniques had both martial and beast forms. The beast form of the Dragon Elephant Heavy Punch was called the 'Dragon Elephant Heavy Claw,' which Little Yellow Chicken had mastered. Despite its small claws, the Dragon Elephant Heavy Claw it performed was equally powerful.

If it weren't for the girl, its attack would have been no different from Li Tianming's, and even more swift.

Li Tianming seized the opportunity and drew the Blood Fire Spike to charge again.

After the Dark Arm appeared, Li Tianming adjusted. For fist techniques, claw techniques, and palm techniques, he mainly used his left arm, the Dark Arm, as it was not suitable for holding weapons.

The Blood Fire Spike continued to be controlled by his right hand, which was more flexible.

Under their fierce attack, the Golden Ape, which was comparable to the Eighth Level of the Beast Pulse Realm, decided to retreat. It got up and fled.

This primate ferocious beast was like a fish in water in the Fire Silk Mountain. It was impossible to catch it if it fled, and there was no point in pursuing it.

Thus, the danger was averted. However, Li Tianming was still confused. If it weren't for the sudden enhancement brought by the girl, he and Little Yellow Chicken together would not have been a match for the Golden Ape.

Now, the forest was quiet again. Li Tianming and Little Yellow Chicken stood facing each other, their eyes wide open.

"Haha, you're glowing all over, like a sissy." Little Yellow Chicken clutched its belly and rolled with laughter.

Li Tianming looked down and indeed saw the change.

However, at this moment, the luster on his body gradually dissipated, and something inexplicable happened again!

The luster in front of him condensed, and in less than a breath, it reformed into the ethereal girl with bare feet, floating in mid-air.

When the girl floated in front of him, Li Tianming could see her more clearly. Indeed, she was like a spirit of nature, beautiful beyond human measure.

She wasn't dead; she had just attached herself to him?

Was she even human? Was this a case of possession...

"Brother, thank you for saving me." The girl often smiled, and even when she spoke, she seemed to be smiling. Her dimple was very charming, and her eyes squinted into a crescent moon shape, cute and captivating.

"Huh?" Li Tianming's mind was in a mess, and he couldn't even speak clearly.

"Miss, don't bother with him, he's a dirty pervert." Little Yellow Chicken jumped onto Li Tianming's shoulder and said seriously, "Let me introduce myself. I'm called 'Yinghuo,' and I'm this pervert's guardian chicken."

"Cute." The girl reached out and caught it, placing it in her palm and stroking its head with her palm, her eyes shining.

"Miss, don't do that, I'm not a pet, and I'm not just anyone." Little Yellow Chicken said, feeling a headache.

"Sorry." The girl returned Little Yellow Chicken to Li Tianming and looked at him expectantly, asking, "Brother, can you give it to me?"

"Sure, take it. Remember to pick some mushrooms to stew with it, it will be tender and delicious." Li Tianming caught Little Yellow Chicken, feeling vindictive. He thought, "Let you flirt in front of me!"

The girl laughed, and she really loved to laugh. Li Tianming enjoyed her pure and simple nature.

The girl from the past was like this, but after entering the Yanhuang Academy, she experienced many competitions and gradually changed.

"Brother, you're really funny. I know it's your companion beast, I was just joking." The girl said playfully, looking curiously at Li Tianming and the chicken. She continued, "I'm called 'Jiang Feilin.' How should I address you, brother?"

"His name is hard to hear, it's a middle school name, Li Tianming." Little Yellow Chicken said first.

"Brother Tianming." The girl laughed again, her laugh point was really low. Perhaps she found it funny that a cute creature like Little Yellow Chicken spoke with a pervert's tone...

But her smile was really beautiful, making Li Tianming feel completely at ease, as if he were immersed in a sweet feeling.

"Sister Feilin, where is your companion beast?" Little Yellow Chicken had no shame, and Li Tianming could only call her intimately as well.

"Sister Feilin doesn't have a companion beast, I was born without one." She spoke about it as if it didn't matter at all.

Moreover, Li Tianming now realized that she seemed to be an ordinary person, with no trace of Beast Essence in her body.

Without a companion beast, it was impossible to embark on the path of cultivation.

"No? Then earlier..."

"Brother, although Sister Feilin doesn't have a companion beast, I have some special abilities. These are my secrets. I feel a special closeness to you, a sense of familiarity, so I trust you." She looked at Li Tianming with innocent eyes.

"Do you feel the same?"

Li Tianming's heart trembled. He didn't know why, but the more he talked to her and smelled her scent, the more comfortable and familiar he felt, as if they had met before.

But he was sure he had never seen her in this life.

"Brother, do you feel the same? I also find it strange. Just now, my 'Spirit Attachment' state reached its maximum level. This is the first time it has reached maximum since I have memory. Previously, the highest level of Spirit Attachment was with 'Qing'er,' who was born on the same day, month, and year as me, and the Spirit Attachment level was only six." The girl said softly.

"What is 'Spirit Attachment'?" Li Tianming asked curiously.

"It's when I attach myself to someone, transforming my body into a 'Spirit Body.' This is my innate special ability, which can enhance various aspects of your combat power. A perfect Spirit Attachment can roughly enhance your combat power by one level." The girl said seriously, as if she were also savoring this perfect Spirit Attachment.

"Amazing." Li Tianming was a bit stunned; he had never heard of such a thing before.

A girl born without a companion beast could attach herself to others and enhance their combat power?

No wonder she trusted him so much and was so close to him, as he could make her reach a perfect Spirit Attachment.

"Brother, look at Sister Feilin's nails." She suddenly raised her hand, and her ten slender, white fingers swayed in front of Li Tianming.

Li Tianming couldn't resist reaching out and holding her hand, feeling the soft and warm touch, which was a delightful experience.

"Brother..." The girl quickly pulled her hand back, her face suddenly turning red. This rosy color was very beautiful, and the girl's shyness made Li Tianming a bit unable to control himself.

"Sorry." Li Tianming quickly said, admitting he hadn't controlled himself just now.

"Just look at my nails." Her face was still flushed, and she could only look down, not daring to meet Li Tianming's eyes. However, she raised her hand again, and Li Tianming saw that her nails were different.

Eight of her nails had strange symbols, similar to celestial patterns, complex and mysterious, making one feel uncomfortable after looking at them for a while.

Only two of her nails had no symbols, and these two nails were crystal clear and shiny, like pearls, with a strange force flowing within them.

"They say Sister Feilin will have ten special abilities, but they are sealed at birth. Now, two have awakened. One is Spirit Attachment, and this is the nail for Spirit Attachment." She showed Li Tianming her left little finger.

"And this nail, it contains the power of a 'Time Field.' I can create a Time Field to control the flow of time." Jiang Feilin said proudly.

Although she wasn't a Beast Master, these two special abilities were enough to make her one of the most mysterious beings in the Zhuque Kingdom.

Moreover, who knew when the remaining eight nails would be unsealed?

Li Tianming was in a daze, feeling as if he were in a dream meeting this girl.

"Sister Feilin, why don't you marry Li Tianming? Your two abilities would make you the best support for him, the best in the world." Little Yellow Chicken suddenly said.

"Ah, that's not good, right?" The girl was confused, after all, they had just met, and this was too direct...

"Never mind it, this guy has been malnourished since childhood, so his brain is messed up. He's a retard." Li Tianming couldn't take it anymore and stuffed Little Yellow Chicken back into the companion space, or it would keep spouting nonsense.

"I'm so angry, Li Tianming, you're not human..." Before it could finish cursing, Little Yellow Chicken disappeared, and now it was quiet.

Li Tianming wanted to take the opportunity to ask about the girl's identity and create a chance to meet her again.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, a figure suddenly rushed out from the left, directly pushing Li Tianming away.

"Little thief! Who are you!"

The speaker was another girl, her voice crisp and fierce. Li Tianming guessed she was the 'Qing'er' that Jiang Feilin had mentioned.