Beast Taming Star Journey

I took a deep breath, stroked Little Gold's soft fur, and a sense of determination welled up inside me.

"Xiao Jin, we need to become stronger."

My voice was deep and firm as I gazed at the area deep within the ruins that shimmered with a strange light. It seemed to conceal some kind of powerful energy, and perhaps, this was the key to our breakthrough.

Su Yao walked to my side, a hint of worry in her eyes: "Yu, what are you planning to do? It looks dangerous there."

I held her hand tightly and gave her a reassuring smile.

"I know, but we have to take the risk. Only by becoming stronger can we protect ourselves, defeat Boss Zhao, and get what we want."

Wu Gang and Lin Wan'er also came over. Wu Gang pushed up his glasses and analyzed, "According to my research, there is likely some kind of special energy hidden deep in the ruins that can help beast tamers improve their strength, but it also comes with extremely high risks."

Lin Wan'er grabbed my sleeve fearfully, "Brother Nong Yu, let's be careful..."

I nodded and said solemnly, "I'll be careful. Everyone get ready, we'll go together."

We cautiously ventured deeper into the ruins. A strange energy fluctuation permeated the air, and the surrounding scenery became increasingly peculiar. Mysterious runes flickered on the ancient murals, and ancient chants seemed to echo in the air.

After walking for a long time, we arrived at a spacious hall. In the center of the hall, an energy sphere emitting a soft light floated in mid-air. The energy fluctuations around it were even stronger, like the beating of a heart, full of vitality.

I felt Little Gold's body trembling; it stared excitedly at the energy ball, its eyes filled with longing. I knew this was the place we had been searching for.

"Xiao Jin, go ahead."

I gently patted Little Gold's head, and it chirped happily before flying towards the energy ball and merging into it.

The light from the energy ball instantly became even more dazzling, and a powerful energy wave swept through the entire hall. I felt my body was also affected, a warm current flowed through my body, and my beast-taming ability seemed to have been enhanced.

Su Yao, Wu Gang, and Lin Wan'er watched this scene in surprise, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Time passed second by second, the light of the energy ball gradually dimmed, and Xiao Jin's figure reappeared.

Its aura grew even stronger, and its already golden fur shone even brighter, as if plated with gold. I was overjoyed—it was a success! Little Gold had leveled up!

Just then, I suddenly felt a chilling aura coming from behind me, and a sense of danger welled up in my heart.

I turned around abruptly, but only saw a dark shadow flash by...

"not good!"

I shouted... My heart skipped a beat. That chilling aura was all too familiar; it was one of Boss Zhao's men!

"Xiao Jin, come back!"

I shouted urgently, shielding Su Yao behind me. Little Gold seemed to sense the danger as well; it quickly flew back from the energy ball, landed on my shoulder, and let out a low warning growl.

The light from the energy sphere dimmed, and the hall fell into darkness again.

"who is it?!"

Su Yao shouted sharply, her long sword already drawn, gleaming coldly. Wu Gang also gripped his weapon tightly, shielding Lin Wan'er behind him.

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows; it was none other than Liu Lao Er, Zhao Lao Da's trusted confidant. A sinister smile played on his lips, and his eyes were filled with greed.

"Hey, isn't this Nong Yu, young man? I didn't expect you to find this place."

"Liu Lao Er, what do you want to do?"

I stared at him coldly, secretly on guard.

"What am I doing? Of course, I'm stopping you from improving your strength."

Liu Lao Er sneered, "Zhao Lao Da said that the treasures in these ruins can only be ours."

Su Yao stepped forward, blocking my way, her sword tip pointing directly at Liu Lao Er: "If you want to touch him, you'll have to get past me first!"

Her gaze was firm and sharp, like a drawn sword, radiating a chilling aura.

I felt her hand holding mine tightly, and the warmth from her palm made me feel much more at ease.

I know that no matter what happens, she will stand by my side and fight alongside me. This unspoken trust is especially precious in times of crisis.

Looking into Su Yao's determined eyes, a warm feeling welled up in my heart, and at the same time, it strengthened my resolve.

I must protect her and my partner. I absolutely cannot let Boss Zhao succeed!

Liu Lao Er sneered disdainfully: "A mere Valkyrie dares to be so insolent in front of me? She's overestimating herself!"

Before he finished speaking, he launched a sudden attack, sending a black energy wave straight towards Su Yao.

Su Yao reacted quickly, wielding her sword to block the attack. At the same time, she flashed forward and engaged Liu Lao Er in fierce combat.

Swords flashed, energies clashed, and the hall was instantly filled with the roar of battle. I stared intently at the situation, my heart pounding with anxiety.

Although Xiao Jin has improved, he has not yet fully absorbed the power of the energy ball and is not in his best fighting condition yet.

I must find a way to buy time for Xiao Jin.

"Wu Gang, Lin Wan'er, take good care of yourselves!"

I shouted loudly, while pouring the beast-taming power within me into Little Gold's body to help it absorb energy faster.

Wu Gang and Lin Wan'er hid in a corner, watching the battle nervously. Lin Wan'er grabbed Wu Gang's sleeve fearfully and whispered, "Brother Wu Gang, will they win?"

Wu Gang pushed up his glasses and said in a deep voice, "I believe them."

Xiao Jin's body gradually emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful energy fluctuation emanated from it.

I could feel its power growing rapidly, and it was just one step away from a complete upgrade.

Just then, Liu Lao Er suddenly let out a sinister laugh: "Looks like your beast taming hasn't finished upgrading yet, then don't blame me for being impolite!"

A black sphere suddenly appeared in his hand, emanating an evil aura.

"Oh no! He's going to..."

Before I could finish speaking, Liu Lao Er hurled the black sphere at us...