Godslayer: Reincarnated with SSS Rank Cultivation System-Chapter 186: A New Path for Master and His Spirit Beast
Xiao Mo, perched silently on Wen Ran's shoulder, watched the exchange with wide eyes, her little ears twitching in confusion. She couldn't understand the tension between them, the strange dance of father and son, each word layered with emotions Wen Ran wasn't willing to show. She merely observed, her tiny paws shifting uncomfortably, unsure of what to make of the situation unfolding before her.
Wen Ran grabbed the bucket with a sigh, the weight of it feeling heavier than it should have. The simple act of filling it with water suddenly felt like a test, like a chore forced upon him by someone who had long since been a stranger to tenderness. But despite the weight of the world on his shoulders, he couldn't bring himself to refuse. There was something about this place, about his father, that made him play along, even if it felt like a betrayal to the path he had chosen for himself.
As he walked to the river's edge, his mind drifted, but the tug of his father's words lingered. "When you can destroy the heavens..."
To think that the heavens ended up destroying us, heh... it's kind of funny. Well, after I escape this place, I'll make sure to find a way to fulfill what my father told me to do—grow so strong that I can destroy the heavens with a single thought. And I'll find a way to live my life without any regrets. Yes, that sounds like a life I would love: a life of peace and quiet, maybe a wife by my side, or two. Heh…
The thought drifted through Wen Ran's mind like a whisper of ambition, mingling with the bitter taste of his past failures. He had always dreamed of power, of rising beyond the shackles placed on him by both fate and the heavens themselves. The desire to reshape the world, to mold it according to his own vision, had always burned inside him. And now, after everything that had happened, he finally felt as though he could reach that goal.
A life without regrets—a peaceful life where he wasn't forced to fight for survival. It almost seemed like a dream, yet the image of it lingered in his mind. Maybe with the right power, he could achieve it. Maybe he could have everything: strength, freedom, and the luxury of peace.
But just as the thought began to solidify, something soft and sudden landed on his face, snapping him from his contemplation.
Pow!
Wen Ran blinked, his eyes widening in surprise as the small, soft paw of Xiao Mo lightly slapped his face. The rabbit had leapt from his shoulder, her bright blue eyes gleaming with something close to indignation, her little body twitching with frustration.
He couldn't help but smile a little, though the action had caught him completely off guard.
Xiao Mo's tiny furred face scrunched up, clearly upset with what she had just felt. He could sense her irritation, something strange yet familiar—like she had somehow understood his thoughts, as if her bond with him extended far beyond the physical.
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What is she angry about? Wen Ran paused for a moment, confusion flickering across his face. It was strange; Xiao Mo could never truly speak, but there was something deeply familiar in the way he felt her emotions. They weren't just a vague sensation—they were as clear as if she were speaking them aloud. A silent language that seemed to speak directly to his heart. Whatever he was thinking, whatever desires were floating through his mind, she felt them too. And for some reason, that bothered her.
He couldn't quite place it. Xiao Mo had always been his companion, loyal and sweet, but now there was a tension in the air between them, something unspoken yet heavy. Was it the system's doing? He thought to himself. The connection they shared was strange, evolving as the system's influence on them both grew stronger. Perhaps it was that bond—so deep, so intertwined—that was making her feel uneasy about his thoughts.
He reached up to gently pat her head, his fingers brushing through her soft, white fur. Her small body tensed under his touch, but he persisted, offering a soft smile, though there was still an undercurrent of unease in his chest.
"What's the matter, Xiao Mo?" he murmured, his voice softer now, trying to calm her down. "You seem a little violent lately... is your tummy hurting? Are you hungry?"
Xiao Mo's ears twitched at the mention of food, but her eyes, still narrowed in irritation, softened just slightly. It was as though she understood him perfectly but wasn't ready to let go of her frustration just yet. Her tiny paw reached up, and she batted his hand away again, though it was less forceful than before. There was a certain pout to her expression, like she wanted to protest, but couldn't quite find the words to explain it.
Wen Ran couldn't help but laugh quietly at the sight. He knew Xiao Mo's moods often shifted quickly, but this was different. Something deeper was bothering her. Still, it didn't stop him from gently brushing her fur again, trying to soothe her. "Come on, Xiao Mo. If you're really hungry, I'll find you something to eat. I haven't forgotten."
But even as he spoke, he couldn't shake the feeling that whatever was troubling her ran deeper than just food. Her response, her silent annoyance, seemed to echo something inside him—an unspoken bond that was becoming more complex, more intertwined with each passing day. He had grown used to her presence, to her silent loyalty, but now, something was changing. Something he couldn't quite grasp yet, but he knew it was there, lurking beneath the surface.
Stupid master... He doesn't understand this maiden's heart at all... Xiao Mo complained to herself, her gaze fixed on the man who had made her—an animal—fall in love.
At that moment, deep within the system, a new path was unlocked for the two of them—something that had lain dormant until now. Little did Xiao Mo know, this path would soon change their lives in ways they couldn't yet comprehend. In time, the two of them would be remembered, feared, and revered as the great Yin and Yang devils.
