In the frigid lands, after my exile, I began to slay demons and monsters.

Chapter 143 Choice

A familiar warm current surged into her brain. Now, receiving the activated skill again, Ning Xiaoxi felt no discomfort. The information that appeared in her mind made it clear what she needed to do next, but she didn't rush to do it.

She sat on the stool by the table, watching the little red fish in the fish tank. Judging from the development of the Spirit Taming skill, the rights of the pet were almost completely ignored; all the decisions rested with her. This was different from when she first tamed the Spirit Crystal Heart; although the Spirit Crystal Heart had developed spiritual energy, it hadn't yet gained intelligence.

These red-scaled mermaids are different; they are demons from birth, demons with intelligence.

When the jade cabbage was placed in the fish tank, the little red fish quickly scurried to a corner.

The little red fish looked at the spirit crystal heart in the fish tank, touched it with its mouth, and then treated it as a decoration in the fish tank, ignoring it.

She placed the black bead into the fish tank, and the little red fish happily circled around it. When Ning Xiaoxi tried to take the bead out, it clung tightly to it with its pectoral fins. She pushed the little red fish out with one finger, saying, "Do you want to be eaten? You're not even enough to fill someone's teeth."

As expected of a demon, it only befriends its own kind.

The magic circle explained that once a spirit pet is tamed, it will completely submit, forgetting everything before submission and retaining only its fighting instincts. It will only remember its master and obey all of its master's commands.

Does that mean it has to forget even its own people?

[Xiao Xi, it's just a juvenile demon; a mid-level magic array is more than enough to subdue it.]

[Tuanzi, do former spirit pets remember things from before they became spirit pets?]

Of course! That's why they can shake people's hearts. The subtle influence of demons over time is very powerful.

Therefore, the improved method involves erasing memories.

This is to protect you.

Protect? Maybe!

"Is the official Ning here?" A polite voice came from outside the door.

Ning Xiaoxi opened the door, and standing outside was the Heavenly Gang official she had seen before at the South Gate.

Upon seeing Ning Xiaoxi emerge, the subordinate politely clasped his hands in a salute, "Subordinate Ning, this is Li Jia. Lord Tianhui is already aware of what happened at the fish shop and has already sent me to the City Lord's Mansion. The young man of the Xiao family is ignorant, please do not take offense."

Ning Xiaoxi returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute, demonstrating Lord Tianhui's control over Beixiao City. "Thank you for your concern, Lord. And thank you for your hard work, Li!"

Li Jia's smile was sincere. "The City Lord has spoken. All expenses of my subordinates in Beixiao City will be paid by the City Lord's Mansion. This is the City Lord's Mansion's sincerity. Please do not refuse."

Ning Xiaoxi raised an eyebrow. "Lord City Lord, you are too kind. I am just passing through Beixiao and will be leaving tomorrow. It is nothing but a small matter, and I would not dare to trouble you, Lord City Lord."

"Lord Tianhui is a close friend of Lord Tianji, and the matter of the Kuafu clan's enfeoffment has been communicated to all the Heavenly Gang Lords. If the Ning subordinate official is harassed without cause upon arriving in Beixiao, Lord Tianhui will have difficulty explaining to Lord Tianji." Li Jia's voice was very gentle, making it hard to refuse. "If we don't let the City Lord do something this time, he will feel guilty."

"How about this? I am an official under Lord Tianji, and I am not stationed here. It is really inappropriate for me to accept the City Lord's kindness. How about we change the approach? Let me, the subordinate official, express my sincerity, and the City Lord's goodwill will be given directly to the Heavenly Master Pavilion's residence!" The official system and the Heavenly Master system of the Great Xia Dynasty are separate. If she accepts the City Lord's kindness, what will become of the Heavenly Master Pavilion?

Li Jia's smile grew even more sincere. "What you say, sir, is absolutely right. I will soon speak with the shopkeeper and have the local authorities pay for your meals and lodging."

Ning Xiaoxi smiled and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Officer Li!"

"From now on, Ning will be stationed in Fufang County. Fufang and Beixiao are both border cities in the north, and we northern celestial masters have many opportunities to communicate. I believe we will meet again soon!" After saying this, Li Jia clasped his hands in a salute and left.

Ning Xiaoxi sat back down on the stool. The garrison celestial master of Beixiao City is Lord Tianhui. Tianhui and Tianji are close friends? Is that true?

However, it did solve a minor problem for her. Was the news of the Kuafu clan's closure only known among the Heavenly Gang? This was a hint that she should keep quiet!

His gaze fell on the red fish in the fish tank again. "You fool, asking a celestial master for help. Didn't your people tell you how dangerous the human world is?" After saying that, he dipped his finger in the juice of the spirit-gathering grass and drew a spirit-controlling array on the table. The moment the array was completed, he quickly scooped the red fish out and threw it into the array.

The magic circle flickered with spiritual light, revealing a five-element array of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. In the water element position, the little red fish had no time to struggle before being enveloped by a ball of water light. The water was clear and transparent, as if the red fish was wearing a transparent water garment. Runes flickered on the water element position, imprinting one after another on the red fish's body before disappearing into its body.

The little red fish showed no discomfort, its adorable big eyes fixed on Ning Xiaoxi with wide, watery eyes.

Finally, amidst the shimmering water, the little red fish vanished from the formation.

In Ning Xiaoxi's consciousness, a Five Elements magic array independently created a space, within which the little red fish swam. The Five Elements magic array continuously operated, and the array formed by the essence of the Spirit Gathering Grass seemed to be able to absorb spiritual energy from the air to replenish its losses. Now, with only one little red fish, the array's losses were actually very small.

I tried, but the cabbage couldn't get in, the spirit crystal heart couldn't get in, and the black bead couldn't get in either.

It seems to be a space that exists solely on the basis of a magic array. For now, the little red fish is still small, so the space is sufficient. But what about when it grows up? What if she catches a spirit pet of another attribute that is much larger? Can this magic array support it?

After racking my brains for a moment, oh, so you can actually replenish the magic array's spiritual power with spirit crystals! Once you're subdued by the magic array, no matter how big you are, you have to hold back? You really don't have any demonic power!

Ning Xiaoxi sensed the space; it was rather small, not of any significant size. She currently possessed a cave dwelling containing the soul of a powerful demon and a human celestial master. There was also a spatial talisman given to her by Tianji, containing dried meat and top-grade furs given to her by Shanyue. This particular magic array space was the smallest, yet it had trapped a single being.

Lying in bed, I stroked the jade cabbage, watching the sun set. I had specifically chosen a room with a view of the sunset.

It's a bit cold on the snow-capped mountain, and the sap from the mulberry tree is also very cold!

She took out a piece of jerky and started munching on it. She was almost finished with this small token of her appreciation. Once she finished it, where would she find a fool to give her more food?

She felt a little heavy-hearted, which she didn't like.

I'm so happy to think that I'll be able to see my parents and my brother in just a few days!

After wandering around for these days, her mind has calmed down a lot, and she can finally see her parents and brother!

In my drowsy state, I was thinking that maybe going to the beach tomorrow wouldn't be bad. Is that where the little red fish lives?