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Looking at the Purple-Eyed Beast in her palm, Ouyang Zixin couldn't quite put her finger on what was different, but she felt that this Purple-Eyed Beast was the one Little Purple had given her, though it seemed to have undergone some kind of change.
The Ancient Mystic Beast retracted its Mysterious Energy and squinted proudly, saying, "A refined Purple-Eyed Beast is not something you come across often."
Refined?
Now that she thought about it, the Purple-Eyed Beast had seemingly flown out of the Ancient Mystic Beast's mouth just moments ago. Could it be that the so-called refinement took place inside the Ancient Mystic Beast's belly?
Swallowing hard, Ouyang Zixin suppressed a wave of nausea and said with a sour expression, "There should be a difference between eating it and... well, you know... bringing it back out, right?"
That last word was something Ouyang Zixin would never say; otherwise, she feared she might just throw the Purple-Eyed Beast away. If she offended the Ancient Mystic Beast, she would truly be in trouble.
The Ancient Mystic Beast didn't hold Ouyang Zixin's ignorance against her; instead, it patiently explained.
It turned out that the Eye Power of the Purple Eye Clan could be transmitted and absorbed among its members. Some older Mystical Beasts, when nearing the end of their lives, would choose to pass their Purple-Eyed Beasts to their descendants so they could directly absorb the Eye Power within and transform it into their own strength.
However, there was also the case of the Three-Eyed Purple-Eyed Mystic Beasts that died unexpectedly. If fortunate enough to reclaim a Purple-Eyed Beast for their clan, they would pass it to a higher-ranked Mystical Beast for refinement. The refined Purple-Eyed Beast would then be inherited by other Three-Eyed Purple-Eyed Mystic Beasts as a form of legacy.
"So your Eye Power is so precious?" Considering how sensitive this topic was, it made sense that the Ancient Mystic Beast wouldn't want to explain its Eye Power in front of everyone. After all, such practices of reclaiming bones or remains seemed unique to ancient Eastern dragon clans.
"My Purple Eye Clan has relatively weak reproductive capabilities compared to other Mystical Beasts, so our Eye Power is passed down within the clan," the Ancient Mystic Beast lamented. It reflected on how, if not for the Continent Turmoil, the Purple Eye Clan would not have fallen to such a state.
In fact, refinement was similar to cultivating Mysterious Energy. It involved allowing the Purple-Eyed Beast to remain within a High-Level Mystic Beast's body while being cleansed and refined by high-level Mysterious Energy. Once it completed thirty-six cycles, the refinement was considered complete.
A refined Purple-Eyed Beast not only retained its original owner's Eye Power but also absorbed some of the refiner's Eye Power. Some High-Level Mystical Beasts even added more Mysterious Energy during this process to ensure that their descendants would possess stronger Eye Power and better cultivation opportunities.
"Thirty-six cycles? That sounds like it takes quite a bit of time," Ouyang Zixin remarked. It sounded complicated; even for her, one cycle took half a day. She couldn't imagine how long thirty-six cycles would take.
"Not worth mentioning," said the Ancient Mystic Beast with great expertise. Refining for thirty-six cycles was basic; this particular Purple-Eyed Beast gifted to Ouyang Zixin had undergone eighty-one cycles of refinement. Moreover, it had been infused with considerable Eye Power—definitely a significant gift.
Gazing at the shimmering Purple Light emanating from the Purple-Eyed Beast in her hand, Ouyang Zixin completely forgot about any remnants of saliva from the Ancient Mystic Beast. She was utterly captivated by it. The Purple-Eyed Beast was small, only about the size of a thumb nail—smooth and round. If not for its crystal-clear appearance and excellent luster, one might mistake it for chocolate at first glance.
"Are you ready to see through it?" Ouyang Zixin's dazed and infatuated expression successfully amused the Ancient Mystic Beast. The treasure of the Purple Eye Clan truly deserved such attention.
A bit awkward, Ouyang Zixin chuckled, "The treasure of the Purple Eye Clan is indeed extraordinary. Since the elder insists on giving me such a generous gift, I won't be polite about it."
Look at how thick-skinned she is; it seems like the Ancient Mystic Beast is determined to give it to her.
"What’s wrong? Aren't you afraid I'll seek revenge now?"
"Hehe. Elder, how could you say that? The Purple Eye Clan is so prestigious; how could they give something away and then seek revenge? No, no..." Ouyang Zixin clenched her hand around the Purple-Eyed Beast, preparing to put it back at her waist.
"Wait, why are you putting it away?" The Ancient Mystic Beast noticed Ouyang Zixin was about to return the Purple-Eyed Beast and raised a paw, signaling her not to rush.
Why shouldn't she put it away?
"Let that thing of yours come out."
"What thing? What do you mean?" Ouyang Zixin was taken aback. She didn't have anything else on her.
—Master, Nameless thought it was referring to Nameless.
A thing? Nameless has become a thing?
"Elder, how can you say Nameless is something I possess? He is not..."
Uh, Ouyang Zixin started to say something but couldn't continue. She suddenly realized that Nameless was indeed hard to categorize. It was unclear whether he was human or ghost; in any case, he wasn't a Mystical Beast. However, the Ancient Mystic Beast referring to him as a thing made Ouyang Zixin feel somewhat uncomfortable.
The Ancient Mystic Beast found it amusing and asked, "Not what? Not a thing? Then tell me, what is he?"
"Let's not talk about this. Why do you want him to come out?" Ouyang Zixin waved her hand, allowing Nameless to stay by her side. A flash of Rainbow Light appeared at her brow and vanished with Nameless's emergence.
After circling around Nameless a few times, the Ancient Mystic Beast remained silent for quite a while, just standing still in front of Nameless while three black hole-like Purple-Eyed Beasts spun endlessly.
"Nameless, what is it doing?" Ouyang Zixin secretly communicated with Nameless. The Ancient Mystic Beast looked very serious, but its silence left her wondering what it meant.
——Master, Nameless does not know.
“Are you communicating with Mental Power?” Ancient Mystic Beast suddenly spoke up, startling Ouyang Zixin.
“You, you can hear?” No way, is this Ancient Mystic Beast that powerful? Yun Tianmo could only sense Nameless's presence, but Ouyang Zixin had no idea about the private communication between her and Nameless. Being exposed by Ancient Mystic Beast made Ouyang Zixin feel awkward as if she were being watched while undressing.
Ancient Mystic Beast shook its head and moved away from Nameless, leaning against a wall of the cave and lying down again. “I can't hear it, but I can slightly feel a kind of fluctuation.”
“What fluctuation?” Ouyang Zixin always felt that her communication with Nameless was very natural. Since it had already acknowledged her as its master and resided in her forehead, wasn’t it just like talking to herself? Why would there be any need for Mental Power?
“It’s hard to describe, very vague, but I can feel it.” Ancient Mystic Beast also felt puzzled; the fluctuation seemed to be Mental Power, yet it also seemed not to be.
——Old man, perhaps Nameless knows something.
Since Ouyang Zixin entered the cave, Nameless had been worried about her and hadn’t paid attention to the cave at all. Now that Ancient Mystic Beast mentioned this feeling, it seemed to have thought of something.
“Please restore this cave to its usual appearance.” Pointing at the mess caused by the strong wind, Nameless looked at Ancient Mystic Beast and smiled lightly. “Perhaps the answer lies there.” (To be continued.)
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