Chapter 276: Pet Acquired
A/N: I rewrote the last chapter as it was rushed and did not go into much detail even though I wanted to, so please read the last chapter before coming to this one.
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The mother inspected the egg, cradling it in her arms. "This is your child, isn't it?" she asked gently. "Don't worry, we'll keep it safe."
The panther let out another growl, its eyes dimming as its strength waned. It had expended its last burst of energy in the desperate attempt to protect its offspring, and now it was near death.
Seeing the panther in such a state, the mother couldn't help but feel sad and angry. She did not know the whole story but could see how much it had suffered, struggling to survive in this harsh place.
Her expression softened, and she stroked its bloodied fur soothingly. "You've endured so much. You've suffered and struggled for a long time, right?"
It let out a low, rasping breath, its golden eyes meeting hers. Those eyes had a depth of pain and sorrow, a lifetime of loneliness and loss.
The mother's eyes glistened with tears, and her hand trembled slightly.
She could see the panther's emotions clearly, and it broke her heart.
"You've been alone for so long. You've never had anyone to lean on, to help you, to ease your pain."
She continued stroking its fur, her voice quiet and soothing. "But that's all over now. You don't have to be alone anymore. We're here, and we're going to take care of you."
As she said this, she carefully gathered a small portion of her Spiritual Qi and channeled it into the egg.
This was her method of calming and comforting the egg and the Chaos Panther, as well.
"Just relax and focus on recovering," she whispered, her tone warm and reassuring.
"We're not going to leave you."
Hearing this, the Panther growled as if saying thank you before closing its eyes and letting the mother's energy flow through its body.
As the mother kept channeling her spiritual qi, the Chaos Panther let out a deep breath and let its consciousness fade, slipping into a deep, restorative sleep.
Seeing this, the mother sighed, and then her attention turned to the injury, which mainly consisted of claw marks and large bite marks.
However, the mother was trying to find anything that the beast who hurt the panther might have left behind, like some hair or scales.
This is because she wants to use those as a channel to find the beast that had fought with the Chaos Panther.
And sure enough, she found a small broken tooth and a few strands of hair from the injuries, which made the mother smile as she had a medium for her to use a technique.
It is a powerful Divine Calculation Technique that can be used to find anything in the universe. All it needs is something that belongs to the target.
And now, after a few seconds, she managed to get a result, and her expression became serious as she saw the image of a monster.
A giant dragon-like beast appeared in her mind. It had red and purple scales, massive claws, and fangs that could tear through steel.
Its glowing eyes burned with primal intensity, and its claws still dripped with the panther's blood as it greedily looked for new prey that it could kill.
Seeing this made the mother clench her fists tightly, and her eyes blazed with anger.
She knew the type of beast, which was an Abyss Wivern, a monster that would kill everything it came across.
"Such a beast. No wonder why the Chaos Panther is injured this much. But..." she glanced at the sleeping panther before smiling wickedly.
She then channeled her Spiritual Qi and then stretched out her other hand towards the direction where the Wivern is.
At the same time, the Abyss Wivern that was strolling with the blood of the last victim he had killed all over him felt a terrifying pressure on its head, which caused it to stop.
It tried to look around, but all it could see was the abyss, with no one around it.
Just as it was about to forget about it and find a new prey to kill, it looked up and saw a massive hand falling towards it.
"Die." The voice was cold and emotionless, but there was a hint of fury within it.
The Wivern did not have any time to react as the massive hand crushed its head, causing its brain to splatter across the abyss.
The body was then dragged into the hand before disappearing.
After this, the mother turned her attention towards the Chaos Panther and the egg.
But then, her senses told her that her husband was coming, which meant that he was bringing the required herbs.
Sure enough, after a few minutes, Xu Qianghua's father returned carrying several small pouches. He held up one pouch, smiling.
"I found them. It took some time, but they're exactly what we need."
The mother's expression relaxed, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good. How's the panther?"
He checked the Chaos Panther's vitals and nodded, his expression growing serious.
"It's not in critical condition, but it's getting close. We need to hurry and make the pills."
With that, he quickly opened one of the pouches, revealing a variety of dried herbs.
Each herb had a distinct scent, and they varied in color and size.
"These are the ingredients," he explained, carefully arranging the herbs in front of them.
"Now, we just have to follow the recipe."
Xu Qianghua's father picked up a handful of herbs, crushed them between his fingers, and then took out the healing pill.
He then took out a cauldron and placed both of the items inside. Just as he was about to close the lid, his wife took out a medium-sized glowing ball.
This is the core of the Abyss Wivern that she took out from the body after killing it.
This surprised the father a little, but he did not question her. Instead, he just let her add the item.
After that, he then closed the lid and then started using his Spiritual Qi.
In a few seconds, a strange, powerful energy emerged from the cauldron, and the herbs and the pill soon disappeared.
It did not take long, and the cauldron soon stopped shaking, signaling that the conversion was complete.
With a flick of his hand, the father took the pill out, which now had a slight red color, indicating the transformation.
He then gave the pill to his wife, who was watching the sleeping Chaos Panther.
Hearing this, the mother gently opened the panther's mouth, revealing its sharp teeth. She then placed the pill on its tongue, and the next moment, the Chaos Panther swallowed the pill without hesitation.
As the pill entered its body, a bright red glow appeared, and the external injuries started to heal at a visible rate.
The mother continued channeling her Spiritual Qi into the Chaos Panther, assisting its recovery.
Soon, its breathing became steady, and its injuries healed, leaving only faint scars.
With a gentle sigh, the mother leaned back, a relieved smile on her face.
"There. That should do it."
The father stood up and checked the Chaos Panther's vitals, nodding in satisfaction.
"It's stable now. It'll take some time for it to fully recover, but it'll live."
But the effects didn't stop there. The panther's aura grew exponentially, its cultivation soaring by several major levels.
Its fur shimmered with new vitality, and it let out a powerful roar that echoed across the Abyss.
The mother smiled warmly, stroking its fur. "There you go, good as new—and even stronger than before."
The panther rose gracefully, lowering its head in a gesture of submission. The mother beamed. "You'll stay with me, won't you? And your child will go to my son. He'll love it."
She continued stroking its fur, her expression affectionate. The father gave the panther a nod of approval, his calm demeanor returning.
He looked toward the egg, which was next to his wife, slowly attracting the energy in the air.
His gaze shifted to the panther, and he tilted his head as if asking a question. The panther let out a low growl, nudging his leg.
With a slight smile, he picked up the egg, his hands glowing as he carefully checked its condition.
After a few moments, he turned to the mother. "It's in good shape, and it will hatch soon. It's a strong little one."
The mother smiled brightly, relieved. "Perfect. Our son will love it." She paused, glancing at the panther, who now stood protectively beside her.
"And I'll take good care of its mother."
The father nodded, handing the egg back to his wife. He turned to the panther, his gaze gentle.
"Thank you for your trust. We'll do our best to raise your child and give it the life you deserve."
The panther bowed its head, letting out a low growl. Then, without warning, it vanished, blending into the mother's shadow.
This made the mother chuckle as she patted her shadow. "Good girl." She turned to the father, a playful gleam in her eyes.
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