Spraying Mist and Swallowing Clouds

Contract failed!?

Mood swings?

"Could it be that line about catching and roasting rats?"

"Are these really the thoughts of the 'Red-Tailed Green Serpent'?!"

"Are we going to catch him and roast him like a rat?"

Upon receiving the system notification, Xu Yunxin immediately took action.

He quickly took out a skewered "bamboo-scented pig-rat," gestured towards the barbecue grill, and assured them in his most sincere voice, "Don't worry, from now on, you can have as much 'roasted rat' as you want, every day!"

"Hiss~~ Hiss! Roasted hamsters, all you can eat! Hiss!"

As soon as Xu Yunxin finished speaking, the red-tailed green snake's ruby-like eyes suddenly flashed with two bright spots, and its tongue flicked out faster and more vigorously!

If snakes had saliva, they'd probably be producing silk by now.

Seeing that the "Red-tailed Green Snake" could indeed understand his words, Xu Yunxin immediately took out dozens of "Bamboo-scented Pig-Rat" that had been strung up from his storage talisman.

So many "bamboo-scented pigs and rats" cannot be held in one hand; you have to use two hands to hold them.

Seeing that Xu Yunxin still had so many "bamboo-scented pigs and rats" in his hands, and seeing how "wealthy" he was.

The "Red-tailed Green Snake" was instantly attracted by so many "Bamboo-scented Pig Rats" and all it could think about was being able to eat "Bamboo-scented Pig Rats" every day!

And it's all-you-can-eat!

Seeing that the "Red-tailed Green Snake" was attracted by the "Bamboo-scented Pig and Rat", Xu Yunxin tried various methods to take the "Bamboo-scented Pig and Rat" from the talisman.

There are "bamboo-scented pigs and rats" with skin on, "bamboo-scented pigs and rats" without skin, and "bamboo-scented pigs and rats" skewered on red willow wood.

He casually combined these "bamboo-scented pigs and rats," putting them in and taking them out again, passing them from one hand to the other, almost creating some kind of ingenious game!

The "Red-tailed Green Snake" believed it completely.

This man really has so many "mice"!

"Hiss! Every day! Hiss~ Roasted hamster~"

"Okay, it's available every day!"

Xu Yunxin patted his chest and made a solemn promise, looking quite convincing.

Whether others believe it or not, this "red-tailed green snake" truly believed it.

In that instant, the azure-gold halo from Xu Yunxin's spiritual sea of ​​consciousness grew smaller and smaller, eventually turning into a single azure-gold spot in the center of the "Red-tailed Green Serpent's" head.

Once the lapis lazuli light spot settled, a large burst of intense lapis lazuli light simultaneously emanated from both the Crimson-Tailed Green Serpent and Xu Yunxin!

A strange feeling flowed through Xu Yunxin's heart; it was the growth experience of this "red-tailed green snake".

These experiences stretched and changed rapidly, eventually settling on the moment when its bloodline mutated, its talent awakened, and it exhaled mist and swallowed clouds.

These three images kept flashing through Xu Yunxin's mind, like a lottery wheel spinning.

As the azure-gold light emanating from Xu Yunxin and the "Red-tailed Green Snake" gradually faded, two of the three images quietly disappeared, leaving only the last one depicting mist and clouds.

The image transformed into a stream of light that landed on Xu Yunxin's mental sea, suddenly bursting forth with dazzling brilliance.

A flash of light, and Xu Yunxin suddenly realized that he had transformed into a giant green-scaled, red-tailed serpent several meters long, coiled on a green stone in the mountain, breathing in and out moonlight towards the full moon in the sky.

Breathe in... Breathe in... Breathe in... Breathe in...

As he swallowed and exhaled the moonlight falling from the full moon, a faint white mist quietly appeared around him.

The white mist gathered into a light cloud, which he exhaled and inhaled.

"boom!"

All the splendor vanished in the blink of an eye, and Xu Yunxin's soul returned to its rightful place.

A sudden inspiration struck him, and he stood there under the full moon, breathing in and out in the same rhythm he had just been practicing.

A wisp of mist was inhaled and exhaled from his mouth and nose, then transformed into a light mist that swirled around him.

"Hiss~ Ha!"

When Xu Yunxin stopped breathing, the light mist transformed into a faint moonlight and entered his body, settling in his dantian. There, it transformed into a very pale crescent moon.

[Contract successful!]

[You have achieved a spiritual communion with your contracted partner and gained a new skill: Breathing Mist and Clouds]

The system notification arrived belatedly.

Xu Yunxin opened the system to check and, sure enough, saw that a new skill had been added.

[Master of World Tree Species: Xu Yunxin]

[Class: Druid LV1 (17.24/100)]

【Lifespan: 16/83】

[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Level 3]

[Destiny: Harmony with nature, drawing from nature, and companionship with animals.]

[World Tree Species: Golden Buddha Tree (White), Growth Rate 1.1%]

[Skill: Wild Transformation LV0 (11/100)]

[Skill: Animal Spirit Contract LV1 (Unavailable), already contracted with a Tier 2 low-grade spirit beast 'Crimson-Tailed Green Snake' (mutant species), requires leveling up the character to activate the skill.]

[Skill: Mist Breathing Clouds LV0 (0/100)]

[Original Source: 11.17 particles]

[Nature's Favor: None]

Consuming essence can increase job level, skill level, and growth rate.

Focusing your attention on the skill "Speech of Mist and Clouds," you'll receive a new hint: You can breathe in and out of the moon to absorb its essence. When used internally, it can condense the moonlight to purify the mind and spirit; when released externally, it can transform into clouds to conceal your presence.

Is this skill the cloud of energy surrounding the "Red-tailed Green Serpent"?

With a thought, the crescent moon in Xu Yunxin's dantian emerged from his body and transformed into wisps of cloud-like mist that swirled around him.

The clouds were still very thin and shallow, just a small clump that could barely cover one of his hands.

In Xu Yunxin's vision, his palm disappeared into thin air after being covered by this cloud of mist.

He could clearly feel his own palm, yet he couldn't see it.

"Wow! This is a divine technique that so many people dream of but can't obtain!"

If I practice well in the future, I can create clouds that can cover my whole body, wouldn't that make me invisible?

Unexpectedly, contracted spirit beasts can also share one of their innate skills!

This contract was a huge success!

"Hiss! What's wrong with me? Hiss!"

As soon as he tried out the new skill brought by the contracted spirit beast, a clear and melodious sound rang in Xu Yunxin's mind.

Seeing the somewhat panicked "Red-tailed Green Snake" not far away, Xu Yunxin quickly comforted it, "Little Green, don't be afraid. We've already formed a contract and become partners, able to communicate directly through our minds. From now on, we'll support each other and grow together. I can even roast some rats for you to eat!"

No wonder this "red-tailed green snake"—no, this "spirit snake"—was nervous. Anyone who suddenly finds themselves telepathically connected with another person, forming an invisible yet intimate and close relationship, would surely be alarmed.

"Hiss~ Little Green? Partner? Hiss hiss~~ Roasted mouse to eat, roasted mouse for every meal~ eat~ hiss hiss!"

After successfully forming a spirit bond, Xiaoqing and Xu Yunxin became partners, with a high level of trust between them. They naturally and subconsciously chose to believe and accept what their partner said.

Xu Yunxin stepped forward and stood close to Xiaoqing, gently touching her snake head with his hand and saying with a smile, "Don't worry, Xiaoqing, follow me, and I'll guarantee you a life of luxury!"

Xiaoqing shrank back slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable, but didn't completely avoid it, letting Xu Yunxin touch its head.

Xiao Qing's snake head felt cool and smooth to the touch, like a piece of cool jade, and it felt nice to stroke.

Xu Yunxin nodded in satisfaction.

Suddenly, there was another unusual movement in his mind!