Weird Survival: I can devour thousands of talents

Chapter 243 242: Don’t order!
When Ling Xiao woke up, he felt a splitting headache, as if countless needles were stirring in his brain.

He struggled to open his eyes, and the scene before him was blurry, then gradually became clearer. He was lying on a desolate piece of land, surrounded by an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, as if this place had been forgotten by time.

He sat up slowly.

Every muscle in his body was protesting, obviously having been shocked by the transmission.

He frowned and looked around, only to see dilapidated buildings and barren land. In the distance, he heard the calls of strange creatures, sometimes low, sometimes sharp, as if telling the secrets of this land.

"Where is this?" Ling Xiao muttered to himself, a hint of confusion and unease in his voice. He tried to recall the scene before the teleportation. At that time, he was exploring an ancient ruin, searching for the legendary "Wheel of Fortune."

Just as he was about to touch the mysterious artifact, a dazzling light flashed, and then he lost consciousness. And now, he came to this strange place.

"How did I get here?" he muttered to himself again, his heart filled with doubts. Ling Xiao stood up, dusted himself off, and began to survey his surroundings.

He found himself standing in an open space, surrounded by some dilapidated buildings, their walls covered with vines, as if they had been abandoned for hundreds of years.

In the distance, there was an area surrounded by thorns. From within, a low growl could be heard, which made him shudder. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

As an adventurer, he was accustomed to facing the unknown and danger. He looked around and found a small path not far away. Although it was covered with weeds, it still showed traces of people walking on it.

"Perhaps that path will lead me to some clues," Ling Xiao thought. He walked along the path, his steps light and cautious. The weeds on both sides of the path swayed gently in the breeze, as if welcoming him.

After walking for a few minutes, he came to an open area. There was a stone tablet with some vague words engraved on it. Ling Xiao walked forward and carefully examined the words on the stone tablet.

These words looked ancient and mysterious. He tried hard to identify each symbol and tried to interpret their meaning.

After some effort, he finally understood what was written on the stone tablet: "Welcome to the mysterious farm.

This is the home of fantastical creatures. Only by caring for and taming them can you gain their trust and rewards. When you have tamed all the creatures, a gate to a new world will appear in the center of the farm.

Ling Xiao's heart trembled as he realized he might be trapped in this place. But at the same time, he also saw a glimmer of hope—taming the creatures, getting rewards, and eventually leaving here. "Okay, it seems I need to learn about the creatures here first."

He muttered to himself, his heart full of fighting spirit. He continued along the path and soon came to an area covered with thorns. There was a damp smell here, and a faint stench of decay filled the air.

Ling Xiao walked carefully through the thorns. Suddenly, an owl with wings fell from the sky and landed in front of him.

This owl was much larger than an ordinary owl, with wings covered in golden feathers that sparkled brightly in the sun. Its eyes sparkled with curiosity, as if it was sizing up this strange intruder.

Ling Xiao held his breath and slowly stretched out his hand, trying to establish contact with it. However, just as his hand was about to touch the owl's feathers, it suddenly spread its wings and flew up, emitting a sharp cry, as if warning him of something.

"It seems the creatures here aren't easy to get along with," Ling Xiao muttered, his mind secretly on the alert. He continued forward, passing through a thorny area and arriving at an open meadow.

There were some strange creatures scattered on the grass, some of which looked like ordinary animals, but with a hint of fantasy; others were completely beyond his cognition, like strange beasts he had never seen before.

He saw a puppy with wings running happily on the grass; a rabbit covered with scales was hiding in the grass, watching him vigilantly; and a cat with three eyes was lying lazily in the sun, as if enjoying this rare tranquility.

Ling Xiao knew that these creatures might be residents of the farm, but they would not accept him easily.

He had to find a way to build trust with them and even tame them in order to get the reward and eventually leave here. He decided to start with the puppy with wings.

The puppy didn't look ferocious, but rather full of curiosity. When it saw Ling Xiao approaching, it ran over happily, circled around his feet a few times, then raised its head and looked at him with expectant eyes.

"Hey, little one," Ling Xiao crouched down and whispered, trying to soothe it with a gentle tone. The puppy seemed to understand what he meant, wagging its tail happily and rubbing against his hand. Ling Xiao gently stroked its head and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At least he had found his first friend here. However, he soon realized that this puppy was just the beginning. In this mysterious breeding farm, there were many more powerful creatures waiting for him to tame.

And he must be prepared to face the next challenge. "Okay, Mysterious Farm, I will find a way to leave here." Ling Xiao stood up and looked into the distance, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Ling Xiao felt a little comforted after interacting with the puppy with wings.

At least he wasn't completely alone here. However, he also knew that the next challenge would be even more difficult. He would need to tame more powerful creatures to unlock the secrets of this mysterious farm.

He continued walking along the edge of the meadow, silently pondering the tip on the stone tablet: "Only by caring for and taming them can you gain their trust and rewards."

Ling Xiao knew that this was more than just simple feeding or petting; he had to find a way to establish a true connection with these fantastical creatures. Just as he was lost in thought, a faint sound of wind came from above his head.

Ling Xiao looked up and saw the golden-winged owl reappear in his sight. It circled a few times, as if observing Ling Xiao's reaction, and then slowly landed on a dead tree not far away.

Its gaze was sharp and deep, as if it could see into Ling Xiao's heart. Ling Xiao's heart moved. He knew that this owl was no ordinary creature. It might be the first one in the farm to truly test him.

"Hey, little guy." Ling Xiao said softly, trying to communicate with it in a gentle tone.

However, the owl only turned its head slightly, its eyes filled with a hint of vigilance and scrutiny. Ling Xiao slowly walked towards it, taking every step carefully, fearing to disturb this sensitive creature.

He held out his hand, palm up, to indicate that he meant no harm.

However, when he was less than one meter away from the owl, it suddenly let out a sharp cry and flapped its wings violently, stirring up a gust of wind.

Ling Xiao instinctively took a step back, but the owl didn't leave. It circled a few times in the air before landing on a nearby branch again. Its gaze held a hint of mockery, as if to say, "You think you can tame me like this?" Ling Xiao felt a flicker of frustration, but he quickly composed himself. He knew this owl was no ordinary pet; it possessed its own pride and wisdom.

In order to win its trust, he must find a more appropriate way. He looked around and found some golden feathers and some strange fruits scattered on the ground.

He squatted down and carefully observed the fruits. Their surfaces emitted a faint glow, as if they contained some kind of energy.

"Maybe this is its food." Ling Xiao's heart moved, he carefully picked up a fruit and held it in his hand.

He walked towards the owl again, but this time he did not rush to approach. Instead, he held the fruit high in the air and said in a calm tone, "I brought you food. I have no ill intentions."

The owl's eyes fell on the fruit, and it seemed to be interested in the glowing fruit.

It lowered its head slightly, examining the fruit in Ling Xiao's hand with a sharp gaze. Then it looked up at Ling Xiao again, as if judging his sincerity. Ling Xiao held his breath and waited patiently. He knew this moment was crucial.

If he could win the trust of this owl, then the next creature might be easier to tame. Time seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere between the two people (or perhaps it should be said that the man and the bird) was tense and delicate.

Finally, the owl uttered a low cry, slowly spread its wings, and flew down from the branch. It landed in front of Ling Xiao, gently pecked at the fruit with its sharp beak, and then raised its head, as if waiting for his next move.

Ling Xiao was delighted, he knew that this was a good start.

He placed the fruit on the ground, slowly stepped back, and signaled the owl to enjoy it.

The owl looked at him with a vigilant look, then lowered its head, pecked up the fruit, and swallowed it in one gulp. It raised its head with a hint of satisfaction in its eyes, and then uttered another crisp cry.

Ling Xiao knew this was its recognition of him. "It seems you're not as unapproachable as you appear," Ling Xiao said softly, a hint of a smile on his face.

The owl seemed to understand what he meant and nodded slightly, then spread its golden wings and flew into the sky again. However, this time, it did not fly far away, but circled above Ling Xiao's head, as if protecting him.

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He knew this owl had become his first companion. He looked up at it, hope filling his heart. If he could tame other creatures in the same way, then unlocking the secrets of the farm might not be far off.

However, he soon realized that this owl was just the beginning. There were many more powerful creatures in the farm, and they might not be as easily tamed as this one. But Ling Xiao was not afraid. As an adventurer, he was accustomed to facing the unknown and challenges.

He continued walking along the path, silently thinking about his next plan.

He needed to find out more about these creatures, understand their needs and weaknesses, so he could develop a more effective taming strategy.

Soon he came to an area surrounded by thorns. There was a damp smell here and a faint stench in the air.

Ling Xiao stopped and observed the area carefully. He knew that a more powerful creature lived here - the Fire Lizard.

Fire lizards are creatures that live in lava areas. Their skin can withstand extremely high temperatures and they can spit out scorching flames from their mouths.

Ling Xiao knew that taming this creature was no easy task, but he also knew that this was a challenge he had to face. He took a deep breath and slowly walked into the thorny area.

Every step seemed particularly difficult, as the sharp thorns threatened to pierce his skin at any moment. But Ling Xiao didn't care. His eyes were firm, and he had only one goal in mind: to tame the fire lizard and unlock the secrets of the farm.

After passing through the thorn bushes, he came to a lava area, which was full of hot magma and the air was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur.

Ling Xiao walked cautiously on the rocks, taking every step with extreme caution, as he would fall into the lava if he wasn't careful. He looked around, searching for any trace of the fire lizard.

Suddenly, a low roar came from the front, and then a huge fire lizard leaped out of the magma, spewing out a burst of scorching flames.

Ling Xiao dodged quickly, thinking to himself, "It seems that taming these creatures is not an easy task."

The fire lizard was enormous, its skin a deep red, like a burning flame. Its eyes flashed with a fierce light, and its mouth continuously spewed out a fiery breath.

Ling Xiao knew that he had to be careful, otherwise he might die here.

He quickly pulled a bottle of ice magic potion from his backpack, a precious item he had found in the ruins. He sprinkled the potion on the surrounding rocks, and instantly, a chill spread, temporarily repelling the fire lizard's attack.

The fire lizard let out an angry roar, as if dissatisfied with Ling Xiao's actions.

It spewed out another burst of flames, but this time it was offset by the cold air. Ling Xiao took the opportunity to approach it, trying to find its weakness.

He noticed that there was a patch of skin on the fire lizard's abdomen that was lighter in color and seemed not as hard as other parts.

He suddenly realized that this might be its weak point, so he quickly took out an ice-attributed dagger, another treasure he had found in the ruins.

He approached the fire lizard cautiously, dagger in hand, ready to strike at any moment.

However, just as he was about to approach the belly of the fire lizard, it suddenly let out a deafening roar, and then a blazing light emanated from its body.

Ling Xiao felt a powerful heat wave coming towards him, and he had to take a few steps back to avoid this powerful force.

"It seems I underestimated its strength," Ling Xiao thought to himself, but he didn't give up. He quickly adjusted his strategy and decided to build trust with the fire lizard first, rather than attack it directly.

(End of this chapter)