Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 180, Page 179: The Mystery of My Origins? Completed! LV26!

"You really did it!"

Aksia moved closer to Ling Xiao, her unusually intense gaze almost piercing his eyes.

Angelina had no doubts, because she felt the same way.

Ling Xiao has truly mastered all three spells!

Although I only managed to fully master the most difficult spell, [Thousands of Cold Lights], I failed to reach the pinnacle of perfect casting!

But this terrifying achievement is enough to solidify his title as a "magical genius"!

Aksia knew very well that her ability to use these three spells freely was entirely due to her innate talent.

Ling Xiao not only lacked the same ice-type talent as himself, but even claimed to have no magical talent.

This is indeed the case in practice.

He was able to learn so quickly, purely through hard work!

Getting started and making progress, breaking through and mastering!

Anyone could see that the incredible learning ability was truly terrifying.

For the first time, Aksia felt envious of someone else's talent...

"It's because you taught me well!"

Ling Xiao was very happy.

Not only did they get three spells for free, but they also completed the mission almost perfectly.

Just as he was preparing to settle the accounts.

A small hand suddenly reached out to grab it.

Ling Xiao instinctively activated his inner energy, but suddenly realized that it was the girl's hand that was right in front of him.

Considering Axia's fragile mage status, wouldn't his burst of power directly shatter her?!

Moreover, it's a bit unfair to retaliate so harshly after having just gained an advantage from someone else.

The fierce energy that had just produced flames quickly retreated.

In this awkward back-and-forth, that icy little hand grabbed Ling Xiao's hand.

"Hiss—"

It felt like a chill rising from the depths of one's soul, coming quickly and going just as fast!

Ling Xiao felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave in an instant, but the illusion vanished without a trace.

But it was as if a cold star remained in his mind, flashing a faint yet resolute cold light.

The long-awaited perfect casting of [Myriad Cold Lights], which had been hiding and dodging until Ling Xiao had given up, finally shone brightly!

That's exactly the feeling!

Behind Ling Xiao, scattered points of cold light reappeared, but this time they were not only dense, but also hit the same point not far away at the same time after they shot out!

Several more powerful shots followed!

In fact, the Alchemy Manual had already recorded it solemnly the first time!

[The Ice Spike Trap was just an appetizer; the Frost Crystal Shield, however, was quite interesting. A perfect casting of a thousand icy lights? Interesting...interesting! Young man, keep up the good work!]

Master Flamel praises every new and wondrous spell! May every [Thousand Cold Lights] you cast in the future be a perfect execution!

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All four spells are ice-based!

Although he was somewhat unbalanced in his studies, it couldn't hide the joy in Ling Xiao's heart!

I never expected that while I was still painstakingly accumulating [Flame Blossoms], the three spells I only saw tonight have already been mastered and are now set to perfect casting!

This comparison fully illustrates the hardship of self-taught success and the help of good teachers and friends!

If Aksia can maintain this level of guidance, wouldn't I be able to max out the Alchemy Handbook?!

As Ling Xiao's gaze moved downwards, Aksia shuddered and quickly withdrew her hand.

A blush crept onto her porcelain-smooth face, and she lowered her head, stammering shyly, "You really aren't...you really aren't mine..."

Then something occurred to her, and she suddenly mustered her courage, raised her head, and earnestly asked, "Um, Mr. Xiao! Where will you be going in the future? Can you take me with you?"

"Would you like to come along?"

Ling Xiao subtly took two steps back, and seeing Sartre's equally puzzled expression, he politely smiled and asked, "Axia, why do you have such thoughts?"

Aksia twisted her long hair with her fingers, and in her confusion, she came up with an idea.

"Didn't I lose? If I lost, I'll go with you!"

"ha?"

Now it was Ling Xiao's turn to be confused.

He looked to Sartre and Angelina for help, only to find that they looked even more bewildered than he was.

"Um... Miss Aksia, I'm a civilized person. We don't do that kind of thing where someone loses and then takes on an apprentice."

"I think your town of Yalan is a civilized place, so you shouldn't have this kind of logic, right?"

"Me! I..."

It was clear that Aksia wanted to say something profound to persuade Ling Xiao, but she was hesitant to speak due to her concerns.

Angelina wanted to help the two communicate, but she really didn't know where to start.

These things didn't cause any discord, did they?

How come everyone is speechless after all this comparison?

Sartre's expression changed, as if he had figured out the reason, but he also chose to remain silent.

He looked at the conflicted Aksia, his eyes also filled with conflict and struggle.

"What the hell is going on?"

Ling Xiao felt somewhat helpless.

I'm just here to gather information.

Getting involved in the competition and gaining benefits is one thing.

How come this seems to reveal some other secrets?

He's really only good at fighting and killing; he can't even mediate family conflicts!

Fortunately, in the end, they didn't put him, the guest, in too much of a difficult position.

Sat waved, indicating that they should return to the mage tower to discuss the matter further.

Angelina deftly served everyone hot tea, then sat down next to Aksia and took her arm in her cool, silky skin, ready to listen to the story.

Normally, the latter would push her away with disgust, but today he unusually let her hug him.

She would only glance up at Ling Xiao from time to time, and when she noticed his gaze returning to her, she would quickly look down and fiddle with her teacup.

Although the hot tea inside had lost its heat, ice crystals were gradually forming on the cup walls.

But no one pointed out her absent-mindedness. Sartre looked at his prized student, whom he had raised since childhood and treated almost like his own daughter, with complicated eyes.

The story begins many years ago, in winter...

……

"This... Aksia wasn't born in our Alan Town?"

Angelina turned her head in surprise, but her gaze could not penetrate the long, loose hair.

"So what?"

Old Sartre said slowly, "She grew up with you all since she was a child."

"Sansa, Gehrman, and I encountered danger while exploring. If we hadn't found Axia after hiding in a cave, the three of us would probably have died out there."

"This little girl was so quiet when she was wrapped in swaddling clothes... That old man Gehrman almost stepped on her. When Sansa picked her up, we realized how tiny she was. She was fair-skinned, with her eyes wide open, not crying, just looking at us curiously, like a little kitten..."

"Leave her there to die? Ha, we don't want to. Even if bringing this little one along will make our escape more difficult, we won't abandon our human conscience."

"In fact, it was our choice that, in turn, gave us a chance to live."

Sartre smiled proudly. "The monster we were hunting has finally found us."

"German and I are prepared for a fight to the death, oh! I must admit, that guy looks just as cool as me when he's fighting!"

"Don't get sidetracked, Uncle Sartre!"

Angelina, engrossed in the conversation, playfully interrupted Sartre's sudden moment of confidence.

"Alright, alright."

Sartre continued, somewhat sullenly, "Sansa was holding Axia when the tenderness and resolve on her face were truly beautiful; I think that's what they call maternal radiance!"

"Just as we were preparing to cover their breakout, Aksia unleashed her power."

As if recalling the scene, Sartre's face showed a look of reminiscence mixed with a hint of awe.

"A chill erupted from her, shooting straight into the sky! Then the weather changed; an unprecedented ice and snow storm began to sweep across everything around us!"

"Those monsters were prepared to run away with their tails between their legs, but they disappeared into the snowstorm after only a few steps. However, the eye of the storm where the three of us were standing was completely unaffected."

Finally, the three of us took Aksia back to Aran Town.

Sartre summarized Aksia's origins.

"So, child,"

He looked gently at the girl who kept her head down.

"You know you're extraordinary, so... what are your thoughts?"

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Ling Xiao acted as a good listener. Even though Aksia would occasionally steal a glance at him, he didn't say a word and quietly listened to the whole story.

It seems that even Sat and the others are unaware of the Ice Spirit Clan behind Aksia.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that the other party is not lying.

However, if Axia could display such formidable strength even in her larval stage, why was she abandoned in a mountain cave?

Why would her clansmen and parents, who originally had her with them, leave her there alone?

Could it be that they went out hunting and left the cubs at home?

Are you kidding me?

A baby who can casually unleash a powerful attack like Ice Storm, her parents must be incredibly strong.

This conjecture is as absurd and laughable as the emperor's golden hoe.

But in any case, Aksia was found all alone there.

Afterwards, Sat and the others took her back to Aran Town, but the Dragon King, who never returned, discovered that his daughter had been kidnapped to become a "Tailed Beast" to protect the village.

Everything was peaceful, and it seemed that Aksia really was just an abandoned baby.

"But I don't believe it."

Aksia's voice was firm.

She first glanced at the teacher with guilt, then mustered her courage and turned to Ling Xiao, saying, "I don't believe my parents would abandon me without a reason; they must have had their reasons..."

"I want to, I want to go find them!"

"And then? Go back to their embrace? Let Aran Town become just a beautiful memory in your heart?"

Sartre and Angelina looked at Ling Xiao in surprise, because they never expected this outsider to ask such a "question".

"Of course not!"

Aksia immediately denied it, saying, "I will definitely go back to Aran Town! I just want to find them and find out why they abandoned me back then, that's all!"

"I'm sorry, I was a bit out of line just now."

Ling Xiao promptly apologized for his inappropriate remarks.

He has always had strong control over his emotions, especially after acquiring abilities such as [Unwavering Will].

Aksia's words touched a part of his heart that he carefully kept but did not want to recall.

During his time in the orphanage, Ling Xiao witnessed the beauty of humanity, but he also saw the coldness of human nature time and time again on the sorrowful faces of his returning companions.

Those who found their original parents and wanted to return; those who found their adoptive families but were "returned"...

They desperately want to return to their birth family and receive the affection of their so-called blood parents; they meticulously package themselves to hide all their flaws and shortcomings, hoping to become the adoptive family's true child...

This is the emotional journey that every orphan goes through.

But Ling Xiao discarded it long ago.

Since his parents don't want him, he won't want them either.

So-called adoptive parents are naturally unnecessary.

Do not seek it externally.

You can't win someone's love or their true heart by begging!

If Aksia had any thoughts that he found extremely offensive, Ling Xiao would have definitely cursed her out without hesitation.

He rarely broke down; this was the only thing that made him vulnerable.

But as soon as you touch it, everyone has to step back!

"But...but if you leave, Alan Town will lose its last trump card..."

Angelina's tone was muffled.

She knew that Ling Xiao, this mysterious and powerful genius, gave Aksia a glimmer of hope in her search for her family.

Mr. Xiao is the only outsider he has met in all these years.

It's understandable that Aksia wouldn't want to miss this opportunity.

only……

She desperately wanted Aksia to find her own hope, but she also didn't want to see the despair of having no one to rely on in the critical moment of Aran Town after Aksia left...

Angelina tried to get Sartre to say something, whether it was a rebuttal or an agreement, just to ease her own inner turmoil.

The elderly mage simply looked at Aksia gently, without saying a word to persuade her to stay.

"I see now, you all want to help others achieve their goals."

Inside the fireplace of the mage tower, the dry wood crackled and popped.

Ling Xiao's calm voice reached the ears of the three.

"We should indeed continue south, but taking Aksia with us is not a decision I can make alone."

He looked at the girl with complicated emotions in her eyes, "Besides, such a big matter should be discussed and resolved by your town of Alan first!"

From the perspective of interests.

With such a powerful individual joining the team, the strength of [Light of Green Hills] will definitely be enhanced once again!

With such a good teacher and helpful friend by my side, my magical training will be much smoother!

But the key point is that the other party is not a survivor!

And they are not ordinary indigenous people.

Both "Lost Person" and "Ice Spirit Clan" are prefixes that Ling Xiao has never seen before.

It's difficult to discern the pros and cons of hastily bringing him into the team.

After saying goodbye to the three of them, he went out to "study."

Aksia generously gave Ling Xiao many compiled and summarized spell manuscripts, and the three of them were going to sit around the fire and have a good talk about the future.

The outdoor temperature is naturally not as high as that by the fireplace.

But Ling Xiao was completely unaffected.

Instead of rushing to learn the spells in the manuscript, he checked the rewards he was waiting to redeem!

Finally, Aksia's grab helped him capture the perfect spellcast of the Thousand Cold Lights!

At this point, all three spells have been successfully learned!

Under the divine power of the Alchemy Manual, they were all fixed in a perfect casting state!

[Rewards: Tier 2 EXP group * 86%; Excellent status [Ice Element Affinity]; Axia's exclusive talent [Frosty Radiance]]

[Your experience level has reached the upgrade requirement!]

[Level upgraded to LV26! +1 free attribute point!]

Those dwarf apes were really trash. Ling Xiao killed most of them with ease, but the experience he gained wasn't even enough to fill the final experience bar.

Fortunately, the missions actually do give experience!

And this is just a small prize!

The real treasure is yet to come!

(End of this chapter)