Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

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When Ling Xiao woke up, he felt a splitting headache, as if countless needles were churning in his brain.

He struggled to open his eyes, his vision blurry before him, then gradually clearing. He lay on a desolate patch of land, surrounded by an ancient and mysterious aura, as if time had forgotten this place.

He slowly sat up.

Every muscle in his body was protesting, clearly indicating that he had been impacted during the transmission.

He frowned and looked around. All he saw was a dilapidated building and barren land. Strange creatures were calling out in the distance, sometimes low and sometimes sharp, as if telling the secrets of this land.

"Where is this?" Ling Xiao murmured to himself, his voice tinged with confusion and unease. He tried to recall the scene before he was teleported. At that time, he was exploring an ancient ruin, searching for the legendary "Wheel of Destiny."

Just as he was about to touch the mysterious artifact, a dazzling light flashed, and he lost consciousness. Now, he found himself in this unfamiliar place.

"How did I get here?" he muttered to himself again, filled with doubt. Ling Xiao stood up, dusted himself off, and began to look around at his surroundings.

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

In the distance, there was an area surrounded by thorns, from which came faint, low roars that sent chills down his spine. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

As an adventurer, he was already used to facing the unknown and danger. He looked around and found a path not far away. Although it was covered by weeds, there were still faint traces of people walking on it.

"Perhaps that path can 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 his arrival.

After walking for about a few minutes, he came to an open area where there was a stone tablet with some blurry characters engraved on it. Ling Xiao walked forward and carefully examined the characters on the stone tablet.

The text looked ancient and mysterious, and he struggled to decipher each symbol, trying to understand its meaning.

After some effort, he finally understood the contents of the stone tablet: "Welcome to the Mysterious Breeding Farm."

This is home to fantastical creatures, whose trust and rewards can only be earned by caring for and taming them. Once you have tamed all the creatures, a gate to a new world will appear at the center of the ranch.

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat; he realized he might be trapped here. But at the same time, he saw a glimmer of hope—taming the creatures, obtaining rewards, and eventually leaving. "Alright, it seems I need to learn about the creatures here first."

He muttered to himself, his heart filled with fighting spirit. He continued along the path and soon came to an area overgrown with thorns. The air was damp and smelled faintly of decay.

Ling Xiao carefully made his way through the thorns when suddenly, a winged owl swooped down from the sky and landed in front of him.

This owl was much larger than a typical owl, its wings covered in golden feathers that shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight. Its eyes gleamed with curiosity, as if it were sizing up this unfamiliar intruder.

Ling Xiao held his breath and slowly reached out his hand, trying to establish a connection with it. However, just as his hand was about to touch the owl's feathers, it suddenly spread its wings and took flight, letting out a sharp cry, as if warning him of something.

"It seems the creatures here are not easy to get along with," Ling Xiao muttered, secretly on guard. He continued forward, passing through the thorny area, and came to an open meadow.

Scattered on the grass were some strange creatures. Some looked like ordinary animals, but had a touch of fantasy; others were completely beyond his understanding, like strange beasts he had never seen before.

He saw a winged puppy running happily across the grass; a rabbit covered in scales hiding in the grass, watching him warily; and a three-eyed cat 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 wouldn't easily accept him.

He had to find a way to build trust with them, even tame them, in order to earn the reward and eventually leave. He decided to start with the winged puppy.

The puppy didn't look fierce at all; instead, it was full of curiosity. When it saw Ling Xiao approaching, it ran over happily, circled around his feet a few times, and then looked up at him with expectant eyes.

"Hey, little guy," Ling Xiao crouched down and said softly, trying to soothe it with a gentle tone. The puppy seemed to understand him, wagging its tail happily and rubbing against his hand. Ling Xiao gently stroked its head, secretly relieved.

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, many more powerful creatures awaited his taming.

He had to prepare for the challenges ahead. "Alright, mysterious breeding farm, I'll find a way out of here." Ling Xiao stood up, gazing into the distance, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Ling Xiao felt somewhat comforted after interacting with the winged puppy.

At least he wasn't completely alone here. However, he also knew that the challenges ahead would be even greater. He would need to tame more powerful creatures to unravel the secrets of this mysterious breeding farm.

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

Ling Xiao knew that this was not just about feeding or petting; he had to find a way to establish a real connection with these fantastical creatures. Just as he was lost in thought, a faint gust of wind came from above.

Ling Xiao looked up and saw the golden-winged owl reappear in his field of vision. It circled a few times, seemingly observing Ling Xiao's reaction, before slowly landing on a withered tree not far away.

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

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

However, the owl merely turned its head slightly, its eyes filled with wariness and scrutiny. Ling Xiao slowly approached it, each step cautious, as if afraid of startling the sensitive creature.

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

However, just as he was less than a meter away from the owl, it suddenly let out a sharp cry, flapped its wings violently, and stirred 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 again on a branch not far away, its eyes filled with mockery, as if to say, "You think you can tame me like that?"

Ling Xiao felt a slight sense of frustration, but he quickly composed himself. He knew that this owl was no ordinary pet; it possessed its own pride and wisdom.

To gain its trust, he had to find a more suitable method. He looked around and saw some golden feathers and some strange fruits scattered on the ground.

He crouched down and examined the fruits closely. Their surfaces emitted a faint glow, as if they contained some kind of energy.

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

He approached the owl again, but this time he didn't rush to get closer. Instead, he held the fruit high and said in a calm tone, "I brought you food. I mean you no harm."

The owl's gaze fell on the fruit, seemingly taking an interest in the glowing fruit.

It lowered its head slightly, scrutinizing the fruit in Ling Xiao's hand with sharp eyes, then looked up at Ling Xiao again, as if assessing his sincerity. Ling Xiao held his breath, waiting patiently. He knew this moment was crucial.

If he could gain the owl's trust, the next creature might be easier to tame. Time seemed to freeze; the atmosphere between the two (or perhaps more accurately, the man and the bird) was tense and delicate.

Finally, the owl let out a low hoot, slowly spread its wings, and flew down from the branch. It landed in front of Lingxiao, gently pecked at the fruit with its sharp beak, then raised its head, seemingly waiting for his next move.

Ling Xiao was overjoyed; he knew this was a good start.

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

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The owl watched him warily, then lowered its head, pecked at the fruit, and swallowed it whole. It raised its head, a hint of satisfaction in its eyes, and then let out a clear, melodious hoot.

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

The owl seemed to understand him, nodding slightly before spreading its golden wings and soaring into the sky once more. However, this time, it didn't fly far, but instead hovered above Lingxiao's head, as if guarding him.

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He knew that this owl had become his first companion. He looked up at it, his heart filled with hope. If he could tame other creatures in the same way, then unlocking the secrets of the breeding 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 owl. But Ling Xiao was not afraid; as an adventurer, he was already used to facing the unknown and challenges.

He continued along the path, silently pondering his next plan.

He needs to find more information about these creatures, understand their needs and weaknesses, in order to develop a more effective taming strategy.

Soon after, he arrived at an area surrounded by thorns, where a damp atmosphere permeated the air, and a faint stench of decay filled the air.

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

Flame lizards are creatures that live in lava areas. Their skin can withstand extremely high temperatures, and they can breathe scorching flames.

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

Every step seemed exceptionally difficult, as the sharp thorns could tear his skin at any moment. But Ling Xiao didn't care; his gaze was resolute, and he had only one goal in mind—to tame the fire lizard and unravel the secrets of the breeding farm.

He walked through the thicket of thorns and came to a lava field. It was filled with molten lava, and the air was thick with the pungent smell of sulfur.

Ling Xiao walked cautiously on the rocks, each step requiring utmost care, for a slight misstep would send him plunging into the lava. He looked around, searching for any trace of the fire lizard.

Suddenly, a deep roar came from ahead, and then a huge fire lizard leaped out of the lava, spewing out a burst of scorching flames.

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

The fire lizard is enormous, with deep red skin that resembles burning flames. Its eyes gleam with a fierce light, and it constantly exhales scorching breath.

Ling Xiao knew he had to be careful, or he might lose his life here.

He quickly took out a bottle of ice-attribute 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 out, temporarily blocking the fire lizard's attack.

The fire lizard let out an angry roar, seemingly displeased with Ling Xiao's actions.

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

He noticed that the flame lizard had a patch of lighter-colored skin on its abdomen, which didn't seem as tough as the rest of the skin.

A thought struck him; he knew that might be its weakness. He quickly drew an ice-elemental dagger, another treasure he had found in the ruins.

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

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

Ling Xiao felt a powerful heat wave rushing 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, deciding to first build trust with the fire lizard instead of attacking it directly.

(End of this chapter)