"Of course! My ability is having a poison that can paralyze everything. This puppet body is a skill I developed to aid my ability. I stole it from a cultivator's secret technique when I was very, very weak," said the demon beast Xi Kun proudly.

"Now, I reckon my puppet body has paralyzed that small town. I'm just waiting to feast on a grand meal. But before that, I need to eat you up as a delicious appetizer first." Xi Kun said, extending its claws, ready to grab Ye Tianfan and eat him.

"Wait! I... I have another question." Ye Tianfan realized the demon beast wasn't going to keep babbling with him, which made his hair stand on end. Oh my god, if you stop babbling, I'm about to kick the bucket.

"What? Quickly ask, after that, I'm waiting for the grand meal in that small town!" Xi Kun seemed to think Ye Tianfan couldn't escape its grasp, deciding to answer his final question.

Moreover, it seemed like Ye Tianfan wasn't easily disturbed. So, although Xi Kun said it was going to eat him, it wasn't actually planning to do so but rather wanted to mess up his mental state. However, it didn't matter; the more steadfast the mind, the thicker the dark aura becomes upon falling into corruption, enhancing Xi Kun's strength by consuming Ye Tianfan.

"I'm thinking... I'd like to ask..." Ye Tianfan was searching through all the questions in his mind, hoping to quickly find one that could lead to more questions, continuously stalling for time.

"Oh right, I want to ask, what is your true form? Why is your poison so domineering?" Ye Tianfan felt this question was good. After getting the answer, he could ask more follow-up questions.

"True form? I don't even know!" The demon beast paused, looking somewhat bewildered as it responded.

"Ah?" Ye Tianfan was stunned, not expecting to receive such a reply.

Actually, Ye Tianfan didn't know that the demon beast Xi Kun truly didn't know its true form, essentially being an orphaned demon beast.

Before its birth, Xi Kun's parents were discovered by cultivators. Xi Kun's father decided to lure them away for his wife and unborn child, but Xi Kun's mother was struck hard as she fled.

On reaching a safe cave, Xi Kun's mother relaxed, dying instantly. Before dying, she managed to partially give birth to Xi Kun.

Then Xi Kun struggled out alone, and in its ignorance and hunger, ate its mother without realizing it was her, understanding nothing at the time.

Once finished, Xi Kun felt hunger again and left the cave looking for food.

The swallowing technique book was found while seeking food in another cave.

As Xi Kun grew up, he realized he ate his mother back then, but the demon beast Xi Kun hardly felt emotions or knew what emotions were, not understanding happiness, anger, or sorrow.

Upon trying the swallowing technique, he felt very comfortable, as if he had grown stronger, possibly feeling happiness in these moments of feeling stronger.

"So... how come you have such powerful poison?" Ye Tianfan had to ask other questions, not daring to focus too much, afraid Xi Kun might get annoyed and eat him.

"Born with it! I discovered my blood had this paralyzing toxin when I got injured while hunting for the first time." Xi Kun seemed to forget about eating Ye Tianfan, chatting as if they were friends.

This reaction from the demon beast Xi Kun instantly relieved Ye Tianfan, thinking he might not be eaten after all or perhaps stall long enough to fully recover.

Ye Tianfan contemplated internally on what to do once recovered, knowing a direct approach can't happen for risk of instant paralysis and fainting from the poison.

Meanwhile, Xi Kun thought, while reminiscing, that these plans were mere trifles from his past.

"Your puppet body contains toxic blood; how did you achieve that?" Ye Tianfan asked, feeling a slight increase in his ability to move his fingers, and his spiritual qi was beginning to circulate slightly.

But Ye Tianfan dared not move too much for fear of making a commotion and setting off Xi Kun.

"Those you mentioned?" Xi Kun laughed, "What do you think those puppet bodies are made from?"

Xi Kun's eyes showed a trace of cruelty after speaking, "Once I eat you, I'll preserve your body and enter into it. Then I'll become a new puppet body."

Damn, who would have thought this ability could be so brutal? Once I'm able to move, I won't let you live, Ye Tianfan mentally sentenced Xi Kun to death.

"Oh right, what kind of death do you want later?" Xi Kun asked with a smile, like inquiring about lunch.

"Death?" Ye Tianfan asked, confused.

"Yes, do you prefer to be steamed or fried? Recently, I've found grilled tastes better. While experimenting with various methods in those villages, I discovered fried and grilled were tastier, steamed was alright but a bit fatty." Xi Kun spoke casually as if discussing dinner.

Upon hearing, Ye Tianfan realized those villagers were not only killed by Xi Kun but experimented upon as well, which was simply against natural order.

Ye Tianfan couldn't pretend any longer due to extreme anger.

"You damn bastard!" Ye Tianfan said each word through gritted teeth.

"Hoo!" Not taking Ye Tianfan's words seriously, Xi Kun blew in his direction, taunting him.

[Golden Bell Shattering]

Unexpectedly, Ye Tianfan shouted, using spiritual qi to unleash [Golden Bell Shattering], directly injuring Xi Kun's internal organs.

During his peak anger, Ye Tianfan realized the poison within was quickly subsiding. Unsure if its effect had ended or if he adapted, he could now mobilize at least 30% of his spiritual qi.

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