Come With Me, Da Bao

Da Bao's awakening surprised the village chief, but he still provided Da Bao with enough food as Chu Danqing requested.

Even so, Da Bao's condition was not good. The bloody aura on him grew stronger, and the rage and violence in his emotions were almost uncontrollable.

Even his physical form was changing.

His size increased by another half a meter, and long, ape-like hair grew on his skin.

The color was a strange blood-red, not a normal color.

Even the village chief marveled at this, and could only sigh at how special the White Dragon Fish truly was.

In the past, when a village guardian turned into a Cave Beast, they would have lost their mind at this stage, and their hair would be white instead of blood-red.

Later, the nails on his fingers and toes gradually embedded themselves into his flesh, growing into sharp claws, and his forearms began to stretch.

He looked like a long-armed ape with knees at his elbows, his cheeks slightly protruding, resembling a demi-human.

This change was not limited to his face, but a change to his entire body structure, including his vocal cords and other speech organs.

This made it extremely difficult for Da Bao to speak, and his words were not very coherent.

However, because he knew the truth, Da Bao had been relatively silent for the past two days.

"Still... hungry..." Da Bao looked at Chu Danqing, a look of pain on his face.

Hunger, coupled with the inability to control his emotions, and the need to fight against his own instincts, made Da Bao's face quite ferocious.

Hearing this, Chu Danqing looked anxious.

Food had been supplied continuously for two days, and it had some effect, but it lacked certain key elements to allow Da Bao to undergo a qualitative change and address the root cause.

Otherwise, no matter how much food he ate, it would only be a quantitative increase that could not cure the underlying problem.

"Perhaps you could give Da Bao the White Dragon Fish egg to try," the village chief said as he walked in. "Today's food is placed outside."

Chu Danqing and Da Bao no longer lived in the village chief's house.

The reason was that Da Bao was turning into a Cave Beast, and according to past practice, he would lose his human reason and cause unnecessary casualties in the village.

Therefore, when the physical changes appeared, the two of them took advantage of the night to be placed in a remote house outside the village.

Da Bao was indeed different, but the village chief could not gamble his own life and the lives of the entire village on this possibility.

Chu Danqing did not object. Da Bao's changes were indeed great, especially after being covered by hair, his appearance was no different from a monster.

"Okay, I understand." Chu Danqing did not express much, and then asked, "Where is my reward? You said you would give it to me today."

"There's no need for you to be so wary of me," the village chief said, taking out a set of leather-lined inner garments and placing them on the table. "After all, you brought back my grandson's remains. You are a benefactor of my family."

"We are indeed sorry for Da Bao, but we haven't done anything wrong to you, have we?"

Chu Danqing responded, "No, but I hate your attitude."

He dared to say this for two reasons: first, he had value; second, he wanted to vent his anger for Da Bao.

From the past two days of getting along with Da Bao, his contract with him was a sure thing.

He could still distinguish between his own people and outsiders.

"You're a good person, so it's normal for you to hate us," the village chief said calmly, without getting angry. "This is a necessary price to pay."

"Since you find me annoying, I won't stay any longer."

"The things have been delivered."

"What you need will be completed tonight, and will be delivered tomorrow with the last day's food."

"At that time, the matter of Fallen Blossom Cave will have to trouble you."

After speaking, the village chief turned around and left without any reluctance.

Chu Danqing sighed and moved the food into the house with Da Bao.

Da Bao ate in silence, while Chu Danqing sat on a chair, examining the inner garments made of White Dragon Fish skin, while thinking about what the village chief had said.

[Silver Scale Cloud Brocade]

[Type: Equipment · Inner Garment]

[Quality: Excellent]

[Durability: 100/100]

[Defense: 10]

[Qi Garment (Passive): Defense +10]

[Equipment Requirements: Strength 5, Constitution 5, Agility 5]

An inner garment is the inside part of a double-layered garment.

Chu Danqing really didn't expect that this could be equipment.

But the problem before him was how to use it?

He knew how to sew, but he really didn't have the skills to make such a big modification to the top and bottom of the clothes.

After thinking it over, he could only try it.

That's 20 points of defense—what's a little damage to clothing?

So, while clumsily helping himself, he took the opportunity to start discussing the contract with Da Bao.

"Da Bao, the White Dragon Fish egg is very important to me. If I give it to you, I won't live much longer," Chu Danqing started with an emotional appeal.

But what he said was the truth. After all, a summoner without a summon is no different from a piece of meat, except he's alive.

Da Bao paused in his eating, then said with difficulty, "It's okay, Little Chu."

"What I mean is, since Xianghua Village doesn't want you, come with me and protect me instead of the White Dragon Fish. I'll give you the White Dragon Fish egg."

"But I have to tell you in advance, it will be dangerous to come with me. You could die at any moment," Chu Danqing interrupted Da Bao.

"It's different if you stay here. I'll help you kill the Great White Ape. With your father, the Cave God, here, you'll be the new priest."

"Plus, you'll have the power of the White Dragon Fish, so you'll never have to worry about danger or food. You'll be able to live happily ever after."

He explained not only the dangers of leaving with him but also the benefits of staying.

After all, Da Bao was mentally challenged, and even at this point, Chu Danqing was still conflicted.

"Black Hollow is not my... father," Da Bao corrected Chu Danqing, and then said, "I, I want to go with Little Chu."

"Danger, not afraid!"

Da Bao spoke very urgently, as if he had grabbed a lifeline.

In his view, he had already been abandoned by Xianghua Village, and now that someone was willing to take him in, he was naturally willing.

Moreover, he knew that Chu Danqing treated him very well.

Whatever woke him up must be very precious, not to mention that it involved Chu Danqing's own safety.

"A gentleman's word is as good as a bond."

"Since I've agreed to this, there's no room for regret in the future," Chu Danqing said, taking out the White Dragon Fish egg and handing it to Da Bao.

He wasn't petty. It wouldn't be too late to sign the contract after Da Bao ate the White Dragon Fish egg.

Since they were on the same side, there was no need to be too particular.

Mainly, he trusted Da Bao's character.

"No regrets." Da Bao opened his fanged mouth and swallowed the White Dragon Fish egg in one gulp.

Seeing this, Chu Danqing also took out a Type One Summoning Contract Scroll to bind Da Bao.