Naturally, the suspected Phantom Beast Pseudo-Dragon Descendant did not respond to Russell's friendly offer.
But Russell was only laying the groundwork. Most Phantom Beasts could understand human language unless they had never interacted with humans. Having made his attitude clear, he prepared to rest for the night in this little garden.
For one thing, night was approaching, making travel across the snowfield inconvenient.
For another, he could study this snow forest and determine whether it was truly a Cold Spring Point, as well as examine the ecosystem surrounding it.
"This snow forest will be called Green Capital Snow Forest." Russell gave it a name. Unlike most snow forests, it was lush and verdant within. "As for this Cold Spring Point, it'll be called Green Capital Garden Cold Spring Point."
He opened the copied family map and marked Green Capital Snow Forest and Green Capital Garden Cold Spring Point in the southeastern corner.
Then he began gathering firewood, boiling water, and cooking.
As for food, that was simple enough. Russell casually caught a muntjac, skinned and cleaned it at a nearby pool, then skewered it on branches and began roasting it.
"It smells so good. I really want to eat it." That strange murmur sounded again.
Russell smiled when he heard it. "How about you Phantom Beasts over there come and eat with me? This muntjac is too big for me to finish alone. Besides, Polly doesn't like meat. It'd be a waste if we couldn't finish the whole thing."
The Phantom Beast did not reply, but neither did it leave. From beginning to end, it remained among the branches of that great tree, quietly watching Russell.
The Phantom Beast had not come over, but it did attract those suspected Pseudo-Dragon Offspring.
Some bolder Pseudo-Dragon Offspring had already flown down from