Bubu

The Void-Tearing Hound let out a low whimper, as though it felt wronged by that kick just now. It wanted to approach Xiao Tianyang, yet was somewhat afraid.

"Forget it. Since it's here, I might as well make the best of it."

Xiao Tianyang could only shake his head inwardly as he beckoned. "Come here!"

The Void-Tearing Hound slowly walked over.

"Sit!"

"Lie down!"

"Spin in place!"

After testing it out, Xiao Tianyang discovered that the Void-Tearing Hound obeyed his commands without question. That was pretty good.

But why was it wagging its tail and looking so happy while carrying them out?

I hope it just looks like one.

After comforting himself with that thought, Xiao Tianyang finally turned his attention to the system.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, Host. The Void-Tearing Hound has hatched. Generate pet page?"

"Yes!"

The moment Xiao Tianyang answered, a small page appeared beside his own. The portrait on it was that of the Void-Tearing Hound.

Pet: Void-Tearing Hound [One chance to rename]

Physique: Hidden Physique [Blends into its surroundings, making it difficult to detect]

Strength Level: Level 10 [Soul Scholar]

Soul Skill: None

Soul Bone: None

Martial Soul: Self [Void-Tearing Hound]

Xiao Tianyang was stunned. The pet he had summoned could actually absorb soul rings and grow?!

"I thought I'd gotten a Siberian Husky. Who knew I'd picked up a treasure instead?"

At that moment, Xiao Tianyang no longer underestimated the Void-Tearing Hound. The fact that it could grow was enough to make him take it seriously.

"Still, Void-Tearing Hound sounds a little too cringey. It wouldn't be suitable to call you that outside."

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Tianyang clapped his hands. "In that case, I'll call you Bubu from now on."

'Bubu?' The Void-Tearing Hound tilted its head, clearly finding the name difficult to understand.

Very quickly, Xiao Tianyang personally used up the only renaming opportunity and changed its name from Void-Tearing Hound to Bubu.

Only after finishing all that did Xiao Tianyang feel somewhat more at ease because of Bubu's potential for growth.

But just then, Xiao Tianyang casually glanced at Bubu and saw the little bastard eyeing the surrounding furniture!

It seemed to be saying, 'The master is still here, so I'll spare you for now. Once he leaves, we'll settle this!'

"Oh no... Don't tell me it has a talent for wrecking houses?"

Xiao Tianyang's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt that the system had set him up again!

Early the next morning, Xiao Tianyang got up with a yawn. But the moment he opened his eyes, the thing he had been worried about had happened after all!

Other than his bed, every piece of furniture before him had ceased to exist!

The tables, chairs, and benches had all been wiped out, with only a few legs left standing!

And amid that field of wreckage, Xiao Tianyang spotted Bubu.

This idiot was still holding its head high, wearing an expression that said, 'I'm so proud of myself, hurry up and praise me!' Xiao Tianyang's mouth twitched.

"You're very good. Very, very good!"

Before long, a series of banging impacts rang out from Xiao Tianyang's home, accompanied by wolf-like cries of agony!

It began quickly and ended just as quickly. When Xiao Tianyang pushed the door open and walked out, his expression was no longer so unpleasant. Instead, he looked refreshed.

As for Bubu, who followed behind him, seeing that Xiao Tianyang was no longer paying attention to it, it was instantly full of life again. It strutted along with its head held high, still looking every bit the idiot.

Upon arriving at the hilltop, Xiao Tianyang began a series of warm-up exercises. As for Bubu, which had been busy all night, it naturally curled up some distance away for a deep sleep, its tongue hanging out as drool pooled all over the ground.

Xiao Tianyang had only been there a short while when footsteps sounded behind him. But before he could turn around to greet the newcomer, Bubu moved first. Its eyes flew open, and it sprang up from the ground. Its former laziness and goofy demeanor vanished, replaced by a beast's ferocity and aura. Baring its fangs, it blocked Tang San's path.

"Who are you?"

Tang San looked at the dog before him, then at Xiao Tianyang, who had turned around, his face full of confusion.

Xiao Tianyang clicked his tongue. "Who am I? You don't recognize me?"

Tang San was initially stunned. The voice sounded somewhat familiar, and after thinking for a moment, he tentatively asked, "Brother Tianyang?"

"Who else could it be but me?"

Xiao Tianyang said speechlessly, "Don't tell me you went dumb from all that smithing? It's only been one night, and you already don't recognize me?"

"It really is you!" Tang San's face was full of disbelief.

"Bubu, stand down. He's my friend."

Xiao Tianyang asked strangely, "What's with that expression? Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?"

Tang San opened his mouth, wanting to say something but unable to describe it. In the end, he could only step forward and grab Xiao Dao. "Come with me. I'll take you somewhere!"

Beside a pond in the forest outside Sacred Soul Village, Xiao Tianyang stared at his reflection in the water with disbelief written all over his face. He even reached out to stroke his cheek, as if to confirm whether it was real.

Xiao Tianyang finally understood why Tang San had worn that expression when he first saw him.

Forget Tang San—even he could hardly believe that the reflection in the water was himself!

The old Xiao Tianyang had not been ugly, but he could only be considered ordinary. But now?

His white hair was impeccably styled, neither too short nor too long, as though he had just walked out of an upscale barbershop. Even his entire demeanor had changed.

His face had become gentler, while the contours of his features were far deeper than before. Especially those gray eyes—if Xiao Tianyang had not confirmed that this was himself, he would have suspected someone was impersonating him!

Xiao Tianyang dropped onto the ground in a daze, muttering under his breath. Tang San was standing some distance away and could not hear him clearly.

Still, he was deeply worried about Xiao Tianyang's state. How should he put it... he did look good, but right now, he also seemed a little not too bright.

"Brother Tianyang, are you okay?"

Tang San stepped forward, gave Xiao Tianyang a gentle push, and asked cautiously.

"Oh, I'm fine."

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Tianyang shook his head and reached up to touch his face again. "I was just so stunned by how handsome I've become. I'll get used to it eventually."

Tang San: "..."

Compared to that, though, Tang San was more concerned about whether something was wrong with Xiao Tianyang's body. "Brother Tianyang, are you sure you're okay?"

"Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine!"

Xiao Tianyang got to his feet and stretched his limbs. "I feel full of energy right now. Taking on ten of you wouldn't be a problem!"

"That's good."

Tang San nodded. Although that sounded a little strange, it was fine as long as Xiao Tianyang was all right.

"Oh, right. Let me introduce you. I picked this one up outside. Its name is Bubu."

Xiao Tianyang introduced Bubu with a smile.

"Woof!"

Bubu trotted over to Tang San, sat down in front of him, and then raised a front paw.

Tang San looked puzzled. "Brother Tianyang, what does it want?"

Xiao Tianyang scratched his head awkwardly. After shooting Bubu a glare, he said, "It wants to shake hands with you..."

As he said it, even Xiao Tianyang felt a little foolish.