It would not actively reject it, either.
"I sighed not because of you."
Lie Yang looked toward the opened Tailed Beast dossier.
"It's because I've explored too deeply for my current stage."
Xia Zhuxing followed his gaze.
The dossier recorded the abilities, sealing methods, and resurrection of the nine Tailed Beasts.
There were many passages it still could not fully understand.
"Isn't it good to know more secrets?"
"Of course it is."
Lie Yang closed the dossier.
"But human ability is ultimately limited."
"The Chakra Seed."
"Yin–Yang Release."
"The immortal essence of the Tailed Beasts."
"The prophecies of the Sage of Six Paths and the Great Toad Sage."
"Every direction requires an enormous amount of energy."
Xia Zhuxing listened attentively.
It did not interrupt.
Yet its emerald pupils held an unmistakable longing.
These things were already far beyond the reach of an ordinary Ninja Cat.
As long as it followed Lie Yang, it had the chance to gradually glimpse the deepest secrets of the Shinobi World.
Lie Yang saw through its thoughts.
"Exploring secrets is certainly beneficial."
"But at this stage, what matters more is completing your advancement."
"Without sufficient power, even if you see the truth, you may not have the qualifications to touch it."
Xia Zhuxing lowered its head.
"I understand."
Recently, it had indeed devoted too much thought to the changes in its Yin Release chakra.
Whenever it felt its spirit growing, it could not help but continue absorbing more.
In doing so, it had neglected the fact that its body and chakra had yet to fully adapt.
"First, stabilize the Chakra Seed."
Lie Yang transferred another wisp of Yin Release chakra.
"Don't rush to pursue further changes."
"When your spirit, body, and chakra have truly reached a balance, then consider the next step."
Xia Zhuxing willingly