Sleep in My Nest Tonight

Moonlight melted into the mist over the lake, spilling onto the shore in a soft, pearly glow.

"It really can absorb Moonlight Radiance!" As they watched a faint fluorescent glow gradually envelop Zhu Wu's body after he entered a cultivation state, the beasts stared wide-eyed.

Hearing the commotion, Zhu Wu opened his eyes as well and smiled. "I'm sure everyone has seen the results."

"Next, I'll explain this cultivation method to you."

As he spoke, he rose and began demonstrating the movements. "External energy moves and induces internal energy; when internal energy moves, it drives external energy. That is the principle behind these movements. Simply put, bodily movements are used to stir the energy of heaven and earth in the surroundings, thereby drawing Moonlight Radiance into the body. If these movements are effective, then the energy of heaven and earth drawn into the body should circulate through the meridians along a particular route, guided by the movements."

"And that particular route is the Soul Power circulation route of this Mental Power Cultivation Method."

"Afterward, you only need to remember this route and actively guide it under the moonlight."

"If it proves ineffective, then I can only tell you my specific circulation route and let you experiment with it yourselves."

"Also, I comprehended this method in human form, so it would be best for you to try learning it while in human form as well."

Zhu Wu then became their movement instructor, watching the Ferocious Beasts in human form practice on the spot and occasionally stepping in to correct their postures.

The male beasts were all easy enough to deal with. Even Xiong Jun, though he might have felt embarrassed and kept complaining that the movements were awkward, did not blame Zhu Wu and obediently let him bend his arms and kick his legs into position. As for the female beasts, Bi Ji was especially agreeable, changing whatever Zhu Wu told her to change.

Zi Ji alone was different. For some reason, though she accepted his corrections, her expression remained stiff and cold.

I haven't offended this Mother Dragon before, have I? Zhu Wu was thoroughly baffled.

He had heard that cold snort earlier, but he had only assumed that Zi Ji was dissatisfied with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's nonsense. After all, his physical body was still that of a child. What wife was he supposed to find?

On the other side, Three-Eyed Golden Lion watched eagerly.

With her current cultivation, she could not freely switch into human form like the Ferocious Beasts. She did possess the talent to transform into a human, but she only had one chance. Once she transformed, she could never return to beast form and would need to obtain soul rings and cultivate like a human.

For some reason, her gaze swept repeatedly between the beasts and Zhu Wu, and longing gradually rose in her eyes.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm watched just as eagerly. As a laid-back silkworm about to sacrifice himself, he felt there was no need for him to learn it.

When he regained a physical body and needed it, couldn't he just ask the Ferocious Beasts who had already learned it?

"Seems like it won't work." After completing the entire set, Ten Thousand Demons King said somewhat helplessly, "Although we have taken human form, we are still soul beasts in essence, and our internal structures differ. To cultivate it without issue, I'm afraid we would need to truly recultivate into humans."

"Hmph! I'd rather die than recultivate into a human." Xiong Jun was somewhat embarrassed and angry.

"It's too early to say that now," Zhu Wu said. "I'll first explain the structure of Human Meridians and the circulation route of the cultivation method. As living beings of the same world, there must be points where different paths lead to the same destination. With careful research, we may yet gain something."

This is also helping them research it. I'll come collect the results in a while!

"Indeed." Di Tian nodded. "Let's wait until we have researched it before deciding."

"Zhu Wu, sorry to trouble you."

"It's nothing." Zhu Wu nodded, took out some paper from his Soul Tool, and spread it over the ground. Using himself as a model, he sketched out the structure of the body and carefully explained the Soul Power circulation route to the soul beasts. Afterward, he handed the completed diagrams to Di Tian for safekeeping.

Di Tian accepted the drawings and continued, "Zhu Wu, do you need a few days to adjust before we set out for Sunset Forest?"

"Let's leave in three days," Zhu Wu replied. "Also, with my current physical condition, I can't sustain practicing this method for too long. So, I need to bask in the sunlight in the morning to dispel the remaining chill in my body. I can also meditate and cultivate my Soul Power while I'm at it."

"So, how about we schedule the time for receiving your guidance in the afternoon?"

"Fine." Di Tian nodded with a smile. He did not suggest having Three-Eyed Golden Lion or Scarlet King help dispel the chill in Zhu Wu's body. Doing that every day was not a solution, and Zhu Wu had also said he wanted to cultivate his Soul Power. Glancing at the beasts from the corner of his eye, he continued, "It can count as mutual learning."

"Zhu Wu, although you've lost most of your memories, your thinking and deduction abilities are far more flexible than mine. If you gain any insights or have any ideas while receiving our guidance, you can share them with us. They say those within the situation are confused while onlookers see clearly. We have spent countless years together and are too familiar with one another's abilities, so we may overlook certain things instead."

"But you are joining us from an entirely unfamiliar perspective. Perhaps you will see things differently and be able to help us."

"No problem!" Zhu Wu understood that Di Tian was reminding the beasts to teach him earnestly. Though they were of different races, being treated this way still touched him somewhat, and he agreed at once.

It's mutually beneficial. There's no reason not to do it.

Besides, these guys are my backers and elite enforcers for when I travel the world in the future.

And since they're enforcers, the stronger they are, the better.

"Then it's settled." Di Tian smiled and turned to look around at the beasts. "If there's nothing else, everyone may disperse."

The beasts nodded. Those who were leaving left, while those who were staying remained. They already had their own residences in this Core Area.

Zi Ji looked at Bi Ji, who still remained where she was, then at Di Tian. Her gaze dimmed, and she ultimately chose to fly away alone.

Bi Ji seemed to sense something. A hint of helplessness appeared in her eyes, but she said nothing.

"..."

Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked up at Di Tian, opening her mouth as though she wanted to say something, only to lower her head again.

As the Emperor Auspicious Beast that carried the fortune of the Star Dou Great Forest, she did not even need to think about it to know that Di Tian and the Ferocious Beasts before her would never agree to let her transform into a human.

"Senior Treasure Hiding Beast, if you have time later, could you tell me about the outside world?" She settled for the next best thing and turned to Zhu Wu.

"Sure." Zhu Wu nodded.

Three-Eyed Golden Lion immediately brightened. "Hehe, then sleep in my nest tonight. My place is big and warm."

"That works too," Di Tian interjected with a nod.

"Zhu Wu, Xiao Ni rarely goes outside and has a simple nature. I hope you can guide her more."

When it came to strategy, he had to admit that Zhu Wu was indeed better than him. It would only benefit Three-Eyed Golden Lion if she could learn even a little from him.

"Alright." Zhu Wu nodded. Being lovestruck is one thing, but becoming stupid is another. I really need to help this silly girl establish proper values. His current cultivation path was modeled after the Dragon God's. If things continued like this, perhaps he might really become the leader of the soul beast clan someday.

I need to keep a close eye on this mascot and mobile buff. I can't let someone else steal her away—except me.

"Let's go." Only then did Di Tian turn around and leave with Bi Ji.