Shen Heng ignored Wei Leyang and focused his gaze on Dahuang.
"You do have some research value, but compared to that, your observational value is actually greater."
"Observational value?" Dahuang looked at Shen Heng, somewhat bewildered.
"Yes, the fact that you can cultivate means that as long as the Origin Power is abundant enough, even ordinary animals can cultivate." Shen Heng nodded slightly.
Just as he was about to continue speaking, he heard a voice in his ear.
"Perhaps Dahuang is a once-in-a-million genius in the dog world."
Shen Heng paused, glancing at Wei Leyang.
"Why are you looking at me all of a sudden?" Wei Leyang asked Shen Heng, somewhat puzzled.
Shen Heng turned his gaze back to Dahuang and continued:
"Since animals can also cultivate, it's inevitable that all sorts of animals that have cultivated will appear in the future."
"In this context, whether animals will become an asset to humanity or, like Calamity Beast, become its enemies, is a very important question."
"And you, Dahuang, as one of the first, and perhaps even the first, animals to begin cultivating, are an excellent subject for observation."
"So, does that mean I might officially become a member of the Supervision Bureau in the future?" A hint of joy welled up in Dahuang's heart.
Beside him, Wei Leyang's gaze also sharpened.
"Ah, it's finally here. The friend of humans and Calamity Beast I've waited so many years for... um, no, is Dahuang considered Calamity Beast now, or what?"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Dahuang.
" Dahuang helps humans and doesn't come from the Ruins Realm, so it shouldn't be considered Calamity Beast, then..."
"We humans call them martial artists, and they're called martial dogs?"
Several black lines appeared on Shen Heng's forehead.
He ignored Wei Leyang and instead looked at Dahuang and said:
"Possibly, especially for an animal like you that was raised by humans from a young age."
"If even someone like you can't be a help to humanity, then the higher-ups' view of animals might lean towards a rather negative one."
"A bit negative? What would that mean?" Dahuang couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Perhaps they'll be expelled, perhaps they'll be killed, but even if some remain, they'll definitely be brought under control," Wang Hai said in a deep voice from the side.
Dahuang nodded, a hint of seriousness in his eyes.
"Will my future affect the existence of the entire animal kingdom in human society...?"
Shen Heng: "..."
"So, Dahuang won't be caught and sliced up, right?" Old Li asked, seemingly relieved.
Upon hearing this, Dahuang also came to his senses and stared intently at Shen Heng.
"No, it's still possible, but the use of slices for research is probably not as great as keeping them as objects for observation," Shen Heng replied.
"Damn it, why does this pig-oinking brat keep spouting all this useless nonsense?!"
Dahuang suddenly pounced on Shen Heng's feet and started rubbing against him.
"Lord Shen Heng, you must save me!"
Shen Heng's lips twitched slightly.
The people around looked at Dahuang with some speechlessness.
Before, when Dahuang couldn't talk, it was fine, but seeing it rubbing against my legs was actually quite cute.
Now that it has cultivated itself and can talk, something about its actions seems off.
"Your situation is rather special, so it's essential to report it," Wang Hai said.
He looked at Dahuang, who seemed about to start trembling again, and continued:
"But as Shen Heng said, we will report your performance and our thoughts to headquarters and try to keep you here with us."
Dahuang's ears perked up instantly, and its tail swished rapidly involuntarily a few times.
"Woof... How long will it take?"
"I'm not sure yet, but it won't be more than three days at the latest," Wang Hai replied.
Dahuang opened its mouth, but ultimately closed it weakly.
It understood that its situation was too special, and it was unlikely that Wang Hai would not report it at all. Now, it could only hope that headquarters would allow it to stay.
"Why is my dog's life so full of hardship...?"
The thought that death might be his fate still made Dahuang's body tremble uncontrollably.
Looking at Dahuang's pitiful appearance, Le Gu Nan couldn't help but suggest:
"How about we submit a proposal during our report? That should make it easier for headquarters to approve my request."
"The plan?" Han Ling looked at Le Gu Nan.
"Yes, we can have Dahuang stay close to the person on duty. This way, we can ensure it's always within someone's sight, thus preventing it from hurting anyone," Le Gu Nan said softly, sharing her idea.
"In that case, we should try our best to get headquarters to agree to our plan."
"Lord Le Gu Nan..." Dahuang looked at Le Gu Nan with teary eyes.
Wang Hai for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Well, let's leave it at that for now."
After speaking, Wang Hai turned to look at Old Li.
"I'm sorry, Old Li, Dahuang probably won't be able to stay with you for quite some time."
Old Li nodded, without saying anything more.
He simply stepped forward and gently patted Dahuang's head:
"You need to be good these next few days, okay?"
Feeling the familiar touch, Dahuang's ears slowly drooped down, and its voice lowered.
"Understood, Master..."
Everyone watched the scene unfold in silence.
The matter concerning Dahuang has come to a temporary end; we can only wait for further news.
Han Ling withdrew her gaze and looked at Shen Heng, asking, "By the way Shen Heng, how capable are you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's attention once again turned to Shen Heng.
"The new ability has two main aspects. One aspect is..." Shen Heng paused for a moment before continuing:
"It can recognize the emotions of other living beings and influence their emotions through sound."
"What's the use of recognizing and influencing emotions?" Han Ling asked, somewhat puzzled.
Shen Heng pondered for a moment, then his gaze shifted to Dahuang.
" Dahuang, come here, help me test out this new ability."
Dahuang was taken aback. He had originally wanted to refuse, after all, he didn't know if he would live or die in a few days, so who would have the mind to help you test out some new abilities?
But for some reason, the urge to refuse suddenly and inexplicably faded away.
It stood up and walked over.
"Are you ready?" Shen Heng asked, looking at Dahuang.
"Alright," Dahuang replied, though he was still thinking.
"Strange, how did I get here? I didn't want to come; I should have refused..."
My train of thought was abruptly interrupted.
The world suddenly seemed much darker.
A wave of pressure crashed down upon us.
Dahuang's body began to tremble.
It struggled to lift its head and look at the figure in front of it.
The young man lowered his head, his black hair falling down, shrouding his face in shadow, making it difficult for the dog to see clearly.
Dahuang was trembling.
The person in front of it was clearly the same person, but at this moment it only felt a deep sense of fear.
That fear stemmed not only from the body, but also from the mind...