《Era of Pet Beasts: Picking Up a Dark Demon Dragon Egg Right off the Bat》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Dragon God Village. It was an extremely remote village that was at least 200 kilometers away from the town, so it seemed to be isolated from the world. The villagers here worked the whole day and returned home at sunset The sun rose as usual today. When the first ray of sunlight shone on Dragon God Village, a young man who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed simply, was carrying a basket on his back as he shuttled through the streets He would warmly greet every villager he saw. ¡°Hello, Uncle Sibosai!¡± ¡°Hello, Aunt Elsie!¡± But the greetings of this extremely polite youth were always responded with a cold look, as if the villagers did not want to see him. The young man did not care about their gazes. Soon, he arrived at a weaving workshop. He placed the basket in front of the shopkeeper and said, ¡°Mr. Kelvin, can you help me calculate how much these hemp cost?¡± Hemp was a very common plant. After multiple processing, it could be woven into the common hemp garments. Kelvin glanced at the basket the youth handed over. There was a lot of hemp in it, enough to make a lot of hemp garments. However, he took out three copper coins from the drawer with a look of disdain and threw it to the youth. ¡°It¡¯s only worth that little.¡± ¡°Three¡­¡± The teenager¡¯s clear eyes flashed with disappointment when he saw the three copper coins in his palm. There were many scars on his hand. They were caused when he gathered the hemp. The rough hemp was not so easy to collect. The morning¡¯s hard work only earned him three copper coins. But in the end, he managed a smile and bowed slightly to Kelvin. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Kelvin.¡± Then the young man clutched the copper coins tightly in his hand and hastily left the weaving workshop. ¡°Tsk!¡± It was only after the young man had left that Kelvin put away his disdainful expression a little and took away the basketful of hemp. On the other side, the young man left the workshop and went straight to the stuffed bun shop on the street. ¡°Uncle Brewster, can I have two buns?¡± The young man had a sunny smile on his face as he looked at the owner who was arranging the buns with his clear, golden eyes. When Brewster saw that the customer was the youth, he gave the same disdainful look as the others. However, he still handed the youth two buns and said coldly, ¡°Two copper coins.¡± The young man used his scarred hand to count two of the three copper coins he had in his pocket before handing them to the bun shop owner. Brewster took the two copper coins and put them aside casually. Then, he stuffed two buns into a small bag and tossed them to the young man. He waved his hand and urged him to leave. ¡°Thank you!¡± The young man thanked him, and quickly left the bun shop with the bag. He entered an alley, and started eating the buns in a secluded corner. The young man¡¯s name was Matthew. Eight years ago, on a night of total lunar eclipse, he had transmigrated to this foreign world. He, who had just transmigrated, was a four-year-old orphan who had followed the old village chief of Dragon God Village to here. At that time, the people of Dragon God Village loved Matthew very much, and they treated him like their own son. It was not until Matthew was six years old that the old village chief died unexpectedly. He left peacefully. And then, overnight, everyone¡¯s attitude toward Matthew changed. Their love changed to dislike and they wanted nothing more than to drive him out of Dragon God Village. But the villagers didn¡¯t do that. They still let Matthew stay in the village, though they often gave him unfair treatment. Like just now, a basket of hemp that could be exchanged for 10 copper coins was bought from Matthew for only 3 copper coins. Everything had changed too quickly. In just one night. Even Matthew, who had experienced two lifetimes, didn¡¯t understand the logic behind this. However, he, who was still young, had to use his own strength to exchange for food in such a harsh environment to survive. Fortunately, although the villagers treated Matthew very badly, it was not to the extent that they did not even give him the basic necessities and only required him to pay the same amount. It didn¡¯t take long for Matthew to finish the two buns in his hand. He got up and dusted himself off, ready to resume his efforts for lunch. The villagers were not friendly to Matthew. Fortunately, his hard efforts every day were enough to earn three meals. If he was injured one day and did less work, he would be able to exchange for two meals. There was nothing wrong with starving for one meal. As Matthew left the alley and passed by a farm, a mechanical voice sounded in his mind. ¡°Godly Treasure Hunting System is being activated¡­¡± The sudden sound made Matthew pause. Godly Treasure Hunting System? What was that? ¡°Godly Treasure Hunting System activated successfully!¡± While Matthew was still in a daze, the system was activated, and another notification sounded. ¡°The Godly Treasure Hunting System will provide the host with three treasure-hunting opportunities every day.¡± ¡°As the host¡¯s beast taming level increases, the number of treasure hunting opportunities will also increase.¡± Matthew suddenly understood. He knew that there was a magical profession in this world called Beast Tamer. Beast Tamers could control many mutated creatures in this world and command them to fight for them. However, Matthew had always been in Dragon God Village ever since he had transmigrated to this world. He had never seen a Beast Tamer, nor had he seen a tamed beast, nor had he seen a battle between mutated creatures. Matthew had only read about Beast Tamers in the village library when the old village chief was still alive. It was said that high-level Beast Tamers could fly in the sky and move underground. They were omnipotent! ¡°The system is searching for treasures¡­¡± As long as there were still treasure hunting chances remaining, the system would continue searching for treasures automatically. Matthew didn¡¯t even need to give orders. ¡°That¡¯s a good point.¡± He nodded in satisfaction, though he did not know why there would be a system. Let¡¯s see what abilities this system has. Matthew gathered his thoughts and was about to continue moving. At this moment, the system¡¯s voice sounded again, giving him a pleasant surprise. ¡°Discovered a Dark Glazed Amethyst 100 meters away from the host at 3 o¡¯clock.¡± Dark Glazed Amethyst!? Matthew was stunned for a moment. He hadn¡¯t expected the system to find a treasure so quickly. He had been in the village for almost ten years. He moved around the village every day and was familiar with every corner of the village. It could be said that he basically knew what was in every place. Even so, he had never seen any Glazed Amethyst. Is there a problem with the system? Looks like this system is not that reliable. However, since the system has given the notification, it will not take too long to check it out. With that thought in mind, Matthew set off toward his right. 100 meters didn¡¯t take much time. He came to a patch of grass, and after searching carefully for a while, he didn¡¯t see any treasure. He only found an irregular-shaped stone covered in moss. ¡°Could it be this stone?¡± Puzzled, Matthew picked up the stone. Immediately, a screen appeared in his vision which gave him a fright. However, the light from the screen did not reflect upon the grassland beside him. This made Matthew realize that he was the only one who could see the screen. He heaved a sigh of relief and began reading the content on the screen. Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Dark Glazed Amethyst!? Effect: It can absorb and store dark energy. In addition to these two lines, Matthew also saw a progress bar. [Dark Energy Storage Amount: 0%] Dark energy? How should he obtain it? Matthew visibly froze when he saw the word. Although he could understand the meaning of this word, he did not know how to obtain such energy. Besides, he had no idea what the stored dark energy could do. At this moment, a middle-aged man in hemp garment walked past with a shovel. He snorted coldly when he saw Matthew. ¡°Hmph!¡± Matthew was in no mood to greet him. He did not mind the middle-aged man¡¯s snort. After all, the villagers always had this attitude when they saw him. Cold and disdainful! With the help of the system, he would be able to become a Beast Tamer and would no longer have to endure the strange looks from the villagers. As the middle-aged man passed by, Matthew saw a black aura emit from his body and enter the Dark Glazed Amethyst. [Dark Energy Storage Amount: 1%] This made Matthew feel a little strange. At the same time, he discovered two pieces of information that were worth celebrating. One: There was dark energy on the villagers¡¯ bodies! Two: The Dark Glazed Amethyst could absorb dark energy by itself! ¡°What are you doing here, Matthew?¡± Just then, a voice spoke, bringing Matthew¡¯s thoughts back to reality. When he heard someone calling his name, he could not react in time. Ever since the old village chief passed away, he had not heard anyone call him by his name for seven whole years. Matthew returned to his senses and looked over. He saw the villager who should have left earlier stop and greet him with a smile. This left him momentarily at a loss as to how to respond. After all, it had been seven years. It was the first time Matthew had seen someone smile at him in Dragon God Village and even speak to him! A moment later, Matthew responded, ¡°Uncle Grant, I¡¯m going to gather herbs on the outskirts of the Maar Mountains.¡± Matthew had been in Dragon God Village for over ten years, and he had already memorized the names of everyone in the village. Every time Matthew greeted the villagers, they would ignore him. However, he still insisted on greeting the villagers in a friendly manner. ¡°Oh, the Maar Mountains?¡± Grant looked concerned. ¡°That¡¯s a dangerous place. You need to be careful when you go there.¡± Hearing the words of concern that he had not heard in seven years, Matthew was once again stunned. He was thinking about what had changed the villager. Grant¡¯s personality, which had lasted for seven years, suddenly changed drastically. And after Grant had said the word of concern, he left with the shovel. Matthew watched him go for a long time. After a long while, Matthew stared blankly at the Dark Glazed Amethyst. ¡°Could Uncle Grant¡¯s cold attitude be because of the dark energy? His previous personality was restored after the dark energy was absorbed by the Dark Glazed Amethyst?¡± Matthew shook his head. ¡°Forget it. I will go gather some herbs first, or I won¡¯t be able to have lunch today.¡± He immediately moved toward the edge of the village and came to a shed. This was where Matthew lived. After the old village chief died, no one was willing to take him in. Helpless, Matthew could only build a shed outside as his daily resting place. Moreover, he would only sleep here at night or when he was injured. Matthew didn¡¯t have time to rest at all during the rest of the day. He had to work hard for his daily livelihood from the moment dawn broke. If he rested for a bit, he might have to go hungry. Matthew put the Dark Glazed Amethyst in its place and covered it with dry weeds so as to prevent it from being stolen by the playful kittens. After that, Matthew went to the backyard of the pharmacy to steal a bamboo basket. He would return it to the pharmacy owner after collecting the herbs. After doing all of this, Matthew quickly left the village and went to the outer area of the Maar Mountains. Dragon God Village was 30 kilometers away from the Maar Mountains. It was a huge mountain range that was ten of thousands of kilometers long. There were many mutated beasts in the mountain range. It took Matthew two hours to reach the foot of the Maar Mountains. As soon as he arrived, he could hear the roars of wild beasts coming from the mountains. Apart from this, he also smelled a refreshing fragrance. Matthew closed his eyes with a look of enjoyment on his face as he greedily inhaled the fragrance that filled the air. For the past seven years, this was his most relaxed moment. The fragrance of nature always made him happy. In Dragon God Village, Matthew had to bear the pressure of the villagers¡¯ strange gazes. However, he did not need to do so here. Instead, he could immerse in the beauty of nature. About ten minutes later, Matthew opened his eyes. He didn¡¯t dare to relax for too long. He had to get busy. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have any lunch. Matthew sorted through his emotions before heading deeper into the Maar Mountains. Before long, he harvested the first herb of the day. ¡°Blood Dragon Grass, it can treat chronic heat-related illnesses.¡± Matthew saw a blood-red four-leaf grass under a nearby tree and immediately determined its medicinal properties. He hurriedly ran over and took out his tools to collect the herb. ¡°This herb can be exchanged for at least one copper coin in the town!¡± Five minutes later, Matthew placed the Blood Dragon Grass into the basket on his back with satisfaction. Following that, he continued deeper into the Maar Mountains to see if he could gather more herbs. ¡°Four Souls Grass can treat mental illnesses.¡± Ten minutes later, Matthew found another valuable herb. ¡°Another Blood Dragon Grass. Hehe, my harvest today is not bad.¡± ¡°Dragon Gall Grass, very good, a great harvest!¡± ¡­ As he continued to move forward, Matthew harvested many herbs. Now, his basket was almost half full. With so many herbs, he could sell them in the town for at least 100 copper coins. However, according to the pharmacy owner¡¯s personality, he definitely wouldn¡¯t give Matthew that much. At most, it would be enough to pay for his lunch. But if he wanted to go to the town to sell herbs, he would probably die of exhaustion before reaching his destination. Therefore, Matthew could only be trapped in Dragon God Village. As he continued to gather herbs, time slowly passed. Soon, the sun rose into the sky. Matthew felt that he had collected enough, so he began to turn back the way he had come. At this moment, the system¡¯s voice sounded in his mind again. ¡°Treasure detected at host¡¯s 9 o¡¯clock, there is a Dark Demon Dragon Egg 300 meters away!¡± This made Matthew pause. He did not expect the system to find treasures at this time. Remembering the series of events that had occurred earlier, Matthew decided to trust the system. After all, the system¡¯s discovery of the Dark Glazed Amethyst had changed Grant¡¯s personality which had lasted for seven years. The Dark Demon Dragon Egg this time might bring Matthew another surprise. Matthew gathered his thoughts, slowly turned his body, and set off toward his left. Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matthew advanced for a long time until he came upon an oval rock in a clump of bushes. If it wasn¡¯t for that rock emitting an eerie aura, he might not have discovered it. ¡°This is the Dark Demon Dragon Egg?¡± Matthew crouched down and studied the rock carefully, as if trying to discern its uniqueness. However, he did not see anything special even after observing for a long time. Apart from possessing an eerie aura, the Dark Demon Dragon Egg was like an ordinary rock. At that moment, Matthew saw a screen appear before his eyes. After experiencing it once, he appeared much calmer than before. The screen showed information on the egg: [Dark Demon Dragon Egg] Incubation Condition: After devouring enough darkness materials, it can successfully hatch into a Dark Demon Dragon! Incubation Progress: 0% Matthew read the message on the screen and fell into deep thought. Darkness material? What was that? Is it the same as dark energy? ¡°I don¡¯t care anymore. I¡¯ll return to the village first. I won¡¯t work this afternoon. I will use that time to figure out the use of the things I obtained today.¡± Matthew left the Maar Mountains with the Dark Demon Dragon Egg in his arms. Because there were two heavy objects, he only returned to the village at two in the afternoon. Firstly, Matthew returned to his residence and placed the Dark Demon Dragon Egg in a hidden spot. After that, he brought along the Dark Glazed Amethyst and headed towards the pharmacy with the basket on his back. Dark Glazed Amethyst could absorb dark energy. Grant was the best example. This made Matthew realize that the villagers¡¯ cold attitude toward him was not as simple as it looked. Before long, he arrived at the pharmacy. It was a quaint house with the words ¡°SWINBURNE¡± written on the front door. In the past, Matthew would always enter through the back door and be paid by the owner¡¯s assistant. But today, he chose to enter the pharmacy through the main entrance. Matthew walked in with a determined look on his face. As soon as he entered, he saw three villagers on IV drip while the pharmacy owner was diagnosing a patient. Because he didn¡¯t walk lightly, he quickly attracted everyone¡¯s attention. The three villagers who were receiving the infusion immediately looked disgusted. It was the same for the patient who was being diagnosed. The pharmacy owner stood up and left his seat, wanting to shout at Matthew and chase him out of the pharmacy. Right at this moment, the Dark Glazed Amethyst in Matthew¡¯s arms emitted a faint glow. A wisp of black aura emerged from the five people in the pharmacy and was absorbed by the Dark Glazed Amethyst. Matthew could sense that the dark energy storage amount of the Dark Glazed Amethyst had been increased to 6%. After the black aura was absorbed by the Dark Glazed Amethyst, the five people¡¯s eyes were dazed for a moment before they regained clarity. At this moment, they no longer looked at Matthew with disdain. Instead, they were stunned, as if they didn¡¯t understand why Matthew was here. Then, the pharmacy owner revealed a smile and said enthusiastically, ¡°Matthew, why are you here? Are you here to deliver herbs again?¡± As he spoke, he stepped forward and patted the dust off Matthew¡¯s body. Then, he shouted toward the backyard, ¡°Mars! Come and get the herbs!¡± After that, he looked back and said kindly, ¡°You have worked hard. I will give you more money today.¡± This change was so sudden that even though Matthew had been prepared for it, he was not able to react in time to the cordial, friendly shopkeeper. While Matthew was in a daze, a young man in his twenties came to the front hall from the backyard. The moment he saw Matthew, he looked disgusted. However, this expression only lasted for a moment before the Dark Glazed Amethyst absorbed a wisp of black aura from his body. Dark Glazed Amethyst¡¯s dark energy storage progress reached 7%. Mars¡¯ eyes glazed over for a moment, and then he, too, smiled and came toward Matthew. He helped him unload the herbs with great enthusiasm, and continued to care for him. At that moment, everyone felt that they were a pair of very good brothers. ¡°Here, Matthew, this is your pay.¡± Just then the pharmacy owner came to Matthew with a small bag. Matthew took the bag and felt the weight in his hands. Just by feeling, he could tell that there were many copper coins inside. This was the first time in seven years that he had earned so much money. ¡°Thank you very much, Mr. Scott.¡± Matthew bowed slightly to the owner. The gratitude came from his heart and was sincere. It wasn¡¯t like before when he was just going through the motions. When Scott saw Matthew¡¯s expression, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. In an affectionate tone, he said, ¡°Poor child. If the old village chief hadn¡¯t left early, you wouldn¡¯t have had to work so hard. Why don¡¯t you stay for the afternoon and stay for dinner tonight?¡± ¡°Thanks, but I can survive on my own now.¡± Matthew held up the bag in his hand. Scott smiled happily when he saw Matthew using his abilities to earn money. It was as if he saw his child grow up. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t push yourself too hard.¡± There was affection in Scott¡¯s eyes. Matthew didn¡¯t reply. Instead, he thought about it for a long time. Finally, he decided to ask, ¡°Mr. Scott, do you remember my visit yesterday?¡± ¡°I remember.¡± Scott nodded, then said regretfully, ¡°I don¡¯t know what happened in the past. You gave me so many herbs, but I gave you so few copper coins. Uncle has let you down.¡± Matthew quickly shook his head. ¡°No, sir. I took it willingly.¡± After exchanging pleasantries, he immediately bid farewell to the owner and left Swinburne pharmacy. The moment Matthew stepped out of the door, he immediately withdrew the smile on his face and walked down the street with a heavy expression. Today, Matthew did not greet anyone. Instead, the villagers greeted him with concern. This made him feel very uncomfortable, as if he had instantly returned to seven years ago. Matthew spent the entire afternoon moving around the streets, increasing the Dark Glazed Amethyst¡¯s dark energy storage to 56%. The Dark Glazed Amethyst absorbed the black aura from the villagers, making their attitude towards Matthew no longer cold. Every villager was the same, which made Matthew realize a lot of things. One: It was the dark energy that caused the villagers to be cold to him for seven years. Two: Where did the dark energy on the villagers come from? Three: Why did the influence of dark energy only target him? The villagers were usually no different from normal people, but when they faced Matthew, their attitudes changed drastically. After the dark energy was absorbed by the Dark Glazed Amethyst, the villagers returned to how they were seven years ago. The villagers still remembered what had happened in the past seven years, and they knew about it from Scott. Although the villagers all remembered the past, they didn¡¯t seem to remember being very harsh with Matthew. ¡°It was really not easy to find you.¡± Just then, a voice from up ahead interrupted Matthew¡¯s thoughts. Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matthew looked up abruptly and saw a well-dressed young man of about fifteen or sixteen smiling at him. ¡°Are you talking to me?¡± Matthew asked, pointing to himself. He knew that the young man in front of him was called Reynolds Kevin. He had arrived at the village yesterday. As for why, Matthew had no idea. No one had informed him either because his relationship with the villagers had not been good, this status quo only changed today. The youth nodded slightly and said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m here to look for you.¡± Seeing this, Matthew asked curiously, ¡°What do you want from me?¡± The young man looked at Matthew with his large purple eyes. His freakish pupils seemed to be able to see through Matthew¡¯s entire being. After a while, he said, ¡°As expected of the person Lord has eyes on. The Dark Brilliance Physique is about to awaken.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Matthew was completely befuddled by what the young man was saying. ¡°When you awaken, you will know everything.¡± The young man turned and left, ignoring Matthew. Matthew stared at the young man¡¯s receding back for a long moment. The brief encounter and the brief conversation added even more confusion in his mind. What was the Dark Brilliance Physique? Who was the Lord the young man was talking about? What would he know after awakening? After standing in the street for a long time, Matthew shook his head and decided to take action to solve his doubts. However, before that, he needed to eat his fill. Matthew came to a restaurant where many people were eating. As soon as he entered, the storage progress of the Dark Glazed Amethyst increased to 80%. The people in the restaurant treated Matthew very well. Of course, at the beginning, the expression was still of despise. Their attitude only changed after the Dark Glazed Amethyst absorbed the black aura on their body. Matthew greeted the villagers one by one and went to the counter of the restaurant. ¡°Two sandwiches and an egg. Thanks.¡± He took out the bag that Scott had given him and opened it. There were more copper coins inside than he had expected. There were at least a hundred of them. The receptionist smiled and said, ¡°Five copper coins.¡± Matthew took five copper coins from the bag and handed them to him. Then, the receptionist asked the kitchen to prepare the food. A few minutes later, Matthew left the restaurant, carrying two sandwiches and an egg. ¡°I have no clue about other things, but I can go to the library to check on Dark Brilliance Physique.¡± Matthew thought as he walked down the street, munching on his sandwich. Regardless of whether it was about the change in attitude of the villagers or the ¡°Lord¡± that the young man mentioned, Matthew didn¡¯t know how to investigate it. However, Dark Brilliance Physique was different. Since it was a physique, it must have been recorded in ancient books. As long as there were records, it could be found! With the payment from Scott, if he scrimped and scrimped, he would be able to last four to five days. Matthew did not believe that he would not be able to find any information in four or five days. ¡­ Dark Glazed Amethyst¡¯s Dark Energy Storage Amount: 90% Opposite Matthew was an old man. His name was Roorda, and he was the librarian. In the past, Roorda¡¯s attitude towards Matthew had always been nasty, but today he greeted the latter with a cheerful expression. ¡°Oh, come on, Matthew. You haven¡¯t been here in years.¡± Roorda stroked his white beard and sighed. ¡°It¡¯s been seven years now.¡± ¡®I did want to come, but you didn¡¯t let me in before¡­ If it weren¡¯t for the Dark Glazed Amethyst, I wouldn¡¯t be here now¡­¡¯ Matthew cursed in his mind, but he put on a smile and said, ¡°I¡¯ve indeed been very busy these past few years, and I didn¡¯t have time to learn new knowledge.¡± After exchanging some pleasantries, Roorda let Matthew into the library. When Matthew entered the library, he immediately looked for the ancient books section. Most of the books in the library were ordinary knowledge, and only the ancient books had records regarding Beast Tamers. Those books were all stored in a specific area. Seven years ago, Matthew loved to read those books, so he was especially familiar with the path to that section. Matthew couldn¡¯t help but sigh upon seeing this familiar scene that he hadn¡¯t seen in seven years. ¡°It¡¯s been seven years, but this place hasn¡¯t changed.¡± Matthew climbed the ladder, searching for the book he was looking for. However, he had never seen any mentions about the Dark Brilliance Physique before. He could only browse through every single book in order to avoid missing any of the relevant records. The last page of¡±The History of the Dragon God Village¡±: 5,000 years ago, a Beast Tamer who thought he could control the Dragon God appeared in the village. His strength was already at the highest level on the continent, but later on, he disappeared and the Dragon God Village¡¯s name came from there. Page 8 of the¡±Beast Tamer Handbook¡±: Beast Tamers are divided into seven levels, from D, C, B, A, S, SS, and SSS. Page 27 of¡±Types of Mutated Beasts¡±: Mutated Beasts are beasts with mysterious powers and resemble normal animals. Those with special bloodlines are called Vicious Beasts. Those with holy crystals are called Holy Beasts¡­ There is also a kind of Mutated Beast that is above all Mutated Beasts and is known by the world as Divine Dragon! Matthew was greatly shaken when he read this. Divine Dragons were superior to all mutated beasts! Then could the Dark Demon Dragon egg in his house¡­ be of this kind as well? Unfortunately, Matthew didn¡¯t know how to hatch the Dark Demon Dragon egg. Otherwise, he could become a Beast Tamer right away! Matthew regretfully returned ¡°Types of Mutated Beasts¡±to its shelf. Right at this moment, when he turned around, he inadvertently stumbled upon a book called ¡°Beast Tamer Physiques¡±. Just by looking at the title, Matthew knew that it was the book he was looking for! He immediately took the book and went to the reading area to carefully read it. The book introduced many physiques, which gave Matthew a lot of knowledge. For example, there were some mutated beasts that could only be controlled by Beast Tamers with special physiques. Beast Tamers with the Ancient Dragon Physique had a natural affinity with divine dragons. Compared to other Beast Tamers, it was easier for them to control divine dragons. It was just that this physique was too rare. Not even one in ten thousand people had this physique. ¡°It¡¯s already the last few pages, why haven¡¯t I seen the Dark Brilliance Physique yet?¡± Matthew read through the book, growing anxious. If he could not find any information about this physique here, he could only look for it in the future. It meant that he would be confused for a long time by the young man¡¯s words. He wanted to know who had taken a fancy to him and what they were planning. Perhaps he could also find an explanation for the changes in the villagers. Matthew turned the last page of the book and saw a portrait that was so twisted that it sent chills down his spine. Other than that, there was only a simple introduction. ¡°Dark Brilliance Physique. Its awakening will bring endless darkness to the world.¡± Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matthew felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the line of text, especially when it was accompanied with the picture. The awakening of Dark Brilliance Physique will bring boundless darkness to the world. So what kind of physique was this? Why was it so terrifying!? This made Matthew feel that there was a huge conspiracy. And he was an indispensable part of the conspiracy. But Matthew had no leads at the moment, and he had no idea who was behind this conspiracy. ¡°It seems like I have to question that youth, or else the mystery in my heart will never be answered.¡± Matthew closed the ancient book, and his expression became extremely gloomy. But before that, he needed to know something else. That was the Dark Demon Dragon Egg that the system had found for him. He needed to know what level of mutated beast the Dark Demon Dragon egg would be when it hatched and how much his strength would increase. It was much easier to find books on mutated beasts. He was very curious about these fantastic things. When the old village chief was still around, Matthew had read many books related to mutated beasts, but he had never read about the Dark Demon Dragon. Thus, he did not need to spend much time looking for books on mutated beasts. After only ten minutes, Matthew found seven books with relevant content. He carried all these books to the reading area and started flipping through them one by one. Matthew flipped through three books in a row, but he did not find any information regarding the Dark Demon Dragon Egg. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me there¡¯s no such information?¡± Matthew almost gave up. However, his curiosity prompted him to read two more books. In the end, he still could not find any relevant information. When Matthew closed the sixth book, his eyes were already filled with disappointment as he looked at the seventh book. ¡°Since I¡¯ve already read so many books, it doesn¡¯t matter if I read one more.¡± Matthew picked up the last book on the table with difficulty and began to read through it in agony. The line of words on the first page immediately attracted his attention. ¡°Diagrams of Darkness Materials and Mutated Beasts!¡± Darkness materials!? It was the item mentioned in the incubation condition of the Dark Demon Dragon egg! Even if he couldn¡¯t find any information on the Dark Demon Dragon Egg, it would be good if he could understand the darkness materials. This way, the Dark Demon Dragon egg could hatch. At that time, wouldn¡¯t he know what kind of mutated beast the Dark Demon Dragon was? Matthew opened the first page of the diagram with excitement. It was painted with blooming lotuses, but they were black, and the roots were purple. There was also an introduction on the back: ¡°Phantom Lotus, darkness material product, extremely toxic herb¡­¡± Matthew noted down the content and began to read the second page. The second page depicted a grass with four leaves and red spots. Its introduction was very long. ¡°The Four-leaf Demonic Blood Grass is a darkness material that grows in dark places. It is extremely poisonous¡­¡± Matthew flipped through the pages with extreme seriousness. Suddenly, he found a few familiar words on page 98. ¡°Dark Glazed Amethyst!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this¡­¡± Matthew took out the Dark Glazed Amethyst from his pocket, trying to compare it with the diagram. But no matter how he looked at it, he could not relate the two of them. ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like it at all.¡± The Dark Glazed Amethyst on the diagram was an extremely dark purple crystal that was also irregular. However, perhaps because the piece in Matthew¡¯s hand had absorbed 90% of the dark energy and a lot of moss had fallen off, it was not a dark purple crystal. Apart from some purple lines, it was completely unrelated to the diagram. ¡°Could it be that what is recorded is not the same item, but the same name?¡± Matthew noted the introduction to the ¡°Dark Glazed Amethyst¡± with a puzzled expression. ¡°The Dark Glazed Amethyst can absorb and store dark energy. When the dark energy is stored to the maximum, it can become a demonic support tool with many incredible effects. The most common usage to fire powerful Demonic Light Cannons!¡± It could absorb and store dark energy!? This¡­ Matthew¡¯s earlier suspicions were immediately dispelled when he read this. The effects of the Dark Glazed Amethyst were exactly the same as the one in his hand. However, the appearance had changed, so much so that he could not relate the two of them immediately. Besides, there were things he did not understand about the diagram. The system only mentioned that the Dark Glazed Amethyst could store dark energy. However, it did not say what kind of changes would happen once the storage of the Dark Glazed Amethyst was full. ¡°It seems that the content of this diagram is quite detailed.¡± Matthew¡¯s interest was piqued, and he flipped through the pages faster. From page 201, the content of the diagram changed. It was no longer the introductions of darkness materials, but of dark mutated beasts. The dark mutated beasts were also known as demonic beasts! Due to the nature of demonic beasts, very few people trained them as pets. If necessary, they would even kill them. Furthermore, if a demonic beast lost control of its emotions, it would not spare even its master. But because demonic beasts were stronger than mutated beasts of the same level, there would always be brave warriors who would nurture them. Matthew had read an ancient book seven years ago. It recorded an S-grade Beast Tamer who had cultivated an S-rank demonic beast. One day, that demonic beast went berserk for some unknown reason. It erupted with power comparable to an SS-rank demonic beast and devoured its master. Soon, Matthew turned to page 387 of the diagrams. ¡°Dark Demon Dragon Egg!¡± There was an egg covered in runes on the diagram. Even though it was just a picture, it still gave off an eerie aura. Due to Matthew¡¯s misunderstanding last time, he no longer cared about the illustration. It did not match the appearance of the Dark Demon Dragon Egg that he picked up at noon. He quickly flipped to the back of the page and read the introduction of the Dark Demon Dragon Egg. ¡°The Dark Demon Dragon egg hatches the Dark Demon Dragon. It is a demonic beast and also a divine dragon. It has extremely powerful combat ability. Its dual bloodlines can suppress many mutated beasts!¡± This surprised Matthew a little. The Dark Demon Dragon had two bloodlines that could suppress many mutated beasts! In other words, it was already at the peak when born! Matthew was looking forward to seeing the Dark Demon Dragon hatch. Ever since that young man appeared at noon, there were many doubts in his heart. And to explore the truth, one had to be powerful. Matthew was extremely excited, and he hurriedly finished reading the remaining diagrams before returning home to study the Dark Demon Dragon egg. He exchanged a few words with Roorda and left the library. When he came out, he realized that it was already dark. He spent an afternoon in the library. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s hurry home.¡± Matthew hurried toward his little den. After he left, a figure appeared in the darkness. He looked at Matthew¡¯s departing figure with a meaningful smile on his face, as if he were watching his prey fall into a trap. Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matthew had gained a little more dark energy on his way home. When he was about to reach home, the dark energy storage of the Dark Glazed Amethyst had already reached 100%. Following the system notification, the Dark Glazed Amethyst in Matthew¡¯s arms also changed. Matthew sensed the peculiarity of the Dark Glazed Amethyst and immediately took it out. He saw the moss on the Amethyst Crystal begin to fall off, and cracks appeared on the entire stone. ¡°What happened?¡± Matthew bolted for the house. If the Dark Glazed Amethyst shattered outside, he would probably not be able to find all the fragments in one night. As he ran, he kept calling the system in his mind. He hoped the system would give him a reasonable explanation. Why did the Dark Glazed Amethyst crack?! However, no matter how he called, the system did not respond. It was as if everything that had happened before was a dream. He had no system at all. Only the Dark Glazed Amethyst in his hand and the Dark Demon Dragon Egg at home constantly reminded Matthew that he had a system! In a hurry, Matthew returned home in tens of seconds. Bang! The moment he stepped through the door of the small shed, a shattering sound was heard and the Dark Glazed Amethyst shattered on the ground. ¡°No!¡± Matthew almost threw his head back and howled, but he lowered his voice in fear of disturbing the villagers, considering that it was late at night. The Dark Glazed Amethyst was a darkness material, and it was also the only darkness material he had which allowed the Dark Demon Dragon egg to hatch. Now that the Dark Glazed Amethyst was broken, it meant that the Dark Demon Dragon egg could not hatch anytime soon! But when Matthew looked down, he saw a crystal glowing with dark purple light on the ground. The crystal was only half the size of his palm, but its image was extremely similar to the Dark Glazed Amethyst depicted in the diagram. ¡°Could this be the real form of the Dark Glazed Amethyst?¡± Matthew bent down and picked up the crystal that glowed with a dark purple light. The other fragments were like items used to seal the Dark Glazed Amethyst. ¡°I was wondering why such a treasure had not been discovered for so long. So it was sealed.¡± When Matthew saw this, he was enlightened. The sealed Dark Glazed Amethyst looked no different from an ordinary stone. If not for the appearance of the system, Matthew would not have discovered its existence. And now, the Dark Glazed Amethyst had absorbed enough dark energy and finally used its own strength to break through the seal, revealing its true appearance to Matthew. ¡°It seems like the system is really reliable. It can even find sealed treasures.¡± Matthew looked at the Dark Glazed Amethyst with satisfaction, and couldn¡¯t help but praise the system in his heart. He kept the Dark Glazed Amethyst and took out the Dark Demon Dragon Egg that he had hidden. ¡°Let the Dark Demon Dragon egg devour the Dark Glazed Amethyst and hatch the Dark Demon Dragon.¡± Matthew looked on expectantly. As for the fact that demonic beasts would attack their master, he wasn¡¯t worried at all. Previously, the system had already reminded him that when it detected a treasure, it would leave a special mark on it. If the treasure was lost, it could be retrieved. If the egg hatched a creature, it would never betray Matthew. However, when Matthew took out the Dark Demon Dragon Egg and placed the Dark Glazed Amethyst beside it, there was no reaction. ¡°What is going on? Why is there no reaction?¡± Matthew unintentionally activated the system¡¯s screen again and checked the data of the Dark Glazed Amethyst. [Dark Glazed Amethyst] Dark Energy Storage Progress: 0%. Can be used to heal, attack enemies, or¡­ Need to spend the stored energy. ¡°F*ck, when did the stored energy get depleted?¡± Matthew was dumbfounded. When he entered, the Dark Glazed Amethyst¡¯s dark energy storage progress was still 100%. Now, it has become 0% in the blink of an eye. What exactly happened in the middle? ¡°Could it be¡­¡± Matthew could not help but stare blankly at the fragments on the ground. It was something left behind when the Dark Glazed Amethyst broke free from the seal. Could it be that the depleted dark energy was in these fragments? Matthew brought the Dark Demon Dragon Egg to the fragments with a suspicious mindset. Suddenly, there was a change! The fragments on the ground emitted a dark purple glow before entering the Dark Demon Dragon egg. Then¡­ nothing happened. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ over?¡± Matthew doubted reality was messing with his mentality. A moment later, he was about to go forward to take a look, but something strange happened again. Dark purple lines appeared on the Dark Demon Dragon Egg. Every line emitted an eerie aura. It was like something from hell. At this moment, the Dark Demon Dragon Egg was about forty percent similar to what was recorded in the diagram. However, the change showed no signs of stopping. The dark purple light was still blooming, and it was getting brighter! A minute later, dark purple light filled the entire shed. Under the light, Matthew could still clearly see the transformation of the Dark Demon Dragon Egg. The lines on its body continued to increase. In just a minute, all the eggshell was covered. One could vaguely see the pattern of a demonic dragon when all the lines were connected. At this moment, the Dark Demon Dragon Egg had completely matched the description on the diagram. Crack! Crack! A cracking sound could be heard. A crack appeared on the Dark Demon Dragon egg. Then, more cracks spread, covering the entire egg. Badump! Badump! Matthew could hear a powerful heartbeat coming from within the Dark Demon Dragon egg. This heartbeat was very intimidating, like the footsteps of a demon stepping into the human world, making people feel very uneasy. Crack! The Dark Demon Dragon egg finally cracked open, and the light dissipated. Matthew stared fixedly at the Dark Demon Dragon egg with anticipation in his eyes. ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± A small, palm-sized shadow flew out of the eggshell. Before Matthew could get a good look at it, it had already disappeared from his field of vision. ¡°Why did it fly away?¡± Matthew stared at the broken eggshell, unable to react for a moment. He questioned the system in his mind. Didn¡¯t it say that the creature that hatched wouldn¡¯t betray him? Why did it turn around and leave? However, his question was like a stone thrown into the ocean. There was no response from the system. ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± The next moment, Matthew heard a howl, and something landed on his shoulder. He turned to look at his shoulder and saw a little fellow smiling at him. This little fellow had tiny black scales on its body, and its large red eyes had spirituality. Its pair of small wings were very light, and its slender tail looked very cute when it swayed. ¡°This¡­ is the Dark Demon Dragon?¡± Matthew stared at the cute little fellow, unable to connect it with the imperious figure in his mind. In his mind, the Dark Demon Dragon should have been ten thousand meters long. Its abyssal mouth was terrifying, and its domineering body made the world submit under its feet. Unexpectedly, after the Dark Demon Dragon egg hatched, it was actually a cute little fellow the size of a palm. And this little one even howled in response to Matthew. Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Good kid.¡± Matthew praised before extending a finger to gently stroke the Dark Demon Dragon¡¯s head. The system screen appeared, displaying the Dark Demon Dragon¡¯s information. It was completely different from the information before hatching. [Dark Demon Dragon] Name: Unnamed Rank: D Skills: Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath, Demon Dragon¡¯s Fury, Demon Dragon¡¯s Roar Introduction: A demonic dragon from the Abyssal Hell. It is an evil divine dragon that causes countless living beings to fall into fear. It is also the most hated existence of the orthodox divine dragons. Besides these simple introductions, Matthew also saw the requirements for the Dark Demon Dragon¡¯s advancement. To advance from D-rank to C-rank, the Dark Dragon Stone, Blood Dragon Demon Crystal, and Crimson Dragon Divine Grass had to be used with magic formation to open the path of advancement. As for successfully advancing, Dark Demon Dragon needed to devour enough darkness materials and accumulate enough energy to erupt. When Matthew saw the three materials, he couldn¡¯t help but curse. ¡°The Dark Dragon Stone, Blood Dragon Demon Crystal, and Crimson Dragon Divine Grass are all high-grade Tier 3 materials!¡± Almost all of the treasures were divided into the first to the ninth tier. For example, the Tier 1 required 10 years of age, the Tier 2 required 100 years of age and the Tier 3 required 1,000 years of age and so on. The materials such as the Crimson Blood Divine Grass required 1000 years to mature. In other words, after it matured, it would become a Tier 3 treasure. As for the Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal, they were more valuable than the Crimson Blood Divine Grass! Tier 3 materials were considered precious treasures even in towns and cities. They could only be bought at a high price. Many rich kids had to consider for a long time before they dared to buy Tier 3 materials. ¡°As expected of a demonic beast. Just an advancement from D-rank to C-rank requires such precious materials.¡± Matthew muttered under his breath, then turned off the screen. He collected his thoughts and said to the Dark Demon Dragon, ¡°I¡¯ll call you Heber from now on.¡± The Dark Demon Dragon was very intelligent. When it heard these words, it immediately nodded wildly in joy, as if it wanted to express how much it liked this name. ¡°Time to sleep.¡± Matthew took Heber in the palm of his hand and lay it down on the hay in the small shed. Gradually, a boy and a beast shut their eyes and fell into a beautiful dreamland. The night passed peacefully. The next day, before the sun had risen and there was just a little light on the horizon, Matthew was up. This was the routine he had maintained for seven years. Even though he was not in a hurry to work today, he still woke up very early. Matthew sat down on the hay and stretched. Then he looked at Heber. Its head and tail were curled together, covered by weak wings. Its small body rose and fell as it breathed, looking a little cute. Matthew did not wake Heber up. He put it into his pocket carefully and went out to the bun shop. There were traders in the village who went to the distant town; they would set off early and arrive in the evening. The stuffed bun shop would open for business early and prepare breakfast for them. He was also one of the few people in the village who got up early to work. Matthew arrived at the bun shop. Brewster, the owner of the bun shop, had changed his attitude toward him. Compared to his disdain yesterday morning, Brewster treated Matthew as if he were his own son. He didn¡¯t even want to accept Matthew¡¯s money for the buns. But Matthew insisted on giving it, or he would never come again. Brewster had no choice but to accept it. Brewster¡¯s change in attitude was because the Dark Glazed Amethyst had absorbed the dark energy from his body. When Matthew left the bun shop, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh with emotion in his heart. If it weren¡¯t for the appearance of the system that allowed him to pick up the Dark Glazed Amethyst, the villagers would have treated him as they had in the past, and would have wanted to drive him out of Dragon God Village. ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± At this moment, Heber seemed to have smelled the fragrance of the steamed buns. The first thing it did after waking up was to howl in Matthew¡¯s arms. It poked its head out of Matthew¡¯s pocket and fixed its greedy gaze on the buns in his hand. ¡°You glutton.¡± Matthew chuckled at the gluttonous Heber. However, that was just a casual remark. He placed Heber on his shoulder and handed it a bun. Heber held a bun that was half the size of its body in its hands and smiled happily like a child who had gotten his favorite toy. Matthew saw Heber happily eat the bun, and he took out one for himself. A boy and a beast walked along the streets, happily eating buns. The scene was very harmonious. Suddenly, Matthew stopped. In front of him stood the youth from yesterday. Matthew¡¯s smile faded, and his expression became grave. Heber sensed its master¡¯s emotions and swallowed the bun in one gulp. It then bared its teeth and glared at the young man in front of it as if it wanted to eat him. ¡°Dark Demon Dragon!?¡± There was a hint of surprise in the youth¡¯s calm gaze, but it disappeared in an instant. Then, he revealed a strange smile. ¡°As expected of the Dark Brilliance Physique. You¡¯re able to gain the Dark Demon Dragon¡¯s favor even before awakening.¡± Matthew narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed like this young man had misunderstood something. He had a very good relationship with the Dark Demon Dragon, but it wasn¡¯t caused by the Dark Brilliance Physique. All of this was attributed to the system. ¡°Who are you?¡± Matthew questioned. Every time he met this youth, he would have a bad premonition that made him feel uneasy. ¡°Who I am is not important.¡± The young man stood opposite Matthew with a strange smile. ¡°Since you can hatch the Dark Demon Dragon, it means that your Dark Brilliance Physique is about to awaken. It¡¯s time for me to bring you back to meet my lord.¡± Matthew¡¯s pupils contracted, and he immediately tensed up. Then, he saw the youngster reach out to touch the crystal at his waist. A dazzling light flashed across the crystal. Then, a card appeared out of thin air in the youth¡¯s hand. The image on the back of the card was very cool. It was a vortex of light. The youth held the card with two fingers and raised it to his chest before showing it to Matthew. There was a black lion engraved on the card. There were red flames on its body. It was like a beast from hell, giving people a chilling feeling. ¡°Purgatory Demonic Lion, descend!¡± The youth groaned and raised the card. A huge magic formation appeared in the sky above him, spewing out large amounts of scarlet flames. Roar! A lion roar sounded, shaking heaven and earth, shaking up mountains and rivers. This ferocious roar shook the entire Dragon God Village. The villagers fled in fear. There were even people who specially ran over to take Matthew to escape with them. But Matthew didn¡¯t leave. He asked the villagers to leave first. The youth¡¯s target was him. No matter where he ran, he would not be able to escape the pursuit. It was better to face it head-on. It was time to witness the Dark Demon Dragon¡¯s strength. Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Roar!¡± The deafening roar of a lion sounded again. Raging flames spread out and a 20-meter tall lion appeared out of the magic formation. There were many fiery patterns on its body, as well as burning flames. Its bloodthirsty eyes made it look like a berserk beast. When Matthew saw the lion that had appeared out of thin air, he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim internally, ¡°Purgatory Demonic Lion!¡± He had read a lot of information yesterday and understood a lot about mutated beasts. The Purgatory Demonic Lion was a mutated beast and also a demonic beast! He did not expect the first pet he saw of someone else after coming to this world would be a demonic beast! Demonic beasts were extremely violent amongst mutated beasts. They would even attack their masters. Few people would choose demonic beasts as pets. Even if they did, they would not raise demonic beasts to a high level. If the demonic beast lost control, the Beast Tamer would be destroyed. ¡°If you follow me obediently, you might feel less pain.¡± The youth¡¯s smile was still demonic, but there was a hint of bloodlust now. ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll go with you?¡± Matthew¡¯s eyes were fixed on the young man. His determined gaze said that he was unwilling to yield to reality. Since he had transmigrated to this world and gained a new life, he did not want his fate to be manipulated by others. Especially after activating the Godly Treasure Hunting System, as long as he was given time, he would have the ability to challenge anyone. How could he yield to others? ¡°Looks like I¡¯ll have to put in some effort.¡± The young man murmured when he saw Matthew¡¯s eyes. ¡°Purgatory Demonic Lion, attack!¡± The young man coldly ordered, ¡°Don¡¯t let him die.¡± ¡°Roar!¡± The Purgatory Demonic Lion let out a heaven-shaking roar. Anxiety appeared in Matthew¡¯s eyes, and then he looked quickly at Heber. ¡°Can you handle it?¡± Both the Purgatory Demonic Lion and the Dark Demon Dragon were demonic beasts. If both of them were D-rank, their combat power should not be too far apart. It was not like Matthew did not have a chance. If there was no other choice, Heber could take him away. With the Godly Treasure Hunting System, he believed that it wouldn¡¯t take long for him to have the ability to contend with the youth. Aawoo! Heber answered Matthew¡¯s question with a heavy nod. Then, it flapped its wings and flew towards the Purgatory Demonic Lion. Heber¡¯s palm-sized body seemed as insignificant as an ant in the face of the lion¡¯s massive size. Matthew couldn¡¯t help but worry for Heber. Suddenly, when Heber flew into the air, violent flames burst on its body, enveloping its entire body. Matthew thought Heber was under attack, and his concern almost made him cry out. But somehow he could sense that Heber was not hurt. Roar! A dragon roar sounded, even more shocking than the lion¡¯s roar. The Purgatory Demonic Lion that was charging toward Matthew suddenly slowed down upon hearing this dragon roar. It felt a suppression from its bloodline, causing the blood in its body to surge. At the same time, the dragon¡¯s roar dissipated the flames surrounding Heber. Hu! Wind howled, creating hurricanes. A pair of enormous wings dispersed the smoke. A gigantic dragon that was 30 meters tall appeared in front of everyone. Its body was still covered in purple devilish flames. Its red vertical pupils seemed to be able to see through one¡¯s heart. ¡°Heber?¡± Matthew was surprised to discover that this massive dragon was Heber. Who would have thought that a small dragon the size of a palm would turn into a 30-meter long dragon in the blink of an eye? ¡°Roar!¡± Heber roared again. The Purgatory Demonic Lion was so shaken that it lost its composure, and its eyes lost their previous spirit. ¡°Wake up!¡± Seeing this, the youth immediately called out to awaken the Purgatory Demonic Lion. But how could Heber let go of such a good opportunity to attack? At the same time that it let out the dragon¡¯s roar, its gigantic dragon claw struck towards the Purgatory Demonic Lion. Heber¡¯s sharp claws left a hideous wound on its opponent. Black blood splattered high in the sky and dripped onto the ground, appearing especially eye-catching. The Purgatory Demonic Lion was also sent flying back over a hundred meters due to the immense force. Bang! Its massive body fell heavily, leaving a long mark on the ground. Without giving the enemy a chance to catch its breath, Heber fired Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath at the Purgatory Demonic Lion. ¡°Roar!¡± An earth-shattering dragon roar erupted. A terrifying aura flew out from Heber¡¯s mouth. Every aura was like a sharp blade light, leaving long wounds on the Purgatory Demonic Lion¡¯s body. All the houses within a kilometer radius were reduced to dust and debris by the dragon¡¯s breath. There were cracks everywhere, and some even extended over ten meters! This terrifying breath continued for a long time. The Dragon God Village was completely destroyed, and the area within a kilometer was reduced to ruins. By the time the dragon¡¯s breath ended, the Purgatory Demonic Lion was already lying in a pool of blood. ¡°How is this possible?¡± The youth looked at the dying Purgatory Demonic Lion and was slightly surprised. He was a C-grade Beast Tamer who was about to advance to B-grade. The Purgatory Demonic Lion was only one of his many pets. Its strength was considered average among D-ranks. However, it was instantly killed by a newly hatched Dark Demon Dragon. The young man could not accept this fact. However, he remembered that the Dark Demon Dragon was not only a demonic beast, but also a divine dragon. Whether it was among the ranks of the mutated beasts or among the demonic beasts, the Dark Demon Dragon was extremely intimidating. Just its bloodline alone could suppress many demonic beasts. It was understandable that a D-rank Purgatory Demonic Lion fell into the hands of the Dark Demon Dragon. Besides, he had other methods. He could accept the Purgatory Demonic Lion¡¯s defeat. ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± At this moment, Heber returned to Matthew¡¯s side and let out a howl that did not match its form. It curled up on the ground, as if expecting Matthew to reward it for its victory in the first battle. ¡°Well done!¡± Matthew strode forward and gave Heber a big hug. However, because Heber was too huge, Matthew could only hold on to a corner of its body even if he stretched his arms to the maximum. To others, it looked like Matthew was lying on the tip of Heber¡¯s nose. The solemn atmosphere was instantly dispelled by this scene. Matthew¡¯s hug warmed the whole picture. Clap Clap Clap A round of applause broke the heartwarming scene. ¡°Not bad, not bad. It seems like the strength of the Dark Brilliance Physique is far beyond my imagination.¡± The young man clapped his hands as he approached Matthew. His eyes flickered with a demonic light, giving off an extremely uneasy feeling, as though a grim reaper was about to emerge from hell. Matthew looked at the young man and felt the hair on his back stand on end. Cold sweat instantly drenched his shirt. Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The young man slowly walked toward Matthew, his body exuding a terrifying demonic aura, as if he were a demon from hell. ¡°Come with me obediently, and nothing will happen.¡± The horrifying smile on his face remained as he approached Matthew. ¡°My lord will help you become the most powerful person in this world! Even the gods will tremble because of you!¡± The youth¡¯s voice pierced through the heavens and earth, reverberating throughout the peripheries of Maar Mountains. Matthew felt himself losing control. It was as if he were going to agree with the young man and leave with him. ¡°Ah¡ª!¡± Matthew howled and, with his powerful will, broke free from the youth¡¯s mind control. ¡°My fate is in my own hands! I don¡¯t need you to interfere!¡± He had transmigrated to this world and activated the Godly Treasure Hunting System. How could he tolerate being manipulated by others! Heber seemed to have sensed its master¡¯s conviction. It opened its mouth and let out a deafening dragon roar. ¡°Roar!¡± The dragon¡¯s roar contained an unruly will, as if it was announcing to the world that it was born to defy. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll have to put you into a deep slumber.¡± The young man began to chant, as if he was casting a spell. The sound of chains rattling echoed in Matthew¡¯s ears. It was as if the envoys of hell were about to drag him to hell. Following that, countless black chains appeared from the boundless demonic aura emitted by the youth. As the chains sealed off the surrounding space, they also attacked Matthew. ¡°Not good!¡± Matthew cried out inwardly. The strength that the other party had displayed had already reached a level that he could not contend against. If he didn¡¯t leave now, then he would really be at the mercy of others in the future. Matthew put strength into both his hands and rolled onto the top of Heber¡¯s head. ¡°Heber, run!¡± Heber sensed its master¡¯s will and quickly flapped its wings to fly into the sky. The chains summoned by the youth were chasing after Heber in the sky. The rapid rattling of the chains made Matthew anxious. As for Heber, it flapped its wings at an extremely fast speed. A boy and a beast instantly appeared thousands of kilometers away. The chains seemed to have lost their target as they began to fall from the void. Matthew looked back over Heber¡¯s head with lingering fear. There was not a single intact house left in the Dragon God Village. Only that youth stood among the ruins. The youth stood amidst the billowing demonic aura. The smile on his face had already disappeared. He only looked at the boy and the beast with a deep gaze, seemingly not intending to chase after them. But when Matthew met the youth¡¯s calm gaze, he felt like he was gazed on by a hunter, always at ease when hunting. ¡°Damn it, I must increase my strength as soon as possible. The next time I meet this guy, I must kill him!!¡± Matthew looked away and made Heber fly toward the Maar Mountains. The Maar Mountains were incomparably huge. If he hid there, the youth would definitely need some time to find him. During this period of time, with the help of the Godly Treasure Hunting System, Matthew¡¯s strength would definitely increase by a large margin. If he were to encounter that youth again, he wouldn¡¯t be in such a predicament again. Even if it was only to learn more, he had to defeat the youth. What was the use of Dark Brilliance Physique? What was the Lord that the young man was talking about planning? Was the black aura on the villagers of Dragon God Village caused by the youth? All these questions awaited Matthew to solve. Furthermore, he wasn¡¯t sure if there were more problems behind this. ¡°It¡¯s all on you now.¡± Matthew said to himself. Although he didn¡¯t receive a reply, he felt strangely at ease when he thought of the system. [Ding! Detected a mature Crimson Dragon Divine Grass 900 meters away towards Host¡¯s southeast direction!] The system prompt suddenly sounded, causing Matthew to be stunned for a moment. Crimson Dragon Divine Grass!! It was actually the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass! It was exactly one of the treasures that the Dark Demon Dragon needed for its advancement! He had never expected that he would encounter a treasure he lacked right after leaving the Dragon God Village. Was God helping him? Matthew was excited. At the same time, he immediately ordered, ¡°Heber, land towards the southeast!¡± ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± Heber replied softly before slowly descending. A minute later, Heber landed with Matthew. Once it landed on the ground, its 30-meter-tall body immediately shrunk back to the size of a palm. Matthew caught Heber with his right hand, and after seeing the exhaustion in its eyes, he gently stroked Heber¡¯s forehead with his left index finger. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard. Take a rest.¡± After he finished speaking, he placed Heber on his shoulder. It closed its eyes and fell into a deep sleep, breathing very slowly. Matthew couldn¡¯t help but smile as he watched Heber fall asleep in a second. Then, he followed the system¡¯s instructions and headed southeast. As he was in the middle of the Maar Mountains, Matthew was especially careful as he advanced, fearing that he would be discovered by some terrifying creature. At this moment, Heber had fallen into a deep sleep. Matthew did not have much combat power, and it would be difficult for him to escape if he encountered mutated beasts. The system reminded him again that the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass was 100 meters ahead. Matthew made his way slowly through the forest. After passing through the interlaced trees, he soon encountered an empty piece of land. However, he did not immediately move forward. Instead, he hid behind a large tree and held his breath. ¡°There¡¯s actually a mutated beast guarding the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass.¡± Matthew leaned back against the tree and cried out inwardly. He took a few deep breaths and calmed himself down. Then, he poked his head out to check again. He saw a mutated beast that was a hundred meters long and covered in black scales. It looked like a hound, and it was curled up beside a blade of grass. The blade of grass was about half a meter tall. It was crimson in color, and its top resembled a dragon¡¯s head. The Crimson Dragon Divine Grass was nothing in front of that hill-sized beast. Matthew was deeply afraid of the sleeping mutated beast, so he slightly moved around. After his gaze locked on the mutated beast, the system screen immediately appeared in his sight. [Polar Hound] Rank: D Skills: Polar Laceration, Polar Bite, Polar Charge Introduction: The ultimate predator on the flat land. None of the prey it has set its eyes on can escape. The king of speed! After confirming what species it was, Matthew returned to stand behind the tree. ¡°Polar Hound¡­ its aura is very close to C-rank, probably waiting for the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass to reach Tier 4 before devouring it to advance to C-rank¡­ Such a beast, after Heber recovers its strength, it should not be difficult to deal with¡­¡± Matthew was calculating how he was going to take the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass. He gave Heber a gentle look, thinking: I can only wait now. Matthew¡¯s nerves were on edge. As soon as the Polar Hound stirred, he would immediately move to a more concealed spot. ¡°Rumble ~¡± Half an hour later, a loud voice startled Matthew. ¡°Houuuu!¡± Before he could react, the Polar Hound slowly rose to its feet and let out an earth-shattering roar at the sky. Its voice spread across a square kilometer and shocked countless birds in the forest. ¡°Dammit! This fellow actually woke up from hunger. Why did he choose this time to eat!?¡± Matthew cursed under his breath when he realized what was happening. Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matthew¡¯s eyes searched the area for a good spot to hide. A moment later, sounds of movement came from the thicket behind. They were wild beasts! They served Polar Hound as the king. Now that the king was hungry, the subordinates would naturally come to offer food! Matthew could hear the commotion in the distance, and he could sense that there were quite a few wild beasts! As such, no matter where he hid, he would be discovered! ¡°Damn it. Heber, I can only trouble you a little more.¡± Matthew struggled with his thoughts before finally deciding to awaken Heber. Many Beast Tamers treated their pets as tools. When they encountered danger, they would not hesitate to order the pets to block in front of them and even abandon them to save themselves. Yet, Matthew regarded Heber as his companion. If he had other pets, he would not awaken Heber who was sleeping. In such a dangerous situation, Matthew had no other choice but to wake Heber up and leave. Improving their strength was important, but their safety was more important. Matthew poked Heber, who was fast asleep on his left shoulder. Heber opened its tired red eyes and saw its master¡¯s anxious expression. It knew that they were in a bad situation. It immediately became alert and quickly raised its head to look around, understanding the danger they were in. When Heber saw the Polar Hound not far away and the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass behind it, it immediately realized that it might be the target of its attack. It immediately charged forward. ¡°Don¡¯t be rash, your energy isn¡¯t¡­¡± Matthew tried to stop Heber, but his voice couldn¡¯t keep up with its speed. Before he could finish his sentence, Heber had already transformed into a giant dragon and let out an earth-shattering roar. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber, only thirty meters tall, looked like a child in front of the hundred-meter-long Polar Hound. When the Polar Hound saw that a mutated beast had invaded its territory, it had intended to send out a threatening aura to keep the other party away from this area. However, when it saw that the other was actually a demonic beast, and a divine dragon with a noble status among the mutated beasts at that, its slowly rising aura immediately stopped. The Polar Hound looked at Heber with fear and complexity. It subconsciously wanted to leave, unwilling to offend such a difficult character. However, it cast an extremely reluctant glance at the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass behind it, and then cast away the thought of leaving. How could it be willing to give up the treasure that it had waited so long for? Even if its opponent was the evil and noble Demon Dragon, it would still fight for it! Hence, the Polar Hound let out a roar that symbolized its King status, as if declaring to Heber that this was its territory. ¡°Houuuu!¡± Heber couldn¡¯t care less. Since the other party had threatened its master, it had to die! ¡°Roar!¡± An earth-shattering dragon¡¯s roar filled with provocation rang throughout the area! The sound waves turned into ripples. When some wild beasts heard this sound, they knew that another powerful mutated beast was confronting their King, so they immediately stopped advancing. They were here to deliver food to the king, and not to deliver their lives. However, there were also loyal beasts. They knew that the King was fighting against the enemy, so they quickened their pace, wanting to boost the morale of their King. It was time to show their loyalty! On the other side, Heber and the Polar Hound immediately attacked after letting out battle cries. A powerful aura erupted from both of them, as if two mountains were about to collide. Boom! Heber collided with the Polar Hound. The collision of the two huge creatures created a loud sound. The airwaves created by their collision destroyed the surrounding trees like a tidal wave. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber activated [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath] at close range. The violent dragon breath tore through everything like a hurricane. At such a close distance, the Polar Hound had no chance of dodging. It originally wanted to use [Polar Laceration] on Heber after the collision. As an outstanding predator, it had absolute confidence in its speed. However, it did not expect that the speed at which it used its skill would be slower than Heber¡¯s. Thus, the Polar Hound was hit very hard by the dragon breath. It felt unbearable pain like thousands of sharp blades had slashed across its face. Bang! The Polar Hound was sent flying and fell heavily a thousand meters away. At this moment, its face had become distorted, and it was badly mangled. Even its skull was visible. The vitality of mutated beasts was extremely powerful, so they wouldn¡¯t die immediately even after receiving such fatal injuries. It was said that some high-level beasts could still survive even if their bodies were reduced to ashes. After Heber displayed the Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath, its breathing became hurried. Matthew could tell from the fatigue in its eyes that its body had reached its limit. After all, Heber had yet to fully recover its stamina. Now that it was forcefully fighting and using its ultimate technique, it put a huge burden on its body. ¡°Come back, Heber.¡± Matthew shouted. The Crimson Dragon Divine Grass was very important, but he didn¡¯t want to see Heber stake its life. He had only wanted to wake Heber up so that it could carry him away from this place. He would return after Heber¡¯s stamina recovered. How could he have expected Heber to go straight up and clash with the Polar Hound? ¡°Roar!¡± Heber turned back and growled. Although its eyes were full of fatigue, it still persevered. It would not allow anyone to hurt its master, and its proud bloodline did not bow down to normal mutated beasts. At this moment, the Polar Hound rose from the ground and glared fiercely at Heber. Even though its face was extremely sinister right now, and bones could still be seen on its cracked face, it wasn¡¯t that seriously injured. ¡°It¡¯s standing up again!¡± Matthew began to worry at the sight. Heber¡¯s stamina had reached its limit. If the next strike failed to kill the Polar Hound, they would be in grave danger. ¡°Houuuu!¡± The Polar Hound snarled and attacked Heber again. It could already tell that the other party was lacking in energy. As long as it could hold on, victory was inevitable. After guarding the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass and advancing to C-rank, it would be able to recover from any serious injuries. Moreover, it could boast about its achievement of killing the Dark Demon Dragon for a long time. Not only would it be able to advance to C-rank, but it would also be able to obtain the highest reputation. How could it retreat in this battle? [Polar Laceration!] When the Polar Hound charged at Heber, its front limbs had already grown three-meter-long claws. The sharp claws flashed with a cold and terrifying light. As long as it could get close, the Dark Demon Dragon would definitely lose! Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Heber, use [Demon Dragon¡¯s Fury]!¡± In the moment of desperation, Matthew revealed an anxious expression and loudly issued the order to fight. Heber roared. A resounding dragon roar reverberated through the void. Two dark purple flames ignited in Heber¡¯s eyes. At the same time, similar flames appeared on its body. In an instant, Heber seemed to have transformed from a demonic dragon into a fire dragon. The terrifyingly high temperature seemed to burn the void until it distorted. A majestic demonic power emerged from Heber¡¯s body and flowed between its scales. At this moment, Heber¡¯s strength had increased significantly. Boom! Brilliant flames erupted from Heber¡¯s body like a volcanic eruption. The scorching heat incinerated everything into ashes, and even the void was trembling under the terrifying flames. As the temperature rose rapidly, the trees within a radius of a thousand meters burst into flames. The fierce flames instantly invaded the entire forest, like a ferocious beast covered in raging flames that wanted to devour everything. However, not only did the Polar Hound not feel timid in the face of such a terrible fire, it advanced instead. Its sharp claws were like the sharpest weapon in the world, separating the layers of flames. This made Matthew worry for Heber. He did not expect the Polar Hound to be so strong that it was not afraid of fire and could even cut through it. However, Heber¡¯s terrifying fire also affected him, forcing him a thousand meters away. Otherwise, he would also become a pile of ashes. ¡°Hu¡ª!¡± Hurricanes blew in the sky. As the wind howled, it carried a scorching aura. Matthew stared at the towering flames in the distance. All he could do now was pray that Heber would defeat the Polar Hound. At the same time, he made up his mind to learn magic if he had the chance. So he could fight alongside Heber. At least, he would not have to watch from the sidelines and not be of any help, or become Heber¡¯s burden. After some time. The raging flames finally dissipated with the retreating mana. The flames that appeared out of thin air were all transformed from mana. When the mana receded, the flames would naturally be extinguished. Matthew¡¯s gaze searched for Heber anxiously. But all he saw was the enormous body of the Polar Hound, reduced to ashes that scattered with a breeze. This relieved Matthew. Since the Polar Hound had died, Heber was most likely fine. At the same time, he was sighing at the power of the Dark Demon Dragon in his mind. The combat power of the Polar Hound was infinitely close to C-rank, but Heber could still defeat it despite the lack of stamina. This showed how powerful the demonic beasts and divine dragon bloodlines were. If it were an exhausted ordinary mutated beast, it might not even be able to withstand a single blow from the Polar Hound. While Matthew was lost in his thoughts, he immediately arrived at the place where the mutated beasts had battled, and his eyes kept darting around as he searched for Heber. Heber¡¯s stamina was insufficient to begin with. After such a bitter battle, even if it defeated the Polar Hound, he was afraid that it had also suffered a serious injury. When Matthew arrived at the battlefield, he continuously called out Heber¡¯s name. However, there was no reply. This made him very worried. Finally, Matthew saw a flash of light among a pile of ashes. ¡°Heber!¡± Matthew rushed toward it, delighted. What greeted his eyes was the stalk of Crimson Dragon Divine Grass. Not only did it not die in the sea of flames, but its appearance had also changed. In addition to the crimson glow, it grew from three meters to five meters. Furthermore, Matthew could sense that the energy contained within this stalk of Crimson Dragon Divine Grass had increased significantly. [Ding! Detected a Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass 50 meters ahead of the host!] At this moment, the system notification sounded. Matthew froze for a moment. That was a Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass? A matured Crimson Dragon Divine Grass was at Tier 3. Without external help, it would take at least ten thousand years for the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass to advance to Tier 4. Matthew could confirm that this stalk of Crimson Dragon Divine Grass was the one he had just seen. In the blink of an eye, the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass went from Tier 3 to Tier 4. What did it experience!? Could it be that it had absorbed the mana from the aftermath of the battle between Heber and the Polar Hound and thus obtained sublimation? ¡°We¡¯ve made a huge profit!¡± Matthew exclaimed in surprise. Heber needed a matured Crimson Dragon Divine Grass, a thousand-year-old Dark Dragon Stone, and a thousand-year-old Blood Dragon Demon Crystal to advance to C-rank. However, if it had a Tier 4 10,000-year Crimson Dragon Divine Grass, coupled with a bit of Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal powder, Heber would still be able to advance to C-rank. The 10,000-years Crimson Dragon Divine Grass could make up for the missing Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal. After all, it was a Tier 4 divine grass. It was more than ten times better than a Tier 3 divine grass! ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± At that moment, Heber¡¯s haggard voice sounded from nearby. Matthew immediately looked for it. ¡°Heber, look.¡± With the palm-sized Heber in his right hand, he returned to the side of the Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass. Heber looked at the Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass with greed in its eyes, as if it was extremely tempting. It wanted to break free from Matthew¡¯s embrace and directly pounce on the Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass. However, because it had gone past its limits, a slight movement of its muscles would cause intense pain. ¡°Don¡¯t move. You¡¯re seriously injured now.¡± Matthew supported Heber, who had almost fallen, with a finger. It seemed like Heber also knew how beneficial Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass was to it. However, he could not feed Heber directly now. Otherwise, not only would it not be able to help it advance to C-rank, it might even waste a Tier 4 divine grass. Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass was very expensive on the market. Its price was so high that it was immeasurable. It could even buy a city! Matthew couldn¡¯t bear to waste it. He carefully dug out the Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass and wrapped it with a piece of clothing to prevent others from having thoughts of snatching it after seeing it. Although the Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass had stronger medicinal effects than the just matured Tier 3 divine grass, it was not so easily withered. After the Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass left the soil, it could maintain its medicinal effect for a month without dissipating. If it was not consumed within the next three months, the medicinal effect would slowly fade until it completely dissipated. Matthew needed to find the powder of the Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal within a month. Otherwise, he would have to find a complete Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal to help Heber advance to C-rank if Crimson Dragon Divine Grass¡¯s medicinal effect began to dissipate. ¡°There should be a lot of powder of Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal in human cities.¡± Matthew locked onto a direction and prepared to search for a human city. He had a month of time in his plan. But during this period of time, it was hard to guarantee that the youth would not find him again. Thus, he needed to gather these materials as soon as possible in order not to be afraid of that youth. Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Time flew. Matthew wandered the Maar Mountains for three days. Through the Godly Treasure Hunting System, he found seven Tier 1 herbs. These herbs were of little use to Heber. Matthew planned to sell the seven herbs after finding a human city in exchange for some money to buy the powder of the Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal. In the past three days, Heber¡¯s injuries had recovered significantly. Even if it encountered a mutated beast like the Polar Hound again, it wouldn¡¯t be in such a sorry state like last time. Even if it could not end the battle quickly, it could at least defeat its opponent! On the fourth day. Matthew wandered in the Maar Mountains as usual. He was currently searching for a path to a human city. Soon, he made a pleasant discovery as he moved forward. ¡°There are humans ahead!¡± Matthew saw many human footprints on the damp ground. According to the footprints, there should be three men and two women. Furthermore, the footprints were still fresh. This meant that the other party had just passed by this place and was not too far away from him. ¡°Heber, hurry!¡± Matthew told Heber to grow bigger and fly him to find these humans. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber let out a dragon¡¯s roar. Then, its body immediately transformed into a 30 meters tall dragon! Matthew rolled onto its back just as Heber lowered its head. Whoosh. Heber flapped its huge wings and soared into the sky. A hurricane roared, overturning the surrounding trees. In just a few moments, Heber had already turned into a small black dot in the distance. Matthew was sitting on Heber¡¯s head, looking down on the Maar Mountains. Everything below looked minuscule to him. A huge mammoth looked like an ant. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Logically speaking, they shouldn¡¯t have been able to move so far on foot¡­¡± After a minute, Matthew frowned. Those five people had just left. No matter how fast they were, it was impossible for them to be that fast. Heber flew at a speed of more than ten kilometers per minute. How could he still not see the five people? ¡°There¡¯s a problem.¡± Matthew lowered his head and shouted, ¡°Heber, let¡¯s go back.¡± It wasn¡¯t easy to encounter humans, and he still had to rely on them to bring him to the human city. How could he let anything happen to them? Heber obediently growled in response to its master before flapping its wings and returning. Before long, they returned to the area with the footprints. Although this place had been damaged to some degree when Heber rose into the air, he could still chase after them through the footprints. After Heber landed on the ground, it returned to its palm-sized form and came to Matthew¡¯s shoulder. Matthew, on the other hand, immediately followed the footprints. Ten minutes later, the footprints suddenly disappeared after traveling a kilometer or two. ¡°What happened?¡± Matthew watched the footprints disappear from the ground, and was lost in thought. ¡°Disappearing into thin air¡­ Do they have a flying pet too?¡± Matthew looked up at his surroundings. Nothing was damaged¡­ This meant that there was no flying pet. It was also possible that the flying pet was relatively small in size and did not cause a strong blast when it took off. But how could a small flying pet carry five people? Could it be that they really disappeared into thin air? Matthew was puzzled. ¡°Heber, fly up and see if there are any unusual areas.¡± Heber nodded obediently, then flapped its tiny wings and flew into the sky. Matthew, on the other hand, looked down and wondered where the five men had gone. People couldn¡¯t just disappear. If they could not be seen, it could only mean they were somewhere else. It was just that Matthew hadn¡¯t seen them yet. ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± A moment later, Heber returned to Matthew¡¯s shoulder. It transmitted what it saw to Matthew through its thoughts. ¡°You are saying there is nothing unusual nearby?¡± Matthew¡¯s frown deepened. ¡°Did they really fly away?¡± ¡°But if they had flying pets, why didn¡¯t they fly at the beginning but waited until they entered the depths of the Maar Mountains?¡± Matthew felt a sudden headache. ¡°Forget it. If we can¡¯t find them, then let it be. We can go to human cities ourselves.¡± Matthew shook his head with a frustrated expression, and he decided to ignore this matter as it would only add to his troubles. There were so many ways to go to a human city. There was no need for him to waste time on five people he had never seen before. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Matthew muttered and prepared to leave. However, right at this moment, a flying mutated beast appeared in the air before plummeting toward Matthew. This caused Matthew to immediately become vigilant, and he looked at the other party solemnly. Bang! Before it even landed on the ground, the mutated beast turned into specks of starlight and dissipated. A girl with messy clothes and a pale face fell from its back. Hope flared in the girl¡¯s eyes when she saw Matthew, and she limped toward him. However, due to her body¡¯s condition, the young girl only took a few steps before she fell heavily onto the ground. ¡°Save¡­ me¡­¡± The young girl reached out for help and said weakly. Matthew hesitated for a moment, then decided to check the situation. After all, if he wanted to leave the Maar Mountains as soon as possible, he had to rely on others. It was too slow for him to figure out his own path. There was not much time left for him. If the young girl was not in serious trouble, Matthew would be happy to save her. Matthew stepped forward to help the girl to her feet. ¡°What happened to you?¡± he asked. It was only then that he saw the girl¡¯s injuries were not a big issue. Her pet must have been the one to suffer a serious injury. ¡°We were attacked by a mutated beast.¡± The girl¡¯s face was extremely beautiful. Her face was pale due to her injuries, making her look even more sickly and beautiful. ¡°All of you?¡± Matthew realized that there was trouble. ¡°Yes.¡± The girl nodded. ¡°I have four companions.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move first. I¡¯ll treat your injuries.¡± Matthew supported the young girl to a large tree and sat her down before pulling out a Tier 1 Herb. This was what he had found in the Maar Mountains over the past three days through the Godly Treasure Hunting System. ¡°Petite Grass!¡± When the young girl saw the tier 1 medicinal herb in Matthew¡¯s hands, she couldn¡¯t help but exclaim softly. ¡°This is too expensive. I can¡¯t accept it.¡± The girl waved her hands at Matthew and refused. Although the Petite Grass was a Tier 1 herb, it was expensive because it was very effective on mutated beasts and Beast Tamers. In their city, one Petite Grass could buy a house. This young man was actually willing to use it to save her! If the young man asked her for a huge sum of money¡­ it would not be worth it. Matthew replied with a cold expression, ¡°It¡¯s alright, just return me a stalk of Petite Grass in the future.¡± When the young girl heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes. However, she still said very politely, ¡°Thank you so much.¡± Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matthew didn¡¯t pay any more attention to the young girl. Instead, he ground the Petite Grass into powder before applying it on her wounds. The young girl looked at the serious expression on Matthew¡¯s face as he carefully treated her wounds. Her breathing could not help but quicken, and her heart thumped rapidly. Ever since she was young, this was the first time a stranger was so close to her. Especially when Matthew put the powder on her waist, the young girl¡¯s heart instantly sped up! Even men who were close to her had never touched such a place. But now, she was gently touched by a stranger. Although he was only applying the medicine, she still felt a little shy. When Matthew finished applying the powder, the young girl¡¯s face was already extremely red. ¡°Alright. It won¡¯t take long for your injuries to heal.¡± Matthew stepped back after setting the remaining powder aside. In fact, this was also the first time he had come into close contact with an unfamiliar girl, and it seemed so intimate. However, he had lived two lifetimes, so he was more composed than ordinary people and did not show much expression. ¡°Thank you.¡± The girl thanked him shyly. After that, they stopped talking. Matthew wanted to wait for the young girl to recover before asking her to guide him to a human city. Meanwhile, the girl intended to persuade Matthew to save her companions, but she did not know how to begin. After all, Matthew had just treated her, and now she was asking for help again. It didn¡¯t seem right. After a long while, the girl finally organized her words. She brushed her hair and said, ¡°Hey! I¡¯m Edith Romeo. How about you?¡± ¡°Matthew.¡± Matthew sat nearby and replied coldly. His answer stunned Edith. She wondered, ¡®Does this young man not have a surname? Or is he unwilling to reveal his surname?¡¯ Edith did not dwell on the question for long. After all, her purpose was more than that. Persuading Matthew to rescue her companion was the main issue. ¡°How did you end up in the Maar Mountains?¡± Edith asked softly. She decided to get closer to Matthew first. She would ask for his help after they became familiar with each other. ¡°My family lives nearby.¡± Matthew¡¯s reply was still cold. The Dragon God Village was at the edge of the Maar Mountains, so he had no problem answering like this. But Edith¡¯s heart was deeply shaken. Someone actually lived near the Maar Mountains? This was something she had never expected. There were many mutated beasts in the Maar Mountains, and there was no lack of powerful ones. They hadn¡¯t encountered any for now because powerful mutated beasts rarely moved outside of their territory. To put it bluntly, they were just lucky. But Edith could never have imagined that someone could live in the Maar Mountains for more than ten years. Even some B-class or A-class Beast Tamers might not be able to do it. Could it be that this youth was lying? Edith began to doubt what Matthew had said. This was because the news of having lived in the Maar Mountains for more than ten years was too shocking. So much so that Edith was afraid to believe it. But right now, she needed this young man¡¯s help. Even if she did not believe his words, she could only flatter him. Edith revealed a look of admiration as her beautiful eyes sparkled with stars. She said excitedly, ¡°To be able to live in the Maar Mountains for more than ten years, you are really powerful!¡± Matthew ignored Edith¡¯s gaze, thinking that she was a young girl who admired strength. After all, in this world, strength represents everything. It was normal to worship powerful people. Edith gave up the idea of flattery when she saw no reply from Matthew after a long wait. It seemed that this approach would not work. Matthew was not friendly to flatterers. She had to find another way to persuade him. If not, Edith dared not think what would become of her companions. ¡°Hey!¡± Edith said directly, no longer pretending to be polite. Then, she immediately said with a serious expression, ¡°I want to ask your help to save my companions. I can agree to any condition you want.¡± Since pretending to be weak didn¡¯t work, then she would directly hire him for money. Matthew realized that this young girl before him was very scheming. However, Edith was still too inexperienced to play tricks in front of him. She might not be his match even if she lived for a few more decades. Then again, Matthew was indeed in need of money now. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t even have enough money to eat once he arrived in a human city. After all, he had been in Dragon God Village for so many years and did not have any savings. ¡°50 million copper coins!¡± Matthew said coldly. ¡°What!?¡± Edith was shocked. 50,000,000 copper coins could buy several Tier 1 herbs. Edith could not accept the price. It was too expensive. ¡°10 million!¡± Edith pouted and turned her head away. She made a big cut on the payment Matthew wanted, cutting off an entire eighty percent. So the weak her was slightly afraid to look Matthew in the eye. However, even after a long while, she did not hear Matthew¡¯s response. Edith couldn¡¯t help but glance at Matthew out of the corner of her eye. She saw that he was looking into the distance and did not intend to pay attention to her. Edith was instantly enraged. Till now, every word she said was valued by the people around her. This was the first time someone dared to ignore her words. But the thought that she still had to ask Matthew for help forced her to restrain her anger. Edith said unhappily, ¡°Hey! I¡¯m talking to you. Do you accept 10 million copper coins or not?¡± Matthew ignored Edith¡¯s emotions and replied coldly and disdainfully, ¡°From your injuries, I can tell that you have encountered a powerful mutated beast. At least a mutated beast that is infinitely close to C-rank. Just ten million, are you trying to send a beggar away?¡± Edith was taken aback. She hadn¡¯t expected Matthew to be so meticulous as to realize that. ¡°Since you know¡­¡± Edith gritted her teeth. ¡°30 million is the highest I can offer.¡± Matthew wanted to say yes. 30 million was the standard price for a beast that was close to C-rank. He had studied many books, so he knew this. At first, he was just betting that Edith didn¡¯t know the ropes and wanted to ask for twenty million more. But when he noticed the nervousness in Edith¡¯s eyes, he swallowed the words. If Edith could accept this price, there would be no sign of struggle in her eyes. Instead, she would hope Matthew would stop raising the price. Nervousness. That meant she was lying. There was definitely nothing to talk about in terms of price. Then it could only be the words she said before the price. She admitted that Matthew had guessed correctly. But it was actually wrong! Matthew coldly said, ¡°How about this, first tell me what happened after you came to the Maar Mountains, and then we can talk about the price?¡± The nervousness in the depths of Edith¡¯s eyes intensified. But she hid it well. If Matthew hadn¡¯t been so attentive, he wouldn¡¯t have noticed. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the end, Edith spoke hesitantly. ¡°I¡¯m a member of the Romeo family in the ancient city of Yunras. My companions are also members of the nobility, but they don¡¯t belong to the Romeo family. We came to the Maar Mountains to look for treasures.¡± Matthew did not interrupt Edith. This was also what he wanted to know. He happened to know the location of Yunras City. It was 6,000 kilometers away from Maar Mountains. With the flying beast carrying them, they would arrive within a day. Edith continued, ¡°When we first came here, we did not find any treasure. It was not until the afternoon of the fifth day that we encountered¡­ a Tier 1 herb. Unfortunately, a beast that was close to C-rank happened to pass by this place. It severely injured us. Four of my companions were captured by it. Only I escaped.¡± Matthew furrowed his brows in deep thought upon hearing this. Needless to say, Edith must have lied. Firstly, there were five of them. They should all be D-class Beast Tamers. Even if they encountered a beast that was close to C-rank, they would not have lost so badly. Therefore, it could be deduced that the mutated beast they encountered was definitely not as simple as C-rank. Secondly, to a mutated beast, Tier 1 herb was not worth the risk of fighting with five Beast Tamers. In that case, what they found might not only be a Tier 1 herb, but at least a Tier 2 herb! Also, if the mutated beast wanted to snatch the herb, it would not choose to capture the four of them but kill them on the spot. There were¡­ too many suspicious points. Matthew said coldly, ¡°I need a few things. If you¡¯re okay with them, then I¡¯ll help you save your companions.¡± ¡°In addition, these things are not included in the payment,¡± Matthew added. After a few moments of consideration, Edith asked, ¡°What do you need?¡± ¡°Blood Dragon Demon Crystal¡¯s and Dark Dragon Stone¡¯s powder.¡± This matter was too strange. Matthew did not dare to try it without absolute certainty. It would be best if he could make use of Edith now and let Heber advance to C-rank first. The Blood Dragon Demon Crystal and the Dark Dragon Stone were both Tier 3 herbs. But if it was their powder, it would not be so rare. Many people, especially girls, would bring along the powder of Blood Dragon Demon Crystal and Dark Dragon Stone. Because they had the effect of repelling mosquitoes and insects, they were loved by girls. Even if a small vial of Dark Dragon Stone was worth tens of millions of copper coins, they would still be willing to buy it. At first, Matthew had been trying to get Edith to take him to the human city, and that had caused him to forget about it for a moment. ¡°This¡­¡± Edith hesitated again at Matthew¡¯s conditions. Although the Blood Dragon Demon Crystal¡¯s and the Dark Dragon Stone¡¯s powder were not rare, these two added could completely offset the thirty million copper coins payment she mentioned earlier. If Matthew hadn¡¯t mentioned them as being complimentary, Edith would have agreed without hesitation. But now, with such precious things being gifts, Edith was reluctant even though she was born into a noble family. ¡°If you¡¯re not willing, then forget it.¡± Matthew couldn¡¯t be bothered to argue. Edith wasn¡¯t that important to him. He would be able to find a human city by himself and obtain the Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal powder in a short period of time. He was only asking Edith for them because he wanted to go through a shortcut. Since the other party didn¡¯t agree to it, he naturally wouldn¡¯t force it. ¡°No, I¡¯ll give them to you!¡± Edith immediately panicked. Compared to her companions, tens of millions of copper coins were nothing. At most, she would just give a little less compensation after the matter was settled. Matthew came to Edith and held out his hand. ¡°Take them out.¡± Edith¡¯s jade hand searched her belt for a moment, then two small jade bottles appeared out of thin air. Matthew took one more look at Edith¡¯s belt and knew it was an ornament containing space-time magic that could store many things. In many people¡¯s eyes, that thing was the standard for the rich. But that was as far as Matthew was concerned. Edith handed Matthew two small jade bottles. He took them and opened the bottle caps. On his shoulder, Heber smelled the scent in the jade bottles and immediately became excited. It spread its wings and flew up, circling above the jade bottles. Its sparkling little eyes seemed to be telling Matthew, ¡°Give them to me quickly!¡± Matthew revealed a rare gentle expression upon seeing Heber. He gently stroked Heber¡¯s forehead before taking out the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass he had obtained a few days ago. When Edith saw the glowing Crimson Dragon Divine Grass in Matthew¡¯s hand, her beautiful eyes widened. ¡°It¡¯s actually¡­ Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass!!!¡± Edith screamed inside. She had never expected that the person who was haggling with her for tens of millions of copper coins would have such a precious herb! The Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass could be used as a heirloom treasure to worship in their family clan. Yet, this young man in front of her could casually take it out. This, this, this¡­ Edith¡¯s brain short-circuited. She stopped thinking for a moment. Matthew didn¡¯t care about Edith¡¯s expression at all, nor was he worried that she would covet it, because the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass would be gone soon. Matthew sprinkled the powder of the Dark Dragon Stone and the Blood Dragon Demon Crystal onto the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass, making it even more dazzling. When Heber saw this, it drooled all over the ground, wishing it could immediately devour the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass. ¡°Here you go, Heber.¡± Fortunately, Matthew did not leave Heber craving for too long. Otherwise, Heber might die from drooling. Hearing its master¡¯s call, Heber flew forward and opened its mouth. Matthew tossed the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass into Heber¡¯s mouth. ¡°Gulp!¡± Heber ate the Crimson Dragon Divine Herb in one gulp. It didn¡¯t even bother to chew and directly swallowed it. However, Heber, who had eaten the Crimson Dragon Divine Herb, showed no reaction. It was as if it had eaten nothing. This puzzled Matthew. Could it be that there wasn¡¯t enough powder from the Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal? That¡¯s not right. Even if the Dark Demon Dragon¡¯s bloodline was more noble than ordinary mutated beast, ordinary mutated beasts could advance by devouring a stalk of Tier 4 Crimson Dragon Divine Grass. Heber had also consumed the powder from the Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal. It had completely met the requirements to advance. A while later, Heber¡¯s body erupted with dazzling divine light. Immediately after, an endless demonic aura surged out from its body. Soon, Heber was dragged into the sky by some force. When it reached mid-air, Heber¡¯s body suddenly grew to thirty meters. Edith almost fell to the ground in shock. She also had a beast, but not as large as Matthew¡¯s. Her beast could only carry her alone. ROAR! A high-pitched dragon¡¯s roar came from Heber. The birds within a radius of five hundred kilometers fled in all directions. Edith could sense that her beast was afraid! Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Roar!¡± A loud dragon¡¯s roar resounded throughout the world. All living beings within a radius of five hundred kilometers were trembling under Heber¡¯s pressure. That was the pressure from a pinnacle divine dragon. ¡°It¡¯s actually the Dark Demon Dragon!¡± As for Edith, she stared at Heber in disbelief. Because Heber had been in small form, she had not thought in the direction of the divine dragon race. Now, Heber had a pair of wings that could cover the sky, a pair of domineering dragon horns, and four powerful dragon claws. It looked exactly like the divine dragon she had seen in ancient books. She never thought that there would really be a divine dragon in the world. Although there were many records of divine dragons, no one had seen a Dark Demon Dragon before. They all thought that it was only a beast of legends. ¡°This young man is a Dragon Knight!¡± Edith¡¯s gaze towards Matthew was no longer complicated as before, but was filled with admiration that came from the depths of her heart. The legendary Dragon Knight! He was standing right in front of her! What an exciting moment! Divine dragon was a proud race. They would not easily choose their master. That was because there were very few people in this world who could tame divine dragons, and they were given a special title¡ªDragon Knight! And Dragon Knights would receive honorable treatment in any kingdom. Those who followed the Dragon Knight would also receive supreme glory. Edith suddenly had other ideas. Give up everything and follow Matthew! After all, they had never seen a Dragon Knight before. If she could follow a Dragon Knight, she would bring honor to herself and her ancestors! ROAR! At this moment, Heber let out a heaven-shaking dragon roar for the third time. Its body was gradually growing larger. In just 15 minutes, it had grown to 100 meters! Matthew and Edith were below, unable to even see the sun in the sky. Heber spread out its wings, and a strong gust of wind blew in a radius of fifty kilometers. Soon after, Heber¡¯s aura also increased. The pressure from the divine dragon was even more terrifying. Edith gazed at the figure of Heber with a vague feeling of suffocation. As time passed, Heber¡¯s skin began to expand, revealing dark purple runes. Rupture! Then, bone spurs grew out from its body, making it look a bit sinister. At this moment, Heber looked like a demonic beast. It exuded a terrifying aura. When its transformation settled down, its aura also stopped growing. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber, whose strength had skyrocketed, let out a dragon¡¯s roar. The sound waves turned into ripples that spread out in all directions, shocking all the living beings within five hundred kilometers to the point of curling up in a corner and trembling. Heber was proclaiming to the creatures around it that it was a powerful and noble divine dragon! After completely absorbing the medicinal power of the Crimson Dragon Divine Grass, Heber flapped its wings and landed on the ground. Boom! Heber landed on the ground with a loud thud. ¡°Divine Dragon¡­¡± Edith stared blankly at the huge Heber, not knowing how to express her shock. She never imagined that she would be able to see the legendary divine dragon in her lifetime. A Dark Demon Dragon that was even more terrifying than ordinary divine dragons! What was even more unbelievable was that there was actually someone who could subdue the Dark Demon Dragon! ¡°Come back, Heber.¡± Matthew¡¯s calm voice sounded. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber groaned, and its body changed again, returning to the cute and small form. However, after advancing to C-rank, Heber¡¯s small form had also changed. Although it was still the size of a palm, there were a few more runes on its dark skin. There were also protruding bone spurs, which made it look cute and fierce. ¡°Aawoo¡­¡± Heber came to Matthew¡¯s shoulder and howled, conveying to its master the joy of its advancement. Matthew stroked Heber¡¯s forehead and summoned the system screen. The information about Heber¡¯s advancement immediately appeared in Matthew¡¯s eyes. [Dark Demon Dragon] Name: Heber Rank: C Skills: [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath] [Demon Dragon¡¯s Roar] [Demon Dragon¡¯s Fury] [Demon Dragon¡¯s Blood Sword Thrust] Introduction: The Dark Demon Dragon from Hell will bring endless darkness to the world. It will cause everyone to fall into terror and take away the light of hope. It is a supreme evil existence among divine dragons. Heber had another skill¡ªDemon Dragon¡¯s Blood Sword Thrust! In addition, the introduction had changed. Matthew was quite satisfied with this, and he nodded with a smile. According to the system introduction, the Demon Dragon¡¯s Blood Sword Thrust could destroy a thousand-meter tall mountain. However, the extent of its destructive power could only be known after Heber used it in actual combat. ¡°Now we can go rescue your companions.¡± Matthew pulled his gaze away from Heber and looked at Edith. ¡°But we need to talk again about the payment.¡± Edith came back to her senses and said with admiration in her eyes, ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, I can pay you however much you want.¡± This time, her admiration came from the bottom of her heart. This was the legendary Dragon Knight. Being by his side was a supreme glory! If she really became Matthew¡¯s servant, Edith would be the pride of her family. However, Matthew deemed Edith as a scheming person and would no longer look at just her appearance. ¡°I need that item you guys found as payment.¡± Matthew said coldly. Originally, he thought Edith would refuse. They might even haggle over the price. To his surprise, Edith agreed without any hesitation! ¡°Sure!¡± Edith replied excitedly. In her opinion, the opportunity to befriend the Dragon Knight was far from something a treasure could compare with. If she could use a treasure in exchange for the Dragon Knight¡¯s trust, Edith would feel that it was very worthwhile. Because the significance of a Dragon Knight was too great. Edith¡¯s answer stunned Matthew. However, since the other party had agreed, Matthew couldn¡¯t be bothered to say anything else. ¡°Lead the way.¡± Matthew¡¯s tone remained cold. ¡°Yes, honorable Dragon Knight.¡± Edith replied respectfully and prepared to summon her pet. But Matthew asked, ¡°Why do you call me Dragon Knight?¡± This was the second time Edith had called him that. Although he had read many books, he did not know everything. The term ¡®Dragon Knight¡¯ was still a stranger to him. Edith paused and replied, ¡°You are a respected Dragon Knight since you control a Dark Demon Dragon.¡± A Dragon Knight is someone that can control a Dark Demon Dragon?! Could it be a unique title? Or did it mean something? Matthew was puzzled by this. ¡°How can you be called a Dragon Knight just because you can control a Dark Demon Dragon?¡± Edith answered seriously, ¡°Because noble divine dragons have extremely powerful combat power and proud nature, very few people can control them. Therefore, Beast Tamers who can tame divine dragons are known as Dragon Knights, and they are very respected.¡± Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Furthermore, divine dragons have already disappeared from the Vartas Continent!¡± Edith added. But these words shocked Matthew. Divine dragons had already disappeared from the Vartas Continent? How did he pick up the Dark Demon Dragon Egg then? Even if there was the Godly Treasure Hunting System, it was impossible to say that it could find something that had gone extinct, right? This was something to ponder about¡­ He had picked up the Dark Demon Dragon egg in the Maar Mountains, and it needed to devour darkness materials to hatch. Coincidentally, Dragon God Village had a piece of Dark Glazed Amethyst! The Dark Glazed Amethyst had absorbed the black aura from the villagers of Dragon God Village and shed a lot of darkness materials! It just happened to satisfy the conditions for the Dark Demon Dragon Egg¡¯s incubation! Everything was too coincidental! The coincidence was unbelievable! Could someone have planned all of this? Even the Dark Demon Dragon Egg and the Dark Glazed Amethyst were arranged by someone? However, due to the activation of the Godly Treasure Hunting System, the mastermind¡¯s plan was brought forward. And that youth was one of the executives of the plan¡­ The more Matthew thought about it, the more horrified he became. He¡¯d probably fallen into an extremely terrifying scheme. This conspiracy could even affect an entire continent! Otherwise, it was impossible for the mastermind to use the extinct divine dragon egg as the foundation for the plan. How powerful would the person who planned this scheme be? If Matthew did not mature quickly, then he could only allow others to manipulate his fate. He was reborn, how could he allow others to manipulate him? No! Absolutely not! Since he had received a new life, he wanted to live a wonderful life that belonged to him! This strengthened Matthew¡¯s desire to seek treasures. He would do everything he could to obtain all the treasures he saw. However, Heber¡¯s improvement was worth celebrating. At least Matthew didn¡¯t have to fear the youth for now. If he met that youth again, Matthew was confident he could defeat him. They both had C-class battle strength. Who was afraid of who! ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Matthew gathered his thoughts and stopped dwelling on the conspiracy and the issue of the Dragon Knight. He urged Edith, ¡°Lead the way.¡± Edith nodded obediently at that. At this moment, she wasn¡¯t thinking of scheming anything. There was no need to think too much about staying with a Dragon Knight. Then, she took out a card from her exquisite belt. The back of the card was very cool. The base color was rose red, and a rose gold magic circle was carved in the center. Edith held the card high and showed its face to Matthew. There was a white butterfly carved on the front. Its wings were colorful and beautiful. ¡°Alexia!¡± Following Edith¡¯s cry, the card emitted a dazzling white divine light. When the light disappeared, Matthew saw a three-meter-long butterfly appear in the sky. This butterfly was exactly the same as the illustration on the card Edith had used. Could it have come from the card? Matthew couldn¡¯t help but wonder. While Matthew was puzzled, Edith leaped onto Alexia¡¯s back. ¡°Let¡¯s go, honorable Dragon Knight.¡± Edith shouted to Matthew. Alexia followed her master¡¯s gaze and saw Matthew standing on the ground. When it saw Heber on Matthew¡¯s shoulder, its charming body suddenly trembled. Matthew could see fear in its eyes. The divine dragons had a natural bloodline suppression on mutated beasts. When they saw a divine dragon, they would feel fear from the bottom of their hearts. Edith and Alexia were telepathic. She felt her pet¡¯s fear and stroked it gently. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It won¡¯t hurt us.¡± After hearing her master¡¯s words, the fear in Alexia¡¯s eyes faded a little, but it was still afraid of Heber. Matthew didn¡¯t care about that. It wasn¡¯t like Alexia was his pet. ¡°Heber.¡± Matthew called softly. Heber immediately spread its wings and soared into the sky. It transformed its body in the air and instantly grew to a hundred meters tall. At this moment, the fear in Alexia¡¯s eyes reappeared. The massive Heber was like an insurmountable mountain in front of it, making it feel extremely pressured. But Heber didn¡¯t even look at Alexia. It just lowered its head and let Matthew roll onto its head. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Over Heber¡¯s head, Matthew said to Edith. ¡°Oka¡­ okay.¡± Edith stammered in reply. She had seen Heber in this form not long ago. But at this moment, she was still shaken. It had been a long time since she had seen such a huge mutated beast. ¡°Let¡¯s go first, Alexia.¡± Edith forced herself to gather her thoughts and speak to her beast. Upon hearing its master¡¯s order, Alexia immediately flew away. The pressure from Heber was too great. It wished it would never see this guy again. Only after flying for a few thousand meters did Alexia heave a sigh of relief. It was as if the heavy burden on its heart had finally been lifted. ¡°Follow them, Heber.¡± Only then did Matthew tell Heber to take off. Whoosh Heber flapped its huge wings, creating a violent hurricane that blew the surrounding trees to the ground. Just taking off caused such a terrifying commotion¡­ Edith looked back at the scene and could not help but sigh. When Alexia took off, it was very gentle and quiet. But this also proved the gap between the two, although there were hierarchical differences between them. ¡°How far?¡± It took only a second for Heber to catch up with Alexia. Matthew shouted from above Heber¡¯s head. Edith turned back to him. ¡°Three thousand kilometers.¡± Matthew nodded slightly and said nothing more. This distance, to Heber, would only take a few minutes. However, Alexia didn¡¯t seem to be in a good state. Her flight speed was very slow. If Heber followed it, it would probably take them half an hour to get there. A few minutes later, Matthew said impatiently, ¡°Edith, come here. Alexia is too slow.¡± Edith¡¯s beautiful eyes flashed with delight. Was Matthew inviting her to ride the divine dragon? This, this, this¡­ How exciting! Unexpectedly, she could ride a divine dragon! That was a mutated beast that had already disappeared from the Vartas Continent! But as soon as Matthew finished speaking, Heber let out a reluctant growl. Roar! Heber, who possessed the noble bloodline of a divine dragon, had a proud nature and was unwilling to carry anyone other than its master. Matthew was taken aback by Heber¡¯s protest. He had never realized that Heber was so proud before. Matthew regarded Heber as a companion, and would naturally be concerned with its feelings. Since it was unwilling, he could only persuade it to agree. ¡®Let her come up,¡¯ Matthew said soothingly. ¡®Alexia is so slow. Letting her lead will only delay our time.¡¯ Alexia, who felt attacked, expressed its innocence, its eyes filled with grievance. Unfortunately, neither Matthew nor Heber cared what it felt. Roar! Heber still shook its head to show its reluctance. How could the proud divine dragon allow others to ride on it? Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matthew tried to persuade it several times, but Heber refused to let Edith get on its back. With no other choice, Matthew gave up. After flying for half an hour, they finally arrived at the place Edith had mentioned. ¡°It¡¯s right ahead.¡± Edith shouted, pointing. A moment later, an extremely tall pillar of light came into view. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Matthew asked suspiciously. Edith explained, ¡°That is a barrier created by my four companions to restrict the beast inside. They asked me to leave and get help.¡± Matthew couldn¡¯t help but give them a thumbs up in his mind. Matthew asked again, ¡°What kind of mutated beast is in there that even the five of you can¡¯t deal with?¡± Edith immediately answered, ¡°It¡¯s a demonic beast.¡± Demonic beast? Matthew was alarmed. Although Heber was also a demonic beast, he had seen another demonic beast before that had left a deep impression on him. Now that he encountered a demonic beast again, he couldn¡¯t help but think of that devilish young man. ¡°Demonic beast is a little troublesome¡­¡± Matthew thought, looking down. A minute later. The two of them finally reached the edge of the barrier. Whoosh Heber¡¯s flight was loud. Edith¡¯s companions had noticed them very early. Seeing Heber¡¯s figure, Edith¡¯s companions¡¯ eyes widened. However, after Heber landed, its body returned to the size of a palm and landed on Matthew¡¯s shoulder. This turned their attention to Matthew. Who was this young man? How could he have such a huge demonic beast? And he had come with Edith. Could it be that Edith had brought reinforcement? The four of them had these questions. However, no one answered their questions. ¡°Big sister!¡± Edith rushed toward a young girl as soon as she landed. The girl was wearing a white dress and looked a few years older than Edith. Her exquisite face and clear eyes easily made people have a good impression of her. ¡°Sister.¡± The girl replied happily. But because she was supporting the barrier, she couldn¡¯t hug Edith. And the other three boys looked delighted when they saw Edith. If Edith could return, she must have gotten help. After exchanging greetings with Edith, the girl looked at Matthew. With a puzzled look, she asked, ¡°Sister, who is this?¡± Edith immediately introduced excitedly, ¡°His name is Matthew and he¡¯s a Dragon Knight!¡± ¡°Dragon Knight!?¡± The four people supporting the barrier immediately cried out in shock. Their eyes were filled with shock and doubt. Clearly, they didn¡¯t believe what Edith had said. Everyone knew that there were no more Dragon Knights on the Vartas Continent. However, because the mutated beast that Matthew rode was very similar to the divine dragon in the records, the four of them were skeptical. Otherwise, they would have denied Edith¡¯s claim. ¡°Yes!¡± Edith¡¯s face was full of pride. After receiving an affirmative answer, the four of them looked at Matthew with a scorching gaze. The legendary Dragon Knight! He had appeared in front of them! And the Dragon Knight was actually willing to help them! If this matter were to spread, it would be worth them bragging about¡­ Uh, no, they could be proud for their whole life! ¡°We can finally remove the barrier.¡± At the same time, the four of them heaved a sigh of relief. With the help of a Dragon Knight, wouldn¡¯t it be easy to deal with a demonic beast? ¡°Is the demonic beast trapped here?¡± Just then, Matthew came up behind Edith and asked coldly, Edith nodded, then began to introduce her companion. ¡°This is my big sister, Brenda Romeo.¡± ¡°That yellow-haired, blue-eyed boy over there is called Mack Harold.¡± ¡°The shorter one on the left is called Hild Harold.¡± ¡°The boy on the right with blue hair and blue eyes is called Lev Eddie.¡± Matthew merely swept his gaze over the four of them, but other than that, he didn¡¯t have much of a reaction. ¡°Hello, honorable Dragon Knight. Thank you for helping us.¡± At this point, Brenda found an opportunity to interject. ¡°May I ask if we can now dispel the barrier?¡± Matthew gave her a cold look, then nodded flatly. Brenda smiled sweetly. Then, he shouted to the other three, ¡°Release the barrier!¡± The four of them withdrew their power at the same time, and the heaven-reaching pillar of light began to converge as the dazzling light also dimmed. Before long, the huge barrier dissipated. What came into view was a huge, black lion. However, looking at the demonic beast, its body was curled up and its breathing was fluctuating as if it was asleep. This made the five of them feel very puzzled. This mutated beast¡¯s awareness was so poor? It could fall asleep in such an environment? ¡°Purgatory Demonic Lion!?¡± Matthew¡¯s pupils shrank at the sight of the beast, and he became alert. After all, that young man had also summoned a Purgatory Demonic Lion. It was normal for Matthew to overreact. When the five of them heard Matthew¡¯s voice, they couldn¡¯t help but praise in their hearts. ¡®As expected of a Dragon Knight. He is indeed experienced and knowledgeable. He recognized this demonic beast at a glance.¡¯ ¡°Matthew.¡± Suddenly, an abrupt voice sounded from the void. The five of them were puzzled and shocked. Because they had never heard that voice before. Could it be that someone else had come? Why didn¡¯t they see him? Matthew¡¯s reaction was extremely drastic, and he immediately looked around vigilantly. He was extremely familiar with this voice! The owner of that voice had destroyed the Dragon God Village that he had lived in for fourteen years! He did not expect to meet that young man again so soon. But Matthew did not find the young man even after looking around. ¡°Hehehe!¡± A gentle laugh sounded. However, when it reached the ears of the six people, it seemed very devilish. Edith and the others felt their hair stand on end. Their backs were drenched in cold sweat. Who on earth could smile so eerily? CRACK Not far out, a crack appeared in the void. A youth dressed in black walked out with a strange smile. However, there was a difference in his appearance now. A floating ancient book appeared in his hand. The black book was covered in eerie patterns, as if it were an unknown book from hell. ¡°Space magic!?¡± When everyone saw such a shocking scene, they immediately retreated in fear, their faces filled with horror. They were even more shocked than when they heard about the Dragon Knight. Dragon Knights only existed in legends. It was still unknown what abilities they had. But space magic truly existed. However, only the top mages of the Vartas continent could use it! In other words, space magic was a symbol of power! They were facing a terrifying enemy! Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°We meet again, Matthew.¡± The young man had a smile on his face and was holding a black book in his hand. His appearance was extremely demonic. The five people present reacted. Matthew actually knew this powerful Beast Tamer! Moreover, the two of them seemed to be quite close, as if they were close friends. Just as the five of them were happily thinking of asking Matthew to discuss the matter with the young man and not hinder them from obtaining the treasure. Matthew¡¯s shout stunned them all. ¡°Heber, [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath]!¡± Heber took a deep breath and roared, releasing a powerful dragon breath. Whoosh! A hurricane swept towards the Purgatory Demonic Lion. The hurricane was sharp, leaving terrifying cracks on the ground and trees in the surroundings. Matthew smiled grimly at Heber¡¯s attack. The D-rank Heber had been able to defeat the Purgatory Demonic Lion. Now that Heber was at C-rank, it was easy for it to defeat the Purgatory Demonic Lion. The hurricane reached the Purgatory Demonic Lion in an instant. Matthew could almost see it being sliced into pieces by the [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath]. However, something unexpected happened. The scene Matthew imagined of the Purgatory Demonic Lion¡¯s miserable defeat did not appear. It revealed its sharp claws that shone with cold light and instantly tore the [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath] apart. Boom! The [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath] spread out and attacked the surroundings, creating a loud noise. More than 100 thousand meters long cracks appeared on the ground. A large portion of the trees were blown down. Such terrifying destructive power was proof of Heber¡¯s strength. But the Purgatory Demonic Lion was unharmed! ¡°It¡¯s also C-rank?!¡± Matthew was shocked. However, he soon felt relieved. There was a terrifying force behind the young man. Cultivating a C-rank demonic beast was very easy for them. This made Matthew feel a strong sense of danger. He needed to search for more resources as soon as possible so that Heber could become stronger and control his own fate! On the other side, Edith and the others felt very lost. Why did Matthew attack the youth? Weren¡¯t they very close friends? Was there a huge misunderstanding between them? At the same time, Edith and the others were still amazed by Heber¡¯s power. It could actually cause such a terrifying destructive force with one strike. ¡°Matthew, you¡¯ve become stronger.¡± The young man slowly walked to the Purgatory Demonic Lion¡¯s side. If not for the strange book in his hand, he would probably be clapping just like last time, although who knew what the meaning of his applause was. ¡°If I hadn¡¯t become stronger, you might have taken me away today.¡± Matthew stared hard at the young man as he spoke. ¡°Hahaha!¡± The young man laughed. He seemed to be happy that Matthew was getting stronger. But Matthew didn¡¯t think so. There was something strange about this young man that he could not understand. If he could, Matthew wished he could defeat the youth now and interrogate him for information. But after meeting him again, he felt that this youth was definitely not simple. Even though Heber had advanced to C-rank and its combat power had increased significantly, Matthew was still not confident that he could defeat this young man. As for Edith and the others, they were even more certain that there was some misunderstanding between Matthew and the young man. Otherwise, how could a stranger be happy about someone else becoming stronger? Judging from their attitude, the five of them felt that it was very likely that the youngster had done something that caused Matthew to detest him. But the young man had hoped from the beginning that the misunderstanding between them would be resolved. Unfortunately, Matthew was unwilling to reconcile with the young man. The five of them felt that they should enlighten Matthew. That youth was already so sincere. ¡°Heber¡­¡± Just then, Matthew prepared to let Heber attack again. Even if he felt that the youth¡¯s strength was hidden very deeply, he still had to fight. After being reborn into this strange world, he had yet to live an exciting life. How could he be willing to let others manipulate his fate? But even as Matthew spoke, the young man held up a hand to stop him. But what the youth said next struck Matthew as odd. ¡°I won¡¯t take you away.¡± The young man opened the strange book in his hand again. CRACK A massive spatial rift appeared behind him. It was large enough to accommodate the hundred-meter-long Purgatory Demonic Lion. ¡°I hope that the next time we meet, you will still be able to break through as quickly as now.¡± The young man did not explain much. After leaving behind a meaningful sentence, he entered the spatial rift with the Purgatory Demonic Lion. Matthew didn¡¯t stop the young man from leaving because he didn¡¯t have the confidence to defeat him, and he could only allow the latter to leave. After the spatial rift closed, Matthew finally heaved a sigh of relief. At the very least, he would not have to face that youth again, and he would not have to worry about him appearing again anytime soon. In addition, Matthew once again felt the terror of the youth. More accurately, the power behind the young man was terrifying. He thought about everything that had happened. He picked up an extinct divine dragon egg at the edge of the Maar Mountains He found the mysterious Dark Glazed Amethyst in Dragon God Village. Everything was so coincidental, as if someone had deliberately arranged it. However, if it wasn¡¯t for the Godly Treasure Hunting System, Matthew wouldn¡¯t have obtained these two items so easily. And looking at what happened now, the young man seemed to have known all along that Edith, who had left, would find Matthew, and that he would come and help this group. But the only thing that made the youth miscalculate might have been the increase in Matthew and Heber¡¯s strength. Otherwise, Matthew would have been leaving with the young man today. Such precise calculation shocked Matthew. Even though he had a Godly Treasure Hunting System, he began to doubt whether he could fight against the youth again. This time, he was lucky enough to increase his strength. What about next time? Matthew didn¡¯t dare to imagine whether he would be able to grasp his fate if he didn¡¯t quickly increase his strength. This made him even more anxious to leave this place and search for more resources. ¡°Edith.¡± Matthew shouted to the side. Hearing this, Edith immediately strode over to Matthew. ¡°What is it?¡± Because she knew Matthew¡¯s identity as a Dragon Knight, her attitude changed greatly. Her tone became very gentle and no longer had the arrogance of a noble. The nobles of ordinary cities could not be arrogant in front of powerful Dragon Knights. ¡°What about the reward you mentioned?¡± Matthew said coldly. Right now, he wanted that treasure to increase his strength faster. ¡°Hold on, I¡¯ll tell them.¡± Edith had no intention of breaking her promise. Matthew nodded. No matter what, it was a treasure that they had found. It was only right for Edith to inform them. So Edith trotted back. However, Matthew soon saw that the expressions of the four people nearby had become rather unsightly. Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°What did you say? Give it to him?¡± Hearing Edith say that she would give the treasure to Matthew as a reward, Lev Eddie exclaimed in shock. But because he was afraid Matthew would hear, he quickly lowered his voice. Everyone glared at him. Mack Harold said with a serious face, ¡°I think we can pay him something else. After all, he knows the young man from just now. What if he colluded with him to cheat us of the treasure¡­¡± He didn¡¯t go on, but he was pretty sure what he was about to say wasn¡¯t going to be pleasant. It might even slander Matthew¡¯s image. Hild Harold immediately echoed, ¡°Yes, you saw it just now. The Dragon Knight knew that young man.¡± Brenda Romeo didn¡¯t jump to conclusions. ¡°What do you think, Edith?¡± she asked with a frown. She did not want to give up the treasure they had found, they had spent so much effort after all. Moreover, the Dragon Knight and the young man knew each other, which made them feel a little unfair. ¡°Matthew definitely didn¡¯t know that it was that youth who came to snatch us.¡± Edith looked at the group and said firmly. If Matthew knew and planned to trick them into finding the treasure, he wouldn¡¯t have bargained with her for so long. ¡°Even if that¡¯s not the case, we cannot give the treasure away. After all, we obtained it together.¡± The rejection on Mack¡¯s face was obvious, and he wished he could write this word on his face. ¡°You¡­ have no room for negotiation?¡± When Edith saw how determined everyone was, her aura immediately weakened. It was really difficult for her to show a tough attitude towards the Harold family, who were also nobles. After all, the Harold family was not weaker than the Romeo family. If they were to fall out now, it would not be good for both families. When everyone saw Edith¡¯s defeated look, they shook their heads decisively without any pity. Brenda couldn¡¯t bear to see her sister suffer, but she couldn¡¯t argue with the other three. All she could do was speak gently to Edith. ¡°Sister, I¡¯ll go with you and discuss this with Matthew. See if we can make it up to him with something else.¡± Helpless, Edith could only nod. After that, she lowered her head and followed behind her sister. After arriving in front of Matthew, she did not dare to look at him. Because she hadn¡¯t been able to get the payment Matthew wanted, Edith felt ashamed to face him. ¡°Hello, honorable Dragon Knight.¡± Brenda approached Matthew and bowed slightly. ¡°Because none of my companions are willing to contribute that treasure, we intend to compensate you with other treasures.¡± The Romeo family had many treasures. As long as Matthew¡¯s request was not too excessive, they could basically satisfy it. Matthew frowned slightly, as if he disliked their breach of contract. ¡°In that case, can you tell me what sort of treasure you¡¯ve obtained?¡± In the end, Matthew didn¡¯t immediately fly into a rage, and he decided to first investigate this matter. It wouldn¡¯t be bad if he could exchange it for a treasure of equivalent value. Brenda answered directly, ¡°A Tier 4 Shadow Dragon Lotus.¡± Although Tier 4 herbs were expensive, it was still worth it to befriend a Dragon Knight. However, Brenda planned to get her family involved because she couldn¡¯t decide who this Shadow Dragon Lotus belonged to alone. If the other three were not willing, there was nothing she and Edith could do. Matthew was lost in thought when he heard Brenda. He felt that the name of this herb was very familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before. It seemed to be¡­ the interface of the system! Matthew immediately opened the system screen. Heber¡¯s information appeared in his vision. Everything was as it had always been, but Matthew skimmed the information straight to the bottom line which listed the treasures required for the advancement. One of them was the Shadow Dragon Lotus! Unexpectedly, Heber had just advanced and obtained another treasure needed for advancement. The Shadow Dragon Lotus was a high-quality wondrous item. It required ten thousand years to mature. Getting no response from Matthew even after a long while, Brenda asked, ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, can we use other treasures to pay you?¡± ¡°No.¡± Matthew withdrew his thoughts and said coldly, ¡°I only want the Shadow Dragon Lotus.¡± What a joke. This was the treasure Heber needed to advance. How could he give it up? Brenda froze. She thought Matthew might have felt like she couldn¡¯t pay the equivalent. Hence, Brenda immediately explained, ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, my payment will definitely not be lower than you think. Can you reconsider?¡± Edith hid behind her sister. She felt they should have given Matthew the Shadow Dragon Lotus. Although Tier 4 herbs were expensive, their family did not lack this one. Moreover, giving up a Tier 4 herb to befriend a Dragon Knight was a profitable deal. So when Brenda said she would pay the same amount, she tugged at her sister¡¯s sleeve. But Brenda ignored her sister because she knew what Edith was thinking. It was indeed worth it to use a Tier 4 herb to befriend a Dragon Knight, but others did not think so. Mack¡¯s attitude just now showed that he did not have a favorable impression of this Dragon Knight. ¡°Do you want me to repeat myself?¡± At this moment, Matthew¡¯s expression gradually darkened, and his tone became extremely cold, making the pair of sisters feel as if they had fallen into an icy pit. The Shadow Dragon Lotus was what Heber needed for its advancement. He would never give it up. If those people were really unwilling, he didn¡¯t mind using force to resolve it. After all, he was not a kind person after living two lives. In order to achieve his goals, he could use any means available to him. ¡°This¡­¡± Brenda saw Matthew¡¯s determined attitude and had a bad feeling. She even felt that if Mack and the others didn¡¯t give Matthew the Shadow Dragon Lotus, a battle might break out between them. Brenda had a good impression of Matthew. He was, after all, someone who had helped the two sisters. She didn¡¯t want to see Matthew in a fight with her companions. And with Matthew¡¯s determined attitude, Brenda could only turn to her companions, hoping to persuade them to give up the Shadow Dragon Lotus. ¡°Since you insist on the Shadow Dragon Lotus, then we can only speak with our strength.¡± Mack and the other two had already heard their conversation. They immediately stood up and glared at Matthew. So what if he was a Dragon Knight? Would a Dragon Knight be able to snatch the treasure they found? A Dragon Knight could ask for more rewards? There had not been a Dragon Knight in the world for tens of thousands of years. Perhaps this person was not a Dragon Knight at all, and his beast was not a divine dragon! Mack and the other two felt indignant and decided to protect their interests. Chapter 20 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Don¡¯t be like this.¡± Brenda caught the scent of gunpowder in the air and moved to stop her companions. There was no need to use force to resolve a matter that could be resolved peacefully. ¡°Brenda, you¡¯re too cowardly. Let us handle this.¡± Mack pushed Brenda away. He had been glaring at Matthew. When Edith saw that her sister was pushed away, she shouted angrily, ¡°Mack, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Brother is right.¡± Hild stopped Edith. ¡°You sisters are too cowardly.¡± The flames of war ignited in Lev Eddie¡¯s eyes as he said coldly, ¡°Dragon Knight, let¡¯s fight.¡± He simply wanted to fight the Dragon Knight. He wanted to see how powerful the legendary Dragon Knight was. ¡°As you wish!¡± Matthew took a step, and Heber immediately flew from his shoulder. ¡°Roar!¡± A loud dragon¡¯s roar was heard. Boom! Heber¡¯s body instantly enlarged, and when its huge body landed on the ground, a huge commotion erupted, causing the ground to tremble. ¡°Heber! Let them know that the dignity of the divine dragon cannot be offended!¡± Matthew ordered coldly. ROAR Heber roared and proclaimed the divine prestige of the Dragon Race. Mack and the other two¡¯s hearts pounded, as if fear was rising from the depths of their hearts. Heber¡¯s dragon roar had a penetrating force that shook their very souls. Just a single roar was enough for them to clearly understand what the divine might of the Dragon Race was. But now that they had provoked Heber, there was no point in retreating. ¡°Let me destroy the legend of the Dragon Race.¡± Lev Eddie took a step forward, his eyes full of fighting spirit. ¡°Ultimate Yeti!¡± Like Edith, he pulled out a card out of thin air. The back of the card was extremely cool, and it had the scene of ice and snow. A ferocious and terrifying white-haired giant was carved on the front. Following the shout of Lev Eddie, a huge figure descended from the sky. It was the white-haired giant in the card. Ultimate Yeti! ¡°Roar!¡± After it landed, it let out an imposing roar. However, after seeing Heber¡¯s huge figure, its aura gradually weakened. The Ultimate Yeti was like an ant in front of Heber. It was just that it was relatively large for humans. In terms of size alone, it was not as imposing as Heber. In terms of temperament, the suppression from Heber¡¯s bloodline was enough to make them lower their heads. ¡°Polar Hunting Bird!¡± ¡°Tri-Armored Black Bear!¡± Mack and Hild summoned their beasts as well. One was a huge ostrich with red feathers. Its sharp claws shone with a cold glint as if it could tear the earth apart with a single step. The other was a ten-meter-tall giant bear. After it appeared, it slapped its chest hard and let out a furious cry. However, when they saw Heber, their arrogance weakened and they took half a step back. This was because Heber¡¯s divine dragon bloodline made them feel fear deep in their hearts. It seemed that Mack and the other two had lost half of the battle before it even started. Despite their numbers, Matthew and Heber had won in terms of momentum. ¡°Heber, [Demon Dragon¡¯s Roar]!¡± Matthew said. ROAR Heber roared. The sound waves spread out in all directions. It was mixed with a violent energy, causing everyone to feel a splitting headache. Even their souls were about to be ripped apart. Houuu ¡°Ah!¡± Mack¡¯s group and their beasts let out miserable cries. Lev Eddie endured the pain of his soul being torn apart and forced himself to focus. He gritted his teeth and ordered, ¡°Ultimate Yeti, attack it!¡± Ultimate Yeti shook its massive head at its master¡¯s command to gather its focus. Houuu It let out a high-spirited roar and charged towards Heber. Seeing this, Mack and his younger brother also focused and issued an order. They said weakly, ¡°Polar Hunting Bird / Tri-Armored Black Bear, attack!¡± ¡°Polar Laceration!¡± ¡°Fierce Impact!¡± Polar Hunting Bird and Tri-Armored Black Bear rushed at Heber. The Polar Hunting Bird¡¯s sharp claws left conspicuous cracks on the ground as it ran. As for the black bear, it bared its ferocious fangs, its eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty glint. Even the ground shook as it ran. The two beasts became fearless under their master¡¯s orders. Even the bloodline suppression from Heber was no longer as obvious. Matthew, on the other hand, couldn¡¯t help but sneer upon seeing these three stubborn people. ¡°You should know your own strength.¡± Heber could sense its master¡¯s intentions, so it knew what to do without Matthew¡¯s instructions. After it stopped roaring, it suddenly flapped its huge wings. A powerful hurricane kicked up, and Polar Hunting Bird, Tri-Armored Black Bear, and Ultimate Yeti were blown a thousand kilometers away. ¡°Polar Hunting Bird!¡± ¡°Tri-Armored Black Bear!¡± ¡°Ultimate Yeti!¡± Mack and the other two couldn¡¯t help but cry out when they saw their mutated beasts soaring in the sky. Boom! The three mutated beasts fell heavily, raising a cloud of dust. At this moment, the three of them looked at Matthew with fear and trepidation. The Dragon Knight was simply way too strong! He was even stronger than the demonic beast they had encountered before! He had defeated their beasts with a single strike. Such terrifying combat ability probably surpassed most C-rank mutated beasts. ¡°Can you give me the Shadow Dragon Lotus now?¡± At this time, Matthew asked coldly. The tone of the question was unmistakable. Mack and the other two couldn¡¯t even think of refusing. After exchanging a glance, they decided to give the Shadow Dragon Lotus to Matthew. Mack felt around his waist with his right hand and a lotus flower appeared out of nowhere. He then tossed the lotus flower to Matthew. Matthew caught the lotus and examined it closely. The petals of the Shadow Dragon Lotus were crimson in color, with a hint of dark purple in them. They were bright and beautiful. Each petal was shaped like a dragon scale. No wonder it was called the Shadow Dragon Lotus. When Matthew looked up again, Mack and the other two had left to find their beasts. The three mutated beasts were sent flying a thousand kilometers away. It seemed that Mack and the other two wouldn¡¯t be able to return anytime soon. ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight¡­¡± Just then Brenda and Edith came up to Matthew. They looked a little restrained. They were clearly in awe of Matthew¡¯s Dragon Knight status. Or rather, they were afraid of his powerful strength. They all knew how powerful Heber was. He had surpassed many C-rank beasts. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Matthew asked coldly. In his opinion, Brenda and Edith should have gone with Mack and the other two. Chapter 21 ¡°It was our fault for not stopping our companions earlier¡­¡± Brenda spoke tactfully. Of course, if Matthew wasn¡¯t a Dragon Knight, their attitude wouldn¡¯t be that good either. In her anxiousness, Edith felt that her sister had not spoken clearly enough and added, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I was too selfish before and did not consider my companions¡­¡± But her words were cut short by Matthew. ¡°No need to apologize.¡± He explained indifferently, ¡°I need the Shadow Dragon Lotus. Even if you didn¡¯t promise me, I would still snatch it. Your promise only gave me a good reason.¡± Edith and Brenda didn¡¯t know what to say. They felt that Matthew was not keen on making friends. ¡°See you next time.¡± Heber ducked its head as Matthew left the sentence. He rolled onto its back. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Matthew didn¡¯t give Brenda or Edith another chance to speak. He had already obtained what he wanted, so there was no need to stay here any longer. Hu! As soon as Matthew was in position, Heber flapped its huge wings and flew into the vast sky. A hurricane followed, and Brenda and Edith almost lost their balance. When the hurricane cleared, the sisters could finally stabilize themselves. ¡°Sister, what should we do?¡± Edith looked miserable. Matthew actually left just like that. She had spent so much effort to befriend a Dragon Knight that she had even offended Mack and the others. In the end, Matthew just walked away heartlessly. Not only did they lose a Tier 4 Shadow Dragon Lotus, they also lost their strong ally, the Harold family. Brenda sighed, her delicate face haggard. A moment later, she glanced at the sky before speaking to Edith. ¡°Matthew hasn¡¯t gone far. Why don¡¯t we follow him?¡± Despite Matthew¡¯s callous words, Brenda still felt certain that he would not leave the two girls alone in this dangerous Maar Mountains. After all, they were still at odds with their companions. The bitterness vanished from Edith¡¯s face, and her eyes blazed with joy. As long as they caught up, Matthew might not chase them away. Thus, Edith immediately summoned her beast. ¡°Alexia!¡± Brenda pulled out a card as well. With a flash of intense light, a butterfly appeared from the void. But it was different from Alexia. This butterfly was entirely black, and its wings reflected a faint seven-colored radiance. ¡°Quintina, let¡¯s go.¡± Brenda cried out and leaped onto the butterfly¡¯s back. The two of them were carried by their beasts as they chased after Matthew. As for Mack and the other two, because of the Shadow Dragon Lotus, their relationship had already reached an irreversible point. Even if the two families came forward, their relationship would not be eased. So Brenda chose Matthew, whom she could befriend. No matter what, Matthew was a Dragon Knight and could become a very powerful Beast Tamer in the future. Besides, they felt that Matthew had a powerful backing. That young man who was on good terms with Matthew was able to cast spatial magic. That was a skill that only a super strong Beast Tamer could possess. ¡­ Matthew had no idea that the Romeo sisters were coming after him. At this moment, he no longer wanted to go to the human cities. After all, Heber had already reached C-rank. Matthew naturally didn¡¯t need to go to human cities to purchase the powder of Dark Dragon Stone and Blood Dragon Demon Crystal. On the other hand, his second encounter with the youth had made him even more eager to find cultivation resources and increase Heber¡¯s strength as soon as possible in order to control his own fate. The young man gave him a huge sense of danger. He was afraid that if he was one step slower in his cultivation, he would fall into someone else¡¯s control. After flying for a long time, there was still no notification from the Godly Treasure Hunting System. This made Matthew anxious. Generally speaking, the Godly Treasure Hunting System would remind him at least once a day. It was already close to dusk. If the Godly Treasure Hunting System didn¡¯t notify him soon, the day would be over. Matthew didn¡¯t want to fail to obtain a single treasure today. As for the Shadow Dragon Lotus¡­ he found it himself. It could not be attributed to the system. [Ding! Detected a Tier 9 Darkin Flower 1000 meters ahead!] Finally, just as the sun was about to set, Matthew received the system notification. Tier 9 Darkin Flower!!! Tier 9!!! Matthew was shocked! What did Tier 9 represent? The top resources on the Vartas continent! There might not even be such a treasure on the entire Vartas continent! According to Matthew¡¯s understanding, a Tier 9 herb was enough to buy a kingdom! Matthew had never imagined that there would be such a precious treasure in the Maar Mountains. But what was Darkin Flower? Thinking back to the system notification, Matthew was puzzled again. He had read many ancient books in Dragon God Village and knew the types and names of many treasures. However, this was the first time he had heard of the Darkin Flower. ¡°Forget it. Since it¡¯s a Tier 9 divine Item, it¡¯s naturally a rare treasure.¡± Matthew cast aside his thoughts. ¡°Heber, prepare to land.¡± Heber howled obediently. Then, it flapped its wings and slowly descended. ¡°Matthew!¡± At this moment, a shout came from behind Matthew. Matthew looked back and saw two white and black butterflies. They were rapidly approaching him. ¡°Brenda? Edith?¡± He recognized the voice. ¡°Why did they chase me?¡± Matthew was puzzled by this. Whoosh While Matthew was still confused, Heber landed on the ground. Due to Heber¡¯s extreme restraint, the landing did not cause much of a commotion. After landing, Heber returned to the size of a palm. Meanwhile, Matthew remained where he was, fretting over whether or not to wait for the two girls. ¡°Why are they following me?¡± After worrying for a while, Matthew made a decision. ¡°I will chase them away.¡± He was going to search for treasures in the Maar Mountains. What was the point of bringing two burdens with him? If Brenda said that they would split the treasures equally, how could Matthew agree? ¡°Matthew.¡± Finally Brenda and Edith caught up with Matthew. After they landed, they walked gracefully to Matthew. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Matthew said coldly. Brenda and Edith had figured out what to do when they arrived. Brenda took a step forward. ¡°I couldn¡¯t quite express what we were trying to say just then. In fact, we wanted to travel with you.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need companions.¡± Matthew turned away from the sisters, his voice still cold. Edith came across Matthew at the signal from her sister. She looked at Matthew with bright eyes. ¡°We know you¡¯re strong and you don¡¯t need our help, but we¡¯ll raise our strength to help you as soon as possible.¡± Chapter 22 Matthew felt a headache coming on at Edith¡¯s words. What he feared really happened. Previously, he thought that the two sisters had come to share resources with him. However, as soon as they opened their mouth, they were talking about raising their strength. Wasn¡¯t this hinting him to give them cultivation resources? Matthew wasn¡¯t so stupid as to agree to them. But just as he was about to refuse, Brenda said, ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll inform the family and have them provide us with more cultivation resources. We won¡¯t trouble you.¡± Matthew hesitated for a moment. It was a different matter if their family provided them with resources. Perhaps their family could even give him some cultivation resources. It would save him the trouble of running around the Maar Mountains. Hmm¡­ worth considering. ¡°Okay.¡± Matthew nodded. ¡°Just follow.¡± After saying that, he ignored the two sisters and headed in the direction that the system had pointed out. According to the system notification, he would be able to find the Tier 9 Darkin Flower in less than 100 meters. Brenda and Edith were overjoyed and showed a beautiful smile. They could follow the Dragon Knight from now on. This was a great honor. After the Dragon Knight training journey ended, they would definitely become the center of attention when they returned to their family. Thinking of this scene, they could not help but feel excited. ¡°Follow closely.¡± Before Matthew left, he didn¡¯t forget to remind them. The two sisters came back to their senses and hurriedly caught up with him, following closely behind him. A while later, Matthew and the other two advanced nearly a hundred meters. However, Matthew did not see the Darkin Flower. Not to mention seeing it, he didn¡¯t even smell a hint of flower fragrance. Furthermore, it was already late at night. His vision was greatly obstructed and he could barely see the path ahead. If Brenda didn¡¯t have a crystal that could shine at night, they would have fallen into a deep pit several times. Through the light of the crystal, they even discovered a thick fog around them. ¡°What is going on?¡± Matthew muttered to himself. According to the system¡¯s guidance, he should be near the Darkin Flower now. How could he not notice anything unusual? Had he gone astray? ¡°System, how far is the Darkin Flower from me?¡± Matthew asked in his mind. Soon, he received a response from the system. ¡°Right here.¡± A few question marks appeared above Matthew¡¯s head. Where? Why didn¡¯t he see it? Matthew looked around, but didn¡¯t see any rare or unusual grass. There were only extremely ordinary bushes and some weeds that could be seen everywhere. Could the Darkin Flower be hiding in some bush? Matthew explored the nearby grass with a suspicious mind. Edith and Brenda, on the other hand, could do nothing but watch. They didn¡¯t know how to help, mostly because they weren¡¯t sure what Matthew was looking for. After a long time, the two of them saw that Matthew had not found what he was looking for and began to feel anxious for him. So Brenda asked, ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, what are you looking for? We can help.¡± Matthew stopped searching. He stood there expressionlessly, not sure if he was discouraged or annoyed because he hadn¡¯t found anything. The two girls felt that Matthew was incomparably majestic at this moment and did not dare to ask any more questions. They thought that their questions had angered the Dragon Knight. In reality, Matthew was frantically asking the system in his mind. Didn¡¯t it say that the Darkin Flower was here? Why didn¡¯t he see anything after searching for so long? ¡°System, what is going on?¡± The system still gave the same reply. ¡°The Darkin Flower is here.¡± Matthew, who had been unable to find the Darkin Flower for a long time, was feeling extremely vexed. A Tier 9 treasure! There might not be one in the entire Vartas Continent! He met it today, but how come he couldn¡¯t find it? It was just like a pauper in his previous life who happened to see a bank card with no owner. Furthermore, he knew that there was 100 billion in it. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not find the passcode to the bank card. A hundred billion was right in front of him. It was within his reach, but he could not take it out. How distressing was that? ¡°Matthew.¡± At that moment, Brenda¡¯s voice brought Matthew back to reality. He turned around and saw the two terrified sisters. He couldn¡¯t help but ask them what they wanted to say. But then Brenda said, trembling, ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear a terrifying sound?¡± ¡°A terrifying sound?¡± Matthew had been distracted, almost cutting off any sound from the outside world. It took Brenda two or three shouts to get him back to his senses. At this moment, when he focused his attention to listen, he discovered that there were waves of slight movements nearby. It was as if someone or something was approaching them, and the sound was becoming clearer and clearer. ¡°A mutated beast is coming?¡± Matthew was immediately on his guard. As someone who had lived two lives, he had become exceptionally careful in handling matters. Especially in the Maar Mountains where there were many mutated beasts. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that Heber possessed the divine dragon¡¯s bloodline, the aura it emitted could scare away many low-level beasts; otherwise, they would encounter a beast charging at them every time they walked. Gradually, through the glowing crystal in Brenda¡¯s hand, Matthew discovered that the mist around him had begun to change. It was a faint red color, as if blood had mixed into it. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong!¡± Matthew immediately told Heber to get ready. It was the first time he had encountered a faint red mist since coming to this world. ¡°You all trespassed into the Darkin Race¡¯s sealed land without permission, so you all will receive God¡¯s Curse!¡± Suddenly, Matthew, Edith, and Brenda heard an ethereal voice that seemed to come from very far away but also seemed to be coming from right beside their ears. Edith and Brenda shuddered at the sound and almost ran into Matthew¡¯s arms. However, they resisted intimate contact in their hearts and only hid behind Matthew. ¡°You heard the strange sound too?¡± Matthew looked grim. Even Heber bared its teeth, showing a fierce expression. This pair of sisters hid behind Matthew and nodded vigorously twice, the fear on their faces even more pronounced. ¡°What is the Darkin Race? There is actually God¡¯s Curse here!¡± Matthew¡¯s expression was extremely grave, but there was a hint of doubt in his eyes. He had read countless books and felt that he had some understanding of the Vartas continent. It could not be said that he knew everything, but he knew about almost all races on the continent. However, the Darkin Race had never been mentioned in any books. Could it be that some race had changed its name? ¡°Do you know of the Darkin Race?¡± After careful consideration, Edith shook her head to show that she did not know. However, Brenda, who was her sister, was deep in thought. She seemed to have some impression of the Darkin Race. Seeing this, Matthew said nothing to interrupt Brenda¡¯s train of thought, in case she suddenly couldn¡¯t remember. Chapter 23 After a few minutes, Brenda¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I remember.¡± Matthew and Edith looked at her immediately. Brenda said, ¡°I read about it in an ancient book. The Darkin Race was a race that existed tens of millions of years ago, even before humans were born. They were a race comparable to the Gods. However, they were somehow exterminated later.¡± ¡°Tens of millions of years ago, existed even before the origin of mankind, a race comparable to the Gods?!¡± Edith gasped at her sister¡¯s explanation. ¡°How could such a powerful race be sealed in the Maar Mountains?¡± Matthew and Edith were focused on different matters. He was more concerned about the fact that the Darkin Race had been sealed. A race comparable to Gods should be invincible in the world. How could it be sealed? Could there be a race even more powerful than the Gods? Even as Matthew wondered what was going on, the ethereal voice spoke again. ¡°Accept God¡¯s Curse!¡± As soon as it finished speaking, the faint red mist around them began to thicken. Even as the sisters stood before Matthew, he could barely make out their faces. The color of the mist gradually turned scarlet. It was a frightening feeling. ¡°Heber!¡± Matthew shouted. Heber understood and its body instantly expanded. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber, who was a hundred meters tall, let out a deafening roar. [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath] The dragon breath it spat out transformed into hurricanes, attempting to blow away the blood-colored fog. Matthew saw the ideal scene. The fog cleared in an instant. But after the mist was blown away, it quickly gathered together again. Heber¡¯s attack was of no use. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Matthew frowned at the sight of the gathering mist. The fog that could not be blown away seemed even stranger. ¡°Heber, again!¡± Matthew ordered. ¡°Roar!¡± [Demon Dragon¡¯s Breath] Heber roared again. The dragon¡¯s breath was even more violent than before. Every strand of dragon breath was like a sharp sword that was sufficient to flatten a mountain! And with such a terrifying dragon breath gathered together, destroying thousands of kilometers of mountains and rivers was nothing difficult. However, the fog in front of them seemed to be extremely tough. The sharp dragon breath directly passed through the mist. It was as if Heber¡¯s skill had no effect. Last time, it blew the fog away. But this time, it did not even manage to blow it away. When Heber saw this, its huge vertical pupils could not help but show a hint of astonishment. At this moment, even it began to doubt its own abilities. The breath, which was enough to flatten thousands of kilometers of mountains and rivers, could not even blow away the mist. Those who did not know would think that it had sneezed. ¡°Matthew, I feel terrible.¡± Just then, someone behind Matthew spoke. Matthew looked back and saw that the Brenda sisters looked extremely pained. ¡°What happened?¡± Matthew asked. Although he did not care about the lives of the two sisters, he needed to know why they were in so much pain. ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t know.¡± At this moment, the voices of the two girls had already started to tremble, as if speaking was a strenuous task. Matthew frowned slightly and asked again, ¡°Then where do you feel pain?¡± ¡°Whole body¡­ every part of my body¡­ every inch of my skin¡­ every pore¡­ every bone¡­ every drop of my blood¡­ is in extreme pain¡­¡± When they spoke again, large beads of sweat had seeped out of Brenda¡¯s and Edith¡¯s fair skin. Their faces were twisted in pain, and their bright eyes were bloodshot. They were biting their lower lip. The pain was so deep that it seeped into their bones¡­ Matthew looked at the two sisters indifferently. He didn¡¯t give them any help. Instead, he was thinking about why they were in so much pain, and whether this pain would land on him. ¡°Ah!¡± Under the pitch-black night sky, in the thick blood-colored fog, a painful scream sounded. Matthew saw crimson streaks appear on Brenda and Edith¡¯s skin. They looked menacing. ¡°What is this?¡± Matthew wanted to reach out and test what those bloody lines were. However, he had only just reached out his hand when he was shocked by the two sisters¡¯ miserable cries. ¡°Ah¡ª!¡± The scream this time appeared even more painful than the last time. From the looks on Brenda¡¯s and Edith¡¯s faces, he could tell that their pain had reached its peak, close to breaking their minds. ¡°Save¡­ me.¡± Brenda screamed for help. But Matthew remained unmoved. He had no idea how to help the two sisters. Matthew could only watch as Brenda and Edith passed out from the pain. Following a soft sound, the two sisters, whose bodies were covered in blood-colored patterns, fell onto the moist ground. The moist soil dirtied their beautiful faces, but it made their beauty seem more down-to-earth. They were no longer high and mighty princesses, but the most dazzling flowers in the crowd, like lotuses born from filth. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you cursed?¡± Just then, Matthew heard the ethereal voice from before. This time only he and Heber could hear it. Matthew couldn¡¯t help himself from shouting. ¡°Who are you? What have you done to them?¡± ¡°They have been cursed by God¡¯s Curse!¡± That voice only answered Matthew¡¯s second question. A moment later, the voice sounded again. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you affected by God¡¯s Curse?¡± This was the second time it had asked this question. Obviously, the owner of the voice was curious as to why Matthew was standing there safe and sound. ¡°I don¡¯t know. What do you want?¡± Matthew looked around coldly. From the moment he heard the voice until now, he did not sense any aura around him. This meant that the other party was someone who was extremely good at hiding, or rather, his strength was far above his. Otherwise, it was impossible for it to hide so well that he could not even find anything strange. ¡°It is impossible for mortals to resist the God¡¯s Curse. There is a huge secret on you!¡± The voice did not reply to Matthew¡¯s words. Instead, it began to speak to itself. ¡°You have a bloodline no less than that of a God¡­¡± ¡°Furthermore, it¡¯s inclined towards the darkness¡­¡± Gradually, the voice became weaker and weaker. In the end, Matthew couldn¡¯t even hear what it was saying. A while later, Matthew and Heber felt the ground change beneath their feet. They hurriedly looked down, only to see that the moist ground seemed to have become alive as it began to squirm. ¡°Not good!¡± Matthew let loose a cry of alarm in his heart, and he immediately tried to climb onto Heber¡¯s back and force him to leave this place immediately. However, just as he had this thought, the ground seemed to have turned into a swamp. The man and the beast gradually sank into it. No matter how hard they tried, they could not break free. Chapter 24 ¡°Damn it!¡± Matthew watched his legs sink into the dirt, but there was nothing he could do. He cursed inwardly. ¡°Roar!¡± When Heber saw its claws sinking into the ground, it let out a terrified dragon roar. Its huge wings flapped non-stop, and the towering trees around it were broken. However, it was unable to leave the ground. Matthew couldn¡¯t help but turn to the two sisters beside him. Half of their bodies had already been buried. However, Matthew was unable to protect himself, so he naturally didn¡¯t have the time to care about these two sisters, and could only allow them to sink into the ground. After a long time, Matthew was only left with half his head outside, and the rest had already sunk into the ground. On the other hand, Heber also only had half of its head outside the ground, and half of its huge wings were buried in the mud, unable to move. There was despair, indignation, and fear in Matthew¡¯s eyes as he said to Heber, ¡°Let us meet again in our next life.¡± He didn¡¯t know if he could survive after sinking into the earth. He had finally come back to life, and he had wanted to live a wonderful life. He did not expect his life to end so miserably. Unwillingness filled his heart, but it was quickly extinguished by despair. So what if he was unwilling? Facing such a desperate situation, he could only blame himself for not being strong enough. If he was powerful enough, how could he be obstructed by this place? With a wave of his hand, he would have been able to completely destroy that whatever God¡¯s Curse and Darkin¡¯s Sealed Land. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber groaned miserably. In its huge vertical pupils, there were actually traces of glistening teardrops. Matthew saw the deep reluctance in Heber¡¯s eyes. According to the human timeline, Heber had just hatched a month ago, so it was not too much to call it a baby. Now that it was facing a life and death situation, leaving behind a single tear was nothing. Even if it cried bitterly, Matthew could understand. ¡°It¡¯s all my fault for not working hard enough to make you stronger.¡± Matthew sighed, feeling guilt towards Heber. If he had not hatched Heber, it might not have had to go through so much, and it would not have to face the current situation. If it were to meet a good master in the future, it might become an existence that everyone looked up to. It would not have to die a silent and unknown death. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber made its master understand its intentions by howling. It did not regret following Matthew. Because it had followed Matthew, it had experienced so many exciting things in less than a month. If it had followed someone else, it might not have had such an exciting life experience. Furthermore, they were dying together. This was enough to erase the sadness in Heber¡¯s heart. It didn¡¯t matter if it lived or died as long as it could be with Matthew. Matthew smiled warmly when he sensed Heber¡¯s intentions. With such an affectionate beast by his side, the sadness brought by the tragic ending gradually dissipated. Since he could not escape death, he might as well face it calmly. ¡°Let¡¯s meet again in our next life.¡± Matthew closed his eyes with a smile, and he was no longer fearful of death. As soon as he finished speaking, the man and the beast were completely buried in the ground. Not even a single hair was left. Following that, the scarlet mist dissipated, and the ground returned to its original state, without a single trace of moisture. The trees that Heber had broken were also standing in place, completely unharmed. Everything returned to its original state. It was as if the horrifying situation had never happened. ¡­ Matthew had a long dream. An eternal dream that he could not walk out of. In the dream, there was only darkness and no light. Matthew wandered aimlessly through the darkness, wondering how to get out of there. After an unknown period of time, a sparkling drop of water appeared in the sky. It landed on the ground where he was standing and immediately created ripples, causing the entire dream realm to become illusionary. Matthew¡¯s consciousness returned to reality. He slowly opened his heavy eyelids. After adapting for a long while, he finally opened his eyes completely. The first thing he saw was a stone cave that was flickering with scarlet light. ¡°I¡¯m not dead?¡± Matthew immediately rose to examine his body. He touched his cheeks, then the rest of his body. After realizing that there was no injury, Matthew felt doubtful. What is going on? Why am I not dead? And there is no injury at all? What about Heber, Brenda, and Edith? Matthew immediately looked around and found Brenda and Edith beside him, with Heber lying on top of him. ¡°Fortunately!¡± Matthew took Heber down. By now, it had recovered its palm-sized form. He took Heber in his hands and nuzzled its face. After the life and death parting just now, their friendship had been elevated. The boy and the beast would never leave each other in the future. And Matthew¡¯s intimate contact had awakened Heber. When it realized that it was not dead, it immediately howled twice to express its joy. Next, it came to its master¡¯s shoulder, moving towards his face and licking it. Matthew smiled and touched Heber¡¯s forehead. ¡°Looks like we don¡¯t have to wait for the next life.¡± Matthew made up his mind that he would definitely improve his strength as soon as possible after leaving this place, and he wouldn¡¯t allow today¡¯s incident to occur again! But soon, he discovered another huge problem. How could they leave this place? He hadn¡¯t seen an exit since he woke up. It was surrounded by dark red crystal walls. There was not even a gap for the wind to enter. ¡°By the way, where is this place?¡± Matthew crouched down and touched the ground, then put his finger into his mouth. He wanted to use the soil to determine where they were. This was the benefit of reading many books. The ancient text had described the soil of various places on the Vartas continent. Or Matthew wouldn¡¯t have done this. Unfortunately, he failed. There was no taste. The dark red crystals were like stones with zero bacteria, without any smell or taste. ¡°How can this be?¡± Matthew began to look around. He wanted to see if there were any details that he had overlooked. Heber followed behind Matthew. It didn¡¯t understand such things, but it could stand up and protect its master when he was in danger. Half an hour later, Matthew returned to his spot and sat on the ground as if paralyzed. ¡°Damn it, there¡¯s no exit!¡± The joy of surviving a calamity was instantly washed away. There was no exit here. They could not get out. Without food supplies, they could not escape death either. Was this any different from the previous ending? Wasn¡¯t it just delaying their deaths? ¡°B*stard!¡± Matthew pounded the ground hard. And Heber returned to his shoulder with a look of dismay. Suddenly, an extremely aged voice sounded, as if it came from the end of time. Only after a long time did it reach Matthew¡¯s ears. ¡°Welcome to the Darkin Race¡¯s Sealed Land.¡± Chapter 25 ¡°Welcome to the Darkin Race¡¯s Sealed Land.¡± Matthew started at the sound. Why did he keep hearing voices but not seeing anyone? Did all experts like to play this game? ¡°Who?¡± Matthew shouted into the void. ¡°Little kid, you are quite interesting.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, there was a response. ¡°The future king of darkness.¡± The voice that seemed to have traveled through countless eras rang in Matthew¡¯s ears. Matthew faltered again. ¡°You know about the Dark Brilliance Physique?¡± When the voice mentioned darkness, Matthew immediately linked it to the Dark Brilliance Physique. So far, he had only heard the youth mention it. Other than that, this was the first time someone mentioned the Dark Brilliance Physique to him. Furthermore, the voice directly pointed out that the Dark Brilliance Physique would become the king of darkness in the future. ¡°No wonder you were not harmed by the curse.¡± This time, at the same time as the voice sounded, a movement appeared on the red crystal wall. Matthew saw a tall stone statue appear on the wall ahead, as tall as the entire cave. The stone statue was extremely tall and had four arms. One pair held huge swords while the other pair was placed in front of its chest as if it was giving something. Its appearance was very strange. Its huge square face looked very majestic, but there were many fangs in its mouth. It could totally be defined as a monster. Above its head, there was a crystal clear blood-red flower. It was as if it was carved out of crystal. It looked very vivid. Its majestic figure was like a war god standing between heaven and earth, exuding an invincible domineering aura! ¡°And a Dark Demon Dragon pet.¡± The stone statue¡¯s lips moved. ¡°It seems you have a powerful force behind you.¡± Matthew was startled to hear this. It could guess so much just from what it saw. It seemed the stone statue was not as simple as it seemed. ¡°You know about that force?¡± Matthew asked again. Unexpectedly, the stone statue actually answered him this time. ¡°I know. It¡¯s also a distant race.¡± The stone statue seemed to be sighing about something. But Matthew didn¡¯t understand. He felt that if he continued to ask, he would find some answers that he had been seeking. Thus, he asked again, ¡°What race is that?¡± ¡°Are you a citizen of that race?¡± The stone statue didn¡¯t answer Matthew. Instead, it spoke in a voice that was hoarse and filled with vicissitudes, as if it had come from ends of time. However, the stone statue¡¯s dull voice made Matthew feel extremely pressured. It was as if he would suffer extremely heavy damage if he answered yes. Furthermore, even though he knew that he would die, he could not lie. Was this the pressure that came from the strong? Fortunately, he was not from that race. At least, to his knowledge, he was a human. Hence, he shook his head and replied, ¡°No.¡± Matthew said coldly, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know which race you¡¯re talking about, I have a feeling that I have a deep history with that race you¡¯re talking about, and I even have a huge hatred for them!¡± Those who wished to control his fate were most likely from the race that the stone statue spoke of! The stone statue¡¯s lifeless ¡®eyes¡¯ stared at Matthew for a long time, as if trying to determine if he was telling the truth. After a long while, it said, ¡°Interesting.¡± Its tone was contemplative. It seemed to have discovered something fun. ¡°The Dark Brilliance Physique doesn¡¯t belong to that race¡­ Hahaha! What a joke! Hahaha!¡± The stone statue¡¯s wanton laughter shook the cave so much that a large amount of crystal powder fell from the ceiling. After a few minutes, the laughter stopped. The stone statue asked, ¡°Hmm¡­ interesting. What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Matthew,¡± he said his name calmly. He knew that he could not lie in front of the stone statue, so he might as well be honest. ¡°Matthew? Not a bad name,¡± the stone statue said. ¡°I can sense the hatred, resoluteness, and unwillingness in your heart. As long as you agree to one condition, I¡¯ll give you an enormous opportunity. How about it?¡± An enormous opportunity? As long as he agreed to one condition? Matthew was certain that the stone statue¡¯s request was definitely not simple. ¡°What is your condition?¡± he asked calmly. ¡°You don¡¯t need to know yet.¡± After the stone statue finished speaking, a magic formation lit up in front of Matthew, emitting an eerie light. It said again, ¡°If you agree, drip a drop of blood on it. I¡¯ll give you an opportunity and send you away from here. If you don¡¯t agree, there¡¯s no need to drip your blood, but you can also forget about leaving this place.¡± Is there any room for me to refuse¡­ Matthew was extremely speechless, but there was nothing he could do. The other party was more powerful than him. Moreover, he had no way to leave this place, so he could only agree to the stone statue¡¯s condition. Matthew bit his finger, squeezed out a drop of blood, and dropped it into the center of the magic formation. Buzz! When the blood came into contact with the magic formation, it immediately emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire cave. Under the dazzling light, Matthew squinted and saw the magic formation turn into a ray of light and enter his right hand. After the magic formation entered his right hand, the light that filled the cave also dissipated. Matthew looked down at his right hand and saw that there was a new pattern on it, but it quickly faded into his flesh. ¡°After ten years, you must return to this place to fulfill our agreement. Otherwise, this formation will make you die a horrible death. In addition, it can protect your life once, but the deadline will be reduced by five years. When you return here and complete our agreement, I will undo this formation for you.¡± The stone statue explained a lot that upset Matthew. He wanted to become stronger so that his fate would not fall into the hands of others. Unexpectedly, in the end, his freedom was restricted by the formation and he was restricted by a ten-year promise. ¡®In the future, I will definitely flatten this place.¡¯ Matthew gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, swearing to himself. He wanted those who tried to control his fate to become the dust of this world! ¡°This is the opportunity that I shall bestow upon you.¡± A moment later, the sound of the stone statue rang out, and a dark red ball of light appeared high in the cave. It slowly descended, and the light emanating from its body weakened. When it landed in front of Matthew, he finally saw its true form. It was a blood-red egg that was half a meter tall! Furthermore, the huge egg was shaking, and the frequency was like a heartbeat. It was as if the thing in front of Matthew was not an egg, but a gigantic heart. Matthew couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. Could this egg be the opportunity that the stone statue was referring to? Crack! Crack! As Matthew was examining the giant egg, he heard the sound of an eggshell cracking. It hatched just like that? Is there no need for any conditions? The stone statue seemed to have seen through Matthew¡¯s thoughts. Without waiting for him to ask, it said, ¡°This is the prince of my Darkin Race. Unfortunately, after the destruction of the Darkin Race, he was sealed and unable to come into being. Now that he has signed a Beast Tamer contract with you, he is able to be born into this world.¡± ¡°From now on, he is your beast!¡± Chapter 26 Darkin Prince?! From now on, he is my beast? Matthew was appalled. He had not expected the opportunity mentioned by the stone statue to be so huge. Although he did not know how powerful the Darkin Race was, Brenda had said before that it was a race comparable to Gods. Even if he had never seen their power before, he could imagine that as long as he nurtured it well, it could be said that he raised a God! With the help of a God, who in this world could stop him! Would he still have to worry about his fate being controlled by others in the future? Matthew was excited. He looked at the egg with a burning gaze. Crack crack The sound of the giant egg cracking was becoming more and more frequent. More and more cracks appeared on the eggshell, gradually covering the entire egg. Bang! A loud sound was heard. The huge egg cracked and a humanoid monster entered Matthew¡¯s sight. Its skin was blood-red in color like it was born from fresh blood. Its entire body exuded a terrifying aura, as though it was a monster born for slaughter. When it lifted its head, the cold, murderous look in its eyes made Matthew shiver uncontrollably. It was as if a pinnacle killer had set his sights on him, and he felt fear from the bottom of his heart. Even Heber looked surprised when it saw the humanoid monster¡¯s eyes. It was clear that it was also frightened. However, the proud bloodline of the dragon race did not allow it to retreat even half a step. ¡°I am a Darkin! A god of slaughter!¡± As soon as the humanoid monster appeared, it screamed, ¡°My name is Athosen!¡± Good Lord, he¡¯d given himself a name as soon as he was born¡­ Matthew thought as he saw Athosen¡¯s entrance. At the same time, a system screen appeared in Matthew¡¯s vision. It showed Athosen¡¯s information. [Darkin Prince] Athosen Rank: D Advancement Requirement: Unknown Skills: Bloodthirsty Edge, World-Extinguishing Flame, Devour the Dead Introduction: Athosen is the last crystallization of the Darkin Race. Its body contains boundless power. In the endless darkness, it prayed for death time and time again. Now that it has seen the light again, it has decided to treat death as a reward for the living. Slaughter! Kill everything!!! Matthew could not help but sigh in his heart when he saw the introduction that was filled with murderous intent. Athosen¡¯s hostility was so intense. However, its advancement conditions were unknown, which surprised Matthew. Normally, the information displayed by the system was very comprehensive. It was rare for such an unknown panel to appear. Could it be that Athosen was unable to advance? The thought was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing Matthew¡¯s joy. It had not been easy for him to obtain the Darkin Prince, but it was unable to advance to a higher level. Although it did not seem like a big problem now, if they were to encounter a powerful enemy in the future, wouldn¡¯t Athosen not even have the chance to appear? ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be able to see this peculiarity even though you cannot even be considered a Beast Tamer. As expected of the future King of Darkness, you have such keen eyes at such a young age.¡± At that moment, the voice of the stone statue interrupted Matthew¡¯s thoughts. The stone statue seemed to be able to see through Matthew¡¯s thoughts. No matter what doubts he had, the stone statue would be able to point them out. Fortunately, the stone statue could not see the existence of the system. Otherwise, Matthew would have no secrets to speak of in front of it. Matthew, who had been exposed, didn¡¯t care. He had already experienced the power of the stone statue. Right now, he was more concerned about another problem. ¡°Could it be that Athosen really can¡¯t advance?¡± The stone statue sneered and said, ¡°Then you¡¯re underestimating our Darkin Race¡¯s Prince.¡± Suddenly Athosen forced himself into the conversation. It stared at Matthew with its crimson eyes, and there was a murderous intent in its eyes, as if it wanted to kill him immediately. Then, it spoke in a hoarse voice, ¡°Are you the human Beast Tamer who established the contract with me?¡± Athosen¡¯s voice was loud, as if it were born with a great throat, and every word came out as a shout. What Matthew cared about was what the stone statue was going to say next. He didn¡¯t want to pay any attention to this Darkin Prince who couldn¡¯t advance at all. Therefore, he looked straight at Athosen and replied coldly, ¡°Any problem?¡± ¡°How dare you look down on the king!¡± The killing intent in Athosen¡¯ eyes intensified, and it immediately charged forward to kill Matthew. However, it was stopped by a shout from the stone statue. ¡°Athosen, our child, do not be rude.¡± Then, the stone statue¡¯s voice became gentler. ¡°From now on, he is your master. You must follow him and revive our Darkin Race!¡± From these words, Matthew learned that the stone statue was not a Darkin. Could it be that the stone statue was where the Darkin Race was sealed? Athosen let out a cold harrumph, its voice hoarse. ¡°How can a mere mortal be my master!¡± Then, its voice became louder. ¡°I am Athosen, the future king of the Darkin Race. I will sanction, rectify, and purge all worlds!¡± Matthew was speechless at Athosen¡¯s declaration, and he couldn¡¯t help but curse internally. Could it be that this fellow had stayed in the darkness for too long, and now that it had suddenly appeared, it was so excited that its brain was damaged? Even Heber, who had been sitting quietly on Matthew¡¯s shoulder, couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of disdain. It looked at Athosen as if it were a fool. ¡°I want to kill this mortal and his beast and revive the Darkin Race on my own. Then, I will personally send those high and mighty Gods into the endless darkness of purgatory!¡± Athosen shouted at the top of its lungs. Its hoarse voice echoed through the entire cave. It was filled with a boundless killing intent, making one feel as if they were in hell. It walked straight toward Matthew without concealing the killing intent in its eyes. Seeing this, Heber was on its guard, ready to fight Athosen at any moment. On the other hand, Matthew was as calm as ever. It was as if he did not see Athosen coming for his life. He believed that since the stone statue had chosen him, it would not let Athosen kill him. Just as Matthew had predicted, the imposing voice of the stone statue rang out as soon as Athosen had begun to unleash its killing intent. ¡°Hold still, Athosen, our child. You cannot kill him.¡± Athosen stopped in its tracks unwillingly and roared, ¡°How can a mortal establish a contract with me? I will kill them all and erase this stain!¡± ¡°Because of the seal, you must form a contract with a human before you can be born. If you terminate the contract now, there will only be one ending for you: death!¡± The stone statue¡¯s simple explanation steadied Athosen¡¯s temper. Then, the stone statue continued, ¡°We saw the future earlier. Only you and him together can revive our Darkin Race.¡± At the mention of reviving the Darkin Race, the hostility in Athosen¡¯ eyes lessened a little, and the hostility it had when it looked at Matthew gradually disappeared. After that, Athosen said nothing to refute, and said nothing more about cutting Matthew. Obviously, it had already accepted that it needed to have the contract with the human. In order to survive, and even more to revive the Darkin Race. With this great conviction, it would not easily give up. Chapter 27 ¡°Alright, you guys should leave this place.¡± The stone statue spoke again when it saw Athosen accept Matthew. ¡°Wait.¡± Matthew asked the question that had been interrupted before. ¡°How should Athosen improve its strength?¡± Athosen realized that this fellow knew nothing. It couldn¡¯t help but despise Matthew in its heart. It was about to explain. However, the stone statue spoke first. ¡°You will know in the future.¡± As soon as it finished speaking, the surrounding space began to distort. Matthew and the others gradually lost their vision. Moments later, the blood-red cave they were in disappeared from their sight. In its place was a dense forest, which was where they were looking for the Darkin Flower. This place was auspicious and peaceful. There was nothing strange about it at all. Unlike before when there had been scarlet mist and horrifying voices. It was dark when they fell into the quagmire. Now that they came out, the sky was already bright. When Matthew thought of the Darkin Flower, his expression immediately changed. He immediately started rummaging around, but he couldn¡¯t find what he wanted even after a long time. Athosen saw Matthew¡¯s frantic look and felt another wave of distaste. ¡°A brat with no demeanor!¡± It muttered. Matthew heard it but didn¡¯t care. He was searching for the Tier 9 Darkin Flower. A Tier 9 treasure! It was a nearly extinct treasure on the Vartas continent. Although it was not as rare as the divine beasts of the dragon race, it was still extremely rare. Most people might not encounter a Tier 9 treasure throughout their lives. Matthew was lucky to be able to encounter it now. But Athosen did not know this. The grumpy Athosen waited a long time. Finally, it couldn¡¯t help but roar, ¡°What exactly are you looking for? You brought me here to waste time?¡± ¡°A Tier 9 Darkin Flower! That¡¯s a treasure that even Gods would be jealous of!¡± Matthew replied coldly, his hands and feet still busy. If not for the system¡¯s constant reminder that the Tier 9 Darkin Flower was here, he would have given up long ago. However, the System had always helped him find many treasures. Every single one of them could be found accurately. Why was it that after searching for such a long time, he didn¡¯t even see the shadow of the Tier 9 Darkin Flower? ¡°Hmph, stop dreaming.¡± At that moment Athosen snorted. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Matthew looked back at it. Athosen said with an arrogant expression, ¡°The Darkin Flower is a divine item of the Darkin Race. How could it fall into the mortal world? Although I don¡¯t know how you found this place, I can tell you the location of the Darkin Flower. It¡¯s right on that stone statue¡¯s head.¡± What!? Matthew felt a bolt of lightning flash through his mind, leaving his mind blank. The Darkin Flower was on the head of the stone statue!? Matthew thought back to what he had seen. There was indeed a flower on the head of the stone statue. It looked like it was carved from crystal and was translucent. It turned out that the Darkin Flower was so close to him. But he missed it because he did not recognize it! A supreme opportunity that was so close! Matthew felt like crying. If he had known earlier, he would have asked the stone statue directly. Perhaps because of their agreement, the stone statue would give him the Darkin Flower. Athosen chuckled to itself when it saw Matthew lose his composure. It seemed really happy to see Matthew¡¯s ludicrous action. Following which, Athosen spoke in an arrogant tone, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my Darkin Race has many treasures. If you make me happy, I might reward you with a couple of them.¡± When Matthew returned to his senses, he glared fiercely at Athosen. What was going on in this fellow¡¯s head every day? He said coldly, ¡°If you make me unhappy, I won¡¯t help you revive the Darkin Race!¡± Athosen was at a loss for words at the mention of reviving the Darkin Race. He did not know how to retort. Reviving the Darkin was its ultimate goal. With the curse, it could not complete this grand goal alone. It could be said that without Matthew, it could not do anything. ¡°You¡­ foolish human, one day, I will reward you with death.¡± In the end, Athosen could only stare helplessly at Matthew as it spat out a vicious sentence through gritted teeth. Matthew responded casually, ¡°If you think you can kill me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Athosen was speechless again. It was not that it did not have the ability to kill Matthew, but it could not kill him. Otherwise, it would be no different from committing suicide. As the last member of the Darkin Race, how could it die because of a mere mortal? ¡°Hmph!¡± Athosen, unable to argue, could only snort to express its disdain. And Matthew paid no further attention to Athosen¡¯s presence as he walked toward Brenda and Edith. Matthew hadn¡¯t seen the two of them earlier in that scarlet cavern. At that time, he had been curious about where the two of them were. In the end, he never expected that they were sleeping soundly on the ground, and even the curse on their bodies had disappeared. ¡°Wake up.¡± Matthew crouched down and pushed Brenda with his right hand. ¡°Hnngg!¡± Brenda groaned as she slowly opened her bright eyes. Then, Brenda saw Matthew and was shocked. ¡°Am I still alive?¡± She touched her beautiful face and was instantly excited when she felt the sensation. She quickly shook Edith, who was beside her, and shouted excitedly, ¡°Sister, wake up! We¡¯re still alive!¡± They had thought that they were going to die. When they gradually lost consciousness, their hearts were filled with despair. Unexpectedly, when they woke up again, they saw the blue sky and the white clouds floating in it. And they saw¡­ the Dragon Knight. Edith also slowly opened her eyes. Her watery eyes were filled with some confusion. When she saw her sister, that trace of confusion instantly disappeared and was replaced with a bittersweet feeling. Thinking back to the pain from the curse, even though it was no longer painful, she still felt her blood run cold. At first, she thought that she had died, but after seeing her sister, she knew that they were still alive. Edith immediately embraced her sister, two streams of tears running down her cheeks. It was hard to tell whether she was crying from joy or fear. The two beauties embraced each other on the ground, presenting an extremely heartwarming scene. The warmth between them influenced Matthew. This made him recall his life in Dragon God Village seven years ago. It was also this warm. After a brief moment of warmth, Brenda and Edith parted. The two came to Matthew and bowed slightly. ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, thank you for saving us.¡± In their eyes, no one could have saved them except Matthew. But it wasn¡¯t Matthew who had saved them. If his guess was correct, the stone statue had saved the two girls. But Matthew didn¡¯t want to reveal what had happened in the bloody cave. Knowing too much might not be a good thing for the two girls. At that moment, Brenda and Edith also saw Athosen. They looked puzzled¡­ Chapter 28 Brenda and Edith¡¯s delicate faces paled at the sight of Athosen who looked so terrifying. That terrifying, monstrous killing intent, as well as that baleful aura that seemed to cause the entire world to tremble. Every single one of them was something that only an extremely evil person would possess. Why would such a monster appear before them? Was it trying to slaughter them all? Then Brenda and Edith noticed Matthew¡¯s indifferent expression. Matthew wasn¡¯t unconscious. He should have sensed the arrival of that monster. Since Matthew was so calm, this monster shouldn¡¯t be dangerous. Brenda and Edith¡¯s hearts finally settled. However, they could not help but feel fearful whenever they saw the ugly face of the monster. Brenda pointed at Athosen and asked Matthew carefully, ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, this is¡­¡± ¡°It is my new beast,¡± Matthew replied casually. But Athosen couldn¡¯t stand it. It had always been against the fact that it had become Matthew¡¯s pet. How could a prince of the Darkin Race become a beast under someone else¡¯s command? But it was an indisputable fact, and Athosen could not argue with it. But just because it couldn¡¯t refute the truth didn¡¯t mean it wouldn¡¯t get angry. Similarly, it could kill everyone except Matthew, so that no one would know that the prince of the Darkin Race was someone else¡¯s beast. ¡°Humans, I will reward you with death!¡± Athosen¡¯s voice was hoarse and fierce. ¡°Don¡¯t kill innocent people!¡± Matthew stopped it. ¡°Ah!¡± This unfamiliar voice scared Brenda and Edith into retreating. They looked at Athosen in horror and stammered, ¡°A¡­ a mutated beast¡­ actually¡­ actually spoke!¡± Both of them were descendants of noble families and had seen a lot since they were young. There were very few things that they did not know and had never seen before. However, they had never seen a talking beast before. In fact, there were no records of such a thing in ancient records. ¡°If you call me a beast again, even Matthew won¡¯t be able to protect you!¡± After being called a beast time and time again, Athosen almost went crazy. It was the last prince of the Darkin Race that was comparable to Gods, not a mutated beast!! But Matthew was unwilling to let it reveal its origins. Matthew had no idea why the Darkin Race was sealed. But since it was sealed, they must have enemies. The Darkin Race at its peak was comparable to Gods, yet they still ended up being sealed. To be able to seal such a colossal force, Matthew did not dare to imagine how powerful the enemy was. Brenda and Edith nodded vigorously with tears in their eyes after being threatened by Athosen. ¡°Hmph!¡± Athosen saw how sorry they looked and let it go. Then, it turned its close to three meters tall body away from everyone, and maintained its arrogant image. And Brenda and Edith, driven by curiosity, would glance at Athosen from time to time, because they had never seen a talking beast before. Uh, no, not a beast. ¡°You guys can go home. I want to continue traveling in the Maar Mountains.¡± Matthew said to the sisters. ¡°Home?!¡± Brenda and Edith were shocked. After this life and death crisis, their admiration for Matthew reached its peak. Previously, they followed Matthew for fame and fortune, because the latter was a Dragon Knight who could stand at the peak in the future. But now, their original intentions had changed. They only hoped to stay by Matthew¡¯s side. There was no other purpose, and the reason for staying became simple. ¡°We don¡¯t want to go home.¡± The sisters said in unison. ¡°You won¡¯t be able to help me if you stay here now.¡± Matthew coldly said, ¡°You should go home and increase your strength. Once you¡¯ve reached a certain level of strength, I¡¯ll go find you.¡± The two sisters were both scheming, so they naturally knew that what Matthew had said was only one-sided. Whether they would be able to meet again in the future was a question, let alone hope that Matthew would go to the human city to look for them. So Brenda and Edith decided they wouldn¡¯t leave no matter what Matthew said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll definitely improve our strength in the shortest amount of time possible. Please don¡¯t make us leave.¡± Brenda¡¯s gentle voice sounded like she was pleading. It was obvious how much they wanted to stay with Matthew. Unfortunately, Matthew was a man who lived two lifetimes, and he was extremely determined, so he would almost never change his decision. ¡°If you¡¯re not leaving, I¡¯ll leave.¡± As he spoke, Heber, who was on Matthew¡¯s shoulder, transformed into a hundred-meter-tall giant. In her haste, Edith came up with a brilliant idea. Immediately, she took a step forward. ¡°Matthew, you¡¯ve been living in the Maar Mountains. Don¡¯t you want to visit the human cities? There are many interesting and fun things there.¡± She hoped to tempt Matthew with something he didn¡¯t know. As long as it could arouse Matthew¡¯s interest, there was hope. Brenda hadn¡¯t talked with Matthew a lot. But she learned some important information from her sister¡¯s words. Matthew had never been to a human city. There were many things he didn¡¯t know. She immediately reacted and continued, ¡°In the human cities, there are many Beast Tamer Unions. You can accept missions there and receive huge rewards.¡± Edith continued, ¡°And you can become a real Beast Tamer and learn more secrets about Beast Tamers.¡± ¡°Become a true Beast Tamer!?¡± The first part was okay, but Matthew thought it was so-so. But Edith¡¯s next words succeeded in drawing his attention. He had read many books, but he was not familiar with the concept of Beast Tamer. This was because when the books mentioned Beast Tamers, they would only say how powerful they were and not what they truly represented. What Edith said made Matthew wonder if he could even be considered a Beast Tamer. Brenda could see that Matthew was moved, and she was delighted. She immediately added, ¡°That¡¯s right. Strictly speaking, we¡¯re not considered true Beast Tamers now.¡± ¡°Then what is a true Beast Tamer?¡± Matthew couldn¡¯t help but ask. Brenda and Edith were even more delighted. Matthew¡¯s expression indicated that he was very likely to be persuaded by them. ¡°We¡¯re not sure about that,¡± said Edith immediately. ¡®But when we get to the human city, there¡¯ll be experts there to explain.¡¯ Matthew thought to himself, planning what he would do in the future. Since the human cities involved information about the Beast Tamer, Matthew felt the need to make a trip. He needed to understand the true meaning of Beast Tamer. It might help him improve his strength as soon as possible. Chapter 29 ¡°You want me to go to the human city with you, right?¡± The two sisters, whose thoughts had been seen through by Matthew, now appeared rather awkward. Edith chuckled, looking somewhat silly. She blushed and scratched the back of her head. ¡°Yes.¡± Brenda was quiet and reserved. ¡°Now that you mention it, I think we can go to a human city and take a look at the Beast Tamer you mentioned.¡± Matthew decided to check out the human city. He had had the same thought before Heber had advanced. But at that time, it was because he lacked the materials to advance, and Edith gave it to him later, so there was naturally no need to go to the human cities. And now, what Brenda and Edith had said had succeeded in tempting Matthew. He wanted to know how to become a true Beast Tamer. ¡°Yay ~¡± Edith danced with joy. Brenda smiled. Matthew had wanted them to leave. Now, Matthew¡¯s thoughts were led astray by them. The three of them would head to the human city together! Matthew rolled over on top of Heber, who had been waiting for him. Because of Heber¡¯s pride, it was only willing to carry Matthew alone. Brenda and Edith could only ride their own beasts. ¡°You should come up too, Athosen.¡± Matthew shouted to Athosen, who had been turning its back on them. But Heber was not pleased. It let out an unhappy dragon roar. ¡°What¡¯s your name? Damn you, smelly dragon, I don¡¯t want to sit on you too!¡± Athosen could be said to be a tamed beast, but it wasn¡¯t exactly a pet. It could use words to convey its intentions, and was better at arguing than Heber. It glanced at Matthew and spoke in a cold, hoarse voice. ¡°I can fly by myself.¡± When Brenda and Edith heard this, they were surprised by how tough Athosen was. Not only did it insult the Dark Demon Dragon, who had the noble bloodline of the divine dragon, but its attitude towards its master was also extremely arrogant, completely lacking the behavior of a pet. This was the first time the two sisters had seen such a strange mutated beast. It was mainly because it was extremely rare for a beast to be able to talk. Matthew paid no attention to Athosen¡¯s attitude. Because ever since this fellow hatched, it had never given anyone a good attitude. Athosen did not speak properly to even the stone statue in the blood-red cave. When Heber heard Athosen call it a smelly dragon, its prideful bloodline made it unable to tolerate the insult. Immediately, Heber let out a roar to express its anger, and demanded Athosen¡¯s apology. ¡°What are you shouting for?¡± How could Athosen possibly apologize? ¡°I know of few races that are extremely fond of eating divine dragons. How about I take you to see them?¡± Brenda and Edith were alarmed. In their impression, divine dragons were a supreme existence. Never in their wildest dreams had they imagined that there would be such a savage race that would actually dare to eat divine dragons as food. Matthew, on the other hand, was very curious as to what races could eat the powerful divine dragons. If there was a chance, he would definitely ask Athosen to introduce him. Of course, he was only curious. That was why he wanted Athosen to introduce him to them. He definitely had no other intentions. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber let out a deafening roar. It had enough of Athosen¡¯s rudeness, although it had never tolerated it. The dragon¡¯s roar was filled with boundless rage, as though it was challenging Athosen. ¡°You want to fight?¡± Athosen¡¯s aura surged, and its eyes flashed with bloodlust. Its body gradually floated into the air as it said domineeringly, ¡°Perfect, it¡¯s time to taste blood. I¡¯ll reward you with the highest form of death!¡± ¡°Roar!¡± Heber growled, refusing to back down. As it approached, its body ignited with demonic purple flames. In midair, there was a hundred-meter tall dragon covered in flames and a three-meter tall red giant. The red giant was as small as an ant in front of Heber. However, its arrogance was no less than Heber¡¯s. At this moment, Athosen stood in mid-air like a demon god, looking down on everything in the world. Brenda and Edith immediately summoned their beasts and retreated a few kilometers away. Although they did not know how powerful Athosen was, they had seen Heber fight before, and the destructive power was extremely terrifying. At close range, the two sisters might not be able to withstand the aftermath of the battle. Therefore, they decisively retreated a few kilometers. Matthew, who was on top of Heber¡¯s head, frowned at the smell of gunpowder in the air. These two were his mutated beasts. However, because of their unyielding personalities, huge sparks erupted between them. ¡°Enough!¡± Matthew¡¯s shout silenced their anger. With a gloomy expression, he said in a dignified tone, ¡°Do you think I don¡¯t exist?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it because this damned smelly dragon being proud for nothing?¡± Athosen took the lead in explaining his motives with the advantage of being able to speak. ¡°Roar!¡± Heber growled at Matthew. Matthew could sense its intentions. This damned fellow¡¯s temper is too foul, and it doesn¡¯t respect its master at all! When Heber spoke of respect, Matthew could not help but feel emotional. ¡°If the system found Athosen, then he would have treated me the same way Heber did.¡± The Godly Treasure Hunting System would leave a mark on what Matthew had found. That way, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about losing the item. If it was a living creature that had yet to hatch, the system would leave a mark on its mind. This was clear from looking at Heber. Demonic beasts were abnormally ferocious beasts that would sometimes even attack their masters. Heber had never been aggressive toward him because of the system. ¡°How about¡­ I stuff Athosen into an egg and throw it somewhere. Then, the system will find it¡­¡± Matthew shook his head inwardly, dismissing his unrealistic thoughts. ¡°Athosen!¡± He said authoritatively, ¡°You and Heber are my companions. I don¡¯t want any conflict between you two.¡± ¡°Companion¡­¡± The word felt foreign to Athosen. Although it had just been born, because of its bloodline, it had inherited many things, especially memories. However, there didn¡¯t seem to be a word ¡®companion¡¯ in its inherited memories, causing it to be unable to understand its meaning. On the other side, Brenda and Edith were also slightly moved when they heard the word ¡®companion¡¯. The two sisters had almost never seen a Beast Tamer refer to beasts as their companions. Was this the difference between a Dragon Knight and other Beast Tamers? Perhaps, it was precisely because of this that Matthew was chosen by the divine dragon¡­ Brenda and Edith thought to themselves. Chapter 30 ¡°Hmph!¡± Athosen no longer had any intention of fighting. With a cold snort, it turned around and no longer faced the crowd. After Matthew saw the radical atmosphere dissipate, he said to the distant sisters, ¡°Aren¡¯t we going to the human city? Are you going to stay here?¡± ¡°Coming!¡± Brenda and Edith snapped out of their trance and responded immediately. Then they hurried back to their original spot and flew east with Matthew. Along the way, Athosen kept flying ahead of Heber. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Heber didn¡¯t know the way, it would have flown at full speed, leaving Athosen behind. After several hours of flying, they finally saw a corner of a magnificent city at the horizon. ¡°We¡¯re almost there.¡± Brenda said happily. ¡®I¡¯ve been away from home for days. I wonder how father and mother are.¡¯ At this moment, she started worrying about her parents. Edith was an optimistic girl, and did not think too much. However, from the speed of the mutated beast beneath her feet, it could be seen that she missed home too. Just as Brenda¡¯s voice fell, a black shadow flashed past them, creating a violent hurricane that almost caused the two sisters to fall from the sky. ¡°You want to compete in speed with me?¡± Athosen who was suddenly overtaken, reacted. ¡°Ha!¡± With a roar, Brenda and Edith saw a pair of demon wings growing out of Athosen¡¯s back. Athosen¡¯s demon wings were not large, and could not be compared to Heber¡¯s. However, its appearance was extremely sinister, causing a chill to rise in the two sisters¡¯ hearts. Then Athosen turned into a streak of light and disappeared from the sight of the two sisters. At the same time, another hurricane swept through the surrounding space. This time, the two sisters¡¯ beasts did not manage to stabilize their bodies as they fell from the sky and landed heavily on the ground. Bang! Two heavy thuds sounded in the forest. Their bodies smashed into the ground, filling the air with dust. A moment later, Brenda, Edith, and their beasts struggled out of the two large pits. The two sisters who were covered in dust felt extremely depressed. Can¡¯t you watch the road while flying? While complaining, they were also surprised at Athosen¡¯s strength. Normally, a Beast Tamer¡¯s mutated beast would be nurtured from a young age, which meant that Athosen who had just hatched should be a D-rank. But Athosen who was only a D-rank was able to unleash such terrifying power. One flight was enough to leave the two in a sorry state. From this, they could see just how powerful Athosen was. However, the two sisters quickly calmed down. Athosen was the first beast they had ever seen that could speak. ¡°Sister¡­¡± Edith patted off the dust on her body and said, ¡°What race do you think Matthew¡¯s new mutated beast is from? It¡¯s already so powerful after just being born, and it even disregarded the bloodline suppression of the Dragon Race and dared to challenge the Dark Demon Dragon.¡± Brenda shook her head and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯ve never seen such a ferocious beast before. Its murderous aura scares me.¡± ¡°Never mind,¡± Brenda said gently, dismissing her sister¡¯s other thoughts. ¡°Don¡¯t think about it too much. If we can stay with Matthew, we¡¯ll find out later.¡± Edith suddenly thought of something and immediately said, ¡°Oh right, there are guards at the city gate. If Matthew goes there rashly, will he be treated as an enemy by the guards?¡± Brenda¡¯s face grew serious. ¡°Very likely. We must catch up with Matthew.¡± ¡­ At the city gate of Yunras City. There were many armored soldiers guarding on both sides. The commoners lined up neatly and accepted the guards¡¯ examination before entering the city. Suddenly, the guard captain seemed to have sensed something as he raised his head and looked towards the horizon. Two streaks of light rapidly drew closer to the city of Yunras. Furthermore, judging from the other party¡¯s momentum, it seemed that they did not intend to accept the examination. ¡°Could it be¡­ an enemy attack!?¡± The guard captain was shocked. Seeing the two bright lights rapidly approaching, he was even more certain of his guess. Why would a normal person approach the city so quickly? He immediately shouted, ¡°Enemy attack! Be on guard!¡± When the hundred or so guards in the surroundings heard the captain¡¯s shout, they immediately stopped whatever they were doing and tightened their grip on their weapons, preparing for battle. When the civilians who were about to be examined heard ¡®enemy attack¡¯, their faces turned pale and they hurriedly found a corner to hide. When the flames of war burned, the ones who suffered the most were the civilians. So they learned how to quickly find hiding places. Although it was not very useful at times, it was better than standing in place and being attacked. ¡°Call for the Beast Tamers, fast!¡± A while later, the guard captain realized that the invaders seemed to be mutated beasts and immediately shouted. If it were mutated beasts attacking the city, the guards would not be a match no matter how strong their physiques were. Boom! Soon, two loud collisions were heard. A monster and a giant landed! They stirred up huge dust. In the dust that filled the sky, the guards saw two terrifying figures. ¡°I got here first, Heber. You lost.¡± A hoarse and grand voice sounded. The guards at the city gate shivered in fear. Just by hearing this voice, they already felt that this figure was extremely terrifying. ¡°Roar!¡± Following that was a furious roar. The sound waves caused the dust to roll, causing the guards at the city gate to eat a mouthful of dust. At the same time, these guards felt their hearts palpitate. That roar caused their hearts to tremble and their blood to boil. It was a fear that came from the depths of their hearts. A while later, the dust that filled the sky dissipated. The soldiers finally saw the appearance of the two monsters. One of them was a huge monster that looked like a divine dragon recorded in ancient books. However, its entire body exuded an evil aura. The other was a robust red giant with a bloodthirsty glint in its eyes. It was like a god of death that had been reborn from hell and would slaughter all living beings. At this moment, the guards felt an unprecedented fear. Some of the guards even wanted to retreat, but when they thought about their home behind them, they forced their trembling legs to stop. ¡°How dare two beasts attack my Yunras City?¡± At this moment, a penetrating voice came from the rear. The soldiers were ecstatic. The civilians hiding in the corner began to discuss. ¡°It¡¯s a C-class Beast Tamer, Lord Gibran Edwards!¡± ¡°The youngest C-class Beast Tamer in Yunras City!¡± ¡°We¡¯re saved! The enemy is definitely not Lord Gibran¡¯s match!¡± ¡°It is said that Lord Gibran once encountered a B-rank mutated beast in the Maar Mountains and escaped with heavy injuries.¡± While the guards were in ecstasy, a figure appeared in their line of sight. That person was dressed in gorgeous clothes and riding a flying beast. He landed not far from the guards. Chapter 31 Gibran Edwards came from within the city walls and landed in front of the guards. ¡°A C-rank mutated beast?¡± He quickly sensed Heber¡¯s rank through its aura. Then, he looked at Athosen to probe its strength level. But Athosen returned an extremely fierce look. Gibran subconsciously took a step back. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. At the same time, Gibran was extremely shocked. The aura of this mutated beast was not strong, but its temperament was so terrifying. Just one look was enough to make him, a C-class Beast Tamer, feel afraid. ¡°Puny human, you dare to probe my depths? Are you courting death?¡± Athosen opened its mouth and let out a hoarse voice. Its cold and murderous eyes made those who met its gaze feel as though they were being targeted by an ancient beast. ¡°A¡­ a mutated beast actually spoke!?¡± Gibran¡¯s eyes widened as he took a few steps back. Even though he was only 22 years old, he knew a lot. He had read almost all the ancient books related to mutated beasts. However, he had never seen any ancient books that had records of beasts that could speak. ¡°You are the mutated beast, your whole family are mutated beasts!¡± Athosen lashed out angrily. It roared in its mind, ¡®I am the prince of the Darkin Race!¡¯ If Matthew hadn¡¯t prevented it from revealing the identity of the Darkin Race, Athosen wished that the entire world, and even the entire universe, knew that the Darkin Race had returned to restore their glory! Gibran took a few steps back again. The shock in his eyes became even more intense, and he was unable to calm down for a long time. ¡°The beast really spoke¡­¡± Gibran whispered to the guards captain, ¡°Go inform the City Lord and report the situation here.¡± The guard captain realized the gravity of the situation. Even the youngest C-class Beast Tamer in front of him could not handle this situation. He immediately responded and ran into the city. ¡°Why did you come to Yunras City?¡± Gibran looked at Athosen and forced himself to calm down. Athosen revealed a bloodthirsty smile and said with an extremely sinister expression, ¡°Of course it is to reward the living with death!¡± Matthew, who was on Heber¡¯s head, was impressed by what Athosen had said for the first time. Since he had encountered a C-class Beast Tamer here, he might as well take this opportunity to test out the other party¡¯s skills. He wanted to see what was so special about a C-class Beast Tamer. If it wasn¡¯t worth his time to learn, then he might as well just leave and not enter Yunras City. So when Athosen was talking recklessly, Matthew did not care if it provoked anyone else. ¡°You!¡± Meanwhile, Gibran was extremely shocked in his heart. There was actually a mutated beast that used death as a reward. ¡°Yunras City is my home. If you want to hurt the people here, you will have to cross over my body.¡± Although there was still a trace of fear in Gibran¡¯s heart, he was extremely firm when he spoke. His legs, which were trembling slightly, no longer retreated at this moment. He would fight for his home, even if it meant losing his life! ¡°Macmillan!¡± Gibran pulled out a cool-looking card from his belt. He held the card up high, and it let out a dazzling light. After the light faded, a monster appeared beside Gibran. That was his mutated beast¡ªFiery Snowstorm Lion! Matthew saw everything from above Heber¡¯s head. It was a five-meter-tall lion. Its mane was like ice, the fur on its back was green, and its tail was burning with a ball of flames. But as soon as the lion came out and saw Heber and Athosen, its momentum dropped immediately. Matthew saw fear in its eyes. Facing the Dragon Race and the Darkin Race, most mutated beasts would feel a sense of fear from their very souls! ¡®Mutated beasts with three attributes are rare. Furthermore, it has been nurtured to C-rank. As expected of the youngest C-class Beast Tamer in the city. He does have some means.¡¯ Matthew made a preliminary assessment of Gibran. In the books he had read, there were very few mutated beasts with three attributes. Athosen had long wanted to go all out. How could it, who had just been born, be able to control its restless heart? After waiting for a moment, Athosen stepped forward when it saw that Matthew was not going to stop it. ¡°I will suck you and your beast dry and let you experience the beauty of death!¡± Athosen shouted hoarsely. [Bloodthirsty Edge] It erupted with a terrifying red aura that condensed into a gigantic sword. The Bloodthirsty Blade shone with a horrifying light, and seemed to be a weapon specially made for slaughter. ¡°Macmillan, attack!¡± Gibran shouted. Hearing its master¡¯s command, the Fiery Snowstorm Lion abandoned the fear in its heart and headed straight for Athosen. It was as fast as a bolt of lightning, so fast that ordinary people could not react in time. ¡°My weapon shall undergo the first baptism of blood!¡± Athosen let out a loud shout and charged towards the Fiery Snowstorm Lion. Its body turned into a red comet, its speed even faster than the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s! Athosen was only a D-rank. There was a substantial difference between the two! But Matthew was looking forward to the clash between the two. What was the difference between a Beast Tamer¡¯s C-rank beast and an ordinary C-rank beast? What was Athosen¡¯s combat power like? Matthew had yet to see Athosen fight. Meanwhile, Gibran¡¯s heart was in his throat. This was his first time seeing a talking mutated beast. He wondered how strong the other party was. He was extremely nervous about the result of the collision. On the other side, the guards and commoners were also looking at the two mutated beasts that were about to collide with each other nervously. Boom! A loud explosion sounded. The two collided in an instant. It was as if two comets had collided, causing the earth to quake and dust to rise into the air. A powerful shockwave erupted. The guards closest to them were directly overturned by this wave of air. The civilians in the distance were still alright. They only felt a strong wind blowing past. On the other hand, Gibran was not feeling good. He was very close to the place where the two collided, and the shockwave he endured far exceeded that of others. He even had to use magic to protect himself. Otherwise, he would also fly out like the guards, and even his internal organs would rupture. Compared to their embarrassing situation, Matthew was much better off. With Heber¡¯s protection, a mere blast of air could not approach him. ¡°How is it? Did Lord Gibran win?¡± The guards got up in a fluster. The first thing they did was not to check their own injuries, but to be concerned about Gibran¡¯s victory. Because the outcome of Gibran concerned the safety of too many people. If Gibran lost, the people here would be in trouble. At this moment, the dust that filled the sky dispersed. Everyone finally saw the two huge figures. They were all extremely nervous, especially Gibran. He was the youngest C-class Beast Tamer in Yunras City which was a supreme honor. Naturally, he did not want his reputation to be tainted. To the strong, failure was a stain. Matthew was the only one present with a calm expression, as if he didn¡¯t care about the result of the two mutated beasts¡¯ collision. Chapter 32 WHOOSH WHOOSH The sound of wings flapping could be heard. A red giant flew out from the dust. Its left hand was still gripping the neck of the lion. While its right hand held the sword and pierced through the lion¡¯s chest. ¡°Macmillan!¡± Seeing this, Gibran immediately cried out in shock. His mutated beast had been instantly suppressed! Even a B-rank beast might not be able to do such a thing. However, it happened right before his eyes. Gibran could not accept the truth. ¡°How can such a weakling compare to me?¡± Athosen pulled out the Bloodthirsty Edge from the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s chest and mocked with a hoarse voice. ¡°Hah!¡± Gibran shouted and immediately rushed towards Macmillan. Matthew was puzzled. Humans were not strong in combat, so they needed the protection of mutated beasts. Was Gibran not afraid of being killed as he charged towards Athosen? Just as Matthew was puzzled, Gibran¡¯s hands emitted a dazzling light. ¡°What is this!?¡± Matthew looked at the two beams of light with infinite curiosity. ¡°Is he a mage?¡± Matthew immediately made a guess. He had once read in books that there were humans who could use magic and were known as a mage. They were an existence that could fight against mutated beasts alone. ¡°He¡¯s both a Beast Tamer and a mage. Interesting.¡± Matthew began to anticipate how Athosen would react to the attack. Athosen had inherited memories from its bloodline, so it naturally knew of the existence of mages. ¡°Magic?¡± It chuckled and said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Do you think magic can do anything to me?¡± As it spoke, Athosen threw the Fiery Snowstorm Lion out. Boom! The Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s massive body crashed heavily into the ground, creating a 30-meter crater. Gibran quickly came to the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s side and placed his hands at a spot 10 centimeters above its skin. Light spots containing healing effects fell from his palm and healed the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s injuries. In just a short moment, the savage wound on the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s chest stopped bleeding. Seeing this, Matthew couldn¡¯t help but exclaim inwardly, ¡°Is this the rapport between mages and mutated beasts? They can heal injured mutated beasts quickly.¡± Athosen stood high in the sky and did not stop him. It was as if it disdained taking advantage of others¡¯ precarious position. ¡°Even if you join forces, I will still chop you into pieces!¡± It looked down at the Fiery Snowstorm Lion and Gibran, its hoarse voice revealing its pride. A minute later, the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s injuries were healed. Other than the bloodstain on its chest, there was no sign of it having suffered an injury. ¡°You¡¯re strong, but we¡¯re not weak either!¡± Gibran looked firmly at Athosen in the sky. After saying this, he jumped onto the back of the Fiery Snowstorm Lion. At this moment, Gibran looked like a knight with absolute faith in his heart! Roar! The Fiery Snowstorm Lion cooperated with Gibran and let out an imposing lion roar. Gibran waved his hands and drew lines in the space, forming a huge magic formation. Athosen still had no intentions to stop him and let Gibran draw the magic formation. A moment later, the outline of the magic formation was completed. Roar! The Fiery Snowstorm Lion breathed into the magic formation. The power of the breath passed through the magic formation and transformed into a powerful beam of light! ¡°You can do that!?¡± Matthew¡¯s eyes widened. This was knowledge that he had never seen before when he was browsing through books. This was something new to him. ¡°Darkin shall sever everything!¡± Athosen raised the Bloodthirsty Edge high above his head. Dark red flames ignited on the sword. [World-Extinguishing Flame] Athosen, who was standing proudly in the air, had actually raised his strength to the limits. He was like a god of darkness that looked down on the world! ¡°Sacrifice your blood to the Darkin!¡± Athosen let out a furious roar, and the hands holding the Bloodthirsty Edge abruptly descended. A terrifying sword aura imbued with World-Extinguishing Flame erupted forth. It was as if this sword was going to slice apart heaven and earth. Even the sky seemed to dim in comparison. Boom! The sword aura collided with the light beam. The two extreme powers collided, causing the space to distort. But Athosen¡¯s sword aura was not blocked by the beam of light. The sword aura split the beam of light apart and continued forward. ¡°How is this possible!?¡± Gibran¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. He used the magic formation to boost the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s attack by ten times, but it was actually broken so easily! Even a B-rank beast would not be able to break down such an attack in a short time. But this red giant had done it! ¡°Could it be a peak B-rank!?¡± Gibran was shocked. He had never expected that a beast of this level would attack the city. B-rank mutated beasts were extremely rare. Even in the vast Maar Mountains, there were only six of them. ¡°Dodge! Macmillan!¡± At this moment, Gibran had no time to think too much. The attack was approaching, he had to make the Fiery Snowstorm Lion dodge. Otherwise, if they were struck by such a powerful attack, their chances of survival would be extremely low. When the Fiery Snowstorm Lion heard the command, it immediately gathered its strength into its four limbs and prepared to leap away. However, Athosen¡¯s sword aura was too fast. The moment the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s four limbs left the ground, the sword aura attacked it. The sword aura pierced through the man and the beast, leaving a hundred-meter-long sword scar on the ground. Surrounding the scar was the World-Extinguishing Flame. Plop! The Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s limbs were broken, it knelt on the ground and slowly lowered its head. And there was a conspicuous bloodstain in the middle of Gibran¡¯s body. There were shock and indignation in his eyes as he fell from the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s body onto the ground ¡°Lord Gibran!¡± The guards at the back wailed loudly. The civilians hiding in the corner also made a commotion. ¡°The youngest C-class Beast Tamer in Yunras City died just like that?¡± ¡°How could Lord Gibran lose!?¡± ¡°Lord Gibran has fallen, who else can save us!¡± They began to panic, screaming for help in despair. When Matthew saw all of this, he did not appear to resolve the misunderstanding. Gibran was not dead, and he did not intend to kill anyone. ¡°Such guts! How dare you hurt the people of my Yunras City!¡± At this moment, an extremely dignified voice sounded from the horizon. Hope immediately appeared on the faces of the guards. They shouted happily towards the city, ¡°We greet the City Lord!¡± All of the civilians were ecstatic. Since the city lord was here, they would not be in danger. They kowtowed to the city and shouted together with the guards, ¡°We greet the City Lord!¡± Then Matthew saw a man flying over from the horizon. That person¡¯s flying speed was very slow, but he arrived at Gibran¡¯s side within a few moments. He seemed as slow as a snail, but he was so fast that no one could believe their eyes. Chapter 33 ¡°The City Lord of Yunras City¡­ What a strong pressure¡­¡± Matthew muttered to himself as he watched the middle-aged man slowly descend. The man was dressed luxuriously, like a noble from a prestigious family. His dignified gaze left no room for doubt about his authority. He landed beside Gibran, and his right palm glowed with green light, turning into specks of starlight that dripped onto Gibran and the Fiery Snowstorm Lion. Within a few moments, Gibran and the Fiery Snowstorm Lion¡¯s heavy injuries stabilized. ¡°What a powerful healing ability.¡± Matthew couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the sight. Such a powerful healing ability would definitely be extremely useful when facing powerful enemies. ¡°This fellow¡­ is very strong. Later on, we¡­¡± At the same time, Athosen came to stand beside Heber and whispered to Matthew. But before it could finish its persuasion, Matthew interrupted. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll be fine.¡± Athosen was taken aback. It did not know Matthew very well. After all, they met just today. But it was certain that Matthew did not have the ability to contend against that man. Just by looking at Heber¡¯s aura, Athosen did not think it would be stronger than itself. Did Matthew have other powerful beasts besides Heber? ¡°Young friend, can you explain why you attacked Gibran?¡± Just as Athosen¡¯s thoughts were racing, the imposing man spoke in a calm voice. He stood in front of the city gate with his hands behind his back, giving off a feeling of looking down on the world. It was as if he was a supreme being, unmatched in the heavens above and earth below. ¡°As expected of a City Lord-level character.¡± Matthew smiled. The City Lord did not see him but knew his exact location . This City Lord¡¯s strength was clearly not ordinary. He slowly moved to the top of Heber¡¯s head and entered everyone¡¯s line of sight. Everyone was shocked when they saw him. ¡°It¡¯s actually a boy!¡± They had never expected that the owner of the mutated beasts was actually a thirteen or fourteen year old youth. ¡°And he even defeated Lord Gibran!¡± A thirteen or fourteen year old boy had defeated the youngest C-class Beast Tamer in Yunras City. Then¡­ should the title of the youngest Beast Tamer in Yunras City change hands? Not only were the commoners surprised, even the guards were shocked. They never imagined that the respected Lord Gibran would lose to a 13-14 year old boy. ¡°Why have you come to our city? Are you really planning to invade?¡± There was a trace of shock in the depths of the City Lord¡¯s eyes. Because he did not feel any mana from this young man. This meant that he only had mutated beasts but did not know magic and could not be considered a true Beast Tamer. The City Lord could also sense that one of his two beasts was a D-rank and the other a C-rank. How could such a young man beat Gibran with just two mutated beasts? If not for the fact that the truth was right in front of him, the City Lord would never believe it. ¡°What if we are invading Yunras City?¡± Before Matthew could say anything, Athosen sneered. Matthew was speechless. Although he had full confidence that the City Lord would never attack them, he wasn¡¯t about to allow Athosen to spout nonsense like that. Can you shut up your foul mouth? Matthew really wished he could seal Athosen¡¯s mouth so that it could never speak again! Mutated beast, a mutated beast spoke!? Meanwhile, the City Lord looked at Athosen with clear shock in his eyes. As the lord of a city, he had seen many things and many experts. However, a talking mutated beast was not one of them. ¡°Unbelievable¡­¡± The City Lord murmured while looking at Athosen. However, he reacted much better than Gibran. Having seen many things, he naturally was more steady. He had never seen a talking mutated beast before, but that didn¡¯t mean that there were no talking mutated beasts in this world. Unlike some young Beast Tamers, the City Lord did not think that what was not recorded in the ancient books did not exist in this world. ¡°If you want to invade Yunras City, I can only kill you here.¡± The City Lord quickly calmed down and said with a dignified expression. At the same time, he thought to himself, ¡®Why is this strange mutated beast talking more than its master? And it seems to be very opinionated.¡¯ ¡°I am Athosen, I will bring destruction to the world. Do you think you can kill me?¡± At the mention of the bloody word, Athosen was especially agitated. It immediately roared with its hoarse voice. At this moment, Athosen, whose entire body was burning with the World-Extinguishing Flame, fluttered its wings and floated in midair. It was like a god of destruction that had descended into the world, bringing fear and unease to the world. The civilians hiding in the corner couldn¡¯t help but wonder if the City Lord could save them when they saw Athosen¡¯s demon god-like presence. Even the City Lord himself felt that Athosen was a god of destruction. It was so powerful that even he could not stop it. Everything would be destroyed in its hands. ¡®It is clearly only a D-rank beast and is three levels weaker than me. Why does it give me such a feeling? Where did this young man find such a mutated beast¡­?¡¯ The City Lord was shocked. Through the City Lord¡¯s subtle expression, Matthew could guess what he was thinking at this moment. He sighed inwardly. ¡®The Darkin Race is a race that once stood shoulder to shoulder with Gods. As the crystallization of that race, Athosen¡¯s power is not something ordinary people can imagine.¡¯ Because Matthew had just witnessed how powerful Athosen was. With the capability of a D-rank, it defeated the combined attack of a mage and a C-rank beast. Any other D-rank beast would not have been able to gain a victory when facing such an attack. They might not even last for fifteen minutes. Yet not only did Athosen win, it even instakilled Gibran and the Fiery Snowstorm Lion with one blow. This showed how powerful it was. ¡°Since you insist on this, then receive my attack.¡± The City Lord quickly calmed down and circulated the boundless mana in his body. He set up a huge magic formation in the sky that enveloped Matthew, Heber, and Athosen. In the face of such overwhelming pressure, Heber and Athosen looked grave. Although Athosen spoke without thinking, it knew what kind of enemy it was facing and how great the disparity between their strengths was. Matthew was the only one who remained calm, as if they were in no danger at the moment, and it was all just a magnificent show. His calm mood infected Heber and Athosen. They knew that Mathew must have some backup plan, or he wouldn¡¯t have acted so indifferently. He didn¡¯t have mana, so why wasn¡¯t he afraid¡­ The City Lord couldn¡¯t figure out Matthew¡¯s thoughts and didn¡¯t know if he had some other tricks. In the next moment, two melodious voices sounded at the same time. ¡°Father, stop!¡± Chapter 34 Matthew had already anticipated this shout, but he was still somewhat moved. Because he hadn¡¯t expected Brenda and Edith to be the daughters of the Yunras City¡¯s City Lord. The City Lord stopped his action, and a doting look appeared in his eyes as he saw Brenda and Edith flying toward him. ¡°Brenda, Edith, my daughters, where have you been these past two days?¡± His voice was much gentler now. Brenda and Edith flew toward them from a distance. As they passed Matthew, they gave him a respectful bow before landing in front of their father. After the two of them put their beasts back into the cards, they ran toward the City Lord with graceful movement and crashed into his arms. They shouted coquettishly, ¡°Father.¡± Even though he had heard it countless times, he still couldn¡¯t help feeling joy from the depths of his heart. No matter how many times he heard his daughters call him father, he would never get sick of it. The City Lord had a gentle smile on his face. After patting his daughters¡¯ heads, his expression became stern again. Then, he pulled them behind him and said, ¡°It¡¯s not suitable for us to chat now. I¡¯ll bring you back to have a good chat after I settle this matter.¡± Brenda and Edith had no idea what was going on, but they had a rough guess. Matthew must have offended the guards, or someone else, before being treated as an invader. Brenda immediately explained, ¡°Father, you¡¯re mistaken.¡± ¡°Huh? What do you mean?¡± The City Lord looked puzzled, not understanding what his eldest daughter was talking about. Edith ran to her father and pointed at Matthew. ¡°He¡¯s not an invader. You must have misunderstood something.¡± A trace of irritation appeared on the City Lord¡¯s face as he shouted, ¡°Nonsense, he injured Gibran, how is he not an enemy?¡± ¡°Father, he¡¯s our friend, and we can explain what happened in between. Please dispel this formation first ~¡± Brenda said coquettishly as she shook the City Lord¡¯s right hand. Edith whispered, ¡°Also, let me tell you a secret. Matthew is a Dragon Knight ~¡± ¡°What!?¡± The City Lord was shocked and took a step back. This time, he was even more shocked than when he saw the talking mutated beast. He had never seen a talking mutated beast before, but that did not mean that this world did not have one. But a Dragon Knight was a completely different matter. The requirement for a Dragon Knight was to accept a dragon as a partner. However, the dragons on the Vartas Continent had already gone extinct. This was something that all Beast Tamers knew, and it was clearly recorded in the ancient books. Now that a Dragon Knight had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, the City Lord was truly shocked. ¡°Are you serious?¡± The City Lord looked at his younger daughter in shock. It wasn¡¯t just Edith. Even Brenda nodded vigorously. Brenda signaled her father with her gaze. ¡°That¡¯s the Dark Demon Dragon,¡± she said. Dark Demon Dragon!!! It was a divine dragon and also a demonic beast! There were many Dragon Knights recorded in the ancient books, but no one could tame the Dark Demon Dragon! Because it was not only a divine dragon, but also an extremely evil demonic beast that almost no Dragon Knight could control. The City Lord looked at Heber¡¯s figure, which gradually coincided with the portrait in the ancient records. He finally confirmed that it was indeed a Dark Demon Dragon! This made him incomparably shocked and excited, to the extent where he couldn¡¯t even express it with words. The Dark Demon Dragon that no one could control in the long river of history had appeared in front of him in such a docile manner. Perhaps, he was one of the few people in history who had seen the Dark Demon Dragon being docile. How could he not be excited and shocked? Besides, he knew better than his two daughters what a Dragon Knight represented. Beast Tamers who could tame divine dragons had unlimited potential. In the future, not only would they become a top expert on the Vartas Continent, they could even transcend this world and head to an even vaster world! If it was to be exaggerated, Dragon Knights could see the legendary realm of immortality! The City Lord had never imagined that he would meet such a big shot in a small place like Yunras City. He would do everything he could to build a good relationship with Matthew. In the future, this would only mean benefits and no harm to their family¡¯s interests! However, he suddenly remembered that he had used a magic formation against a Dragon Knight. The City Lord broke out in cold sweat. If this Dragon Knight bore grudges, there might not be a Romeo family in the future. He immediately stepped forward and waved his hand to disperse the huge magic formation in the sky. ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, please forgive me for my earlier offense.¡± The City Lord bowed slightly to Matthew and said respectfully. Athosen saw this and asked, ¡°You expected this?¡± Matthew didn¡¯t answer. He remained indifferent, and willed Heber to dispel its giant form. Heber understood and immediately shrunk until it was palm-sized. Matthew slowly descended to the ground. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Matthew replied calmly. ¡°Tsk!¡± Seeing that Matthew was ignoring it, Athosen snorted haughtily and disdainfully before slowly descending to the ground as well. However, its body did not shrink. It was still a three-meter-tall red giant. The City Lord heaved a sigh of relief after receiving Matthew¡¯s understanding. When the guards at the city gate saw that the atmosphere had eased, they were very puzzled. Why did they suddenly stop? Could it be that the City Lord intends to let go of the culprit who harmed Lord Gibran? Or did the two ladies bring back some important information that changed the City Lord¡¯s mind? However, due to their identities, they did not ask anything and only watched quietly from the side. With such a major event occurring, the City Lord would definitely issue an announcement in the near future to explain the situation clearly. The doubts in their hearts would naturally be resolved on that day. The civilians hiding in the corner were different. When they saw the grim atmosphere dissipate, they immediately started discussing. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Why did the City Lord stop?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the culprit who attacked Yunras City!¡± ¡°Is the City Lord planning to let that person off?¡± As the leader of the city, the City Lord could not act willfully. He had to be responsible for the citizens of the city. Therefore, as the civilians discussed, he naturally had to give a reasonable explanation. ¡°Silence!¡± The City Lord turned around and his majestic countenance entered everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°There are some misunderstandings in this matter. Everyone, there¡¯s no need to discuss it further. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll release a notice and explain the whole story.¡± After hearing the City Lord¡¯s words, the commoners stopped talking. Although they had not figured out the situation, they would know the truth tomorrow. They could wait a day. Then, the City Lord turned to face Matthew with a smile and made an inviting gesture. ¡°Honorable Dragon Knight, please come to my residence for a chat.¡± Matthew nodded slightly and strode toward the city gate. The City Lord followed behind him with his two daughters. The guards immediately made way. Chapter 35 Matthew, Heber, and Athosen rode in a luxurious carriage with an earth dragon pulling them into the City Lord Manor. Although the earth dragon¡¯s name had ¡®dragon¡¯ in it, it had nothing to do with the divine dragons. It was a common mount on the Vartas continent, and it was reared by ordinary noble families. The City Lord, Brenda, and Edith were on another carriage. When they reached the main courtyard of the manor, Matthew alighted from the carriage. The first thing he saw was a vast garden with a few water fountains beside it. There were even fish ponds and artificial mountains. Not far ahead, there was a huge castle. It was exquisitely decorated and exuded a noble aura. ¡°Not a bad place.¡± Matthew complimented inwardly. Although he had lived in a remote mountain area since he came to this world, and he had never seen such a luxurious house in this life, they were not uncommon in his previous life. Therefore, he did not behave like a child from a poor family. ¡°With such a good temperament, he will definitely have great accomplishments in the future.¡± After City Lord Calvin Romeo and his two daughters got off the carriage, they saw Matthew¡¯s indifferent expression and praised him in their hearts. On the way back to the manor, he had already learned from his two daughters that Matthew had lived in the Maar Mountains since he was young and had never seen the prosperity of human cities. Generally speaking, the first reaction of a child from a poor family when they saw a luxurious house should be shock and excitement, just like when he heard that Matthew was a Dragon Knight. However, Matthew¡¯s calm performance proved that he had a very good temperament, and that he didn¡¯t care about worldly fame or fortune. Regardless of the talent of such people, their future achievements would be very high. At the very least, it would not be limited to Yunras City. While Calvin Romeo was praising Matthew in his mind, Brenda and Edith ran up to him. Brenda smiled gently. ¡°Let us show you around, Matthew.¡± Edith, on the other hand, began to introduce the good parts of her family. ¡°Let me tell you something, Matthew. My family has a lot of fun places. I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve never seen any of them in the Maar Mountains.¡± ¡°Tell me about it,¡± Matthew replied indifferently. He had just found out that the two women were the daughters of the City Lord, but he did not try to please them. If it had been anyone else, they would have shown Brenda and Edith all their kindness. On the contrary, Matthew thought it unnecessary. Although the daughters of the city lord had high status, it was not enough for him to lower himself to please them. Edith was very lively. She immediately explained a lot of places. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the Combat Arena. That¡¯s where the children of the Romeo family fight. There¡¯s also a beast farm where our family raises mutated beasts¡­¡± Matthew couldn¡¯t muster any interest in the places Edith had mentioned. Combat Arena? Where children fight? Mutated beasts reared by the family? If Heber attacked, they probably wouldn¡¯t even have time to hide. How could ordinary mutated beasts catch Matthew¡¯s eye? ¡°There is also a Grimoire House in the family. There are many records and books of magic in it¡­¡± Brenda added. However, this sentence caught Matthew¡¯s attention. The Grimoire House¡­ had many records and books of magic. This was what Matthew wanted to know! However, before Matthew could say anything, Calvin Romeo arrived beside them and said with a smile, ¡°The guests definitely need to rest when they just arrived. It¡¯s all my fault for spoiling you guys so badly. Now, you don¡¯t even know how to host guests.¡± He sounded like he was blaming him, but there was no hint of blame in his tone. It was obvious how much Calvin Romeo doted on his two daughters. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Matthew waved his hand and said indifferently, ¡°I¡¯m quite interested in that Grimoire House. Can I go take a look now?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Calvin laughed. ¡°But there¡¯s something odd about that bookhouse.¡± Matthew asked doubtfully, ¡°Oh? What¡¯s so strange about it?¡± It was just a bookhouse, could it hide? Calvin explained, ¡°The bookhouse contains the heritage of the Romeo family for tens of thousands of years. There are many secrets about our family, so my ancestors placed a restriction on it.¡± It has secrets of their family? Then why did the City Lord promise me that I can go take a look¡­ Matthew was even more puzzled. Normally speaking, secrets that had been passed down for tens of thousands of years would not be told to outsiders. What Matthew did not know was that after Calvin learned that he was a Dragon Knight, he did not intend to treat him as an outsider. It was just that Matthew had lived two lifetimes, and he had a lot of experiences that ordinary people couldn¡¯t compare to. Moreover, he had experienced such a dark childhood in Dragon God Village, so his views on matters regarding emotions had already changed greatly. ¡°The restriction of our ancestors is not meant for outsiders, but for those whose hearts are not sincere.¡± Calvin continued to explain, ¡°The Grimoire House is in a unique space, hidden behind every door of the castle. When you look for that bookhouse, you have to be sincere, or you will never find it in your life.¡± ¡°I see! Such an interesting restriction!¡± Matthew felt that his knowledge had increased. The more things he came into contact with, the more he felt that this world was infinitely wondrous. It was more magical than he had imagined. ¡°If you go looking for it now, it might take a lot of time.¡± Calvin glanced at the sky. The sun was high overhead. ¡°I don¡¯t think you¡¯ll find it before dark.¡± The restriction of the Grimoire House targeted everyone. Even the members of the Romeo family had to spend a lot of time searching for it. Calvin meant that Matthew could look for it tomorrow, and he should rest for today. ¡°I understand.¡± Matthew¡¯s reply was as indifferent as ever, as if he didn¡¯t catch Calvin¡¯s subtle meaning. As they spoke, the group of people had already reached the entrance of the castle. CREAK The five-meter-tall door opened automatically after they walked up the stairs. A row of female servants were lined before them. They were all dressed in maid outfits and had exquisite looks. The row of servants bowed 90 degrees when they saw the City Lord. ¡°Welcome home, City Lord, Miss Brenda, Miss Edith, and our esteemed guests.¡± As for Athosen, who was beside Matthew, it was completely ignored by the servants. Or rather, they knew that it was Matthew¡¯s beast, although it looked very much like a human. However, Athosen¡¯s red skin was too frightening. Even though the servants pretended to be calm, their eyes would still reveal a strange look. After all, they had never seen such a strange beast before. Calvin waved his hand, indicating that they could get up. Then he gestured to Matthew. ¡°Please.¡± Matthew walked in with a calm expression, as if he were treating everyone with the same indifference. And, Athosen followed behind Matthew with an arrogant look on its face, as if it was born superior to others and was born a king! Chapter 36 ¡®It¡¯s just a mutated beast, yet it has such an aura¡­¡¯ Calvin thought as he watched Athosen¡¯s back. If Athosen knew that Calvin had been thinking of it as a mutated beast, it would probably flip out on the spot. Ever since it was born, it never thought of itself as a mutated beast, but as a noble prince of the Darkin Race! Therefore, whenever someone called it a mutated beast, it would retaliate madly. When Matthew entered the castle, he was greeted by an empty hall. There were too many decorations in the spacious hall. There were candles all around that would automatically light up at night. There was a hallway at the end of the hall that led to other rooms or to the backyard. Matthew turned around and asked, ¡°City Lord, can I look for that bookhouse now?¡± Calvin nodded and replied with a smile, ¡°Of course.¡± Matthew saw the City Lord nod and started down the corridor. Seeing this, the two sisters wished they could immediately chase after him. However, considering their father¡¯s thoughts, they decided to ask first. Edith immediately said to Calvin, ¡°Can we go too, Father?¡± Calvin could not help but smile bitterly when he saw how enthusiastic his two daughters were. In the end, he nodded in agreement. ¡°Thank you!¡± When the two women saw their father agree, they immediately chased after Matthew. ¡°Matthew, we¡¯ll search with you!¡± Calvin looked at his daughters¡¯ backs and his bitter smile gradually turned into a warm smile. If Brenda and Edith could really get to know Matthew better, it would be a good thing. And it concerned a lot of things. On the other side, Matthew had already arrived at the corridor, and all he could see were many doors and stairs leading up to the higher floor. ¡°Look for the Grimoire House with sincerity. It may be behind every door, or it may not exist behind any door.¡± Matthew thought of the City Lord¡¯s advice. A sincere thought occurred to him, and he headed for the nearest door. When he reached the door, he saw the label ¡®lounge¡¯ in the upper left corner. Obviously, this was where the City Lord usually received guests. Then, Matthew closed his eyes in an attempt to amplify the sincerity in his heart. Moments later, Brenda and Edith came up behind Matthew. They didn¡¯t interrupt Matthew. Because the two of them knew that if they disrupted Matthew¡¯s mental state, this door would definitely not lead to the Grimoire House. After a few breaths, Matthew opened his eyes again and reached for the door handle. Brenda and Edith saw that Matthew¡¯s eyes were as calm as the surface of a placid lake. They seemed to contain no emotion. CREAK As Matthew turned the doorknob, the door to the lounge gradually opened. The two girls looked past Matthew, hoping to catch a glimpse of the interior of the room through the widening gap in the door. They looked forward to Matthew finding the Grimoire House immediately. But they remembered that no one in the Romeo family had ever found the Grimoire House so quickly. This made them withdraw their expectant gazes, feeling that they needed to comfort and guide Matthew later. Soon after, Brenda and Edith saw that Matthew had actually walked into the ¡®lounge¡¯ with a bland expression on his face. Athosen and Heber followed him closely. Confused and shocked, they came to the front of the door and finally saw what was inside. There was no ¡®lounge¡¯, only an endless sea of books. Brenda and Edith were stunned. Someone could actually open a door and find the Grimoire House. In the tens of thousands of years of history of the Romeo family, only the first ancestor of the Romeo family could do this! ¡°Hurry up and tell Daddy about this.¡± Edith said blankly. Brenda nodded in awe. They never expected Matthew to find the Grimoire House with just one door. The two girls left in a hurry to look for the City Lord. ¡­ Matthew wandered through the Grimoire House, his eyes calm as he gazed at the endless sea of books. ¡°So many books¡­¡± Gradually, a hint of desire appeared in his eyes. It was a gaze that yearned for knowledge. ¡°You¡¯re not from the Romeo family.¡± Suddenly, a childish voice came from behind Matthew. He turned around in surprise. He clearly did not sense any aura. How could there be someone behind him? Matthew turned back to see a well-dressed young girl with purple hair, golden eyes, and pointy ears. No, more accurately, a little fairy. ¡°Who are you?¡± Matthew asked. Calvin never said that there was anyone else in the Grimoire House. The little golden-eyed fairy said with a profound look in her eyes, ¡°I am the spirit of the Grimoire House. I control everything here.¡± A spirit of the Grimoire House? Quite magical¡­ Matthew praised inwardly. ¡°If you¡¯re not from the Romeo family, how did you get here?¡± the fairy asked expressionlessly. Matthew replied indifferently, ¡°Naturally, the city lord allowed me to enter.¡± ¡°Calvin Romeo?¡± the fairy muttered. Then she asked, ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Since this is a bookhouse, I¡¯m naturally here to study,¡± Matthew replied. The fairy drifted through the air, her eyes on Athosen and Heber. ¡°Darkin Race and Dark Demon Dragon!?¡± She sounded surprised. It was clear that she never expected to see the creatures of these two races again. Matthew¡¯s eyes flashed with a strange light. ¡°Oh? Little girl, you actually know about the Darkin Race. Interesting.¡± Athosen revealed a terrifying smile and made a hoarse sound. The Dragon Race had many records on the Vartas continent. It was not surprising that people could recognize the Dark Demon Dragon. However, not many people knew about the Darkin Race. ¡°But aren¡¯t the Darkin Race sealed?¡± The fairy asked curiously. Unexpectedly, this sentence infuriated Athosen. ¡°What nonsense are you spouting, little girl!¡± Athosen immediately bellowed. The fairy dug her ears and impatiently said, ¡°The Darkin Race is still the same, always so irritable. No wonder you were all sealed by the cunning Gods.¡± ¡°What has my temper got to do with you!¡± Athosen roared angrily. ¡°But I agree with you when you say that Gods are cunning.¡± Matthew overheard their conversation and learned something important. The Darkin Race was actually sealed by the Gods! However, didn¡¯t the legends say that the Darkin Race was comparable to the Gods? How could they be sealed by the Gods? ¡°Many people agree that the Gods are cunning,¡± the fairy replied proudly. ¡°It¡¯s the same for the Darkin Race¡¯s vulgarity.¡± ¡°You little girl! I¡¯m going to slaughter you!¡± Athosen roared, his entire body emitting a powerful killing intent. A terrifying aura instantly filled the room. Chapter 37 The fairy sneered and said, ¡°Look, the Darkin Race has such a violent temper.¡± [Bloodthirsty Edge] Athosen immediately prepared to condense a bloodthirsty blade from his boundless killing intent. Matthew immediately stopped him. ¡°Enough, Athosen.¡± He already knew Athosen¡¯s temper. Even though they had only interacted with each other for a short period of time, it was very easy to tell because it was too obvious. Darkin Race, arrogant and conceited. No wonder he was sealed by the cunning Gods they spoke of. ¡°You have no right to command me!¡± Athosen turned back to Matthew and gave him a fierce look. It made a hoarse sound. ¡°You¡¯re my beast!¡± Matthew spoke in a dignified manner. ¡°I¡¯m not¡ª¡± Athosen remembered the advice the stone statue had given it before it left, and it swallowed its denial halfway. ¡°Hehehe ~¡± The fairy pursed her lips and let out a nightingale-like laughter. ¡°Who would have thought that the proud Darkin Race would become someone else¡¯s beast. If this was the Ancient Era, I wonder how shocking the news would be.¡± ¡°B*tch!¡± Athosen¡¯s eyes burned with rage. But considering Matthew, it gritted its teeth and retreated angrily to a corner to escape this truth that it did not want to face. ¡°Alright, stop laughing at Athosen,¡± Matthew said coldly. ¡°Since you know about the Darkin Race, I assume you have some information here. Can you help me find it?¡± The little fairy put away her beautiful smile and returned to her serious face. ¡°Sure.¡± Then, the fairy waved her hand, and an ancient book appeared out of thin air, slowly landing in front of Matthew. Matthew reached out and caught the dark red book. The strange aura emanating from it made him very uncomfortable. There was a line of words on the cover of the book written in an eerie style¡ªDarkin Race Records. However, in order to understand more about the Darkin Race, he endured the discomfort and opened the first page of the book. The yellowing paper recorded: The Darkin Race was one of the Ancient God Races. Later on, they degenerated into the Devil Race! God Races¡­ Devil Races¡­ What are all these? The very first page confused Matthew. He could understand a few words, but he did not understand what they meant. Eventually, Matthew flipped to the second page. Seeing the contents of the second page, he could not help but frown. Matthew looked up at the fairy and showed her the book. ¡°Why is the second page incomplete?¡± he asked. On the dark red ancient book, two-thirds of the yellowed pages were missing. Judging from the marks on it, it seemed to have been burnt by flames. The fairy calmly explained, ¡°After the Darkin Race was sealed, the Gods hid all information about the Darkin Race. Whether it was the memories in the minds of the people, the records in the books, or the traces of the Darkin Race¡¯s existence, all of them were destroyed, as if the Darkin Race had never appeared.¡± ¡°What!?¡± Matthew¡¯s heart jolted with shock. The Gods were that powerful? To be able to destroy the traces of a race! With such an ability, they were indeed worthy of being called God. ¡°Fine.¡± Matthew read through the books helplessly. It seemed that he was already lucky enough to see this incomplete information about the Darkin Race. Any other place would have probably never heard of the Darkin Race. However, this also made Matthew begin to suspect that the Romeo family was not as simple as it seemed. At the very least, their ancestors were definitely not ordinary people. Otherwise, there was no way the information about the Darkin Race could be preserved. Moreover, it was under the circumstances where the Gods were deliberately trying to destroy it. Matthew gathered his thoughts and carefully read through the book. On the intact part of the second page, there was ordinary information about the Darkin Race. It was incomplete, so Matthew quickly flipped to page 3. Page 3 was not badly damaged, except a little bit on the upper left corner. It recorded the characteristics of the Darkin Race: Before the Darkin Race fell, they were¡­ famous gods who controlled the world¡­ The people of the world revered them greatly. Although most of the third page was intact, there were still some parts where the words could not be seen clearly. The information that Matthew could understand was very limited. A moment later, Matthew turned to page 4. It recorded why the Darkin Race was sealed. After countless years, the Darkin Race found out¡­ and then fought a world-shaking battle¡­ but was ultimately sealed. Page 5: After that, in the Dark Brilliance Era, the Darkin Race broke the seal and descended into the world once again. Through¡­ they fell degenerated into the Devil Race, and once again¡­ fought a huge battle. They won a massive victory, but the Gods, who used to be on good terms with them, joined forces with their enemies and sealed them¡­ This time, the seal was stronger than before, and it erased all traces of the Darkin Race. From page 6 and onwards, all the information was incomplete. Matthew was unable to obtain any information from them. ¡°How is it?¡± Suddenly Athosen appeared behind Matthew and asked in a hoarse voice. It possessed the Darkin Race¡¯s inherited memories, but it didn¡¯t inherit much about the matters regarding the seal. As such, it also wanted to know why the Darkin Race had fallen to such a state despite their former glory. ¡°The information on it isn¡¯t complete. We can only guess that there was a huge conspiracy, and the Darkin Race was sealed after discovering it.¡± Matthew replied with some disappointment. He could only summarize the contents of the entire book. There was too much incomplete information. ¡°Conspiracy¡­¡± Athosen¡¯s clenched hands dug into his flesh. At this moment, it hated itself. Why did it come into being so late and not come into the world earlier to increase its strength? That way, it might have been able to save the Darkin Race and destroy that damned conspiracy! ¡°Strength¡­¡± Matthew¡¯s desire for power grew. He felt that he was also involved in this huge conspiracy. To be able to have the Gods and other races join hands to seal the Darkin Race, the people behind the scenes were definitely extremely formidable. As for what level of power it was, it was not something Matthew could fathom. Matthew gathered his thoughts and handed¡±Darkin Race Records¡±to the fairy. The little fairy waved her hand and the book disappeared from his hand. It must have returned to its original spot. Only then did Matthew ask, ¡°Even the records of the Darkin Race that are so rare are here. There should also be records about the extinction of the Dragon Race here, right?¡± The little fairy nodded and said, ¡°There is indeed. Do you want it?¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± Matthew responded. The fairy waved her hand again, and the space around her distorted. A book with a bright cover appeared in front of Matthew. Matthew saw the words¡±Dragon Race History¡±on the cover. He took the book and flipped to the first page. The Dragon Race was one of the oldest races on the Vartas continent. They possessed boundless power and could control the order of the world and change the laws of the universe. Just a few words were enough to shock Matthew beyond belief. Mobilizing the order of the world and altering the laws of the universe! How powerful must one be to achieve this¡­ Chapter 38 But why would such a powerful race disappear from the Vartas continent? At the same time, a doubt arose in Matthew¡¯s mind, prompting him to open the second page of¡±Dragon Race History¡±. When Vartas Continent was formed, Dragon Race was already there. They were the firstborns of heaven and earth¡­ The second page described the origins of the dragon race. However, as it happened too long ago, the records were not detailed. Matthew soon finished reading the contents of the second page. At this moment, Heber was already attracted by the content of ¡°Dragon Race History¡±. It laid on Matthew¡¯s shoulder and read with great interest. When Matthew was about to flip to the third page, it grumbled a few times, indicating that it had not finished reading. Matthew had no choice but to stop and wait for Heber to finish reading before opening the third page of the book. ¡®Dark Demon Dragon¡­ It¡¯s both a dragon and a demonic beast. I didn¡¯t expect this young man to be able to subdue such a beast¡­¡¯ The fairy began to speculate Matthew¡¯s identity. There was no one on the Vartas Continent who could tame the members of these two races. ¡®Could he not be from the Vartas continent?¡¯ The fairy thought it was very possible. ¡®Interesting¡­¡¯ The fairy revealed an almost imperceptible smile. Matthew had already flipped to the third page of ¡°Dragon Race History¡±. It recorded the glorious history of the Dragon race: In ancient times, the dragons were the undisputed rulers of the Vartas continent, and all living beings obeyed their orders. Page 4: The living beings outside the Vartas Continent invaded. The Dragon Race led all the living beings on the continent to fight. In the end, they paid a huge price to achieve victory. The people of later generations called this age the Dark Age¡ªEra of Darkness Materials. Page 5: Era of Myriad Beings. As more and more races appeared on the Vartas Continent, a portion of the Dragon Race began to migrate with most of the living beings. No one knew where they went. Page 6: The Dragon Race¡¯s reputation on the Vartas Continent reached its peak. All living beings regard them as their leader¡­ Page 7: A dark race rose up on the Vartas Continent and was suppressed by the dragons immediately¡­ The eighth page¡­ The ninth page¡­ The tenth page¡­ The first sixteen pages were all about the glorious history of the Dragon Race. On Matthew¡¯s shoulder, Heber¡¯s blood boiled with excitement. It wanted nothing more than to revive the glory of its ancestors. Matthew flipped to page 17 expressionlessly. The content had finally changed, and it was no longer describing the glory of the Dragon Race. The starting phrase was marked in large font ¡®The Birth of Humans¡¯. Humans and dragons were born with extremely high affinity, so the dragons acted very close to humans. Following that was the growth of mankind under the protection of the Dragon race. In just a few epochs, mankind had risen to a level that made the other races fearful. There were not many records about human beings in ¡°Dragon Race History¡±. On page 20, things returned to the main topic and began to explain the history of the Dragon Race. However, it was not the glorious history of the Dragon Race. In the Demon Dragon Era, the Dragon Race would usher in a dark era that belonged to them. At that time, a dark aura suddenly appeared on the Vartas continent, infecting many dragons and causing them to fall into the darkness. From then on, the Mutated Beast Atlas had the illustrations of the Demon Dragons. They were the race that all living beings feared. After that incident, the Dragon Race lost many companions and suffered great damage. Although the Dragon Race eventually suppressed the darkness, their members rapidly declined. After the Demon Dragon Era, there were no more than ten thousand total members of the Dragon Race. After reading the page, Matthew could clearly feel a sadness emanating from Heber. He reached out and gently stroked the top of Heber¡¯s head to comfort it. Next, Matthew flipped to page 21 of¡±Dragon Race History¡±. The timeline on this page directly skipped 132 eras. Every period on the Vartas Continent was differentiated by eras. One era could be anywhere from a hundred million to a billion years. 132 eras was at least 13 billion years. During this period, the Dragon Race did not have any active events. It seemed that the Demon Dragon Era had caused too much damage to the dragons. They needed a lot of time to recover. ¡°Dragon Race History¡±page 21 recorded: After countless years of silence, the Dragon Race still remained at the pinnacle of the Vartas Continent. However, very few living beings were able to see them now, and their glorious history gradually dimmed. Many living beings still remembered their glorious deeds, but they only treated them as legendary creatures. After the Dragon Race experienced the Demon Dragon Era, they had also kept a low profile. They maintained close contact with only humans, and some divine dragons were even willing to contract with humans. The legend of the Dragon Knights also started from that time. As for what happened to the Dragon Race when they went into hiding and why they treated humans so well, no one knew, and no one explored the inside story. On page 22 of¡±Dragon Race History¡±. The timeline crossed 154 eras again. Matthew also realized that this was the last page of¡±Dragon Race History¡±. What exactly was recorded on this page? What happened in between? Matthew read with intense but curious interest. The starting phrase wrote: End of Dragons, Dragon Destruction Era. Matthew and Heber¡¯s eyes narrowed at the sight. The man and the beast began to read intently. They read this page with intense concentration. The content behind the Dragon Destruction Era wrote about the leader of the Dragon Race at that time, but its name was not mentioned. It led the Dragon Race and the Dragon Knights to engage in a chaotic battle with the demons from hell. The scope of this battle was extremely wide, covering almost the entire Vartas Continent. Many races had been wiped out by this destructive war. It could be said that this was the most tragic battle in the history of the Vartas Continent. At that time, almost half of the living beings on the continent had died. Even though humans were already very strong back then, they still suffered heavy casualties. After the Dragon Destruction Era, there was no trace of the Dragon Race anymore. The Dragon Knight lineage that had lasted 154 eras thus came to an end. Until today, Matthew, a Dragon Knight, appeared after 111 eras. ¡°No wonder the City Lord¡¯s attitude towards me changed so much¡­¡± After learning these secrets, Matthew was enlightened. He still had many unresolved questions because¡±Dragon Race History¡±only had records and did not reveal too many secrets. However, he was satisfied with what he gained. Being able to know so many things at once could be considered a great harvest. Next, Matthew returned the book to the fairy and asked again, ¡°Are there any books about Beast Tamers?¡± The fairy looked up at Matthew with a pair of ethereal eyes, and said, ¡°I know the specific books you want, but I still advise you to ask those real Beast Tamers for advice. The contents of the books are only records, and can¡¯t be your mentor.¡± Matthew¡¯s eyes flashed with understanding as he bowed slightly in gratitude. ¡°Thank you, then I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± Then, he walked towards the only door with Athosen following behind him. Chapter 39 Half an hour ago. Brenda and Edith were shocked to see that Matthew had opened only one door and entered the Grimoire House. They immediately looked for Calvin Romeo to report this matter. The two of them rushed into Calvin¡¯s study. Edith said breathlessly, ¡°Father, something big has happened!¡± ¡°Calm down. Speak slowly.¡± Calvin put down the book in his hand and revealed a loving smile. ¡°Matthew only opened one door, and he found the Grimoire House!¡± Brenda was usually very composed, but now she was surprised. ¡°What did you say!?¡± Calvin immediately stood up. If he was not sure that he had not heard wrongly, he would never believe that someone could find the Grimoire House just by opening a door! Never in the history of the Romeo family had such a person appeared. The speed of searching for the Grimoire House had nothing to do with talent. It was all dependent on one¡¯s willpower. Even if Calvin wanted to know something, he would not be able to find the Grimoire House easily. He would have to open more than twenty doors each time. And in their family history, the fastest record was five doors. Matthew found the Grimoire House with a single door, breaking the Romeo family¡¯s record. Calvin immediately asked, ¡°Where is he now?¡± ¡°Still in the Grimoire House,¡± Edith replied quickly. ¡°Show me,¡± Calvin said. ¡°Okay,¡± Brenda replied. Then, the three of them left the study together. Soon, they arrived before the lounge. At this moment, the door of the ¡®lounge¡¯ was tightly locked. Those who didn¡¯t know would think that this was the waiting room. However, the two sisters saw Matthew enter from here. The three waited outside. They had tried opening the door, but it was really just a waiting room, and not the Grimoire House. Calvin looked at the lounge door with a complicated expression. To receive the guests conveniently, the door to the lounge was in the first room on the right side of the hallway. As such, it could be seen that Matthew had indeed found the Grimoire House with one door. The three of them waited by the door for about ten minutes. CREAK A door opened. The three of them immediately looked up. They saw Matthew, Heber, and Athosen step out. However, behind them was not the lounge room, but an endless sea of books! ¡°City Lord? Why are you here?¡± Matthew asked when he saw Calvin. He would not be surprised if Brenda and Edith waited here. After all, the two girls really wanted to show him around this castle. But didn¡¯t Calvin leave in the beginning? Why is he here now? Calvin said with a serious expression, ¡°You really found the Grimoire House by just opening a door?¡± Even though he already had an answer in his heart, he still wanted to hear Matthew personally admit this matter. Matthew calmly nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Calvin looked shocked. It was really true that he found the Grimoire House by just opening one door. Breaking the fastest record in the Romeo family! If this matter were to spread in the family, it would definitely cause a wave of commotion! Calvin asked eagerly, ¡°How did you find the Grimoire House by opening a door?¡± Matthew casually replied, ¡°I followed what you said, and believed the Grimoire House to be behind the door.¡± Calvin took a step back in shock. Brenda and Edith did not understand why their father had lost his composure. The members of the Romeo family had basically all entered the Grimoire House, but each of them had spent different amounts of time. Could it be that there were other secrets hidden within? The two girls were suspicious. That was because they did not know the fastest record in finding the Grimoire House. That was why they had such thoughts. But Calvin knew exactly what this signified. The shorter the time someone spent searching for the Grimoire House, the stronger their willpower was. If someone had said that they spent a long time meditating before opening the door and finding the Grimoire House, Calvin would not be so surprised. But Matthew had only a passing thought before he opened the door and found the Grimoire House. How powerful must one¡¯s will be to be able to accomplish this so easily? Matthew saw Calvin¡¯s surprise and asked, ¡°Is there a problem?¡± He would never have thought that he had inadvertently broken the record of the Romeo family that had lasted for tens of thousands of years. Calvin calmed himself down and said with a smile, ¡°Nothing, I just came to confirm.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Matthew didn¡¯t understand what Calvin wanted to confirm, so he responded blandly. Brenda and Edith were even more confused. Previously, their father had been so eager. But now that Matthew was right in front of him, he did not ask about the details. This confused the two girls. What exactly was their father trying to do? ¡°You two, take good care of Matthew.¡± Calvin reminded his two daughters with a smile before nodding at Matthew and departing. Brenda and Edith looked at Calvin¡¯s departing back and replied obediently, ¡°Okay, Father.¡± After Calvin walked away, Edith immediately showed her lively side. She waved to Matthew as she raced ahead. ¡°Come on, Matthew. I¡¯ll take you somewhere fun.¡± Although Edith was about the same age as Matthew, about thirteen or fourteen, her body had developed extremely well, and there were many areas that had already reached a larger scale. As she ran, the peaks on her chest swayed. It made one burn with desire. If Matthew hadn¡¯t lived two lifetimes and possessed extraordinary willpower, he might also be burning with desire. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Matthew,¡± Brenda said with a sweet smile and a very gentle voice. She was a year or two older than Matthew, with a slightly better figure than Edith. However, because of her loose clothing, it could not perfectly show off her figure. With her beautiful face and gentle and elegant temperament, she was also crowned as a goddess. Matthew, who had nothing else to do, hesitated for a moment before agreeing to Brenda¡¯s request. His life had been tense for the past few days. It was a good choice to relax occasionally. Otherwise, his hasty cultivation might not have the desired effect. ¡­ After Calvin parted ways with Matthew, he arrived at a remote ancient castle in the City Lord Manor. The City Lord Manor occupied a large area and had many ancient castles to live in. Other than the main castle, there were 108 ancient castles in the City Lord Manor. Other members of the Romeo family lived in them. The castle in front of Calvin also housed the Romeo family. However, the people in the castle were not ordinary. There was not a single guard here. Calvin pushed open the door and entered. Chapter 40 ¡°Father, Calvin requests an audience!¡± There was no light in the dark room. A loud voice echoed in the empty room. Hu hu ~ Immediately after, bright flames lit up on the walls, illuminating the entire space. Only the darkness at the end of the room was impenetrable by the firelight. Calvin Romeo was standing in front of the hall with his head lowered, looking extremely respectful. ¡°What is it?¡± An ancient voice sounded from the darkness. Calvin didn¡¯t look up and said in a reverent voice, ¡°A Dragon Knight has come to our family.¡± There was no immediate reply from the darkness. After a moment of silence, an emotionless shout sounded. ¡°Nonsense!¡± Calvin was sweating from the invisible pressure. However, his expression remained respectful. ¡°I saw it with my own eyes. That person¡¯s mutated beast was the Dark Demon Dragon. It¡¯s 90% similar to the ancient records.¡± There was another minute of silence. During this time, Calvin did not dare to speak. After a few minutes, a voice came from the darkness. ¡°Ancestor¡¯s prophecy has really come true¡­ Us descendants have waited too long for this day¡­¡± This time, there was some excitement in that aged voice. Calvin was confused, but he felt that his father must know something, and it was a very important secret! A while later, the voice sounded again. ¡°What¡¯s that person¡¯s name?¡± Calvin immediately answered, ¡°His name is Matthew.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­!¡± The person in the darkness seemed to be thinking about something. ¡°He¡¯s not our enemy. You should know what to do.¡± ¡°I understand!¡± Calvin replied respectfully. He remained where he was after replying. The person in the darkness saw Calvin staying behind and asked, ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Calvin said, ¡°He also has another mutated beast. It looks like a D-rank beast, but its combat ability is very strong. It can defeat a C-rank beast without the Beast Tamer¡¯s help.¡± Through his subordinate¡¯s recounting, he had learned the details of Matthew¡¯s battle at the city gate. ¡°Yeah?¡± That person felt very puzzled and asked, ¡°What race is it?¡± ¡°I¡­ can¡¯t tell.¡± Calvin looked embarrassed. ¡°Hmph!¡± The man snorted to express his dissatisfaction, or his dissatisfaction with Calvin¡¯s incompetence. Calvin was so nervous that the sweat on his forehead fell like rain. ¡°You may leave first. Come back when I summon you.¡± There was a hint of coldness in his aged voice. ¡°Yes!¡± Calvin didn¡¯t dare to stop for a moment longer and quickly left the hall. At the same time, the candles in the hall were extinguished one by one. After Calvin left, the room returned to darkness. ¡­ Edith and Brenda led Matthew to a large lake. ¡°Matthew, this is our family¡¯s Lake of Melting Annoyance. If you throw a gold coin into it, it will take away your troubles.¡± Brenda used a gentle voice to introduce Matthew to all the attractions they passed by. ¡°Every time I¡¯m unhappy, I come here to relax.¡± Edith looked at the huge lake and thought back to her unhappy times. But when Edith turned to Matthew, there was an immediate smile on her face. It was as if being with him was the happiest time of her life, and she could forget all her troubles. When an open-minded girl was happy, she wouldn¡¯t have so many thoughts. When Matthew had first met Edith, she had been very calculating. Fortunately, Matthew was smart and cunning. Otherwise, he would definitely be at a disadvantage in her hands. ¡°Matthew, what¡¯s wrong?¡± At that moment, Edith saw that Matthew was distracted and called out to him. ¡°Yeah?¡± Matthew didn¡¯t listen to them the whole time. It was getting late, and they were in the Romeo family¡¯s territory. This made Matthew think that there would be no more prompts from the system today. But he heard the system notification again! [Ding! Detected a drop of dragon heart blood essence 100 meters in front of the host.] Dragon heart blood essence!? What was that? Matthew froze on the spot. Therefore, he had not heard what Brenda and Edith were saying. It wasn¡¯t until Edith called his name that he came back to his senses. ¡°What is it?¡± Matthew asked. ¡°You were distracted just now.¡± Edith seemed slightly annoyed that Matthew had ignored her words. Matthew immediately apologized, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was just thinking about something.¡± When he thought of the dragon heart blood essence, his brows furrowed again. The system did not indicate what tier treasure it was. But as soon as he heard the name, he felt that the dragon heart blood essence was definitely related to dragons. The Romeo family actually had such a treasure. Could it be a predestined event? Matthew increasingly felt that the Romeo family was not that simple. Yunras City couldn¡¯t be considered a high-level city. The families that lived here shouldn¡¯t have too many secrets. However, Matthew had experienced the Grimoire House, and the system notification he received now made him feel that the Romeo family was very mysterious. Putting aside the dragon heart blood essence that Matthew didn¡¯t know what kind of treasure it was. The Grimoire House recorded the entire history of the Darkin Race and the Dragon Race. After the Darkin Race was sealed, all relevant information was destroyed, but the Romeo family still had records of them. From this, he could tell that this family was not simple. And then there was¡±Dragon Race History¡±. The records inside were of eons ago. It was of such times that Matthew could not imagine it. Even the first dragon of the Dragon Race had been recorded. That period was at least a thousand eras ago, or 100 billions years ago at a minimum! This was because some eras were extremely long, reaching a billion years. More importantly, at that time, humanity had not yet been born into this world, but¡±Dragon Race History¡±had such detailed records. It was obvious the Romeo family had many secrets. ¡°Is something bothering you?¡± At that moment, Edith saw Matthew frown, and the anger that had just risen was gone. She spoke with gentle concern. ¡°No,¡± Matthew replied casually. He was thinking about how to find the treasure properly. Edith clearly didn¡¯t believe him. Matthew must have something on his mind to be so distracted. She revealed a sweet smile and said, ¡°Aiya, why don¡¯t you throw a gold coin at Lake of Melting Annoyance? It will take away all your troubles.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s very efficient.¡± Brenda also felt that Matthew had something on his mind, so she immediately chimed in. ¡°I don¡¯t have any money,¡± Matthew replied flatly. He was still thinking about that issue. No money¡­ And he said it so flatly¡­ the two sisters were instantly moved. As far as they knew, it was almost impossible to live in this world without money. Few people could act so calm when they were penniless, which meant that they were always worrying about their next meal. But they didn¡¯t see this in Matthew. It was as if money was like dung to him.