Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 456

Chapter 456

His eyes widened as he turned to berate Cyan. “How could you use pills to help her reach Foundation Building?

Forcing a breakthrough with pills left the foundation unstable. Future cultivation would be like a castle in the air–harder and harder to progress.

Some talentless second–generation cultivators, unwilling to build their foundation properly or unable to find their own opportunities, took this shortcut. None of them ended well.

Caught off guard by the accusation, Cyan stood there dumbfounded for a moment before snapping back, “Who used pills? 1 didn’t!”

“You’re still denying it?” Magnus clenched his fists, glaring coldly at him. “When I first saw her today, she clearly had no cultivation at all. Without pills, how could she reach Foundation Building in half a day?”

Even if the little bunny was lazy and didn’t like cultivating, they should’ve guided her slowly and properly instead of feeding her pills. If he’d known Cyan was this impatient for quick results, he never would’ve handed the little bunny over to hirr

“That’s obviously because Nyx has amazing talent!” Cyan said, his anger vanishing as his tone turned smug, “A top–tier heavenly spiritual root–the best of the best!”

Forget Magnus–even the sect leader didn’t have a gem like this under their wing. And he’d snagged her–something to brag about for a lifetime.

They stared at each other in silence for a long moment. Magnus, half–believing, half–doubting, flashed over to Kian’s side, reaching straight for the little bunny in his hands. Kian immediately pulled Nyx back, shielding her and glaring warily at Magnus.

“It’s fine, it’s fine,” Nyx said, not dodging at all. She even patted Kian reassuringly with her paw.

She could tell Magnus didn’t mean her harm or have any creepy intentions–he probably just had a habit of checking things out, wanting to inspect her condition.

Magnus had been ready to huff and puff, but seeing Nyx be so magnanimous, he found himself at a loss for words. He let out a cold snort and poked the little bunny’s head with one finger.

Nyx thought she’d get knocked back and squinted reflexively, but found that despite his grumpy demeanor, his touch was actually pretty gentle. After a while, he slowly pulled his finger back.

Magnus stood there, speechless for a long time. His face looked like a spilled paint palette–embarrassment, frustration, joy, regret all mixed together in a weird expression.

This little bunny’s cultivation was actually solid–no trace of the unstable fluffiness you’d expect from pill–induced progress. And from the speed of her internal spiritual energy flow, plus the way energy unconsciously gathered toward her from all directions, she really was a once–in–a–generation genius.

Her head fur was pretty soft too. Magnus tucked his hands behind his back, secretly rubbing his fingers together as he shot a jealous, begrudging glare at Cyan.

by the petty “Hahaha! So, what do you think? Nyx’s talent is amazing, right?” Cyan laughed heartily, completely unboth glare. He felt smug inside and even threw a little jab at Nyx’s way. “See, I told you he wouldn’t appreciate your kindness.”

Such a nice thing–offering it to this old geezer was such a waste. He didn’t know how to value it at all.

“Elder Magnus, you really don’t wanna eat?” Nyx asked, tilting her little head up to study Magnus’s expression.

Their eyes met, and Magnus’s face grew even more strained. He turned away, refusing to look at her. It looked like he really didn’t want the food she brought.

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After one last confirmation, Nyx nodded. Instead of getting upset, she happily whispered to Kian, “Then you can eat this portion too. You didn’t have lunch today–eat more tonight. I’ll bring you more food tomorrow.”

She chattered away, giving him all sorts of instructions and talking about how she’d taken a master, how she had eight senior brothers and sisters–all great people–who’d given her lots of gifts.

Kian listened patiently, his gaze soft, his big hand gently stroking her from head to tail over and over.

When he was with Nyx in her human form, he always kept his distance, mindful of propriety. Even when sharing a room at an inn, he’d stubbornly sleep on the floor, unwilling to overstep.

But with the little bunny, he let himself indulge a bit more, craving the soft, warm sensation and unable to let go. The young couple chatted like no one else was around, leaving the two elders standing there like third wheels.

Cyan watched with a warm smile, while Magnus just scoffed, opening his mouth a few times but ultimately saying nothing to interrupt their conversation.

her to come back tomorrow, and she reluctantly left with Cyan, looking back every few steps. Finally, Pill Cauldron Peak fell

long while before reluctantly pulling his gaze away. He sat cross–legged, cleaned his hands, and–Pop! He opened the food

hot steam mixed with an irresistible meaty aroma burst out, quickly filling the air. The scent seemed alive, diving straight into everyone’s

a low–grade lifestyle artifact that kept the food inside at

some time since cooking, the radish and beef stew still looked vibrant, paired with plump, filling the box to the brim. The already–hungry young

ground as he curiously lowered his head to

eating wasn’t sloppy–just fast, like a whirlwind. One box was quickly emptied. He was

coughed deliberately.

acting like he didn’t catch the hint at all. Seeing him about to pop a piece of meat into

body–his appetite should have limits. He’d already eaten a

big

stubborn kid–completely impenetrable. Magnus had to swallow his pride and ask

bunny made plain old radish and beef smell so good.

mortal stuff, so Nyx gave this portion to me too,” Kian replied casually, shutting him

to backtrack, eating a bite of beef, then radish, savoring every bit. He’d rushed through the first portion but slowed

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years, he’d forgotten what

unable to back down and admit he was wrong, but also unable to stoop to snatching food from a junior.

little bunny tried to butter him up again–he’d reluctantly accept and give it a try. Nyx, completely unaware of someone secretly

of land all to herself. When her master asked what kind of cave dwelling she wanted, he conjured one

for her, then curled

up early tomorrow–her master had tasked Ryan with taking her to register her disciple status, pick up her inner disciple badge, clothes,

all night, but they were all very diligent. Ever since joining the immortal sect, they’d cultivated

to cultivate, the little bunny just closed her eyes. Her

the Divine Tree. Its familiar aura wrapped around

strong, carefully nurtured and watered, sprouting branches and leaves, becoming sturdier

room, drifting into Nyx’s body. Outside her window, spiritual energy from all directions stirred, forming a massive

a distance, Cyan sensed the disturbance and assumed his little disciple was cultivating through

snoring and

full sleep, Nyx woke up feeling refreshed and energized, her cultivation somehow climbing another half–step without her

stretch, shook her ears and tail, and her round, chubby body suddenly stretched and shifted, transforming back into her slender human

clothes had been retrieved from Kian the night before and cleaned with a spell. Nyx pulled them out of her storage pouch and put them on, returning to her

to cover her felt fine–she didn’t feel like she was running around naked–but wearing clothes still felt different. She definitely preferred

checked herself in the mirror when a knock came at the

often got assigned big responsibilities by their master. But

cute–he couldn’t help thinking about her even with his eyes closed. The thought of carrying

across Ryan’s face as

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little bunny he’d imagined, but

Nyx’s eyes. His face turned visibly red.

Nyx could even say a word, Ryan stumbled back a few steps, covered his face, and bolted off

forget something?‘ she thought. Nyx stood at the door, looking around in confusion for a while and waiting a bit longer. Finally, another figure appeared–but it

Sister. Her eyes lit up as she looked Nyx up and down, covering

quirk–he gets all nervous around pretty girls. Might

over to me,” Eileen said, taking Nyx’s hand affectionately like she was leading a child. “You

Nyx

a little kitchen. Servants had already delivered fresh

to his knees in front of her

she realized it was the kitchen servant who’d helped her cook yesterday. There was something subtly different about his aura now–like someone who’d struggled with cultivation finally figured out how to draw energy into their body, giving him the air of

now on–whatever you need!” Ernest was a middle–aged man who’d thought

the kitchen to serve under you. If you’re willing to take him, he’ll be at