It’s Too Hard Being a Magical Beast

In a clearing.

Zhang Ye looked at Bolabo the Gold Rock Beast with a beaming smile. Bolabo could clearly feel a gaze piercing through the Earth Tiger Armor and landing on him, making his heart feel chilled to the bone.

This was a powerhouse who could instant-cast Tier Ten magic. Although his defense as a peak Tier Nine was sturdier than others of the same rank and he could even withstand a Tier Ten spell, he couldn’t take many of them. Therefore, the person in front of him was more than capable of killing him.

Bolabo felt quite panicked.

A sycophantic expression appeared on his human-like face as he said, “Uh... big brother, could you hook me up with a package too?”

Zhang Ye chuckled. “The company’s package services are geared toward our customer base. In other words, only customers I’ve robbed can enjoy them. You haven’t given me anything to rob yet, so why do you want a package?”

At that moment, Lina was crouching nearby, holding Gujiu. Her head was buried low, and her shoulders were shaking violently.

She had seen the entire scene just now. She was currently in agony from trying to stifle her laughter; her stomach actually hurt.

Bolabo gave a sheepish smile. “Then how about you rob me too? To be honest, I have treasures worth robbing, really!”

Zhang Ye’s eyes lit up.

This magical beast was quite savvy and had a maximum will to survive. Since that was the case, Zhang Ye was willing to give him a chance.

“Oh? Then tell me, what do you have that’s worth robbing?” Zhang Ye asked with a smile.

“Well... I have a piece of Origin Crystal Armor. You take it and let me go, how about it?” Bolabo said cautiously.

“Ten pieces. If you can’t do that, forget it,” Zhang Ye said bluntly.

“Ten pieces?!” If Bolabo hadn’t been tied down by the shackles, he probably would have jumped up.

“I’ve only condensed nine pieces in my entire life, and you want...” Before he could finish, Bolabo hurriedly covered his mouth.

It was over; he’d let it slip.

“Oh, so you have nine pieces?” Zhang Ye chuckled. “I’ll give you a number, listen closely... Your life is worth eight pieces!”

“Eight pieces?!” Bolabo grew frantic. “If I give you eight, I won’t even be able to survive! You might as well just kill me!”

“So the Origin Crystal Armor is inside your body. That means if I kill you, I not only get nine pieces of crystal armor but also a soul essence. Hmm... you’re all shiny and golden, so you must be made of gold. That much gold should be worth tens of millions, right? No matter how I look at it, killing you is more profitable.” Zhang Ye stroked his chin, looking at Bolabo as if he were looking at a treasure trove.

Bolabo was on the verge of tears. “Big brother, please have mercy! I was only born two hundred years ago. Every year, I get exploited by that old man. I’ve never had more than ten pieces of crystal armor. If you take eight at once and leave me with one, that old man will probably beat me to death!”

“Exploited?” Zhang Ye was taken aback and asked, “Is the old man exploiting you named Rand?”

“How would I know? Do humans tell magical beasts their names?” Bolabo said with a long face. “He’s just an old man with white hair and a white beard. He’s terrifying! Every time he comes, he takes almost all my crystal armor, leaving me only one to stay alive. He comes once every three years, and if I don’t give them up, he beats me. Is it easy for me?!”

The more he spoke, the more aggrieved he felt. Bolabo actually started crying. The tears flowed so heavily that it even made Zhang Ye feel a bit sympathetic.

Zhang Ye walked over and patted Bolabo’s shoulder... Well, the beast was too big, so he couldn’t reach the shoulder and patted his claw instead. “It seems it’s not only hard being a person, but it’s also hard being a magical beast...”

“Exactly, it’s too hard being a magical beast...” Bolabo said tearfully. “So big brother, please be kind and let me off. I have to pay my tribute this year. If I can’t produce eight pieces of crystal armor, I’ll be hung up and beaten!”

Hearing this, Zhang Ye asked, “First, tell me, what use does this crystal armor have?”

“It’s useful, very useful! One piece of crystal armor can block a single fatal attack. It can even block attacks from anyone below Three-star Saint-tier!” Bolabo said.

“That powerful?” Zhang Ye raised an eyebrow, sounding a bit skeptical. “A Tier Nine peak like you can produce such incredible crystal armor?”

Bolabo nodded vigorously. “I can, I can! It’s my innate talent!”

“Actually, if my cultivation didn't get severely slashed every time my crystal armor was taken, I would have become a high-star Saint-tier long ago. If you gave me a bit more time, even becoming a Demigod wouldn't be a problem, and I’d definitely be the one beating that old man!” Bolabo said indignantly before returning to his sycophantic look. “Big brother, you look so kind. Just take one piece of crystal armor and let me go. That way, I can work hard and have enough for the tribute this year, don't you think?”

Zhang Ye thought he looked quite pitiful, and then his eyes suddenly lit up. “How about this? Follow me!”

“Follow you?” Bolabo was stunned. “How?”

“Give me three pieces of crystal armor. Your cultivation will weaken, and then we’ll sign a Slave Contract. You’ll hide in my contract space, and I’ll take you out of here. That way, you won’t be exploited anymore. Don’t you agree?” Zhang Ye said.

Bolabo’s eyes widened.

This person really dared to say that!

I give you three pieces of crystal armor, and then I have to sign a Slave Contract with you and become your slave?

You’re just taking all the benefits for yourself, aren’t you?

If you’re so good at dreaming, why don't you go dream about something more realistic!

Bolabo only dared to grumble these words in his heart; he didn't dare say them out loud.

However, on second thought, this might actually be a way out.

With his talent, his rank would rise quickly after signing the contract. Once his rank was high enough, wouldn't breaking the contract be child’s play?

Once he was out, he’d find an opportunity to break the contract and run away. The world was vast, and the sky was the limit for a free bird. Who could catch him then?

When he became a Demigod, he would return, seize the Secret Realm Core, and rescue his sister. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

Wahahaha, I’m way too smart!

And so, on the surface, he put on a hopeful expression. “Big brother, are you serious? Are you really willing to take me away?”

Zhang Ye immediately patted his chest and said, “Of course. I, Zhang, am a living saint who saves people from suffering!”

“Alright, then I, Bolabo Gold, will follow big brother!” Bolabo gritted his teeth and said.

Zhang Ye patted Bolabo’s claw tip with satisfaction. “Savvy!”

“Big brother, can you unbind me first? These shackles are really uncomfortable...” Bolabo said with a sheepish laugh.

Snap! Zhang Ye snapped his fingers, and the Holy Light Shackles all dissolved, restoring Bolabo’s freedom.

But he didn't choose to run. He was smart enough to know that since Zhang Ye dared to release him so easily, he definitely wasn't afraid of him escaping.

Furthermore, Zhang Ye was his only way out of this secret realm, so he had to seize the opportunity.

Thus, he nodded and thrust a claw directly into his own chest, making Zhang Ye’s eyes bug out.

That’s so brutal!

Fortunately, Bolabo wasn't trying to rip his heart out. Instead, he pried open his chest armor, revealing several translucent hexagonal crystals hidden inside, each one swirling with brilliant radiance.

With a roar, Bolabo forcefully gouged out three pieces of crystal armor.

Then, his body visibly shrank several sizes, and his cultivation plummeted straight to Tier Six peak. Clearly, he hadn't lied to Zhang Ye.

If all those crystals were removed, he’d probably be beaten back to his original form and be on the brink of death.

His voice was a bit weak, yet he still maintained a sycophantic smile. “Big brother, take a look.”

Taking the crystal armor, Zhang Ye performed an analysis.

【Gold · Origin Crystal Armor: Can block a single fatal attack from anyone below Three-star Saint-tier.】

It really was a good item!

No wonder Rand came to harvest the crop every three years.

Looking at the withered Bolabo, Zhang Ye nodded. “Don't worry, big brother won't mistreat you!”

With that, he directly thrust the Slave Contract into Bolabo’s body, forcibly establishing the bond and making Bolabo his contracted beast.

Then he reached out and injected the pure mana from his body into Bolabo. Bolabo immediately felt an extremely pure stream of mana circulating through him. He gave Zhang Ye a surprised look and then immediately began to absorb it.

A moment later, his body suddenly swelled in size, and another piece of Origin Crystal Armor condensed on his chest.

Tier Seven Newly Advanced!

Bolabo was stunned.

The mana in this human’s body was even purer than the mana particles drifting outside. It was even purer than the mana in mana spring water!

This human was a huge treasure!

If utilized properly, wouldn't his cultivation soar through the roof?

Zhang Ye was also a bit surprised as he looked at Bolabo.

He had only wanted to use his mana to ease Bolabo’s condition; he hadn't expected Bolabo to break through directly.

Could his mana actually be used to help others cultivate?

Zhang Ye’s eyes lit up as a plan formed in his mind.

Hehehe...