This time, he must ask about its origin. He spent a lot of energy and finally found the trace of the little mouse.
When he found it, it was lying on the ground next to Immortal Qingxuan, looking extremely docile. He wondered in his heart, who was this little mouse?
He asked his question with full of doubts. The little mouse told him that it was Qingxuan's spiritual beast and was Qingxuan's right-hand assistant on her spiritual path. It also told him that Qingxuan was a kind and gentle woman, and the connection between her and the rat beast was an arrangement of fate.
Hearing these words, Zhou Xing felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He began to re-examine Qingxuan, and he found that she was a beautiful, gentle woman, and the connection between her and the rat beast was not a shameful thing.
He began to have more feelings for Qingxuan, and he decided to practice with Qingxuan and explore this mysterious world together.
Zhou Xing picked up the red mouse unceremoniously, but was secretly shocked! This red rat is not an ordinary rat, but a mid-stage pill-forming red rat monster with sound cultivation. It was not struck by the golden thunder and lightning of Heaven, but instead hid very quickly, which amazed Zhou Xing.
However, the red rat had already restrained its pressure obediently. Its demeanor was exactly the same as that of the timid kitten in the snare. It was trembling and allowed Zhou Xing to hold it in his hand by its tail without any struggle at all. Zhou Xing looked at the red rat carefully and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Although this little guy looked timid and fearful, he actually had unknown powerful abilities.
Zhou Xing gently placed the red mouse on the table, and then carefully observed its body. Suddenly, he discovered something amazing. The cultivation level of this red rat is actually in the middle stage of pill formation! Zhou Xing was very shocked. He didn't expect that this little red rat had such a high level of cultivation.
Zhou Xing began to take a keen interest in this red rat. He wanted to know how this red rat cultivated to the middle stage of elixir formation, and also wanted to know its past and future. So Zhou Xing started a conversation with the red rat.
During the conversation, Zhou Xing learned some information about the red rat. It was once an ordinary red rat, but in the process of training, it slowly discovered its talents and potential. It continued to practice hard, overcoming difficulties and challenges one after another, and finally reached the height of the middle stage of elixir formation.
However, this red rat’s journey of spiritual practice is not over yet. It told Zhou Xing that it had a higher goal, it wanted to become a demon king. However, to become a demon lord, you need to go through more difficult tests and tempers. Although this red rat had Zhou Xing's help, Zhou Xing could not complete these trials for it.
Zhou Xing understands this deeply. He began to help the red rat practice so that it could better control its power. At the same time, he also told Red Rat that to become a Demon Lord, you need to have a firm belief and will, and you need to constantly challenge yourself and surpass your limits.
The red rat was deeply inspired after listening to Zhou Xing's words. It begins to practice harder, constantly challenges itself, and surpasses its own limits. With Zhou Xing's help and guidance, it slowly became stronger and more threatening.
In the end, the red rat succeeded in becoming the Demon Lord. It's more powerful, but also more humble and understated. It did not forget Zhou Xing's guidance and help, and passed on the power and wisdom it possessed to Zhou Xing and other monsters.
This story tells us that as long as we have firm belief and will, constantly challenge ourselves and surpass our own limits, we can realize our dreams. At the same time, this story also tells us that people who appear timid and fearful may actually have amazing strength and firm belief in their hearts. We should learn to see the advantages and strengths of others and not just stay on the surface.
I have no way of knowing the conversation between Zhou Xing and Qing Linger. However, based on the origin of the idiom timid as a mouse, it can be inferred that Zhou Xing was chopped into a stupid mouse by lightning because he was afraid and did not resist.
The idiom timid as a mouse is used to describe a person who is very scared and as timid as a mouse. The origin of this idiom can be traced back to a story in ancient literature. The story tells of a man who was too scared to act and was eventually caught by the enemy. This story was widely circulated and evolved into the idiom "cowardly as a mouse".
In addition, Qing Ling'er may be a mysterious figure, and Zhou Xing feels uneasy when facing her. This uneasiness may have caused him to dare not resist Qing Ling'er's spirit beast, but could only ask Qing Xuan.
In short, the origin of the idiom "cowardly as a mouse" can give us some clues to better understand the conversation between Zhou Xing and Qing Ling'er. At the same time, it also makes us think about whether we also feel scared and overwhelmed when facing unknown or dangerous situations.
Qingxuan's eyes were still wide with anger, and she was unable to respond to Zhou Xing's question. Her body was so weak that she even had no strength to speak. She could only express her inner anger and dissatisfaction with angry eyes.
In the snare, a snow-white cat with red flame patterns suddenly answered Zhou Xing's question in a muffled voice: "This is her contract beast, a little celestial rat. Before you attack his master , he has sneaked into the hole in the ground. I summoned him. He may be the descendant of a certain celestial rat in our Baiqiu, or a little boy named Tianbao."
Only then did Zhou Xing realize that his contracted beast was actually valuable, so he asked: "How can you, a cat, understand the sound of rats?"
Qing Ling'er was a little unhappy and replied angrily: "He probably came here from our Baiqiu. How could I not understand?"
Zhou Xing did not continue to ask. His eyes glanced around Qing Linger's body, and then turned to the snow-white cat with red flame patterns. He looked carefully at the cat and found that his eyes were deep and bright, as if he could see through everything. Zhou Xing couldn't help but have a keen interest in this cat.
Qing Ling'er continued: "Tianbao, don't be afraid, I am here to protect you. No matter what they ask, don't be afraid."
Little Tianshu Tianbao seemed to understand Qing Ling'er's words. He jumped up from the ground and showed the unique confident smile of Tianshu. His small eyes shone with determination, as if to say: "I'm not afraid!"
Zhou Xing looked at all this and thought to himself: "It seems that this contracted beast is not an ordinary little celestial rat. There seems to be something unique about him."
Qing Ling'er looked at Zhou Xing's expression and was secretly proud: "Let's see if you still dare to bully our Baiqiu orcs!"
The atmosphere in the snare became tense. The confrontation between Zhou Xing, Qing Linger and Tianbao seems to indicate that a war is about to break out.
The familiar eleven-petal black lotus floated over, and Ling Xue and Zhou Tai got off the lotus one after another. Zhou Xing greeted with a happy face: "Senior sister, you are here! I am going to meet you." This greeting broke the original tranquility and made Ling Xue's heart tremble. She glanced at Zhou Tai and saw that his silly face suddenly had a dull look of joy. He quickly stood behind Zhou Xing, looking like he was waiting for help at any time, very much like a low-level slave.
Ling Xue shook her head secretly, Zhou Tai's changes made her feel a little uncomfortable. He used to be a handsome young man, but now he has transformed into a silly and submissive man. If his expression wasn't so mean, he would be quite competent.
Zhou Xing looked at Zhou Tai's changes and felt a little emotional. He knew the reason for Zhou Tai's change, but he couldn't stop it. He could only do his best to make Zhou Tai's changes less obvious.
Ling Xue and Zhou Xing chatted while walking, talking about the past and current situation of the Zhou family. Zhou Xing's father, King Wen of Zhou, had been in power for many years and had made many contributions to the country. However, he was now old and frail and could no longer manage the country. Although Zhou Xing's elder brother, King Wu of Zhou, was brave and good at fighting, his character was too violent and he often made some incomprehensible actions.
Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were chatting and unknowingly arrived at the Zhou family's mansion. They walked into the hall and saw King Wen of Zhou and King Wu of Zhou already sitting on it, with Zhou Xing's mother sitting next to them.
Ling Xue and Zhou Xing saluted them, and King Zhou Wen said with a smile: "It's great that you are here! Today is our Zhou family's family banquet, you can come and eat together!"
Ling Xue and Zhou Xing thanked each other profusely and then sat down on the table. The table is filled with all kinds of delicious food, which makes people salivate.
The family banquet has begun, and everyone is eating delicious food and chatting. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing also joined the conversation, talking about some interesting topics. The Zhou family's family dinner was very lively and everyone was very happy.
After the family banquet, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing left the Zhou family's mansion. As they were walking on the road, Ling Xue suddenly said: "Zhou Xing, do you think Zhou Tai has changed too much?"
Zhou Xing was silent for a moment, and then said: "Yes, I feel it too. But I have no choice but to do my best."
Ling Xue nodded, she knew what Zhou Xing's best effort meant. But she still hopes that Zhou Tai can return to his previous appearance, that handsome young man who was so unforgettable.
As they were walking, suddenly a black shadow flashed across, and a beast sprang out from the grass and rushed toward them. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were shocked and quickly joined forces to resist the beast's attack. But the beast was so ferocious that they seemed unable to resist it.
At this moment, the eleven-petal black lotus platform appeared again, floating over. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing, together with their telepathy, sensed the powerful strength of the visitor. They were pleasantly surprised to find that the person who came was none other than their master—God Wu Guo!
Lord Wugou waved his hand, and the beast was instantly knocked away. He walked up to Ling Xue and Zhou Xing, smiled and said, "You two seem to have encountered some trouble."
Ling Xue and Zhou Xing thanked them repeatedly, and Lord Wu Gu smiled and said, "No need to thank me, I'm here to visit you."
Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were both very happy. They knew that with their master by their side, any difficulties could be solved. They left with the Lord Wugou, leaving behind the scene of the eleven-petal black lotus slowly closing.
Ling Xue's smile was like the warm spring sun, shining on Zhou Xing's body, making him feel an inexplicable warmth. There seemed to be a kind of wisdom in her eyes that could see through everything, as if she could see into Zhou Xing's thoughts. Zhou Xing followed the direction of her finger and introduced eagerly: "The one in the net is Qing Ling'er, a celestial cat who claims to be from Baiqiu. That red mouse is probably a descendant of the Baiqiu celestial mouse..."
Before he finished speaking, the red rat beast suddenly jumped up, and the red hairs all over his body stood up, like a ball of flame being stirred by an invisible hand. It bared its teeth and barked loudly, as if to show them its majesty. However, in Ling Xue's eyes, which were as light as a clear spring, it seemed as if it had been doused by a basin of ice water.
"What a coincidence." Ling Xue said with a smile, her voice was like a melodious piano sound, which formed a sharp contrast with the mania of the red rat beast. Her smile is like the spring breeze blowing through the wheat fields, which is both gentle and makes people feel an indescribable sense of peace of mind.
Zhou Xing looked at her and sighed secretly in his heart. This woman is like an elf in this primitive forest. Every movement and word she makes is like the music of this forest, making people feel both strange and familiar. .
"Who are they?" Ling Xue asked again, raising her finger slightly as if to guide Zhou Xing to answer.
"Oh, this red rat beast is probably the descendant of the Baiqiu Heavenly Rat." Zhou Xing reacted and repeated. His words made the red rat beast seem to find an outlet. It roared even more crazily, and its standing red hairs jumped like flames.
Ling Xue smiled faintly, looking at the craziness of the red rat beast, she didn't seem to be afraid. Instead, there seemed to be a kind of curiosity in her eyes, a curiosity about unknown things. She walked towards the red rat beast, and every step she took seemed to be playing a beautiful piece of music, steady and rhythmic.
Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue's back, feeling secretly nervous. Although this red rat beast was crazy, in front of Ling Xue, it was as if he was waved by an invisible hand, and all his madness was turned into nothing. He suddenly understood that the madness of this red rat beast was just an illusion of self-protection.
Lingxue approached the red rat beast, her eyes full of tenderness and curiosity. She stretched out her hand, and her white fingertips gently touched the red rat beast's body. At that moment, the red rat beast instantly became quiet, and its crazy eyes softened.
Zhou Xing looked at this scene and secretly felt surprised. He couldn't understand Ling Xue's magic power, nor could he understand the red rat beast's obedience to Ling Xue. He only knew that at this moment, Ling Xue was like a forest elf, integrated with everything in this forest.
Ling Xue turned her head and looked at Zhou Xing. There seemed to be a kind of encouragement in her eyes as light as a clear spring. She smiled slightly, and that smile was like the spring breeze blowing across the wheat field, making people feel an indescribable sense of peace of mind.
"They," Ling Xue said with a smile, "they are all part of this forest and part of life."
Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue's smile and secretly decided in his heart that he would learn from Ling Xue's indifference and courage, and learn to respect every life, no matter where it came from.
Zhou Xing sighed and finally looked away from Ling Xue's back and turned to Tmall Qing Ling'er in the net. Qing Ling'er was trembling, her face was full of fear, and her voice was trembling a little, "I, I will be very good..."
Zhou Xing looked at her and couldn't help but feel a little confused. This little Tmall looks like just an ordinary girl. What ability does she have to become Ling Xue's target?
(End of chapter)
