"Dad, what is a demon core?"
Looking at the round object in front of her, like an oversized egg, Gu Yutong asked curiously.
"Uh, well... a demon core... a demon core is just a demon core..."
Gu Zhendong gestured and explained, but after a long time, he said nothing.
Seeing this, Gu Yutong immediately understood that her father didn't know much about demon cores either.
At this moment, Chen Xiao explained, "A demon core is the inner core of a monster. Some people say that a demon core can be compared to the Nascent Soul of a human cultivator, but in fact, it's not entirely the same."
"The real use of a demon core is for transformation. Monsters that have not transformed are called demonic beasts. Demonic beasts have demon cores in their bodies. When the demon core matures, the demonic beast will abandon its original body and transfer its spiritual consciousness into the demon core. Only then, after breaking through the demon core shell, will it become a true monster."
"Monsters have the ability to transform into human form, and after transforming, monsters can also cultivate techniques, just like human cultivators... Simply put, monsters that enter the transformation stage are equivalent to human cultivators entering the Dao. After that, they can also cultivate Golden Cores, Nascent Souls, divine consciousness... and even ascend to the immortal realm one day, it's not impossible!"
Chen Xiao knew so much because demon cultivators were common in the world he dreamt of.
However, Earth's spiritual energy was depleted, and demon cultivators required a large amount of spiritual energy essence before the transformation stage, so it did not possess the innate environment for demon cultivation.
Even if there were, they would be extremely rare.
For example, Li Qin's spirit fox, Xiao Hei, could actually be classified as a demon cultivator.
But it was not a legitimate demon cultivator either, as its transformation relied on Chen Xiao's Transformation Pill.
Moreover, after transforming, Chen Xiao did not know if it had cultivated any techniques.
The rat spirit encountered underground in Babuguan Village could also be considered a demon cultivator, but Chen Xiao knew it was raised by a hidden sect, so strictly speaking, it could only be considered a demon pet.
True demon cultivators were not like it!
Chen Xiao's words left everyone in a daze.
Among them, Gu Zhendong, who was the most knowledgeable about cultivation, had never heard of what Chen Xiao said.
"That's not right, Chen Xiao. Since you said that demon cores are only equivalent to the Dao-entering stage after transformation, why did Liu Wuji abandon his Golden Core stage strength and transform into a demon cultivator?"
Chen Xiao smiled and shook his head: "Uncle Gu, you misunderstood. Liu Wuji is not a demon cultivator. He merely possessed the body of this demon snake. The physical body of demonic beasts is extremely powerful. Although it has not transformed, from a strength perspective alone, it can contend with two to three Nascent Soul stage cultivators. Liu Wuji was able to possess its body, it must have been when it was caught off guard, and he used some opportunistic tricks."
Hearing Chen Xiao say this, Gu Zhendong finally understood everything.
"This is truly man proposes, God disposes. Liu Wuji, for the sake of strength, even gave up being human to become a stinking snake, but now he can't even be a stinking snake anymore."
Hearing Gu Zhendong's words, everyone couldn't help but sigh.
Was it worth it to choose this path for the sake of becoming stronger?
However, Chen Xiao could understand Liu Wuji's feelings, because without the anointment from a hidden sect, he could not break through the ceiling of the Nascent Soul stage, which was truly unbearable.
Therefore, no matter how outrageous Liu Wuji's methods were, Chen Xiao would not find it strange, only pity him.
"In that case, this demon core is useless. Chen Xiao, why don't we destroy it, so as to avoid future trouble and harm?"
Gu Zhendong suggested.
Chen Xiao frowned, feeling a bit regretful.
He thought for a moment, then suddenly looked at Gu Yutong and asked, "Tongtong, are you afraid of snakes?"
Before Gu Yutong could answer, Gu Zhendong said, "This child might have been born in the Liu Sect, so she has never been afraid of snakes since she was young. Not only is she not afraid, but she also likes them very much. I remember when she was in kindergarten, she picked up a grass snake from outside and said she wanted to raise it as a pet..."
Hearing this, Luo Qian's scalp tingled.
She was most afraid of snakes, so emotionally, it was difficult for her to understand people who liked snakes.
Chen Xiao, on the other hand, was very excited: "That's great, this can be a pet for Tongtong."
"You mean this demon core? It can still transform?"
Gu Zhendong asked in confusion.
Chen Xiao explained: "Essentially, a demon core is an egg, containing a high-level demonic beast. However, because its mother body was possessed by Liu Wuji, and Liu Wuji is now dead, this demon core only contains a pure demon snake. Tongtong can completely raise it as a pet. If cultivated properly, it can also become a very powerful helper!"
After listening to Chen Xiao's explanation, Gu Yutong immediately cheered: "Great, I can finally raise a snake!"
One didn't know how the male classmates who regarded Gu Yutong as an ice mountain goddess would feel if they saw this scene...
"Then come and drip blood to acknowledge your master. I'll help you hatch the demon core now."
Chen Xiao said.
Gu Yutong immediately bit her finger and placed it on the demon core.
Chen Xiao also placed a hand on the demon core, releasing his green wood spiritual energy into it.
Nourished by the green wood spiritual energy, the demon core rapidly grew and entered its mature stage.
In just a few minutes, everyone heard a click, and a crack appeared on the outer shell of the demon core.
Click, click, click...
Soon, countless fine cracks appeared on the surface of the demon core.
Then, with a bang, a piece of the demon core's shell was broken open from the inside.
Immediately after, a small, dark and shiny head poked out.
Luo Qian let out a frightened cry and hid far away.
After crawling out of the demon core, the little black snake climbed directly onto Gu Yutong's arm along her palm.
Gu Yutong was overjoyed, staring at the baby snake as if it were her own child.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao nodded with relief: "Alright, it has acknowledged you as its master. Demonic beasts are not ordinary animals, Tongtong. It is now connected to your mind. You should give it a name?"
"Then I'll call it Xiao Hei!"
Gu Yutong blurted out.
"..."
Chen Xiao's forehead was covered in black lines. What was going on? Did beautiful women have such unimaginative names for their pets?
"It's a coincidence, sister Li Qin, you remember her, right? She has a little fox, also called Xiao Hei!"
Chen Xiao said helplessly.
Gu Yutong suddenly realized: "Oh, I forgot about that. In that case, I'll call it Xiao Xiao Hei... Hmm, Xiao Xiao Hei, that's a really nice name."
Seeing Gu Yutong's determined expression, Chen Xiao was speechless and could only say: "As long as you're happy..."
After the master-acknowledging ritual was successful, Chen Xiao and the other two went home. As for Luo Qian and Chi Hao... they stayed behind to continue cleaning up the battlefield.
And just after Chen Xiao and the other two left, a little black rat hiding in the flower bed also quickly slipped out of the school...