Chapter 1 Yizhen

At the foot of the White Mountains, there was a small town called Yizhen.

The nights here were quite cold.

In a humble little eatery in the town, eight wooden tables were arranged in the hall, and at one of them, three men and women sat facing each other in silence.

The two men sat on one side, and the woman sat on the other. That wasn't the main point. The key was that a snow-white foal with wings was curled up at the woman's feet.

When this extraordinarily beautiful little Pegasus suddenly appeared in the shop, it gave the owner, Uncle, quite a scare.

How could a normal restaurant allow pets inside?

Fortunately, it was late at night, and the shop was empty. After Jiang Xiao negotiated with the owner, Uncle didn't say much.

Well... mainly because this little Pegasus was both beautiful and obedient, quietly curling up on the ground, extremely well-behaved.

This trio and one horse were the Tail Feather Team, which had made a name for itself in the White Mountain range over the past month.

The main force in clearing up the White Mountain range was the Shattered Mountain Army. Of course, the Shattered Mountain Army knew that their superiors had transferred a Chasing Light Team from the north, nominally to cross-inspect the Night Watch Army Corps in various other dimensions, but in reality, this special Chasing Light Team was destroying other dimensions.

In the past thirty days, this team had destroyed a total of 14 Snow Mountain Domain spaces. On average, they destroyed an other dimension almost every two days. Such efficiency was simply staggering.

After a month of ultra-high-intensity mission time, the three of them were now enjoying a rare moment of tranquility in this quiet little restaurant.

Soldier Wen Di was relatively restrained, and his eating movements were not large. At this time, there were two empty Wusu beer bottles in front of him.

Ever since Wen Di drank two bottles with Er Wei, he had been in a state of silence. Wen Di never thought that when Officer Er Wei said to relax, it wouldn't be to disband and rest, but to come out for a drink.

Sitting directly opposite Wen Di was the unrestrained Er Wei.

At this moment, Er Wei was leaning over and looking under the table, casually tossing a large piece of roasted mutton to "Xiao Xiao".

Xiao Xiao swallowed it in one bite, looking as anxious as Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit, without even chewing.

The three-person team had been struggling in the White Mountain range for nearly a month.

Jiang Xiao's mouth was about to taste like nothing. It wasn't that the military rations were bad. Huaxia's supply to its soldiers was quite adequate, but no one could stand eating almost the same thing every day.

Jiang Xiao was also silent at this time, mainly because his mouth hadn't been idle.

He turned into a hungry ghost, holding a roasted naan in his left hand and a large skewer of mutton in his right, directly stripping the meat off the skewer and eating the delicious food of the mortal world in large mouthfuls.

The White Mountain Snow Feather cub, lying under the table and curled up at Er Wei's feet, tilted its head and stared at Jiang Xiao with its adorable big eyes.

Jiang Xiao couldn't help but pause his action of eating the naan, feeling both amused and annoyed. This Xiao Xiao was really smart, knowing who was easy to talk to.

If Er Wei gave it, it would eat it. If Er Wei didn't give it, it wouldn't dare to ask for it.

However, its pair of sapphire blue eyes would occasionally look at the gluttonous Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao handed the remaining half of the naan sandwich to the edge of the table, and Xiao Xiao immediately stretched out its small tongue, gently licked the corner of Jiang Xiao's mouth, and even wanted to roll away Jiang Xiao's hand...

"Sigh..." Jiang Xiao lowered his head to look at Xiao Xiao, but couldn't help but sigh.

Ever since Xiao Xiao was tamed by Er Wei half a month ago, Jiang Xiao had been watching its growth.

Compared to wild White Mountain Snow Feathers, domestic ones were just different.

Xiao Xiao gradually began to recognize people, distinguish between close and distant relationships, and it was also able to restrain its desire for food.

Perhaps it was because Er Wei was good at taming it, or perhaps Xiao Xiao had a high IQ. In short, it was particularly obedient and well-behaved. Coupled with its extremely high racial talent and powerful Star Techniques, it was not difficult to imagine that after it grew up, it would become a good helper for Er Wei in the future.

The more outstanding Xiao Xiao was, the more envious Jiang Xiao became.

Why?

Because just one day ago, a White Mountain Snow Feather cub had died in Jiang Xiao's hands.

If it weren't for this cub, this three-person team would probably have destroyed even more other dimensions.

Four days ago, the group discovered a pregnant White Mountain Snow Feather again in a sacred ruin in a Snow Mountain Domain. After four days of careful tracking, the group finally waited for the birth of the White Mountain Snow Feather cub.

After Er Wei slaughtered the mare, she gave the cub to Jiang Xiao, creating a very comfortable and quiet environment for Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao thought about the abilities of the White Mountain Snow Feather and felt that it could really be used as a pet, so he went to try it.

This attempt, however, stunned Jiang Xiao.

Let us rewind the time to one day ago...

"White Mountain Snow Feather Cub (Platinum Stage)

Has Star Techniques: Frost Wind (Gold Quality), Ice Roar (Platinum Quality), Heart of Nature (Platinum Quality).

Whether to tame as a pet? (Note: Host's Star Power level is too low, success rate of taming a Platinum Stage Star Pet is 30%)"

"Uh..." Jiang Xiao hesitated a little, kneeling on the cold ground of the cave, holding the struggling cub in one hand, and looking up at Er Wei.

Er Wei sent Wen Di out of the cave to be on guard. Then, she sensed Jiang Xiao's hesitation and frowned slightly, her voice hoarse: "What, you don't want it?"

Want!

Of course I want it!

The problem is that the probability is a bit low, isn't it? Should I wait a little longer?

Waiting is possible, but the question is, until when?

Jiang Xiao didn't think he could increase the probability to 100% in a short period of time.

Uh...

The Inner Star Map said it very clearly. Because Jiang Xiao's Star Power level was too low, it was difficult to absorb creatures of the Platinum Stage, and it was difficult to absorb Star Techniques of the Platinum Quality.

Could it be that I have to use Skill Points to force my level up?

To be honest, Jiang Xiao felt a bit of heartache.

On the other hand, Jiang Xiao was still in the Nebula Initial Stage. Er Wei knew Jiang Xiao's foundation very well. What kind of reaction would Er Wei have if Jiang Xiao forcibly rushed to the Star River Stage?

In the blink of an eye, he went from the Nebula Initial Stage to the Star River Stage!?

How should Jiang Xiao explain it? Could it be that he had to tell her about the Skill Points too?

It's better not to...

Jiang Xiao was really spoiled by the Inner Star Map. The probability of absorbing Star Beads and Star Techniques had always been 100%.

This time, the appearance of a 30% probability made Jiang Xiao feel uneasy.

Er Wei's hoarse voice came over: "It suits you."

Jiang Xiao gritted his teeth and stomped his foot. Forget it!

I am the chosen one!

For an Emperor-level character,

1% and 100% are the same!

Absorb!

A real man must be bold!

And then...

Then Jiang Xiao failed.

The brilliant Star Map on Jiang Xiao's body didn't have much practical effect. The thin White Mountain Snow Feather cub turned into a pile of Star Shards, becoming a small stream, gradually merging into Jiang Xiao's body, constantly gathering on the sixth Star Slot on Jiang Xiao's Big Dipper Star Map.

Jiang Xiao's Star Map didn't have Er Wei's Long-tailed Lynx Star Map that could captivate people's hearts. In fact, Jiang Xiao's Star Map didn't have any special effects at all.

Maybe it was because a small fry in the Nebula Stage didn't have any presence.

Jiang Xiao originally had a bit of joy, thinking that the specks of starlight were gathering and taking shape on his sixth Star Slot, but then, Jiang Xiao didn't receive any relevant information in the Inner Star Map.

And Er Wei, who was standing opposite him, watched as the specks of starlight on Jiang Xiao's sixth Star Slot shattered and disappeared around Jiang Xiao's body.

"Star Power upgraded! Nebula Stage Lv.4!"

What made Jiang Xiao laugh and cry was that he didn't get a Star Pet, but instead got a Star Power upgrade?

The high-intensity battles over the past month had allowed Jiang Xiao's body to grow rapidly, and with the help of the White Mountain Snow Feather cub, Jiang Xiao had actually improved his Star Power level!?

Facts have proved that

Offering a divine pet to the heavens is still useful...

What made Jiang Xiao even more incredible was that this White Mountain Snow Feather cub had completely disappeared from this world.

You must know that this was a living, breathing little monster. It had flesh and blood, but it had really disappeared like this. Not even a single hair was left behind, as if it had never appeared in this world.

The more Jiang Xiao came into contact with this bizarre world, the more incredible he found it.

Did I... eat a little Pegasus?

"You are only in the Nebula Initial Stage. It is normal that you can't absorb a Star Pet, let alone a Platinum Stage creature." Er Wei's hoarse voice pulled Jiang Xiao back to reality. "I had too high expectations for you."

All of this was also Er Wei's test of Jiang Xiao's special Star Map ability.

She originally thought that Jiang Xiao's special Star Map could bring her more surprises, but things didn't go as she wished.

Jiang Xiao came back to his senses, threw another piece of roasted mutton to Xiao Xiao, and said, "I have been promoted to the Nebula Middle Stage."

Er Wei gave a faint "mm" and said, "As long as you want, I will accompany you back here to capture Star Pets after you reach the Star River Stage."

On the side, Wen Di asked inquisitively, "Officer, are we really leaving?"

"Yes, the situation here has been brought under control." Er Wei glanced at Jiang Xiao with a subtle expression. "Tomorrow I will ask my superiors for instructions. He and I have other tasks."

In a month's time, the powerful Shattered Mountain Army, as well as special corps from all over Huaxia, had organized this chaotic White Mountain range in an orderly manner.

Since Jiang Xiao and others destroyed the Snow Mountain Domain space one day ago, they had returned to the camp and received an order to stand by.

In other words, the military had not detected any other other dimensions for the time being. The White Mountain range had also returned to its normal state, and other dimensions no longer appeared frequently.

The army left behind several Snow Mountain Domain spaces, preparing to develop them. It was unknown whether the term "blessing in disguise" could be used to describe this situation. After all, before this, the Snow Mountain Domain was an extremely precious and rare other dimension.

It was hoped that the authorities could make good use of this resource. If they could form a Pegasus cavalry from these Snow Mountain Domains, it would be perfect.

Jiang Xiao was instantly energized when he heard Er Wei's words.

This girl,

Is she going to fulfill her promise and take me to absorb Star Beads?