Meeting Huangfu Chenyi so early was undeniably unfortunate, but if this chance encounter could reveal some secrets about the Star Domain and his own transmigration, it would prove to be a stroke of luck.
Lu Fei asked in a deep voice, "You say my contracted beast comes from the Star Domain. How much do you know about the Star Domain?"
Huangfu Chenyi replied expressionlessly, "I can't answer you if you ask like that."
What? Unwilling to speak? Lu Fei felt a pang of disappointment.
He then heard Huangfu Chenyi say, "You can ask more specific questions, such as the origin of the contracted beast beside you."
Lu Fei froze, a look of suspicion on his face. Did he already know the origin of the Reckless Snake?
He then tentatively asked, "What is its origin?"
... Lu Fei tried his best to maintain a smile on his face.
At this moment, no words could describe his current feelings.
After a long pause.
Huangfu Chenyi said in his usual unhurried tone,
"I was just giving an example. I don't know its origin."
What the hell are you talking about... Lu Fei breathed a sigh of relief, but his chest felt heavy.
Nephew, are you messing with me!
Logically speaking, Huangfu Chenyi had fought with Star Domain contracted beasts for so many years. Surely no one in this world understood the mysterious kingdom of the Star Domain better than him. Lu Fei didn't want to miss such a good opportunity, as he had already put his fears aside for today.
He continued to ask,
"Since you know it comes from the Star Domain, do you know anyone who has been to the Star Domain?"
After a moment of thought.
Huangfu Chenyi frowned slightly, "Creatures from the Star Domain can reach the Beast Taming Continent, but I don't know of anyone who has been to the Star Domain."
So Huangfu Chenyi didn't know about the existence of transmigrators like him? Or did he know but was unwilling to say? Lu Fei mused inwardly. https:/
"Are you sure?"
Huangfu Chenyi let out a soft laugh.
"I have no reason to lie to you." He tilted his head, looking at Lu Fei with interest. "Have you heard of anyone who has been there?"
Lu Fei quickly shook his head, forcing himself to remain calm. "If I knew, I wouldn't need to ask you."
After all the build-up, Lu Fei sensed that the other party's guard was down and changed the subject to the main point. "One more question: after you entered the Extreme Cold Land and the Blazing Flame Land, what exactly did you experience?"
He paused, then added with a smile, "Actually, I don't care about this. It's just that my elder brother often mentions it, worrying you might be used by bad people, so I'm asking on his behalf."
Lu Fei was delighted, thinking he was a little genius for utilizing paternal love so effectively.
He looked at the other expectantly.
After a long silence.
Huangfu Chenyi let out a soft laugh.
"He has asked me many times, and I haven't mentioned it, let alone to you."
Lu Fei gave a dry chuckle.
"Heh, since this is your private matter, I won't ask further."
He quickly said, "But where did those contracted beasts from the Star Domain go?"
This was the main point Lu Fei wanted to ask, so he could reasonably avoid those places in the future.
However, Lu Fei did not get the answer he wanted.
Huangfu Chenyi said coldly, "That's none of your business."
Hiss... His mouth has become so tight, you're not like your godfather at all... Lu Fei grumbled inwardly.
Suddenly, he heard Huangfu Chenyi let out a cold laugh.
"Are you worried about those adult, original contracted beasts finding you?"
Lu Fei's expression changed drastically.
He instinctively wanted to deny this statement.
But he saw Huangfu Chenyi extend an arm, stopping him from speaking.
"You have too many questions."
He looked at Lu Fei and said indifferently, "You haven't answered my question yet. What did that adult Star Domain contracted beast look like?"
Damn it... I thought this question was already past... Lu Fei pouted, feeling somewhat helpless.
He pondered for a moment, thinking of a response that would neither make the other party think he was deceiving him nor reveal the secrets related to Aidas.
"I'm not lying to you. We really couldn't see its form clearly because that creature created a fog at the time, and we couldn't see its appearance at all."
He paused, then emphasized his words, bringing up Chu Huainan. "My elder brother was also present at the time, and we met then. If you don't believe me, you can ask him yourself in the future."
After listening, Huangfu Chenyi fell into thought.
Lu Fei's eyes darted around, and he decided to bring up another topic.
"But that contracted beast mentioned a place before it died."
Huangfu Chenyi looked sideways. "Where?"
Lu Fei lowered his voice and said in a deep tone, "The Moon Kingdom!"
Huangfu Chenyi's expression darkened, and he turned back abruptly. "Did that contracted beast really tell you this?"
Lu Fei's eyes were clear, and he nodded.
"How did you manage to communicate with it?"
Lu Fei used the same answer he had given to Chu Huainan. "That unknown creature could speak human languages on its own."
Huangfu Chenyi's brow furrowed.
"Did you tell your adoptive father about this too?"
Lu Fei nodded silently.
"Did he tell you any other secrets about the Moon Kingdom?"
After careful consideration, Lu Fei decided not to reveal too much to Huangfu Chenyi.
He said as a matter of course, "Big Brother thinks these secrets are too high-level, and it's of no benefit to me to know too much right now, so he didn't say much."
Huangfu Chenyi nodded slightly, showing no suspicion.
He looked at Lu Fei with a hint of admiration in his eyes. "At your age, to remain so calm after knowing these secrets."
"Very good."
Thanks for the compliment... Lu Fei felt extremely flustered inside.
As he spoke, Huangfu Chenyi fell silent. He looked up at the night sky.
A hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.
He did not look down, continuing to gaze at the night sky, and slowly said, "When you become a Beast Tamer Master one day, I will discuss this matter with you."
"Of course, if you are still alive then."
Lu Fei curled his lips and didn't say anything further.
After a while, Huangfu Chenyi finished admiring the moon.
He said plainly, "You may leave now."
Lu Fei froze, then his face lit up with joy.
He could leave now? He felt as though he had gotten away too easily, and had gained something instead.
"I'll give you a piece of advice."
Lu Fei grunted, like a student.
"Become a beginner Beast Tamer as soon as possible and acquire a contracted beast. Do not let the contracted beast beside you fight unless it's absolutely necessary in the future."
Lu Fei remained silent. He had the same thought in mind.
The Reckless Snake was ultimately too conspicuous. Ordinary people might not recognize it, but someone like Huangfu Chenyi identified the Reckless Snake's identity at a glance.
Huangfu Chenyi's face, looking up at the night sky, showed a fleeting smile. He then looked at Lu Fei, his voice stern, "For his sake, I won't take away your contracted beast tonight, nor will I destroy your spiritual core. But that doesn't mean I won't in the future. You have two more chances. The third time I see you, I will show no mercy."
Under the moonlight, Huangfu Chenyi turned his head, revealing a handsome profile, his silver hair fluttering wildly.
He appeared incredibly eerie and alluring.
"I will not allow someone associated with him to be a waste, do you understand?"