Chapter 232: Accepting the inheritance of the beast taming technique

Lina looked at the jade pendant in her hand with a solemn expression. This jade pendant has been passed down in her family for generations, and today, she is finally going to uncover its true secret.

She took a deep breath, then bit her finger. A drop of bright red blood slowly dripped from her fingertips and spilled onto the surface of the jade pendant.

In an instant, the jade pendant seemed to be injected with life, and it emitted a silver light.

Lina was enveloped by the dazzling light, her heart beating as fast as a drum. She closed her eyes tightly and felt a warm power surging from the jade pendant and enveloping her body.

The next second, the force seemed to lead her into an unknown space.

When Lina opened her eyes again, she was already in a completely unfamiliar world.

This was an endless empty space, surrounded by silence, as if even the flow of time was blocked. The surrounding space showed a faint silver color, as if the light of countless stars was shining under her feet.

Just as she looked around, trying to figure out where she was, a vague figure slowly emerged from the void in front of her.

He was an old man with white hair and beard, wearing a simple robe, his face was full of traces of time, but his eyes were extremely sharp, as if they could penetrate people's souls. When Lina saw him, her heart was shocked. She had seen this man in the ancient portraits of her family - this was the ancestor of their family, a legendary strong man.

"You...you are..." Lina was a little excited, her voice trembling slightly.

The old man's eyes stayed on Lina for a moment, then he nodded gently, his voice old and deep: "I am the ancestor of your family. The fact that you can come here means that you are qualified to activate the jade pendant."

Lina was extremely excited at the moment. She had never thought that she would really have the chance to meet this legendary ancestor. "Grandfather... I... I am Lina, your descendant. I want to inherit the family's beast taming skills. Please teach me."

The old man's expression did not fluctuate much, and he remained calm. He looked at Lina and spoke slowly: "The art of controlling beasts is not a power that ordinary people can control. If you want to truly control a beast, you not only need great strength, but also a strong mind. Are you ready to bear the responsibility that comes with this inheritance?"

Lina nodded without hesitation: "I have made all preparations. I know that the world outside is cruel and only the strong can survive. I will become stronger for my family and myself."

After hearing her answer, the old man nodded slightly and said, "In that case, I will teach you this beast taming technique."

At this moment, Lina's body was surrounded by a soft light, and the old man's figure seemed to gradually turn into countless stars and merge into her body.

Lina felt a huge force surging in her body, as if countless information poured into her mind. Her consciousness began to become blurred, as if she had fallen into some deep state of meditation.

At the same time, in the outside world, Ye Fan was guarding Lina. He looked around and remained vigilant at all times.

He knew that this was Lina's most vulnerable moment, and any disturbance from the outside could put her in fatal danger.

As night falls, a slight chill fills the air.

Ye Fan stood beside Lina, leaning forward slightly, as if ready to meet any possible enemy. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could penetrate the darkness and see through all the hidden threats.

The surrounding environment seemed unusually quiet, with only the occasional sound of wind ringing in my ears.

However, Ye Fan's nerves were still tense. He knew very well that in this world, any relaxation could bring fatal consequences. Moreover, Lina was experiencing a critical moment in the family inheritance, and any accidents could not be ignored.

Suddenly, a faint noise came from a distance.

Ye Fan frowned slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. He raised his hand lightly, and an invisible force instantly spread out, covering the surrounding area of ​​hundreds of meters. As long as there was any movement, it would not escape his perception.

A moment later, a group of dark shadows slowly emerged from the distant jungle. They moved lightly and hid in the darkness. They were obviously well-trained assassins. Ye Fan did not panic at all, but instead curled up a slight sneer at the corner of his mouth.

He had noticed these people coming, but he was not in a hurry to take action. He wanted to make sure these people would not have the chance to get close to Lina.

The men in black were getting closer and closer, and they obviously realized that the target was just ahead.

The leading man in black made a gesture, and several people began to slowly move forward. However, just when they approached a certain range, Ye Fan moved.

He flashed and instantly appeared behind the men in black.

Without any warning, Ye Fan waved his hand and an invisible force swept through. The men in black fell to the ground silently before they could even make any sound.

After dealing with these threats, Ye Fan returned to Lina again.

He looked at Lina who was sitting cross-legged quietly, and he breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, Lina seemed to be isolated from the outside world, her whole body was covered by the silver light, her breath was stable, and it was obvious that the inheritance was proceeding in an orderly manner.

Ye Fan whispered: "It seems that it will take some time."

He said no more and continued to guard Lina. No matter how hard the outside world tried, he would do his best to protect her and complete the inheritance.

As the night deepened, the darkness around him seemed to spread endlessly, and Ye Fan was like the only beacon in the darkness, guarding the silver light and preventing any danger from approaching. The air was filled with a cold breath, the wind was mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees, and the occasional roar of strange beasts seemed to indicate that a greater crisis was approaching.

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In the darkness of Black Rock City, the eyes of several major families have long been locked on Lina's movements.

Each family was like a lurking beast, quietly waiting for the best opportunity. Every move of Lina and Ye Fan could not escape their surveillance.

The major families of Black Rock City

These major families are the Bai family, the Lu family, the Han family, and the Zhao family. Each family has a pivotal position in Black Rock City.

They maintain superficial harmony on the surface, but secretly they have been fighting each other for resources and interests for a long time.

Now, the jade pendant in Lina's hand has attracted the covetousness of all the families. According to rumors, this jade pendant hides the family ancestor's inheritance of taming beasts. Once obtained, the power of controlling the beasts can be used for oneself, which will completely rewrite the pattern of the major families.

White House.

A man in fancy clothes sat on a large ebony chair, looking very noble. He was Bai Chongxin, the second master of the Bai family, a ruthless character feared by everyone in the city.

He was wearing a brocade robe, with a short sword on his waist, and his eyes were sinister and cold. He looked out the window at the night, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"Humph, has that girl already started to accept the inheritance?" Bai Chongxin whispered to himself, with disdain flashing in his eyes, "Let those men in black test her first to see how capable that kid is."

The butler behind him respectfully handed him a cup of hot tea and whispered, "Second Master, those men in black really couldn't get close to him. It seems that the boy is quite powerful."

Bai Chongxin sneered: "Is she not weak? These are just some small tricks. I will have to wait until she completes her inheritance before I can take action on her. By then, she and her treasures will be mine."

He took a sip of his tea, a sinister gleam in his eyes.

His plan was to wait until Lina completed the inheritance before catching the two. After all, the complete inheritance was the most valuable, and it would be too hasty to act now.

Lu family.

The head of the family, Lu Heng, was standing on the balcony of a high-rise building at this moment, overlooking the entire Black Rock City.

He was dressed in a black robe, tall, with a somewhat unruly look on his face. Lu Heng had a strong personality and was known for his ruthless methods in the city. He stared at the darkness in the distance, as if he could see through the space and see Lina who was inheriting.

"Humph, does that old fox Bai Chongxin think he can cover the world with one hand?" Lu Heng sneered, "Our Lu family will not let you take this inheritance for yourself."

The confidant beside him whispered, "Master, when should we take action?"

Lu Heng waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "No hurry, wait until she completes the inheritance. The secret of this jade pendant is not so easy to unlock. Only when she masters the beast control technique, it will be truly useful. When the time comes, we can catch the mantis while the cicada is catching the oriole behind."

He stood on a high place with a stern look in his eyes, as if he was planning a silent hunt.

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