The setting sun is like blood.
The glow of the sunset dyed the Northern Slope of Qinling red, and the bustling Xuanhe Village returned to its usual tranquility, with only the sound of barking dogs rising and falling.
Chen Yuan moved out the table and chairs, and then brought out the food from the kitchen. The afterglow of the sunset fell on his shoulder, and Cola by the table had long been eagerly awaiting, its tail wagging wildly.
"Let's eat." Chen Weiyi said calmly and was the first to pick up his chopsticks.
Dinner wasn't much different from usual, with a dish of garlic sprouts fried with smoked pork, and a cold cucumber salad, simple and straightforward.
The garlic sprouts fried with smoked pork is a very classic Hunan dish, vibrant in color, aroma, and taste, never boring no matter how many times you eat it.
Especially when the smoked pork has been marinated and smoked, it possesses a distinctive flavor, and the aroma lingers in the mouth.
Chen Yuan swallowed a piece of pork, chewed it a few times, the aroma overflowed, and he enjoyed it with eyes slightly closed.
Then he shoveled a mouthful of rice, pinched a piece of cucumber and put it in his mouth, fresh and greasy yet crisp and delicious.
"Woof woof!" The eager barking sound continued to ring in his ears, and Cola under the table looked longingly at the two eating, unable to wait any longer, intermittently rushing around them.
"You can eat too."
Chen Yuan placed the leftovers from lunch into the dog's bowl, setting it in front of Cola, who immediately buried its head in the bowl, wagging its tail faster.
In the countryside, there's not much fuss in feeding dogs; whatever the owner eats, they eat.
But considering other factors, Chen Yuan would occasionally feed dog food, making Cola's nutrition more balanced and ensuring healthier growth.
"As for you..."
Chen Yuan slightly tilted his head back, making eye contact with a pair of ghostly blue eyes.
Due to the old man's reminder, Chen Yuan ultimately didn't let the Flame Cloud Falcon use fire to burn the weeds, but obediently took up the sickle and cleared the weeds with the old man.
But considering the Flame Cloud Falcon practiced its skills all afternoon, even if without merit, there was hard work, Chen Yuan ultimately decided to reward it with some good stuff.
As a rescuer at the wildlife rescue station, Chen Yuan had once fed an injured falcon and had some understanding of the diet of such animals.
According to his understanding, falcons are carnivorous animals, primarily eating insects, fish, animal livers, etc.
He brought out a plate of sliced raw beef from the refrigerator, pinched a small piece with tweezers, and handed it to Spark.
"Want to try if you like it?" He looked at Spark expectantly.
If it didn't like beef, he still had chicken breast in the refrigerator.
Fortunately, Spark's reaction did not disappoint him; Spark tilted its head, scrutinizing the raw beef, eyes flickering with obvious contemplation, then opened its mouth and swallowed it whole.
"Chirp!"
Swallowing the beef, Spark spread its wings, appearing somewhat delighted, even rubbing its head against Chen Yuan's right hand.
"As long as you like it." Chen Yuan smiled gently, then used the tweezers to hand another piece of raw beef to Spark.
Cola, having finished the leftovers, drank the little bit of Cola Chen Yuan specially poured, contentedly raised its head, involuntarily burping out loud, wagging its tail more slowly, with a wave of drowsiness creeping in.
After being full and satisfied, it's time to sleep!
However, when Cola raised its head, the scene before it left it frozen in place, mouth agape, bewildered gaze, and incredulous expression narrating its shock at the moment.
"Woof woof!"
Cola came back to its senses, glaring and baring its teeth at Spark, fur bristling, its face a mix of anger or envy.
"Chirp~"
Spark, enjoying Chen Yuan's meticulous care, took a moment to glance at the agitated Cola, then affectionately rubbed Chen Yuan's palm.
"Woof woof woof woof!"
Cola could no longer sit still, hurriedly jumped up, trotted to Chen Yuan's side, grabbed Chen Yuan's pant leg with its mouth, pulling earnestly.
Don't be bewitched by it, Master!
"You silly dog." Chen Yuan looked at Cola and jokingly scolded, then squatted down, gently patting Cola's furry back, and only then did Cola's mood gradually stabilize, even sticking out its tongue, lying on Chen Yuan's feet.
In Chen Yuan's opinion, he definitely preferred Cola, who had been raised from a young age. Although a bit silly, it was at least loyal enough.
The kind who would come running from a mile away just upon seeing him.
But Chen Yuan had already become a Beastmaster, while Cola was still an ordinary creature, unable to form a contract with him.
Chen Yuan had no choice but to form a contract with Spark, striving to seize the opportunity in this new era.
If Cola evolves into an Extraordinary Creature later, Chen Yuan would undoubtedly choose to contract with it.
"Tsk."
Sitting in a lounge chair enjoying the breeze, Chen Weiyi saw this scene of the two little ones vying for favor, shook the big palm fan in his hand, and clicked his tongue in amazement, "The world is different now."
The night deepened,
Chen Yuan stayed in his bedroom, the world outside pitch black and vast, not a hint of light, only the mixed chirps of birds and barking dogs interrupting the silence.
Perhaps due to the weariness of the day, Spark fell asleep early, lying sideways on a soft pillow, snoring lightly.
"Woof..."
Cola also let out a weak call, lying on the floor, feeling the gentle breeze surrounding it.
"Woof!"
It reached out its paw to swat at the air, but couldn't catch the breeze, only scratching its head in confusion.
Chen Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, preparing to continue meditation to hone his spiritual power. He recalled the key points of meditation, exhaled softly, focused his mind, and was about to close his eyes when he noticed a faint glow emanating from his chest.
"Eh?"
Looking down, Chen Yuan realized it was the Jade Pendant hanging on his chest, emitting a faint glow.
This jade pendant was the Chen Family's heirloom, falling into his possession after Mr. Chen's accidental death.
The Jade Pendant glowing, such a story could be featured in an episode of "Approaching Science."
But Chen Yuan thought of the changes in the world and the evolution of creatures and murmured to himself, "Then it's alright."
The next second, a dim gray space appeared out of nowhere in his mind, the edges dotted with a point of light emitting a glow.
Chen Yuan looked shocked, "Beast Taming Space?"
The next moment, he shook his head, dismissing his idea, "No."
This space was different from the Beast Taming Space he sensed after awakening, having many distinct differences.
The thought occurred, and suddenly Chen Yuan noticed the point of light seemed to be moving, getting closer to him, the radiance growing brighter, soon filling his entire field of vision.
At this instant, Chen Yuan felt as if something was calling out to him.
...
In Shanghai,
Inside a standalone villa,
Jiang Wenning lowered her head, staring at the glowing Jade Pendant in her hand, her long, straight legs crossed, right hand propping up her chin, frowning slightly, "This Jade Pendant grandpa left can actually glow....."
The next instant, her pupils shrank slightly, as a point of dazzling light occupied her entire vision, completely immersing her.
She froze in place, instinctively uttering,
"Am I going to teleport?"