Hearing this question, Xiao Wu's first reaction was, isn't it normal for Spirit Beasts to eat other Spirit Beasts?
Immediately after, Xiao Wu felt that the question Yu Yan specifically asked might not be as simple as it appeared on the surface; it definitely held a hidden meaning.
No matter how much Xiao Wu let her thoughts wander, she couldn't come up with an explanation she deemed reasonable.
"Isn't it normal for Spirit Beasts to eat other Spirit Beasts?"
Unable to think of any other answer, Xiao Wu spoke her thoughts aloud, hoping to get the answer Yu Yan intended to express.
"I also think it's normal for Spirit Beasts to eat other Spirit Beasts."
Seeing Xiao Wu's puzzled expression, Yu Yan continued to ask:
"Since it's normal for Spirit Beasts to eat other Spirit Beasts, why do you think it's cruel for humans to hunt Spirit Beasts to obtain spirit rings? After all, both involve killing Spirit Beasts. In my view, there isn't much of a difference."
Honestly, Yu Yan didn't find it strange at all that Xiao Wu felt pity for the Spirit Beasts killed to become spirit rings.
Yu Yan, who loved eating Spicy Chicken, Braised Chicken, Big Plate Chicken, Mouth-watering Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, and KFC, also felt pity for the chicks in the chick hatchery when he saw them being raised rapidly and slaughtered, thinking it was a bit too cruel.
Yu Yan's statement left Xiao Wu in silence; it was the first time she had heard this perspective.
At first, the argument sounded strange, but with a little thought, one would find nothing wrong with it.
The more she thought about it, the more Xiao Wu felt the statement was correct.
Finally, facing Yu Yan who was waiting for her answer, Xiao Wu responded somewhat uncertainly, "It... it seems there really isn't much of a difference?"
Having given this answer, Xiao Wu lay back in her chair looking at the starry sky, her expression becoming quite a sight to behold. She was thinking, she was questioning, she was a bit confused.
"Actually, I've had similar thoughts."
One sentence from Yu Yan drew Xiao Wu's attention back. She looked at Yu Yan, waiting for him to continue.
"Take the Crayfish we both love to eat as an example. When cooking Crayfish, I also wonder if putting them directly into the pot is a bit cruel."
"From the perspective of life, they should also be considered living beings."
Hearing Yu Yan say these things, the expression on Xiao Wu's face became even more vivid. She had thought Yu Yan would say something to comfort her, but she didn't expect him to say this.
In an instant, Xiao Wu suddenly felt that the Crayfish weren't so delicious anymore, and she even began to wonder if she should eat them in the future.
"Hahaha... I'm just giving an example. Any kind-hearted person facing these questions wouldn't know how to respond. Don't worry too much about it. Eat and drink as you should; life won't stop because of these questions."
The expression on Xiao Wu's face reminded Yu Yan of himself after just watching a documentary—it felt familiar.
"It's impossible not to care at all. Do you have any way to solve these problems?"
Even though Yu Yan said that, Xiao Wu's mood was still not very good. How could one just stop caring about such things?
"To be honest, I actually do."
There was no solution for this on Blue Star, but there really was a solution on the Douluo Continent.
"Hmm?" Xiao Wu, who expected a negative answer, looked at Yu Yan in surprise: "What way?"
"As long as you become strong enough, you can change the things you want to change. You can force everyone not to hunt Spirit Beasts, or let all living beings coexist in peace."
"As long as you become strong enough, you can even create new rules, allowing Spirit Masters to increase their Rank without needing to hunt Spirit Beasts."
Yu Yan stated the solution. The Douluo Continent is a Xuanhuan continent; as long as you are strong enough, you can solve any troubling matter.
"If you can't solve a problem, it just means you aren't strong enough yet."
"As long as you are strong enough, everything will change according to your will, and nothing will be able to trouble your heart."
"Ah?"
Xiao Wu's eyes widened. She had never imagined the answer would be this.
"What's there to be surprised about? It's a simple truth. You'll understand if you think about it."
"But this..."
Yu Yan stood up and rubbed Xiao Wu's head, interrupting her thoughts:
"Don't think too much. These things only make you more frustrated the more you think about them, and there won't be a result. Instead of thinking about useless things, it's better to find ways to get stronger. Once you're strong enough, thinking about these questions then will be far more useful than thinking about them now."
"Now it's time to sleep. We've been busy all day; it's time to go back and sleep."
"Goodnight, I hope you have sweet dreams tonight."
With a chuckle at Xiao Wu, Yu Yan took his hand off her head and quickly returned to his room, closing the door to prepare for sleep.
The purpose of saying these things to Xiao Wu was simply to share some insights and let her know some different viewpoints and ideas.
Yu Yan was actually not very good at comforting people.
Yu Yan felt that Xiao Wu thinking about these things was just a passing whim. After all, in the original plot timeline, Xiao Wu only briefly thought about these matters and didn't take any practical action.
Because he had been busy all day, Yu Yan quickly fell into a dreamland as soon as he lay on the bed.
In the other room, Xiao Wu had insomnia, tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep.
As soon as she closed her eyes, the views Yu Yan had shared would appear, occasionally clashing with her own naive perspectives.
In such a situation, how could she possibly fall asleep?
Drowsily entering a dream, Xiao Wu had a very strange dream.
She dreamed that she became an incredibly powerful expert, and with a gentle wave of her hand, she changed the rules of the World, changing the rule that Spirit Masters must hunt Spirit Beasts to level up, making the whole World follow her ideals.
Additionally, Xiao Wu dreamed that she made Yu Yan cook delicious food for her every day. Even if he was unwilling, he had to make delicious food every day.
While having this dream, the expression on Xiao Wu's face in reality was one of happiness.
When awake, Xiao Wu was conflicted, still thinking about what she should do.
In her subconscious during sleep, Xiao Wu had already made a choice. She felt Yu Yan was right: as long as she was strong enough, she could solve the problems bothering her.
As the saying goes, one is influenced by their company. Growing up with Yu Yan, Xiao Wu might really do something that would surprise and amaze him.
The next morning, a sleepy-eyed Xiao Wu was dragged by Yu Yan to the mountaintop to wait for the sunrise.
Standing on the mountaintop, Xiao Wu thought of last night's dream, and she suddenly wasn't so conflicted anymore.
Looking at Yu Yan who was sitting cross-legged and Cultivating, Xiao Wu put away her lackadaisical attitude and decided that she must Cultivate seriously from now on and never be lazy.
Thinking this, Xiao Wu also sat down cross-legged, absorbing the high-quality spirit power drifting out from Yu Yan's body.