Shen Yuan Ring

Chapter 158 The Ownership of the Iron-Eating Beast

Upon hearing Ji Daoyi's words, the Iron-Eating Beast also gave up hope, knowing that it no longer had the chance to follow him.

Ji Daoyi was well aware of the Iron-Eating Beast's ulterior motives, but he was already quite fortunate to be able to support Crescent Moon with his current financial resources. After all, demonic beasts also need to cultivate, and it was impossible to provide them with just food.

"Everyone, have you decided who will take care of the Iron-Eating Beast? When I say take care of it, I don't just mean feeding and sheltering it; you also need to provide it with cultivation resources. It's also a member of our team, so we can't let it fall behind." Ji Daoyi looked up and scanned everyone. Although he wouldn't adopt it himself, he would still try to secure cultivation resources for it.

At the same time, Ji Daoyi also cut off the companions he was unable to adopt, since he didn't even have enough resources for his own cultivation, how could he possibly give his cultivation resources to the Iron-Eating Beast for cultivation?

Wang Dan and Ji Xiaolan, who were initially interested, lowered their heads sadly upon hearing Ji Daoyi's last words. They knew they were not capable of raising the Iron-Eating Beast properly.

"I am willing!"

"I am willing!"

Ji Xiaohu and Ji Zihan spoke at the same time.

Both of them had the ability and financial resources to raise iron-eating beasts. After all, their parents were high-ranking members of their families, and raising another monster was nothing to them.

Moreover, this is a metal-eating beast with breeding potential; given enough resources, it can grow up.

Most importantly, the lifespan of demonic beasts is usually longer than that of humans, so many long-lived families or sects will cultivate their own guardian demonic beasts.

Ji Daoyi glanced at the other two, then at Ji Xiaohu and Ji Zihan, and said, "Since you two are both willing to support the Iron-Eating Beast, we'll use the simplest method: let the Iron-Eating Beast choose one of you to follow. You have no objections, right?"

"No objections!"

"Objection!"

Ji Zihan had a good relationship with the Iron-Eating Beast, so she replied without hesitation that she had no objection. As for Ji Xiaohu, his relationship with the Iron-Eating Beast was so-so, and he was not well-liked by the Iron-Eating Beast.

"Little Tiger, even if you object, it's not allowed. The relationship between you and the Iron-Eating Beast was a mutual choice. Don't you understand the principle that forced relationships are never happy?" Ji Daoyi said to him sternly.

"Brother Dao, I don't know if a forced relationship will be sweet or not, but if I don't try it, I won't know what it tastes like."

Ji Daoyi was also taken aback when he heard this, not expecting that Ji Xiaohu would say something like this today.

Instantly, he became interested and wanted to know what Ji Xiaohu was up to, so he asked, "So how do you want to test it?"

Ji Xiaohu did not answer Ji Daoyi's question, but instead said to the Iron-Eating Beast, "Iron-Eating Beast, as long as you follow me, you will have everything Crescent Moon has! You will also have what Crescent Moon doesn't have!"

Upon hearing this, the Iron-Eating Beast's eyes lit up, as if it were getting to know Ji Xiaohu all over again. This chubby little boy who had always tried to steal his food actually had such abilities.

Ji Daoyi almost choked on his words, but he didn't tear down his wall.

She just watched him quietly, wanting to know what was inside his gourd!

"Little Tiger! Don't talk big. I know what you're capable of. Iron-Eating Beast, don't listen to his nonsense. If you follow me, I guarantee you'll eat your fill and become plump. You know my cooking skills in the secret realm! Besides, I have plenty of spiritual herbs and pills. Following me is your best choice."

Seeing that the Iron-Eating Beast was somewhat tempted, Ji Zihan quickly changed the subject and said to it that she knew the Iron-Eating Beast was a glutton, so as long as she could win over its stomach, she would definitely be able to make it choose her. Therefore, Ji Zihan was very confident in herself.

In particular, the Iron-Eating Beast didn't like Ji Xiaohu in the secret realm and never gave him a kind look.

So Ji Zihan jokingly said to Ji Xiaohu, "Xiaohu, give up. The Iron-Eating Beast will never choose you. Don't forget that you only had a so-so relationship with it in the secret realm. Pu Yu and I treated the Iron-Eating Beast so well, it will definitely choose me!"

Ji Xiaohu said calmly, "Sister Zihan, how do you know it won't work if you don't try? Although it misunderstood me in the secret realm, I believe it will make the wisest choice. Because only I know what it needs, and food alone doesn't mean anything!"

Ji Zihan saw that Ji Xiaohu was not as worried or afraid as she had imagined. On the contrary, he seemed very confident, as if he really knew that the Iron-Eating Beast would eventually choose him.

Ji Zihan thought to herself, "How could that be? How could the Iron-Eating Beast possibly choose him? I have a deep friendship with the Iron-Eating Beast, it will definitely choose me, how could it possibly part with my roasted meat?"

Ji Daoyi couldn't understand where Ji Xiaohu got the confidence to think that the Iron-Eating Beast would choose him because of his words.

"Iron Eater, have you decided which one you want to choose? Sister Zihan or Little Tiger?"

The Iron-Eating Beast, still struggling with its decision, was unsure which option to choose when it heard Ji Daoyi's question. Initially, it naturally thought of Ji Zihan, who not only roasted meat for it but also treated it well.

As for Ji Xiaohu, it never even considered that their relationship was just so-so.

Then, Ji Xiaohu's words put it in a dilemma. Choosing Ji Zihan would certainly allow it to eat and drink well, but it would definitely have to be inferior to Yueya in the future.

Meanwhile, the Iron-Eating Beast itself believed that Ji Daoyi did not choose it because it was too weak, and thought that Crescent Moon was the one who interfered.

It wanted to prove that Ji Daoyi's choice was wrong. Its Iron-Eating Beast was no worse than Crescent Moon. Even though its cultivation was not as good as its current level, it could break through to the Demon General realm given time.

After a while, the Iron-Eating Beast walked towards Ji Zihan, who happily hugged it and said, "I knew you would choose me!"

However, the iron-eating beast shook its head at her, making a soft whimpering sound, as if saying goodbye or expressing gratitude.

"why?"

Ji Zihan was surprised that the Iron-Eating Beast rejected her and chose Ji Xiaohu, with whom it had only a casual relationship. She asked, her eyes red and brimming with tears.

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Ji Zihan looked at Ji Daoyi and Yueya beside him. She never expected that she would lose to Yueya, who was unrelated to her.

Ji Daoyi also felt uncomfortable under that strange stare, as if it was because of him that the Iron-Eating Beast had changed its mind, but he did not say anything that showed any favoritism towards Little Tiger.

When the Iron-Eating Beast walked to Ji Xiaohu's side, it whimpered a few times.

Ji Xiaohu said happily, "Don't worry, Dao Ge and I have been best friends for many years. Would I lie to you? You will be proud of your decision today! At the same time, I will not treat you unfairly. From now on, we are brothers, for life!"

"Dao Yi, waaaaah, you're the bad guy, even worse than Xiao Hu!" Ji Zihan suddenly burst into tears.

Ji Dao was completely bewildered when he saw her crying, having no idea what had happened.