Free Web NovelChapter 55: Chapter 54: The Recovery Ability of the Dinosaur Species
Seeing Zhao Kai return, the Thorny Horned Dragon spat out the large intestine it had just put in its mouth and charged straight over to him.
Just as it had three years ago, it lowered its head and nudged Zhao Kai’s arm with the only smooth, long horn on its forehead, the one not covered in barbs.
The familiar pressure against his arm suddenly made Zhao Kai feel as if the past few years had been nothing but a nightmare.
’But why is this nightmare accompanied by such a stench!?’
Before Zhao Kai returned, Zhong Yi had taken out the healing medicine prepared before entering the Horned Demon Secret Realm and used it on the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon.
After entering the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon’s body, this medicine should have been flushed out after a short time, but the Resurrection Celestial Lord’s Rule Authority activated the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon’s Life Template.
This caused the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon to frantically absorb the Life Energy and medicinal effects contained within the medicine, generating new flesh and blood.
The Shield Crystal Armor Dragon was now in much better condition than when Zhao Kai had left.
The Shield Crystal Armor Dragon had no reaction when it saw the Thorny Horned Dragon scampering over to Zhao Kai.
But when it saw Zhao Kai only paying attention to stroking the Thorny Horned Dragon’s horn, the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon let out a dissatisfied low growl. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
It tried to shakily push itself up on its four legs, but after trying for a long time, it failed.
Zhong Yi nodded at Zhao Kai, signaling for him to go forward and inject the potions containing Life Energy into the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon.
In the past, every time he saw the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon collapsed on the ground and felt its pain, Zhao Kai would feel both heartbroken and helpless.
But now, Zhao Kai’s mood was completely different as he injected the Potion into the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon’s body through the wounds in its Scale Armor.
The Fourth Level Potion, the Blood Source Potion, took effect immediately, and the Resurrection Celestial Lord’s healing of the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon had never stopped.
The Shield Crystal Armor Dragon frantically absorbed the Life Energy from the Potion, repairing and reconstructing its damaged organs according to its own Life Template.
As the Resurrection Celestial Lord’s Healing Energy coursed through the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon’s body, Zhong Yi could clearly sense the changes within it.
’I seem to have underestimated the restorative abilities of an Earth Dragon,’ Zhong Yi thought.
Before evolving into the Main Dragon Species, Dragon Species Guardian Beasts are divided into three branches: Flood Dragon Species, Beast Dragon Species, and Dinosaur Species.
Both the Thorny Horned Dragon and the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon, being Earth Dragons, belonged to the Dinosaur Species of Guardian Beasts.
And as it happened, the Dinosaur Species Guardian Beasts had the strongest regenerative abilities among all Dragon Species Guardian Beasts!
Recovery was always a gradual process, and the potions Zhao Kai had injected into the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon today were enough.
Although the Life Energy in these potions hadn’t allowed the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon’s damaged organs to fully recover, it did restore their basic functions.
Before the injections, the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon couldn’t even stand up, but now it could prop itself up to devour the small mountain of raw meat beside it.
Zhong Yi was very satisfied with the Resurrection Celestial Lord’s treatment. This session had given him a complete understanding of the Resurrection Celestial Lord’s Healing Ability.
Zhong Yi smiled and said to Zhao Kai, who was grinning foolishly off to the side.
"Your two Guardian Beasts are basically out of danger. From now on, as long as the Thorny Horned Dragon eats and sleeps well, gets enough nutrition, and receives its regular treatment every other day, it should fully recover in three to five days."
"Your Lifebound Guardian Beast, the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon, is recovering better than I expected. It will also be nourished by your Soul Base daily, so it should be back to its Peak state in half a month at the latest!"
"Once the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon finishes its meal, we can leave."
The Shield Crystal Armor Dragon hadn’t been able to enjoy food since its organs were ruptured. The beast, which Zhao Kai had always considered a relatively elegant eater, was now ravenously devouring the raw meat before it.
It was even more frenzied than the Thorny Horned Dragon!
When the Shield Crystal Armor Dragon had devoured the mountain of meat but still looked as if it wanted more, Zhao Kai sighed and helplessly recalled them both to his Soul Base.
There was nothing left here for Zhao Kai to linger for anyway. Zhong Yi had already packed up all the stone and wood carvings that were to be taken.
Zhao Kai locked up the shop and followed Zhong Yi toward the Evolution Shop, located at the South Cross Street Intersection.
The sky was already growing dark. Zhong Yi had spent nearly four hours in Zhao Kai’s shop treating the two Guardian Beasts.
Since coming to Starlight City, Zhao Kai hadn’t had a single chance to walk the streets and enjoy the unique prosperity and lively atmosphere of the city.
For one, his physical condition made it difficult. For another, walking down the street in his state at the time would have undoubtedly drawn criticism and scornful looks.
Zhao Kai considered himself mentally strong. But having been reduced to a cripple, he was unwilling to endure the ridicule of others, which would only add more bitterness to his already miserable life.
But now, Zhao Kai’s mindset had completely changed. Filled with a sense of rebirth, he felt nothing but light and carefree.
The food stalls hawking their wares along the street made his mouth water, and he found himself swallowing more than once.
’Before my injury, I never would have believed that I, a Four-finger Peak Creator, could be tempted by mere street food.’
Zhao Kai didn’t notice that Zhong Yi, who was beside him, had seen him drooling while staring at the plump, deep-fried cakes.
"Brother Zhao, dinner’s ready at home. Let’s go home and eat first." ƒrēewebnovel.com
"The snack street gets even livelier after ten p.m. You can have Xiaolingdang bring you here for a late-night snack then."
Hearing this, Zhao Kai’s face flushed with embarrassment. He quickly swallowed and turned his head, only to see Zhong Yi smiling warmly at him.
The contrast between his previous gloom and his current brightness was too stark; in Zhao Kai’s eyes, Zhong Yi’s smile was like a magnificent sunrise!
In the past, Zhao Kai only had to be responsible for himself. Staring at the warm-eyed youth beside him, Zhao Kai thought to himself.
’From now on, all I have to do is be responsible to Zhong Yi!’
Zhong Chenghuai’s mood these past few days could only be described as complicated.
At first, Zhong Chenghuai had been thrilled to learn that both Zhong Yi and Zhong Ling had awakened their Lifebound Guardian Beasts, but after they entered the Horned Demon Secret Realm, they stayed for four or five days before coming out.
Although Zhong Yi had reported that he was safe before entering the Horned Demon Secret Realm, Zhong Chenghuai was still extremely worried.
After all, during their time in the Horned Demon Secret Realm, there had been no news at all from Zhong Yi or Zhong Ling.
Over those four days, Zhong Chenghuai had slept a total of less than ten hours out of worry, and he still had to run the Evolution Shop as usual during the day.
It wasn’t until Hong Ji returned that Zhong Chenghuai’s anxious heart could finally be put at ease.
At this moment, Zhong Chenghuai was carefully weaving a cat tree from the leaves and stalks of a Dream-Painting Banana and Dusk Dream Grass, all while looking out of the shop, waiting for Zhong Yi to return.
Zhong Ling deftly cleaned up the Dusk Dream Grass clippings from the floor and poured Zhong Chenghuai a glass of warm water.
"Uncle Huai, the Young Master said he was running an errand and will be back in a bit, so you don’t have to worry."
"I just called him, and he said he’ll be back in five minutes. He mentioned he’s bringing someone with him, too."
"Good thing I made plenty of food today!"
Zhong Chenghuai agreed verbally, but his eyes still kept darting toward the door.
He really couldn’t rest easy until he saw Zhong Yi safe with his own eyes.
Meanwhile, Hong Ji was in the kitchen with Big Bell, the Substitute Puppet that Zhong Ling had a Contract with. Big Bell was holding a kitchen knife, skillfully deboning a chicken.
Hong Ji was enthusiastically helping by handing plates to Big Bell, skillfully and elegantly enveloping the kitchen scraps, like the chicken bones, with her palm.
Just then, Zhong Chenghuai saw a woman with short, crimson hair walk into the shop, teasing a small red bird perched on her shoulder.
