Chapter 957 - 501: Calamity of the Gu Insect (Part 1)

Chapter 957: Chapter 501: Calamity of the Gu Insect (Part 1)

"Chirp! Master, what is this? I hate it!"

Xiaobai’s shiny eyes were fixed on the "Insect Scripture," expressing its disgust in a delicate voice.

Upon hearing, Li Mu snapped out of it, somewhat surprised.

Xiaobai is a Tier Six Gu Insect Spirit. Even after overcoming the Transformation Thunder Tribulation, it still hasn’t revealed a human form, and usually doesn’t talk much. However, today it is expressing a clear aversion due to the Dao Grade inheritance in the "Insect Scripture," which inevitably piqued Li Mu’s curiosity.

Thinking back to when he was reading the "Insect Scripture," his Divine Sense was subjected to the fragmented spirit of the scripture and the scene of myriad insects devouring souls, Li Mu understood a bit more in his heart.

Li Mu gently touched Xiaobai’s small head, attempting to comfort it, "Xiaobai, it was my oversight. Although the ’Insect Scripture’ is a Dao Grade inheritance, containing endless secrets and powers of the Insect Dao, due to its age, it harbors the fragmented spirit of its previous owner..."

"No! It’s not because it harmed you, Master. It’s because this thing has devoured countless insect soul spirits. I have an innate aversion to it. Quickly destroy it."

Xiaobai’s shiny eyes bore into Li Mu, with an unprecedented determination in its voice and a deep disgust for the "Insect Scripture" that made even its Divine Soul tremble.

Li Mu looked at Xiaobai in surprise. Usually fearless of anything, Xiaobai was now so tense, with such strong aversion to the "Insect Scripture," that it even demanded its destruction.

"This Insect Scripture concerns whether you can overcome the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. I need to find a way to help you from it." Li Mu frowned slightly, patiently explaining, trying to guide Xiaobai to see the other side of things.

Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in Xiaobai’s eyes. It wasn’t oblivious to priorities but was simply unable to let go of its innate aversion.

Seeing this, Li Mu first put away the "Insect Scripture." To inherit this fragmented scripture, there should be prerequisites, such as understanding the insect soul language and avoiding the backlash from the soul power of myriad insects through methods of Divine Soul protection.

If Xiaobai were willing to assist him in learning this ’Insect Scripture’ inheritance, it would be a great choice. Given its innate ability to resist soul bodies and its understanding of insect language, it would undoubtedly be a top choice. However, with Xiaobai’s straightforward nature and clear aversion, persuading it is not easy.

After storing the "Insect Scripture," Xiaobai’s mood immediately improved, restraining its hostility, lying quietly on Li Mu’s shoulder.

Seeing this, Li Mu couldn’t help but smile wryly, reaching out to gently stroke Xiaobai’s soft body, pondering internally how to persuade it in the most appropriate way. Direct coercion is certainly not ideal; only by using emotion and understanding as a bridge can he help overcome the barrier in Xiaobai’s heart.

"Xiaobai, I know you have an innate aversion to the ’Insect Scripture.’ But it’s not just an inheritance of the Insect Dao; it’s also the key to helping you resist the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. Our fate may be closely tied to this fine line." Li Mu’s voice was gentle yet firm, trying to make his words persuasive while also considering Xiaobai’s feelings.

"Master, don’t learn it, please don’t learn it!" Xiaobai stubbornly retorted.

Xiaobai’s words carried a hint of urgency and worry, its eyes flashing with complex emotions, trying to convey more information beyond words, to tell Li Mu something bad. But involving the secrets of Dao Grade inheritance, it wasn’t well understood.

Seeing this, Li Mu was slightly taken aback, not understanding why Xiaobai was so opposed to this Insect Dao cultivation technique.

"Xiaobai, you seem to know something about the secrets of this ’Insect Scripture,’ don’t you? Tell me, why are you so against it?" Li Mu’s voice was softer, trying to calm Xiaobai’s emotions while hoping to get more clues from it.

"Ugh, ugh, I don’t know! It’s very dangerous, don’t learn!" Xiaobai became so anxious that its eyes turned red, but could only utter broken sobs, shaking its head desperately, seemingly trying to use this way to stop Li Mu’s decision.

Seeing Xiaobai’s emotions so intense again, Li Mu sighed, stopping the thought of cultivating this ’Insect Scripture’ through Xiaobai.

"Alright, alright, Xiaobai, I won’t learn it." Li Mu gently comforted, softly lifting Xiaobai from his shoulder, letting it sit on his lap to better communicate. "Although you don’t know the specific danger, your intuition tells me that the ’Insect Scripture’ is truly not simple. I won’t take the risk easily."

Upon hearing, Xiaobai’s tense body relaxed slowly, proactively snuggling against Li Mu’s palm to show affection.

Looking at Xiaobai’s appearance, Li Mu became even more curious about what kind of horror the "Insect Scripture" contained that made Xiaobai so discomposed. However, seeing Xiaobai’s reaction, Li Mu abandoned the idea of further delving into the "Insect Scripture."

He planned to first collect some ancient books about the cultivation of ’Insect Dao’ and study inherited techniques before proceeding.

Li Mu took out a Soul Absorption Bottle with a Tier Six Demon Beast Soul from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, prepared to feed Xiaobai.

Seeing the Soul Bottle, Xiaobai’s eyes lit up, its body levitating in the air, obviously full of anticipation for the upcoming delicacy. Those clear eyes were filled with joy and gratitude.

Li Mu smiled slightly and casually opened the Soul Bottle. A wisp of black Demon Soul swiftly flew out from the bottle, spreading a wave of Yin Fiend Qi.

A white figure darted forward, its small mouth covering the bottle opening, sucking forcefully. The black Demon Soul, under the strong suction, seemed to be pulled by an invisible hand, rapidly being drawn into the petite mouth.

Xiaobai tightly closed its eyes, its body slightly curving as it seemed to be fully digesting the strong Demon Soul Power, exuding powerful soul power, forming a strange scene.