LIGHT NOVEL Chapter 2: The Enigma of Xiao Yue
The Enigma of Xiao Yue
Li Chen sat on a mossy rock, staring at the rabbit—Xiao Yue—now perched comfortably on his lap. The little creature's silvery fur shimmered faintly in the sunlight, almost as if it were reflecting the heavens above. Its ruby-red eyes glowed with an intelligence far beyond what Li Chen had expected.
"So, you're not an ordinary rabbit, huh?" Li Chen murmured, stroking Xiao Yue's soft fur.
The rabbit twitched its nose in response, tilting its head as if to say, *Of course not.*
**[Beast Data Available: Xiao Yue]**
A glowing panel appeared in front of Li Chen.
**Name**: Xiao Yue
**Species**: Lunar Spirit Rabbit
**Rank**: Mortal Tier (Peak)
**Abilities**:
- **Lunar Grace**: Can temporarily increase speed and agility under moonlight.
- **Spirit Pulse**: Releases a shockwave of spiritual energy to deter predators.
- **Passive Aura**: Enhances spiritual energy recovery for nearby allies.
**Potential**: High (Can evolve under specific conditions)
Li Chen's jaw dropped. "Wait, you can evolve?"
The rabbit thumped its hind leg against the rock, almost smugly.
"Alright, Xiao Yue, looks like you're more than just cute. You're my ace."
The system chimed in:
**[Lunar Spirit Rabbits are rare creatures known for their agility and supportive abilities. While they lack offensive power in their initial stages, their potential to evolve into Moonshadow Beasts makes them invaluable partners.]**
"Moonshadow Beast?" Li Chen repeated, his curiosity piqued. "What's that?"
**[A higher-tier evolution. Moonshadow Beasts gain abilities such as Shadow Veil and Lunar Fury, making them formidable in battle.]**
Li Chen's excitement grew. Xiao Yue wasn't just a starter beast—she was the key to something far greater. But before he could celebrate further, Xiao Yue's ears perked up, and her body stiffened.
"What is it, Xiao Yue?"
The rabbit leapt off his lap and took a defensive stance, her fur shimmering brighter. A low growl echoed from the bushes.
Li Chen turned, his heart pounding. Emerging from the foliage was a wolf-like creature, its fur crackling with faint sparks of electricity. Its yellow eyes locked onto Li Chen and Xiao Yue with predatory intent.
**[Thunderfang Wolf Detected: Mortal Tier (Mid)]**
"Mid-tier... Is that bad?" Li Chen asked, already knowing the answer.
**[Host is advised to proceed with caution. Xiao Yue's current rank puts her at a disadvantage in direct combat.]**
Li Chen clenched his fists. "We can't run. That thing's faster than us."
The Thunderfang Wolf growled, baring its fangs. Lightning crackled around its paws as it prepared to pounce.
"Alright, Xiao Yue, let's see what you can do!" Li Chen shouted.
The system provided guidance:
**[Tactic Suggestion: Utilize Spirit Pulse to create distance, then capitalize on agility to evade attacks.]**
Xiao Yue chirped in agreement and dashed forward, her small body a blur. The Thunderfang Wolf lunged, but Xiao Yue was quicker, darting to the side.
Then, she unleashed **Spirit Pulse**. A wave of shimmering energy erupted from her, hitting the wolf square in the chest and sending it stumbling back.
"Yes! Good job, Xiao Yue!" Li Chen cheered.
But the wolf wasn't done. It snarled, shaking off the attack and charging again, this time faster and more ferocious. Xiao Yue barely dodged in time, her Lunar Grace kicking in to enhance her speed.
"System, any other options?" Li Chen asked, panicked.
**[Suggestion: Leverage the terrain. The moss-covered stones can create instability for the wolf.]**
Li Chen's eyes darted around the clearing. He noticed a cluster of uneven rocks nearby. "Xiao Yue, lead it over there!"
The rabbit bolted toward the rocks, the wolf hot on her trail. As it leapt after her, its paws slipped on the slick moss, causing it to stumble. Xiao Yue seized the opportunity, unleashing another Spirit Pulse that knocked the wolf to the ground.
The wolf struggled to rise, but Xiao Yue hopped onto its chest, glaring fiercely.
"Wait! Don't kill it!" Li Chen called out.
Xiao Yue hesitated, her red eyes flicking toward Li Chen.
"Maybe we can tame it," he suggested.
The system chimed in:
**[Taming Opportunity Detected: Thunderfang Wolf. Attempt?]**
Li Chen nodded. "Do it."
A golden light connected Li Chen to the wolf. He felt its resistance, its wild spirit thrashing against him. But with Xiao Yue's calming presence and his determination, the connection stabilized.
**[Thunderfang Wolf Tamed Successfully.]**
The wolf's aggressive aura faded. It lowered its head, acknowledging Li Chen as its master.
Li Chen grinned, his heart racing. "Looks like our little team just got stronger."
Xiao Yue hopped onto his shoulder, her smug expression making him laugh.
Together, they ventured deeper into the forest, the Thunderfang Wolf trailing obediently behind. With Xiao Yue's intelligence and potential, and the wolf's newfound loyalty, Li Chen knew this was only the beginning of his journey in the cultivation world.
And he wouldn't stop until he became a legend.