Thought majid hopped with all his heart his he was wrong, that Fiery would show up anytime now. But deep down he knew her chances were slim. He looked at the Foxy, he was curled up in a corner. What should he do with him, he can't leave him alone when the time came, can he take him with him to the city. He brushed off the idea, he would think about it later or ask Teemao when things become sure. This Xiaode was spoiled by his father and status, he lacked much practical knowledge. That aside, now he needs to make sure who's the culprit. If his premonition turns out to be true, he was ready to turn his whole plans upside down.

But he didn't have useful clues from the traces left behind. Taking into account the possible use of fire and the proximity it was most likely the attacker was from the clan, as their clan techniques focused on fire affinity. The possibility of his continuous hunt down, turns the arrow toward his cousin. But fiery was powerful so he can't be sure, did they send powerful cultivator after him. He looked at Foxy, the only witness of the incident. up until now he never needed to communicate much with him, and he wasn't an obedient one with his mother around. He was intelligent so he could easily convey some simple message to him. But the few time he talked to him his mother was present so he didn't know if she worked as a translator. After deep contemplation, he looked at him again.

"Foxy, I need to ask you something, node your head if you understand me," Foxy looked at him with vacant eyes. Seeing as he was unresponsive Majid added, "listen, I need to know who attacked your mother," this time Foxy eyes focused and his head nodded a little. Majid was surprised that even the little guy could understand him, but it wasn't the time to understand more about this.

"Ok, if what I said is true, node your head, otherwise shook it"

Foxy nodded again,

"Does anyone mentioned a Lee name?" Foxy looked hesitant, so majid continued,

"What about Lao Ji, Xugi or Xugao," at the mention of Xugao Majid caught a clear change in his mood. Even though he was a beast he could see the hatred in his eyes and the deep frown on his face, and Majid got his answer. He looked at the Foxy for the last time before he headed away, let's talk about the future when you're ready.

So it was really you motherf***s, Majid's eyes shined with fire. Though he was sad that he separated forever from his family and friends, nothing much changed, that was how he lived anyway. Maybe they didn't even know that he went missing yet, the only one who would remember him once a month was the landlord. He saw his family only during the holidays. Though he yearned for those days, he feared them as well, he feared their eyes, their questions about his stagnant life. He drifted away from his family from their heavy expectations until his heart dulled. But Fiery situation was different, he was ready to separate with the foxes as well because he got used to that, but not in this way. Maybe if the culprit was different he wouldn't feel this indignant.

I even ignored little Xiaode grievance, but you just won't leave me alone, so be it. I will show you what I am… let's see together what I am capable of. He lived in a peaceful suffocating time at least in his country, in a middle-class family. Though he didn't have a comfortable life, it wasn't to the point were it throws him in the streets, where his survival instinct gets tested. He never thought of taking a confrontational way in against his pursuers, hide or escape was the natural answer, it was more suffocating. He fantasized to came to this kind of word to be free to fight for himself. Yeah, my way of thinking must change. He was still restrained by his old self, but at this moment, string after another snapped, the shadow inside started to break free. He doesn't know what was the nature of his heart but it didn't matter. I will bare my fangs and see whether I am a sheep or a wolf. If I am indeed a sheep, better die earlier there's no need to prolong my suffering from the inevitable. If I want to prosper in this world, heck even the wildebeests cross the death river each year to survive.

Indeed even Running away wasn't that appealing either, he might face the same problem. A foreigner life is always in some kind danger, even in the modern world, people fear traveling, at least they are susceptible to scams. In this world though, the stakes are higher, it is more severe without enough knowledge and power to protect himself. It was like running from the beast to the cliff. Might as well stay where my roots are deep, with enemies I know.

But exactly how can he do it, His anger cooled off, but his eyes kept its seriousness. He grows old of his dreamer self, he knew he was powerless, even if he grows stronger, he can't grow faster than they could kill him. Even their individuals' power was greater, his uncle alone was almost a Fusion Master half step into the third realm the Core Fusion, what's more, he was against a clan. And not his clan alone, even their superior sect might get involved. He doesn't even know how deep his enemies are, there was even an unknown third party. He can't even win against the pawns even if he was the queen chess piece. With each step, the pawns would tighten his movements until a checkmate. How about he hands his head on a plate instead. That won't do, his greatest advantage was in his weakness, he shook his head, since they underestimate him because of that, and that gave him some time and space to plan. But he needs to acts fast, each step must mater and he had to add other pieces to his side on the chessboard.

After long contemplation, his initial plans didn't change but it needs more depth to it. The first step was to get the backing of a powerful master, but this time he took it seriously. His progress was great but it won't make a big difference in the next 3 months. He thought of showing off his soul, but his soul power was overpowered if he revealed too much talent, it might backfire on him, especially if his family get wind of it. That might be the reason why they killed Xiaode in the first place because he has some talent, there was no need to make them eager to do so.

How can he make just about the right impact, as he was strolling around, he looked at foxy and an idea popped up. What makes the beasts able to build their core and meridians at the same time. Though he already has the advantages over his peers, the more the merrier. The beast's body is much stronger because of this. Yeah my first master is a beast, why not inspired by her, he was qualified to do so, he has the system, the modern knowledge, if it's not him then whom. Majid was convinced that he could forge his own path, but how exactly does the core forms, he must find an answer first. he browsed Xiaede's memories for a long time, yet he found nothing. So his only option was the system.

System, do you think humans can build their core as the beasts do.

[wait... ]

[The system estimates it's possible]

His breaths raced in anticipation, can you make a manual to build my core, in exchange for my free choice.

[Request is possible]

After a bit of hesitation, he said, "make it."

[You can't do it like the beasts, they are born with a small root core. Building a root core is the mark of breakthrough to core building realm and the hardest part of it. Growing it is much easier, it didn't demand as much pressure, so the beast could build their core without the meridian completion… ]

Yeah, I saw something like that before, it's easier to build crystals even diamond from a starter.

[...Using your powerful soul you can compress a root, but it would be much weaker than if you waited until the next stage. Beasts build their core slowly since they were born which compensates for the lack of pressure, which isn't your goal. ]

It was tempting since he already spent his precious reward but since his core quality is gonna decrease, he stopped himself. Why hurry things up only to be blocked later. But a ridiculous idea got in his mind, at least by this world standard.

Time flew days after days, majid spent most of his time in the spirit source, meditating over his plans and cultivating. The only time he got his ass up, was to eat or drink water. Foxy spent a few days depressed as his mother didn't show up. Eventually, his survival instinct kicked in, he couldn't resist the smell of the meat, Majid was relieved as his condition got better over time. More days passed and the ape meat depleted, Majid and Teemao started to hunt in turns at night. With the help of Foxy's nose, they easily found prey.

Teemao wasn't alerted at first but as the situation continued, he couldn't help but wonder. What the hell is the young master up to this time. it was beyond strange, why was he wasting all his time cultivating, if he didn't train he wouldn't benefit from it at all. He couldn't take it anymore so he asked him, only to be more astonished. The young master was trying to create his own way of cultivation inspired by the beasts. Though it seemed possible, it was risky, and depend on other factors he can't guarantee. Teemao could only shake his head, the young master lost his way because of all the pressure. But he can't change his mind, so he continued his own cultivation. And he trained the Fiery Fox Techniques, he was already convinced that they were superior to his low earth techniques even with his affinity. He was deeply grateful to him, the young master granted superior methods as he promised. So he made a promise of his own, he would pay him back when the time comes so he concentrated more on his training.

As time flew, Teemao started to pray at the spirit source, it became a temple since Majid was like a statue in there, Majid couldn't help but laugh, this bastard sense of humor wasn't bad. Teemao found himself most of the time together with Foxy, little by little they grew close, as their level was close so they started to spar with each other. Teemao noticed that his technique was similar to the little fox, so he grows suspicious of the young master. Over time he forgets about it as he was delighted, the little foxy was the perfect sparring partner, he got many insights from him. And with the complete technique of his mother, Foxy benefited as well from Teemao. Even though Teemao goes easy on him, their strength was just too big but the little guys didn't give up, he was so motivated for some reason. And he was much faster so Teemao found it hard as well to cope with his speed on his side. Eventually, they complemented each other, forcing their weakness to fade. Majid showed up from meal to meal and give them some pointers of his special ways. But Teemao ignored most of his unorthodox ways.

Three months flew just like that, Majid was surprised at their growth. He was really envious, even though he was the one who recommended it to them, the method of targeting all levels together. But since he stopped it himself, he was pained. But to his surprise, even though he didn't temper his body anymore his states increased. He noticed some filthy secretions from his skin some times, even though it rang a bell in his mind, he didn't give it much thought. When his strength and agility increased, well, he didn't give up on his training completely after all. He trained in his place straining his muscles against each other. His back muscles to his abdomen and chest, his biceps vs his triceps, and so one and so forth. Even though it strained his mind he ground his teeth and continued, his mind reminding him of the things at stakes, his persistence paid as it became natural, effortless over time. When his toughness increased, he thought indeed the muscle is a part of the toughness. But when his Visceras increased, he rubbed his eyes and looked again, only then he made the connection. Using Qi for a prolonged time induced a qualitative change in his body, it cleansed his body.

Though it wasn't a great increase it was good free investment for the feature, a solid base can carry more. Fortunately, his strength and agility increased at an even faster level than normal. Though not as fast as training all his body, it lessened the pain of stopping his training. And he achieved even more than that. It was a week from the school enrollment and he was ready, it was time to start their journey.