As a Legendary-mage with massive mental strength, the mana in Lin Li's body was almost endless. Ever since he came to Anril, he had never been worried about the lack of mana after all the battles he had gone through. However, this time, he had clearly overestimated himself. The baby Elemental Wyrm was like a bottomless pit that could not be filled up. It was absorbing his mana crazily, and was about to reach the bottom.
Lin Li lamented in his heart. Mana loss could be replenished, but mana exhaustion was very likely to harm a mage's foundation. However, he was no longer in control of the current situation. He had completely lost control of the mana in his body, and could only pray that the baby Elemental Wyrm would be merciful.
However, the baby Elemental Wyrm obviously did not hear Lin Li's prayer. Instead, it shifted its focus to Lin Li, and increased the absorption of mana.
Before Lin Li could think of a countermeasure, the mana in his body had already been depleted, and there was not a single trace left. His vision turned black, and he fainted with grief and indignation.
After some time, Lin Li gradually regained consciousness, and felt that his face was wet and itchy. It was as if something cold and slippery was constantly sliding on his cheek. Some images flashed through Lin Li's mind. When he thought about where he was at this moment, he was shocked, and sat up abruptly.
This was the goddamn Haiga Mountain Range, the valley of the baby Elemental Wyrm. How did he faint here? Not to mention magical beasts, even a random wild beast would be able to devour him.
Lin Li still remembered how he fainted, because he couldn't care about anything else after he woke up. He first sensed his body's current condition. He didn't know if he had fallen from the Legendary-realm. After all, mana exhaustion was not something to be scoffed at.
However, Lin Li was pleasantly surprised when he sensed it. Not only was he still a level-21 Legendary-mage, but the mana that had been drained by the baby Elemental Wyrm had also replenished his body.
At the thought of this, Lin Li suddenly felt an itch on the back of his hand that was propped up on the ground. He turned his head to look, only to see a petite little thing looking up at him innocently with her big eyes.
Damn it, isn't this the baby Elemental Wyrm in the halo? What's going on!? Lin Li couldn't believe his eyes. The palm-sized thing in front of him looked very similar to the Elemental Wyrm's projected avatar. Clearly, the baby Elemental Wyrm in the halo had been awakened successfully.
But didn't it already get the projection's memory? Why was it still acting like a pet, licking him and wagging its tail! Lin Li couldn't figure out what had happened to the baby Elemental Wyrm while he was unconscious. However, judging from the current situation, this baby Elemental Wyrm was obviously very dependent on him, just like how kittens and puppies relied on their owners.
What a f * cking glimmer of hope at the darkest hour! Lin Li was overjoyed. It seemed like today was his lucky day. All his hard work had not been in vain. The Heart-piercing Potion had been used in the right place, and the pain he had suffered was worth it.
The baby Elemental Wyrm seemed to be a little startled by Lin Li's sudden sitting up, and retreated a distance away. However, it seemed to be a little reluctant to let go of Lin Li. It wanted to approach him, but it was a little timid. Hence, it could only look up at Lin Li timidly. It looked so pitiful that it didn't look like a legendary Elemental Wyrm at all. Compared to the ferocious projection from before, it was worlds apart.
Lin Li flipped his palm and hooked his finger at the baby Elemental Wyrm. The baby Elemental Wyrm's intelligence was naturally much higher than that of any kitten or puppy. It immediately understood what Lin Li meant, and happily flapped its colorful wings before landing on Lin Li's shoulder.
At this moment, Lin Li was beaming with joy. This was an Elemental Wyrm. Although it was just born, it could grow into a powerful existence like the Dragon of Dream. He had mastered the Four Elemental Laws and possessed boundless magical power. He was the undisputed king of the Primordial Dragons.
Although it would take a long time for the baby Elemental Wyrm to truly grow into an existence like the Dragon of Dream, the Elemental Wyrm was much stronger than the baby Elemental Wyrm. However, Lin Li believed that the benefits that the baby Elemental Wyrm could bring him were definitely not just to become a fighter.
Elemental Wyrms were born with the Four Elemental Laws, and the Dragon of Dream had even taken the Four Elemental Laws as its own, and didn't allow any other powerhouses to get their hands on them. Perhaps this baby Elemental Wyrm wasn't very powerful now, but its innate mastery of the Four Elemental Laws wouldn't weaken because of its level. After all, it was an innate ability.
As a Legendary-mage, Lin Li pursued the understanding of the nomological power of this world. Although this newborn baby Elemental Wyrm couldn't become his fighter, it could very likely provide him with an important inspiration in understanding the Four Elemental Laws.
"Little thing, I've suffered a lot for you." Lin Li reached out to his shoulder, and held the baby Elemental Wyrm in front of him. He carefully sized up this little thing that only existed in legends.
The baby Elemental Wyrm let Lin Li hold its wings, and its slender limbs drooped down. Its eyes were filled with an innocent expression.
"Whether you're willing or not, you have to follow me from now on. Speaking of which, I have to give you a name. Should I call you Cat or Dog … F * ck, what's with that expression? I'm doing this for your own good. A cheap name is easier to raise …" Lin Li didn't know much about naming, and couldn't be bothered to spend too much effort in this aspect. He happened to see the tail of the baby Elemental Wyrm, and saw that there were some white spots on it. Hence, he said, "How about Xiao Hua?"
The baby Elemental Wyrm didn't really care about its own name. It was happy enough to know that Lin Li was calling it in a friendly tone.
Lin Li placed the baby Elemental Wyrm back on his shoulder, and stood up to pat the dust off his body. Lin Li's trip was not in vain after obtaining the baby Elemental Wyrm. He didn't know if the battle outside the valley had ended, so he prepared to leave the valley.
However, seeing that Lin Li was walking out of the valley, the baby Elemental Wyrm got a little anxious. It flew down from Lin Li's shoulder, and whimpered as it flew towards its birthplace.
Lin Li was a little confused at first, but when he saw the baby Elemental Wyrm flying around its birthplace as if it was reluctant to leave, he remembered that it was the place where the baby Elemental Wyrm was born. Although he didn't know what the relationship between Xiao Hua and the Dragon of Dream was, he knew that this little fella had a powerful background based on its identity as an Elemental Wyrm. There might be something strange about the birthplace of an Elemental Wyrm.
No one would complain about having too many gains. Although Lin Li had already obtained the baby Elemental Wyrm, he was still excited by Xiao Hua's reaction. What good things were hidden in its birthplace?
At first, the baby Elemental Wyrm was like a headless fly, flying around its birthplace in search of something. However, it seemed to have lost its patience very soon, and started bombarding its surroundings with magic.
Lin Li was speechless as he watched from the side. This Elemental Wyrm was indeed the king of the ancient Wyrms. Xiao Hua was just a baby Wyrm, yet it could instantly cast magic below level-10. How powerful would it be when it grew up?
After a series of bombardments, the last piece of pure land in the valley finally disappeared, and the surroundings were in a mess due to the bombardment of various magic spells. Xiao Hua flew to a mountain wall, and chirped happily at Lin Li.
Lin Li walked over and realized that there was a dark crack on the mountain wall that looked as smooth as a mirror from afar. The crack was very narrow, and could only allow one person to pass through it. Lin Li had no idea where it led to.
Seeing that Lin Li was coming over, Xiao Hua flew into the crack in a flash, and then popped its head out again. It chirped at Lin Li twice.
Lin Li knew that it was asking him to follow it in. Anyway, this little fella wouldn't harm him. Hence, he decided to follow it to see what was hidden in the depths of the crack that made Xiao Hua react so strongly.
Fortunately, Xiao Hua was only the size of a palm. If it were any other ancient Wyrm, it would probably have to tear the mountain wall apart. Lin Li followed Xiao Hua into the crack. Although it was pitch black inside, Xiao Hua's body emitted a faint magical glow like a floating torch.
If the baby Elemental Wyrm had wanted to harm him, it would have just needed to cast a spell when he fainted just now, and he would never wake up again. Although the baby Elemental Wyrm had just been born, it was no joke for it to instantly cast magic below level-10. There was nothing easier than getting rid of a defenseless mage. Lin Li didn't have to worry about Xiao Hua harming him, but a place that even the baby Elemental Wyrm was attracted to might be risky.
There was no harm in being careful. Lin Li didn't use magic to illuminate the dark crack, and instead carefully observed the mountain wall on both sides of the crack with the help of the light from the baby Elemental Wyrm. Seeing that there were no signs of man-made excavation on the mountain wall, he couldn't help but be more careful.
It couldn't be human treasures that could attract the baby Elemental Wyrm. Although it was said that wyrms liked shiny things, how could an Elemental Wyrm have such a vulgar hobby? Hence, it was highly possible that there might be some precious herbs or other things growing in the crack. That brought about another problem — there would always be powerful guardians beside these natural treasures.
The higher the value of the treasure, the more powerful the guardian would be. How could anything that could attract an Elemental Wyrm be ordinary? Of course, Lin Li wouldn't give up the opportunity regardless of whether it was dangerous or not. He just had to be more cautious.
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