Your Talent is Mine Chapter 5: Copying Talent from a Ferocious Beast?

"Ferocious beast!!!"

Stunned himself, Ye Tian stood frozen for a moment.

Though he'd never laid eyes on a ferocious beast before, tales of their horror had reached him. These monsters could effortlessly butcher regular folks, leaving warriors as the sole defenders against them.

A protective wall encircled the coastal base, yet even that barrier sometimes failed to halt the ferocious beasts, allowing one to slip inside now and then.

For any commoner crossing paths with a ferocious beast, death was the inevitable end.

"I must hurry back home!"

His thoughts turned to his sister, Ye Yu. Their home lay just a short distance away, its flimsy walls offering no defense against such savage creatures. Worry gnawed at him for her safety.

While dashing along, Ye Tian caught a glimpse of a silvery-white blur weaving wildly at the street's far end, claiming the lives of ordinary people one by one in its deadly assaults.

"Such incredible speed!"

Shock gripped Ye Tian.

This velocity outpaced what human eyes could track. Observing from afar was one thing; up close, the beast would likely end him before he even registered its presence.

"Crossing paths with this creature means certain death for me!"

Ye Tian reflected inwardly.

He wasn't deluded enough to fancy himself an invincible hero from some tale, nor would he recklessly charge into battle against the ferocious beast.

In the face of an overwhelming foe, the wisest choice was to escape with all haste!

Not one to act foolishly, Ye Tian turned and fled.

Regrettably, his pace paled in comparison to the beast's swiftness, and it appeared to be heading straight toward him.

Ye Tian realized the beast wasn't singling him out, yet a chance encounter would prompt it to slash him down without a second thought.

"You vile thing, how dare you slaughter within the base!"

A group of warriors, guided by a middle-aged leader, surged forward and swiftly encircled the ferocious beast.

"Excellent, the Wind Wolf Hunting Squad is here!"

A voice cried out.

The Wind Wolf Hunting Squad?

Ye Tian recognized the squad's reputation. It was famed locally, led by a figure titled Wind Wolf—a late-stage high-level warrior—supported by over a dozen members at early or mid-stages.

With the Wind Wolf Hunting Squad's arrival, relief washed over the crowd, and some watched with eager anticipation.

"Clear the area, this isn't your average ferocious beast!"

The Wind Wolf squad leader bellowed at the bystanders.

His warning snapped many to attention, reminding them that spectating a clash between warriors and a beast carried risks; a single misstep could mean death by claw, with no guarantee of rescue from the fighters.

Back away! Back away! Back away!

The onlookers pulled back, Ye Tian withdrawing to a safe distance without fully departing.

Curiosity burned in him to witness a warrior's true strength in action.

Before long, the fight erupted!

The Wind Wolf squad leader slashed his blade toward the beast, its glow piercing the darkness with formidable intensity. His strike carved a three-meter gash into the street's stone tiles.

Alas, the creature's agility proved superior, evading the blow with ease.

"What devastating force! The pavement itself is scarred. Hitting a human would cleave them apart in an instant. So this is a warrior's might?"

A twinge of envy stirred in Ye Tian.

All members of the Wind Wolf Hunting Squad unsheathed their arms and engaged the ferocious beast, their faces etched with grim determination.

All of a sudden,

One warrior took a direct hit from the beast, hurled through the air by the impact, a deep gash oozing blood across his torso.

"Xiaobai!"

Concern flashed in the Wind Wolf team leader's eyes, but he pressed the attack on the beast instead of tending to the wounded man.

Despite the beast inflicting a grave injury on one fighter, the surrounding warriors pressed their advantage, soon drawing blood from it in return.

"Watch out, the beast is attempting to break free!"

The Wind Wolf team leader warned sharply.

True enough.

As the tide turned against it, the creature erupted into a streak of silver, shattering the ring of attackers and bolting toward the horizon.

In that instant, a distant arrow struck true, embedding in the beast.

With a heavy thud, it tumbled to the ground, revealing its full shape under the light.

"It's a silver mink!"

Ye Tian observed it distinctly.

Measuring a full meter in length, the silver mink boasted razor-sharp claws and eyes glowing crimson with bloodlust.

"Xiao Yue has landed a severe blow on this Silver Moon Mink. Let's push on and finish it off—we could skip beast hunts for a whole month!"

Excitement colored the Wind Wolf team leader's voice.

Clearly, the Silver Moon Mink held immense worth.

Battered as it was, the Silver Moon Mink couldn't stand against the full might of the Wind Wolf hunting team, yet defiance lingered in its gaze.

In an instant.

A radiant silver aura flared from the mink's form, surging its power to new heights.

"Stay alert, it's activating its bloodline for a self-detonation!"

The Wind Wolf team leader bellowed, alerting his comrades.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The warriors leaped back in unison, avoiding the potential blast from the Silver Moon Mink.

Yet abruptly, the mink lunged toward the gathered civilians.

Every warrior's expression twisted in alarm; they grasped the Silver Moon Mink's desperate ploy!

"Everyone, disperse now!"

The Wind Wolf team leader called out to the far-off throng.

Tragically, the Silver Moon Mink's velocity was overwhelming, amplified by its bloodline surge; the helpless civilians had no chance to evade.

Within a single breath, the Silver Moon Mink plunged into the crowd.

No finesse involved—just a brutal charge that flung ordinary folk through the air, their survival uncertain.

To everyone's surprise.

Yet another arrow whistled from the concealed team member Xiaoyue.

Thud!

The shaft pierced deep into the Silver Moon Mink, exploiting its existing injury.

The grievously wounded Silver Moon Mink at last succumbed, its vital energy ebbing away.

In that chaos, crowds fled in terror, steering clear of the fallen Silver Moon Mink.

Nevertheless, a youthful figure stepped forward to the beast, lightly caressing its fur.

"Bold youth, touching a ferocious beast like that?"

The Wind Wolf team leader drew near, his laughter booming.

"First time seeing one up close, curiosity got the better of me!" the young man replied, a bit sheepishly.

Nodding with approval, the Wind Wolf team leader said, "Impressive, kid. You're a martial disciple already, right? Solid advancement for your years. Warrior status could be next. Achieve that, and you're welcome in our squad!"

"Thank you, Wind Wolf team leader!"

Thrilled, the young man responded.

The Wind Wolf hunting team wasted no time, hoisting the Silver Moon Mink's body and vanishing into the night.

The young man who'd spoken with the Wind Wolf team leader remained on the street, grinning like a fool. Passersby figured he'd lost his mind.

Achieving warrior rank was no simple feat, and they dismissed the leader's offer as polite chatter.

But the young man's joy stemmed not from those words.

He was none other than Ye Tian.

"Haha, who knew my second copied talent would come from a ferocious beast!" Ye Tian exclaimed with delight.