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Lukas' POV

He stuck close by his teacher's side as ordered. Even for the ex-Gryffindor something about the forest they were in felt off.

It was darker than most forest he had been in. Though he had to admit it was nothing compared to the Forbidden Forest. There was just a different sense of danger that it gave off.

Spirit Beasts were all around them. Some were dangerous to him. While others weren't dangerous to anyone. All kinds of beasts resided in this forest and those like it.

Xaiogang moved silently through the forest. His eyes took in everythin around them. The farther they went the more he noticed that they were being followed.

His teacher said with a sigh," Dark wolves. This will be a good experience for you to see. From the level of danger I sense they are likely only a ten year spirit."

The wolves were surrounding them. Lukas could catch brief glimpses of them in the shadows. His teacher focused and the pressure in the air changed. Gold rings formed around his teacher. Then a dog spirit came out. It wasn't very big. In fact it was the size of a house cat back in the village.

His teacher said," This is Lou San Pao. He is an individual mutation beast tool. Because of this I'll never get past level 30. The mutations are weakening ones though. To be able to summon spirits like this means you are level ten or higher. One thing is certain about you. You will need different training than normal. Only if you can get your first ring can you make it to level 11. To get it you must kill spirits. Only the one who kills them can take the ring. When you get your first ring you also will get a special skill. One that's unique to you and whatever spirit you killed. Observe."

The dog turned its backside to the monsters. Lukas and the wolves were equally confused. Then a horrible stench filled the air. It sent the wolves fleeing. It seemed his teacher's skill was fart. Well whatever worked he guessed.

Xaiogang said turning towards him," That's how it works. If I had killed them I would have an hour to collect the rings. Know this you can only have one person ten levels."

With that said they continued their treck. The deeper they got into the forest the darker it became. Lukas began to notice a charge to the air. It was almost an electrical charge.

It made the young man's hair stand up on its end. All his instincts told him to run away from here. That they weren't safe.

Suddenly he was shoved out of the way just in time for a wolf to lunge at the spot he had just been. This one was far larger than the dark wolves they had seen before. Its fur wasnt dark as the night. Instead it was white as snow with blue sparks flying off of it. A rare lightning wolf.

As if sensing his thoughts his teacher said, "No. It's too young to be a lightning wolf. Not to mention the size of it. No this beast is no more than 500 years. It's an illusion technique. Draw the knife I gave you and stay close to me, Lukas."

Immediately he tapped into the belt drawing the knife. The beast watched them warily. Now that he actually looked at the beast he realized his teacher was right. It was much larger than any normal wolf but in terms of spirit beasts it was small. Still too young to be much of a threat to anything besides young humans.

Xaiogang observed it for a few seconds longer as it circled them, "Definitely an illusion technique. Change of plans, Lukas this will be your first ring. As your primary spirit essence doesn't have an element it can evolve easier than most. Do you trust me?"

Did he? This man he had only known for a handful of days? There was little doubt in the youngster's mind that he did. This was someone who had taken a chance on him. As such the least he could do was provide the same courtesy.

Lukas replied steadfast, "Yes, sir. I trust you with my life."

The man gave a small smile. It wasnt something the boy was used to saying. Just as the man was unused to hearing such words. No matter how unused either were, the sincerity of what was spoken rang true.

Then both of them turned back just as the beast lunged at them. This time it didn't mimick a lightning wolf. Instead it looked like the dark wolves they had fought before.

This time they were ready for the change. Lukas dodged away from the beast. It went for him as he was the younger and weaker of the two.

The boy focused his ki into his feet as he dodged back. It sent him farther back than he expected. Despite the lack of training he quickly picked up how to use his ki to heighten his fighting style. How to make his movements faster.

The wolf seemed to have its main focus on him. Lou Pao tried attacking it only to be knocked away.

Lukas's focus was entirely on the beast. His teacher he knew could take care of himself. Instead he had to focus on avoiding the strikes meant for him.

The beast began to change again. This time it grew larger. It became the size of his own house. Lukas took a large step back in surprise.

Due to his surprise he didn't expect the incoming strike. It hit him square in the chest sending him flying. When he hit the far tree a he felt his shoulder pop. With it came a flare of pain that he was familiar with from his previous life. That didn't stop his gasp of pain however.

His shoulder was at an awkward angle. It was dislocated. His shirt was torn were the claw hit him. Blood dropped from the wounds. Lukas could feel his ki trying to heal it.

Not using his spirit essence wasn't working. They were going to need both if they wanted to get out of this alive.