Xukong spoke again.
"Beast Qi is different from ordinary energies," he said. "It interacts directly with bloodlines. It nurtures them, strengthens them, and in some cases… alters them."
Lin Mu's mind began to move rapidly.
"This could work," he said.
He began to piece it together.
The foxkin could not follow the path of beasts. But that did not mean they could not benefit from the essence of it. Beast Qi did not force transformation. Rather, it nurtured growth and enhanced what already existed.
"And I do not need to elevate their bloodlines to a higher tier," Lin Mu said. "I only need to adjust them slightly."
His gaze returned to the black crystals.
"To weaken the shackle."
"To restore balance."
Xukong gave a low chuckle.
"Now you're thinking correctly."
The Saintess added quietly.
"Others would not be able to attempt this. They cannot gather or control Beast Qi to this extent."
Lin Mu nodded.
"But I can."
The realization settled firmly within him.
