Re-birth: The Beginning after the End

Chapter 166 IMMENSE SPIRITUAL ENERGY

Li Hua couldn't help but laugh at his sudden shift to thinking about treats. Some things never changed, whether in her old world or this one—Little Firefly's love for sweets remained constant.

"Little Firefly, I don't notice any spiritual energy around you nor do I feel your presence."

"Master, that's because I can completely mask my essence. It's one of the abilities I have in this form. As long as I maintain this size, no one should be able to detect me unless they're specifically looking for me—and even then, they'd need to be incredibly powerful to notice anything unusual."

Li Hua nodded, "That's quite impressive but perhaps you should let a little out. We don't want anyone knowing you're too intelligent."

"Ah, you're right master!"

Suddenly, the air around them thickened with spiritual pressure as Little Firefly accidentally released too much of his essence. Li Hua tensed, caught off guard by the sheer magnitude of power emanating from such a small form. Even restrained, his energy carried traces of something ancient and profound.

"Sorry, master." Little Firefly quickly reined in his essence, sheepishly adjusting it to a more appropriate level.

"It's...it's ok." Li Hua laughed out, still amazed by this glimpse of her companion's true nature. She wondered just what kind of being Little Firefly had been in his past life, to possess such overwhelming power even in this diminished state.

She rolled off her bed and stretched out her arms.

"Should we go for a walk?" Li Hua turned to look at Little Firefly.

"Master, do you mean it?" Little Firefly shouted as he flew close to her.

"Of course." She smiled as she patted her left shoulder.

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"YES!" He twirled in the air for a moment before softly landing on her head.

She chuckled, "That works too."

They found Li Wei waiting at the entrance of the dining hall. His eyes immediately locked onto the small golden sparrow perched on his sister's head, and his scholarly composure gave way to genuine surprise.

"Sister, is that...?"

Li Hua nodded, careful not to dislodge Little Firefly. "Brother, meet Little Firefly. He's been wanting to properly introduce himself for a while now." Yet with gentle gestures and a meaningful look at her brother, she suggested caution.

"Let's find somewhere more private," Li Hua said, leading them to a quiet corner behind the dining hall. She carefully wove a barrier around them, ensuring their conversation wouldn't reach unwanted ears.

Only then did Little Firefly bob in a small bow, his feathers catching the evening light. "Greetings, Master's brother! I've seen your excellent calligraphy practice and impressive water essence control. "Oh, and that time you dozed off while filling the teapot, causing water to overflow everywhere was quite funny—"

"Little Firefly!" Li Hua tried to sound stern but couldn't hide her amusement.

Li Wei's expression shifted from surprise to fascination. "A talking spirit beast that can... completely mask its presence... Sister, you continue to surprise me." His eyes sparkled with scholarly interest as he studied her small companion. "I have so many questions..."

"Two questions, Master's eldest brother."

"Ah? That's it?" Li Wei asked.

"Yes, I'm hungry," Little Firefly chirped matter-of-factly. "And I can smell spirit-infused pastries from the kitchen."

"Very well," Li Wei smiled, recognizing the opportunity might be brief. "First, what exactly are you? Your presence feels... different from normal spirit beasts. And second, what is your element?"

Little Firefly hesitated for a moment, his golden feathers shifting slightly. "I'm a Divine Spirit Beast, though it's not confirmed yet," he said carefully. "And as for elements, I seem to control Fire, Light, and Space, though I suspect there might be more as my memories return."

"Space?" Li Wei's eyes widened, and Li Hua watched her brother's scholarly composure dissolve into unbridled curiosity—a familiar sight these past months. Before he could launch into what she knew would be an endless barrage of questions, Little Firefly's stomach growled audibly, the sound comically loud for such a small creature. The spirit beast's golden feathers puffed up in embarrassment, and he ducked his head beneath one wing.

"Perhaps," Li Hua interjected gently, "we should continue this discussion over those spirit-infused pastries you mentioned?"

"Yes, Master! Please!" Little Firefly hopped excitedly onto her shoulder.

Li Wei and Li Hua chuckled as she removed the barrier, and the siblings finally entered the dining hall.