A moment later, the Third Prince Bai Cong and Little Princess Bai Yiyi walked into the room.
Bai Zhanqing took a look, but there was no Junior Uncle around. Perplexed, Bai Zhanqing asked, "Didn't I tell you to invite him over? Why isn't he here? "
"Father, you have no idea how arrogant that fellow is. I invited him over out of goodwill, but not only did he reject my invitation, he even shot me and the guards down from the sky!"
Bai Cong clasped his fist and explained.
"Shot you down?" Bai Zhanqing frowned as he looked at his son, who was at Divinity realm 9-dan. His hair was standing on end, and even though his face had been treated, it was not hard to notice that it was slightly charred. It was clear that he had suffered severe injuries.
"You didn't tell him that Sect Leader Hong, Sect Leader Chu, and the others were present when you invited him to the banquet?"
Bai Zhanqing asked in displeasure.
"I did tell him, but he refused to come …" Bai Cong harrumphed.
"Enough! Bai Cong, do you really intend to bring the royal family to the brink of destruction? "
Seeing that her Third Prince was getting more and more ridiculous with his words, Bai Yiyi could not hold herself back anymore. She stepped forward and said, "Father …"
"That's right, that's right. Since you have recovered from your illness, you should head back to visit mother. She has been worried about you for the past few days …" Bai Zhanqing interjected.
"Father, I'll head over after I'm done speaking!"
Bai Yiyi frowned. "Third Prince Bai Cong is wrong. He invited Junior Uncle Su Yin over, but his tone and attitude weren't too friendly. It's only natural that Junior Uncle Su Yin isn't willing to come …"
"Alright, I'll deal with this matter. You're a lady, so you shouldn't be so greedy!" Bai Zhanqing berated.
"He's my benefactor, and even Mo acknowledges him as a powerful expert. I have the most contact with him, so I have the right to speak with him. Why can't you let me speak?"
Bai Yiyi said. "I've already sent a message to father on my way here, telling you to welcome him personally so that you can build a good relationship with the Zhanqing Sect. Yet, things have turned out this way …"
"What? You don't even want to listen to your father?"
Interrupting the young lady's words, Bai Zhanqing flung his sleeves and said, "Since he saved you, I'll naturally find a way to repay him for the Great Yan royalty. However, rules are rules. If the other sects can abide by them, why can't the Zhenxian Sect? If they really can't abide by the rules, then let them wait outside the city! I'm doing this for the people of the Imperial City, for everyone. "
"Imperial Father …" Seeing her father's attitude, Bai Yiyi grew anxious.
That was Junior Martial Uncle, an existence who had killed a seventh-tier Heritage Serpent Dragon with a single blow. Even his donkey could kick the teeth of two Heritage Masters and four Grandmasters to the ground.
To think that such a powerful expert would be rejected outside the door …
"Someone, send Princess Yiran to the Empress …" Bai Zhanqing waved his hand.
"Princess, please!"
A eunuch came forward with a respectful look on his face.
She didn't expect that her father wouldn't even listen to her explanation. Bai Yiyi gritted her teeth anxiously, but there was nothing she could do.
Isn't Imperial Father always very rational? Why is he acting like this all of a sudden? She glanced at the elders in the room and widened her eyes in realization.
It seemed like the other sects were doing the same as well. If they were to treat the Zhenxian Sect differently, it would be a huge blow to their reputation.
If that was the case, it would be difficult for the Zhenxian Emperor to remain as the emperor.
"Imperial Father, you are wrong …"
Bai Yiyi gritted her teeth and walked out of the room.
Since she couldn't stop her father, she could only try to persuade her mother.
"My daughter has been spoiled by me ever since she was young. Sect Leaders, please forgive her …"
After Bai Yiyi left, Bai Zhanqing looked at the crowd awkwardly.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to stand on ceremony. When I saw how the Third Prince had reached Divinity 9-dan at such a young age, I couldn't help but think that he was the most talented genius in the world. It was only after meeting the little princess that I realized that there's always someone better than me out there! "
Heyang Sect's Sect Leader Hong Qing sighed in admiration. "To reach Divinity 6-dan at seventeen years old, your potential is limitless. I'm afraid that even the Heritage Hall won't be able to stand in your way!"
"Divinity 6-dan? Sect Leader Hong Qing … What are you talking about? "Bai Zhanqing was taken aback.
"Even though the little princess has concealed her cultivation, our Heyang Sect has an eye technique that is extremely sensitive to Origin Energy, so we were able to see through it. Her strength is unparalleled, and she's already at Divinity 6-dan. "
Hong Qing stroked his beard as he spoke.
With the awakening of the Seven Apertures Exquisite Body, Bai Yiyi's cultivation had improved swiftly. Back then, she had already reached Divinity 1-dan. After listening to Su Yin's lecture on swordsmanship the previous night, she had reached Divinity 5-dan. Along the way, when she saw the meat being split, she had gained some insights.
"She has always been severely ill, so she can't cultivate …" Bai Zhanqing was stunned.
He was shocked by his daughter's recovery and furious at his Junior Uncle for putting on airs, so he didn't pay attention to his daughter. Who could have thought that his daughter, who had been severely ill all this while, would actually reach Divinity 6-dan in just a few days?
Seeing that his father wasn't too sure about the situation, Bai Cong interjected, "My younger sister's cultivation is indeed not weak. I nearly failed to catch up to her when she flew over …"
Hearing those words, Bai Zhanqing widened his eyes in shock. He waved his hand grandly and ordered, "Invite General Han Wei over!"
"Yes, Your Highness!" A eunuch walked out of the room, and not too long later, General Han Wei walked in.
This eunuch was in charge of protecting the little princess. After the little princess' joined 'the Subjugation Immortal Sect, her safety was guaranteed, so she returned in advance.
"I told you to protect Princess Yiran, so why didn't you report to me when she grew stronger?" Bai Zhanqing bellowed.
"Your Majesty, you want to know why Princess Yiran's cultivation is at Divinity 1-dan, right?"
General Han Wei nodded in realization. "I wanted to report it to you, but Princess Yiran stopped me time and time again, saying that she wanted to give you a surprise, so I didn't say anything …"
"Divinity 1-dan?"
"That's right. Princess Yiran was treated by our Junior Uncle, and he gave her three pills to awaken her Seven Apertures Exquisite Body, allowing her cultivation to reach Divinity 1-dan in an instant. A seventeen-year-old Divinity realm cultivator, such talent …" Han Wei remarked.
"Are you certain that her cultivation is at Divinity 1-dan?"
"Of course, I was by Princess Yiran's side when she recovered, so there's no way I could have seen wrongly …" Han Wei said.
"But why did she reach Divinity 6-dan when I saw her earlier?" Bai Zhanqing asked in frustration.
"This …" Han Wei was stunned for a moment before realization dawned on him. "She must have received guidance from our Junior Uncle from the Subjugation Immortal Sect!"
"Guidance?"
Bai Zhanqing replied. "If I recall correctly, she only recovered the day before yesterday …"
She only reached Divinity 1-dan after recovering the day before yesterday, and you are telling me that she reached Divinity 6-dan in just a day?
When did Divinity realm become so easy to cultivate?
"Indeed!"
Han Wei remarked. "This might seem inconceivable to others, but it's nothing in front of our Junior Uncle! Mo has only met him a few times, but he has already reached Divinity 4-dan from Divinity 3-dan. His junior, Sun Zhao, joined the Subjugation Immortal Sect, and he has already reached Divinity 2-dan from Zongshi 9-dan … I also heard that he once gave a lecture in the sect, and on average, every disciple raised their cultivation by three stages … "
"…" Bai Zhanqing was dumbfounded. He was about to go insane.
Raise their cultivation by five stages in just two days?
Even Heritage realm experts could advance their cultivation so quickly?
This …
Why did it sound like a story?
"Tell me more about our Junior Uncle …" Bai Zhanqing couldn't help but ask. It seemed like he still knew too little.
"Alright …" Han Wei didn't know why His Majesty was suddenly so interested in Zhang Xuan, but he didn't dare to hide anything from His Majesty. Just as he was about to speak, a eunuch suddenly rushed into the hall. "Your Majesty, Sect Leader Mo Qingcheng of the Qingyun Sect requests an audience …"
"Invite him in!"
Bai Zhanqing's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly walked out.
The other five sect leaders didn't dare to delay either, and they quickly stood up.
The Qingyun Sect was the number one sect in the Great Yan Continent. Regardless of whether it was their foundation or the number of experts they had, they were far from being able to compete with them.
"Emperor Zhanqing …"
Before Bai Zhanqing could reach the door, two elders walked in with large strides. They were the current sect leader of the Qingyun Sect, Mo Qingcheng, and his teacher, Mo Yuan!
The two of them were Heritage realm experts, and their cultivation was unfathomable. The moment they stepped into the room, they exuded an intense pressure.
"Paying respects to Sect Leader Mo Qingcheng and Mo …"
Bai Zhanqing didn't dare to put on airs, so he quickly bowed.
"Teacher …"
The Third Prince, Bai Cong, hurriedly stepped forward to welcome them.
"Un!" Mo Qingcheng nodded. He looked around the room, but he didn't see the person he was looking for. Then, he said, "I heard that the Zhenxian Sect has arrived at the royal capital. May I know … if that Senior Granduncle is coming to attend the banquet?"
As his teacher, Mo Yuan addressed Su Yin as Senior Uncle. Naturally, he could only address him as Senior Granduncle.
"This …"
Bai Zhanqing's face reddened, and he couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that Sect Leader Mo Qingcheng is here to meet … Senior Granduncle?"
"Of course!"
Mo Qingcheng didn't hide anything and said directly, "I heard from Master that Grand Martial Uncle is a learned man with unparalleled cultivation. He knew that they might not have a place to stay when they just arrived at Great Yan Imperial City, so he specially prepared the Verdant Cloud Manor and planned to gift it to him …"
"Gift him the Emerald Cloud Manor?"
Bai Zhanqing's vision darkened, and he nearly fainted on the spot.
Others might not know how valuable the Emerald Cloud Manor was, but as the emperor of the Great Yan royalty, he was well aware of it. The Qingyun Sect had spent innumerable years building it, and there was even a spirit vein beneath it …
To gift it to someone else?
T-this …
Not only so, the sect leader and grand elder, whose standing was no lower than his, had to personally welcome the other party …
Regardless of whether it was the size or the gift, it was simply unbelievable!
And … the person whom the other party had treated with such respect was actually forced away by his own son …
"Indeed!"
Oblivious to Bai Zhanqing's thoughts, Mo Qingcheng nodded. "I heard that His Majesty had organized a banquet, so I thought that he would be here. Since he isn't, I'll be heading out to look for him …"
"This …" Bai Zhanqing was just about to persuade Mo Qingcheng to stay for dinner when a burst of laughter sounded from outside the hall. "Hahaha, Sect Leader Mo is here too!"
Hu!
Another figure flashed, and an elder appeared before everyone.
"Hall Master …" Recognizing the other party, Bai Cong hurriedly stepped forward.
The head of the Blacksmith Hall, Luo Qingfeng!
"Un!" Luo Qingfeng couldn't be bothered with this nominal disciple of his. He scanned the room and asked doubtfully, "May I know which one of you is … Junior Uncle Su Yin of the Subjugation Immortal Sect?"
"…" Bai Zhanqing's lips twitched, and the other five sect leaders felt goosebumps rising all over their bodies.
It was one thing if only the head of the Qingyun Sect had come to look for Luo Qingfeng, but for the head of the Blacksmith Hall, one of the Eight Great Halls of the Alliance, to come here personally … This was truly frightening!
"Junior Uncle isn't here. May I know why Hall Master Luo is looking for him?" Mo Qingcheng asked warily.
"Oh, I'm afraid that Junior Uncle won't be used to living in the Great Yan Royal City, so I'm here to invite him to the Sunset Cloud Valley as a guest! You should know that our Sunset Cloud Valley has always been deserted, so it's an honor for us to invite the members of the Subjugation Immortal Sect to stay there … "
Luo Qingfeng said.
"Hall Master Luo, you don't have to worry about this. Our Qingyun Sect has already decided to gift the Azure Cloud Manor to Junior Uncle. In the future, our Subjugation Immortal Sect will have a place to stay in the Great Yan Royal City …"
Mo Qingcheng smiled. "How can being a guest in a foreign land be as comfortable as staying in our own place?"
"That's not necessarily true. The Blacksmith Hall has the purest earth fire. A blacksmith like Junior Uncle will definitely like it very much. Besides, as long as he's willing to come, we can use as many materials and ores as he wants. There's no limit at all!"
Luo Qingfeng said with a smile. "More importantly … we're in the Alliance, so the disciples have to adapt to the environment and the competition venue in advance!"
"Well …" Mo Qingcheng's face turned pale.
He didn't expect that the Blacksmith Hall wouldn't slow down at all!
"Who said Junior Uncle is going to stay in your place? The Blacksmith Hall is full of iron lumps, what's so good about it? I think Junior Uncle will definitely stay in our Blacksmith Hall! "
Another laugh sounded, and then everyone saw an old man appear in front of them.
He was one of the eight halls of the Alliance, the Hall Master of the Blacksmith Hall, Jiao Jinping!
The others didn't know that Su Yin had made supreme dan beads, but as the Hall Master of the Blacksmith Hall, he had heard about it. He also knew that such a great dan master had come to the Great Yan Royal City, so he didn't dare to hesitate and immediately rushed over.
"Who are you calling full of iron lumps? Jiao, tell me clearly! "Luo Qingfeng shouted.
"Whose surname are you calling Jiao? You're the one with the surname Jiao. Your whole family is surnamed Jiao …" Jiao Jinping angrily rebuked.
Although his surname was Jiao, he hated it when people said that.
"Stop arguing! Forget it. As long as Junior Uncle is willing to stay in our place, I'm willing to give him a first-class spiritual vein … "Just as Luo Qingfeng was about to speak, a cold voice sounded, and then an old man with an expressionless face walked in.
He was Fei Ting, the Great Elder of the Hall of Elders, the head of the Eight Halls of the Alliance, and a powerhouse of the sixth level of inheritance!
Elder Fei Gong, who was in charge of delivering the [Supreme Elder Order], was his younger brother!
"…"
Seeing this scene, Hong Qing, Chu Song, Lu Qingzhi, and the others were all speechless. They were all stewards of the same sect. When they came over, they would at most attend a banquet, and they would be suppressed by all kinds of soft and hard words. This young man … Before he arrived, the Hall of Elders, the Blacksmith Hall, the Alchemy Hall, and even the Qingyun Sect rushed over with gifts and invitations …
How could there be such a big difference?
Bai Cong was trembling on the side.
The young man he talked back to actually made so many great forces and powerhouses come to ask for him, and they even gave him a first-class spiritual vein …
His identity was too terrifying!
He wasn't the only one. Bai Zhanqing's vision darkened, and he was on the verge of fainting. At this moment, he finally understood why his daughter was so angry.
It wasn't easy for them to maintain their relationship, but it was destroyed in the blink of an eye … No matter who it was, they would be infuriated!
Interrupting the quarrel, Mo Qingcheng turned to Bai Cong and said, "Alright, let's stop arguing. Since Senior Granduncle isn't here, where did he go?"
"This …" Bai Zhanqing's face paled.
"Teacher, elders, it's all my fault …"
Bai Cong knew that even though it was his father's intention, he couldn't bring him up at this moment. Thus, gritting his teeth, he took a step forward and explained everything that happened outside the city. "Senior Granduncle wanted to stay in the city, but I stopped him outside …"
"This …"
Hearing his explanation, everyone was stunned. Mo Qingcheng sighed. "Bai Cong, I thought that you were a smart person in the past, so I made an exception and accepted you as my in-name disciple. However, from today onward, our fate has come to an end. Let's not address one another as master and disciple anymore …"
One shouldn't fear a god-like opponent, but a pig-like teammate.
If Bai Cong continued to acknowledge him as his disciple, what if he ended up harming him one day?
Bai Cong's vision darkened.
Even though he was only the Third Prince, there was a good chance that he would succeed the throne. His greatest trump card was his identity as the disciple of the Qingyun Sect's head. Without that identity, wouldn't it be easy for the First Prince and Second Prince to suppress him?
"Seeing how humble Sect Leader Mo is, I suddenly feel a little embarrassed. Third Prince, I haven't taught you anything over the years, so I don't dare to accept you as my teacher. How about this, you don't have to come to the Blacksmith Hall anymore …" Hall Master Luo Qingfeng said.
"…" Bai Cong was rendered speechless.
The other party was in a hurry to cut ties with him!
He thought that as a prince, there was a high chance that he would become the future emperor of the Great Yan Empire. Even if he wasn't beneath a single person, he would still be respected and respected. Yet, in the end, he was nothing before a true expert. To be stripped of all of that in an instant, the other party didn't even have to say a word …
How lamentable!
"I'll send someone to look for Junior Granduncle right now …"
How could Bai Zhanqing not understand the standing of his Junior Granduncle from the crowd's attitude? Without any hesitation, he immediately sent someone to look for him.
"Shut up and call him Senior Granduncle!" Mo Qingcheng bellowed.
"Y-yes, I'll send someone to look for Senior Granduncle right now …" Bai Zhanqing was on the verge of tears.
As the emperor of an empire, he had always wanted to revitalize the empire and become the ruler of the empire. He wanted to expand his territory and leave his name in the annals of history. Who would have thought that when the opportunity came, he would push it away?
…
Su Yin, who was in the Falling Rain Merchant Guild, was oblivious to the fact that so many people were looking for him. At this moment, he was looking at the middle-aged man before him with a deep frown.
"I'm sorry, but the residence here isn't for sale to other sects unless you obtain the permission of the royal family … Furthermore, the time you need to rent it is too short, and we don't have that kind of business."
The person who spoke to him was a plump man. He was the manager of the Falling Rain Merchant Guild.
Su Yin shook his head.
If he could obtain the permission of the royal family, he wouldn't have to waste time here. He had rejected the offer previously, and now, he had to look for the other party … It was truly embarrassing.
He couldn't do that.
After pondering for a moment, Su Yin asked, "Do you know where two hundred people can stay without the permission of the royal family?"
"If you want to stay in Royal City, there isn't such a place …"
The plump man shook his head. Then, he looked at Zhang Xuan curiously and asked, "Which sect are you from? Did you offend the Great Yan royalty? Typically speaking, first-rate sects wouldn't offend one another! "
"Subduing Immortal Sect!" Elder Wu replied.
"Subduing Immortal Sect … That should be a first-rate sect as well! To think that they don't even have a place to stay, how pitiful! Ah, right, even without the permission of the royal family, there are still some who have the opportunity to stay in Royal City. However, the difficulty is extremely high, and I haven't heard of any sect succeeding so far … "
The plump man suddenly recalled something and said.
Su Yin turned to look at the plump man. "Oh?"
"Royal City belongs to the royal family, and it's managed by the emperor. As long as the emperor doesn't agree to it, there's no other choice but to resort to brute force. Unless … you can obtain the permission of the royal family's old ancestor!"
The plump man chuckled. "The old ancestor of the Great Yan royalty, the Three-Eyed Firmament Beast, lives on Longevity Mountain!"
"The Three-Eyed Firmament Beast?"
"Don't tell me that you think that the Great Yan royalty can control the entire economy of the Great Yan Prefecture with just His Majesty and the civil and military officials under the command of the Ten Great Sects and the Alliance?"
The plump man asked.
Su Yin fell silent.
Even though he had never come into contact with the Great Yan royalty, the emperor was at most on par with Mo Yuan in terms of strength. Even if the civil and military officials were as numerous as the clouds in the sky, they wouldn't be much stronger than the Qingyun Sect. In fact, they might even be weaker.
If that was the case, why didn't the Ten Great Sects divide it among themselves?
Now that he thought about it, it was indeed a problem.
"The reason why the Great Yan royalty dares to force the sects to hand over their weapons for safekeeping is because of this old ancestor! It's said that it's the pet beast of the Great Yan royalty's founding emperor. It has lived for thousands of years, and its cultivation is unfathomable … With its deterrence, even the Elder Hall of the Alliance is wary of it! "
The plump man chuckled. "If you can get its approval, it's as good as holding an imperial sword. Not to mention allowing you to bring people into the city, even if you really kill someone in the city, the imperial family will probably turn a blind eye to it!"
"Oh?" Su Yin's eyes lit up. This was a good idea.
He was quite skilled in beast taming. Even though he didn't know if the Head Stroking Kill was effective, it was very effective against ordinary monsters. If he could subdue it, he wouldn't have to spend any money on accommodation. It would be equivalent to solving the problem.
With this in mind, Su Yin asked for the location of Longevity Mountain. Only then did he bid farewell to Wu Yuen.
Seeing them leave, the servant who led the way couldn't help but look at the plump man speechlessly. "You … You did that on purpose, didn't you? Aren't you courting death by going to look for the Three-Eyed Firmament Beast? "
The Three-Eyed Firmament Beast was incomparably violent. Even those of the imperial family, who possessed the bloodline of their ancestors, had to pay respects to it every year in order to pacify its violent state of mind … Outsiders were courting death!
"Hmph, it's best if they die!"
The plump man sneered coldly. "Every time the disciples of the sects come over, all kinds of conflicts will break out, and many people will be injured. My brother was killed by the shockwaves from their battle, so … the more people die, the better. With more people dead, no one will dare to defy the orders of the imperial family and enter the city easily!"
"This …" The servant shook his head bitterly.
That made sense.
Every time the disciples of the sects entered the Great Yan Royal City during the Sect Tournament, there would be fights, grudges, and jealousy … As long as a fight broke out, many civilians would be injured.
The management of the First Tier Sects was strict, and such situations were rare. But what about the Second Tier Sects? What about the Third Tier Sects?
Since they couldn't do anything about it, they might as well kill a few of those who didn't know what was good for them.
…
Longevity Mountain.
Similar to Mount Tai in Su Yin's previous life, it was a sacred place where the imperial family worshipped. The mountain wasn't too tall, and it stood not too far away from the Great Yan Royal City.
Riding on the bed, it didn't take long for Zhang Xuan to reach the foot of the mountain.
With his cultivation at Zongshi realm 9-dan, Zhang Xuan was able to fly on a wok easily. However, it was too taxing on his energy, so he might as well use the bed instead.
"It's so quiet!"
Landing on the ground, Su Yin scanned his surroundings in astonishment.
Given how close they were to the Royal City, there should be quite a number of people coming here every day to gather medicinal herbs and hunt. However, the surroundings were extremely quiet. The vegetation was growing well, and the chirping of birds could be heard. It felt like a paradise.
"The spiritual energy here is abundant as well. There's probably a Tier 1 Spirit Vein below!"
Wu Yuen interjected.
"Isn't a Tier 1 Spirit Vein only available to the First Tier Sects?" Su Yin was perplexed.
"The First Tier Sects don't just get a single Tier 1 Spirit Vein. They might get two, three, or even more! The Great Yan royalty rules over the entire Great Yan Prefecture, so the Tier 1 Spirit Vein they are entitled to won't be any less than the Qingyun Sect. Thus, it's only natural for them to refurbish the sacred ground where the old ancestor resides! "
Wu Yuan explained.
As an otaku who had never been to the Qingyun Sect before, even though he didn't know many people, he still made some preparations on the way here.
Su Yin nodded.
If there weren't enough Tier 1 Spirit Veins, how could there be so many experts in the Blacksmith Hall and Apothecary Hall?
The spiritual energy here was abundant, and it was close to the city, yet it wasn't too noisy. It was indeed a good place to live.
With a smile, Su Yin asked, "What do you know about the Three-eyed Firmament Beast?"
"It's said to be an ancient beast, but I don't know what it looks like, its strength, and its personality …" Wu Yuan shook his head.
It was rare for non-beast tamers to study demonic beasts. This was especially so for demonic beasts like the Three-eyed Firmament Beast. Most people wouldn't even get to see one in their lifetime, so what was the point of studying it?
"This place is so close to the Royal City, and the spiritual energy here is so abundant. Furthermore, there's no one around to guard this place. This means that … the Three-eyed Firmament Beast is extremely violent.
Su Yin scanned the surroundings.
Analyzing an animal's preferences and living habits based on its environment was a necessary skill for a breeder. It was just that he didn't have the opportunity to use it in the Zhenxian Sect.
"Violent?" Wu Yuan was a little worried. However, when he thought of Zhang Xuan's cultivation and strength, he quickly tossed such thoughts to the back of his mind.
With the other party around, who cared about its temper?
It could be said that he had already lost his respect for the young man before him.
"Un. That's not all. The Three-eyed Firmament Beast is extremely territorial. Anyone who enters its territory will be chased away. That's why it's so quiet here!"
Su Yin chuckled. "It's extremely defensive, making it difficult to breach its defenses. However, once it's breached, it'll be extremely loyal. Perhaps, that's why it's been able to guard the royal family for thousands of years without wavering!"
"I don't know anything about beast taming. Little Senior Uncle, what should we do now? What do you need me to do? "Wu Yuan asked.
"How about this? Go ahead and chop some firewood for me!" Su Yin instructed.
"Chop firewood?" Wu Yuan was taken aback.
Wasn't he supposed to tame a beast? Why would he chop firewood for?
"Just do as I say. Don't ask too much …" Su Yin didn't bother explaining.
"Yes!" Wu Yuan nodded before rushing out. Not too long later, he returned with a pile of firewood of varying thickness and size.
Su Yin sighed helplessly.
To think that the other party was a Zongshi realm expert! Given how badly he was chopped, he probably wouldn't even be able to clear the first trial before the Lingering Spirit, Li Qiaofu.
"Little Senior Uncle, this is …" Ignoring Zhang Xuan's expression, Wu Yuan stared at Zhang Xuan in confusion.
While he was chopping firewood, the other party hadn't been idling around either. He had actually built a small mud kiln out of rocks.
"Cooking!"
Su Yin chuckled softly.
In order to tame a demonic beast, one had to first grab hold of its stomach. If it was any other time, one would have to understand the demonic beast's nature in advance to prepare beast food. However, there was no need for that at this moment.
Placing the firewood beneath the mud kiln, Zhang Xuan flicked it lightly, and a flame rose into the air. Following which, he took out a frying pan and placed it over the fire. Soon, the pan was heated up, and Zhang Xuan added in some oil and seasonings that he had grown in his courtyard.
With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan whipped out a piece of Serpent Dragon meat. With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan sliced the meat several times in the air, and by the time the meat fell to the ground, it had already been sliced into pieces of uniform size.
"This …"
Seeing Zhang Xuan's fluid movements, as well as his Saint Intent, Wu Yuan was dumbfounded.
Just how much did he cook to reach such a standard?
"Little Senior Uncle, are you intending to … tempt the Three-Eyed Firmament Beast with delicacies?" Wu Yuan asked. "Even if that's the case, shouldn't we head up the mountain? The foot of the mountain … isn't that too far away?"
They were at the foot of the mountain, which was at least several thousand meters away from the peak. No matter how fragrant the food was, what use would it be to cook here?
Not to mention, they had no idea whether the Three-Eyed Firmament Beast was on the mountain or not. How could they guarantee that they would be able to smell the aroma of the meat?
"The Three-Eyed Firmament Beast has a strong sense of territory. If we were to cook on the mountain, it's likely that we would incur its wrath. This isn't its territory, so if it tries to eat here, it'll fall right into my trap."
Su Yin chuckled.
While speaking, Zhang Xuan's hands continued to move. He tossed all kinds of ingredients into the frying pan before adding two potatoes into it.
It was a traditional delicacy, Stewed Dragon Brisket with Potato. In the past, there was no dragon meat, so he had always used beef brisket as a substitute.
In an instant, a fragrant aroma assailed Wu Yuan's nostrils. Smelling the aroma, Wu Yuan could feel the strength that he had just achieved a breakthrough surging once more.
Wu Yuan's eyes lit up.
There were indeed many benefits to following Zhang Xuan. In just a few short days, he had managed to advance from Divinity 6-dan to Divinity 6-dan!
"Don't cultivate."
Seeing through Wu Yuan's thoughts, Su Yin instructed.
It was a good thing to be serious about cultivation, but there was no need to do everything in the world, right? Dismembering oneself, cultivating, cooking, and cultivating … Have you never seen cultivation before? Do you think that it's a cultivation tool?
"Yes …" Wu Yuan had no choice but to suppress the urge to achieve a breakthrough. He watched as the Dragon Meat and potatoes in the frying pan became more and more tender and fragrant, and his saliva began to drip from his mouth.
Hu!
Just when his taste buds were about to give out, a gust of wind blew through the air. He hurriedly raised his head and saw a ten-meter-long demonic beast with three eyes appear in the air. It was staring at the flood dragon meat in the pot, drooling as well.
The Three-Eyed Firmament Beast was really here!
After a moment of hesitation, the Firmament Beast finally succumbed to the aroma of the meat. Gritting its teeth, it shouted, "Friend, are you cooking?"
With his hands behind his back, Su Yin replied impassively.
"Scram!"
(For the sake of convenience, I've been writing huge chapters, so the number of words per day is really quite high. Don't say that I'm short. Old Ya has been working really hard. Finally, I hope that you can console me with your monthly votes. I'm about to lose the third spot of my new book …)
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