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You Cultivate, I Farm - Chapter 364
🕑 Added 2024-02-28 21:18:11 +0000 UTCChapter 364: Problematic Spirit Beasts
"Who would have thought Junior Brother Lu possesses such charm, making so many spirit cranes reluctant to part with him?"
High above, the robust cultivator chuckled, sending a telepathic message to Lu Xuan.
"When I first joined the sect, I had quite a few interactions with these spirit cranes."
"Perhaps it's because I've made some contributions to their entire flock that they hold me in such high regard."
"Not to hide it from Senior Brother, I haven't needed to spend a single spirit stone on riding spirit cranes for many years now."
Lu Xuan chuckled, hiding the fact that he often fed the spirit cranes with spiritual fruits.
As expected, a hint of envy flashed in Zhong Hao's eyes, not for the spirit stones themselves but for the significance behind it.
Moments later, the two arrived at a secluded valley.
"This is the place. The sect's recent batch of spirit beast cubs is almost all being tamed here."
Zhong Hao retracted his flying sword, leading the way into a prohibition filled with dense spiritual energy.
"The entire valley is covered with prohibitions, so there's no need to worry about any spirit beasts escaping."
"Moreover, the residence of each spirit beast is equipped with various arrangements. In case of an emergency, with Junior Brother Lu's skills, you can easily handle it."
The two entered a spacious stone hall with more than ten wide passages, each side marked with various claw prints. Some appeared new, while most seemed ancient, likely left by generations of spirit beast cubs.
Soon, Zhong Hao summoned all the spirit beast cubs with a beast-controlling artifact.
"These cubs are all of the fourth grade. Those of lower grades are taken care of by outer sect disciples."
"This one is the Four-Winged Thunderstorm Tiger, its flying speed ranks among the top of its peers, and it also possesses the ability to control thunder and lightning, making it the strongest among these cubs."
"However, as I understand, this Four-Winged Thunderstorm Tiger cub tends to be extremely irritable on a regular basis, so Junior Brother Lu should pay extra attention."
A silver-white tiger beast with two pairs of fleshy wings and surrounded by lightning was the first to rush out, looking down upon the two with a domineering gaze.
"This beast is called the Lion-Bird Beast, a crossbreed of fourth-grade lion and bird beasts, known for its incredible speed and immense strength, also of the fourth grade."
"According to the previous caretaker, its intelligence seems quite low."
Following the Four-Winged Thunderstorm Tiger, a lion-headed, eagle-bodied beast came out, looking around in a dazed manner.
"This beast is the Black-Horned Spirit Rhino, known for its strong defensive capabilities. Ordinary fourth-grade magical instruments might find it difficult to penetrate its hide."
A black rhino, seemingly more cumbersome, slowly made its way forward with heavy steps.
"This is the Seven-Colored Pheasant Demon, possessing powerful illusionary abilities. Its eggs, rich in pure spiritual energy, are greatly beneficial even to Foundation Establishment cultivators. It's not strong in attack; just be wary of its illusions to avoid unwittingly falling into them."
A three-foot-tall pheasant silently appeared in the hall, its feathers dazzling in seven colors, captivatingly beautiful, as if to ensnare the mind and soul.
"This is…"
One by one, more than a dozen spirit beasts appeared, each of the fourth grade, each with its own formidable abilities.
Zhong Hao detailed the origins and characteristics of the different species to Lu Xuan, along with tips for the taming phase.
"Junior Brother Lu, this fourth-grade Illusionary Spirit Flute artifact is entrusted to you. You can play it to control these cubs to perform some simple actions."
"Remember not to overburden them, or it might incite rebellion among the cubs."
"Additionally, I'll explain to you later the methods to activate the valley and stone hall's arrays and prohibitions."
"During the taming process, Junior Brother can decide on the timing, whether to cultivate in the stone hall or return to your cave dwelling. As long as you complete the daily taming tasks, there are no other restrictions."
"The beast spirit pills, spiritual fruits, and monster meat these cubs eat daily are all in this storage bag, along with some notes on their dietary requirements."
Zhong Hao handed Lu Xuan a nondescript cloth bag.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Zhong. With such detailed instructions, you've saved me a lot of effort."
Lu Xuan gratefully received the bag.
"Alright, I'll leave this place in Junior Brother Lu's hands. If there's anything, feel free to contact me through talismans."
"If Junior Brother you manage to tame these spirit beasts well, the Beast Taming Hall will surely reward you accordingly."
After giving a few more instructions, Zhong Hao
turned and flew away swiftly on his sword light.
Holding the Illusionary Spirit Flute, Lu Xuan gently tapped it against his palm, looking down at the many cubs below, pondering silently.
"The sect's foundation is indeed profound. Fourth-grade cubs, once fully grown, will be as powerful as a mid to late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator."
"It's a pity there are no fifth-grade guardian spirit beasts; otherwise, I could have found something akin to the Mystical Heavenly White Phoenix or the White Jade Sky Ape to rely on."
With this thought, Lu Xuan felt a twinge of regret.
As usual, he took out some second-grade beast spirit pills from the bag, throwing them to the more than ten cubs in the hall.
"Know thyself, know thy enemy, and you shall win a hundred battles. Eat my offerings and reveal yourselves!"
He thought to himself, focusing his attention on the different cubs.
【Four-Winged Thunderstorm Tiger, a fourth-grade beast known for its speed, ranking among the top of its peers, capable of freely controlling the power of lightning, extremely violent and untamable by nature, enjoys teasing cultivators.】
【As long as I act wildly enough, not to be tamed, they won't take me to guard the secret realms.】
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【Lion-Bird Beast, a fourth-grade beast with immense strength and incredible speed, its physical body extremely robust. Due to its hybrid bloodline, its intelligence is low, and its reactions slow.】
【Woo woo woo... They all call me a mongrel, a waste... I so wish to improve...】
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【Seven-Colored Pheasant Demon, a fourth-grade demonic bird, uses its seven-colored feathers to release powerful illusions, feeds on various high-grade spiritual rice, and can lay seven-colored pheasant eggs filled with rich, pure spiritual energy when in heat. Consuming them over time can also enhance resistance to illusions, highly nutritious.】
【As long as I slack off enough, no one can make me lay eggs!】
【You won't get a single one of my eggs, cluck cluck!】
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"There are quite a few problematic spirit beasts, huh? The higher the grade and intelligence of the beasts, the harder they are to control."
Lu Xuan found himself missing the days of rearing first and second-grade Flood Dragon Pythons in Thousand Dragon Lake.
Taking advantage of the many cubs enjoying various monster meats, spiritual fruits, and spiritual rice, he gained a general understanding of their habits, abilities, and psychological states through the 'rearing' process.
Without inspection, several cubs revealed various problems.
"It's not the presence of problems that's daunting, but not knowing what those problems are."
"Now that I'm aware of the issues, I can address them accordingly and resolve each one."
Looking at the more than ten cubs in the hall, he felt confident.
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