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You Cultivate, I Farm - Chapter 115
🕑 Added 2024-01-02 18:31:17 +0000 UTCChapter 115: Taming the Flood Dragons
Lu Xuan focused his spiritual senses on the bodies of the python-like Flood Dragons at the outer perimeter. Sensing their contentment after devouring sufficient demonic beast meat, he noticed their physical and mental states were quite sound, even hinting at a trace of delight.
A faint smile played on his lips involuntarily.
Over the next two days, he studied the preferences and suitable demonic beast meats for the Flood Dragons in the outer perimeter. When feeding them, he intentionally selected and tossed those specific meats near their vicinity.
This peculiar behavior was soon noticed by the higher-ranking Flood Dragons like the secondary-grade Flood Dragon Jiaolong, situated closer inside.
One day, as Lu Xuan continued throwing demonic beast meat into the outer perimeter, the three secondary-grade Flood Dragons no longer fixed their gaze on the meat dropping at the central area. Instead, they quietly swam towards the outer perimeter.
With a cold snort, radiance surged from the golden bracelet on Lu Xuan's wrist. The dragons roared, and three illusory dragon shadows swiftly attacked, firmly binding the three secondary-grade Flood Dragons.
Only after the Flood Dragons in the outer perimeter were full did he command the release of the golden circles.
The three secondary-grade Flood Dragons shook their heads and reluctantly left the outer perimeter.
Seizing the feeding interval, Lu Xuan approached the edge of a high platform, overlooking numerous flood dragons and demonic beasts swimming in the lake.
"Before the feeding, I have a few words. To ensure you eat well and in plenty, I suggest you listen carefully to what I have to say."
"Afterward, I'll gradually improve your feeding methods. Stick to your designated areas based on my positioning, without any overstepping."
"Regardless of Flood Dragons or Serpent Pythons among you, if you obey, I'll provide you with sufficient demonic beast blood and flesh."
"Furthermore, I'll cater to your tastes, feeding you preferred types of demonic beast meat according to your bloodline abilities and physique. This will enhance your strength and expedite your progress towards ascending to higher ranks of Flood Dragons."
"For those who don't comply, I'll reduce your food portions. Anyone repeatedly defying my orders will face severe consequences."
Lu Xuan's voice resounded loudly, knowing that the flood dragons and serpent pythons in the Thousand Dragon Lake possessed higher intelligence among similar demonic beasts.
Especially his primary targets, led by the Ice Chi Dragon among the different species of flood dragons, Lu Xuan believed they could comprehend the underlying message in his words.
As for what he could practically achieve, Lu Xuan paid no heed. He had methods to manage any situation.
After speaking, he glanced at the many flood dragons and serpent pythons below, which remained motionless. He selected some demonic beast meat from a barrel and threw it into the outer perimeter, reserving the central area.
Without the attraction of abundant demonic beast meat in the central area, around ten secondary-grade Flood Dragons from the inner perimeter rushed towards the outer perimeter.
Lu Xuan remained composed. From the imitation third-grade Binding Dragon Ring on his wrist, an equal number of illusory dragon shadows emerged, tightly binding those ten Flood Dragons that disobeyed his commands.
"Disobey, and you forfeit this meal of demonic beast meat," he said coldly.
The Binding Dragon Ring, a third-grade artifact, held a higher grade than secondary-grade Qi cultivators. Coupled with its natural restraint over flood dragons and demonic beasts, even with a dozen dragon shadows, he could effectively control them.
He proceeded to honor his promise. Those ten secondary-grade Flood Dragons didn't receive any demonic beast meat.
Meanwhile, the Ice Chi Dragons and Double-Headed Dragons in the central area continued their customary feeding style, allowing them to fight over the abundant demonic beast meat.
Thus, three days passed.
During this period, obedient flood dragons and serpent pythons received ample, delicious, and suitable demonic beast meat as a reward, while disobedient ones faced his methods of punishment.
Gradually, under this training method, even the secondary-grade Flood Dragons from the inner perimeter began to heed Lu Xuan's commands, waiting obediently for him during feeding times.
They quickly realized that not competing and waiting patiently could still provide them with enough demonic beast meat, including their favored varieties. Hence, they grew accustomed to Lu Xuan's feeding style.
From the outer perimeter, they gradually congregated towards the central area.
Simultaneously, Lu Xuan consistently reduced the portion of demonic beast meat available in the central area for the Ice Chi Dragons and Double-Headed Dragons.
Whenever the central Ice Chi Dragons attempted to snatch food from the inner Flood Dragons, Lu Xuan employed the same tactic. He used the control ability of the imitation Binding Dragon Ring to tightly bind them, followed by a process of taming. He instilled a concept within them: only by obeying him could they enjoy sufficient, delicious demonic beast meat. Disobedience would result in not only hunger but also punishment.
In the central-most region, the Ice Chi Dragon, who hadn't needed to compete for demonic beast meat, finally reacted after Lu Xuan steadily decreased their portion.
On that day, while Lu Xuan was on the high platform feeding other flood dragons and demonic beasts apart from the Ice Chi Dragon and its smaller comrades, these smaller dragons made several futile attempts to seize the falling demonic beast meat. Each time, Lu Xuan easily controlled them, leaving them empty-handed until they eventually gave up.
As Lu Xuan focused his spiritual senses on the numerous flood dragons and serpent pythons, he suddenly noticed a piercingly cold light rushing towards him.
A roughly six-foot-long ice spear darted toward him with lightning speed, emanating a chilling aura from the Ice Chi Dragon's body, still in an attacking stance.
Lu Xuan remained calm, unaffected internally.
As expected, just before the ice spear reached the platform, a shimmering light shield silently emerged, gathering spiritual energy.
The ice spear pierced the spiritual light shield, dispersing its radiance like ripples. The shield remained intact, showing no signs of rupture.
"Not a small amount of courage! Attacking me with innate abilities!" Lu Xuan sneered, observing the Ice Chi Dragon below trying to conceal its form. The dragons roared, and the Ice Chi Dragon's body seemed to stiffen, its speed reducing by half as it watched the golden dragon shadows closing in.
An illusory, golden ring appeared momentarily on the Ice Chi Dragon's neck, resembling a change between reality and illusion.
Controlled by Lu Xuan, the ring gradually lifted the Ice Chi Dragon's body involuntarily.
"Your actions were too severe. You'll go without demonic beast meat for three days and hang here for half a day, as a warning," Lu Xuan declared.
The Ice Chi Dragon let out a mournful cry, its eyes pleading, seemingly wanting Lu Xuan to release it.
Unmoved, Lu Xuan maintained control with the golden ring, suspending the Ice Chi Dragon in mid-air.
Seeing their leader in such a state, the smaller dragons under the Ice Chi Dragon began to rebel. When Lu Xuan fed the demonic beasts later, they all complied with Lu Xuan's commands.
Half a day passed.
Looking at the Ice Chi Dragon suspended in mid-air, visibly weakened, Lu Xuan spoke softly.
"I'll ask you once: do you submit?"
The Ice Chi Dragon, raising its nearly dried-out white jade
-like head, nodded faintly.
"Good. I'll release you now. If this happens again, the punishment won't be this simple."
"If you behave, I might bring you some ice attribute demonic beast meat. With your bloodline talent, you'll likely ascend to a third-grade Chi Dragon swiftly."
Lu Xuan employed the carrot-and-stick approach.
Hearing his words, gratitude flickered in the Ice Chi Dragon's eyes.
Observing its response, Lu Xuan released control of the golden ring, allowing the Ice Chi Dragon to return to the Thousand Dragon Lake.
Internally pleased, Lu Xuan found the last obstacle easily resolved. These flood dragons and serpent pythons would now adhere to his orders, making his tasks much simpler.
"You, stay here without moving."
"And you, along with you, remain here."
Based on the dragons' sizes, dietary habits, and other factors, he arranged them in a queue in various locations.
"From now on, come here obediently for your meals. If you behave, I'll ensure you're well-fed and satisfied."
Lu Xuan chuckled, gazing at the neatly arranged flood dragons and serpent pythons below, feeling a strange sensation akin to being a cafeteria supervisor.
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