Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 74 Gift of a Spirit Pet

If the breeding center can receive support from the four houses, it will inevitably become larger and more formalized.

It would be inappropriate for Li Xiangming to continue holding this position of acting head.

After all, he was only of the Xiang generation, and he did not show the same outstanding talent in beast taming as Li Xianghong, so he was not qualified to compete with his uncles of the Qian generation.

Moreover, Li Xiangming succeeded Li Qianji as the head of the Shangji Office two years ago, and his current position as acting head of the Animal Breeding Office is only a temporary measure, so his transfer is reasonable.

However, Li Qianxiong clearly took good care of Li Xiangming, removing the acting manager and immediately giving him a position as the head of the Changlin branch as compensation.

"Xiangming obeys."

Li Xiangming bowed and agreed. Putting aside the matter of writing, he himself did not want to stay at the Beast Breeding Peak to tame demonic beasts, so leaving would not be a great pity.

"In addition, I intend to expand the functions of the Shangjifang. Besides managing the mortals under its jurisdiction, the Shangjifang should also be responsible for the tributes from my Li family's territory."

Over the years, the Li family has established a firm foothold in Dangui Mountain. They not only maintain close ties with Lingwu Gate to the north, Luo Family of Shangqingyuan to the west, Chen Family of Baolong Valley to the south, and Qingyang Temple to the east, but also subdue four or five small cultivation forces and enjoy a certain amount of tribute every year.

The Shangjifang's job is to liaise with these smaller factions, such as guiding them to produce certain cultivation resources needed by the Li family and determining the appropriate quantity of tributes.

These things are no easy tasks. Li Xiangming frowned and said, "The Shangji Office is currently overwhelmed with work and I'm afraid we are willing but unable to do so."

"You little rascal, I knew you'd try to back out. How about I give you two more people?"

The two people Li Qianxiong gave him were Li Qianfu, who had reached the seventh level of Qi Refining and was a key member of the branch lineage cultivators, and Li Xiangqian, who had reached the fourth level of Qi Refining and was also a branch lineage cultivator.

Upon receiving the list and transfer order, Li Xiangming couldn't help but exchange a glance with Li Qianxiong.

Unexpectedly, Li Qianxiong's gaze was stern, showing no sign of impropriety.

"Old fox."

Li Xiangming secretly grumbled to himself, thinking that the patriarch was using the Accounting Office as a breeding ground for cultivating branch cultivators.

It must be said that the main responsibility of the Shangjifang is to manage the mortals of the two villages. Mortals are not a high priority, and even if the clan elders inquire, they only mention the matter of spiritual root seeds.

The head of the family made a very clever move by focusing the development of the branch on the Upper House.
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After leaving Changlin House, Li Xiangming did not immediately try to persuade Li Chenglu to advance on Puyin Mountain.

Although Li Chenglu was easy to talk to, it was just the doting affection of an elder for a younger person.

When it comes to the interests of the family, especially the fourth branch, Li Chenglu will inevitably have many concerns.

Even the old fox Li Qianxiong couldn't persuade him, let alone Li Xiangming.

Li Chenglu needs to realize that there are great benefits to mastering beasts.

After thinking it over, Li Xiangming went to find Li Xiangcheng.

Li Xiangcheng was engrossed in his cultivation in his courtyard when he suddenly saw Li Xiangming, which made him very happy.

"Nineteenth Brother, it's been a long time since I've seen you."

"Come here and let's test your magic."

Li Xiangming smiled slightly. In the past two years, apart from official duties, he had been cultivating and had not met with Xiangcheng much.

I just happened to come and visit.

"I've been waiting for you to say that."

Li Xiangcheng was very excited and immediately assumed a fighting stance, his magical power fluctuating violently.

The move he used was "Phantom Waves".

As the sound of the waves rose, huge waves rolled, resembling man-eating sea monsters.

"it is good!"

Upon seeing this, Li Xiangming exclaimed in admiration.

His cousin has already mastered the spells he created.

Its magical power is somewhat weak.

Li Xiangming spread his palms out in front of him, using the same "Phantom Waves" technique, but Li Xiangming's movements were smaller, yet his power was greater, almost instantly defeating Li Xiangcheng.

"Nineteenth Brother, your cultivation speed is so fast."

Li Xiangcheng was forced to retreat repeatedly by the aftershocks of the magic power and couldn't help but speak out.

The two had sparred many times, and Li Xiangcheng knew very well that the current Nineteenth Brother was much stronger than before.

"Just luck."

Li Xiangming chuckled lightly, then looked Li Xiangcheng up and down.

The young man in front of me was eighteen years old. He was very sunny, with a tall and straight posture and bright eyes that often revealed his confidence and determination.

Li Xiangming had to admit that the education provided by aristocratic families was indeed superior; such demeanor alone was something that rogue cultivators from humble backgrounds could not match.

Moreover, the Li family not only produced Li Xiangcheng, but also Li Xiangren, Li Xiangru, and Li Xiangyu, who were all very successful.

This is the foundation of the former Golden Core family.

"Xiangcheng, I missed your coming-of-age ceremony last time, so I'm giving you a gift to make up for it." "A gift?"

Li Xiangcheng was curious.

"You'll understand when you get here."

Li Xiangming kept Li Xiangcheng in suspense for a moment, then led him to the Beast Breeding Peak.

"Xiang Hong, is that short-tailed golden-winged eagle still around?"

"A short-tailed golden-winged eagle?"

Li Xianghong had just finished treating his injuries, and his ear was wrapped in a thick white cloth.

"Yes, they're almost tamed. Would you like to take them away, Master?"

As he spoke, Li Xianghong was about to lead the way for Li Xiangming.

"Just let the fortune teller come, you should rest well first."

Li Xiangming naturally tried to dissuade him, and then followed Li Xiangyun to a slightly smaller animal pen.

"This place mainly raises some birds that have undergone a certain amount of training."

Li Xiangyun gave an introduction and opened a birdhouse.

What came into view was a magnificent golden-winged eagle.

"This is one of the main achievements of the animal breeding center over the past year. Do you like it?"

Li Xiangming asked with a smile.

"like."

Li Xiangcheng couldn't resist stepping forward and touching the golden-winged eagle's beautiful feathers.

The golden-winged eagle merely tilted its head and did not resist.

Immediately, Li Xiangcheng became extremely excited, stroking the other's neck repeatedly, unable to put it down.

"If you like it, I'll give it to you."

Li Xiangcheng was stunned for a moment, then turned around and said incredulously, "For me?"

"Yes."

A significant portion of the spirit pets tamed in the animal breeding center are naturally used by the family's own disciples.

However, since the animal breeding center is just starting out, the number of tamed spirit pets is very limited. If everyone came to get one, the center would be empty long ago.

Therefore, Li Qianxiong ordered that the spirit pets of the Beast Breeding Peak be temporarily closed to the public.

Very few people can receive a spirit pet, and they are mostly people from the Beast Breeding Room.

As the person in charge, Li Xiangming naturally enjoyed special privileges, and this golden-winged eagle was specially tamed for him by Li Xianghong.

"Isn't this bad?"

Li Xiangcheng hesitated. Although he really wanted this imposing giant, it was clear that the animal breeding room had prepared it for his nineteenth brother.

"Just consider it as me taking it and then giving it to you, is that alright?"

Li Xiangming patted Li Xiangcheng's head.

This short-tailed golden-winged eagle has good potential and has already grown up. It has the cultivation level of the mid-stage of the Spirit Awakening Realm. If it were in Li Xiangcheng's hands, it could provide him with great assistance.

If you claim it yourself, it will only serve as icing on the cake.

After all, Li Xiangming wasn't alone; he had Nie Rong by his side, so he wasn't afraid of ordinary troubles at all.

Of all the beast-breeding peaks, only the azure two-horned rhinoceros could barely catch his eye.

After several unsuccessful attempts to refuse, Li Xiangcheng happily accepted the first spirit pet in his life.

"Brother Nineteen, thank you so much."

"Don't let me and your family down."

Li Xiangming gave a brief instruction and then dismissed Li Xiangcheng.

The head of the family is trying to curry favor with the fourth branch of the family, and the sixth uncle will likely receive this signal soon.

What I need to do is to disclose the results of the Beast Breeding House, so that the Fourth Branch and others know that the Beast Breeding House is capable of providing excellent spirit pets.

Even Li Xiangcheng was able to obtain a Golden-Winged Eagle at the mid-stage of the Spirit Summoning Realm, so Li Xiangming didn't believe that others wouldn't be tempted.

If you're interested, you have no choice but to support the work of the animal breeding center.

Once you support the breeding facility, you'll realize that it desperately needs help from home.

When everyone is eager, that's when Li Xiangming should speak.

(End of this chapter)