Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 37 How could a chicken become a demon?

It must be admitted that Big Yellow's intelligence is much higher than that of the wolf demon.

This is perhaps the main reason why Dahuang, a mere stray dog, was able to cultivate to become a first-tier demon beast.

In fact, Ji Cheng was the least suspected person in the Zhao residence; he was very safe.

After all, who would have thought that an ordinary chicken could cultivate into a demon?

The simplest reason is that chickens have a very short lifespan.

Domestic chickens, if not slaughtered, generally have a lifespan of five to ten years until they die of natural causes.

Roosters have a slightly shorter lifespan than hens, generally three to five years.

How could someone with such a short lifespan cultivate into a demon?

If the pheasant is said to have some ancient demon bloodline and mutated after eating rare and precious herbs, then it is quite possible that it could cultivate into a chicken demon.

Domestic chickens are born to be slaughtered and eaten; there has never been a case of one cultivating into a demon.

Even if Dahuang is exposed one day, Ji Cheng will not be exposed.

"I heard from the servant that Fairy Su and the Azure Flame Rabbit were just outside the door, but unfortunately we didn't get to see them."

Ji Cheng felt somewhat regretful.

Having read so many cultivation novels in his past life, he had fantasized about one day traveling to a cultivation world.

Now, he has indeed successfully transmigrated to the world of cultivation.

But he was a chicken.

"So what is Zhou Mu planning to do next?"

Zhao Yan frowned slightly, puzzled as to why Zhou Mu had come to the Zhao residence again.

Master Zhao recounted the whole story, guessing that it probably concerned Zhou Mu's wolf demon mount.

The entire Zhao family looked worried. Madam Zhao sighed, "Ever since Zhou Mu came to Wuzhen, I haven't slept well."

She felt panicked and didn't know how to resolve the situation.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kun fell into deep thought with a solemn expression.

……

Two days later.

The Snake Gang and the Wang Family Martial Arts School searched diligently for two days, but still could not find any trace of the wolf demon.

Zhou Mu's heart sank completely. He knew that he had permanently "lost" that wolf demon mount.

This is a significant loss for the entire Zhou family, and naturally, the blame will fall on Zhou Mu.

At the same time, having lost the wolf demon as a key fighting force, he will find it difficult to wipe out Su Qing and the Green Bamboo Gang in Wuzhen.

This was an outcome he never expected.

What a perfect ruse! He successfully shifted the blame onto Su Qing. As planned, that night the wolf demon attacked the Zhao family and slaughtered them all. The next day, he entered the Zhao mansion under the guise of providing aid and searched for the Foundation Establishment Pill. That was how the plan was accomplished.

But an unexpected turn of events occurred: the Zhao family was not destroyed, but the wolf demon disappeared without a trace.

Wang Zhi reminded him that it was possible that the "mountain god" of Wuzhen had intervened.

"Mountain God?"

Zhou Mu glanced at Wang Zhi in surprise and asked, "What is a mountain god?"
Wang Zhi remained silent, as if it were a taboo that could not be spoken.

……

The main hall of the Zhao residence.

The Zhao family has been actively gathering information these past two days, and now Zhao Qian is here to summarize it for everyone.

"The Green Bamboo Gang's cockfighting arena has reopened, and there have been no further clashes between the Snake Gang and the Green Bamboo Gang. It seems that both sides have entered a brief period of peace..."

Zhao Qian said that Zhou Mu has not yet taken any action against Su Xianzi and the Green Bamboo Gang.

On Su Xianzi's side, she remained stationed at the Green Bamboo Gang and did not take the initiative to attack.

"With Su Xianzi's cultivation at the fourth level of Qi Refining, she should theoretically be no match for Master Wang or Chief Wang, who are at the Meridian Opening Realm. Therefore, with Su Xianzi in charge, the Green Bamboo Gang is still weak and has adopted a defensive posture."

"Although Zhou Mu has two experts at the Opening Meridian Realm, which gives him a slight advantage, he will still find it difficult to defeat the leader of the Green Bamboo Gang, along with Fairy Su and the Azure Flame Rabbit, in a short period of time."

Currently in Wuzhen, the two sides are roughly evenly matched, with a 40/60 split in strength.

However, it's hard to say. With magical artifacts at her disposal, the Azure Flame Spirit Rabbit, and possibly talismans she carries, Su Xianzi's true combat strength is difficult to assess accurately.

Furthermore, and most importantly, neither Zhou Mu nor Fairy Su could die. Both sides were mindful of their limits, fearing that accidentally killing the other would trigger a full-scale war within their clans.

As for the current strength of the Zhou and Su families in Zishui City.

Zhao Qian revealed that, in terms of top-tier combat power, the Zhou family has an ancestor who has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining through martial arts.

The Su family also has an ancestor at the ninth level of Qi Refining, but his lifespan is nearing its end and his Qi and blood are declining, making him no match for the Zhou family's ancestor.

In addition, among the middle-aged and younger generations, the Su family's strength is no less than that of the Zhou family.

In addition, with the connection between Fairy Su and the Three Immortals Cave of her sect, the Su family is not afraid to challenge the Zhou family.

Therefore, Zhou Mu had no intention of asking his family to send strong people to help him.

Since the Zhou family sends people, the Su family will also send people, so the balance will still be difficult to break, and it will have no purpose other than to disrupt the situation.

The Zhao family members nodded one after another, all understanding; Zhao Qian had explained it very clearly.

"Ignoring other factors, in a one-on-one fight, is Fairy Su stronger than Zhou Mu?"

Zhao Kun asked.

Zhao Qian nodded: "Of course, Fairy Su has the Azure Flame Spirit Rabbit, so she has a 90/10 chance against Zhou Mu, unless Zhou Mu can find an opportunity to get close and hit Fairy Su."

Zhao Kun nodded, gaining a clear understanding of the combat strength of both sides.

Zhou Mu's side has an additional expert at the Opening Meridian Realm, while Fairy Su's side has a Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator plus a Azure Flame Spirit Rabbit.

"Father, elder brother, I think we should seek help from Fairy Su in this matter."

Zhao Kun quickly made a judgment.

Zhou Mu continued to press the Zhao family relentlessly, demanding that they produce the elixir they didn't even possess. The only solution to this predicament was to side with Fairy Su.

Previously, the reason for not supporting the Green Bamboo Gang was that the Green Bamboo Gang was not strong enough.

Now that Fairy Su has arrived, the situation is different. The Su family certainly doesn't want the Zhou family to get their hands on a Foundation Establishment Pill.

……

Green Bamboo Gang.

The maid, Atao, stood beside Su Qing, holding the Azure Flame Spirit Rabbit, listening to Chief Kong's report:

“Fairy Su, Zhou Mu came to Wuzhen with Zhao Qian. I heard that he and Zhao Qian have a good relationship. After arriving in Wuzhen, he went to visit the Zhao family as soon as possible. As for what they talked about, no one knows.”

Could it be that Chief Kong's purpose in coming to Wuzhen is related to the Zhao family?
"Is it the Zhao residence that Zhou Mu visited that day?"

"Exactly."

"Chief Kong, please explain the situation of the Zhao family in detail."

"it is good."

Kong Shen then gave a general account of the Zhao family's situation, including that Zhao Qian was a martial artist at the early stage of internal strength and worked as a constable in the Zishui County government.

After listening, Su Qing felt it was like she hadn't heard anything at all, as she couldn't connect Zhou Mu with the Zhao family at all.

"Master, Fairy Su, Zhao Qian from the Zhao family requests an audience outside!"

At that moment, a henchman who was as thin as a monkey ran in to report.

Su Qing and Kong Shen exchanged a glance and then ordered someone to bring Zhao Qian in.

"I am Zhao Qian. Greetings to Fairy Su and Chief Kong!"

"Zhao Qian, what is it? Speak quickly," Kong Shen said, pointing at Zhao Qian.

"Yes, Fairy Su, Chief Kong, I have come to ask you two for help. Please help my Zhao family!"

Zhao Qian knelt down and explained why Zhou Mu had gone to the Zhao family.

Su Xianzi and Kong Shen suddenly felt that the situation was becoming clear. Su Xianzi was slightly surprised and said, "Your Zhao family of Wuzhen are actually descendants of Foundation Establishment alchemists?"

She was also learning alchemy in the Three Immortals Cave, and she knew how noble a Foundation Establishment alchemist was, so how could later generations have fallen to such a state?

This……

Zhao Qian dared not admit it, but to tell the truth, he heard Zhou Mu say it that way.

After thinking for a moment, Fairy Su said, "Don't worry, if your family really has a Foundation Establishment Pill passed down from your ancestors, I won't let Zhou Mu succeed."

"Thank you, Fairy Su!"

With Su Xianzi's words, Zhao Qian felt much more at ease.

(End of this chapter)