Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 59 Show off your skills

The two big guys, the python demon and the bull demon, stayed on one side, while the four little guys, Ji Cheng, Da Huang, the little rabbit, and the flower-faced raccoon, stayed on the other side.

There were many delicious foods displayed in the middle, and Da Huang even brought a jar of Zhao Qian's bathwater.

It barked to indicate that this was the last bathwater, so let's drink it while we can and cherish it.

The masked palm civet licked its tongue and sat obediently waiting for Big Yellow to fill its cup.

The python demon took a sniff; the medicinal smell was strong. But it didn't care that it was bathwater and drank several large bowls in one gulp.

Da Huang was quite proud of himself and boasted to Ji Cheng, "How about that? I told you Brother Mang liked this delicious wine."

Afterwards, the demons ate, drank, and played, creating quite a lively scene.

Even though the python demon was cold and ruthless, it was also affected and began to interact more with other demons.

Both Big Yellow and Little Rabbit dared to jump onto it and play, pulling hard on its tail.

In the past, the python demon would have swallowed the rabbit and the dog whole.

Now, it doesn't think being tugged on the tail is a big deal; that bull demon is being ridden around by several little guys.

"Brother Python, what is the name of your spiritual fruit, and what are its effects?"

With the atmosphere set, Ji Cheng steered the conversation to the spiritual fruit on the edge of the boulder.

He noticed that after entering the forest, the little rabbit, the big yellow dog, and the masked fox were all attracted to the spiritual fruit, and their eyes would linger for only two seconds before they couldn't help but drool.

The bull demon, however, merely glanced at it briefly before looking away.

From this, Ji Cheng could tell that this bull demon was extraordinary and probably didn't realize how precious the spiritual fruit was.

Upon hearing this topic, the python demon naturally became wary, but it still used its tail to write words and tell Ji Cheng.

It didn't know what the spiritual fruit was called, only that it was extremely important to it and was the key to its breakthrough to the third-tier demon beast.

"Brother Python, how long until this spiritual fruit ripens?"

"Oh, don't misunderstand. What I meant was, when this spiritual fruit ripens, don't rush to eat it. I recently learned a skill that can turn one spiritual fruit into two."

Ji Cheng's words attracted the attention of the demons, and they all looked at him.

"Squeak?"

The Azure Flame Rabbit seemed to be asking, "How do you turn one spirit fruit into two?"

The python demon stared coldly at Ji Cheng, also curious about what Ji Cheng planned to do.

"It's very simple. All you need to do is put this spiritual fruit in my mouth, and after I cast a spell, I will be able to spit out two spiritual fruits."

After Ji Cheng finished speaking, he suddenly realized that several pairs of eyes were staring intently at him.

The atmosphere froze instantly.

Especially that python demon, whose cold eyes seemed to be burning with anger. What a joke, putting this spiritual fruit into your mouth?

Big Yellow was dumbfounded. Chicken Bro, you...you're not treating the python demon like an idiot!
The bull demon glanced at Ji Cheng, then at the python demon. He thought that if they started fighting later, he would be the first to suppress the python demon.

"what?"

Ji Cheng was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and almost burst out laughing; he himself was barely able to hold back his laughter.

He laughed for a while and explained, "It's a misunderstanding, everyone. My skill does require me to put the treasure in my mouth in order to cast the spell and turn one into two."

"Alright, Brother Mang, bring out that copy of the 'Qingyuan Breathing Method,' and I'll demonstrate it for you."

This misunderstanding needs to be clarified, otherwise everyone will think he wanted to steal the python demon's spiritual fruit, which would cause a serious crisis of trust.

Trusting Ji Cheng, the python demon did not act out, but instead did as he was told and took out the secret manual of the "Qingyuan Breathing Technique".

Ji Cheng put the manual into his mouth, and with a thought, chose to make a copy.

A few seconds later, he spat out two identical copies of "Qingyuan Breathing Method".

Because he had broken through to the perfect state of demon transformation, his demonic power had become much stronger. This time, he was not drained of most of his demonic energy at once, and his expression remained normal.

"Squeak?" The little rabbit stepped forward, picked up the two manuals, and looked at them, finding them quite amazing.

The python demon's cold eyes trembled slightly. Could it be that this chicken demon really has the ability to turn one into two?
"Moo~"

The bull demon let out a cry, quite convinced of Ji Cheng's ability and knowing it was no trick.

At the same time, it also found it quite amazing. This chicken is really something else. What kind of chicken can have such an ability?
Ji Cheng handed a copy of "Qingyuan Breathing Technique" to the python demon, and gave another copy, along with the previously photocopied "Treading Clouds and Flowing Wind Steps," to the little rabbit, asking her to return them to their rightful owner.

The python demon picked up a sour fruit brought by the flower-faced fox, wanting Ji Cheng to demonstrate it again.

Ji Cheng put the sour fruit in his mouth, easily copied it, and spat out two identical sour fruits.

The python demon rolled up the two sour fruits and examined them closely. It was somewhat convinced and promised Ji Cheng that it would invite all its friends to come when the spiritual fruits ripened.

When the word "friend" was written on the ground, the python demon was stunned.

It was surprised that it had subconsciously regarded these monsters as its friends.

"I didn't expect Brother Python to be able to write?"

Ji Cheng was a little curious. In fact, he had wanted to ask about it the first time the python demon used its tail to write on the ground.

The writing system in this world is extremely complex. Even in human society, very few people can write. It's hard not to be amazed that a python demon can write.

The python demon came to its senses and immediately wrote down an explanation.

When it first transformed into a demon, it was adopted and educated by a human schoolteacher, and learned to write during that time.

Later, the schoolteacher died of old age, and it left the village.

Ji Cheng nodded and said, "Brother Python has lived for nearly two hundred years, so his snake life experience must be quite rich."

"By the way, Brother Python, could you tell me about the outside world?"

Of all the demonic beasts present, the python demon was the only one who could write, making communication easier.

If you ask Big Yellow and Azure Flame Rabbit, simple communication is no problem, but if it involves a lot of content, you can't understand what they are saying at all.

Why not take this opportunity to ask the python demon what the outside world is like, and see what experiences the python demon has had in its life?

"Too tired." The python demon wrote three words.

Ji Cheng asked, "What's making you too tired?"

The python demon spent a long time writing five words: "Writing is too tiring."

"..."

Ji Cheng was at a loss for words.

Beside them, the little rabbit and the big yellow dog were laughing heartily, while the masked fox, though not quite understanding, also joined in the laughter.

The bull demon could speak human language, but it dared not reveal itself and could only pretend to be stupid and moo.

In the latter half of the night, the woodland was a mess.

It's time to leave.

Ji Cheng breathed fire, burning away the trash and debris, and the demons bid farewell to the python demon.

The python demon coiled on the boulder, nodding in response, but appearing quite indifferent.

After all the demons had left, the mountains and forests fell silent.

The python demon's heart couldn't settle down; it suddenly felt that the lively atmosphere just now was actually quite nice.

That night, the python demon understood what loneliness meant for the first time.

The spiritual fruit was right beside him, but it didn't seem as precious as before.

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(End of this chapter)