I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

What is the greatest value of spirit steeds and similar magical beasts?

It must be the ability to travel quickly or run.

The Wind-Treading Spirit Steed lineage, possessing a trace of Pegasus blood, consists of the first-tier Wind Chasing Spirit Steed and the second-tier Wind-Treading Spirit Steed, which are the preferred mounts for ordinary cultivators.

They are indeed not very good at fighting.

Don't expect them to charge into battle, and don't expect them to use any supernatural abilities to kill enemies.

However, in terms of speed, they are the best among their peers.

In addition, they consume few spiritual resources on a daily basis, are easy to raise, and are not picky eaters, which makes them very popular among independent cultivators.

Now, the Lin family also possesses a third-tier Wind Chaser Spirit Steed.

Its bloodline supernatural powers far surpass the former two, and it even possesses auxiliary abilities such as "Blessing of the Wind".

What does this mean for monks?

This means that in a critical moment, it could be a lifesaver.

Lin Che knew this all too well.

What is the biggest challenge for a cultivator when being chased and on the run?

They couldn't outrun the enemy.

You can't outrun them with your movement techniques, and you can't outrun them with your sword flight.

In addition, when riding a sword, one also needs to be distracted by controlling the magical artifact, constantly outputting true energy to control the direction, taking into account both the fierce gales in the air and being wary of attacks from behind by enemies.

Once one's true energy is depleted and speed drops drastically, it's a dead end.

But what if he owned a Wind Chaser steed?

These issues no longer need to be considered.

Once you ride it, it will draw upon the power of the wind spirits to protect the rider, counteract the fierce winds, and reduce the burden.

The rider only needs to hold the reins tight and focus all their energy on dealing with the enemy, or simply ignore everything and run.

This is a way to save your life.

For cultivators who constantly teeter on the edge of life and death, wouldn't they buy such a spirit beast if it were placed in front of them?

……

Lin Che descended slowly on his sword.

On the grassland, the herd of spirited steeds that had been galloping towards him stopped a few dozen feet in front of him.

Only the figure at the very front showed no sign of slowing down, rushing straight towards Lin Che.

Chasing the Wind, that old buddy.

Just like back then, she lowered her long neck, nuzzled her head affectionately against Lin Che's shoulder, and let out a low hissing sound.

Where was the slightest trace of the dignity of a tribal leader?

She looks just like a spoiled little pony.

"Wind Chaser, you're faster again!"

Lin Che reached out and stroked its soft blue mane, feeling the warmth and familiar scent from his palm, and a sense of emotion welled up in his heart.

Time really flies.

When he first "borrowed" Chasing Wind, it was just an ordinary Chasing Wind Spirit Steed with dull fur and a size far from being as magnificent as it is now.

When they first entered the secret realm and the Windwalker Spirit Steed clan began to develop, the clan only numbered a few dozen.

What about now?

Thousands of magnificent steeds surged forth, covering the sky and the earth like a surging tide.

And Chasing Wind, from that inconspicuous little horse back then, has now become the leader of the Chasing Wind Spirit Steed, a third-tier bloodline, who leads the entire clan.

Lin Che's gaze passed over Zhui Feng and fell upon the group of spirit steeds standing silently in the distance.

They are either blue or white, with different coat colors, but each one is full of spirit and exudes a healthy glow.

Among them, the more than 600 Wind Chasing Steeds, whose physiques are similar to those of the Wind Chaser, are particularly eye-catching.

As they stood there, a faint breeze seemed to surround them, a sign of awakened bloodlines.

Lin Che had made up his mind.

The number of Wind Chaser steeds is still small, and he plans to control the number sold.

One or two horses per month is sufficient. They should be placed in the soon-to-open merchant guild as the grand finale item to build the guild's reputation.

However, the number of second-tier Windrider Spirit Steeds is already sufficient to support regular sales.

As long as the production pace is controlled and the income is generated gradually, it can continuously bring stable benefits to the family.

He chatted with Chasing Wind for a few more minutes, checked on the horses in the herd area, and then turned and left.

……

The next stop is the northern part of the southern region of the secret realm, the stone forest area built by the Azure Profound Realm Spirit for the petrified lizard tribe.

This place is completely different from the grassland.

Looking around, all you see are bare stone pillars.

The stone pillars varied in height and shape; some pointed straight to the sky like sharp swords, some crouched on the ground like giant beasts, and some spread out like mushroom caps.

The surface of the stone pillar is covered with weathered textures, revealing the vicissitudes of time.

If an ordinary cultivator came here, they would never discover that dozens of petrified lizards were actually lurking at the entrance of this stone forest.

Their skin color at this moment was exactly the same as the stone pillars, a grayish-brown color with bluish-black tinges, blending perfectly with the surrounding rocks.

Their aura was perfectly mimicked by rocks, with no spiritual energy leakage whatsoever, leaving no clue as to what was going on.

Previously, Lin Che needed to rely on his powerful divine sense to carefully scan in order to discover their existence.

No, we don't need to anymore.

Above the Golden Core, magical power flowed, and the newly inscribed "Wind Eye Break" divine power was quietly activated.

The perspective instantly changed.

Those petrified lizards that were originally integrated with the stone pillars were now crystal clear in Lin Che's eyes.

They lay motionless on the stone pillars, their limbs gripping tightly against the cracks in the rocks, their tails dangling to one side of the pillars and swaying gently in the breeze.

Their eyes were half-closed, seemingly dozing off, but in reality, they were constantly alert to any movement around them.

Lin Che nodded slightly, and his divine sense continued to probe deeper into the stone forest.

The deeper you go, the more petrified lizards you encounter.

Some of them lay on top of the tall stone pillars basking in the sun, some sought shade in the spaces between the pillars, and some gathered together, slowly crawling, searching for something.

A rough estimate suggests that there are hundreds of them in this outer area alone.

Among them are not only a large number of first- and second-order individuals, but also a few third-order bloodlines.

The bloodline of this clan is quite stable, or rather, quite mediocre.

Even with the improvement of their bloodline, their supernatural abilities did not change much.

From the first-tier "Stone Skin Armor" to the second-tier "Mystic Rock Armor," and then to the third-tier "Earth Vein Armor," they are all essentially defensive, only differing in the strength and method of defense.

Unlike the Azure-Eyed Eagle, it did not awaken a special divine ability like "Azure Sky Eyes," nor did it awaken an auxiliary divine ability like "Wind Blessing" like the Wind-Treading Steed.

Their ancestors were never wealthy, and even if the system upgraded their bloodline, it couldn't save them from their existence.

But this does not affect their value.

For independent cultivators making a living in Chuyang City, a defensive spirit beast that can help them stand at the front and charge into battle is far more practical than those fancy spirit beasts.

Lin Che had observed the Zhou family's spirit beast shop.

Their rock rhinoceros antlers sell very well; every time they arrive, they're snapped up immediately.

The rogue cultivators all agreed on the Rock Armor Rhinoceros: it has thick skin and tough flesh, it can withstand attacks and fight, and they feel at ease taking it with them when hunting demons.

The petrified lizard's defensive capabilities are only stronger than those of the rock-armored rhinoceros, not weaker.

Moreover, the petrified lizard possesses a camouflage ability that the rock rhinoceros lacks.

Their innate ability, "mimicry of stone skin," allows them to perfectly mimic the color and smell of the surrounding rock environment, making them adept at stealth, ambush, and surprise attacks.

This means that cultivators who possess petrified lizards can not only engage in direct combat but also launch surprise attacks, giving them more tactical options.

Lin Che's gaze swept over the petrified lizards clinging to the stone pillars, and he silently made a plan in his mind.

These guys were basically "invited" back from the Stone Forest Mystery one after another.

Living near the Fuyue Stone Stele year-round, they have been influenced by the stele's aura, which has instilled in them a deep reverence for the Fuyue Alligator Snapping Turtle clan.

Lin Che took advantage of this, having the Alligator Crocodile Turtles come forward, and successfully brought them under his command.

In the years that have passed in this hidden realm, they have had no shortage of food and no pressure to survive, so they have reproduced very quickly.

The current quantity is sufficient for large-scale sales.

……

Azure-eyed Eagle, Wind-riding Spirit Steed, Petrified Lizard.

These are the three spirit beasts that Lin Che plans to sell.

Reconnaissance and air support, transportation and assistance, defense and camouflage.

Three types of spirit beasts, three roles, covering the types of abilities most needed by rogue demon hunters.

Everything is ready.

They're just waiting for the business to open.