Eternal Beast Taming Family

However, after regaining control of their bodies, most of the villagers were unable to even stand up.

Their gazes toward Chu Shengyuan were filled with terror, as if he were a monstrous beast ready to devour anyone.

Chu Shengyuan didn't frown. Seeing that no one came forward to speak, he was about to launch another intimidation attack when Jiang Nian stepped into the village first and spoke up:

"Everyone, my child is impatient, so please forgive him if he offends us. We just have a few simple questions to ask, and we'll leave as soon as we're done. We won't bother you any further."

Jiang Nian had a gentle and mild temperament, and seemed like a very kind person. Perhaps because she seemed easy to talk to, an elderly man actually took a few steps forward and said in his broken dialect:

"In response to this lady's question, what would you like to know?"

"Where is this place? What is the name of your village? Are there any other villages nearby?"

The old man breathed a sigh of relief, his worried expression easing somewhat.

"This place is called the Ten Thousand Mountains, and our village is called Green Mountain Village. There are a few other villages on the other mountains. If you are interested, you can go and see them."

The Ten Thousand Mountains, the land of conflict among all tribes mentioned by Grandpa Sun, is actually called this by the locals.

The mountains are layered upon each other, stretching endlessly, and the name is quite fitting.

"Then why were you so terrified when you saw us? Why did you avoid me like the plague?" Chu Shengfan's tone still carried a hint of resentment, as if he was still quite bothered by the villagers' attitude towards him earlier.

After exchanging these words with the two men, the old man realized that they were not people who could not be treated amicably, so he smiled apologetically and apologized.

"There's a reason for all this. Recently, a demon god has appeared near our Green Mountain. I heard that he loves to transform into human form to bewitch us villagers. The two of you are very different from the people here in terms of clothing and demeanor, so it's inevitable that some misunderstandings have arisen... I'm sorry."

A demon god? What is that? In the Jingyuan Dynasty, they had never heard of any being that could be called a "god".

If someone's cultivation level is higher than one's own, how could they possibly have any interest in such a small village? Especially since they would disguise themselves as humans to deceive them.

Thinking this through, Chu Shengyuan asked directly, "Then what is a Demon God? Is it the name of a Source Beast? Or a realm of Source Beasts?"

Hearing Chu Shengyuan's words, the old man was also somewhat bewildered. "A demon god is a demon god, an existence that requires our worship and sacrifice. As for the source beast you mentioned, sir, I have never heard of it."

Chu Shengyuan pointed to the "Azure Wood Spirit Dragon" in the sky, "This is the Source Beast."

Upon seeing Chu Shengyuan's 'rude' actions, the old man's expression changed drastically. "As servants of the gods, how can you be so disrespectful to the Demon God?"

Chu Shengyuan blinked. He looked at the "Azure Wood Spirit Dragon" circling in the sky, then at the old man who was almost bowing down to the "Azure Wood Spirit Dragon," and seemed to have realized something.

"You mean that this thing flying in the sky right now is the demon god you people talk about?"

"Be careful what you say. A demon god is a demon god; how can it be merely what we call a demon god?"

Now Chu Shengyuan understood completely: the Source Beast was the 'Demon God,' and the 'Demon God' was the Source Beast. Moreover, the difference in their status seemed to be quite different in his and the old man's perception.

Jiang Nian glanced at the young men with energy fluctuations emanating from them and asked softly, "Where did they get these energy fluctuations? I've never seen any demon gods accompanying them."

Upon hearing this, the old man's expression changed drastically. "No, no! To receive the blessing of the Demon God is already extraordinary. How can we expect the Demon God to accompany them every day?"

Chu Shengyuan and his mother exchanged a glance, both realizing that this "Ten Thousand Mountains" was probably not what they had imagined, and might overturn some of their previous understanding.

Here, it seems that the 'Source Beasts' have a higher status than humans, and are the ones who receive offerings and worship from humans.

"So, your village also worships a demon god? I just wonder if you worship a single demon god or a whole tribe of demon gods?"

The old man looked troubled, as if he didn't want to answer the question, but when his eyes caught sight of the giant dragon churning in the air, he dared not remain silent.

"Of course, there is more than one."

"So you're saying you're a clan? However, with such a commotion in your village, and the demon god you serve still hasn't arrived, isn't that a bit unfair to your long-standing offerings?"

The old man glanced at the sky again, his lips twitching slightly. This demon god is terrifyingly powerful. Even if the demon god they serve came, it probably wouldn't be enough to fill its teeth.

"Since your demon god won't come, then I'll go find it."

As he spoke, Chu Shengyuan closed his eyes slightly, and his spirit rapidly spread across the mountains.

A few seconds later, he looked up slightly in one direction and chuckled, "I've found it."

Without waiting for the reactions of those present, he transformed into an extremely swift streak of light and plunged into the forest.

A moment later, he returned to the village, holding a rope that led several deer-shaped source beasts.

Chu Shengyuan smiled and looked at the old man, "Is this the demon god that your village worships?"

The moment they saw the source beast, the villagers' expressions changed drastically, most of them turning to worry and a barely concealed anger towards Chu Shengyuan.

The old man hurriedly stepped forward, pleading, "Please, sir, show mercy! Our village has served the Demon God for a long time, and we are only able to live peacefully today thanks to the Demon God's blessings. If you harm it, our village will not be able to survive."

Chu Shengyuan scanned the village, fully aware of their inner emotions. He hadn't expected the source beast to be so popular within the village.

It's unclear whether they've truly done something practical for the villagers, or if they've simply been better at taming the villagers in the past.

"Don't panic. I'm just asking it a few questions. If it answers them satisfactorily, I'll let them go."

Hearing Chu Shengyuan's words, the villagers quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Chu Shengyuan pointed to the largest and highest-level "Cloud Grass Deer," saying, "Who is in contract with it... who was blessed by it? Help us communicate."

"There's no need for such trouble. This venerable one can simply ask me any questions you may have."

A gentle voice came from "Cloud Grass Deer".

Chu Shengyuan's eyes widened in surprise as he looked over. The "Cloud Grass Deer," which was only at the upper level of the different rank, was actually able to speak human language.

In the Jingyuan Dynasty, only some source beasts at the Domain level could speak; most of the time, they directly communicated with their contract masters through mental contracts.

Are the source beasts here really that special?

Seeing Chu Shengyuan's surprised expression, the "Cloud Grass Deer" was somewhat puzzled. It tilted its head and looked at Chu Shengyuan with a puzzled expression, wondering what he was surprised about.