Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Yu Changsheng's eyes gleamed like a hungry wolf spotting its prey.

"Senior, could you please bring all the stones up here? So many gems must be quite valuable, right?"

The black tortoise gave two bitter laughs.

"You're being way too greedy, kid."

"The coldness down there is incomparable to that of the stream here. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't stay there for more than a quarter of an hour."

"Even if I'm naturally immune to the cold, I can't stay down there for long. You want me to bring all those icy divine stones up from down there? Are you trying to kill me?"

Yu Changsheng smiled awkwardly, realizing that he had been somewhat greedy.

Even if he only gets a small amount of such treasures, it would be enough for his own use.

"Hehe, senior misunderstands. How could I let you risk your life to prepare these things for me? For me, the most important thing is that you are safe and sound."

The black tortoise gave a wry smile. "Fine, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you retrieve these treasures, it's just that I can't get that many."

"However, picking up some scattered Frost God Stones for you is no problem. Just wait a moment."

Yu Changsheng was overjoyed. "Senior, please be careful. Thank you."

"Um."

The black tortoise gave a casual reply and then dived back into the water.

Yu Changsheng also began to look forward to it, and even his cultivation of magic power became somewhat absent-minded.

About half an hour later, Yu Changsheng felt that his magical power was almost exhausted and he could only return to the shore to wait.

He couldn't help but be amazed by the strength of the Xuan Turtle Senior, who could stay in the stream for so long.

Indeed, all things in nature have the characteristics of mutual generation and mutual restraint.

At that moment, the stream suddenly began to vibrate, and after a short while, a pile of small hills emerged from the stream.

The Xuan Turtle transformed into a size of several meters, with at least several hundred pieces of ice dragging on its back, which it attached to using its magic power.

The black tortoise slowly came ashore, released its magical power, and its icy body landed on the ground.

Immediately, some plants on the shore began to rapidly turn into ice sculptures, breaking into ice shards scattered all over the ground.

Yu Changsheng glanced at it briefly and estimated there were at least two hundred Frost God Stones.

"Thank you for your hard work, senior. I didn't expect you to bring back so much!"

The Xuan Turtle nodded and said, "I've picked up almost all of the scattered ice stones below."

"All that's left are some huge, fixed stones connecting to the underground; even I can't do anything about them."

Yu Changsheng nodded and said, "I am already satisfied with just this. Thank you, senior."

The Xuan Turtle nodded and said, "These many Frost God Stones are enough for you to create an environment similar to this stream in your own cave, and the effect might even be stronger."

"I estimate it won't cost more than a hundred dollars to get the same effect as this stream."

"Besides aiding cultivation, this Frost God Stone can also be used to refine some magical treasures. You must not easily reveal it to others, or you will surely suffer misfortune."

Yu Changsheng certainly understood this principle: possessing a treasure is a crime. He wasn't stupid, so he certainly wouldn't flaunt his treasures at will.

"What you say is absolutely right, senior. I will remember it."

"Alright, I'm going to soak in the stream for a while longer. Do as you please."

"yes!"

Yu Changsheng nodded emphatically, not expecting that the Xuan Turtle could still hold on, which far exceeded Yu Changsheng's expectations.

At this moment, his other tamed beasts, seeing Yu Changsheng come out, had already followed him.

Yu Changsheng knew that the magical power of the beasts was definitely not completely exhausted, but he did not want to push them too hard.

It's already quite an achievement that they've persisted for so long.

After the Crimson Dragon came up, it immediately lit a patch of trees to warm itself, and the Colorful Star Deer and the Golden-Winged Roc also came over.

Only Zi Linghuang returned to his natal magic weapon to recuperate and silently digest the benefits he had gained.

"These guys."

Yu Changsheng shook his head with a wry smile. After he came up, all the chills he had felt earlier immediately disappeared, leaving only a refreshing and invigorating feeling.

These guys are clearly exaggerating.

After taking stock of the pile of Frost God Stones, Yu Changsheng processed them briefly and then sealed them into his storage bag.

This time, they harvested a total of 236 Frost God Stones, a truly substantial haul.

Yu Changsheng stared down into the stream, finding it hard to imagine how many more icy divine stones lay beneath.

I estimate that what I get this time is just a drop in the ocean.

At this moment, he finally understood the benefits of this secret realm.

This is an area that has hardly been developed at all.

If this were left outside, it would be discovered that this place was in danger.

It's estimated that even if there are many more Frost God Stones below, they will all be dug up by the various forces.

It can only be said that this secret realm restricts cultivation levels, allowing only those with the Purple Mansion cultivation level to enter, which has greatly protected the environment here from excessive damage.

It is activated once every few decades, which is enough time for the environment to repair itself and achieve a cycle.

"This world is indeed magical. It seems to be without a master, but in reality, it is protected by rules that allow it to last for so long."

Seeing that it was about time, Yu Changsheng and Chen Xueqing met up.

They discovered that she had almost finished roasting the prey.

Although it was simply grilled with a little salt, the meat was incredibly tender and had an extremely rich aroma.

Yu Changsheng walked over, rubbing his belly, and smelled the golden-brown roasted meat.

"Hehe, not bad, the saintess's cooking skills are actually so good, the food is sizzling and dripping with oil, it makes my mouth water."

Chen Xueqing chuckled softly, then carefully cut off a piece of meat with the small silver knife in her hand and began to eat it.

Yu Changsheng didn't stand on ceremony and borrowed a magic knife to start cutting up the meat for grilling.

A roasted meat the size of a domestic pig was quickly devoured by the two of them.

Other cultivators rarely eat, but once they start eating, they can't stop.

This amount of food wasn't enough to satisfy Yu Changsheng.

It was getting late, and Yu Changsheng rubbed his stomach, feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

"Heh heh, looks like I'll have to hunt even more next time."

Chen Xueqing's cheeks flushed slightly as she realized that she had indeed eaten a little too much, but this only lasted for a moment before she recovered.

"Let's take a short rest today and continue our journey early tomorrow morning."

"it is good."

Yu Changsheng had no objection, and since Senior Xuan Gui was still cultivating in the stream, it wasn't appropriate for him to leave immediately.

The two decided to simply find a place to camp nearby.

Before entering the secret realm, Yu Changsheng had made preparations.

Two simple tents were quickly set up, though they were certainly not comparable to the cave dwelling they usually lived in.

It's still much better than living in a cave or outside.

As for safety issues, they are almost negligible.

With three guardian beasts watching over the outside, it's almost impossible for anyone or any spirit beast to launch a sneak attack.

Chen Xueqing also exclaimed, "Your tamed beasts are really convenient."

"Hehe. They are indeed quite good."

Yu Changsheng assigned the Crimson Hell Dragon, the Colorful Star Deer, and the Golden-Winged Roc to guard the area from three different directions.

The night passed quickly.

The next morning, a light white mist appeared in the forest.

Yu Changsheng went to the stream and washed his face. The icy cold water made him shiver.

At this moment, the black tortoise also floated up from the stream.

Yu Changsheng exclaimed in shock, "Senior Xuan Gui, could it be that you spent the night in this stream?"

The black tortoise said, "I know you can't stay here for long. Of course you should stay a little longer in such a nice place."

Yu Changsheng was completely speechless. He needed to recover after just one hour inside, but the Xuan Turtle had been soaking in it for a whole day and night. He simply couldn't believe it.

"Senior Xuan Gui is indeed powerful; I admire him greatly."

"Stop flattering me. Let's set off as soon as possible. I believe there are even greater benefits waiting for us in the depths of this sacred and secret realm."

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"Hehe, what you say is absolutely right, senior. I think so too."

After putting away the beasts, Yu Changsheng met up with Chen Xueqing, who had also finished packing up.

After a brief discussion, the two decided not to stay any longer at Hundred Beasts Mountain.

Although the resources here are extremely abundant, they are ultimately only some relatively low-grade materials.

Having just received a great deal of benefit, Yu Changsheng could not let his appetite be filled by these petty gains.

The two immediately quickened their pace and crossed the Hundred Beasts Mountain.

At full speed, it took less than half a day to cross this mountain range.

Sitting on the Golden-Winged Roc was very convenient, and any birds or spirit beasts that tried to stop them were easily killed without encountering too many obstacles.

Beyond the mountains lies a vast grassland stretching as far as the eye can see.

The vast grassland meets the blue sky, giving one a sense of sudden openness and expansiveness.

Yu Changsheng, perched on the back of the Golden-Winged Roc, couldn't help but shout a few times to release his pent-up emotions.

The environment here is quite to his liking.

The Holy Maiden Chen Xueqing, who was standing to the side, was almost startled. She looked at Yu Changsheng with a speechless expression and ultimately did not utter any words of criticism.

They assumed that Yu Changsheng was too nervous lately, which was why he acted this way.

In reality, Yu Changsheng simply felt extremely comfortable in such an environment, and it was an unconscious action.

Seeing a herd of animals below, Yu Changsheng's curiosity was piqued again.

He wanted to go hunting, but Chen Xueqing stopped him.

"Yu Changsheng, do you remember why we came in here?"

"We were already at a huge disadvantage with one less person on our team, and you're still so relaxed."

Yu Changsheng also realized that he had gone too far.

He was well aware of the pressure Chen Xueqing was under, so he could only offer words of comfort:

"Hehe, I am well aware of the Saintess's concerns."

"Even if we try our best to find materials for Nascent Soul Transformation, we may not be able to compete with others, so I never expected to win through this method."

"I was thinking of letting you relax a bit, but it seems the Holy Maiden misunderstood me."

"In that case, let's go find some materials for Nascent Soul Transformation first, so that the Holy Maiden can rest assured."

Chen Xueqing then realized that she had misunderstood Yu Changsheng. She pursed her lips and remained silent, looking at the grassland rushing past below, lost in thought.

Yu Changsheng then put aside his playful nature and controlled the Golden-Winged Roc to increase its speed.

"Logically speaking, once you cross the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range, that's where Nascent Soul materials might appear."

"However, it seems that there are no places in this grassland where Nascent Soul materials might be found."

Chen Xueqing also wondered, "It might be because the view here is wide open, and it's too close to the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range."

Yu Changsheng said, "It seems we have no choice but to go further. We probably won't find anything on this grassland."

After discussing it for a while, the two decided to continue on their way and skip over the grassland.

As night fell, visibility began to blur, and one could only discern directions through spiritual awareness.

Yu Changsheng began to slow down to avoid accidentally hitting anything dangerous.

Moreover, flying for a whole day is quite taxing on the Golden-Winged Roc.

Yu Changsheng touched the Golden-Winged Roc beneath him and suggested, "I think we should fly on our own first and let the Golden-Winged Roc rest for a while."

"Furthermore, the nighttime temperature reduces the number of targets and helps prevent detection."

Chen Xueqing agreed and put away the Golden-Winged Roc.

The two moved forward one on the left and one on the right, but when they crossed a river area, they suddenly noticed a firelight along the riverbank.

Moreover, these flames seemed to be moving slowly.

However, the distance is too far, making it difficult to discern the situation there.

Yu Changsheng immediately stopped Chen Xueqing and whispered, "There's a fire in that area."

"Could it be another disciple?"

Chen Xueqing stopped, her eyes focused, trying her best to see the situation clearly.

However, the fire was at least ten kilometers away from the two of them, making it difficult to discern the specific situation.

"Impossible. Disciples of Sea Beast Heavenly Island are absolutely not allowed to cross the Hundred Beast Mountain Range. Moreover, their strength is such that coming to this area would be tantamount to suicide."

Yu Changsheng asked, "If you're not a disciple of Sea Beast Heavenly Island, are you a local native?"

Are there indigenous people within this sacred and secret realm?

Although most of these secret realms are uninhabited, they are unpredictable and no one knows what might be inside.

"Natives? I've never seen them before, but the Sea Beast Sky Island has always had very limited exploration of the sacred land and secret realm."

"It's possible that there really are indigenous people among them."

Yu Changsheng hesitated, wondering whether he should make contact with the people there.

They arrived at the sacred and secret realm, but their familiarity with the place was certainly not as great as that of the local inhabitants.

Therefore, if the two of them want to find some materials for the Nascent Soul stage...

Perhaps we can get some clues from these indigenous people; all we need to do is give them a small reward.

After a brief discussion, Yu Changsheng and Chen Xueqing both decided to make contact and see how things went before making any further decisions.

So the two slowed down and headed there.

The journey was dark and windy, and the movement of the firelight was very slow, unlike that of a group of cultivators.

Moreover, as the flames drew closer, Yu Changsheng could sense that the other party was also moving in his direction.

They hadn't walked far when they were very close to each other.

Yu Changsheng then saw clearly that at the forefront of the firelight, there seemed to be a group of rather strange-looking wild beasts.

It doesn't look like a spirit beast; it's more like an ordinary wild animal with almost no magical fluctuations. It probably doesn't even reach the level of a first-tier spirit beast.

It's very likely the kind that ordinary people keep.

Behind these wild beasts, there appeared to be quite a few human figures moving about. (End of Chapter)