Mountains and giant beasts, cabins in the woods

Back to the peach tree house.

Liu Xingmo put down the package and took out a medicinal herb: "Mary, guess what this is?"

Sumali gave a light snort and said indifferently, "A medicine to enhance the soul."

Liu Xingmo was a little unwilling: "How come you guessed it right away? This is so boring."

Sumali smiled faintly: "Known your personality, you're definitely someone I can use. You only know how to show off in things like this."

"Alright, you've seen right through me." Liu Xingmo unwrapped layers of oiled paper. "This is a Tranquilizing Flower, which can stabilize the mind and slightly refine the soul. It's a pity it's too precious; I could only buy the highest grade yellow one."

"This is already the most precious gift!" Sumali reached out and picked up a palm-sized dried petal, brought it to her nose and sniffed it lightly. "Tranquilizing Flower, I must say it was just as expected? There are such convenient things here."

She continued, "Enhancing the soul, incredible. Crafting the second type of Philosopher's Stone has always been a difficult hurdle. Most people can only enhance their souls by repeatedly using secret methods to temper their mental strength."

Liu Xingmo also picked up a petal, tore off a piece, and chewed it: "This kind of spiritual herb is rare even in Black Dragon Village. There are only a few kinds. Most people rely on controlling contracted beasts to temper their divine sense and strengthen their souls."

A flush rose to Sumari's face, and a surge of energy coursed through her: "I can't wait to forge the second type of Philosopher's Stone!"

"Don't rush! Finish the work at hand first, and let me see how our pharmaceutical production line is doing these past two days." Liu Xingmo walked towards the desk.

"Everything is normal," Sumali said calmly.

"Hahaha!" Liu Xingmo chuckled. "Mary, you can't lie."

Next, the elixirs will be distributed.

Liu Xingmo fed the contracted beasts one by one.

First, we arrived at the tree and went to the makeshift thatched hut.

Baohei took a special medicine for turtles and tortoises. It hasn't grown much lately, so the medicine's effect has probably reached its limit, and it can be stopped next week.

This turtle's size far surpasses that of its native species. If it wants to grow any further, we need to find a way to capture a rare species—a giant softshell turtle or a hawksbill turtle—and ask the elders to process it into a special medicine. This task requires at least Tier 3 combat strength.

Liu Xingmo fed Bao Hei Ningxin Flower again to strengthen his soul and assist his cultivation at the second level.

Regardless of the path, the focus of the first stage is on condensing spiritual energy, while the focus of the second stage is on condensing divine consciousness, which means working on the soul.

At the same time, even at the second level, condensing spiritual energy is essential. Cultivation involves gradually increasing the content and difficulty.

Baohei chewed on the dry flower petals, somewhat bewildered. Only after swallowing and beginning to digest did it finally realize what was happening, its eyes gleaming with a brilliant light.

"Alright, stop rushing me! One a day, that's all."

Baohei gazed longingly at the oil paper package in its owner's hand, but still obediently lay down.

It can only cultivate its spiritual energy using the rudimentary energy channels it naturally possesses, so it makes little progress.

It also possesses a complex bloodline system, and although it lacks the relevant talent, its progress is evident under the master's support.

Liu Xingmo left ten fish roe for Bao Hei to eat himself.

He then climbed up the tree and came to the rooftop balcony of the wooden roof.

This circular bird's nest, made of dry grass and twigs, is Fuhei's masterpiece.

"Caw caw caw!" The big crow cawed at the moon, welcoming its master's arrival.

Liu Xingmo fed the bird a special medicine.

Fuhei tilted his head back and swallowed it, then hopped and skipped happily as he strolled around the balcony.

Although this crow is small, it is already an adult and should not grow any taller.

But thanks to the special medicine, it slowly grew taller, from being the same height as its owner to now being half a head taller.

We are still a long way from carrying people in flight, but as long as we persevere, that day will come sooner or later.

Liu Xingmo fed Ningxin Flower again and also left some fish roe.

Fuhei couldn't help but flap its wings and fly into the sky, spreading its noisy commotion throughout the entire West Town.

It survived its difficult childhood and ushered in a turning point in its fate.

If you think about it carefully, its past hardships might have been self-inflicted. After all, indiscriminately enhancing one's fortune will only bring endless suffering.

Liu Xingmo's last stop was the insect enclosure in the wooden house.

The three rhinoceros beetles and the scorpion all received the eggs containing blood essence.

As strength increases and better contracted beasts are acquired, the role of older contracted beasts is replaced and they are relegated to the sidelines; this is a normal phenomenon.

These four creatures are not useless now. Once they transform into wondrous beasts, they can help their master break through to the next level.

This process is not pleasant. Blood cultivators must use secret techniques to transform blood beasts into their essence blood and absorb it into their bodies.

In this way, one gains the ability to transform into the corresponding mythical beast, and can even enhance one's aptitude, reversing the innate from the acquired.

Depending on the quality of the strange beasts devoured, there is a very small probability of becoming a Blood Path Innate Body at the third tier, and a very large probability of becoming a Blood Path Innate Body at the fourth tier.

Every single manager and elder in Black Dragon Village has reached the level of the Innate Body.

In this world, hard work and wisdom are very important; sometimes they can reverse innate differences.

Therefore, every young man in the village is expected to achieve great things.

Those with naturally gifted physiques, like Liu Yizhu, possess an unparalleled advantage in early development, but they still need to prove themselves worthy of attention and investment.

If someone slacks off, even with an innate physique, they will only waste their life at the second tier. If someone with an innate physique lacks wisdom, the third tier is their limit. Even if they overcome numerous difficulties to become a fourth-tier powerhouse, they still need luck and opportunity to advance to the fifth tier.

Liu Xingmo vaguely felt that he had long been receiving special attention, which was why he had won various resources.

The unexpected acquisition of Baohei was merely a catalyst, prompting the higher-ups to distribute resources that were planned for future allocation ahead of schedule.

Liu Xingmo confirmed that the four insects were full of blood, so he directed them to burrow and wrestle with each other in the haystack.

After a period of training, the three rhinoceros beetles had exhausted their blood energy. However, the large scorpion with the blue carapace retained a trace of blood energy and was secretly recuperating.

Liu Xingmo nodded.

That's impressive. To survive so long in the mountains, this old insect must have excellent aptitude. Maybe it can even undergo a metamorphosis.

At the current pace of cultivation, I can reach the first rank perfection by the end of the year. To advance to the second rank, I lack a Blood Path Beast.

To be on the safe side, perhaps I should go out into the wild this year and catch a few more old insects to raise.

Liu Xingmo was making various plans.

This year marks my first year on the path to something extraordinary. I will use my wisdom and work diligently to complete all my tasks.

After finishing feeding the animals, Liu Xingmo returned to his bedroom and brewed a pot of tea.

This tea is the medicinal herb I bought today.

The tea is piping hot; blow on it, take a sip. It's bitter at first, but after it moistens your throat, a sweet aftertaste follows.

Suddenly, the energy channels of the wood channel became tingly and itchy, as if thousands of seeds were accumulating power, ready to break through the soil and sprout.

Liu Xingmo began his cultivation practice.

"Pop—!"

The familiar feeling, the wood cultivation level is completely stable at the first level of the first tier.

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