Beast Taming Immortal Clan

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Wilderness.

Suddenly, a crimson flame descended from the sky above the vast mountains, falling to the ground as if a meteor or meteorite had fallen from the heavens.

Surprisingly, after the firelight fell into the mountains, no sound was heard, as if everything had been a mirage.

However, if a knowledgeable cultivator were here, they would not be surprised or puzzled.

They soon realized that the crimson light that descended from the sky was not a mirage, but the escape light of a high-level cultivator.

That is indeed the case.

Deep in the mountains, where the firelight had fallen, a beautiful woman in red was sitting cross-legged, holding a spirit crystal in her hand, seizing the time to absorb the spiritual power within and refine it into magical power.

The beautiful woman in red was none other than Lin Hongyu, who had previously lured away the black dragon.

At this moment, Lin Hongyu was undoubtedly in very poor condition.

Her face was as pale as paper, with bloodstains on her clothes and around her mouth. Her hair was disheveled and looked like she had suffered a great loss of energy.

The strength of a mid-grade fourth-tier black dragon was indeed beyond what a cultivator like her, who had only been in the Core Formation stage for a little over ten years, could match. Even though she had refined a powerful natal magic weapon, she was still no match for such a spiritual beast.

If she hadn't risked everything to activate her natal magic weapon with her life essence and unleash its full power, she probably wouldn't have even had a chance to use her escape technique to save her life.

Even though she successfully escaped the black dragon's pursuit, she was severely depleted of her vital energy, and her magical power was less than one-tenth of what it used to be.

After meditating for a while, she looked at the spirit crystal in her hand, which was severely depleted of its spiritual energy, and muttered to herself, "Luckily, I had this spirit crystal in my hand, otherwise, in my current state, it would be really difficult to stay in this desolate place!"

"However, by holding off the black dragon for three-quarters of an hour, and considering the time it takes for the black dragon to return to its lair, Zheng Chun and the others should have already succeeded!"

"After this, I've finally repaid most of the favor I owed Zheng Chun!"

Thinking of this, Lin Hongyu breathed a sigh of relief.

Since ancient times, the debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay. Zhou Chun helped her with both the formation of her core and the refinement of her natal magic weapon.

Although she kept her promise and joined the Zhou family after achieving the Golden Core stage, secretly protecting them, this alone was clearly not enough to repay the favor.

After all, joining the Zhou family is a way of repaying the Zhou family for their help in helping her achieve the Core Formation, and it's a win-win situation.

However, Zhou Chun's assistance in helping her form her core and refine her natal magic weapon was a personal effort.

She had to do something important for Zhou Chun to repay the favor.

Helping Zhou Chun obtain the Thousand-Year Dragon Transformation Grass this time is to repay a favor.

If it weren't for the inescapable debt of gratitude, she would never have engaged in a fierce battle with a mid-grade fourth-order black dragon in the dangerous Dragon Abyss after more than ten years of Core Formation.

After resting for a while, Lin Hongyu determined the direction and headed towards the Caiyushan stronghold.

On the other side, after losing Lin Hongyu, the black dragon merely stirred up a storm in the wilderness to vent its anger before quickly returning to its lair.

But when it returned to its nest, it discovered that its nest had been stolen.

This undoubtedly made it extremely angry.

Fortunately, after inspection, it was found that apart from the three rare thousand-year-old dragon grasses, none of its other treasured and beloved items were missing, which calmed its anger somewhat.

But it still closed its eyes to sense the thief's whereabouts.

However, after sensing it, he gained nothing.

The lost items, unlike dragon scales and dragon teeth which shed from its body, did not have any blood connection with it, nor were they marked by it like those particularly precious treasures.

The Thousand-Year Dragon Grass is a spiritual object that has been mutated by the aura of a dragon and has no connection with the black dragon itself.

If they are close enough and there is no barrier or shielding, it might be able to sense something.

But since it can't sense them now, it means that either the thief has already gone far away, or they have used some means to shield and isolate these things.

Since that's the case, it was too lazy to come out of the cave to chase after it anymore.

However, the theft of the dragon's nest cannot be treated as if nothing happened.

Therefore, the black dragon quickly bit the third-tier high-grade dragon-scaled black fish to death, swallowing its demon core and flesh as a warning to the other two demon beasts.

The two third-tier mid-grade demonic beasts, a tortoise and a python, seemed to take the black dragon's cruel and ruthless behavior for granted, and did not react much except to beg for mercy.

Not long after, another third-tier fish demon with the bloodline of a dragon entered the dragon's nest and became the black dragon's new servant.

Zhou Chun and Zhou Mingde, who had already escaped, naturally had no idea what had happened after the Black Dragon returned.

The theft of the Millennium Dragon Transformation Grass was undoubtedly very smooth and successful.

Even disregarding Lin Hongyu's contribution, the two of them alone merely consumed a significant amount of the talisman's power.

Compared to this loss, the gains are astonishing.

After the two returned to their base at Caiyu Mountain, they discussed it and couldn't help but smile broadly.

Zhou Chun undoubtedly gained the most from this operation.

He obtained three thousand-year-old dragon-transforming grasses, and the black ore he took away was also a magical treasure material called "Black Abyss Iron," which could be used to refine magical treasures. The remaining tortoise shell and unicorn horn were also the most valuable spiritual materials from third-tier high-grade demonic beasts, and they were in excellent condition.

Although Zhou Mingde did not enter the depths of the dragon's nest, he managed to collect some dragon blood stones and dragon blood grass during his fierce battle with the third-tier high-grade demon beast. These were all high-grade spiritual items that had been around for quite some time.

When the two left the dragon's nest, they each took a total of 32 dragon-transforming grasses, including one 600-year-old dragon-transforming grass, four 500-year-old dragon-transforming grasses, ten 400-year-old dragon-transforming grasses, and seventeen 300-year-old dragon-transforming grasses.

Compared to their losses, this gain is undoubtedly enormous!

After taking stock of their spoils, Zhou Chun immediately picked out the magical material "Black Abyss Iron" and presented it to Lin Hongyu, saying, "Senior Lin, we have no use for this 'Black Abyss Iron,' so please keep it!"

"No need. I have no use for it, and I've already benefited from this operation; I can't be greedy!"

Lin Hongyu waved her hand, declining Zhou Chun's offer.

Then she glanced at the three Zhou family cultivators at the Purple Mansion stage and said softly, "I have expended a lot of energy this time, and I'm afraid I will have to go into seclusion for a while to recover. If there is nothing serious, please do not disturb me while I am recuperating."

Upon hearing her words, Zhou Mingde immediately replied, "Of course, Fellow Daoist Lin, you can rest assured and focus on recovering. If you need anything, please feel free to ask, and the Zhou family will do its best to meet your needs."

"I'm so sorry to have troubled you, Senior Lin, with matters concerning this junior!"

Zhou Chun also expressed her gratitude with a look of appreciation.

After giving her instructions, Lin Hongyu went back to her cave to recuperate, leaving only the three Purple Mansion stage cultivators from the Zhou family to discuss how to deal with the pile of spiritual items they had collected.

Zhou Mingde spoke first, saying, "There are now three Thousand-Year Dragon Transformation Grasses. Whether it's refined into a 'Dragon Transformation Pill' or consumed directly, it's only effective the first time. Zheng Chun, what are your plans?"

Zhou Chun had clearly already considered this matter, and upon hearing this, he immediately replied, "This junior plans to have someone refine it into a 'Dragon Transformation Pill' for Bai Bai to consume. If there are any left over, we'll keep them for the Third Elder's Bloodflame Dragon Python!"

"Yes, that's indeed the best solution, but who are you planning to ask to refine the 'Dragon Transformation Grass'? We've only heard of this elixir by name, but we don't know who has the recipe, let alone who can refine it!"

Zhou Mingde nodded at first, then quickly raised a new question.

"I've considered this as well. The 'Dragon Transformation Pill' definitely can't be refined in Jing Kingdom, otherwise the news might leak out. If the Qinglian Temple finds out, it will be difficult for us to explain the origin of the Thousand-Year Dragon Transformation Grass, and they will be even more wary of us!"

"Therefore, I plan to travel to the Great Zhou Kingdom for a period of time to find an alchemist who can refine the 'Dragon Transformation Pill' so that I can have Bai Bai transform into a dragon there. I will also look for the magical material, the [Yellow Dragon Stone]."

Zhou Chun calmly stated his plans, which he had prepared in advance.

"Are you planning a long journey to the Great Zhou Kingdom?"

Zhou Mingde was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but frown.

He naturally didn't want Zhou Chun to travel around for too long, since that would inevitably hinder Zhou Chun's cultivation and make it difficult to guarantee his personal safety.

However, he also understood Zhou Chun's personality; once she made a decision so early, it would be difficult to persuade her otherwise.

Sure enough, seeing him frown, Zhou Chun immediately said, "I know you care about me and value me highly, and you've always wanted me to stay in the family to cultivate and improve my cultivation. But at my level, simply shutting myself away to cultivate isn't a good idea. Besides, if I cultivate step by step like this, I don't know how long it will take to reach the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm!"

"The Great Zhou Kingdom is the center of the surrounding cultivation world. There are many opportunities there, and countless pills and spiritual items that can improve one's magical power and cultivation. If one can gain something there, it is better than meditating and cultivating normally for decades."

"Moreover, normally, cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage should travel to the cultivation world to broaden their horizons. I am already very fortunate to be traveling now."

"Besides, the chaos in Jingguo has now subsided, and nothing major is expected to happen for the next twenty or thirty years. Therefore, I don't need to worry too much about matters concerning the family when I travel far away at this time!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingde immediately realized that he had been planning this all along.

He could only sigh helplessly and say, "What about the enemies you made in the Great Zhou Kingdom? If they discover your existence, will you still have the same good fortune as before?"

"I have considered this, but my strength has improved a lot since then. If I encounter him again, even if I am no match for him, I will not be as miserable as I was back then."

"Moreover, I will definitely change my appearance and no longer travel in my true form. The Great Zhou Kingdom is so vast; it won't be easy for him to discover me. He may have even forgotten about that incident!"

At this point, Zhou Chun bowed to Zhou Mingde and said, "I know you have always been very kind to me and have high expectations for me. However, every Golden Core cultivator cannot achieve this simply by meditating and cultivating within the sect. With the Zhou family's current resources, we cannot directly create a Golden Core cultivator in this way. Whether for my own sake or for the sake of the family, I should step out of the family's comfort zone and go out to travel and make my own way!"

"Zhengchun is right. Uncle, you should let him go. This child has always had many opportunities and is not destined to die young. A dragon cannot always be confined to a pool. We should let him travel in the great rivers and seas, see their vastness, and experience their storms. Only in this way can a true dragon be nurtured!"

Zhou Daoquan, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke up to express his support for Zhou Chun, and pointed out the key issue directly.

After hearing their explanation, Zhou Mingde could only put aside his worries and nodded slightly, saying, "Alright, since you understand the gravity of the situation and have made a plan, I naturally cannot hinder your path!"

After saying that, he added with concern, "However, this matter is of great importance. You should prepare well before setting off, and you must not rush off blindly."

"Don't worry, I'm not a reckless person, I'll definitely consider that. Besides, I do have some things I need to finish before I can set off!"

Zhou Chun nodded seriously, indicating that he had taken the advice to heart.

Zhou Chun then led Zhou Mingde away from the Caiyu Mountain stronghold, and the two went together to a certain place in the wilderness.

Soon after, the two arrived at a mountain range shrouded in thick fog, but it turned out to be near the ice cave where Zhou Chun kept the "Frostbees".

However, they did not go directly to the ice cave, but instead went straight into the mountains and arrived at a valley deep in the mountains.

Looking into the valley from outside, one can see many trees that resemble camphor trees growing inside. These trees are not particularly tall, but their canopies are very large, and many of them are spiritual trees that contain spiritual energy.

This tree is called Xianglou Wood, a spiritual wood suitable for use as building material. Its wood is harder than ordinary pine, emits a refreshing fragrance that helps to invigorate the mind, and does not attract mosquitoes. It is a spiritual wood widely used when building libraries, cultivation rooms, and other structures.

Zhou Chun and Zhou Mingde came here not to cut down trees, but to help the Wood Spirit break through to the third tier.

Previously, Zhou Chun had always considered their past relationship and didn't want the Wood Spirit to break through before the Silver Lightning Python in vain, so he had never brought it here.

But now that the Thousand-Year Dragon Transformation Grass is in hand, it's only a matter of time before the Silver Lightning Python breaks through to the next level. And since Zhou Chun is planning to travel far away, he naturally wants to sharpen his axe before chopping wood, so he first lets the Wood Spirit break through to the third level.

"According to the Third Elder, a pair of mid-grade third-tier demonic birds live in this valley, and their nest is on a thousand-year-old fragrant tree."

"We don't need to kill those two demonic birds. We can just drive them away for now. We just need to wait for the wood spirits to finish absorbing the wood spirit power in the incense wood here."

Zhou Chun gazed at the misty valley ahead and explained the situation in a low voice.

(End of this chapter)