Chapter 60: He Qingqing Skipped Two Levels
To the north of Shuangyu Mountain, the bamboo forest was deep and serene, with stone waterfalls splashing and spiritual energy swirling. Numerous spiritual beasts surrounded this small place, peaceful and content, occasionally letting out cries.
The Mengji beast led the way, followed by several young men.
“It has the shape of a green crane, red spots and a white beak, its name is self-proclaimed, Bifang! Heaven Rank Low-Grade Spirit Beast!”
“A divine beast with a dragon’s head and a deer’s body, entirely snow-white, with four legs in a running posture, Baize! Heaven Rank High-Grade Spirit Beast!”
“It resembles a conch and clam, its shell like a turtle’s, dwelling in a cave, with its head aiding and tail following, Jiaotu! Heaven Rank Mid-Grade Spirit Beast!”
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He Qingqing felt as if she had arrived in a paradise for beast tamers. So many Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts, all appearing in a small valley, it was truly extraordinary, truly extraordinary.
Especially since all these spiritual beasts had gentle temperaments, occasionally observing them with the curious eyes of babies.
They were simply too cute!
This trip was absolutely worth it!
Although He Qingqing understood that subduing the Zhu Yan was a stroke of luck and these Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts were beyond her reach, He Qingqing liked them immensely, she liked them so much.
If she could, she would be willing to stay in the Hundred Beasts Cave for a lifetime.
Although everyone was not as exaggerated as He Qingqing, they were all dazzled and praised continuously.
Even Shen Liqian was greatly enlightened.
Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts were rare, yet in this small world, there were more than twenty of them.
Especially since Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts generally had proud personalities and were extremely difficult to tame; they would rather self-detonate their Golden Cores than submit to a beast tamer. But among this group of Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts, this problem was impossible.
Because they all faced all beings with the greatest benevolence.
One could not imagine what a grand spectacle it would be if these spiritual beasts all reached maturity.
If it were as the Mengji beast said, then the Beast Sect’s wolfish ambition would be clearly revealed. Once this matter was exposed, it would inevitably provoke the Upper Cultivation World to attack them collectively!
But who was it that set up the Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Formation for the Beast Sect?
Who tacitly approved of the Beast Sect’s actions?
Shen Liqian dared not think about it. She walked step by step into the Hundred Beasts Cave and saw these naturally pure-hearted spiritual beasts repeatedly showing goodwill towards them, and she didn’t know how to face them.
If the Beast Sect’s actions were to be exposed, then these spiritual beasts would either be executed on the spot, or they would fall into the hands of various sects and factions, becoming a weapon in their control.
In short, it would not be good.
From the head to the tail of the Hundred Beasts Cave, there were a total of twenty-four Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts, and not a single one showed even the slightest trace of malice.
“You’ve all looked around, do you have any spiritual beasts you particularly like?” the Mengji beast asked. “Unless they are on the verge of death, they will not harm people.”
Fei Changxiu was the first to respond:
“It has to be the Pixiu! I heard it attracts wealth. If I put it in my home, my Pei family will surely reach new heights!”
He Qingqing said even more excitedly, “Can I say I like them all? They are all my darlings!”
The Mengji beast chuckled and then looked at Ming Zhaoshuang:
“And you?”
“It has to be the panda… no, the Iron-Eating Beast!”
Ming Zhaoshuang replied, her gaze fixed on the round and chubby panda not far away, or rather, the esteemed Mount of Chiyou, the adult Iron-Eating Beast.
Who among Chinese people could refuse a cute panda?
It was only in the cultivation world that she could observe a panda up close. If it were the 21st century, she would truly be in trouble.
The Mengji beast seemed a bit disappointed, but its gaze quickly swept over the others, and they all spoke of their favorite spiritual beasts.
Shen Liqian: “The Baize, perhaps. It symbolizes peace.”
Ming Chenxing: “Pixiu.”
Ji Qi: “The Bifang is very good.”
He Jiusi: “I like the Nine-Tailed Fox the most. Its tail is so beautiful.”
After listening to everyone’s answers, the Mengji beast nodded and continued to look at He Qingqing, asking:
“You can only choose one, I can’t give them all to you.”
Huh? Give? What did that mean?
These Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts, they could freely choose one to take home, really?
Seeing the hopeful and disbelieving gazes of the young men directed at it, the Mengji beast smiled and said:
“They are not given away for free. After they are given away, I will have the remaining spiritual beasts establish a contract with A Wei, and you will take A Wei away from Shuangyu Mountain and, no matter what, do not abandon A Wei.”
“She is a child raised by our Hundred Beasts, embodying the hopes of all the spiritual beasts present.”
“I… I’m going to have a Heaven Rank Spirit Beast? Is it real?” Fei Changxiu pointed at himself, unable to believe it.
“The Heaven Rank Spirit Beast Pixiu, it’s mine?”
“That’s not necessarily true,”
The Mengji beast smiled at Ming Chenxing: “Isn’t Pixiu his favorite too? You two should see who the Pixiu likes the most.”
“It has to be me! I have a fortune, I spend money like water.” Fei Changxiu picked up his long sword and was about to gallop towards the Pixiu.
“The Pixiu and I are a match made in heaven!”
Ming Chenxing did not move: “Then I don’t want it. I’ll choose the Zhen.”
The Zhen, a Heaven Rank High-Grade beast, although not very pleasing in appearance, its strength was undoubtedly formidable.
After much thought, He Qingqing also chose a Heaven Rank High-Grade Spirit Beast – the Dijiang. After all, although every spiritual beast was cute, she was a beast tamer and needed spiritual beasts to fight.
After receiving everyone’s answers, the Mengji beast let out a long cry, and all the spiritual beasts immediately rushed towards them. In a short while, they all gathered before the young men and, under the Mengji’s command, established master-servant contracts with the respective spiritual beasts one by one.
They were:
Ming Zhaoshuang; Iron-Eating Beast; Heaven Rank Low-Grade; Early Nascent Soul Stage.
Shen Liqian; Baize; Heaven Rank High-Grade; Mid Nascent Soul Stage.
Fei Changxiu; Pixiu; Heaven Rank Mid-Grade; Mid Nascent Soul Stage.
Ming Chenxing; Zhen; Heaven Rank High-Grade; Late Nascent Soul Stage.
He Jiusi; Nine-Tailed Fox; Heaven Rank Mid-Grade; Early Nascent Soul Stage.
He Qingqing; Dijiang; Heaven Rank High-Grade; Late Nascent Soul Stage.
Besides these seven spiritual beasts, there were seventeen more Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts, all of whom established master-servant contracts with A Wei in front of them.
Everyone suddenly understood why they could neither perceive the Mengji beast’s cultivation nor A Wei’s cultivation; the former’s cultivation was too high for them to sense, while the latter’s was too low, almost nonexistent.
Qi Condensation First Level, it was truly surprising.
The Mengji beast coughed awkwardly under everyone’s gaze and said:
“Although I have lived with humans for eight thousand years, I don’t really understand how they cultivate. Being able to awaken A Wei’s Spirit Root was already my limit. However, a beast tamer’s cultivation is closely related to the spiritual beast they contract with. A Wei has contracted so many Heaven Rank Spirit Beasts. If she can cultivate properly and systematically, she will undoubtedly reach the Golden Core Stage within five years; within ten years, she will undoubtedly reach the Deity Transformation Stage.”
“Isn’t that right, young lady?”
Its gaze turned to He Qingqing.
After establishing a contract with Dijiang, the latter immediately sat down to meditate and adjust her breathing. Spiritual energy surged uncontrollably around her.
As soon as the words fell, He Qingqing also opened her eyes, and her aura completely changed.
She looked at her hands as if in disbelief, seemingly astonished by her leap in strength, and then said to everyone:
“My goodness, I reached Late Golden Core in one day!”
“Previously, when I contracted with the Flesh-Tearing Beast, I felt like I had broken through to Mid Golden Core, but I didn’t have time to confirm. Now, I’m actually at Late Golden Core.”
It was incredible!
He Qingqing jumped up and down happily, her flushed face beaming with excitement.
She had advanced two levels in one day, who could believe that!
Ming Zhaoshuang: “…”
You mean, you advanced two levels, not only leaving our Early Golden Core duo behind, but also far surpassing Senior Brother Ji and Senior Brother He.
Of course, everyone who contracted with a Heaven Rank Spirit Beast also gained more or less improvement. For instance, Ji Qi was on the verge of breaking through his bottleneck and would reach Late Golden Core in at most three days.
Although Ming Zhaoshuang did not break through, her Early Golden Core cultivation was also stabilized. In a few months, she would be able to break through to Mid-stage.
Because the author’s word count was insufficient, the extra scene is arranged here, feel free to just glance at it:
Extra Scene Two:
Dear Junior Sister Ming,
When you receive this letter, I will have already reached Late Golden Core. Please stop mentioning those strange combination names.
Life is full of dreams, and it’s brilliant to pursue them alone! The important thing is the result, not the process. I also wish you a speedy departure from Early Golden Core.
Love, He
Not dear Senior Sister He:
When you receive this letter, you should have already arrived at Late Stage City and met up with Senior Brother Xiu’er.
You say our Early Golden Core duo has disbanded. It suddenly occurred to me that when we first met in Early Stage City, we both longed for a ticket to Mid-stage City.
Hmph, indeed, people’s hearts are unpredictable.
Even though you have betrayed me, I sincerely congratulate you. As you said, life is full of dreams, so how do you know I won’t go to Mid-stage City in the future, or even Nascent Soul City, or Deity Transformation City?
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Do not bully a young man because he is poor. When we meet again in the future, do not bring up our past affection.
Never, your Ming
