5: Chapter 5: The Killing Intent Emerges
“A Rank 2 Beast Taming legacy!” The cultivators both inside and outside the venue were shocked, and many audience members in the private booths could no longer sit still.
Any legacy among the immortal cultivation arts is enough to become the cornerstone of a family; its long-term value is far beyond that of a mere piece of battle armor.
“Hehe, this trip wasn't in vain!” Yue Shanhe stroked his beard and laughed, looking very satisfied.
“Excellent, excellent!” Elder Chen Qiu and Second Elder Wang Laoliu echoed, their faces beaming with smiles.
“However, this legacy has a significant flaw; it is only applicable to the techniques and experience of nurturing tiger-type demon beasts,” the white-haired old cultivator added.
“Hahaha! Heaven is helping my Mountain and River Sect!” These words made Yue Shanhe and the other two overjoyed; wasn't this tailor-made for their Mountain and River Sect?
“I bid one thousand spirit stones!”
Before the three could recover from their joy, Sect Leader of the Qingyang Sect called out a high price, his voice full of smugness.
He knew that the Mountain and River Sect's strongest trump card was a tiger demon!
“I forgot this old thing was here too!” Elder Chen Qiu said indignantly, looking at Yue Shanhe along with Second Elder Wang Laoliu.
“No matter. One thousand five hundred spirit stones.”
Yue Shanhe remained composed and immediately placed a bid.
In another private booth, Sect Leader sneered repeatedly upon hearing this. “Now it's my turn! See if I don't play you to death!”
“Qingyang Sect bids two thousand spirit stones!” Sect Leader followed up with a quote.
Although other forces were also interested in this legacy, they temporarily maintained a wait-and-see attitude, biding their time.
“Two thousand five hundred spirit stones.”
Yue Shanhe's expression didn't change; this price was still within his budget. As for Sect Leader, he was just a clown adding to the entertainment.
“Three thousand spirit stones!” Sect Leader snorted, his voice carrying a hint of triumph.
Yue Shanhe turned his head and said to Elder Chen Qiu and Second Elder Wang Laoliu, “This old thing is serious. Let him be the sucker. If the enemy's strength is depleted, it is also a form of strengthening for us.”
“But, didn't we come for this?” Elder Chen Qiu and Second Elder Wang Laoliu were puzzled.
“Obtaining a legacy is to increase strength, not to go bankrupt. Letting Sect Leader be the fool is also a way to weaken the enemy, isn't it?”
Yue Shanhe explained with a smile.
On the other side, Sect Leader appeared somewhat uneasy after Yue Shanhe's long silence.
He opened his mouth but made no sound, seemingly realizing something. He gritted his teeth and slammed his fist onto the table.
He had been played!
“Let's go, this trip wasn't for nothing.”
Quietly, regardless of what the final grand finale item was, Yue Shanhe left the private booth with Elder Chen Qiu, Second Elder Wang Laoliu, and the Ice Wolf Tribe girl.
“Sect Leader Qu, this is the Rank 2 Beast Taming legacy. Please take it!”
The auction staff respectfully presented it.
“Mm.”
Sect Leader took it expressionlessly and watched the person leave. Suddenly, he received a Sound Transmission Talisman. After a moment of silence, he threw his head back and laughed loudly: “Mountain and River Sect, heaven wants you dead! Hahaha!”
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On Lingyuan Peak, Bai Cang was lying lazily in his usual sunbathing spot when suddenly, “Ding! Detected the birth of the first offspring. Reward: One hundred years of demon power!”
One hundred and one years of demon power instantly broke through the bottleneck of his advancement to a Rank 2 demon beast! And it didn't stop there, pushing him directly to the mid-stage of Rank 2...
“Miao Miao gave birth?”
Bai Cang was stunned. Just then, he saw Yue Shanhe running from afar with a punchable smile on his face.
Yue Shanhe knelt on one knee and bowed, saying, “Ancestor Bai, I have fulfilled the mission. The second wife has been found! It's just... there's a small problem that needs Ancestor Bai to solve personally...”
“Oh?”
Bai Cang became interested. “Bring her up.”
Yue Shanhe nodded. Soon, two elders walked in with the Ice Wolf Tribe girl.
“Wuuu~”
The Ice Wolf Tribe girl let out a threatening low growl, looking fierce, but in Bai Cang's eyes, she was somewhat cute—just right.
“Awoo!”
Bai Cang let out a low growl like thunder. A wild wind rose, and the aura of the King of the Mountain and Forest rushed towards her, leaving the Ice Wolf Tribe girl stunned.
In terms of wildness, she was far behind!
“What is your name?” Bai Cang asked indifferently.
“Fei... Feixue.”
The Ice Wolf Tribe girl answered blankly, her fluffy big tail trying to hide behind her.
Bai Cang noticed that from her calves down, she still had beast claws, as if she were wearing furry boots, which had a unique charm.
“Feixue, a good name.”
Bai Cang's gaze fell on the collar around Feixue's neck, and he said to Yue Shanhe, “Take off the thing on her neck.”
Yue Shanhe nodded. The Ice Wolf Tribe girl's strength was insignificant; controlling her was only to prevent her from escaping or committing suicide.
With a click, the collar automatically broke. Feixue whimpered, feeling confused about everything happening before her.
Aren't humans very scary?!
No!
This is a demon beast, but why do humans listen to a big white tiger??
Feixue gazed at Bai Cang's pure white body, her ferocity completely gone. Her large eyes blinked as she tried hard to sort out her thoughts.
“Follow me from now on.”
Bai Cang knew this little wild wolf was different from the previous docile cat and needed slow training, but his command brooked no refusal.
Before Feixue could react, a rumbling sound came from the distance.
Dang! Dang! Dang!
The sect's great bell was struck, and several Sound Transmission Talismans shuttled through the air, one of which fell into Yue Shanhe's hand. Bai Cang turned his head to look.
“An enemy is attacking, a Foundation Establishment cultivator!”
Yue Shanhe's face tightened, then he quickly regained his composure.
“I will go to preside over the formation. If the situation becomes critical, I ask Ancestor Bai to take action!” he said solemnly and hurried down the mountain.
“Foundation Establishment?”
Bai Cang's tiger eyes narrowed slightly. The Mountain and River Sect's Rank 2 ‘Ethereal Cloud and Mist Formation’ was fully activated, with clouds and mist swirling, making it impossible for the outside world to peer into the situation inside the formation.
When did the Mountain and River Sect offend a Foundation Establishment expert?
Bai Cang paced back and forth. Yue Shanhe usually reported intelligence to him frequently. Aside from the feud with the Qingyang Sect, the other surrounding forces were basically at peace with the Mountain and River Sect.
Before he could think further, powerful Foundation Establishment magic power fluctuations came from the foot of the mountain.
“Follow me.”
Bai Cang glanced at the Ice Wolf Tribe girl, let out a roar, and galloped down the mountain. His first wife was still on the mountain; it was better to be careful about some things.
“Ancestor Bai, you've come? It's the Qingyang Sect!”
Yue Shanhe held an earthy-yellow longsword, his expression grave.
“Yue Shanhe, you took my brother's life. Today, I, Foundation Establishment Cultivator, will definitely destroy your Mountain and River Sect!” A young and sharp voice came from outside.
At the same time, a transmission channel appeared above the formation.
“Rank 2 Restriction-Breaking Talisman.”
Bai Cang mobilized his entire body's demon power. A Rank 2 Restriction-Breaking Talisman can briefly break through the blockade of a Rank 2 formation, allowing outside cultivators to enter.
Once a strong enemy intrudes, the consequences will be unimaginable!
But times have changed. He had just broken through to the mid-stage of Rank 2, comparable to the strength of a human cultivator at the fourth, fifth, or sixth layer of Foundation Establishment. If this person dares to come in, he will ensure there is no return!
“The Ethereal Cloud and Mist Formation also has a confusing effect, enough to temporarily mislead Qi Refinement cultivators. All elders and disciples, follow me to concentrate fire on the Qingyang Sect's Foundation Establishment cultivator!”
“With Ancestor Bai here, everyone need not worry!”
Yue Shanhe boosted morale. Hearing this, the Mountain and River Sect disciples who had gathered, although showing fear on their faces, felt their momentum rise slightly.