Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

Thus, the two left the auction and soon made their way to a tea house in the marketplace.

After negotiating quietly in a private room of the tea house for nearly an hour, they left together.

As they came out, joy was clearly showing between the brows of the Jiang Family's Purple Mansion Cultivator, as if something delightful had occurred.

When he returned to the inn and saw the members of the Jiang Family, the early-stage Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family immediately said, "Fifth Great-Uncle, a friend from the Zhang Family of Tiantai Mountain also came here just now, wanting to know what you spoke about with the Zhou Family. How should we respond to them?"

It turned out that right after the "Hundred Clans Conference" concluded, the Zhang Family of Tiantai Mountain, who also had a grudge against the Zhou Family, quickly sought out the Jiang Family to form an alliance against the Zhou Family.

At that time, the Jiang Family naturally did not refuse this alliance that came knocking on their door and agreed quite happily.

Zhou Mingde's approach to the Jiang Family after the auction had dispersed did not escape the Zhang Family's eyes, and thus Clan Leader Zhang Kaida, uneasy, had sent a Purple Mansion Cultivator from his family to inquire about the situation with the Jiang Family.

Hearing the younger generation's words, the elder Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family said, "Don't bother with the Zhang Family for now. Just say that after obtaining the Red Sun Flowing Bead Pill, I will be closing off for a breakthrough soon, and we will deal with the Zhou Family after my successful breakthrough!"

"Why soon? Didn't you say you would close off for a breakthrough right after returning?"

The early-stage Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family had a sharp gleam in his eyes as he keenly picked up on the emphasis in the elder's words.

The elder Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family, upon hearing this, said with a smile, "Zhou Mingde of the Zhou Family came to seek peace this time, and their sincerity was substantial!"

"After thinking it over, I feel that if they truly can show that level of sincerity, then Shixian's grudge might not be insurmountable after all!"

Having said that, he then informed the younger cultivator privately about the negotiation process that had taken place in the quiet room of the tea house with Zhou Mingde.

It was evident that after hearing the elder's words, the early-stage Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family quickly showed a delighted expression on his face.

But then, as if suddenly recalling something, his face showed a look of astonishment and doubt, "But would the Zhou Family really be willing to give up such benefits? Could this be their stalling tactic? They also obtained that Ice Jade Soul Silkworm at the auction this time!"

"Shicheng, your concern is not unfounded. But even if it is the Zhou Family's stalling tactic, it is still greatly advantageous for our Jiang Family!"

"As long as they dare to sign the transfer document in the presence of the people from Green Lotus Temple, even if they go back on their word later, our Jiang Family can justifiably and honorably destroy the Zhou Family!"

Saying this, the old Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family's face revealed a sly smile like that of a cunning fox, "By then, won't the Zhang Family still be willing to join us against the Zhou Family?"

"Fifth Great-Uncle is wise, junior admires your wisdom!"

The early-stage Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family relaxed his expression, immediately smiled, and clasped his hands together in a saluting gesture towards the elder, beginning to flatter him.

"Hahaha..."

The elder Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Jiang Family burst into hearty laughter, his mood extremely joyful and satisfied.

Although the Jiang Family had regrettably failed to make it into the top thirty at the "Hundred Clans Conference,"

who could have thought that they would ultimately gain the benefits of the top thirty!

Moreover, after learning the true purpose of the "Hundred Clans Conference" from the Zhou Family, the Jiang Family also could prepare more adequately for the imminent war.

"Hahaha, just as you said, Zhengchun, that old thing from the Jiang Family, as soon as he heard we were willing to transfer our rights to developing the frontier base to them, he immediately agreed to my proposal without a second word!"

At the gathering place of the Zhou Family Cultivators, soon after Zhou Mingde returned, he also quickly started laughing and telling Zhou Chun and Zhou Daoyi about the quiet negotiation that took place in the tea house.

Especially at the critical points, he laughed so hard that his beard shook and he was gasping for breath.

"It's not surprising; greed blinds, and who wouldn't be tempted by such a sudden windfall?"

Zhou Chun said with a light smile, not surprised by the outcome.

Then he frowned slightly, a bit worried, "Now the plan is half a success. Next, we need to see how Lin Hongyu responds; if she doesn't take the bait, we will end up offending the Jiang Family even worse!"

Hearing this, Zhou Mingde confidently said, "Lin Hongyu will most likely make a move. No matter how you look at it, it's a no-loss deal for her!"

After saying that, he changed the subject and suddenly turned to Zhou Daoyi, "Of course, even if she really doesn't act, as long as Daoyi can also successfully open the Purple Mansion, our Zhou Family needn't fear the Jiang Family!"

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"It's true, as long as the Clan Leader successfully opens the Purple Mansion, then there's nothing to fear!"

Zhou Chun nodded in agreement, feeling strongly about this as well.

"Alright, let's head back to the family first. We wouldn't want to keep Senior Li and the others waiting."

Zhou Mingde said, waving his hand and leading the Zhou Family members away from the inn they rented.

Not long after, the Zhou Family members joined the Elixir Li Family members and left the Xianyun Marketplace, with the Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator Li Jingxuan carrying them back to Lanzhou.

The Ice Jade Soul Silkworm was too precious to the Zhou Family, and they had attracted too much attention this time.

Therefore, as the auction concluded, Zhou Mingde had sent a message to the Golden Elixir Cultivator Li Jingxuan of the Li Family, requesting a favor to carry the Zhou Family members part of the way on their journey home.

Li Jingxuan readily agreed to this favor without much hesitation.

As a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator, he certainly had no problem protecting a single Ice Jade Soul Silkworm!

This time, he also gave Zhou Chun and others like Zhou Zhengyong the chance to experience flying on a Dharma Treasure.

Li Jingxuan's Dharma Treasure was a Red Gold Calabash which could expand to a size of twenty to thirty zhang in length.

Both families, consisting of four to five dozen people, sitting on it, did not feel crowded at all.

And under the operation of Li Jingxuan, a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator, the speed of this Dharma Treasure was startlingly fast.

Zhou Chun deliberately recorded the speed and discovered that it could reach the astonishing pace of fifteen hundred li in an hour!

This was certainly not the fastest flying speed of a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator!

After all, Li Jingxuan was only at the early phase of the Golden Core Stage, and he was carrying many people.

Generally speaking, the fastest flying speed of a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator must involve using some Escape Technique tied to Divine Skills that enhance flying speed.

Zhou Chun, based on the increased speed he achieved after using the "Flowing Light Golden Rainbow" secret technique, realized that the fastest flying speed of a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator could reach six to seven thousand li in an hour, which may not be as fast as the rockets of his previous life, but it's still incredibly swift!

Practically speaking, a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator, if flying at their fastest, could travel from the southernmost point of Yunzhou in Jingguo Country to the northernmost point of Lingzhou in less than two hours!

And Golden Elixir Stage Cultivators are not even the strongest Known Cultivators to date, above them are the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.

Even if one only considers the difference in flying speeds between Purple Mansion Phase Cultivators and Golden Elixir Stage Cultivators, it is likely that the fastest flying speed of a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator could exceed fifteen thousand li in an hour!

"I originally thought a country like Jingguo Country was quite vast, but looking at it now, even for a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator, Jingguo Country is just a slightly larger pond. For Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, they could probably leave the country after just a meal, right?"

"I wonder how those Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators view this matter!"
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In a wilderness area of Lanzhou, Zhou Chun, having been let down from the Dharma Treasure by Li Jingxuan, looked up at the Red Gold Calabash flying away at high speed, his eyes filled with awe.

This must be his first time experiencing the power of a Golden Elixir Stage Cultivator up close.

The result was indeed very shocking!

From what he knew so far, Golden Elixir Stage Cultivators might not have the divine skills of moving mountains and overturning seas like Immortals of his previous life, but traveling through heavens and earth, smashing mountains and destroying peaks, wandering to the Northern Sea in the morning and to the Cangwu Mountains in the evening no longer seemed difficult!

"Swallow a Golden Core, and my fate is in my own hands, not heaven's! It really does seem to be somewhat true!"

Zhou Chun murmured to himself, a boundless longing emerging from within.

How wonderful it would be if he could form his Golden Core!

Then, he could truly travel the world with his sword, exploring the natural wonders and the wisdom of Alien Races everywhere. His trip to this world would indeed not have been in vain!

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