Cultivation starts from devouring the Dao fruits

In a room filled with dense spiritual energy within the Little Alchemy Ridge.

Zhao Yu lightly exclaimed, "Finally, I've saved up enough! Begin the evolution, Chi Emperor!"

A refreshingly cool stream of energy surged out from Zhao Yu's body, traveling through the Beast Spirit Contract into Chi Emperor's body.

Chi Emperor's body began to tremble, as his saw-like teeth fell out and were replaced by even sharper ones. Scales began to shed from his body, replaced by harder, thicker scales resembling those of a dragon. His claws fell off and were replaced by sharper ones, and his face took on a more ferocious appearance.

"Chi Emperor."

"Bloodline Kind: Dragon Kind."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Bloodline Quality: Low-grade (0/1000)."

"Cultivation Level: First-Order Superior (2999/3000)."

Experience tales at empire

It took a whole day for Chi Emperor to complete the quality upgrade, reaching the level of a low-grade Dragon Kind.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Zhao Yu's eyes, "Good, rest for a while, and you will be able to evolve into a Second-Order Demon Beast!"

"Woof~!"

Chi Emperor pounced into Zhao Yu's arms and cutely stuck out his tongue, licking his hand.

Half a month later, in the quiet room.

"Swallow it!"

Zhao Yu took out a Superior Grade Foundation Establishment Pill and handed it to Chi Emperor.

Not all medicinal pills are effective on demon beasts, but the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Red Blood Beast Pattern Pill, which strengthened qi and blood, were effective. This knowledge was acquired from the former teachings elder of the Beast Taming Sect.

Chi Emperor swallowed the Superior Foundation Establishment Pill and then began to tremble continuously, his qi and blood boiling.

After ten days, Chi Emperor forcefully shed a layer of old scales and crawled out from them, radiating a terrifying aura.

"Chi Emperor."

"Bloodline Kind: Dragon Kind."

"Bloodline Quality: Low-grade (0/1000)."

"Cultivation Level: Second-Order Low-grade (0/300)."

Zhao Yu showed a hint of a smile, "Another Foundation Establishment combatant! With the low-grade Dragon bloodline, even though it's only Second-Order Low-grade, it should be able to contend with a mid-grade Second-Order demon beast."

At this time, Zhao Yu possessed five pieces of Second-order Spiritual Land, each well-managed to bring him substantial wealth. He equally needed more Foundation Establishment experts to protect these lands, or they would attract the covetous eyes of many jackals.

"Let's go, Chi Emperor, let's go for a walk!"

Zhao Yu chuckled lightly, stood up, and left the quiet room with Chi Emperor, heading outside to the garden.

"Sir...!"

Upon seeing Zhao Yu, Wei Xinlan in the garden first brightened up, but upon seeing the formidable-looking Chi Emperor, her delicate body stiffened slightly, a trace of fear flashing through her eyes, her voice trembling a little.

Zhao Yu patted Chi Emperor's head and chuckled, "Xinlan, this is Chi Emperor. Look, isn't he adorable? You even held him when he was smaller!"

Adorable?

Wei Xinlan looked at Chi Emperor, who was now about ten feet tall, covered with dragon-like scales, with a head resembling a mix of a dragon and a dog, sharp teeth, and eyes radiating a fierce light, and she was somewhat at a loss for words.

Wei Xinlan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Master, although I know Chi Emperor won't harm me, I'm still somewhat afraid! It seems like Chi Emperor has become fiercer than before!"

Chi Emperor had evolved into a Second-Order Low-grade Demon Beast, which was more terrifying than an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the human race. Being a dragon kind, it naturally possessed an intimidating ability. Wei Xinlan was innately timid, and as a Qi Refinement Cultivator, she naturally feared Chi Emperor.

Zhao Yu gently patted the smooth head of Chi Emperor, covered only in scales, and said, "Chi Emperor, go play!"

"Woof~!"

Chi Emperor barked joyfully and then rushed off toward the direction of the Small Danling hunting ground.

Zhao Yu went over and sat next to Wei Xinlan, gently wrapping his arms around her waist, as they both enjoyed the beautiful garden view.

Wei Xinlan's pretty face blushed, making her look even more delicate and charming against the flowers.

Tuoba Xue entered the garden with a trail of fragrant breeze and requested, "Master, Master Yunlin seeks an audience. Would you like to see him?"

Zhao Yu said, "Master Yunlin, please have him wait for me in the drawing room."

Master Yunlin was also a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. He had known Zhao Yu for more than ten years and frequently helped Zhao Yu procure various materials for profit.

As soon as Zhao Yu arrived in the drawing room, he saw a tall, broad-faced, slightly overweight middle-aged cultivator and an ordinary-looking, unremarkable young cultivator.

The broad-faced middle-aged cultivator was indeed Yunshan.

Master Yunshan said with a grave expression, "Master Zhao, I have an extremely important matter to discuss with you, so please ask everyone else to leave."

Shangguan Lingxiu said with a graceful smile as she rose, "Then I shall take my leave first!"

Zhao Yu replied, "Lingxiu, you stay. Everyone else, leave!"

"Yes, Master!"

The numerous servants then left, and only Zhao Yu and three others remained.

Zhao Yu smiled faintly, took Shangguan Lingxiu's smooth hand, and sitting beside her, he said, "Master Yunshan, if there is something so secret that even my wife cannot know, then there is no need to discuss it with me. In the Cultivation World, the more important secrets you know, the more dangerous it is! If there is indeed such an important secret, please find someone else to discuss it!"

Shangguan Lingxiu's heart warmed slightly, and she gripped Zhao Yu's hand in return.

Master Yunshan, somewhat at a loss, glanced at the unremarkable young man beside him.

The ordinary-looking young man smiled faintly, and his body emitted a faint mist. In the next moment, Shiyang, the recluse, emerged from the thick fog, and the aura of Foundation Establishment Great Perfection emanated from him.

Zhao Yu's expression sharpened, and he stood and bowed in greeting, "I've seen Shiyang the recluse! Lingxiu, please leave."

"Yes, my lord husband!"

After Shangguan Lingxiu bowed, she then left.

Shiyang the recluse, known as the strongest cultivator below the Golden Core in the Northern Desolation, had been in charge of the Shiyang Commerce Guild for many years and could sell Zhao Yu three Supreme Grade Spiritual Artifacts in one breath; naturally, he also possessed countless other fine items.

Shiyang the recluse said with a half-smile, "Master Zhao, you really are interesting. Your wife is indeed as stunning as the rumors say. I'm just curious, why did you not ask her to leave earlier, but when you saw me, you asked her to leave?"

Zhao Yu replied, "After much thought, I realized that the only reason for Shiyang the recluse to lower himself and come in disguise must be for my alchemy skills. Master Yunshan is taking this matter very seriously; if I'm not mistaken, it must be for something as important as your Core Formation. You want me to refine a Core Formation Pill for you, right?"

Shiyang the recluse smiled and said, "Master Zhao, you guessed right. I am indeed here to request your help in refining a batch of Golden Core Pills! Once the task is accomplished, I will certainly not shortchange you!"

Zhao Yu shook his head and refused, "Shiyang the recluse, as far as I know, the Shiyang Commerce Guild has many Pill Masters. My modest alchemy skills are simply not sufficient to refine such an important pill. Please find someone more skilled!"

The Northern Desolation was already struggling to accommodate five Golden Core powers; none of the Five Great Sects wanted any new Golden Core powers to arise. Zhao Yu only wanted to cultivate peacefully, without inviting trouble.