I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Chapter 701: Chapter 999 Damn Ferocious Beasts!

After this minor disturbance, Lu Xuan intentionally controlled the speed at which he hunted and killed the hopeless ferocious beasts.

On average, it took several days to take down a ferocious beast. While helping to clear the Secret Land of nuisances, he also conveniently harvested a great deal of ferocious beast flesh and bones.

One day, while he was resting in the camp, he suddenly heard a commotion outside.

“Look quickly, Uncle Ding has brought the Split Cloud Eagle to the camp!”

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

“I never expected Uncle Ding to actually fully tame the Split Cloud Eagle, admirable indeed!”

Admiration filled another person’s voice.

“The Split Cloud Eagle has been in the Secret Land for many years, often attacking cultivators who breed beasts, extremely fierce. Unfortunately, no one had been able to truly tame it until Uncle Ding accomplished this impressive feat!”

With every exclamation, more cultivators, drawn by the news, went out to join in on the excitement.

Lu Xuan’s lips curved upwards as he listened to the raucous scene outside, got to his feet, opened the door, and walked into the crowd.

There stood Ding Yu, at the center of attention like the moon surrounded by stars, with an imposing grey and white giant eagle perched on his shoulder.

The giant eagle had sparse feathers and a fierce, sharp gaze that made ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators feel like there were thorns on their back, sensing a keen edge.

The ferocious beast’s claws were formidable; one was retracted while the other rested on Ding Yu’s shoulder, large and sharp, seemingly capable of easily tearing apart a cultivator’s body.

“This Split Cloud Eagle has been completely tamed by me and now behaves docilely in front of me, not daring to make any rash moves.”

“If anyone present is interested, after feeding it a bit of demon beast meat, you can try touching it.”

Ding Yu said with a laugh.

Seeing the crowd attracted by the seemingly very docile Split Cloud Eagle, the smile on his face widened, and there was a hint of smugness in his words.

“Taming the Split Cloud Eagle shows that, with enough patience and a clear system of rewards and punishments for ferocious beasts, even the most violent and tyrannical can be successfully tamed.”

“This seems to be hinting at something.”

While complaining to himself internally, Lu Xuan approached Ding Yu.

“Congratulations to Fellow Ding on successfully taming such a savage ferocious beast. Your expertise in beast taming truly impresses Lu Mou.”

He congratulated Ding Yu in a calm tone.

“Thank you, Friend Lu, you are too kind,”

Ding Yu replied with a smile, maintaining respect on the surface, especially since Lu Xuan was a Guest Elder of the Commerce Association, which made Ding Yu keep a friendly demeanor.

Lu Xuan Laughed, casually tossing a piece of demon beast meat into the Split Cloud Eagle’s mouth.

The Split Cloud Eagle swallowed it in one gulp, its eyes fierce.

He subconsciously focused his Spiritual Sense onto the ferocious beast in front of him.

In his mind emerged a train of thought, complete with detailed information about the Split Cloud Eagle, and moreover, he could sense a dense, almost tangible resentment emanating from it.

“Is this Split Cloud Eagle merely pretending to be tamed?”

Lu Xuan’s expression couldn’t help but show a trace of astonishment.

Seeing this, Ding Yu thought Lu Xuan was amazed by his superb beast taming skills, and the smile on his face grew even more.

Lu Xuan withdrew from the crowd, and although he had seen through the real nature of the ferocious Split Cloud Eagle, it was not appropriate for him to point it out directly.

After all, Ding Yu was in a moment of triumph, and without any evidence, bringing it up now would seem like an insult to him in front of others.

“Experience teaches, and practice will show; it’s only after suffering a severe setback at the hands of this ferocious Split Cloud Eagle that Ding Yu will learn and keep it in mind.”

“After all, he is a Golden Core True Person, and dealing with a fourth grade ferocious beast, even in a sudden attack, shouldn’t be a problem.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself. He was about to return to his room when he slowed down, deciding it might be worth it to witness the actual excitement.

“Come, let me control the actions of this Split Cloud Eagle for you to see!”

“Let me show you what it means to truly command a ferocious beast!”

Ding Yu laughed heartily, and under the encouragement of the crowd, let out a sharp whistle from his mouth.

The moment the Split Cloud Eagle heard the whistle, its figure shot out like lightning, darting through the clouds and striking stones with swift agility.

Circling around the dwelling for a few laps, within a few breaths’ time, it quickly flew back towards Ding Yu.

While chatting and laughing with the surrounding “Cultivators”, Ding Yu extended his arm, waiting for the Split Cloud Eagle to land on his shoulder as usual.

His attitude was extremely casual, giving the patiently waiting Split Cloud Eagle the fleeting chance it had been waiting for.

With a piercing scream, its speed increased manifold, and its jagged claws viciously slashed towards Ding Yu’s body!

“Wicked beast!”

Ding Yu had an extremely sharp Spiritual Sense, instantly noticing the Split Cloud Eagle’s abnormal behavior.

A Spiritual Energy Shield materialized in front of him instantly, and a Fiery Red Flying Sword shot out like lightning. In a confrontation, he shredded the ferocious Split Cloud Eagle beast into countless pieces that had flown to his face.

All of this happened too fast; the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators present hadn’t even had time to react when the beast that attacked Ding Yu had already been dismembered.

Looking at the carcass of the Split Cloud Eagle that had just been obediently perched on Ding Yu’s shoulder, everyone fell into a deafening silence.

“Such deafening silence.”

Lu Xuan Laughed inwardly, flashed his figure, and came in front of Ding Yu with a concerned greeting.

“Fellow Ding, are you all right?”

“It’s nothing, after all, the beast was only fourth grade; it was as easy as flipping my hand.”

“It’s just that I gave Friend Lu something to laugh at.”

His face turned red and white by turns.

He had intended to bring the Split Cloud Eagle ferocious beast, which he had not easily tamed, in front of Lu Xuan to show off his beast-commanding skills and prove that everything Lu Xuan had done before was wrong. However, unexpectedly, the ferocious beast turned on him in an instant and launched a sneak attack.

Even with his Nascent Soul Stage’s resolute mind, he couldn’t help but feel some shame.

“Friend Lu was right; one should not harbor any luck with those damned ferocious beasts; it’s simpler just to eradicate them!”

He steadied his breathing and a decisive look flickered in his eyes.

The long-held principles he had for being a Beast Master were faintly beginning to crumble today.

“It’s very good that Fellow Ding has such thoughts, but one must also adapt to the circumstances and be flexible in their approach.”

“Whether it’s ordinary Demon Beasts, Spirit Beasts that are kind to humans, or Ferocious Beasts from the Secret Land, every Demon Beast situation is different, and the measures needed are greatly varied.”

“What we Beast Tamers can do is to observe more, and try to understand the specific circumstances of each Demon Beast as much as possible.”

Seeing Ding Yu’s state, Lu Xuan was worried he might go from one extreme to another and gently reminded him.

As for how to learn about the specific conditions of Demon Beasts, that was no longer his concern.

Being able to ponder and come up with some things was already quite good; expecting to have an understanding as thorough as his was utterly impossible.

“Thank you, Friend Lu. Today, you have taught me what true beast taming is.”

“I was arrogant and presumptuous before, thinking I was sufficiently skilled in taming beasts when in fact, I knew nothing.”

Ding Yu heard the advice in Lu Xuan’s words, a grateful look appearing on his face, and he made a respectful bow with his hands clasped.

“Let’s make progress together.”

Lu Xuan said with a smile.