I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Chapter 65: Chapter 64: Racial Limit, Red Refining Snake

"Immortal Master, are you looking to buy some elixirs? Our First-Grade Medicine Hall offers excellent quality at fair prices. We’re the top choice for Cultivators in Bright Moon City!"

An attendant in blue robes approached Yu Changsheng and said with a smile.

"I need to see your shopkeeper." Yu Changsheng presented his Honored Guest Alchemist token and said in a low voice.

"Immortal Master, please follow me." Seeing the token, the blue-robed attendant’s expression shifted slightly. He quickly gestured inside and spoke.

The Xi Family was a renowned Foundation Establishment Clan in Bright Moon City. If Yu Changsheng had tried to visit them directly, he might not have even gotten past the gate. That was why he needed a referral from the First-Grade Medicine Hall.

"So, it’s Master Luo." The shopkeeper of the Medicine Hall chuckled after verifying the Honored Guest token. "I’ve heard Shopkeeper Xi mention you. He said that refining an elixir with one Pill Pattern is as easy as lifting a finger for you, hahaha."

"Did you come to Bright Moon City this time because you need help with something?"

Yu Changsheng felt much more at ease seeing that the man recognized him. He began, "Shopkeeper Xi once said I could seek the Xi Family’s help. However, this matter is rather significant. I’m afraid you may not have the authority to decide on it."

"Oh?" The shopkeeper of the Medicine Hall was a little surprised, then said, "In that case, please come back to the Xi Family estate with me."

With that, the shopkeeper led Yu Changsheng out of the Medicine Hall and all the way to the Xi Family’s estate, where they found the man currently in charge: the Clan Leader, Xi Anfu.

The shopkeeper went to Xi Anfu’s side, whispered a few words in his ear, and then hastily took his leave.

After learning of Yu Changsheng’s purpose, Xi Anfu said, "Fellow Daoist Luo, please have a seat. Feel free to speak your mind."

Yu Changsheng did not sit down. He got straight to the point, "I have a disciple who is a member of the Yu Family in Bright Moon City. Recently, the Chen Family has begun inexplicably targeting the Yu Family. A battle could break out in the next day or two. I want to ask the Xi Family to protect my disciple and help the Yu Family this once."

Hearing this, Xi Anfu’s hand, which was pouring tea, paused for a moment. He looked at Yu Changsheng and said thoughtfully, "I can sense that Fellow Daoist Luo’s aura is already at the Foundation Establishment Realm. If you were to step in, the mere Chen Family would surely know to back down. Why would you need our Xi Family?"

Yu Changsheng replied, "I only recently broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, and it is not convenient for me to reveal my identity."

"The Tang Family is also pulling the strings behind the Chen Family. Even if I stepped in, it might not solve the problem."

"The Tang Family." Xi Anfu frowned, finding it a bit strange. "For them to interfere in Bright Moon City’s affairs... that’s unusual."

"So, Fellow Daoist Luo, are you hoping we’ll dispatch a Foundation Establishment expert to kill the Chen Family members and intercept the Tang Family? That would be quite difficult. Although my Xi Family is a Foundation Establishment Clan, our ancestors cannot act lightly. What if one of them were to get injured..."

As he spoke, Xi Anfu gave Yu Changsheng a meaningful look.

The expression on his face made it very clear: this matter was too big. The Xi Family couldn’t stand on the front lines and take all the heat for the Yu Family. Moreover, the value proposition was unequal!

Although Yu Changsheng was a Tier Two Alchemist, and the abilities he had demonstrated were enough to warrant the Xi Family sending a Foundation Establishment expert, taking on two families at once was not a good deal.

Yu Changsheng was silent for a moment, then said, "You only need to dispatch two Qi Refining Peak cultivators to stall the enemy. The Yu Family’s ancestor will personally take care of their opponent."

"The Tang Family won’t send a Foundation Establishment expert either. If they do, your people can withdraw immediately."

"After this is over, I will owe the Xi Family a favor."

Upon hearing this, a smile spread across Xi Anfu’s face. He said, "If it’s only Qi Refining Peak cultivators, then my Xi Family can send two to assist."

"The key still lies with the Yu Family themselves. If Yu Taoran can quickly kill one of the Qi Refining Peak experts, this crisis will be resolved."

"If things take a turn for the worse, Fellow Daoist Luo can make a move in secret to save your disciple. Our Xi Family will also provide support from the sidelines. Consider it a way for us to form a bond."

"Good. You aren’t far from the Yu Family estate. Please keep a close watch over the next few days. You can make your move if the enemy breaches their Array."

Yu Changsheng knew this was the best possible outcome. Given the value he had demonstrated so far, getting the Xi Family to offer their full support would have been difficult.

After leaving the Xi Family’s estate, Yu Changsheng stood in a small alley, his expression shifting uncertainly. He formed a hand seal and summoned the Red Snake King.

The Red Snake King appeared and sensed its master’s foul mood. It didn’t act playful, instead lowering its head and sneaking glances at him.

"I was going to let you stay at this stage for a while longer, but with the family facing a crisis, I have no choice but to upgrade you."

Yu Changsheng took a deep breath and placed his palm on the Red Snake King’s head.

The Red Snake King seemed to sense what was coming. It wagged its tail excitedly and let out a "TSSS-HAAA!" sound.

’Is it a transformation? Is he finally going to help me transform again!’

It had been half a year since it evolved from a Red Snake into a Red Snake King, and the essence needed for another transformation only cost 4500 points. Yu Changsheng had saved up enough long ago.

However, he had been worried that the Red Snake King’s evolution was too fast and would attract too much attention. So, he wanted to let it remain at this stage for a while longer, waiting until it reached the Tier One Peak before evolving it again.

He never expected that this family crisis would force him to change his plans.

"Get stronger."

Yu Changsheng said to the Red Snake King, his gaze firm and unwavering.

"Transform."

[Red Snake King → Red Refining Snake]

A red light flared up around the Red Snake King’s body, and it immediately felt its blood begin to boil.

The concentration of its bloodline increased once more, breaking through to reach the absolute limit for the Red Snake species!

The perfect form: the Red Refining Snake!

"TSSS-HAAA!"

The crown of scales on the Red Snake King’s head curved backward, turning a golden-yellow color.

At the same time, the color of its entire body deepened to a dark red, and a new mark, shaped like a flame, appeared on its tail!

When the king’s crown became an emperor’s crown, the Red Snake King had successfully transformed into the Red Refining Snake!

"BANG!"

The Red Refining Snake shifted its body slightly, and the ground beneath it cracked open.

Its massive, nearly thirty-meter-long body was a full circle thicker than before. Its scales gleamed with a lustrous sheen, and power radiated from it. Among Tier One Demon Beasts, its presence was simply explosive.

"TSSS-HAAA!" The Red Refining Snake excitedly charged toward Yu Changsheng.

But it quickly came to its senses, realizing its own strength was too great. It hurriedly reined in its power, finally coming to a gentle rest against Yu Changsheng’s palm.

Its control over its own power was also much better than before.

And because its bloodline concentration had reached its limit, its Realm had been pushed to the Tier One Eighth Layer!

[Name]: Red Refining Snake

[Realm]: Tier One Eighth Layer

[Comprehension]: 55

[Current Status]: Euphoria

The sensation of this transformation was mesmerizing to the Red Refining Snake. At the same time, it grew worried, fearing that now that it had reached this limit, it would never be able to advance again.

Yu Changsheng saw the emotion in the Red Refining Snake’s eyes and chuckled. "Don’t worry. You’ve only reached the limit for the Red Snake species. You haven’t reached the limit of what it means to be a snake!"

As long as he had the Red Refining Snake use its Devouring Bloodline ability, it could continue to grow. However, Yu Changsheng hadn’t yet decided on its next path of evolution.

"Alright, go back to the Inner Realm and get used to your new power. You might get a chance to see some action in the next two days."

"TSSS-HAAA!" the Red Refining Snake cried out, filled with joy.

Then, Yu Changsheng recalled it to the Inner Realm, and with a flash, he headed toward the Yu Family’s estate.

In the next two days, he had to start improving his Beast Taming skills as much as possible. And that Spiritual Sense Technique that Elder Wei had given him—he had to start practicing that as well!