I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Chapter 72: Chapter 71: Cyan Flower Deer

"That’s right. We can probably provide about ten Spirit Chicken Kings a month. If we can sell them in other cities or even Bright Moon City, there’s a huge profit to be be made."

Yu Changsheng said.

’Now that the Spirit Chicken Garden is mine, I can openly increase the production of Spirit Chicken Kings. As long as Steward Chang keeps quiet, no one will be able to dig into my background.’

"And besides Spirit Chickens, we can also sell other mutant Spirit Beasts. I have a lot of experience raising Spirit Beasts, so selling to the surrounding Beast Taming Clans could also earn us a large amount of Spirit Stones."

Hearing this, everyone’s faces lit up with smiles. They began to fawn over him, saying, "This is great, just great! Changsheng is so promising! To think you’ve already set up a business within the sect."

"Let’s do the Spirit Beast trade, then! The risk is low, and we won’t have to worry too much about running into Tribulation Cultivators on the road!"

"Grandfather, what do you think?"

Under everyone’s gaze, Yu Taoran was also somewhat shocked internally, but he lifted his teacup and said with a calm expression, "Mm, let’s go with Changsheng’s suggestion."

"Good, good, good."

"Changao, get over here and apologize to your younger brother."

"Changsheng, my boy, those Spirit Stones your uncle borrowed last time have all been paid back in full."

Yu Zhiguo pulled Yu Changao in front of Yu Changsheng and said with a smile, "From now on, you’ll have to look out for your older brother."

As he spoke, he gently kicked Yu Changao’s leg.

Yu Changao felt a complex mix of emotions, but he did as his father instructed and said to Yu Changsheng, "Last time, I almost delayed your Cultivation..."

Just as he was speaking, Yu Changsheng raised a hand, cutting him off. He smiled and said, "We’re all family. From now on, just focus on doing what’s best for the family."

’I won’t be staying with the family for long. Among the younger generation, only Yu Changao has the best talent, so the Yu Family will ultimately need him to protect it.’

’At most, I can provide a form of invisible protection from the sect, making other families or enemies somewhat wary.’

"Okay." A wave of gratitude washed over Yu Changao. He hadn’t expected his younger brother to forgive him so easily. Thinking back on his own arrogant attitude from before, he couldn’t help but blush.

Soon, the crowd dispersed, leaving only Yu Changsheng, Yu Chenghe, and Yu Taoran.

"Father, Grandfather, I’m returning to the sect tomorrow. Regarding the Spirit Chicken Garden, just send someone to coordinate with me."

Yu Changsheng looked at Yu Taoran and said, "Grandfather, my master can refine Foundation Establishment Pills. The only problem is that the materials are hard to find. If we can find them, there might be a chance to help you reach Foundation Establishment. Please take care of yourself and rest well for the next two years."

Hearing this, Yu Taoran smiled faintly and said, "Foundation Establishment Pills are treasures you stumble upon by chance, not something you can actively seek out. The materials alone are worth tens of thousands of Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Even if we came across them, our Yu Family doesn’t have the financial power to outbid other families."

"I... I will find a way. Please don’t worry, Grandfather," Yu Changsheng said, biting his lip, his tone firm.

’For someone at the Qi Refining Peak of Grandfather Yu Taoran’s age, an ordinary Foundation Establishment Pill would likely have little effect. He’d need one with at least Two Pill Patterns, or even Three Pill Patterns.’

’Other families couldn’t afford such a pill even if they exhausted all their resources, but all I need to do is get the materials and refine it myself.’

’In one or two years, he was confident he could become a Tier Three Alchemist and refine a Foundation Establishment Pill with two or three Pill Patterns!’

’The only trouble was gathering the materials. He was afraid of a situation where there was a price but no market. He could earn tens of thousands of Spirit Stones through Alchemy, but if the materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill weren’t circulating on the market, he wouldn’t be able to buy them even if he wanted to.’

’It would all come down to luck!’

"You’ve grown up. Be careful out there. Don’t risk your life for my Foundation Establishment Pill. You’re still young and have infinite possibilities. There’s only hope if you live a long life," Yu Taoran said.

"Alright, I’m tired. You should all go and rest."

"Yes."

Yu Changsheng and Yu Chenghe withdrew from the main hall.

Under the moonlight, the blood-stained tiles of the Yu residence had not yet been cleaned, and they glowed with a faint red light.

"There’s less and less your father can do to help you. If you have an idea, go for it. But just as your grandfather said, be careful in all things and never underestimate anyone."

"Also, regarding the Tang Family, you don’t need to worry too much. They won’t do anything to the Yu Family in the short term."

Yu Chenghe said with a smile as he looked at the seventeen-year-old Yu Changsheng.

"Mm," Yu Changsheng nodded.

"I will be cautious."

「The next day.」

Early in the morning, Yu Changsheng rode the Iron Carving King and flew toward the Wanxiang Sect.

After this battle, the Yu Family had certainly made a name for itself. After he left, many families came to visit, and the Patriarch of the Wei Family even appeared personally, wanting to explore a partnership.

Yu Chenghe accepted the goodwill of these families but politely declined all offers of partnership.

With Yu Changsheng’s Spirit Chicken Garden, all they needed to do was find buyers.

And Cultivators who enjoyed eating Spirit Beasts were easy to find.

Yu Changsheng returned to his wooden cabin on Beast Taming Peak in the Wanxiang Sect. Only then did his body and mind slowly begin to relax.

’The Red Refining Snake devoured quite a few Cultivators, and the essence rewarded is already several thousand points. My Magical Power has also increased. In a little while, I believe I can break through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer.’

’First, let’s take stock of my gains.’

Yu Changsheng took out the Hundred Treasures Pouches he had acquired. He hadn’t left their contents for the Yu Family because the resources they’d get from ransacking the Chen Family’s estate after wiping them out would be far greater.

’Just as I thought. A bunch of paupers.’

After looking through everything, Yu Changsheng sighed. The only thing of any use was Tang Xing’s Great Cauldron, which could be used as an Alchemy Furnace.

As for the other Spirit Stones, there were only a thousand or so in total. No Qi Refining Cultivator would hoard resources once they got them; they’d use them when they needed to. Otherwise, if they died unexpectedly, they would just be making things easier for someone else.

’A thousand or so Spirit Stones is better than nothing. I’ve been poor lately, too.’

Yu Changsheng packed everything away. After resting for a night, he went straight to the Spirit Chicken Garden first thing in the morning.

Fortunately, these Spirit Chickens could withstand hunger well; a few days without food wouldn’t kill them.

’They don’t seem to have lost any weight.’

Yu Changsheng picked up a Spirit Chicken and weighed it in his hand, very satisfied.

"Eat up."

After feeding them the Spirit Rice, he harvested 150 points of essence.

"I need to expand your numbers as soon as possible. You all need to lay more eggs. Do you need me to feed you some... aphrodisiacs?"

Yu Changsheng said to the Spirit Chickens at his feet.

His smile terrified the surrounding Spirit Chickens, causing them to scatter immediately. Their eyes were filled with horror. ’This is terrifying! Is that something a human should even do?!’

Of course, Yu Changsheng was just talking. He wouldn’t actually use something like that. After all, it would be harmful to the Spirit Chickens’ bodies. If he made a mistake and some Cultivator had a problem after eating one, wouldn’t that affect the family’s business?

After leaving the Spirit Chicken Garden, he finally went to the Beast Garden to greet Elder Wei.

"It seems you’ve resolved your affairs. Not bad. Go feed that Cyan Flower Deer. It seemed very bored while you were away," Elder Wei said with a smile, stroking his Profound Turtle.

"Okay." Yu Changsheng took the Sunflower Leaves, the Cyan Flower Deer’s favorite food, and walked over to the lawn.

The Cyan Flower Deer, which was still lying on the lawn, immediately sensed his presence. It bounded up to him and nodded its head vigorously.

He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but Yu Changsheng felt like the Cyan Flower Deer was smiling happily.