"... came so quickly."

True Man Su shook his head helplessly: "You Tian, my Nephew, do you really think I would bully your little Junior Brother?

I remember you still need to prepare the silk for transportation to the Southern Domain.

Why rush over here so anxiously? Is it because you don't trust your Uncle Master?"

True Man Youtian, who had just stepped out of the doorway, was teased by Su Yu, but he could only smile:

"Of course not."

"I just happened to see Uncle Master allocate one hundred taels of merit to my little Junior Brother and came over out of curiosity,

also fearing that he might unknowingly make you unhappy."

These words seemed to be an explanation, but Su Yu heard clearly that it was blatantly protective! Regardless of whether or not she was offended, at least don't get mad.

Not bothering to say anything more, she simply waved her hand:

"Since you're here, explain on behalf of your little Junior Brother. I have a batch of pills to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."

True Man Su's figure vanished directly.

Li Ye was left blinking at his burly Second Brother.

The latter also glanced at Li Ye.

The two couldn't help but exchange smiles, feeling much more familiar.

Then True Man Youtian sat down, speaking casually: "When I brought you to the sect, I was in a hurry to report back to Sect Leader Uncle Master, and hadn't had time to explain much to you.

How are you, adjusting well to life in the sect?"

Li Ye nodded: "Very well, I never imagined our sect's environment to be so good, it's just..."

He scratched his head: "The place is just too big, making it a bit troublesome to build a cave mansion."

"Haha." Second Brother laughed: "That's it, after all, your cave mansion was allocated based on your status as an Inner Sect Spirit Plant Master."

Looking at Li Ye with gentle and satisfying eyes he said: "An unrecorded Spirit Beast, your Qi Fortune is indeed quite impressive."

Li Ye hurriedly and modestly said: "It's just luck that I managed to stumble upon this Spirit Turtle."

"Luck is rare for us cultivators." True Man Youtian pursed his lips: "There's no need for formality between us brothers.

This Spirit Beast you discovered is yours to name.

Materials needed for research can be applied for from the sect, but you must show results.

If spiritual materials produced from this Spirit Beast can be used to develop new pill formulas or Magical Artifacts, that would be a great achievement, with merit flowing continuously."

Li Ye nodded: "I understand."

"I'm actually already cultivating them. When I discovered they were descendants of the gourd and Spirit Turtle, I tried planting some gourd vines near the nest, hoping they might mutate.

Currently, I'm researching the influence of the Five Elements Spirit Gourd on them."

"Five Elements Spirit Gourd?"

True Man Youtian thought for a moment: "Then you surely need Qi of the Five Elements. I have a piece of Five Elements Spiritual Jade Spring, you can use it."

The True Man took out a jade pendant divided into five colors, trapping a fountain within it. The fountain was shaped naturally like a Tai Chi Diagram, emitting the Yin Yang aspects of Qi of the Five Elements.

It looked quite magical.

"How could I accept this, I can apply from the sect right..."

How could he let Second Brother give away such spiritual object?

He heard Second Brother say instead:

"Actually, I've used this Jade Spring for a while. It's just right to take this opportunity to replace it. Once it's exhausted, you can continue to apply."

"..."

"Then I shall accept it."

By now, there was no need to say anything more, he took the jade pendant and accepted it.

"That's the way, by the way, with so many Divine Techniques to learn and managing the cave mansion, can you handle it all alone?" Second Brother asked again.

"I'm hesitating whether I should go to the Spirit Beast group to seek help." Li Ye replied.

"Then go ahead."

He handed Li Ye a token: "With such Qi Fortune and talent, you will have many things to do in the future.

Managing the cave mansion and entertaining cultivators can be handled by others or Spirit Beasts, don't let it delay your cultivation.

This token is the credential for the Wen Yaoyu territory at Taiqi Mountain. When you get there, ask their Clan Leader for a few young Wen Yaoyu to bring back to help manage your cave mansion."

After saying this, he stood up: "Reach out if anything comes up, although Master isn't in the sect right now, Senior Brother and other Junior Brothers are also outside the sect.

But there's nothing to be afraid of, just go for it.

Sect Leader Uncle Master is still waiting for me, I'll take my leave now."

He came quickly and left quickly, disappearing before Li Ye could say a word.

Li Ye looked at the jade pendant inscribed with "Taiqi" and decided to solve the cave mansion issue today, first by heading to whatever Taiqi Mountain to find Wen Yaoyu.

Then take the beaver to Weichuan to gather some underlings.

After all, Second Brother wasn't wrong, he couldn't focus too much energy on these matters, using spare time for leisurely farming was okay.

...

Li Ye quickly arrived at a peculiar realm through the token.

In the distance was a towering peak reaching the clouds, from the top of the peak a crystal-clear stream flowed down westward, seemingly becoming a river.

You can vaguely see some Spirit Beasts that resemble carp in shape, possessing a fish's body but with bird-like wings, in a distinctive cyan-white color.

[Name]: Wen Yaoyu

[Mood]: Happy, carefree

[Status]: No worries

[Bindable]: Fire series bird-type Spirit Beasts possessing "Mountain and Sea Divine Blood" of the same rank.

Mountain and Sea Divine Blood?

Wait... could this be the Spirit Beast from the "Classic of Mountains and Seas"?

Before crossing over, Li Ye had read some of the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

But the content in there was too vast and miscellaneous; he never expected to actually see a Spirit Beast alive that exists in those mythical books.

What exactly is with the Wen Yaoyu, he really can't remember.

As he was observing the distant Taiqi Mountain, a gentle male voice sounded like water, "Disciple of the Four Seasons Sect, what brings you to the territory of our Wen Yaoyu clan?"

"Hoo!"

A gigantic Wen Yaoyu suddenly appeared in the distance, its bird wings even covered the sky, with endless vapor and wind currents surrounding its wings—a beautiful blend of water and sky.

The Wen Yaoyu stared intently at Li Ye, with a gleam in its eyes that seemed even more intelligent than humans.

It was apparent that the voice he heard earlier was transmitted by this Wen Yaoyu.

This kind of pressure is also at least at the Nascent Soul level, isn't it?

Li Ye felt this pressure was even more vast than the great power fox he had encountered before, quickly taking out the Token he had been holding in his hand:

"Disciple Li Ye, here to seek a few Wen Yaoyu to care for my Cave Mansion, if the senior would grant the favor!"

A gust of wind swept the Token towards the position of the gigantic Wen Yaoyu.

Immediately, the male voice rang out again, "It's Youtian's Token... you must be his little junior brother, if that's the case."

A gust of wind delivered three palm-sized Wen Yaoyu and a Jade Scroll to Li Ye.

"Our clan members have an exceptional talent in caring for Cave Mansions, make sure to read the Jade Scroll carefully, and don't mistreat them!"

With these words, the gigantic Wen Yaoyu vanished.

Having become accustomed to esteemed ones preferring this method of disappearing, Li Ye respectfully bowed towards that side, "Thank you, senior!"

Then he cautiously placed the three Wen Yaoyu and the Jade Scroll into his Storage Ring and hurried away from there.

He quickly returned to the Cave Mansion and released the Wen Yaoyu.

These three palm-sized Wen Yaoyu were quite intelligent, as soon as they emerged, they opened their bright red fish mouths towards Li Ye.

Yet, they emitted a crisp chirp somewhat resembling a chicken cluck but more dignified.

Subsequently, they started flying around joyfully.

Flapping their cyan-white wings, a gust of wind immediately swept away the clutter in the courtyard, piling it up together.

And their fish tails weren't idle either; a gentle swish could form a vortex on the water surface, separating all impurities from the water, which would then be carried by the wind to be placed aside.

They could even induce water flow to transform into Spirit Rain, evenly pouring over each Spirit Plant.

Just like that, it wasn't long before they flew off to various parts of the Cave Mansion, busily and happily engaging themselves.

Li Ye was utterly stunned watching this.

Are these... really noble Spirit Beasts?

He thought he would first need to communicate with them to make them work for him, but they knew what to do as soon as they arrived.

"Chirp!"

The beavers, previously sleeping in the courtyard, sensed the presence of the Wen Yaoyu, and after coming out, saw that those creatures had taken over all their tasks.

Instantly, they felt their status was threatened, hurriedly coming over to hug Li Ye's leg one by one, looking up at him pitifully.

Clearly, they were vying for affection.

The capabilities of those peculiar birds they couldn't compete with, but in this "affections war," would they really lose to anyone?

"You little ones," Li Ye initially felt a bit helpless, but then thought it was just the right thing!

Previously, these little ones felt no pressure on his side and were unwilling to accept fellow tribes.

But now, with some pressure, isn't it the perfect opportunity to encourage them to gather more underlings?

Li Ye's eyes glinted with an idea, gently inducing, "You see these Wen Yaoyu are much more capable than you, to catch up, you'll need to call over more of your kind!"

At least, you need to unite, you can't abandon your dominance over the water realms! Otherwise, your food will all be gobbled up by them, won't it?"

Although the Weichuan beavers were clever, they had never encountered such a scheme, especially from their master, who had always cared for them!

Thus beguiled by their master's words, the Weichuan beavers' fighting spirit was instantly ignited.

In unison, they chirped a few times.

Their previously adorable tones now carried some sharpness.

Seeing the success of his provocative strategy, Li Ye nodded in satisfaction.

"Then I'll take you there now, but you also need to be prepared..."

Uneasy, Li Ye stuffed some Spirit Stones into the small Storage Pouch on their necks, carefully advising them.

Only then did he lead them to the ancestral land of the Weichuan beavers.

It was also the largest river within the Four Seasons Sect.

Weichuan!

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