The Master of Beasts

Chapter 1009 - 359:

"It’s precisely because I’m an ordinary person that I can better sense that kind of attitude," Lie Guang said earnestly.

"You make a good point."

Yun Congyi pointed upward, then whispered, "The master is very pleased with Tributor Chen. To prevent any accidents with Tributor Chen, I plan to assign your squad to protect him."

"Huh? Wasn’t I already doing that?" Lie Guang asked with some confusion, as he was already safeguarding Tributor Chen before.

"Temporary workers and official staff are different, aren’t they? From now on, your squad will be dedicated to Tributor Chen’s protection. If Tributor Chen has any requests, try to fulfill them. Of course, if he has special requests, you need to inform me," Yun Congyi said coolly.

"Isn’t this just surveillance?"

Though somewhat puzzled, Lie Guang wasn’t foolish enough to say such things directly, "I understand!"

"Good, go ahead, report in tomorrow. I’ve already informed Tributor Chen!"

"Yes!"

Watching Lie Guang leave, a hint of sharpness flashed in Yun Congyi’s eyes: "Holy Spirit Fruit, a slightly special Golden Ant can actually cultivate Spirit Plants using Holy Spirit Fruit—truly incredible. No wonder Master Seven bypassed Miss Yun to specifically instruct me."

Yun Congyi was raised by the Yun family, naturally obliging Seventh Master Yun’s orders. Moreover, Yun Yan himself was a joint beneficiary with Seventh Master Yun, making his commands hard to refuse.

Beast Yard

After a week of specialized cultivation, the Golden Ant had become quite extraordinary.

Its golden armor was exceptionally sturdy, providing strong defense. The green mark on its forehead had grown larger, the patterns becoming more intricate.

"piu"

With a spurt of dark green saliva, the Golden Ant caused a fortunate weed to transform glamorously into a First Tier Spirit Plant.

"Even though I cultivated it myself, it’s still somewhat unbelievable!"

Chen Jiuge watched the scene before him, a hint of fascination in his eyes. After repeated cultivation, the Golden Ant’s ability to stimulate Spirit Plants had increased immensely.

Although the Golden Ant appeared fully golden now, its Gold Attribute had almost dwindled away. Apart from its passive Golden Armor talent, it seemed more like a Vitality Ant.

"But such a small change actually drew attention from a figure like Master Seven. It seems I underestimated my own value!"

"Sir, Lie Guang has arrived!" Chong Wu said upon entering.

"Let Lie Guang come in alone. We’re all acquaintances, no need to block him!"

"Alright!"

"Greetings, Tributor!"

"Don’t call me ’Tributor.’ We’ve met before, and I’m just a subordinate of Miss Yun like you. Besides, your cultivation level is much higher than mine!" Chen Jiuge supported Lie Guang by the arms.

"It’s not the same!"

Lie Guang shook his head, "My cultivation isn’t genuinely achieved. Anyone wealthy enough and willing to sacrifice their body could attain it!"

"Since you’re so kind, I’ll call you sir like Tributor Chong Wu does!"

"Alright!"

Chen Jiuge nodded slightly, disagreeing with the first part of Lie Guang’s statement. While body modification seemed easy—only requiring wealth and body sacrifices—the reality was far more demanding. Body rejection was one major challenge. Someone like Lie Guang, capable of full-body modification, was a genius in the field of prosthetics!

With higher adaptation levels, spiritual power increases; internal organs begin modifying, and strength further advances.

If not, Lie Guang wouldn’t be assigned the task of protecting Chen Jiuge. Only geniuses receive preferential treatment!

"Is this the Golden Ant you brought back from Dusk Commerce?" Lie Guang asked, surprised at the Golden Ant whose appearance had remained unchanged, yet its aura had significantly transformed.

"Yes, you arrived just in time. I recently researched another Fierce Beast and achieved some results. Since you’re here, please relay this to the Chief Steward!"

"Why don’t you relay it yourself, sir?" Lie Guang asked with some confusion.

"It’s inappropriate. This Fierce Beast, unlike the Dark Blood Beast, lacks a fixed formula—only a temporary product thus far. It requires more time to develop a formula!" Chen Jiuge shook his head repeatedly.

"I see, then let me handle it!"

"Thanks, it’s much appreciated!"

Recently, Chen Jiuge studied the Green Light Scorpion, a creature exuding green hues, known for its deadly poison yet also for healing properties—depending on how it’s used.

In cultivating the Green Light Scorpion, Chen Jiuge primarily aimed to amplify its healing effects while reducing its toxicity. Unfortunately, as a medicinal poison hybrid, lowering toxicity also decreased its healing efficacy.

Thus, Chen Jiuge reluctantly shifted from his initial cultivation direction to enhance the scorpion’s venom production, though the results were less than remarkable, achieving only a thirty percent increase.

"Although it’s not extremely effective, for a faction, the ability to continually produce resources with beasts like this is what’s crucial!"

"It’s just that the Green Light Scorpion’s grade is a bit low. I’m not sure if it will attract those big figures!"

The Green Light Scorpion is a Fourth Level Fierce Beast. Ever since arriving at Dusk Main City, every cultivator Chen Jiuge encountered was either Sixth or Seventh Level. He felt as if Fourth Level was insignificant.

"Oh well, it’s just an experiment. Whether it’s effective or not hardly matters, but it seems placing the Green Light Scorpion in the Hundred Beasts Pavilion was somewhat ill-considered."

After explaining the Green Light Scorpion’s specifics and allowing Lie Guang to witness its venom production firsthand, Chen Jiuge instructed him to report to Yun Congyi.

.......

"Are you saying Tributor Chen specifically sent you to report to me?" Yun Congyi asked again for confirmation.

"Yes, Mr. Chen said that this cultivation of the Green Light Scorpion is different from the Dark Blood Beast—it’s merely increased the scorpion’s venom production, far less valuable than the Dark Blood Beast’s ancestral regression. Hence, he asked me to convey the message!" Lie Guang explained.

"It’s like that, Mr. Chen is too courteous!"

"What do you think?"

After reviewing Lie Guang’s detailed report, Yun Congyi chose not to voice his opinion immediately.

"Ah, me?"

Lie Guang scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed, "Chief Steward, you know I was just an ordinary person before. To someone like the Chief Steward, the Fourth Level Green Light Scorpion is quite ordinary, but to me, it’s something difficult to encounter."

Yun Congyi chuckled lightly, "Didn’t expect those thick eyebrows and big eyes to be capable of such unique flattery!"

"Alright, you can leave now!"

Constantly rubbing the Taishi Chair’s armrest, Yun Congyi’s eyes glinted sharply.

"Increase in Green Light Scorpion’s venom production? Is this hiding one’s skills, or is this the extent of their capabilities?"

"Forget it, what’s important is whether I report to Miss Yun, Master Seven, or both together?"

Reporting to Miss Yun offers the benefit of gaining her trust and potentially becoming her close ally, although her foundation is unsteady. Despite the seemingly thriving Hundred Beasts Pavilion with its Blood Flood Dragon, Yun Congyi knows that its revenue alone at most supports the operation of Heavenly Light Manor.

Additionally, slight details suggest Miss Yun isn’t significantly invested in the Hundred Beasts Pavilion—likely just a momentary interest, granting Chen Jiuge some space to shine.

"If I report to Master Seven, Miss Yun might cease trusting me!"

Yun Congyi lamented internally, despite witnessing similar situations during his time with the Yun family, decision-making was still difficult when it fell onto him personally.

As for reporting to both, appealing to both sides often results in displeasing both; separation is necessary!

"Master Seven, hopefully, won’t discard loyalty lightly!"

Ultimately, Yun Congyi decided to report to Master Seven. As a houseborn son, reporting to Master Seven also demonstrated loyalty to the Yun family. As for Miss Yun, although she is also a valued member, her weight doesn’t compare to Master Seven—an old and prudent choice indeed!

However, while Yun Congyi was using secret letters to communicate with Master Seven, Chen Jiuge concurrently conveyed the message to Yun Yan.

Yun Congyi surely couldn’t fathom how a person from a small place could have Miss Yun’s contact method!

In the Yellow Springs Realm, one’s background and financial status are as important as talent. This applies regardless of one’s innate abilities!