Beast Taming: Sharing Pets' Abilities

"It seems that on this Little Iron Cloud Island, there’s a large mineral vein, possibly rich in rare Spirit Iron mines..."

Gu Yuan’s gaze was deep, as if he could penetrate the obstacles of space and earth, seeing some things within Little Iron Cloud Island ahead.

Gu Yuan quickly retracted his gaze and didn’t look any further.

He hid his figure and shortly arrived near Little Iron Cloud Island.

With Gu Yuan’s cultivation strength, he could actually go to Little Iron Cloud Island unless he faced Rest Daozhen directly, or was under his particular scrutiny, then his traces might be discovered.

However, such deeds are somewhat risky after all, so it would be wise to be more cautious.

Gu Yuan thought for a moment, his divine thought investigating everywhere, and shortly, his eyes brightened slightly, then quietly headed in a certain direction.

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"Quick, quick, quick, trap this Tiger-striped Sea Serpent within the Nine Malice Stakes, don’t let it escape, or you’ll face the Black Malice Whip!"

"Fellow brothers, deploy the Nine Malice Formation. Although this Tiger-striped Sea Serpent has just become a third-rank demon beast, it is currently in a weak phase, its strength not even sixty percent of its peak!"

"Indeed, if we can capture this demon, I will greatly reward you!"

Amidst a chaos of shouting, a scene unfolded in Gu Yuan’s eyes.

Several cultivators were surrounding a massive sea serpent over a dozen feet long, its body covered with palm-sized bluish-gray scales, nearly barrel-thick, littered with yellow-white markings, especially with a large bulge on its head.

The Tiger-striped Sea Serpent was extremely fierce but trapped within nine stakes.

Each of these nine wooden stakes was as thick as three people embracing around, carved with intricate patterns, emitting a dense spiritual light.

Within this spiritual light, there was an aura carrying a bloody smell that was nauseating, yet made Gu Yuan turn against it, for it contained a faint but extremely fierce killing intent.

The intensity of this killing intent was already capable of crippling or killing a Golden Core Great Cultivator.

The nine stakes were intricately and secretly connected, trapping the Tiger-striped Sea Serpent inside, and the spiritual light not only confined the sea serpent demon but also began to constantly attack its flesh with that bloody malice aura.

Originally, the physical physique of this Tiger-striped Sea Serpent Demon was exceptionally strong, comparable to Profound Iron and Copper Essence; however, with the erosion of that bloody malice aura, its physical power quickly began to deteriorate, continuously weakening.

Notably, there were five people surrounding this sea serpent demon.

Four among them were manipulating these nine spiritual wooden stakes, unleashing various powers to trap the Tiger-striped Sea Serpent Demon within.

Though they were all Celestial Human Realm cultivators, they were all considerably exhausted, pouring all their cultivation into the Nine Malice Stakes, their faces a pallid white, extremely tired.

Not far off, a young man was standing, watching without any intention of helping.

This person, whose cultivation was not weak, had already achieved Great Success in the Celestial Human Realm, appeared quite handsome, but with his chin slightly raised and nostrils flaring, seemed rather arrogant.

Evidently, this young man held a high status among these cultivators.

Gu Yuan keenly noticed, despite this young man’s disregard, the other four showed signs of resentment, yet bore it in silence.

"It seems this kid must have quite a high status on Little Iron Cloud Island..."

Eventually, after some effort, the group managed to kill the Tiger-striped Sea Serpent Demon, leaving the corpse of a massive sea serpent demon floating on the water, its blood gradually spreading out, tinging the surrounding seawater faint red.

The bloody smell even attracted some fish and shrimp in the vicinity to approach, attempting to feast on the floating serpent demon’s corpse.

As for the cost, three of the nine Malice Stakes were destroyed, and the remaining six spiritual wooden stakes had all dulled, somewhat damaged.

Besides that, the four cultivators who besieged the sea serpent demon were not lightly exhausted, and quite injured.

One of them even had an arm severed, which he cut off himself after accidentally getting some poison from the Tiger-striped Sea Serpent on it; otherwise, if not for his swift reaction, his whole body might have turned to mush now.

"Senior Brother Xiu, the sea serpent is dead, and moreover, its tendon is utterly intact, making it absolutely suitable to be the main material for refining the Top Grade Magical Artifact Spirit Snake Cord!"

One of them approached the young man with a smile, his face showing some flattery as he spoke.

"The young man’s surname is Xiu?"

Gu Yuan squinted his eyes, catching the critical point.

Rest Daozhen was also surnamed Xiu, and this Little Iron Cloud Island was Rest Daozhen’s territory. Coupled with the evident high status of this young man, the situation could only infer one thing - this young man is very likely a descendant of Rest Daozhen!

"Alright, you’ve done well. Leave the rest to me."

Xiu Yanqing didn’t even look at the person speaking, casually waving his hand, indicating for everyone to depart.

Except for the leader, the others visibly knew, turned a little grim.

The leader’s face subtly changed as well, but he inhaled calmly and softly said, "Senior Brother Xiu, about what you promised us before..."

"Which matter?"

Xiu Yanqing recalled, looked at him, thinking for a moment, and then realized, "You mean the matter of apprenticing to Uncle Chu after three months?"

"Alright, I will put in a good word for you once I’m free."

Upon hearing this, their faces eased somewhat, repeatedly thanking, "Thank you, Senior Brother Xiu! Thank you, Senior Brother Xiu!"

"Hmm hmm... You all should leave first."

Xiu Yanqing turned around, began collecting the Tiger-striped Sea Serpent Demon’s body, waving his hand without looking back, signaling the four to leave first.

The four wanted to say more, but seeing this, they reluctantly bid farewell and left.

As the four departed far away, with Gu Yuan’s subtle divine thought, he could still hear their complaints and dissatisfaction with Xiu Yanqing.

"Xiu Yanqing..."

Gu Yuan smiled slightly, concealing his figure; he already silently arrived behind Xiu Yanqing.

Even though Xiu Yanqing’s cultivation wasn’t very profound, if someone directly appeared behind him, just a few steps away, he naturally sensed it.

Xiu Yanqing’s scalp tingled, a sudden shock realizing a dangerous aura closing in on him.

A silver needle magical artifact shot out, darting straight for Gu Yuan’s forehead, its momentum swift and direct.

The speed of the silver needle magical artifact was incredibly fast, piercingly sharp, and even a shield made of Refined Gold Iron Mother would be easily pierced by this silver needle magical artifact.

However, Gu Yuan remained unfazed, not even blinking as the silver needle aimed at his forehead.