The Master of Beasts

Chapter 478 - 99

CRACKLE,

The orange flames of the campfire burned continuously, licking the golden roast lamb as a rich aroma wafted through the air.

Jiang Kui, with quick hands and sharp eyes, ripped off the two plumpest lamb hind legs, his face rapturous as he said, "Chen Jiuge, your cooking skills are really not bad. Thank goodness I spared your life back then."

Chen Jiuge offered an awkward smile. Recalling the old man’s actions previously in the Dragon Lake Secret Realm, he couldn’t help but be shaken; this elder’s cultivation was truly unfathomable.

"Jiang Ming, Jiang Xueyao, I haven’t called you incorrectly, have I?" Jiang Kui glanced sideways at the two, their faces the picture of gloom.

"No, you haven’t."

"Hmm, it’s a complicated matter, so I’ll keep it simple. Due to certain reasons, the True Dragon has cleared its debt to the Jiang Family and left, so my mission has also failed."

"Don’t think my cultivation is unmatched. I still have to face punishment for failing the mission. After all, there are always old fogies with higher seniority and cultivation than me."

"Hehe, you two, obediently follow me back. Though it might seem like you are being made the scapegoats, there are definitely benefits for you. Even just getting a chance to join the Jiang Family’s main branch is an extraordinary opportunity," Jiang Kui said, shaking his head and chuckling when he thought of something that delighted him.

Chen Jiuge looked up at Jiang Kui and then quickly lowered his head. How does this unfathomable old monster seem so inexperienced?

How could such a major incident end up fine with him bringing two Little Cultivators back?

「...」

Perhaps it was due to the failed mission, but Jiang Kui was in a great rush. Except for stopping a few times to eat some Spirit Food, they were always on the move.

Standing on the soft clouds, Chen Jiuge stared blankly at the specks on the ground below. He wondered if they had already flown a million miles over the past few days.

"This is the territory of the Five Elements Sect," Zhu Ying said indifferently.

Looking at Zhu Ying, who was taken along just like himself, Chen Jiuge felt a surge of empathy, sighing, "I wonder what will happen when we arrive at the Jiang Family?"

Zhu Ying remained as cold and aloof as ever, "When Her Ladyship was in Jiangshui City, I researched the Jiang Family’s records. If it is indeed that reclusive Jiang Family, we shouldn’t be in any danger."

Chen Jiuge glanced at Jiang Kui, who was picking his nose, the corner of his mouth twitching. "I really don’t have much confidence in that."

Zhu Ying said indifferently, "That reclusive Jiang Family, also known as the Myriad Dragons Jiang Family, is mainly known for raising dragons. Although True Dragons are very proud and rarely submit, the Jiang Family mainly helps them to transform into dragons. Many True Dragons in the True Realm owe favors to the Jiang Family."

"Hehehe, you little girl, you’re quite insightful!" Jiang Kui appeared between them as if out of nowhere.

"Senior," Chen Jiuge greeted respectfully.

"Kid, there’s no need for that. I don’t like such formalities," Jiang Kui said, waving his hand dismissively.

"What you said is mostly correct, but there are inaccuracies. The Jiang Family is not called the Myriad Dragons Jiang Family, but the Myriad Beasts. We mainly rescue and assist powerful Spiritual Beasts, gaining their gratitude."

"Many Spiritual Beasts take life-saving gratitude very seriously. Sometimes, if you save its life, you might gain the loyalty of the entire beast," Jiang Kui said proudly.

"Do even powerful Spiritual Beasts behave this way?" Chen Jiuge asked incredulously.

POP.

Pulling out a somewhat yellowed cork, Jiang Kui shook his head, took a large gulp, and mused, "Spiritual Beasts are much more reliable than cultivators."

"My Jiang Family has many mighty Spiritual Beasts that have stayed out of gratitude for being saved by my clan. Kid, you’re a Beast Master. When the time comes, I’ll see if I can get you qualified as an outer member."

"Outer member?"

"No rush. I’m in a tight spot myself right now. We’ll talk about it when we get there, we’ll talk about it then," Jiang Kui said, a trace of worry flashing across his usually carefree and unrestrained face.

The Five Elements Sect, true to its name, specialized in Five Elements Magic, and the Immortal Cities within their territory were uniquely themed Five Elements Immortal Cities.

The city walls, built of Green Luminous Stone, were entirely jade-green. This enormous green behemoth on the land radiated a strong aura of vitality.

The Spirit Plants at the city gate were incredibly tall and lush. Taking a deep breath, Chen Jiuge felt his vitality slightly increase and couldn’t help but exclaim, "What a magnificent Muling Immortal City!"

"Hehehe, this is one of the Five Elements Sect’s five most important cities, the foremost Wood Element Immortal City. Even mortals who cannot cultivate can live for several thousand years if they reside here!" Jiang Kui boasted.

"Is this the reclusive land of the Jiang Family?" Zhu Ying asked, somewhat puzzled. The Jiang Family in Jiangshui City cultivated Water Element Techniques.

"The abundant vitality here is highly beneficial to Spiritual Beasts. And as the saying goes, ’Great hermits conceal themselves in bustling cities.’ What’s so strange about it?" Jiang Kui said, shaking his head.

Passing through a long corridor, Chen Jiuge felt as if he were immersed in an ocean of vitality. The rich life force continuously coursed through his body, soothing his internal injuries and making him feel much more relaxed.

MOO.

A massive bull, fully ten zhang long, ambled slowly down the street, pulling a long carriage behind it. Chen Jiuge’s heart leaped as he occasionally glimpsed flashes of Spirit Light from the carriage.

Biluo Vitality Stones contain potent vitality and are a primary ingredient for many Healing Pills. A single Biluo Vitality Stone is worth at least ten jin of Top Grade Spirit Stones. For a carriage hundreds of meters long, how many Spirit Stones would that be worth!

"Don’t gawk, follow me." Jiang Kui’s previously tattered clothes had been replaced at some point. He now wore a green robe adorned with various Life Gems, making him look like a wealthy patriarch.

Passing one street after another, the crowds grew thinner, and the group finally arrived at an incredibly vast and sprawling mansion.