Dao Companions Help Me Live Forever

Chapter 114: Monster = Illiterate?

"Lord Guest, what is this inner core..."

The wealthy and well-dressed elder wanted to argue based on reason.

In order to investigate the whereabouts of this giant python, several cultivators from the Zhao family had died.

In the subsequent attempts to lure it into a trap, there were even more casualties, including a member of the Zhao family in the late Qi Refining stage who lost their life to the snake's mouth.

Finally, they activated a large formation at great expense, all for this inner core.

But Yu Xian had already taken it first. "Mine."

"But..."

"I just saved you."

"That's true, but..."

"I'll return the inner core to you, and you return my life."

The wealthy and well-dressed elder's face turned pale, and he forced a smile.

"That's right, the inner core belongs to Lord Guest."

"That's right."

Yu Xian patted the shoulder of the wealthy and well-dressed elder and said, "I know you all worked hard to lure the monster. So, each of us will get half of the monster meat. This second-tier monster alone weighs at least tens of thousands of kilograms, so you've made a big profit. As for the scales and bones, they're also yours."

"Everyone saw just now that I didn't intentionally snatch it. It was all to save Elder Shao Hong."

"I wonder if anyone has any objections?"

Yu Xian asked the two Zhao family elders who had approached without him noticing.

The two elders quickly replied, "None, none!"

"We, on behalf of Elder Shao Hong, thank Lord Guest for saving his life."

"Yes, Lord Guest is very fair."

...

If Yu Xian had forcibly taken the inner core after they killed the giant python, they would naturally argue based on reason and even invite the ancestors to mediate.

After all, this is the inner core of a second-tier monster, its value is not just in spirit stones, but also represents half a Foundation Building Pill. Its importance to the Zhao family is self-evident.

Even the ancestors couldn't easily give it up.

But now, Yu Xian killed the python, and it was to save a Zhao family elder.

If they were to snatch it again, it would appear that they were driven by greed and unreasonable.

It's one thing to be weaker than others, but it's another to be unreasonable.

So they could only swallow this silent grievance.

The only consolation was that Yu Xian left them half of the monster meat.

As Yu Xian said, the meat of a second-tier monster is valuable. Just this body of meat alone is worth several thousand spirit stones, which can be considered a small profit.

It's just that their original expectations were too high, so this small profit doesn't count for much.

But they didn't dare to vent their anger on Yu Xian, so they could only cast resentful glances at the wealthy and well-dressed elder, as if to say, "If it weren't for you insisting on taking the pill, none of this would have happened."

The giant python just now was only left with a breath of life. If they had waited a little longer, it might have died on its own.

"After you handle the monster meat, deliver it to my residence."

Yu Xian was about to leave but suddenly remembered something, so he turned around and said, "By the way, next time if you encounter a similar situation, don't avoid me. I'm not an unreasonable person.

If there are benefits, let's share them together. Also, I won't argue with you over the inner core next time."

The three elders' disappointed expressions suddenly brightened.

Although Lord Guest is unreliable in many ways and has a terrible personality, he has never broken a promise.

In other words, as long as they find another monster, not only will they have the large formation to suppress it, but they will also have Lord Guest backing them, greatly increasing their chances of success.

"Thank you, Lord Guest."

The three elders were filled with enthusiasm again.

Until Yu Xian's figure disappeared.

Only then did the two elders' fierce gazes fall on the wealthy and well-dressed elder.

"Elder Shao Hong, that was an inner core!"

The wealthy and well-dressed elder knew he was in the wrong and quickly promised, "I won't take my share of the spoils from this monster as compensation for you."

"Not enough."

The two elders shook their heads in agreement.

"What do you want then?"

The wealthy and well-dressed elder also became angry. He had just passed through the gates of hell, and they didn't care about him. Now they even wanted to take advantage of him.

"For the next inner core, we'll split it between our two families, with no share for the main branch."

The two elders quickly stated their conditions.

The wealthy and well-dressed elder was stunned for a moment, then sneered, "So you actually believed what that guy named Yu said. Fine, I agree."

"I remember someone said they saw a second-tier gray-horned rhino before. Let's lure it here."

"That's a mid-stage second-tier monster?!"

"We have Lord Keqing here, plus the protection of the clan's grand formation. It's enough. Even if we have to make some sacrifices, it will be worth it."

"Good."

After discussing for a while, the three of them made a decision.

Anyway, the ones who will die are just some insignificant members of the Zhao family, many of whom are from other clans. If they die, they die.

...

The ancestral mansion.

Under the peach blossom tree.

Yulan played with a small white tiger named Xiaomiao, occasionally emitting a tinkling laughter. The ghost tiger lazily lay beside them, but its eyes involuntarily glanced at the new owner nearby.

Yuxian leisurely fished for silver fish, while playing with the python's inner core with interest.

The inner core was heavy, like a red crystal with many impurities. It had a layer of gel-like substance on the outside, warm to the touch, and made a liquid collision sound when shaken.

"Sir, is this the inner core of a second-stage demonic beast?"

Yulan walked over to Yuxian with Xiaomiao in her arms, staring at the inner core with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"I heard that second-stage demonic beasts are as powerful as Foundation Building cultivators."

"Here, take a look."

Yuxian casually handed over the inner core and said, "Second-stage demonic beasts can't compare to Foundation Building cultivators. They rely on their own physical bodies and innate bloodlines. How can they compare to Foundation Building cultivators with diverse skills?

Moreover, most demonic beasts grow up in the wilderness. Even if they have human intelligence and some bloodline inheritance, they haven't received systematic education. In fact, they are similar to illiterates.

They are generally not very smart, like this python, stepping into a trap just for a mouthful of blood.

Not reading books not only makes them unable to defeat humans, but also makes them easily deceived.

So, second-stage demonic beasts have always been half a level weaker than cultivators of the same level."

"Is it the same for Tiger Mama?"

Yulan saw that Xiaomiao liked the inner core very much. While teasing it with the inner core, she looked at the ghost tiger beside her.

The ghost tiger also pricked up its ears.

It had been in the Ghost Tiger Sect for twenty years, not like those brainless creatures outside, actually stupid enough to step into the range of the human cultivators' formation.

"As for it, it's slightly better than those demonic beasts. It can compete with cultivators of the same level, but it's just relying on its own talent. If you don't believe me, ask it if it can write its own name now."

Yuxian didn't give the ghost tiger any face.

Hearing this, Yulan really asked the ghost tiger, "Tiger Mama, can you write your own name?"

The ghost tiger immediately froze, then flicked its tail and turned its head to the other side.

As a tiger, why would it need to learn how to write?

"You see, after being with humans for twenty years, it doesn't even know how to write its own name. This is the shortcoming of demonic beasts. They only know how to rely on their talents and don't actively learn."

Although Yu Xian doesn't like studying, he still despises those who don't study.

"Knowledge is power. Look at the Zhao family's group of family elders who don't even know how to fight, relying on the clan's protective formation to easily suppress a second-stage demonic beast. If faced with a Foundation Building cultivator of the same level, with a little knowledge of formations, it wouldn't be difficult to escape, let alone counterattack."

If he were in the position of a second-stage python, even if he could only use the strength of an early Foundation Building cultivator, he would have a certain confidence in counterattacking against the protective formation activated by the three family elders.

After all, the three family elders have a low level of formation attainment and their cultivation level is too low.

The same formation, in the hands of a formation master, is an absolute formation, but in their hands, who knows how many loopholes there are.

Yulan nodded as if she understood, while Ah Miao in her arms seemed to be deep in thought.

Meanwhile, the eavesdropping Guihuo looked dejected, with all its fur drooping, looking very listless.

So it's that bad.

"But, husband, I haven't seen you studying regularly either."

Yulan looked at Yu Xian suspiciously.

Yu Xian shrugged and said frankly, "Because I'm lazy."

"Studying is a tiring thing, so most people can't persist and can only live an ordinary life. And your husband is one of these ordinary people."

But Yulan shook her head seriously and said, "In my eyes, husband is the most amazing person."

Yu Xian smiled and didn't explain.

If it weren't for cheating, he would just be an ordinary person.

"Hey, little Miao, don't bite randomly, this inner core is very precious."

Yulan angrily patted the little white tiger and snatched the inner core from its mouth.

But the little Miao's eyes showed a longing look, pitifully looking at Yulan, making a meowing sound.

It could feel that this inner core could restore its strength.

"You have good taste, but unfortunately, I can't give it to you."

Yu Xian put away the inner core and smiled, "When you show enough value, I'll give you an inner core."

Upon hearing this, the little Miao nodded seriously, but it made both of them laugh.

"Haha, little Miao, you're so cute."

Yulan rubbed the little Miao's face and joked, "I'll vouch for you. If the master doesn't give you an inner core, I'll help you... bite him."

"Meow..."

The little Miao rolled its eyes and felt bored with life as usual.

(End of this chapter)