You Cultivate, I Farm

Previously, the spirit beasts Lu Xuan had acquired were all hatched in the usual manner and then raised conventionally, a path so straightforward it couldn't be more so.

However, the experimental methods within the forbidden area were utterly unconventional, yielding various high-grade demon beasts in extraordinary ways.

Despite being smeared with the essence blood of numerous demon and ferocious beasts throughout the process, the likelihood of acquiring high-grade demon beasts significantly increased.

His unique ability played an effective role in these experimental methods.

For instance, in the transplantation and suturing of demon beasts, Lu Xuan could receive feedback on the state of the demon beasts through nurturing, saving untold amounts of time.

Thinking of this, his heart gradually filled with excitement, and he soon harbored thoughts of joining the experiments with the ferocious beasts in the forbidden area.

"Find a few who can speak to the old dragon turtle or the white ape and the Qingqiu Fox Demon, see if they can help out during the experiments."

Lu Xuan thought to himself, returning to the Cloud Houses.

Now overseeing the entire blessed land, he had to be aware of every whisper of wind and blade of grass, dealing with the remnants of demon beasts only in his spare time.

"How is it?"

The old fox re-entered the hall, with several demon beast carcasses floating behind it.

"At first glance, he appears to be a spirit plant cultivator with a talent for nurturing spirit plants, keen on cultivating them and also quite interested in demon beasts, cautious by nature."

"But after I mentioned the specific methods of the forbidden area's ferocious beast experiments, his expression did not change, yet the eagerness in his heart could not escape me."

"It seems, even if he is not one of our kind, he is not far off. We could try to develop him."

"To remain calm in the face of such experiments already sets him apart from the vast majority of cultivators in the sect."

The old fox said expressionlessly.

"I've decided to bring him in."

There was a strong determination in its aged tone.

"So soon? Without further observation?"

The bald cultivator was taken aback by the old fox's words.

"After all, our understanding of him is only superficial; we cannot grasp his true character or thoughts."

He suggested to the Qingqiu Fox Demon.

"Blood Butcher, my time is not much."

The old fox said calmly, though the bald cultivator alongside it for centuries in the forbidden area detected fatigue behind its voice.

"Then as you wish, I hope this junior brother won't disappoint you."

He said helplessly.

...

After hearing Sun Yun and others' report on the situation in the Myriad Beasts Grotto blessed land, as usual, Lu Xuan first consulted the old dragon turtle for divination.

"Eh? Lu, the young one, your divination today is quite special."

The old dragon turtle's shell runes moved as it suddenly spoke in surprise.

"What, is there a sign of great misfortune?"

Lu Xuan hurriedly asked.

"No, on the contrary, if handled well, there will be a great opportunity."

The old dragon turtle said mysteriously, but then refused to say more.

Lu Xuan, with no choice but full of curiosity, headed into the forbidden area.

During his descent into the pit, he glanced around and entered the passage.

After dealing with several demon beast carcasses and seizing the opportunity to collect their blood and flesh remnants, he unexpectedly saw the figure of the old fox demon upon returning to the stone hall.

"Senior."

Lu Xuan greeted respectfully.

The old fox nodded expressionlessly and suddenly asked.

"I need an assistant for my experiment. Would you be willing to help?"

"..."

Lu Xuan was startled, then quickly responded.

"May I know what Senior requires of this junior? If within my abilities, I will certainly serve Senior."

Following the descriptions by the old ape and dragon turtle, this old fox had a quirky nature, preferring solitude, so Lu Xuan showed extra respect.

"Come with me."

The old fox said to Lu Xuan, then slowly walked out of the stone hall.

Lu Xuan caressed the Beast Control Command hanging at his waist and, without hesitation, closely followed the sparsely furred, gray-black tumor-bearing old fox.

The pair arrived at a lower level and entered a passage.

On both sides of the passage, stone caves housed various fierce beasts. Unlike other caves, these contained more beasts, sometimes two or even three to four.

In some caves, the fierce beasts were in the breeding phase and did not stop their activities upon seeing Lu Xuan.

"Your task is simple: assist me with various demon beast experiments."

"For example, observing the breeding conditions of these beasts, ensuring their successful mating. If anomalies are discovered, you must employ various methods to promote their reproduction."

The old fox said in an aged tone.

"This junior has no issue with that."

Lu Xuan nodded lightly. Far from being a problem, demon beast breeding was trivial for him, known as a saint in animal husbandry.

After joining the Sky Sword Sect, he had resolved numerous breeding issues for demon beasts, from potentially limitless ancient beasts like the Yin-Yang Kun Fish to the sect's basic spirit beasts like the Spirit Crane clan, effortlessly solving all their breeding problems.

Moreover, he possessed many Enchantment Pills with potent aphrodisiac effects. Even the most steadfast demon beasts, once consuming these pills, would become sex-crazed, readily serving as breeding tools.

Thus, in the realm of demon beast breeding and gestation, he had ample experience.

The old fox, silent, led Lu Xuan further on.

Deeper in, the number of beasts in the stone caves along the passage decreased, typically housing just one beast, with some caves even empty.

"The fierce beasts housed here possess extraordinary bloodlines. Your job is to extract their essence blood in a timely manner when needed and deliver it to me."

The old fox's voice was deep.

"To draw blood from fierce beasts?"

Lu Xuan was startled.

"Do not worry. All fierce beasts will be restrained during the blood drawing process, posing no threat to you."

The old fox, seemingly aware of Lu Xuan's nature from the bald cultivator, took the initiative to explain.

"Understood, senior."

Lu Xuan suppressed the unease in his heart and responded.

"Calling me to draw blood, isn't this exactly my forte?"

Even in the Qi cultivation stage, he had drawn essence blood from hundreds to thousands of flood dragons and giant pythons in Thousand Dragon Lake. After advancing to the Foundation Establishment realm, he made this a regular task, visiting Thousand Dragon Lake periodically.

Welcomed enthusiastically by fellow disciples who raised flood dragons and chi dragons, he drew countless vials of essence blood under the guise of health checks.

Even with blood-consuming species like the Blood Woe Flower and Blood Spirit Palm Ginseng, there was no worry of depleting the flood dragons' essence blood too quickly.

His storage bag was filled with vials of flood dragon essence blood.

"Not yet started the experiment, and I already have such rich experience. Could it be that I'm naturally suited for this?"

Lu Xuan pondered to himself silently.