Chapter 317 - 220: Dividing the Spoils and Two Important Matters
Chapter 317: Chapter 220: Dividing the Spoils and Two Important Matters
In the desolate mountain cave.
Newly embedded Moonstones shone from the cave walls, illuminating it as bright as day.
Lin Changheng watched Mo Zhaoli dote on the pair of tiger cubs, her affection obvious. He couldn’t help but smile and ask, "Li’Er, what are you planning to do with them?"
Hearing this, Mo Zhaoli played with the cubs for a moment. After a brief, thoughtful pause, her red lips parted as she said, "I’ve checked the ancient texts. The Cyan-striped Tiger is one of the more exceptional types of Profound Spirit Bloodline. There’s a decent chance they can advance to the Tier Two Late Stage, just like that Cyan-striped Male Tiger. They even have some potential to reach Tier Three, though the odds are low."
"If these two cubs have some kind of mutation, or even a bloodline mutation, they might be able to transform into the Nether Void Bloodline. That would make reaching Tier Three even more likely."
"Profound Spirit? Tier Three? A mutation?"
Lin Changheng’s eyes lit up instantly. He had considered the first point she made.
But the second half of her statement sparked a sense of anticipation and... temptation within him.
’A Tier Three Spirit Beast...’
The only Tier Three Spirit Beast he had ever heard of was the Tier Three Cyan Glaze Flood Dragon owned by Qing Lan Wanderer, the Late Stage Core Formation Lord of Floating Immortal City.
It was both a crucial partner and a formidable asset in battle!
"Indeed."
Mo Zhaoli nodded. "I plan to keep them and raise them. Besides, based on the high level of Spiritual Wisdom those two Cyan-striped Tigers displayed, it should be possible to nurture these cubs into Spirit Beasts."
In truth, there was no insurmountable boundary between a Demon Beast and a Spirit Beast.
Spirit Beasts were relatively gentle in temperament, could be tamed, and could assist Cultivators in their Cultivation or in battle.
Demon Beasts, on the other hand, were different. Most had violent temperaments, surviving and growing by devouring the essence of the sun and moon, as well as all kinds of flesh and blood. Although some gained Spiritual Wisdom after breaking through to Tier Two, their wild nature was difficult to tame and their instincts hard to change.
Among them, some young Demon Beasts with high Spiritual Wisdom could be guided to transform into Spirit Beasts through the deliberate nurturing of Human Race Cultivators.
This was precisely Mo Zhaoli’s intention.
"But what about your resources, Li’Er..."
Lin Changheng had no objection to her decision, but he gave his usual reminder.
After all, Mo Zhaoli had no specialized Skills, meaning she lacked a stable and sufficient source of Spirit Stones. She already had to fight and risk her life for resources; now she would have to share them with the tiger cubs.
Things would naturally become more difficult.
He was advising her to consider her decision carefully.
"Brother Lin, you don’t need to worry. Li’Er has a plan. For some time, the cubs won’t grow much, so they won’t be a big strain on my resources. By the time they reach Tier Two, my Cultivation will likely have progressed as well, and I’ll be able to afford the slight extra cost."
Mo Zhaoli had clearly given this some thought, and she spoke with conviction.
"As long as you have a plan, Li’Er."
Lin Changheng nodded. "Coincidentally, I had the same idea. How about we each take one?"
"Of course."
Having reached an agreement, they each casually picked a tiger cub.
In every respect, the two cubs looked identical, with no discernible differences between them.
So there was no real need to be picky.
...
"These five Ores also came from the Cyan-striped Tigers’ lair."
Lin Changheng pointed to five different-colored Ores on the ground.
Judging by their Spiritual Light, one could tell they were at least Tier Two in quality, with little variation between them.
Mo Zhaoli nodded and proposed a way to divide them.
Brother Lin would take three, and she would take two.
She didn’t give Lin Changheng a chance to refuse.
"Without you, Brother Lin, none of this would have been possible. Taking two is already taking advantage of you."
Seeing the sincerity in Mo Zhaoli’s eyes, Lin Changheng didn’t refuse.
He drew three of the Ores into his Storage Bag.
As for the remaining spoils, Lin Changheng directly took the nearly half-eaten Cyan Flower Moon Lotus, the old Tier Two Cyan-striped Tiger Demon Core recovered from the lair, and a full eight portions of Cyan-striped Tiger Essence Blood.
In addition, the majority of the Cyan-striped Tiger Meat also went to Lin Changheng. It could be used to make Spiritual Food or fed to the two Spirit Beasts.
The rest, including the materials from the Tier One Late Stage Demon Wolf, were given to Mo Zhaoli. They were also worth a fair few Spirit Stones.
...
After the spoils were divided, Lin Changheng handed the Tier Two Cyan-striped Tiger Demon Core back to Mo Zhaoli.
She could use it to complete the mission for that Quasi-Tier Three Refiner from the Sect and receive two portions of Ice Pool Jade Spring as a reward.
"I’ll have to trouble you then, Li’Er. In truth, our success in this Demon Hunt and obtaining the Ice Pool Jade Spring is all thanks to your information and connections. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have even known about this mission."
Lin Changheng saw that Mo Zhaoli looked a little embarrassed, as she had clearly received a larger share of the spoils than she expected, so he reassured her.
First, in terms of value, the items Lin Changheng took were worth more, and he had gotten everything he wanted.
Second, Lin Changheng was also telling the truth. Information and connections were crucial, and Mo Zhaoli had played an indispensable role.
Third, with over sixty years of history and a friendship built on mutual support, there was no need to quibble over every last detail.
Only then did Mo Zhaoli relax.
...
「Nearly a month later.」
WHOOSH!
A Dharma Ship flew towards the outskirts of Floating Immortal City.
Standing on it was a stern-faced, black-robed Foundation Establishment Cultivator. He took out a spare Identity Token from his Storage Bag and entered the city.
It was none other than a disguised Lin Changheng.
Mo Zhaoli had not accompanied him to the Immortal City.
Halfway through their journey south, they passed by the Purple Extreme Sect, so Mo Zhaoli had taken her leave, eager to go and turn in the mission.
She wanted to avoid carrying a treasure for too long, as delays can breed trouble.
Lin Changheng had nodded and watched her go, then summoned his own Dharma Ship to continue on his way.
...
He arrived at Cave Mansion No. 98.