CHAPTER 169: CHAPTER 147: LITTLE PIXIU, FAME SOARS_3

The originally red and white fur had completely turned red. Its overall appearance hadn’t changed much, except that its aura had strengthened severalfold.

With a flash of white light, the little Pixiu transformed into a little boy.

"Xiao Bao, you’ve transformed," Li SuiFeng said excitedly, lifting Xiao Bao up.

"Hahaha, Nephew Chen, I’ll remember your kindness! I won’t divulge your method of cultivating Spiritual Beasts, but I’ll surely build up your reputation as a master of Spirit Beast Breeding. I still have some influence in the Sect," Li SuiFeng said, holding Xiao Bao, and then departed cheerfully.

「...」

"Junior Brother, I really didn’t see it coming. Your Spirit Beast Breeding techniques have already reached this level," Wen Ruo said, amazed. It wasn’t the first time Li SuiFeng had sought help from a master of Spirit Beast Breeding; even the Great Elder of the Sect had examined this little Pixiu.

"Senior Sister, I heard that little Pixiu calls the Second Elder ’Grandpa.’ Is there a story behind that?" Chen Jiuge asked quietly.

Wen Ruo glanced at her gossip-loving Junior Brother and whispered surreptitiously, "The Second Elder’s daughter is a genius in the Fire Element path. I’m not very clear about the details, but she met a Pixiu during her travels and then gave birth to Xiao Bao."

"Hiss, a human gave birth to a Pixiu?" Chen Jiuge was shocked. That seems a bit too outrageous. Aren’t the children born from humans and Spiritual Beasts supposed to look like human children in novels?

"It’s said that at the time, that senior sister’s Cultivation was too low, and the Pixiu’s strength was incredibly high, which is why Xiao Bao was born looking like a Pixiu." Wen Ruo was also very puzzled by this.

"Junior Brother, make sure you don’t spread this around," Wen Ruo warned. "By helping the Second Elder’s Xiao Bao transform, Junior Brother, you’ve gained a significant favor. Just make sure it doesn’t backfire."

Such secrets of the Elders must not be divulged. A Heavenly Immortal Elder, when truly angered, could silently dispose of someone. Even hiding in the Myriad Beasts Sect wouldn’t be safe.

"I understand, I understand," Chen Jiuge nodded, showing he would definitely comply and not divulge anything.

After his Senior Sister left, Chen Jiuge was still unable to snap back to reality; the gossip was just too explosive.

"Brother Chen, have some tea," Mo Yu said with a cheerful smile, bringing over a cup of Spiritual Tea.

Chen Jiuge shuddered. Mo Yu couldn’t possibly have feelings for him, could she? What if they ended up having a Mo Qilin? That would be terrifying.

Somewhat flustered, he took the Spiritual Tea with an evasive look. "Mo Yu, you’ve just arrived at Eden Garden. Why don’t you familiarize yourself with the area first? That way I can make arrangements later, or you can pick something you like."

Though Mo Yu found Chen Jiuge’s behavior strange, she didn’t ask further and obediently went to explore Eden Garden.

「...」

The bitter Spiritual Tea brought Chen Jiuge’s mind back on track. He muttered discontentedly to himself, What was I thinking just now? So inappropriate. Calm down, calm down. I really need to cultivate more.

But this tea is still as bitter as ever. I wonder how Mo Yang does it; it’s been a hundred years and it still tastes the same. Could there really be a talent for bitter tea? Chen Jiuge silently shook his head as he looked at the Spiritual Tea, but remembering that it was Mo Yu’s kind gesture, he drank it all.

"Chen Jiuge, Chen Jiuge, where’s my sister?" Mo Yang’s loud voice boomed from the skies above Eden Garden.

Accompanying Mo Yang was Senior Brother Wudao Tian. But why did his face look swollen, and were his eye sockets blackened?

As the two approached, Chen Jiuge could finally see clearly. Senior Brother’s eye sockets were indeed black, and his right cheek was swollen.

"Junior Brother, I need to hide out at your place for a while. Hope it’s no trouble," Wudao Tian said gravely, resting his hand on Chen Jiuge’s shoulder.

Looking at his solemn Senior Brother, Chen Jiuge nodded his agreement.

"Good brother! I knew I could count on you," Wudao Tian said, very satisfied.

Then, looking at the several small houses next to Chen Jiuge’s cave mansion, his spirits relaxed. "I didn’t realize your place was so lively, Junior Brother. That puts me at ease."

Then, an even larger stone house rose from the ground. Wudao Tian looked at the house, only slightly smaller than Chen Jiuge’s, and smiled contentedly. "This is more fitting for my status."

Chen Jiuge swept his gaze back and forth several times, finally noticing that Senior Brother’s stone house was larger than the others. He couldn’t help but inwardly complain, Senior Brother is a Heavenly Immortal now, why does he still seem so childish?

The arrival of Senior Brother didn’t affect Chen Jiuge’s life.

Mo Yang hung around daily with his sister in Eden Garden. Meanwhile, Senior Brother, after discovering a group of Martial Mice, started training his Martial Skills with his own three little Martial Mice. It was said that he had even defeated the Martial Mouse coach, becoming the new coach. He really was having a great time.

「...」

On the other side, with the now-transformed Xiao Bao, Li SuiFeng’s face bore more smiles as he began to visit his old friends one by one.

His Heavenly Immortal friends were either True Immortals or other Heavenly Immortals. Seeing Xiao Bao, who had even puzzled the Great Elder, transform into a human, they all congratulated him. Eventually, one would ask, "Whose handiwork is this?"

"I’ll tell you, this is the work of Chen Jiuge, the newly accepted disciple of the Third Elder of our Hundred Herbs Peak. He..."

Under Li SuiFeng’s vigorous boasting, the name Chen Jiuge began to spread in the circles of True Immortals and Heavenly Immortals.

For the peaceful Eden Garden, this meant a large wave of Immortals was about to descend, and Chen Jiuge was completely unaware.

During one Cultivation session of Dharma Manifestation, he was seen by Senior Brother Wudao Tian, who gave him some guidance. Chen Jiuge then learned that his Senior Brother was also practicing Body Refinement. Even the initial Divine Skill he had cultivated was Dharma Manifestation.

Guided by the principle of not suffering losses, Chen Jiuge began zealously seizing every opportunity. Eventually, an exasperated Wudao Tian dragged him into the Martial Mouse group to hone his skills.

Training alongside these Spiritual Beasts, Chen Jiuge was initially embarrassed. However, upon discovering that honing his skills improved his Dharma Manifestation Cultivation progress and his strength after transformation, he could only think one thing: How satisfying!