Zhou Zhengyong's Request

Chapter 23 Zhou Zhengyong's Request

After entrusting the mysterious snake egg to Zhou Daoquan, the third elder of the Zhou family who was most proficient in beast taming techniques, Zhou Chun didn't take the matter to heart anymore.

It would be best if Zhou Daoquan could figure out a way to hatch that egg.

Even if he fails to figure it out and damages the mysterious snake egg, Zhou Chun can still receive compensation of up to five hundred spirit coins.

He won't lose out no matter what.

For the next six months, Zhou Chun's life returned to the rhythm it had been before she went to the Mu family.

However, with more and more independent cultivators coming to Jiufeng Ridge to cultivate, the time that the Zhou family cultivators spend guarding the Jingling Pavilion has been reduced.

For many rogue cultivators with low cultivation levels and weak combat skills, the safest way to earn spirit coins is to guard the Pure Spirit Pavilion for various cultivation sects, families, and markets.

Compared to venturing out to adventure and fight monsters for spiritual resources, guarding the Pure Spirit Pavilion is more arduous and yields less reward, but it is safer and more stable.

A safe and stable job is something that most people would definitely want in any world.

If it weren't necessary for someone to supervise these independent cultivators, and also to save some spirit coins, the Zhou family could completely outsource the task of guarding the Cleansing Spirit Pavilion to these independent cultivators.

It was precisely because of the participation of these independent cultivators in this arduous task that Zhou family members like Zhou Chun were able to have more time to meditate, cultivate, and learn other cultivation techniques.

Over the past six months, Zhou Chun has taken one Spring Sun Pill approximately every fifty days. Each time he takes the pill, he can open up a specific acupoint within fifty days.

It is almost certain that once he finishes consuming all eight [Spring Sun Pills], his cultivation level will definitely advance to the eighth level of the Qi Refining stage.

Meanwhile, his pet rock tortoise's cultivation level is also rapidly improving after continuously consuming [Beast Spirit Pills]. It is estimated that in another year or two, it may catch up with its master.

On this day, Zhou Chunzheng returned from reading in the library on Feishi Peak and saw his cousin Zhou Zhengyong waiting for him outside his courtyard gate.

Upon seeing him return, Zhou Zhengyong immediately stood up with a joyful expression and said, "Thirteenth Brother, you're finally back."

"Brother Yong, what do you need me for?"

Zhou Chun looked at Zhou Zhengyong with a slightly surprised expression, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

Judging from Zhou Zhengyong's demeanor, he probably wasn't looking for him on official business.

"It is like this. Yesterday, when I was on duty, I was chatting with a rogue cultivator and he mentioned that he had seen a group of red-tailed monkeys in a certain place."

"Thirteenth Brother, you also specialize in beast taming techniques, so you should know that wherever groups of red-tailed monkeys appear, there is a high probability that there is something there that can purify their bloodline and enhance their cultivation."

"As for my Red-tailed Monkey, it has been stuck in the mid-grade first-order realm for several years. It has consumed a lot of [Beast Spirit Pills] but has not made any breakthroughs. This is probably because its bloodline is not pure enough."

"So this time, I'd like to ask you, my thirteenth brother, for a favor. Accompany me to that place to see if we can obtain a spiritual item to help our spirit pet break through its limits!"

As Zhou Zhengyong finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Chun with anticipation.

As expected, they came for personal matters.

Zhou Chun understood, and after a moment's hesitation, he nodded and replied to Zhou Zhengyong's expectant gaze, "Brother Yong, since you've come to me, given our relationship, I naturally have no reason not to help."

After agreeing to this, before Zhou Zhengyong could express his gratitude, he continued, "However, you've only heard about this from others, Brother Yong, and haven't seen it with your own eyes. In my opinion, it's better to find out the details first and understand the background of those red-tailed monkeys before taking any action."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the joy on Zhou Zhengyong's face fade slightly, and embarrassment and shame appeared in his eyes.

call!

Zhou Zhengyong took a deep breath, quickly adjusted his mindset, calmed his emotions, and then looked at Zhou Chun seriously, nodding and saying, "Thirteenth Brother, you are right. I came to find you as soon as I received the news, which was indeed a bit too hasty."

After saying that, he said in a deep voice, "Then I will come to you for help, Thirteenth Brother, after I have investigated the matter thoroughly."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun sincerely advised, "Brother Yong, you should also be careful. There's no guarantee that among those rogue cultivators who come to the family to cultivate, some might have previously trained here!"

"Thank you for reminding me, Thirteenth Brother. I will be careful."

Zhou Zhengyong nodded and left immediately.

Watching Zhou Zhengyong's departing figure, Zhou Chun couldn't help but think of his rock tortoise.

In terms of potential, the rock tortoise is clearly stronger and more outstanding than Zhou Zhengyong's red-tailed macaque.

Basically, as long as it is properly nurtured and the investment is made, it is not impossible to promote it to a first-grade high-level demon beast within five years.

However, by then, the potential of the Rock Tortoise's bloodline will have reached its limit.

If they want the Rock Tortoise to advance to the second tier in the future, they will inevitably have to do what Zhou Zhengyong did and try to find some spiritual objects that can purify or mutate its bloodline.

However, that's something he should consider after he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage; there's no need to think about it too much now.

Zhou Zhengyong was undoubtedly a man of action; the very next day, Zhou Chun heard that he had asked for leave and left the family.

Then, seven days later, Zhou Zhengyong, who had just returned from outside less than a day earlier, found Zhou Chun's residence again.

"Thirteenth brother, I have personally gone to scout the location and confirmed that there is a group of red-tailed monkeys there, numbering about twelve or thirteen. The monkey king is a first-grade high-level demon beast, and the rest are first-grade mid-level and first-grade low-level demon beasts."

"Moreover, I have also seen clearly that there are indeed exotic fruits growing in the valley where the monkeys live. If I am not mistaken, they should be the Crimson Sun Fruit."

In the living room, after Zhou Zhengyong was welcomed in by Zhou Chun, he had barely sat down when he hurriedly began to recount his discoveries from his trip over the past few days, without even bothering to drink his tea.

His impatient nature left Zhou Chun speechless.

But upon closer reflection, it seems quite normal.

Generally, cultivators who specialize in beast taming techniques tend to have similar personalities to their spirit pets.

Since Zhou Zhengyong chose the impatient red-tailed monkey as his spirit pet, his personality is probably similar to that of the spirit pet.

Both Zhou Chun's previous spirit pet, "Wind Shadow Leopard," and his current spirit pet, Rock Turtle, seem to match his cautious and steady personality.

Suppressing the words of persuasion he wanted to say, Zhou Chun followed Zhou Zhengyong's lead and said, "According to what you're saying, Brother Yong, I'm afraid the two of us alone aren't enough to deal with so many red-tailed monkeys. We'll probably need to ask a powerful elder to come and help us!"

Hearing this, Zhou Zhengyong frowned and sighed softly, "Yes, we need to invite another elder with late-stage Qi Refining cultivation to accompany us and ensure safety!"

"But which elder should we invite?"

He frowned, pondering the candidates among the Zhou family elders with whom he had a relatively good relationship.

Asking for help with personal matters like this is something you can only do with people you have a good relationship with.

This makes it easier to discuss compensation and also reduces the likelihood of conflicts arising during implementation.

Therefore, after pondering for a full quarter of an hour, Zhou Zhengyong finally looked up at Zhou Chun, who was waiting quietly for him, and said, "How about Uncle Zhou Jiapeng, the twenty-seventh? His spirit pet is the flying demon beast Iron Feather Eagle, which has been cultivated to the first-grade superior level and can carry one person. With him in charge, this trip will definitely be safe and sound."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately nodded and replied, "If it's Uncle Twenty-Seven, then of course there's no problem."

Uncle Zhou Jiapeng, the twenty-seventh, is considered a relatively well-known figure among the cultivators of the "Jia" generation.

His own cultivation level is not particularly outstanding, currently only at the tenth level of Qi Refining, but the spirit pet he has raised, the Iron Feather Eagle, is a rare kind of spirit pet that can carry people and fly, and its combat power is also very good.

With this Iron Feathered Eagle spirit pet by his side, unless he is ambushed and attacked, there are almost no people in the Qi Refining stage who can keep him alive.

After all, even with a flying artifact, a Qi Refining stage cultivator's magical power and flying speed are far inferior to those of a flying beast like the Iron Feather Eagle.

Zhou Chun was quite surprised that Zhou Zhengyong had the ability to get this clan uncle to help him.

However, when he recalled Zhou Zhengyong's background, he seemed to understand the reason.

Unlike his ancestors who were all mortals for generations, Zhou Zhengyong's father was also a cultivator in the Zhou family, but he died unexpectedly while on a mission.

If his father were still alive, he would be a cultivator of the "Jia" generation, and might have had a relationship with his 27th uncle, Zhou Jiapeng, back then.

Of course, Zhou Chun didn't need to delve into these questions.

After the plan was finalized, Zhou Zhengyong immediately went to find his 27th Uncle, Zhou Jiapeng, while Zhou Chun prepared the things he would need for the trip.

(End of this chapter)