Chapter 30
: The Origins of the Beast Pen Family and the Great Conscience
After feeding "Frog Prodigy".
I also made some mixed stew porridge for "Big Smart".
Li Changsheng took a quick shower, changed into dry clothes, and carrying the jade jar containing the "spiritual spring water" and an empty wine jar, stepped out the door.
It was noon.
The Lingnong people all returned to their homes, where smoke rose from chimneys and the aroma of food filled the air, accompanied by shouts and calls from time to time.
It's not like cultivating immortality.
It is full of the warmth and life of everyday people.
Non-stop.
Li Changsheng quickly descended the mountain and arrived at the spot where Liu Quan was buying weeds. There was no one selling weeds at this time, and Liu Quan was leisurely lying on a deck chair, enjoying the cool air and waiting for him.
"Uncle Liu, please wait a moment, I'll be right back..."
He put down the jade jar, picked up the wine jar, and strode towards his own spiritual field.
"This kid..."
Liu Quan was taken aback, but then he understood what Li Changsheng was doing. A smile immediately appeared on his face, and he lay back down, chuckling softly:
"A person who knows what's good and appreciates what's good is rare these days..."
When Li Changsheng returned.
Liu Quan had already packed his things, hung them on the oxcart, glanced at the wine jar in his hand, and waved with a smile:
"This weather is so hot, let's hurry up and walk..."
"Why."
Li Changsheng acknowledged and got into the carriage, then smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, could you please stop at Peach Blossom Market? I need to deliver something."
As he spoke, he patted the jade jar beside him.
"it is good."
Liu Quan glanced at it, nodded, and didn't press for details.
The "Green Wild Ox" moved at a brisk pace and soon arrived outside the "Peach Blossom Market".
Li Changsheng jumped off the carriage carrying the jade jar and quickly entered the market. Before long, he returned carrying the jade jar.
The animal enclosure at "Yuanhe Mountain" is not far from "Peach Blossom Market".
They are about twenty miles apart.
Unlike the "Spirit Field" plain, the "Beast Pens" are mostly built in the mountains, both because the mountains are cool and to keep out the foul smells.
The road was lined with peach trees, but there were few pedestrians.
Not long after.
The "Green Wild Ox" then pulled the oxcart to a hill less than a hundred feet high, on which densely packed houses and buildings were built.
"Are there so many people in the animal pen?...
Li Changsheng glanced around, his eyes showing surprise.
Seemingly sensing his confusion, Liu Quan drove the cart towards the mountaintop, saying with a chuckle:
"The animal pen was established relatively early, and many disciples have started families, so the number of people has gradually increased."
As if remembering something, he couldn't help but sigh:
"With more people, the competition is getting fiercer. In the past, even new disciples could be assigned a 'beast pen' and a spirit beast cub. Now, they have to pay with spirit stones to rent a beast pen and buy spirit beast cubs."
"Those who can breed spirit beasts can also earn some spirit stones."
"No, we can barely afford a bowl of soup. If we get sick or have any misfortune, we'll be left with nothing but debts..."
At this point, Liu Quan suddenly glanced at Li Changsheng and said strangely, "Not long ago, there was this guy who loved to mess around. He insisted on finding an ancient formula to optimize some kind of 'Spirit Seeking' bloodline."
"As a result, he turned several litters of 'mountain herding dogs' into disabled pups."
"I lost everything, sold all three good female dogs, and still owe a large sum of spirit stones. I'm hiding in 'Three Mountains Market' right now, too afraid to go home."
"Um?…"
Li Changsheng felt a strange sense of familiarity upon hearing it, and then he came to his senses.
Isn't it familiar?
Liu Quan mentioned that he had not only seen all the disabled "mountain dog" puppies, but also kept one at home.
"Optimize the 'Spirit Seeking' bloodline..."
When Li Changsheng thought of "Great Wisdom" pulling out a mouthful of "spiritual spring," his eyes couldn't help but look a little strange.
This guy, well... he's got some skill, but not much.
Liu Quan reminded him of something, then said no more, shaking his head and saying, "People should know their own limitations."
"He's only been cultivating for a short time, and he's already arrogant enough to think he can access the 'spirit beast' bloodline just because he's read a few ancient books."
"But little do they know that those renowned 'beast pens' have all undergone generations of research, spending countless spirit stones to breed superior 'beast breeds' generation after generation..."
"Yes."
Li Changsheng nodded in agreement. Even with his "Eye of Cultivation," he hadn't thought about optimizing the "Love Flower" seed. This guy was truly arrogant.
Liu Quan spoke with great enthusiasm.
He gave him a thorough explanation of the "animal pen" situation.
Centuries have passed.
Some renowned "beast pens" have become hidden cultivation families, occupying 70% of the "beast pens'" resources.
The remaining 30%.
These were then occupied by cultivation sects that lacked prominent industries and scale, such as Ma Dao, Liu Quan's brother-in-law, a small sect with generations of inheritance but few resources and a small number of members.
As for newly initiated disciples...
Those with money and power rent animal pens to run wild.
If you have no money or power, just marry a wife and integrate yourself into the "beast's pen".
Liu Quan belongs to the latter category, but not entirely.
He was a disciple of "Lingtian" and married a Daoist partner from "Shouchang".
During a casual conversation.
The oxcart stopped in front of a small courtyard.
"Moo..."
The green ox raised its head and bellowed.
"Stop howling, it's just pulling some grass, it won't kill you..."
A rough voice came from the courtyard, the door opened, and a woman with a strong physique and a resolute face stepped out.
She frowned, about to say something, when she suddenly saw Li Changsheng carrying a wine jar. She paused, looked at Liu Quan, and asked in confusion:
"Brother Quan, who is this...?"
Liu Quan chuckled and said, "One of my younger brothers, Li Changsheng, has cultivated three acres of paddy fields and is thinking of raising some spirit fish. Didn't the Ma family's fishpond cultivate some rice paddy fish fry? So I brought him over to take a look."
"Sister-in-law, I apologize for disturbing you."
After thinking for a moment, Li Changsheng still addressed her as "sister-in-law" and handed her the wine jar containing "spiritual spring water".
"Hey, don't be so forward, I'll have a drink with your brother Quan at home later..."
When Ma Lan heard that she was going to her younger brother's house to buy "fish fry", a smile appeared on her face. She took the wine jar, treating it as ordinary wine, and put it aside without paying attention. She then began to unload the truck.
Li Changsheng was about to step forward and lend a hand.
"Don't forget to prepare some good food. I'll take Changsheng to see the 'Fish Pond'..."
Liu Quan said something, then pulled Li Changsheng, who seemed hesitant to speak, and led him along the path in front of the courtyard to the other side, saying as they walked:
"My brother-in-law's family has inherited ten acres of 'spirit ponds' dedicated to breeding and raising two kinds of auspicious fish: 'rice flower carp' and 'black tooth silkworm carp'."
"Although our family's financial situation has declined somewhat, when it comes to breeding 'rice flower carp' fry, they are definitely among the best in the 'animal pen'..."
He introduced the route.
Soon we arrived at a charming old-fashioned courtyard.
Liu Quan didn't go into the courtyard, but instead called out, "Horse track, horse track..."
The sound was heard not long ago.
The door was open.
A young man, who appeared to be in his early twenties and had a cool and aloof demeanor, stepped out, glanced at Li Changsheng, and respectfully cupped his hands in greeting:
"Brother-in-law."
Liu Quan glanced at the stain on his chest, frowned, and said with disgust, "Another explosion?... "
Ma Dao nodded silently.
"You, you! Why don't you learn anything good, but insist on learning alchemy!..."
Liu Quan glared at him, then pointed to Li Changsheng standing to the side and introduced him: "One of my younger brothers, Li Changsheng, has opened a paddy field and wants to buy some 'rice flower carp' seedlings from your family? Do you still have any in the pond?..."
"Yes, yes, yes, I haven't had a chance to sell them yet."
Ma Dao's eyes lit up, and he nodded hurriedly.
"Come on, show us around..."
Liu Quan's face darkened, and he was too lazy to scold him for being a spendthrift. He waved his hand and said...
"Alright, brother-in-law, Fellow Daoist Li, please follow me."
Ma Dao didn't care about his brother-in-law's sour face. He grinned, and the aloofness around him vanished instantly, making him look somewhat simple-minded.
"Alchemy..."
Li Changsheng gave Ma Dao a strange look.
Anyone who cultivates immortality.
Everyone knows that.
The body-refining ritual rings out, but the alchemy ritual ruins a lifetime.
I also made some mixed stew porridge for "Big Smart".
Li Changsheng took a quick shower, changed into dry clothes, and carrying the jade jar containing the "spiritual spring water" and an empty wine jar, stepped out the door.
It was noon.
The Lingnong people all returned to their homes, where smoke rose from chimneys and the aroma of food filled the air, accompanied by shouts and calls from time to time.
It's not like cultivating immortality.
It is full of the warmth and life of everyday people.
Non-stop.
Li Changsheng quickly descended the mountain and arrived at the spot where Liu Quan was buying weeds. There was no one selling weeds at this time, and Liu Quan was leisurely lying on a deck chair, enjoying the cool air and waiting for him.
"Uncle Liu, please wait a moment, I'll be right back..."
He put down the jade jar, picked up the wine jar, and strode towards his own spiritual field.
"This kid..."
Liu Quan was taken aback, but then he understood what Li Changsheng was doing. A smile immediately appeared on his face, and he lay back down, chuckling softly:
"A person who knows what's good and appreciates what's good is rare these days..."
When Li Changsheng returned.
Liu Quan had already packed his things, hung them on the oxcart, glanced at the wine jar in his hand, and waved with a smile:
"This weather is so hot, let's hurry up and walk..."
"Why."
Li Changsheng acknowledged and got into the carriage, then smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, could you please stop at Peach Blossom Market? I need to deliver something."
As he spoke, he patted the jade jar beside him.
"it is good."
Liu Quan glanced at it, nodded, and didn't press for details.
The "Green Wild Ox" moved at a brisk pace and soon arrived outside the "Peach Blossom Market".
Li Changsheng jumped off the carriage carrying the jade jar and quickly entered the market. Before long, he returned carrying the jade jar.
The animal enclosure at "Yuanhe Mountain" is not far from "Peach Blossom Market".
They are about twenty miles apart.
Unlike the "Spirit Field" plain, the "Beast Pens" are mostly built in the mountains, both because the mountains are cool and to keep out the foul smells.
The road was lined with peach trees, but there were few pedestrians.
Not long after.
The "Green Wild Ox" then pulled the oxcart to a hill less than a hundred feet high, on which densely packed houses and buildings were built.
"Are there so many people in the animal pen?...
Li Changsheng glanced around, his eyes showing surprise.
Seemingly sensing his confusion, Liu Quan drove the cart towards the mountaintop, saying with a chuckle:
"The animal pen was established relatively early, and many disciples have started families, so the number of people has gradually increased."
As if remembering something, he couldn't help but sigh:
"With more people, the competition is getting fiercer. In the past, even new disciples could be assigned a 'beast pen' and a spirit beast cub. Now, they have to pay with spirit stones to rent a beast pen and buy spirit beast cubs."
"Those who can breed spirit beasts can also earn some spirit stones."
"No, we can barely afford a bowl of soup. If we get sick or have any misfortune, we'll be left with nothing but debts..."
At this point, Liu Quan suddenly glanced at Li Changsheng and said strangely, "Not long ago, there was this guy who loved to mess around. He insisted on finding an ancient formula to optimize some kind of 'Spirit Seeking' bloodline."
"As a result, he turned several litters of 'mountain herding dogs' into disabled pups."
"I lost everything, sold all three good female dogs, and still owe a large sum of spirit stones. I'm hiding in 'Three Mountains Market' right now, too afraid to go home."
"Um?…"
Li Changsheng felt a strange sense of familiarity upon hearing it, and then he came to his senses.
Isn't it familiar?
Liu Quan mentioned that he had not only seen all the disabled "mountain dog" puppies, but also kept one at home.
"Optimize the 'Spirit Seeking' bloodline..."
When Li Changsheng thought of "Great Wisdom" pulling out a mouthful of "spiritual spring," his eyes couldn't help but look a little strange.
This guy, well... he's got some skill, but not much.
Liu Quan reminded him of something, then said no more, shaking his head and saying, "People should know their own limitations."
"He's only been cultivating for a short time, and he's already arrogant enough to think he can access the 'spirit beast' bloodline just because he's read a few ancient books."
"But little do they know that those renowned 'beast pens' have all undergone generations of research, spending countless spirit stones to breed superior 'beast breeds' generation after generation..."
"Yes."
Li Changsheng nodded in agreement. Even with his "Eye of Cultivation," he hadn't thought about optimizing the "Love Flower" seed. This guy was truly arrogant.
Liu Quan spoke with great enthusiasm.
He gave him a thorough explanation of the "animal pen" situation.
Centuries have passed.
Some renowned "beast pens" have become hidden cultivation families, occupying 70% of the "beast pens'" resources.
The remaining 30%.
These were then occupied by cultivation sects that lacked prominent industries and scale, such as Ma Dao, Liu Quan's brother-in-law, a small sect with generations of inheritance but few resources and a small number of members.
As for newly initiated disciples...
Those with money and power rent animal pens to run wild.
If you have no money or power, just marry a wife and integrate yourself into the "beast's pen".
Liu Quan belongs to the latter category, but not entirely.
He was a disciple of "Lingtian" and married a Daoist partner from "Shouchang".
During a casual conversation.
The oxcart stopped in front of a small courtyard.
"Moo..."
The green ox raised its head and bellowed.
"Stop howling, it's just pulling some grass, it won't kill you..."
A rough voice came from the courtyard, the door opened, and a woman with a strong physique and a resolute face stepped out.
She frowned, about to say something, when she suddenly saw Li Changsheng carrying a wine jar. She paused, looked at Liu Quan, and asked in confusion:
"Brother Quan, who is this...?"
Liu Quan chuckled and said, "One of my younger brothers, Li Changsheng, has cultivated three acres of paddy fields and is thinking of raising some spirit fish. Didn't the Ma family's fishpond cultivate some rice paddy fish fry? So I brought him over to take a look."
"Sister-in-law, I apologize for disturbing you."
After thinking for a moment, Li Changsheng still addressed her as "sister-in-law" and handed her the wine jar containing "spiritual spring water".
"Hey, don't be so forward, I'll have a drink with your brother Quan at home later..."
When Ma Lan heard that she was going to her younger brother's house to buy "fish fry", a smile appeared on her face. She took the wine jar, treating it as ordinary wine, and put it aside without paying attention. She then began to unload the truck.
Li Changsheng was about to step forward and lend a hand.
"Don't forget to prepare some good food. I'll take Changsheng to see the 'Fish Pond'..."
Liu Quan said something, then pulled Li Changsheng, who seemed hesitant to speak, and led him along the path in front of the courtyard to the other side, saying as they walked:
"My brother-in-law's family has inherited ten acres of 'spirit ponds' dedicated to breeding and raising two kinds of auspicious fish: 'rice flower carp' and 'black tooth silkworm carp'."
"Although our family's financial situation has declined somewhat, when it comes to breeding 'rice flower carp' fry, they are definitely among the best in the 'animal pen'..."
He introduced the route.
Soon we arrived at a charming old-fashioned courtyard.
Liu Quan didn't go into the courtyard, but instead called out, "Horse track, horse track..."
The sound was heard not long ago.
The door was open.
A young man, who appeared to be in his early twenties and had a cool and aloof demeanor, stepped out, glanced at Li Changsheng, and respectfully cupped his hands in greeting:
"Brother-in-law."
Liu Quan glanced at the stain on his chest, frowned, and said with disgust, "Another explosion?... "
Ma Dao nodded silently.
"You, you! Why don't you learn anything good, but insist on learning alchemy!..."
Liu Quan glared at him, then pointed to Li Changsheng standing to the side and introduced him: "One of my younger brothers, Li Changsheng, has opened a paddy field and wants to buy some 'rice flower carp' seedlings from your family? Do you still have any in the pond?..."
"Yes, yes, yes, I haven't had a chance to sell them yet."
Ma Dao's eyes lit up, and he nodded hurriedly.
"Come on, show us around..."
Liu Quan's face darkened, and he was too lazy to scold him for being a spendthrift. He waved his hand and said...
"Alright, brother-in-law, Fellow Daoist Li, please follow me."
Ma Dao didn't care about his brother-in-law's sour face. He grinned, and the aloofness around him vanished instantly, making him look somewhat simple-minded.
"Alchemy..."
Li Changsheng gave Ma Dao a strange look.
Anyone who cultivates immortality.
Everyone knows that.
The body-refining ritual rings out, but the alchemy ritual ruins a lifetime.