Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

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Only then did he recall that he was still on the battlefield, and the enemy had not yet perished.

So, clenching his teeth and enduring the pain, he immediately summoned another Mana Shield to protect himself, then cast a reluctant glance towards Zhou Chun's location before swiftly taking flight and fleeing the battlefield.

He could exert himself to kill Zhou Chun now, but the likely outcome would be himself severely wounded or even dead here from the attacks of the Golden Qi and the Silver Lightning Python inside him.

This was naturally unacceptable to him.

On the ground, Zhou Chun, who had also suffered heavy injuries from the pock-marked middle-aged man, finally let out a breath of relief as he saw the enemy flee.

He had no desire for a life-for-life struggle either.

For him, this outcome where both sides were badly damaged was already a relatively good result.

He immediately gritted his teeth against the pain and took out a jade bottle from his Storage Pouch, swallowing one of the fragrant elixirs inside. Read latest chapters at m_v-l'e|m,p| y- r

The elixir he consumed was the precious Healing Spirit Pill "Dragon Blood Qi Tonic Pill," obtained from slaying a black-robed elder of the Dragon Transformation Sect.

Being severely wounded, only this Healing Spirit Pill, highly beneficial for Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage, could help him solidify his condition quickly and prevent lingering injuries.

This "Dragon Blood Qi Tonic Pill", indeed a rare Spirit Pill even for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, was as precious as it was rare.

After consuming the Spirit Pill, Zhou Chun merely meditated for a while, and he could feel his internal injuries improving significantly. He was already able to stand and walk a little.

Not willing to remain, he immediately stored the Rock Earth Turtle in the Spirit Beast Pouch, then lay on the back of the Silver Lightning Python, allowing it to pull him towards the water's edge.

In his current state, staying on land was in fact more dangerous.

Zhou Chun greatly feared that the pock-marked middle-aged man would return after getting his wounds under control.

Hence, entering the water was the safest option.

Once inside Misty Swamp, Zhou Chun had the Silver Lightning Python carry him underwater for a distance to dissipate his scent and aura, then directed it towards a small island dozens of miles away.

The island was less than two hundred acres in size, truly a very small island.

But it was sufficient for a temporary refuge to recover from his injuries.

Zhou Chun instructed the Rock Earth Turtle and the Silver Lightning Python to conceal themselves and act as protectors, then he continued to meditate in a cave which the Rock Earth Turtle had casually dug out on the island, refining and absorbing the medicinal power of the "Dragon Blood Qi Tonic Pill."

After meditating for an unspecified amount of time, Zhou Chun was suddenly awakened by a loud explosion.

He left the cave and looked up to see a giant purple-red orchid pattern hanging high in the distant sky, visible within a hundred miles.

The pattern, like a cloud of condensed smoke, hung thousands of feet in the sky, lasting for a long time without dissipating.

"That's the Purple Orchid Cloud Smoke that only a Family Elder can carry. It looks like the eleventh has returned!" Zhou Chun exclaimed with a joyful expression after watching the orchid pattern for a brief moment.

He was clear in his mind that Zhou Jiarui setting off this Messenger Firework was not to seek help but to summon the scattered clan members to gather.

After all, if Zhou Jiarui had really encountered an enemy in Misty Swamp that even he couldn't handle, signaling with the Messenger Firework would just mean leading other Clan Members to their deaths.

Such a thing would only be done by someone utterly heartless and mad.

By this time, after several hours of meditation and breath regulation, Zhou Chun's injuries had improved significantly, and he had regained much of his Mana.

After a brief moment of contemplation, he had the Silver Lightning Python carry him toward the direction of the Purple Orchid pattern.

Less than two hours later, Zhou Chun saw the figure of Zhou Jiarui hovering in midair.

"Oh, Zhengchun, I'm so relieved that you're alright!"

Upon seeing Zhou Chun, Zhou Jiarui also let out a sigh of relief, his face filled with gratitude.

Zhou Chun might never know, when he returned and saw the island occupied by other cultivators, and Zhou Zhengtao captured, just how shocked and furious he was.

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Especially after reuniting with Zhou Zhengjing and others, and learning that Zhou Chun had lured away a Foundation Establishment Stage enemy alone, he felt an immense wave of fear in his heart.

Perhaps Zhou Zhengjing and the others only knew of Zhou Chun's rising status in the eyes of the Clan Leader and the Elders, but they did not realize just how highly he was regarded.

But Zhou Jiarui knew that in the heart of Zhou Daoyi, the Clan Leader, Zhou Chun's importance was likely even greater than that of himself, a Foundation Establishment Elder.

Because for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like him, although their numbers were few in the Zhou Family, it wouldn't be hard to produce another one as long as they were willing to spend the resources.

But someone like Zhou Chun, who possessed the capability to lead a clan, and whose innate talent and cultivation strength were not lacking, would be hard to replace within the Zhou Family at present.

If Zhou Chun were to truly die in Misty Swamp, Zhou Jiarui and Zhou Zhengjing, among others, would probably become sinners of the Zhou Family!

While listening to Zhou Jiarui's sighs, Zhou Chun also realized that his uncle was probably quite scared by this ordeal.

Still, he did not voluntarily bring up his own condition but instead expressed concern by asking, "Uncle Eleven, since you've come back, have you found Uncle Seventeen and sister Three? Are they all well?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiarui answered immediately, "They're all fine; no one is hurt. Those damned Loose Cultivators who took your uncle have all been captured too!"

Then he looked at Zhou Chun with concern and asked, "But as for you, Zhengchun, you seem to have been injured. How serious is it? Do you need your uncle to take you back to the family to recover?"

When Zhou Chun heard his question, he then sighed emotionally, "Nephew indeed almost lost his life this time!"

"Nevertheless, with great fortune and a strong will to live, after a fierce battle with that villain where both sides were injured, I scared him off."

"Having taken some Healing Spirit Pills now, the injuries are no longer severe, Uncle Eleven, you needn't worry about your nephew anymore."

A fierce battle with the villain that left both sides injured?

Hearing Zhou Chun's words, Zhou Jiarui was immediately startled.

He knew who the villain Zhou Chun was talking about, a Cultivator at the beginning of the Foundation Establishment Stage, just like himself!

Was Zhou Chun certain he wasn't joking?

Zhou Jiarui, unaware that Zhou Chun had already killed a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, gazed at Zhou Chun with a shocked expression, somewhat stunned.

Then with a sense of urgency in his voice, he looked at Zhou Chun and said, "You're saying you've fought with that villain, and both of you were injured in the ordeal? Your uncle hasn't heard wrong, has he?"

Seeing his reaction, Zhou Chun could only nod slightly and say, "Uncle Eleven, you haven't misheard. As for the details of this matter, I'll explain them to you after we return to the family."

After speaking, he requested, "But before that, please keep this matter confidential for your nephew, and don't let more people know about it. Just say that your nephew lured out a rank two Demon Beast on the way and fought with it to escape."

Hearing his words, even though Zhou Jiarui had thousands of words he wanted to say, he could only bury his doubts deep inside his heart for now.

He nodded solemnly and said, "Your uncle understands, and this matter will not be leaked."

Then he led Zhou Chun to join up with Zhou Jiacheng and the others.

Only after everyone had gathered did Zhou Chun learn that the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator was actually the Loose Cultivator who had discovered the Octagonal Aquatic Deer herd with Zhou Jiacheng.

These people were originally heading directly to the island by boat but happened to encounter Zhou Jiafei, who was returning to the island with Zhou Zhengtao.

Upon seeing that Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Zhou Jiafei didn't hesitate to activate the Messenger Firework, warning those on the island, including Zhou Chun.

After seeing the Messenger Firework, a signal of distress unique to clans and sects, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator realized the seriousness of the situation. He immediately captured Zhou Jiafei and another, handed them over to the Loose Cultivators he brought, and then chased after Zhou Jiacheng, who was coming to check on the situation, to the island.

If Zhou Chun hadn't drawn away that person at the time, they might have all been caught in one fell swoop, and their situation would have been dire.

Only then, after understanding the cause and effect, and hearing about the danger Zhou Chun narrowly escaped from, did Zhou Jiacheng speak with a face full of guilt, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't been too lenient at the time and had killed that man, such calamity would not have come to pass, and Zhengchun would not have nearly lost his life!"

"Never mind, if we're speaking of faults, mine is the greatest. If I had not rested in the family for half a day longer, this would not have happened. You can say it's just an unfortunate twist of fate!"

Zhou Jiarui waved his hand and let out a sigh, indicating that Zhou Jiacheng need not blame himself anymore.

Then his expression turned cold, and he said in a stern voice, "This matter is not going to end like this. Now that we know the origin of that scoundrel, he won't find it so easy to run away!"

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