Beast Taming: My System is Bugged-Chapter 64 - 63: Cyan Pine: Entry Level

Teacher Zhang stayed at the Gu residence for nearly two hours. After observing several times and confirming there were no issues, he left some Warming Stomach Elixir and Ice Qi Pills, gave instructions on how to use them, and then departed.

His parents also came to check on Cyan Treasure’s condition multiple times, showering it with concern and bringing many warm items and snacks.

These were all items a Snake Pet could use, such as a Velvet Snake Nest, a Hand Warmer, a Warm-up Sticker, and even cultivation aids like an Ice Heart Sticker and Iced Herbal Soup.

Cyan Treasure was in the process of solidifying its Inner Core with Cold Qi, so it couldn’t get too warm. If it became too warm, the Cold Qi might dissipate. Yet, if the Cold Qi became excessive, its body could easily freeze, which would affect Cyan Treasure’s future development.

For this reason, the rearing process before its Evolution was complete was incredibly demanding. Without a professional, one must not give random instructions or use medicine recklessly.

If the balance of Cold Qi in Cyan Treasure’s body was disrupted, it would re-trigger its evolutionary process.

Gu Ming accepted the items and promptly ushered them out of the room.

His parents weren’t Beastmasters. To him, they were just ordinary people, and using too many of these items could end up harming Cyan Treasure.

Gu Ming placed the items in a corner, but Cyan Treasure was very touched by their concern.

It felt that it was finally being accepted by his parents. Its little tail quivered slightly, and the icy feeling in its stomach didn’t seem quite so cold anymore.

However, the two of them kept popping in to check on the Pet Beast’s condition, which frustrated Gu Ming. ’How is Cyan Treasure supposed to get any Cultivation done with all these interruptions?’

Gu Ming had Spirit Stones, but he had no intention of letting his parents know.

’This stuff is too valuable. What if they find out about it, trade it for cash, and indulge in a "harmless" little bit of gambling?’

’Sure, his parents seemed to have come to their senses, and they hadn’t squandered this month’s salary, spending it on the right things.’

’But you can’t trust a gambler’s resolve. Faced with a huge potential payday, their addiction would surely resurface.’

When Mrs. Gu entered for the fifth time, Gu Ming said with a sigh of resignation,

"Dad, Mom, please don’t come in again. I’m going to sleep."

"You’re going to sleep already? It’s only ten."

"Cyan Treasure is solidifying its Inner Core and needs to rest."

Mrs. Gu sounded surprised, but she didn’t come any further inside. She put down the Cyan Treasure Breathing Visualization Image and said, "Alright then, Mom won’t bother you again. Good night. Cyan Treasure’s rest is the most important thing."

Gu Ming didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He’d barely heard his parents say Cyan Treasure’s name before, and now it was constantly "Cyan Treasure, Cyan Treasure."

After Mrs. Gu left, Gu Ming went over and bolted the door. He returned to his desk with the Scroll and let out a long sigh of relief.

’Finally, I can use the Spirit Stones for Cultivation.’

Gu Ming took the Spirit Stones out of his drawer, tossing one to Cyan Treasure and another to Ah Kun.

Ah Kun had been watching the entire time, but no one had paid it any mind. It was used to being ignored.

’To be honest, it was quite envious of Cyan Treasure. So many people were helping it prepare for its Evolution.’

’Hmm, I wonder if I’ll be able to Evolve before my time is up.’

Seeing the Spirit Stone its master tossed over, Ah Kun’s eyes lit up. It swam over and swallowed the Spirit Stone whole.

The next second, Gu Ming reached into the Fish Tank and pulled both Ah Kun and Cyan Treasure into the Dream Cultivation Space.

"First, we’ll work on the Breathing Technique today, then we’ll return to the real world to continue your Cultivation."

After saying this to Cyan Treasure, Gu Ming turned to Ah Kun.

"Ah Kun, why don’t you try practicing the Breathing Technique too? I’ve seen a mouse-type pet learn it, so there’s no reason you can’t."

Ah Kun flapped its large fins, readily agreeing.

’Eating in the dream is great, but it doesn’t put any real meat on my bones.’

’Cultivating a new technique might just extend my lifespan a little.’

Seeing this, Cyan Treasure went off to practice. ’This doesn’t involve me. I’ll just focus on grinding my Breathing Technique to Master Level.’

’The Skills of that Ice Heart Fox from before were all at Master Level, which had left a deep impression on it. So that’s how Cold Qi can be controlled—it can even freeze Mana!’

’Any Cultivation Technique related to "Qi" could be used to increase its experience with the Breathing Technique.’

With this understanding, Cyan Treasure focused intently on its Cultivation.

Gu Ming unrolled the Visualization Image to show Ah Kun the Breathing Technique. Ah Kun’s mind jolted as its consciousness entered the world within the image and roamed about.

When it emerged, the look in Ah Kun’s eyes had clearly changed.

It had already worshiped Cyan Treasure as an elder brother figure, but now its admiration was even greater.

’I never thought the Cyan Treasure in the scroll would be so mystical and extraordinary, like a Snake Immortal on the path to Cultivation Immortality.’

’But... can a fish really learn a technique made for a Snake Pet?’

It looked toward Gu Ming.

Gu Ming had already told it that a mouse-type pet had succeeded.

’But that was a land-based Pet Beast, and I’m a water-based one.’

「Fame of the Cyan Treasure Breathing Technique +1」

「The Juvenile Kunpeng has successfully comprehended the Cyan Treasure Breathing Technique. Current Skill Level: Uninitiated.」

「1/500」

"Still not practicing?" Gu Ming said, glancing at the notifications that flashed across his vision before turning to urge Ah Kun to begin its Cultivation.

Ah Kun gaped its mouth, but no sound came out. It didn’t understand how to cultivate at all. It had understood the short poem in the image, but as for how to breathe or circulate the energy within its body, its mind was a complete blank.

"You’re kidding me. The hamster started practicing after seeing it just once. Do you really need me to teach you...?"

Gu Ming found it hard to believe, but Ah Kun’s intelligence really wasn’t that high.

After all, he’d had to read the paper on the Kunpeng Devouring Secret Technique aloud to it for a long time before it understood.

Ah Kun sensed its master’s frustration and felt discouraged. Not wanting to be a bother, it flapped its fins and blew a stream of bubbles, as if to say:

*I’ll just figure it out on my own.*

*You should go and do your own Cultivation.*

Gu Ming didn’t want to have to repeat the fourteen-character poem. ’Besides,’ he thought, ’the Visualization Image doesn’t contain that much information. If you don’t get it after one look, just look at it a few more times.’

"If you don’t get it, look a few more times. If ten times isn’t enough, try five hundred.

"And if you’ve memorized the fourteen-character incantation, try reciting it while you breathe..."

After giving his instructions and seeing Ah Kun studying the Visualization Image, deep in thought, Gu Ming went to practice his own "Cyan Pine" Spiritual Technique.

This time, Gu Ming spent all of his Achievement Points, exchanging them for several weeks of Cultivation Time.

This time, he was going to master the "Cyan Pine" Cultivation Technique up to the Entry Level in one go. Then, he would test out how powerful the Entry-Level version was back in reality.

He closed his eyes and, with fierce determination, began a practice session that would last for weeks.

「"Cyan Pine" Cultivation Technique Experience +235」

「"Cyan Pine" Cultivation Technique breakthrough! You have successfully reached Entry Level!」

「Experience needed for Master Level "Cyan Pine" Cultivation Technique: 0/2000」

Gu Ming awoke back in the real world, letting out a long breath.

It was still a little past ten o’clock at night, but to him, it felt as though one or two months had passed.

This was mainly because he didn’t need to rest in the dream. As soon as his Spiritual Power recovered, he would immediately resume practicing, working nonstop, 24 hours a day.

That level of intensity was equivalent to two or three months of Cultivation Time in the real world.

At this moment, his understanding of the "Cyan Pine" Spiritual Technique had reached a whole new level.

Although his Cultivation level didn’t increase in the dream, now that he had the Entry Level "Cyan Pine" Cultivation Technique, Gu Ming felt a distinct difference.

The Cyan Pine he visualized in his mind was no longer the same. It had clearly grown larger, becoming lush and verdant, with thick branches and large leaves.

With a single thought, Gu Ming sent the innumerable roots of the Cyan Pine plunging deep into his mind, reaching the very depths of his Sea of Consciousness. He could now perceive the flow and direction of every single "wave" within it.

Gu Ming had the Cyan Pine gently wave a branch, and the resulting ripples spread out, layer by layer, stirring up great waves on the surface of his Sea of Consciousness.

The "waves" ebbed and flowed with Gu Ming’s thoughts, and his Spiritual Power surged to an entirely new level.

The effect of this single exercise surpassed his previous efforts many times over.