Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 399 - 397: Flying Puppet

Ling Yuhan took a deep look at Lin Man and said, “Nice to meet you, Talisman Master Lin.”

Lin Man returned the courtesy: “Fellow Daoist Ling is too kind. Please have a seat.”

Then, the discussion about renting Liufeng Island began.

Ning Daoran frowned slightly, indicating that the Spirit fields on Liufeng Island were extremely fertile and the Cave Mansion on the island was bustling with business, so there was no lack of people wanting to rent, representing a significant source of income itself.

Ling Yuhan naturally understood his implication and smiled: “Since that’s the case, this young lady will raise the price. How about renting the entire Liufeng Island for 12,000 Spirit Stones per year? The only reason for renting Liufeng Island is to seek a quiet place for dedicated cultivation. If the price is higher, then I can only look elsewhere.”

“Since Fellow Daoist Ling sincerely wants to rent Liufeng Island, let’s close the deal at 12,000 Spirit Stones per year.” Ning Daoran was afraid that she might change her mind.

On the side, Lin Man kept quiet, thinking it’s been many years, and this rascal’s nature of a shrewd merchant hasn’t changed at all.

“Agreed.”

Both parties immediately drafted the contract and imprinted their mana into it to form the relationship.

“Island Master Ning.”

Ling Yuhan’s eyes were bewitching as she deeply looked at Ning Daoran, “I’ve long heard of Island Master Ning’s feats in joining forces with Senior Du’e to destroy the physical body of the No-Action True Monarch, and I have great admiration for you. These words are not mere courtesies; if you ever find yourself at leisure, you might as well visit Liufeng Island, and I will make sure you are well entertained!”

As she spoke, she pursed her red lips, seemingly hesitant, taking a glance at Lin Man beside her, finding her presence tiresome.

“Fellow Daoist Ling, you flatter me.”

Ning Daoran bowed with a fist: “However, I have been in seclusion in recent years and I’m afraid I will disappoint you. Besides, isn’t Fellow Daoist also focused on her cultivation? Visiting will have to wait for another time.”

“If this is the case, I shall take my leave first.”

“Zhu Yue, take Fellow Daoist Ling to Liufeng Island for the handing over.”

“Yes, young master!”

After the two left, only Ning Daoran and Lin Man remained in the empty reception hall.

Lin Man, with her arms crossed, sat in silence; the hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, and she seemed somewhat angry.

“This Ling Yuhan is no ordinary figure.”

Ning Daoran stood up and walked behind Lin Man to give her a shoulder rub, frowning, “She came alone, spending so much Spirit Stones to rent an entire island. What for? Her intentions are too obvious, and with her flirtatious behavior, she aims to disrupt the relationship between you and me. Her appearance is very abrupt; surely, there’s an ulterior motive.”

Lin Man stiffened slightly: “Could it be that she’s here for you? In all these years of travel, have you provoked such a woman?”

“Not at all.”

Ning Daoran smiled lightly: “You should consider whether she’s targeting you and Chi Shan instead.”

“Ah?”

Lin Man frowned, falling into thought. After Ning Daoran’s prompt, she began to recall faces of those she had offended in the past, but soon she sighed and gave up; she had offended too many to count.

“No worries.”

Lin Man narrowed her eyes, saying, “We’ll just wait and see what she’s up to.”

“Okay~~”

…

A few days later, in the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

The Jade Spirit Spring had been transformed into a small lake. At this time, the Green Water Turtle was frolicking in it, water churning. However, it seemed to sense something abruptly and quickly turned into a tunneling light to reach shore.

“What’s wrong?”

Ning Daoran floated up, looking into the water.

A gigantic shadow stirred in the depths, soon surfacing; it was Little Blackie, who after a long period of seclusion, appeared from the bottom of the lake, immediately releasing a vast surge of Evil Qi!

Of all the Spiritual Beasts by Ning Daoran’s side, Little Blackie had the heaviest Evil Qi. It was first discovered after stealthily eating countless Spirit fish, and as it grew older, it continuously devoured Demon Beast bodies, accumulating heavier Evil Qi until this day. Little Blackie, although still a Third-tier Mid-level Demon Beast, seemed to have undergone some kind of change.

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Above its head, nine golden patterns appeared, extending from the skull to the spine, as if it had received some kind of heavenly decree.

It was a sign of imminent bloodline evolution.

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows. It was still early for Little Blackie to advance to the Third-tier Late-stage, and the foundation was far from sufficient, yet such evolutionary signs were extremely rare.

After much contemplation, he finally made a decision, taking out a glowing Demon Core from his Storage Ring.

This Demon Core came from a Golden Dragon Spirit Carp King deep in the Tianluo Sea, which after obtaining its Golden Core, had been stored for many years without a suitable opportunity for use. Today, that opportunity had finally arrived.

At this moment, Little Blackie’s Water attribute Evil Qi had become so dense that it reached a certain limit. If it swallowed this Demon Core, what kind of change would occur?

“Little Blackie!”

He said with a grave voice: “I know you have coveted the Demon Core of the Golden Dragon Spirit Carp King for many years. I have not given it to you because the time was not ripe, but now it seems that the right moment has arrived.”

“Brother Ran…”

In the water, Little Blackie let out a low growl, saying: “Thank you, Brother Ran!”

“Catch!”

Ning Daoran raised his hand and tossed the Demon Core. Little Blackie swayed in the water, suddenly stretched his neck, opened his massive jaw, and with a “plop,” swallowed the Demon Core into his belly!

“Roar~~~”

The Demon Core exploded inside his belly, causing Little Blackie to let out a continuous, painful howl as his body dashed into the deep of the lake. Then, ripples continuously surfaced on the entire lake, as boundless demonic power surged within the water.

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows but simply crossed his arms and quietly observed the commotion.

After a long time, the ripples on the lake’s surface disappeared. Accompanied by a “ding” of a light clinking sound, a different stream of demonic power emerged in the water, colliding and merging with Little Blackie’s demonic power. This caused droplets of water to suddenly leap rapidly across the surface, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

“Boom!”

Deep within the lake, a burst of demonic power exploded, throwing up all the water.

“Down!”

Ning Daoran had anticipated this and channeled the power of the Fourteenth Layer of the Evergreen Technique within him. A spiritual pressure descended from the sky, forcibly suppressing the surging lake water from soaring into the heavens!

This Jade Spirit Spring Water was filled with abundant spiritual energy, a treasure that should not be wasted.

Inside the lake, the turbulence continued.

Several more hours passed in this manner, and Ning Daoran could feel the energy in the water calming down. He said, “Little Blackie, come out, let me see the results of absorbing the Demon Core.”

“Brother Ran…”

In the water, a fierce head slowly surfaced—it was Little Blackie. The nine golden stripes on him had deepened, and his body seemed to have grown much larger. The ferocious head slowly emerged from the water, respectfully saying: “Reporting to Brother Ran, I have completely absorbed the Demon Core of the Golden Dragon Spirit Carp King!”

“Show me the results.”

“Yes!”

Little Blackie slowly opened his mouth, and instantly a strand of water-blue energy was exhaled. The misty energy immediately eroded a nearby wall, which collapsed into a pool of slime with a thunderous sound!

Just as expected.

Ning Daoran narrowed his eyes and smiled: “Gui Water Essence Qi.”

“Indeed!”

Little Blackie was thrilled, saying: “Brother Ran, I have successfully cultivated the Gui Water Essence Qi within my body. If there is a chance to advance to the Nascent Soul stage in the future, I will not be inferior to that Dark Turtle of Lin Tiannan.”

“Of course.”

Ning Daoran said: “I have indulged you with good food and drink for so many years. If you cannot even surpass that Dark Turtle after ascending to the Nascent Soul, you might as well bang your head to death with a brick.”

Little Blackie appeared ashamed: “Brother Ran’s lesson is well taken!”

“Continue to cultivate diligently!”

Ning Daoran said sternly: “Remember, the ultimate goal of the Ning Family Army is to traverse the Three Realms. Do not become complacent over small successes. That won’t do!”

“Ao ao~~”

“Yes, Brother Ran!”

Big Stupid Deer and the Green Water Turtle responded in unison.

Little Bai also nodded his head.

Hiding in a pigsty and coiled up, the Demon Tai Sui “Er Hei” also nodded, squeaking loudly to acknowledge that he would produce more Blood Tai Sui and serve as the great logistics general of the Ning Family Army!

All was brimming with vitality and flourishing, much to Ning Daoran’s satisfaction.

…

At this moment, the voice of Sui Zhuyue came from outside: “Young Master, Ling Yuhan requests an audience.”

“Oh?”

Ning Daoran frowned slightly. Ling Yuhan came and secluded herself on Liufeng Island for two years; her sudden appearance now—could she be up to mischief?

“Let her in.”

“Yes!”

Soon after, Ling Yuhan crossed the Array and entered Liuhua Island.

Ning Daoran as usual, waited in the front hall outside the Cave Mansion. Ling Yuhan entered from the outside, her white dress accentuating her graceful figure. However, Ning Daoran noticed something amiss with just one glance.

This woman was so wanton; she didn’t even wear a bellyband!

He frowned: “I wonder, what brings Fellow Daoist Ling to my place?”

“I heard the Island Master is a Third-tier Array Master.”

Ling Yuhan said: “It happens that I am a Third-order Puppet Master, and I would like to exchange a Third-tier High-grade Puppet for an Array from the Island Master. May I know your thoughts on this?”

With that, she lightly patted her Storage Bag, and immediately with a shrill cry, a burst of fire soared into the sky.

Ning Daoran frowned and looked over; it was a Third-tier top-grade flying dragon puppet, an extremely difficult to refine flying puppet!