Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 115 - 113: Refining Puppet Beast (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 115: Chapter 113: Refining Puppet Beast (Please Subscribe)
Zhang Yunpeng was indeed quite sincere; if Zhou Guangxiang were to join the Yellow Sand Sect, he would be willing to take him as his first disciple and cultivate him with all his effort.
As he stated, if Zhou Guangxiang joins the Yellow Sand Sect and acknowledges him as his mentor, with the support of a Purple Mansion Stage master like him, coupled with the full help from the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Zhou Family, his cultivation path would be smooth, and the chances of establishing a Purple Mansion would undoubtedly be much higher than staying with the Zhou Family.
However, no matter how eloquently Zhang Yunpeng spoke, Zhouyang knew that once Zhou Guangxiang joined the Yellow Sand Sect, even if he eventually became a Purple Mansion Stage Cultivator, he would be a Purple Mansion Cultivator of the Yellow Sand Sect, not one of the Zhou Family.
Even if he successfully established a Purple Mansion and remembered the goodwill of the Zhou Family, willing to support them, how much support could he offer?
The rules of the Yellow Sand Sect clearly state that cultivators within the sect, whether Purple Mansion or Golden Core, cannot break the rules to grant outsiders treasures such as the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Moreover, after his demise, his entire treasure trove would either be claimed by the sect or left to the disciples within the sect, with the Zhou Family not getting any benefits.
Under such circumstances, as the Clan Leader of the Zhou Family, if Zhouyang couldn’t discern the pros and cons, then it’s a waste he has lived two lifetimes.
Yet, considering Zhang Yunpeng was, after all, a Purple Mansion Stage Cultivator and represented the "goodwill" of the Yellow Sand Sect, if he were to refuse the matter, he couldn’t be too direct, or he would offend people.
"I appreciate Elder Zhang’s kind intention. On behalf of Guangxiang, I acknowledge it, but the child is still young and needs the care of his parents and clan. When he grows up and can make his own decisions, I will explain your fondness for talent to him. If he wishes to join the Yellow Sand Sect then, as the clan leader, I certainly won’t obstruct him!"
Zhouyang, with a "regretful" expression, clasped his hands and did not directly refuse. Instead, he indirectly declined Zhang Yunpeng’s proposal with a diplomatic reply that left room for maneuver.
His words were even more pleasing than Zhang Yunpeng’s, claiming he wouldn’t hinder Zhou Guangxiang from joining the Yellow Sand Sect upon adulthood, but both knew that ensuring a disciple’s loyalty to the sect and family is only reliable when nurtured from a young age.
Zhou Guangxiang is only a few years old now; when he comes of age, it will take at least a decade. With such a long cultivation period, if the Zhou Family cannot cultivate his loyalty to the clan, they do not truly deserve such a talented disciple.
Furthermore, Zhouyang’s words were mere evasions; Zhang Yunpeng, knowing Zhouyang and the Zhou Family didn’t want Guangxiang to become his apprentice, surely wouldn’t revisit the matter a decade later.
As a dignified Purple Mansion Cultivator, he certainly has his pride!
Though top-grade spiritual root disciples are hard to find, the Yellow Sand Sect still produces a few every few years, and he would not stoop so low without reason unless it were for the rare spirit body cultivators!
Thus, after hearing Zhouyang’s evasive words, although his expression was somewhat displeased, Zhang Yunpeng didn’t speak further, only gazing at Zhouyang deeply and saying, "I only hope you won’t regret today’s decision later!"
"Thank you, Elder, for your understanding." Zhouyang, with a respectful expression, clasped his hands as a gesture, responding to Zhang Yunpeng’s remarks with action.
He wouldn’t regret it at all!
Following this, having failed to recruit Zhou Guangxiang, Zhang Yunpeng naturally lost interest in continuing any conversation with Zhouyang.
Once the array master surnamed He finished setting up a sub-array of the communication array and confirmed communication with the mother array of Baisha River Oasis, he promptly left Yuquan Lake Oasis with the array master surnamed He without considering giving Zhouyang a ride.
Witnessing this, Zhouyang could only shake his head with a bitter smile, feeling much like "sitting at home and trouble unexpectedly comes from above."
Had the matter not involved the principle of Zhou Guangxiang joining the Yellow Sand Sect, he wouldn’t have minded; he might even have willingly sought favor with Zhang Yunpeng to gain his appreciation for the Zhou Family and himself.
But clearly, in Zhang Yunpeng’s eyes, considering his background in a sect, Zhouyang and the Zhou Family didn’t have the stature for him to regard them differently.
If Zhang Yunpeng wanted to establish a family clan, he could easily follow the example of Zhou Yuquan, the ancestor of the Zhou Family, and create a Purple Mansion Clan anytime.
The Yellow Sand Sect is actually quite supportive of such actions.
Because according to sect regulations, even if Zhang Yunpeng established a family outside the sect, he would still be under the sect’s system and could not disobey orders from the sect.
Moreover, upon his demise, all his acquired knowledge, treasures, and divine techniques would be completely returned to the Yellow Sand Sect; only treasures acquired externally could be left for his descendants.
It’s exactly these constraints that prevent high-tier cultivators in sects from founding families outside the sect, as it results in delays in their own cultivation without offering any benefits.
Zhang Yunpeng not taking Zhouyang to Baisha River Oasis was a matter of attitude, but Zhouyang himself had no intention of leaving Jade Spring Peak immediately.
The Yellow Sand Sect’s worries were justified; Blood Mo Luo and the similarly severely injured Purple Mansion Stage comrade might take revenge on the Foundation Establishment Clans upon learning of Blood Nether’s death. Given their strength, even while injured, they aren’t opponents an ordinary Foundation Establishment Clan can handle.
Compared to other families, the Zhou Family is probably more likely to be targeted by the Blood Mara.
"Foster Mother, now the situation has changed. I’m afraid you will need to leave the clan and go to the Baisha River Oasis for refuge earlier, and I also plan to send my foster sister to the marketplace side to be taken care of by my parents. I hope you can understand!"
On Jade Spring Peak, Zhouyang expressed his regret immediately after his foster mother, Zhou Xuan Yu, returned upon receiving his communication flying sword.
Originally, according to their plan, Zhou Xuan Yu could stay with the Zhou Family for a few years. Once her daughter Zhou Yuanyao became a bit sensible, they intended to separate and send them to the Baisha River Oasis.
However, the situation now had changed, as the injured Blood Mara was likely to disregard its injuries, come out early, and retaliate. For the sake of the Zhou Family’s safety, their plan had to change.
Zhou Xuan Yu was not unreasonable either. Despite feeling deeply reluctant, she quickly bit her lip and nodded, saying, "Foster Mother understands what needs to be done, but before leaving, please allow me to spend a few days alone with Yao’Er!"
"Naturally."
Zhouyang understood and nodded, agreeing readily.
Several days later, Zhouyang personally took his foster sister, Zhou Yuanyao, to the Baisha River Oasis and entrusted her to the care of his mother, Lin Yuting.
At this time, Lin Yuting had already reached the venerable age of a hundred and had almost entirely given up on cultivating, dedicating the rest of her life to accompanying her family.
After Zhouyang explained Zhou Yuanyao’s identity and background to her, she immediately acknowledged Zhou Yuanyao as her foster daughter without hesitation, treating her as her own to care for and raise, thanks to her previous good relationship with Zhou Xuan Yu.
Lin Yuting was also the most reassuring caregiver for Zhou Xuan Yu, ensuring her daughter would not be poorly treated.
"A few days ago, both the Liu Family and the Yang Family sent a 300-year-old Nourishing Essence Ginseng each to me. Next, I will focus on breaking through to the Tier Three Alchemist, so you’ll have to take care of the clan with the old Clan Leader," Zhou Xuanhao said in the Jade Spring Tower, after Lin Yuting led Zhou Yuanyao to familiarize herself with her new residence in the backyard.
Upon hearing his father Zhou Xuanhao’s words, Zhouyang immediately said, "Father, rest assured and concentrate on researching the breakthrough to Tier Three Alchemist. The clan will be under the care of me and Great Grandfather. Just be on your guard here too; demon cultivators might disguise themselves as loose cultivators to sneak into the marketplace and cause trouble. If there’s collusion from inside, the marketplace might not be safe!"
"Don’t worry about that. After the lesson from Golden Dawn Mountain, the Chen Family is more concerned than we are. Now every cultivator entering or leaving the marketplace has to go through several checks before being allowed in. If the Blood Mara’s minions try to sneak in for some inside-out tactic, they won’t find it easy." Zhou Xuanhao smiled slightly, unconcerned by Zhouyang’s worries. As a stationed cultivator in the marketplace, he knew more about the internal affairs than Zhouyang but couldn’t disclose much due to his vows.
"Then I’m relieved. I’ll also tighten my focus on Artifact Refining after returning to the clan, striving to advance to a Tier Three Refiner as soon as possible," Zhouyang said, wisely choosing not to ask more.
Zhou Xuanhao laughed heartily at this, saying, "Haha, let’s see between us father and son who succeeds first."
Over the next two days, Zhouyang spent time with his mother Lin Yuting and also spent thousands of spirit stones in the marketplace to purchase a large amount of spiritual objects for refining Tier Two Puppet Beasts. freewebnøvel.coɱ
He decided to temporarily set aside the self-creation of artifacts, studying puppet beast refining to take a different approach towards becoming a Tier Three Refiner.
A few days later, Zhouyang returned to the clan and officially began the refining of puppet beasts.
As a special type of magical artifact, a puppet beast is not an independent artifact but a complex combined spiritual artifact. The materials consumed to refine a puppet beast are enough to produce dozens of magical artifacts of the same tier.
Of course, the high investment naturally yields high returns.
Similarly, a Tier Two puppet beast provides a much greater aid to a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator than a Tier Two magical artifact.
Additionally, because components of a puppet beast can be refined independently, a mistake in one aspect doesn’t necessarily lead to the destruction of the entire artifact, unlike other magical artifacts.
Therefore, if calculated realistically, the materials consumed in refining a puppet spiritual artifact are not as terrifying as the data might suggest.
A puppet beast is mainly divided into four parts: power supply system, weapon system, divine sense control system, and autonomous combat system.
Among these, the "autonomous combat system" is only present in Tier Three and above puppet beasts, and this part is the most demanding on an artifact refiner’s skill level, also requiring the use of a very rare Tier Three spiritual object, the "Yin Soul Stone."
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