Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 105: Chapter 103: Vanguard General of the Ning Family Army! (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Qiongbi Peak, No. 77 Spiritual Field Courtyard.

The bamboo building was elegant, and inside the sitting room, dressed in a deep blue Outer Sect Elder’s robe, Ning Daoran sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, surrounded by wisps of Spiritual Energy.

On the small table, incense was burning.

The pages of an ancient book turned slowly in the gentle breeze.

At this moment, he seemed exceptionally serene and detached, truly emanating the aura of an Immortal.

However, this was but a split incarnation.

Twenty fathoms deep, within a secret chamber beneath the ground.

Clad in a short shirt, Ning Daoran was slowly practicing the True Yang Furnace Technique.

At this time, a tendril of Fire Attribute Magical Power continually cleansed his flesh, tempering it repeatedly.

His forehead was covered in sweat, but his eyes were filled with resolve.

This Ning Daoran… was still another split incarnation.

Suspended at the waist of the incarnation was a vine ball full of Perfect Qi Refinement. Inside the vine ball, there existed a Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

Within the Cave Heaven.

Ning Daoran was roasting meat with the Azure Dragon Spear and Qiushui Sword. He was cooking the Demon meat of a Second-stage Late-stage Cow demon, rich in Spiritual Essence. With the sizzling of oil drops, the aroma filled the air.

His purpose in roasting the meat was to enhance Big Stupid Deer’s Blood Qi Power, aiding its Cultivation.

At this time, Big Stupid Deer’s body was full of muscles with Mana circulating, practicing the Tiger-shaped Root Map.

This was the fourth Transformation Technique that Big Stupid Deer had learned after mastering the first part of the Shape-shifting Technique, as well as being a crucial one. The tiger symbolizes dominance, and the power of this tiger form was extremely formidable.

The Tiger-shaped Root Map was costly, naturally for this reason.

Big Stupid Deer’s body was curled up, resembling a crouching tiger, constantly enduring the tempering of the Shape-shifting Technique.

It seemed to be in great pain, drenched in sweat as if it had just been fished out of the water.

Ning Daoran, who was grilling meat, watched Big Stupid Deer practice and started to offer encouragement and cheer in high spirits.

“Old Lu, put a bit more effort, you’re almost mastering the tiger form!”

“Do not fear, and never lose confidence in yourself!”

“Brave Deer, don’t be afraid of difficulties!”

“People of the Immortal Path, with you and me, we will never be alone!”

“Our goal is Foundation Establishment! We must lay this foundation!”

…

“Ao ao ao~~~”

Under his encouragement, Big Stupid Deer’s forehead sprouted dozens of crisscrossing blue veins, its Blood Qi boiling inside and repeatedly following the tiger form’s Cultivation path!

Ning Daoran’s face was full of passion.

“That’s right, you’re almost there, just a bit more effort!”

“Ao ao ao~~~”

For a time, within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, a man and a deer were both passionately practicing their skills.

…

Half a month later.

“I’ve emerged!”

Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer stepped out of the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

At this point, Big Stupid Deer’s presence had fully reached the Perfect Qi Refinement Realm, and it even seemed much stronger; its stature had grown slightly taller, appearing much more powerful than before.

It was time to attempt Foundation Establishment.

Upon reaching the surface, Ning Daoran called out decisively, “Chen Weimo, come down and make some Spirit Rice for us. I’ll go stir-fry a few dishes for Old Lu. After a hearty meal and drink, I’ll see Old Lu off to his Foundation Establishment!”

“Ah!?”

Chen Weimo rushed down from the upper floor, utterly shocked, not expecting that even Uncle Lu would be undertaking Foundation Establishment.

After a full meal, Ning Daoran took Big Stupid Deer to the Inner Sect Hall.

“Junior Brother Ning,”

The guarding Foundation Establishment Elder greeted with a smile, “What can I do for you?”

“Elder Brother, I would like to apply for a Foundation Establishment Cave Mansion.”

“Ah?”

The Elder was astonished, “Haven’t you already established your foundation, Junior Brother?”

“It’s not me, it’s Old Lu,” said Ning Daoran as he wrapped an arm around Big Stupid Deer’s bare head, smiling. “Old Lu’s foundations have finally become solid enough recently. I’m planning to assist Old Lu in establishing his foundation, so we need a Cave Mansion rich in Spiritual Energy.”

“Spiritual Beast establishing a foundation…”

Elder Brother’s mind was somewhat in disarray, as typically beasts break through by the advancement of their bloodline. Did it really need a special foundation establishment?

Ning Daoran himself was not clear on this, but when he scanned Big Stupid Deer’s Cultivation with his Divine Sense, it seemed a foundation establishment was indeed necessary.

“Elder Brother, don’t ask so much. Just quickly approve a Cave Mansion for us. It doesn’t have to be too fancy, a Second Order High Grade will do.”

“That won’t do!”

Elder Brother raised his eyebrows, “How can my Junior Brother Ning’s Spiritual Beast Foundation Establishment use a second-tier Cave Mansion? The highest authority I have only allows me to approve a Cave Mansion with a Third-tier Lower Grade Spirit Vein. Do you think that will work, Junior Brother?”

“That will do, Third-tier Lower Grade is fine!”

“Alright!”

Elder Brother swept his brush and wrote the approval slip, tossing it over.

Ning Daoran casually tossed back thirty pounds of Purple Jade Spirit Rice, which the Elder Brother caught in one fluid motion. Both their actions were so smoothly done, they flowed like running water.

…

In the afternoon.

Inside the Cave Mansion, Big Stupid Deer began its Foundation Establishment.

Ning Daoran sat nearby offering protection, with his arm around Big Stupid Deer’s neck. Together, they read through the ten thousand words on Foundation Establishment experiences that he had written, with immediate explanations wherever there was confusion.

Big Stupid Deer was also keen to learn, often letting out a loud “ao ao” to indicate unclear points.

Ning Daoran patiently elucidated.

Three days later, the Foundation Establishment began!

Big Stupid Deer opened its mouth, and a Top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill rolled in, instantly erupting into a surge of immense energy.

Ning Daoran sat at a distance, not wanting to disturb any further.

Everything that needed to be said and taught was already done; the rest was up to Big Stupid Deer alone.

And in matters like Foundation Establishment, one must rely on oneself. If someone else helped achieve it, then the foundation laid would inevitably be poor, negatively influencing the potential to attain the great Dao in the future.

“Boom—”

A day later, a tremendous Spirit fog shot up into the sky, spanning a radius of a full ten miles!

Ning Daoran looked up, scanning the Spirit fog with his Divine Sense.

Not bad at all, just a little shy of his own experience back then. Old Lu’s Perfect Qi Refining foundation was truly solid, definitely ranking at the top among Spiritual Beasts!

Far off, Big Stupid Deer was seated cross-legged on its hind legs, its front hooves stretched out in front of it, and its deer eyes slightly closed, entering a meditative state.

For several days, it continuously drew in the Spiritual Energy from the Spirit fog, creating an extremely dense aura of Spirituality mist within the Cave Mansion.

After that, Big Stupid Deer started to break through the Blood Qi Barrier, the Magic Power Barrier, and the Divine Sense Barrier.

Each breakthrough was accompanied by a light sound.

Everything went very smoothly, and Big Stupid Deer’s Foundation Establishment was as natural as water flowing into a channel.

A month later, it began to Condense Liquid.

“Plop! Plop! Plop…”

A series of droplet sounds rang beside Ning Daoran’s ears, leaving him somewhat puzzled.

How come Old Lu’s Condensed Liquid sounds like a leaky faucet that hasn’t been turned off tightly, endlessly dripping? Is this how you’re supposed to Condense Liquid?

“Awoo Awoo Awoo~~~”

Feeling Ning Daoran’s suspicions, Big Stupid Deer immediately let out a distant cry, informing Big Brother that it might just be a little genius.

Ning Daoran rolled his eyes.

In the blink of an eye, another month passed.

Big Stupid Deer’s Condensed Liquid phase was nearing its end, a bit excessively so; its Early-stage Foundation Establishment produced more than 1,800 droplets, which was even more than what Ning Daoran had when he began.

Could it really be exceptional talent or perhaps noble blood lineage?

Ning Daoran grew even more skeptical.

A few days later, Foundation Establishment was successful!

Big Stupid Deer underwent a tremendous transformation in appearance.

“Sizzle…”

Just as Ning Daoran approached to check, he discovered that the fur on Big Stupid Deer’s head was being pushed apart, like a child’s gums being punctured by emerging teeth, and two tender, silver-white antlers, like jade, drilled out from its forehead!

“Holy shit…”

Ning Daoran exclaimed in surprise, “Old Lu, your horns have finally grown out…”

“Awoo Awoo Awoo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer was overjoyed, having always been quite handsome, but its Double Horns were forcefully broken by some villain when it was young, which was why it previously looked more like a silly roebuck.

Soon after, the Antlers on Big Stupid Deer’s head kept growing, eventually becoming even larger than its forehead, spreading out gracefully like gorgeous coral!

At this moment, Big Stupid Deer actually exuded the aura of an Immortal’s Spiritual Beast!

A pair of striking white jade antlers combined with its snow-white fur scattered with some silver spots gave it an incredibly sacred appearance.

‘Could it be that I’ve really stumbled upon a treasure?’

Ning Daoran’s expression showed shock.

“Old Lu.”

He touched the antlers and said, “You might really be the descendant of some Ancient Spiritual Beast. Congratulations, if nothing unexpected happens, you really can Cultivate with me for Longevity together!”

“Awoo Awoo Awoo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer was immensely delighted and ran several laps around Ning Daoran.

“Come, let me see the strength of your Foundation Establishment Stage, give a preliminary assessment.”

“Awoo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer proudly lifted its head, Mana bursting forth from its body, and in an instant, Frost Sword, Earth Spur, Cold Wind, Fierce Flame, and other spells surged around, demonstrating a lethal force that was at least at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment level!

‘Holy shit…’

Ning Daoran’s eyes widened in amazement. A master of all spells!?

“Alright, alright, that’s enough…”

He said sternly, “You can only fight when I say we fight, otherwise, don’t use these techniques. We need to keep a low profile, to avoid attracting the attention of Nascent Soul Old Monsters.”

Big Stupid Deer nudged his arm to show that it understood.

“Let’s go.”

Ning Daoran laughed heartily, “We’re going back to Qiongbi Peak, I’m going to host a Foundation Establishment feast for you!”

“Awoo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer couldn’t be happier.

…

Upon exiting the Cave Mansion, they found quite a few people outside.

Lin Sheng, Han Bing, Zhao Lichen were all present, and even Senior Sister Jiang Yu was surprisingly there.

“Foundation Establishment successful?” asked Zhao Lichen.

“It’s done!”

Ning Daoran said with a smile, “Old Lu had a very smooth Foundation Establishment.”

“That’s excellent.”

Senior Sister smiled and said, “Congratulations to Junior Brother Lu on the Foundation Establishment!”

Big Stupid Deer called out in response.

Ning Daoran said, “Old Lu and I will return to Qiongbi Peak right away, we’re holding the Foundation Establishment feast tomorrow. Everyone come, let’s have a grand celebration…”

“Alright!”

The next day at Qiongbi Peak.

A unique Foundation Establishment feast began. Although it was for a Spiritual Beast, it did not lack visitors coming to offer their congratulations.

Ning Daoran welcomed all guests, accepting all gifts brought.

As for future favors, that would depend on his mood.

The feast went on for three days.

Each meal was personally cooked by Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer, both at the Foundation Establishment stage. The meals included Spiritual Sheep, Spirit Chicken, Spirit Fruit, and Spirit fish— all kinds of tasty treats.

The Big black fish in the pond at the back yard was trembling with fear, worried that Brother Lu might get the urge to slice it up and serve it as sashimi.

And so, Jiang Yu, Lin Sheng, Han Bing, Zhao Lichen all ate and drank their fill for three days at Qiongbi Peak. After three joyous days, everyone left with satisfaction, returning to their own Cave Mansions to continue their Cultivation.

…

Late at night.

Ning Daoran set up incense candles and a spirit tablet in a corner of the living room.

The tablet read “Ning Family Ancestors,” he turned to Big Stupid Deer and said, “Now that you’ve established your foundation, there’s something we must do. Old Lu, would you be willing to join the Ning Family and become one of us?”

“Awoo Awoo Awoo!!!”

Big Stupid Deer bellowed excitedly—it was something it had always dreamed of!

“Excellent!”

Ning Daoran raised his eyebrows and declared, “From today on, your name shall be Ning Bailu!”

Big Stupid Deer bellowed with excitement.

“Moreover, as the Master of the Ning Family, I hereby promote you to the rank of Vanguard General in the Ning Family Army!”

“Awoo Awoo Awoo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer was ecstatic.

Not far away, Chen Weimo also covered her mouth and laughed; in the many years of causing a ruckus, Uncle had never failed to entertain her.