Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 47: Chapter 46: The Ancestor of White Mist Mountain

At this moment, Ning Daoran finally got a clear look at the Second-stage Fire Qilin beast.

It was three meters tall, resembling a Qilin, its forehead covered with dense fire-red scales, and its forelimbs were exceptionally developed, with claws that could easily snap a tree trunk as thick as a bowl in half.

The spiritual pressure produced by the evil Qi of a Foundation Establishment Level caused a suffocating sensation from afar, greatly affecting the speed at which blood and spiritual power circulated throughout the body!

“Senior Brother Lin Sheng, be careful!”

Ning Daoran shouted and, holding the Qiushui Sword, leaped out of the woods and threw a few First-tier Lower Grade Talismans at the Fire Qilin beast.

The talismans turned into flames and frost, striking the beast’s forehead. Although they caused no harm, they directly enraged it.

“Roar—”

The Fire Qilin beast roared angrily, causing the branches and grass in the woods to bow and shake.

As a Second-stage Early-stage Demon Beast, the Fire Qilin beast was the king of this part of the woods. Its territory had been invaded, and it now revealed its ferocity!

“Junior Brother Ning, be careful!”

Lin Zhuojun flew over from the side, his hands forming spells as he shot a flying sword repeatedly at the Fire Qilin beast, but alas, the potent sword could only cause shallow wounds.

“Roar!”

With another bellow, the vertical pupils in the eyes of the Fire Qilin beast suddenly fixed on Ning Daoran, the cultivator with the lowest cultivation among the group.

This vile creature also knew to pick on the weakest!

“Junior Brother Ning, be careful, it’s charging at you!” Lin Sheng shouted.

Ning Daoran swiftly attached a First-tier High Grade Divine Speed Talisman to himself, and immediately wind sprang up under his feet.

As he retreated, he secretly injected three spells into the underground Array Flags and Array Plates and just as the Fire Qilin beast crossed the ambush point, he forcefully activated them: “Rise for me!”

“Shua shua shua—”

Array spiritual power burst forth, and instantly tall shadows of green bamboo rose into the sky, turning an area of over ten meters into a Green Bamboo Killing Array within moments.

“Roar~~~”

The Fire Qilin beast, startled, hurriedly rammed into the Array.

For a moment, banging sounds continued as the beast crashed into the Green Bamboo Array, its forehead quickly covered in blood, as its flesh was continuously sliced by the spinning bamboo leaves, creating deep wounds.

“Now is the time!”

Lin Zhuojun shouted, “Everyone, use your strongest magic, let’s take it down in one push!”

As he spoke, Lin Zhuojun channeled his mana, transforming a magic sword into a streak of light aimed at the Fire Qilin beast’s head.

“Kill!”

Lin Sheng, his eyes slightly red, suddenly spread his hands, the power of the True Yang Furnace Technique coursing through his body.

A magic sword spun wildly in front of him, forming a vortex of flame-colored qi waves around it, and accompanied by Lin Sheng’s shout, it directly struck the Fire Qilin beast!

Liu Ruyan slapped down a First-tier top-grade Intense Fire Charm, and at the same time, a green small sword rushed out from her hand, heading straight for the Fire Qilin beast’s head!

Ning Daoran wasn’t idle either, channeling Small Accomplishment Stage Flame Sun Skill’s mana into the Qiushui Sword, and slashed horizontally at the Fire Qilin beast’s head!

He didn’t dare to use stronger power, lest he accidentally reveal his true capability.

The anguished cries of the Fire Qilin beast reverberated in the depths of Yellow Dragon Mountain Range. Initially, a Small Green Bamboo Array could never have trapped this demon beast.

But the assaults from Lin Sheng, Lin Zhuojun, and the others distracted part of the Fire Qilin beast’s attention, preventing it from focusing solely on breaking through the Array. With the combined power of the cultivators and the Array, their strength surged dramatically!

After nearly the time it takes to brew a pot of tea, the roars of the Fire Qilin beast grew weaker; it was covered in wounds all over.

“Now’s the time!”

Lin Zhuojun suddenly unveiled a deep blue talisman, which instantly turned into a golden blade light sweeping through, decapitating the Fire Qilin beast’s head in one fell swoop.

Golden Saber Talisman, a Second Order Lower Grade Talisman.

Ning Daoran shuddered slightly, surprised that Lin Zhuojun still had such a move up his sleeve—using a Second Order Lower Grade Talisman to slay a demon beast showed the deep foundations of his family backing him.

However, such a talisman was not something one in the Qi Refinement Realm could easily use.

After Lin Zhuojun released the Golden Saber Talisman and considering his previous battle, his mana was severely overdrawn, and his complexion was already pallid.

“Hurry up!”

Lin Sheng hastily took a large pot from his Storage Bag to collect the Demon Blood spurting from the Fire Qilin beast’s neck.

The fresh blood of a Second Order Demon Beast could be refined into Dan Sand used for making talismans, which was quite beneficial for Liu Ruyan.

…

Ning Daoran gently stamped his foot, and streams of Evergreen Technique power flowed into the ground, retrieving the Array Plates and Array Flags of the small Green Bamboo Array back into his Storage Bag.

“Junior Brother Ning, retrieve the Demon Core.”

Lin Zhuojun’s attitude towards him had clearly improved a lot. In this battle, Ning Daoran had played a considerable role. Without the Small Green Bamboo Array, it would have been difficult for them to slay the Fire Qilin beast without sustaining injuries, and some might have even lost their lives.

“Huh?”

Ning Daoran didn’t respond, but his Divine Sense stretched out and detected an extremely strong Foundation Establishment aura not far away.

Atop the trees, a purple-robed elder stood, his body emitting an aura that was at least that of Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, watching the group of Chaotic Sect disciples with half-closed eyes.

“Ah?”

Lin Sheng and Liu Ruyan were also taken aback.

Everyone stopped their work on the Fire Qilin beast’s corpse and turned to look at the elder, but none brandished their magic artifacts.

Faced with a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, those at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement had no chance of victory.

“As expected of Chaotic Sect disciples.”

The elder smiled with narrowed eyes, “Four Late-stage Qi Refining, yet you managed to kill a Second-stage Early-stage Demon Beast. I am Luo Family Ancestor from White Mist Mountain, just passing by and would like to make friends with you all.”

“Oh…”

Liu Ruyan’s beautiful face lit up with joy, “So it’s the Luo Family Ancestor. I’m Liu Ruyan, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Yun Meng Mountain Liu Family, pleased to meet you, senior!”

“Oh, so it’s the little lady from the Liu Family.”

Luo Family Ancestor gave a faint smile, “I remember you, I even drank at your full-month celebration, and I’ve heard that old man from your Liu Family has recently advanced to Mid-stage Foundation Establishment. Congratulations!”

“Thank you, senior.”

Liu Ruyan’s mouth curved into a smile, and while respectfully performing a curtsey, she stealthily signaled Lin Zhuojun with her eyes.

“Senior Luo.”

Lin Zhuojun immediately bowed and said, “Junior Lin Zhuojun, disciple of the Qingyuan Lin Family, greets the Senior!”

“Oh, the Qingyuan Lin Family?”

Upon hearing the name of this declining family whose ancestor was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, a flash of impatience crossed the Luo Family Ancestor’s eyes as he laughed and said, “Not bad, not bad at all, youth can be quite frightening.”

“Lin Sheng of the Chaotic Sect, greets the Senior!”

“Ning Daoran of the Chaotic Sect, greets the Senior!”

The remaining two individuals, without any background or support, paid their respects one by one.

“Mhm.”

As the Luo Family Ancestor nodded lightly, he brazenly swept over them with his Divine Sense, unrestrained and intrusive.

Lin Sheng was unaffected; he had no Divine Sense and couldn’t feel the scrutiny.

But Ning Daoran had concealed his own Divine Sense and felt annoyed as if an old man had scrutinized him from head to toe while he was taking a bath.

After the Luo Family Ancestor’s Divine Sense had scanned Lin Sheng, he shook his head inwardly:

‘A fool obsessed with cultivating the True Yang Furnace Technique, his body is like an oil lamp bound to burn out sooner or later, truly a pitiful and lamentable sight.’

However, when his Divine Sense finished scanning Ning Daoran, he was taken aback.

Second Level of the Evergreen Technique, Small Achievement of the Flame Sun Skill, and he seems to have plenty of life span left, this young man is somewhat interesting.

“Senior.”

Angry but not daring to speak out against the Luo Family Ancestor’s rudeness, Liu Ruyan said with a smile, “On behalf of our sect, we were ordered to hunt the Fire Qilin once again, and now that the task is complete, we are about to return to our sect, may I ask if Senior…”

“Oh.”

The Luo Family Ancestor’s eyes landed on the corpse of the Fire Qilin and said, “Nothing much, I only wish to make a deal with all the young friends, that’s all.”

“What kind of trade does the Senior wish to conduct?” Lin Zhuojun asked.

“Hmph…”

Luo Family Ancestor’s gaze towards Lin Zhuojun sharpened slightly, thinking to himself that he will speak in his own time, what place does this youngster have to interject?

Suddenly, Lin Zhuojun was overwhelmed by an immense Spiritual Pressure, cold sweat drenched him, and he dared not say another word.

“This low-grade Second-stage Fire Attribute Demon Core of the Fire Qilin, I shall take it.”

Luo Family Ancestor stated indifferently, “If you young friends wish to exchange this Fire Attribute Demon Core for something else, just speak up.”

“Ah?”

Lin Sheng tensed up slightly, “Senior, Junior Brother Ning participated in this mission specifically for this Second-stage Fire Attribute Demon Core, Senior…”

“What now?”

Luo Family Ancestor’s gaze turned frosty, “You’re not willing?”

For a moment, Lin Sheng, Liu Ruyan, and the others felt as if they had fallen into an icy pit, utterly without choice against the coercion of the formidable Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.

“Senior.”

Ning Daoran said, “This Second-stage Fire Attribute Demon Core can be given to you, I wonder if Senior possesses Gui Water Stone as an exchangeable material? If so, then there would be no issue with the exchange.”@@novelbin@@

“I actually do have it.”

The Luo Family Ancestor patted his Storage Bag lightly, and immediately a deep blue stone the size of a fist appeared in his hand, which he casually handed over.

Ning Daoran caught it, checked that it was indeed the legendary Gui Water Stone, and then put it into his Storage Bag.

“Senior may take the Demon Core at your leisure.”

“Good.”

The Luo Family Ancestor’s mouth curled into a scornful smile, “You’re called Ning Daoran, aren’t you? You’re quite impressive for a little fellow.”

Ning Daoran kept a smile on his face while cursing inwardly.

“Whoosh!”

With just a raise of his hand, the Luo Family Ancestor drew out the pigeon egg-sized Second-stage Fire Attribute Demon Core from the head of the Fire Qilin; the Demon Core was surrounded by flames and extremely brilliant.

“In light of the fate shared with this old man…”

The Luo Family Ancestor patted his Storage Bag again, and several Jade Bottles flew out, saying, “Each person will receive one Essence Yuan Pill to refine late-stage Qi, let it be a gift for you younger generation.”

“Thank you, Senior!”

The group forced out smiles and watched as the Luo Family Ancestor left.

…

“Damn it!”

Lin Sheng cursed under his breath indignantly.

He was already hot-tempered, and having suffered such a great loss today, combined with Ning Daoran enduring such humiliation, his heart felt as if it were blocked by a massive stone.

“Brother, it’s fine.”

Ning Daoran consoled, “I also need the Gui Water Stone, it’s all the same; we’ll just find another opportunity to gather a Second-stage Fire Attribute Demon Core in the future.”

“Mhm, that’s the only way now.”

Lin Sheng watched with hatred the direction in which the Luo Family Foundation Establishment Ancestor had vanished, vowing secretly in his heart.

If in this life, he could reach Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, he would certainly make a trip to the White Mist Mountain home of the Luo Family!

“Let’s dissect the Fire Qilin’s corpse.”

Lin Zhuojun suggested.

Therefore, everyone began dissecting the Demon Beast’s body, skinning the intact hide and leaving all the Beast Bones to Lin Zhuojun.

Ning Daoran drew a meat-cutting knife to help and shared some of the beast meat with Lin Zhuojun; this Second-stage Lower Grade Demon Beast Meat also contained powerful Blood Qi and Spiritual Energy, which were nourishing substances for the Big Stupid Deer and Little Blackie.

As for the White Mist Mountain Ancestor, Ning Daoran simply noted him down in his book.

Once he achieved Great Success with his Golden Core, taking care of him would just be an effortless matter.