I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Everything Yu Taoran said was true, and they were indeed words from the bottom of his heart.

It was impossible for him not to be tempted by the Foundation Establishment Pill. He had been stuck at the Qi Refining Peak for so many years, unable to break through precisely because he lacked one.

With an elixir like this, Yu Taoran had a sixty percent chance of breaking through to Foundation Establishment. At that point, not only would his strength soar, but his lifespan would also increase. The temptation was lethal.

But Yu Taoran was only tempted for a moment before managing to say what he did, which actually came as a bit of a surprise to Yu Changsheng.

"Don’t worry, Grandfather. Just take it. I have more."

Yu Changsheng’s expression relaxed, his thoughts clearing. He pressed the Foundation Establishment Pill into Yu Taoran’s hand and closed his fingers around it.

At the same time, another Foundation Establishment Pill materialized, and he waved it in front of Yu Taoran.

"This...?!"

Yu Taoran froze. He subconsciously rubbed his eyes and leaned closer, his face a mask of disbelief. He stared at the second Foundation Establishment Pill, then back at Yu Changsheng, speechless for a long moment.

"Two of them?!!"

Yu Taoran cried out in shock. A Foundation Establishment Pill was priceless and virtually unobtainable; in a small place like this, one might not appear even once in twenty years. Yet here was Yu Changsheng, casually pulling out two of them. The impact on him was immense.

"Mhm," Yu Changsheng nodded, not mentioning that he actually had four more. "Anyway, I have another one, which is enough for my own use. You can keep this extra one for your breakthrough."

"I’m not in the family often, and the Yu Family needs a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to hold the fort. It’ll put my mind at ease while I’m in the Inner Sect."

"Are you sure you have enough?"

Yu Taoran took a deep breath. After confirming one more time and seeing Yu Changsheng’s insistence, he decisively took one of the Foundation Establishment Pills, unable to hide the excitement on his face.

His expression suddenly turned complex. Shifting his gaze from the pill in his hand, Yu Taoran finally patted Yu Changsheng’s shoulder and said with deep emotion, "Good child. To think that in the end, it would be you giving your own grandfather a Foundation Establishment Pill..."

Yu Taoran was at a loss for words. His eyes held both gratification and other indescribable emotions. He finally let out a sigh.

"Sigh... No matter what happens in the future, always remember that the Yu Family of Bright Moon City will always be your home. If you get tired, come back."

"Okay," Yu Changsheng nodded.

Yu Taoran took another deep breath, glanced at Yu Changsheng one last time, then slowly exhaled. Without further hesitation, he quickly composed himself, walked into the study, and swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Yu Changsheng stood guard nearby, acting as his Dharma Protector. He also intended to observe the process and gain some preliminary experience.

The moment the Foundation Establishment Pill entered his mouth, a vast and turbulent Spiritual Power erupted within his body, coursing through every inch of him. In just a few moments, Yu Taoran’s face flushed crimson, his aura surged to its Peak, and invisible waves of energy roiled around him, causing his robes to flutter wildly.

BUZZ. BUZZ.

Yu Taoran’s body shuddered violently. His brow furrowed, his hearing went dead, and blood trickled from his nose and mouth, but his overall Status was surprisingly good.

Wave after wave of Spiritual Power exploded inside Yu Taoran, relentlessly crashing against the bottleneck. It was an inexhaustible, unending torrent.

Yu Taoran’s complexion shifted, alternating between flushed and pale. Fortunately, he had spent many years consolidating his cultivation at the Qi Refining Peak, and with a Foundation Establishment Pill that had Two Pill Patterns, the breakthrough was relatively smooth—a natural culmination of his efforts.

Yu Changsheng remained by Yu Taoran’s side as his Dharma Protector, ready to guard against any accidents, such as a failed breakthrough, so he could react in time.

Half an hour later, Yu Taoran’s body convulsed. His eyes snapped open, causing the air itself to ripple. As he spat out a mouthful of blood, his essence, qi, and spirit soared to a new limit. His gaze was as sharp as lightning, burning with intensity.

"Foundation Establishment...!"

Yu Taoran let out a low roar and sat down cross-legged. The aura around him suddenly became chaotic. Yu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed as he used his Divine Thought to carefully monitor the state of his grandfather’s body.

CRACK...

It was as if a blocked floodgate had been thrown open. Spiritual Qi rushed through his entire body like water, and the Spiritual Qi of the world surged madly into Yu Taoran as if it had finally found an outlet.

Yu Taoran’s body trembled violently, a brilliant light shining in his eyes. With every breath, his aura climbed higher. Behind him, the faint, square-shaped silhouette of a platform began to appear, exuding a vast, ancient presence. It was entirely a mystical white.

The platform seemed both illusory and real. The moment it appeared, the world’s Spiritual Qi poured into it, covering it with Yu Taoran’s aura and brand, making it circulate with a profound energy.

"Spirit Building Platform!"

The world seemed to shift, and the air rippled. As Yu Taoran’s voice fell, the Spirit Platform became completely clear for all to see. The phantom of a five-tiered Spirit Platform appeared, no more and no less. The bottommost layer rapidly solidified.

The illusory silhouette of the Spirit Platform was filled with surging Spiritual Qi, and at the same time, Yu Taoran’s somewhat unstable aura finally stabilized.

BAM!

An invisible shockwave erupted from Yu Taoran, sending out ripples that made the very air tremble. The books on the shelves flew open as the terrifying wave of energy spread uncontrollably.

RUMBLE!

The next second, with a loud CRASH, the study collapsed. The ground shook and dust billowed up. The violent fluctuations alerted the other members of the Yu Family, who rushed out of their rooms to stare at the scene in bewildered alarm.

"What’s going on? What happened at the Patriarch’s study?"

"Could it be an enemy attack?"

"Be ready. Act immediately if you see anything unusual."

Just as the members of the Yu Family were cautiously approaching, the dust settled, revealing the figures of Yu Changsheng and Yu Taoran amidst the collapsed building.

"*Cough, cough*... Hahaha! Finally... I’ve reached Foundation Establishment!"

Yu Taoran looked dazed. Feeling the completely different, surging Magical Power within him, he was so excited that his words became incoherent.

"Patriarch?"

The crowd glanced at Yu Changsheng before their eyes fell upon the Patriarch beside him. Hearing his words and seeing his appearance, they were all stunned.

Now that Yu Taoran’s cultivation had reached Foundation Establishment, it brought not only a world-shaking change in his strength and an increase in his lifespan, but it also made him look significantly younger.

His white hair was gone, replaced by a full head of black hair. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes had vanished, and his ruddy skin was as smooth as a newborn’s. Such a transformation naturally did not escape their notice.

Yu Dahai was dumbfounded. Father Yu, Yu’s Mother, and Yu Changsheng’s uncle were also frozen in place. It took them a long moment to react, their faces filled with excitement.

"Foun... Foundation Establishment?"

"Father broke through? Does this mean our Yu Family now has a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?"

"The heavens are smiling on the Yu Family! Blessings come in pairs! First, Changsheng entered the Inner Sect, and now we have a Foundation Establishment Cultivator among us. From now on, in Bright Moon City, the Yu Family is truly on solid ground."

Yu Zhiguo said, his voice trembling with excitement.