I Tame Beasts by Feeding

After Yu Changsheng spoke, he felt a little uncertain. After all, a rare Demon Beast like this was worth a considerable sum.

Li Minghan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"This Demon Beast may be dead, but the value of its corpse is undeniable. Whether for Alchemy or Artifact Refining, it’s a top-quality material."

"That’s true," Yu Changsheng nodded in agreement.

"Hmm..." Li Minghan pondered, looking up at Yu Changsheng. After a long moment, as if he had made up his mind, he suddenly smiled.

"However, since you’re the one who needs it, Changsheng, I’ll definitely give you the best possible price."

Li Minghan laughed heartily and patted his chest. "We’re from the same sect. I can’t let you get a bad deal. What do you say? How about thirty thousand Spirit Stones?"

After saying this, a conflicted look appeared on Li Minghan’s face, as if he thought even thirty thousand Spirit Stones was a bit too expensive. He tentatively continued, "Well, if you don’t have thirty thousand, a little less is fine too. Twenty thousand, perhaps?"

"Thirty thousand Spirit Stones?" Yu Changsheng was stunned. He was shocked, not because the price was too high, but because it was far too low.

A wry, touched, yet troubled smile appeared on his face. He cupped his fist toward Li Minghan. "Senior Brother Li, you are truly generous. How about this? I’ll offer fifty thousand Spirit Stones. I’ll buy it for that one price. I can’t let you take such a big loss."

The corpse of a Three-winged Golden Flame Beast alone should be worth no less than eighty thousand Spirit Stones. Li Minghan’s offer had genuinely shocked Yu Changsheng.

’Who does business like this?’

"It’s fine. I have the authority to do this much. Let’s not argue—if I say thirty thousand Spirit Stones, it’s thirty thousand. Even if you offer more, I won’t accept it."

The value of the Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake was undeniable, yet Li Minghan insisted on accepting only thirty thousand Spirit Stones. His attitude was quite intriguing.

"You’ll lose a lot of money doing business this way."

Yu Changsheng gave a wry smile, casting a strange look at Li Minghan.

’Is this guy after something of mine? Otherwise, discounting so many Spirit Stones for no reason at all just doesn’t make sense!’

"Just consider it the price of making a friend in you, Changsheng. Besides, I’ll need to discuss Beast Taming with you more in the future. This is nothing."

Li Minghan waved his hand magnanimously and chuckled.

"Putting other things aside, I especially want to hear how you raised your Red Refining Snake to be like this, Changsheng. We’ll have to exchange some notes on that."

When he mentioned the Red Refining Snake, Yu Changsheng even noticed Li Minghan’s eyes light up, as if he were extremely interested and fond of it.

Yu Changsheng raised an eyebrow and gave Li Minghan a deep look. He nodded, a slight smile appearing on his face as he cupped his fist again. "Since you put it that way, I won’t refuse any longer," he said warmly. "My thanks, Brother Ming Han."

The corners of Li Minghan’s mouth tilted up. He appeared very generous as he replied with a smile,

"It’s nothing, just a Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake. If you like it, Changsheng, but don’t have the Spirit Stones on you right now, you can take it first. You can pay me later when it’s convenient."

"That won’t be necessary." Yu Changsheng waved his hand, took out Spirit Tickets worth thirty thousand Spirit Stones, and handed them to Li Minghan. Only then, after a slight hesitation, did he finally accept the Spirit Beast Pouch containing the Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake.

"Thank you very much for this, Senior Brother Li. If you need help in the future, don’t hesitate to ask."

Yu Changsheng had committed this favor to memory.

As for Li Minghan, being the Young Tower Master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Tower, he was not only a disciple of the Wanxiang Sect but also possessed the makings of a merchant.

Li Minghan understood business very well. Sometimes, it wasn’t just about transactions of Spirit Stones and money; more importantly, it was about recognizing potential value and knowing how to invest.

And a favor from Yu Changsheng was part of the business.

Thus, in this transaction, both parties got what they wanted. The atmosphere became more harmonious and congenial, and their relationship quickly grew closer.

"Besides the Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake, is there anything else you need, Changsheng? You can tell me all at once, and I’ll arrange it."

Li Minghan thought for a moment before speaking. He recalled that Yu Changsheng had three Spirit Pets, so a single Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake probably wouldn’t be enough to meet his needs.

Yu Changsheng fell into thought, murmuring to himself, ’Now that I have the Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake, it’s only a matter of time before the Red Refining Snake can successfully advance. That just leaves the Golden-Winged Eagle, which will require some extra effort.’

With that in mind, Yu Changsheng didn’t stand on ceremony and stated his other need. "Actually, there is one more Spirit Beast I need. Do you happen to have a Tier Two Demon Beast, a Wind Bird?"

The Wind Bird was a classic Wind Attribute Spirit Beast, incredibly fast. Among Tier Two Wind Attribute Demon Beasts, its speed was considered nearly unrivaled.

It was the very material needed for the Golden-Winged Eagle’s advancement.

"A Wind Bird?" Li Minghan was taken aback, his eyebrow twitching uncontrollably.

’Another bombshell. First the Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake, now a Wind Bird... neither is easy to come by. And this is just a branch of the Ten Thousand Beasts Tower; beasts like these are rare.’

After pondering for a moment, Li Minghan shook his head regretfully. "We don’t have a Wind Bird at the moment. However, I’ll use my connections to transfer one from another location. I’ll let you know as soon as I have news."

"I see." Yu Changsheng nodded, not feeling particularly disappointed. Getting the Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake was already an unexpected windfall.

"In that case, I’ll have to trouble you, Senior Brother Li."

"We’re from the same sect; no need to be so formal."

Li Minghan smiled faintly. "It’s not often we get to meet. It’s my treat tonight, let’s go out for a drink."

"Alright..."

***

Six hours after leaving the Ten Thousand Beasts Tower, he returned to Beast Taming Peak under a high, bright moon and a scattering of stars.

Yu Changsheng waved his hand, activating all the Arrays around his courtyard before summoning the Red Refining Snake.

’The Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake is dual-attributed, Metal and Fire. A successful fusion will not only enhance the Red Refining Snake’s own Fire Attribute but also make its physical Defense Force much more outstanding. It’s the perfect material for advancement.’

As he was thinking this, the Red Refining Snake seemed to sense something. It excitedly flicked its tongue, gently rubbing its head against Yu Changsheng’s palm.

’This hand, full of Magic Power, is going to upgrade me again!’

[Demon Refining Extraction]

[Consumed: 1 Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake corpse. Obtained: 1 portion of Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake bloodline. Gained: 6,800 Essence Points!]

Hearing the system’s notification, Yu Changsheng’s thoughts shifted, and he pressed his palm onto the Red Refining Snake’s head.

[Bloodline Fusion]

[Consumed: 1 portion of Three-Winged Golden Flame Snake bloodline. Bloodline Fusion successful. Red Refining Snake’s bloodline has been enhanced. Gained: 3,000 Essence Points!]

[Bloodline Fusion successful. Red Refining Snake has advanced! Fire Attribute has been strengthened. Gained additional Metal Attribute blessing! Gained: 3,000 Essence Points!]

As the series of notifications sounded, the Red Refining Snake was suddenly enveloped in a white light. Its once crimson scales began to shimmer with a metallic luster, dotted with specks of black.

Its body didn’t grow any larger, but the aura it exuded was now worlds apart. Flames flickered across its form, and its eyes burned with flecks of black fire, giving it a noble and mysterious look.

Most eye-catching of all, a faint, shimmering layer of golden light now coated the Red Refining Snake’s already tough scales.

[Name: Red Refining Snake]

[Realm: Tier Two First Layer]

[Status: Euphoria]

...

[Red Refining Snake advancement successful. Talent Magic has been enhanced. Defense Force has been greatly enhanced. Gained Talent Divine Technique: Golden Flame Shield!]

Golden Flame Shield, as its name suggested, was a Magic that leaned toward the Metal and Fire Attributes. It possessed powerful defense while also having respectable offensive capabilities.

In addition, the Cultivation feedback from the Red Refining Snake’s advancement also arrived. His Spirit Platform, which was already thirty percent solidified, began to condense even further...

Forty percent... fifty percent... sixty percent...

It only began to stagnate and lose momentum when it was nearly seventy percent solidified.

The increase in his Cultivation left Yu Changsheng feeling refreshed and invigorated. His aura grew deeper, and his every move now carried immense power.

’Almost there... At this rate, I’ll soon reach the Peak of Early-Stage Foundation Establishment...’

Sensing the abundant Magical Power within him, Yu Changsheng exhaled a puff of white mist and opened his eyes with a slight smile.

’In the Foundation Establishment Realm, every increase of a single layer brings a huge boost to my physical body, Divine Sense, and so on. It’s a pity I only have a Seventh-Layer Spirit Platform.’

’If I get the chance to upgrade it to an Eighth-Layer or higher in the future, then perhaps I could even fight an ordinary Golden Core expert.’