I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Seeing Chen Ronghua’s aggrieved expression, a flicker of pity crossed Chen Yang’s eyes, and he let out a quiet sigh.

"Forget it. It’s clear they held back this time. They had no intention of taking your life, or it wouldn’t have been just an arm."

"As for your left arm, I’ll treat it with some elixirs and then reattach it for you later. Don’t worry."

In the end, he truly doted on his son.

Chen Ronghua lowered his head and murmured a response.

"My apologies for the scene, Fellow Daoist Shen." Seeing the situation, Chen Yang’s expression returned to its usual calm as he turned to Shen Xingchen.

A peculiar glint flashed in Shen Xingchen’s eyes. He smiled and shook his head. "Fellow Daoist Chen certainly treats his son well. Be careful that doesn’t become your Achilles’ heel one day."

Chen Yang said nothing in response. At the mention of his son, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, but it was gone in an instant. He ignored Shen Xingchen’s comment.

"Later, I will personally take you to the Odd Demon Pavilion. You will apologize properly, and we will let this matter be over."

"Yes, Father." Chen Ronghua responded in a low voice. In his father’s presence, he didn’t dare show the slightest hint of his usual arrogance.

...

「Inside the Odd Demon Pavilion.」

"PFFT..."

A flush rose to Yu Changsheng’s face. He tasted a sweetness in his mouth, and then, without warning, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

A tearing pain ripped through his Sea of Consciousness. The world spun before his eyes as his body swayed uncontrollably, weakened to its absolute limit.

"Brother Changsheng, what’s wrong?"

After a moment of shock, Yu Dahai quickly steadied Yu Changsheng, his expression panicked.

"I’m fine."

Forcing down the weakness and excruciating pain in his spirit, fighting to stay conscious, Yu Changsheng waved a hand. He took out several bottles of elixirs and swallowed their contents in one gulp, which brought some relief.

"Just help me rest. I’ll be fine."

Having done all this, Yu Changsheng slowly exhaled, his voice and expression heavy with exhaustion.

"Okay, be careful. Just tell me if you need anything. Should I get someone to take a look at you?"

Yu Dahai quickly agreed, the worry on his face not lessening in the slightest.

"Don’t worry. I have it under control."

Yu Changsheng waved him off, then sat cross-legged and entered a state of meditation. His breathing gradually steadied as he began to slowly mend the tearing pain in his Sea of Consciousness. Yu Dahai sat quietly beside him, acting as his Dharma Protector.

Sensing the weakened state of his Sea of Consciousness, Yu Changsheng gave a wry smile.

’Even from this far away... and even though I planted a Divine Sense Seed on Jing Rong long ago, my body still can’t handle the instantaneous burst from the Thousand Thoughts Slash. A Golden Core Level Divine Sense is just too powerful, after all.’

’I did manage to instantly obliterate all of Jing Rong’s vitality, but I suffered a backlash in the process.’

’Ultimately, while it’s great that my Divine Sense has reached the Golden Core Level, my own cultivation is still too low. I can’t fully unleash its true power. If I overdo it, both my soul and body risk backlash.’

’But thankfully, the result was good. Now, for a long time to come, no one will doubt the existence of the fake Golden Core Ancestor I’ve created.’

’And as for Chenyangzi? He’s a smart man. I didn’t take his son’s life, just an arm as punishment. It’s highly unlikely he’d risk everything over this.’

...

「Several days later.」

Chen Yang appeared at the entrance of the Odd Demon Pavilion with Chen Ronghua in tow, drawing the secret attention of many onlookers.

"Young friend, I, Chenyangzi, have brought my unworthy son to offer our sincerest apologies. Would you please announce our arrival?"

At the entrance of the Odd Demon Pavilion, Chen Ronghua stood beside Chen Yang. The former’s severed arm had already been reattached. Showing none of the airs of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Chen Yang did not dare show the slightest disrespect to Yu Dahai, who only had a Qi Refining Cultivation. He bowed low as he spoke.

Seeing this, many of the onlookers gasped in shock.

"Even Chenyangzi himself came to apologize in person! It seems the rumors of a Golden Core Great Power residing in the Odd Demon Pavilion must be true..."

"Only a Golden Core Ancestor could make Chenyangzi act so humbly. It’s the only thing that makes sense."

......

Hearing the crowd’s murmurs, Chenyangzi’s expression remained unchanged, as respectful as ever.

Chen Ronghua, however, looked indignant and was about to flare up, but a single sharp glare from his father made him swallow his anger.

Yu Dahai’s eyelid twitched. After calmly accepting Chenyangzi’s Storage Pouch, he waved a hand and said nonchalantly:

"The Ancestor is in seclusion and not seeing guests, so I ask for your understanding, Fellow Daoist. We accept your gift. The Ancestor has decreed that this matter is now concluded. There is nothing else."

"Excellent. Thank you for your trouble, young friend."

Although he hadn’t met the master of the pavilion, hearing Yu Dahai’s words brought Chen Yang a wave of relief. He gave Chen Ronghua a pointed look, and his son immediately understood.

Chen Ronghua took a step forward. His expression was cautious and respectful, a stark contrast to his arrogance from the other day. He was like a completely different person as he bowed and spoke.

"I was ignorant and at fault for what happened the other day. I have learned my lesson. I came today specifically to apologize, and I hope you will not hold it against me."

"It’s all in the past. It’s fine."

Yu Dahai waved a hand, not putting on any airs himself. He stopped Chen Ronghua’s attempt to kneel and said.

The two didn’t linger. After leaving the gift and exchanging a few more pleasantries, they departed.

News of this event spread like wildfire, causing quite a stir. Those who had been skeptical of the Odd Demon Pavilion were completely silenced, and their wariness of the establishment only deepened.

Everyone now knew: the Odd Demon Pavilion was not to be provoked, only befriended.

As a result, business at the Odd Demon Pavilion boomed, with customers arriving in an endless stream.

In the days that followed, people came to visit nearly every day, hoping to meet the Odd Demon Pavilion’s Golden Core Ancestor and bringing gifts. However, Yu Dahai turned them all away and refused their presents.

One after another, they were met with a closed door.

Meanwhile, Yu Changsheng’s Divine Sense injury soon healed completely. In fact, his cultivation had even improved slightly as a result.

......

「Wanxiang Sect, Outer Sect Trial Grounds.」

"I’ll have to trouble you with this matter, Senior Brother Wang. I am deeply grateful."

Huang Suyu spoke gently, discreetly passing a Storage Pouch into the hand of the man he called Senior Brother Wang.

"Junior Brother Huang, what are you saying? Since you’ve already reached Foundation Establishment, we’ll be fellow Inner Sect Disciples sooner or later. A small matter like this is no trouble at all."

Senior Brother Wang chuckled, smoothly accepting the Storage Pouch. A quick probe with his Divine Sense made the smile on his face broaden considerably. He clapped Huang Suyu’s shoulder with great enthusiasm.

"Once you’re in the Inner Sect, just let me know if you need anything."

"Great. Then I thank you, Senior Brother Wang."

Huang Suyu played along with a smile. The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before Huang Suyu took his leave.

According to the rules of the Wanxiang Sect, there were two ways for an Outer Disciple to enter the Inner Sect. The first was to reach Foundation Establishment; after submitting an application, one would automatically become an Inner Sect Disciple.

The second was to participate in the annual Inner Sect trial. Those who passed would also become Inner Sect Disciples, but the elimination rate was incredibly high, and successful candidates were few and far between.

Huang Suyu had chosen the second path, even going so far as to bribe the disciple in charge of the trial. Naturally, he had his own reasons for doing so.