I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Under the feedback from its cultivation, the third-level Spirit Platform rapidly solidified. However, the process stagnated after reaching about thirty percent completion.

Evidently, the advancement of a single Spirit Beast wasn't enough to push Yu Changsheng's cultivation to a breakthrough. This was especially true now that he was at the Foundation Establishment Second Layer. The further one progressed, the harder it became to advance, and the required resources would multiply.

Yu Changsheng was slightly regretful, but also pensive. 'Still, not bad. This is worth several months of my own bitter cultivation. If all three of my Spirit Beasts successfully advance, then I should have a chance at breaking through the Early-stage Foundation Establishment.'

He glanced down at the high-spirited Colorful Star Deer and nodded in satisfaction.

'Not bad. It wasn't a waste of effort to get that Cyan Luo Beast. With the Colorful Star Deer's healing abilities, plus my own outstanding physique, it'll be difficult for any ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator to kill me now.'

Yu Changsheng smiled and played with the Colorful Star Deer for a moment before recalling it to his Inner Realm. Sensing the emotional fluctuations from the Red Refining Snake and the Golden-Winged Eagle within, he gave a helpless smile.

'Don't worry, your turn to advance will come soon enough.'

The Colorful Star Deer itself had good potential and a high upper limit, so its smooth advancement was no surprise. As for the Red Refining Snake and the Golden-Winged Eagle, after being nurtured by him for so long, their advancement shouldn't be a problem either, as long as he found the right materials.

Of course, in the end, he had his Golden Finger to thank for all of this.

In the following days, news of Yu Changsheng annihilating the Tang Family's main force continued to spread, setting off a tremendous uproar throughout Dongyang City.

Even the surrounding cities had heard the news. For a time, the name Yu Changsheng spread rapidly among the various powers, all of whom secretly instructed their cultivators to befriend him if they ever crossed paths.

Details about Yu Changsheng were also continuously unearthed. Vaguely, and from some unknown source, the title "number one Beast Taming disciple of the Wanxiang Sect's new generation" even began to circulate in small circles.

However, this place was, after all, quite a distance from the Wanxiang Sect. So, despite the sensation it caused, no one within the sect knew about it yet.

Amidst the fear and awe of Dongyang City's populace, a small courtyard pavilion rose up in an eastern corner. The first branch of the Odd Demon Pavilion was thus established.

This, in itself, wasn't anything special. Until…

When people saw Huo Wei Yi and Lin Kaiji appear together to offer their congratulations, the minds of the onlookers were violently shaken, and they instantly realized something.

"Hehe, congratulations on establishing the Odd Demon Pavilion, Fellow Daoist Yu. Having it located in our Dongyang City truly brings splendor to our humble home. Let's get along well and interact more in the future."

Huo Wei Yi chuckled, grasping Yu Changsheng's hand in a display of great friendliness.

Yu Changsheng remained standing and waved for Yu Changao to accept the congratulatory gift. He then cupped his fist in a salute to Huo Wei Yi and Lin Kaiji and said modestly:

"You shouldn't have gone to such expense. I've troubled you both. It's just a small shop; I'll be counting on your support in the future."

"Not at all," Lin Kaiji said, shaking his head, his eyes full of sincerity. "This is about mutual support. Once your Odd Demon Pavilion truly rises, we'll be the ones needing your help."

"Of course, of course," Yu Changsheng nodded quickly, ushering the two men inside.

Inside, a reception room had been specially prepared. Fine wine and delicacies were laid out on a table, a clear sign of meticulous planning for his guests.

Outside, under Yu Changao's direction, the sign for the Odd Demon Pavilion was hung. As the red ribbon was cut, countless onlooking cultivators led a round of cheers, their eyes glinting with various emotions.

"That must be Yu Changsheng, right? To think he already has Foundation Establishment Cultivation at such a young age. His future is truly limitless."

Someone clicked their tongue in amazement, overcome with emotion.

"And he's not just some simple Foundation Establishment Cultivator! First, he single-handedly survived an ambush by three Foundation Establishment experts and killed them instead. Then, he directly killed Tang He, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator... His combat prowess is terrifying! He can't be judged by normal standards!"

"No wonder Huo Wei Yi and Lin Kaiji are so respectful towards him."

Others fell into deep thought, their expressions somber.

"So that's Yu Changsheng... Young, talented, and handsome too. On top of that, he's backed by a behemoth like the Wanxiang Sect. I hear he doesn't have a Dao companion... Perhaps I should..."

Some female cultivators had flirtatious glints in their eyes, their minds racing. An involuntary, gentle smile touched their lips, exuding a momentary, boundless charm.

The strong always attract attention, no matter where they are. Fueled by these sentiments, the Odd Demon Pavilion had already generated an unimaginable level of hype before it even officially opened.

And it was all because of Yu Changsheng.

...

Inside the room, Yu Changsheng was the first to pick up his chopsticks. "Please, help yourselves to a drink," he said with a smile. "Don't be so formal. Do me the honor."

"Fellow Daoist Yu, you're being too kind. This is what we should be doing. In fact, we've troubled you with such generous hospitality," Huo Wei Yi chuckled, not putting on any airs.

Although both of them were old enough to be Yu Changsheng's grandfather, the Cultivation Realm had always revered strength above all else, so neither dared to put on airs.

Yu Changsheng nodded. After pouring wine for them, he raised his cup, clinked it against theirs, and downed it in one gulp.

"Now that the Tang Family is no longer an obstacle in Dongyang City, the two of you Patriarchs should be able to expand much more smoothly. Allow me to congratulate you both in advance."

As he finished speaking, Huo Wei Yi and Lin Kaiji exchanged a look. Their eyes glinted, and after a silent exchange, Lin Kaiji raised his cup to clink with Yu Changsheng's.

"Indeed. Without the Tang Family, business for our two families will be much better, and the same goes for resources. This is all thanks to you taking action, Fellow Daoist Yu."