The Master of Beasts-Chapter 732 - 222: The Ancient Beastmaster’s Legacy

"Um, could you get in touch with Chen... the City Lord?" Qiu Ruo quickly corrected herself.

"Contact the City Lord?" An Bao chuckled dismissively. The cultivation of this Female Cultivator seemed high, but even a Golden Immortal would not easily meet the City Lord!

"You're asking the wrong person. I'm just a small-time guide!" An Bao declined without hesitation.

Having fought her way through hordes, she wouldn't risk this wonderful job over such a minor matter!

At this moment, Chen Jiuge and Yue Meng happened to walk over from South Street.

"Is this the Star Moon Spiritual Beast shop you opened? Are all those Spiritual Beasts I nurtured sold here?" Chen Jiuge asked.

Previously, Chen Jiuge hadn't paid attention to such trivial matters, mainly because Mo Yu would handle these things properly, ensuring no issues arose.

"Hmm? Is that An Bao?" Chen Jiuge noticed An Bao talking with Gu Zhengyu.

Because Gu Zhengyu and Qiu Ruo had their backs to him, Chen Jiuge didn't recognize them immediately.

"Yes, that little one is quite suited to this job. She has a nice personality!" Yue Meng explained.

An Bao had once been the daughter of the Deputy Commander of the Star Moon Guard. Her father sacrificed himself during the expansion, marking the first time Star Moon City lost high-ranking personnel. Chen Jiuge had even visited to offer condolences.

It was then that he met this enthusiastic and cheerful girl and specifically had Mo Yu arrange a job for her.

"What's up with An Bao?"

Chen Jiuge approached and asked.

"City Lord!"

"Senior Brother Chen!"

An Bao and Qiu Ruo's voices rang out simultaneously.

"Qiu Ruo, Senior Brother Gu?" Chen Jiuge looked at them in surprise.

"Why are you here?" Chen Jiuge asked, puzzled.

Although the Five Elements Sect no longer existed, his actions could be seen as betrayal. It was generous of them not to send strong cultivators to hunt him down. So why were Qiu Ruo and Gu Zhengyu here?

"Senior Brother Chen, we..."

"Wait!" Chen Jiuge interrupted Qiu Ruo, frowning as he looked at Gu Zhengyu's legs, "Senior Brother Gu, what's up with your legs?"

Gu Zhengyu shook his head and chuckled lightly, saying with some helplessness, "Last time on Purple Sun Mountain, due to Tian Yue's betrayal."

"Tian Yue's doing?" Chen Jiuge felt regretful. Because of his lingering attachment to Senior Brother Tian Yue, he hadn't taken action and waited for Tian Yue to strike first, resulting in such severe consequences.

"The Heavenly Guardian Butterfly was taken by Tian Yue, damaging my cultivation foundation and causing backlash to my leg meridians, leaving them like this," Gu Zhengyu stated bitterly.

Chen Jiuge frowned deeply. A damaged foundation preventing cultivation was a fate worse than death for a cultivator!

"Junior Chen, do you still recognize me as your Senior Brother?" Gu Zhengyu asked, eyes filled with hope.

"Senior Brother Gu, you're too kind. Even if we're no longer in the same sect, we're still friends!" Chen Jiuge nodded.

"Junior Chen, I'm here mainly to find you!"

"Looking for me?"

"That's right. My ability to cultivate again depends on you this time!"

"Me?" Chen Jiuge was puzzled. Gu Zhengyu had a considerable status, with his father being a venerable Golden Immortal of the Five Elements Sect. If there was any hope of recovery, surely the sect would assist.

Since it was confirmed that cultivation wasn't possible, it must have been decreed by the high-ranking Daluo experts of the sect. What could he, a mere Heavenly Immortal, do?

"Junior Chen, could we find a quiet place?"

"Sure!"

......

Star Moon Pond

An invisible barrier enveloped the entire Star Moon Pond. Ci Yao and other members of the Ci Ying Clan were scattered in every corner to ensure no cultivator or creature with Spiritual Wisdom could approach where Chen Jiuge and the others were.

"Senior Brother, this is where I usually cultivate in retreat. If there's anything, feel free to say it here!" Chen Jiuge introduced.

"Alright!"

Gu Zhengyu nodded, reaching for a piece of irregular stone engraved with a large, ancient 'Beast' character!

"Junior Chen, this is the Inheritance of the Ancient Beast Master!"

"A Beast Master practicing such a Cultivation Technique cannot rely on their own cultivation. Their realm depends entirely on the feedback from their Contracted Spiritual Beasts. This is my only chance to cultivate again!" Gu Zhengyu explained.

"Ancient Beast Master? Relying on Spiritual Beasts for feedback?"

Chen Jiuge frowned and asked, "Then if the Contracted Spiritual Beast dies, what happens to the cultivator's cultivation?"

Gu Zhengyu smiled bitterly: "Naturally, it decreases. This technique binds one's cultivation entirely to their contracted Spiritual Beasts!"

"That's why I came seeking you, Junior Chen. I hope you can nurture some powerful Spiritual Beasts for me!" 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"As payment, this Cultivation Technique, along with all my savings!"

"No need for that!" Chen Jiuge shook his head and continued, "I'll take the technique, but keep your savings, Senior Brother Gu. It takes a lot of resources to nurture Spiritual Beasts."

Such common resources held little value for Chen Jiuge anymore.

With the support of an entire Chaos World, even Daluo would struggle to match his wealth in ordinary resources!

"But..."

"There's no need. Just tell me your requirements for the Spiritual Beasts, Senior Brother Gu!" Chen Jiuge changed the subject.

"Due to the backlash, my Divine Soul is quite fragile, and this technique requires a strict Contract with the Spiritual Beasts, so I can probably contract only three Spiritual Beasts. My only condition is that they have immense potential!" Gu Zhengyu stated earnestly.

"Potential, is it?" Chen Jiuge nodded knowingly.

"Boom!"

With a wave of his hand, three enormous creatures appeared before them.

"Roar!"

The magnificent Suan Ni looked arrogantly around, exuding a dominating aura. Its red fur flowed in the wind, making it one of the most handsome among Spiritual Beasts!

"Hiss"

The black Long Snake raised its head high. Its enormous body made it hard to see in its entirety. The distinct black scales glistened with a dark sheen, and its elongated body was exceedingly strong.

"Cry"

The green feathers gently swayed, and its broad wings flapped lightly, stirring up gusts of wind. The three distinct red feathers on its forehead added elegance—this was the Qingluan!

"Senior Brother Gu, what do you think of these three?" Chen Jiuge asked.

"Suan Ni, Long Snake, Qingluan?" Gu Zhengyu was astounded.

"This... this... Chen Jiuge, are you serious?"

"Of course, Senior Brother Gu, your ordeal also has a part of my responsibility. Among all my Spiritual Beasts, these Three Beasts are the top-tier, with the highest potential. Naturally, as they mature, reaching the Golden Immortal realm is almost a certainty, although it may take considerable time!" Chen Jiuge sincerely said.

"Time isn't the issue. The Ancient Beast Master's technique allows shared life spans with Contracted Spiritual Beasts, so that's not a big concern!" Gu Zhengyu shook his head.

"Then these three it is?" Chen Jiuge confirmed.

"Thank you, Junior Chen!" Gu Zhengyu expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

As for the attack by Tian Yue, Gu Zhengyu didn't blame Chen Jiuge. Tian Yue's betrayal was unexpected. The greater issue was his own overly trusting nature towards Senior Brother Tian Yue. Also, the black Long Worm's strength far exceeded his expectations, leading to this outcome.

"Senior Brother Gu, why not cultivate here with me? Once you've contracted them and your cultivation is restored, you can return!"

"Alright, I'll trouble you then, Junior Chen!" Gu Zhengyu nodded.

The Ancient Beast Master technique he held was coveted by many sect members.

In every family, in every Daluo descendant, there are always some wayward juniors. A technique relying entirely on Spiritual Beasts seemed tailor-made for them. Without Liu Tai, Gu Zhengyu wouldn't have been able to keep it!

Under Chen Jiuge's orders, the Three Beasts, albeit unwilling, obediently followed behind Gu Zhengyu.

"Oh, Junior Chen, that Inheritance Stone can only be used once more."

"Only once more? I understand." Chen Jiuge nodded. Such a legacy surviving from ancient times naturally had its unique methods, which also implied the technique's complexity!

"The Cultivation Technique of an Ancient Beast Master is truly intriguing!"

Once Gu Zhengyu entered his retreat, after some casual discussion with Qiu Ruo about the sect's current situation and inquiries about their master's and elders' wellbeing, Chen Jiuge eagerly entered a retreat himself!

"Entirely dependent on Spiritual Beast feedback? If one could contract enough..."

Thinking of the endless Spiritual Beasts under his command, Chen Jiuge couldn't help but smile. This technique seemed tailor-made for him!