Chapter 302: Chapter 4: Chaos Giant Beast, Insect Nest on the Run_3
After finally discovering a shortcut for the fast growth of the Tianyuan Pig, he found his main food source had run out. This Insect Nest was really disappointing.
"Why didn’t the announcement mention the existence of the Chaos Giant Beasts? Those disciples coming to the Infinite Star Sea for the first time, if they had no idea and impulsively went on an adventure, wouldn’t that result in heavy casualties? Such a trap!" Chen Jiuge quietly complained.
In reality, the Sect did care; it was just that the number of Chaos Giant Beasts in the lower Star Sea was very low. Chen Jiuge seeing one was akin to winning the lottery in his previous life. If they were everywhere, then what would be the point of guarding any Stars?
Even if Jin Xiao made a full effort, he might not necessarily be an opponent for a Chaos Giant Beast!
「Three years had quickly passed.」
In these three years, Chen Jiuge used the remaining insect corpses to have Yue Meng refine a large number of specialized Fasting Pills. These allowed his subordinate Tianyuan Pigs to eat until they were plump. He then used his Golden Finger to speed up their maturation and, finally, the Life-giving Pills for rapid breeding. As a result, he had raised over three thousand Tianyuan Pigs to nearly ten thousand. However, the insect corpses had run out, as had the Life-giving Pills.
The insect corpses were probably a lost cause. After all, the Insect Nest had fled.
As for the Life-giving Pills, it would still take decades for this batch of Spiritual Medicine to mature.
Holding a piglet that clearly looked different from the other Tianyuan Pigs, Chen Jiuge said in surprise, "I thought Star Sea Spiritual Beasts wouldn’t mutate."
This Tianyuan Pig still had only a single bloodline, appearing similar to other Tianyuan Pigs. However, its bloodline contained two star nebulae, and no other actual stars were present.
Because it was the only one of its kind, Chen Jiuge was reluctant to use his Golden Finger to experiment on it, especially given its truly high talent.
Born just a year ago, its cultivation had directly jumped to the Nascent Soul realm. If it weren’t for its tender, infant-like appearance, Chen Jiuge would have suspected it had undergone Body Seizing.
"From now on, you’ll be called ’Second Senior Brother’. It’s really a nostalgic name," Chen Jiuge reminisced as he looked into the clear, innocent eyes of Second Senior Brother.
Holding Second Senior Brother, Chen Jiuge casually strolled around the Green Bamboo Realm. He suddenly realized that during the three years he had focused on cultivating Tianyuan Pigs, quite a few of his Spiritual Beasts had made breakthroughs.
Especially those thousand Fire Flood Dragons—they were already at the extreme limit of Mahayana. After being transferred to become Cannon Charging Beasts, they would often go to the city walls to deplete their last bit of mana by attacking scattered Chaos Beasts. By pushing themselves to the limit, about ten of them unexpectedly broke through to the True Immortal realm. What an unexpected delight!
Apart from species from other worlds, the Chaos holds a large number of Chaos Beasts. Those capable of wandering in the void possessed at least Mahayana cultivation. Chaos Giant Beasts are variants of Chaos Beasts, likely having mutated from them.
Chen Jiuge had also studied the bloodlines of Chaos Beasts. They were just too chaotic, containing all sorts of elements—whether heard of or unheard of—and the concentration of anything valuable was pitifully low, rendering them utterly worthless.
Their only use was that their meat tasted quite good, fairly chewy.
"Master." Seeing Chen Jiuge approach, the Fire Flood Dragons, who were grouped together, immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully.
This also allowed Chen Jiuge to see clearly what they were up to.
"Are you guys playing Mahjong?" Chen Jiuge asked, looking at Da Bai, who had been caught in the act. A dangerous smile touched Chen Jiuge’s lips.
These Fire Flood Dragons, who had very little contact with Chen Jiuge, rubbed their heads awkwardly. "Yes, yes! Recently, even the Chaos Beasts don’t come close anymore. Today isn’t even our duty. It’s all thanks to Brother Da Bai teaching us."
"Is that so, Da Bai?" Chen Jiuge said, his gaze fixed on Da Bai, who was tiptoeing, trying to sneak away.
"Haha, yes, that’s right. I just saw the brothers were bored and wanted to find some fun for them, you know?" Da Bai said, swinging his arms awkwardly back and forth.
"Heh, then play on."
Even after Chen Jiuge was far away, Da Bai still couldn’t believe it. The boss... my boss... actually didn’t punish me! It’s so touching, even for a beast!
However, Da Bai celebrated too soon. When he staggered back to his small hut, tipsy, he found Li Kui already waiting inside.
"Have you been drinking?" Li Kui frowned slightly in displeasure.
Da Bai waved his hand dismissively, "I’m just happy."
"Fine, suit yourself. Here’s your next Artifact Refining task," Li Kui said. Although slightly displeased, he was too lazy to say more. This Fire Qilin is truly like a dead pig that doesn’t fear boiling water; scolding him is useless.
"An Artifact Refining task? Let me see... One hundred small Flying Boats. Heh, a piece of cake." The current Da Bai was already a mature Sixth Rank Artifact Refiner; handling such simple Magic Artifacts was naturally child’s play for him.
"Look at the time," Li Kui reminded.
"O-o-one month?!" Da Bai’s mind reeled. Are they treating me like a perpetual motion machine? This is harsher than any sweatshop!
"Yes. We need them urgently, so you’d better hurry. This is the Master’s command," Li Kui stated coldly before leaving.
"My heavens!" Da Bai’s wail echoed through the entire Green Bamboo Realm, causing the listening Spiritual Beasts to shudder.
In his small courtyard, Chen Jiuge, holding Second Senior Brother, revealed a slight smile. That guy really needs to focus on his work. He’s always stirring up trouble; he truly can’t afford to be idle.
They’ve only just managed to find their footing. I haven’t even dealt with Huang Kui yet. How can I possibly let down my guard?
「Speak of the devil.」
Chen Jiuge hung up the communication. Huang Kui is inviting me to meet at the Scripture Pavilion? What does he mean by this? Could he be planning to make a move against me? But that’s impossible. Making a move within the Sect’s Great Array would definitely be detected. Could it be because of the announcement three years ago?
Thinking it over and over, this was the only reason Chen Jiuge could come up with. After all, Huang Kui had been in the Infinite Star Sea for so long; he surely wanted a foundation of his own. The chances of him wanting to go out and find his own Stars were quite high.
But why would he seek me out for this? Does he intend to use me as bait? Isn’t that looking down on me too much? Chen Jiuge silently complained.
During Chen Jiuge’s wild speculations, he arrived at the Scripture Pavilion.