Chapter 220: Little Peng's Advancement (Patreon)

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Wang Hong took out a low-grade Spiritual Weapon Flying Sword and infused it with Spiritual Power. He then controlled the Flying Sword to move back and forth on his arm, cutting without causing the slightest harm.

Although his strength had increased significantly before, his cultivation in the "Body Strengthening Invincible Golden Body Technique" had been progressing slowly. This time, he finally made a breakthrough.

Reflecting on it, Wang Hong realized that the soup not only enhanced his cultivation level but also greatly aided in refining his physical body.

He felt that every organ in his body was now filled with vitality, whether it was due to the effects of the second-tier beast meat or the millennium variant Astragalus, he wasn't sure.

However, after Little Peng drank the soup, it appeared lethargic and on the verge of falling asleep.

After a thorough examination, Wang Hong found nothing wrong and allowed it to rest.

He had read in some books that many Demonic Beasts exhibited such reactions before advancing to the next tier. Wang Hong suspected that Little Peng might be ready to advance.

Sure enough, after sleeping for more than ten days, Little Peng successfully advanced to become a second-tier Demonic Beast.

Wang Hong felt somewhat uneasy about this. In the Demon Clan, Little Peng belonged to a category with rather ordinary aptitude. Unlike human cultivators who faced numerous challenges to build their foundations, Demon Clan members, especially those with ordinary aptitude, advanced naturally over time.

Fortunately, the Demonic Beast advancement process was lengthy, and Little Peng had spent a considerable amount of time in the Space. Coupled with regularly consuming Wang Hong's Refinement Pills like candy, it managed to advance in such a short time.

Demon Clan had a unique characteristic: the height they could reach was determined by their bloodline. Demonic Beasts with low bloodline aptitude found it nearly impossible to become high-tier Demonic Beasts, no matter how long they lived.

For creatures like Little Peng, advancing to the second tier was already its limit. Without special opportunities, it could never hope to ascend to the third tier.

After advancing, Little Peng's intelligence improved significantly, and it seemed less foolish than before.

Wang Hong was genuinely happy for Little Peng and specially poured a cup of Spirit Wine to celebrate.

Surprisingly, after drinking a cup of Spirit Wine, Little Peng showed no signs of getting dumber. It even gestured towards the wine bottle and then to the empty cup, indicating its desire for more.

Seeing that Little Peng was fine, Wang Hong poured another cup. Little Peng grabbed it with its wing, tilted its head, and gulped it down.

Wang Hong had always been curious about Little Peng's way of drinking. Could it taste the alcohol with such a method? Yet, its fondness for alcohol was evident.

After finishing the third cup, Little Peng started acting a bit strangely. It alternated between being energetic, dancing with its wings, and appearing melancholic, huddling in a corner, using its wings to cover its face.

It seemed that, despite the slight improvement in intelligence, its nature was hard to change.

After refining a thousand second-tier Spirit Beasts, Wang Hong decided to take a break. Several months of continuous work were exhausting.

One day, he received a Transmission Talisman from Zhu Yan, expressing the intention to visit. Wang Hong responded promptly.

In the living room, Zhu Yan and Wang Hong chatted for a while, exchanging some Alchemy experiences. Then, Zhu Yan said, "Junior Brother Wang, I came with an invitation."

"Oh? I wonder what Senior Brother Zhu has in mind. Feel free to share, and as long as it's within my capabilities, I'll do my best to assist," Wang Hong replied, curious but cautious.

"Well, I know of a place where a third-tier Jade Ginseng Fruit tree is growing, and it has just matured," Zhu Yan revealed.

"Since it's such a good opportunity, why doesn't Senior Brother Zhu go alone?" Wang Hong, although tempted, couldn't help but express his doubt. Who wouldn't want to keep such good fortune to themselves rather than share it with others?
A third-tier Spirit Fruit, a treasure even coveted by Golden Core Cultivators. Although Zhu Yan was usually friendly, Wang Hong couldn't believe he was truly generous.

"I also thought of going alone, but there's a second-tier high-grade Demonic Beast guarding the place. Going alone might not be a match," Zhu Yan said with a hint of worry.

"What kind of Demonic Beast is it? Could Senior Brother Zhu not handle it?" Wang Hong still found it hard to believe.

"It's a second-tier Demon Ape. Its physical strength is formidable, and its power is unmatched. I can't defeat it," Zhu Yan admitted with embarrassment.

"I see. Unfortunately, I'm not particularly skilled in combat. I'm afraid I might disappoint Senior Brother Zhu," Wang Hong said.

"I've already considered that. I heard that Junior Brother excels in using poisons. I'd like to ask Junior Brother to poison the Demon Ape. This way, it'll be much easier. After the success, we can split the Spirit Fruit fifty-fifty," Zhu Yan explained. Many cultivators were aware of Wang Hong's poison expertise, while his combat capabilities were known to only a few.

In the end, Wang Hong agreed to accompany Zhu Yan. With his current strength, he wasn't too worried about Zhu Yan, as long as he was cautious.

"Good! When should we depart? I need to prepare as well," Wang Hong agreed.

"Two days from now, how about that?" Zhu Yan suggested.

"Sounds good!"

After the agreement, Zhu Yan left Wang Hong's residence. After Zhu Yan's departure, Wang Hong quickly packed, as he could store a large number of items in the Space. The main reason he agreed to go with Zhu Yan was the second-tier talisman he had just refined.

Below the Golden Core level, there were few opponents that couldn't be handled with a handful of talismans.

Two days later, Wang Hong wore his soft armor, placed Little Peng in a Spirit Beast bag, and headed to the city gate to meet Zhu Yan.

Since the recovery of Boundary City, continuous efforts were being made to build the city walls, and now the walls reached a height of thirty yards. However, the city's protective formation was still under construction, estimated to be completed in about half a year.

Every day, several Flying Boats were dispatched to kill Demonic Beasts near Jin'an City, while also monitoring the movements of the Demon Clan.

When Wang Hong arrived at the city gate, Zhu Yan was already waiting there. After a brief exchange, they left Boundary City under Zhu Yan's guidance.

Flying with Zhu Yan for five days, they arrived at a canyon. The canyon was infested with snakes and insects, with occasional appearances of highly poisonous creatures. However, Zhu Yan seemed familiar with the area, leading Wang Hong through the canyon confidently.

An hour later, Zhu Yan brought Wang Hong to a waterfall with a clear pool below. The pool was transparent, and the fish inside were clearly visible.

"We're finally here!" Zhu Yan exclaimed.

"Here?" Wang Hong looked around but found no trace of the third-tier Jade Ginseng Fruit or the second-tier Demon Ape.

"You'll know soon, Junior Brother!" Zhu Yan said mysteriously.

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