Chapter 579: Early Breakthrough

When did you come back?

Yuan Lang stood up and embraced her in his arms: "Just arrived at the tribe."

Wu Yue chuckled lightly: "How was it? Did you run into any Huoteng Tribe people?"

Yuan Lang released the little female in his embrace, pulled her to sit at the table, and gave a slight nod: "You guessed right—behind the Wuke Tribe, the Huoteng Tribe really did get involved. While I was seizing the hiding place of the Wuke Tribe members of that small tribe, I discovered a hidden Golden-rank Beastman Warrior."

"Looks like the Huoteng Tribe really is bent on an endless feud with us."

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing solemnity in each other's eyes.

After Yuan Lang left, Wu Yue pondered for a moment, then suddenly said: "Tongzi, how many Ferocious Beast Crystal Cores do I have left?"

Tongzi, who had been gnawing on a chicken claw, blinked in surprise, then immediately jumped up excitedly in the system space, rubbing his hands with anticipation: "Host, could it be that you've decided to exchange all these crystal cores for points?"

Wu Yue looked at the excited little face of the short Tongzi in the system, his mouth twitching, and gave him a big white eye for free: "The tribe competition is about to start; the urgent priority is to boost the strength of Teng Qian and the others. What's the use of exchanging for points? The shop's items are so expensive—I can't afford to exchange."

Tongzi scratched his head embarrassedly: "Host, do you want to push all three of them up to the breakthrough threshold for Golden-rank Beastman Warriors?"

Wu Yue nodded: "We don't have much time left; we can't wait for them to train slowly."

Tongzi took out a small leather pouch from the host's space and counted: "Host, the crystal cores you have now are enough for the three of them to reach the breakthrough threshold, but breaking through this way yields Golden-rank Beastman Warriors that are far inferior in strength to those who break through using totem poles in a superior tribe or those infused with shamanic power."

Wu Yue frowned: "Can't we use Spirit Gathering Pills instead?"

She hadn't been slacking lately; she had exchanged all the medicinal herbs she cultivated and gathered for points, and she calculated that, plus the points from previous mission rewards, she had enough to exchange for three Spirit Gathering Pills.

Tongzi pursed his lips: "Host, the foundation determines the superstructure; raising one's level by forcefully using crystal cores naturally can't compare to gradual, step-by-step training, and the effect of Spirit Gathering Pills also completely falls short of Yuan Lang's level."

Of course, after the breakthrough you can also exchange in the shop for cheaper Revitalizing Spirit Pills to make up for their shortcomings."

"Cheaper ones?"

Wu Yue's eyes lit up; if it could make up for the aftereffects of forced advancement and didn't require many points, then struggling onward still offered hope.

After all, exchanging three Spirit Gathering Pills would leave her points truly in the single digits.

Tongzi tapped his chubby little head: "Mm-hmm, compared to Spirit Gathering Pills, Revitalizing Spirit Pills are much cheaper—just half of your current points would suffice."

Wu Yue: "..."

"If we meet again and you can't blush, can I slap your face red!"

"\"Dog System, do you have some misunderstanding about what's cheap? \""

Sensing the host's anger, the short little Tongzi shrank back and shifted his tiny butt: "Host, you need to stay calm; for this tribe competition I've applied for several missions for you, and the points are quite substantial."

"\"Let's hear them first? \""

"Just now still a bit timid, Tongzi hearing this immediately resumed his aloof little youngster guise: \"Host, cheating is wrong; how could you apply to unseal the exam paper early during a test? \""

"\"When the missions are issued you'll find out; if you complete them perfectly, I guarantee you'll be able to exchange for lots of Revitalizing Spirit Pills—you could eat one and toss another with no problem. \""

Not wanting to waste more words on this unreliable little Tongzi, Wu Yue decisively grabbed the leather pack holding the crystal cores and the three exchanged Spirit Gathering Pills and headed to Yuan Lang's residence.

"\"You said you want them to break through early? \""

Yuan Lang frowned: "Their strength is still far from the breakthrough threshold; breaking through now would leave a solid foundation lacking and create major hidden dangers."

He didn't believe Yue would be so reckless as to disregard the tribe's future.

Wu Yue nodded: "Yes, although it will leave aftereffects, I can exchange with the Beast God for a medicine called Revitalizing Spirit Pill to make up for the aftereffects of their forced breakthrough."

But after exchanging these three Spirit Gathering Pills, my points won't be enough to exchange for Revitalizing Spirit Pills, and in the upcoming tribe competition I also need to reserve some points to deal with the Huoteng Tribe and unknown dangers."

After speaking, she gave a wry smile: "Now my points might not even be enough to exchange for food."

So before the tribe competition starts, you also need to hurry and help me gather items that can be exchanged for points."

Upon hearing that, Yuan Lang finally relaxed: "Alright, I'll bring them over and we'll break through right here."

Seeing his agreement, Wu Yue's heart also eased; after all, Teng Qian and Teng Kun were Yuan Lang's former subordinates, and their feelings were naturally not ordinary.

Teng Qian and the three others came to Yuan Lang's house puzzled, but after hearing what Wu Yue said, each of them had excited, red eyes.

"Whoa, I've long envied the boss's abilities—I also want to become a tiger with wings!"

Teng Qian put his arms around his brother's neck, his strength almost sending Teng Kun flying.

Ying Ze, meanwhile, pinched his own handsome cheeks in disbelief, laughing foolishly; when he came out of the Polar Forest, he only thought making it back alive would be the best outcome—never imagining he could become a Golden-rank Beastman Warrior so quickly.

Only after each received a solid thump on the head did the three finally inhale cold air and calm down.

Wu Yue looked at them solemnly, first telling them the aftereffects of an early breakthrough, then waiting silently for their decision.

If any of them disagreed, she wouldn't force them, after all this is a major matter concerning cultivation.

"\"Lady Wu Yue, I am willing to break through early. \""

Ying Ze hesitated not at all; Lady Wu Yue said she would later help them make up for the aftereffects, missing such a good opportunity would truly be foolish beast.

Teng Qian and Teng Kun brothers had even less hesitation; since following Yue and their old boss out, they'd witnessed many miraculous things and thus trusted the two deeply.

Training with Ferocious Beast Crystal Cores is a very practiced matter for the Beastman Warriors of the Polar Forest.

But having witnessed the danger when Yuan Lang broke through, Wu Yue had the three break apart so that she and Yuan Lang could provide timely assistance.

Unexpectedly, during the subsequent breakthroughs, aside from Ying Ze nearly failing due to energy runaway in the later stage, the Teng Qian brothers actually succeeded more smoothly than Yuan Lang did.

"\"I... I succeeded! \""

Ying Ze stared at his blood-soaked hands, murmuring in disbelief; that bone‑deep pain had once made him think he would have to go serve the Beast God.