Chapter 686: The Day the Beast Realm Opens

After Zhou Qingyu finished speaking, she blinked at Wang Jianqiang a few times.

It was practically an explicit hint.

But Wang Jianqiang acted as if he hadn't seen it, shook his head, and said with a face full of determination, "No need to consider it further; Third Miss's wishes are my wishes."

"I agree."

Hearing these resolute words from Wang Jianqiang.

Zhou Qingyu's expression froze.

She began to regret it more and more.

Suddenly, she had the urge to slap herself.

Wang Daniu was only at the Qi Refining First Layer; if he really encountered danger in the Beast Realm...

Thinking of this.

She felt inexplicably anxious.

Her red lips parted, just about to continue her warning.

Lu Yunqing, standing to the side, said somewhat speechlessly, "Junior Sister Zhou, I know you value Wang Daniu."

"I will do my utmost to keep him safe, so you can rest assured."

Only then did Zhou Qingyu snap out of it.

Her previous behavior, seen through Lu Yunqing's eyes, was indeed somewhat inappropriate.

A flash of embarrassment crossed her expression, "Senior Sister Lu, since Wang Daniu has already agreed, let's settle it this way."

"When the Beast Realm opens, I will have him enter the Beast Realm with you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yunqing breathed a sigh of relief, "In that case, many thanks, Junior Sister Zhou."

Zhou Qingyu's previous behavior had made her think that Zhou Qingyu wanted to go back on her word.

Fortunately.

She had agreed in the end.

Not long after.

Lu Yunqing departed.

Zhou Qingyu looked at Wang Jianqiang, a deep sense of guilt suddenly rising in her heart.

Wang Daniu clearly trusted her so much, yet she always pushed him into dangerous situations.

First, she lent him to Huang Xue, and he nearly lost his life.

Now, she had lent him to Lu Yunqing, and with his mere Alchemy First Layer cultivation.

If he were even slightly caught in the dangers within the Beast Realm, he would likely fall into a state of eternal damnation.

"Wang Daniu, tell me, am I being too selfish?"

Hearing Zhou Qingyu's sudden words, Wang Jianqiang was startled, "Why does Third Miss say that?"

Zhou Qingyu sighed, "You clearly trust me so much, yet I have successively lent you to Huang Xue and Lu Yunqing..."

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang shook his head with a sincere expression, "Third Miss, please do not think that way. I, Wang Daniu, am your servant; obeying you unconditionally is my duty."

"Besides, you did not force me just now; it was my own choice to follow Fairy Lu into the Beast Realm."

"Furthermore, my life as Wang Daniu is cheap; even if I die, it is of no consequence."

Hearing this, for some reason, Zhou Qingyu's heart trembled inexplicably.

She looked at Wang Jianqiang earnestly, "Wang Daniu, I have said it before, your life is not cheap."

"You must return from the Beast Realm alive, do you understand?"

As she spoke, she bit her lip.

Spirit Light flashed in her palm, and a Jade Ring appeared in her hand.

"Take this ring; it can block a fatal attack for you."

With that, she handed the ring in her hand toward Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang was shocked, "This... Third Miss, absolutely not. How could a servant like me possess such a precious item?"

Zhou Qingyu frowned and forcefully shoved the ring into Wang Jianqiang's hand, "Wang Daniu, take it if I give it to you. Do you intend to defy my order?"

"This..."

Wang Jianqiang was stunned, his expression hesitant.

In the end, he did not continue to decline, "Since that is the case, then many thanks, Third Miss."

Saying this, he took the ring from Zhou Qingyu's hand.

Seeing this, a smile finally appeared on Zhou Qingyu's face.

She pondered for a moment, then looked at Wang Jianqiang, "From now on, we will still present ourselves as master and servant to the outside world, but when there is no one around, you may address each other as brother and sister."

Wang Jianqiang was startled and shook his head repeatedly, his face filled with panic, "How can that be? I am merely a lowly servant, you..."

Zhou Qingyu frowned again, "I said, your life is not cheap."

"And, this is an order."

"This... alright..."

Wang Jianqiang nodded with a face full of difficulty.

"Also..."

Zhou Qingyu flipped her palm and took out a Jade Slip, "This is the Basic Beast Taming Art, which I specifically purchased for you from the sect."

"The Basic Beast Taming Art, like the Primary Beast Taming Art, Intermediate Beast Taming Art, and Advanced Beast Taming Art, are all derived from the Beast Taming Sect's heritage technique, the Beast Taming Art."

"Although I have the cultivation method for the Primary Beast Taming Art, only disciples of the Beast Taming Sect are permitted to cultivate it."

"As a Handyman, you can only cultivate the Basic Beast Taming Art."

"However, for you, the Basic Beast Taming Art is sufficient."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang's face was filled with excitement as he hurriedly nodded, "Many thanks, Third Miss."

"Still calling me Third Miss?" Zhou Qingyu rolled her eyes at Wang Jianqiang.

A flash of embarrassment crossed Wang Jianqiang's face as he stammered, "Many thanks, Sister Qing Yu."

After returning to the Medicine Garden.

Wang Jianqiang took out the Jade Slip containing the Basic Beast Taming Art.

Looking at the Jade Slip in his hand, his eyes held a hint of anticipation.

Immediately after, he moved his intent.

His Spirit Sense merged into it.

Then.

On the system panel.

Within the interface for cultivation methods and techniques.

A new line of text appeared.

"Basic Beast Taming Art (Minimalist Castrated Version of Beast Taming Art): Rumen."

Following that, a system notification sound echoed in his mind.

"Ding, incomplete technique discovered. It can be restored to completion by consuming 300,000 Cultivation Points. Do you wish to restore it?"

Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up.

It really could be restored!

The Basic Beast Taming Art was derived from the Beast Taming Art; if restored to completion, wouldn't it just be the Beast Taming Art?

This was, after all, the legacy cultivation method of the Beast Taming Sect.

However, the cost to restore it completely was immense.

It required a full 300,000 Cultivation Points.

Ever since he arrived Outside the Realm, he had focused entirely on cultivation and had never deliberately sought to acquire Cultivation Points.

Currently, he had less than 1,000 Cultivation Points on him.

To gather this amount, even if he gave up cultivation and devoted himself entirely to artifact refining.

It would still take several years to accumulate.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head.

For him right now, the Beast Taming Art was not urgent to cultivate; seizing the time to improve his cultivation base was the real priority.

Wasting several years for the sake of the Beast Taming Art would be putting the cart before the horse.

But then again.

The Beast Taming Sect was a top-tier power Outside the Realm.

There was no doubt about how powerful its legacy cultivation method, the Beast Taming Art, was.

Even so, restoring it completely only required 300,000 Cultivation Points.

The Soul Suppressing Seal he had obtained from Feng Yichen back then required a full 1,000,000 Cultivation Points to restore completely.

The cost was more than three times that of the Beast Taming Art...

Was this Soul Suppressing Seal really that monstrous?

After coming back to his senses.

He shook his head, no longer wasting his energy on these extraneous matters.

He took out a Soul Jade and entered a state of cultivation.

Half a month later.

The day the Beast Realm opened.

Lu Yunqing arrived as promised.

After receiving notice from Zhou Qingyu, Wang Jianqiang left together with Lu Yunqing.

They headed toward another mountain peak in the Outer Sect area.

The Spirit Qi of heaven and earth within this mountain peak was not the least bit weaker than the one where Zhou Qingyu lived.

It was, in fact, vaguely even more dense.

Seeming to notice the surprise in Wang Jianqiang's heart, Lu Yunqing spoke at the right moment, "This peak is the one with the densest Spirit Qi among the Outer Sect Eighteen Peaks of the Beast Taming Sect. Those qualified to live on this peak are the top-tier batch of Disciples in the Beast Taming Sect's Outer Sect."

"Does the Fairy also live on this peak?" Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

Lu Yunqing nodded, then continued, "The entrance to the first level of the Beast Realm is at the summit of this peak."

"The Beast Realm is about to open; let us increase our speed."