Chapter 507: The Beast Realm

Even though Qin Tan's group had left, Qin He knew nothing about it; no one had told her.

Her damn system didn't know either. If it had known, Qin He would have followed them to the Ministry of Revenue. She didn't go because she didn't know. The system has its drawbacks; fortune and luck can suppress it.

Qin Bi estimated that as long as they kept it tightly sealed and revealed no news, the system would remain unaware.

Qin Tan brought Qin Lang and a young illegitimate son. The third branch's illegitimate son was very diligent, frequently running errands for Qin Lang, so Qin Lang requested to take him along. Thus, the young illegitimate son cherished this opportunity greatly.

At the end of this month is the Red Flame Festival, and many families are heading to the Beast Realm small space.

Everyone has their own plans. Most are low-level cultivation families; lacking a solid foundation in cultivation, they struggle financially during festivals. Therefore, before the Red Flame Festival, they go to try their luck and have a good celebration.

Some bring their younger generation to gain experience.

With the Red Flame Festival approaching, the mood is joyful; taking the younger generation to gain experience is a good idea.

During such times, great families feel superior. Children from prominent cultivation families strut proudly, looking down on families without foundations. The leaders of the various families simply pretend not to see.

This time, two Beast Realm small spaces are opening. One is a space frequently used to gather items for the Red Flame Festival; the other is opening for the first time, and almost no cultivation families are interested in it.

"Go to the teleportation array," Qin Tan said.

Everyone went to the teleportation array, with Lin Yao protecting Qin Bi.

The Minister of Revenue activated the teleportation array: "Teleportation begins."

Voices of cultivators from other families chatting could still be heard in their ears. The teleportation array shook, and Qin Tan's group arrived in the Beast Realm small space. Everyone took a look; the scene before their eyes suggested early winter.

Sleet particles lay on the ground, scattered and thin, covering the surface in a layer.

It was impossible to tell if this second-level Beast Realm small space was at the beginning of winter or in the midst of a cold winter. In any case, it was not warm. A small wind howled, and the plants on the ground were not withered or yellow; some were green, some purple, with small plants of various colors.

"Hiss." Qin Tan was somewhat uncertain.

A Beast Realm small space where flowers and grass could grow in so many varieties and colors, yet it was winter, was definitely not a Lan-level low-tier space. Once it reached the second level, it became hard to estimate.

Some small spaces were depleted, while others were rich.

This Beast Realm small space was obviously abundant in resources.

Qin Tan smiled: "Our luck is good."

"Eh?" Qin Lang's eyes fixed on the flowers and grass on the ground. One or two carried spiritual energy. The energy was weak, but undeniable; the small plants possessed spiritual energy. Qin Lang looked closely and exclaimed: "Little spiritual plants."

Rong Juan ran over in a few steps: "It really is a little spiritual plant."

It was too surprising. Upon arriving in the Beast Realm small space, they saw little spiritual plants immediately. Although they were not fully grown, even the smallest spiritual plant is a spiritual plant. These two were quite ordinary, yet more valuable than medicinal herbs.

A glance revealed several of them, some fire-red, others pale red.

"Who chose this Beast Realm small space?" Rong Juan asked foolishly, overwhelmed by the surprise.

It was clearly Qin Tang and the others who went to the Ministry of Revenue together; Rong Juan was there at the time. Yet Rong Juan still asked that question, simply because he was grinning with his mouth wide open when he asked.

Who chose it? They did. Their luck was good; upon arrival, it wasn't a barren wasteland.

Qin Tan kept his emotions steady, strode out of the teleportation array, and wandered nearby. Scattered among the sand and stones grew little spiritual plants, especially conspicuous in winter, bringing joy to the heart.

Qin Tang and the others also looked around, their faces filled with surprise.

"Look for spiritual plants," Qin Tan said. "Dig them all up."

Qin Lang took out a small basket, the size of a small hamper. A large basket wasn't needed; even if he filled just this one, Qin Lang would be content. He handed a small hoe to the young illegitimate brother, who accepted it.

Rong Juan and the others all had small hoes. Since they came specifically for the little spiritual plants, they searched everywhere with the mindset of treasure hunters, digging up anything with even a trace of spiritual energy.

"This one of mine has fire spiritual energy," Qin Xun said, very happy.

"Let me see." Qin Lang and Rong Juan ran over. Rong Juan looked down: "Really. This kind is already a good little spiritual plant. The one I dug up just now had only a very weak trace of energy."

Qin Di happily came to Qin Xun. Qin Tan instructed: "Dig carefully."

Lin Yao also advised: "Don't damage the branches and leaves."

Qin Xun dared not dig anymore, worried about damaging the spiritual energy of the plant. This was the best little spiritual plant he had found. In previous visits to Beast Realm small spaces, Qin Xun had never found one of such quality.

"Give it to Rong Yang and Rong Chi," Qin Xun said. Whatever was good, he wanted to give to his young nephews.

Qin Bi felt warmth in her heart, smiled, and even felt like crying: "Oh no."

Qin Xun paused, understood, and his heart was no longer focused on the divine.

Qin Tan began digging up the little spiritual plants, and everyone fell silent to avoid making Qin Bi cry from emotion or sadness. Crying for no reason was unnecessary; as long as her feelings weren't triggered, they suppressed their own emotions.

Qin Bi felt depressed. How could they do this?

They found eleven little spiritual plants in this spot. Qin Tang and the others, unwilling to give up, searched nearby again, but found none. Qin Tan led the group in one direction, searching for medicinal herbs and the like along the way.

Sleet fell from the sky, pattering loudly. It was somewhat cold, but not enough to freeze anyone to the point of unbearable suffering.

When they encountered a fierce Lan-level beast they couldn't defeat, Qin Tan led the group around it. The teleportation array worked well; as they walked, they could find a little spiritual plant every certain distance.

Around mid-morning, Qin Tan's group encountered another cultivation team.

This team had high cultivation bases. They glanced at Qin Tan's group, sneered, and led their people away. Qin Tan didn't mind; in the cultivation world, the strong are respected.

Families with high cultivation bases were killing beasts, planning to have a prosperous Red Flame Festival. Qin Tan led his group to wander nearby, digging only for medicinal herbs and spiritual plants. Even so, they could be used as beast crystals when taken back.

"There are those small beasts with good fur," Qin Tan discussed with Lin Yao, who had a high cultivation base. "We could kill one too. We could even make a pair of small boots for your young heir."

Lin Yao nodded: "Find a small beast and kill it."

Qin Bi heard this too. As she walked, she kept an eye out for small creatures. Whenever she saw something small in size, she looked at it closely. She really wanted to kill a small beast for her own child.

In the morning, she saw several small beasts, but their fur was poor—gray, or yellowish. A young heir of such stature wearing boots of such colors simply couldn't go out in them!

Qin Bi was disdainful. Rong Juan whispered to her: "We can't kill those either."

Qin Bi paused: "Are they very fierce?"

"Yes," Rong Juan nodded vigorously. "They fight very fiercely."

By noon, Qin Bi finally found a good-looking small beast. It wasn't large, covered in scales on its head and body, with fine fur, pure white without a single flaw.

"Kill this one," Qin Bi said joyfully. "This one is beautiful."

Lin Yao took a look: "It can split lightning."