Chapter 103: 073: Winter snow presses down on the Phoenix branch, only love remains as in the old times (Big chapter asking for monthly ticket) _2 Chapter 103: 073: Winter snow presses down on the Phoenix branch, only love remains as in the old times (Big chapter asking for monthly ticket) _2 Zhu Xun spoke more naturally as he went on, his smile increasingly humble and natural.
He quickly served tea to Chen Dengming, who was seated in the courtyard, and the atmosphere quickly became harmonious.
However, the situation now seemed to have reversed roles from before.
“Daoist friend Zhu, you are a renowned Demonic Beast hunter around Moonlight Market.
In fact, I came to ask you to be my guide, and to consult you regarding this matter.
Rest assured, I will compensate you well…”
“Oh, Brother Chen, you’re too kind.
Just call me Zhu.
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As for being renowned or not, it’s all fluff from my bragging.
But if you’re saying that I can help you out, well, I’m happy to.”
“Daoist friend Zhu, you are too modest.
Actually, it’s like this, I have a consultation with the Ming family…”
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Half an incense stick later.
Chen Dengming walked out from Zhu Xun’s house with satisfaction.
He had acquired a detailed map of the nearby wilds in his hand, showing which areas once had what Demonic Beasts, all carefully noted.
He and Zhu Xun had reached a preliminary agreement for a cooperative hunt of Demonic Beasts.
Zhu Xun, an experienced hunter and cultivator, would act as a guide, leading him to hunt Demonic Beasts in the surrounding woods, and especially Spider Demonic Beasts.
Afterward, he would leave all the other Demonic Beast’s corpses to Zhu Xun for disposal, except for the Spider Demonic Beast’s.
He would only claim a thirty percent cut after Zhu Xun processed the corpses of the beasts.
Zhu Xun, who could clearly estimate the benefits and risks of this deal, was extremely satisfied and thus willingly gave the many years of hunting records as a gift to Chen Dengming.
“This map…It is indeed detailed.
It even covers the full five hundred miles around the Ming family’s territory, and even the area a further five hundred miles away is roughly marked.”
Chen Dengming’s gaze fell on Le Mountain Gully, which was marked six hundred miles away on the map.
He looked thoughtful for a moment before finally pressing ahead.
Luo Bing had indeed lent him a favor.
After all, when he first came to the Cultivation World, it was Luo Bing who had given him the waist badge and leverage, allowing him to secure himself in this unfamiliar world.
During a subsequent transaction, he received a hundred low grade Spirit Stones, a wealth of resources that rapidly empowered him.
However, those were transactions involving deals and investments.
Luo Bing was realistic, perhaps too much so, to the point of giving off a cold aura, and their relationship became more distant as a result.
Chen Dengming remembered all of these.
If he had the ability, he was willing to help Luo Bing when needed.
However, such aid must be given while ensuring his own safety.
Repaying a favor should not cost one’s life.
Moreover, Luo Bing’s favor was not of such a magnitude that required it to be paid back in such a drastic manner, and it also needed to be returned at an opportune time.
Paying back in needy times was okay, but going out of one’s way to add icing on the cake was not necessary.
Although the Luo Family was now in such a poor state, they still had Luo Bing, a disciple who had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
As long as Luo Bing didn’t die, the Luo Family wouldn’t collapse, and they could eventually revive again, although life could be arduous in the meantime.
Being adrift was, after all, less advantageous than sitting on the large base of Luo Mountain City with a first-class Spirit Vein.
However, with Luo Bing’s intelligence and her breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, even if she were to experience Phoenix Nirvana, she would surely know how to use the relationship with Miaoyin Sect to resolve the predicament.
After all, sects weren’t pushovers.
Before reaching Foundation Establishment, Luo Bing might have found it difficult to use much power from the sect.
But now that she had succeeded, the circumstances would be different.
Therefore, even though the Luo Family seemed downcast now, they didn’t need help from a high-stage Qi Cultivator like him.
These are times when the phoenix is covered in wintery snow and only old favors seem to remain.
When the spring wind turns southward, it’s time for the swallow to repay its favor.
He, Chen, at most could only add to her glory, yet he was unable to lend a helping hand in times of dire need.
It would be better to handle his current matters first, practice tranquility and enhance his power.
When there’s a chance in the future, he could return this favor.
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On that day, Chen Dengming left Moonlight Market with Zhu Xun to hunt Demonic Beasts in the nearby woods.
This was his first outing into the wild after arriving at Moonlight Market.
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The field of the Brocade Mill is mainly plain in the southwest, aside from the large Bright Cloud Mountain Range facing the north.
However, the surroundings of Moonlight Market were mostly rolling hills.
In some deep woods, the branches and leaves were dense, and vines wrapped around old trees and new pearls, weaving into huge green nets blocking sunrays.
In such woods, naturally, there were many magical and Demonic Beasts.
Moreover, due to the collection of Spiritual Energy, some rare and strange spiritual zones were born.
Even cultivators could potentially get lost in the woods if they were unfamiliar with the terrain.
With Zhu Xun, the sly old guide, hunting in the mountains was much more convenient for Chen Dengming.
Even so, they didn’t make any significant gains on the first day, just catching a first-stage Qi Cultivating Deer Beast.
However, they often watched other teams of cultivators kill impressive beasts, including cultivators from the Ming family.
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“I thought there were supposed to be lots of Demonic Beasts recently?
Why are there not enough when we go hunting?”
Two days later, in a mountain forest, Chen Dengming asked while drinking water, furrowing his brows.
If it goes on like this, he’ll be bothered to continue.
He could just forget about the first-order seventh-level Daoism and the other benefits from the Ming family, and continue to practice quietly.
In his view, hunting Demonic Beasts is just a task he can do in passing.
Also, it allows him to adapt to his new power level, hone his practical skills, provide sustenance to his two Gu Worms, and obtain profit from the Ming family, thus making it a win-win situation.
However, if it becomes difficult and problematic, he would still shelf it.
From one side Zhu Xun shook his head, “Ah, Brother Chen, it’s not that there aren’t enough Demonic Beasts to hunt.
They’re smart, too.
Recently, many cultivators have answered the Ming family’s call, forming teams to enter the forest to hunt Demonic Beasts.”