21: Taming Koi

Only two days remained before departure. His heart was indeed not at peace. At the bottom of the water, he looked up at the sky; the starry sky was brilliant, and the starlight, refracted through the water, became even purer, purifying his soul.

Even though he had already simulated it, he still felt a bit fearful. That was Human Race territory; how could a small Yao Beast like him manage? Looking at the novels and television from his previous life, whether it was a snake demon nearing Immortal Ascension, a thousand-year-old fox demon, or a Dominator of the Underworld—as long as they appeared in the Human Race's territory in the Mortal World, their final end was always death.

The Human Race was truly too prosperous now. From the Immortal Realm above to the Small Worlds below, the Human Race was the Dominator of the world and the master of eternal Luck. Previously, the Human Dao was called the Dao of All Living Beings, the Dao of all creatures in the world. Now it had become the Human Dao, and even the current Heavenly Dao favored the Human Race more. How could a small Yao Beast like him not feel flustered about going to fight against humans?

But he had to go. Clearly, his frequent intelligence reports had made Great King Hui She and the people behind him realize his unusual nature. This time was also a test to see if he was a spy for the Human Race. For no other reason than it being too coincidental—how could something the Beast Taming Sect had planned for so long be found so easily by him? If he were in that position, he would also have doubts.

While he was thinking, a white figure suddenly approached him. It was the Koi.

"Fellow Daoist Green Snake, why are you here? What are you doing?"

Gu Yuchuan looked at him. The little Koi seemed a bit tired, and he didn't know what it had been doing all day. Thinking about how it had helped him again in the Simulation, he didn't give it the cold shoulder.

"The outskirts of the entire Cloud Sea Marsh have been unsafe lately. You should go out less and Cultivate more at home. Your Qi Refining Second Layer cultivation is truly too weak. Logically, as someone with a Yao Beast Bloodline, you shouldn't be Cultivating so slowly."

A layer of mist appeared in the Koi's large eyes, and its voice carried some grievance: "I know, but we White Jade Koi can peer into the Long River of Fate and see through the changes of the stars. However, our Cultivation speed is slower than that of demons without a Bloodline, and our combat power is even lower."

Gu Yuchuan's eyes widened. Wait, you can do what? Peer into the Long River of Fate? You're a Yao Beast?

"If you go to the core of the Cloud Sea Marsh now and tell a Deity Transformation Venerable about your ability, you'll soar to the heavens instantly."

The Koi quickly flapped its tail: "I'm not stupid. I can only vaguely observe the future of powerhouses at the same level as me. It doesn't work if they are a whole major Realm higher. Since I Cultivate so slowly, I can only provide a little help to Cultivators in the Qi Refinement Stage."

As expected, heaven is fair. If it gives you an absurd ability, it will take away some others. However, he was still envious of this ability. Since this Koi had helped him before, why not have it submit to him?

"Koi, you know that for demons here, reaching the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining allows one to occupy a small river. I'm not far from the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining. Are you willing to become my subordinate? I will help you Cultivate, but you must observe the constellations daily to see if anyone intends to harm us. I will do my best to help you Cultivate."

The Koi swam happily back and forth under the water: "That's great! I'm willing! Great King, from the first day I saw you, I could vaguely see the scene of you becoming a Spirit Beast. That's why I've been helping you. You're finally willing to accept me. I finally don't have to live in fear anymore. I will Cultivate well and assist the Great King well."

Gu Yuchuan's small eyes were filled with great confusion. Wait, he thought he had found a treasure, but who knew this fellow looked honest but had actually planned to seek refuge with him first? All the help given to him was done intentionally. Oh well, at least he had achieved his goal.

"Take these three yellow bud pills for now and Cultivate well. The day after tomorrow, I have to go out for a mission. Don't go see those fair-weather friends anymore. If someone makes things difficult for you, you can go to Great King Hui She for help. Just say you are my subordinate; he won't ignore you since I am doing things for him."

The Koi nodded, a white divine light shining in its eyes: "I see that although there is danger in the Great King's trip this time, there is also Opportunity. If you deal with it carefully, there won't be any major problems. I'll congratulate the Great King in advance on a victorious return."

Gu Yuchuan was very happy to receive this news. It seemed that after he had made up his mind not to go to the small town, the certain-death danger was gone. The Koi didn't mention anything about going east either. But what exactly was in the east, and who was that woman? Why did she want to kill him along with the humans? That remained unknown. He would look into it after his cultivation improved.

"Alright, it's late. Go back and Cultivate well. The slower your Cultivation speed, the less you can afford to slack off. Do you understand?"

The Koi nodded very solemnly.

[Congratulations to the Host for subduing a subordinate, a Mid-grade Demon Beast, White Jade Koi. Personal panel branch, Subordinates, unlocked.]

He hadn't looked at the panel for a long time. Since he had nothing to do, he opened it.

[Name: Gu Yuchuan.]

[Race: Green Snake.]

[Bloodline: Mid-grade Demon Beast: Ink Spirit Snake.]

[talents: Beginner Invisibility; Poison Fang Enhancement; Devour; Beginner Water Control; Clone; Soaring on Clouds and Riding the Mist]

[Innate Divine Abilities: Green Scale Armor, Ink Profound Spiritual Light]

[Cultivation: Demon Soldier Sixth Layer (Qi Refining Sixth Layer).]

[Simulation Count: 1]

[divine dragon points: 120]

[Subordinate: White Jade Koi (Mid-grade Demon Beast, Qi Refining Second Layer cultivation.)]

He was very satisfied with this panel; it was concise but contained everything it should. He watched the starry sky for a while longer, and feeling much better, he went back to continue his Cultivation.

On the second day, he Cultivated for the entire day without going out. His cultivation was very close to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, the Late Stage of Qi Refining. In the Late Stage of Qi Refining, after gaining Divine Sense, all Spells would be greatly enhanced. Only then would one truly step onto the Immortal Path. He looked forward to entering that Realm.

On the third day, the day of departure finally arrived. He was still a bit uncertain—that was the Human Race, after all. However, he had no choice. The Koi even came out to see him off; after all, it had finally found a backer and didn't want anything to happen to him. Gu Yuchuan didn't say much and went ashore to set off.

The sunlight shone on him, making him feel warm. He felt this was a good omen; he would surely be victorious this time!