31: Returning home and having a secret talk about foundation building

However, before returning, there was still one thing to do, and that was to review the Simulation. The number of Simulation attempts was a very precious resource, and every Simulation had to be taken seriously. He couldn't keep falling into the same pitfalls he had already encountered in the Simulation; that would defeat the purpose of the Simulation.

However, in this Simulation, there wasn't much he could change; it was mostly about gathering information.

First, he was finally reassured about one thing: the peak combat power of the Yao Race and the Human Race were evenly matched. This meant that the Yao Race was at least safe, and Cloud Sea Marsh was at least safe. They were certainly at a disadvantage in terms of high-level combat power, but the parity in peak combat power was enough to keep Cloud Sea Marsh safe, and there was even a possibility of expansion.

He didn't know how the upper echelons were maneuvering, but what he needed to be clear about was not to be so prominent in future battles. In this Simulation, hadn't he died precisely because he was too prominent, causing the opposing Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator to be determined to kill him?

In reality, he definitely had to pay attention to this issue. However, there was one thing he still didn't understand: why was that Cultivator willing to risk injury just to kill him? It didn't make sense. Once injured, the Cultivator likely wouldn't be a match for the Black Tortoise Demon General, so why was the opponent so determined to kill him? Logically speaking, the Serpent was a Medium Grade Spirit Beast with Bloodline and Aptitude far superior to his own. Why should he be the one to take the enemy's backlash? He had to find a way to figure this out.

He reviewed the last Simulation again, confirmed there was no missing information, and then left with Bai Ming. They were even more careful on the way back. After all, Bai Ming's cultivation at the Qi Refining Third Layer was a bit low, and she was much worse at concealing her presence. Fortunately, they arrived safely. He cast a Water Manipulation spell on Bai Ming and took her to pay respects to Great King Hui She, but she waited outside while Gu Yuchuan went in personally.

Upon entering the Immortal Cave, he felt that the Aura of Great King Hui She had become even more formidable, even showing signs of reaching Perfection. Great King Hui She's Foundation was already extremely profound, and he was ready to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage at any time. However, with his Bloodline, the Foundation Establishment Stage was hardly a hurdle.

Gu Yuchuan was sizing up Great King Hui She, and the Serpent was also looking at Gu Yuchuan. His eyes grew slightly murky. When they first met, Gu Yuchuan was merely a Low Grade Yao Beast at the Qi Condensation Early-stage cultivator, and now he was already a High-grade Demon Beast at the Qi Refining Eighth Layer. Although his cultivation growth was fast, that was nothing; for their Yao Race, as long as the Bloodline was strong, increasing cultivation was as easy as drinking water. It was the growth of the Bloodline that was truly impressive. Back when he was just born, he was only a Dragon Snake, and it had taken so much effort to truly become a Serpent.

Gu Yuchuan felt the atmosphere was a bit off, but since the other was his superior and he was the subordinate, he had to be the one to start the conversation in such a situation. He forced a smile: "Great King, this is the one hundred catties of royal jelly seized this time; it is all in this jade bottle. Please take a look."

Great King Hui She finally pulled himself out of his thoughts. Whatever Opportunity the other party had, it had nothing to do with him. The Yao Venerable had long ago issued an iron law: Yao Race with Bloodline could not attack each other. He dared not violate the iron law.

He took the jade bottle and set aside twenty catties. Even though he knew Gu Yuchuan must have kept some for himself, that was Gu Yuchuan's ability, and this was his own attitude; he had to give something.

Gu Yuchuan was very happy to receive these twenty catties of royal jelly. Although this couldn't help him Breakthrough, it was very good for Bai Ming and Bai Li. No, wait, the Koi didn't have a name yet. He would name it when he went back. Both of them had good abilities and were worth cultivating. If he didn't invest in the early stages, how could he expect returns later? He felt this investment was worth it. Of course, if it were a spiritual item he needed himself, he wouldn't give it to them.

"I knew you could handle this matter well. I see your cultivation is not far from establishing your own sect. You owe me a favor, and I will tell you two things that are incredibly important to you."

His words seemed to have some kind of magic, making Gu Yuchuan itch with curiosity. He believed the other party wouldn't deceive him; Great King Hui She's character was trustworthy.

"If the Great King is willing to offer guidance, I am naturally willing to accept. Even if I establish my own sect in the future, I will not forget the Great King's teachings."

This was his way of agreeing. Great King Hui She flicked his tail, signaling him to lie on the cushion nearby, and the two large pythons began to talk just like that.

"The first matter is the issue of your future territory. The choice of river is very particular. How is the Spiritual Qi? Is there a spiritual item or a Spring Eye? Are there resources? These all affect later development. Take my Yunxi Palace at Yunxi River for example; you felt the density of Spiritual Qi as soon as you entered. That is because it is built on a Spring Eye of a spiritual spring, so it is naturally full of Spiritual Qi."

He nodded. He actually understood this principle and had thought about it, but he didn't know any high-level figures and had no way to secure a good river. However, today, the Opportunity had arrived. Since Great King Hui She had spoken up, it meant he could solve this problem.

He made his attitude more respectful: "Hearing what the Great King said, I am enlightened. However, I truly do not know how to acquire a good territory, so I ask the Great King to teach me."

The Serpent glanced at him: "Alright, I won't beat around the bush anymore. I can help you, but you know that I am one of the Black Tortoise Demon General's people, and this matter requires him to come forward. Once you become one of us and have the potential to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage, Lord Black Tortoise will certainly help you."

This wasn't a bad thing. Although Cloud Sea Marsh was safe now, the hierarchy was very obvious. He had been so smooth in the early stages because he was protected by the Serpent. He didn't mind being nominally subordinate. He had already realized that the hierarchy here was mostly nominal; in reality, there weren't many obligations, just some tributes, which he could accept.

"When I refused the Great King before, it was truly because I was young and headstrong. Now, having been recruited by the Great King again, if I were to refuse once more, I would be ungrateful. I only ask that the Great King does not despise my coarseness."

Since things had reached this point, the two would be colleagues from now on, and their attitudes and tones were naturally different.

"How could I? I see your Bloodline is not low. Once you Breakthrough to a Spirit Beast, you will receive the Legacy. This is the core of our Yao Race and the reason why our Yao Race has always produced powerful beings. I believe you will certainly be able to Breakthrough to a Spirit Beast, and by then, you will know everything."