Beast-Taming Cultivator from Two Realms

Chapter 37: The Position of Chief

Guan Ange's smile stiffened.

If he wasn't mistaken, he had just been rejected by the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle.

But how could that be possible? The Spiritjade Carp's flesh was tender and rich in spiritual energy; it should have had an irresistible appeal to turtle-type spirit beasts.

‘Could it be that it's not enough?’

With that thought, Guan Ange took out another Spiritjade Carp and increased his offer, saying, “How about two Spiritjade Carps a month?”

The Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle continued paddling leisurely along the lakebed, completely unfazed.

‘Could that rumor be true?’ Guan Ange stood frozen, a trace of unwillingness on his face.

Seeing this, Chen Beiwu let out a sigh of relief, though hesitation flickered in his eyes.

Even Spiritjade Carp couldn't move this exotic beast, which meant pandering to its preferences was useless. How then could he gain the turtle's recognition and form a Companion Beast contract?

Treat it with sincerity and build an emotional bond?

Demonstrate strength and win its admiration?

Display talent and promise a bright future?

Every time Chen Beiwu thought of a method, a Qi Refining cultivator like Guan Ange would fail in the same manner, proving it futile.

As time passed, most cultivators roaming the lakebed gradually left. Only a few dozen remained near the coral clusters, unwilling to give up and still racking their brains for ideas.

Noticing Chen Beiwu's extraordinary aura, Guan Ange initiated conversation. “Fellow Daoist, aren't you going to give it a try?”

“This exotic Spirit Turtle remains indifferent no matter what it faces.” Chen Beiwu replied with a headache, “To be honest, I haven’t thought of a good method yet, so I won’t go make a fool of myself.”

“Methods are useless. If you want to gain the recognition of the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle clan, the most important thing is fate.” Guan Ange shook his head and sighed, as if recalling something.

“Would you be willing to explain this to me?” Chen Beiwu asked curiously.

His background was impressive, and he seemed to know something about taming the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle.

Guan Ange didn’t hold back.

The method to tame the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle was simple and crude. A cultivator who met the conditions could subdue it without even knowing the specifics. There was no need to be secretive.

“The Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle has a natural fondness for fate and shows particular interest in cultivators whose fate aligns with theirs. If a cultivator’s fate is outstanding, the Spirit Turtle will approach on its own.”

“You’re saying the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle can see a cultivator’s fate?” Chen Beiwu was astonished.

“Impossible. A cultivator’s fate is elusive and easily altered by fortune. Even a Golden Core True Person has difficulty discerning it, let alone the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle.”

Guan Ange gave a bitter smile and explained, “The Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle clan simply has an innate spiritual sensitivity. Through resonance with water-attribute spiritual energy, they can sense a cultivator’s spiritual root attributes and level of cultivation, and roughly infer the quality of their fate and whether it aligns with theirs. They cannot discern the exact fate, nor whether it bears the dual seals.”

At this point, he paused slightly. “If fellow Daoist is interested, simply going up and greeting it will suffice. If the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle meets a cultivator whose fate aligns, it will be spiritually prompted and submit on its own.”

“I see. Thank you for your explanation.” Chen Beiwu was delighted inwardly.

In terms of wealth, he couldn't compete with second-generation cultivators.

But if it came to fate and fortune, with the Nine-Breath Chaos in his possession, he feared no genius from Fallen Dragon Mansion.

Noticing the faint joy flashing through Chen Beiwu’s eyes, Guan Ange became a little uncertain and suspicious.

‘Could it be that he has an extraordinary fate and is confident he can gain the exotic Spirit Turtle’s recognition?’

With that thought, his gaze instinctively locked onto Chen Beiwu.

Though his attire was plain, if he truly had the ability to subdue the exotic Spirit Turtle, then he was certainly a talent worth recruiting.

Whether taken as a subordinate or forging a good relationship, he would be useful in the future.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

Just then, a magnificent flying vessel descended into the lake with overwhelming presence, drawing all the cultivators’ attention.

The next moment, the vessel’s barrier deactivated, and a middle-aged cultivator wearing Thunder Armor and bearing a cold expression stepped onto the water.

He took three steps and stood still, scanning the surroundings vigilantly. A powerful divine sense surged outward, sweeping across heaven and earth.

The vast bottom of Four Seas Lake instantly fell silent.

‘Foundation Establishment cultivator!’ Chen Beiwu was slightly shocked.

The newcomer made no effort to conceal his divine sense pressure. All the Qi Refining cultivators present could clearly sense the depth of his cultivation and showed astonished expressions.

The Spirit Beast Pavilion of Fallen Dragon Mansion was under the Immortal Alliance's Art-Control Bureau. How dare a rogue Foundation Establishment cultivator act so arrogantly?

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the Foundation Establishment expert slightly turned and looked respectfully behind him, as if welcoming someone of high status.

The flying vessel’s main door opened, revealing a composed and confident young man.

Heart‑Linking Azure Pendant, Crimson‑Void Storage Ring, Water Spirit Jade Belt, Cloud‑Wing Wind-Stepping Boots, Azure-Mystic Folding Fan.

His entire outfit was composed of Third-Tier Treasure Artifacts glowing with soft spiritual light, showcasing the full extravagance of a second-generation cultivator.

His gaze calmly swept over the present Qi Refining cultivators, finally settling on the exotic Spirit Turtle, as if everything was within his grasp.

“What a poser!” Guan Ange cursed inwardly, annoyed by the other's flamboyance.

But as a qualified second-generation cultivator, he showed no signs of resentment. Instead, he cupped his hands with enthusiasm and greeted warmly, “Young Master Lin.”

There was no choice—there were differences even among second-generation cultivators.

The Guan Clan was merely a well-known Golden Core Family in Fallen Dragon Mansion, barely a local power.

But the Lin Clan from the Cold Region was a renowned True Lord aristocracy in Tianyan Commandery, said to be overseen by a Nascent Soul True Lord. It was a genuine power beyond comparison.

Still, the Guan Clan had backers above, so Guan Ange wasn’t overly afraid of Lin Xinghe.

Setting aside the Lin Clan's prestigious name, in terms of strength, he and Lin Xinghe were on equal footing—both Qi Refining cultivators. He merely fell short in terms of paternal resources.

“Mm.” Lin Xinghe nodded calmly and walked across the water toward the coral cluster under the protection of the Foundation Establishment steward.

Clearly, this illustrious second-generation cultivator had also come to contract the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle.

‘Is this the great opportunity Grandfather spoke of?’ Lin Xinghe's eyes met those of the Spirit Turtle hatchling.

As an exotic variant of the Abyssal Water Spirit Turtle clan, this hatchling’s bloodline could rival that of an upper-grade Third-Tier Treasure Beast (Mysterious Water Submergent Turtle), and it was almost guaranteed to advance to a Beast General of the Third Realm upon maturity.

It was no exaggeration to say that with such a spirit beast as a Companion Beast, even a mediocre Foundation Establishment cultivator could rely on its Three Meridians to ascend to a Golden Core True Person.

However, while the opportunity to become a Golden Core True Person was great, it was not what truly moved Lin Xinghe.

What truly stirred his heart was the qualification to enter Dongxuan Immortal Sect without examination, and the corresponding chief disciple position granted by the exotic Spirit Turtle hatchling’s unique bloodline!

It was well known that the prodigies emerging from the Thirteen Immortal Sects were all recognized by the Immortal Alliance as having the potential for Nascent Soul. Even Golden Core True Persons would show them courtesy. But that didn’t mean graduates from the Thirteen Immortal Sects were guaranteed to reach Nascent Soul.

The sect chief position was different—it virtually guaranteed the future status of a Nascent Soul True Lord.