The Master of Beasts

After resolving the Spiritual Beast issue for Hua Jianyu, Chen Jiuge had planned to take a good rest. However, it turned out that the mates of both Black Eye and War Song were about to give birth. Truly, there wasn't a moment of leisure.

This time, it was different from the birth of Little Coal Ball. Because Chen Jiuge had returned and strengthened the mother beasts' Bloodlines, coupled with the ripening of Spirit Fruits in the Spiritual Plant Garden, the external conditions for these two unborn little ones were simply maxed out.

The Little Coal Ball, which had been taken away by Wudao Tian, let out a sound of discontent, Why? Why didn't I have this? The three young martial mice that Wudao Tian had once taken away continued their practice, filling the entire Grotto Heaven with Little Coal Ball's cries.

"Don't be nervous. This time I've spent a great deal to hire a Heavenly Immortal midwife who specializes in delivering Divine Beasts. I guarantee the safety of both you and the children," Chen Jiuge said confidently.

Black Eye was somewhat better off, having experienced it once before. However, it was War Song's first time, and he couldn't stay still. He kept jumping up and down incessantly, finally resembling a monkey somewhat.

No matter how high one's Cultivation, childbirth is painful for women. After all, the higher the Cultivation, the longer the gestation period and the more Life Force is consumed. Consequently, many Female Cultivators aspiring for the great Dao typically do not give birth before becoming an immortal. The loss is too great and difficult to replenish. However, having children after becoming an immortal has less impact.

"Who would've thought, it's been so many years in the blink of an eye—almost a thousand, I reckon. And now your Spiritual Beasts are beginning to produce offspring," Ba Tianba sighed as he appeared in the courtyard with Yaoyao.

"Cut it out. Don't act so profound. Your gloomy look doesn't suit you at all," Lan Tian commented sarcastically.

"Alright, you two stop it," Silver Flower said helplessly.

"I'll give Silver Flower some face and not argue with you," Ba Tianba said disdainfully.

"Because my Cultivation wasn't stable, your Patriarch wouldn't let me out. Now that I've stabilized my Cultivation, I didn't expect to arrive just in time for this joyous occasion. In that case, I'll change that grand gift I had for you," Silver Flower said with a laugh.

What exactly is a Golden Immortal?

Though Golden Immortals appear to have a limit on their Life Spans, they can easily escape the sanctions of those limits. They are all exceptional prodigies who have forged their own paths on their respective Daos. Furthermore, they are gods who have grasped a trace of the Creation Dao.

Chen Jiuge had never witnessed the true power of a Golden Immortal until now.

Countless Golden Lotuses emerged from the ground. Strands of creation energy surged into the unborn fetuses, and the two mothers also received considerable benefits. Their Cultivation and potential were drastically enhanced. Even Chen Jiuge and the others outside felt significant benefits.

Their Cultivation increased, their foundations became even more stable, and even the Life Force within their bodies was significantly strengthened.

Is this the power of a Golden Immortal? Chen Jiuge felt somewhat incredulous as the Earth Bursting Golden Lotus manifested creation.

"Enough now, Silver Flower," Ba Tianba interrupted Silver Flower, who was about to continue.

"That's enough. Any more and they won't be able to digest it; it would simply be a waste," Lan Tian said, a Dharma Eye opening on his forehead.

Silver Flower retracted the phenomenon. Her complexion momentarily turned pale but quickly regained its rosiness. It was clear that even for a Golden Immortal, such feats were quite draining.

"Jiuge, I'm very grateful for what you did last time. Consider this some advance compensation from me. I must head back now, I'm sorry," Silver Flower apologized, somewhat embarrassed.

Chen Jiuge, a bit flustered, replied with a salute, "That's enough, that's enough! Grandma Silver Flower, this is already very generous."

"Good child, don't be embarrassed," Silver Flower smiled and then left with Ba Tianba and the other.

Yaoyao, who had grown quite a bit, stood there looking lost. This was at Ba Tianba's request. The usually quiet Yaoyao was too introverted. The young ones in the Main Hall were too lively and boisterous, and he feared Yaoyao might get hurt among them, so it was decided to leave her in Eden Garden.

"Yaoyao, I'm your Uncle Chen. We met when you were little. Don't be scared; just think of this place as your own home," Chen Jiuge said, having thought of a term for himself, then gestured for Yue Meng to chat with her.

"I know you! You're the uncle who gives such comforting massages. Brother Bai Ze always talks about you," Yaoyao said, her eyes brightening.

Chen Jiuge couldn't believe that Bai Ze from those years would actually recall him and asked curiously, "What does he remember about me?"

Yaoyao earnestly reminisced and said, "He said there was a technician back then whose massages were very soothing and quite affordable. He wished he could get a few more."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiuge's vision darkened. Very well, I'll remember this, and you better not fall into my hands in the future!

Far away in the Main Hall, Bai Ze was riding a Zhu Yan, swinging his little fists. He suddenly sneezed, almost getting tipped over by the Zhu Yan beneath him, and muttered discontentedly, Who is thinking of me? Could it be Sister Yaoyao?

With the cries of the young beasts, Chen Jiuge knew they were born. He had witnessed the birth of the second generation of Spiritual Beasts—he had become a grandfather!

Bah, what grandfather? That's ridiculous, Chen Jiuge thought grumpily.

Black Eye's offspring this time was still pitch black, as it should be for a Hellhound Bloodline—if not, one might suspect infidelity. Lifting the newborn with her paw, Black Eye said solemnly, "This time, it must be a cub that can inherit my legacy. Otherwise..."

Recalling the arduous task of raising her previous pups day and night, Black Eye involuntarily shivered. It had been utterly exhausting.

Bi Yan, somewhat weakened, rolled her eyes. "The child was just born. Don't move it around so much."

At this point, Chen Jiuge had also attended to Little Black Eye's Bloodline. After the Golden Immortal's blessing, Little Black Eye's Bloodline had nearly breached the Seventh Rank limit right after birth. With the Golden Finger's enhancement, it directly broke through the Seventh Rank. Its Bloodline strength upon reaching adulthood could very well surpass Black Eye's.

Before long, Little Flower also successfully gave birth to a little monkey.

Compared to the puppy, the baby monkey looked even more wrinkled and not as cute. War Song grabbed the baby monkey with one hand, his face etched with worry, "Why is it so ugly?"

Little Flower grew angry. "Are you saying I'm ugly?"

War Song hurriedly smiled. "How could that be?"

"Then it's you who's ugly," Little Flower retorted with a cold laugh.

Watching the two Spiritual Beasts trying to appease their mates, Chen Jiuge suddenly realized that whether human or Spiritual Beast, females who had just given birth often had short tempers. Men sure have it rough, he thought.

Leaving the two Spiritual Beast families to themselves inside the space, Chen Jiuge rummaged around and finally found the cigarettes he had bought in the technological world. He lit one with a forlorn expression, exhaled a graceful plume of smoke, and said, "I guess it's your turn next, isn't it?"

Yue Meng shook her head disdainfully. "I would never do such a boring thing. I'm off to practice Alchemy."

Ao Yi said a bit sheepishly, "I still need more time."

Bali and Ming Yujing exchanged glances. "We're off to cultivate."

Li Kui snorted coldly. "I'll join you."

Ming Yujing and Bali didn't refuse.

Luwu Tianque looked on with a silly expression. "What's happening? Is it dinner time?"

Seeing Tianque, who had grown round as a ball, Chen Jiuge's mouth twitched. It seems that ensuring the children's physical and mental health in Eden Garden needs to be prioritized. Look at what happened to a perfectly good Lu Wu—it's turned into a ball.

"I will always be with my master," Chen Ziteng said, hugging Chen Jiuge's neck gently, though perhaps a bit too tightly. Is she trying to choke me?

Ao Li said with an indifferent expression, "I already have many children." Addicted to playing dad, Ao Li now considered all the young creatures in the various ecosystems his children. However, once these "children" grew up, he would disdainfully toss them into their respective ecosystems to fend for themselves. In short, he was heartless.

Yang Huan remained silent, simply nodding quietly, indicating that all was well.

Yue Li seemed a bit melancholy. Where is my dream bunny? No, how can a man be tied down by a woman? Today's training must be increased tenfold! Charge, charge, charge!

Watching Yue Li suddenly take off in a frenzy, Chen Jiuge looked puzzled.

Silver King asked, a little embarrassed, "Master, is there any Spirit Fruit or Elixir that can increase the chances of pregnancy?"

Chen Jiuge glanced at Silver King from the corner of his eye. This eagle was no benevolent creature; almost half of all the decent-looking female Silver Eagles in the Silver Eagle clan had been gathered into his harem. Sadly, as a Mutant Spiritual Beast, Silver King's chances of siring offspring were pitifully small.

"You can look for Spirit Fruit in the Spiritual Plant Garden yourself. As for Elixirs, ask Yue Meng. She can refine them directly, and freshly made ones work best," Chen Jiuge said meaningfully.

"Thank you, Master." Silver King spread his wings and soared high.

The birth of the two little ones revitalized Eden Garden. Learning from the lesson with Little Coal Ball, this time Black Eye and War Song didn't let other Spiritual Beasts care for the infants. At most, Chen Jiuge would occasionally take them out for a stroll when he felt inclined. Otherwise, they personally cared for their young.

The hustle and bustle in Eden Garden, however, did not concern Da Bai.

Since his last misstep into that den of iniquity, Da Bai realized he couldn't return to how things were. Having inadvertently fallen into Spirit Stone debt, he was forced into Artifact Refining to repay it.

Ten years of non-stop Artifact Refining had left Da Bai utterly despondent. Thankfully, today was the last day. Master, your Da Bai is coming back! he thought.

"Not enough. You still have about ten more years of Artifact Refining to do," the True Immortal in charge said teasingly.

At that moment, Da Bai suddenly realized he might be trapped in some unscrupulous sweatshop. He silently turned back to continue working.

He then pulled out a disposable Communication Talisman from his Storage Ring and sighed silently, You forced my hand, Big Bro Wang, save me!

The True Immortal in charge of this area hadn't confiscated everyone's Storage Rings; after all, anything valuable had already been thoroughly looted. As for them calling for help? Heh. Did they even know whose territory this was? This was Senior Gunpowder's domain! If they dared to call for backup, they'd all be put to work.

Far away in Beast City, Wang Hai was watching a pretty girl on his tablet, a silly grin on his face, and letting out a sleazy chuckle. Suddenly, a message interrupted his fantasy.

"Who is this? What terrible timing," Wang Hai grumbled.

Wang Hai was shocked. "Someone dares to bully my brother Da Bai? Are they looking down on me? Do they dare disrespect my Qiongqi clan?"

In reality, the True Immortal guarding Da Bai merely shrugged. He was just an ordinary True Immortal and didn't recognize the aura on the Communication Talisman. After all, he had never actually seen a real Qiongqi.

Forget it, I'll finish this episode first, then go save my brother Da Bai, Wang Hai thought. Engrossed in the exciting plot, he decided to let Da Bai suffer a little longer. It's not a big deal to wait a bit more, right?

As the anime's ending theme played, Wang Hai looked wistful. Then he remembered, HISS... Brother Da Bai! He seemed to have asked me for help earlier!

He recalled it briefly—it had been three days ago! Oh no, oh no! This is bad! This could ruin my important matters! Brother Da Bai, I'm coming!