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Chapter 156: The Apathetic Three-Star Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon
Chapter 156: The Apathetic Three-Star Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon
Not long after placing eight Invisible Winged Cicada eggs into the spirit soil, Lu Chen sensed a tremendous change in the Xuanchong Spirit Vine spirit seed within.
Having been dormant for some time, the spirit seed suddenly erupted with vigorous vitality. The area where the spirit seed came into contact with the insect eggs seemed to slowly melt, and the Invisible Winged Cicada eggs gradually sank, as if embedding themselves into the Xuanchong Spirit Vine.
Lu Chen focused his attention on the insect eggs within the top layer of the spirit soil.
A thought flashed through his mind:
Invisible Winged Cicada: A top-grade demonic insect with exceptional stealth capabilities in its complete form, as well as a certain degree of sonic attack ability.
In a symbiotic state with the fourth-grade spirit plant, Xuanchong Spirit Vine.
It feels great to be carried by a big shot!
"Using the special spirit objects secreted by a fourth-grade spirit plant to nurture a top-grade demonic insect is truly a boost," Lu Chen marveled as he gazed at the Xuanchong Spirit Vine spirit seed and the Invisible Winged Cicada eggs, which were almost fused together.
He then inspected the spirit field once more, carefully tending to each spirit plant within it.
Afterward, he rode the complimentary spirit crane to the stone cottage by Thousand Dragon Lake.
Lu Chen had not stopped his dragon-taming task, as it was relatively easy compared to others. The dozens of flood dragons he was raising had already settled into a routine and required minimal disciplining from him. All he needed to do was patiently wait for them to break through and reap the sword seals they produced.
Even though he occasionally shirked his duties, Huang Yuan, the manager in charge of the flood dragons, didn't have much of an opinion about it, nor did he have any intentions of docking Lu Chen's sword seal earnings.
After all, in the face of a top seller's strength, minor transgressions were negligible.
The flood dragons that Lu Chen was raising were robust and well-trained, striking fear into the hearts of those in the surrounding waters.
Whenever there was a conflict over territory or resources, these dozens of flood dragons would rush forward together, ganging up on their opponents and leaving them in tatters.
Facing this tactic, the surrounding flood dragons had no countermeasure, as even those raised by the same cultivator couldn't match the unity and coordination of Lu Chen's dragons.
In just over three months, one of Lu Chen's ice chilis had already advanced from a second-grade to a third-grade beast, and four of the first-grade flood dragons and giant pythons had advanced to the second grade. The breakthrough rate was far above average.
In the face of such exceptional nurturing skills, Huang Yuan's tolerance knew no bounds. Even when cultivators came to report Lu Chen's flood dragons for excessive behavior, he would turn a blind eye.
Lu Chen arrived at the stone cottage by Thousand Dragon Lake, retrieved the demonic beast meat he had specially ordered, and climbed up to the high platform.
Below him, dozens of flood dragons, giant pythons, and strange snakes lay quietly in their designated areas, slightly raising their heads to look at Lu Chen with eager eyes.
"Good job. Dinner is served," Lu Chen praised them casually, taking out a piece of demonic beast meat and tossing it in front of one of the flood dragons he had chosen beforehand.
The nearby flood dragons didn't even bother to glance at the sound of the meat hitting the water, a testament to Lu Chen's successful training over the past period.
Just as Lu Chen was about to leave after the dragons had finished their meal, suddenly, an unusual aura emanated from the most ferocious-looking two-headed flood dragon.
Between its two heads, a fleshy tumor was protruding, growing larger by the second. The two heads on either side were shriveling as if the flood dragon was enduring immense pain.
"Is it about to advance?" Lu Chen focused his attention on the two-headed flood dragon, instantly understanding that this was a necessary step in its journey to becoming a third-grade beast.
The tumor swelled rapidly, and the two heads on either side quickly wasted away.
With a loud bang, the tumor burst through the flood dragon's scales, and a much smaller head drilled out, squeezing itself between the other two heads, leaving a bloody mess.
"Success," Lu Chen said, feeling genuine joy for the two-headed, no, now three-headed flood dragon, as he had been taking care of it for quite some time and had grown somewhat attached.
He quickly took out a white jade vial and, after spinning it above the newly formed head of the three-headed flood dragon, filled it with fresh third-grade flood dragon blood.
"Brother Lu, congratulations! Another one of your flood dragons has reached the third-grade!"
Huang Yuan rushed over with a beaming smile on his face, not long after the two-headed flood dragon's advancement. Lu Chen wasn't sure if he had witnessed him collecting the blood of the third-grade flood dragon.
But Lu Chen was already prepared with a response, and he returned Huang Yuan's smile as he replied, "Thank you, Brother Huang. What a coincidence that this two-headed flood dragon of mine broke through to the third grade so suddenly."
"Hahaha! I won't hide it from you, Brother Lu. I've been keeping a close eye on this two-headed flood dragon of yours, knowing it was just a hair's breadth away from advancing."
"Sure enough, it broke through to become a third-grade flood dragon just as I expected."
"Including the previous Ice Chilli, you now have two third-grade beasts under your care, Brother Lu."
"That's an incredibly rare achievement. You know, many of our fellow disciples' flood dragons and giant pythons never advance to the third grade, even by the time their training period ends."
Huang Yuan's eyes shone with satisfaction as he gazed at the three-headed flood dragon still lingering on the water's surface.
The newly grown head of the three-headed flood dragon looked timid and meek, a stark contrast to the ferocity of its other two heads. Only when it looked at Lu Chen did it reveal a glimmer of familiarity.
Lu Chen waved at the three-headed flood dragon, a smile tugging at his lips.
"Off you go, and remember to focus on your cultivation. Now that you're in a new place, don't go picking fights with other flood dragons all the time. With your current strength, winning against them won't be as easy as it used to be."
He paused, a hint of anticipation in his voice as he added, "And I look forward to seeing you grow even more heads in the future."
"Roar~"
The three-headed flood dragon let out a low roar before speeding off into the depths of Thousand Dragon Lake.
Lu Chen watched until its silhouette completely disappeared from view, a sense of satisfaction washing over him.
"Another fifty sword seals. That's equivalent to the reward for a decent task. Now, which spirit species should I choose?"
"Brother Lu, there's something I wanted to discuss with you."
Huang Yuan interrupted Lu Chen's musings.
"Go ahead, Brother Huang."
"Well, as you know, Brother Lu, there are still quite a few third-grade and above flood dragons in Thousand Dragon Lake, each under the care of a different Core Formation master."
"Among them, one master has a third-grade Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon of exceptional bloodline heritage. It's believed that this flood dragon has the potential to break through to the fifth grade."
"However, recently, this Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon has developed an eating disorder, and the problem is getting worse. Not only has its appetite decreased significantly, but it has also started vomiting, greatly affecting its normal growth."
"I know that you, Brother Lu, possess unique skills when it comes to raising flood dragons. Whether it's creating customized diets or taming their fierce natures to the point of complete obedience, these are no easy feats."
"The fact that so many of your flood dragons and giant pythons have advanced is a testament to your abilities."
"That's why I recommended you to that master. I hope you can pay a visit and take a look at the flood dragon."
Huang Yuan spoke with a hint of trepidation. As a mere Qi Refining cultivator, he knew he shouldn't involve himself in matters concerning a third-grade beast and a Core Formation cultivator. Yet, Lu Chen's remarkable achievements had sparked a daring hope in him.
If Lu Chen could truly resolve the Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon's issue, it would be an outstanding feat, and Huang Yuan, as the one who recommended him, would also gain considerable credit.
"I can take a look, but I can't guarantee a successful outcome," Lu Chen said after a moment's hesitation.
While he could monitor the immediate condition of the beasts through his unique method of cultivation, he didn't dare make any promises when it came to a Core Formation cultivator and their third-grade flood dragon.
"That's great, Brother Lu. Please follow me."
Huang Yuan's face lit up with joy at Lu Chen's response.
(End of Chapter)
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