Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

Zhou Jiahui is dead!

But this news won't be known to anyone for the time being.

Zhou Zhengkang was very confident in himself, confident that no one could possibly find any evidence.

What disappointed him was that he couldn't find the habitat of the strange fish that produced the mucus, although he suspected it should be in the deep mountains near where Zhou Jiahui died.

After repeatedly cleaning the site and the battlefield several times, he left the mountain range and headed straight for Hongya Marketplace.

Soon after, Zhou Zhengkang arrived at Hongya Marketplace with a disguised identity, and in a private room at a teahouse within the marketplace, he handed over Zhou Jiahui's belongings to Yu Deguang, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Spirit Beast Manor who was waiting there.

"In any case, that's the situation. Although I didn't find the habitat of that strange fish, I'm certain it's within that mountain range. Whether you hire loose cultivators to search slowly or send your own people, with more time, you're sure to find the place!"

In the private room, Zhou Zhengkang finished reporting his findings in one breath, then picked up the teapot on the table and poured himself a cup of Spiritual Tea, consuming it in one gulp before showing a satisfied expression on his face.

He couldn't help but murmur softly, "This is the taste! Ever since I arrived in Jingguo Country, I've rarely had the chance to taste this Honey Flower Tea!"

Hearing his words, a gleam of something different flashed in Yu Deguang's eyes, and he immediately chuckled, "If you like it, nephew, I'll give you the rest of the Tea Pills I have here to enjoy at your leisure."

"Then I won't be polite with you, Master Uncle Yu."

Zhou Zhengkang's eyes lit up, and he immediately took the jade bottle containing the Tea Pills from the table and played with it in his hands.

This "Honey Flower Tea" pill was a special Spiritual Tea produced by the Sanjue Sect's Zhou Family, made from the leaves of the Spirit Tea Tree, the pollen of several Spirit Flowers, and the honey of the Jade Spirit Bee.

Not only did it taste exquisite, but it could also slightly enhance the mana and increase Divine Sense strength.

Zhou Zhengkang used to drink this kind of Spiritual Tea quite frequently when he was still at the Sanjue Sect.

But after arriving in Jingguo Country, as the Sanjue Sect was disbanded, important resources like the Jade Spirit Bee were taken over by Spirit Beast Manor.

This Spiritual Tea then became a rarity within the Zhou Family, with only a few people having a little stock, and they were absolutely unwilling to consume it regularly.

However, a mere half bottle of "Honey Flower Tea" couldn't satisfy Zhou Zhengkang's appetite.

After toying with the jade bottle, he placed it into his Storage Pouch and then looked at Yu Deguang and said, "Now that I have done what you asked me to do, even killing Zhou Jiahui, can you see my dedication? When will you give me the Foundation Establishment Pill you talked about?"

Hearing his words, Yu Deguang lifted his teacup and took a gentle sip of tea before smiling lightly,

"Don't be hasty, nephew. As far as I know, the Foundation Establishment Pill that the Li Family is preparing to refine will be finished soon. With the resources the Zhou Family has put in this time, you should get at least two or three pills. Given your status within the Zhou Family, couldn't you get one for yourself?"

"If you manage to achieve Foundation Establishment in the Zhou Family, they will surely reward you generously. Then come to our Spirit Beast Manor again, and we can exchange the promised Foundation Establishment Pill for other equivalent resources. Wouldn't that be even better?"

This sounded reasonable, but Zhou Zhengkang's expression darkened abruptly.

He looked at Yu Deguang with an ugly expression and said, "Don't try to feed me fantasies. I just want to ask you this, do you think that after I killed Zhou Jiahui, I have no other path to take and must be at your beck and call?"

Yu Deguang was taken aback by his confrontation, not expecting him to bring up such a matter directly.

He was momentarily at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond.

Seeing that he remained silent, Zhou Zhengkang's expression grew even uglier.

"No, no, no, you've misunderstood me, nephew; I had no such intention!"

Noticing Zhou Zhengkang's increasingly displeased expression, Yu Deguang finally came to his senses and waved his hands to show there was a misunderstanding.

Then, with a sincere face, he looked at Zhou Zhengkang and explained, "It's just that I really didn't bring the Foundation Establishment Pill with me, and I'm afraid I need to consult with Master Uncle Xiao to get it."

After speaking, he even placed his hand reassuringly on Zhou Zhengkang's shoulder, saying earnestly, "Above all, you must believe in our sincerity and in Master Uncle Xiao's regard for you. Believe in your own worth; we would never give up on such an outstanding talent like you!"

Hearing his explanation and flattery, Zhou Zhengkang's expression seemed gradually to improve.

He had always been proud and confident, and even within the Sanjue Sect, he was among the most talented and gifted of the younger generation.

Therefore, he was confident that no matter where he went, he would shine and attract attention.

The flattery from Yu Deguang was precisely scratching his itch, how could it not please and satisfy him?

The only reason he was still putting on a stern face was to avoid giving Yu Deguang the impression that he was easy to bully, in addition to having some difficulty swallowing his pride.

At that moment, he coldly huffed, "Hmph, I hope you keep your word, or else don't blame me for turning on you!"

Yu Deguang, understanding his mindset on hearing this, nodded again and again, "Certainly, certainly, nephew. You just return to the Zhou Family and wait patiently for the good news from me."