The most primitive places are indeed the most spiritually abundant. Just the air here is fresher and more fragrant than in the bustling city. And this place is truly suitable for my cultivation. These fierce birds and beasts can be used to stabilize my realm after breaking through.
Li Xuan withdrew his gaze, then his figure moved, quickly circumventing the areas with dangerous beasts. Within a few breaths, Li Xuan entered the middle section of the mountain range.
This is the place. Li Xuan stopped and glanced around the valley, then made his choice. The terrain here is flat, with mountains behind and a mountain spring in front – a good spot indeed.
After Li Xuan casually crafted a cave, his gaze shifted, and his figure shot out like a leopard. The next moment, Li Xuan dragged back a wild boar nearly two meters long.
It turned out that just as Li Xuan was about to meditate and rest, his divine sense suddenly sensed the fluctuation of living creatures approaching nearby. Upon seeing that it was a wild boar, Li Xuan did not hesitate to act. Although he had reached the Guiyi Realm, this body of Li Xuan's could not be compared to his original body.
If he didn't eat, Li Xuan couldn't maintain the consumption required by this body. Moreover, Li Xuan had been in seclusion for over half a year, and this wild boar was undoubtedly food delivered to his doorstep.
It's a pity. These seasonings, though exquisite, cannot achieve the same flavor as those on the Cangmang Continent. And the texture of this meat is also inferior to that on the Cangmang Continent.
An hour later, Li Xuan took a bite of the foreleg meat and sighed slightly. These seasonings were purchased by Li Xuan when he left Dongyang Township. Even this simple roasted meat was difficult to flavor. Its taste was naturally much inferior.
Twenty minutes later, a full half of the wild boar was consumed by Li Xuan. Under the decomposition of spiritual energy within his body, the energy and heat contained in the wild boar meat were rapidly absorbed into Li Xuan's internal organs.
Li Xuan stood up and stretched lazily, a slight smile appearing at the corners of his mouth. "Full and satisfied, it's time to get some exercise."
A minute later, a roar echoed through the mountain forest. The wild beasts within a radius of several miles immediately fled in all directions upon hearing the sound.
...
"Father, our Zhuo family has now allied with the Qiankun Group. Can we seize this opportunity to take over the Li De Group and the Xue Shi Group?" In the Zhuo mansion, Zhuo Xian asked his father, Zhuo Wei.
"Although we have signed a cooperation agreement with the Qiankun Group, it will still be difficult to swallow the Li De Group and the Xue Shi Group in a short period."
"Moreover, if the Li De Group and the Xue Shi Group join forces, it will be very difficult for our Zhuo Group to develop further in Hangcheng. This matter should be approached gradually," Zhuo Wei said, shaking his head.
"Father, the Qiankun Group is one of the three major groups in the Jingcheng District. An entity that has reached such a level in the Jingcheng District must have the backing of noble individuals. If they make even a slight move, the Li De Group and the Xue Shi Group will likely be in a panic," Zhuo Xian said.
"Furthermore, since the Qiankun Group wants to enter our Hangcheng, it would be beneficial for them to be free of rivals like the Li De Group and the Xue Shi Group. I don't believe the Qiankun Group is willing to eat leftovers from the Li De Group and the Xue Shi Group."
Zhuo Xian immediately stated.
"Although what you say makes sense, the Li De Group has remained prosperous in Hangcheng for a century, and they must have some backing. Fine, this is indeed a good opportunity. I will find time to discuss it with the Qiankun Group. If they are willing to make a move, our Zhuo family will cooperate."
Zhuo Wei nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"As long as the Qiankun Group decides to act, the Li De Group and the Xue Shi Group will inevitably be affected. At that time, our Zhuo family will be the number one group in Hangcheng!" Zhuo Xian said excitedly.
...
Three months later, in the Five Peaks Mountain Range.
"Xiao Hei, you're a tiger, how can you still lose to that white lion?" Li Xuan opened his eyes and spoke helplessly to the black tiger lying on the ground with a wronged expression.
For these three months, Li Xuan had sparred with this black tiger every few days. Although Li Xuan's physical body was not as good as his original body, it had also improved considerably with the breakthrough in his strength and the tempering of his spiritual energy.
During the battles with this black tiger, the man and the beast developed a bond. In the end, the black tiger submitted to Li Xuan.
In addition, Li Xuan also discovered that besides the black tiger, there was a pack of six lions in this area. The king of these six lions was the white lion Li Xuan had just mentioned.
During Li Xuan's sparring with the black tiger, Li Xuan also noticed that the black tiger often had one-on-one duels with the white lion. However, in most cases, the black tiger would lose. Li Xuan, watching from the sidelines, had no intention of intervening, as the white lion had not taken the black tiger's life when it was vulnerable.
Each time the black tiger lost, Li Xuan would use his spiritual energy to heal its wounds. This was also why the black tiger was no longer willing to fight Li Xuan later and even chose to follow behind Li Xuan.
Looking at the black tiger's injuries, Li Xuan could naturally tell that during his seclusion these past few days, the black tiger had sought out the white lion again. The result, as usual, was a loss.
"Aowu, wuwu..." It seemed the black tiger understood Li Xuan's words, and it whimpered twice.
"Alright, alright. That white lion doesn't have the intention to kill you, otherwise you would have died countless times. Moreover, your injuries are clearly much lighter than before. Perhaps next time, you'll be able to turn the tables."
Li Xuan patted the black tiger's head, then his spiritual energy flowed, injecting into the black tiger and healing its wounds.
"Roar, roar, roar!"
The black tiger stood up upon hearing this and let out three loud roars towards the cave entrance. The sound was like rolling thunder, shaking the stone cave for a moment.
"Let's go. I've just finished my cultivation, so I need to go and stock up on some food." Li Xuan put away the Spirit Storage Bead with one hand, then leaped onto the black tiger's back and gently patted its head. The black tiger heard him, its steps quickening as it ran towards the outside of the cave.
"This Sika deer is a protected animal. Let's go find a wild boar instead." Li Xuan patted the black tiger's head and shook his head as he saw it fixate on a Sika deer leisurely grazing.
The black tiger snorted in dissatisfaction, but then turned and headed towards the valley above.
"Not bad. As expected of the king of beasts." Within five minutes, the black tiger dragged a wild boar weighing about three hundred catties in front of Li Xuan. Li Xuan smiled and stroked the black tiger's head, then picked up the wild boar with one hand and walked towards the stone cave.
Roar!
At this moment, a huge roar sounded, and both Li Xuan and the black tiger stopped in their tracks.
I know the white lion is in trouble. I didn't expect that even in this era, there are still poachers.
Feeling his trouser leg being pulled, Li Xuan looked down and saw that the black tiger was biting his pant leg and signaling to him. Li Xuan understood the pleading in its eyes.
After nodding slightly, Li Xuan's figure moved and headed straight towards the source of the sound.