Chapter 176: Chapter 0176: Dragon, Phoenix, Tiger, Fox, and Roaring Heavenly Dog_1
"Come here, you lucky fellow." An evil grin spread across Zhang Bin’s face as his hand shot out, using his Special Ability to instantly draw the Four-legged Snake toward him.
The Four-legged Snake was terrified and struggled desperately, but it was futile. It could not break free and suddenly felt a numbness envelop its body, leaving it completely unable to move.
I’m done for. I’m definitely going to die. Despair filled the Four-legged Snake’s heart.
Zhang Bin first transmitted Longevity Qi to carefully probe inside the snake. When he found that it was indeed suited for cultivating the Dragon version of the Savage Overbearing Body Art, a look of delighted surprise appeared on his face. A Pine Needle materialized in his hand, and he carefully inserted it into the snake’s head to begin developing its brain.
If the Four-legged Snake did not possess a high level of intelligence, it would be impossible for it to cultivate. Therefore, enhancing its intelligence was the most crucial step. In fact, beasts with intelligence comparable to that of humans could be considered Monsters, and only Monsters knew how to cultivate.
Now that Zhang Bin’s Cultivation Level had greatly improved, his control over Longevity Qi had become even more exquisite. So this time, he didn’t turn the Four-legged Snake into an idiot. He merely caused it so much pain that it fainted.
After a good while, the Four-legged Snake came to. It suddenly found its mind becoming incredibly clear. It could even sense the human’s good intentions. Therefore, it did not flee and remained obediently in the palm of Zhang Bin’s hand.
"From now on, your name is Xiao Jin," Zhang Bin said. "Work hard and cultivate the Dragon version of the Savage Overbearing Body Art, understand?"
The Four-legged Snake was naturally bewildered, only half-understanding him.
Zhang Bin didn’t delay any further and immediately transferred the Dragon version of the Savage Overbearing Body Art into its mind. Because its intelligence had been boosted, the snake comprehended it quickly. After drinking some Spiritual Water, it began to cultivate according to the technique. An extraordinary aura gradually emanated from its body, giving it a remarkable presence.
"Hahaha... Xiao Jin is indeed of the Dragon Clan, just degenerated. Now that it’s cultivating the Dragon version of the Savage Overbearing Body Art, it will surely evolve into a true Giant Dragon one day. I look forward to that day." Zhang Bin laughed heartily. He made a nest for Xiao Jin in a corner of the villa wall, leaving a bottle of Spiritual Water hidden inside for Xiao Jin to consume as it cultivated on its own.
Xiao Jin nodded repeatedly, filled with gratitude toward Zhang Bin.
Then, Zhang Bin continued his search for an animal to cultivate the Phoenix version of the Savage Overbearing Body Art.
Perhaps it was fate, but a sparrow suddenly flew over from a distance. It landed directly on the villa’s surrounding wall and watched Zhang Bin with a peculiar gaze.
"It’s you, little sparrow." Zhang Bin’s eyes lit up, his face filled with delight. Because if any bird resembled a Phoenix in shape, it was surely the sparrow.
He immediately used his Special Ability to grab the sparrow and transform its brain to make it intelligent. Then he had it drink some Spiritual Water and imparted the Phoenix version of the Savage Overbearing Body Art to it. He even gave the sparrow a name—Hong Ya. Clearly, he hoped this sparrow could one day cultivate into a beautiful woman.
Hong Ya was thrilled. She immediately got busy, making a nest in a tree within the villa’s walls. She settled inside and began to cultivate diligently. Zhang Bin even procured a thumb-sized bottle for her, filled with Spiritual Water and fitted with a tiny straw. This would allow Hong Ya to drink while cultivating.
After getting all this done, Zhang Bin let out a proud laugh. "Hahaha... Now in my villa, I have a dragon, a phoenix, and a tiger! I even have Big Fatty and Second Fatty, who could rival the Roaring Heavenly Dog, not to mention Xiao Qian, who could be compared to the Nine-Tailed Fox Daji. The foundation for My Supreme Pure Gate has been established. In a few years, once they’ve all achieved some success in their cultivation, we’ll see who dares to covet my wealth!"
He immediately went into Great Green Mountain to cultivate for a while, after which he performed Qi gathering and returned with over thirty bottles of Spiritual Water. Of course, he kept all the Spiritual Water hidden in his Space Ring where no one could discover his secret.
He went down to the villa at the foot of the mountain and had lunch with his parents.
Then, brimming with confidence, he announced, "Dad, I can cure your stroke now. I’ll give you a treatment right away."
"That would be wonderful!" Father Zhang’s face lit up with ecstatic joy.
Although drinking Spiritual Water every day had helped him recover significantly, he still couldn’t perform strenuous tasks. Otherwise, he would get dizzy and suffer from headaches. This made gardening very inconvenient. Therefore, he had been eagerly awaiting the day his illness would be completely healed. Now, that day had finally come.
Mother Zhang was even more excited and emotional. She said repeatedly, "Xiao Bin, you’re a real Divine Doctor now! No incurable disease can stump you. Hurry and cure your dad."
Without any delay, Zhang Bin immediately began treating his father. He inserted a Pine Needle into his father’s head and carefully channeled Longevity Qi into the capillaries to begin clearing the blockages. About half an hour later, he had successfully cleared them all.
He pulled out the Pine Needle and said with a beaming smile, "All done. Dad, how do you feel?"
Father Zhang stood up and shook his head, saying excitedly, "I feel great! My head used to be foggy and heavy, as if a mountain were pressing down on it. But now, my mind is clearer than ever before! It feels so light, as if all the pressure has simply vanished. I’m really all better. It’s like I’m young again. Hahaha... I’m going to grow lots and lots of vegetables! I’m going to make lots and lots of money! I’m going to become a tycoon..."
Amused, Mother Zhang chided him, "You old money-grubber. Why do you need to earn so much money? Isn’t the money our son makes enough for us to spend?"
"That’s different. My son’s money is his. The money I earn is mine," Father Zhang argued, unwilling to concede. "A father can’t be that much worse off than his son, can he? I’m telling you, my goal is to become a billionaire within five years."
"You wouldn’t earn a thing without the Spiritual Water your son provides," Mother Zhang retorted, pouring cold water on his plans.
"Go on, get out of here. Don’t interfere with my grand plan to make money." Becoming a bit annoyed and embarrassed, Father Zhang started pulling a bemused Zhang Bin toward the door. He whispered conspiratorially, "Son, come with me. I’ve got something to show you."
"What is it?" Zhang Bin asked curiously.
"Something you’ll be very interested in. I have a feeling it’s a real treasure trove, a cornucopia that could make us a huge fortune. I’m planning to develop it in a big way... and I want your opinion." Excitement and eagerness were written all over Father Zhang’s face, as if he had acquired something extraordinary during the two-plus months Zhang Bin was away.
"Dad, you actually found a cornucopia? You haven’t been scammed, have you?" Zhang Bin almost fainted. Where in the world would you find a real cornucopia? He had to have been scammed.