A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu’s Rebirth as the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor - Chapter 59

Chapter 59 If you can’t afford to buy, then rent.

“Take a few spirit beasts with you? No way!” Han Li waved his hands repeatedly, “I can’t afford it, I can’t afford it.”

“Even if you lend me money, Uncle-Master, I don’t want to waste two or three thousand spirit stones on a few level 1 demon beasts.”

That’s two or three thousand spirit stones, not twenty or thirty.

With that spare money, wouldn’t it be better to buy two rare magic artifacts and some mid-level talismans for protection? The effect would be much greater and better than the protection provided by three or five level 1 demon beasts.

Dong Xuan’er rolled her eyes at this:

“Silly boy, I’m not telling you to buy, I’m telling you to rent.”

Throw two or three thousand spirit stones on a few level 1 demon beasts that have no potential at all? She wasn’t that generous.

“Rent?”

Han Li blinked, looking puzzled:

“That’s not right, Uncle-Master, only Foundation Establishment cultivators in the sect can rent those top-tier level 1 spirit beasts. I’m just a Qi Refining cultivator, the spirit beasts I can rent are mostly mid-to-high tier.”

In other words, he wasn’t qualified to rent those top-tier level 1 spirit beasts.

The right to use it can only be obtained by purchasing it.

“Have you forgotten my current cultivation level?”

Dong Xuan’er pointed to herself.

“Early Foundation Establishment stage.”

“That’s right, your uncle is now a genuine Foundation Establishment cultivator.” Even if she’s just a newbie in the Foundation Establishment stage, her cultivation level and status are undeniable, and no one can question her.

“Uncle, do you mean that, on the surface, you rent spirit beasts from the sect as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and secretly sublet them to me? Is that what you mean?” Han Li asked

, somewhat surprised. Dong Xuan’er nodded affirmatively, smiling slyly:

“Yes, yes.”

Then, under Han Li’s slightly open-mouthed surprise and complex gaze, a bright smile gradually appeared:

“How about that? Your uncle is quite clever, isn’t he?”

Seeing Dong Xuan’er’s little bit of smugness, Han Li felt a mix of emotions.

Dong Xuan’er’s actions didn’t violate the Qilin Pavilion’s spirit beast rental rules. However, if a Foundation Establishment cultivator fails to return the rented spirit beast on time, the rental fee will continue to accrue. If the rented spirit beast is damaged, the renter must also compensate for the cost of its treatment. If the rented spirit beast dies, compensation must be paid at the original price, and the rental fee for the rental period must still be paid as usual; it is not included in the price of the spirit beast.

In other words, the rental fee is actually a form of interest.

As the seller, Huangfeng Valley will never lose out.

Not only will the seller not lose out, but the real buyer, Han Li, will also not lose out. The only one

who will lose out is Dong Xuan’er, the “guarantor” in the middle.

If the spirit beast dies, especially if Han Li perishes in the Blood Forbidden Land, causing all the rented spirit beasts to be unable to return to Huangfeng Valley alive, then Dong Xuan’er will have to compensate the sect with the corresponding spirit stones.

“Uncle-Master, you’re doing this…”

Han Li opened his mouth, unsure of how to express his gratitude or how to politely decline.

For some reason, he had a strange feeling of being looked after by his older sister.

That’s right.

It was the kind of feeling you get when you’re following a big sister who takes care of you, the younger brother, when you’re in trouble.

“Don’t think too much about it. I still have a lot of faith in you. Besides, it’s just a few level 1 demonic beasts. Even if you leave them all in the forbidden area, I can find a way to catch a few more to compensate the Qilin Pavilion…”

Dong Xuan’er said with the air of a young lady.

It was impossible for her to pay with spirit stones.

Catching a few level 1 demonic beasts to compensate the Qilin Pavilion was already a big favor.

“Choose one, pick the one you like…”

“Okay.”

Han Li didn’t hesitate.

He would definitely repay her handsomely later.

…

Inside the Qilin Pavilion in Huangfeng Valley, the lower-level level 1 demonic beasts mainly included Mountain-Pushing Beasts, Iron-Armed Apes, Ice Toads, Wind-Chasing Rabbits, Flame Rats, Gold-Eating Rats, etc. There were many of them. Although they were only lower-level demonic beasts, they possessed low-level spells such as Stone Skin Technique and Ice Arrow Technique.

The mid-tier level 1 monsters mainly include Twin-Eyed Rats, Red Fox Beasts, Wind Wolves, Pangolins, Mountain-Slapping Bears, and Flying Peacocks, among others, and their numbers are not small.

The high-tier level 1 monsters include over forty species such as Wind Howling Eagles, Three-Eyed Fire Wolves, Lightning Sables, Blazing Horned Deer, and Corrosive Earth Dragons, totaling only about five hundred. The

top-tier level 1 monsters include over thirty species such as Ice-Fire Wolves, Giant-Mouthed Salamanders, Saber-Toothed Tigers, Golden Pythons, Wind-Riding Leopards, Azure Water Crocodiles, and Jade Mantises, but their numbers are less than three hundred. This includes dozens of monsters entrusted to the sect’s Foundation Establishment cultivators.

This demonstrates their rarity.

Furthermore, comparing them to the monsters within the forbidden area reveals that many of the spirit beasts raised by the Qilin Pavilion originally originated from species within the Crimson Forbidden Area. For example, Ice-Fire Wolves, Golden Pythons, Azure Water Crocodiles, and Three-Eyed Fire Wolves are all predominantly found within the Crimson Forbidden Area.

This also shows that over the years, sect cultivators have specifically ventured into the forbidden area to bring out and train the demonic beasts within.

“I need a high-attack type with extremely high attack power, preferably one that can relatively easily break through the hide armor of those top-tier demonic beasts within the forbidden area…” Han Li began to filter based on his needs.

According to his requirements, he initially selected five suitable types.

Each one was very unique.

Among level 1 top-tier demonic beasts, they were all outstanding.

Moreover, the strongest attack methods of these spirit beasts could threaten the vast majority of demonic beasts of the same rank within the forbidden area.

“Junior Nephew Tong, does the Qilin Pavilion still have any of these spirit beasts available?”

Dong Xuan’er asked the sect disciple responsible for renting out combat-type spirit beasts from the Qilin Pavilion.

“Reporting to Senior Uncle Dong, three of these top-tier spirit beasts are still available for rent,” the disciple surnamed Tong, who looked only fourteen or fifteen years old, respectfully replied.

The text then briefly introduces the three spirit beasts and their specialties:

“Giant-mouthed Salamander: Over ten feet tall, extremely strong, with an astonishing bite force capable of severing even high-grade blunt-weapon magic weapons. However, it is slightly slower and less responsive compared to other beasts of the same rank. Two are currently in stock, each costing one low-grade spirit stone every two days.”

“Saber-toothed Tiger: Its fangs possess tremendous penetrating power, capable of instantly piercing the inner armor of high-grade magic weapons. Its long fur can resist mid-to-low-grade ice-attribute spells, and it is swift and agile. Three are currently in stock, with the same rental price as the former.”

“The Jade Mantis, a metal-attribute demonic beast, possesses incredibly sharp blades; its legs can even cripple high-grade magic weapons. Its small size allows for easy concealment, making it exceptionally adept at jungle warfare. Crucially, it’s fast and agile, capable of striking unexpectedly to defeat its enemies. Only one remains in stock, and the rental price is the same as the previous two…”

After introducing the three top-tier Level 1 spirit beasts, the Qi Refining disciple surnamed Tong looked hopefully at Dong Xuan’er, hoping this senior martial aunt could rent one or two so he could earn a little extra income.

Ultimately, Han Li settled on the Jade Mantis, which was small but capable of flight and concealment, and possessed even greater destructive power.

The main reason was its suitability for jungle warfare.

“Then let’s have a top-tier Level 1 Jade Mantis,”

Dong Xuan’er said to the Tong disciple.

“How long do you plan to rent it, Martial Aunt?”

“Four months, I suppose.”

Four months later, it would be the end of the Blood Trial.

As for why he would spend four more months’ worth of spirit stones for such a long rental period… The main purpose was to allow Han Li to interact with these spirit beasts more, using three or four months to improve their understanding.

How much could a beast tamer truly understand a newly acquired spirit beast?

If they didn’t work out together for a while, it wouldn’t be 1+1 greater than 2, but rather 1+1 less than 1.

“Uncle-Master, please wait a moment, I’ll go and complete the formalities right away.”

Upon learning that Uncle-Master Dong would be renting spirit beasts for four months, the young man from the Tong family was overjoyed.

How many spirit stones would he get from this deal?

Renting a Jade Mantis for four months would cost Uncle-Master Dong 60 spirit stones. According to the Qilin Pavilion’s “one-tenth commission,” wouldn’t he get six spirit stones? That’s an extra one and a half spirit stones per month.

His base salary was one spirit stone per month, and now he had an extra one and a half.

More than doubled.

This beautiful Uncle-Master was truly a big customer.

“Wait, I haven’t finished choosing yet,”

Dong Xuan’er said with a smile, waving her hand.

“Ah?!”

The young disciple was even more excited.

…

Afterwards, based on his needs, Han Li selected a top-tier Fiery Boar.

He needed a top-tier demon beast with thick hide and tough flesh, preferably strong enough to withstand several attacks from the high-attack top-tier demon beasts within the forbidden area without serious injury. Only in this way could he hunt demons and gather spiritual herbs with ease.

The Fiery Boar perfectly met his requirements, possessing the basic high-level spell “Steelification,” which could harden its fur and body like steel for a short time.

Not only was it thick-skinned and strong, but it also had two tusks stronger than an ordinary high-tier magic sword and a powerful impact when running. Once it accelerated and sped across flat ground, it was practically a train engine running at full speed.

“I also need a spirit beast skilled in magic, which would make dealing with poisonous insects and scorpions much easier. Therefore, a spirit beast with a focus on magic would be more useful.”

Especially fire and ice-type spirit beasts.

So, he chose a top-tier Ice-Fire Wolf.

(End of Chapter)