Novelink Chapter 365: Unconventional Beast Taming
Chapter 365: Unconventional Beast Taming
Chapter 365: Unconventional Beast Taming
After gaining some understanding of the more than ten fourth-grade cubs, Lu Xuan embarked on his beast-taming journey.
"You are all descendants of fourth-grade demon beasts, and I trust your intelligence needs no further elaboration; you should grasp the meaning behind my words," he addressed all the cubs, his gaze pausing momentarily on the Lion-Bird Beast hovering in the air.
"Let's start with a simple endurance training," Lu Xuan said, as spiritual energy surged within him, causing the rocky floor of the stone hall to churn and instantly form more than a dozen stone huts.
Each stone hut, measuring over twenty feet in length and width, appeared quite rudimentary.
"Each beast will stay in a stone hut for two hours. Do not act rashly inside, and if you leave before the allotted time, varying degrees of punishment will ensue," he explained, listing penalties including but not limited to reduced food supply, confinement, and corporal punishment.
No sooner had he finished speaking than the cubs each picked a hut to occupy firmly.
The Lion-Bird Beast, last to choose, vacillated between huts, eventually settling on one already claimed by another cub. After being warned off with a low growl, it finally found an unoccupied hut.
All the young beasts quietly remained within the areas Lu Xuan had designated for them.
Lu Xuan pulled out a tome from his storage bag. Above the stone huts, a pair of grey-white eyes appeared silently. A crack emerged in the palm of his hand, allowing him to monitor the situation of all the cubs closely.
These cubs, once tamed, were mostly used to guard various critical locations within the sect, often staying in specific areas for extended periods.
Given the simple-minded nature of demon beasts and their lack of patience, it was essential to properly train their endurance.
"It's somewhat akin to a teacher standing at the lectern, seemingly oblivious to what's happening below, yet fully aware," Lu Xuan mused, observing through the eyes that had split from the Illusionary Spirit Flute, thinking to himself.
As time gradually passed, an hour swiftly flew by.
Despite their upbringing within the sect's tranquil and uniform environment and their not insignificant intelligence, the inherent beastliness within them couldn't be completely suppressed.
Initially calm, they grew restless as time dragged on, moving about within the designated areas and occasionally emitting low roars and whistles.
Even a couple of cubs attempted to cross the low stone walls, only to retreat to their original spots as a sliver of reason in their minds prevailed.
"Still, three cubs have shown commendable behavior," Lu Xuan noted, observing the small actions of the cubs in the stone hall.
The three exemplary cubs were the Black-Horned Spirit Rhino, the Lion-Bird Beast, and the Seven-Colored Pheasant Demon.NewW novels updates at novelhall.com
Suddenly, he paused; the Lion-Bird Beast was still obediently inside its hut.
With a sigh, Lu Xuan approached the Lion-Bird Beast, patting its imposing lion head gently, "Well done, you did great today, which was quite unexpected."
He knew this seemingly fierce cub harbored a self-deprecating sentiment, incongruent with its formidable appearance. Since it indeed performed well, he didn't hesitate to offer praise.
The Lion-Bird Beast nuzzled Lu Xuan's palm, whimpering softly, its deep joy palpable to him.
After allowing the cubs some time to roam freely, Lu Xuan summoned them back with the Illusionary Spirit Flute.
"I'll now teach you some cultivation commands to help you understand the various signals expressed by the sect's cultivators."
Though the cubs were highly intelligent, they weren't born with this knowledge and needed to learn.
Lu Xuan imparted various commands that the spirit beasts needed to follow and understand, including guarding, patrolling, transporting, attacking, and defending, among others.
Most cubs grasped Lu Xuan's intentions quite well, understanding completely after two or three repetitions.
The Lion-Bird Beast was an exception. Initially, it barely comprehended Lu Xuan's words, but as the information became more complex, its mind seemed increasingly overwhelmed, floating aimlessly in mid-air.
Seeing its peers quickly memorizing and understanding, a hint of despair flickered in its eyes.
"Don't worry, I'll come over and give you extra lessons if there's time," Lu Xuan reassured just as it was losing confidence.
Lifting its head, the Lion-Bird Beast caught Lu Xuan's clear and serene gaze.
The lesson concluded swiftly, and as Lu Xuan was about to leave, he paused, sensing something. A bolt of lightning whisked past him, striking a distant wall and igniting numerous tiny sparks.
Following the direction of the lightning, Lu Xuan saw the Four-Winged Thunderstorm Tiger watching him intently, its body ablaze with even more lightning as their eyes met.
It then flapped its broad wings, transforming into a silver streak and vanishing from Lu Xuan's view.
"This Four-Winged Thunderstorm Tiger is quite cunning," Lu Xuan mused, reflecting on its actions throughout the day and the insights gained from previous observations, a smile flickering across his eyes.
"It seems ordinary methods won't suffice to tame it; a special approach is needed."
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