Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

Regarding why Wukulu demanded to trade more [Black Lotus Pills], Zhou Chun was quite curious and cautious about this matter.

So after parting with Wukulu and arranging another date to meet and facilitate the exchange, Zhou Chun quietly went to the Black Spear Tribe and covertly captured a Second Order magician leading a hunting party for a soul search.

After a detailed soul search, Zhou Chun easily discovered the true purpose of [Black Lotus Pills] for the Scale Frog Alien Clan.

"Is that so? The [Black Lotus Pill] can actually enhance the bloodline of the Scale Frog Alien Clan, even to the extent of awakening the bloodline power, allowing some who would have struggled to become magicians to become magicians!"

Zhou Chun's gaze tightened, understanding why Wukulu wanted to do so.

Fortunately, he was cautious enough to discover this point, otherwise, not only would the Scale Frog Alien Clan exponentially increase in strength due to obtaining a large number of [Black Lotus Pills], but the Zhou Family would also end up being the losers.

A simple example: if there were a kind of elixir in the Cultivation World that could allow mortals without Spirit Root Aptitude to develop a spiritual root and embark on the path of cultivation, and it wasn't difficult to craft, such an elixir would undoubtedly change the entire landscape of the Cultivation World, and alter the entire Human Clan's structure!

Though spiritual roots and bloodlines are not the same thing, the significance of [Black Lotus Pills] for the Scale Frog Alien Clan is as crucial as the mentioned elixir.

So after realizing this, Zhou Chun not only couldn't trade [Black Lotus Pills] in large quantities to the Scale Frog Alien Clan anymore but had to significantly raise the selling value of this spirit pill.

He did not rush to expose this matter but first returned to his family to investigate the situation regarding [Black Lotus Pills].

Back when Zhou Chun planted the lotus seeds he brought back from the Secret Realm Island, four types sprouted and grew. Among them, two types were recorded in the Zhou Family's classics as [Clear Fire Lotus] and [Golden Silken White Jade Lotus].

The other two types were not recorded by the Zhou Family, possibly some mutant lotus species or unknown lotus species.

The black lotus used to craft [Black Lotus Pills] was one of these, while the other has grown particularly slowly and has yet to blossom or bear fruit.

The black lotus has also been studied by alchemists from both the Zhou Family and the Su Family. Apart from containing relatively pure Water Attribute Spirit Power, making it suitable as a main ingredient for crafting [Water Lotus Pills], no special effects have been found. It is not valued as much as [Clear Fire Lotus] and [Golden Silken White Jade Lotus].

The former can be used to craft [Clear Fire Detox Pill], which has excellent effects in neutralizing fire poison, and the Sunflame Sect has long procured this type of spirit pill for their disciples' cultivation.

Though the latter's lotus seeds are not considered rare, the gold silk generated within its stems is a rare spiritual object, ideal for making formation flags and vestment robes. Meanwhile, the white jade lotus roots are fragrant and delicious, suitable for consumption as spirit fruits or cooked into soups as spirit meals.

Therefore, in the limited places suitable for planting these spiritual lotuses that the Zhou Family has now, mostly [Clear Fire Lotus] and [Golden Silken White Jade Lotus] are planted, while black lotus is relatively scarce, the Su Family is the same.

Having sorted out the relevant situations, Zhou Chun did not rush to order the family to increase or reduce the production of black lotus, but waited to make a decision after meeting with Wukulu again.

Another two months passed, and Zhou Chun met Wukulu again, as well as his chosen successor.

"Senior Zhou, this is Bahar, whom Wukulu mentioned to you before. He will be the new High Priest of our clan and will be responsible for trade cooperation with your family in the future!"

Still in the Water Mansion that Lu Ran initially constructed, Zhou Chun met with two Third Order magicians here.

Upon hearing Wukulu's words at this time, he couldn't help but direct his gaze towards Bahar.

This person was similar to Wukulu when he first took over as the High Priest of the Scale Frog Alien Clan, a Third Order low-grade magician, likely a rising star cultivated by the Black Spear Tribe, and a direct subordinate of Wukulu.

As Zhou Chun scrutinized Bahar, the High Priest Bahar hurriedly bowed to him and said respectfully, "Junior Bahar greets Senior Zhou."

He spoke the Human Clan's language quite fluently, showing he had put considerable effort into learning it.

Zhou Chun did not impose any harshness on him but instead smiled kindly and said, "Friend Bahar, you are too courteous. Please take care of the trade exchanges between our two clans in the future."

Hearing this, High Priest Bahar immediately responded solemnly, "Junior will certainly do my utmost."

After the two had formally met, Zhou Chun once again turned his gaze to High Priest Wukulu, looking at him with deep meaning and said, "Friend Wukulu, last time regarding the specific uses of [Black Lotus Pills], you mustn't have been entirely honest. From what I know, the truth is rather different from what you said!"

Upon hearing this, Wukulu and Bahar couldn't help but change their expressions, with an uncontrollable panic appearing in their eyes.

The two couldn't help but exchange glances, and then Wukulu immediately bowed deeply to Zhou Chun and said, "I am guilty and should not have deceived Senior Zhou, I beg for your forgiveness."

Seeing this, Zhou Chun just waved his hand and said, "It's business, deliberately concealing product information to buy low and sell high is quite a normal thing. I do not intend to blame Friend Wukulu."

He then shifted his tone and continued, "However, since the real effect of [Black Lotus Pills] is not simply to advance mana cultivation levels, the price cannot be exchanged at such a low rate as before."