Reigning Supreme in countless worlds With Beast taming

Gazing at the voluptuous woman in front of him, whose entire presence exuded a mature charm and whose face bore a mysterious shallow smile as she was about to lean in, Qin Feng hastily stepped back to avoid Yunniang's hand that was about to caress his chest, "What agreement? Yunniang, you mustn't spout nonsense!"

"You have forgotten, young master."

Yunniang bit her lip gently, her watery apricot eyes full of seductive allure, "When you first came to Baihua Pavilion and were about to leave, you promised me that the next time you came, you would visit my place to taste something delicious. I've been waiting for a long time."

Qin Feng cleared his throat, pretending not to see the meaning in Yunniang's eyes, and said seriously, "I am here to find the old family head, please show me the way, Yunniang."

"Young master is truly heartless," Yunniang said with a wistful expression that matched her voluptuous figure, making her quite pitiable.

It was a pity that she had encountered Qin Feng.

Qin Feng was indifferent to the woman's amorous gestures and took out a spirit stone from his storage bag and tossed it to Yunniang, "I have urgent business; please lead the way."

Yunniang touched the spirit stone in her hand and saw Qin Feng's serious demeanor. Knowing that the young man would not be swayed, she restrained her teasing and nodded, "Very well then, young master, follow me."

With that, she turned around, her waist twisting like a water snake as she led the way.

It was currently the afternoon, some time before nightfall. Many beautiful women on the pavilions were dressing up. Seeing Yunniang leading a handsome young man, they became interested and leaned out to greet him, trying to lead Qin Feng into their chambers.

Usually, the visitors here were varied, but such spirited young men were truly rare and thus very much liked by the ladies.

With a mix of laughter and scolding, Yunniang rejected the group of women's requests and took Qin Feng to a refined courtyard at the very back.

"Look, Family Head Qin is right here, I'll inform him for you," Yunniang said, nodding toward the elegant garden ahead.

"No need."

Qin Feng already heard the old family head's voice from inside and said, "I will go in and bring the old family head out."

Yunniang was surprised; unaware of Qin Feng's true identity, she thought he was just a junior of the Qin Family. She advised, "Previously, the family head said he wouldn't return sober today. As a junior, it's better not to be too assertive, or it might affect your standing in the family..."

"It's fine."

Qin Feng waved his hand and stepped into the courtyard known as Peony Pavilion.

However, he soon regretted it.

For as soon as he entered, he saw Qin Guanbao, half sitting and half reclining, cuddled by women on a soft couch with his hands and feet clad in fur.

As a cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, Qin Guanbao had a sharp sense of perception. Sensing Qin Feng's gaze, he hurriedly extricated his head from a delicate woman's embrace and looked toward the entrance.

When he recognized the newcomer as Qin Feng, his old face suddenly turned red, and his expression became awkward.

To make matters worse, a woman at his side leaned in and left a bright rouge kiss mark on his face.

"Feng... Feng, how did you come here?"

Qin Guanbao hurriedly dodged the woman's kiss, looking somewhat embarrassed, "Weren't you on a campaign?"

"I just returned and was about to head back to the family. After hearing that Grand-Uncle was attacked, I came to look for you."

Qin Feng turned around and walked outside, "I was initially worried when I heard Grand-Uncle had been assaulted, but seeing that you still have the leisure to drink and enjoy yourself here, it's clear you must be confident. There's no need for me to worry. I'll wait outside; please continue."

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you talking about, child!"

The old family master somewhat frantically disentangled himself from the two women clinging to him, straightened his disheveled clothes, and followed in a flustered manner.

"Qin Feng, you don't understand the painstaking efforts of Grandpa Jiuye," Qin Guanbao said, quickening his pace and catching up to Qin Feng. With a sheepish expression, he continued, "Last night, I was invited to Baihua Pavilion for a drink and to enjoy the flowers. On my way back, I was ambushed.

The attack was sudden. Although I wasn't injured, I couldn't catch the two assailants.

However, today Elder Qian from Ten Thousand Demons Pavilion allocated a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators to me. I plan to have them hide in the dark while I continue to drink late into the night, hopefully luring out those Sword Cultivators who attacked me, so that we can capture them all at once."

"Is that so?" Qin Feng looked at him skeptically. "Is Grandpa Jiuye not just reluctant to leave the pleasures of Baihua Pavilion?"

"Of course not." The old family master insisted righteously. "I have seen countless people in my lifetime, how could I let small distractions compromise matters of life and death!"

"So, Grandpa Jiuye had already set such a strategy. It seems I almost spoiled your big plan as a junior."

"Oh, you can't say that." The old family master explained, "A plan is still just a plan. It's possible that those assailants have already fled Tieling County, especially since Elder Qian and his men weren't quiet when they arrived last night. Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators wouldn't dare to keep hiding here, so my plan might not truly succeed. I was just giving it a try.

Now that you are back, it's great; having you here helps me worry less every day."

During their conversation, they had left Baihua Pavilion and reached the market outside.

Qin Feng looked at the lipstick marks on the old family master's face and said helplessly, "Can't you wipe off those traces of rouge from your face before you wander around where everyone can see, drawing so much attention?"

"Ah..." Qin Guanbao, who had been shocked by Qin Feng's sudden appearance earlier, had forgotten about them. He didn't realize why people were giving him odd looks until Qin Feng reminded him. He immediately began frantically wiping his face with his sleeve.

"There's still one on your left cheek."

"Oh, right..." After he had cleaned all the lipstick marks from his face, he took a deep breath, straightened his back, and once again, adopted the dignified posture of the family head.

However, he quietly asked, "Weren't you part of the expedition? How have you returned so soon?

And, how strong are you now? Have you reached the Golden Core Realm?"

"Gui Ling Ancestor Martial Uncle broke through to the Golden Immortal level in another world, slaughtering several Upper Demon Gods with his overwhelming strength, securing a victory for the alliance. The sect decided to let cultivators take turns to rest and gave the younger disciples some experience, so they sent a batch of cultivators back, and I was among the first group of disciples to return to see the family."

After a pause, Qin Feng continued, "As for my cultivation, I indeed broke through to the Golden Core Realm while I was in the otherworld."

"Really?" At these words, Qin Guanbao was overjoyed. "Excellent, excellent! The Qin Family has produced another Golden Core Realm cultivator! Hahaha... May our ancestors bless the prospering of the Qin Family!"

At this moment, Qin Guanbao couldn't contain his caution any longer. He stood in the middle of the street laughing out loud, filled with joy, completely disregarding the stares of passersby.

He didn't react much to Gui Ling Ancestor's achievement of becoming a Golden Immortal, as that realm was too far removed from him, not something he could fathom. However, Qin Feng's advancement to Golden Core was extremely exhilarating for him.

After all, the ancestor who established the Qin Family's legacy in Kun City had the cultivation of the Golden Core Realm, a level that common Foundation Establishment Cultivators most frequently came in contact with, and so it was natural for Qin Guanbao to respond this way when seeing Golden Core Cultivators, whom they used to look up to, now emerging from their own family.

Qin Feng was indifferent to his grandfather's flamboyance. As a true disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, it was only natural for him to advance to Golden Core after so long, and he felt no need to hide such a fact. Otherwise, it would seem as though the qualifications of the contemporary true disciples of the Beast Taming Sect were average.

Of course, some more extraordinary abilities remained unsaid, such as his far superior physical strength, his ability to transform into a ninth-grade upper Rock Giant, and the Ghost-Faced Spider that Elder Kongkong had recently returned to him. These capabilities were best reserved for critical moments.

After all, after hearing from Elder Qian about the current situation of the Qin Family at the Ten Thousand Demons Pavilion, Qin Feng felt that there might indeed be big fish lurking behind the scenes.

At the very least, Taiyi Mountain's Jiang Family was certainly targeting the Qin Family, otherwise a Golden Core Cultivator like Jiang Han, who came from a prominent family, would not have ventured to a remote and chaotic place like Tieling County.

The news of him returning to his family would probably spread soon enough. If the Jiang Family was willing to let bygones be bygones upon seeing his return, then well and good. But if they dared to persist, he was ready to set an example by making a harsh move!

...

Upon leaving Tieling County, Qin Feng decided not to summon the White Dragon as his mount again. It was fine riding it to return home quickly earlier; after all, he was flying high and not many saw him, and even if they did, they might not recognize him.

But Tieling County wasn't too far from Kun City. Qin Guanbao, on a Foundation Establishment Realm Spiritual Beast, could make a round trip in a single day. Summoning the White Dragon now could attract unwanted attention from Taiyi Mountain's disciples.

Hence, Qin Feng released a Two-Legged Flying Dragon from the Demon Refining Association, which he and the Old Family Master rode together while he also enquired about the current situation of the family.

"Eh? What kind of Spiritual Beast is this?"

The Old Family Master was somewhat surprised.

He had come from the Outer Disciples of the Beast Taming Sect after all, having far greater knowledge and vision than ordinary Loose Cultivators, but he had never seen such a Spiritual Beast even in the Sect's Ten Thousand Demons Catalog.

"This is a Demon Beast I captured from another world, called the Two-Legged Flying Dragon. This beast is quite suitable to be used as a flying mount. I captured two of them and planned to keep them in the family for our people to use."

"A Demon Beast?"

The Old Family Master frowned: "Our Qin Family's strength is still small; keeping a Demon Beast at home might be dangerous. What if some people with ulterior motives come attacking us under the guise of subduing demons?"

"Hehe, Ninth Grandfather need not worry,"

Qin Feng chuckled: "The so-called Demon Beasts are not those that cultivate the Demon Path. In another world, it's a general term used for beasts possessing magic powers, just as we refer to Demon Beasts and Spiritual Beasts. When the time comes, the family can simply announce that these are Spiritual Beasts I've tamed from another world!"

"I see!"

Relieved upon hearing this, the Old Family Master sensed the beast carefully and exclaimed in surprise: "Has this Two-Legged Flying Dragon already formed a Demon Core? Judging by the strength of its aura, it can't be compared to any Foundation Establishment Realm Spiritual Beast."

"A Level 7 Demon Beast, which indeed could also fall under the category of Demon Core Realm Demon Beasts. However, these otherworldly Demon Beasts are far less formidable in their methods compared to our Demon Beasts,"

Qin Feng explained: "The otherworldly Demon Beasts tend to have relatively simple tactics. There are many who have reached the power to contend with the late-stage Golden Core, or even Purple Mansion Cultivators, and yet cannot fly because they lack wings, or their flight, powered by magic, is incredibly slow.

Their cultivation methods differ, and their cultivation direction also greatly differs from that of Demon Beasts, so they rely more on their physical bodies in combat. Those without wings, before they evolve into Super Demon Beasts, mostly move on land."

"A Demon Beast equivalent to the Purple Mansion Realm that cannot fly?"

Qin Guanbao was also surprised: "These so-called Demon Beasts don't seem very impressive!"

"Ninth Grandfather should not underestimate these Demon Beasts. In reality, the stronger the Demon Beast, the more their abilities and strength develop, especially those above Level 9. Since they possess the Power of Laws, their spellcasting during combat is considerable. Some with powerful bloodline inheritance can cast Forbidden Curse Magic that is extremely potent; cultivators below the Purple Mansion Realm find it difficult to resist."

Qin Feng continued: "Aside from two Two-Legged Flying Dragons, I've also tamed several Golden Mountain Goats. Even an ordinary one can contend with regular Foundation Establishment Cultivators. The leader, who has advanced to Level 7, can even hold its own against Core Formation Cultivators. Yet, they can't fly, making them particularly suitable for navigating and jumping in mountainous terrains – excellent for ordinary clan members to ride.

There are a few Spirit Veins in Qifeng Mountain. I plan to take Qifeng Mountain as our family's territory. Later, I'll invite some sect members who are proficient in exploration to check if there are other veins to mine. If so, our Qin Family will have a solid footing.

Even if not, by simply restructuring the Spirit Veins deep within Qifeng Mountain, we can create quite a few Spiritual Fields, enough for our family's development for two or three hundred years. By then, these Golden Mountain Goats will be the best mounts for family members entering and exiting Qifeng Mountain."

"Good, good child,"

Family Head Qin was overjoyed: "Doesn't this mean that our Qin Family suddenly has dozens of Spiritual Beasts that match Foundation Establishments, as well as several Demon Beasts with Demon Core combat capabilities?

If you can really handle the Demon Beasts in Qifeng Mountain and take over the Spirit Veins across the entire mountain, our Qin Family would truly flourish!"

"That's nothing to be called flourishing,"

Qin Feng laughed: "The family can't just rely on a few Demon Beasts for protection. Their strength isn't enough; should some cultivators find a way to restrain them, it could easily lead to chaos.

So Ninth Grandfather and Father must make more efforts to strive for an early advancement to the Golden Core. Once we have several Golden Core Cultivators in the family, plus these Demon Beasts to secure Qifeng Mountain, we could truly become a mid-scale Cultivator family."

"Golden Core?"

Old Family Master sighed softly, "Achieving a Golden Core is supremely difficult. I know you are a True Disciple of the sect, but even a True Disciple's resources are not infinite.

I am old now, with my body's meridians and acupuncture points gradually ossifying, and my potential is limited; do not waste resources on me.

Instead, your father is still young. If the resources are sufficient, there is a great hope that he will break through the barriers and advance to the Golden Core.

So, Feng, better to use the resources on your father."

"No need for such worries, Granduncle Ji."

Qin Feng smiled, "Since I bring this up, I naturally have some confidence in it. Let's leave this discussion for later, Granduncle Ji, and first talk to me about the current situation of our family."

Qin Guanbao nodded, "The family has been doing well these last few years. Because of you, many families and moderate forces around us have shown goodwill, especially several families that have explicitly expressed their wish to form marital alliances with us. Most of the younger generation has already started families, marrying women of some talent from other families.

Thus, the next generation of our Qin Family will certainly give birth to many talented children."

"Oh? That's indeed good news!"

Qin Feng nodded, "With this progress, within a few generations, our family will truly be able to establish itself and not be weaker than those medium-sized families with long traditions."

"That's right."

Old Family Master continued, "Qin Yang has already succeeded in his Foundation Establishment. I have him cultivating the 'Void Shattering Technique.' That boy has some talent and has cultivated the 'Void Shattering Technique' to a decent level, and he is not weak in combat.

However, the 'Void Shattering Technique' is profound and enigmatic, with many obscure aspects. Your father and I cannot offer him much guidance. Although he is in a phase of rapid improvement since he has just recently advanced to Foundation Establishment, when he encounters a bottleneck, we will be helpless."

"No worries."

Qin Feng said, "After I received the inheritance from Void Shattering Ancestor, I gradually gained some insights. I'll explain it to cousin Qin Yang later.

Yes, I can also inscribe these insights on a jade scroll, so that future generations of our family who cultivate this technique can observe them. If they still have questions, they can ask me, and if I don't understand, I can consult my master."

"That would be great."

Qin Guanbao was delighted, "Great Elder Ning's cultivation is profound; he will certainly be able to explain things in even greater detail. From now on, besides joining the Beast Taming Sect, our Qin Family's descendants will also have a cultivation technique they can truly cultivate."

Afterward, Qin Guanbao began to discuss the recent changes in the family, from how their uncle's cultivation had also advanced, having reached the third layer of Foundation Establishment, to how some of the younger generation with fairly good aptitude had also made nice progress in recent years.

Especially some teenagers who had grown up in the last few years, among whom several had excellent aptitude. With relatively sufficient resources to support them, all had reached the late or mid-stages of Qi Refinement.

"I don't plan to send these kids to the sect."

Qin Guanbao stated, "Now that the sect has you and Xiaoxi looking after it, that's enough. If we were to send them too, it might result in the family suffering from a lack of successors.

Besides, these kids are just of decent aptitude, not geniuses. Even if they were to enter the sect, without your care, they would at most succeed in Foundation Establishment as Outer Disciples and would likely lose in competition against those prodigious disciples.

Under such circumstances, it's better to keep them in the family for thorough cultivation. In the future, training a few more Foundation Establishment Cultivators who can stand on their own will also prevent our entire family from having only a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators to show for."

Qin Feng nodded, "Granduncle Ji, you are experienced and prudent, you can make these decisions on your own."

As they were conversing, the Two-Legged Flying Dragon flapped its enormous wings, gradually flying over Kun City.

Qin Feng was about to direct the Two-Legged Flying Dragon towards where the family was located, when his expression suddenly changed, and he turned his head to look down.

He saw in Kun City, on the main street, two groups of cultivators were fighting.

The leader of one group was a Sword Cultivator, whose Sword Qi was sweeping across fiercely, forcing his opponent to continuously retreat.

The one fighting with that Sword Cultivator was none other than Qin Yang, whom the Old Family Master had just mentioned had advanced to Foundation Establishment.

Not far from them, cultivators from the Qin Family and the Huang Family were fighting fiercely as well, with various spells flying out, damaging the houses on both sides of the street, causing the city's populace to all keep their distance, afraid to come near.