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Chapter 184 Wilderness 5
Seeing the fishing rod being dragged along, Cheng Jiu still stepped forward and grabbed it. No matter what, he should pull it up first!
This time it seemed a bit easier than before. She realized that, compared to the previous two fish, this third fish looked almost identical, also about the height of a person.
It's said that fish that can cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage wouldn't be this small, but the fish caught in this icy plain are not only about the same size, but also seem to be of similar species.
The fish-beast crashed heavily onto the icy plain. Before Cheng Jiu could figure out how to attack, the little black dragon took to the sky, its body instantly growing enormous, and its powerful tail lashed out at the fish.
The fish-beast instantly retaliated, spewing out a powerful jet of water, which even caused the surrounding water to boil.
It is water-type, but that's all. After all, there aren't many aquatic creatures that have an advantage on land!
A thin bolt of lightning struck the fish-beast, and the little cloud beast appeared out of nowhere to assist the little black dragon.
The water conducts electricity, instantly freezing the fish-beast's body, allowing the little black dragon to seize the opportunity to disembowel it.
Watching the two work together, Cheng Jiu couldn't help but praise, "Well done, Yun Bao, Mo Yu!"
The two proudly stood up, indicating that they would take care of all the fish and beasts from now on!
Although the two little ones are quite strong, Cheng Jiu rarely uses them in battles. This is mainly because he can't defeat the stronger ones by focusing on defense, and he can handle the weaker ones himself.
It's rare to find an enemy of similar strength, and they come in handy.
Cheng Jiu also relaxed. Right, there was no need for him to be strong on his own.
Alright, according to what our savior said, we need to catch ten fish in total. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. We've already caught three. If we catch seven more, the mission will be complete.
Cheng Jiu looked at the sky; the sun was shining brightly, and the three fish had already spent the whole morning there.
Then we need to work hard this afternoon!
Cheng Jiu took out spirit beast food and pills and fed the two little ones. After that, they would be the main force!
Not knowing when the fish would bite, Cheng Jiu wasn't idle. She needed to plan how to catch the fish more efficiently and complete her task.
What makes a person human is their ability to use tools, and of course, the most terrifying thing about humans is also their ability to use tools.
Based on his experience with the three fish, Cheng Jiu designated a large area as the fish-killing zone.
Then came the setting up of formations, including trapping formations, killing formations, and other lethal spiritual weapons, pills, amplification and debuffing formations. In an instant, the area was densely covered with formations drawn by Cheng Jiu, and spiritual weapons floated in the air at the edges, creating a deadly atmosphere everywhere.
Just looking at it makes one feel dizzy; Cheng Jiu has really put in the effort.
To be honest, if Cheng Jiu hadn't wanted to be too presumptuous, she actually intended to poison the fish in the ice cave. But what if the fish died from the poison? No problem, she could cure them!
But poisoning was far too risky, so Cheng Jiu reluctantly ruled it out.
Two fish were caught while setting up the formation. The little cloud beast and the little black dragon had a very comfortable time killing them. Although the formation was not completely set up, it still played a part in the process. As soon as the fish fell into the formation, it was immediately attacked by the formation. Before it could fight back, it was beaten half to death. Then the little black dragon and the little cloud beast naturally healed.
In the end, the effect was unexpectedly good. The two little ones didn't even need to lift a finger; as soon as the fish fell into these formations, they instantly became dead fish.
Killing the fish is no longer the problem; the problem is fishing.
Every time she went fishing, she had to work together with the little black dragon and the little cloud beast, otherwise they simply couldn't pull it up.
Cheng Jiu thought for a moment. She remembered that there was a mineral called Light-Heavy Stone. The lighter the force, the heavier the stone's response; the heavier the force, the lighter the stone's response. It was of high quality but quite useless.
Isn't this exactly where it comes in handy? She remembered that there seemed to be one of the things that Immortal Lord Kunzhong compensated her with.
However, the properties of light and heavy stones are quite unstable and very unique. Many ores cannot be compatible with them, and stones containing the five elements' spiritual energy cannot be used.
Therefore, when forging light and heavy stones into weapons, special attention must be paid to fixing the properties of the target.
Fine iron sand has an amplifying effect.
Light mist is a unique natural phenomenon. In only a few places, some magical substances will rise from the ground. From a distance, it looks like white mist, but it can be felt when touched up close. Like white mist, it rises in the morning and dissipates as the sun gets stronger.
Only a select few with unique skills can weave these white, misty substances into yarn, initially used as a material for high-end spirit garments, with a single bolt of this yarn worth a fortune.
However, later, some weapon refiners discovered its unique compatibility, which made it even more expensive. Because of its versatility, it is used almost whenever it is available during weapon refining, as it can improve the weapon's function and quality.
Of course, the main component is still this light and heavy ore. As it is heated by the flames, the ore changes from its original black and white color to reddish-brown iron. Fine iron sand, meteorite iron, and ash powder are added, and finally a little bit of light ethereal gauze is added, and a power amplifier is completed.
Installed on a fishing rod, Cheng Jiu can pull out a fish by himself.
As expected of her, she caught a fish and landed it in the fish-killing area, which immediately created a perpetual motion machine. It was so much easier than the recent struggles of catching and killing fish.
The little black dragon and the little cloud beast were completely freed. Cheng Jiu wasn't so heartless as to let the two little ones go fishing. She went to play, and as their owner, of course, the owner did the work.
I'm suddenly feeling a little envious, what should I do!
Meanwhile, the two little ones dragged the fish to the fish release area set up by Cheng Jiu and began to wander around the icy plain.
Compared to the little cloud beast, the little black dragon was quite indifferent to the environment. It wandered around for a bit and then stood guard at the formation and the fish release area, waiting for Cheng Jiu to fish. Then it would transport the fish to the other side. When it had nothing to do, it would lie on the ice and watch obediently.
There was nothing here, not even any demonic beasts, only countless demonic fish under the ice. The little cloud beast wandered around for a while, then boredly lay down on the little black dragon's head.
Suddenly it seemed to sense something—a fish thief!
Beside a gutted fish-beast, snowflakes slowly covered the area. The snowflakes came to life, transforming into a tiny, humanoid snow monster. Looking at the tender fish, an unknown liquid dripped from the corner of the little snow monster's mouth.
"what!"
"Waaaah!" You fish thief, take this!
The little cloud beast charged towards the fish thief.
boom!
The two adorable creatures collided, and the little cloud beast disintegrated into gas. It only noticed the brakes when it was far away, shook itself, and returned to its limp state.
The poor little snow monster scattered into a pile of snow, and it took a long time for it to reform into its original shape, swaying its body somewhat dazedly.
The little cloud beast approached, and its soft body began to transform, eventually turning into the shape of a little snow monster. However, upon closer inspection, one could see that the little cloud beast was whiter and even softer.
The little Yeti looked around, wondering what had bumped into it. Then it saw a strange member of its kind:
"Ha!" Are you a Yeti too?
"Waaaaah! Waaaaah!" I'm not! I'm the Great Demon King who eats Yetis.
As it spoke, the little cloud beast's body grew to an enormous size, and it opened its huge mouth to intimidate others.
The little snow monster looked at the enormous beast in front of it, then collapsed to the ground with a thud, large snowflakes streaming down its face.
"Ha, ha..." Mom, help! There's a monster! Yeti doesn't taste good at all. The fish here are the best!
"Waaaaah~!" Really? I don't believe it! I think you look the most delicious!
The little cloud beast chuckled, picked up the little snow monster, tossed it onto its body, and flew into the air. The little cloud beast flew faster and faster, scaring the little snow monster into screaming. It had never experienced such a thrilling speed before.
Cheng Jiu, who was focused on fishing, also heard the noise. He looked up and saw the little cloud beast flying around rapidly: "Yunbao! Yunbao!"
Hearing its master's call, the little cloud beast lowered its body and flew to Cheng Jiu. Cheng Jiu stroked the little cloud beast's soft body: "What were you playing just now? You seemed to be having so much fun!"
The little cloud beast wanted her to see the little thief it had caught, so it lowered its body and whimpered.
Cheng Jiu looked at its limp body and remained silent for a moment: "Yunbao, you've grown up?"
"Huh? Huh huh huh!" The little cloud beast was stunned for a moment, then shook its head frantically, shook its body, looked left and right, where was that little thief?
"Yunbao, what do you want to show me?" Cheng Jiu guessed.
The little cloud beast nodded frantically.
"There's nothing there!" Cheng Jiu's fishing rod twitched. She skillfully cast the rod up, and the fish landed in the killing area. After being killed, it was dragged away by the little black dragon.
The little cloud beast paced anxiously for a moment, then plunged headfirst into the snow, seemingly searching for something.
"Ha!" Oh no! A childish voice rang out, and the snow on the ground gradually solidified into a familiar shape. The little snow monster threw a snowball at the little cloud beast and angrily cursed!
"Waaah!" Where did you go? I couldn't find you anywhere!
The little cloud beast, unfazed, curiously nuzzled the little snow monster.
"Ha!" Oh no! The little snow monster didn't answer, it just kept throwing snowballs.
Rainbow Dash wasn't angry. It would eat every ball the other person threw at it.
The little snow monster saw that its attack not only didn't hurt, but was also eaten by the other party, and instantly felt wronged, shedding ice beads and crying loudly!
"Yunbao, you've made your friend angry! Go and comfort her!" Cheng Jiu noticed the commotion and said with amusement.
"How pathetic! Bullying a cub!" The little black dragon watched from the side, his tone disdainful.
"Waaah!" Stop crying!
"Ha!" Oh no!
"Waaaaah!" Keep crying! The Yeti King might eat you up!
Seeing that the little snow monster wouldn't listen to reason, Rainbow Dash decisively resorted to intimidation. Was it really such a gentle beast? In the Guiyuan Sect, it was a tyrant in the rental area, okay? It was always others who coaxed it, never the other way around.
Perhaps truly frightened by Rainbow Dash, the little Yeti stopped crying, its sobs subsiding.
"Rainbow Dash, don't bully it too much! Be careful it doesn't call its elders to back it up!"
Cheng Jiu looked at the snow sprite, which looked like a little snowman, cute and adorable, and had a familiar feeling of déjà vu, like that powerful snow monster fighting the giant ice man! Oh no, he hit a cub, will he get his elders to back him up?
"Waaaah!" I have an ancestor too, and my ancestor is the most powerful!
"Ha!" Mom is even more amazing than your ancestors! It's super big, ten thousand times bigger than you!
"Waaah!" My ancestor is a hundred thousand times older than me! More powerful than your mother!
"Ha!" That's a lie!
"Waaah!" You're the arrogant one.
Listening to the two arguing about their parents, the little black dragon, who had only ever met Xuanze, tossed his head aside in boredom: "Two childish kids!"
Seeing that the little snow monster's attention had shifted, Cheng Jiu went back to fishing!
You won't believe how addictive it is until you try fishing! Who says it's not fun? It's so much fun! Especially every time the hook dips and you pull it up, the sense of accomplishment is incredible!
Cheng Jiu would guess the nature of each fish she caught, finding it endlessly fascinating. She felt she could fish there all day long.
"Ha!" Human, you smell so good!
"Waaaaah!" Stay away from my master!
The little cloud beast bristled beside it, saying, "This cunning little elf not only refuses to acknowledge that its ancestor is stronger than its mother, but it even managed to seduce its master when it wasn't looking! What a villain!"
"Ha!" No one will like your domineering attitude. I love your master's sweet scent! I won't compete with you for your master; I have my own presenters!
"Oh!" I hope so!
Cheng Jiu looked at the two adorable creatures that had come over and instinctively stuffed a pill into one of them: "Go play!"
"Ha! Mmm! Ha!" Delicious, fragrant, delicious! That white fluffy one! I'll trade you my gift-giver, okay?
"Oh no!"
The little cloud beast didn't want that so-called presenter; this was its carefully selected caretaker.
"Ha!" Okay!
The little snow monster's voice was a little downcast, then it seemed to remember something and raised its little head: "Ha! I can forgive you! But you have to take me flying one more time!"
The little cloud beast was puzzled by its words. What nonsense was this little thing spouting? What had it done wrong?
However, seeing its pitiful appearance, the little cloud beast decided to take pity on it and grant its wish! After all, the so-called gift-giver of this poor little thing was not as good as its master.
"Ugh!" Are you sure?
It was well aware of its reputation; after all, Cheng Jiu's first experience riding it was extremely unpleasant, a memory that remained vivid. After that, only Cheng Jiu was willing to ride it and let it fly freely; everyone else could only accept its constant speed.
"Ha!" Confirmed! Fun! Exciting!
"Whoosh!" Let's go!
The little cloud beast picked it up and carried it on its body, then happily sped through the sky. This was the kind of speed that cloud beasts should enjoy!
After stopping, the little cloud beast looked left and right and asked, "Huh?"
Where is the beast?! It's vanished again!
"Ha~" I'm so dizzy! So dizzy!
A small ball slowly coalesced in front of them, solidifying into a solid mass before collapsing onto the ground with a thud.
"Waaah~" Are you alright?
"Ha!" This is so much fun!
The little snow monster squealed happily; it was dizzying, but very fun.
The little cloud beast looked at the little snow monster with admiration:
Wow~ You have good taste!
"Ha!" Bai Mianmian, I'll treat you to fish!
"Waaaah!" These fish were all caught by Xiao Jiu!
"Ha!" They caught it for us to eat! Mom said it's a contract we signed with you!
"Huh!" I've never heard of a contract before!
"Ha!" It was signed with the master of the one who offered the gift! Usually, the one who offered the gift is fishing here, but today you've taken her place, so the contract still stands!
Bai Mianmian, let's hurry up, otherwise my brothers and sisters and those bad guys will come and we won't have anything to eat.
As the little snow monster spoke, it pulled the little cloud beast to the area where the fish were placed. The fish had just been caught and still looked fresh and delicious.
The little snow monster took a big bite, shared a piece with the little cloud beast, and then happily ate the rest of the fish.
Following Cheng Jiu, the little cloud beast rarely ate raw food. It hesitated when it saw the fish meat being shared, but only took a bite when it saw how much the little snow monster was enjoying it.
So fresh and sweet! Delicious, with absolutely no fishy smell!
"Woo~!" Hey! You black thing! Come and have a taste, it's delicious!
Rainbow Dash called out to Black Jade, who was nestled there resting!
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu flew over, sniffed the fish, and then Yun Bao stuffed a large piece into her mouth. She chewed it, her eyes lighting up: "Delicious!"
Cheng Jiu cast a fish into the water: "Eat as much as you like! Don't worry about not having enough, I'm still fishing here!"
She caught so many fish, what's wrong with her contracted beast eating some? But is the fish really that delicious?
"Ha..." Dinner's ready!
As many sounds arose, clumps of small snow monsters materialized on the ground, their eyes shining as they looked at the fish meat.
"Splash!"
Then came the sound of pebbles hitting the ground again, pebble after pebble piecing together in pairs:
"Stone!" You're breaking the rules again, arriving early once more!
"Ha!" The fish and meat belong to the beasts that arrived first! Who told you to be slow!
A group of little stone men glared at the clumps of little snow monsters: "Stone! You despicable creatures, let's fight!"
"Ha!" Go ahead and fight! Who's afraid of you!
The clumps of little snow monsters were equally defiant, glaring at the little stone men. The atmosphere was tense, and a battle was about to break out!