Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 163 Gong Wan
The demon beast that Gong Wan trained was a raccoon, somewhat like the Jade Civet, but a different breed.

Li Xianghong released a black-backed dog instead.

The cat and the dog are both still just demonic beasts, without any intelligence or cultivation.

Therefore, the Li family did not change the location and let the two demonic beasts fight each other directly in the tea room.

The raccoon was very energetic after being cured, but the German Shepherd was larger.

In just a few exchanges, the raccoon was at a disadvantage and ran around trying to escape.

The black-backed dog kept chasing after them.

"Gong Wan probably won't make it past the fourth hurdle due to the size difference."

Li Qianyuan transmitted his thoughts telepathically.

"not necessarily!"

Li Xiangming shook his head slightly; demonic beasts are different from wild beasts.

The strength of a demon beast depends on the degree to which it is affected by spiritual energy.

Although demonic beasts lack cultivation methods and cannot convert spiritual energy into demonic power, their constant absorption of spiritual energy has transformed their bodies into extraordinary forms.

Some demonic beasts may not grow larger even if they absorb spiritual energy, but that does not mean that their strength has not increased.

Using size to summarize the strength of a monster is obviously not quite appropriate.

Furthermore, since the animal breeding center stated that the two combatants are monsters of the same level, the tanuki's strength is definitely no less than that of the black-backed dog.

Sure enough, after running around aimlessly, the raccoon turned around, seized the opportunity, and with its agile body, passed through the black dog's belly, leaving a deep scratch mark on it.

"Ow!"

The black-backed dog growled, seemingly about to vent its anger, and pounced on the raccoon dog.

Its attacks were like a sudden storm, but the raccoon skillfully deflected them with its agile movements.

The little guy maneuvered and dodged in the confined space, each dodge perfectly timed, and even his eyes gleamed with cunning as he began to use the environment to lure the German Shepherd into the trap he had set.

"Interesting. Gong Wan, this little fox, may look small, but she is quite shrewd."

Li Qianyuan couldn't help but nod, acknowledging Li Xiangming's earlier words. He noticed the subtle pauses the raccoon made before each action; it was observing and calculating, and every move was a combination of offense and defense.

As the battle progressed, the German Shepherds, who initially had a significant size advantage, gradually became more passive.

After several missed attacks, the German Shepherd's stamina and patience were gradually depleted, while the raccoon was like an artist dancing on the edge of a knife, each counterattack precise and ruthless, adding several bloody marks to the German Shepherd's fur.

"Woo-woo!" The raccoon let out a sharp screech, as if to announce its victory. It suddenly accelerated, circled behind the black-backed dog, and with lightning speed, leaped up and locked its neck tightly.

The black-backed dog struggled several times, but finally collapsed to the ground, exhausted and panting heavily.

The raccoon stood proudly on its back, surveying its surroundings with arrogance.

"What a clever little fellow!"

Li Qianyuan was full of praise and greatly admired Gong Wan's skill in controlling beasts.

On the surface, Tanuki defeated the Black-backed Dog by its own strength, and Gong Wan did not enhance its combat power in just one hour.

However, it should be noted that the tanuki was originally severely injured and had lost only one-tenth of its original strength.

Gong Wan not only healed the raccoon's injuries, but also enabled the previously fearful raccoon to fight with all its might.

Based on this alone, Gong Wan is a qualified beast tamer.

"Fellow Daoist Gong is amazing! Congratulations on passing our Li family's test."

Li Qianyuan was the first to go on stage to offer his congratulations.

Gong Wan wiped the sweat from her forehead and said modestly, "I was lucky."

"In the past two weeks, you are the only one who has passed the fourth level. This is not luck. If you have to attribute it to luck, then I would say that luck is also a part of strength."

Li Xiangming smiled slightly and handed over a small cloth bag.

"This is Fellow Daoist Gong's reward for clearing the level." Reward?

Gong Wan was overjoyed and quickly took the bag. She scanned it with her divine sense and found that it contained 10 crystal-clear spirit stones.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Li."

Gong Wan thanked him, and Li Xiangming took the opportunity to ask, "May I ask where Fellow Daoist Gong's master is? Would you be interested in joining my Li family for cultivation?"

"I am a disciple of Jinpeng Fortress in Baliu County. As for joining the Li family, please allow me to consider it."

Gong Wan lowered her head, somewhat hesitant to speak.

The Li family of Danggui Mountain is located in Pudong, and he has been frequenting Pushui Market for many years. To be honest, he is unwilling to leave this place.

Upon seeing this, Li Qianyuan, Li Xiangting, and the others all showed expressions of anger.

Everyone knows that the Li family is willing to pay 10 spirit stones in order to recruit a beast tamer.

If it weren't for the Li family, why would we come here?

It's one thing for those mediocre beast tamers to come here just to freeload, but Gong Wan has such skills, could she also be here for spirit stones?

Li Xiangming's expression was normal; it's not surprising that capable people can't afford to eat.

It should be noted that Gong Wan was located in Pushui Market.

There are absolutely no wild monsters here!

How many people will know about his abilities?
"Fellow Daoist Gong, forgive my bluntness, but Pushui Market is a paradise for many people, but not for beast tamers. If you want to advance further in the path of beast taming, you either need to join a large merchant guild like Tengjiao Market or leave Pushui Market."

Li Xiangming put it bluntly: although Pushui Market is large, there is no opportunity to tame monsters.

Because taming beasts requires providing them with a sufficiently large space to move around, and the Pushui Market, where land is extremely valuable, simply does not have this condition.

Even a large merchant firm like Tengjiaofang couldn't afford to build a beast farm in Pushui Market. All their spirit pets were tamed before being transported to the market for sale.

In Pushui Market, Gong Wan could at most examine the spirit pets and offer guidance on their development.

These things obviously cannot improve his beast-taming skills.

Of course, joining Tengjiaofang and getting involved with the Luoyan Chamber of Commerce behind it might be different.

Because the Luo Yan Merchant Guild has its own beast-taming tradition and has been cultivating demonic beasts for over five hundred years.

If Gong Wan enters, she will surely gain something.

But the question is, does the Luoyan Chamber of Commerce need Gong Wan?

No one knows this better than Gong Wan herself.

After a moment of silence, Gong Wan sighed softly, "I still have a family to support in Pushuifang City, and Dangui Mountain is far too remote."

"Why not take them to Angelica Mountain?"

Li Xiangming slowly said, "The spiritual vein in my home is perfect for cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Gong Wan remained silent in thought.

For him, it didn't matter which organization he was employed by, as long as the pay was decent.

But he didn't want to be controlled by others for the rest of his life.

If the whole family moves to Danggui Mountain, and their bloodline is under the protection of the Li family, can he still break away from the Li family?
"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Gong, there are many ways to join my Li family."

As if sensing Gong Wan's thoughts, Li Xiangming chuckled softly.

"Oh?"

Gong Wan asked curiously, "Please tell me in detail."

"The first way is to become a guest advisor to my Li family."

Observing Gong Wan's expression, Li Xiangming noticed that she seemed somewhat uneasy and immediately understood that what she was worried about was becoming a guest advisor.

(End of this chapter)