Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

Chapter 35 Legal Decree
When Man Xiongmu heard the noise outside, he couldn't help but frown. He had no connection with Wild Dog Cave, and Tong Guan was a reclusive and arrogant person. Why would he come knocking on his door at this time?
However, his gaze quickly fell on Wu Tian. It was common knowledge among the disciples on the mountain that the Wild Dog Cave needed dog demons to refine animal hides.

"I'm afraid the danger Bai Long'er was referring to comes from this!"

Man Xiongmu's expression was somewhat solemn. He had long anticipated that as Bai Long'er's cultivation level increased, it would inevitably attract the attention of others. Even if there was no Wild Dog Cave, there would be others.

Each of the thirty-six caves in Skull Mountain requires spirits to skin and dismember them to forge animal armor. If one were to refine a magical artifact like the Hundred Beasts Soul Banner, even more spirits' flesh and souls would be needed.

With Bai Long'er's outstanding appearance, it would be strange if no one coveted her.

He narrowed his eyes slightly. If he could use the matter of the Wild Dog Cave Master to directly extinguish the thoughts of others, that would not be a bad thing, as it would save him a lot of trouble later.

Before Bai Long'er achieves mastery of Qi cultivation and enters the realm of casting cauldrons, he may be able to live a peaceful life for a while.

Thinking of this, Man Xiongmu immediately opened the cave door and said with a loud laugh, "So it's Senior Brother Tong, please come in quickly."

Tong Guan led his son Tong Jin into the cave and immediately saw the white dog lying on the ground. Its snow-white fur, bright black eyes, and abundant vitality made it an exceptionally magnificent dog.

Such a creature is extremely rare, even in these desolate mountains.

Tong Guan was one thing, after all, he had cultivated for decades and had already perfected his cauldron, so he no longer took ordinary monsters seriously.

Tong Jin, who was following behind him, stared wide-eyed at Wu Tian, ​​her mouth practically watering. The thought of turning such a white dog with its fine, snow-white fur into a beast armor was incredibly exciting...

"Jin'er, come and pay your respects to your Uncle Manxiong." Tong Guan called out, which brought Tong Jin, who had been somewhat flustered, back to her senses.

He quickly bowed to Manxiong Mu, saying, "Disciple greets Uncle Manxiong."

"No need for formalities, Senior Brother Tong, please take a seat!" Man Xiongmu invited Tong Guan to sit down. As for Tong Jin, he had no right to sit and could only stand obediently next to Tong Guan.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Tong Guan directly stated his purpose: "Junior Brother Manxiong, Jin'er is my only son. It is already difficult for us cultivators to have offspring, and I never expected to have this child by accident."

"Fortunately, he is quite promising. He has a naturally superior immortal root and is considered to have some good fortune. Not long ago, he just completed the Qi circulation and began to condense his true Qi."

“Junior brother, as you know, our Wild Dog Cave lineage needs to use the hides and bones of dog demons to make animal clothing.”

"I heard that my junior brother has raised a white dog that has become a spirit, so I came to ask for your help. I hope you can grant my request."

For the sake of his son, Tong Guan changed his usual arrogant attitude and spoke with more humility and sincerity.

Upon hearing this, Man Xiongmu frowned, his expression turning somewhat grim, and he said in a stiff tone, "Senior brother, who conveyed this message to you?"

He didn't wait for Tong Guan to continue speaking before adding, "The white dog I keep in my cave is not a demonic spirit, but rather a creature that has cultivated the spiritual energy of the sect."

"I am training it to be a spirit beast, hoping that it can eventually be forged into a cauldron and transformed into human form, thus adding a guardian to my Qiyun Cave."

"I cannot grant your request, senior brother."

Upon hearing this, Tong Guan narrowed his eyes, his deep blue pupils now only showing a hint of blue, as cold as a blade.

"Oh I got it."

"This is nothing serious. If you want to train a spirit beast protector, I can find you some other spirits with good bloodlines, or provide some resources."

"I think this white dog has only recently become a spirit, so it won't take up too much of your time, junior brother."

"Please give me some face, junior brother. I am willing to pay the corresponding price."

He genuinely felt that Manxiong Mu's words were an attempt to raise the price, and he was already somewhat displeased, but for his son's sake, he swallowed his anger. Manxiong Mu interrupted him directly, "Senior brother, I have already said that I am using this white dog to train a protector, and I have no intention of exchanging it. I'm sorry to disappoint you, senior brother."

Tong Guan didn't speak again, and the atmosphere in the entire cave suddenly became extremely oppressive and silent, making it difficult to even breathe.

Wu Tian felt a naked malice from the side, as if a ferocious beast had opened its bloody maw and was about to swallow him whole. The feeling was terrifying.

Seeing that his father hadn't spoken for a long time, Tong Jin couldn't hold back any longer and called out from behind him, "Dad!!"

Tong Guan's previously fierce and cold aura subsided slightly, and he said in a calm tone, "Man Xiong Mu, you know my temper. I want this white dog. Just tell me what you want, and as long as it's not too outrageous, I'll agree to it."

"If it weren't for my son, ha!"

Based on his temper from years ago, he probably would have killed the white dog on the spot with a single blow and then turned and left.

What can Qiyun Cave possibly do to me?
He, Man Xiong Mu, has only just entered the Refining Law Realm. He probably hasn't even condensed a Law Seed yet. What right does he have to put on airs in front of him?
Man Xiongmu's expression turned cold. "Tong Guan, I've already said it, I'm not selling this white dog."

"I still need to meditate and cultivate myself, so it is inconvenient for me to receive guests."

"Everyone, please!"

The cave gate burst open with a roar, and sunlight streamed in, making the dust motes shimmer with golden hues.

"Good, very good." Tong Guan stood up, his face regaining its calm and composed expression. "Jin'er, let's go."

Tong Jin was both angry and annoyed, and pointed at the barbarian bear wood, cursing, "Old man, how dare you disrespect my father, believe it or not..."

"Insolence!" Man Xiongmu was completely enraged. His pupils turned dark gold in an instant, and a strange, eerie wind swept through the entire cave, making it seem as if the entire cave had fallen into the underworld, with a chilling aura penetrating to the bone.

Tong Guan shielded Tong Jin behind him, his wide black robe fluttering in the cold wind, especially the cloak made of animal hide, from which the ferocious roar of a vicious dog could be faintly heard.

"It's none of your business to lecture my son."

"What, you want to spar with me, Manxiong Mu?"

He grinned, revealing his ferocious and chilling teeth. "You ungrateful wretch! I'm taking this white dog. Whether it's alive or dead, it's all the same to me."

"Hehe, I've never failed to get what I want."

Man Xiongmu laughed in his anger, but calmed down at this point. Seven-tenths of his anger was feigned. He had already anticipated this situation. Wild Dog Cave's arrogance had been going on for more than just a day or two.

He slowly sat down again and said in a calm tone, "Tong Guan, it's not that I look down on you, but you're not worthy to touch this white dog."

"Look what this is!"

After saying that, he flicked his sleeve and unleashed a beam of light from his right hand, which landed directly on Wu Tian.

In an instant, golden light shot up from Wu Tian's body, then condensed into six ancient characters, which resonated throughout the cavern accompanied by a clear, cold female voice.
"He was permitted to enter the mountains to cultivate himself."

Tong Guan was taken aback at first, but then quickly remembered a certain person. His expression changed immediately, and without saying a word, he grabbed Tong Jin and turned to leave.

Even Wu Tian was stunned; he himself was unaware that this golden light existed on his body.

After Tong Guan and his son disappeared from sight, he asked, both surprised and delighted, "Master, what was that all about?"

(End of this chapter)