Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 107 Beast Taming
Water is the source of life.

In the absence of a spring, it is extremely rare.

Upon seeing the water source, the first reaction was to get the water into their own hands; getting water was the top priority, regardless of anything else. Soon, as water was continuously drawn from the lake, the interior of the water tower filled at a visible speed until it was completely full. Eventually, all the pipes in the courtyard were filled with clean water, and tap water could be easily released simply by turning on a valve.

Meanwhile, after the water tower was filled, a water dragon was drawn into the sky above Baxia, then burst open completely, turning into a torrential downpour that soaked the dragon's back, completely dispelling the heat from the desert. The fruit trees in the courtyard appeared quite content, their curled leaves unfurling.

The lake isn't very large, only about two miles in circumference. It's called an oasis, but in reality, most of it is occupied by the lake.

It is still uncertain whether this place is indeed a wild land of fire.

"The lake water is very clear, is it safe to swim in?"

Qi Lin was eager to try it out. Having just come from the scorching desert, he was instinctively eager to jump into the lake for a swim.

"No, this is an unknown area. The main area is this lake. It's fine on the shore, but who knows what might happen if we go into the water? There's a good chance that some terrible aquatic creatures might be lurking in the water."

"I've already taken water from the lake, and the water tower is full. If you want to take a shower, go back to your own bathroom. Each room has a private bathroom, and even a bathtub is provided for you, so there's no need to go straight into the water."

Ji Tianhao shook his head and tried to dissuade him.

I've never thought that going into the water directly when entering an unfamiliar place is a good thing to do.

"If there's water, use the bathroom to shower. In this situation, it's really not suitable to go directly into the water. Nobody knows if there's anything else in the water. We don't even know if there are any fish. If there are, we can catch some and keep them."

Su Yue's gaze fell on the emerald green lake, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Previously, I dared not hope for such a thing, but now I know that Baxia is practically a miracle site, a place where we can cultivate and raise livestock, nurturing life. With its ever-expanding territory, of course, I'd love to collect even more resources. Fish are also resources; if we could cultivate them, they could become a food source in the future, a staple food. With a large quantity, we could even sell them. In this world, there's no shortage of people interested in food.

"We can give this a try. If we can catch some fish, we'll be in for a treat. Now that we've settled down, we should work hard for a better life and enrich our food supply."

Qi Lin's interest in this greatly increased.

"Brother Hao, look over there! There are other teams heading this way."

Just then, Hu Youni pointed in a direction and shouted.

No need to climb to the second floor of the shop; just stepping out of the courtyard, you can see a cloud of sand billowing outside this oasis, dense yellow sand swirling wildly. It's clear that a team is rapidly approaching.

“If we were able to find this place, others would definitely not miss it if they could feel the moisture in the wind, and they would definitely be able to find it as well. We are definitely not the first people to come here, and we will not be the last.”

A strange light flashed in Ji Tianhao's eyes, and he said, "No matter who comes or what race they are, we just need to be vigilant and not take the initiative to attack. Don't forget, we are now itinerant merchants. Our shops are already open, and we should do what merchants do."

The tone of his words also revealed the tone for the response to come.

In the Void, fighting isn't always necessary. Sometimes, trading can achieve many goals. Taking action should be a last resort.

"Quick, faster."

"There's an oasis ahead. I can feel the moisture, the water. There's water ahead."

"I see it, I see the lake."

“Wow wow wow”

"Sister, there's water! There really is water ahead! We've found a water source!"

In Ji Tianhao's and his group's sight, they could clearly see a band of wanderers rushing towards the oasis at their fastest speed, heading straight for the emerald green lake in front of them.

This group relied heavily on various animals to pull their carts: a dozen or so camels, horses pulling wagons, and desert wolves carrying wanderers. Their clothes were tattered and worn, barely enough to cover their bodies. They carried their own bundles and belongings, resembling refugees. The weariness and vicissitudes on their faces were clearly visible, many showing signs of cracking.

The leader was a middle-aged man with broad shoulders, a thick waist, and a strong, powerful physique, wearing a loose robe. He wore a felt hat, a curved knife at his waist, and a shepherd's whip in his hand. On his left arm was a special leather sheath with claw marks that seemed to be visible. He had bright, piercing eyes and a strong herdsman's aura about him.

Beside him followed a rather pretty young girl. She had an exotic air about her, and appeared to be only eighteen or nineteen years old. She lacked the typical fragility of a young girl, instead possessing the spirited bearing of a woman from the grasslands. She too was dressed with a curved knife and a shepherd's whip.

They look somewhat alike.

At that moment, as soon as this group of wanderers arrived at the oasis and the lakeside, many of them immediately lay down on the grass and burst into tears. Many others desperately crawled to the lakeside and drank the water in large gulps, looking as if they had been thirsty for eight hundred years. They wished they could fill their stomachs completely, to drink to their heart's content.

They were crying, laughing, all sorts of expressions.

That heartfelt joy, however, is entirely palpable.

Cheers followed.

The sight evoked indescribable emotions in Ji Tianhao and the others; the struggle of life for survival was always so admirable.

"Father, is this an oasis? Is it the legendary land of fire? Can we stay here?"

The girl on the other side asked, "For an oasis to form here, it must have been established quite some time ago. Besides, we're not the first to arrive; our friends over there don't know its origins yet."

The middle-aged herdsman looked at Baxia Dragon Lord, who was some distance away from them.

There was no relaxation in his expression.

With a body spanning twenty-two meters in diameter, it is already considered a colossal creature in the eyes of humans.

Upon seeing the building constructed on Baxia's back, and the Ji Tianhao group standing on the second-floor balcony of the shop, their expressions softened slightly upon realizing they were human, but they still remained on guard.

Having such a behemoth, and arriving at this oasis ahead of time, it's clear that it's not someone to be trifled with; its strength is absolutely not to be underestimated.

"What a huge beast! What is that? Does it also have the ability to control beasts? How can it contract such a powerful beast?"

The girl blinked, her face full of curiosity.

“Ayunna, since they can control such a huge beast, our nomadic camp is best off not offending them. Let's observe first. You take the beasts to the lake to drink water. Be careful in the lake; we can't rule out the possibility of danger there.”

The middle-aged man looked at the girl with a doting gaze and said.

"I understand, Father."

The young girl, Ayunna, nodded in agreement.

Then, waving his whip, he called the various animals in the herd to head towards the lake. Whether camels, horses, or other animals, they all submerged their heads in the water and drank greedily. The camels, in particular, with their humps, could better store water.

At this moment, the others in that team also saw Baxia Longjun's group.

Having drunk their fill, they lay on the grass, their gazes fixed on the scene with intense curiosity. After all, how could they not pay attention and be curious about such a colossal creature nearby? But most knew that curiosity needed to be controlled, otherwise, it might lead to their inexplicable loss of life.

I've seen countless examples of this while I was a homeless person.

Those were all bloody lessons.

Without strength, one is like an ant in the Ruins of Return.

Life and death are never in our own hands.

"It seems they don't dare to come over yet. What should we do next? Just wait?"

Qi Lin curled his lip, looking bored.

"We have to wait, but let's hang up the flag first. Even the best wine needs advertising; if we don't make our name known, they might not dare to come over."

Ji Tianhao said with a smile.

It's normal that the other party isn't coming. Of course, they can't just ignore it, so hanging up the flag is a way of stating their position.

"Alright, Lao Ji, just watch, the flag will be hung up right now, guaranteed to be eye-catching."

Qi Lin immediately agreed.

Soon, a flag was hung on Baxia's back. It bore two large characters: "Itinerant Merchant!"

"Uncle Jiu's calligraphy is vigorous and powerful, and full of righteousness."

Ji Tianhao looked at the hanging flag and was very satisfied with the inscription on it.

At least, he couldn't write that character.

"That's too much praise. It can't compare to those great calligraphers."

Lin Jiu waved his hand modestly, his smile revealing his mood.

"Brother Hao, look! Another team is coming over there. I wonder if they're even human this time."

Hu Youni looked at the sandstorm in the distance with curiosity on her face.

The sandstorm was clearly heading towards this oasis. It was obvious that they had spotted the oasis and water source.

"This is an unclaimed oasis. If we can come, others can come too. There's nothing strange about it. Humans can come, and so can other races. Remember, our current identity is that of itinerant merchants. We are not limited to being human; we are human, but also people outside of humanity."

Ji Tianhao set the tone for their identities.

As merchants, they will need to be more flexible in dealing with guests from all sides, not just confined to the identity of the human race.

(End of this chapter)