Water World Beast Taming: My Pets Can Evolve Infinitely

Chapter 145 Learning Spiritual Martial Arts (5000 words)

The next day, billionaire Jiang Laowu woke up in bed feeling refreshed.

It has to be said, when a person has money, even sleeping feels incredibly good!

Meow~

"Squeak~"

Xiao Jiu and Chu Yun had already woken up. The former violently removed a bathtub from the bathroom and placed it in a corner of the bedroom.

It lay comfortably inside, happily munching on a big yellow croaker, its fluffy head adorned with a pair of blue cat eyes that were comfortably squinted together – absolutely wow!

How wonderful it is to have days without training or fighting!

Chu Yun floated in mid-air like a blue wind chime, creaking and drifting around. Several blue, translucent tentacles waved in the wind, and sea spirit pearls spun around it under the influence of spiritual power.

Chu Yun stretched out her little tentacles and happily hugged one of the Sea Spirit Pearls, then hugged another one, sharing the dew evenly. Her crystal-clear blue eyes also closed comfortably, which was quite amazing.

Counting money is such a wonderful thing!

Jiang Chen rolled his eyes at Xiao Jiu speechlessly; he had to go and order a new bathtub.

For a popular man, a bathtub is an essential item in the home.

Jiang Chen got up, washed up, woke his father, and then went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for his father and the two beasts.

Jiang Chen turned on the stove and started frying sea monster meat patties while planning his next training session.

First of all, with over 7 million yuan, he can focus on his cultivation for the foreseeable future without worrying about making money.

So the first goal is to focus on cultivating to the level three Beast Tamer and also train Xiao Jiu and Chu Yun to become extraordinary pets!

Secondly, he can begin preparing to contract his third pet beast.

Each time a Beastmaster levels up, their Beast Taming Space can accommodate one more sea beast.

Other beast tamers generally don't have a full set of pets.

After all, raising a pet is not easy; you may have the money, but you may not have the time and effort.

You may have the energy, but the money may not be.

If you're not careful, it can backfire, leaving you overwhelmed and making all your pets mediocre.

However, Jiang Chen has the "Illustrated Compendium of Marine Creatures," so he doesn't have this problem at all. Therefore, the more pets he has, the better, as it will allow him to fully utilize the advantages of the "Little Yellow Book."

By the way, my father Jiang Tao's pet beast was killed by the sea creatures three years ago before he was injured. We can also find one or two pet beasts for him.

It's not about sending the father into battle, but about equipping him with the ability to protect himself, so that he won't be helpless in the face of unexpected situations.

Having a sword in your hand and not using it, and having no sword in your hand to use, are two different things.

Now that he's so strong and rich, his father can just stay home and enjoy his retirement; he can stop fighting and killing.

Jiang Chen had even begun to encourage Nangong Yan's father, Nangong He, to also retire from the front lines and return to his hometown to keep Jiang Tao company, so that the old man wouldn't be lonely.

Nangong Yan's father, Nangong He, was just a common soldier in the front-line Beast Taming Corps, only a second-level Beast Tamer. One more or one less would not make a difference.

Nangong Yan and Jiang Chen have grown up, so there's no need for Nangong He to stay on the front lines.

Previously, there was no choice, but now that there is a choice, we naturally choose to use it.

Nangong Yan's mother was also invited from Ningshui Town. The three of them could stay in this dormitory or in the outer city, which would put his and Nangong Yan at ease.

Third: Before the troops move, the supplies must be ready.

Jiang Chen hadn't even started cultivating his beast-taming skills yet, but he needed to begin refining his body first. He had to quickly master the third level of body refinement, [Yi Jin Super Sense], otherwise he wouldn't have enough points to add later.

The first level of body tempering is copper skin, the second level is iron flesh, and the third level is tendon strengthening and super-sensory perception.

The third level of body refinement is divided into two parts: tendon strengthening and super-sensory perception.

Yi Jin refers to the process of widening, unblocking, and tempering the meridians in a person's body, making the meridian channels more spacious and resilient.

This will elevate the physical fitness of the body cultivator to a new level, while also increasing the speed of spiritual energy cultivation and providing an immediate boost to their strength!

After all, the wider and stronger the meridians and channels, the faster the beast tamer can absorb spiritual energy through meditation, and the more adept they will be at circulating spiritual energy in battle!

Yes, the third level of body refinement is a rather unique realm. It is not only beneficial to the body refiner, but also to the beast tamer, raising the strength of the beast tamer to a higher level.

In fact, there are quite a few people like Jiang Chen who cultivate both beast tamer and body refiner at the same time, such as Zhao Ziyi.

However, because body tempering is difficult, and the further one progresses, the more painful and arduous the cultivation becomes, so many people find it hard to persevere.

However, in some large families, the elders will still spend a lot of resources to make sure that their children have reached the third level of body tempering before giving up!

Because the third level of body tempering, the Yi Jin technique, is very effective!

The "Super Senses" of the third level of body refinement, if successfully tempered, is also a very useful realm.

The so-called extrasensory perception is actually the eyes, nose, ears, tongue, and skin of the person who has been tempered and refined.

This is to enhance the practitioner's senses of sight, taste, hearing, smell, and touch!

Enhance your five senses and transcend your limits!

Strengthening the five senses is a very important stage for body cultivators.

Because in an underwater environment, without the aid of a pet, humans' senses are not as sensitive as those of sea creatures.

Marine creatures are aquatic life, while humans are terrestrial life; human organs and tissues exist to adapt to the terrestrial environment.

Although humans were forced to evolve back cheeks due to the great cataclysm a thousand years ago, they only gained the basic ability to survive in water!

However, if Jiang Chen succeeds in the third stage of body tempering, his five senses will be strengthened...

Jiang Chen truly felt that he was no different from a humanoid sea monster!

"My five senses are no less than yours, and my strength, agility, and defense are also no less than yours." Jiang Chen even had a strange feeling: "Who the hell is the real sea creature here?"

……

Steam rose from the dining table, filling the air with a delicious aroma.

Jiang Chen fried two portions of sea beast meat patties for himself and his father. His own was made from level three sea beast meat, while Jiang Tao's was made from level one early-stage sea beast meat.

Jiang Tao currently has no pet beast and his body is within the range of an ordinary person. If he were to eat the meat of a level-three sea beast, he would be stuffed to death, as the meat of a level-three sea beast contains far too much spiritual power and other energy.

In front of Xiao Jiu appeared a grill, on which sat a golden-brown, crispy grilled fish, sprinkled with plenty of red chili peppers and cilantro.

The big cat initially refused to eat grilled fish, believing that eating raw fish was the most authentic and delicious way to eat it, but after taking a bite, it really liked it.

This big cat also initially refused to eat spicy food, but after trying a bite, it really enjoyed it.

Later, she even asked Jiang Chen's Fuhebei to pack several boxes of chili sauce for her at any time, because she couldn't live without spicy food and wouldn't eat without it!

Chu Yun, the blue jelly, sat at the table next to her with her eyes half-closed. In front of her was a plate with fresh shrimp meat chopped by Jiang Chen.

Chu Yun ate very slowly and elegantly, only reaching out her tentacles to grab a piece after each bite, taking her time.

As Jiang Tao ate his grilled pork ribs, he would occasionally glance up at the two adorable beasts beside him. Thinking back to how these two had wreaked havoc yesterday, he felt the contrast was rather stark…

"Dad, do you also like these two types of pet beasts? I'll buy two for you to contract later?" Jiang Chen noticed Jiang Tao's gaze and asked.

Jiang Tao was clearly tempted, but after moving his mouth, he said, "I'm already in my forties or fifties, aren't these two too cute? Why don't you buy me a fiercer one?"

"So what if you're in your forties or fifties? You can be old in spirit!"

"If you start cultivating diligently now, as your cultivation level improves, you might even become younger!" Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"Let's go for something fiercer, otherwise my old friends will laugh at me for riding an adorable cat!" Jiang Tao shook his head, still disagreeing.

After two days of adjustment, Jiang Tao has become somewhat familiar with the world he was in after falling asleep.

Although many of his old comrades died on the front lines during these three years, many others are still alive, such as Nangong He and other comrades.

Yingtian Academy was right on the front lines, so it was easy for him to visit his old comrades.

"Okay, it's up to you." Jiang Chen didn't insist, as long as his father seemed to be in good spirits.

After quickly finishing breakfast, Jiang Chen received a call from Jiang Henian, asking him to come over.

Jiang Chen naturally agreed, said a few words to Jiang Tao, and then went directly to find Jiang Henian.

……

As the principal of Yingtian Academy, Jiang Henian enjoys many privileges.

For example, behind the school's teaching building, there is a lake, and a large bamboo forest of "Bishui Bamboo" is planted on the lake.

This lake and this bamboo forest are Jiang Henian's private territory.

The green bamboo is more beautiful than ordinary water bamboo, with a more vibrant green color and crystal clear appearance, just like jade!

The hardness of the green bamboo is also several times that of ordinary water bamboo, making it difficult for ordinary sea beasts to break.

Moreover, the green bamboo can adapt to both above-water and underwater planting environments and is very easy to grow.

Jiang Chen had seen pictures of the green bamboo in textbooks, but this was the first time he had seen the real thing.

In front of them was a huge lake, and bamboo, as green as jade, stood straight up from the bottom of the lake, forming a lush forest that was twenty or thirty meters high, blocking out the sky and creating a magnificent sight!

Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised that these bamboos, rooted in the lake, could grow so straight, which was truly admirable.

In the emerald green bamboo forest, a bamboo bridge meanders from the shore to the center of the lake, making people very curious about where the bamboo bridge ends.

Jiang Chen walked to the bamboo bridge and then discovered that on both sides of the three-meter-wide bamboo bridge, there were two large toads, each about two meters tall, with fist-sized protruding warts on their bodies.

They stood like guards in front of the bamboo bridge, each holding a bronze axe, and their large bodies were covered in yellow-orange armor and red shawls, making them look quite imposing at first glance!

Jiang Chen recognized them at a glance as [Water Cannon Toads].

To Jiang Chen's slight surprise, these two water cannon toads were clearly sea creatures, not pets that had been contracted.

It's not a pet animal, yet it's willing to stand guard here; that's quite impressive.

Upon seeing someone approach, the two water cannon toads fixed their bubbly eyes on Jiang Chen. The toad on the right spoke in a deep voice, "Who goes there?"

Jiang Chen was slightly surprised. Good heavens, this human is so fluent in the language?

Moreover, as they got closer, Jiang Chen sensed that the cultivation levels of the two water cannon toads were actually at the extraordinary level!

They actually used extraordinary sea monsters to guard the area—that's quite a move!

"My name is Jiang Chen. Principal Jiang Henian sent me." Despite his inner surprise, Jiang Chen replied calmly and respectfully.

"Okay, let's go in. The boss just gave some instructions." The toad on the left spoke up.

"You've already given me instructions, yet you still stop me..." Jiang Chen was speechless. "You two have nothing better to do."

Under the watchful eyes of the two beasts, Jiang Chen successfully stepped onto the bamboo bridge and headed towards the depths of the lake.

The bamboo bridge is not long, winding for hundreds of meters. At the end of the bamboo bridge are several spacious, serene, and elegant bamboo houses on the water.

Jiang Chen observed with curiosity all the way, and soon saw Jiang Henian in front of the first bamboo house on the water.

The old man still had a messy, unkempt hairstyle, wore a linen shirt and slippers, and leaned back in his recliner, holding a gourd in his right hand, taking sips here and there.

"You're here?" Jiang Chen hadn't even gotten close yet, but the tipsy Jiang Henian had already noticed him and asked without even looking up.

"Yes, Principal, I've arrived," Jiang Chen asked respectfully.

"Mm." Jiang Henian nodded gently, put the wine gourd on the table and stopped drinking, then leaned back in his recliner.

Jiang Henian's hazy eyes, when they fell on Jiang Chen, seemed to release a sharp light, as if a murky glass had been suddenly polished.

Jiang Henian looked Jiang Chen up and down, then, as if struck by a thought, smiled knowingly and said, "You made quite a bit of money at yesterday's freshman competition, didn't you?"

"fine."

"I saw what you and your friend were doing."

Jiang Henian smiled easily, but Jiang Chen stiffened, his face turning awkward: "Principal... I don't understand what you're talking about."

Jiang Henian's smile deepened. "Little apprentice, you didn't expect this, did you? I've earned more than you!"

Jiang Henian didn't point it out, and continued, "You all did a very good job this time!"

"In the past few days, the amount of tasks our school has received has increased by almost tenfold. At the same time, several companies and organizations have contacted us, wanting to sign long-term cooperation contracts with us."

"You and Zhao Ziyi and others have brought honor to the school and also brought a lot of practical benefits."

"So this isn't just polite talk; you really did a great job!"

"Typhoon training is not only a tradition of our Yingtian Academy, but also of the Yangtze River Academy in the Eastern Great Wall, the Imperial Academy in the Northern Great Wall, and the military academy in the Western Great Wall."

"Although we all get along well normally, as the four top universities in the empire, there's a lot of behind-the-scenes comparison and competition. Everyone wants to be number one in their field, and your performance yesterday was the most outstanding!"

Jiang Chen was somewhat flattered by Jiang Henian's words.

As expected of me, I excel at everything I do!

Jiang Chen became quite excited after hearing Jiang Henian's words, and said excitedly, "Principal, shouldn't the school give me some more bonuses?"

I'm so outstanding and you only gave me 500 points? That's outrageous!

Jiang Henian, who had been looking serious, suddenly found himself at a loss for words!

You're really obsessed with money.

If this had happened before, Jiang Henian would naturally not have minded awarding some more prizes.

The problem is, this guy swindled 7 million from Yan Mengmeng, so what reward is he going to give?

"Let's go, it's time to get down to business. Let's go to the [Martial God Hall] and choose the spiritual martial arts technique you want to learn!"

Upon hearing the term "spiritual martial arts technique," Jiang Chen's breath caught in his throat, knowing that a more intense scene was about to unfold.

"Principal, what is the Martial God Hall?" Jiang Chen noticed an unfamiliar term.

"Let's talk as we walk."

Jiang Chen stood up from the recliner and got down to business. The old man's demeanor changed instantly, and a powerful aura, almost tangible, emanated from him.

At this moment, it was as if he, though still looking like a beggar, was a beggar wielding the power to slay gods!

Jiang Henian led Jiang Chen toward the largest bamboo house in the middle. He said solemnly, "I told you before, right? All spiritual martial arts techniques are powerful skills that are a combination of the body cultivator's cultivation method and the pet's skills."

"There are two key points here: one is the cultivation technique, and the other is the pet's skills."

"And in most cases, cultivation techniques are the most difficult to obtain."

"For example, the spiritual martial art I demonstrated to you before, the 'Heaven-Turning Palm,' includes the palm technique 'Flipping Ray Palm,' which I created by comprehending the 'Flipping Ray Palm' skill of the Heaven-Turning Ray."

"In other words, if you want to learn my spiritual martial arts technique, both the cultivation method and the pet are indispensable."

"It's easy to find contracts with pets, but it's not so easy to comprehend and learn cultivation techniques."

Jiang Chen nodded; what Jiang Henian said made a lot of sense.

For example, at this time he has two pet beasts, Xiao Jiu and Chu Yun.

The most likely spiritual martial arts technique he can learn right now is one he can use together with Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu's part was ready, but Jiang Chen did not have the "Exploding Steel Claw" technique.

Jiang Chen had been trying to extract skills using the Little Yellow Book for some time, but he had not been able to successfully convert them into techniques.

Jiang Chen didn't understand the principle behind this.

Does he have to learn from Jiang Henian and comprehend Xiao Jiu's Exploding Steel Claws, and then transform them into a cultivation technique for humans?

This is a bit of a pain in the ass...

The skills "Luohan Body Forging" and "King Kong Body Forging" of Luohan fish and King Kong fish can be converted into a magic method, but why can't the skills of Yu Mao fish be converted into magic methods?

This puzzled Jiang Chen greatly, and he could only continue to study it slowly later.

Jiang Henian, who was walking in front of Jiang Chen, continued, "The so-called Martial God Hall is a place created by us body cultivators to store and exchange cultivation techniques."

"Wh...what?"

"Holy crap!" Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then suddenly overjoyed: "Headmaster, there are places like this for us body cultivators?"

"Nonsense! Although we body cultivators are few in number, we are not weak. And cultivation techniques are of paramount importance to us body cultivators. Isn't it normal for us to unite and benefit together?"

Jiang Chen was overjoyed!

While he was still racking his brains about where to find cultivation techniques to master spiritual martial arts, Jiang Henian immediately brought him a lifeline!

The two quickly arrived at the central hall, where a luminous seashell was placed in the center.

"Fist techniques, palm techniques, claw techniques, foot techniques, sword techniques, knife techniques, etc. If you could choose, which martial art would you most like to learn?"

(The third pet beast is about to appear, can you guess what it is? Also, I'll change the update time. The first update will be around 6 PM, possibly earlier or later. The second update will be at 12 AM, 1 AM, or 2 AM, depending on whether I have writer's block... Each chapter is 5000 words, this one is also 5000 words. Please vote with your monthly tickets!)

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