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Lu Xiuyuan gathered all his strength and fought back. He swung the fine steel sword in his hand, making a sharp sound of blade. Each of his attacks was full of power and speed, as if he had turned into a whirlwind, sweeping over.

Shi Jiao was forced back a few steps by Lu Xiuyuan's fierce attack. He felt the strong pressure from Lu Xiuyuan and a trace of fear rose in his heart. However, he did not retreat, but quickly adjusted his tactics to prepare for Lu Xiuyuan's challenge.

The two men engaged in a fierce life-and-death duel in the east cave of Beiya Cave. Their figures shuttled through the cave, with sword lights and knife shadows intertwined, as if they had transformed into two lightning bolts, entangled together.

Lu Xiuyuan's whole body exuded a dazzling light, and each of his attacks was accurate, full of strength and determination. At the same time, Shi Jiao also showed amazing fighting power, and each of his counterattacks was full of power and flexibility, making it difficult for Lu Xiuyuan to cope with.

In the fierce battle, Lu Xiuyuan and Shi Jiao were both seriously injured, their bodies were covered with scars and blood. However, they did not retreat, and continued to fight against each other with all their strength, unwilling to lose in this life-and-death battle.

Finally, after several hours of fierce fighting, Lu Xiuyuan defeated Shi Jiao with great difficulty and won the victory with his tenacious will and excellent fighting skills. He panted and knelt on his knees, the joy of victory surged in his heart, but he also knew clearly that this victory did not mean the end of everything, and there were still countless dangers and challenges in Beiya Cave.

Lu Xiuyuan looked at Shi Jiao lying on the ground and asked, "Why did you people from Lingshou Mountain come to Beiya Cave?"

Shi Jiao showed a hint of hesitation, but soon regained his composure. He gritted his teeth and replied reluctantly, "Beiya Cave is a place full of opportunities and dangers. We from Spirit Beast Mountain come here mainly to find precious spirit beasts and treasures, as well as to challenge other strong men and improve our cultivation."

After listening to Shi Jiao's explanation, Lu Xiuyuan was secretly alert. He knew that the people of Lingshou Mountain would not easily give up control of Beiya Cave, and there might be more people coming. He decided not to stay here for too long and must leave as soon as possible and find a safer place.

"Okay, you've answered my question." Lu Xiuyuan said calmly, "I'm leaving now. I don't want to waste any more time with you."

After that, he turned around and prepared to leave, but Shi Jiao suddenly stopped him and said, "Don't you want to know the inside story?" Shi Jiao continued, "Do you think I want to come? It was Xuan Huanzi, the elder of your Juling Sect, who strongly invited us to come here, saying that there is a great opportunity."

When Lu Xiuyuan heard Shi Jiao's words, he stopped and turned to face him, frowning slightly, with a hint of doubt in his heart. He did not expect that the elders of the Juling Sect would invite people from Lingshou Mountain to come to Beiya Cave, which surprised him.

"Xuan Huanzi invited you to come?" Lu Xiuyuan repeated hesitantly. He found it a little unbelievable. "Are you sure this is not an excuse from Spirit Beast Mountain?"

Shi Jiao shook his head and said solemnly, "I can swear that this is the truth. Elder Xuan Huanzi came to Spirit Beast Mountain in person and invited the leader of our sect, saying that there is a treasure in the North Cliff Cave that will be of great benefit to the cultivators of our Spirit Beast Mountain."

After hearing what Shi Jiao said, Lu Xiuyuan became even more confused. He began to wonder if this was a trap. Why did the elders of the Juling Sect invite people from the Spirit Beast Mountain? Was it to cooperate with them? Or was there some other more secret purpose?

"Then why did you choose to believe him?" Lu Xiuyuan asked. He felt that the matter was not simple and required more understanding.

Shi Jiao was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "In Lingshou Mountain, we have great trust in Elder Xuanhuanzi. He is one of the core members of the Juling Sect and has a very high status and power. If he said that there is an opportunity in Beiya Cave, it must not be a lie."

After listening to Shi Jiao's explanation, Lu Xiuyuan's doubts gradually dissipated, and he began to believe that this might be true. If the elders of the Juling Sect came out in person to invite him, then Beiya Cave might indeed hide some important secrets.

After listening to Shi Jiao's words, Lu Xiuyuan's doubts deepened. He felt that Elder Xuanhuanzi's behavior was a little unusual. Why did he invite people from Lingshou Mountain to Beiya Cave? There must be some conspiracy.

"This old fellow Xuanhuanzi is really controlling everything in secret." Lu Xiuyuan felt angry. He felt that he was being used by Elder Xuanhuanzi. "What exactly is he planning? Is he trying to use our Spirit Beast Mountain to achieve his own goals?"

Seeing Lu Xiuyuan's serious expression, Shi Jiao knew that his words had taken effect on him, so he took advantage of the moment when Lu Xiuyuan was stunned and suddenly jumped up and launched an attack on Lu Xiuyuan.

Lu Xiuyuan was startled by Shi Jiao's sudden attack, but he reacted quickly and immediately took a defensive posture. He waved the sword in his hand and set up a solid line of defense to resist Shi Jiao's attack as much as possible.

Shi Jiao's attack was unstoppable, and each of his attacks was so powerful that Lu Xiuyuan could hardly resist. However, Lu Xiuyuan did not back down, and fought back, fearlessly engaging in a fierce confrontation with Shi Jiao.

The two men engaged in a life-and-death battle in the east cave of Beiya Cave. Their figures shuttled back and forth in the dim cave, and the collision of swords and knives made sharp sounds.

Shi Jiao's attack became more and more fierce. His whole body exuded a ferocious aura. He was like an enraged beast, constantly launching fierce attacks on Lu Xiuyuan.

Shi Jiao was a trapped beast who still fought hard. He fought and ran, fought and retreated. Shi Jiao said, "Let me go, give me a chance to live, and I can teach you the secret technique of Spirit Beast Mountain."

Lu Xiuyuan stared at Shi Jiao coldly, but did not attack immediately. He knew that the secret technique in Shi Jiao's hand might be very useful to him, but he could not easily let go of an enemy who posed a threat to the Juling Sect.

"Tell me," Lu Xiuyuan's voice was cold and firm, "What secret skills do you have?"

Shi Jiao panted and struggled to explain while running: "There is a special elixir in the Spirit Beast Mountain that can greatly enhance the power and loyalty of spirit beasts. If you let me go, I can tell you this secret recipe and teach you some techniques to tame spirit beasts."

Lu Xiuyuan pondered for a moment, considering Shi Jiao's proposal. For him, mastering the secrets of the Spirit Beast Mountain would undoubtedly enhance his own strength, but he also knew clearly that letting Shi Jiao go might bring greater hidden dangers.

"What you said is indeed very tempting," Lu Xiuyuan finally said, "but in my opinion, the existence of you and Lingshou Mountain is a threat to the Juling Sect. I can't let you go easily, otherwise the safety of our Juling Sect may be threatened in the future."

After hearing what Lu Xiuyuan said, Shi Jiao's face changed and he understood. He knew that he had no chance to escape and could only prepare to face his fate.

"In that case," Shi Jiao's voice was full of helplessness, "come on, deal with me however you want." He stopped and prepared to face Lu Xiuyuan's next move.

Lu Xiuyuan said, "How can I spare the life of a fickle, ungrateful, and capricious villain like you? People who betray their master, friends, and interests in times of crisis do not deserve to live in this world."

Lu Xiuyuan's words were as cold as ice, revealing an unshakable determination. He knew that the secret technique in Shi Jiao's hands was crucial to improving his own strength, but he knew even more clearly that if he let Shi Jiao go, the consequences in the future might be even greater.

"You are confused, Shi Jiao," Lu Xiuyuan's voice was cold and firm, "Do you think that if I kill you, the secret technique will not fall into my hands? Whether you like it or not, everything in your hands will belong to me."

Shi Jiao felt helpless after hearing what Lu Xiuyuan said. He knew that he had no chance to escape. He once thought that he could use this secret technique to save his life, but now it seems that all this is in vain.

"In that case," Shi Jiao's voice was low and weak, "then let's end it quickly, Lu Xiuyuan, I am ready to accept death."

Lu Xiuyuan said nothing more, he raised the weapon in his hand, ready to give Shi Jiao the final blow. At this moment, he had no hesitation in his heart, only a firm determination to completely eliminate this enemy who posed a threat to the Juling Sect.

Lu Xiuyuan stood deep in the cave, his hands stained with Shi Jiao's blood, his chest heaving, his heart filled with the joy and wonder of victory. He squatted down beside Shi Jiao's body and began to search his storage bag.

The storage bag looked ordinary, but it exuded a faint fragrance, as if it was loaded with endless treasures. Lu Xiuyuan gently untied the storage bag, and a pleasant breath came towards him, as if a warm current flowed into his heart.

When he opened the storage bag, he saw a dazzling array of treasures. The storage bag was filled with all kinds of rare treasures, including gems that sparkled with crystal light, weapons that shone with silver light, and herbs and pills that exuded strange fragrances.

However, among these treasures, the most eye-catching one is an ancient book with a yellowed cover, exuding a refreshing ancient atmosphere. Lu Xiuyuan gently picked up the book, and the title "Secret Method of Taming Beasts" was clearly visible.

His heartbeat quickened a bit, and his eyes sparkled with excitement. The Secret Method of Taming Beasts was of great significance to him, because it possessed immeasurable power. This book contained many secrets about taming and controlling spirit beasts, which allowed him to tame all creatures in the world into his own spirit beasts.

Lu Xiuyuan turned the pages of the book and read them one by one, his heart full of curiosity and expectation. He found that the book not only recorded some skills and methods of taming beasts, but also the unique secrets of the disciples of the inner sect of Lingshou Mountain, which were indispensable and valuable information on their path of cultivation.

Every page is precious knowledge, and every line is a priceless treasure. Lu Xiuyuan fell deeply into contemplation of this book. He knew that only by mastering this "Secret Method of Taming Beasts" could he walk more steadily and firmly on the path of cultivation.

The other treasures in the storage bag also made him yearn for them, but at this moment, his eyes were only on "The Secret Method of Taming Beasts". This book was not just an ordinary book to him, but a ladder to a higher realm and a shortcut to powerful strength.

Lu Xiuyuan carefully put the Secret Method of Taming Beasts into his arms, buckled the storage bag again, and stood up. His heart was filled with gratitude, thanking that this battle had given him such a precious harvest, and thanking his courage and perseverance for winning this victory.

With full joy and anticipation, Lu Xiuyuan decided to take the book "Secret Method of Taming Beasts" back to Juling Sect for careful study.

Lu Xiuyuan continued to look through the "Secret Method of Taming Beasts" and suddenly discovered that the secret method actually included a recipe for increasing the loyalty and spiritual power of spirit beasts. This was undoubtedly a huge surprise for him.

He knew that the loyalty and spiritual power of a spirit beast were crucial factors in the process of taming a spirit beast, and could affect its strength and obedience. With this secret recipe, he would be able to better tame and control the spirit beast and improve his own strength.

However, Lu Xiuyuan also knew that there is no free lunch in this world. Although the information provided by Shi Jiao is valuable, he will not easily believe it. He knows that Shi Jiao is a man of deep scheming. On the surface, he looks like a miser, but in his heart he is insidious and cunning. He will never easily give away precious secrets to others.

"Shi Jiao is a miser. He looks strong but is actually weak. He is almost dead but still stingy." Lu Xiuyuan was secretly alert. He took a deep breath, put away the Secret Method of Taming Beasts, and began to search Shi Jiao's storage bag.

The storage bag was filled with various treasures, including many precious medicinal herbs, gems and weapons. Lu Xiuyuan looked at these treasures one by one, and sighed in his heart. He knew that these treasures were very precious to practitioners, but for him, the Secret Method of Taming Beasts was the most important.

Suddenly, he found a small medicine bottle containing a pill with a faint fragrance. He immediately realized that this was probably the pill that Shi Jiao mentioned to increase the loyalty and spiritual power of spirit beasts. He carefully took out the medicine bottle and examined it carefully.

The pill was a light blue color, revealing a fresh breath. Lu Xiuyuan did not take it immediately, but put the bottle into the storage bag and put it aside for the time being. He knew that this kind of pill was indeed of great help in the taming of spirit beasts, but he would not easily believe what Shi Jiao offered.

He continued to search Shi Jiao's storage bag, looking for other valuable items. There were some other secret books and weapons in the storage bag, but none of them could be compared with the Secret Method of Taming Beasts. For Lu Xiuyuan, these were just accessories, and his eyes were always fixed on the ancient book.

After the search, Lu Xiuyuan buckled the storage bag again and stood up. He had mixed feelings, including the joy of winning the battle and the excitement of obtaining the Secret Method of Taming Beasts. However, he also understood that this was only the beginning of a victory, and there was still a long way to go on the road of cultivation.

He took a deep breath and planned to leave Beiya Cave and return to Juling Sect. He knew that it was very valuable to have such a valuable secret book as "Secret Method of Taming Beasts".