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The giant tortoise's shell is an ancient gray color with dark yellow veins, and the area beneath the shell is white, like a piece of uncut jade.

The demon's body shimmered with demonic energy, clearly indicating it was a first-stage level one demon beast.

Bai Xuanjing and Lu Jinyan's expressions changed slightly, and their spiritual energy unconsciously surged.

But Baek Hyun-gook and his wife, along with the two young children, all appeared normal.

Bai Mingyuan even ran over and patted the giant tortoise's forehead.

The giant tortoise raised its head and nuzzled Bai Mingyuan's palm.

This giant tortoise has large, round eyes, nostrils pointing forward, and slightly upturned corners of its mouth, making it look like it's always smiling.

Extremely ugly-cute.

Seeing that Bai Xuangu and the others remained calm and did not stop Bai Mingyuan from interacting with the giant tortoise, Bai Xuanjing and the others' tense expressions finally eased.

"Xuan Gu, is that a Zhilu Turtle? A spirit turtle with a second-tier demon beast bloodline!" Lu Jin Yan seemed to have realized something and was immediately surprised.

Bai Xuangu nodded without any hesitation, "At the beginning of the year, my second uncle did some things for a disciple of a Golden Core elder of the Liuyun Sect."

That disciple was a man of principle; later, when he passed by the Bai family's vicinity on a mission, he casually brought over a baby tortoise.

"However, although this spirit turtle looks like a Stop Fall Turtle, its bloodline is incomplete. It was born from the lust of a second-tier Stop Fall Turtle and its mating with a spirit turtle of the same tier."

Although it nominally possesses the bloodline of a second-tier demon beast, it is not pure enough and has virtually no hope of breaking through to the second tier; it is a damaged specimen.

"That's worth quite a few spirit stones, after all, it's a second-tier demon beast bloodline. Even if it doesn't reach the second tier, it should still consume less resources to cultivate it to the late first tier than those demon beasts with mottled bloodlines." Lu Jinyan clicked his tongue in amazement.

Bai Xuanjing didn't know much about beast taming, but she roughly understood what the others meant.

Immediately, he also looked at the giant tortoise with some curiosity.

He remembered that Bai Jingming had mentioned to him that he had been recruited by the Liuyun Sect disciples to do something, but at the time Bai Xuanjing thought it was something ordinary.

Now that they've offered a second-tier demon beast bloodline cub as a gift to express their gratitude, it's clearly not a simple matter.

Bai Xuanjing smiled and said, "That's true. The Fifth Branch is skilled in beast taming, and second-tier demon beast bloodlines are rare even for them. Some people have even come to Second Uncle to ask for help in buying this Zhilu Turtle."

But my second uncle refused to sell it and gave it to me, saying he would raise it to be my mount.

Lu Jinxiu seemed somewhat puzzled, "Using a tortoise as a mount, isn't it faster than riding on water?"

Most of the turtle-like monsters in the sea are known for their defensive capabilities.

As for speed, while it's not exactly slow, it's generally not much faster than those demonic beasts that are skilled in escape techniques.

Lu Jinxiu didn't know much about demonic beasts, let alone second-tier demonic beasts. This was the first time she had ever seen a Zhilu Turtle, which is why she asked this question.

At this moment, Wu Yuxiu spoke up, "Sister Jinxiu, you may not know this, but the Zhilu Turtle is best at moving through water."

Upon reaching the second tier, its speed surpasses that of ordinary second-tier flying magical artifacts, but its defensive capabilities are somewhat lacking.

"The disciples of the Liuyun Sect who raise the Zhiluo Turtle will equip the Zhiluo Turtle with magical armor to prevent it from being accidentally killed during battle."

Lu Jinxiu nodded, a look of realization on her face.

Bai Xuanjing couldn't help but take a few more glances at the Zhiluo Turtle.

"My second uncle lives alone too. I'll invite him over tonight, and we can have a meal together," Bai Xuangu said immediately.

The second uncle he was referring to was, of course, Bai Jingming.

There are no cultivators among Bai Jingming's descendants, so he lives alone.

Normally, the two families have an excellent relationship, and Bai Jingming never hesitates to give the Bai Xuanjing brothers spiritual items.

Back on Autumn Maple Island, Bai Jingming gave Bai Xuanjing a golden shield talisman and monster meat.

Now, they've given Bai Xuan Gu a baby tortoise.

It can be seen!

When Bai Xuanjing's brothers have something good to do, they naturally think about Bai Jingming as well.

After saying that, Bai Xuangu left the courtyard and headed towards Bai Jingming's residence.

Bai Xuanjing and Lu Jinyan, brother and sister, took the initiative to help cut up the monster meat, process the spiritual vegetables... and prepare dinner!

Bai Mingyuan and Bai Ling'er wanted to play with the Zhiluo Turtle, but Wu Yuxiu stopped them.

Wu Yuxiu explained to the group, "We didn't use the beast-taming technique on this tortoise that stopped falling."

Although the Zhilu turtle is gentle, all demonic beasts have a ferocious nature.

Moreover, monsters are reckless and don't act with the same caution as we do.

"When we get busy, if we're not careful with the Zhiluo Turtle and the two children, Mingyuan and Ling'er could easily get hurt or even die."

Bai Xuanjing deeply agreed with Wu Yuxiu's words.

Even if the Fallen Turtle meant no harm, a single action could cause irreversible damage to Bai Mingyuan and Bai Ling'er, who were still mortals.

Don't let its cute appearance fool you, this giant tortoise is a genuine early-stage Tier 1 demon beast, and its body is almost the size of a millstone!

It's likely that even a simple turn could crush a young child who hasn't yet embarked on cultivation.

After busying myself in the kitchen for a while, a soft laugh suddenly came from outside the yard.

"This Zhilu Turtle truly lives up to its reputation as a second-tier demon beast."

When the disciple from the Flowing Cloud Sect brought it over, although this demon's aura was also at the early stage of the first rank, it was weak.

"My aura is much stronger now!"

Bai Xuanjing recognized the voice immediately; it belonged to his second uncle, Bai Jingming.

Upon hearing the sound, Bai Mingyuan and Bai Ling'er immediately tried to run out, but Wu Yuxiu grabbed them.

Her gaze shifted, lingering on the Lu siblings for a moment, before she smiled and said, "Second Uncle is the steward of the second branch of the family, responsible for one-third of the Bai family's alchemists..."

Immediately, Wu Yuxiu looked at Bai Xuanjing, "Xuanjing, you and your second uncle haven't seen each other for over a year. Take Brother Jinyan and go greet him!"

Bai Xuanjing nodded.

He understood Wu Yuxiu's deeper meaning.

Lu Jinyan's purpose in coming to the Canghuang Islands was to find a first-grade high-level alchemist.

Bai Jingming is the steward in charge of the second branch's dispatched alchemists, and he has a good relationship with many of them.

This would be much simpler if Bai Jingming were to help.

Wu Yuxiu was creating an opportunity for Lu Jinyan to get close to Bai Jingming.

My sister-in-law is quite sensible.

Bai Xuanjing said with a smile, "Brother Jinyan, let's go out and take a look."

Lu Jinyan nodded.

The two then left the kitchen.

In the courtyard, Bai Jingming was squatting down watching the tortoise that had stopped falling.

Patting the head of the Fallen Turtle, Bai Jingming asked, "Xuan Gu, why haven't you used the Beast Taming Technique to subdue this Fallen Turtle yet?"

"Beast Taming Contracts are easiest to sign when a demon beast is young. For the Zhiluo Turtle, it will be much more difficult to sign one when it is three years old, or even after it reaches the mid-stage of the first rank!"

"If you don't have a beast-taming technique, I can go to the Fifth Branch and ask them for one for you, and also get you a beast-taming bag."

Bai Xuangu chuckled and said, "I'm too busy with the clan's guard affairs right now, how could I have time to tame beasts..."

"When the family war breaks out, I will be at the forefront."

Yuxiu will be going too. To be honest, I'm a little worried about leaving such a demon beast in the family, with Mingyuan and Ling'er as companions.