A thousand years ago, the Hundred Beasts Sect was a renowned demon sect in the Lower Immortal Realm, gathering the elite demon cultivators from all over the world. However, as powerful demon cultivators ascended to the Middle Immortal Realm, the sect faced a talent shortage and gradually declined.

Within a century, the Hundred Beasts Sect was transformed into the Hundred Beasts Garden.

With just one word difference, the function changed from a sect of demon cultivators to a nursery for young demon cultivators.

The previous headmaster sold off the sacred mountain and cultivation techniques, and also seized the treasure trove of spirit stones for his own use. He used a hypnotic powder made from the scales of a moth spirit to steal many cultivators' belongings, and then ascended to the Middle Immortal Realm with his Daoist partner.

Luo Haiqing, an elder of the Five Spirits Sect, was one of the victims.

Furthermore, because the main mountain of the Hundred Beasts Garden is a place of beautiful scenery and spiritual energy, top-quality spiritual plants grow in the hot springs at the top of the mountain every year, and the spiritual beasts at the foot of the mountain multiply very quickly.

Using this as an excuse, Luo Haiqing came to plunder every year, stealing things worth ten times the value of elixirs, yet he still wouldn't stop!

This insatiable immortal also discovered that the little fairy boy was hiding in a cave in the back mountain, and used the magic Earth Spirit Claw to peel off the tender scales that had grown on his wrists and ankles.

The scales of the Blackwater Dragon possess excellent resistance, capable of withstanding lightning tribulations, making them a coveted defensive weapon for every cultivator who has broken through to the next level.

The horizontal and vertical wounds on Hoshino's body were inflicted by Luo Haiqing during the struggle.

After the dormitory was reduced to ruins, the little fairy rebuilt it overnight, in the same location as before. No wonder the little dragon was still shaken and refused to go back.

Zhao Xi tried to reassure them, "If everyone is together, they won't be afraid. This time the defensive formation has been reinforced, so it won't be like last time."

"No, I'm not scared! I'm not going out, I'm staying here." Hoshino puffed out her cheeks and commanded in a cute but fierce way, "Bring me food again tomorrow, and bring me more of this too!"

He only ate one small dumpling of wormwood, and wisps of green wood spirit energy emanated from around his wound, spreading into the dim cave.

His wounds gradually healed, the scars gradually faded and improved, and his skin regained its original softness and smoothness.

Monsters naturally possess strong healing abilities, and the food she prepared could separate spiritual energy, making it easier to absorb. This is why the dragon cub's injuries healed so quickly.

The little dragon's fever has subsided, and his face is covered with a thin layer of sweat, returning to its normal color.

Zhao Xi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him get better.

If reasoning doesn't work, then you have to resort to temptation.

"Sigh~" She casually smoothed her long hair, feigning regret. "Alright, then you can live here alone. You have no idea how huge the canteen your brother Ah Feng built! Under the light of the spirit stone lamps, my braised spirit beast trotters glistened, the fat jiggling with every bite, steaming hot—the taste lingered for three whole days! It's a pity you won't get to eat them hot; you'll have to wait for this mortal to slowly climb the mountain and bring them to you~"

Hoshino tugged at her clothes, his voice urgent, "Aww! Why? Why can't I get anything hot?"

Zhao Xi thought, "I'm just a mortal. By the time I climb the mountain for an hour and bring you the food, it will be completely cold. The braised pork will be clumped together, very oily, like a sticky paste, so greasy that it's hard to swallow. How can I eat it?"

Hoshino angrily ordered, "Warm it with a fire talisman when you bring it here!"

Zhao Xi thought, "The braised pork is hot, and the grass dumplings are frozen. They'll thaw if we put them together. Do I have to deliver them to you separately? What about the other people in the family?"

Hoshino lowered his head, staring at the glistening green pastries in the food box, and began to think.

If the vegetarian dishes are so delicious, how delicious must the meat dishes be?

He wants to eat! He wants to move in!

Oh my god, he's going to eat as soon as the food is ready!

He stuffed all the vegetable dumplings into his mouth and finished them in a few bites. He stood up, patted his tattered coarse cloth pants, and said, "Alright! Let's go then!"

"Sister Fanren, it's terrible! The Five Spirits Sect is here to snatch Xingye again!"

"Brother Wind wants you to take us to the new dormitory to hide quickly. Come out soon!"

The cries of several cubs drifted in from the cave entrance.

The little dragon stared uneasily at the cave entrance, its black pearl-like eyes filled with fear.

...

A fierce wind blew wildly, dispersing the spiritual clouds surrounding the immortal mountain. Layers of dark clouds gradually gathered in the clear blue sky, obscuring the daytime like a dark night.

The lightning suddenly exploded, flashing for only a few moments before going out.

A moment later, the sound of the magical bell rang in the courtyard, drawing out a giant bolt of lightning that struck the newly built defensive array.

"boom--"

Dark clouds shrouded the cubs' new dormitory, causing the doors and windows to rattle and creak.

"Ugh, how scary!"

"Chirp chirp chirp~"

"Awoo!"

"Sister Shui Shui, hug me~~"

Several fluffy cubs reverted to their original forms and huddled in Zhao Xixiang's arms, trembling.

The little dragon's black pearl-like eyes clearly showed fear, yet it stubbornly curled up alone in the corner, unwilling to squeeze in with the other children.

Zhao Xi wanted to grab Xingye and hug them both, and kissed their foreheads, one by one, saying, "Don't be afraid, you'll all be alright!"

The voice of the mortal sister is so beautiful, gentle and soft, yet with an undeniable power.

It's as if with her around, there's really no need to be so afraid.

The cubs blinked their eyes and huddled together obediently.

Only the little dragon shouted loudly, sticking out its little tongue: "You're talking nonsense, I, I, I'm not afraid of him at all!"

The more guilty you are, the louder you shout.

This bad guy is after him, he's so scared, waaaaah...

...

Outside the defensive formation, an old man with long gray hair raised his withered hand, held up a bell, and wore a confident smile on his face.

With each shake of the bell, a bolt of lightning shot out from it. Before long, cracks appeared in the spirit pearl at the core of the defensive array, and the spiritual energy array almost disappeared completely.

He couldn't think of anything that could stop him from obtaining the Blackwater Dragon Scale.

"Oh, are you tearing the house down?" the woman's voice teased.

There are still people in this animal park?

Luo Haiqing turned around warily, only to find that the woman was just an ordinary person.

She was petite, with a fair and delicate face that was slightly chubby, which made her look adorable in the oversized orange-red embroidered dress.

She carried a large soup ladle on her shoulder, but neither she nor the cooking utensil showed any spiritual energy.

"The Hundred Beasts Garden can even send out mortals? Heh, little girl, are you trying to enter the path of cultivation and deliberately trying to attract my attention? You're quite pretty, how about we book a room at the Shuanghua Town Inn tonight and have Grandpa Dao open your spiritual roots?"

Luo Haiqing chuckled maliciously, continuing to ring the bell and unleash lightning to destroy the defensive array. He shouted at the black water dragon cub, "Hurry up and come out so I can cut off the skin from your hands. I'll use the dragon scales for clothes, the dragon horns for magic weapons, the dragon skin for arm warmers, and drink some dragon blood..."

Zhao Xi wanted to pick up a large soup ladle and, expressionless, smash it against Luo Haiqing's head.

clang--

Luo Haiqing covered his head and squatted down as instructed.