In the Divine Radiance Continent, humans can cultivate, and so can animals.
Humans cultivate themselves to become cultivators, while animals cultivate themselves to become demon beasts.
So-called demonic beasts are animals that can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate, just like humans.
Monsters are divided into two types: ordinary monsters, which are full of bestial instincts and fight with their own kind and with humans. These are the most threatening monsters, and many places are deeply troubled by them.
The second type is those with high comprehension and the ability to be enlightened, called "spirit beasts". Spirit beasts are not enemies of humans; on the contrary, they often help humans defend against attacks from demonic beasts.
However, the number of spirit beasts is extremely small, and most of them have their own factions and rarely live in the same place as humans.
However, there are some exceptions. Some major sects can reach agreements with spirit beasts or forcibly subdue demon beasts for their own use.
Bailu Town is currently being harassed by ordinary demonic beasts, because less than thirty miles away from Bailu Town, there is a mountain range inhabited by a large number of demonic beasts.
Therefore, it's inevitable that some monsters will come out looking for food.
At this time, White Deer Town, which had almost no cultivators, needed to find protection.
They had previously sought protection from the Divine Sea Sect, but because it was a sect in a class of its own, the fees were very high, which they were very unwilling to accept, but had no choice but to accept.
Now that the Falling Sea Sect has finally begun to recover its strength, they have a second option, so of course they'll choose the second one.
After all, they and the Falling Sea Sect have always been partners.
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Upon returning to Bailu Town, the streets were sparsely populated, a stark contrast to the grand party the previous night.
However, this is normal for Bai Hao; last night was the exception.
He often comes to Bailu Town to buy ingredients; this is usually how Bailu Town is.
The three of them went straight to the town mayor's residence—the most impressive house in Bailu Town, with red walls and white tiles, the walls painted spotless and looking very clean.
Mayor Mu Gan was already waiting for them at the door. Upon seeing the three of them arrive, the old man immediately stepped forward with a smile and bowed, saying, "The three of you have arrived. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
"Why is Elder Mu still waiting for us here? We are truly honored." Bai Hao returned the greeting with a cupped hand.
"Haha, don't flatter me, it's only right. Come on in." Mu Gan led the way, and the three followed behind.
Along the way, Baihao and Fan Ziming were quite knowledgeable, having visited Bailu Town many times. But this was Zheng Long's first time here, and the little guy was shocked when he saw the magnificent buildings around him.
“How magnificent…” he said, stunned.
Although the Luohai Sect has been rebuilt, both the main hall and the disciples' residences are more magnificent than this place.
But the atmosphere of the sect is different from that of this place.
The grandeur of a sect is a collective, lofty grandeur. But the grandeur here is more down-to-earth and relatable.
It's as if if he becomes rich in the future, he will build a house as grand as this, instead of a grand hall like that of a sect.
"Little guy, you haven't seen this before, have you? But put away that shocked look, don't embarrass yourself." Bai Hao couldn't resist pinching Zheng Long's cheek, but considering that this was someone else's place, and for the sake of the sect's image, he refrained.
Zheng Long scoffed at his instruction and turned his face away, saying, "No way!"
While the two were discussing in hushed tones, Mu Gan had already led them to the living room, where they sat down in turn.
The servants served each of the three men a cup of tea.
Mu Gan sat in the host's seat and said in a kind tone, "My three young friends, I'm sure your elder has already told you the general situation."
"Yes, we're here mainly to help you drive away the invading monsters. However, since it's just the beginning, the sect hasn't arranged its manpower properly yet. Right now, there are only the three of us, but other disciples will come later," Bai Hao said.
The Grand Elder had promised to send ten people, but due to the urgency of the situation, he hadn't arranged the manpower yet, so he sent three people first.
But don't underestimate them. Besides Bai Hao, Zheng Long and Fan Ziming are both at the Body Tempering stage.
That's quite the impressive presence of the Falling Sea Sect!
A few monsters are nothing, they're easy to capture.
"Hehe, that's not important, I understand. It's just that this will make things more difficult for you three young friends," Mu Gan chuckled.
"It's alright. With great power comes great responsibility. When do we set off?" Bai Hao said confidently. He was brimming with self-assurance.
"No rush," Mu Gan said. "I have a favor to ask of you three young friends. I have a granddaughter who is also a cultivator. She was cultivating at the Divine Sea Sect before, and she has just returned. I would like her to patrol with you. Is that convenient?"
From the Divine Sea Sect?
Knowing full well that the Falling Sea Sect and the Divine Sea Sect had already fallen out, this old man still let his granddaughter patrol with them?
What ulterior motives they have!
That's absolutely insidious!
Bai Hao would never allow such a thing to happen!
"Elder Mu, patrolling for demonic beasts is such a dangerous task, your granddaughter shouldn't go. Otherwise, we'll have to spare some of our time to protect her," Bai Hao politely declined.
People from the Divine Sea Sect want to join their ranks?
How could that be!
Dream on!
unless……
"Who said you needed your protection?"
At this moment, a clear, cold voice came from behind the screen, and a woman dressed in the attire of the Divine Sea Sect walked out.
The woman was no more than twenty years old, tall and with several beautiful features. But what was most striking were her long, shapely legs—they were simply stunning.
Bai Hao was immediately drawn to those long legs and couldn't help but marvel at them.
In terms of long legs alone, even Su Yuewan couldn't compare to the woman in front of her. However, compared to other parts of her body, she paled in comparison.
Nevertheless, the woman in front of me is a rare and beautiful woman.
"You brat, where are you looking?!" Feeling Bai Hao's gaze linger on her legs, Mu Lingxue couldn't help but frown.
This guy stared at her legs the first time they met; he's definitely a pervert!
Bai Hao subtly withdrew his gaze, coughed lightly, and asked, "May I ask how this young lady is addressed?"
"My surname is Mu, and my full name is Mu Lingxue. I am a disciple of the Divine Sea Sect and a late-stage Body Tempering cultivator!" Mu Lingxue snorted coldly, her expression full of arrogance as she introduced herself.
A first-generation disciple is the lowest-ranking disciple in the Divine Sea Sect.
However, as a generation of disciples of the Divine Sea Sect, they were already at the late stage of Body Tempering, while Fan Ziming and Zheng Long, who were the representatives of the Falling Sea Sect, were only at the mid-stage of Body Tempering.
So how could she not be arrogant?
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