It's important to know that human superpowers are basically based on the five elements, unlike the diverse range of abilities possessed by spirit beasts.
Awakened individuals like Yamafusa, who have developed special abilities, are at least geniuses, if not top-tier geniuses, among humans.
In other words, if Shanfeng were to return to the human survivors, his treatment would be no worse than it was with Lin Qian.
After all, Lin Qian is currently treating Shan Feng the lowest level in the team, and Shan Feng only gets two more spirit stones than the three prisoners each time.
Shanfeng was initially quite nervous, but after hearing Lin Qian's explanation, he was more moved than surprised. If he hadn't been somewhat afraid of Lin Qian, the boy would have almost hugged him.
After the initial excitement, Shanfeng firmly stated that he would stay. He was able to survive entirely because of these spirit beasts, and that was also why he was able to become an ability user. How could he leave now just because he had benefited from them? He couldn't do it.
Besides, he didn't want to return to human society. He felt very happy during the time he spent with the spirit beasts. Although the journey was arduous, his heart was always comfortable and joyful.
He rarely experienced this feeling of ease and comfort before; in fact, he only had this feeling in his childhood memories.
Lin Qian remained cautiously observant of Shan Feng's choice. He did not agree directly but instead asked Shan Feng to think it over carefully and give him an answer after he broke through to level three.
As for why it's level three, that's a point Lin Qian is willing to invest in and give up; he's not willing to give resources beyond level three.
The first three levels of both superpowered beings and spirit beasts are relatively easy to break through, and the amount of spirit stones consumed is not much, which he can afford.
Moreover, during this process, Shanfeng will gain a clear understanding and experience of the abilities of those with superpowers, and the decisions he makes will inevitably be well-considered and sufficiently calm.
Lin Qian didn't want to cultivate a human who wasn't truly committed to staying, as that would be harmful to both him and the team.
Yesterday, the little panda and several golden pheasants also broke through to level three, while Hundred Vine broke through one after another and has caught up to level four.
Unlike Lin Qian and other spirit beasts, Bai Teng, as a plant, does not have problems such as expanding meridians.
It absorbs spiritual energy with almost no hindrance and does not require high purity of spiritual energy, because the Hundred Vine itself can easily eliminate impurities. Therefore, as long as there is enough spiritual energy for it to absorb, it can continuously cultivate and evolve.
However, the amount of spiritual energy required for the evolution of spiritual plants is much greater than that required for spiritual beasts and superhumans, basically more than three times.
The initial breakthroughs and the three times the spiritual energy are nothing special. However, once the evolution reaches the middle stage, there will be a significant stagnation. This is the fatal weakness of spiritual plants and also the most dangerous stage.
Spiritual plants cultivated to level 5 will greatly benefit spirit beasts and superhumans. Whether eaten raw or used in medicine, they are excellent cultivation resources.
This is why spiritual plants are relatively rare, and spiritual plants that have awakened intelligence are almost impossible to find.
Many spiritual plants are harvested and dug up by spiritual beasts or supernatural beings in the middle of their growth, becoming materials for cultivation, so they have no chance to continue growing.
Otherwise, given the quantity and growth capacity of ordinary plants, there's no way that there would be fewer spirit plants than spirit beasts.
If these spiritual veins hadn't been sealed off for thousands of years, the spiritual energy within this intermediate-level spiritual vein would even contain liquefied spiritual energy liquid. Given such a massive demand, Bai Teng might not have been able to break through to level four.
Those spiritual liquids are different from the spiritual liquid brewed by the Hundred Vine. They are purer and more dangerous, and according to Lin Qian and the others' meridians, they cannot drink them directly.
Therefore, Lin Qian and the others can only drink the spiritual liquid brewed by the Hundred Vine, which is mild and easy to refine.
With a group of level four spirit beasts breaking through to level five, Lin Qian's team can now be considered a force to be reckoned with. Their lowest-level members are all level three spirit beasts, and Lin Qian believes that once they have used up the spirit stone reserves in this mine, all the spirit beasts will be able to break through to level four.
As for level five, Lin Qian didn't dare to have too much hope. Breaking through to level five is not just about accumulating spiritual power, but also a hurdle that requires a certain amount of talent.
Despite the large number of Golden Beasts, most of them actually broke through to become Spirit Beasts after consuming spirit fruits and a considerable amount of spirit beast meat. These Spirit Beasts that broke through to become Spirit Beasts don't have high natural talent, and reaching level five or six is probably their peak.
Although Lin Qian felt a little regretful, he didn't dwell on it. According to the inherited information, a level five spirit beast was already considered to be of medium strength. Even if it couldn't be a top-tier combatant, its basic combat power was still considerable. Most importantly, these spirit beasts had been with him from the beginning, and their character and conduct were reliable. There was no need to worry about them betraying him.
The worst thing for a team is not a lack of strength, but a lack of unity.
Therefore, Lin Qian attaches great importance to this. His subordinates may not have outstanding talent, but they cannot lack proper character and moral integrity.
Overnight, everyone broke through to the fifth level of spirit beasts, which was naturally something to celebrate. So Lin Qian gave a shout, and the chipmunks and the golden pheasant immediately went to prepare a "feast".
Although the banquet wasn't particularly elaborate, the quality was excellent. It included spirit liquid, spirit beast meat, and fresh fruit—a top-tier setup in the current environment.
Even among humans, it would be difficult to obtain such a high-quality food easily. Except for those at the very top of the triangular peak, it would be almost impossible for them to eat spirit beast meat, and spirit liquid is even less available to humans.
While everyone was preparing, Leopard seized the opportunity to call out to Lonely White who was passing by.
Looking at the pleading leopard, Gu Bai thought for a moment and then turned to find Lin Qian.
Lin Qian was stunned for a moment when he heard Gu Bai's words, and then he revealed a meaningful smile. After thinking for a moment, he asked Bai Teng to release the leopard.
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