On Gu Insects and a Wedding
In the courtyard, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the sun was shining brightly.
Yang Tianyou and Yang Lihe sat facing each other. On the stone table in front of them were a pair of strange, golden Gu Insect.
The Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu looks quite similar to the Spirit Silkworm, except that it only has two pairs of legs under its abdomen, unlike other Spirit Silkworms which have a dozen or so pairs.
These two pairs of insect legs are long and sharp, clearly not for climbing, and are quite aggressive.
Even more strangely, a pair of transparent wings were growing on the back of the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu.
Yang Tianyou reached out and touched it; the wings felt extremely smooth and warm, like the finest jade.
"Fifth brother-in-law, which is stronger, this Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu or your Autumn Leaf Locust?" Yang Tianyou asked with great curiosity.
The Autumn Leaf Locust is another type of Gu Insect that Yang Lihe obtained, which he has already refined into his natal Gu.
The mention of "fifth brother-in-law" clearly delighted Yang Lihe, but he didn't explain immediately. Instead, he smiled and said, "That depends on what aspect you're comparing."
"According to the ranking on the [Exotic Insect Ranking], the Autumn Leaf Locust is ranked 350th, which is slightly lower than the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu, which is ranked 343rd."
"However, the rankings on the [Exotic Insect Ranking] are not solely based on combat strength. For example, the sixth-ranked Ten Thousand Flower Butterfly has almost zero combat power, but its ability to cultivate spirit medicine Gu Insect is truly miraculous."
"To give an analogy, spirit medicine pollinated by the Ten Thousand Flower Butterflies is like Mortal being enlightened by Immortal; its potential is far greater than before, and it can easily break through its limits."
"A spirit medicine that can only grow for a hundred years can, with the help of the Ten Thousand Flower Butterfly, grow for a thousand or even ten thousand years. Moreover, not only will its potential increase greatly, but its growth rate will also become much faster."
"Think about it, even if such a spirit insect doesn't have much combat power, is it weak?"
Yang Tianyou pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "It is naturally weak in combat, but when it comes to cultivating spirit medicine, it can be called an unparalleled powerhouse."
"That's exactly right. In terms of individual combat strength, the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu is naturally inferior to my Autumn Leaf Locust, but in terms of overall value, it is clearly superior to the Autumn Leaf Locust."
Next, Yang Lihe explained the specific differences between the two types of Gu Insect.
According to him, the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu has a more comprehensive effect, enabling the contracted cultivator to be immune to all poisons and indestructible, enhancing the cultivator's survivability and combat power. In addition, the Golden Silkworm Silk spit out by this Gu Insect can also generate extra income.
And what is the role of the Autumn Leaf Locust?
It was just a battle.
The Power of Withering of the Autumn Leaf Locust can greatly enhance Yang Lihe's Spiritual Power, making his originally gentle Wood Attribute Spiritual Power full of aggression.
If an enemy is not careful, he can easily be corrupted by his Spiritual Power, becoming emaciated and greatly weakened in Essence Qi.
In addition, when released alone, the Autumn Leaf Locust is comparable to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Its movements are as swift as the wind, appearing and disappearing without a trace, making it truly unpredictable.
Therefore, in terms of individual combat strength, the Autumn Leaf Locust is superior.
However, in terms of overall value, the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu is clearly superior, both for powerful organizations and for individuals.
Moreover, refining the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu does not require considering the cultivator's Spiritual Power attribute, but refining the Autumn Leaf Locust is different; one must possess Wood Attribute Spiritual Power to refine it.
This difference in universality is one of the reasons why the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu ranks higher on the [Exotic Insect Ranking].
After Yang Lihe's explanation, Yang Tianyou nodded in understanding.
"So, Nineteenth Younger Brother, these two Hundred Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu have many uses. Don't you want to refine one?" Yang Lihe asked.
"Haha, that's not necessary. My fifth brother-in-law knows that I Dual Cultivation of Spell and Body, so my physical strength is already quite strong. In addition, my resistance to Body Cultivator is also excellent. This Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu can't be used to its fullest potential for me. I think it's better to leave it to other clansmen." Yang Tianyou waved his hand and said with a smile.
"What Nineteenth Younger Brother said makes sense. Most of the other clansmen are Spell Cultivators, and having this Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu can improve their survival ability, so it is indeed more suitable."
Yang Lihe nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with admiration for Yang Tianyou.
That being said, who could resist the Gu Insect ranked on the [Exotic Insect Ranking]?
Even if one Dual Cultivation of Spell and Body, refining the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu can significantly increase combat power and improve survivability.
Yang Tianyou, however, gave it up without hesitation. Given his status, he was undoubtedly the first choice to refine the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu.
This sense of the greater good, prioritizing the Lineage, allowed Yang Lihe, who had always been Rogue Cultivator, to experience the true meaning of the word "Lineage" for the first time.
He couldn't help but feel hopeful about the future, after all, he would soon be considered Yang Household Member.
Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Purple Moon Mountain was brightly decorated and bustling with activity.
As always, Yang Haoyu kept his word. Half a month later, he held a wedding for Yang Tianyun and Yang Lihe and personally served as the officiant.
This wedding was undoubtedly much smaller in scale than the one held half a month ago, but the atmosphere was much more harmonious because everyone present was a Yang Household Members. Blood is thicker than water, so people were naturally more relaxed.
The Yang Household children cheered and ran around excitedly, making the atmosphere of the wedding even more lively.
Soon, the somewhat tedious wedding ceremony came to an end, the newlyweds were led to their bridal chamber, and Purple Moon Mountain gradually quieted down.
The next morning, Yang Lihe and his wife arrived at the Yang Household Ancestral Hall.
Under the guidance of the Old Ancestor Yang Haoyu and witnessed by many elders of the Yang Household, Yang Lihe was officially included in the Lineage, ranking fifth in the Tian Generation.
"From this day forward, I am a member of the Purple Moon Yang Household."
Yang Lihe kowtowed deeply to the ancestral tablets, and Yang Tianyun, her husband, followed suit. The Yang Household Members standing nearby smiled sincerely at this scene.
Witnessing the two weddings, Yang Tianyou felt a stirring in his heart, and Yunhua's stunning figure appeared in his mind.
Although they hadn't seen each other for a year and often communicated via Communication Talisman, they still couldn't help but miss each other.
So he temporarily put aside his cultivation and headed to Crouching Ox Pass with the 500 Merit merits and supplies from the Yang Household this month.
After speeding along the way, Yang Tianyou arrived at Crouching Ox Pass in less than half a day.
Upon entering the pass, before Yang Tianyou could even approach, a beautiful woman dressed in a simple white dress, with a graceful figure and Peerless Beauty, stood before him.
Her eyes, clear as water, held an unyielding tenderness.
Yunhua stepped forward, smoothed the messy strands of hair at Yang Tianyou's temples, and her pretty face showed both anger and joy.
Did you miss me?
"Um!"