Subduing the Jadeite Spirit Insect
"As far as I know, the strongest Heavenly Talent of the Luo Clan is Luo Tianhua, who was acquainted with your master, Profound Dragon Venerable."
He possessed Water Attribute Heavenly Spirit Root, broke through to the Nascent Soul at the age of eighty-seven, and his cultivation ultimately reached the peak of the Late-stage Spirit Transformation realm.
When Luo Tianhua was mentioned, Luo Lingshuang's eyes revealed admiration.
An 87-year-old Nascent Soul —I have to admit, he's truly amazing.
"Shuang'er, did the ancestor of Tianhua condense a Great Dao Golden Core?" Zhang Xuanchen asked Luo Lingshuang with a smile.
Without hesitation, Luo Lingshuang replied, "No."
It condenses into First-grade Golden Core.
Zhang Xuanchen nodded. "But what you have condensed is the Great Dao Golden Core."
In this respect, he has already surpassed the ancestors of Tianhua.
Once there's been a breakthrough, there will be a second, and a third.
Moreover, you also have the help of my special physique, so it's not impossible for you to break through to the Nascent Soul before the age of sixty.
Isn't that right?
As he spoke, he pulled Luo Lingshuang into his arms and said with a wicked smile:
"At that time, with you, a Nascent Soul True Lord, protecting me, I can simply lie down in the courtyard."
Taking care of the kids, cooking, being a good wife and mother—isn't that wonderful?
Zhang Xuanchen's words successfully ignited Luo Lingshuang's competitive spirit.
Yes.
I am not incapable of breaking the records set by our ancestors.
If they can truly break through to the Nascent Soul before the Beast Tide, it will definitely allow the Zhang Family to weather Beast Tide storm.
"Don't worry, Brother Chen, I will try my best."
"Haha, that's right, I'm just waiting to lie down and relax."
Seeing this, the Great Sage couldn't help but say, "Hey, hey, hey."
That's about enough.
I'm still here, always clinging to you, aren't you ashamed?
Hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen turned to look at the Great Sage and asked, "What?"
Envious?
Look at my brain! I should have brought a few female monkeys from Flower Fruit Mountain.
I'm so sorry, I'll be more careful next time.
Looking at Zhang Xuanchen's smug expression...
The Great Sage rolled his eyes.
I don't intend to pay any attention to it.
He turned and ran towards the Jadeite Vein.
"According to my inherited memories, this Jadeite Spirit Insect is extremely rare."
You two can continue being all lovey-dovey here.
I won't keep you company.
Seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen did not hesitate.
Their gaze fell upon the Jadeite Vein nestled in the mountains and forests.
He released Luo Lingshuang, took her hand, and said:
"Let's go see what's going on with this Jadeite Spirit Insect."
"Um."
When Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang arrived at the Jadeite Vein.
Then they saw that the Great Sage was carrying a Dark Green Spirit Insect that was about one meter long.
Its body size was noticeably larger than the other Jadeite Spirit Insect and Jadeite Beetle.
The insect's body is as thick as a coiled dragon, and its surface is as translucent as black jade.
The color is deep, and dark purple Spirit Veins appear between the joints.
The light shimmered and danced.
Its head has the outline of Flood Dragon, and its mouth is extremely sharp. From a distance, it looks like a piece of jade.
Its compound eyes transformed into a pair of deep green vertical pupils, captivating the soul.
Its six limbs are as thick and powerful as black jade pillars, and its overall appearance is like a lurking Jade Demon Dragon.
It is quite intimidating.
The remaining Jadeite Beetle and Jadeite Spirit Insect were all immobilized by the overwhelming demonic Demon Qi emanating from the Great Sage.
However, this leader of the Second Order Peak Jadeite Spirit Insect could still move its six limbs.
That's truly unbelievable.
"As expected of the Jadeite Spirit Insect, ranked twenty-first on the Wondrous Insect Rankings, it's absolutely stunning!"
Zhang Xuanchen looked at the Jadeite Spirit Insect leader in the Great Sage's hand and exclaimed with delight.
The Spirit Insects he had seen before were extremely ferocious.
But this Jadeite Spirit Insect is different.
It's so exquisite, like a work of art.
As for those Jadeite Beetle that did not mutate, their appearance was somewhat lacking.
But they are much better than the Spirit Insects encountered in the outside world.
Within acceptable limits.
Hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, the Great Sage curled his lips, "This Spirit Insects does look quite good."
However, even the strongest of these is only at the Second Order Peak, and the Jadeite Pearl they produce are Second-tier Top-grade.
The rank is a bit too low.
I doubt it will be of much use to me.
For you."
The Great Sage immediately lost interest and tossed the struggling leader of the Jadeite Spirit Insect in his hand to Zhang Xuanchen.
He then stretched and lay down on the ground.
I fell asleep instantly.
However, the Demon Qi emanating from him did not dissipate.
Zhang Xuanchen reached out and took the leader of the Jadeite Spirit Insect. With a thought, the Dragon Abyss Sword was instantly drawn.
The sword tip pointed directly at the head of the Jadeite Spirit Insect leader, and he said coldly:
"Second Order Peak cultivation, and also possesses Fourth Stage Yao Sect bloodline."
"They can definitely understand human speech."
"You don't seem like you'd die so soon after transforming into Jadeite Spirit Insect, do you?"
"I'm giving you two choices: either submit willingly, or I force you to submit."
If you choose one, just nod.
If you choose option two, nod twice.
"Now, please make your choice."
The moment the words left his mouth, the leader of the Jadeite Spirit Insect' vertical pupils jolted violently.
His shock was palpable.
Can you even speak like a human being?
Is there no law left?
Is there still a law?
So, I guess I have no choice but to submit today.
What? You disagree?
Seeing that the Jadeite Spirit Insect was hesitant to make a choice.
The Dragon Abyss Sword drew even closer.
At this moment, the tip of the sword was only 0.01 centimeters away from the head of the Jadeite Spirit Insect leader.
It simply cannot nod.
He could only shrank his neck slightly.
It emitted a chirping sound.
His vertical pupils revealed a pleading look.
It has just completed its bloodline transformation and hasn't had a chance to experience it yet; it absolutely cannot die now.
"Good, you know what's good for you."
If you choose option two, you'll suffer a lot.
As he spoke, Zhang Xuanchen let out a wicked laugh, startling the leader of the Jadeite Spirit Insect.
He shrank back again, a wave of fear washing over him.
"Now that we have made our choice, let us sign Master-Servant Contract."
Relax your mind.
Do not resist.
As he spoke, Zhang Xuanchen forced out a drop of blood.
It merged into the head of the Spirit Insects leader.
He formed hand seals, and a magic circle appeared beneath his feet.
He did not choose to sign Life-Bound Contract. Although this Jadeite Spirit Insect had good potential, it was far inferior to that Fire Dragon.
If one were to sign Life-Bound Contract with it, thus preventing them from signing a contract with the Fire Dragon in the future, that would be a huge loss.
Fire Dragon, oh Fire Dragon, you must hatch! I have the highest hopes for you.
Whether you can become Dragon Rider depends on you.
The moment the contract was successfully signed, Zhang Xuanchen heard the voice of the Jadeite Spirit Insect:
"Master... please... don't... kill me!"
Its voice was still a bit immature, sounding like the voice of a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy.
There was also some stuttering, clearly indicating that he was not yet proficient.
While speaking, he shrunk his body to the size of a palm.
It lay quietly on Zhang Xuanchen's palm, its head tucked in and motionless.
Zhang Xuanchen stretched out his left hand, touched its smooth back, and laughed:
Don't be afraid, do I look like a bad guy?
Now that you have acknowledged me as your master, I will give you a name.
Your name will be Zhang Xuanmo, and from now on I'll call you Xiao Mo.
You can call me Boss.
"Okay, boss." Xiao Mo nodded frantically.
Zhang Xuanchen's face darkened, and he corrected, "It's not 'boss,' it's 'boss.'"