Beginning Foundation Establishment
Ye Jingcheng couldn't wait to return to the underground hall of Sand Cloud Mountain.
At that moment Ye Xuefu and Ye Xueliang were both at his door.
The two looked cautious.
It's obvious they've already discovered that the Crimson Flame Fox has broken through.
Moreover, it would be difficult not to notice, as his isolation Array was not strong, and at this moment, a large amount of red glow was pouring out from the cracks in the Stone Chamber.
"Jingcheng, your Spirit Beast is extraordinary, but remember to wait for it before each breakthrough. Also, check the Blood Pact. There can't be any problems!" Ye Xueliang said very seriously.
Just like cultivators, normal Demon Beast also enhance their Divine Sense and soul power when they break through to a higher realm.
There is a risk of breaking the Blood Pact.
Moreover, the stronger one's bloodline and cultivation level, the greater the possibility of breaking through the Blood Pact.
This is why cultivators prefer to raise Spirit Beast from a young age, rather than imprisoning any Demon Beast they see with Blood Pact.
Spirit Beast raised from a young age are less likely to suffer a backlash.
The same goes for the inherited Spirit Beast of the Ye Family. After a long period of nurturing and interaction, those Spirit Beasts have long been tamed and can be borrowed by various cultivators of the Ye Family.
Moreover, the Ye Family cultivates the intelligence of Spirit Beast, and when lending or borrowing them back, they will find the most suitable elixir for the Spirit Beast, using the elixir as a gesture of goodwill from other members of the Ye Family.
For example, the feeding of Lizard Elder lizards with elixirs, as well as the feeding of Plum Feather Crane and Black-Armored Scorpion, all follow the same principle.
That's why Ye Xuefu saw the spiritual light emanating from the Crimson Flame Fox and reminded Ye Jingcheng.
"This is a Heavenly Wisdom Pill, which can increase the level of enlightenment of Demon Beast. Although it is not useful for Spirit Beast with strong bloodlines, it will at least help a little!" Ye Xuefu took out another pill.
"Thank you, Ninth Grand Uncle!" Ye Jingcheng accepted the elixir and entered the Stone Chamber.
Inside the Stone Chamber, the Crimson Flame Fox had grown even taller. Its body was more slender, its ears were more pointed, and its entire body was crimson like blood jade, making it even more beautiful.
His blue eyes were incredibly bright, and the flames on his forehead seemed to come alive, radiating a terrifying heat.
Its two tails, like two balls of flame, waved involuntarily in the air.
The next moment, with a flick of its tail, two Crimson Flame Fox appeared before Ye Jingcheng.
These two Crimson Flame Fox are exactly the same.
It also has pointed ears, blue eyes, and two tails.
Even Ye Jingcheng himself couldn't tell without Soul Pact.
Its aura had clearly reached the level of a second-tier Spirit Beast!
Both Crimson Flame Fox cried out as they walked towards Ye Jingcheng, their steps steady and light, carrying a hint of stubbornness.
Its crimson fur swayed back and forth, as if flames were bursting forth.
The next moment, however, only one of them transformed into a crimson shadow and vanished.
The Crimson Flame Fox immediately pouted, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied with itself.
It's clear that it has just broken through and hasn't yet mastered this Divine Ability.
The flames on the Crimson Flame Fox's forehead ceased burning, and even the Spirit Patterns disappeared, transforming into a tuft of unique crimson fur.
Clearly, once it reaches the second order, it can be controlled.
It walked up to Ye Jingcheng and rubbed its long-unused forehead against the hem of Ye Jingcheng clothes.
They seemed unusually affectionate, just like when they first rescued it.
It had been a long time since this had happened, because of the flames on the Crimson Flame Fox's forehead.
Now, it's clear that the Crimson Flame Fox is under control.
Ye Jingcheng stroked the Crimson Flame Fox's forehead; its fur was extremely warm and faintly exuded a violent aura.
That location is roughly where the Crimson Flame Fox's inner core is.
Ye Jingcheng rubbed it for a moment, then took out three Spirit Nurturing Pills.
The Ye Family wasn't so extravagant as to give second-tier Demon Beast second-tier spirit pills on a daily basis; instead, they gave them top-grade first-tier Spirit Nurturing Pill.
The rich Spiritual Qi in this Spirit Nurturing Pill is enough to allow a second-tier Demon Beast to maintain normal growth in strength.
However, it's impossible to make progress at the same rapid pace as before.
The Crimson Flame Fox obediently licked Ye Jingcheng's palm before swallowing the three Spirit Nurturing Pill one by one.
The warm, red glow continued to emanate.
In his mind, he also continuously sent joyful Divine Soul fluctuations to Ye Jingcheng.
Ye Jingcheng smiled slightly, looking somewhat gratified. He now possessed the combat power of Foundation Establishment.
In this world of cultivation, he's at least not at the very bottom.
He could learn more secrets in the Ye Family.
Of course, what's even more important next is his own Foundation Establishment.
Ye Jingcheng raised his hand, Beast-Link Mark appeared.
The next moment, he discovered that a massive amount of liquid Fire Attribute Spiritual Qi was surging out from the Beast-Link Mark.
The fire elemental energy instantly occupied most of the Beast-Link Mark, making the water and earth elemental energy within it seem somewhat strained.
And his meridians were beginning to throb slightly!
It seemed somewhat unable to withstand this immense Fire Spirit power.
However, after a little operation, it can still be refined and used in a basic way, but the quantity cannot be too large.
Ye Jingcheng thought of the Qi-Blood Sect. If he hadn't trained there for half a year, he probably wouldn't have been able to withstand the second-tier spiritual power of the Crimson Flame Fox.
Ye Jingcheng began to condense Fireball Technique, using liquid spiritual energy to cast it, and instantly a huge fireball the size of a well opening appeared.
The fireball condensed in his hand without dissipating, engulfing Ye Jingcheng's body, its power increasing many times over.
Moreover, Ye Jingcheng felt that the fireball could be compressed further, and its power could continue to increase.
However, the stinging pain intensified again.
Clearly, using spiritual power beyond one's level places a greater burden on the body.
However, this burden is somewhat insignificant compared to being able to master liquid spiritual energy in advance and increase the probability of successfully Foundation Establishment.
Ye Jingcheng felt much more at ease. As he stepped out of the house, he saw the Moonlight Stone emitting a soft glow.
Ye Xuefu and Ye Xueliang waited under the clear light. When they saw Ye Jingcheng and Crimson Flame Fox come out together, they were both relieved.
Because Ye Jingcheng hadn't been raising the Crimson Flame Fox for very long, they were worried that the Crimson Flame Fox would turn on them.
"Jingcheng, this is Jade Slip containing instructions on Foundation Establishment. You can destroy it when you break through!" Ye Xuefu took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Ye Jingcheng.
Since there's nothing to worry about with the Crimson Flame Fox, they only need to worry about Ye Jingcheng's own breakthrough.
"Thank you so much, Ninth Grand Uncle!" Ye Jingcheng nodded with immense joy.
"However, it's best to polish it a bit more before that. You're still young, there's no need to rush!" Ye Xuefu advised before leaving.
Ye Jingcheng nodded; he himself dared not be careless.
Although the Foundation Establishment can provide a safety net, failure would result in a longer period of loss, making it even more of a losing proposition.
After taking the Crimson Flame Fox out for a while and getting familiar with its combat strength, Ye Jingcheng returned to his previous routine of going back and forth between home and work.
However, he is now much more efficient at hunting.
Even Ye Jingcheng had difficulty detecting the Crimson Flame Fox's twin tails, let alone those first-tier Demon Beast.
Another month passed. On this day, Ye Jingcheng sat in the Stone Chamber, a crimson light flashing in his eyes, and he let out a long breath.
He took out a jade bottle and then placed a Jade Slip on the ground...