"Do you sell fire-type Demon Beast essence blood?"
Lin Changheng asked directly.
The old man had a naturally smiling face. Beaming, he explained, "Though our Lineage primarily specializes in beast taming, we do sell a few Demon Beast materials."
He then added, "We certainly have fire-type Demon Beasts. Are you looking for greater strength, fellow Daoist, or a higher-grade bloodline?"
"Oh? There's a distinction like that? Please enlighten me, fellow Daoist."
An idea stirred in Lin Changheng's mind, and he took the opportunity to ask.
"I wouldn't presume to enlighten you. Hehe, Demon Beasts are different from cultivators like us. Humans rely on spiritual roots to cultivate, while beasts depend on their own bloodlines..."
"The stronger their inherited bloodline, the higher their starting point and the faster their cultivation. It also determines their potential!"
"Since ancient times, great cultivators have studied bloodline grades and established finer classifications."
"For instance, what we commonly call a mixed-grade bloodline is actually a [mundane tainted bloodline]. Impure and muddled, with turbid demonic qi, it mostly occurs in wild beasts that happen to encounter spiritual energies, though some result from the degeneration of higher-grade bloodlines."
"Above that is the [turbid baleful bloodline]. These beasts have a certain foundation, but impurities occupy their bodies, slowing their cultivation. They can absorb moonlight, yet easily fall onto a savage, baleful path and act on instinct... Their strength usually falls in the middle of the first tier. Few reach the late stage, though a handful can break through to the second tier."
"Above that is the [mystic spirit bloodline]... Ahem, that kind has little to do with minor Qi Refining cultivators like us."
"Which kind do you need, fellow Daoist?"
Lin Changheng listened with keen interest. Unlike human cultivators, Demon Beasts were generally assured a minimum level of attainment.