Starting From The Equal Opportunity To Become A Saint

168. Chapter 168 This Time, That Time!

Chapter 168: This is the way of the world!

The dignity of ancient spirit beasts is not as valuable as one might imagine.

Just like the longevity of a turtle, when it comes to choosing between survival and acknowledging a master, the Jiao Linglong also decisively chose to acknowledge a master.

After all, it had acknowledged masters before, so entering into a new contract with a master was not as uncomfortable as one might think.

Of course, this is also the difference between domesticated and wild animals.

Wild animals are always difficult to tame, and often would rather starve to death than be tamed and submit.

On the other hand, domesticated animals have become accustomed to being fed and taken care of by their owners, and their wild nature is long gone, not to mention any sense of self-esteem.

Therefore, as long as the conditions are right, they can quickly assume the role of livestock or pets.

Just like the turtle of the past, and the Jiao Linglong before me.

When their lives are threatened, when temptation exceeds expectations, they easily take the initiative to acknowledge a master in order to survive and live.

"It's really stubborn, refusing to move forward and threatening to retreat. This little snake really needs to be taught a lesson!"

"Why does it have to seek death on its own and dare to threaten its master?"

"Tsk tsk, if it could see how its master dealt with the Demon Lord and that treacherous crane back then, it would never dare to speak to its master like it did today!"

The turtle, who had been lying on Liu Zimo's shoulder all this time, couldn't help but secretly mock the pitiful state of the Jiao Linglong.

It had advised it long ago to acknowledge Liu Zimo as its master, but it didn't listen.

And now?

Isn't it still obediently sacrificing its own soul and acknowledging Liu Zimo as its master?

On the side, Zhang Daoxian, who had been seeing off guests, was completely stunned on the spot.

He had no idea what had happened.

Why did the esteemed Linglong acknowledge Liu Zimo as its master?

When they were on Longhu Mountain before, didn't the Linglong clearly express that it had no intention of acknowledging a master?

So why now, did it go back on its word and willingly sacrifice its own soul to acknowledge Liu Zimo as its master?

It was only their first day in Luozhou City, and they had already lost their sect's spirit beast. How did this happen?

Zhang Daoxian wanted to say something, but he felt a divine pressure emanating from the old turtle in front of him, instantly immobilizing him on the spot.

He couldn't move, couldn't speak, and could only watch helplessly as their sect's spirit beast willingly became someone else's pet.

"Well, since you're so sincere, I'll give you a chance!"

Liu Zimo stared at Jiao Linglong for a moment before slowly nodding.

Swish!

With a thought, he collected the strand of soul essence that Jiao Linglong had sacrificed into his sea of consciousness.

And thus, another ancient spirit beast became Liu Zimo's personal spirit pet.

[It's done!]

[Our sect's spirit beast from Longhu Mountain no longer belongs to Longhu Mountain!]

[Why did this happen?]

[Did we move to Luozhou City just to give Liu Zimo a spirit pet?!]

Unconsciously, Zhang Daoxian felt a bit of resentment and dissatisfaction in his heart.

To this, Liu Zimo was not surprised at all.

Although this acknowledgment of a master was an accident, he had indeed taken away their sect's spirit beast, so it was only natural for them to feel resentment.

I just hope that Zhang Daoxian won't turn the resentment in his heart into hatred. Otherwise, regardless of whether he is the head of Longhu Mountain or not, Liu Zimo will eliminate this hidden danger in advance.

"Little Taoist!"

Jiao Linglong seemed to sense the change in Zhang Daoxian's mood and spoke softly:

"This time, I voluntarily chose to recognize the master. I begged the master to take me in."

"If you want to blame someone, blame me."

"It's because I don't want to be trapped in a corner without any hope anymore. It's because I covet the abundant resources of the master and admire the master's upcoming saintly cultivation strength!"

"I have protected the path of Longhu Mountain for a thousand years and upheld the inheritance of the Longhu Sect for ten thousand years. It's time to consider my own future!"

"I hope we can part on good terms and not cause any unpleasantness!"

Even though it has recognized a master, Jiao Linglong does not want the sect that has been protected for a thousand years to be destroyed. Its new master is not someone with a broad mind. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had the thought of killing Jiao to keep the secret just because of a spiritual power secret realm.

If this little Taoist Zhang Daoxian harbors resentment because of its recognition of a master and transfers this hatred to Liu Zimo, then with Liu Zimo's ferocious nature, it seems that Longhu Mountain will no longer be necessary!

When under someone else's roof, if you don't learn to bow your head, do you want to seek death?

"Respected one, I have been a bit out of line!" Zhang Daoxian took a deep breath and bowed to Jiao Linglong and Liu Zimo, seemingly accepting the fact that he had lost the town's spiritual beast.

Liu Zimo glanced at Zhang Daoxian and did not hear any more thoughts in his heart, so he did not inquire further and said softly:

"It's just recognizing a master, there's no need to make it seem like a life and death separation."

"In the future, I will keep Miss Linglong stationed in Luozhou to guard the city, and she can still stay in the residence of Longhu Mountain as before!"

Upon hearing this, both Jiao Linglong and Zhang Daoxian relaxed.

Not only because Liu Zimo did not force Jiao Linglong to leave Longhu Mountain in the future.

But also because since Liu Zimo said such words, it meant that he was not dissatisfied with Zhang Daoxian's previous loss of control, and he even had the intention to completely eliminate the root cause.

It's safe!

"Thank you, master!" Jiao Linglong was the first to speak and thank him. "But I have had enough of staying in Longhu Mountain. I want to follow the master all the time!"

Huh?

Zhang Daoxian once again felt a sense of betrayal.

Before, he felt that Jiao Linglong recognized Liu Zimo as the master because Liu Zimo secretly threatened and used some means.

This made the previously high and mighty Jiao Linglong change its original intention and humbly recognize a master again.

But now.

Seeing Jiao Linglong's eager posture to leave Longhu Mountain, there was no trace of pretense.

Zhang Daoxian's previous view was instantly overturned.

Where the hell is there any sign of being forced or coerced?!

Now that the consultant Liu has agreed to let it continue to live in Longhu Mountain, Jiao Linglong is the one who doesn't want to stay and wants to leave immediately!

What's the matter? Now that it has gained the support of a transcendent realm powerhouse, it starts to despise its old home?

"Well..."

Liu Zimo glanced at Zhang Daoxian, whose mentality was starting to crumble, and nodded softly.

"Alright, stay by my side for a few days first and familiarize yourself with the general situation of Luozhou City!"

Liu Zimo naturally knew what Jiao Linglong was thinking.

It was obvious that she had set her sights on the spiritual energy sanctuary outside the city and wanted to follow him in to take advantage of the "Earth Vein Spirit Spring"!

However, this actually suited Liu Zimo's intentions.

The spiritual energy sanctuary outside the city indeed needed a powerful and trustworthy guardian day and night.

In this world, what loyalty could be more trustworthy than a spiritual pet that had already formed a spiritual contract with him?

Especially Jiao Linglong, who, even after the passing of her previous master for thousands of years, still held her position and responsibilities, inheriting the ancient spiritual beast lineage of the Dragon Tiger Sect. This was extremely rare.

Therefore, as soon as Liu Zimo accepted Jiao Linglong as his spiritual pet, he had already arranged for her to guard the spiritual energy sanctuary.

With such a spiritual pet who could communicate with the gods and was proficient in various illusions and ancient spiritual formations, it could truly be said that there was no room for error!

Even if Liu Zimo had to leave Luozhou in the future, he could rest assured!

"Master, master, I also want to stay in Luozhou City and guard a territory. Give me a chance!"

At this moment, even Gui Sui Shou jumped out to join in the fun, looking at Liu Zimo with pleading eyes.

To guard a city, to hold a territory, and to sleep openly when there was nothing to do, it didn't matter if it didn't wake up for a year.

This was the top-notch job it had always dreamed of.

Moreover, there was a spiritual energy secret realm outside the city that produced a large amount of "Earth Vein Spirit Spring" every day.

If it could stay in Luozhou to guard the city, could it still lack the "Earth Vein Spirit Spring"?

"You?" Liu Zimo looked at the lazy turtle that only thought about eating and sleeping, and said in a flat voice, "What are you trying to join in the fun for? Stay aside!"

"Ah, alright!"

Gui Sui Shou shrank its neck and once again turned into a turtle ornament, not daring to say another word.

"Let's go!"

Liu Zimo bowed to Zhang Daoxian, bid farewell once again, and then flew away.

Jiao Linglong didn't say much either, and didn't even say goodbye to Zhang Daoxian. She hurriedly flew after Liu Zimo, shouting in a coquettish voice, "Master, slow down, wait for me!"

As she spoke, seeing Liu Zimo flying far away, afraid that she wouldn't be able to catch up to her new master, Jiao Linglong instantly returned to her original form.

Like Gui Sui Shou, she transformed into a small green snake about the length of a palm and swiftly darted towards Liu Zimo, firmly hanging onto his right shoulder.

In an instant.

Outside the main hall, only Zhang Daoxian stood there alone, lost in thought as he watched the two figures recede into the distance.

Until now, he was a little uncertain whether the decision to move the sect to Luozhou was right or wrong.

Eastern Villa.

When Liu Zimo arrived with the turtle and the dragon, his father Liu Yi, Xiao Feihong, and Yang Sisi were already waiting here.

"Master!"

Seeing their master return, Xiao Feihong happily flew over to greet him.

Approaching, she saw the little green snake lying on her master's right shoulder and her eyes lit up. She exclaimed loudly, "Master, this little snake looks familiar. It seems to resemble the sect's guardian spiritual beast from Dragon Tiger Mountain!"

Liu Zimo didn't speak, and the Jiao Linglong attached to his right shoulder swallowed her snake letter and spoke in a human voice, "Little Young Master has sharp eyes. I am indeed the sect's guardian spiritual beast from Dragon Tiger Mountain. But now I am already the master's spiritual pet. I hope that Little Young Master will take care of me in the future!"

Compared to the silent Gui Sui Shou, Jiao Linglong was obviously more skilled in socializing.

Not only is he sweet-tongued, but he is also very eloquent.

In just a few sentences, he made Xiaofei Hong laugh out loud, and in the end, she even reached out her little hand and directly held this mini little dragon in her palm.

"Advisor Liu, I brought some food and wine to welcome and honor Advisor Liu!"

At this moment, Yang Sisi also approached, bowing to Liu Zimo in greeting.

Yang Sisi has always been extremely grateful and admiring towards Advisor Liu, who saved her life and brought her from the capital to Luozhou. He is Liu Zimo's most loyal subordinate in Luozhou.

"Good!"

Liu Zimo nodded in response, complimenting and encouraging:

"You have already reached the mid-stage of the Golden Body Realm, your progress is good. Remember to work harder in the future and strive to break through to the Grandmaster Realm as soon as possible!"

Hmm!

Yang Sisi nodded vigorously. Being praised by her idol like this made her heart filled with excitement, and her thoughts became somewhat dreamy.

Passing by Yang Sisi, Liu Zimo walked slowly into the hall and approached his father, Lao Di Liu Yi. Before he could speak, his chest was met with a punch from his father.

"You brat, you didn't even bother to say goodbye when you left. Do you still have any regard for your old man?"

Smack!

Liu Zimo didn't dodge and let his father's fist hit his left shoulder.

Hmm, the strength was just right, neither painful nor itchy.

The same formula, the same taste.

Liu Zimo opened his arms and hugged his father, whispering softly, "You've worked hard, Dad!"

A moment passed.

The two father and son sat facing each other.

After asking each other about their respective situations over the past two months, Liu Yi's eyes turned red, and he asked Liu Zimo in a low voice:

"Xiao Mo, your uncle and younger brother are still waiting for us at home. When do you think we should go back?"

While speaking, Liu Yi glanced lightly at Yang Sisi not far away, as well as Xiaofei Hong who was playing with the little snake.

Liu Zimo understood his father's meaning and nodded slightly:

"Let's go now, bring Yang Sisi and Xiaofei Hong with us!"

"Oh, and also bring Xiaoxiao and her family along!"

Huh?

Liu Yi was stunned, looking at his eldest son with great surprise.

"Son, didn't you say before that we should not bring anyone else into the underground cave besides our family, for the sake of caution?"

"Why have you changed your mind now?"

When they first discovered the underground cave, Liu Yi had suggested bringing Xiaofei Hong to live together, but it was rejected by his eldest son.

Why did this kid change his mind now and not only want to bring Xiaofei Hong in, but also Yang Sisi and the whole family of Lou Yuchen?

What's going on? Is he not afraid of being targeted by others now?

"Times have changed!"

Liu Zimo found the right words and, seeing his father's displeased glare, quickly explained:

"In the past, we couldn't reveal it because our family's strength was insufficient. If news of the spiritual energy paradise leaked out, it would inevitably attract others' covetousness and disputes, which would be too dangerous."

"But now, I have successfully broken through to the Divine Connection Realm, and I have also obtained two ancient spirit pets with the same cultivation level."

"In the future, with them guarding the cave all year round, we don't need to worry about safety anymore!"

(End of this chapter)