Chapter 832: Fujiao Zhenren Gongsun Yang

Hai Xinran sighed softly upon hearing this.

At that moment, a low horn sound suddenly emanated from Hai Xinran.

Hai Xinran took out a red conch, cast a spell into it, and a man's voice abruptly sounded: "Aunt Hai, two Core Formation cultivators are here to see you. They claim to be Wang Qingshan's clansmen and say they have what you're looking for."

Hai Xinran's face lit up with joy. "I understand," she said. "I'll go meet them now."

"Wang Qingshan, is that the Wang Qingshan who comprehended Sword Heart Comprehension at the Sword Fighting Competition?" the green-robed young man asked, his face showing interest.

"Precisely. Since they are Wang Qingshan's clansmen, their strength shouldn't be too weak. Senior Brother Gongsun, would you like to come meet them with me?"

"I'm free anyway. I'll come with you to meet them!"

No sooner had the green-robed young man finished speaking than a massive white lion swiftly approached them, its two pairs of white wings unfurling to span several zhang. He and Hai Xinran leapt onto the white lion's back. The lion's four wings powerfully beat, conjuring a cold gust of wind, and it soared rapidly into the sky.

Outside Beast Island lay a smaller island, approximately ten li wide, covered with numerous buildings. This was where Beast Island received its visitors.

Inside the Welcome Hall, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan stood calmly. Within the hall, over a dozen other Core Formation cultivators were present, most of whom were also visitors.

Just then, the crowd suddenly stirred. Someone shouted "True Person Fujiao," and all the Core Formation cultivators present looked towards the hall entrance. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were no exception. They watched as a handsome young man in green robes and a pretty young woman in a red dress entered.

Wang Changsheng narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on the green-robed young man. True Person Fujiao, Gongsun Yang, was the leader of the Five Sons of Beast Island. It was said that Gongsun Yang possessed a special spiritual physique that allowed him to easily subdue demonic beasts. His most famous battle involved him subduing a mid-grade third-tier Fire Dragon barehanded, which made his name renowned throughout the South Sea Cultivation World. Beast Island had never confirmed or denied this claim.

Amidst the envious gazes of the cultivators, Gongsun Yang and Hai Xinran walked up to Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I apologize for the wait. Please follow my junior sister."

Hai Xinran led Wang Changsheng and his wife to a private chamber and served them tea. For some reason, when Gongsun Yang appeared before Wang Changsheng, the spirit beasts within Wang Changsheng's spirit beast pearl became agitated, as if wanting to emerge. Using his Concentric Art, Wang Changsheng realized that Wang Ruyan's spirit insect, the Azure-Eyed Frost Silkworm, was also showing signs of agitation. They exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in the other's eyes.

"I am Gongsun Yang. It's a pleasure to meet you both, Fellow Daoists Wang." Gongsun Yang smiled faintly and asked politely, his face showing a keen interest.

"I've long heard that Fellow Daoist Gongsun is exceptionally talented, and seeing you today confirms it," Wang Changsheng praised. Then, changing his tone, he addressed Hai Xinran: "Fairy Hai, Qingshan mentioned you. We've brought what you were looking for. In exchange, we'd like some spiritual liquid to soak insect eggs that have been unable to hatch for an extended period."

Wang Ruyan took out a black porcelain bottle and handed it to Hai Xinran. Hai Xinran took out a palm-sized silver jade plate, on which countless runes were faintly visible. She poured a drop of reddish liquid from the black porcelain bottle onto the silver jade plate and then cast a spell. The silver jade plate glowed intensely. Soon, the light faded, revealing a pattern of 'Concentric Worms' on its surface.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were secretly astonished. As expected of Beast Island, renowned throughout the South Sea Cultivation World for its insect control and beast taming, it could even discern whether the blood essence belonged to a Concentric Worm.

"Yes, this is what I need. This is a bottle of Spirit Cultivating Liquid, which you can use to soak those unhatched insect eggs. It should help them hatch." As Hai Xinran spoke, she took out a white porcelain bottle and handed it to Wang Ruyan. Wang Ruyan opened and inspected it, then nodded.

"Fellow Daoist Gongsun," Wang Changsheng said sincerely, looking towards Gongsun Yang, "your esteemed sect is renowned throughout the South Sea Cultivation World for its insect control and beast taming. I have a few questions about spirit insects that I would like to ask. Would it be convenient for you to answer them?"

The Soul Devouring Golden Cicada had been slow to advance. At the second tier, it couldn't reach the third tier even after devouring a Ghost King. It was only after consuming a Spirit Nurturing Pill and a large number of demonic beast spirits that it finally ascended to the third tier. Decades had passed since then, and despite devouring numerous demonic beast spirits, it remained a low-grade third-tier creature.

"Our Beast Island is divided into three lineages: Myriad Beasts, Thousand Fowls, and Hundred Insects. I belong to the Myriad Beasts lineage, so for questions about spirit insects, it would be better to ask Junior Sister Hai. She understands spirit insects more than I do."

Hai Xinran smiled charmingly. "Fellow Daoist Wang," she said, "Which type of spirit insect are you curious about? Although I am a sword cultivator, I do possess some knowledge of insect control techniques."

"The Soul Devouring Golden Cicada."

Hai Xinran's eyes lit up. "Fellow Daoist Wang," she quickly said, "Would you mind releasing your Soul Devouring Golden Cicada so I can examine it? I can then offer you better advice, as the growth process of spirit insects varies, and mutations are always a possibility."

Wang Changsheng's expression became peculiar. Hai Xinran's reaction was somewhat strange, but given that Beast Island was renowned throughout the South Sea Cultivation World for its insect control and beast taming, they shouldn't covet his Soul Devouring Golden Cicada. He shook his wrist, and the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada flew out of the spirit beast pearl.

Hai Xinran meticulously examined the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada, her expression growing intensely excited. Both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan noticed the change in Hai Xinran's demeanor. While surprised, they also felt a touch of nervousness. This was Beast Island's territory. If Beast Island desired to take the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada, they wouldn't dare refuse. What they couldn't understand was why Hai Xinran was so excited, given that the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada didn't rank highly on the 'Heaven and Earth Exotic Insect List'. Did Beast Island not possess any Soul Devouring Golden Cicadas?

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I have an immodest request. Would it be possible for you to temporarily stay in the Welcome Hall? My master requires your assistance with something."

Wang Changsheng was dumbfounded. A low-grade third-tier Soul Devouring Golden Cicada had actually alarmed a Nascent Soul cultivator?

Seeming to see Wang Changsheng's confusion, Hai Xinran explained: "Fellow Daoist Wang, please don't worry, we mean no harm. To be frank, the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada ranks low primarily due to its difficulty in reproduction. For some unknown reason, whenever a Soul Devouring Golden Cicada lays eggs, regardless of the number, the offspring are always of the same sex. Furthermore, our research has shown that for Soul Devouring Golden Cicadas to advance to higher tiers, it's best to cultivate them in pairs. Paired cultivation makes advancement significantly easier than single cultivation. My master possesses a female high-grade third-tier Soul Devouring Golden Cicada, and yours is male. Mating with your Soul Devouring Golden Cicada would be beneficial for their future advancement."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were dumbfounded. Such a thing existed? This was the first time they had ever heard of it.

Wang Changsheng's expression became troubled. After pondering for a moment, he asked with some doubt, "Fairy Hai, does your Beast Island not possess any male Soul Devouring Golden Cicadas?"