Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Chapter 250 Horsemanships (1/2)

Chapter 257: Chapter 250 Horsemanships

Mounts, for the common folk, are dispensable.

However, for a powerful being, a mount is an indispensable and important companion. Even when one ascends to the level of immortals, mounts are equally vital.

In ancient times, those mighty experts with profound magical powers each had their mounts.

Many, like Master He Shan, started to rear their mounts while their cultivation was still shallow, nurturing them over a long period.

“When one man gains Tao, even his chicken and dogs ascend to heaven.”

This phrase is often used to describe how the relatives and friends of a person who climbs up the ladder benefit as well.

The earliest source is actually referring to Liu An, who, after successfully concocting the Immortal Pill, not only became immortal himself but also fed the elixir to the chickens and dogs he raised, aiding their ascension.

This is merely a legend.

In the cultivation world, every Elixir is incredibly precious, making it highly unlikely to be used for feeding chickens and dogs.

When people rear pets, they opt for exotic beasts and birds with outstanding potential.

With the same Elixir, feeding an ordinary chicken might evolve it one or two levels. It may have been unable to beat a dog before, but following its transformation, it can.

But if you feed a Five-Colored Brocade Chicken, it might transform directly into a Demon Bird, possibly even awakening a Phoenix bloodline.

The ratio of investment to return can be quite impressive.

“Master He’s mount is extraordinary, majestic and dominating. Did you

directly subdue this exotic beast?”

Qin Niu asked with evident envy.

“Speaking of which, it was also a matter of fate. In my younger days, as I

wandered through the cultivation markets, I saw a small lion confined in a cage for sale. It looked pitiful, so I spent twenty Silver Money to buy it. Heh, little did I expect that after taking the little fellow home, it showed remarkable qualities, and with just a bit of nurturing, it underwent a transformation.”

Master He Shan spoke of his mount with considerable pride.

“To acquire an exotic beast for just twenty Silver Money, such profound fortune is enough to make others weep with envy. I see it bears a resemblance to the Double-Headed Lion, which is a rare species in the world.”

It goes without saying, everyone has their own destiny.

The calf that Qin Niu saved was equally extraordinary.

“Haha, young man, you have a good eye indeed! To recognize at a glance that it has the bloodline of a Double-Headed Lion many have seen my mount and called it ugly. Few really know their stuff.”

Master He Shan grew even more smug.

The Double-Headed Lion is indeed a rare variety among exotic beasts, but it’s certainly incomparable to the legendary Nine-Headed Lion.

You see, the Nine-Headed Lion was the mount of the Great Taiyi Rescue Sage, directly conferred with the title of Jiuling Yuansheng. Just like the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, it is one of the saintly beasts.

It’s at the pinnacle, so to speak.

“Let’s go, stick close to me!”

Seeing that the Insect Master’s camp had finished assembling, Master He Shan commanded and leapt forward on his majestic lion.

This beast, truly an extraordinary breed, could leap over seven meters with a casual bound, and while galloping forward, the overwhelming fierce majesty it radiated was enough to make many ordinary mounts tremble.

This was Qin Niu’s first time riding a horse.

Imitating others, he swung himself into the saddle.

“Neigh!”

The steed beneath him suddenly began behaving stubbornly, lifting its hooves and rebelling on the spot, attempting to throw him off its back.

Lucky for Qin Niu, his cultivation at the Innate Realm saved him from making a fool of himself.

Otherwise, if he were thrown off the horse and landed with a bruised and swollen face, it would have been a huge embarrassment.

“First time riding a horse? Squeeze with your legs, lower your body, and as long as you don’t get thrown off, it will settle down after struggling for a bit,” said a female officer clad in leather armor and draped in a white fox fur cape.

This female Insect Master was one of Master He Shan’s three adjutants.

She appeared to be in her thirties and was quite dashing.

The Insect Master’s camp had only three adjutants, named Yang JiangHe, Zhao Yu, and Tang Fangfang. Among the women, only Zhao Yu seemed to be a

possible name.

This female officer was most likely Zhao Yu.