Chapter 984 Hope
"Talented."
Chen Yang made this assessment of the black ape's talent without any guidance. However, after acknowledging it, some things became difficult. The identity of this black ape...
Chen Yang looked at the black ape and said sternly, "What you just performed are all techniques from the Tian Yi Jue."
"This is an inherited lineage."
"Do you understand what I mean?"
The black ape nodded, seemingly understanding yet not quite, "I understand a little."
Chen Yang let out a wry smile and shook his head helplessly, "This kind of inheritance is called a sect inheritance. Since you've learned your master's techniques, you can call me Senior Brother from now on."
"Besides that, you need to have a name of your own."
"How about Chen Xing?"
Although Chen Xing didn't fully grasp the meaning of Chen Yang's words, he immediately jumped for joy upon hearing that he had a name.
"Chen Xing is good! I'm Chen Xing now!"
"Senior Brother!"
Watching the animated Chen Xing, Chen Yang chuckled, "Don't celebrate too soon. There are many rules in the sect. If you do anything that betrays the sect in the future, I'll have to discipline you on behalf of master."
"Alright, hurry up and water these medicinal herbs!"
"Look at how you're watering. What is this? This one needs three liang of water, and it must be done when the sun is at its peak."
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While scolding Chen Xing, Chen Yang instructed him on the correct method. This made Chen Yang recall his own treatment when he was working. He seemed to have had it much worse than Chen Xing. Back then, if he had damaged even one medicinal herb, he would have been scolded terribly.
Seeing Chen Xing sprawled on the ground, exhausted, Chen Yang slowly said, "Don't pretend to be asleep, boy. This little bit of work won't wear you out!"
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, Chen Xing immediately opened his eyes and wailed, "Senior Brother, I'm really too tired. Normally, I just sprinkle water and it's done. It's never like today, giving a little to this, a few drops to that."
"It's simply torture!"
Seeing Chen Yang's reaction, Chen Yang snorted, "You must be meticulous in your work. If you water like this now, and in the future when you're treating patients, you're careless, you'll save a life and turn it into killing someone!"
As Chen Yang spoke, Chen Xing quickly covered his ears. It was exactly like this when he was watering earlier; he almost fainted from Chen Yang's lecture.
Chen Yang helplessly moved aside Chen Xing's large paw covering his ears, "Alright, we won't talk about these things today. I want to ask you something."
"Do you know about demonic beasts transforming?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xing immediately sat up straight and nodded frantically, "I know, I know! My elders in the clan told me that if a beast transforms into a human form, cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort!"
Halfway through, Chen Xing became a little dejected, "But to successfully transform, one must face the nine-death, one-life transformation heavenly lightning."
"That can kill you, and even the best spiritual fruits can't save you!"
Although Chen Xing hadn't been cultivating for long and understood many things only vaguely, he knew about transformation, which was the most important thing for demonic beasts. He also knew that only after transforming did a demonic beast undergo a true metamorphosis. The advantages and disadvantages of demonic beasts in cultivation were too obvious. Chen Xing knew that only by transforming could these inequalities be erased.
Chen Yang said softly, "You're right. A demonic beast's transformation is like a martial artist undergoing tribulation. If successful, it's like a carp leaping over the dragon gate!"
"If you die, your soul scatters, and there's no chance of survival."
"But this step must eventually be taken."
"You are already at the peak of the Grandmaster realm. Although you are a bit weak, if you want to continue moving forward, you must prepare for transformation early."
If Chen Xing were a demonic beast like the Tiger Cat Beast, who hadn't reached the Grandmaster realm, Chen Yang would naturally not have mentioned these things.
Chen Xing looked at Chen Yang with shock. Preparing for transformation already?
"Senior Brother... I haven't even touched upon transformation, I don't know what preparations are needed at all!"
"Even in my clan, no one has experienced transformation."
Chen Xing certainly wanted to transform successfully, but how could this be done just by wishing for it? There were countless demonic beasts in the world who had died during transformation. How could it be something that could be achieved with a simple statement?
Chen Yang's lips curled into a smile, and he said, "You haven't experienced it, but I have."
"I will prepare the materials for transformation. Your most important task during this period is to cultivate the Tian Yi Jue to great accomplishment."
"Many of the acupuncture points described in Tian Yi Jue will be of great help during your transformation."
Demonic beast transformation was not difficult for Chen Yang. He had been looking for an opportunity to prepare transformation materials for the three demonic beasts in his home. Now that Chen Xing also needed to transform, Chen Yang naturally hoped that all four demonic beasts could transform together.
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, Chen Xing's expression trembled. He looked at Chen Yang with extreme shock, his voice trembling as he said, "Senior Brother... you mean I can transform!"
Chen Yang didn't tell him too much about the troubles of transformation. The less one knows about some things, the safer it is.
After taking Chen Xing back, Chen Yang saw that Liu Ran and Zhu Que had already prepared food. When Chen Xing lived alone, he never cared what he ate. He would either forage in the mountains or catch fish in nearby streams. This was the first time Chen Yang had eaten such delicious food.
After eating his fill, Chen Yang told Chen Xing to pack his belongings. Chen Yang did not intend to stay here for long and planned to return that very night.
After Chen Xing left, Zhu Que said to Chen Yang, "Celestial Venerable, the direction Chen Xing mentioned doesn't seem to be outside the mountain range!"
"Should I go and investigate?"
Chen Xing had previously told the three of them the location of his clan, and everyone had assumed it was not within this mountain range. However, Zhu Que remembered that the direction was precisely towards the depths of the mountain range!
Chen Yang slowly shook his head. Zhu Que knew, but Chen Yang knew even more clearly.
"The depths of this mountain range are fraught with danger. Even if you are already a Grandmaster, it is very dangerous to go in alone."
"My master explored there personally in the past, but was eventually forced back by some power. Now that I think about it, with such dense spiritual energy on the outskirts of the mountain range, the depths are undoubtedly even more so."
"Now I think about it, it's probably like the Snow Forest, occupied by numerous demonic beasts."
"There's no need to explore inside. Even the Snow Forest is reluctant to interact too much with martial artists. Those demonic beasts inside, hidden in the depths of this mountain range, naturally want to remain hidden from the world. We shouldn't disturb them either."
Regarding Chen Xing's background, Chen Yang had only taken him as a disciple for his master after being completely sure.
The next morning, just as everyone was preparing to leave, the aura of battle suddenly emanated from the depths of the mountain range.