Chapter 1502: Avoided Topic

Chapter 1502: Chapter 1502: Avoided Topic

Yu Yang, Lin Tian’s master, once said that to enhance one’s strength, one must first slaughter the three-eyed monster bull on the mountain.

The bull was born with three eyes; back then, both Lin Tian and Xu Xianrong, skilled Golden Core cultivators, were chased by it in a sorry state, and if not for Xu Xianrong’s Thousand Cyan Threads severing one of its horns, they might have ended up inside the monster bull’s belly.

According to Yu Yang, that bull is not ordinary; it is a spirit beast.

Yes, a spirit beast. It was the first time Lin Tian had heard this term.

Most of the creatures mentioned in the Classic of Mountains and Seas are spirit beasts, but they’re extremely rare nowadays.

The monster bull’s name is unknown, but Yu Yang speculated that it might be a descendant of the Prison Bull. The Prison Bull is a progeny of dragons, with dragon blood running through its veins, even a trace of it is terrifying. How Lin Tian and Xu Xianrong managed to escape last time is truly unknowable fortune.

The spirit beast is a treasure from head to toe. That monster bull in the valley is all the more so. Its hide makes the best battle armor, and its bones can form arrays, become medicine, or, when polished, still serve as excellent weapons. Its organs hold high medicinal value.

Master didn’t tell Lin Tian the use of the bull’s conjunctions, saying that it would be revealed in due time.

Upon hearing Lin Tian’s plan to target the monster bull in the valley, Xu Shaohui and his wife, along with Miaoqiu, displayed a look of complete surprise.

Miaoqiu anxiously remarked, "Lin Tian... that monster bull is too fierce, can we..."

Before she could finish, Lin Tian interrupted with a determined tone, "No! I don’t want to take this risk either, but I have to take the chance. Otherwise, I will never be able to face Wang Xingkong."

Xv Baiping said, "Lin Tian, don’t rush, listen to me. The family organized a hunt against that monster bull recently, not only did Xu Shoujiang the ancestor, but also Xianrong participated, along with over a hundred Xu Family experts. The formation’s power was immense, but... it still couldn’t hurt the monster bull. Let alone killing it, even West Tide died under its horns."

"That’s right. It happened last month, West Tide’s remains haven’t yet cooled, and nobody in the clan dared to bring up this matter. So, you should remain calm and rational, no rash actions." Xu Shaohui advised sincerely.

Lin Tian knew the couple meant well; such a powerful lineup couldn’t defeat it, the Xu Family members had long been instilled with fear towards the monster bull.

"The bull has been cultivating in the mountain for countless years, gaining intelligence. We’ve tried pulling it towards the Clan Protection Array several times; even though it chased to the valley’s edge, it refused to take one more step, clearly knowing there’s something here that could be fatal to it, fleeing at a speed leaving others in the dust."

Listening to their words, Lin Tian suddenly felt immense pressure.

At this moment, Miaoqiu seemed to remember something sad, with slightly red eyes she said, "Aunt is seriously injured now, nursing her wounds. Lin Tian, I don’t want to see you getting hurt even a bit. As for how formidable Wang Xingkong is, I don’t know, I only know he can’t breach Xu Family Stream, can’t we just live our own lives here in the valley?"

Lin Tian gently caressed Miaoqiu’s cheek, wiped away the unshed tears in her eyes, and lightheartedly smiled, "Don’t worry, I won’t get hurt, trust me."

Miaoqiu could tell Lin Tian wasn’t open to persuasion; her tears couldn’t stop his steps. His smile wasn’t fake, beneath it lay strong self-confidence.

Since she couldn’t stop him, Miaoqiu suppressed the worry in her heart, holding Lin Tian’s hand tenderly said, "Be careful."

"I will, don’t worry." Saying this, Lin Tian glanced at Xu Shaohui and asked, "Uncle, if I want to organize another siege on the monster bull, would anyone respond?"

"No."

The shadow the monster bull left in the Xu Family’s hearts was deep, else everyone wouldn’t avoid discussing it. Lin Tian already guessed the answer before asking, but hearing Xu Shaohui confirm it personally brought an inexplicable sense of disappointment.

Suddenly, Xv Baiping tugged at Xu Shaohui’s sleeve and said, "Big cousin might be interested; these days, hasn’t he been in a dazed state? Sitting daily staring at the ceiling, looking nothing like a patriarch?"

Xu Shaohui sighed gently, shaking his head saying, "That’s because West Tide’s death has left him in self-blame, he hasn’t recovered yet, he’ll be fine in time. Lin Tian, don’t go looking for him, it might provoke him."

Lin Tian knew they were discussing Xu Beishan, the current Xu Family Patriarch. Hearing the discussion, it seemed he wasn’t in the right mental state for a visit. Given his character, something undesirable could happen.

Originally, Lin Tian wanted to rally the Xu Family to help slaughter the monster bull, but now it seemed this path was blocked. So Lin Tian shifted the conversation to other topics, and the four resumed their former harmonious interaction.

...

After dinner, Lin Tian alone walked to a courtyard by the Xu family ancestral hall, knocked, and made a thumping sound on the wooden door.

"May I come in?" Lin Tian asked loudly.

Soon a woman’s usual voice came from inside, "Come in."

Only then did Lin Tian push the door open and enter.

It was already August, past the heatwave, temperatures rose daily, moving a bit outside would cause a sweat-covered body.

Yet, inside there was not only no air conditioning but heating as well meant for winter. The entire room was stuffy and hot, much warmer than outside—it felt like stepping into a sauna as Lin Tian entered.

At this time, Xu Xianrong sat upright on a chair, yet the chair was draped with a fluffy cushion, she wore a fur coat and a hat on her head, like enduring harsh winter.

In mere seconds, Lin Tian was sweating profusely, but thankfully Spiritual Qi adjusted him to feel unperturbed by the heat.

Xu Xianrong, snuggled in her coat, smiled at Lin Tian, revealing her white teeth saying, "I knew you were coming, along with your parents and Ruyan, yet unfortunately, I can’t leave this room."

Lin Tian sat casually opposite Xu Xianrong. He said, "I should have come to see you."

Indeed, Lin Tian is skilled in ancient medicine. Xu Xianrong’s current state clearly demands treatment. In this summer heat, how will she manage when winter comes?