Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

"Now that the Sky Azure Cloud Python has successfully transformed into a Flood Dragon, regarding the construction site for the Flood Dragon Nest, Daoyi, do you have any plans?"

Within the cave dwelling, Zhou Mingde looked at the delighted Zhou Daoyi before him and first raised an important issue.

"This junior hasn’t considered it yet!"

Zhou Daoyi shook his head slightly, indicating he had not yet thought about this matter.

He then continued, "However, looking at the situation within the family’s mountain gate, I’m afraid it will be difficult to construct the Flood Dragon Nest within the family grounds!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhou Chun suddenly said, "Regarding this, this junior does have a good suggestion."

"Oh, what are your thoughts, Zhengchun?"

Zhou Mingde’s gaze shifted to Zhou Chun, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

He had harbored many doubts about whether Zhou Chun could shoulder the great responsibility of being the Clan Leader of the Zhou Family.

Moreover, the incident with Zhou Zhengkang had left a bit of a thorn in his heart.

Therefore, his impression of Zhou Chun had not been as good as that of Zhou Daoyi.

But as Zhou Chun advanced to the position of Vice Clan Leader, fully taking charge of the family’s affairs,

within just a few short years, the Zhou Family had seen clear growth in both population and wealth, surpassing the past.

And the dedication and enthusiasm of the clan members seemed visibly enhanced.

These undeniable facts made it impossible for him to view Zhou Chun through a colored lens any longer, going against his conscience to think that Zhou Chun was not doing well enough.

Zhou Chun’s previous contributions on numerous matters involving the family’s safety and welfare had been particularly impressive to him.

So now his impression of Zhou Chun had greatly changed, and with every statement from the young member of his family, he felt a sense of anticipation, hoping for more pleasant surprises.

At that moment, under the expectant gazes of Zhou Mingde and Zhou Daoyi, Zhou Chun slowly said, "This junior believes, the pond where the family harvests Poison Thorn Fish mucus is very suitable for constructing the Flood Dragon Nest. The complex network of underground rivers below not only contains rich food sources but can also provide a good and hidden living area for the Green Flood Dragon!"

"Oh, is it that underground river where you once found the relics of a Dragon Transformation Sect cultivator?"

Zhou Mingde’s expression perked up, immediately understanding the place Zhou Chun was referring to.

"Exactly that place."

Zhou Chun nodded his head, confirming his words.

Seeing this, Zhou Mingde immediately nodded and said, "If that’s the case, Daoyi, when you have time later, bring the Green Flood Dragon along with Zhengchun to explore the area. If it’s really suitable, our Zhou Family can build a separate residence there to conceal the existence of the Flood Dragon Nest!"

Clearly, he also knew that, within the Zhou Family’s Jiufeng Ridge mountain gate, there was simply no place suitable for constructing a Flood Dragon Nest.

"This junior understands."

Zhou Daoyi responded, then turned his gaze to Zhou Chun.

He said slowly, "Zhengchun, the matters concerning your switch in cultivation technique, I’m afraid, will have to be delayed a little longer. At least until the Supreme Elder completes that matter and returns, before we can proceed."

"It’s no matter, I’ve already waited several years, a few more months won’t make a difference."

Zhou Chun shook his head, indicating it didn’t bother him.

"Then let it be for now. Also, speak to Daoquan about this, tell him not to be in a rush to leave on his journey. Everything can wait until after the dust has settled on that big matter!"

"Judging by the time, I estimate Lin Hongyu will soon send more detailed news."

Having said this, Zhou Mingde then let Zhou Chun and the others return first.

A few days later, Zhou Chun and Zhou Daoyi left the Zhou Family together and headed to the location of the underground river.

The two flew all the way and soon arrived at the edge of the pond.

"Is this the place? It really doesn’t look very impressive from the outside!"

At the edge of the pond, Zhou Daoyi, recalling the magnificent underground river described by Zhou Chun, couldn’t help but express his surprise.

"Clan Leader, if you follow this junior down, you will understand."

Zhou Chun did not offer further explanation; he simply smiled and invited him to see for himself.

"Alright, let’s go down and take a look then."

Zhou Daoyi finished speaking and dove into the pool with Zhou Chun, heading toward the underground river.

Once they had entered the underground river and saw the swift dark currents, Zhou Daoyi couldn’t help but reveal a look of surprise.

"Speaking of which, this is my first visit here since my successful Foundation Establishment. Why don’t we take advantage of your presence, Clan Leader, and have your Green Flood Dragon lead us to explore the end of this underground river?"

Zhou Chun looked at Zhou Daoyi intently, revealing his cunning little plan.

More than a decade ago, he had experienced the thrill of riding a Sky Azure Cloud Python, but he had never riden a Flood Dragon before!

And clearly, not just anyone could ride a third-stage Green Flood Dragon.

"You sly boy, I knew you insisted on personally bringing me here for no simple reason!"

Zhou Daoyi couldn’t help but glare at Zhou Chun, seeing right through his intentions.

Yet, he didn’t refuse the proposal and immediately slapped his hand on his Spirit Beast Pouch at his waist, releasing the Green Flood Dragon.

The Green Flood Dragon, finding itself in the river, also showed a look of joy in its eyes.

Upon learning that the purpose of this journey was to help find a location for building a Flood Dragon Nest, it became even happier.

Truth be told, after advancing to the third stage, it was no longer interested in staying in a small place like the Jiufeng Ridge of the Zhou Family.

Living there made it feel constrained; it would rather sleep comfortably in the Spirit Beast Pouch than in such a confined space.

Only the vast world outside could allow it to fully unleash itself.

Without delay, Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun settled on the back of the Green Flood Dragon and were carried downstream, heading straight to the endpoint of the dark river.

Flood Dragons were natural sovereigns of the water, and the Green Flood Dragon’s swimming speed in the river was not a bit slower than flying in the air—it was even more effortless.

And the Demon Beasts that lived and dwelled in this underground river were nowhere near a threat to it.

Therefore, with Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun on its back, the Green Flood Dragon swam downstream. In less than a day, they had traversed thousands of miles!

This outcome was also unforeseen by Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun.

Neither had expected the underground river to be so long and have such a distant end point.

Finally, when the Green Flood Dragon brought them out of the underground river and into a vast marsh with a large water surface, seeing the stars in the sky made them feel as if they had lifted a burden off their shoulders.

"Phew, we finally made it out. Thousands of miles of underground travel really makes one uncomfortable!"

On the breezy expanse above the marsh, Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun breathed in the fresh air, exchanged glances, and both felt a sense of relief.

"I wonder which marsh this is. It shouldn’t be in Lanzhou anymore, right?"

Zhou Chun, gazing at the vast waters below, began to recall the famous marshes of Jingguo Country’s various states.

Upon hearing his words, Zhou Daoyi also spoke up, "Yunzhou and Lianzhou both have several large marshes. It might be in one of those two states."

Having said that, he cast a spell to survey the area and then pointed in a certain direction. "There’s land that way. Let’s head over and see if we can find someone to get some information from."

Zhou Chun, of course, had no objections to this.

So, Zhou Daoyi put away the Green Flood Dragon, and they both flew toward the land.

Upon approaching, they were astonished to discover structures such as distinctive wood huts and stone castles at the edge of the land, showing no signs of light.

Because of this, they hadn’t noticed these buildings earlier.

However, as they drew near and swept their Divine Sense over the structures, their expressions immediately changed.

"Human torso and frog claws, green faces and long tongues, scales on both belly and back, born from eggs with voices like frog croaks, clans scattered along the coasts of the marsh, are called the Scale Frog Clan..."

Zhou Chun murmured to himself, suddenly reciting a passage from one of the Classics.

The "Scale Frog Clan" he spoke of were the Alien Race beings currently inhabiting the buildings on the shore.

Indeed, the creatures living in those wood and stone structures were not human fishermen as they had assumed, but the "Scale Frog Clan," a type of Alien Race!

"So this is Dragon Abyss Marsh?" n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Zhou Chun and Zhou Daoyi looked at each other, their eyes filled with astonishment.