Chapter 448 - 251: Devouring the Demon King, the Zhou Family Borrows the Turtle

Zhou Yi’an, Zhou Dingrong, and Zhou Sheng, the three Patriarchs, gathered and deliberated for a long time.

Seeing this, the Water Abyss Turtle King saw a glimmer of hope.

He suddenly spoke up. "Everyone, I know my crimes are unforgivable, and I do not expect your forgiveness. But I hope you can give me one more chance to continue protecting the Zhou Family."

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions turned complicated, their thoughts divided.

They all turned to look at the three Patriarchs.

Although no one spoke, it was clear that quite a few of them were swayed.

The three Patriarchs exchanged glances, apparently reached a decision, and turned in unison to face Li Chang’an.

"Daoist Li, may we have a word in private?"

"Hm?"

Li Chang’an’s mind stirred; he had a faint inkling of what the three were planning.

Zhou Sheng sent a Sound Transmission: "Daoist Li, would it be possible for us to see your Tier Two Turtle Demon?"

"Of course!"

Li Chang’an raised a hand and cast an Array, causing the surroundings to blur and conceal the four of them from view.

Then, he released the Profound Water Turtle.

Zhou Sheng and the other two Patriarchs were all quite skilled in the art of Beast Taming, and they carefully observed the Profound Water Turtle.

"His aura is at Tier Two Peak, and he seems to have been at this level for a long time. His foundation is exceptionally solid."

"Indeed!"

"If he devours the essence of that Water Abyss Turtle King, his chances of advancing are quite high."

The three men discussed in low voices, thoroughly pleased with every aspect of the Profound Water Turtle.

Zhou Yi’an said with some regret, "It’s a pity. The Profound Water Turtle only has a Middle Grade Bloodline, which won’t help him break through to Tier Three."

"You are mistaken, Daoist Zhou. My Profound Water Turtle has an Earth Grade Bloodline."

"What?"

Zhou Yi’an shuddered and immediately took out a Treasure used for testing bloodlines.

Before his and the other two Patriarchs’ astonished eyes, the bloodline Treasure emitted an exceptionally brilliant light, one that corresponded exactly to an Earth Grade Bloodline!

Zhou Yi’an asked in disbelief, "Daoist Li, could it be that your Profound Water Turtle, just like Huang He Master’s Huang He, was born with a mutated bloodline?"

"Yes, that’s right!"

"That’s wonderful!"

Zhou Yi’an and the others looked at each other, joy evident in their eyes.

An Earth Grade Bloodline.

It was just like an Earth Spirit Root for a member of the Human Race.

When breaking through to Tier Three, the success rate was at least twenty percent!

With a few supplementary Treasures, the success rate would be greatly increased.

And that Water Abyss Turtle King was the perfect supplementary Treasure, ready and waiting!

Zhou Yi’an looked at the other two and asked, "Sheng, Dingrong, what do you think?"

Zhou Sheng replied, "It should work. The Earth Grade Bloodline, combined with the nearly one thousand years of accumulation from the Water Abyss Turtle King and all the Treasures it has consumed, is more than enough to help this Profound Water Turtle break through to Tier Three! What’s more, the quality of his Demon Pill won’t be low."

When a Demon Beast reaches Tier Three, its Demon Core can be called a Demon Pill.

The Tiers of a Demon Pill are categorized in the same way as a Human Race Cultivator’s Golden Core.

Zhou Sheng speculated that with the Profound Water Turtle’s deep foundation and high talent, he should be able to form a Superior Demon Pill!

"Indeed, that’s what I was thinking as well."

Zhou Dingrong nodded in agreement.

After discussing for a moment longer, the three men looked at Li Chang’an again, their expressions somewhat strange.

Zhou Sheng took a deep breath, cupped his hands, and said, "Daoist Li, I have an impudent request."

"You want my Profound Water Turtle to stay with the Zhou Family?"

Li Chang’an had already guessed as much.

Hearing this, a hint of awkwardness appeared on the three men’s faces.

The Zhou Family was simply in desperate need of a Tier Three Demon King, and now a perfect candidate was right in front of them.

Zhou Sheng’s expression was sincere as he spoke again.

"Daoist Li, after the Profound Water Turtle advances to Tier Three, it would be best for him to cultivate on a Tier Three Spirit Vein. Otherwise, his cultivation progress will be slowed. Your Changqing Mountain’s Spirit Vein is only Tier Two."

"It’s no matter. I can use a Spirit Gathering Array to aid his cultivation."

Li Chang’an’s expression was calm; he held the upper hand firmly.

The three had no doubt about his Array Skill, especially since he had so easily seized control of the Zhou Family’s Tier Three Grand Array.

"Daoist Li, we don’t intend for the Profound Water Turtle to stay with the Zhou Family forever. We just want to borrow him for a period of time."

"That’s right. The Profound Water Turtle will still be your Spirit Beast."

The three men chimed in one after another.

They could all see that Li Chang’an was waiting for them to offer better terms.

"Daoist Li, the Profound Water Turtle would only need to show himself occasionally, just enough to let outsiders know that our Zhou Family still has a Tier Three Demon King."

"If you need him, you can call him back at any time."

"We will use all our resources to help the Profound Water Turtle progress smoothly on his Tier Three path..."

Their sincerity was palpable as they continued to propose various conditions.

In summary, the Profound Water Turtle would essentially be a temporary resident of the Zhou Family, borrowing their Tier Three Spirit Vein and resources to cultivate.

In return, the Zhou Family could borrow the Profound Water Turtle’s power to deter enemies who were eyeing them covetously.

It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.

"Daoist Li, what do you think?"

"I have no objections."

Li Chang’an patted the Profound Water Turtle’s head.

"Xiaohai, what do you think?"

The Profound Water Turtle nodded as well, indicating that he had no problem with the arrangement.

If he became a Tier Three Demon Beast, he would indeed need a better Spirit Vein to cultivate. He couldn’t rely on a Spirit Gathering Array all the time.

Seeing this, Zhou Sheng and the other two Patriarchs were overjoyed.

Zhou Sheng even suggested that Li Chang’an move to the Zhou Family’s estate as well.

But Li Chang’an refused.

He had no desire to be tied down to the Zhou Family.

...

After the negotiations concluded,

Zhou Sheng went out to appease the numerous Zhou Clan Members.

He didn’t directly explain how the Water Abyss Turtle King would be dealt with, only telling them to wait for news.

Afterward, everyone returned to the Zhou Clan Territory together.

After this calamity, the Zhou Family’s overall strength had declined significantly, but their unity had grown much stronger.

In a secret chamber deep within the Zhou Clan Territory, where the Spiritual Power of the Spirit Vein was most concentrated, Li Chang’an released the Water Abyss Turtle King from his Spirit Beast Bag.

An unsettling premonition rose in the Water Abyss Turtle King’s heart. He roared, "Li Chang’an, what are you trying to do?"

Li Chang’an ignored him, merely patting the Profound Water Turtle’s head.

"Xiaohai, go on. Devour him!"

The Profound Water Turtle had been waiting for this moment. He conveyed a sense of excitement and lunged forward without hesitation.

In just a few moments, the agonized screams of the Water Abyss Turtle King echoed from within the secret chamber.

And just like that, the bloody changing of the guard—from the old king to the new—was underway.