Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 658 - 281: Wild Beast, South Sea Dragon Palace, Undying Ones

The clan members guarding the entrance of the valley saw Fu Changsheng coming and thought he was looking for Fu Changli, so they quickly saluted:

"Reporting to the Patriarch, a mother Iron-Armed Ape in West Mountain is in labor, but the baby hasn’t come out for days. The Fourth Elder is busy over there right now."

The Iron-Armed Ape was acquired by Fu Changsheng during his journey to his fief, purely through chance. Over the years, this group of Iron-Armed Apes has bred more than sixty. The finest fruit wine produced by the clan is brewed by these Iron-Armed Apes of West Mountain.

Moreover.

Because of the formidable combat power of the Iron-Armed Apes.

Many disciples in the clan choose this beast as their contracted Spirit Beast.

Fu Changsheng led Niu Chunxiu directly to West Mountain and arrived to find a crowd of Beast Taming Hall disciples gathered around Fu Changli.

Ningning was also among them.

Thanks to the enhancement of the Wood Flying Squirrel, Ningning had successfully broken through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation over the past four years.

Because she cultivated the clan’s treasured "Turtle Breathing Technique," her cultivation aura makes even Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators recognize her only as Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation.

Fu Changsheng instructed her to leave the Patriarch’s Mansion.

However, before breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, Fu Changsheng had repeatedly ordered that Ningning must not leave the Taiqiu Mountain Range with the Wood Flying Squirrel.

"Father."

Ningning quickly saluted upon seeing Fu Changsheng.

The Wood Flying Squirrel on her shoulder, having advanced to Tier Two, chirped and made a gesture of respect towards Fu Changsheng, looking very adorable.

Fu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel emotional:

"If Chunxiu could also choose a Spirit Beast to contract as a Treasure Beast, that would be great."

Fu Changli was busy at that moment and had no time to greet Fu Changsheng. Suddenly, cheers erupted from the crowd:

"It’s out, it’s out!"

"The baby monkey is out."

Along with a cry softer than a cat’s meow.

They saw a flash of golden light from the mother ape’s lower body, and then a damp baby monkey was gently held out by Fu Changli. After carefully wiping the baby monkey’s body, it stood shakily, fell a few times, and was able to stand steadily. Its eyes hadn’t even opened yet, but it instinctively knew to suckle.

The crowd instantly gathered around in high spirits.

Each found it quite curious.

This mother ape was already weak, and although the clan’s Beast Taming Master had been continuously providing it with nutrition, the newborn baby monkey was still weaker than other monkeys; it was noticeably smaller in size.

Ningning touched it.

Worriedly furrowed her brow:

"Auntie, this baby monkey seems to have incomplete internal organs. I’m afraid we’ll have to care for it manually for a hundred days."

Fu Changli crouched down to inspect.

Finding the baby monkey indeed seriously congenitally deficient, raising it would be challenging.

Generally speaking.

The life force of Iron-Armed Apes is more robust than other Spirit Beasts.

This situation was unprecedented.

Fu Changli wiped her hands:

"Since this is the case, Ningning, would you be willing to take this Iron-Armed Ape’s infant back to the Patriarch’s Mansion to care for it?"

Ningning’s eyes lit up.

She had stayed in the Patriarch’s Mansion for four years with only the Wood Flying Squirrel for company, feeling quite bored. However, she had studied all the clan’s Beast Taming books during those years.

Now she had the opportunity to test her acquired knowledge, she eagerly nodded:

"Auntie, rest assured, I will raise this baby monkey well."

"Chirp chirp chirp."

The Wood Flying Squirrel on her shoulder called out a few concerned sounds.

With a new addition to the family.

Would it mean it couldn’t have food all to itself?

Nonetheless, looking at the pitiable baby monkey, the Wood Flying Squirrel chirped again, thinking the weak baby monkey probably wouldn’t eat much.

Fu Changli instructed the disciples to consolidate what they learned today, and after they dispersed, she focused on Niu Chunxiu beside Fu Changsheng:

"Patriarch, is Chunxiu interested in Beast Taming?"

"No, I came today to let Chunxiu choose a Spirit Beast to contract."

Hearing this.

Niu Chunxiu, who had been following Fu Changsheng, hesitated for a moment, hurriedly came forward to salute, and shook her head:

"Thank you, Patriarch, for your kindness, but Chunxiu hasn’t contributed to the clan, and I dare not hope to contract a Spirit Beast."

Niu Chunxiu had stayed in the Fu Family for more than a month.

The clan’s rules.

She had understood them well.

The Spirit Beasts in the Spirit Beast Valley were limited in number, and those suitable for combat were few, so even after accumulating sufficient Contribution Points, one would have to queue and wait.

She was an outsider.

Contracting a Spirit Beast shortly after joining the Fu Family might cause dissatisfaction among the clan members.

However, she was moved by the Patriarch’s kind treatment.

Fu Changli knew that since Fu Changsheng had this plan, he must have considered it thoroughly, so she gently advised Niu Chunxiu:

"Chunxiu, since the Patriarch has asked you to choose, you should go ahead without worry; there is no need to be concerned about other things."

Niu Chunxiu still wanted to refuse.

But observing Fu Changsheng’s serious demeanor, she swallowed back her words.

Fu Changsheng reminded her:

"Chunxiu, follow your heart and intuition in choosing, don’t worry about other things."

"Yes, Patriarch."

Niu Chunxiu felt a warmth in her heart.

She then followed Fu Changli, passing by several Spirit Beast Cages.

Here, no matter which Spirit Beast it was, it was something she dared not dream of before.

Although the Patriarch had advised her not to worry about other matters.

She still couldn’t do it.

So she planned to claim a Spirit Beast Egg later, which might lead to less criticism.

Walking along.

Unconsciously arriving at the North Gate.

Fu Changli reminded:

"Chunxiu, the North Mountain houses unborn Spirit Beast eggs. If you’re indecisive, consider choosing again."