You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 664: Abducting the Thunder Dragon Behemoth

“A Fifth-Rank Strange Thunder Behemoth, it would truly be a pity not to take it with us.”

Lu Xuan looked at the single-horned cub hiding in the shadows watching him and quietly felt a pang of compassion.

“It’s not just for the sake of collecting the Light Cluster, but because I see its pitiful origins and want to take good care of it.”

After entering the Liyang Region, the Spirit Beasts being raised in his Cave Abode hadn’t experienced any new changes, so when this opportunity arose, Lu Xuan naturally wanted to seize it.

The growth period of a Spirit Beast of the same rank far exceeded that of a Spirit Plant, but based on Lu Xuan’s experience, the reward from the Light Cluster was slightly superior to that of the Spirit Plant. If a Fifth-Rank Strange Demon Beast was fully grown, the reward from the Light Cluster should be impressive.

Thinking this, he slowly approached the single-horned Strange Beast, focusing his mind intently on it.

Details about it instantly popped into Lu Xuan’s mind.

“Thunder Dragon Behemoth, a Fifth-Rank Strange Thunder Behemoth, generated by the hybridization of a Thunder Behemoth and a Wind Thunder Drake, will gradually master powerful Thunder Method during growth, has a robust Flesh Body, and possesses immense strength.”

“Due to causing its mother’s death during a difficult birth and having a different appearance from ordinary Thunder Behemoths, it is not well received within the Thunder Behemoth Tribe, has a solitary behavior, and desires acceptance.”

“Why do I look so strange? I just want to play nicely with you all…”

“A Strange Thunder Behemoth that desires acceptance… But its origin and story seem rather intriguing, perhaps that’s also why its mother, the Thunder Behemoth, had complications during birthing.”

Lu Xuan sighed softly in his heart, feeling increasingly sorry for the young beast’s hardships.

Having lost both parents from a young age, especially his mother, whose death was largely related to him, led him to be unwelcome among his tribe and his distinct appearance made it difficult for him to blend in with his group.

“It’s too pitiful, I must bring it back to the Cave Abode to let it experience warmth and love.”

He slowly approached the single-horned cub, which, upon noticing, turned into a streak of white light and instantly flashed more than thirty feet away, hiding in the shadows to secretly watch Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan patiently got closer, and the cub dodged him time and again. Finally, hesitating a bit, it quietly lay on the ground, curiously watching Lu Xuan, its deep eyes harboring a subtle longing.

“How was the taste of those Spirit Fruit Spirit Paste just now?”

He asked the single-horned cub softly.

The single-horned cub gently nodded its little head, fearing Lu Xuan hadn’t noticed, nodding more vigorously again.

“There’s some more here, it’s all for you.”

Lu Xuan looked at the skinny Thunder Dragon Behemoth Cub, its strong physical potential completely non-evident.

He then took out some more Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew from his Storage Bag and presented it to the cub.

The cub swallowed hard, ultimately unable to resist the temptation of the Spirit Fruits, and gulped them down.

After being fed again, its attitude visibly relaxed, no longer avoiding Lu Xuan’s approach.

Lu Xuan, very aware of boundaries, stopped about a half step in front of it and asked gently:

“Are you willing to show me where you live?”

The Thunder Dragon Behemoth Cub blinked its eyes and finally chose to nod in agreement.

Together, the pair walked among wandering tadpole-like thunderballs towards a secluded corner of the Thunder Behemoth’s Territory.

Lu Xuan followed the cub through a narrow crack in the rocks.

The cub’s dwelling wasn’t small but looked extremely rudimentary; nearby a section of the inner wall, there was a small mound of earth. Lu Xuan scanned it with his Spiritual Sense, discovering it buried a Silver White Demon Beast Skeleton.

“This should be the skeleton of the Thunder Dragon Behemoth’s mother, who died due to labor complications, right?”

Lu Xuan understood, his expression turned solemn as he bowed toward the direction of the mound.

Seeing his gesture, the cub’s eyes softened considerably.

Lu Xuan chatted about some details concerning living and cultivating, pulling here and there, asking the cub various questions.

Although the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub was young, its spiritual intelligence was not low and it easily grasped the meaning behind Lu Xuan’s words, sending him thought after thought.

During their casual conversation, the bond between man and beast grew closer, and by the end, the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub even lay next to Lu Xuan’s feet, occasionally revealing its soft, silver-white belly.

“Are you not happy living here?”

Facing a dead end, Lu Xuan directly asked the cub.

The cub subconsciously shook its head, then slowly nodded.

“Would you like to live somewhere else?”

Lu Xuan activated the Mirage Sound Pearl in his throat, his words carrying a faint power of bewitchment.

“Come to my Cave Abode!”

“There, no one looks at you differently. There are many interesting Spirit Beast friends to play with, and an endless supply of Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew that’s even better than what you’ve just tasted.”

“If you miss your mother, you can come back with me to visit her often in the future.”

Upon hearing Lu Xuan’s words, the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub stayed rooted to the spot, seemingly lost in thought.

“Don’t worry, I am trustworthy. Otherwise, the Green Horn Thunder Son Ancestor wouldn’t have allowed me to mess around on it.”

“I can keep all the promises I make. I’ll come to the Thunder Behemoth’s Territory regularly to check in.”

The small features of the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub squeezed together, clearly showing its inner conflict.

“Once you’re with us, you’ll be my closest companion and a playmate for the other Spirit Beasts in my Cave Abode.”

Lu Xuan said simply, quietly waiting for the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub.

Having understood the emotional needs of the Thunder Dragon Behemoth, he was very confident and certain that he could entice the cub into his Cave Abode.

Sure enough, after hesitating for a while, the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub nodded in agreement.

“Hahaha, welcome! From now on, you’re part of the Cave Abode!”

Lu Xuan laughed heartily and couldn’t help but stroke its small, sharp horn on its head.

A strand of silver-white thunder light flew out, directly entering Lu Xuan’s palm, bringing with it a tingling sensation.

“Roar~”

The Thunder Dragon Behemoth growled softly, its voice containing a hint of concern.

From the thoughts it transmitted, Lu Xuan knew that this strand of thunder light was a subconscious bodily reaction, triggered involuntarily when something unusual approached, beyond its control.

“It’s okay, it’s okay.”

This bit of thunder light felt hardly different from a tickle to the current Lu Xuan; regardless of the thunder light still being stimulated, he grasped the silver-white sharp horn, rubbing it for quite a while.

After emerging from the Thunder Dragon Behemoth’s den, Lu Xuan brought the cub before the Double Winged Thunder Rhinoceros Beast.

“Friend Lu, this Strange Thunder Behemoth has agreed to leave with me. I hope you could inform the Green Horn Thunder Son Ancestor about this.”

Although the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub was not closely related by blood to the Green Horn Thunder Son, it was still its descendant, and Lu Xuan needed its consent to take it away.

“Friend Lu, feel free to take it with you. The ancestor will be happy that the cub has found a good place to go.”

“If we inform it now and disturb its sleep, it would actually displease the ancestor.”

The Double Winged Thunder Rhinoceros Beast glanced at the huge Green Horn Thunder Son lying in the distance, snoring thunderously, and spoke earnestly.

“Then I will take it with me now. If there’s an opportunity later, I’ll bring it here occasionally, letting the Green Horn Thunder Son Ancestor know about its situation.”

Lu Xuan bowed in salute, taking the Thunder Dragon Behemoth cub and leaving the Thunder Behemoth’s Territory.