Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

How strong the Vajra Monkey Spirit Monkey had become after its evolutionary breakthrough was something Zhou Chun had already witnessed.

Its attack power might be slightly less than the Silver Lightning Python Baibai, but its defensive capabilities and physique were indeed stronger than Baibai's.

Overall, its strength was very formidable, not something that ordinary middle-ranking Demon Beasts like the Earth Armored Bear or the Golden Winged Iron Feather Hawk could compare with.

And, having seen the strength of the Vajra Monkey after its breakthrough, Zhou Chun quickly thought of a name for it.

He looked at the Golden-Furred Giant Monkey, which had recovered to a height of seven feet, and said, "You are originally from the Vajra monkey clan, so your surname shall be Hou. Your formal name shall be Hou Jingang, and your nickname shall be Dali. What do you think?"

"Hou Jingang, Hou Jingang..."

"Hou Dali, Hou Dali..."

The Golden-Furred Giant Monkey muttered the name Zhou Chun had given it, feeling that the latter was somewhat more pleasant to pronounce.

Thus, it immediately cried out with delight, "Good name, good name, from now on I shall be called Hou Dali!"

After saying this, it repeatedly bowed to Zhou Chun, saying, "Thank you, Vice Clan Leader, for bestowing a name upon me!"

Seeing this, Zhou Chun nodded and said, "Hmm, now that you have successfully broken through and evolved, I will allow you to spend some time in the Book Collection Tower with Elder Yuan. After you learn more from him, come to the Central Peace Hall to be of use!"

Upon hearing this, the Golden-Furred Giant Monkey's face lit up with joy as it promptly responded, "This subordinate obeys the order."

"You no longer need to refer to yourself as 'this subordinate.' You now have a name, and you should be addressed by it."

Zhou Chun looked at the overjoyed Golden-Furred Giant Monkey, gently correcting its way of addressing itself.

Hearing this, the Golden-Furred Giant Monkey quickly replied, "Yes, Hou Dali obeys the order!"

It then left Pagoda Peak happily and went straight to the Book Collection Tower on Flying Rock Peak.

Having succeeded in its breakthrough evolution, what it wanted to do most was to show off to the Green Wood Spirit Ape that had once taught it.

Soon, the news that the Vajra Monkey had evolved into the Vajra Monkey Spirit Monkey spread throughout Zhou Family Mountain, and many Zhou Family Cultivators who heard the news ran to the Book Collection Tower to see the monkey.

Inside the Book Collection Tower on Flying Rock Peak, a Green-Haired Giant Ape and a Golden-Furred Giant Monkey sat side by side, holding a brush in a proper manner, writing on white paper with a very focused and earnest expression.

Monkeys are playful by nature, and even though they are more intelligent than other beasts, they often struggle to concentrate on learning something.

When the Vajra Monkey first began being taught by the Green-Haired Giant Ape, it couldn't write a single character without scratching its head and chattering.

But now, after being taught and cultured by the Green-Haired Giant Ape, and having guarded the doors of the Central Peace Hall for many years, its monkey nature had been significantly tempered, allowing it to focus intently on writing and painting.

While watching the two apes intently writing, at first the Zhou Family Cultivators found it a novel and lively sight.

But gradually, some Zhou Family Cultivators seemed to be affected by the scene, feeling somewhat ashamed, they covered their faces and left.

"If even two Demon Beasts can study with such concentration and focus, how can we justify idling our time away in play and merriment, wasting precious moments!" exclaimed an elder of the Zhou Family with graying hair, who subsequently turned and left the Book Collection Tower.

This incident soon reached Zhou Chun's ears as well.
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Upon hearing about it, he couldn't help but laugh wryly, never having expected that the two apes could have a motivational effect on the Family Cultivators.

After another month had passed, Taoist Mingxia of the Green Lotus Temple suddenly arrived at the Zhou Family.

"This poor Taoist comes bearing a message from the Temple Master, to present the Zhou Family with a reward," he announced upon arriving at the entrance to Zhou Family Mountain where Zhou Chun and Zhou Mingde were there to greet the unexpected visitor.

The reason for his visit was to reward the Zhou Family for having killed a Protector of the Dragon Transformation Sect a year ago.

A year earlier, after the Zhou Family had slain a Protector of the Dragon Transformation Sect, Master Qingwei had ordered undercover agents within the sect to discreetly gather information.

It wasn't until recently that they finally learned the Dragon Transformation Sect had indeed issued a top-tier assassination order against Zhou Chun after recognizing him as an infiltrator from the Golden Dragon Hall.

With the truth uncovered, Master Qingwei no longer harbored any doubts and took the opportunity of Taoist Mingxia's successful emergence from seclusion to send him with the reward to the Zhou Family.

After listening to Taoist Mingxia's words, Zhou Mingde also quickly bowed and said, "The Temple Master's profound kindness is deeply appreciated by the Zhou Family. Please, Taoist Friend Mingxia, come inside and take a seat."

He then invited Mingxia into the mountain gate.

Once inside the hall where the Zhou Family welcomed honored guests, Taoist Mingxia had Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun stand properly before he solemnly proclaimed, "By the decree of the Temple Master, the Zhou Family of Jiufeng Ridge is rewarded for their meritorious deed in eliminating a villain. Three Talismans are bestowed, along with a bottle of Spirit Pills, as a token of appreciation!"

"The Zhou Family of Jiufeng Ridge thanks the Temple Master for his profound favor!"

Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun immediately bowed in thanks, expressing their gratitude.

Taoist Mingxia then took the items out of his Storage Pouch and handed them to Zhou Mingde.

He explained, "These three Talismans are all third-grade, lower-class Talismans, each designed for attack, defense, and trapping enemies respectively. The Spirit Pill is the unique Jade Lotus Elixir of our sect, suitable for consumption during early and mid-Foundation Establishment, with effects on advancing Mana far better than ordinary Spirit Pills."

If what she said was not an exaggeration, this reward was indeed not insignificant.

In terms of Spirit Coins, it was worth at least twenty to thirty thousand.

After explaining the uses of these reward items, Taoist Mingxia also took the opportunity to inform them about the top-tier assassination order that the Dragon Transformation Sect had issued against Zhou Chun.

However, both Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun had long been aware of this matter, and hearing it again stirred no change in their hearts.