Beast Taming: I gained the talent of a spirit pet

In any case, although he didn't get the "Mystic Tortoise Armor Art," Gu Yuan's trip was still worthwhile with this "Wandering Snake Steps" and a "Willow Floss Swordplay."

The two came to the warehouse door and had Old Chen register Gu Yuan's exchange of "Black Tiger Fist" for "Wandering Snake Steps."

Immediately, Gu Yuan turned to leave, but after taking a few steps, he heard an old voice in his ear:

"Boy, if you want the 'Mystic Tortoise Armor Art,' come find me tomorrow night. I'll be waiting for you in High Willow Alley."

Gu Yuan suddenly turned back, only to see Old Chen lazily sprawled in his chair, squinting his eyes as if he were resting. It was as if he wasn't the one who had spoken just now.

But Gu Yuan dared to swear on Ah Huang that it was Old Chen who had spoken!

He glanced at Xia Xiuxue next to him, but the little girl seemed oblivious.

Clearly, only he had heard the voice just now.

Gu Yuan took a deep look at Old Chen, said nothing, and turned to leave.

After leaving Jade Cauldron Tower, Gu Yuan was about to go home when he saw Xia Xiuxue following him.

This surprised Gu Yuan quite a bit, and he asked in confusion:

"Miss Third, is there anything else?"

Xia Xiuxue tossed Gu Yuan something. Gu Yuan caught it and found it was a string of brass keys. Just as he was wondering, he heard Xia Xiuxue say in a faint tone:

"The Leopard Embryo Marrow Cleansing Pill was a reward from my father for your meritorious service and for saving me. As for these keys, they are my personal thanks to you. This is the key to the courtyard at the end of Longgong Alley. No one lives there."

"You probably don't have a place to live in the county. Just use this courtyard for now."

"Then thank you, Miss Third."

Gu Yuan was a little surprised. After thinking about it, he didn't refuse. It was indeed a bit troublesome for him to travel between Gu's Village and the county every day. Having such a place to live would be much more convenient.

"Also, let me remind you."

Xia Xiuxue paused and said seriously:

"Recently, Qin Province has been uneasy. Not only are there monsters causing trouble in some places, but there are even evil beings harming people. Not to mention far away places, but as far as I know, even our North Liang County had a strange incident a few days ago."

"A wealthy merchant's entire family of twenty-six people were killed. Their deaths were tragic and bloody, and even the infants in swaddling clothes were not spared. After the government investigated, the murderer was an evil demonic cultivator, at least a congenital martial artist. But his whereabouts have not yet been discovered, so you better be careful."

"Evil demonic cultivator causing trouble?"

Gu Yuan couldn't help but feel shocked upon hearing this.

The whole family was killed, and even the infants were not spared. What kind of madman did this?!

While lamenting the evil demonic cultivator's rampant and inhumane behavior, a sense of crisis arose in his heart.

If it were Qin Province, it would be fine. If something big happened, there would be taller people to bear the brunt, and it wouldn't be his turn as a mere martial artist to worry about it.

But North Liang County was different. This kind of thing was happening right next to him. How could Gu Yuan sit still?

After reminding Gu Yuan, Xia Xiuxue returned to Jade Cauldron Tower.

She arrived at the previous room. At this time, only Xia Mingyang was left in this room. Luo Sheng and Old Mo were gone.

At this time, Xia Mingyang had his back to her, looking out the window.

"Father."

Xia Xiuxue said respectfully.

"Did you remind Gu Yuan?"

"I reminded him."

"Very good. This child has some potential. If you can show him kindness and subdue him, it would be a good help to you."

Xia Mingyang nodded.

"Father, I think Gu Yuan is a very opinionated person and not easily manipulated."

Xia Xiuxue hesitated and said:

"Moreover, with my strength, I may not be able to suppress him."

"Whether he has opinions or not is not important, and I also know that you can't subdue him."

Xia Mingyang didn't care: "But these are nothing. As long as he is in Jade Cauldron Tower, as long as he wants to advance to a congenital martial artist, he must act according to our wishes!"

Before Xia Xiuxue could say anything, he waved his hand: "This child's problem is just a small matter after all. You don't have to worry too much. It's you, Xue'er. Although your bones are only average, your physique is a bit special. You are naturally close to spiritual flowers and herbs. Old Mo has already checked for you and said that you may have some special physique."

"In a while, a noble person from the sect will come. If you perform well, you may even be able to join Medicine King Mountain. In comparison, this is your biggest opportunity, so you must seize this opportunity! Do you understand?!"

At the end, his tone was quite solemn.

Xia Xiuxue's heart trembled, and she said solemnly: "Yes, daughter understands!"

"This courtyard is not bad."

Gu Yuan had already arrived at the courtyard in Longgong Alley and was looking around.

This was a two-entry courtyard, with everything available, such as a bedroom, living room, study, kitchen, stable, firewood room, and outhouse. It was quite complete.

Moreover, although no one lived there now, the courtyard was cleaned spotlessly. In the backyard, some flowers and plants were planted, and even a pond was dug, with some goldfish in it.

The various furniture in the room, and even the bedding and other daily necessities, were quite complete. All kinds of things were neatly arranged, making them clear at a glance.

Overall, this courtyard was very good, enough to accommodate a dozen people without appearing crowded.

It could be said that as long as Gu Yuan wanted to, he could move in at any time!

Gu Yuan also knew something about the price of houses in the county.

This house, with its good location, plus the interior layout and size, was probably worth more than a thousand taels of silver. Anyway, he couldn't afford it.

"Giving me a courtyard and reminding me that demons are causing trouble recently, telling me to be careful . . ."

Gu Yuan marveled and muttered to himself: "Being so attentive to me, could it be that this Miss Third has taken a liking to me?"

One of the three great illusions of life—she likes me.

Of course, Gu Yuan was just joking.

In fact, Gu Yuan was very self-aware and didn't think he had such great charm that Xia Xiuxue would like him.

The biggest possibility was that he had shown enough potential to make the other party pay attention to him, so she gave him these benefits and took the initiative to befriend him.

Gu Yuan knew this very well!

It was still early, so Gu Yuan simply called the three little ones to the courtyard.

Having arrived in an unfamiliar environment, and with no outsiders present, the three little ones immediately began to let loose.

Ah Wu's nature took over, twisting its body and subconsciously drilling into the secluded and dark corners. The faint demonic aura it unintentionally emitted alarmed some insects and even rats hiding in the dark.

Especially the latter, several fat rats were so frightened that they squeaked and scurried wildly in the courtyard.

This was a bargain for Big Mouth, who chased after them, opened its mouth and swallowed them one by one, eating them with relish.

One by one, fist-sized, bulging bulges wriggled from its neck, moving backward along its body, the slender, finger-like abdomen bulging into clumps of bulges.

It looked thick in the middle and thin at both ends, appearing particularly strange!