Beast Taming Patrol

He originally thought that Qiuqiu's future Rule Artifact would be a vertical pupil.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Thunder Venerable." Lin Su cupped his hands again, a look of gratitude on his face.

Whether it was the previous Wuzun or the current Thunder Venerable, their care for him was partly due to the revival the Guardian Beast Co-operation method brought to the beast lineage, and partly because both were the pet beasts of his mentors.

"This little one, I'm afraid I can't help much." Thunder Venerable glanced at the only one without any gain, the ghostly Guigui, and then burst into laughter, "However, I believe the other Immortals certainly have good things."

This last half of the sentence was exactly similar to Wuzun's, both deliberately amplifying their voices, not just for Lin Su to hear, but also for the other Immortals.

In the faint distance, there was more muttering and cursing.

It was evident that among the Immortals of the Immortal Phoenix Sect, sabotaging each other was a traditional program.

Lin Su was dumbfounded, "Senior Thunder Venerable, I'll take my leave now."

A flash of silver light, and the figure of one person and three pets disappeared again.

Next stop, the Reincarnation Realm.

As soon as Lin Su stepped into the Reincarnation Realm, he was stunned by everything before him.

Here was like a vibrant new world, countless plant-like beasts categorized, each growing robustly, while other beasts frolicked and ran about, in all sorts of variations.

At just a glance, Lin Su saw hundreds of beast species, whether the weakest elite species or the strongest emperor species, everything imaginable seemed to be here.

Nothing else compared to this heritage alone, leaving one utterly amazed.

Besides the wide variety of beasts, the greatest feature of this place was its vigorous vitality.

The world here was filled with warm and lively life force, making one feel immensely comfortable upon entering.

Especially for Lin Su, who had just walked out of the Wind and Thunder Realm, the contrast was even more striking.

"Ying~"

Just as Lin Su was in a daze, a small white beast frolicking nearby came over, curiously sizing him up.

Seeing the familiar golden pattern on its forehead, Lin Su blurted out, "Yun Xia?"

But then he realized that this wasn't Yan Susen's Golden Mist Fox, but one nurtured here in the Reincarnation Realm.

Gazing at the adorable little white fox, Lin Su couldn't resist bending down to stroke its big tail.

The three little ones were also in high spirits after seeing so many beasts and joined up to greet them.

"How do you find this place?" A voice filled with amusement suddenly appeared.

Lin Su put down the young Golden Mist Fox, then raised his head, looking at the black and white canopy covering the entire world above.

"Greetings, Tree Venerable." Lin Su cupped his hands, "This place is beautiful; it's my first time seeing so many beast species."

"Since you like it, feel free to visit often in the future." In the void, the Tree Venerable's face appeared, its voice gentle, a branch reaching out, with several fruits hanging from it, "Try this."

The fruits didn't carry much energy and weren't any resource, but their rich fragrance made Lin Su, who hadn't eaten much since attending the sect ceremony, feel a bout of hunger.

"Thank you, Tree Venerable." Lin Su took the fruit, produced by some unknown beast species, and quickly devoured one.

The fruit was somewhat smaller than an apple, incredibly sweet, with a rich aroma, unctuous flavor, and a crisp texture.

Just after tasting one, Lin Su's eyes brightened, giving three to his little ones before eating another himself.

"Yoo~"

A timid low moan sounded beside Lin Su, and he turned his head to see a young Moyun Deer, an exceptionally cute pet beast.

At this moment, the young Moyun Deer was looking eagerly at the fruit in Lin Su's hand, appearing somewhat imploring.

So Lin Su held the last fruit out in front of it.

The Moyun Deer gratefully nudged Lin Su's hand before clamping the fruit in its teeth and walking to the side.

Tree Venerable didn't speak, but upon seeing this scene, its eyes showed a touch of appreciation.

Indeed, the young man who could uncover the Guardian Beast Co-operation method had a rare benevolent nature.

Lin Su watched the Moyun Deer walk away, soon showing a look of surprise on his face.

He had thought the little deer came for the fruit out of greed, but things were not so.

The young deer soon carried the fruit over to a distant herd, presenting it to a larger Moyun Deer.

At that moment, the larger Moyun Deer was lying weakly on the ground, its beautiful fur had lost its luster, appearing somewhat untidy.

This was an aging Moyun Deer, and Lin Su could tell at a glance that its life was nearing its end.

Ultimately, the Moyun Deer ate the fruit with difficulty, nuzzled the little deer reluctantly, and then collapsed, losing its final breath of life.

A piece of darkness quietly emerged, enveloping the body of the deceased.

That darkness, filled with a rich aura of death, should have been at odds with the vibrant vitality here, yet, at this moment, they coexisted without any barriers.

The little deer wailed repeatedly, but it couldn't stop the departed Moyun Deer from slowly dissipating within the darkness.

"Dust to dust, earth to earth, this is the cycle of life and death." Tree Venerable sighed softly.

Similar scenes it had seen countless times.

"Tree Venerable, if you intervene, that Moyun Deer should be able to extend its life, right?" Lin Su couldn't help asking.

Seeing the little deer's sorrow, he felt somewhat heartbroken.

"I can, and yet I can't." Tree Venerable's answer was rather profound, "My power can indeed achieve this, but I won't do it."

"I can prolong life for a time, but I can't make life eternal," Tree Venerable spoke softly, "If one must face death sooner or later, then prolonging life is an affront to death."

"It seems that all living beings are afraid of death, eager to have even one more day's life, but in my view, death should be as beautiful an existence as life. It signifies the end of one story, and endings and beginnings should be treated equally."

Lin Su's face showed a hint of bewilderment.

As an Immortal also comprehending the Life and Death Rules, Tree Venerable's understanding of life and death was evidently somewhat different from his own.

Yet this difference also stirred something within him.

"I digressed a bit." Tree Venerable chuckled softly, "Just a thought in passing."

Its gaze turned toward Guigui, "That Thunder Venerable fellow looks calm and tranquil, but he loves doing such tricks."

"Fortunately, I do have some trinkets that might be of use for your second pet, so it's not too embarrassing."

(Second update before ten o'clock tonight)