The Urban Cultivation Grandmaster

Chapter 28: The Legend of the New White Snake Lady

Having accomplished his task, he turned and left, keeping his deeds and fame hidden. This described Mu Tian perfectly. Wearing a mask, he strolled leisurely as if taking a casual walk in the garden, flanked by a host of ferocious beasts paying him homage, and took the Spirit Wood Crystal Core with effortless ease. After obtaining the Spiritwood Crystal Core, Mu Tian didn’t linger. Today’s haul was bountiful, and it was time to head back—he had a little one waiting at home. If it woke up and slipped away, that would be a huge loss. And so, right before everyone’s eyes, Mu Tian nonchalantly slipped a palm-sized, crystal-clear Spiritwood Crystal Core—as translucent as jade—into his backpack. He glanced at the excited spirit beasts, then at the human cultivators, who looked completely bewildered. Mu Tian said in a hoarse voice, “Everyone, disperse. Go back to your homes and find your own mothers!” With that, Mu Tian paid no further attention to the crowd. He leaped into the air, soaring through the trees and riding the wind, and soon his figure vanished into the vast jungle, exuding an indescribable air of carefree elegance. He exuded the very essence of a peerless master. The human cultivators watched Mu Tian depart with envy in their eyes. As for the spirit beasts—needless to say—as they watched him leave, they let out earth-shaking roars, as if bidding him a joyful farewell. Instantly, the earth shook and the mountains trembled, startling all the birds and beasts! Soon, the spirit beasts dispersed one by one. Without the lure of the Spiritwood Crystal Core, they had little interest in the human cultivators—and, more importantly, they were simply in no mood to fight or kill. Having just listened to Mu Tian’s Chuandao, the spirit beasts were in the midst of processing what they’d heard—they certainly had no time to concern themselves with such trivial matters. Before long, the spirit beasts had all dispersed, leaving behind a group of bewildered human cultivators. “It’s truly unbelievable. If I hadn’t witnessed it myself, I wouldn’t have dared to believe that the spirit beasts would actually hand over the Spiritwood Crystal Core so willingly. Not only that, but I’m certain that if we’d dared to try and stop that master, this group of spirit beasts would have torn us to shreds.” “What a stroke of good fortune! That masked master has bestowed a tremendous blessing upon these spirit beasts. For them, this blessing far exceeds the value of a single Spiritwood Crystal Core...” “Never mind the spirit beasts—that nobleman’s demonstration of the Ancient Wild Ox Fist just now left this old man speechless. The Divine Might Realm—how terrifying! I’ve learned so much from it; today has truly been a windfall!” “Remarkable! “Camp Commander Wang, this… we’ve really encountered something strange today. Where in Tianjiang City—or even the entire Gan-Poh region—could such a powerful cultivator come from? As a government official, you’re probably the best-informed. Why don’t you let us in on the secret?” Wang Jian was also filled with suspicion, but when asked, he replied with a stern expression: “Mind your own business. Such figures aren’t for people like you and me to pass judgment on. Loose lips sink ships—you’d all do well to be a bit more careful!” For a moment, the crowd fell silent as if struck by a chill. The three Wei brothers exchanged another glance and shared a knowing smile. “We know who this big shot is. If we told you, you’d probably be scared out of your wits!” Who the hell said Daowen’s cultivation was mediocre and his combat prowess average? Come on out—I guarantee I won’t beat you to death! Mu Tian moved quickly—much faster than before. That made sense; previously, he’d been searching for treasure, so he’d naturally spent more time on the road. Now that he had a clear goal, his pace was naturally faster. However, halfway through his journey, Mu Tian slowed his pace because he realized he was being followed—and not by just one person. The auras of those approaching were all extremely powerful, and their cultivation levels were several tiers higher than his. “Come out. You’ve been following me this whole way—is there anything else you want to say to me?” Mu Tian’s tone was calm and composed. No sooner had Mu Tian finished speaking than two colossal creatures suddenly darted out from the distant jungle. One white and one green, each with a crest on its head, these giant pythons—over a hundred meters long and as thick as a washbasin—appeared before Mu Tian. Mu Tian had suspected that two spirit beasts might be following him, but he hadn’t expected them to be these two giant pythons. To be honest, among the dozens of spirit beasts, these two were the most powerful—especially the white giant python, whose cultivation had reached the terrifying eighth level of the Pulse Condensation Realm. Coupled with their massive bodies, even Mu Tian—with his extraordinary cultivation, mastery of multiple martial arts, and combat prowess unmatched among his peers—had little confidence in the face of such overwhelming power. “Trying to steal the show?” Mu Tian’s heart sank. However, to Mu Tian’s surprise, the two giant pythons hissed cautiously, their tongues flickering incessantly, their expressions seeming to convey both flattery and supplication. Mu Tian stared blankly at the two giant pythons—one white, one green—and picked out the key point from their confused expressions. “You want to follow me?” Mu Tian asked in astonishment, turning the question back to the two giant pythons. The two giant pythons hurriedly responded, their massive heads betraying a look of supplication. “To practice the ‘Three-Headed Fierce Dragon Visualization Diagram’ with me? Do you want to become dragon-serpents?” Mu Tian asked again. Upon hearing Mu Tian articulate exactly what they desired, the two giant pythons instantly became excited. Their bodies writhed and twisted, sending the grass and plants beneath them scattering in all directions, and their gazes toward Mu Tian were filled with hope. At first, Mu Tian was merely taken aback, but this was quickly followed by a sense of dilemma. Teaching the two giant pythons the visualization of the three-headed ferocious dragon wasn’t difficult; as long as they were perceptive enough, they might well become dragon-serpents in the future, commanding the winds and clouds and soaring through the Nine Heavens. But the most crucial issue was that Mu Tian feared trouble. After all, he wasn’t a cultivator living deep in the mountains and forests; he resided in a densely populated metropolis. Even though Tianjiang Cultivator Academy was far from the city center, it was still rather inconvenient. Furthermore, the two giant pythons were simply too large; they were bound to cause a commotion. Giant pythons aren’t like the divine beast Xiao Hei—so adorably cute that if it ran out onto the street, it could melt the hearts of a whole crowd. But two giant pythons would likely terrify a large crowd, leading to the deployment of armed police, helicopters… and the Cultivator Supernatural Abilities Department going into a panic… Just thinking about it gave Mu Tian a headache. The two giant pythons waited for Mu Tian for half a day without any reaction. Seeming to sense his dilemma, they suddenly became utterly disappointed, hanging their heads and listlessly flicking their tongues; their “hiss” carried a tinge of melancholy. Seeing this scene, Mu Tian marveled at the serpents’ extraordinary sentience, yet at the same time, he sensed an intensely strong yearning for the Dao within them. Even though they were born of humble origins—mere snakes crawling on the ground—they still possessed the courage to lift their heads and gaze at the heavens, harboring the grand ambition to soar through the nine heavens and transform into dragons. “I can take you in, but we’ll need to establish three ground rules...” Before Mu Tian could finish speaking, the two giant pythons darted affectionately toward him, greeting him warmly and demonstrating through their actions their resolve to submit entirely to his will. Mu Tian quickly stepped aside and leapt onto the white giant python. Soon, the two giant pythons were darting swiftly through the jungle and mountains. As he discussed the rules with the two giant pythons along the way, a strange thought suddenly popped into Mu Tian’s mind. One white, one green—and both female snakes. Isn’t this just like the plot of *The Legend of the White Snake*? Hmm, from now on, one will be called Bai Suzhen, and the other Xiao Qing.