Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 547 - 285: Earth Armored Dragon, Cave Dwelling [Subscribe Requested]_2

Moreover, this beast has a special trait: it never flies or wades through water, refusing to put itself in danger.

Logically speaking, a Demon Beast like the Earth Armored Dragon shouldn’t be easily surrounded on the ground.

But now it was indeed surrounded and unable to escape.

Coincidentally, the cultivators who had trapped this Earth Armored Dragon were familiar to Zhou Chun and Zhou Mingde; they were Qi Country cultivators Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang, with whom they had previously fought against swarms of bugs.

At this time, Shen and Ruan also noticed the approach of the two from the Zhou Family.

On seeing that the newcomers were the Zhou duo with whom they had an acquaintance, Shen and Ruan both were slightly startled, showing surprise and astonishment.

Then their expressions quickly darkened, turning quite unpleasant.

As for why their expressions were so unsightly, Zhou Chun and Zhou Mingde soon found out.

Because just as they were observing the situation within the valley, they easily detected a collapsed tunnel with their divine sense, and upon entering the tunnel, they discovered clear traces of a human cultivator’s fortress.

Obviously, deep beneath this valley lay a hidden fortress of a cultivator.

And that Earth Armored Dragon was very likely the guardian beast of the fortress.

After realizing this point, the duo exchanged glances, and soon Zhou Mingde, with a smile on his face, loudly said, "Taoist Friend Shen, Taoist Friend Ruan, do you need Zhou’s assistance?"

These words were strikingly similar to what Shen Borong had said to him some days before.

Upon hearing this, Shen Borong’s face immediately darkened, unsure of how to respond.

Compared to the thoroughly upset Shen Borong, Ruan Hongzhuang, though a woman, was quicker to react at that moment.

Seeing that Shen Borong was silent with a dark face, she slightly parted her red lips and quickly spoke, "If Taoist Friend Zhou is willing to help, both Shen and I would be extremely grateful."

"Hahaha, Taoist Friend Ruan is too courteous. In that case, Zhou will join the fight right away!"

Zhou Mingde laughed heartily and immediately released his Fire Divine Jackal into the battle.

It was at this moment that Zhou Chun realized the reason why the Earth Armored Dragon couldn’t burrow underground was because of the mischief caused by a silver-gray bracelet magic artifact latched onto its tail.

That silver-gray bracelet seemed to have the ability to disrupt a Demon Beast’s magic; every time the Earth Armored Dragon attempted to burrow, the artifact would burst into spiritual light to interrupt it.

Incapacitated in its strongest skill, the Earth Armored Dragon, whose combat prowess wasn’t particularly outstanding among high-level Demon Beasts, stood no chance against Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang.

Even without Zhou Mingde’s involvement, its demise was almost a foregone conclusion.

Now, with the addition of Zhou Mingde and his servant, the beast couldn’t hold out for a moment longer and was quickly forced to spit out its inner core.

As soon as the inner core emerged, Zhou Mingde and others eased their assault.

Zhou Mingde had witnessed more than once the power of a Demon Beast Inner Core’s self-destruction during the defense against the Beast Tide.

Many Purple Mansion Phase Cultivators had perished because they somehow got caught in the self-destructive blasts used by Demon Beasts.

So, when the Earth Armored Dragon expelled its inner core, not only did he immediately retreat some distance, but he also ordered his Fire Divine Jackal to give up on its close-quarters biting.

However, the Earth Armored Dragon’s expulsion of its inner core turned out to be a mere feint.

Taking advantage of Zhou Mingde and the others’ distraction by the inner core, it unexpectedly used the gecko’s tail-dropping trick to forcibly sever its own tail!

With the tail separated from the body, the silver-gray bracelet magic artifact controlled by Ruan Hongzhuang could no longer restrict the Earth Armored Dragon.

And swiftly, a flash of yellow light enveloped it as it bolted underground, disappearing from everyone’s senses right before their eyes.

"That damned beast!!"

Zhou Mingde’s face darkened as he cursed out loud.

Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang also had gloomy expressions, almost grinding their teeth to dust.

Three Purple Mansion Phase Cultivators, actually toyed with by a beast right to their faces, how could their hearts not burn with anger?

But anger aside, once the Earth Armored Dragon burrowed underground, it was like returning to the sea, there was simply no chance of capturing it again.

After grinding their teeth in frustration, the three turned their attention to another matter.

Shen Borong’s eyes hardened as he suddenly looked at Zhou Mingde and said, "Taoist Friend Zhou, let’s not beat around the bush. This cave dwelling was first discovered by Taoist Friend Ruan and myself, and it was us who lured the Earth Armored Dragon to the surface. Although we have not succeeded in killing it, logically speaking, the cave dwelling should belong to the two of us."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Mingde immediately shook his head and said, "Taoist Friend Shen, your words are mistaken. Since the cave dwelling is unclaimed, there is no rule saying to whom it should belong, it should be shared among those who find it."

"Then, according to Taoist Friend Zhou, how should it be shared among those who find it?"

Ruan Hongzhuang looked intently at Zhou Mingde, asking in a heavy voice. Your next read is at novelbuddy

In truth, both she and Shen Borong knew that since Zhou Mingde had also discovered the underground cave dwelling, it was impossible to dismiss him from this affair.

Especially since they were not assured of a certain victory over Zhou Mingde, and did not have the strength to force him out.

But the cave dwelling was after all first discovered by the two of them, how could they willingly agree to share it equally with Zhou Mingde?

Facing Ruan Hongzhuang’s question, Zhou Mingde also did not hesitate to say, "Of course, we should follow the rules of the Cultivation World, the one who contributes more should get a larger share, if everyone contributes similarly, then we should divide the spoils equally."

"But this cave dwelling was discovered by the two of us first!"

Shen Borong couldn’t help but interject emphatically, his words filled with anger.

"So what? Neither of you were friends or relatives of the original owner of this cave dwelling, nor are you from the Yang Kingdom. Even if you discovered this cave dwelling first, so what?"

Zhou Mingde’s expression remained calm as he looked back at him, his voice nonchalantly speaking, "If we were in reversed roles, and it was I who had discovered this cave dwelling first, would the two of you swear that you would definitely stand aside willingly?"

These words directly tore apart the superficial courtesies of before, revealing the fierce truth underneath.

After all, the two sides were merely strangers who had met by chance.

When Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang previously helped against the bug swarm, they too had ulterior motives, coveting the treasures below.

Zhou Mingde at the time had no choice but to accept their help under duress.

Yet, in the end, they were still unlucky, failing to find the Earth Origin Crystal Jade veins hidden underground.

Now, faced with a cave dwelling left behind by a senior cultivator, Zhou Mingde of course would not yield just because they had once helped him.

Besides, had he not also helped them against the Earth Armored Dragon before?

Therefore, after speaking words that cut to the heart of the matter, Zhou Mingde did not glance at the unpleasant expressions of Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang, but waved his hand and said, "The two of you need not talk of grand principles anymore, we are all people who have lived for hundreds of years. Those words meant to deceive are nothing but a waste of breath and will convince no one."

At this point, he even hinted with a meaningful warning, "If we continue to fight over this here, I’m afraid it will attract even more people. If a Golden Core Stage senior comes along, I fear none of us will reap any benefits!"

It was clearly visible that after Zhou Mingde finished speaking, the unpleasant looks on Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang’s faces became even uglier.

After exchanging glances and silently communicating for a while, it was Shen Borong with a grim face who nodded and said, "Fine, then let’s do as Taoist Friend Zhou suggests. We’ll explore the cave dwelling together, and each will obtain spoils according to their own abilities!"

"That’s more like it. After all, this is an unexpected windfall. Earning a third is earning, and earning a tenth is still earning. It’s better to have some gain than none at all!"

Zhou Mingde’s face showed a faint smile as he began to comfort Shen Borong and the other.

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To this comfort, Shen Borong and Ruan Hongzhuang could only sneer in their hearts.

The bitterness they felt, only they knew!

After a series of changes in their expressions, they finally managed to control their emotions and returned their faces to normal.

Then Shen Borong looked at Zhou Mingde and asked, "Taoist Friend Zhou, how do you propose we explore the cave dwelling?"