"Young master you shouldn't have left alone to search for lin fang "
Elder qiang waved his hand .sending many Hares flying .Their numbers are too much lets leave .
Disciples were ready to retreat .But lin tian stopped him .
"Wait Elder they are attacking with hostility there is something wrong with them "
Lin tian explained what he had observed.
These hares are evolved beast .some of them are in tier 2 .They have some culture within them .They protect their young ones and females .As long as someone attacks their Recently birthed children or female hares .They will attack with numbers .
What did you do to earn their ire .
Elder qiang asked .
Two disciples replied honestly they didn't knew .
"Lin fang you are the only one left .And these beast also seem hostile to you .what have you done"
"Elder qiang I have done nothing .I was frozen like a statue .what could I do "Lin fang asserted .
Lin tian recalled at this time .The white hare was searching for something on lin fang .
He let go of white hare .white hare approached lin fang and sniffed .Lin fang was about to attack.
"Don't attack lin fang ."Lin tian instructed .
Lin fang stopped his hand but grabbed the white hare and threw it .White hare stood up again and jumped on lin fang .
"Lin fang show us your storage pouch ."lin tian
"What "lin fang gasped .
"White hare is looking for something.open your pouch and let us see it's content "
"Are you suspecting me .I almost died .you are not consoling me .But also suspect me .Elder qiang let's return quickly .Their numbers are increasing . Don't listen to young master's nonsense "
Two disciples also looked at the hare .They seem to have increased in numbers .
"Elder qiang quickly deal with them and return to the camp "
"Elder qiang don't hold back and just kill them in one move "
"Elder qiang surviving is first .Deal with these beast and let's return .Also let's collect these treasure .I found it "He pointed at the flower which caused him to frozen like statue .
Elder qiang glanced and his eyes shone .
'Luminous pearl freezing flower '
A rare treasure that can be sought but not found . he looked at the roots and growth of flower .His eyes dimmed .
This was a herb that hadn't matured yet .It wasn't worth collecting yet .
He spoke "moon essence flower 'it has'nt matured yet .At most it can be considered Tier 3 herb.Freezing people is just one of its safety precautions.
It can grow upto Tier 7 herb .it's not worth collecting yet.Most importantly only females can get it's benefits .We can collect some of it's petals for female disciples."Elder qiang explained as he swatted another wave of hares.
Lin fang 's face paled .only females could use it . wouldn't that mean it was no use to him .He wouldn't get anything.Those females who only rested and cooked .would get all the benefits . No he wouldn't give them anything without anything in return .
Since it was found by him .it belonged to him .
"Ignore the treasure for now .Open your storage pouch ."Elder qiang said making others realise they had veered off from topic of searching storage pouch.
"Elder there are my personal belongings inside .I can't show it "lin fang
"I will compensate you .just let us check "lin tian.
"If there is truly nothing .I will also compensate you and give you something in exchange for flower petals."
"Elder qiang I have done nothing wrong .besides the treasure was found by me .So it belongs to me .you should compensate me for whole flower not just a single petal ."lin fang
"You were frozen by the flower before you could touch it .If these two didn't protect you .you would already be dead.if young master hadn't appeared These two alongside you would have died .So it belongs to four of you .Not one person alone.Infact 3 of them contributed more than you .so they have more right to the treasure .But enough of that I want to check your storage bag show it.
I won't say again "
"Elder qiang you don't....."before lin qiang could finish his words .Elder qiang disappeared from his place .when he appeared again he had storage pouch in his hand it belonged to lin fang .
Elder qiang opened the bag . suddenly something jumped out .Elder qiang easily caught it .He opened his hands to show others the thing
The thing was white hare just like before . It's size being only 2 inch.it had beautiful white fur. red hue on its ears .Elder qiang rubbed it's head and frowned .He checked it carefully.A horn was protruding from its head .
This beast was born some days ago .
But it's already a tier 2 beast.I guess if it was among humans.it would be considered as birth of genius.
"Lin fang you captured this leveret .what were your intentions "
"To eat it ofcourse .what would I do with it .raise it as a pet "lin fang
"Do you know it was born some days ago .Among rabbit race . recently born cubs are given highest protection.You captured this cub and earned their ire.These hares wouldn't leave unless they got this cub back .if we had returned.we would have harmed Everyone back at camp ."
"Elder qiang I captured this beast to eat .this one is newborn but already a tier 1 beast .If I could eat it's meat .My body would become strong . Besides it's not like we will be staying at same place."
"Lin fang even among hunters they have rules to not harm cubs or new borns .But you captured it and almost brought harm to everyone.Forget it I will release this cub and decide your punishment later on."
"Lin tian aren't you going to stop elder .These beast is newborn but already tier 1 .what if it grew upto become fearsome beast .it would become disaster to humans .you have seen those destroyed villages .They were caused by beast .you are bringing harm to humans by letting it go .Stop Elder from releasing this beast .I will share some of it with you .It will be great boost for your strength "Lin fang pleaded to lin tian .He knew if Elder qiang would listen to anyone .Than it would definitely be lin tian.
Lin tian looked at cute looking 2 inch rabbit with its ears on stand .He thought of the destroyed villages .And also homeless humans .
But than he looked at the hares corpses killed by two disciples .At the white hare who looked like it's mother . For some reason lin tian felt begging from their eyes .
"Elder release the cub .A newborn has nothing to do with destroyed villages ".Lin tian
The cute cub went to it's mother .The hares all retreated .
Two disciples had nothing to say .They weren't comfortable with eating newborns meat .most importantly they were angry at lin fang .They risked their lives to save him .But lin fang only thought of benefits .if had returned the cub .They wouldn't had to fight them for long .what if elder qiang hadn't come . wouldn't they end up fighting for treasure .That will end up in lin fang's possession.
"Let's return after collecting moon essence flower 's petals ."Elder .
"Elder qiang I have already collected them .A total of 8 petals "lin tian
"You weren't frozen "lin fang was shocked .
"No my hand just feels cold"lin tian replied
"Why weren't you frozen "
"Ahh....maybe it didn't have enough gas to freeze me .Elder can I keep 1 petal with me "lin tian.
Elder qiang nodded
"Since everything is fine let's return .I will compensate you three later on ."
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Back at the camp .
Female disciples were happy upon receiving petal of moon essence flower .
They thanked lin fang and two disciples.They promised to make best use of their cooking skills to cook best braised rabbits.
They had brought dead hares with them .Male disciples eyes lit up .These days they had eaten meat but it was not much tasty .Female disciples were never excited to cook food .They treated it as hard chore .They expected today's food to be tastiest .Their spirits lifted up .
"Elder qiang how to use this petal "Lin suya asked question every female disciple had .
"You can soak it in water and drink it .Absorb it's qi . But remember to use it during midnight and not in a day .There isn't much I know ."
'If we had Alchemist.we would have made best possible use of it .Even male disciples could benefit from it .But we don't know any alchemist .it's pity '
Looking at the dead hares .Lin tian felt conflicted .Lin tian was'nt the one to kill beast to eat it .in fact his body rejected meat .it's was fine if it was 2 or 3 bite . any more and he will fall sick .For cultivators meat was great food of energy .It was even possible they wanted to eat meat 4 times a day .These days disciples had been hunting and bringing prey to eat .
It was kind to training too .He couldn't stop others just because he didn't eat meat though.
But he had seen these hares killed in front of him .so he was feeling bad .
To calm his mind .he entered the tent .
Elder qiang decided lin fang 's punishment to be Doing chores related to camp.cutting vegetables and meat .setting up camp .Throwing waste buckets .He was also barred from going hunting during rest time .
Female disciples were pleased with lin fang 's help .Male disciples felt shame .when they saw their stronger ace doing chores .
The punishment was less compared to the crime .But according to circumstances and place .This was the harshest punishment he could give him now.
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At night after mixing the petal of moon essence flower . female disciples drank it .
Very soon they felt petal releasing their energy within their body .They circulated this energy within their bodies .They felt Their insides rejuvenated by the new energy .
They kept circulating the energy .until they no longer felt any energy from petal .
"I think I am close to breakthrough"
"I have increased in small realms"
"My strength has increased "
"I.....I have entered the foundation establishment "Lin suya was the one to get most benefit.
Rest female disciples were less excited about their improvement after hearing about lin suya's breakthrough.
"It's all because of lin fang .He founded this treasure ."one female said
"Those two disciples also helped him "
"We should thank them tomorrow."
"Yes .look suya you were with young master .But the one brought benefit to us is lin fang . Remember to express gratitude tomorrow "
"Yeah .young master is just shameless .I heard he also got petal but instead of giving it you .He kept it."
"I feel that getting together with lin fang is better than young master "
"Suya I think you are well matched with linfang .He is also talented among males.you are also talented among females .Now you both are in same realm. "
Lin suya didn't like lin fang before . Because she felt he was schemy and narcissistic .plus her father did not like Elder weng .So she was influenced.But now that she compared Lin tian with lin fang .Lin fang indeed seems better .
However she couldn't go against her father .
Regardless she decided to thank lin fang tomorrow.
Disciples in camp weren't informed of what happened within forest . According to them the treasure was founded by lin fang . protected by two disciples .As for young master he got a share .Because he found them first .
Elder qiang had decided to keep secret . because he didn't wanted others to go look for treasure and do the same things lin fang did.
He also didn't wanted unity of them to be broken .Lin fang was also the strongest among disciples.So maintaining his image was somewhat necessary for this mission .
But ofcourse in return of keeping his secret .Elder had asked him to follow lin tian's order during whole journey .
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3 days later late afternoon.They finally reached the closest city to their destination.
Calling it city was understatement.
For them it was a city even bigger than Sword edge city.so it should be called Grand city.
It had many high towers reaching 8-12 stories .Though they were outside .They were visible from far.
It was named 'grand fortress city '
"Young master and everyone I have asked the city gate guards .This road leads to our destination.The "Grand fortress canyon ".
I cannot go further than here .young master will be leading you all from here on .Follow his words ."
All disciples were tired from the long journey.They had expected to rest in the grand city .on a comfortable bed .But it seems that was not the case .Their faces sunked down.
" I will be waiting for you within the city .I expect all of you to return alive and well .I will wait here for 10 days . Remember to return in 10 days at most . Don't get into conflict with others . Don't fight others .It is best to ignore and stay away from Other forces . Remember to be humble .if you do get in conflict with other parties .Than there is no shame in bowing your head and asking for forgiveness.
Most important thing is to come back alive .Finding treasures are second ."Elder qiang said than he gestured to lin tian to come and talk in private .
Elder qiang gave him many instructions.He also shared his knowledge.
Lin tian was about to hawk his carriage .when lin suya volunteered .Taking the leash of horses .she skillfully maneuvered horses and followed road.other carriages also followed .