Chapter 3041

Gu Cheng continued, "Three months ago, the Heavenly Dao Sect suddenly issued a challenge to our Zhang and Gu families."

"Issuing a challenge? That’s interesting. The Heavenly Dao Sect must know your status in Honghe Town," Ouyang Tianyun said.

"Of course they know. Anyone in Honghe Town knows the Zhang and Gu families have been here for over a hundred years," Zhang Tian said seriously.

"If they know that and still issue a challenge, they have an agenda. Go on," Ouyang Tianyun said, gesturing for him to continue.

Gu Cheng went on, "Usually, sect challenges are normal. But strangely, they didn’t want a human duel. They brought magical beasts. They have a Level Two Great Strength Rhino. Our families have some beasts, but they are small and supportive. That’s why we came here—to find a suitable combat pet."

Ouyang Tianyun nodded slightly after listening. "Good idea, but hard to achieve. Your cultivation is too low."

The last sentence stung.

Zhang Tian and Gu Cheng looked at Ouyang Tianyun speechlessly. "Senior, that’s why we want to invite you to our home?"

"You are smart," Ouyang Tianyun nodded slightly.

Yan Xiwan said calmly, "We can go. But since you came for magical pets, can you participate in the duel without one?"

"Right. If we don’t have a pet, we can’t duel. If we lose, we must give up our family lands to them," Zhang Tian said.

Ouyang Tianyun and Yan Xiwan exchanged a glance. This Heavenly Dao Sect had connections. Places where century-old families lived usually carried the family’s luck. This meant the Heavenly Dao Sect wanted their luck.

"Have you duelled yet?" Ouyang Tianyun asked.

"No," Zhang Tian shook his head. "Not officially. But privately, they always provoke us, preventing us from finding suitable spirit beasts. Like yesterday, they provoked us on purpose."

"So, the people who chased you yesterday were from the Heavenly Dao Sect. This kind of provocation is new to me. Interesting."

When Ouyang Tianyun finished speaking, Zhang Tian and Gu Cheng smiled bitterly. It was indeed interesting because they hadn’t expected simple provocation to turn into a chase. If Ouyang Tianyun hadn’t appeared yesterday, they might have died there.

"It seems the Heavenly Dao Sect is using a divide-and-conquer strategy to wear down the Zhang and Gu families’ luck," Yan Xiwan said, picking the last herb. "I’ll take this. The remaining ones here are not old enough. I already got the older ones."

Ouyang Tianyun hummed, then said to Zhang Tian and Gu Cheng, "Let’s go. We’ve rested enough. Let’s move forward."

For the next few days, they walked deeper into the forest.

Zhang Tian and Gu Cheng were anxious but knew the seniors had a reason for bringing them here. So, they patiently followed.

About five days later, Ouyang Tianyun said, "Ten miles ahead is the territory of the Seven-Colored Peacock. Gu Cheng, are you ready?"

Gu Cheng was stunned. "A Seven-Colored Peacock?"

"Yes," Ouyang Tianyun said calmly. "If we don’t catch one, fine. If we do, we catch the best. The Heavenly Dao Sect has a Great Strength Rhino, which is only Level Two. We will surpass them in level."

Gu Cheng swallowed hard. "If I really get a Seven-Colored Peacock, I’ll laugh in my dreams."

"You’re happy with just a peacock? If time allowed, I could catch you a phoenix," Ouyang Tianyun said, surprised by Gu Cheng’s easy satisfaction.

Gu Cheng was stunned, then laughed dryly. "I don’t need a phoenix. A Seven-Colored Peacock is enough."

"Fine. Let’s go." Ouyang Tianyun continued walking, looking very relaxed.

"Senior, don’t we need to prepare?" Gu Cheng asked.

"Prepare for what? There’s nothing to prepare for this level of beast," Ouyang Tianyun said calmly.

Well, Gu Cheng and Zhang Tian didn’t understand the style of such high-cultivation people.

Of course, not understanding didn’t mean they weren’t shocked. Especially when they saw Ouyang Tianyun approach the Seven-Colored Peacock. He didn’t use any moves. He just pressed down with his palm. With the power of one hand, he subdued the Seven-Colored Peacock, allowing Gu Cheng to contract it smoothly.

"Let’s go find the One-Horned Snake," Ouyang Tianyun said, turning direction.

"One-Horned Snake? Senior, is there a One-Horned Snake here too?" The One-Horned Snake was said to become a dragon after shedding its skin nine times. Although it was currently Level One, once it transformed into a dragon, it would be a holy beast.

"It’s not a big deal. I said it. Since I brought you in, I won’t let you return empty-handed," Ouyang Tianyun said, puzzled by their surprise.

Soon, they arrived at the One-Horned Snake’s territory. This snake had shed its skin eight times. One more time, and it would become a dragon, a holy beast. But it fell into Ouyang Tianyun’s hands.

To deal with such a spirit pet, Ouyang Tianyun simply used his pressure. It had no choice but to submit.

Finally, Zhang Tian successfully contracted the One-Horned Snake.

"Good. You’ve contracted them. Let’s leave. We can visit your home and see what this Heavenly Dao Sect is like," Ouyang Tianyun said, indicating their task here was done.

"Thank you, Senior Ouyang, Madam Ouyang," Gu Cheng and Zhang Tian bowed, thanking them with twelve parts sincerity.

They knew that without Ouyang Tianyun’s help, with their ability, even getting a Level One beast would be hard, let alone a Level Three.

So, human luck was very important. Their greatest luck was meeting Ouyang Tianyun and Yan Xiwan.

"This is Honghe Town." After leaving the Magic Forest, they walked for two days and arrived.

"Your Honghe Town is actually quite close to this Magic Forest," Yan Xiwan said.

"Yes, it is close. So Honghe Town is lively. Many people from different regions come every day. They stay here to enter the Magic Forest and find suitable magical pets for themselves."

Zhang Tian explained the current situation of Honghe Town to Ouyang Tianyun and Yan Xiwan.

After listening, Ouyang Tianyun said, "Your ancestors had good insight. As long as the Magic Forest exists, Honghe Town will not decline."