This result made Xiao Shou even happier.

No wonder cultivation novels always said that every part of a demonic beast was a treasure.

A cultivation story without hunting demonic beasts was not a true cultivation story.

Originally, since there was no enmity and he had not been attacked, Xiao Shou did not want to kill unnecessarily.

But after seeing these fusion results, he changed his mind.

If he wanted to grow stronger, he had to hunt.

And not just a little, but a lot.

Once he reached Foundation Establishment, hunting demonic beasts would be his first priority.

In a good mood, he continued fusing the remaining hides.

In the end, he obtained seventeen Tier 1 demonic beast gels, two Tier 2 demonic beast gels, and one Tier 3 demonic beast gel.

After working for a long time, he looked at the now empty storage bag.

He cast a Cleansing Dust Technique, clearing away all the scattered blood, flesh, and fur in the room. Then he removed the restrictions.

At that moment, he sensed Fu Young standing outside the door, waiting.

He was slightly startled and asked, "Is it already night?"

"Yes, it is already past midnight. Master, were you cultivating or sleeping?" Fu Young walked into the room and stood obediently before Xiao Shou.

Looking at the handsome young boy in front of him who is now around fourteen or fifteen, Xiao Shou felt a sense of pride.

He had rescued and raised this kid with his own hands.

Just looking at him brought a sense of accomplishment.

After six and a half years, he already regarded him as his own.

So he rarely lied to him anymore.

Hearing the question, he simply said, "Open your mouth."

"What..." Fu Young began in confusion, but before he could finish speaking, he felt two cool objects being stuffed into his mouth by his master.

The moment they entered, they melted instantly.

After swallowing them, a warm sensation spread from his stomach throughout his entire body.

Every part of him felt heated as if something had changed, yet also as if nothing had changed at all.

Seeing his comfortable expression, Xiao Shou smiled proudly. "I refined those demonic beasts into demonic beast essence and demonic beast gel. The essence could increases physique, and the gel cpuld increases strength. What I just gave you was Tier 2 demonic beast essence and gel. It should benefit your body quite a bit."

"Something that can increase physique and strength is extremely precious. Master should use it yourself. Do not waste it on this disciple."

Fu Young was deeply moved.

Even among top aristocratic families, such treasures were rare and usually reserved for the most outstanding direct descendants.

Yet his master had given it to him immediately after refining it.

Who knew how many valuable materials were needed to make such things.

Xiao Shou blinked his fox like eyes and reached out to pinch Fu Young’s nose, smiling. "Giving things to my cute disciple is never a waste. Besides, as long as there are enough demonic beasts, I can refine as much as I want."

"Master!" Fu Young rubbed his nose and complained, "You are teasing me again. But is that really true? As long as there are demonic beasts, it is enough? No other materials are needed?"

"Yes, it is true. This refining method is my exclusive skill. No one else can do it." Xiao Shou said proudly.

"Then I will go hunt demonic beasts right away. With these essences and gels, Master will reach Foundation Establishment very soon." Fu Young said excitedly.

At the mention of Foundation Establishment, Xiao Shou suddenly remembered the questions from earlier.

His expression changed immediately.

He reached out and grabbed Fu Young by the ear while asking angrily, "Still talking about Foundation Establishment? Explain everything honestly right now. How did An Yu advance so quickly without any side effects? And what is this Xiao Shou Sect? Tell me everything one by one. If you dare lie to me, I will really spank you."

"Master, be gentle. My ear hurts!" Fu Young covered his ear with a pitiful expression, but his eyes flickered cunningly.

Then he lowered his head and said in a subdued tone, "I... I just thought... since An Yu has four spiritual roots... I could let her test the technique for you... If there is any mistake in the method I deduced and it harms Master, even dying ten thousand times would not atone for it, so..."

"Test the technique?"

At first, Xiao Shou frowned, thinking it was wrong to use someone as a test subject. But then he felt a bit pleased.

This disciple had been raised well, he knew how to think for his master and worry about his safety.

Then suddenly, he realized something.

Perhaps his own sense of morality was not as noble as he had thought.

Back then, when facing Yu Lin, he had still wanted to fight for valuable treasures.

Just moments ago, when Xiao Shou realized that every part of a demonic beast was valuable, he had already decided to hunt them after reaching Foundation Establishment and no longer caring about whether killing them was justified.

Now, after hearing that his disciple used someone as a test subject for his sake, he only felt a slight discomfort.

What he felt more strongly was warmth and happiness from being protected.

Was this his true nature, hidden beneath layers of morality?

Not pure, not kind, not ideal.

Could he really accept such a self?

Xiao Shou’s expression grew dejected.

Seeing this, Fu Young thought his master was upset about the matter of using someone to test the technique.

His heart tightened and he cursed himself inwardly.

He knew how kind his master was, so why had he said it out loud?

Now he had made his master sad.

So, He angrily slapped himself across the face and said in a low, remorseful voice, "Master, do not be upset. I will never do something like this again, alright?"