Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 1262 - 527: Treasure, Ambushed [Subscription Request]

A long-held incomplete treasure map has been completed, Zhou Chun is quite interested in this matter.

It’s not just him; I believe any cultivator would be interested in such a thing.

After all, there are countless legends in the cultivation world about various treasures.

Every cultivator, whether they are a loose cultivator, a family cultivator, or a sect cultivator, has fantasized about becoming the lucky one from the tales.

The key is that these legends are not all made up; there are many factual examples.

To speak no further, Zhou Chun knows two of the most famous examples he participated in.

One is Tianjing True Person, who accidentally acquired the legacy from the mid Nascent Soul stage loose cultivator "Xuanjing True Person" in his youth, inherited the belongings of this Nascent Soul Stage True Person, and ultimately succeeded in transforming elixir and forming infant to become a Nascent Soul Stage True Person!

Another example is the Secret Realm Island discovered by Luo Qingni and others based on the treasure map; Zhou Chun was also personally involved afterwards, gaining tremendous benefits from it.

With these successful cases before him, now that a high-level treasure map has been completed and found by the Zhou Family, how could Zhou Chun not be interested in the treasures recorded on the map!

However, despite his interest, Zhou Chun didn’t immediately intend to go treasure hunting.

After a moment of contemplation, he said to Zhou Mingde, "That treasure map is merely recorded on beast skin of third order quality, and the treasures within may not be so precious to us. Why not let a few family elders lead a group to test it out first? If it succeeds, it can be considered a stroke of fortune for them!"

When saying this, it wasn’t that Zhou Chun disregards the treasures on the map, but he understands that the family cannot rely solely on himself and Zhou Mingde, both Golden Core Stage cultivators, to bear everything.

Sometimes, tasks should be found for those Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion Phase cultivators.

Something like exploring an already determined treasure location is undoubtedly a great opportunity.

If the family elders and core clan members sent can resolve the issue and bring back the treasure, it would naturally be a good thing.

If they cannot resolve the issue, he could step in personally later.

Zhou Mingde naturally understood the meaning in Zhou Chun’s words, and after a brief contemplation, he nodded with a smile and agreed, "This approach is indeed good, those juniors should be given something to do as well, lest they grow accustomed to relying on the family for everything!"

After reaching a consensus, the two further discussed and decided to send Zhou Xinlan and Zhang Liang, these two Purple Mansion Phase cultivators, along with Zhou Sihan, Zhou Xinyan, and six other Foundation Establishment cultivators to search for the treasure.

To be safe, Zhou Chun also gave the Golden Armor Turtle Bearer stone to Zhou Xinlan for protection.

After Zhou Xinlan and others set off, Zhou Chun and Zhou Mingde patiently awaited news at home.

On the other side, after Zhou Xinlan and Zhang Liang led the team out of the family’s gates, they followed Zhou Sihan to the ultimate treasure location indicated by the map.

After several days of travel, they quickly reached the place where the treasure is located.

"The range ahead is known locally as ’Wutou Ridge,’ the mountains are filled with highly toxic Dark Lacquer Trees, once those trees are destroyed, whether by burning or chopping, they release poisonous fumes and odors capable of killing Qi Refinement Realm cultivators."

"Additionally, the forests also house various poisonous demon beasts, such as Black-Headed Snake, Black Crowbird, Black Jade Centipede, and other demon beasts!"

"The treasure location is situated deep within ’Wutou Ridge’ amidst a peak filled with toxic miasma, guarded by powerful formations, and on the mountain reside numerous Black Crowbirds, among which five are second order, with the bird king being a top-grade second-order demon bird!"

Seen outside a black forest where he had visited before, Zhou Sihan, responsible for leading the way this time, pointed at the large area of black forest ahead, seriously explaining the situation within.

He previously came here alone searching for the treasure, and underestimated the poisonous insects and demon beasts inside, nearly suffering a major setback.

The group of Black Crowbirds further extinguished his thoughts of fetching the treasure solely by his own strength, returning home only to obediently submit the other half of the treasure map he obtained.

Upon hearing his account, Zhou Xinlan nonchalantly waved her hand, saying, "With niece Xiao Lian here, should those poisonous insects and demon beasts come forth, it’s just right for her to feast on them!"

After speaking, she glanced at Zhou Yuanlian, who was specially summoned into the team.

"This junior will do my utmost."

Zhou Yuanlian replied coldly with words devoid of any emotion.

Zhou Xinlan and the other Zhou Family cultivators seemed unfazed by her demeanor, not perceiving any dissatisfaction directed at anyone.

Anyone somewhat familiar with Zhou Yuanlian knows she maintains such a cold attitude towards everyone due to her cultivation technique, purportedly unchanged even in front of clan leader Zhou Zhengchun!

At this point, led by Zhou Xinlan, the group immediately strode into the woods.

Choosing to walk instead of fly was naturally to conserve mana and avoid exposure.

’Wutou Ridge’ is demon beast territory, though no third-order demon beasts have been reported inside, there are substantial numbers of second-order and first-order demon beasts.

If they fly directly overhead, they could easily find themselves beset by demon beasts within.

Especially those Black Crowbirds, with a fiercely territorial view of the skies, would not allow the Zhou Family group to fly freely overhead.