Ash raised an eyelid, still lost in the blue. "Pray tell, Frost rmaids is supposed to be in the Southern Ocean, the place of unyielding cold. Then why did you guys swim further inland just to have sex?"
The rmaid chuckled rrily. "Before we talk about it, let us head to the beach. It must be very uncomfortable for an aerial species like you to be in this environnt."
Ash agreed. Although his body practically could withstand the extre heat, his feathers were all damp and wet due to the humidity of this place. Once they reached the beach, the rmaid began comforting each other. In just a glance, Ash understood that rmaids had a matriarchal hierarchy where the won were above them.
Each female was being comforted by five rn at one ti.
Soon, the rmaid who talked with him earlier, swam and ca out from the water, lying on her belly while supporting her torso with her elbows. Though he was still in his bird form, Ash couldn’t avert his gaze away from looking at the rmaid’s naked torso.
She noticed his playful side gaze, however, she didn’t mind it all. She then moved her long hair away, showing off her perky bosoms. They jiggled and swayed lasciviously as her body moved around.
"Oh, dear... where are my manners?" The rmaid smiled impishly. "Na’s is Bai Qiulian. Pleased to make your acquaintance, o, Crimson Savior."
"Just call ... Xiao Hûo."
"Xiao Hûo... Such a cute na. Fufufu." Bai Qiulian gigglee. "It’s Lord Xiao Hûo then."
Ash really couldn’t get used to being called lord or any honorific. However, he slowly embraced it, and let others value him.
"Anyway, why are you willing to swim inland just to reach this Hot Lake? There must be another reason for this." Ash steered the conversation back on track. He was so curious about this half human and half human fish creature.
"Indeed, Lord Xiao Hûo. The reason why we breed in this environnt is due to our unique body constitution. We, rmaids, hatched as male at first. By the ti we reached adulthood, our reproductive organs began to change into females, and our breasts would grow abundantly the mont we received a male’s seeds."
"Though there are so cases where one of us hatched as female, that’s an exceedingly rare occurrence. Our eggs couldn’t possibly survive the harsh condition of the Southern Ocean. Therefore, before a rman turns into a rmaid, they need to impregnate an adult rmaid to ensure our species’ survival."
Ash was stupefied for a mont. He couldn’t imagine that the beautiful rmaid whose appearance was as fair as a snowflake, used to be a man previously.
"Hold on, are you saying that you were..."
"No. Milord. I hatched as a female. And was enshrined ever since. And now, I’m here to serve my people as their Diva, to guide and educate these youngsters to reach their adulthood."
Ash breathed out a sigh of relief for so reason. ’Hold on. Why would I relieved after hearing it? Am I already bewitched by her beauty?’
"Sothing’s wrong? My lord?"
"No. Not at all." Ash said. "Dare I ask, why did the pirate hunt your kin all the way here? I understand man’s greed and lust knows no bounds. But, what makes them risk everything?"
Bai Qiulian’s face darkened. After a brief thought, she finally revealed another reason why she would search for a remote hot springs lake to breed instead of migrating to the Western Ocean where the climate was warm and calm.
"Humans are hunting us for our flesh and egg. And to obtain our eggs, one must harvest it directly from our womb. And it’s been happening for thousands of years. Those pirates must have followed us the mont we entered the Long River."
"Eggs??" Ash was bewildered. "Why would they—"
Ash figured out why humans would consu rmaid’s eggs. Since rmaids were an ancient sentient race that existed long before humans colonized the realm, they cultivate Primordial Qi just like Immortal Beast do. Henceforth, their eggs contain an abundant amount of Primordial Qi which was ready to cultivate without needing a purification process.
Moreover, the Frost rmaid also has dantian-like pearls that have similarities with Dantian on humans. In this case, Pure Yin Qi which was highly sought after to enhance one’s Yang Qi by doing Dual Cultivation thod.
"That should explain why they would risk everything to capture your kin. Which ans, there are big sponsors who support the business. Hmph! Those damn humans..."
"Is that bad news?" Bai Qiulian was askew. After which, anxiety hung high over her people as well.
"Very bad. Lady Bai Qiulian." Ash looked at the sky, calculating the position of the stars to predict the next full-moon. "The full moon will be due in three days from now. Before the ritual could even begins, the people who commissioned these pirates to hunt your kin would definitely co here to finish the job."
"T-then, where could we find a temporary safe place to hide from them? Our mobility is very limited as you can see."
Ash was thinking so hard to find the most effective way. He could just fly away and let fate do its things. However, he would never let the endemic inhabitants of this realm die to humans. He was already too deep into this problem. And there’s no going back.
Until, rembered that he has a trump card. The Beast-Taming Space!"
"I have an idea." Ash said. "But, you have to trust ."
"Please tell . I believe in you, m’lord." Bai Qiulian said.
"Submit yourself to and swear your allegiance. I wish nothing in return. Though your allegiance would be irreversible, I will never use my power to force your kin to serve once you return to the Southern Ocean."
"Why should we—"
"It would take days to explain everything right now. I just need you to believe in , and the rest would follow.
Bai Qiulian couldn’t comprehend what he implied. However, she had a strong faith that the young phoenix ant no harm. She could see the sincerity through his eyes.
"Very well. Let talk to my people first." Bai Qiulian swam toward her people, conveying his intentions. Not so long after, she returned to him.
"We unanimously agree to be in your service, m’lord. Though, I must warn you not to try anything funny. We are more capable than you might think."
"Oh, I don’t doubt that, Lady Bai Qiulian. After all, you traversed thousands of Lis just to reach this volcanic mountain range. Now, let us begin the contract!"
[Would you like to add Bai Qiulian to be your Tad Beast?]
’Yes!’ Ash exclaid inwardly.
"Please accept it."
"I accept." Replied the Diva.
And thus, a tiny bright light entered Bai Qiulian’s forehead. At that very mont, the beautiful rmaid was astounded by the sheer amount of knowledge that entered her mind.
[The target beast had accepted your request!]
[Congratulations! You have added Bai Qiulian as your Tad Beast!]
Afterward, Bai Qiulian blinked her eyes a couple tis as she saw a transparent blue screen floating before her eyes. Everything about the Beast Taming System was so foreign and odd, she never saw anything like this before.
"What is this?" She remarked.
"This is my special ability. With this Heavenly Beast Taming System, I could enhance my Tad Beast’s ability and evolve them to their strongest version. Of course, you have to keep this secret, and never speak any of this outside. I only do this to the Immortal Beast that I deed worthy to be saved."
"Are you certain?" Bai Qiulian inquired. "Will you protect us?"
Ash nodded firmly. "Of course! As your master, I will take care of you all sincerely. I will never betray or use my ability for my own selfish interest. In the end, all I wanted is to free this realm from the grasp of Heavenly Palace’s Gods.
"Now, everybody cos to in turn. I will share my gift to all of you."
Subsequently, Ash had tad each rmaid and rman. Before he knew it, the dawn had already risen in the eastern horizon. Without further ado, he summoned the portal which would lead them into the Beast Taming Space.
"Everyone, get inside." Bai Qiulian initiated, she stepped into the whirling portal without any hesitation.
Once everyone had entered the Beast Taming Space, Ash fled the scene without leaving any trace. He even suppressed his Qi and took a long detour just in case he was followed.
A week later, he arrived at Western Wilderness. Once he was sure there were no humans nearby, Ash shifted into his human form and out on his crimson hanfu robe, which evoked a silent shock from Bai Qiulian inside the Beast Taming Space.
"My lord! You can change your form as well? Just how powerful are you?!
"Ah, it’s nothing special. I will explain everything once I returned to my place."
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