I Materialized the Cultivation Game

Chapter 75: Chapter 69: Ox: Master, Please Take a Seat!

(Something happened last night, sigh, it’s late!)

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In the Taoist Sect’s legends about Spiritual Beasts, many are tinged with mystical colors.

For example, the sight before him of a cow bowing to the Dao.

And a crow praying for food to the Dao.

And so on.

These are roughly continuations of stories about the Cyan Ox and the Venerable Lord, the Crow Divine Monarch and Emperor Zhenwu.

These two kinds of Spiritual Beasts met their fairy fate because they became connected with two prominent figures in the Taoist Sect.

Therefore, there has always been a rumor in the Taoist School that if one encounters a ’Cow Bowing Daoist, Crow Praying Daoist,’ then that Daoist is surely a true master.

It’s just that now there are many scientific explanations and theories from professors and experts, summing up to one sentence ’believe in science,’ and no one pays attention to such rumors anymore.

Chen Han didn’t know if the scene before him with the two old cows bowing could be explained by those experts and professors.

But he could confirm one thing, which is that it definitely had something to do with the Mouse Spirit Fruit given by the game.

Besides proving that these two old cows indeed had a Spiritual Wisdom Root, it also demonstrated how tempting the items produced by the system were.

However, there were two old cows, and only one Mouse Spirit Fruit...

Which one should it be given to?

For this kind of thing, he wasn’t very knowledgeable.

Should he put the Mouse Spirit Fruit on the ground and let the two old cows choose for themselves?

If so, would the two old cows fight over it?

They are one male and one female, who have a calf; they should be a couple.

If it were a human couple, with a fairy fate before them, or not even a fairy fate, ten million placed in front of them, which can only be deposited into one account and spent by one person, with the other not allowed to spend, more than half of ten couples would likely break apart.

There might even be a gruesome tragedy like bodies in the sewer.

What about these two old cows?

But just as he was pondering, the two old cows suddenly stood up simultaneously and, under his astonished gaze, moved together to nudge the small calf still lying down.

The calf bleated a few times in dissatisfaction and then received a back hoof from one of the old cows.

It aimed right at the calf’s head!

One hoof was kicked, and the other seemed to see it dazed and kicked another hoof.

The calf was plainly baffled, not understanding why it was suddenly subjected to the merciless double beating from its parents.

Then came the mooing sounds of the two old cows.

Moments later, when Chen Han saw the little calf in front of him perform the same front-legged bowing gesture, with its forehead touching the ground, just like its parents, he couldn’t help but be moved.

By this time, the two old cows had already laid back down as they were at the beginning, seemingly unperturbed by the temptation of the Mouse Spirit Fruit.

Had he just witnessed an act of the most heartwarming parental love?

In novel and film descriptions: the two old cows encountered an opportunity but willingly gave it up for their offspring, bestowing the opportunity on their only child.

This should be the purest display of emotion in the world.

In this emotion, there’s no distinction between human and animal, only parent and child.

Chen Han really hadn’t expected to witness such a scene from the two old cows.

It’s worth noting that many parents among humans today can’t do this.

Many parents aren’t even as good as these two cows.

Now he finally understood what that Daoist, scolded badly, had said, that if there really was a way to cultivate and become immortal, he would rather accept a few animals with Spiritual Wisdom Root as disciples than humans, because humans are entangled with so many desires, covetousness, and ambitions.

Having seen the pure emotion of these two old cows today, Chen Han really thought that Daoist might have been somewhat right.

Sometimes, animal emotions can indeed be more pure; on the other hand, in modern society, people’s hearts are filled with too many distractions, desires run rampant, and if cultivation were possible, many might fall into demonic paths and turn into demons because of their distractions and desires.

Think about gutter oil, fake vaccines, big-headed milk powder, poisonous clothing, toxic tissues, imitation ceramic bowls, toxic cling film, leaded glass cups...

Chen Han shook his head; if there were demons, those people would be demons.

He stopped thinking about these things and instead looked at the kowtowing calf, feeling enlightened, as he walked forward and placed that Mouse Spirit Fruit at the calf’s mouth.

Since the two old cows gave this opportunity to the calf, perhaps it was what people call fate, the calf’s chance.

As for the Spiritual Wisdom Root, it could probably kneel, likely having been disciplined into it by its parents.

Although it was born into the path of beast reincarnation, it met the world’s best parents, who gave it the best things, which might be more fortunate than being born into an unhappy human family.

After all, some parents might kill their children, drive their children insane...

So, he didn’t need to ruin the calf’s opportunity, even if he was the one giving the opportunity.

The calf seemed to realize the benefits of this fruit as well, instinctively opening its mouth, licking it in, and chewing it down.

At that moment, the calf collapsed to the ground, motionless, but from the soft hum of comfort from its nostrils, it was clear it was fine.

Chen Han waited for a while, seeing no reaction from the calf, he left the cowshed to wait.

Now, it seemed the calf had likely gained some benefit from eating this Mouse Fruit.

”Patriarch, what are you looking at?” Fifth Uncle came over, along with two other elders who were pushing a cart with finely carved bamboo tubes, heading over to a nearby pool for soaking.

These bamboo tubes were used for packaging the Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea; naturally, it wasn’t just a matter of cutting down the bamboo and carving it. They also had to be cleaned, carbonized, smoked, polished, and oiled.

This way, it would have more artistic flair, with better protection, sealing, and preservation capabilities.

Fifth Uncle had been apprenticed and specifically learned carving techniques, so he was naturally skilled at handling these things.

”I feel a connection with this calf,” Chen Han explained with a smile.

He certainly couldn’t mention the Mouse Spirit Fruit or anything like that, and besides, since he used the Mouse Spirit Fruit, he would need to bring the calf out more often, saying they were connected was just a good excuse.

His words caught the attention of Fifth Uncle and the two elders.

Patriarch can even see that he’s connected to the calf?

How magical.

Fifth Uncle remembered something important and hesitantly asked, ”Patriarch, Xiaolin and the others say that there’s a big business order for Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea now? Is it selling well?”

”Yes, Fifth Uncle,” Chen Han nodded.

With Chu Hao, that Demon Path demon, stepping in, the effect of those Thunder Bamboo Spirit Teas didn’t worry about sales; once the name spread, more orders would surely follow.

Fifth Uncle, hearing this, sheepishly said, ”Patriarch, you know my carving skills haven’t been passed on; recently, I finally convinced my grandson to learn the craft...”

He hesitated with the latter part of his request, feeling embarrassed to ask such a favor at his age.

Understanding his intention, Chen Han realized it was about finding a position for his grandson to come back and work for the clan, disguised as learning the craft.

He had an impression of Fifth Uncle’s grandson; as a child, he was one of the kids trailing after him and his junior sister.

The boy was a bit naive, always grinning no matter how they teased him. With such a personality, learning carving from Fifth Uncle would be good, so he wouldn’t get bullied outside.

He smiled and said, ”Fifth Uncle, there will be more orders for Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea in the future, and the clan will need more people. Ask him if he’d like to return.”

”Of course, he would,” Fifth Uncle said instinctively, then blushed as his intentions were seen through by a younger generation, yet he was granted the favor, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Yet, moments later, he said with a face full of gratitude and emotion, ”Xiaohan, it’s really fortunate that our Chen Family produced a Patriarch like you in this generation.”

That made the two elders washing bamboo tubes nod subconsciously.

Since Xiaohan returned to take over the Chen Family, it indeed underwent significant changes, and the old folks could certainly feel this.

At the very least, there’s work to do every day, the Chen Family isn’t as lifeless as before; it feels like it’s alive again.

So, despite their age, calling him Patriarch was done with respect.

Moo!~

Moo!~

As they chatted, two cow calls echoed.

Chen Han looked over and saw that the calf had risen, noticing in surprise that the calf’s eyes were visibly different, becoming more lively.

Saying so, its eyes had light, not the dim and lifeless kind.

Fifth Uncle and the two elders also looked at the mooing calf, then were surprised to see it walk out of the cowshed, slowly approaching Chen Han, mooing at him, rubbing against him and leaning its head over like a child wanting a pat on the head.

Chen Han felt it, and he reached out to pat the calf’s head, hearing it moo twice more, with a hint of excitement in its voice.

Then, under the surprised eyes of Fifth Uncle and the others, it slowly crouched down at Chen Han’s feet, turning to moo at him again.

”???” Fifth Uncle watched this scene in amazement, realizing something.

Did this cow want Xiaohan to ride on its back?