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Wen Qiao listened quietly and then said to them, "Take us to find Wen Tuti."

They had captured five beasts, three of seventh rank and two of eighth rank. Naturally, they didn't need that many to lead the way, so Wen Qiao commanded one of the eighth-rank beasts, saying, "You help guard Lintai Mountain. If any cultivators appear, no matter who they are, capture them."

Better to capture everyone than let a single suspect go.

The eighth-rank beast, having received the order, left with the two seventh-rank beasts. Wen Qiao had promised that if they performed well, they would receive Spirit Restoring Pills, which made the beasts very enthusiastic.

Seeing this, Shi Wuming couldn't help but sigh, "Having a husband who can make pills is indeed a blessing. Little sister Qiao really knows how to choose a partner. I've always wanted to find a partner as capable as Brother Ning."

"That's impossible," Wen Qiao calmly dashed his hopes. "Apart from Brother Ning, there's no one in this world as capable."

Shi Wuming chuckled, "I know, so I've already given up on that idea. Someone like Immortal Qin would be perfect."

Wen Qiao dashed his hopes again, "Give up. Eldest Senior Sister doesn't need a partner."

Chapter 356

With the eighth-rank beast leading the way, Wen Qiao and the others quickly found Wen Tuti.

When they arrived, Wen Tuti was busy establishing herself as the ruler of the mountains.

Wen Tuti had summoned all the ninth-rank beasts from Cangwu Mountain and Lintai Mountain, making these high-rank beasts pay homage to the newly arrived demon queen.

Wen Tuti sat on a high platform, where a grand and exquisite golden throne was placed. Wen Qiao, with her sharp eyes, noticed that this golden throne was identical to the one in the Qilin Palace, matching the little qilin's.

Wen Guangun perched on her head, both looking down at the ninth-rank beasts below.

Looking at the summoned beasts below, most appeared unharmed, but a small number were bruised or had patchy fur, bearing various injuries. It was clear what had happened without needing to ask.

Ninth-rank beasts are just one step away from shapeshifting and have already developed intelligence, making them unlikely to submit easily.

Even if a demon cultivator capable of shapeshifting could suppress them with rank, some beasts are inherently unruly and refuse to submit without a fight. Wen Tuti didn't hold back; she was never one to shy away from a fight—a lesson she learned from Wen Qiao. Rather than relying on rank to suppress them, she preferred to use her fists to subdue the disobedient troublemakers.

The ninth-rank beasts all submitted, acknowledging her as their newly arrived demon queen.

With the ninth-rank beasts subdued, the lower-rank ones were even easier to handle. Wen Tuti didn't even need to intervene; the ninth-rank beasts could directly suppress them and make them acknowledge their new ruler.

Apart from a few unruly troublemakers, most beasts followed the hierarchy, especially the mid- and low-rank ones, who accepted the sudden arrival of the demon queen quite well.

The eighth-rank beast that led Wen Qiao and the others trembled in the face of so many ninth-rank beasts.

It was a Great Earth Rift Bear, and reaching the eighth rank showed its decent potential.

Originally, it was such a proud bear! Living freely in the depths of Lintai Mountain, it was fortunate that Wen Tuti's target was only the ninth-rank beasts, so it wasn't targeted. It even felt relieved that the demon queen had no interest in them, not realizing that the newly arrived demon queen didn't even consider them worth her attention. In just a few days, she had already subdued the ninth-rank beasts of both Cangwu and Lintai Mountains.

On the high platform, Wen Tuti was majestically playing the role of the demon queen. Seeing Wen Qiao and the others arrive, she immediately jumped up.

"Sister!"

Wen Tuti and Wen Guangun happily threw themselves into Wen Qiao's arms, holding onto her hand tightly.

Wen Qiao smiled at her and took out a few Spirit Restoring Pills, handing them to the beasts that had led the way. She said to them, "There's nothing more to do here. You can go back now. Keep an eye on Lintai Mountain and don't let any suspicious individuals slip by."

The beasts, thrilled to receive the Spirit Restoring Pills, imitated human gestures by clasping their bear paws in a bow before happily leaving.

"Sister, why have you come? Things are going well here. I've become the demon queen, and both Cangwu and Lintai are now my territory. I was just about to take Wen Guangun on a patrol of the mountains," Wen Tuti said with a smile.

The combined area of Cangwu Mountain and Lintai Mountain was too vast for Wen Tuti to spend too much time managing, so she simply summoned the ninth-rank beasts to acknowledge her as their ruler, making it easier to handle the next steps.

Wen Qiao said, "I came to see you."

Wen Tuti and Wen Guangun were both very happy. Wen Tuti was about to pull Wen Qiao away when he suddenly noticed that the ninth-level young beasts were still standing there, with all their eyes glued to Wen Qiao.

Wen Tuti bristled, "Why aren't you leaving? Get out of here! This is my sister, not someone you can covet!"

Wen Guangun also seemed on high alert, fearing that these young beasts would latch onto Wen Qiao.

A thick, bucket-sized python slithered over. Its upright body was dozens of feet tall, but no one present was frightened. The python looked quite pitiful, with swollen bumps at intervals along its body and even its head seemed swollen, oozing blood.

This python was clearly a troublemaker, having been disciplined by Wen Guangun.

"Sister, this is the Sky-Piercing Python. It's said to have dragon ancestry, but it's really unworthy, being so unruly. That's why Wen Guangun beat it up earlier," Wen Tuti said, praising Wen Guangun. "Wen Guangun really is quite something. Sister, you should train it more in the future."

Wen Guangun lounged lazily on Wen Qiao's shoulder, feigning deafness.

The Sky-Piercing Python ignored Wen Tuti and hissed at Wen Qiao.

"In your dreams!" Wen Tuti sneered. "Of course, we have Spirit Restoring Pills, but you want them without doing any work? Nothing comes that easy. Go and work for us!"

Wen Tuti released the pressure of a demon cultivator capable of shapeshifting, finally shooing the reluctant ninth-level young beasts off to work.

Wen Tuti pulled Wen Qiao to the high platform ahead.

When they arrived, they discovered a cave dwelling. The entrance was smooth and even, as if naturally formed, obviously Wen Guangun's handiwork.