Under Yin Sha’s guidance, Bai Sha was shown one undersea cave after another and also swam through various sea anemone beds, coral reefs, and seagrass patches.
Bai Sha was thoroughly familiar with the sights of the White Shark Territory, having spent considerable time there in both her first and second lives.
Recalling how things were in those first two lives, Bai Sha swam up to Yin Sha’s side and asked, “Sister Yin Sha, why did you set up a trial where Great White Sharks seeking your protection must first pass it before they can join the White Shark Territory?”
Yin Sha answered without hesitation, “I heard from other Demon Cultivators that if you want to take care of awakened intelligent beasts of the same kin, directly taking care of them won’t work. That will inevitably attract beasts who don’t understand gratitude and instead take it for granted. That’s why the best way is to set up trials and have the kin beasts earn their keep through their labor.”
Bai Sha nodded in understanding, then brought up another question she cared more about. “I remember that here, with Sister Yin Sha, one only receives a cultivation art from you to become a Demon Cultivator after serving Sister Yin Sha for ten years.”
This was a question Bai Sha found rather regrettable.
Ten years was far too long.
If not for that lengthy period, she wouldn’t have chosen to seize the Raging Waves Art to become a Demon Cultivator in her second life.
Although, in terms of the result, it turned out to be a better thing, because the Raging Waves Art was a Demon Core level cultivation art.
Yin Sha nodded her head in reply: “I also learned that from other Demon Cultivators. Everyone does it this way, so I do it this way too.”
Her intentions were good; she wanted to take care of those awakened kin.
Bai Sha sighed and said, “Sister Yin Sha, even with your protection, ten years is far too long. No one knows what might happen over ten years. Many of our kin likely wouldn’t even survive long enough to receive the cultivation art.”
Yin Sha looked over curiously. “Bai Sha, you mean…”
Bai Sha answered, “I think the time could be shortened a bit. Two years should be about right.”
She was saying this out of consideration for their kin.
Of course, beyond that, she also hoped that the White Shark Territory could have more Demon Cultivators. That way, the territory’s safety level could be greatly improved.
Right now, aside from herself, the only Demon Cultivator in the White Shark Territory was Yin Sha.
This showed that the White Shark Territory hadn’t been established for very long.
“Two years?” Yin Sha thought for a moment and then smiled. “Two years is fine.”
“Furthermore, if anyone performs a meritorious deed, they could also be taught the cultivation art earlier.” Bai Sha added some more information. “Also…”
Bai Sha didn’t have any particular experience in building up a territory, but after all, she had traversed from an information age, giving her an instinctive understanding of many concepts. Thus, what she said proved quite beneficial for Yin Sha.
As Yin Sha listened, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “So you’re this clever, Bai Sha.”
As they talked, they came to a stop outside an undersea cave.
The cave in front of them wasn’t very deep; one could see the back of it at a single glance. But some undersea vines grew near the entrance. If not pulled aside, they would cover the entrance, giving the cave a certain degree of concealment.
Outside the cave was a rock wall where seagrass and algae converged.
Bai Sha swept her gaze over the area and declared, “This place shall be my residence from now on.”
Yin Sha looked around and nodded, smiling. “No problem. Bai Sha, welcome as a member of the White Shark Territory!”
…
The life of a Demon Cultivator was mostly quite monotonous.
Demon Cultivators didn’t have the variety of entertainment that existed in human society. Aside from cultivation, their days were mainly filled with more cultivation.
After arriving in the White Shark Territory, Bai Sha spent practically every day engaged in cultivation.
Although cultivating in the White Shark Territory was nowhere near as effective as cultivating inside a Cultivation Shell, the training price of a Cultivation Shell was too expensive. Without sufficient Contribution Points, Bai Sha could only choose to cultivate outside.
Besides cultivation, she would occasionally rely on her memories to search various places for delicious food to bring back for Yin Sha, strengthening their relationship.
This was also preparation for future events.
Eventually, the opportunity for Yin Sha to break through to Foundation Establishment would arrive. When that time came, Bai Sha naturally hoped Yin Sha would take her along. So, it was necessary that their relationship remained quite friendly.
Bai Sha’s efforts proved very successful.
Over many days, the bond between them grew much closer. Yin Sha even started frequently coming over to find Bai Sha to hang out.
“Bai Sha, Bai Sha!”
In the seawater, Yin Sha’s cute, somewhat naive figure darted through, approaching swiftly.
For Yin Sha, Bai Sha was the only other Demon Cultivator like her in the entire White Shark Territory. Perhaps this made her feel they had more shared topics of conversation.
As for the other ordinary Great White Sharks, forget about common topics; they were so awed by her that they couldn’t even communicate normally.
Seeing Yin Sha coming by once again, Bai Sha, who was cultivating outside her cave, smiled helplessly.
“Bai Sha, let’s spar!”
Yin Sha cheerfully announced the reason for her visit.
Over the past few days, Yin Sha had learned that Bai Sha was at the Late Qi Condensation stage.
She was also at the Late Qi Condensation stage, so she had been increasingly pestering Bai Sha to spar together, showing great enthusiasm for it.
Bai Sha didn’t refuse her.
Although she had a certain amount of combat experience, she still couldn’t call herself highly experienced. Sparring with Yin Sha wasn’t a bad thing.
At that moment, Bai Sha swam out of her cave and opened her mouth, directly executing the Water Dragon Burst. A torrent of water shot out from her jaws.
“Attacking without even a warning!”
Yin Sha exclaimed, then likewise opened her mouth and unleashed a torrent of water.
Water Dragon Burst versus Water Dragon Burst!
“Boom!”
The two spells collided, erupting with a thunderous roar that caused the seawater in that area to seethe, with white bubbles swirling chaotically around.
During their first sparring session, Yin Sha had already seen Bai Sha use the Water Dragon Burst.
Regarding Bai Sha possessing the same spell as her, Yin Sha didn’t think much of it. She had no idea that the Water Dragon Burst Bai Sha wielded was actually taught by her in another life.
That was because Water Dragon Burst was a relatively common Qi Condensation level spell among sea-dwelling Demon Cultivators, easily exchangeable in the Dream Ruins.
After both of their Water Dragon Bursts burst apart simultaneously, Bai Sha swam toward Yin Sha, power gathering in her tail fin as the Stone-Splitting Strike was readied.
Yin Sha was already quite familiar with Bai Sha’s abilities. Seeing this, she immediately tried to gain distance, wanting to avoid being caught up close.
But before Yin Sha could retreat, a powerful suction force suddenly manifested around her.
It was a whirlpool formed by water currents, a spell Bai Sha had mastered through the Raging Waves Art after breaking through to Late Qi Condensation.
After many days of practice, even if Bai Sha couldn’t wield this spell as skillfully as the Water Dragon Burst or Stone-Splitting Strike, she could at least use it effectively in combat now.
