Ningguang was rather intrigued by the meat of savage beasts, yet she still asked cautiously:
"Since ordinary beasts, unable to withstand an excess of spiritual energy, transform into savage beasts devoid of spiritual intelligence…
If an ordinary person were to eat such meat and couldn't handle the excess spiritual energy, would they…"
Jiang Yan shook his head with a faint smile.
"That almost never happens. I don't know the exact reason.
However, cases where greedy ordinary folk eat too much savage beast meat and have their meridians shattered by rampaging spiritual energy—those are quite common.
So naturally, ordinary people should eat it sparingly.
This wild boar at most has just stepped onto the path of becoming a savage beast, equivalent to a cultivator at the hundred-day Foundation Establishment stage.
It's not dangerous at that level—just eat in moderation.
Only meat from savage beasts at the Essence Refinement into Qi stage or higher poses real danger to ordinary folk."
At his words, Ningguang's eyes lit up.
After a brief pause in thought, she asked,
"Do beasts outside the Seven Peaks also evolve?"
Jiang Yan chuckled and nodded.
"Naturally. But their evolution is slower—after all, the Tongtian Peak has spiritual veins.
And whether they evolve into spirit beasts, demon beasts, or savage beasts is a matter of chance.
Most end up as savage beasts.
In the cultivation world, every spirit beast is precious and never wasted as food.
Demon beasts, on the other hand, are usually calamities to their surroundings—some even feed on humans.
Cultivators generally only take their demon cores, never the flesh."
Hearing that demon beasts eat humans, Zhongli and the others frowned slightly, but said nothing.
After all, some of Teyvat's creatures already treat humans as items on a menu—let alone demon beasts.
"That's why most edible ingredients come from the most abundant source—savage beasts.
This does remind me, though—letting savage beasts roam halfway up the mountain is fine; it serves as training for disciples.
But if they charge into the summit, that would be… inappropriate."
With that, Jiang Yan raised his hand, and a star chart condensed in his palm.
Seven streaks of violet light descended from the heavens, settling atop the Seven Vein peaks—cutting off any savage beast from reaching the summit.
Unless one exceeded his cultivation.
But…
That was simply impossible.
Ningguang, unconcerned with the defensive measures, mulled over the matter before looking at Jiang Yan.
"Sect Master, would it be possible for Liyue to establish a trade for savage beast meat with Mount Shu?
Savage beasts evolving from wild animals not only add fine dishes to Mount Shu's table and aid cultivation…
Sending them to Liyue Harbor would also bring in revenue and strengthen the Millelith."
Jiang Yan gave a helpless laugh and nodded immediately.
"Naturally. Anything that brings more vitality to the Sect—why would I refuse?"
Hearing this, Ningguang mentally noted the agreement.
She could already foresee the Millelith growing stronger at lightning speed.
With Zhongli able to provide martial cultivation methods and savage beast meat accelerating martial training, the synergy was perfect.
Liyue's future looked brighter than ever.
"As for the specific details of the trade, once we return to Liyue Harbor, I'll discuss them with the other Qixing.
Of course, the animals I previously negotiated for Millelith rotation posts don't count toward this deal.
The base animals for evolution will be provided by Liyue, while Mount Shu retains priority over any evolved savage beasts. Payment will be…"
She trailed off, momentarily unsure what to offer as rent for the mountains.
After all, Mount Shu would consume some of the meat themselves, but Liyue would still be sending plenty back—an amount Ningguang could scarcely imagine.
Zhongli then spoke:
"I wonder if the Sect Master would have any interest in Liyue's vast collection of texts, as well as the arts that I and Cloud Retainer once practiced—perhaps even our talisman techniques.
Though they may be low in level for you, they could still provide some inspiration.
Afterward, payment could be made in raw crystals as you deem fit."
Jiang Yan chuckled inwardly, quietly impressed with Liyue's insistence on extreme fairness in trade.
He nodded slightly.
"Not a bad idea. I might even improve your arts into true immortal techniques."
Zhongli breathed a sigh of relief, and Ningguang gave him a grateful glance.
The deal was settled.
Jiang Yan was satisfied with Liyue's attitude.
He had no need for Mora—there was nothing he lacked.
And while Liyue was relatively poor in things he truly needed, they refused to compromise their dignity, always paying the proper price for what they received.
The Nation of Contracts indeed lived up to its name.
Their cultivation methods might be unremarkable to him, but their many immortal techniques were… unique.
Take Granny Ping, for example—despite her modest strength, she could still craft a portable domain like the Serenitea Pot.
That sort of cross-domain knowledge was worth exploring.
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