The two beasts were unwilling to yield to each other, together pushing a purple-white orb, resembling a Luminous Pearl, out of the water's surface.
Although they made peace a moment ago and were getting along well, during the time to claim credit, neither wanted to concede, each insisting that they found it first.
Noticing the silent competition between the two beasts, Su Mu smiled and said, "Alright, alright, you both found this treasure together, you both deserve credit."
With that said, the two beasts ceased their silent rivalry.
Su Mu picked up the purple-white Luminous Pearl, held it in his palm, and carefully examined it.
This Luminous Pearl was about the size of a fist, its exterior white and transparent, like Amber, with a flowing liquid inside, purple-black in color, its nature unknown.
Su Mu shook the Luminous Pearl, noticing that the purple-black liquid inside formed little bubbles.
Though uncertain of its nature, he could feel a tremendously vast energy sealed within it once it was in his palm.
After activating his Cultivation Technique, a powerful suction from his palm began to draw towards the Luminous Pearl.
In the next instant, a faint blood-like energy was extracted from the Luminous Pearl, flowing through Su Mu's palm, spreading throughout his body.
As the faint blood energy integrated into his flesh, Su Mu's pupils contracted, feeling his vitality surge wildly, more than doubling in an instant!
Furthermore, he clearly sensed the bottleneck holding him back starting to loosen. Perhaps a few more times, and he might fully step into the Divinity Transformation Realm.
This Luminous Pearl seemed to be a Magical Treasure that aids in cultivation.
After storing away the Luminous Pearl, Su Mu prepared to reward his two beloved subordinates properly.
"Come here, come here, you deserve a good reward for finding the treasure."
Hearing this, Kong Yao and Little Mahi both showed expectant expressions.
[Would you like to spend "10 points" of Favor Points to heal the water beast contracted by the host?]
"Yes"
Su Mu first spent ten Favor Points to heal the injuries of the two beasts.
The fight was so intense that it actually required ten points to heal.
In the next moment, the injuries on the two beasts were instantly healed, and their vitality restored to what it was.
The somewhat simple-minded Kong Yao widened its eyes in disbelief, surprised that its master had so effortlessly and quickly healed its severe wounds.
Seeing Kong Yao's expression as if it had never seen the world before, Little Mahi snorted, saying, didn't I tell you that our master has wide Divine Techniques, surprised now, aren't you?
Also, being the first to follow the master, I'm the big brother, you're the second brother, and from now on, big brother's got your back!
Little Mahi was already starting to consolidate its position as the big brother.
After healing the two beasts, Su Mu planned to spend some Favor Points to feed them.
Last time, after being fed by Su Mu, Little Mahi grew from fifty centimeters to one meter, while Kong Yao was only forty centimeters, appearing much smaller in front of Little Mahi.
But don't let its size fool you, it's fierce in a fight!
It just gave a big bump on Little Mahi's head, which is bigger by a circle, during the scuffle.
[Would you like to spend 100 Favor Points to feed the "World Stingray Beast"?]
Surprised, Su Mu halted.
World Stingray Beast?
Is it referring to Kong Yao?
In this world, Little Mahi is called Apychelodraco, and Kong Yao is called the World Stingray Beast.
Those are some flashy names for such simple creatures.
After being fed, Kong Yao's body grew a size, from forty centimeters to eighty centimeters, making it look less small.
Besides growing larger, the tail of Kong Yao turned purple-black with additional fine scales.
Kong Yao was dazed in the water, bewildered by its transformation.
Just then, Little Mahi slapped Kong Yao's head with its tail, bringing it back to its senses.
Second brother, are you out of it? Why are you in a daze?
Hurry up and thank the master!
In the next moment, Kong Yao excitedly flipped over, belly up to the water's surface, bubbling, a special way of expressing gratitude and respect by their kind.
Similar to how stray cats show their belly to invite petting if they want you to take them home.
Seeing Kong Yao acting dull as a blockhead one moment, and so proactive the next!
Disgusting!
It's really disgusting!
[Would you like to spend "100" Favor Points to feed Apychelodraco?]
"Yes"
In the next moment, Little Mahi grew about ten centimeters longer, with its scales turning a pale gold; otherwise, there wasn't much change.
Upon realizing its transformation, Little Mahi swam circles around Su Mu's leg, even giving his foot a peck.
Seeing this, Kong Yao thought, who really is disgusting here??
"Alright, go play now."
"Bring any treasure you find, brothers should support each other, no more fighting, or else I won't go easy if I catch you secretly fighting."
"Also, there are many big creatures in this river, you're still considered small, be careful not to provoke them."
Just a few days ago, Su Mu saw a fish over three meters in length leaping out of the river, but it disappeared as soon as he chased after it.
It left Su Mu upset for quite some time. That big fish was undoubtedly a Treasure Fish, gleaming gold all over.
Therefore, with Little Mahi and Kong Yao's current sizes, they're still considered small, and if they're not careful, they could be easily swallowed by such enormous fish.
After advising them, Su Mu let them go.