While Logan leisurely traversed the Ancient Tree, far out on the sea, several sailboats were cutting through the waves, advancing powerfully.The trees in this world were extremely unique, often reaching a hundred meters in height, and their physical properties were superior to steel. Leveraging these naturally endowed tree resources, the sailboats were built on a grand scale, nearly a hundred meters from bow to stern, with a displacement likely close to ten thousand tons.The wing-like sails on top of the sailboats were not ordinary canvas, but were meticulously sewn from the membrane of some monster. This membrane was not only light and exceptionally tough but also seemed to possess a magical wind-gathering effect, allowing these massive and astonishingly heavy sailboats to travel across the sea at extremely high speeds, closely tailing a giant beast ahead.That giant beast resembled a majestic lion, its body covered in red scales, with broad bat-like wings on its back, and thick, curved horns extending towards the back of its head, its neck encircled by a dense mane. This was a Teostra, its unique appearance akin to a winged lion, bearing some resemblance to the Qiongqi of mythological legends."Quick! Hoist all the sails, speed up, the outline of the New World is already visible ahead!""Have you made contact with the First Fleet? Quickly confirm the exact coordinates!""Get a little closer, absolutely do not lose track of the Elder Dragon ahead!"On the several giant sailboats, various noisy sounds rose and fell. Approaching the New World required numerous preparatory tasks, keeping everyone on board incredibly busy.Unlike the First Fleet, whose primary objective was exploration and establishing strongholds, the Second Fleet, which followed once the First Fleet had initially gained a foothold, was mainly composed of a large number of artisans and technicians. Their purpose was to accelerate the construction of strongholds.Therefore, these huge sailboats were loaded with a multitude of materials, various tools, and some young men and women. The discovery of a New World represented far more than just new ecosystems and species; it also meant vast, boundless land and rich, diverse resources, its importance no less than Columbus's discovery of the Americas. While conducting preliminary exploration, a small amount of immigration naturally also took place.At this moment, Logan was completely unaware of everything happening on the sea. He was steadily squatting on a spacious, open platform inside the Ancient Tree, quietly watching a group of brown and white Grimalkynes busily moving up and down.Lulu's communication with these Grimalkynes went very smoothly. After going there, she led the Grimalkynes out of their dwelling.Initially, when the Grimalkynes saw Logan and Zhu Peiniang, these two massive beasts, their hearts were filled with tension and vigilance. But with further contact, discovering that they had no ill intentions, the Deters' innate optimism quickly became fully apparent.The Anjanath carcass, given as a gift to the Grimalkynes, further deepened the relationship between the two parties.After all, this was dozens of tons of meat. Although the meat of carnivorous animals might have a relatively less desirable texture, it was rich in nutrients and, after some processing, was completely enough to feed this group of Grimalkynes for several months.In addition, the Anjanath's thick fangs, sharp spines, and the dark blue feathers on its back were all extremely rare and valuable materials.To express their gratitude, the Grimalkynes immediately decided to hold a grand feast.Long-term life on the Ancient Tree meant that the Grimalkynes lacked ironware, and thus had not developed various stewed dishes. They still used the most primitive method of roasting to prepare food. However, the abundant plant resources in the Ancient Forest allowed them to develop a variety of spicy seasonings. When the Anjanath's thick tail was threaded onto a wooden stick and slowly rotated over the flames, oil slowly oozed out. After a large amount of plant powder was evenly sprinkled, a rich and enticing aroma immediately filled the air.With Logan and Zhu Peiniang, two giant beasts, quietly squatting nearby, very few monsters dared to disturb them, and the Rathaloss would not rashly enter the complex interior of the tree trunk. So everyone had no need to worry that the aroma of the food would attract danger.With safety fully guaranteed, the Grimalkynes became even more unrestrained and joyful. Some jars were moved out of their dwelling. Removing the sealed leaves, one could see some slightly turbid liquid inside, emitting a rich, sweet fruity aroma.Evidently, this was a fruit wine brewed by the Grimalkynes themselves. Logan was also given a large jar, but when he picked up the jar with two claws, it felt like a small oral solution. After tasting it, he could only feel a faint sweetness; that small amount of alcohol was completely insufficient to have any effect on his powerful body.The aroma of roasted meat permeated the air, the sweet scent of fruit wine was enticing, coupled with the joyous laughter and unrestrained dancing of the Grimalkynes. This simple and pure happiness made the feast last for a long time, only ending when night fell.Logan and Zhu Peiniang found a place on the tree to rest for the night, and then set off to return early the next morning. At this time, Lulu was no longer among their group, as she had decided to stay here for a while to learn the unique insect-rearing and insect-driving techniques of the Bugtrappers.The gentle morning sunlight shone on the bright scales of the two giant beasts. They followed the path they had come down, quickly disappearing into the dense jungle. This period, where spring and summer intertwined, was probably the season with the most vibrant life of the year. Wildflowers bloomed everywhere across the mountains, and the crisp, melodious chirping of insects and birds echoed in their ears. Occasionally, they were lucky enough to see newborn young beasts.A few days later, Logan and his companions returned to the vicinity of their nest in the Wildspire Waste. However, before they could get close, they heard the sound of flapping wings and crisp meows from afar."Don't let it escape, meow!""Such great strength, I can barely hold on, meow!""Tie the rope to a stone, meow!"As they gradually approached, they saw a Wingdrake with its hind legs tightly bound by ropes. Under the concerted pulling of several Grimalkynes below, it was slowly being pulled towards the ground.At this moment, one of the Grimalkynes bravely stepped forward, picked up its "weapon," and fiercely smashed it against the Wingdrake's head. After several "bang bang" blows, the Wingdrake immediately quieted down.Logan looked curiously at the "stick" held in the Grimalkyne's claw. It was dark red, with a greasy sheen on its surface, and coarse muscle Texture.Logan then immediately realized that it wasn't a stick at all; it was clearly a piece of Tigrex jerky that had been smoked and sun-dried.Tigrex possesses extremely outstanding physical abilities, and its muscles are naturally incredibly tough. After drying, they are even harder than stone. Aside from Logan and Zhu Peiniang, these two giant beasts, other Grimalkynes could only consume it after long periods of stewing. Unexpectedly, at this moment, they were using it as a stick, which could be considered making the best use of resources.The scales of the two giant beasts shimmered brightly under the sunlight, appearing exceptionally dazzling and conspicuous on the unobstructed sandy ground.Those Grimalkynes noticed them from a distance, so after hastily tying up the Wingdrake, they quickly came to greet them."Hello, boss, meow!""Boss is back, meow!""Was the trip smooth this time, meow?"Logan nodded, greeting them. Then he turned to look at Fishball, who stood out among the Grimalkynes like a crane among chickens. Its entire body of crimson fur had, during this time, absorbed a layer of fine metallic minerals, making it look as if it were clad in a thick, solid armor."What's with this Wingdrake? Is it newly captured food?"Fishball quickly shook its head and said excitedly."Not food, it's a mount, meow!""A mount?"Logan wagged his tail in confusion; he was quite surprised by this statement.Although beastmen indeed had a tradition of raising small monsters to serve as mounts, those were generally docile terrestrial herbivores like Apceros and Kulu-Ya-Ku, or at most small carnivorous monsters like Jagras. As for Wingdrakes, he had truly never heard of them being used as mounts."Yes, boss, we found that if you feed this to other animals, they become especially obedient and docile, meow."As Fishball spoke, it fumbled around on its body and pulled out a transparent sugar frost from a small pouch at its waist.Although Logan initially set the standard for the Grimalkynes at one small piece per month, in actual practice, it was far more than that.At the very least, a good amount of this sugar frost was dissolved into the drinking water prepared in the cave, which both the Grimalkynes and the Thunderbugs could drink freely. Sometimes, when he ate too much, excess nutrients would convert into sugar frost and drop off as he moved, and whoever picked it up got to keep it.This meant that each of the Grimalkynes had collected some, and there was plenty left over besides what they ate themselves. Some Grimalkynes, with a whimsical idea, fed the sugar frost to other creatures and were then surprised to discover this miraculous effect.As Fishball explained in detail, Logan also understood the specific methods the Grimalkynes used to tame the Wingdrakes.Simply put, it was a method of "carrot and stick." First, they would catch a Wingdrake using traps and bait, tie it up to restrict its movement, then regularly feed it food and water mixed with sugar frost. If the Wingdrake showed any intention of resisting, they would discipline it.Normally, such a simple and crude method would require a long time, or even several generations of targeted breeding, to tame a wild animal. However, certain special substances in the sugar frost greatly shortened this process, allowing the Wingdrakes to quickly develop feelings of closeness and dependence towards them. In fact, initial results were already visible.To demonstrate to Logan, a Grimalkyne quickly ran out and soon led another Wingdrake from a cave in a nearby cliff face.Its body looked a bit smaller than a regular Wingdrake, its body color was also lighter, and the crest feathers on its head had not fully developed, suggesting it was still in an immature state. A special saddle was already strapped to its back, and a long rein hung from its head.At this moment, this Wingdrake, which should have been flying freely in the blue sky, was on all fours, docilely following behind that Grimalkyne. Seeing Logan, this massive beast, it didn't show any signs of panic, presumably because it sensed a familiar aura, similar to that of the sugar frost.Speaking of which, the sugar frost secreted by Logan seemed to have a better effect on creatures with lower intelligence, probably because their actions relied more on instinct, without the interference of reason.With a nimble flip, that Grimalkyne agilely leaped onto the Wingdrake's back, quickly secured itself with the straps on the saddle, and then gave a strong tug on the reins. They saw the Wingdrake's developed hind legs and wings forcefully push off the ground, its entire body instantly leaping high into the air, flying up like a launched cannonball.As a creature capable of carrying fully armed hunters for long-distance flights, despite the Wingdrake's wingspan being only six or seven meters, its carrying capacity was absolutely beyond imagination, reaching several hundred pounds. A Grimalkyne, only a meter tall, was hardly a burden for it, and it easily circled in the sky."Pulling the reins to the left is a left turn, pulling to the right is a right turn, and pulling backward simultaneously is to ascend. It's too simple, meow!"An excited meow came from the sky, but soon the Grimalkyne realized something was wrong. They seemed to not have trained how to control the Wingdrake's descent, and its voice instantly became panicked."Can't stop, meow!""How do I descend, meow!"After a flurry of activity, several hours passed. It was only when the Wingdrake became hungry from flying and was attracted by the food on the ground that it slowly descended.Watching this scene, Logan showed a pensive expression.Although a small accident occurred during this process, overall, the effort to cultivate Wingdrake mounts could undoubtedly be considered a success.And the ability to fly, in any world, undoubtedly holds an extremely important position. Whether used for conveying information or transporting materials, it can bring great convenience. Moreover, the Wingdrake's extraordinary carrying capacity is comparable to some small helicopters, making it extremely cost-effective and certainly worth vigorously developing.Thinking this, Logan glanced at the surrounding rock walls again.This cave in the Wildspire Waste was adequate for initial habitation, but as the number of members continuously increased, everyone's demands for the surrounding environment also grew, and it gradually became somewhat insufficient. Neither the Grimalkynes following him, nor the Thunderbugs they raised, nor the Wingdrakes they intended to vigorously develop, were truly suitable for the desolate environment of the Wildspire Waste.The truly ideal dwelling was that giant Ancient Tree. There, plant species were abundant, water sources were plentiful, numerous platforms extended from the tree branches could serve as natural landing pads, and internal hollows could be used to build residences. It was simply perfect.Unfortunately, it had already been occupied by Rathaloss, and a way had to be found to drive them away. Those ordinary Male and Female Fire Dragons were not too big of a problem; by adopting a strategy of dividing and conquering, using sneak attacks, they could always be dealt with one by one.But that Dreadking Rathalos was a tricky problem.Perhaps he could give it a push, provide it with a bit of motivation, and send it to the Elders Recess?Logan lay on a bed woven from soft branches, his golden vertical pupils flickering slightly. He quickly had an idea in his mind.And while he was making these calculations, the Second Fleet from the distant sea had already landed, though their landing route was slightly off, preventing them from successfully converging with the First Fleet.