After Ye Qiu acquired his first spirit pet, he used their connection to gain free access to the inner sect. Later, he took advantage of Feng Ling'er’s status and influence to obtain a wealth of cultivation resources. Whenever he had time, Ye Qiu transferred his true qi to Feng Ling'er, and his own cultivation soared. A month later, at the Ten Thousand Dao Sect’s Tournament of Ten Thousand Clans, he defeated a host of demon-clan bloodline heirs and took first place. This thoroughly shocked the sect master and the Ten Thousand Dao Ancestor, who decided to make Ye Qiu a top cultivation priority.
This should be written backwards, he is the spiritual beast's pet