Just under the fierce attack of Mu Hanyan and Huayue, the Red Cloud Gold Armored Beasts grew fearful, and when they were oppressed by the continuous pressure of the Divine Beasts, they finally couldnât endure any longer. Their front legs weakened, and they knelt down on the ground in submission.
With the elephantâs roar, beams of light were released from their bodies, the unique light of the Master-Servant Contract.
"A Master-Servant Contract, itâs really a Master and Slave Contract!" The crowd on the city wall exclaimed once again.
Even Beast Taming Masters with high achievements find it extremely difficult to make exotic beasts establish a Master and Slave Contract. The stronger the exotic beast, the harder it is.
Who would have thought Mu Hanyan could make these mighty Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants voluntarily sign a Master-Servant Contract? This completely overturned their understanding of the Beast Taming Technique.
No wonder, Mu Hanyanâs Divine Beast Contract was uttered in the legendary Divine Language. She understood its meaning, but to others, it sounded like a series of obscure and profound syllables. How could they comprehend the Divine Beastâs heavenly power contained within it?
In their shock, their gazes toward Mu Hanyan changed entirely, yet further surprises were still to come.
"Brother Zhang, Yu Chu, Young Master He, Young Master Yan, if you donât have a suitable Sword Pet yet, each of you may choose one." Mu Hanyan turned around and addressed Zhang Chihua, Yan Yuchu, He Qingzong, and Yan Yi on the city wall.
"What!" The group almost doubted their ears.
You should know taming a Sword Pet not only relates to oneâs own cultivation but also to achievements in the Beast Taming Technique. Even many experts in the Sword Saint Realm must start learning the Beast Taming Technique from scratch to tame a Sword Pet. Even royal nobles are no exception; they may tame exotic beasts as mounts with the help of Great Beast Tamers, but to tame them as Sword Pets, they still have to rely on themselves.
Could Mu Hanyanâs Beast Taming Technique indeed directly assist others in taming Sword Pets?
Quickly, they received a confirmed answer.
"Then Iâll choose this one." Yan Yuchu never hesitated to be unceremonious with Mu Hanyan, and this time was no exception. He didnât doubt her words, pointing at the strongest Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant.
Mu Hanyan cast her gaze on that Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant without hesitation. It let out another elephant roar, and a mysterious contract halo descended upon Yan Yuchu.
A wondrous rhythm surged between heaven and earth; the law took effect.
It really can be done; Mu Hanyanâs Beast Taming Technique can indeed directly assist others in taming Sword Pets! All the others revealed looks of envy in their eyes.
"Iâll choose this one."
"Iâll choose this one."
"Me too, Iâll choose this one." Zhang Chihua, He Yingzong, and Yan Yi finally awoke from a dream, hurriedly saying.
This was no time for politeness. Such a good opportunity is something others might not encounter in several lifetimes. If they were to continue deferring, their minds would surely be waterlogged.
The Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants they selected showed no hesitation, raising their heads to howl towards the sky, signing a Master-Servant Contract with them, and becoming their Sword Pets.
Mu Hanyan originally thought it might take some effort like last time, but unexpectedly, it was so easyâlikely due to the gentle nature of the Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants.
"Qingwei, the last one is for you." Mu Hanyan pointed to the last Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, addressing He Qingwei.
When choosing the Sword Masters for these Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants, Mu Hanyan employed some consideration. Even though she didnât particularly like He Qingzong and Yan Yi, they, after all, are Young Masters of the He and Yan families. Choosing others over them would surely hurt their pride, and the noble familyâs sons care most about face!
If their pride were publicly laid bare, not only would they personally harbor resentment, but potentially the sons of other families might hold a grudge against her. Allowing them each to choose a Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant as Sword Petsâeven if some might envy and resentâconsidering their noble identities, itâs at least acceptable. Choosing others would only escalate conflicts.
As for Zhang Chihua and Yan Yuchu, since the beginning, theyâve made their support for her clear, and naturally, she wouldnât chill their hearts; otherwise, no one would think her, Mu Hanyan, impartial and caringâonly petty and inconsiderate.
For the last Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, giving it to He Qingwei was logical. After all, he even presented the Family Leader Token to pressure He Qingzong into joining her. Despite his weak strength, heâs now only a second-level Sword Master, possessing such a powerful exotic beast might encourage his dependence, possibly hindering his future cultivation development. Hence, Mu Hanyan hesitated quite a while before deciding.
"IâI have a share too?" He Qingwei clearly didnât expect Mu Hanyan to give him the last Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, his face an expression of surprise.
"You donât want it?" Mu Hanyan looked at He Qingwei, half-smile on her face.
"Of course I want it, except... I think Iâll pass." He Qingwei showed a conflicting expression of internal struggle, but ultimately lifted his head resolutely and said.
"Oh?" Mu Hanyan looked surprised at this Little Fatty, not expecting he would refuse.
"The ancestor reminded me before leaving that the cultivation path is arduous, requiring trials of life and death to break oneâs limit and become a true strong person. If I could rely on my own power to return alive to the Capital, he would personally teach me cultivation. The strength of this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant is too great; with such a Sword Pet, I wonât really experience tests." He Qingwei explained.
Mu Hanyan finally understood the reason and couldnât help but admire the foresight of the He Family Ancestor. Yet she heard He Qingwei mutter another sentence: "Iâve been called âLittle Meatballâ since childhood due to being chubby. If I accept such an even fatter elephant as a Sword Pet, wonât they all call me âBig Meatballâ in the future. Better let it go."
Mu Hanyan almost fell over; seemingly, this was the real reason he refused her kindness. She thought this spoiled rich kid miraculously possessed a strong personâs heart, but perhaps, sheâd overestimated him.
"Then, Lord City Master, let this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant become your Sword Pet." Mu Hanyan had planned from the start to give this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant to the City Lord but changed her mind considering He Qingweiâs feelings. Since he declined, she carried out her original plan.
"Iâhow could this beâI canât believe this could happen." The City Lord displayed even more surprise and had not expected such fortune to come to him.
"Lord City Master, refrain from declining, hear me out. Although Beiguan Town is not a military gateway, plenty of Luâan Cityâs escapees slip through. If it falls, these exotic beasts might spread into the Anyun Bellyland, gravely affecting many innocent peasants. Having this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant will make defending Beiguan Town easier, providing more security for the Anyun Bellylandâs populace." Mu Hanyan interrupted the City Lordâs words, speaking methodically.
The self-sacrificial action of the City Lord and the cityâs military and civilians deeply moved Mu Hanyan. Even disregarding the welfare of the Anyun Bellylandâs populace, she felt compelled to contribute to Beiguan Town.
"Then, I will accept it. Thank you, Young Master Mu." The City Lord pondered for a moment and finally accepted Mu Hanyanâs kindness.