Azure Heaven Saber-Chapter 103 - 91 From 1 to 10 Added 7 for the Silver
Chapter 103: Chapter 91: From 1 to 10 [Added 7 for the Silver League Master, Hai Hun Shan]
Chapter 103 -91: From 1 to 10 [Added 7 for the Silver League Master, Hai Hun Shan]
He showed an apologetic smile, “To tell you the truth, Sister He, my ability to connect with young beasts is not without reason. When I was still in my mother’s womb, my father deliberately used a large amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to cultivate me, hoping that I’d possess a high degree of cultivation talent. More so, right after birth, my meridians were cleansed at the age of three.
However, up until now, my cultivation is just at the level of Innate Eighth-grade. Simply because my talent, although favored by the young beasts, also results in a constant drain on my body.”
“In other words, if I want to continue cultivating high-quality young beasts, a lot of resources would be needed for supplementation. If the supply doesn’t keep up, it won’t only affect the quality of the young beasts but will also cause my own cultivation to regress. Worse still, even this ability might degrade…”
He looked sincerely at He Xiangming, saying, “I understand your predicament Sister He, and I am willing to give up half of the previously agreed profits in exchange for these resources. I believe Sister He might find ways to procure them. Is that agreeable to you?”
He Xiangming looked warmly at him, touched beyond measure and finally casting aside her lingering doubts.
The honesty in Feng Yin’s words was apparent, revealing even his core secret to her. His talent could be said to be either heaven-sent or man-made.
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His parents originally aimed to make him a superior cultivator, but instead, he serendipitously gained the ability to nurture young beasts. However, this ability is not infinite and requires an abundance of resources. Without proper nurturing, it may eventually wither and dry up.
Having learned of this secret, He Xiangming was brimming with joy.
She thought about it, the profit here is worldly benefit. But how can that compare to the importance of the status and future within the sect?
Has she not been too preoccupied with minor gains? Even if she gives him all the worldly benefits, what harm could that do?
All she needs is to keep this person serving only her, and what she gains would be far more than what she gives! She gains prestige and benefits from the sect.
What she wants is to gain prestige within the sect and climb to the top, much more than the earthly riches from the Cloud Top.
There is no conflict at all.
I have already promised him worldly luxuries. How could my eyes be clouded by slight gains that are not yet in my hands? My vision and mindset need more refinement. I must not be so shallow in the future!
Furthermore, if I don’t provide him with what he needs, his abilities might degrade… That’s not acceptable. Hm, does this mean that I can withhold resources at a certain stage of cooperation?
Having thought it through, her heart was filled with delight.
This is good, very good indeed.
So, with a radiant smile, she generously said, “Alright, there’s no need to say anymore. Sister will take care of everything for you. Just ensure you train the young beasts properly.”
She then giggled and said, “Look at you, why are you so timid? That’s so cautious. Don’t keep talking about giving up profits in the future, it makes it seem as if I’m very stingy. A little bit of small change, what does it matter? That’s nowhere near the bond we have built over time.”
Feng Yin made a relieved expression and scratched his head in embarrassment, “I was worried that Sister He would feel uncomfortable. Cooperation is based on fairness, and I truly feel that I’m getting too much benefit. It’s not fair, so that’s why…”
“You silly lad, why would I be uncomfortable? I quite like you and I’m willing to share more of the benefits with you. What’s wrong with that?” He Xiangming laughed and teased him.
After this lengthy conversation, apart from feeling a little apprehensive about Feng Yin’s background, He Xiangming had dropped all other concerns. In fact, she had even developed a fondness for this young man.
After all, their interests were now intertwined, and naturally, Feng Yin appeared more agreeable to her.
As long as he can continuously cultivate high-quality young beasts, my status in the sect will rise correspondingly!
This is set in stone.
“Cloud Top, what exactly is your real identity and background…”
He Xiangming couldn’t hold it in any longer and decided to cut to the chase.
But before she could finish her sentence, Feng Yin’s face turned dark all of a sudden. An extreme sense of sadness, despair, hatred, loneliness… an aura of absolute deathly silence emanated from him.
Feng Yin’s face turned pale, his eyes seemingly unfocused.
After a while, he uttered in a trembling voice, “Sister He… can we… not talk about this?”
He Xiangming, who had been affected by the sorrowful atmosphere, quickly agreed, “Alright, we won’t. We won’t talk about it in the future.”
Feng Yin’s mood didn’t recover for a long time and remained extremely low.
He Xiangming felt as if ‘he was in front of her, in this world, but his heart, his soul, his thoughts, everything of him, was already in another world that only belonged to him’.
This feeling was very clear and real.
He Xiangming felt her heart was throbbing in pain.
What kind of trauma could have caused a young man’s mentality to reach such a desolate state?
It seems that this young brother’s past is truly tragic, his past is filled with extreme pain.
Why did I ask such a stupid question?!
He Xiangming tried to change the subject several times, and Feng Yin barely responded, showing no signs of interest.
However, when He Xiangming turned the conversation to the various major martial arts clans of Jianghu, she was surprised to see Feng Yin’s eyes light up, and his attention became incredibly focused.
Could he be interested in this?
He Xiangming suddenly felt invigorated, thinking she had finally found a way to break the silence.
She had been feeling incredibly guilty for bringing up his painful past earlier, but now that she had found a topic he was interested in, she couldn’t help but wonder: “Could his enemies actually be these detached and renowned martial arts clans? If so, it’s no wonder he reacted this way… Because revenge, in this case, would be too remote to him, far beyond reach for his entire life!”
Feng Yin said, “Sister He, when you were talking about the major clans earlier, I, just a country bumpkin, really don’t know much about them.”
He Xiangming chuckled, the generalities she had spoken of were one thing, ultimately not essential secrets – just some interesting rumors and anecdotes, which are widely circulated in the countryside. This young man clearly wanted to hear more but was too embarrassed to say it. He was just playing coy in front of her.
What kind of woman does he take her for? Couldn’t she see through his little scheme?
However, now that the ice was finally broken, He Xiangming wished to make things even smoother, so she let it slide, going along with the topic.
“There are countless sects in the world. Even in Yuezhou City where we currently are, there are dozens of big and small sects. The branches, sub-sects, or what some would call bases, sprout up like mushrooms after a rain, innumerable and each with its own tales…”
He Xiangming spoke while observing Feng Yin’s expression.
But Feng Yin’s face remained calm, unchanged, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
It was clear to her that this wasn’t what he wanted to hear.
She couldn’t help but sigh in her heart: It seems that his enemy is an entity that dominates the world and straddles the Cloud Top… poor boy, your life is too bitter.
No wonder he chose the name Ling Yunduan (Towering over the Clouds), his true intentions had other origins.
Was he thinking that one day he could stand at the top of the clouds and achieve his revenge?
“However, speaking of truly top-tier sects, dominating entities…”
As He Xiangming spoke, she observed Feng Yin’s expression, watching as his eyes ignited like a suddenly lit torch.
That look in his eyes startled even her. It was obvious he was deeply interested in the topic.
There certainly is an interest.
“On top of the azure sky, there is a door, a stairway of nine steps severing mundane ties. Those fortunate to enter the door are then men of the Cloud Top!”
He Xiangming said, “This is the standard set by the truly detached martial arts clans.”
Feng Yin: “??”
He didn’t understand this time and was completely at a loss.
“These entities are on a ladder of one to ten. In name, there is no ranking order, but in reality, everyone knows that whatever number you rank at, that is the level you are at.”
“From one, it starts with a single hand.”
He Xiangming continued, “Since ancient times, the most mysterious, strongest, and deepest-rooted sect has always been the Hand of the Universe.”
Feng Yin nodded; he was aware of this.
“The saying goes, one hand hides the sky, two palaces transcend, three mountains stand tall, four directions are boundless, five lakes reflect the moon, six paths have immortals, seven sects glow with radiance, eight sides are icy mountains, nine stars leave traces, and ten parts return to the source.”
“These are the so-called ten power grades, and our Beast Taming Sect is one of the seven glowing sects.”
He Xiangming gently said, “Ten parts return to the source refers to the ten major gangs, with members scattered all across the world; including the trough gang, beggar gang, salt gang, Green Door, merchant gang, prostitute gang, gambling house, as well as the federations like the Armed Escort Alliance, ship gang, and water gang.”
“The primary characteristic of these gangs is their large number of members, which is why they are scattered all across the world. They are intricately tied to the local economy, and except for a few with substantial organization, others basically operate independently. When united, they huddle for warmth, when unordered, they are scattered, to put it bluntly, most are quantity over quality.”
“The Nine Stars Sects, however, are much more formal, the most recent of which has at least four to five hundred years of inheritance.”
“The nine major sects, along with the seven radiant sects and the eight icy mountains, are roughly at the same level of strength and heritage. Well, there are differences, of course.”
“The fourth, fifth, and sixth are also on the same level, so these three clans secretly and openly battle each other quite fiercely. Their power dynamics are not much different from those of the seventh, eight, and ninth sects. Every clan aims to overpower the others.”
“Among them, the boundless four directions, the east, west, north, and south palaces, are the four great families with long histories. So, although these four families rank alongside the fifth, sixth, and seventh, they are in fact somewhat stronger.”
“Regarding the Three Mountains and the Two Palaces, they are on another level, another concept. They are truly above the power of the dynasties.”
When Feng Yin heard this, he couldn’t help but ask, “So the sects below these are all subject to the control of the dynasties?”
