Chapter 457: Chapter 457

Ling Di instinctively wanted to struggle, but on second thought, if he could really get some guidance... In any case, the old master has already fallen, so it’s not a big deal to recognize a new master.

But what if Little Friend Jiang doesn’t guide me at all?

Won’t I become a pet for nothing?

No way! How could I, Lord Dog, serve for free? I wouldn’t lift a finger without seeing a benefit!

"Woof woof!" With this thought, Ling Di struggled playfully.

But it was so small that its anger seemed particularly cute, and Wan Mingchuan hugged it even tighter, "Hey! Could I have guessed correctly? You appeared at our doorstep with no sign of a sound;

At first, I thought you were just an ordinary little dog, but you can eat so much demon beast meat, even devour a whole roasted chicken as big as you! Even a small demon beast couldn’t handle so much spiritual power, right?

And also, you started struggling the moment I mentioned recognizing a master, how suspicious! I have to get to the bottom of this today, either agree to a master-servant relationship willingly or get kicked out instead of freeloading at our house!"

Ling Di struggled without struggling or not, its little dog head buzzing.

Thinking to himself that this kid with thick eyebrows and big eyes, how come he’s so mischievous?

The crucial problem is that that disciple surnamed Xie is not here, who can save the situation now?

"Little Chuanzi, if you squeeze any harder, you’ll strangle the little dog." Just then, Qing Niao was called for breakfast and said, with a voice that mismatches her age, "How old can it be? You’re a Foundation Establishment eighth-level cultivator, have you no restraint?"

"Master Aunt, I suspect this little dog is actually a Great Demon beast in disguise, lurking in our home! Do you have any secret technique that can bind it as Master’s pet, ensuring it can’t resist without risking its life!"

Qing Niao raised an eyebrow but didn’t immediately refute him, as some cultivators indeed have a strong sense of intuition, sensing something wrong even without concrete evidence.

She looked at the little white dog carefully, feeling how much weaker her perception was compared to this Foundation Establishment kid after her reincarnation.

"Well, better safe than sorry, right?" Qing Niao said with a cunning smile, showing her teeth. "Even if it’s an ordinary demon beast, it eventually has to recognize its master. It’s better to do it while it’s young.

Since you kindly take care of it, feeding it our food and even enjoying the spiritual energy in our courtyard, it should recognize the master out of gratitude. Moreover, I happen to know a binding secret technique that requires absolute obedience to the owner’s will upon establishing the bond, or it will suffer backlash and die!"

Oh my God! What should I do now?

Ling Di’s tail almost sparked with how frantically it was wagging, panic written all over its heart.

For the others, it wasn’t a big deal, but since this fearsome senior was involved, and since there was such a large gap between realms, there was absolutely no way to resist!

What do I do? ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ N0velFire.ɴet

Running away is a slim chance now since the reincarnated senior’s powers are still recovering; Jiang Little Friend isn’t here, and Lord Dog at the peak of Mahayana can just walk away without being held by these kids.

But running away would mean completely exposing myself, and I might never get a chance to stay in the small courtyard again, missing the opportunity for advancement...

"Ling Di, here’s your roast chicken." Just then, Jiang Yuan walked out of the kitchen with a roast chicken, noticed them all staring solemnly at the little dog, and curiously asked, "What are you all doing?"

Wan Mingchuan hurriedly explained his suspicions and Master Aunt’s plan.

Old senior, you’ve caused so much trouble with your disguise. Is it necessary? I’m always having to step in to resolve these situations, so make sure to do me favors in return and don’t forget my kindness when you need help.

"Alright, let go of it." Jiang Yuan chuckled after listening, "If it were really a formidable Great Demon, and we couldn’t notice anything strange, there’s no way we could stop it from causing trouble; and if it’s not, it’s still young with no hurry to recognize a master. Let’s see if it starts developing intelligence and wants to stay of its own accord."

He thought about how the grand ancestor of Cloud Concealment Sect was just greedy and wanted to freeload for a few days, but they were trying to force a master-servant bond. If really angered, even if everyone in the small courtyard joined forces, they wouldn’t stand a chance. Why trouble it?

[Ling Di favorability +100]

[...favorability +100]

Needless to say, after letting the little dog go, halting Qing Niao’s help with establishing a master-servant relationship, and giving it a roast chicken, the senior’s favorability indeed rose rapidly to two hearts.

He formally introduced Miss Hu Jiu to everyone, and after polite greetings were exchanged, Hu Zhile was overjoyed seeing the progress of her little sister, as she gradually entered the small courtyard step by step!

Next, to ensure her stable position, they had to support her in advancing two realms at least, or else she wouldn’t qualify to warm the bed, so to speak.

"Before we eat, I have some things to distribute to everyone." With Xie Chenyuan absent, it was the perfect opportunity. Jiang Yuan brought out the Communication Stones he bought from the Treasure Pavilion, distributing one to everyone present except Xiao Bai, who was in seclusion, and Yun Shu, who was still in Cloud City, adding each other eagerly to their contact lists for future communication.

Wan Mingchuan had long been eyeing Hu Zhile’s Communication Stone, but it was so expensive he never bought one despite seeing it numerous times at Carefree City. Now finally having his own, he added everybody else except the absent ones and was gleefully excited.

"Yun Mo, how is your progress on the ’Five Elements Thunder Technique’?"

"Going smoothly! But since it’s such a profound cultivation technique, I haven’t completely comprehended it yet." Yun Mo replied, a blush of embarrassment creeping onto his face as he scratched his head, "I will study diligently and strive for an early breakthrough!"

Jiang Yuan handed over the ’Cloud-Piercing Thunder’ technique he had already studied, saying, "Here is a thunder technique, you take it first. In the meantime, let me look at the ’Five Elements Thunder Technique’ again."

As expected! The teacher must have obtained the technique from the Golden-Horned Thunder Avoiding Beast and immediately thought of leaving it for me to study!

Deeply moved, Yun Mo expressed his heartfelt gratitude and handed over the well-preserved ’Five Elements Thunder Technique’.

[Learn ’Five Elements Thunder Technique’?]

Jiang Yuan felt a bit nervous as he selected "Yes", and the progress bar started moving fast.

[Five Elements Thunder Technique study complete, skill level is 0, can improve by effective usage.]

[Detected similar skill type, consume 100,000 Spirit Stones to unify and merge skills?]

[Skill merge creates a new skill combining multiple advantages into one unit, with level 0, can be improved by effective usage. Merging can be undone at no cost, with skills retaining their individual levels, merging again requires Spirit Stones with skill level as per the merged skill.]

It can create new skills?! Is this a combination move?

Dumbfounded, he returned the original to Yun Mo, reminding him, "This cultivation technique was borrowed, and needs to be returned in the future, so keep it safe."

"Yes! I will speed up my study to ensure timely return to the teacher!" Yun Mo said, solemnly placing it in his Storage Bag, his emotions stirred for a long time.

Miss Hu Jiu, enviously watching the delighted Yun Mo, cast a slightly resentful glance at her young lord, thinking: I too want to become stronger, I want to cultivate the Dual Cultivation Technique!

Oh my young lord, when will you and I bond like that, using your profound realm and immense spiritual power to nourish me well?