Chapter 1102: Chapter 1102
At this moment, the many disciples within the Dayang Sect were astounded to see the scene unfolding on Beihou Mountain.
"It looks like something major is happening on Beihou Mountain..."
"Who knows, but it's clear it won't be peaceful there now. Better avoid going there in the future, it's bound to end in disaster!"
"I'm sure many cultivators have perished there again..."
For a while, many disciples were engaged in various discussions. It was evident that something significant had occurred on Beihou Mountain. They could even feel the cold qi emanating from behind, seemingly lowering the temperature where they stood.
In a dormitory, several young cultivators watched the scene on Beihou Mountain with sinister expressions, seemingly quite pleased.
Among them was Meng Zihao, who appeared to be the most satisfied. With a smile full of evil charm, he turned to a youth next to him, who appeared somewhat hypocritical, and said:
"Brother, this time Ding Fan is surely doomed! Your plan is truly brilliant!"
The hypocritical youth, upon hearing this, couldn't hide a trace of pride and resentment in his eyes, and he replied:
"It's the outcome he deserves. He brought this upon himself by offending us!"
Saying this, the hypocritical youth recalled how he had sent several of his trusted followers with considerable cultivation to kill Ding Fan. However, instead of receiving good news, those cultivators never returned. Helplessly, he decided to investigate himself, only to discover that all his followers had been slaughtered! Not a single survivor was left, and after some investigation, he found out that it was Ding Fan's doing.
Every time he thought of this, the hypocritical youth felt extreme heartache. Those were almost all of his trusted followers, and they had all been killed by Ding Fan. How could he not seek revenge?
But he didn't rush to take revenge; he knew that Ding Fan had already entered the Dayang Sect, which meant he would have plenty of opportunities. He then arranged for Ding Fan to go to Beihou Mountain as a new disciple task, thinking to personally lead some cultivators to kill him there. After all, everyone knew Beihou Mountain was always unrestful.
Even if he killed Ding Fan, he could simply blame it on a Yuan Beast, and everything would be fine. However, he was somewhat surprised that Beihou Mountain turned out to be truly unrestful at that moment. He was certain that Ding Fan was dead with no chance of a burial!
Yet, this result left the hypocritical youth somewhat dissatisfied. But since Ding Fan was dead, it still counted as his revenge.
Next, the hypocritical youth, along with Meng Zihao and the other cultivators, couldn't help but cackle wickedly as they looked at the unusual sight on Beihou Mountain outside...
At this time, the situation on Beihou Mountain was indeed as the hypocritical youth had estimated; nearly all the cultivators on Beihou Mountain faced misfortune, with most being killed by rampaging groups of Yuan Beasts, and almost none survived.
Moreover, the official notice from the Dayang Sect completely banned all disciples from entering Beihou Mountain, reinforcing the belief among many cultivators that something major was indeed happening there, marking it as a place of foreboding.
Meanwhile, Ding Fan looked at the small Frost Toad with joy, and the Frost Toad also felt a sense of closeness towards Ding Fan. Around Ding Fan, there was no trace of the biting cold qi, but rather a strong sense of affinity, indicating that the Frost Toad was showing friendliness toward him.
Ding Fan knew that his effort of stubbornly outputting True Qi to help this little creature emerge earlier was not in vain, and it seemed the creature also had a good impression of him.
Although the newly emerged Frost Toad couldn't fluently express its thoughts, it could engage in simple divine sense communication with Ding Fan.
This startled Ding Fan, as he hadn't expected this little creature to be able to conduct such communication right after being born. It was indeed quite miraculous.
At this moment, Ding Fan sensed the Frost Toad seemed to be asking if he was its father. Ding Fan found it amusing and used divine sense to simply tell it that while he wasn't its father, they could be friends, and hoped it would enter into a life and death master-servant contract with him.
The Frost Toad, sensing Ding Fan's intention, curiously asked what that was.
Ding Fan felt a bit speechless with admiration for the Frost Toad. This creature had just been born, yet its intelligence was remarkably high. It was certainly no ordinary Yuan Beast!
Ding Fan then began to simply explain that by signing the life and death master-servant contract, they would become a collective entity. Regardless of who got hurt, it would affect the other, and even death would have the same impact. They would live and die together as companions. Of course, Ding Fan also mentioned many interesting things to make the contract seem appealing, ensuring it would pique the interest of any child.
Upon hearing Ding Fan's vivid description, the Frost Toad, though not fully understanding everything, found it very attractive. Being an extraordinary Yuan Beast, its senses were naturally sharper than ordinary ones. It detected no evil intent from Ding Fan, only a great sense of justice, which was an important attraction for it.
Thus, the Frost Toad readily agreed, and Ding Fan began the life and death master-servant contract. This was an extremely sacred spiritual contract, and unless dissolved, the two would be bound together for life. Even death would not separate them.
Especially the Frost Toad, which would not leave Ding Fan.
However, Ding Fan certainly would not disregard the life and death of the Frost Toad in the future. Its life greatly affected his, influencing his cultivation, spirit, and body comprehensively. If the Frost Toad were to die, it would be akin to losing a clone of Ding Fan.
Secondly, Ding Fan looked at this cute and clever little creature, promising himself to take good care of it, especially since this Frost Toad is definitely not just an ordinary badass when it grows up!
Then Ding Fan cut one of his fingers, letting a drop of blood essence fall onto the Frost Toad, which was quickly absorbed into its body.
In no time, the life-and-death master-servant pact was completed.
He Qianyao was already dumbfounded, unable to utter a single word. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱
After all, that's the terrifying Frost Toad, yet he subdued it this easily; it's simply unbelievable!
And moments ago she saw Ding Fan and the little Frost Toad staring at each other for quite a while, with Ding Fan's expression sometimes calm, sometimes joyful; he was clearly communicating with the Frost Toad, wasn't he?
For a Yuan Beast newly born to reach such a level, it's really incredible!
For a moment she forgot that even a newly born Frost Toad is equivalent to a third grade Yuan Beast, and a third grade Yuan Beast is comparable to a cultivator at the Late Stage of the Fetal Rest, which even she hasn't reached yet. For it to be so strong at birth is indeed a bit too abnormal.
At this point, Ding Fan reached out his hand, and the little Frost Toad jumped up, giving Ding Fan a friendly look before Ding Fan absorbed it into his Space Ring.
Suddenly, the temperature in the dark room began to rise, losing the initial chilling sensation, and warming up instead.
Feeling the change in the surrounding temperature, He Qianyao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, realizing that at least it happened as Ding Fan expected: by subduing this little creature, indeed the temperature here had also become warmer.
Ding Fan then walked over to He Qianyao and said:
"I hope you can keep this a secret for me."
Hearing him, He Qianyao nodded and said:
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, not even my father."
In her heart, He Qianyao had already thought it through; if outsiders knew about Ding Fan's fortune, it would definitely bring deadly consequences. He saved her twice, and she felt that gratitude was endless, making it impossible for her to harm him. But when thinking about repaying him, she had a slight fantasy: even if he asked her to repay him by staying by his side for a lifetime, she'd seemingly agree without hesitation.
However, such thoughts made her blush uncontrollably. Despite admitting she did have a fondness for him at the moment, she didn't even know if he had a girlfriend, so wasn't it a bit too soon to think about these things?
He Qianyao then playfully asked Ding Fan:
"But you have to answer a few questions for me, otherwise…"
Seeing her mischievous look, Ding Fan was taken aback, then nodded and said:
Upon hearing his response, He Qianyao felt somewhat embarrassed to voice her prepared questions, hesitating and fiddling with the edge of her clothing.
Ding Fan, seeing her shy demeanor, seemed to have already guessed what she wanted to ask, smiling slightly and said:
"I have a girlfriend."
Hearing him, He Qianyao's face turned bright red, her clear eyes blinking continuously, her teeth gently biting her lip, showing a very shy appearance. She then ambiguously grumbled at Ding Fan:
"Who asked you that!"
Thinking she was adorable, Ding Fan continued:
"Alright, then what do you want to ask?"
Feeling embarrassed and maybe a bit angry at Ding Fan, He Qianyao gave a cold humph and walked straight out of the dark room.
Ding Fan, witnessing the scene, chuckled and followed her out of the dark room, returning the way they came, reassuring her:
"You're very cute, and a nice girl."
In the Cultivation World, both men and women choose cultivation, and to remain so calm in the face of the Frost Toad treasure like He Qianyao, there aren't many like her. Obviously, Ding Fan knew she regarded him, her lifesaver, highly, otherwise she wouldn't be so composed, nor would she have said what she did.
Therefore, Ding Fan had no concerns about her; he believed she definitely wouldn't reveal the Frost Toad affair.