Chapter 333

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Chapter 333: A Deep Father-Son Bond

Tianxian City, located in the central region

Chen Jingyu was defeated by Yang Luo, which surprised and puzzled many people. Although it happened, neither of them talked about the outcome.

Chen Jingyu secluded herself for several days, but then became active again. She actively promoted Yang Luo’s new talisman technique and quickly mastered the first one. Her incredible talent made people realize she was not just a name without substance.

Lin Jiang also attended several meetings organized by Chen Jingyu, where he had close interactions with her. Chen Jingyu didn’t notice anything unusual about him.

Lin Jiang learned a lot from Chen Jingyu. These years in Tianxian City were the best era for talisman making. Thanks to Yang Luo’s influence, most Talisman Makers were willing to share their new talisman techniques openly, which was previously unimaginable. They used to keep everything secretive.

Along with the traditional talisman techniques, these people were also willing to have more sincere exchanges. This reminded Lin Jiang of the phrase "a hundred flowers blooming," which was rare in the cultivation world.

"Mr. Li, Let’s Have a Meeting at Baiyun Gorge Outside the City"

After another six months, Lin Jiang received Li Cai’s Sound Passing Talisman, inviting him to meet outside the city at Baiyun Ravine. Lin Jiang gladly accepted the invitation.

One thousand eight hundred miles outside of Tianxian City, there was a mountain called White Cloud Mountain, famous for its misty scenery. The Talisman Makers in the city had been meeting there multiple times, finding the meetings inside the city boring. Recently, they decided to hold their meetings in various scenic areas outside the city, including Baiyun Ravine.

Lin Jiang went to the meeting at Baiyun Ravine with Small Shadiao. They quickly arrived and saw several large rocks on the mountaintop, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist. Sometimes, the clouds would take on different shapes, creating a beautiful sight.

"Hello, Li, my Taoist friend."

After a moment, a voice came from behind. Lin Jiang turned around, expecting to see Li Cai, but instead it was Yang Luo.

"Why is it you, Li Cai, my senior?"

"I’m sorry, Li, my Taoist friend. That Sound Passing Talisman was forged by me, not given to you by Taoist Friend Li."

Yang Luo replied, and Lin Jiang chuckled lightly, not believing her. He received dozens of Sound Passing Talismans from Li Cai. How could he not recognize Li Cai’s energy? The Sound Passing Talismans were definitely from Li Cai, he just didn’t want to be involved.

"Yang Luo, my Taoist friend, why did you invite me? Could it be that you have taken a liking to me?"

"Taoist Friend Li is right, he’s attracted to you, but he’s your special animal companion."

"What does ‘beast pet’ mean? I didn’t understand."

Lin Jiang shook his head calmly and said to Yang Luo.

But in Yang Luo’s eyes, Lin Jiang was just pretending to be calm and said. Taoist Friend Little Li, aren’t you going to say anything?

As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Jiang’s expression changed. He suddenly turned around and found out that Small Shadiao wasn’t beside him, but several meters away. Lin Jiang exclaimed. Small Shadiao, what are you trying to do?

"Father, I, I…"

Small Shadiao looked troubled and couldn’t speak clearly, but Yang Luo said. Why make things difficult for Taoist Friend Little Li, Taoist Friend Li?

"What do you mean by difficult? He’s my animal companion, I have the power to control life and death with just a thought."

Taoist Friend Li, it’s true that Taoist Friend Little Li is your animal companion, but look at yourself now. Do you have any possessions in Tianxian City? How much income do you have? Besides enough for your own cultivation, can your income also help Taoist Friend Little Li advance?

The birds find good trees to live in. If you can’t bring a better future for Taoist Friend Little Li, you should let him go and choose a better owner. This is good for you and for him.

"After hundreds of years of nurturing, you dismiss it with just one sentence?"

"Hey, Taoist Friend Li, Taoist Friend Little Li is making progress. What about you?"

"Even if you talk until the sky breaks, I won’t allow it. He is mine in life and mine in death."

Lin Jiang was furious and said resentfully, but Yang Luo’s expression became even happier.

"Taoist Friend Little Li, say something. Don’t worry, I will protect you from him."

"Taoist Friend Yang, you’re right. Birds find good trees to live in, and I should think about myself. However, he has indeed spent a lot of money on me. I don’t want to make it ugly. Even if we break up, we don’t have to be enemies."

Small Shadiao was very conflicted, and finally said to Yang Luo.

Yang Luo also thought it made sense. Of course, what was more important was that she couldn’t figure out Lin Jiang’s true intentions. She had been investigating for half a year, but couldn’t find any information related to Lin Jiang. It was as if he suddenly appeared in Tianxian City, which made her feel even more uncertain.

"Taoist Friend Li, Taoist Friend Little Li is right. If someone forcefully takes your beast pet, you wouldn’t want that. So, I will buy it from you. This is a very rare Golden Origin Stone. I have enough money to buy it. In exchange, I will get you a Soul Changing opportunity."

Yang Luo directly throws the Golden Origin Stone to Lin Jiang. She is not afraid of him running away because Yang Xiong is nearby. If a Nascent Soul early stage manages to escape from a Void Achieving, it would be quite embarrassing.

"I want to know, how long have you two been together?"

"Just about three months."

"Small Shadiao, you sold me in just three months!"

"Dad, I didn’t want to either, but Yang Luo, my Taoist friend, gave me too much."

"Hmph, I’m worried you’ll spend like you have unlimited money."

"Taoist Friend Li can try."

Yang Luo said that she had already given Small Shadiao the technique to erase the Master-servant Contract, and Small Shadiao told her that he had already mastered it.

Lin Jiang’s face changed drastically when he activated his secret technique, but Small Shadiao was perfectly fine and didn’t feel any discomfort.

"You…"

"Yang Luo, my dear friend and Taoist, I consider him like a father to me. Fatherly love runs deep, so why not add a little more? I’d rather use my future resources to make him happier."

Small Shadiao begged Yang Luo, causing Yang Luo to furrow her brows.

"Yang Luo, my dear friend, don’t worry. Once my father is happy, I’ll devote myself to you. My speed is faster than Soul Changing, and I’ll be at your service in the future."

"Really?"

"Of course, not only can I establish a Master-servant Contract with you, but I’m also willing to make a Heart Demon Oath, never to go back on my word."

"Alright, let’s forget about the Heart Demon Oath. I trust you."

Yang Luo nodded, showing a great deal of generosity. The Heart Demon Oath was not something she couldn’t evade. If she didn’t trust Small Shadiao, she could just secretly add another layer of restriction later.

"Friend Li, this bag has five million spirit stones and some other items, worth no less than ten million spirit stones. Take it and be happy."

Yang Luo immediately threw another bag, and Lin Jiang caught it.

"Little Shadiao, this is your choice, don’t regret it."

"No regrets, no regrets. From now on, I am Taoist Friend Yang’s person. Should I call you father or mother, Taoist Friend Yang?"

Little Shadiao instantly became happy and said to Yang Luo. Yang Luo’s smile became a little stiff. Do they really need to call her father or mother? She’s quite big for that.

"Call me sister."

"Okay, sister."

"Friend Li, you can leave now."

"I am not willing."

"Then it’s up to you."

Yang Luo said coldly, then exchanged a look with Yang Xiong. Yang Xiong immediately snorted with a cold attitude, forcing Lin Jiang to step back twice. Lin Jiang, filled with resentment, turned and left.

"Come, Taoist Friend Little Li, I have a gift for you. This is a powerful defense treasure. Carrying it with you will protect you from Soul Changing attacks."

Yang Luo smiled as she took out a collar and put it around Small Shadiao’s neck. This isn’t just any defense treasure, but a tool to control others. If he doesn’t listen, she can simply say an incantation and the collar will tighten, making Small Shadiao very uncomfortable. She can even kill him if she wants. She believes in this more than a Master-servant Contract, after all, a contract can be erased.

"Thank you, sister."

"No need to thank me. Now I’ll ask you the first question. You must answer honestly. If you do, I’ll reward you."

"Please go ahead, sister."

"What is the real name of your previous owner? Where did they come from? How old are they? And why is their lifespan far beyond the limit of the Nascent Soul stage?"

Yang Luo said to Small Shadiao with a cheerful smile. These are the things she cares about the most. As for a fourth-level beast pet, she doesn’t see it as important.