Chapter 88 - 87: Contract, the 3rd Tamed Beast
Chapter 88: Chapter 87: Contract, the 3rd Tamed Beast
"I just couldn’t wait to see you."
Yu Changsheng casually dropped a flirty line.
However, the Cyan Flower Deer wasn’t buying it. It huffed softly, rested its head on its forelegs, and elegantly gazed at the trees ahead.
Yu Changsheng came to its side and expertly began to groom its fur.
The Cyan Flower Deer huffed.
It still hadn’t forgotten the time Yu Changsheng let someone else try to form a Contract with it. ’What a player.’
Sensing the emotion in its tone, Yu Changsheng chuckled sheepishly. "You’re so exceptional that very few Beast Masters are worthy of you. I only let others try to tease them for overestimating themselves."
These words seemed to have the desired effect. The Cyan Flower Deer lifted its head and looked at him, its expression suspicious.
’Are you telling the truth?’
"It’s true, of course it’s true."
Yu Changsheng hadn’t forgotten his real reason for coming today. He immediately started coaxing the Cyan Flower Deer, and with just a few words, made it forget its previous displeasure.
"By the way, how many years have you been here?"
Yu Changsheng asked with a deliberately casual expression.
’Time to get down to business.’ He felt a little nervous inside.
After all, the Cyan Flower Deer was a Tier One Eighth Layer Spirit Beast with a potent bloodline. He couldn’t use force to form a Contract with it.
The deer responded with a few soft calls.
"Almost twenty years? You must be very lonely... oh, no, I mean solitary," Yu Changsheng asked cautiously.
"Have you never thought about going out to see the world?"
The Cyan Flower Deer let out a long, wistful call.
Memories surfaced in the Cyan Flower Deer’s eyes.
’Of course I’ve thought about leaving. The sky in this Beast Garden is ultimately too small. I want to see the wider, more wonderful world too. But those Beast Masters who wanted to form a Contract with me... what a bunch of duds!’
The Cyan Flower Deer shuddered.
It would rather stay cooped up and alone in the Beast Garden than spend the rest of its life with a Beast Master who was an eyesore.
Until someone who could match its talent appeared, it would just keep waiting.
And that wait had already lasted for more than twenty years.
"Since you want to leave, why not be a little braver?" Yu Changsheng encouraged.
The Cyan Flower Deer gave him a look as if he were an idiot and bleated a few times.
’This is the Beast Garden! How am I supposed to leave if I don’t choose a Beast Master?’
’Be brave? I probably wouldn’t even make it one step out before Old Wei dragged me back by my hind legs.’
Besides, the outside world wasn’t just beautiful scenery. It was also filled with terrifying dangers. As a mere Tier One Eighth Layer Spirit Beast, if it left the Beast Garden, it might be hunted down by some Cultivator who mistook it for a wild Demon Beast.
"I understand what you mean. So, how about I take you out?"
"I’ve already asked Elder Wei. As long as you agree, I’ll become your Beast Master. From now on, I’ll take care of you and help you grow!"
As soon as Yu Changsheng finished speaking, the Cyan Flower Deer’s jaw dropped open.
He thought it was having trouble accepting the idea, so he decided to strike while the iron was hot. "You know that Red Snake I contracted before, right? With my help, it has already broken through to the Tier One Eighth Layer and evolved into a Red Refining Snake!"
"So, as long as you’re with me for a year or so, I’m confident I can help you become a Tier Two Spirit Beast!"
Hearing his resolute and certain words, the Cyan Flower Deer could barely contain its joyful thoughts.
’Has this blockhead finally gotten a clue? He’s actually thinking of forming a Contract with me!’
The Cyan Flower Deer’s little hooves tapped excitedly. It prodded at the grass on the lawn, thinking, ’Should I agree so easily?’
’If I agree too quickly, it’ll seem too easy. Old Wei always said that Beast Masters don’t cherish Spirit Beasts that are too easily obtained!’
Just as the Cyan Flower Deer was hesitating...
Yu Changsheng seemed to see right through its thoughts. A smile touched his lips, and he turned to face the Wild Mountain Monkeys grooming themselves in the distance, speaking casually.
"If you’re not willing, then I’ll just have to go form a Contract with one of the Wild Mountain Monkeys and take it with me instead."
The moment he said this, the Cyan Flower Deer couldn’t hold back any longer and cried out, "Bleat! Bleat!"
’You dare form a Contract with those Wild Mountain Monkeys? I’ll kick you to death today!’
Understanding the Cyan Flower Deer’s meaning, Yu Changsheng laughed. "I was just kidding. Look how worked up you are."
The Cyan Flower Deer snorted and turned its head away.
"I’m only going to form a Contract with you. If you’re willing, just nod your head," Yu Changsheng said with a smile, his eyes fixed on it.
The Cyan Flower Deer took a breath in, let it out, took another breath in, let it out... and finally, it nodded.
Seeing this, Yu Changsheng broke into a smile. "Then I’ll begin."
The Cyan Flower Deer nodded again, a little impatiently.
Yu Changsheng extended his Divine Sense, casting the Beast Taming Technique to enter the Cyan Flower Deer’s body. After sensing its pure soul, he slowly formed a mark and placed it upon it.
The Cyan Flower Deer let out a long, resonant call.
The Cyan Flower Deer felt its soul connect with Yu Changsheng’s and immediately understood: from now on, it was a Spirit Beast with a Beast Master!
And he... had become its master!
The Cyan Flower Deer stared at him, seemingly smiling.
"Oh, right. Besides the Red Refining Snake, I have another Spirit Beast, a Golden-Winged Eagle. I’ll summon it so you two can meet."
Hearing this, the smile on the Cyan Flower Deer’s face seemed to freeze, and the corner of its mouth couldn’t help but twitch.
’So, that makes me his third Spirit Beast?’
’This... this...’
’...rotten Beast Master!’
’He actually contracted two Spirit Beasts during the Qi Refining Stage, and by the time he got to me, I’m already the third wheel!’
The Cyan Flower Deer was indignant, helpless, and sighed.
It let out a listless call toward Yu Changsheng.
"Bleat."
’Fine, let’s meet it. I’m the most outstanding Spirit Beast anyway.’
Yu Changsheng formed a hand seal and summoned the Golden-Winged Eagle.
The Golden-Winged Eagle appeared, its shimmering feathers nearly dazzling the Cyan Flower Deer’s eyes. When it spread its wings, its shadow completely covered the deer’s delicate body!
"Bleat!" The Cyan Flower Deer raised its head and let out a challenging cry.
Its voice carried an unseen intimidating power.
The Golden-Winged Eagle, which had just been looking majestic and unyielding, immediately lowered its head in alarm. Fortunately, the Cyan Flower Deer didn’t use the full force of its intimidation, or the eagle would have been scared into flight.
The Cyan Flower Deer let out a series of amused bleats, tickled by the Golden-Winged Eagle’s expression.
’Just because you’re big doesn’t mean you’re strong. From now on, you’ll call me Big Sis!’
The Golden-Winged Eagle hurriedly nodded its head.
The Cyan Flower Deer was very satisfied with the Golden-Winged Eagle’s attitude, giving an appreciative nod in praise.
Watching this scene, Yu Changsheng felt secondhand embarrassment for the Golden-Winged Eagle. He covered his face and shook his head.
’This guy is such a pushover. You were clearly number two.’
’But it doesn’t matter. As long as the Spirit Beasts can get along peacefully, it’s fine.’
Yu Changsheng smiled. "Well, you’ve met. Help each other out from now on."
"Bleat!" the Cyan Flower Deer responded with a confident cry that sounded like a laugh.
"I’m going to feed the other Spirit Beasts first. You two can chat for a bit. I’ll take you both with me when I leave the Beast Garden later."
After speaking, Yu Changsheng picked up the food and went to find the other Spirit Beasts.
He left the Cyan Flower Deer and the Golden-Winged Eagle bleating and squawking to each other. He didn’t know what they were talking about, but from its expression, it was clear the Golden-Winged Eagle was completely subservient to the Cyan Flower Deer.
This was likely due to the advantage the Cyan Flower Deer held with its Tier One Eighth Layer strength.
After all, the Cyan Flower Deer, with its specialty in control and intimidation, could easily handle a big oaf like the Golden-Winged Eagle. It could effortlessly leave the eagle completely disoriented.
Of course, if its opponent were the Red Refining Snake, the Cyan Flower Deer would have a much harder time.
After all, that toxic mist and the Water Spirit Illusion Armor were nothing to scoff at!