Yun Yun's deep eyes reflected a wave of bewilderment. A human living with a magical beast? Who would believe it?
But when she heard the other party refer to the Amethyst Winged Lion King as his mount, Yun Yun couldn't help but gasp.
A dignified sixth-tier magical beast willingly becoming a human's mount—it was truly unbelievable.
Moreover, since the other party could tame a sixth-tier magical beast, his strength was undeniable; he should have already broken through the Dou Huang barrier and advanced to Dou Zong!
Yun Yun pursed her alluring lips, landed smoothly on the ground, folded her wings, and bowed respectfully: "I am Yun Yun, Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, greetings to Mr. Jiang Cheng."
Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "Sect Master Yun, there's no need for such formality. It was just that it was impetuous; please forgive it."
As a Confucian sage, he naturally had no airs; on the contrary, he was kind and approachable, making one feel like family.
As the two conversed, atop a nearby mountain peak, a boy dressed in simple clothes clicked his tongue and couldn't help but ask,
"Teacher, who is this person? He actually intimidated the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King and that Dou Huang in an instant..."
The soul beside the boy stroked his mustache and muttered, "This person doesn't have any aura of a powerful expert."
"What?" The boy stared wide-eyed in astonishment, "Could he be an ordinary person?"
"What are you thinking, brat? If he were an ordinary person, do you think he could have made it here alive?"
Hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Yan couldn't help but nod. Indeed, if he were an ordinary person, he would probably have become the monster's dinner long ago, let alone be able to reach the depths of the Eastern Mountains.
However, he also became curious. Could he also be a Dou Huang expert... or even a Dou Zong?!
Xiao Yan subconsciously swallowed, his heart filled with horror. If he really was a Dou Zong expert, it was truly unbelievable.
Jiang Cheng glanced at the distant mountains and smiled slightly, then turned his gaze to Yun Yun, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect.
"I heard Sect Leader Yun wants Purple Spirit Crystals?"
Yun Yun pursed her lips and nodded, "Yes, sir. For some reason, I need Purple Spirit Crystals to refine pills. I hope you can plead for me, and that the Lion King will grant me the Purple Spirit Crystals."
Jiang Cheng pondered for a moment, then said, "I can give you the Purple Spirit Crystals, but Sect Leader Yun, what do you intend to exchange them for?"
"Exchange..."
Yun Yun thought for a moment, then said, "I am willing to offer a high-level Xuan-rank combat technique suitable for the Lion King's cultivation. If you are not satisfied, I can also add some pills."
The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King snorted coldly. It cared more about this human woman than those things.
Demonic beasts could also improve their cultivation by devouring high-level humans, but its master did not intend for it to harm the Yunlan Sect leader, so it could only dream of such a thing.
Jiang Cheng stroked his chin and pointed to Yun Yun's chest.
Yun Yun's pretty face flushed slightly, and she unconsciously took half a step back, looking warily at Mr. Jiang Cheng in front of her, one hand covering her chest.
"Mr. Jiang Cheng, I am not that kind of person..."
"Ah?"
Jiang Cheng was stunned for a moment, then realized something and smiled:
"Sect Leader Yun misunderstands. What I meant was, would you mind giving me the pendant on your chest?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Yun subconsciously touched the pendant on her chest, the one her biological father left her before his death.
Even after so many years, the pendant still held great significance for her.
Yun Yun bit her lower lip and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang Cheng, this is the only keepsake my father left me. It means a lot to me, and I'm afraid I can't give it to you."
"Then there's nothing I can do."
Jiang Cheng shrugged. He enjoyed collecting treasures from all over the world, and the pendant Yun Yun wore was also a rare treasure, crafted from the finest spirit crystal. It was crystal clear and would emit a faint glow under the moonlight at night. It was
very beautiful.
It would also make a great lamp.
Yun Yun took a deep breath. "In that case, I'll have to bother Mr. Jiang Cheng."
She hadn't come with the intention of taking it, and since Mr. Jiang Cheng was unwilling to exchange, she had no reason to force him.
Jiang Cheng patted the Amethyst Winged Lion King's head and turned to leave.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King growled, "Human woman, this is my territory, not a place you can come and go as you please?"
Yun Yun, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped, turned to the side, looked at the threatening Amethyst Winged Lion King, and instinctively summoned her weapon, preparing for a life-or-death battle.
Jiang Cheng, however, stopped her, "Don't be rude. A guest is a guest; how can you be so ignorant of manners?"
The Amethyst Winged Lion King lowered its head deeply. Although "Confucian Sage" was just a name, it meant being kind and refined, humble and honest, learned and talented, an ancient sage, deeply benevolent, and far-sighted.
The character "Ru" in a name signifies being kind and refined, humble and honest, and learned and talented; the character "Sage" signifies an ancient sage, deeply benevolent, and far-sighted.
If one only knew how to rob and plunder, one could not be called a Confucian Sage.
"Sect Master Yun, I live in a dense forest in the northeastern part of the Monster Mountain Range. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to come, but you will need to exchange goods."
Upon hearing this, Yun Yun nodded in acknowledgment, warily observing the Amethyst Winged Lion King before her. After confirming there was no threat, she summoned her wings, and the crisp sound of her high heels touching the ground marked her turning and leaving.
Jiang Cheng smiled without saying a word, casually sitting on the Amethyst Winged Lion King's back. Now that it had become his mount, he had to try it out.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King slowly flapped its wings, and its massive body took flight. Its powerful aura instantly caused the surrounding high-level magical beasts to bow down and pay their respects.
Clearly, the Amethyst Winged Lion King instilled such fear in them that even as it left, they had to bow and kneel in homage.
The little Amethyst Winged Lion King naturally followed its father, but it also began to curiously observe this unfamiliar human, not understanding why its father was so obsequious…
Xiao Yan also took the opportunity to hide, watching Jiang Cheng's location warily. A powerhouse of this level was probably beyond even his teacher's ability to contend with.
As the Amethyst Winged Lion King receded into the distance, Xiao Yan finally emerged from behind the rock, panting heavily, and exclaimed in surprise, "That's terrifying! A sixth-tier magical beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King, as a mount, and with just a word, this Dou Huang powerhouse left this place. That sheer power is enough to destroy a Great Dou Shi!"
"Yes, that aura is indeed terrifying, but there's no killing intent. It seems the other party isn't the decisive type."
Yao Chen also began to sized up Jiang Cheng. It's best to befriend such a powerful figure, otherwise, they might become a threat in the future.
(End of Chapter)