Azure Heaven Saber

Chapter 66 - 66 54 Come and Go as You Please

?Chapter 66: Chapter 54 Come and Go as You Please? Chapter 66: Chapter 54 Come and Go as You Please? He Xiangming had already stepped closer.

Despite Feng Ying’s panicky struggle, she held him in her hand, her face full of affection.

At the same time, she started to use the Beast Taming Sect’s technique, ‘Spirit Beast Method.’
This technique, as she said, has the power of connecting with spirits, but lacks the ability to control them. However, since it is the key technique of the Beast Taming Sect, it does more than just connect with spirits. It is extremely beneficial to the growth of young demon beasts.

Because of this, if this kitten has the biological trait of a young demon beast, it can’t hide it when subjected to the Spirit Beast Method.

A bluish light lit up, enveloping the little Feng Ying.

Little Feng Ying seemed curious, raising his little head, curiously looking at the blue light covering his body. He reached out his paw to touch it, but couldn’t reach it, so he tried to scratch at it, and then tossed and turned.

Still unable to touch it, he squatted on the table, staring wide-eyed at it, his eyes filled with bewilderment.

What’s going on?

He Xiangming sighed lightly. Little Feng Ying showed almost no reaction, other than a slight flow of life energy from his body. There were no other abnormalities.

That tiny flow of life force is a normal reaction for ordinary cats and dogs, and certainly not the reaction a demon or spirit beast should have.

Even less so for a high-grade demon beast!

“It’s really just… an ordinary house cat.” He Xiangming looked at Feng Ying with extreme disappointment. The overflowing joy she had felt was almost entirely gone.

Such a cute creature, to be just an ordinary pet.

Originally, when He Xiangming saw Feng Ying, she had already made a decision. Even if this little guy was a low-grade demon beast, she would take him back because he was simply too cute, and the joy he brought was worth it!

But she never expected that he wasn’t even a low-grade demon beast, but just an ordinary house cat!

The disappointment at this moment was really great.

Her hand loosened involuntarily, and Feng Ying jumped lightly, quickly jumping out and rushing towards Feng Yin without any hesitation.

Feng Yin had been ready with open arms.

The little guy jumped onto him, his small body resembling a large caterpillar, using both hands and feet to climb upwards. He crawled to Feng Yin’s collar, pushed his tiny body in, and put his warm body close against Feng Yin’s neck.

Only then did he feel safe. He twisted his head to look at He Xiangming, showing a wary gaze. He opened his little mouth and made a fierce and cute threat.

“Huff huff… hrrrumph…”
Don’t come near me! Be careful if this little miss claws your face and gives you a cosmetic upgrade!

“Why isn’t it a demon beast?”

He Xiangming was regretful to the point of dying.

It must be said that Feng Ying’s appearance could indeed be regarded as unparalleled beauty. He was smart, obedient and extraordinarily cute. Regardless of men, women, old or young, all were captivated by him.

Of course, Feng Yin’s own good looks played a significant role.

Complementing each other, they were definitely unbeatable.

—In the realm of attractiveness.

“Well, everyone has their own destiny!”

Feng Yin’s face was filled with gentle smiles: “Speaking of which, it was pure coincidence. On a rainy night when I came to Yuezhou City, I unexpectedly found a litter of newborn kittens. Only this one was still alive, barely breathing. I couldn’t help but feel compassion, so I took him home. I didn’t expect this little guy to be so adorable and especially sticky to me. He even has to squeeze into my quilt at night to sleep, sometimes I’m afraid I might squish him… I didn’t think this little fella would catch Miss He’s eye…”

His voice was filled with indescribable doting.

Little Feng Ying appropriately rubbed his head under Feng Yin’s chin, displaying an unspeakable intimacy and dependence.

He Xiangming, as the head of the Beast Taming Sect in Yuezhou, is someone with vast experiences. Hearing Feng Yin’s words filled with love for that little cat, she felt his words were sincere and credible.

Her previous thought of taking Feng Ying away lessened by another notch.

Actually, thinking carefully, what use would there be in taking a simple house cat?

Even if it’s extremely smart and cute, it only has a lifespan of more than ten years. And house cats tend to grow fat and big easily. In more or less a month or two, most of its adorable and lively traits right now might be gone.

Thinking so, the feeling of regret was still there, but her fondness wasn’t as strong as before.

She wanted to end the conversation now, forcing a laugh, she said: “It’s because of my lack of skill that I misjudged. I have embarrassed myself in front of Young Master Ling.”

She subtly signaled and the hidden Beast Taming Sect experts started leaving quietly one by one.

There’s nothing good here, let’s go, let’s go.

Feng Yin saw that their enthusiasm had faded and they wanted to leave.

But, they can come and go as they please?

Their sect’s business is perfectly suited to my upcoming plans, how can I just let them leave like this?

Won’t I have been scared for nothing?

Since they’ve come, they have to let me take advantage of them.

“Miss is too modest saying this. You are the jewel of the heavens, being so humble makes me, an ordinary person, feel unworthy and overwhelmed. Meeting you today is my honored. I didn’t expect Miss to also be a fellow pet lover, I really have a lot to learn from you.” Feng Yin looked a bit nervous.

Learn what? What qualifications do you have to learn from me? He Xiangming rolled her eyes in her heart.

But since she had invited him over, she couldn’t just stand up and leave, besides, this young fella was pretty good-looking.

“Young Master Ling, you seem so fond of the kitten. Why do you want to buy other cubs?” He Xiangming said somewhat disinterested, feeling somewhat at a loss for words, so she asked this question. She really didn’t understand this.

You already have a cat and that’s still not enough? You actually want to keep a bird too?

“It’s like this, I come from a fallen family, and although I have some savings, I fear they may not last. So, I have been considering ways to make a living.”

Feng Yin put on a bitter smile: “Miss, as you previously said, the secret technique of communicating with spirit beasts is deeply profound and unique to great sects…hm, to be honest, I am naturally endowed with an attribute that makes spirit beasts close to me, and have some understanding of taming demon beasts. My crude methods naturally cannot compare to your Beast Taming Sect’s technique, but perhaps if I just operate a small pet shop to maintain my livelihood, it could be feasible.”

“I would like to add, this kitten is my only family at present, and her life experience is similar to mine…sale is absolutely out of the question,” Feng Yin said apologetically.

On the one hand, he was demonstrating his competence: I am remarkable and your Beast Taming Sect could use me. My innate ability to befriend demon beasts should be valuable, right?

On the other hand, he reaffirmed his point: Even if you like it, I won’t sell the kitten!

She is my only family.

He Xiangming’s eyes flickered, and she couldn’t help but feel a surge of pity.

Were all the other kittens dead, leaving only this one? And was this handsome young man before her in a similar situation…?

Thinking like this, she felt a twinge of sadness.

No wonder he took in a common house cat. It all made sense now.

Here he was, alone in the world, with nothing and no one to rely on, his only comfort being a cat, who, like him, was an orphan.

In this vast world, utterly isolated.

And then looking at his handsomely rebellious face.

Her tender heart was somehow stirred.

“A pet shop?”

The three words instinctively caught He Xiangming’s attention.

As a member of the Beast Taming Sect, she was more familiar with this line of business than anyone else.

This brat dares to mention a pet shop in front of me, his audacity knows no bounds.

A playful smile pulled at the corner of He Xiangming’s lips: “With only those two pets, where is it enough for a pet shop? It would not even make the cut for appearance’s sake.”

Feng Yin showed an embarrassed expression: “I truly am financially embarrassed, so I could only acquire two for now to maintain the status quo. Although I do reckon my talent is decent, I have never genuinely tried. I ought to test a bit to avoid a substantial loss due to overconfidence. Please pardon me for this laughable matter. To obtain these two, I almost had to use my charm… If were to I purchase them at the market price, my resources would be insufficient.”

His self-deprecation instantly amused He Xiangming.

The more she looked at the young man before her–honest, gentle, handsome and dashing, with a touch of childlike innocence, especially his genuine nature–the more she appreciated him.

His predicament even prompted a surge of empathy in her heart, and she couldn’t help but want to lend a hand. After all, she was the one who started the trouble, leading to this development of affairs.

Moreover, supporting a pet shop was part of her job here.

Because that was one of the main sources of revenue for the Beast Taming Sect.

“Running a pet shop is not easy,” He Xiangming frowned, looking at Feng Yin with amusement.

“That’s why I was relieved to learn that you are an insider, I feel like I have found a guiding light,”
Feng Yin looked somewhat embarrassed: “I was hoping to ask for advice, I hope this won’t offend you.”

When he asked for advice earlier, He Xiangming was full of contempt.

But now, his request seemed rather pleasant to her.

This young man was honest.

Using her perception, she saw his sincere expression, listened to his tone, and felt that these words came from his heart, and there was no trace of deceit.

“You want me to help you?” He Xiangming squinted her eyes.

Feng Yin immediately felt awkward: “I dare not…I dare not be so presumptuous…”
He was so anxious that cold sweat broke out on the tip of his nose.

The feeling of ‘just out of school and new to the world’ became increasingly apparent.

He Xiangming couldn’t help but smile.

He really was a young man yet to understand the ways of the world. That makes sense, a teenager of eighteen or nineteen years, how cunning could he be?

“But I can help you,” He Xiangming propped up her chin, a sense of ‘teasing the good boy’ inexplicably arose in her heart.

“Tha…that would be too presumptuous.”

Feng Yin repeatedly refused: “If you could give me a little guidance, that would be more than enough.”

He Xiangming giggled: “From now on, for all the food resources you need, you can come directly to me, and when you are sure you can tame more demon beast cubs, you can also get supplies from me.”

Lowering her voice and winking, she said: “Including the highest quality ones. That is, if you have the ability to breed cubs.”

Feng Yin’s face turned crimson: “That’s not right, that’s not right, I…Miss, that’s not what I meant. Isn’t that just taking advantage of you? It’s not okay, it’s not okay.”

For a moment, he was at a loss, flustered, embarrassed, and somewhat shy, the image of a naive young man emerged more vividly.

He Xiangming’s smile deepened as she watched the young man in front of her blush with urgency. The innocent, genuine, fumbling, stuttering…he was so honest.

Where does one see such a naive young man in her sect?

Those people in the sect, as slick as they come, filled with tricks and trades, aren’t likable at a single glance.

This Ling Yunduan, handsome, honest, upright, adorable, a bit naive, inexperienced and without any worldly wisdom…
She couldn’t help but think that such character traits would make him easier to manage in the future if she were to help his shop succeed, right?