Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Once Tian Yinghao received news that Ou Yangming had succeeded, he ran frantically to the Smithing Hall without stopping at all and notified Bai Zhiyi.
Bai Zhiyi was stunned for some time. He sighed and informed Peng Yanbing without keeping it a secret, then he met Yuqi the Venerable One very soon.
The Beast King Sect’s greatest powerhouse arrived at Ou Yangming’s courtyard. As shrewd as he was, he smiled cheerfully after he saw the new flying carpet.
“Ou Yangming, how do you plan to trade this flying carpet?”
Yuqi the Venerable One set the tone right away; he wanted the flying carpet to be traded. As for the recipient, it would be best if it was a disciple from the Beast King Sect.
Ou Yangming grinned and asked, “What’s your opinion, senior?”
The Venerable One’s eyes flickered for a brief moment before he answered, “My opinion is that you put the deal on hold first.”
“Senior, are the Insects not coming anymore?” Ou Yangming looked at him in shock.
“Why are they not coming anymore?” Yuqi the Venerable One scoffed. “They’ve already gathered and will attack at any time.”
“Ah… How do you know?”
“If they can even hide their assembly from me, I would’ve become a Venerable One for nothing.”
Ou Yangming smiled embarrassedly and raised another question, “Senior, have the people outside the mountain been evacuated?”
Yuqi the Venerable One glanced at him and responded, “The Humans and the Beasts have fought for many years, so we naturally have ways to cope with such a scenario. You don’t need to worry.”
The young fellow shrugged and said, “Okay. Since the Insects haven’t left, we must increase our combat power as much as we can, so why do you want the deal to be delayed?”
Yuqi the Venerable One looked deeply at him and asked him in return, “There are already 20 over top-grade Spiritualists here in the Beast King Sect. Other than 5 of them, the rest are outsiders. Do you know why they’re here?”
“They’re here for the flying carpet.” Ou Yangming raised his eyebrow.
“Yes, without the flying carpet, other than the disciples from our sect, the other top-grade Spiritualists would’ve left already.” The Venerable One sighed. “I don’t blame them because top-grade Spiritualists that have the potential to become Venerable Ones are regarded as the most valuable assets in their sects, which won’t allow them to join a war like this.”
Ou Yangming’s face twitched. “I understand now—you’re using the flying carpet to drag them into a war trap.”
Yuqi the Venerable One remarked snappily, “What do you mean by a war trap? Hmph, I’m also providing them a chance to temper themselves—see if they can do anything notable during the fight. Heh, if they’re able to survive the war, new Venerable Ones might be born.”
Ou Yangming was secretly in admiration. Yuqi the Venerable One clearly wanted to use those top-grade Spiritualists from influential forces as shields, but he made himself some righteous. On this point, the young fellow was far from the Venerable One as he was not thick-faced enough.
The Venerable One cleared his throat and asked, “Ou Yangming, I heard that it wasn’t strenuous for you to refine the flying carpet, and that you finished it very quickly?”
“Senior, do you believe that?” Ou Yangming’s eyelids twitched.
“Ah, that…” Yuqi the Venerable One pondered for a while then answered seriously, “Given that an Intermediate Caster can refine flying carpets, what else can I not believe in?”
Ou Yangming was dumbfounded. He never thought that he would be shooting himself in his foot.
Nonetheless, he shook his head and expressed, “Senior, frankly speaking, the refinement of a flying carpet might seem simple, but the energy consumed is out of the ordinary. Besides, many complicated preparations must be made. Even if I do my best, it’ll be quite tough for me to refine a flying carpet within 10 to 15 days.” He sneered and added, “Heh, even a Venerable Blacksmiths will find it difficult to refine one every day, right?”
Yuqi the Venerable One nodded after some thought. Although Tian Yinghao said that Ou Yangming had refined the flying carpet with ease, the Venerable One had his judgment.
It seemed like Ou Yangming had probably prepared everything thoroughly in advance to increase his success rate during the real refinement process. Therefore, he was right that he had consumed far more energy and time than what Tian Yinghao saw.
“Hehe.” Yuqi the Venerable One chuckled. “Alright, since that’s the case, I won’t force you. You should make arrangements to meet them, or they’ll lose patience.”
Ou Yangming knew who were the outsiders that the Venerable One was troubled by. In any case, it would also be great for him to meet those beings because nobody knew which of them would eventually become a Venerable One.
It would be much better for him to become well-acquainted with them at this time instead of fawning over them in the future if they became Venerable Ones.
Under Yuqi the Venerable One’s purposeful arrangement, news about the successful refinement of the second flying carpet instantly spread within the Beast King Sect. A majority was delighted—especially the top-grade Spiritualists that had stayed in hopes of getting the second flying carpet, they were thrilled.
This was because they finally believed that Mao Jianbi’s flying carpet was not a rare miracle.
The first thing that exceeded their understanding would be the most sought-after item. This was because nobody could guarantee that flying carpets could be refined.
Ou Yangming had expressed that he had refined the flying carpet on his own, and Yuqi the Venerable One had even shown up.
Nevertheless, top-grade Spiritualists or spirit beasts had their understanding of flying carpets, by which they thought that the carpets were not something that could be fiddled with by cultivators that were not Venerable Ones.
Perhaps Ou Yangming had occasionally encountered one after endless coincidences, but nobody believed that such near-miracle coincidences would happen on the small human again.
Therefore, when Ou Yangming successfully refined the second flying carpet and invited the top-grade Spiritualists, who were superior and almost stopped asking about foreign affairs, to meet him, they agreed to it without any hesitation.
With that, 20 over might top-grade Spiritualists gathered. They were either from the Humans or the Beasts, but each of them carried a fearsome aura. Even if they released their energies by accident, one would be afraid.
Ou Yangming cursed internally when he received the powerhouses outside his courtyard.
‘It was Sir Venerable One’s idea to serve these top-grade Spiritualists, but he gave the idea without acting on it at all, and he left the task to me. This is really frustrating.’
Despite cursing internally, he still flashed a friendly smile on his face.
Before long, the top-grade Spiritualists were guided into his courtyard. They seemed to have agreed to a certain schedule, where they arrived one after another and had sufficient time to interact with Ou Yangming causing him to have rather clear impressions of them.
Ou Yangming treated them extremely politely because it would be beneficial for him to be acquainted with them.
All of a sudden, Ou Yangming’s eyes lit up as he was surprised. “Senior Immortal Fox, you’re here too.”
A fox was standing in front of him at the moment. The fox did not look much different from a typical fox, but his aura was as deep as an ocean—unpredictable. Furthermore, Ou Yangming was familiar with the aura as it belonged to the top-grade spirit fox that he met on the 10,000 Beasts Ridge back then.
Immortal Fox nodded and said to the young fellow, “What a pity.”
“What?” Ou Yangming was taken aback.
The spirit fox smiled faintly. “Had I known you’re so capable, I would’ve captured you away even if I’ll risk being punished by Sir Venerable One.”
Ou Yangming was struck dumb. He commented with a bitter smile, “Senior, you’re kidding.”
Who knew, Immortal Fox shook his head and responded, “Who’s kidding? Based on the fact that you can refine flying carpets and interspatial bags, any force would be moved.”
The young fellow asked softly as he was struck with a thought, “Senior, did you receive any news?”
“I only heard that some fellas are going to aim at you, so be careful.” Immortal Fox grinned.
Ou Yangming nodded. “Thanks for your pointers, senior.”
Immortal Fox swung its tail and blurted, “Have you really refined the second flying carpet?’
“Yes.” Ou Yangming smiled calmly. The calmer he was, the more the spirit fox’s heart itched.
“What do you think about selling it to me?” Immortal Fox asked, “As long as you’re willing to sell it, everything can be discussed.”
Ou Yangming smiled bitterly after some thought. “Senior, don’t make things difficult for me.”
Immortal Fox looked at him at some thought and finally sighed. “Forget it, I’m still a step too late. I wonder how long it’ll take for me to find my fated opportunity.” It swayed its tail and looked rather lonely.
As Ou Yangming looked at the spirit fox’s back view, which made it look like it had passed its prime, he was moved and almost called out to it.
However, 2 different powers suddenly surged in his sea of consciousness.
It was the blazing Military Fire, as well as the strange giant head, which exhaled cold air out of the blue.
The sudden clash between the hot and the cold sent a chill down Ou Yangming’s spine. He was stupefied for some time before his face took on a weird expression.
A misconception—it was a misconception!
Immortal Fox had adopted a trick to give him a wrong impression.
The spirit force was not a simple being at all; it was regarded as one of the supreme powerhouses that would most likely become a Venerable One. As such, it would be impossible to say that it was dispirited and lost its fighting will.
Ou Yangming looked hatefully at Immortal Fox, which was about to take a turn. This time, he looked at it with an entirely different mental state.
‘Which part of it looks old?
‘Damn fox, you were going to make me die from your lie but not compensate for it! Luckily, I’m adept in mental power, or I would’ve been tricked.’
It was worth noting that none of the potent top-grade Spiritualists were simple, so much so that the reputable Yuqi the Venerable One could not completely suppress them.
