Chapter 1420: Chapter 1420: The Real Reason Little Fatty Refused the Good Offer

Just under the fierce attack of Mu Hanyan and Huayue, the Red Cloud Gold Armored Beasts grew fearful, and when they were oppressed by the continuous pressure of the Divine Beasts, they finally couldn’t endure any longer. Their front legs weakened, and they knelt down on the ground in submission.

With the elephant’s roar, beams of light were released from their bodies, the unique light of the Master-Servant Contract.

"A Master-Servant Contract, it’s really a Master and Slave Contract!" The crowd on the city wall exclaimed once again.

Even Beast Taming Masters with high achievements find it extremely difficult to make exotic beasts establish a Master and Slave Contract. The stronger the exotic beast, the harder it is.

Who would have thought Mu Hanyan could make these mighty Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants voluntarily sign a Master-Servant Contract? This completely overturned their understanding of the Beast Taming Technique.

No wonder, Mu Hanyan’s Divine Beast Contract was uttered in the legendary Divine Language. She understood its meaning, but to others, it sounded like a series of obscure and profound syllables. How could they comprehend the Divine Beast’s heavenly power contained within it?

In their shock, their gazes toward Mu Hanyan changed entirely, yet further surprises were still to come.

"Brother Zhang, Yu Chu, Young Master He, Young Master Yan, if you don’t have a suitable Sword Pet yet, each of you may choose one." Mu Hanyan turned around and addressed Zhang Chihua, Yan Yuchu, He Qingzong, and Yan Yi on the city wall.

"What!" The group almost doubted their ears.

You should know taming a Sword Pet not only relates to one’s own cultivation but also to achievements in the Beast Taming Technique. Even many experts in the Sword Saint Realm must start learning the Beast Taming Technique from scratch to tame a Sword Pet. Even royal nobles are no exception; they may tame exotic beasts as mounts with the help of Great Beast Tamers, but to tame them as Sword Pets, they still have to rely on themselves.

Could Mu Hanyan’s Beast Taming Technique indeed directly assist others in taming Sword Pets?

Quickly, they received a confirmed answer.

"Then I’ll choose this one." Yan Yuchu never hesitated to be unceremonious with Mu Hanyan, and this time was no exception. He didn’t doubt her words, pointing at the strongest Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant.

Mu Hanyan cast her gaze on that Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant without hesitation. It let out another elephant roar, and a mysterious contract halo descended upon Yan Yuchu.

A wondrous rhythm surged between heaven and earth; the law took effect.

It really can be done; Mu Hanyan’s Beast Taming Technique can indeed directly assist others in taming Sword Pets! All the others revealed looks of envy in their eyes.

"I’ll choose this one."

"I’ll choose this one."

"Me too, I’ll choose this one." Zhang Chihua, He Yingzong, and Yan Yi finally awoke from a dream, hurriedly saying.

This was no time for politeness. Such a good opportunity is something others might not encounter in several lifetimes. If they were to continue deferring, their minds would surely be waterlogged.

The Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants they selected showed no hesitation, raising their heads to howl towards the sky, signing a Master-Servant Contract with them, and becoming their Sword Pets.

Mu Hanyan originally thought it might take some effort like last time, but unexpectedly, it was so easy—likely due to the gentle nature of the Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants.

"Qingwei, the last one is for you." Mu Hanyan pointed to the last Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, addressing He Qingwei.

When choosing the Sword Masters for these Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants, Mu Hanyan employed some consideration. Even though she didn’t particularly like He Qingzong and Yan Yi, they, after all, are Young Masters of the He and Yan families. Choosing others over them would surely hurt their pride, and the noble family’s sons care most about face!

If their pride were publicly laid bare, not only would they personally harbor resentment, but potentially the sons of other families might hold a grudge against her. Allowing them each to choose a Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant as Sword Pets—even if some might envy and resent—considering their noble identities, it’s at least acceptable. Choosing others would only escalate conflicts.

As for Zhang Chihua and Yan Yuchu, since the beginning, they’ve made their support for her clear, and naturally, she wouldn’t chill their hearts; otherwise, no one would think her, Mu Hanyan, impartial and caring—only petty and inconsiderate.

For the last Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, giving it to He Qingwei was logical. After all, he even presented the Family Leader Token to pressure He Qingzong into joining her. Despite his weak strength, he’s now only a second-level Sword Master, possessing such a powerful exotic beast might encourage his dependence, possibly hindering his future cultivation development. Hence, Mu Hanyan hesitated quite a while before deciding.

"I—I have a share too?" He Qingwei clearly didn’t expect Mu Hanyan to give him the last Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, his face an expression of surprise.

"You don’t want it?" Mu Hanyan looked at He Qingwei, half-smile on her face.

"Of course I want it, except... I think I’ll pass." He Qingwei showed a conflicting expression of internal struggle, but ultimately lifted his head resolutely and said.

"Oh?" Mu Hanyan looked surprised at this Little Fatty, not expecting he would refuse.

"The ancestor reminded me before leaving that the cultivation path is arduous, requiring trials of life and death to break one’s limit and become a true strong person. If I could rely on my own power to return alive to the Capital, he would personally teach me cultivation. The strength of this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant is too great; with such a Sword Pet, I won’t really experience tests." He Qingwei explained.

Mu Hanyan finally understood the reason and couldn’t help but admire the foresight of the He Family Ancestor. Yet she heard He Qingwei mutter another sentence: "I’ve been called ’Little Meatball’ since childhood due to being chubby. If I accept such an even fatter elephant as a Sword Pet, won’t they all call me ’Big Meatball’ in the future. Better let it go."

Mu Hanyan almost fell over; seemingly, this was the real reason he refused her kindness. She thought this spoiled rich kid miraculously possessed a strong person’s heart, but perhaps, she’d overestimated him.

"Then, Lord City Master, let this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant become your Sword Pet." Mu Hanyan had planned from the start to give this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant to the City Lord but changed her mind considering He Qingwei’s feelings. Since he declined, she carried out her original plan.

"I—how could this be—I can’t believe this could happen." The City Lord displayed even more surprise and had not expected such fortune to come to him.

"Lord City Master, refrain from declining, hear me out. Although Beiguan Town is not a military gateway, plenty of Lu’an City’s escapees slip through. If it falls, these exotic beasts might spread into the Anyun Bellyland, gravely affecting many innocent peasants. Having this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant will make defending Beiguan Town easier, providing more security for the Anyun Bellyland’s populace." Mu Hanyan interrupted the City Lord’s words, speaking methodically.

The self-sacrificial action of the City Lord and the city’s military and civilians deeply moved Mu Hanyan. Even disregarding the welfare of the Anyun Bellyland’s populace, she felt compelled to contribute to Beiguan Town.

"Then, I will accept it. Thank you, Young Master Mu." The City Lord pondered for a moment and finally accepted Mu Hanyan’s kindness.