“Mr. Coulson, there’s something I’d like to ask of you,” Nie Yan said. The interior of the pet store remained unchanged, filled with iron cages everywhere. Unsure of the way to the back room that Gu Huai had mentioned, he scanned the area and spotted a small door in the corner of the hall, hidden behind several cages. That was the entrance to the back room, but since it was a private area, Nie Yan couldn’t enter without permission. He could only seek Coulson’s guidance and request approval.
“It would be my pleasure to serve you,” Mr. Kersen replied respectfully.
“It’s like this—I just captured a Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon, and I’d like you to help me tame it,” Nie Yan said.
“Revered Great Prophet Nie Yan, you may bring that Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon here, and I shall assist you in taming it.”
Nie Yan shook his head. “Mr. Coulson, please forgive me, but due to certain special reasons, I cannot bring it here. Would you be willing to accompany me to Okerun City instead? I can offer you a very generous reward.”
Upon hearing Nie Yan’s words, Coulson appeared somewhat hesitant. After a brief silence, he asked, “Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan, may I inquire about the level of the Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon you captured?”
“A level 200 mutated lord,” Nie Yan replied.
Coulson’s mouth opened wide in astonishment. “That’s absolutely incredible! Are you certain it’s a level 200 mutated lord? In the entire Glirenn Empire and even all of the Light Faction, only a few people like Emperor Jobiah possess pets of such a high level. How did you manage to capture it?”
“I’m sorry, but that’s confidential information I cannot disclose,” Nie Yan replied. He wouldn’t casually reveal the method of capture, even if the other party was an NPC.
Seeing Nie Yan’s somewhat displeased expression, Coulson quickly apologized, “Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan, please forgive my audacity—I shouldn’t have asked those questions. Reverend Great Prophet, as far as I know, with my current taming abilities, it would take me at least three more years to tame a level 200 lord.”
Nie Yan furrowed his brows. The taming time was longer than he had expected. Although a level 200 mutated lord would still be an extremely powerful pet in three years, he didn’t want to wait that long. Moreover, if he had to tame all seven Purple-Eyed Earth Dragons, how long would that take? To put it in a common saying, it would be “waiting until the day lilies have long since withered.”
“That’s too long. Is there any other way?” Nie Yan inquired, considering that given his status as the Great Prophet, Coulson wouldn’t dare to deliberately withhold information.
“Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan, if you wish to tame the Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon sooner, you will need to find a higher-level tamer. May I recommend someone—my mentor, perhaps Hall could assist. He is a master-level tamer. With his help, taming a Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon would take at most six months,” Coulson replied.
“Where is your mentor?” Nie Yan asked. The mentor Kerson mentioned should be the tamer Gu Huai had referred to.
“Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan, please follow me,” Coulson said.
Nie Yan followed Coulson toward the small door. After passing through narrow corridors, the two entered the back room.
Compared to the front hall, the back room was much smaller, with only a few scattered tables and chairs. In a corner chair sat an NPC wearing a gray tamer’s robe. He appeared to be about fifty or sixty years old, with a thin build. Though his hair and beard were gray, he looked energetic and alert. Nie Yan noticed a silver-white medal on the NPC’s left shoulder—it was a high-level medal awarded by the Tamer’s Guild. Due to the scarcity and difficulty of promotion among tamers, a master-level tamer was already a rare presence.
Nie Yan detected a peculiar magical aura emanating from him—it was fire-elemental, at least at the Magus tier. A master tamer who was also a Magus—this Hall’s identity was rather intriguing.
Nie Yan cast the Detect skill on this tamer.
+1+ Hall: Grandmaster Tamer.
+7+ When Hall saw Coulson and Nie Yan, his expression darkened.
“I’ve told you not to bring anyone in without my permission,” Hall said sternly, clearly very displeased with Coulson for bringing someone in without authorization.
+Little+ “Reverend Mentor, this is the Great Prophet Nie Yan, who accurately predicted the monster attack on Hilton Fortress and saved tens of thousands of its residents. He has come today to seek your assistance,” Coulson said cautiously.
Hearing Coulson’s words, Hall was visibly moved. “Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan, please forgive my earlier rudeness.”
+Net+ Nie Yan smiled and said, “Master Hall, you flatter me. It was I who came uninvited and disturbed you.” Nie Yan was puzzled—Hall’s reaction seemed overly intense.
“No, no,” Hall shook his head, his voice slightly trembling. “Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan, please allow me to explain. I am from Hilton Fortress. During the siege of Hilton Fortress by monsters, I happened to be in Carol City for further studies. My wife and children were in Hilton Fortress. When I learned of the monster attack, I wished desperately to fly back there and be with my family. Later, I learned that thanks to your successful foresight of the monster attack, Hilton Fortress was well-prepared, allowing tens of thousands of its residents to escape the disaster. My wife and children are safe and sound. Please allow me to express my most sincere gratitude to you.”
Nie Yan suddenly understood. No wonder Hall was so excited upon seeing him. Unexpectedly encountering an NPC from Hilton Fortress, his exceptionally high reputation there had immediately taken effect. With this connection, if he asked Hall to help tame the Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon, he probably wouldn’t refuse.
“Master Hall, as a prophet, foreseeing disasters and praying for people’s safety is my duty,” Nie Yan modestly replied.
“You are a wise and honorable man, Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan. Coulson said you need my help. Please tell me what I can do for you. Even if it costs me my life, I shall not hesitate,” Hall said, visibly moved.
“Master Hall, I certainly don’t need you to risk your life for me,” Nie Yan joked with a smile.
Hall smiled awkwardly.
“It’s like this—I captured a Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon and would like to invite you to help me tame it in Okerun City, Abernathy Grasslands,” Nie Yan explained.
“A Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon? What level is it?” Hall asked, surprised.
“A level 200 mutated lord.”
Hall exclaimed in astonishment, “Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan, you are truly omnipotent to have captured such a high-level pet. As far as I know, in the entire Glirenn Empire, only Emperor Jobiah and two elders possess pets of such a high level. Taming a level 200 mutated lord may take six months or even longer. If you have enough time, I would be willing to accompany you to Okerun City.”
“That’s wonderful news! Thank you, Master Hall. You’ve done me an enormous favor,” Nie Yan said joyfully. The taming period had been shortened from three years to just six months, which was already a tremendous improvement. At least before the decisive battle with Angel Dominion, they would be able to successfully tame the first Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon.
“It would be my honor, Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan. Please don’t address me so formally, or my wife will scold me. Just call me Hall,” Hall replied respectfully.
Nie Yan smiled. Since Hall insisted, he wouldn’t press the issue.
“Please wait a moment while I hand over my duties to my apprentice,” Hall said, bowing slightly and then approaching Coulson to explain various matters.
Nie Yan waited nearby. This was a profitable outcome—an unexpected surprise. Without much effort, he had managed to bring back a master-level tamer, who was also a Magus-level mage. Having such a person stay in Oklend City would be immensely beneficial with no drawbacks.
Many of the matters Hall handed over were related to the pet store. Nie Yan realized that Hall was actually the owner of this store.
“Master Hall, please rest assured. I will handle everything properly,” Coulson assured him.
“I have posted three tasks through the Mercancy Guild, and over 3,000 people have accepted them. If any of them complete their tasks before I return, let them come to Orkren City to find me,” said Huo Er.
Hearing this, Nie Yan raised his eyebrows. If 3,000 people completed their tasks and still couldn’t find him, they would probably head to Orkin City.
“Master Hall, would you be interested in opening a pet store in Oklun City? The streets there are as bustling as those in Carol City, with millions of people active in various shops and auction houses every day. However, there isn’t a single pet store there yet,” Nie Yan tried to persuade Hall. “If you are willing to open a pet store in Oklun City, I will provide you with a shop and waive all rent.”
Hall fell into thought for a moment before replying, “I’ll take a look first. If it’s suitable, I can open another pet store there.”
Nie Yan smiled. After Hall finished handing over the matters related to the pet store, the two of them went together to the teleportation array and teleported to Oclen City.
In the special meeting hall of Oklun City, Hall saw the Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon tightly bound in a metal cage and couldn’t help but exclaim, “The craftsmanship here is truly unparalleled.” Capturing a Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon in this way was truly unprecedented.
“Master Hall, I’m entrusting it to you now,” Nie Yan said.
“Please rest assured, Reverend Great Prophet Nie Yan. I will complete this task as soon as possible,” Hall replied.
Entrusting everything to Huo Er, Nie Yan let out a sigh of relief. Another matter had been resolved, and now he could patiently wait for the results.
After a week, he could go capture the second Purple-Eyed Earth Dragon. Just as Nie Yan was preparing to do a task, he suddenly received a message from Gu Huai, saying that Angel Dominion had made a new move and urging him to rush to the meeting hall urgently.
Nie Yan couldn’t help but frown. What had happened that made Gu Huai so anxious?
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