“This Observing Eye…”
Wu Ming’s eyes sparkled with light.
It was a creation of the legendary Spirit Tamer, Master Jia Kongming, yet it was considered a mediocre work—only enhancing vision and revealing minor spiritual energy concealments.
However, as Wu Ming delved deeper and contemplated its intricacies, he realized it was far more than that.
“This is… threads of law perception… remarkable indeed… In the Zhou World, only those above the level of Grandmaster or Earth Immortal could faintly perceive the Dao of Heaven…”
Wu Ming immediately realized: “Using the Observing Eye merely to enhance vision is an underutilization. Its true function lies in connecting with the Dao of Heaven in the Spirit World, allowing precise identification of each spirit’s abilities!”
Of course, discovering this was no easy feat.
Although Jia Kongming’s technique, the Observing Eye, was sold in many places, its success rate was extremely low, and its reputation as mediocre spread widely, discouraging most Spirit Tamers from purchasing it.
Even if one paid a hefty price and successfully learned the Observing Eye, without innate mental strength rivaling that of a Grandmaster-level Spirit Tamer, one would still fail to uncover its hidden potential.
“Fate and destiny!”
As the jade tablet shattered into a wisp of arcane light and entered Wu Ming’s eyes, he sighed suddenly.
Jia Kongming, a rare genius, had clearly poured his heart and soul into this creation, yet it was so undervalued by the world—wasn’t that fate?
“I recall… in less than half a year, a hidden treasure will appear in the Fire Continent, which is actually Jia Kongming’s legacy. Especially within it is a book called ‘Spirit Bestiary,’ his later masterpiece, the culmination of his life’s work! It records the habits and evolution paths of numerous spirits, making it the ultimate secret manual for Spirit Tamers—infinitely superior to the common bestiaries sold in the streets…”
Wu Ming’s eyes gleamed with determination: “This must be obtained at all costs!”
He calmed himself and summoned his gray wolf.
Armed with a powerful tool, the desire to kill naturally arose!
Now that he had mastered this divine technique, he couldn’t wait to test its effects.
“Observing Eye!”
Wu Ming activated the skill on the gray wolf. With a flick of his spiritual power, streams of data automatically appeared in his vision:
…
[Gray Wolf (Unnamed)]
[Racial Rank: Common Species (Red)]
[Racial Bonus: None]
[Attribute: Melee]
[Stage: Juvenile Mid-tier]
[Spirit Arts: None]
[Enhancements: Basic Claws, Basic Hide Defense, Basic Regeneration]
[Status: Healthy]
…
“Absolutely a blank slate… What a pity…”
Wu Ming covered his eyes: “And… this doesn’t seem to be solely the effect of the Observing Eye, but rather a combination of the Observing Eye, the Main Temple’s True Vision ability, and my own Celestial Eye, isn’t it?”
This ability was undoubtedly extraordinary.
At the very least, Wu Ming immediately thought of several ways to profit from it.
“For example, becoming a Spirit Potential Appraiser or a Spirit Egg Evaluator—both are excellent career paths…”
Wu Ming’s thoughts expanded: “Especially the Spirit Egg Evaluator—truly a massive goldmine!”
The Spirit World contained countless types of spirits.
Some spirit eggs appeared unremarkable, hiding their true nature, and unless evaluated by a professional, one couldn’t discern the spirit inside or its potential.
Occasionally, a lucky individual would find a spirit egg that, upon hatching, turned out to be a spirit of exceptional lineage, leading to rapid wealth and fame.
Therefore, the profession of appraiser was practically a gold mine!
“Of course… with my current mental strength, I could also work as a Technique Scribe! After all, crafting and selling techniques isn’t a one-time deal but a high-value-added industry with steady returns, and the profits might not be much less than those of an appraiser…”
In an instant, Wu Ming had already mapped out several golden paths for himself.
“Unfortunately… I lack both reputation and strength! To flaunt my talents recklessly would be suicide, unless I want to live the ‘happy’ life of being sheltered by some powerful faction…”
Wu Ming sighed: “Power! In the end, it all comes down to power! I must strengthen my spirit—at least to the Soldier Rank, otherwise no one will take me seriously. Naturally, I can’t neglect cultivating Daoist techniques either… Though this world is somewhat altered, its essence remains the same as the Zhou World, the Spirit World, and the Star World. Daoist arts still have potential to be used here!”
Although the Spirit World had undergone significant changes, it still lay within the boundary of the same dimension as the Zhou World and had not crossed into another realm!
Therefore, despite differences in world rules, there were still fundamental similarities.
Reintroducing the power of Daoist techniques here would naturally be much easier compared to other entirely different dimensions.
“Also, there’s the secret manual of the Beast Taming Sect… how to adapt it for use with spirits requires careful consideration. Once my strength improves, I must venture out, explore ruins, and obtain rare treasures that can promote the evolution of my gray wolf or modify the summoning contract…”
Bang! Bang! Bang!
As Wu Ming was thinking, the wooden door of the small courtyard was knocked on urgently.
“Who is it?”
Wu Ming’s expression turned cautious, wondering if it was Luo Geng coming to cause trouble.
“It’s me!”
The voice from outside was crisp and clear like pearls, soft and melodious, like the call of a nightingale, stirring up certain memories originally belonging to Dongfang Suoming.
“It’s my cousin sister!”
He opened the door with a smile.
“Haha… Cousin Suoming, I’ve come to visit you!”
The visitor quickly entered like a fluttering butterfly, her two braids bouncing. She had a healthy, athletic build, exuding youth and vitality. Her cheeks were rosy, her big eyes crystal-clear and gentle, dressed in bright red clothes with silk tassels, radiating brilliance with every turn.
This was Dongfang Suoming’s cousin sister, Dongfang Dieyu!
In the boy’s dark memories, this elder cousin was one of the few rays of sunshine. Due to the close relationship between their grandparents, she had always taken care of him.
Dongfang Dieyu also had a powerful patron—her grandfather was the Third Elder of the family, in charge of the Punishment Hall. Without this backing, Dongfang Suoming’s childhood would have been even more miserable.
“Ah, cousin sister! Come in, please!”
Following Dongfang Suoming’s memories, Wu Ming’s face blossomed into a bright smile.
“Suoming… no need for formalities…”
Dongfang Dieyu’s expressive eyes scanned Wu Ming, marveling: “I was worried you’d be discouraged after contracting your spirit beast yesterday. When I heard you scolded Luo Geng today, I was even more worried. But now, you don’t seem to be giving up at all!”
“Could you be a bit less direct?”
Sweat and a dark line appeared on Wu Ming’s forehead: “Why must I give up just because I contracted a gray wolf?”
“Right, right… I knew you’d recover from the setback!”
Dongfang Dieyu looked around and said boldly: “To celebrate you becoming a Spirit Tamer, let big sister treat you to a big meal at the best restaurant in town. How about it?”
Hearing this, Wu Ming felt slightly moved.
In his memories, this elder cousin had always quietly supported Dongfang Suoming, careful not to hurt his pride.
But… Dongfang Suoming was Dongfang Suoming, and Wu Ming was Wu Ming—they were entirely different people!
Wu Ming casually extended his hand: “Treating me to a meal isn’t necessary! If you really want to help, Sister Dieyu, lend me some spirit coins. The clan’s monthly competition is coming up in a month, and I don’t want to end up last and be expelled from the clan… I’ll repay you tenfold in the future!”
“Huh?”
Dongfang Dieyu blinked, momentarily stunned.
Was this still the same sensitive, insecure, and overly proud cousin she had known before?
She couldn’t help but laugh: “Where did you learn this at your age? Tenfold repayment?”
Her sparkling eyes twinkled as she handed him a crystal-like card: “Here are three thousand spirit coins. If you need more, just ask. You can repay me slowly later—no need for tenfold or anything like that…”
“Sure enough, as the granddaughter of the Third Elder, your resources are indeed impressive, casually tossing around so much pocket money…”
Wu Ming silently accepted it without saying much.
He would naturally remember this debt. When he said tenfold, he meant tenfold, and even more. Otherwise, his mind wouldn’t feel at ease.
“However, you’re right about one thing—the clan’s monthly competition in a month must not result in last place, or it’ll be a disaster to be expelled from the clan…”
Dongfang Dieyu said with a hint of worry: “Those from the Steward Hall are so despicable! Even Luo Geng has an Ironclaw Wolf, yet they gave you a gray wolf as a substitute. One day, I’ll make my grandfather deal with them!”
“Actually, the gray wolf isn’t that bad…”
Wu Ming weakly interjected.
In a major clan, there were still basic standards for treating clan members. A common gray wolf was already quite embarrassing. If they had given him something even worse, the Steward Hall would have been severely criticized by the entire clan.
Outside the clan, although the gray wolf was a common species, for many unfortunate Spirit Tamers, it wasn’t an especially unacceptable choice.
Otherwise, unless Wu Ming’s head had been kicked by a donkey, why would he stubbornly cling to the Dongfang surname? He was staying in the clan precisely for its powerful reputation and resource channels!
“But today you offended Luo Geng, who is a close servant to Dongfang Ba. He will definitely speak ill of you, making things difficult for you in the upcoming competition… No! Not just the competition, but even within this month, if he causes you trouble, it’ll be hard to handle!”
Dongfang Dieyu’s face showed a trace of worry: “You haven’t experienced battles between Spirit Tamers yet, right? How about a sparring match with me?”
“Alright!”
Knowing she wanted to help him gain combat experience, Wu Ming naturally accepted without hesitation.
Truthfully, he was also quite interested in the battle techniques of orthodox Spirit Tamers.
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