“Already promoted to General class?”
Inside the Grand Elder’s courtyard, Dongfang Ba heard the report with a dazed expression, then waved his hand helplessly: “I understand…”
It was naturally frustrating to be surpassed by Wu Ming. These past days, he had trained relentlessly, with massive resources invested, and finally reached Soldier class, feeling no less impressive than Dongfang Suoming in the slightest.
But now, the other party made a dazzling entrance, telling him that the gap had not narrowed, but instead widened.
“Soldier class, huh…”
Dongfang Ba gave a bitter smile.
When the gap became an insurmountable chasm, he could no longer even muster feelings of jealousy or hatred.
…
“General class?”
Dongfang Ying, the Grand Elder, furrowed his brow again as he listened to Dongfang Rouxin’s report.
Eastern clan members of this rank were all backbone forces, the very essence of the family! They couldn’t be dealt with arbitrarily; a council of elders must be convened to obtain majority approval.
Especially now, on the eve of the upcoming competition, dealing with such an outstanding prodigy would only dishearten others.
“Change overt suppression to covert recruitment. Also, Dongfang Suoming must have secrets… Find them out!”
Dongfang Ying commanded coldly.
The previous wealth could be overlooked, but such rapid advancement—could it really be due to extraordinary talent?
“Also, regarding the Lava Tyrant, our family’s Spirit Taming Masters have reported instability in the seal multiple times, as if it’s about to awaken. Add to that all these emerging geniuses… This world… is about to change…”
After giving his orders, Dongfang Ying gazed at the bright moon on the horizon, a trace of melancholy on his face.
As a seasoned fox, he already sensed something ominous and had begun making secret preparations.
Unfortunately, even he couldn’t possibly imagine that what awaited would be a great upheaval spanning the entire Fantasia World, engulfing all four continents without exception. Every surviving Spirit Tamer would inevitably be drawn into it!
…
“What? You mean you broke through after eating a Star Yuan Fruit?”
Inside his own residence, facing Dongfang Dieyu, who was brimming with curiosity, Wu Ming casually made up a partial account of his experiences, carefully editing and omitting details. Immediately, Dongfang Dieyu misunderstood: “What amazing luck!”
She stayed until late at night. Before leaving, she gave Wu Ming a complex look: “Suoming, it’s good that you’ve returned. There are some matters where the family needs your strength!”
Having said that, she wasted no time and quickly departed.
“Never thought… the master comes from such a minor family, and is even under sixteen years old!”
Hou Yong and Zuo Linling, reflecting on what they had witnessed today and the information they had gathered about Wu Ming, were already mentally reeling.
A General-class Spirit Tamer under sixteen! What kind of concept was that?
It had completely surpassed the realm of genius—it was nothing short of a prodigy, a monster!!!
Wu Ming stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm.
The reason he dared to return and brazenly reside within the Dongfang family naturally wasn’t because of the Iron-winged Golden Eagle.
In fact, with his current strength, even Dongfang Ying himself—could he withstand a surprise attack from the Heaven and Earth Divination Star?
With the power to wipe out the Dongfang family’s entire upper echelon, naturally he didn’t care about whatever schemes others might attempt.
“Just borrowing a skin to get close to the Lava Tyrant…”
He shook his head, lost in thought with a hint of emotion: “These three great families are truly courting disaster, daring to cultivate a Silver-type Fant Spirit… They have no idea what death means!”
Ordinary splitting was one thing, but for the Lava Tyrant, that was just a trivial matter.
But for the three great families to want it to split off a juvenile Lava Tyrant of equal Silver-type status, that would definitely consume core energy!
The Lava Tyrant, still in a deep slumber from its severe injuries, would never agree to that!
Once it recovers, obliterating the Stone City and the three great families together would be only natural.
…
Several days later.
“Greetings, Lord Suoming!”
Dongfang Rouxin smiled sweetly, gracefully bowing and displaying her alluring figure: “According to the astrologer we invited, calculations have confirmed that you have absolutely nothing to do with the death of the proud brothers. Now that your name has been cleared, according to the clan rules, after reaching General class, you have automatically become a candidate for Elder!”
Her posture was extremely respectful, and she subtly carried a hint of seduction, as if she were ready to be plucked.
“Looks like… my letting Dongfang Dieyu spread the news about the Star Yuan Fruit still couldn’t dispel some people’s suspicions…”
Looking at the beauty before him, who seemed to be attempting seduction, Wu Ming inwardly sighed.
In any case, his current achievements were still too shocking for the average youth.
So far, almost all the youths in the Dongfang family had come to regard him as their idol.
As for the Tantai and Wuma families, they had recently been very active, constantly pressuring the Dongfang family and making all sorts of deals, all in an effort to prevent Dongfang Suoming from joining the competition.
After all, a Soldier-class genius could be tolerated, but a General-class under twenty years old? That was practically bullying!
One could say that Wu Ming’s mere existence, even without participating in the competition, could bring massive benefits to the Dongfang family.
To ensure his non-participation, naturally, concessions would have to be made!
“They should be coming to negotiate with me soon enough.”
Wu Ming remained silent, indifferent to the beauty before him.
It couldn’t be helped—in the Zhou Dynasty world, and across numerous other reincarnation missions, he had already experienced countless beauties, leaving him with little interest in such social butterflies anymore.
“Take me to see the Grand Elder!”
Wu Ming, unwilling to play games with Dongfang Rouxin, simply waved his hand.
“As you command!”
Dongfang Rouxin stood up, her face flushed red, her heart filled with indescribable feelings.
She had full confidence in her own beauty, and had often used it as a weapon, repeatedly earning great merits for the Grand Elder.
But now, a fellow clan member who hadn’t even come of age could actually resist her charm?
She touched her cheek, and suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes.
…
The Elder Hall.
“Dongfang Suoming pays respects to the Grand Elder!”
Wu Ming slightly bowed, looking at the true power-holders of the Dongfang family present.
Dongfang Ying still appeared middle-aged, with a narrow face and the sharp gaze of a wolf and eagle, exuding a strange, wild charm.
“I won’t mention the past matters… Elder Suoming, now that you’ve reached General class, would you be willing to contribute to the family?”
Dongfang Ying smiled kindly, like a warm, kind elder, showing none of his usual brutality or gloominess.
“Of course, I would be honored!”
“Excellent… Let me tell you…”
Dongfang Ying explained the matter of the Lava Tyrant, albeit in a heavily edited version. Wu Ming, in turn, feigned shock: “So that’s how it is! I will certainly do my utmost to secure the greatest benefits for the family!”
“Well…”
Dongfang Ying’s aged face twitched slightly: “The Tantai and Wuma families have repeatedly protested to us. The Elder Council’s opinion is that Elder Suoming need not participate in the competition. After all, as a General-class Spirit Tamer, competing with other novice Spirit Tamers would indeed be rather unfair…”
“Of course, they will compensate us in other ways!”
Seeing Wu Ming hesitate, he quickly added: “If you have any further requests, feel free to voice them!”
“My request…”
Wu Ming lowered his eyes, then smiled slightly: “According to the Dongfang family’s clan rules, once one enters the Elder Council, one can govern a territory independently, correct? I seem to recall there being a high-grade Qingyu jade vein within the family…”
After a long while, Wu Ming thanked them and exited. Dongfang Ying remained expressionless, suddenly clapping his hands.
Dongfang Rouxin, her face pale, hurried forward to kneel: “I failed in my duty!”
“Such a beauty… and he wasn’t moved…”
Dongfang Ying’s face suddenly took on a sinister expression. He used one finger to lift Dongfang Rouxin’s delicate, jade-like chin: “The youth should be cautious about lust; he wasn’t swayed by beauty, only focused on strength… Tsk! Remarkable… I feel like I’ve wasted decades of my life!”
His eyes seemed to emit a green glow, like a hungry wolf: “You indeed didn’t handle things well… the Star Yuan Fruit may be a reasonable explanation, but I feel his secrets must be far more than that…”
Dongfang Ying coldly remarked: “What I want is far more than that. You know what to do!”
“I understand completely!”
Dongfang Rouxin trembled, feeling a wave of relief only after Dongfang Ying’s finger left her face. Her legs shook slightly, a warm sensation stirring between them.
She took a deep breath, flattering: “What does it matter how talented he is? Once he enters the Elder Council, isn’t he still at the Grand Elder’s command?”
“You actually have a correct understanding!”
Dongfang Ying laughed proudly: “Only when he leaves the family will he realize how difficult the outside world is, how convenient it is to have an entire organization serving you. Look! He came back anyway?”
“Hehe… This family system is easy to enter but hard to leave… Not because of physical force, but because after getting used to the abundant resources and the luxurious, comfortable lifestyle, how many people can bring themselves to leave?”
“Just like a caged canary bird. If you open the cage, would it even fly away?”
Dongfang Ying gazed at the birdcage hanging from the eaves: “Whatever he wants, just give it to him! Once a bird is in the cage, how could it possibly escape?”
Listening to this, Dongfang Rouxin felt a sudden chill.
She looked fearfully at the bird in the cage, momentarily feeling as if she had become it, trapped in the Grand Elder’s hands, unable to advance or retreat, bound by invisible mental shackles. She couldn’t help but smile bitterly to herself…
…
Outside Stone City.
Wu Ming arrived at a Qingyu jade mine, casually tossing a token to the guard.
“Ah, it’s Elder Suoming! Please come in quickly!”
This was also a Dongfang family property. The guard immediately reported his arrival, and soon, a manager came out to greet him: “Junior Dongfang Tong greets the Elder!”
“Hmph! Have you read the family’s orders?”
Wu Ming glanced around, asking indifferently.
“I’ve already read them. From now on, Elder Suoming will be in charge of the Qingyu jade vein. I’m truly delighted from the bottom of my heart!”
Dongfang Tong was quite a character; as he spoke, he actually began shedding real tears.
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