Zhao Wuji listened, and couldn't help but slightly furrow his brows.
He knew about the matter of Yun Jin taking away that Iron-Eating Beast. But he didn't place this matter in his heart. After all, although the number of the Iron-Eating Beast race were rare, they weren't really considered to be any sort of powerful spirit beast. Their various racial skills were all very ordinary, and among mid-grade spirit beasts, they belonged to the bottom tier.
At the beginning, Xiaoyu first saw that the Iron-Eating Beast was quite cute, so he became determined to contract it.
In the beginning, Xiaoyu was very patient with the Iron-Eating Beast. Every day he went to accompany it to play, even bringing it all kinds of tasty food. After a long period of time, this Iron-Eating Beast voluntarily followed Xiaoyu away.
Ling Fei always valued the spirit beast's own ideas. Since the Iron-Eating Beast was willing, he helped set the contract between the two, allowing Xiaoyu to take this Iron-Eating Beast away.
At the beginning.
This Iron-Eating Beast, relying on its cute appearance, indeed let Han Xiaoyu dote on it for a period of time.
However.
As time passed.
If there's only cuteness, one would inevitably grow impatient.
Xiaoyu envied how the spirit beasts of others possessed outstanding combat strength, so he also wanted to train this Iron-Eating Beast.
However.
This Iron-Eating Beast's skills were average, its talent was even more average. No matter how it's trained, it simply didn't open its spiritual understanding.
Xiaoyu spent mind and effort, yet there's not a single trace of return. Coupled with his own poor physical condition, he already barely had enough energy to take care of himself, how could he still take care of a spirit beast?
He directly sent the Iron-Eating Beast back to the Spirit Beast Pavilion.
Regarding Han Xiaoyu's actions, Zhao Wuji not only didn't think there was anything wrong, instead he thought this was the correct decision.
In the world of cultivation, the strong stand at the top!
What use is only having a cute appearance? If it cannot help in battle, then it's a trash spirit beast.
He originally didn't recommend forming a contract with this Iron-Eating Beast. It was Xiaoyu who insisted, so Zhao Wuji let him do as he pleased. Now that Xiaoyu was willing to personally give it up, Zhao Wuji was actually quite pleased.
Afterward, he directly helped Han Xiaoyu go to the Misty Beast Forest and subdue that Misty Sky Butterfly. Although the Misty Sky Butterfly was also only a mid-grade spirit beast, its cultivation level was quite good, and its combination of skills was well-rounded. It was most suitable for Xiaoyu.
Zhao Wuji also didn't expect that such a small matter as merely abandoning a spirit beast would actually still have follow-up.
That Iron-Eating Beast indeed had average talent. How could it turn from trash to treasure after arriving in Yun Jin's hands?
"Master, I'll definitely win this battle. When that time comes, not only can I retrieve the spiritual plants for Master, I can also suppress that Yun Jin's arrogance." Han Xiaoyu's expression was faintly somewhat excited.
Rumors said.
Since Yun Jin entered Tianxing Sect, no one had ever gained any benefit from her.
Now, he, Han Xiaoyu, was going to be the first!
Even though Yun Jin herself wasn't going to participate, crushing her spirit beast was just the same as slapping her hard in the face.
Nowadays, Heavenly Sword Peak's prestige was overwhelming, and Yun Jin was being praised up to the heavens.
He just happened to take this opportunity to let everyone know that this Yun Jin was not so undefeatable.
Zhao Wuji always felt like something wasn't quite right with this matter, but seeing Han Xiaoyu's confident expression, he couldn't simply pour cold water on him. He could only mildly say, "Xiaoyu. At the Grand Sect Tournament, that Liuli Zhenren of Beast Taming Sect once appeared and even wished to take Yun Jin as a disciple. Although it is unknown whether the two now possess a formal master-disciple relationship, being able to make Liuli Zhenren personally come to accept her, that Yun Jin must have some talent in beast taming."
"If it was another spirit beast, I might be worried. But if it's that piece of trash Iron-Eating Beast…" Han Xiaoyu only sneered.
Back then, he had spent so much effort on that Iron-Eating Beast and even fed it several pills, yet the result? Not even the slightest bit of improvement.
Zhao Wuji also couldn't understand how a Foundation Establishment Iron-Eating Beast could possibly defeat a Golden Core Han Xiaoyu and Misty Sky Butterfly.
"Master, even if Yun Jin is somewhat strange, she can't possibly create something from nothing and turn a waste into a genius, right? And this time, she's not personally making a move. It's only a spirit beast. I have the confidence to deal with it." Han Xiaoyu repeatedly guaranteed.
At this point, there's no room to refuse.
If this matter was spread, saying that even when Yun Jin merely sent out a spirit beast, Han Xiaoyu did not dare fight, then he would be laughed to death.
Zhao Wuji, though uneasy, still nodded, "Then so be it. But Xiaoyu, remember. Do not underestimate your opponent."
"This disciple understands." Han Xiaoyu replied seriously.
Zhao Wuji looked at him, and suddenly changed the subject, "You asked for my Sect Leader Token and gave it to Ye Danxia? Did she ask for it herself?"
Han Xiaoyu became a little nervous, "Master, this matter has nothing to do with Junior Sister, it was I who—"
Zhao Wuji waved his hand, interrupting him, "I'm only asking you what your intentions are toward Ye Danxia? Do you… harbor feelings for her?"
Zhao Wuji watched Han Xiaoyu's expression.
Han Xiaoyu's face instantly became slightly reddened. He stammered, "Disciple and Junior Sister have already acknowledged each other for life. Once Junior Sister's injustice is cleared, disciple and Junior Sister will become Dao Companions."
"Acknowledge for life?" Zhao Wuji was stunned. This progress was faster than he imagined. He couldn't help but asked, "Are you certain?"
Han Xiaoyu nodded firmly, "Although we hadn't spoken about it openly, the tacit understanding between us could not be wrong."
Seeing Han Xiaoyu's confidence, Zhao Wuji reluctantly believed. He frowned, "I originally valued this Ye Danxia highly, but after repeated incidents, she had truly disappointed me. This girl may not be a suitable match for you."
Hearing this, Han Xiaoyu became anxious, he hurriedly said, "Master, Little Junior Sister was only too naive, that's why she was continuously plotted against by that Yun Jin. Once Yun Jin is dealt with, with Little Junior Sister's talent of Celestial Spirit Root, is there anything she cannot achieve? And Yun Jin swore a Heavenly Dao Oath that she will never join the Four Holy Lands, without joining a Holy Land, she's not fated to walk the Great Dao. With Junior Sister's talent, sooner or later she will surpass her!"
This reasoning was indeed logical. Zhao Wuji sighed softly, "My father's situation is still unknown. No matter what, you must temporarily endure for this period of time. As for your Junior Sister, there's no need to be anxious. If my father recovers, there'll naturally be ways to save her."
This tone was no longer in opposition to the matter of the two becoming Dao Companions.
After all, Ye Danxia's Celestial Spirit Root talent is certainly astonishing, if they could duel cultivate, it would be very beneficial to Han Xiaoyu.
Knowing that Zhao Wuji had tacitly agreed, Han Xiaoyu's face was instantly filled with joy.
"Go. Prepare well for tomorrow's match." Zhao Wuji warmly said.
"Yes, this disciple would leave first." Han Xiaoyu gave his respects and left, his heart filled with ambition.
This time, he would defeat Yun Jin in front of everyone, shattering Yun Jin's reputation for being undefeatable.
How could a mere disciple who had just joined the sect for three months be idealized to such a degree?
Tomorrow, he would destroy that myth and let everyone see that Yun Jin was nothing special.