Chapter 95: Agreeing to Cooperate, Bi Ji and Chi Wang
Ye Zhilan, carrying a heart full of thoughts and the token engraved with a beast pattern, hurried back to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and went straight to the quiet room where Yu Yuanchen was in seclusion.
Inside the quiet room, Yu Yuanchen had just finished a round of deducing the Yin and Yang Thunder Technique. The thunder aura around him had not yet fully calmed down. Seeing Ye Zhilan's unusual expression and hurried footsteps, he knew something had happened.
"Brother Yuanchen!" Ye Zhilan dismissed the attendants and recounted everything from the morning—encountering the woman who called herself "Gu Yue" at the village entrance, the "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" she mentioned, and her intention to trade and even cooperate on researching the "Way of Beast Taming"—without missing a single detail. She was meticulous, describing Gu Yue's expression, tone, and the details of that strange token clearly.
Yu Yuanchen's expression was calm at first as he listened to Ye Zhilan's account. However, when the name "Gu Yue" reached his ears, his hand holding the teacup paused almost imperceptibly, and a sharp glint flashed deep in his eyes!
Gu Yue!
How could he not know this name? In the Douluo series, it was the name used by the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, when she incarnated as a human! She had really come looking for him! Was it because of the aura of the Ice and Fire Dragon King? Alarm bells rang in Yu Yuanchen's heart instantly. His muscles tensed subconsciously, his Soul Power circulated secretly, and his Divine Sense spread quietly like a tide, vigilantly sensing the surroundings, especially the movements outside the Sect.
But when he finished listening to Ye Zhilan's full account, especially that Gu Yuena had focused on the "contract" between Ye Zhilan and the Star Devouring Vine and proposed cooperating to research a "new path of beast taming," his tense heartstrings relaxed slightly, replaced by realization and deep thought.
"So that's how it is... Her target has temporarily shifted to Zhilan." Yu Yuanchen mused. He instantly understood the key. Gu Yuena must have sensed the aura of the Ice and Fire Dragon King, but what interested her more was this brand-new mode of symbiosis between humans and Soul Beasts that Ye Zhilan had inadvertently created! For the Silver Dragon King, who was desperate to revitalize the Soul Beast race, this temptation was likely greater than mere Dragon Clan relics!
The so-called "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" was, in all likelihood, that group of Ferocious beasts from the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest! Fabricating the story of a hidden Sect was quite reasonable.
"Brother Yuanchen, what do you think? Is this Ten Thousand Beast Sect... trustworthy?" Ye Zhilan asked, seeing Yu Yuanchen lost in thought. Although she was tempted by the prospect of cooperation, the other party's origins were too mysterious, and she could not help but be cautious.
Yu Yuanchen set down his teacup and tapped his fingertips on the table, making a soft clacking sound. He looked at Ye Zhilan with wise light in his eyes: "Zhilan, tell me first, what do you think of that Miss Gu Yue's strength?"
Ye Zhilan recalled carefully and said firmly: "The aura she revealed was at the Soul Saint level, but... it was very strange. It felt unfathomable to me, definitely not an ordinary Soul Saint, and even... put more pressure on me than some Elders who had just become Titled Douluo. Moreover, her eye for detail was too sharp. Just by watching, she could see through the essence of the relationship between me and the Star Devourer. This level of insight is, I fear..."
"I fear that even an average Super Douluo might not possess it." Yu Yuanchen continued, a meaningful smile curling his lips, "A hidden Sect having a young Disciple with such insight, and the confidence to offer Soul Bones, secret manuals, and even information on top-tier Immortal Herbs as bargaining chips... The foundation of this Ten Thousand Beast Sect is likely beyond our imagination."
He paused and continued his analysis, partly to Ye Zhilan and partly to organize his own thoughts: "They proposed cooperation rather than seizing it by force, and are even willing to share so-called 'Soul Beast Classics.' This indicates several points. First, they value this 'Way of Beast Taming' of yours highly and are determined to get it. Second, they have reservations and dare not, or perhaps do not want to, use force."
"Reservations?" Ye Zhilan was thoughtful.
"Yes." Yu Yuanchen nodded, his gaze sweeping toward the sky outside the window, implying something, "Perhaps, they are wary of some... gaze from the unknown." He was referring to the God of Thunder's Legacy he possessed. Gu Yuena must be afraid of harming the rat to save the vase, fearing that a forceful move would attract the attention of the God Realm and expose her own existence. He knew this clearly but could not tell Ye Zhilan explicitly.
"As for the cooperation itself," Yu Yuanchen changed the subject, "I actually think it might not be a bad thing."
"Oh?" Ye Zhilan's beautiful eyes lit up.
Yu Yuanchen analyzed: "The path you have pioneered has broad prospects, but since there are no predecessors, exploring it alone is fraught with difficulties and time-consuming. If the other party is truly as they claim, possessing the most complete knowledge of Soul Beasts on the continent, that would undoubtedly be a huge help in perfecting this method. This could be a tremendous opportunity for you, for the Ye family, and even for my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. If successful, the Sect's strength will surely rise to another level."
He looked at Ye Zhilan with a gentle yet firm tone: "Most importantly, Zhilan, I can see that you are very tempted. If this path can be walked through, it might be the best way for you to carry forward the Nine Heart Begonia... no, the Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia Spirit. Since there is profit to be made and the other party does not dare to act rashly for the time being, we might as well make contact. Whether they are human or ghosts, we will only know after we meet them."
Hearing this, a warm current surged in Ye Zhilan's heart. Yu Yuanchen's support made her last trace of hesitation vanish, and she nodded heavily: "Mm! Brother Yuanchen, I'll listen to you!"
Subsequently, the two went to the council hall together to report the matter to the core leadership, including Sect Master Yu Boxuan, Ye Kuan, and Super Douluo Yu Qingtian.
Hearing about the "Ten Thousand Beast Sect," Yu Boxuan and the others were also shocked. A hidden Sect that had been on good terms with Soul Beasts for generations? This completely overturned their understanding. But when they heard Yu Yuanchen's logical analysis, especially pointing out the possibility that the other party had "reservations," they calmed down.
Yu Boxuan stroked his beard and pondered: "Yuanchen's analysis makes sense. If they really had ill intentions, with their strength, they could have acted in the dark, so why make such a big fanfare about proposing cooperation? Having reservations actually suggests that there is room for negotiation. Besides, if this Way of Beast Taming of girl Zhilan can really be perfected with their help, it would indeed be of great benefit to our Sect."
Although Yu Boxuan had doubts about the suddenly appearing "Ten Thousand Beast Sect," he had absolute trust in his grandson's judgment. Especially since Yu Yuanchen was now a Titled Douluo, his strength and vision were far beyond ordinary people, and his analysis was reasonable.
Ye Kuan also nodded: "I have practiced medicine all my Life and know that all things have spirits; not all Soul Beasts are bloodthirsty. If there really is a way to coexist peacefully and mutually benefit with high-level Soul Beasts that have opened their intelligence, exploring it is worth a try."
As a healing-type Soul Master, Ye Kuan was more inclined to explore a path of symbiosis rather than killing, and since this concerned his granddaughter's future, he naturally supported it.
Seeing the two Elders express their stance, Yu Qingtian and the others naturally had no objections. In the end, the Sect unanimously decided to agree to contact the "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" and discuss the details of cooperation.
Ye Zhilan immediately sent someone with the beast-patterned token to the "Listening Wind Pavilion" in Dragon City to convey the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's intention for initial contact to Gu Yuena, and agreed to meet formally in the Sect in half a month to discuss the details of the cooperation in detail.
After the message was sent, Yu Yuanchen and the others began intense preparations. On one hand, they strengthened the Sect's defenses just in case; on the other hand, they began to collect all ancient books and secrets related to "Soul Beasts" and "Beast Taming" in hopes of gaining more initiative in the negotiations.
Meanwhile, in a quiet courtyard of the Listening Wind Pavilion in Dragon City.
Gu Yuena received the reply sent by Ye Zhilan's messenger. After reading the contents, her beautiful, cold, and calm face relaxed imperceptibly. She stood by the window alone, looking at an orchid swaying in the courtyard, her purple eyes showing complex emotions.
"They... agreed." She whispered to herself, her clear, beautiful voice carrying a hint of relief.
She had originally prepared two plans. If Ye Zhilan's side refused to cooperate or just paid lip service, then half a month later, the "Elder of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect" who appeared before the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect would be her strongest fighting force—the Beast God Di Tian! With Di Tian's terrifying, near-god strength, it would be enough to form an absolute military deterrent against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and force them to comply. Although this move carried higher risks, easily escalating the conflict, and might even attract the attention of the God Realm, she had to consider this extreme method for the future of the Soul Beast race.
Fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not happen. The other party agreed to cooperate, so things could proceed within a relatively peaceful framework. Consequently, the candidate to appear needed to be changed.
Di Tian's strength was too great, his Killing Intent was too heavy, and he was a pure member of the Dragon Clan, which slightly conflicted with the fabricated story background of "ancestors being saved by kind Soul Beasts." More importantly, if Di Tian appeared, the deterrent meaning would be too strong, which was not conducive to the subsequent development of the "research."
"Bi Ji, Chi Wang." Gu Yuena's thoughts moved, and through the Soul connection, she sent her will to the two Ferocious beasts far away in the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Emerald Swan, Bi Ji, had a cultivation of 580,000 years and was the top healing-type existence among Soul Beasts, second only to Di Tian. She had a gentle and kind personality and was full of love for Life. Having her appear could reflect the origin of the "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" and the "kind Soul Beasts," and her powerful healing ability could also indirectly demonstrate the Sect's strength and goodwill, making it easier to gain the favor of kind-hearted people like Ye Zhilan.
The Three-Headed Chi Demon Hound, Chi Wang, had a cultivation of 290,000 years. He had powerful combat strength, a loyal and brave personality, but was not a bloodthirsty person. Having him accompany her could protect Bi Ji and also show that the "Ten Thousand Beast Sect" was not only benevolent but also possessed an inviolable military foundation, enough to deter any bad thoughts the other party might have.
After these two Ferocious beasts transformed into human forms, one was gentle as water and the other was as mighty as a mountain, which perfectly complemented each other. They were also relatively "reasonable" and were excellent candidates for the first cooperation negotiation.
"In half a month, you two will transform into human forms, carry my token, and go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect..." Gu Yuena conveyed the detailed instructions and precautions one by one.
After doing all this, Gu Yuena turned her gaze back to the window, her purple eyes flashing with a mixture of expectation and calmness.
"The Way of Beast Taming... the path of symbiosis between humans and Soul Beasts... I hope this cooperation can truly find a new ray of Life for my race."
Within Dragon City, undercurrents were surging. On one side was a top human Sect with a deep foundation and at its zenith, and on the other was a mysterious hidden force representing the supreme will of Soul Beasts. The meeting in half a month would determine whether this unprecedented path would lead to a bright, smooth road or an endless abyss.
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