The news about how a disciple stole the egg from the hands of the famous cultivator, Minister Jiang XeXun, spread out like wildfire. Rumors has it that this disciple is a spy from another country, entering the YingLan Sect under the title of a probationary cultivator that is yet to be tested.
A young man, maybe on his late teens, is said to be able to reach the Celestial Level of cultivation, maybe in par with minister Jiang XeXun and most of the high ranking cultivators of the five sects. This is also due to the rumors saying that the boy was able to perform the First Blood with no problem. The speculation of which sect this disciple belongs remained a mystery, and that made the air sour.
In order for a person to reach the Celestial Level of cultivation he has to undergo the rank breakthroughs. Nobody could reach this level even if they wanted to or have the ability to do it. Minister Jiang XeXun made it to low rank Celestial Level when he was already sixty and he's considered as the youngest cultivator to reach it at such young age. To have a younger generation to reach the peak on his teens...
The YingLan Sect could've claimed that the discipline originally belonged to their group. But questions would arise about the location of the egg. Worst, the four sects might form an alliance that will sooner destroy the said sect. It is true that the egg's power can defeat the five sects altogether, however, the egg will take some time to hatch. During this time, anyone can still inflict harm to the holders and four sects verses one is still imaginable. So nobody admitted the disciple.
After all, if nobody has the egg then that's better. Nobody is above anybody, yet.
The fragrant scent of lilacs blending with the incense made the atmosphere peaceful, yet all the servants and disciples can't help but to sweat. A beautiful lady is sitting on a majestic carpet on an elevated ground at the end of the room, her hair decorated with the finest Jades and peonies, pinned with a magical artifact. The lady has her eyes closed, slowly lifting the cup from the low table and brought it towards her tight lips drinking only sips before placing it down.
Minister Jiang XeXun arrived just on time to witness the beauty of Ying Mei, the Headmaster of the YingLan Sect. Despite the young beauty, Ying Mei is in no way younger than anyone inside the sect, yet, due to her cultivation level made her younger for decades. As to what age is she now, nobody talks about it. Everyone knows, even if Ying Mei is a character that is filled with elegance and majesty, a woman would never want to talk about their age.
That closed eyes never opened even upon the arrival of the Head Minister. Her eyes, painted with the most finest brush, traced the beautifully slit eyes up to the end. A curve that could compare to a fox's eyes, tempting anyone in just one look. Many people say that their Headmaster Ying Mei holds the ancient eye of the gods and the reason why she never opens her eyes. It can be said to see prophecies, calamities, and even fetch fortune if wanted. But the lady remained her eyes closed for years telling everyone that nothing is happening yet.
Minister Jiang XeXun bowed will cupping his hands to pay respect on the lady to which Ying Mei accepted gracefully. The minister then walked closer to the low table, sat on a mat placed for generals and important persons whenever an important discussion towards the Headmaster happens. Ying Mei drank her tea again before giving the minister her attention.
"I heard that it was a disciple of ours," she started.
Of course, the news would eventually reach the Headmaster especially that her sect is involved with it. This makes the explaining easier for the minister.
"I would like to apologise for my incompetence. I just never expected for the egg to choose that person."
"No need to tell reasons, Minister Jiang," Ying Mei said. "It might be the egg or your fault, but does it matter? The chance of earning the Emperor Dragon's favor is gone now. Modesty is attended with profit: arrogance brings on destruction."
The minister did no rebuttal but instead said: "I will get the egg back-"
A loud slap can be heard from the huge hall. The force used from the slap isn't weak, almost making everyone with a lower rank kneel from the pressure. The whole place vibrated and took about five minutes to settle. The minister who received the earth shattering slap remained on his position with his face still facing the lady. But on his cheeks would be the visible mark of a hand.
"..."
The lady is standing awkwardly with her hand held in the air. However, her face showed no emotion. It is as if slapping the minister is normal. But everyone knows that that slap isn't normal at all. If only the general is any level lower than he is now, he might be suffering from broken bones after flying across the room and if he managed to survive it would be too painful he'll wish that he died.
The lady returned to her seat and composed herself. This punishment is enough for now. She still needed the minister to get her lost possession.
"Minister Jiang, is it true that the disciple managed to form a Blood Bond with the egg?" Ying Mei asked.
"Yes," Minister Jiang XeXun has nothing to lie.
"How sure are you?"
"I've seen it from my two eyes-"
Another slap resounded, the pressure not lessening from the previous one. The other side still has that hot scorching mark, and the other side earned another. It could be mistaken for a blush but the handprint is too visible to ignore. Nobody made a sound. The Lady is not on her best mood today.
"Funny, Minister Jiang. How could you get the egg back if it finally made a Blood Bond with that man? Are you joking with me?" She said in a playful yet not a playing voice.
"No, my lady," he bowed while cupping his hand for forgiveness.
"You know how a bond formed from a beast can't be broken especially if it is formed by the blood. Unless that you can kill the master then you can get and tame the beast. But, to confirm that he managed to form a bond from an Emperor Dragon..."
The lady need not to continue her words. Everyone knows even those from the lower ranks what she meant by that. If the person bonded from any beast and the beast is a low level one, the possibility of taming the beast is high. The person can be killed easily. Even if the beast has a level higher, once the master is killed, the bond would be broken.
But the Emperor Dragon is different. If anyone can bond easily to this beast then that would be good. But it was the rarest of the rare. Nobody with a low cultivation can be killed easily.
"Other than taking the beast back, it's better to know that person first. If we can make him an ally then that would be the best. It is power that hold against men, if we earned a favor from the gods then our futures are sealed."
The minister says nothing. The lady didn't asked about the incident so she didn't know what the minister did to the poor disciple. Well, the lady did not inquire so there's no need to open it now.
"I will do my best to earn his favor," Minister Jiang said sincerely.
"Past events are as clear as a mirror; the future as obscure as varnish. Not until you managed to earn his favor then I will forgive you. For now, look for this man before anyone else does. We are not the only one who wished for the higher power. "
Minister Jiang XeXun bowed while cupping his hand. He dedicated his life serving the Mistress and he will do everything as long as she pleases. Ying Mei and his family saved him from his dying fate, it is now his turn to repay the favors. The lady brought her cup to her lips and drank the last drop of the tea.
"Well then, stop loitering around and flee. I don't want to see your face until this deal has settled."
The minister left after paying respect to the lady. Nobody stalled around and left after the minister to finish their jobs. The mistress is in the worst mood ever and nobody wanted to be on her way or else they will sooner end their fate.
On the other hand, the root cause of all these ruckus Lang Yuan has arrived to the very first town he met on his transmigration. This is on the tenth day after wandering around the wilderness carrying the egg on his back.
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