Soul Slayer Chronicle

Chapter 11

Boom!

Huang Lin Yuan quickly stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over the blood mist scattered on the ground. He lifted his head, looking around with a fluctuating expression, his eyes filled with solemnity.

Indeed, he suspected that someone had secretly taken action.

After all, Jiang Xiao Bai, a newcomer who had just arrived, couldn’t possibly have such ability.

At this moment, his own strength was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and for someone to have killed Yang Cheng without anyone noticing, they had to be more powerful than him, undoubtedly.

Could it be that this person was already at the Foundation Building level?

That level was not something he could compete with.

Above the ninth level of Qi Refining was the Foundation Building stage, and while it was only one level higher, the difference was like comparing heaven and earth.

Thinking of the elders of the sect who were at the Foundation Building stage, Huang Lin Yuan suddenly thought of someone.

Could it be ‘that person’?

Yes, Jiang Xiao Bai was brought to him by Chu Yao.

And Chu Yao was a disciple of ‘that person’.

Thinking of this sent shivers down his spine.

He had always thought Jiang Xiao Bai was merely saved and sent to him casually by ‘that person’.

But now, he felt as though things were not as simple as they seemed.

It was highly possible that the two of them knew each other from before.

After all, knowing the personality of ‘that person’...

Thinking about this, he really wanted to slap himself for overlooking such a crucial point.

Watching Jiang Xiao Bai’s miserable state, Huang Lin Yuan did not hesitate to take out a high-quality medicinal pill and stuffed it into Jiang Xiao Bai’s mouth.

Then he lifted his head and said to Yang Cheng’s two lackeys, “What happened here must not be spread. Otherwise, I will not spare you!”

“Yes, Elder!” The two said with a trembling voice, clearly understanding the implications.

At this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps rose again, and Zhou Bin was seen running back from a distance.

When he saw the blood-stained Jiang Xiao Bai, his complexion changed.

Before he could speak, Huang Lin Yuan’s voice rang out, “Zhou Bin, take good care of him. Once he wakes up, bring him to see me!”

After leaving these instructions, Huang Lin Yuan took one more deep look at Jiang Xiao Bai and left.

Zhou Bin paused for a moment, then turned to Yang Cheng’s lackeys and asked, “Where is Yang Cheng?”

Yes, he saw Yang Cheng’s two lackeys, but Yang Cheng was nowhere to be found.

If he had died, at least there would be a corpse.

But... there was nothing around but bloodstains.

“He’s dead!” One of the lackeys said with a trembling voice.

“Dead?” Zhou Bin swallowed hard, feeling goosebumps all over.

Looking at Jiang Xiao Bai, waves of shock rose in his heart.

He... really did it!

As he puzzled over it, he heard Huang Lin Yuan’s voice rise again, “Correct. I plan to teach you the way of Beast Tamers!”

Saying this, Huang Lin Yuan paused, giving Jiang Xiao Bai a deep look, and added, “This way of Beast Tamers also includes the concept of taming longevity.”

“Hmm?” Jiang Xiao Bai didn’t fully understand what Huang Lin Yuan meant by his last comment.

“As everyone knows, demonic beasts live far longer than humans!” Huang Lin Yuan explained, “And this way of Beast Tamers... it can extend your life even further!”

“Really?” Once Jiang Xiao Bai heard this, he first went still and then became visibly excited.

However, this excitement caused him pain in his chest, triggering another bout of intense coughing.

Huang Lin Yuan looked on with a furrowed brow but continued, “In addition, ordinary cultivators can only rely on spiritual energy to cultivate, but those who learn the way of Beast Tamers can draw on the power of demonic beasts to enhance themselves!”

“Furthermore, ordinary elders can only lead one or two demonic beasts, while I... can lead dozens!”

“Also, if you reach deeper levels, you can control the minds of demonic beasts and even learn demonic beast techniques!” Huang Lin Yuan pointed out one benefit after another.

Listening, Jiang Xiao Bai’s eyes grew brighter and his anticipation deeper.

At the end, Huang Lin Yuan looked at the excited Jiang Xiao Bai and asked, “So, are you willing to accept me as your master?”

“I... I am willing!” Jiang Xiao Bai replied eagerly, clutching his chest.

Indeed, his initial reason for coming to the Yun Jian Sect was to seek immortal pills, solve his sickness, and extend his life.

The way of Beast Tamers could directly achieve this, which filled him with hope, “I am willing to follow you and learn the way of Beast Tamers!”

After speaking, Jiang Xiao Bai respectfully bowed.

Just as he bowed, he suddenly felt the wisp of soul within him stir.

Then he clearly saw a dark mark forming before his eyes.

His mind briefly became hazy as if he could see that mark touching the phantom soul within him.

This eerie sight caused him to momentarily lose focus.

Huang Lin Yuan failed to notice this odd behavior in Jiang Xiao Bai and, with a smile, said, “Your willingness is for the best, but... I have to make some things clear to you!”

“Although the way of Beast Tamers has many benefits, in the eyes of many, this method is not considered orthodox and is frowned upon, even considered... inferior!”

“Ah, why?” Jiang Xiao Bai was surprised.

“The way of Beast Tamers is fine at the beginning, but it will eventually affect cultivators, leading them to develop features of demonic beasts!” Huang Lin Yuan explained, lifting his hand and revealing his sleeve.

Jiang Xiao Bai looked and saw a piece of scales on Huang Lin Yuan’s arm, quite conspicuous.

“But, you don’t have to worry too much. Actually, this feature is just a transfer!”

Huang Lin Yuan said, “Once you reach a certain level, it will disappear. However... during this time, you will face some prejudice.”

“Moreover, the initial stages of the way of Beast Tamers are difficult to cultivate and come with certain risks, as you need to deal with a large number of demonic beasts and absorb their demonic qi!”

With a pause, Huang Lin Yuan then looked at Jiang Xiao Bai and continued, “Lastly, you must reach the first level of Qi Refining before you can truly grasp this way of Beast Tamers!”

The first level of Qi Refining, although just the first step for cultivators, was not achievable for everyone.

The first level of Qi Refining?

After hearing this, Jiang Xiao Bai felt waves of desire within him.

For the first time, he felt an endless yearning for this first level of Qi Refining.

“In addition, you need to raise a life-bound demonic beast,” Huang Lin Yuan kept speaking, raised his hand, and from the space, produced an egg, handing it to Jiang Xiao Bai, “Let this egg be a gift from me as your master!”

“This egg requires daily nourishment from your blood. The day it hatches, will be the day you can begin your path in the way of Beast Tamers!”