Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return Chapter 1420: The Real Reason Little Fatty Refused the Good Offer

Under the fierce onslaught of Mu Hanyan and Huayue, the Red Cloud Gold Armored Beasts began to falter. The immense pressure exerted by the Divine Beasts finally became too much for them to bear. Their sturdy front legs buckled, and they dropped to the ground in a gesture of submission.

With a resounding roar, beams of light emanated from their bodies, signifying the completion of the unique Master-Servant Contract.

"A Master-Servant Contract, it truly is a Master and Slave Contract!" The onlookers on the city wall erupted in surprised exclamations once more.

Even those Beast Taming Masters who had achieved great heights found it exceedingly difficult to establish a Master and Slave Contract with exotic beasts. The more powerful the exotic beast, the more formidable the challenge.

Who could have imagined that Mu Hanyan would be able to persuade these mighty Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants to willingly enter into a Master-Servant Contract? This accomplishment completely shattered their existing understanding of the Beast Taming Technique.

It was no wonder that Mu Hanyan's Divine Beast Contract was spoken in the legendary Divine Language. While she understood its profound meaning, to others, it sounded merely like a series of obscure and complex syllables. How could they possibly grasp the heavenly power of the Divine Beast contained within those utterances?

As astonishment washed over them, their perception of Mu Hanyan underwent a radical shift. However, further revelations were yet to unfold.

"Brother Zhang, Yu Chu, Young Master He, Young Master Yan, if any of you still lack a suitable Sword Pet, you may each choose one." Mu Hanyan turned and addressed Zhang Chihua, Yan Yuchu, He Qingzong, and Yan Yi, who were positioned on the city wall.

"What!" The assembled group could scarcely believe their ears.

It's common knowledge that taming a Sword Pet is intricately linked not only to one's personal cultivation level but also to one's proficiency in the Beast Taming Technique. Even numerous experts within the Sword Saint Realm are compelled to start their training in the Beast Taming Technique from the very beginning to tame a Sword Pet. Royal nobles are not exempt from this; while they might acquire exotic beasts as mounts with the assistance of Great Beast Tamers, the task of taming them as Sword Pets remains a personal endeavor.

Could Mu Hanyan's Beast Taming Technique truly offer direct assistance to others in the taming of Sword Pets?

Their answer came swiftly and unequivocally.

"Then I shall select this one." Yan Yuchu, never one to hesitate or show excessive deference to Mu Hanyan, acted without delay. He voiced his choice, pointing to the most powerful-looking Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, without a shred of doubt in her abilities.

Mu Hanyan's gaze settled upon the indicated Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant without a moment's pause. The beast let out another trumpeting roar, and a mystical contract halo descended upon Yan Yuchu.

A wondrous resonance surged through the fabric of heaven and earth as the law took effect.

"It truly is possible; Mu Hanyan's Beast Taming Technique can indeed directly assist others in taming Sword Pets!" A wave of envy flashed across the faces of everyone present.

"I will choose this one."

"I will choose this one."

"Me too, I'll pick this one!" Zhang Chihua, He Yingzong, and Yan Yi finally snapped out of their daze, exclaiming their choices in haste.

This was hardly the time for polite hesitation. Such a golden opportunity was something most individuals would not encounter even once in several lifetimes. To continue dallying would surely lead to their minds becoming clouded with regret.

The Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants they had chosen readily responded, lifting their heads to howl at the sky. They formed a Master-Servant Contract with their respective chosen individuals, thus becoming their Sword Pets.

Mu Hanyan had initially anticipated that this process might require some effort, similar to the previous instance. However, to her surprise, it proved remarkably easy. This was likely attributable to the inherently gentle disposition of the Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants.

"Qingwei, the final one is designated for you." Mu Hanyan indicated the last remaining Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, addressing He Qingwei.

In her selection process for the Sword Masters of these Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants, Mu Hanyan had exercised a degree of careful consideration. Despite her personal reservations about He Qingzong and Yan Yi, they were, after all, the Young Masters of the He and Yan families. To overlook them in favor of others would inevitably wound their pride, and the scions of noble families place paramount importance on their reputation and 'face'!

If their pride were publicly affronted, it would not only foster personal resentment within them but could also potentially lead to other noble sons harboring grudges against her. By allowing each of them to select a Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant as a Sword Pet, even if some envy and resentment might arise, it would at least be deemed acceptable given their esteemed status. To choose differently would serve only to escalate potential conflicts.

As for Zhang Chihua and Yan Yuchu, their unwavering support for her had been evident from the outset. Therefore, she would naturally not permit their spirits to be dampened; otherwise, no one would perceive her, Mu Hanyan, as impartial and considerate, but rather as petty and thoughtless.

The final Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant, bestowing it upon He Qingwei seemed the most sensible choice. After all, he had even utilized the Family Leader Token to coerce He Qingzong into her service. Despite his current cultivation level as a mere second-level Sword Master, granting him such a formidable exotic beast could potentially foster reliance and impede his future progression in cultivation. Consequently, Mu Hanyan deliberated for a considerable time before reaching a decision.

"I—I get a share as well?" He Qingwei’s expression was one of outright astonishment, clearly caught off guard by Mu Hanyan’s intention to give him the last Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant.

"You have no desire for it?" Mu Hanyan inquired, a hint of a smile gracing her lips as she observed He Qingwei.

"Naturally, I desire it, but... I believe I shall have to pass," He Qingwei declared, his face a canvas of internal conflict before he resolutely lifted his head.

"Oh?" Mu Hanyan feigned surprise, intrigued by the young man's refusal.

"Before our departure, the ancestor cautioned me that the path of cultivation is fraught with peril, demanding trials of life and death to surpass one's limitations and emerge as a true powerhouse. He promised to personally impart cultivation techniques to me if I managed to return to the Capital under my own power. The Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant is immensely powerful; with such a Sword Pet, I fear I would not truly face any trials," He Qingwei elucidated.

Mu Hanyan finally grasped his reasoning and found herself admiring the He Family Ancestor's profound foresight. However, she then overheard He Qingwei muttering another reason: "Since childhood, I've been nicknamed 'Little Meatball' due to my chubbiness. If I were to accept an even fatter elephant as a Sword Pet, wouldn't they all begin calling me 'Big Meatball' from then on? It's perhaps best to decline."

Mu Hanyan nearly stumbled; it appeared this was the genuine motivation behind his rejection of her offer. She had mistakenly believed this pampered young master possessed the resolve of a seasoned cultivator, but perhaps her assessment was overly generous.

"In that case, Lord City Master, allow this Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant to become your Sword Pet." Mu Hanyan had initially intended to bestow the beast upon the City Lord but had reconsidered due to He Qingwei’s expressed concerns. As he declined, she reverted to her original plan.

"I—how can this be—I cannot fathom such fortune befalling me." The City Lord's surprise was even more pronounced, utterly incredulous at this turn of events.

"Lord City Master, please do not refuse; allow me to explain. Though Beiguan Town is not a strategic military point, countless escapees from Lu’an City filter through its boundaries. Should it fall, these exotic beasts could proliferate into the Anyun Bellyland, posing a grave threat to numerous innocent civilians. Acquiring the Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephant will bolster our defense of Beiguan Town, thereby enhancing the security of the Anyun Bellyland's populace," Mu Hanyan interjected, articulating her points with measured logic.

The City Lord's acts of selflessness, alongside the dedication of the town's military and citizens, had deeply resonated with Mu Hanyan. Even setting aside the welfare of the Anyun Bellyland, she felt compelled to make a contribution to Beiguan Town.

"Then, I shall accept it with gratitude, Young Master Mu." The City Lord fell into a moment of contemplation before finally accepting Mu Hanyan's generous offer.