Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1532: Chapter 1532: Better Not Mention Her Sword Pet, It’s Embarrassing

What he said is true. On the Holy Court Continent, cultivators possessing Sword Pets are extremely rare, even within the Holy Court, because taming is so difficult. Don’t be fooled by the fact that Sang Qinghe and Zhuang Ping’an and others have reached the Great Sword Master Realm. Even in the Longyan Mountain, it is hard for them to tame Exotic Beasts equivalent to the Fifth Rank Sword Master. If one carelessly ventures into the depths of the mountain, it could even be life-threatening. Therefore, taming this Red Flame Fire Spirit Fox is not a small achievement.

”However, the power of this Red Flame Fire Spirit Fox is a bit too low, which could affect your cultivation progress. If it were a regular situation, it would be fine to spend a few more years to improve your strength. Having a Sword Pet would greatly enhance your combat power, so it’s not a loss.

But do not forget, in a few months, we are heading to the North Abyss Misty Plain. The stronger your power, the better your chance of survival. Spending precious time on this is not worth it.” Although I understood their feelings and didn’t want to discourage them, Mu Hanyan still spoke truthfully.

”Then what should we do?” Zhuang Ping’an and Sang Qinghe both asked in unison, somewhat dejected. What Mu Hanyan said, they were well aware of. They had not made a move when encountering those many Exotic Beasts for this very reason, but giving up on this ”powerful” Exotic Beast after finally encountering one left them reluctant.

”Let it go for now, and let’s continue looking for Exotic Beasts that match your power.” Mu Hanyan said.

Despite feeling somewhat reluctant, Zhuang Ping’an and the others were used to obeying Mu Hanyan, so they each stepped back a few paces and withdrew the hand gestures, allowing the Red Flame Fire Spirit Fox to leave.

”Alas, it is also an Exotic Beast comparable to a Fifth Rank Sword Master. It’s a bit of a pity to let it go just like that.”

”Yes, even if we come across stronger ones, there’s no guarantee we’d be able to tame them.” Another two Great Sword Masters couldn’t help but say.

Although they obeyed Mu Hanyan, the fact that they had not known each other for long meant that expecting them to trust Mu Hanyan as Huayue and the others did was unrealistic. So, letting go of the Red Flame Fire Spirit Fox left some resentment in their hearts.

”Don’t worry, as long as its strength does not far exceed yours, which is to say not reaching the Sword Saint Realm, I can help you tame it.” Mu Hanyan wasn’t angry, just smiled slightly and said.

The cooked duck had flown away, and anyone would feel a bit lost. If it weren’t for her having a contract with an Aolai Divine Beast, she wouldn’t feel too good about such things either.

”Then we’d have to trouble Young Master Mu... What, what did you just say?” Zhuang Ping’an habitually cupped his hands, speaking only halfway before staring at Mu Hanyan in shock.

The others were equally shocked. They had seen Mu Hanyan’s Array Formation Technique and Alchemy Technique, and from the critical explosion of the Cloud Dragon Nine Heavens Furnace that day, they had guessed her skills in the Alchemy Technique were also exceptional, but no one had thought she was also proficient in the Beast Taming Technique.

After all, her age wasn’t hidden from them. She was younger by about ten years than Zhuang Ping’an and the others. Even if she were to cultivate without eating, drinking, or sleeping, it would be impossible to master so many strange and mysterious arts simultaneously. Moreover, she had the strength of a Great Sword Master Realm, with true combat power not even inferior to a Sword Saint.

How could this be possible! Could it be she had gotten so used to smooth sailing lately that she was now speaking without thinking?

”Huayue, Zirong.” Mu Hanyan couldn’t be bothered to explain and gestured to Huayue and others.

Suddenly, with a flash of light, an Iron-Backed Saber-Toothed Tiger, two Dragon Scale Fire Pattern Rhinoceroses, and an Earthly Ferocious Bear appeared beside Huayue, Zirong, Jiang Yuzhe, and Tang Bufan.

”So you all already have Sword Pets.” Looking at the Sword Pets of these few people, Zhuang Ping’an smiled bitterly.

No wonder Mu Hanyan looked down on the Red Flame Fire Spirit Fox. Look at these; this is what you call Sword Pets. The weakest, the Earthly Ferocious Bear, is comparable to an Eighth Rank Sword Master. Once in a frenzy, its natural brute God Power is indeed much more than that, and the other Iron-Backed Saber-Toothed Tigers and Dragon Scale Fire Pattern Rhinoceroses are even comparable to a Ninth Rank Sword Master, stronger by one rank than the Earthly Ferocious Bear. It’s indeed a question why she would fancy the Red Flame Fire Spirit Fox.

Luckily, they didn’t rush to tame the Red Flame Fire Spirit Fox earlier, or it truly would have been embarrassing.

”It was Hanyan who helped us tame them.” Huayue smiled and said.

Even if he hadn’t said it, Zhuang Ping’an and the others could guess what was going on. They had been with Huayue and the others for some time, and everyone knew that while Mu Hanyan’s companions had remarkable natural talent and real combat power far beyond their cultivation, they did not have very high aptitude for strange and mysterious arts.

If one of them had been lucky enough to gain a Sword Pet, it would have been plausible, but four people possessing such powerful Sword Pets could hardly be explained by luck. Clearly, someone had helped them tame the Sword Pets, and aside from Mu Hanyan, they couldn’t think of anyone else.

It turns out, Mu Hanyan’s words were not just empty talk, but a true testament to her capabilities.

”Young Master Mu, this time we’ll have to trouble you again.” Zhuang Ping’an spoke sincerely, without a trace of doubt in Mu Hanyan’s words, even his eyes were sparkling.

Mu Hanyan nodded with a smile, not saying much more.

”By the way, Young Master Mu, what is your Sword Pet? Let us see it.” Sang Qinghe said excitedly. Since Mu Hanyan could help Huayue and others tame Sword Pets, it stands to reason she should have one as well.

The others also looked at Mu Hanyan. After being amazed by Huayue and others’ Sword Pets, they were full of expectations for Lady Mu’s Sword Pet.

”Uh... You will know later on. For now, let’s focus on searching for Exotic Beasts. If we can’t find any that match your power, then no matter how strong my Beast Taming Technique is, it’s useless.” Mu Hanyan’s smile stiffened, cold sweat running down the back of her head as she diverted the topic.

It’s not that Lady Mu was being mysterious, but her two Divine Beasts, one could be considered the Sleep God, having been asleep since it used a Deep Sleep Barrier last time, and hasn’t woken up since. The other is becoming increasingly sycophantic and incorrigible—it’s just a Beast Soul. Its real combat power is not even comparable to the Sword Pets of Huayue and others, so she really doesn’t want to take them out and get laughed at.

As they traveled along the mountain range, two more days passed without them realizing it. During those two days, they finally encountered a few Exotic Beasts that were somewhat respectable, with power reaching the level of a Seventh Rank Sword Master. Zhuang Ping’an and the others almost couldn’t resist taming them as Sword Pets, but remembering Huayue and others’ Sword Pets, they ultimately dismissed the idea.

”It doesn’t make sense; this Beast Spirit Illusion Realm is isolated, so why are the Exotic Beasts here so weak?” As the deadline for the Beast Spirit Illusion Realm to seal again drew nearer, Zhuang Ping’an and others grew more anxious, even regretting not capturing those few Exotic Beasts previously.

”If I’m not mistaken, those powerful Exotic Beasts should be gathered in some hidden place. Once we find that place, everyone’s Sword Pets will be secured.” Mu Hanyan pondered and said.

Unable to find suitable Exotic Beasts for so long made her a bit anxious as well, yet she couldn’t show it in front of Zhuang Ping’an and the others.

”Then where exactly could it be?” Zhuang Ping’an said, frowning with worry.

Mu Hanyan remained silent, knowing nothing about the Beast Spirit Illusion Realm, so how could she know where those Exotic Beasts were gathered?

”If I’m not wrong, it should be at the Beast Soul Pool.” Not far away, a young man suddenly leaped out from behind a rock; it was Dan Tai Xuan.

”What are you doing here?” Mu Hanyan looked at Dan Tai Xuan in surprise.