I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Chapter 61: Chapter 60: One Sword

"Second Master, what’s the point of us just waiting around like this?"

"If we want money and compensation, we should just attack. First, we break this Defensive Array, then the Yu Family will be so scared they’ll kneel before us. After that, won’t we be able to demand whatever compensation we want?"

"But right now, we’re not fighting, we’re not even cursing them out. We’re just standing here like idiots. It’s so boring." freewebnovel.cσ๓

Outside the Yu Clan compound, a young man in his twenties spoke with a blade of grass dangling from his mouth and a sword hanging at his waist, his posture careless and nonchalant.

His name was Chen Hai, the most promising of the Chen Clan’s new generation, who had already reached the Qi Refining Seventh Layer.

He was considered a prodigy in the Chen Clan and was highly valued. But now, he’d been sent to stand guard in front of the Yu Clan all day, unable to focus on his Cultivation, and he couldn’t help but feel resentful.

Beside him stood an old man dressed in green robes.

The old man was thin and frail, but his spirit was sharp. He toyed with nine Flying Sabers in his hands—he was one of the Chen Clan’s Peak Qi Refining Cultivators!

"What do you know?"

"I had you come here to temper your disposition. Just keep a close watch and don’t let anyone else inside."

Chen Yuanbai glanced at him and chided, "I’m not as patient as your First Master. If you mess this up, I’ll have you sent to Luqian Manor for arduous training!"

"No, no, no! I get it." Chen Hai quickly spat out the blade of grass and straightened his posture.

Luqian Manor was no place for a person to be. If it were a trip to Brahma Sound Manor to watch the Female Cultivators, he wouldn’t be resisting.

In this region, besides the various families and the supreme Wanxiang Sect above them, there were also numerous gangs and manors.

These factions weren’t as prestigious as the sect, but for disciples who couldn’t enter the Wanxiang Sect, they were a good alternative.

Chen Hai was a disciple of Luqian Manor. In the past, he had to constantly practice his swordsmanship facing a cliff, a life so dull and monotonous that it nearly drove him mad. Fortunately, such factions weren’t strict with their disciples; he could return to his family whenever he wished.

In return, Luqian Manor didn’t see his talent, only the Silver Taels and Spirit Stones he handed over to learn their arts.

There were too many disciples like him. They wouldn’t care if he died—as long as the money kept coming.

Seeing Chen Hai’s improved attitude, Chen Yuanbai nodded and turned his gaze back to the Yu Clan compound.

In truth, he had also wondered why the Chen Family was targeting the Yu Family. At first, he suspected the Yu Family had obtained some unknown treasure.

It wasn’t until he asked the Patriarch that Chen Yuanbai learned it was a deal.

’Dongyang City, the Tang Family? Or was this Tang Xing acting on his own?’

’In any case, he’s a disciple of Jade Cauldron Peak and has ties to our family. It’s just a small favor, so we might as well do it.’

Chen Yuanbai narrowed his eyes. ’This probably involves some internal strife within the sect.’

But the Chen Family couldn’t refuse, as doing so would offend the Tang Family and ruin their relationship with Tang Xing for no good reason.

’Three days. Today is the last day. We’ll leave when the time is up. Whatever happens after that has nothing to do with our Chen Family.’

Chen Yuanbai lifted his eyes and glanced at the sky.

As the sky began to brighten with the approaching dawn of the third day, he put away his nine Flying Sabers and was about to call Chen Hai to leave.

Just then, the Yu Clan’s Defensive Array opened.

"Oh? Are those cowards finally coming out of their shells? Second Master, should we make a move?" Chen Hai asked excitedly, summoning the Magic Sword from his waist.

Chen Yuanbai’s mouth twitched. ’What a coincidence,’ he thought.

To be honest, he had never really expected any compensation. This was just a deal to blockade their gate. The Yu Family was so weak, so what if they were trampled on a bit? There was no need to annihilate them.

And the Yu Family had indeed been cooperative, hiding inside for three days.

But at the very last moment, they opened their gate!

’Should I attack? Should I keep demanding compensation?’ Chen Yuanbai wondered.

At that moment, an old man with a youthful face and white hair walked toward them. He carried three Wooden Swords on his back and wore a simple white robe, giving him a very plain appearance.

"You’re the ones who killed two Qi Refining Cultivators from my Yu Clan?"

Yu Taoran’s expression was calm and his tone was gentle, giving off a refined air, like a Daoist priest detached from the mortal world.

Chen Hai was stunned for a moment, then he burst out laughing. "You old bastard! So what if we did it? What, you want revenge?!"

"As long as it was you, that’s good."

Yu Taoran nodded, then slowly raised a hand to draw one of the Wooden Swords from his back.

At that instant, Chen Yuanbai’s expression changed drastically. "Hai’Er, run!" he shouted.

The next second, he threw his nine Flying Sabers, which shot forward!

He was also at the Qi Refining Peak, but the moment the old man drew that Wooden Sword, Chen Yuanbai felt a mortal danger. He didn’t know why, but his trembling heart and his fearful intuition would never deceive him!

This person before him was extremely dangerous!!!

They had investigated the Yu Clan long ago. There was only one Peak Qi Refining Cultivator, who hadn’t been seen in a long time and might have already passed away.

But why was this Peak Qi Refining Cultivator so different?! freewebnøvel.com

"It’s Sword Intent!" The moment Chen Yuanbai saw the man swing the Wooden Sword, he understood. His face paled in terror as he grabbed Chen Hai and pulled him back.

But Yu Taoran didn’t even glance at them as his Wooden Sword slashed down from a distance.

BANG! BANG! BANG! The nine Flying Sabers were sent flying by an overwhelming force.

In mid-air, the Sword Intent crossed hundreds of meters and descended upon Chen Hai. It was like a blade striking straight for one’s head—unavoidable and utterly sharp!

PSHHHT! Chen Hai’s eyes widened. Chen Yuanbai still gripped one of his arms, but the rest of his body had been severed, left hanging in the air.

"This..."

In that moment, he realized he had been sliced in half.

’But how is this possible? I’m at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer! How could I die without even seeing the attack clearly?’

Chen Hai couldn’t believe it, but his consciousness was already fading into darkness. His last thought was, ’What... was that sword strike...?’

PUH! Chen Yuanbai spat a mouthful of blood and staggered back several steps, his face a mask of shock as he stared at Yu Taoran.

When he saw Chen Hai’s death, his eyes widened with fury. He clenched his teeth, about to let out an enraged roar.

But then he saw the old man raise his Wooden Sword again and was so terrified that he immediately turned and fled without a moment’s hesitation.

As a Peak Qi Refining Cultivator, he had struggled to block even one of the man’s sword strikes. A few more, and he would surely die here. The Chen Family only had three Peak Qi Refining Cultivators in total; the death of even one would drastically change their standing.

And so, having witnessed Yu Taoran’s power, Chen Yuanbai didn’t dare to fight. He could only flee the scene in cowardice.

Yu Taoran didn’t give chase. In his raised hand, the Wooden Sword was slowly withering like a flower, turning to ash.

He withdrew his gaze and calmly turned back, returning to the Yu Clan compound.

’A pity. This Wooden Sword’s Quenching isn’t complete. It wasn’t enough to kill that Peak Qi Refining Cultivator.’

’There are still ninety-nine left. I’ll have the juniors work on Quenching them more.’