Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 765 - 739: Forming a Bond

"Everyone, you've worked hard. Let's have dinner first. We'll need to take more of your time tonight to try to finish clearing the wasteland sooner!"

To reward everyone, Jiang Yuan specially prepared a few dishes using Flood Dragon Meat for dinner. However, this time, he limited the portions to prevent everyone from getting drunk again.

The two sword spirits, Clear Wind and Bright Moon, also sat at the table to eat. Ever since they ate the Flood Dragon Meat last time and thoroughly absorbed and refined its energy, their forms have been no different from ordinary people.

Apart from the members of the small courtyard who had seen and knew them, Leng Yutang only marveled at how these twins looked identical and quite attractive, without realizing that they were not cultivators.

Initially, Xie Chenyuan felt envious and jealous, wondering why there were two more staying in the small courtyard. But then he realized something was off.

"Sword spirits from Qingfeng Hall?!" Unable to suppress his occupational habit, he calculated with his fingers and was instantly stunned.

Strange, doesn't Senior Jiang have a significant connection with our Cloud Concealment Sect? So why does this involve Qingfeng Hall? Even stranger, these sword spirits nourished by Senior Jiang, full of spiritual energy, are still without an owner.

Yet they clearly seem as close to Senior Jiang as a Lifebound Sword would be!

He took a bite, savoring the deliciousness and gentle spiritual energy lingering in his mouth. Xie Chenyuan thought for a moment and then let it go, realizing that with Senior Jiang being so mysterious, strange things happening around him were only normal.

"Sir! Sir!" Little Lark chirped while eating, "I've already learned the 'Heaven-Burning Scripture.' Next time we cook, I can help you manage the fire!"

This remark drew everyone's attention at the table. Hu Zhile was surprised and said, "You've already learned it? How many days have you been cultivating? Everyone's been busy lately, and nobody had time to teach you. Did you really learn it all?"

"Really! Really, Lark doesn't lie!" The little one chirped in a crisp voice, flapping its wings and opening its small mouth, from which a small flame emerged. It then manipulated it freely, making it grow and shrink, lingering without fading.

Jiang Yuan was dumbfounded.

Back then, after picking up and killing the critically wounded Flame Rat leader, he found this 'Heaven-Burning Scripture' in its storage bag. It was the first skill he mastered apart from the basic skills provided by the system, allowing him to release a flame with modest power but a long cooldown period, and that was it.

Later, his apprentice Wan Mingchuan also learned this scripture as an introductory method, using it in much the same way he did. Thus, Jiang Yuan had no idea the 'Heaven-Burning Scripture' could be used this way.

It seemed more like Little Lark had mastered the art of Fire Manipulation rather than simply learning a technique to release flames.

"Indeed, it seems you've completely mastered that low-level Profound Tier technique," Bai Yunqi commented leisurely, fanning himself with the Gold-Scattering Fan and smiling, "Turns out you're quite the cultivation prodigy. Venerable family, have you considered taking her as a little spirit pet?

If you do, with her talent, she should quickly grasp some aspects of the 'Devouring Technique.' Once she successfully reaches Foundation Establishment, I can then teach her the Transformation skill, and our small courtyard will have a clever and charming little girl."

His gaze swiftly swept over Qing Niao as he spoke.

The other rolled her eyes, "Hmph! I'll let it pass for my brother's sake and won't argue with this petty white snake."

Jiang Yuan couldn't quite understand what was going on with the two of them, as they seemed to dislike each other from the first meeting. He thought it might be a species issue; birds and snakes don't generally get along.

But these two were sensible, and at most, they'd just bicker occasionally without causing any real trouble, so he let them be free.

Having lived for so many years as demonic beings, everyone has their own peculiarities. As long as they don't fight, there's no need to force integration.

"Sir! Sir, please take me in!" Lark was thrilled to hear Senior Bai mention "spirit pet," jumping up and down in excitement, "Lark is willing to follow you, sir. Please take me in!"

[Receiving request: Demon Beast Lark is requesting to establish an attachment relationship and be accepted as a contract pet, do you wish to handle the request?]

Lark had wanted to follow Jiang Yuan ever since it met him, and Jiang Yuan was well aware of this.

However, back then, it had an owner and a duty to warn. Additionally, having just gained initial intelligence, it was naive, easily swayed by small benefits; its desire to follow him was merely to continue learning the 'Heaven-Burning Scripture' and use the little flame skill it had just learned casually, which might not mean a genuine intent to acknowledge a master.

Eventually, after the incident at East Lake Port where Zeyang was killed, little Lark became a masterless bird with nowhere to go. Jiang Yuan found it wise and kind-hearted, not straying from its path, so he brought it back to the small courtyard, fulfilling his promise and allowing it to continue cultivating the technique.

The matter of acknowledging a master was never mentioned by it again nor had he considered it.

Now, Lark was eager to establish a master, and notices kept popping up in his vision. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Even if you don't acknowledge a master, you can stay in the small courtyard to cultivate," he thought for a moment and explained patiently: "As long as you stay virtuous and kind-hearted, I'm willing to forge good karma with you. Once you've learned all you need, you can still come and go as you please.

But if you do acknowledge a master, our contract cannot be broken unless under very special circumstances. You would also need to learn some manners and cultivate your character like your older siblings, and not act recklessly anymore. Accepting a master is a lifelong commitment, so you must consider it carefully before deciding."

Lark, being pure by nature, didn't easily give up on what it had set its heart on. Hearing that, it nodded vigorously, "I can! Please take me in, Sir. I will listen to everything you say from now on!"

"In that case, you must get along well with your elder siblings in the future," Jiang Yuan nodded in agreement, handling the application.

A white halo flew out from his body and landed steadily on Little Lark.

The whole contracting process was very smooth, and soon it could feel the special bond and laws connecting it with its master. Excited, it flapped its wings and hopped around, exclaiming, "Thank you, Sir! From now on, you'll be my master! Lark is so happy!"

Bai Yunqi laughed and said, "Congratulations to the Venerable Family for acquiring another Spirit Pet and welcome Little Yun Que to officially become a member of our small courtyard. I don't have any other gift for you for now, but after dinner, follow me and I will teach you the Devouring Technique while I work."

"Thank you, Brother Bai!"

Hu Zhile rose and took a small Jade Ring from her Storage Bag, "Congratulations to Little Yun Que on fulfilling your wishes. This is a Magical Treasure I once used; it can expand and contract, be worn on your person to conceal your aura, and save your life in critical moments."

"Thank you, Sister Hu!" Little Yun Que looked at the small Jade Ring on its ankle and bowed crisply in thanks.

Qing Niao plucked a light blue feather from her fluffy colorful plumage and inserted it into its head, "Here, this is my treasured possession. If you encounter danger, it can block one fatal injury for you."

"Thank you, Sister Qing Niao!" It flapped its small head, seeing the striking blue amidst the red feathers in the mirror, and shook its head in thanks.

Yun Mo stood up and handed over a small lightning-shaped orb, "This is condensed using the Power of Thunder. When you infuse it with Mana and throw it, it can explode with lightning, having considerable destructive power."

"Thank you, Brother Yun Mo!"

"We're all family from now on, no need to be formal," Jiang Yuan said. Since it was his own Spirit Pet, it was fine for the small courtyard members to give gifts—but how could he allow outsiders to do so as well? Seeing Leng Yutang rummaging through his Storage Bag, Jiang Yuan quickly stood up to interrupt, "Remember to listen to the guidance of your brothers and sisters. Here, I have a Storage Ring that's suitable for you."

Yun Que hasn't yet transformed, so using a Storage Bag would be inconvenient.

Coincidentally, after eliminating an Evil Cultivator and reaping a great reward, Jiang Yuan found a delicate Storage Ring to give it. He raised his wine cup and proposed, "Today we welcome esteemed guests to witness the receiving of a Spirit Pet. Let's toast to Yun Que officially joining the small courtyard!"

Everyone rose, congratulated, and drank a cup of Spiritual Wine.

After sitting down, Yun Ying weakly said, "I also wish to acknowledge Mr. Jiang as my master. After forgetting past events, when I opened my eyes to rebirth, I was in the small courtyard, receiving the care of Mr. Jiang and everyone. This is my home, and I wish to follow Mr. Jiang, willing to go through fire and water without hesitation!"

[Request received: Puppet Yun Ying requests to establish a binding relationship, can be bound as a tool puppet, process request?]

Her attitude was very resolute, the request floating firmly in the center of his vision, seemingly not going away unless agreed upon.

Jiang Yuan reminded once again, Yun Ying agreed without hesitation.

Thinking of truly rebuilding the small courtyard as the Celestial Realm, those who follow him would also benefit, he accepted Yun Ying once more.

Leng Yutang smiled while congratulating, but was on the verge of tears inside. Everyone else could acknowledge masters and become Spirit Pets, so why couldn't he? Should he cheekily act cute and ask Mr. Jiang to accept him too?

But reason told him that this was absolutely impossible. The relationship was currently good; Hou Ze was gradually connecting with the small courtyard. If he had a moment of impulse and did something foolish, it would only make things awkward for both sides.

Xie Chenyuan also felt envious, drinking two cups of mellow Spiritual Wine, he looked at the jubilant Little Yun Que, and his occupational habits flared up again.

What kind of fortune, in past and present lives, allows someone so young to follow Elder Jiang?

"Buzz~"

He couldn't resist using Secret Technique to glance at Yun Que, immediately his mind was overwhelmed with blazing red flames, ears buzzing chaotically, as if glimpsing some incredible karma.

Though he couldn't clearly see it, the scorching shock brought by the fleeting red flames lingered for a long time.

Running his Cultivation Technique to suppress the turmoil within, Xie Chenyuan took a long time to exhale a turbid breath, stealthily slapped himself, "Never remember! Last time almost got zapped to death by Qing Niao, still dare to peek at the elder's people."

Luckily, at present, Little Yun Que wasn't as formidable as a reincarnated big shot, so he could gradually let it go. He drank another cup of wine, silently warning himself to never repeat the same mistake; otherwise, dying like this, how unjust it would be!

After dinner, Jiang Yuan gave a "token of appreciation" to Xie Chenyuan and Leng Yutang for participating in the land reclamation work.

Though he was a bit miserly, he would never be stingy at critical moments. The small courtyard members participated in labor to decorate the new home. Two outsiders, working hard on Physical Strength demanding tasks, they deserve some recognition, right?

Thus, amid an atmosphere full of joy and excitement, by the time dawn was nearing, the world fragment had been thoroughly reclaimed!

The flat, neat land stretched out infinitely;

A blue-green lake lay in the center, like a Gem inlaid;

The mountain was barren with not a single tree, ready for planting various fruit trees.

Jiang Yuan stored all the tools, looking around, eager to immediately start the renovation!

But there was still a little reward not yet given out, he found an inheritance Key from the Storage Bag, handing it to Xie Chenyuan, "Go open the stone gate in the lake's heart and see what cultivation technique you can learn from the Surging Wave Sect, it depends on your fate."

Was there really a cultivation technique to learn?

Xie Chenyuan remembered hearing about the trip to the void from Brother Bai during the reclamation work, and immediately realized that they were called by Elder Jiang to receive the inheritance from the Surging Wave Sect. Now, finally, the good fortune had come to him!