Chapter 237: Acknowledging a Master
Normally, a Blood Pearl would disperse upon hitting the bottom of the bottle.
However, Cheng Yuan’s Blood Pearl was extremely resilient, maintaining its plump, round shape.
The Nine-Change Divine Silkworm stared blankly at the Blood Pearl as a memory from its ancient ancestors suddenly surfaced in its mind.
Holy Blood!
This is Holy Blood!
To a Divine Pet, this was the ultimate supplement! It was practically comparable to Tang Monk’s Flesh!
If it were nourished by Holy Blood, it would truly have a chance to complete the Nine Transformations!
The Nine-Change Divine Silkworm was like a ghost that had starved for days. Upon seeing this peerless delicacy, it frantically pounced on the Blood Pearl and swallowed it in one gulp!
BOOM! BOOM!
A surging torrent of energy instantly erupted, nourishing every single one of the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm’s cells. The silkworm, as if drunk, collapsed dizzily onto the bottom of the bottle.
Bathed in the energy of the Holy Blood, the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm let out a cry of immense comfort, its plump body rolling back and forth on the bottom of the bottle.
After a good ten seconds, the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm recovered from its ’drunken’ state, looking full of vigor.
Previously, after leaving its host, the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm could survive for two hours at most.
But now, it could survive for at least ten hours.
After a full ten seconds, the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm gradually came to its senses and looked at Cheng Yuan with an incredibly fervent gaze!
’This person must become my master!’
’And no one will stop me!’
The Nine-Change Divine Silkworm flashed forward and slammed into the True Essence Duan Yanming had used to seal the bottle’s mouth, making its head spin.
Knowing it couldn’t break out, the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm acted in a surprisingly human-like manner. It raised two small claws from its abdomen and repeatedly clasped them toward Cheng Yuan in a gesture of submission.
"SQUEAK SQUEAK... (I am willing to accept you as my master! Please accept me, Master!)"
As it squeaked, the Little Silkworm bit its own foreclaw, squeezed out a drop of essence blood, and quickly drew a symbol in mid-air. This was a Master-Servant Contract!
The Master-Servant Contract, unaffected by the True Essence sealing the bottle, slowly floated in front of Cheng Yuan.
Cheng Yuan recognized the Master-Servant Contract and, without hesitation, squeezed out another Blood Pearl, dripping it onto the contract!
The Master-Servant Contract suddenly flared with a brilliant light!
WHOOSH!
The Master-Servant Contract broke through the roof and shot straight toward the heavens!
HUMMM!!
A magnificent and solemn voice suddenly echoed in the minds of Cheng Yuan and the Little Silkworm.
"With heaven and earth as witness! The human Cheng Yuan and the Divine Pet Little Silkworm hereby forge a Master-Servant Contract! Let there be no betrayal! The servant lives as the master lives; the servant dies when the master dies!"
Cheng Yuan felt a peculiar sensation; the Little Silkworm inside the Jade Bottle seemed to have become much closer to him.
What’s more, he could now decide the Little Silkworm’s life or death with a single thought!
A tender, child-like voice rang out in Cheng Yuan’s mind, "Master, Master, can you let Little Silkworm out now?"
Cheng Yuan was startled. He asked in his mind, ’Little Silkworm, you know Telepathy?’
"Master, this isn’t Telepathy. The Master-Servant Contract has created a spiritual connection between us. This is spiritual communication."
’First, tell me, who was your previous master?’
"The previous High Priest of the Sheng Miao Race. Everyone thought she was dead! In reality, she has been using a very evil method to prolong her life."
Cheng Yuan nodded, indicating he understood. Then, he turned to Duan Yanming. "Big Brother, Little Silkworm has accepted me as its master. You can let it out now."
The Little Silkworm had already accepted a master?
Everyone glanced at Cheng Yuan with expressions of profound wariness. ’He can actually tame a Gu Insect?’
This meant that Cheng Yuan’s skill in the Poisonous Insect Technique was also considerable!
Duan Yanming quickly removed the seal. With a flash, the Little Silkworm landed in Cheng Yuan’s palm, continuously nuzzling him with its fluffy little head.
Cheng Yuan chuckled from the tickling. "Alright, Little Silkworm, settle down."
"SQUEAK SQUEAK..."
With a SLIP, the Little Silkworm burrowed into Cheng Yuan’s chest, poking out its little head to look at everyone curiously.
When it saw Duan Yingying, it couldn’t help but instinctively lick its insect lips.
Sensing the Little Silkworm’s craving, Cheng Yuan tapped its little head. "Little Silkworm, you’d better remember this. From now on, you are not to proactively harm anyone! Especially not these people; they are the closest people to me! Otherwise, I will not let you off lightly!"
The Little Silkworm was instantly cowed. "SQUEAK SQUEAK... (As you command, Master!)"
Everyone laughed, amused by the Little Silkworm’s adorably dopey behavior. Duan Yingying gave a wry smile. "So, it was this cute little thing that harmed me. It’s just so adorable, I can’t even bring myself to hate it."
Duan Yanming, being the more impatient type, asked, "Xiaoyuan, who was this little fellow’s previous master? Did you find out?"
Cheng Yuan nodded. "The previous High Priest of the Sheng Miao Race."
Duan Yanming’s expression changed. "Isn’t Miao Caifeng dead? How could she... Xiaoyuan, ask the Little Silkworm where Miao Caifeng is hiding."
After communicating with the Little Silkworm, Cheng Yuan said, "Before I broke Miao Caifeng’s Spiritual Mark, she was hiding in the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave in Miaojiang. Now that we’ve tipped our hand, it’s hard to say if Miao Caifeng will relocate."
Ten Thousand Snakes Cave??
Duan Yanming’s pupils contracted slightly.
"The Ten Thousand Snakes Cave is one of the three great perilous lands in Miaojiang’s Hundred Thousand Mountains! Miao Caifeng won’t leave it lightly. Even I would have to make thorough preparations before daring to enter the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave."
Yang Qianhuan, who was standing nearby, said in a deep voice, "Brother Duan, I’ve always been very interested in the Hundred Thousand Mountains. You can call me when you go to the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave."
Duan Yanming replied grimly, "The Snake King’s gallbladder is yours. All I want is Miao Caifeng’s life!"
"You’re a man of your word, Brother Duan!"
Duan Yanming clasped his hands in a salute to Cheng Yuan. "Xiaoyuan, as a member of the organizing committee for this medicine exchange conference, I’m responsible for maintaining order. It’s getting late, and I must get to the venue to preside over matters. We can talk more later."
"Take care, Big Brother."
Duan Yanming left with his daughter, leaving everyone with peculiar expressions on their faces.
’We all thought Prince Duan was here for revenge, but who would have thought he’d end up becoming sworn brothers with Cheng Yuan!’
’The ups and downs of life are just too much!’
Yang Qianhuan also announced his departure. "Xiaoyuan, after the medicine exchange conference, make a trip to Dragon Flame Headquarters. I will introduce you to my master. Whether or not he takes you on will depend on your own destiny."
"Thank you, Dragon Head!"
With a flash, Yang Qianhuan vanished from sight.
Han Zhongming looked at Cheng Yuan with a gaze full of awe. ’I’m certain, absolutely positive, that Cheng Yuan is destined to soar! He might even dominate the next era!’
’I have to stick close to Cheng Yuan. Maybe it will bring the Han Family a hundred years of glory!’
"Brother Yuan, let me toast to you! When you make it big, you have to bring your little brother along! I am yours to command."
Cheng Yuan said coolly, "Miss Xiao is Sister Shishi’s best friend, and you’re her boyfriend. We can just be friends."
Before this, Xiao Xun’Er had never acknowledged Han Zhongming as her boyfriend, but now, looking at the wounds on his back, she tacitly agreed.
Han Zhongming waved his hands frantically. "Absolutely not! Brother Yuan, you must be my true big brother!"