Chapter 104: 105. Attitude

"Hahaha, don't take it seriously, a Contract Magical Beast cannot be given away."

That last sentence was entirely Lulansi joking.

"If you want to contract a Magical Beast, besides needing a Contract Scroll, you also need to defeat it. Even if I wanted to give it to you, it wouldn't be willing."

To a Magical Beast, human noble titles, fame, bloodlines, and the like are all empty; they only recognize strength.

To make them agree to sign a Master-Servant Contract, you basically have to defeat them in strength first.

Luoning clearly could not do that.

Lulansi raised his hand and patted the head of the Thunder Chasing Beast; the latter understood, slowly walked into its room, sprawled out on its "bed," and stared at the grandfather and grandson outside the room with eyes like copper bells.

Luoning spread his hands, feeling relieved, "Since when do you know how to joke?"

Actually, he hadn't known how to answer just a moment ago.

If he said no, this was a Level 5 Magical Beast; although its rank was equivalent to a Silver Knight, its skin defense was astonishing. Not to mention Silver Grade, it could even withstand the attacks of an average Golden Grade Knight.

If he said yes, that would be a bit too flashy.

The nobles of Wushan Territory all knew the Thunder Chasing Beast was Lulansi's mount. Now that the old man was bestowing it upon a grandson who had been stripped of his inheritance, what did that mean?

How could Luoning keep a low profile then?

Fortunately, Lulansi was just joking.

"Grandfather, was this Thunder Chasing Beast of yours caught inside Wushan?" Luoning asked.

"That's not the case."

A look of reminiscence flashed in Lulansi's eyes, "When I was young, I traveled through Miwu City, and there is a Miwu Mountain Range over there. I happened to encounter this fellow in the mountain range."

Speaking of his experiences in his youth, the old man seemed to have gained a lot of interest and sat back down to tell Luoning many stories about his adventures.

Luoning had originally thought Lulansi had used his connections to buy the Contract Scroll from some powerful Magician, but he hadn't expected the other party to say the scroll was accidentally obtained in a ruin within the Miwu Mountain Range.

Who would believe this if it were told?

Anyway, Luoning just listened.

"I heard from Mawen that he gave you a Tayunjv."

Lulansi's topic returned to Luoning, "This is a mount that possesses the bloodline of a Magical Beast. It is different from an Ordinary Warhorse; it can better resonate with a Knight's Battle Qi."

"You know about an Advanced Knight's Battle Qi Armor, right? When an Advanced Knight wraps their Battle Qi around their mount, the integrated armor formed is more solid than an ordinary warhorse, the defense is stronger, and at the same time, the consumption of Battle Qi will be a little less."

Luoning remembered that Sileiyin of the Huitu Tribe had used Battle Qi to wrap his warhorse to pass through Maiken's Earth Wall, but the other party had only been riding an Ordinary Warhorse.

He really hadn't known that a warhorse with Magical Beast bloodline had such an effect; Luogena hadn't mentioned it when he gave it to him back then.

"You only awakened your Battle Qi Seed to become a Professional Knight after you turned seventeen. Even if you put in the effort in your training, I'm afraid you'll have to wait until you're in your thirties to reach Advanced, just like your father."

Lulansi felt some regret about this; if Luoning had been a year or two younger, it would have been better. The earlier one awakens, the better the potential.

"So, you can bestow this Tayunjv upon your subordinates according to the situation, for example, the brave and battle-hardened Knight Maiken. This can make people more loyal to you, and it can also allow the resources in your hands to exert a greater effect."

Lulansi felt that the Tayunjv was a bit of a waste in Luoning's hands, but how could he know that Luoning was already an Advanced Knight?

If it weren't for the fact that it wasn't appropriate to reveal his true strength, Luoning would have really liked to give the old man a little shock.

"I will consider it."

Luoning patiently listened to Lulansi's guidance. To tell the truth, the other party had rarely given guidance since he felt this grandson was incompetent; it was rare to hear so much today.

This also indirectly showed that Lulansi had changed his view of Luoning and held expectations for him.

"By the way, Grandfather, there are some Knights in my territory who lack Battle Techniques. I wonder if the family could support me with some?"

"Among my subordinates, there are also two Water Attribute Mages. They only know the two spells Water Gathering Technique and Water Arrow Technique. I wonder if you have any relevant magic books here?"

Low-level magic books were not expensive, and Luoning could buy them, but based on the principle of thrift, he would use free ones if available.

Lulansi was surprised; how did this grandson have these people under his command in such a short time?

And besides a Light Attribute Mage, there was also a Water Attribute Mage.

Three Magicians in a small Shanlin Town was truly rare.

"These are small matters. When you leave later, I will have Moste send you some. However, you should be careful to screen those who have surrendered; don't get deceived."

Lulansi gave a reminder, "Also, regarding your 'Fire Storm' surname, I think it would be better if I found a suitable time to change it back."

Changing the surname back then was Wiggins's request, and now changing it back was Lulansi's request.

Luoning was not stupid; he could naturally grasp what this represented behind the scenes.

"That's fine."

Luoning smiled, "No matter what my surname is, the blood flowing in my body is always that of the Wushan Family, and my roots are always in Wushan Castle."

"Hahaha~"

Lulansi couldn't help but laugh out loud; this sentence made him quite happy.

Over these years, he had racked his brains for the continuation of the family, but he had neither the right time, nor the right place, nor the right people; sometimes he could only resign himself to fate.

If one said that the current Luoning made him see hope for the family, that was absolutely not the case; it was still far from enough.

But for a descendant of the family to have such a change, Lulansi was still very happy.

While the two were talking, Moste, who had left, returned, "Master, Young Master, Huoerhuate told me that the banquet over there is already prepared, and Lady Daianni invites you both to go over."

"Alright, let's go."

Lulansi leaned on his cane and walked in front along the mountain path.

Luoning hurriedly followed, supporting the other party (even though the other party didn't need support at all).

"Grandfather, I discovered a type of special tree in Shanlin Town. I named it 'Black Iron Tree'. Its hardness is very high. Although the equipment made from it cannot be compared to iron weapons and equipment, it still has a certain defensive capability. It should be enough to arm ordinary Guards."

"There is such a tree?" Lulansi was surprised.

"I was also very shocked when I discovered it. I had the carpenters in the territory make a few pieces of equipment; would you like to take a look?"

Lulansi nodded; he had seen wooden defensive gear before, and there were even armors made of rattan.

"Moste, you go notify Tolu later and have him come over tomorrow to take a look. If the quality is indeed acceptable, the First Knight Order can consider purchasing a batch."

Luoning chuckled, "Besides, William the carpenter in Shanlin Town has good skills. He has made some improvements to the plows for tilled land, and I have also added some ideas of my own. I brought a blueprint with me this time..."

"Fine, fine, fine, we'll look at it all tomorrow."

Lulansi laughed, "I can see it now. Visiting your father this time was just a side trip; doing business is your main objective, isn't it?"

"I am always concerned about Father's injuries!"

Luoning said solemnly, "It's just that I had already prepared to set out on an expedition against the savage tribes at the time and couldn't get away. Look, as soon as the matter with the savage tribes was resolved, I rushed over here."

Lulansi gave a hum of acknowledgment, "Although Weijinsi's attitude toward you isn't very good, he is still your father after all. This guy still cares about the family in his heart; he's just too dim-witted and easily influenced by outsiders."

His tone was full of melancholy. He had also disliked Weijinsi in the past, but he only had this one son left; what else could he do?

If there is anyone to blame, it is only that he did not put his heart into nurturing him back then, and instead focused more of his attention on Geleimusi.

"Weijinsi losing a leg in this incident has actually improved his usual irritable and impatient temperament a bit. Talk to him properly in a while."

As the head of the family, Lulansi still hoped that the family could be a bit more harmonious, especially between father and son.

Thanks to book friends 20200322182303566 and Qinghe Sanren for the tips from both gentlemen~

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