Chapter 60

On the entire Zi Dian Peak, many spirit beasts were raised, along with numerous medicinal fields growing countless spirit herbs.

Now, with a single word from Fang Qingxue, Fang Yu had the authority to command them; though Fang Yu could never devour and refine them all, plucking some to brew pills was no problem.

"Fang Qiang. You're in charge of cleaning and meals on Zi Dian Peak—select three hundred servants."

Fang Qingxue spoke again, addressing a woman.

"Yes!"

A woman named Fang Qiang stepped forward. This Fang Qiang had originally been the head of the Fang family's maids; now appointed, her status remained much the same.

"Fang Man, take two hundred men and oversee Zi Dian Peak's entire grounds, the one hundred and eighty medicinal fields, Crystal Fragrant Rice, and Zi Dian Miracle Flowers—planting and harvesting."

"Yes."

Another extremely sharp-eyed, fierce-looking man stepped forward, bowing respectfully to Fang Qingxue, but as he turned to look at Fang Han, his face twisted with murderous intent.

"Fang Rui, take two hundred men and handle all out-of-mountain procurement. That's all the rules—go carry out your duties."

After arranging the provisions for food, clothing, shelter, and travel, Fang Qingxue moved her body and vanished immediately, going into seclusion.

As for the Fang family's disciples and servants, they all withdrew to the square outside Zi Dian Palace.

Fang Yu knew this young lady was about to enter seclusion to break through to her next realm—the Yin-Yang Realm.

In the Divine Ability Secret Realm, the first stage is Magical Power Realm, the second is True Qi Realm, the third is Daoist Gang Qi Realm; the fourth stage is the awakening of Yin and Yang, achieving the Yin-Yang Realm.

Earlier, from the conversation between Jin Shi and Fang Qingxue, Fang Yu had already learned that Jin Shi had attained the Divine Ability Secret Realm earlier than Fang Qingxue, yet his cultivation base had only reached the 2nd Stage of Divine Abilities—True Qi Realm—while Fang Qingxue, though only recently broken through, had swiftly ascended to the 3rd Stage of Divine Abilities—Daoist Gang Qi Realm upon entering the Secret Realm.

Such a cultivation speed was utterly inconceivable, which explained why she received Elder Tian Xing's high regard—and why several additional candidates were granted the chance to take the Canjiawei Sect's entrance trials.

Fang Yu was now preparing to take the Canjiawei Sect's entrance trial, to officially become an outer disciple of Yuhua Sect.

"Fang Han, come with me."

As soon as Fang Qingxue entered seclusion, the atmosphere grew tense; some Fang family servants cast looks of resentment and hatred toward Fang Han. Had Fang Yu, their master, not been present, they would have immediately moved to seize Fang Han's Ten Thousand Beasts Token.

Now, hearing Fang Yu's voice, they all suppressed their murderous thoughts.

"Young Master Yu."

Fang Han also sensed those murderous intentions, but he sneered inwardly, his face still wearing an expression of respect as he followed Fang Yu toward a nearby area.

"You've gained the young lady's high regard and been made keeper of the spirit beasts, but to fulfill this duty, you must dominate them. I see those people are untrustworthy—they'll come after you the moment I leave, to pressure and intimidate you."

Fang Yu walked forward, speaking these words.

Fang Han's heart stirred—he had noticed it too, but hadn't expected Young Master Yu to state it outright; he didn't know what this meant.

"Those servants still try to oppress you with worldly rules, unaware they've entered the Cultivation World—strength is supreme. That's narrow-mindedness. You're already at the 5th Stage of Physical Body—Realm of Divine Power—so dealing with them is effortless. When you handle them later, don't hold back."

Fang Yu added.

At these words, Fang Han's heart leapt with joy—he hadn't expected Young Master Yu to stand behind him and support this act, yet his face still wore a respectful expression. "How would I dare?"

"What are you afraid of? Do it boldly."

Fang Yu turned back, smiling. "If you break through to the Realm of Aura, I'll speak to the young lady and have you exempted from servitude, granting you the chance to take the Canjiawei Sect's entrance trial. Pass it, and you'll ascend to heaven—your status equal to that of sons of kings, marquises, and generals."

"This… thank you, Young Master Yu!"

Fang Han was truly stunned—he never imagined Young Master Yu valued him so highly, even willing to persuade Fang Qingxue to grant him the trial opportunity.

If this came true, his life would be utterly transformed.

After all, no matter how high a servant's cultivation, he remains a servant—unless he reaches the Divine Ability Secret Realm and can establish his own lineage. But if he could shed his servile status at the Aura Realm, he'd be a dragon hidden in the deep sea, with limitless potential.

So Fang Han bowed sincerely.

"Good. I'm going to take the Canjiawei Sect's entrance trial. Since you hold the Ten Thousand Beasts Token and can control the cranes, assign me one crane—I need it to reach the trial site."

Fang Yu said.

The words he'd just spoken were an investment of sorts, but he didn't need to intervene directly—once Fang Han's strength rose, Fang Qingxue would remove his servile status and grant him the trial chance.

Now, by intervening directly, he'd forged a karmic bond.

Nothing bad about that.

"Yes."

Accompanied by Fang Han, Fang Yu entered the Spirit Beast Palace. Upon entering, he saw many cranes—thirty-six in total, each three men tall, massive in size, their wings capable of blowing a person away with a single flap.

Yet now all these cranes were confined within the palace; above, a giant net hung, and on all four sides, woven in purple, like purple silkworm silk, preventing them from flying out.

And on Fang Han's Ten Thousand Beasts Token, the exact forms of these thirty-six cranes were clearly marked.

"Drip your blood to consecrate it."

Fang Yu said.

Fang Han nodded, bit his finger, and let a drop of blood fall onto the Ten Thousand Beasts Token. Instantly, he felt a mental link with the cranes.

One crane, clearly the leader, stepped forward, studying Fang Yu and Fang Han. It sensed Fang Yu's extraordinarily powerful aura and was startled—the Ten Thousand Beasts Token was now in another's hands.

This crane was noble and majestic, its crimson crown glowing like a flickering flame—anyone could tell it was the leader.

The crane looked at Fang Han and let out a long cry.

Fang Yu didn't understand what the crane was saying, but Fang Han heard a delicate, girl-like voice transmitted through the Ten Thousand Beasts Token.

"Hey, kid, what're you staring at? Open the net so I can stretch my limbs!"

"Huh?"

Fang Han jumped, glancing around.

"Hey, who're you looking at? I'm talking to you! You've bled to consecrate the Ten Thousand Beasts Token—you can hear my voice now."

The crane let out another long cry, and another mental message came through the token.

"What? You're the crane? Can you take Young Master Yu up into the sky?"

Fang Han immediately spoke, never forgetting his place.

"Hmph! Treat me well, make me comfortable, and I might help you. If you don't treat me right, I won't obey you. Don't think holding the Ten Thousand Beasts Token makes you my master—we're equals."

The crane lifted its head, its crane eyes looking down with pride at Fang Han.

However, when its gaze turned toward Fang Yu, it could clearly sense the tremendous power within him—power that could even inflict harm upon it.

"Crane Fairy, this young one offers his greetings."

Fang Han cupped his hands in a salute, a smile breaking across his face. "If I'm the one feeding you, Crane Fairy, I'll make sure you're served in absolute comfort. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, just tell me. This young one will spare no effort to see it done."

As he spoke, he opened the great net.

Flap flap flap—seeing the great net vanish, the immortal cranes all beat their wings and shot upward, disappearing in no time.

"You're a good person. I like you. We can be friends."

After flying about for a while, the Crane Fairy suddenly dove down and landed before Fang Yu and Fang Han. "From this day forth, I'll have them help you out more often."

"Many thanks, Crane Fairy. This young one here…"