Chapter 55

He Xiangming had already approached.

Without regard for Feng Ying's panicked struggle, she held him in her hands, her face full of affection.

At the same time, she activated the Beast Taming Sect's technique, the Spirit Beast Scripture.

This technique, as she had said, possessed the power to communicate with spirits, but lacked the ability to control beasts. However, since it was the Beast Taming Sect's foundational technique, it could not be limited to just communicating with spirits. Another benefit of this technique was that it was highly beneficial for the growth of young beasts.

Precisely because of this, if this little kitten was indeed a young beast, it would be impossible to hide under the influence of the Spirit Beast Scripture.

A blue glow illuminated, enveloping little Feng Ying.

Little Feng Ying seemed very curious, lifting his little head to look at the blue light surrounding his body. He stretched out his little paw to touch it, but couldn't reach it, so he tried to grab it again, then flipped and pounced.

Still unable to touch it, he squatted on the table, staring with wide eyes, his gaze filled with confusion.

What's going on?

He Xiangming sighed lightly. There was almost no reaction from Feng Ying, except for a slight flow of life energy, nothing else was unusual.

And that slight flow of life energy was a normal response for an ordinary cat or dog, not what a spirit beast should have.

It certainly shouldn't be the response of a high-level beast!

"It's really just... an ordinary house cat." He Xiangming looked at Feng Ying with great disappointment, the affectionate expression on her face fading by eighty percent.

Such a cute little thing, and it's just an ordinary animal.

Originally, when He Xiangming saw Feng Ying, she had already made up her mind. Even if this little guy was just a low-level beast, she would take him back because he was so adorable. Just looking at him would be worth it!

But she never expected that it wasn't even a low-level beast, just an ordinary house cat!

The disappointment at this moment was truly immense.

Her hand loosened, and Feng Ying nimbly jumped out, quickly running towards Feng Yin.

Feng Yin had already opened his arms in anticipation.

The little guy jumped onto him, his small body climbing up like a big caterpillar, reaching the collar and nestling inside, his warm little body resting against Feng Yin's neck.

Only then did he feel safe, turning his head to look at He Xiangming with a wary gaze, opening his little mouth in a fierce and cute threat.

"Huff... purr..."

Don't come any closer! Be careful, I'll scratch your face and give you a makeover!

"Why isn't it a beast?"

He Xiangming was heartbroken.

It had to be said that Feng Ying's appearance was truly unparalleled. His clever, obedient, and adorable nature could charm anyone, regardless of age or gender.

Of course, Feng Yin's own good looks also played a significant role.

Together, they were invincible.

In the realm of beauty.

"This, I suppose, is a matter of personal destiny!"

Feng Yin's face was full of gentle smiles: "It was a stroke of luck. On a rainy night when I came to Yuezhou City, I unexpectedly found a nest of newborn kittens, with only this one still alive, barely breathing. I couldn't help but feel compassion and took him home. I didn't expect this little guy to be so lovable and clingy, even sleeping in the same bed with me. Sometimes I'm afraid I might crush him... I didn't expect this little thing to catch the eye of Miss He..."

His voice was filled with affection.

Feng Ying also rubbed his head against Feng Yin's chin, showing a deep sense of intimacy and dependence.

He Xiangming, as the head of the Yuezhou branch of the Beast Taming Sect, was a person of rich experience. Hearing Feng Yin's words, filled with genuine affection for the kitten, she couldn't help but reduce her desire to take Feng Ying by a third.

After all, what use would an ordinary house cat be to her?

No matter how smart and cute it was, it would only live for a dozen years, and house cats grow up quickly. In a month or two, it would no longer be as cute and lively as it is now.

Thinking about this, her disappointment didn't diminish, but her affection was far less intense than before.

She wanted to end the conversation, forcing a smile, she said, "This misunderstanding is due to my lack of skill, causing Lord Ling to laugh at me."

She subtly gestured, and the hidden experts of the Beast Taming Sect quietly withdrew.

Nothing worth taking, time to leave.

Feng Yin also noticed that the other party was losing interest and wanted to leave.

But, you can just come and go as you please?

Your sect is so relevant to my upcoming business, how can I let you go so easily?

Wouldn't I have been scared for nothing?

Since you came, you should be of some use to me.

"Miss is a prodigy, such modesty makes me feel unworthy and honored. Meeting you today is a great honor. I didn't expect you to be a fellow pet lover. I really want to learn from you." Feng Yin looked a bit awkward.

Learn? What qualifications do you have to learn from me? He Xiangming rolled her eyes internally.

But since she had invited him, she couldn't just stand up and leave, especially since this young man was quite handsome.

"Why do you want to buy other young animals if you love this kitten so much?" He Xiangming asked, feeling a bit bored and lacking topics. She was indeed puzzled by this.

Isn't one kitten enough? Do you want to play with birds too?

"It's like this, my family has fallen on hard times, and although I have some savings, they will eventually run out. I have been thinking about ways to make a living," Feng Yin said with a bitter smile. "When you mentioned the secrets of the Spirit Beast Scripture and the grandeur of a major sect... well, to be honest, I have a natural ability to make beasts feel close to me, and I have some experience in training beasts. My skills are rudimentary compared to your sect's techniques, but running a small pet shop to make a living might be feasible."

"Let me be honest, this kitten is my only family, and our experiences are similar... I will never sell him." Feng Yin said apologetically.

On one hand, he was showcasing himself: I'm very capable, your sect should need me. This ability to make beasts feel close should be useful, right?

On the other hand, he was closing the door: Even if you like him, I won't sell the kitten!

He is my only family.

He Xiangming's eyes flickered, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of pity.

The kitten was the only survivor of a litter, and this handsome young man in front of her, could he be...

Thinking about this, she felt a bit sad.

No wonder he would adopt an ordinary house cat.

A person in the world, alone and without any support, even his only comfort is an orphaned kitten.

In this vast world, with no one to turn to.

Looking at his face, which was so handsome it was almost unfair.

Suddenly, her emotional side overflowed a bit.

"Pet shop?"

These three words instinctively caught He Xiangming's attention.

As a member of the Beast Taming Sect, she was more familiar with this business than anyone else.

This young man actually dared to talk about a pet shop in front of her, truly not knowing his place.

He Xiangming's smile became more playful: "Just those two pets, how can you run a pet shop? Not even enough to make a good impression."

Feng Yin looked embarrassed: "I'm really short on money, so I could only buy two to start with. I have to try it out first, just in case I overestimate my abilities and lose a lot of money. To be honest, I almost had to use my good looks to get these two... buying them at market price would have been impossible."

This self-deprecating comment made He Xiangming want to laugh out loud.

The more she looked at this handsome young man, the more she found him kind, honest, handsome, and charming, with a touch of innocence, especially his sincerity, which was rare.

His situation made her feel a bit sympathetic, and she couldn't help but want to help him. After all, she had invited him here, and helping pet shops was part of her job.

Because pet shops were one of the main sources of income for the Beast Taming Sect.

"Running a pet shop is not easy," He Xiangming frowned, looking at Feng Yin with a playful expression.

"Knowing that you are an expert in this field, I feel like I've found a guiding light," Feng Yin said, a bit embarrassed. "I want to learn from you, but I hope you won't mind."

Earlier, when he said he wanted to learn, He Xiangming was full of disdain.

But now, his request made her feel a bit comfortable.

This young man was honest.

Her divine senses confirmed that his words were sincere, with no falsehood.

"Do you want me to help you?" He Xiangming narrowed her eyes.

Feng Yin looked flustered: "I don't dare to have such high hopes..."

He was so anxious that cold sweat appeared on his nose.

His naivety and inexperience were even more evident.

He Xiangming couldn't help but smile.

Indeed, he was a young man who had just entered the world, probably just a teenager, how could he have much experience?

"But I can help you," He Xiangming propped her chin, feeling a strange sense of teasing a good man.

"That... that wouldn't be right."

Feng Yin refused: "Just a little guidance would be a great help."

He Xiangming laughed, saying, "In the future, you can get all the food and resources you need from me. When you can train more young beasts, you can also get them from me."

She lowered her voice and winked, "Including the highest quality ones. As long as you have the ability to raise young beasts."

Feng Yin's face turned red: "That can't be, that's not right, that's not possible... I... I... Miss, that's not what I meant. That would be taking advantage of you, no, no."

He was so flustered, embarrassed, and shy, all the characteristics of a simple young man came pouring out.

He Xiangming's smile grew wider, watching the young man's face turn red with embarrassment. His naivety, sincerity, and stammering... he was so honest.

Such a pure young man, where could you find one in the sect?

In the sect, everyone was like old hands, with many tricks up their sleeves, and none of them were likable.

This Ling Yun, handsome, honest, sincere, cute, a bit naive, inexperienced, and lacking worldly wisdom...

She couldn't help but think, if his shop really takes off, wouldn't he be easier to control than others?