Chapter 92

Feng Yin stood up in a timely manner, his face full of shame: "Sister He, it seems my ability is ineffective against adult demonic beasts."

The entire process was exactly as Feng Yin had judged.

What happened afterward was a bit unexpected. He was disliked, even hated, by Feng Luan, but he didn't expect Feng Luan to act on that hatred, which led to the unexpected turn of events where the two young ones joined the battle, Feng Ying suddenly attacked, and they all surrounded and attacked Feng Luan together.

It even made Feng Luan suffer a little.

Although Feng Luan only lost two feathers, which was not a big deal, one must understand the level of Feng Luan.

How old was Feng Ying?

Feng Yin was already shocked, and in an instant, various possible methods of dealing with the situation if He Xiangming suspected Feng Ying flashed through his mind.

Although He Xiangming was also surprised by what had just happened, to her, a pet beast protecting its master was instinctual and not a big deal.

When other people's pet beasts attacked, her Feng Luan also fought desperately.

Feng Yin was quite skilled at training pet beasts, as evidenced by his handling of the two tigers and two leopards just now. It was completely understandable that the pet beasts would come out in anger.

She didn't feel particularly shocked, only that it was reasonable.

After all, she wasn't Feng Luan and couldn't sense the soul-shaking fear that Feng Luan felt.

She only saw the three little creatures, driven by their loyalty to their master, attack the powerful Feng Luan despite their own insignificance, and found it both touching and amusing.

What could three not-yet-one-month-old creatures do to the powerful Feng Luan?

Her thoughts, however, were on a different and more important matter.

Indeed, it was ineffective against adult demonic beasts.

Then she began to think about Feng Yin's statement that "his talent was ineffective against adult demonic beasts," and it seemed to align perfectly with her own thoughts.

While she was somewhat disappointed, she also felt a sense of relief, as if this was "normal."

Yes, this was reasonable. If it could even charm adult demonic beasts, that ability would be too overpowered and too threatening.

Now that it was confirmed to be ineffective against adult demonic beasts, it was... really good.

But seeing Feng Yin's sincere, honest, and serious eyes, slightly disappointed and a bit guilty, He Xiangming felt a bit guilty and comforted him repeatedly: "It's fine, it's fine. Little brother, you've done very well. Spirit beasts, demonic beasts, and pet beasts are generally easy to train due to their imprinting behavior. Adult demonic beasts like Feng Luan have a universal understanding and their own values, making them hard to charm."

"That's why the Beast Taming Sect is most troubled by such adult demonic beasts."

"By the way, what is your current cultivation level? Have you practiced any high-level techniques?"

"My cultivation... to be honest with Sister He, after years of cultivation, I have only reached the Eighth Rank of the Innate stage. The cultivation techniques I practice are all from various sources, and my offensive and defensive skills are few. I don't even have any weapons."

Feng Yin spoke frankly to He Xiangming and even demonstrated a bit.

It had a bit of a "crying poor, waiting for support" flavor. The expectation was quite obvious; just like some people who hope for help but still want to maintain a bit of dignity, hoping others will take the initiative, and then they will reluctantly accept it...

I'm already so pitiful, how can you not help me and still have a clear conscience?

Hehe.

He Xiangming had already seen through it but still demonstrated some of her cultivation and sparred with Feng Yin to force him to use his full strength.

Finally, she was completely certain.

"His movements, steps, punches, and kicks all have a martial arts flavor; it's impossible for him to come from another sect. This is enough."

Thinking this, she felt a bit more at ease.

It seemed unlikely that he was a pawn planted by someone else or another sect, after all, she, He Xiangming, wasn't that important a person, and targeting her wouldn't be very useful...

Because this point, the way each person fights, is extremely hard to fake, especially in the face of powerful attacks or life-and-death battles, where it's impossible to hide and pretending would be risking one's life.

He Xiangming, having finally confirmed this, sighed inwardly. After more than ten years of hard cultivation, he had only reached the Eighth Rank of the Innate stage. This level of talent...

Even if he continued to cultivate, his ultimate achievement would probably not be very high, and he would not be able to achieve immortality or stand at the peak.

This made her even more at ease.

However, He Xiangming did not plan to teach Feng Yin the orthodox cultivation methods; first, they were the secrets of the Beast Taming Sect; second, the lower Feng Yin's cultivation, the dimmer his prospects, and the safer it was for her.

That way, he would always be under her control, which would be more advantageous for her to advance in the sect: she wouldn't have to worry about him flying away when he felt strong enough, at least for now, this was the best state!

It was exactly as she had expected, the best possible outcome.

"Hmm, little brother, you don't even have a suitable weapon?"

After considering and weighing the options, He Xiangming decided to offer some practical benefits.

It was rare for the young man to bring up this request, which could conveniently cover up other things. If she didn't give him some concrete benefits, she would seem like she was getting something for nothing.

"Yes, yes. When I entered the world, I encountered bandits, and my practice sword broke. After reflecting, I realized that using a sword wasn't very suitable for me. These days, I've been planning to save up some money to buy a knife to try."

It was now the golden autumn, the harvest season. Of course, it was time to ask for more.

"Knife?"

He Xiangming smiled: "You don't need to spend money on it. I'll bring you a basket of knives tomorrow. You can choose whichever one you like, and you can change one every day if you want."

Feng Yin seemed surprised: "How can I accept that?"

"It's nothing."

He Xiangming said: "I can't give you the sect's standard combat knives with our unique mark. So you'll need to collect your own knife techniques."

"Knife techniques are easy. I have a manual for them."

Feng Yin laughed. He did have knife techniques, and several of them.

Although they were basic martial arts, if practiced to a high level, they could still be very powerful.

All of He Xiangming's small schemes and plans were clear to Feng Yin. This entire interaction was guided by him, and everything went exactly as he had expected, without any deviation.

"But I also want to buy some throwing weapons... anything will do, I'm not picky."

Feng Yin's words were quite meaningful.

Buy?

Anything will do, not picky.

It meant, "I want everything."

Combined with his shy and embarrassed expression, it was a subtle hint that "I really want everything, but I'm too embarrassed to say it."

How could He Xiangming not understand this? She said very tactfully:

"These small things don't need you to worry. I'll send you a batch of each type!"

"Okay, thank you, Sister He." Feng Yin quickly agreed.

These weapons, which he was about to receive, were naturally for his future special training; not just for gold medal training, but also for his regular training.

These were just the benefits before the cooperation, a gesture of goodwill.

The real profits from the cooperation would be discussed separately.

After that, the two talked for a long time.

In business negotiations, Feng Yin always maintained a "I don't know how to negotiate, whatever you say is fine" attitude, as if he was an easy target, ready to be taken advantage of.

But precisely because of this, He Xiangming didn't feel too bad about it.

Although she was also cunning and calculating, as Feng Yin had judged, she was still naive and fell into his hands early.

The more naive Feng Yin acted, the more He Xiangming considered his future reactions when he realized his own value, and the more she would give him now to show her investment sincerity. This was Feng Yin's reverse psychological operation on her.

After all, if she was too greedy now, Feng Yin would have a lot of complaints later when he understood more. It was better not to use those tactics. After all, what she wanted was not money or profit. — He Xiangming thought.

So she generously proposed that Feng Yin only needed to cultivate, while she would handle the supply, sales, resources, pills, and supporting facilities.

They would split the profits 60-40.

Feng Yin would get 60%, and He Xiangming 40%; Feng Yin wouldn't need to show his face and could take the larger share.

Feng Yin was very satisfied with this result, and so was He Xiangming.

Both had achieved their true goals, and everyone was happy.

When the conversation came to an end, Feng Yin hesitated to say: "Sister He, the pills I use for cultivation, healing medicines, and the spirit cores or inner dan of demonic beasts... I don't have any channels for these resources, but they are essential for me to cultivate pet beasts. I wonder if Sister He can help me with this."

"..."

He Xiangming was taken aback. I just gave you 60% of the profit, and I, who control the sales channels and the dominant position, only took 40%, which was already a compensation and investment for you. Now that we've finished talking, you're asking for so many additional resources?

If we really calculate it this way, won't most of my profit go back to you?

Do you plan to take 80% of the profit?

This doesn't even count the various weapons and throwing weapons I promised you...

He Xiangming couldn't help but feel a bit disillusioned. She thought she had been clever, but it seemed she had just been played.

Then what was the point of all this?

Feng Yin looked embarrassed and muttered: "I know this is a bit too much, but please consider that the foundation of our cooperation is my providing high-quality young beasts to Sister. Only then can we better and more easily build a reputation, or even gain more attention for Sister within the sect.

To achieve this, one of the prerequisites is to ensure my condition, and to ensure my condition in training and raising young beasts, these resources are essential."