Beast Taming: I'm Really Not a Cultivation Master

Chapter 429: Chapter 398: Above Legend

Kansai Beast Taming University. Atop the tallest building, on the Celestial Terrace.

The white-robed figure looked toward the red-robed one. ”Sister Jin Wu, aren’t you going to see him?”

”It’s not like this is a final farewell. He’s still so young. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future.”

The red-robed figure said indifferently, ”Besides, everything that needed to be said has already been said.”

”It seems you’re still not used to getting along with human Beast Masters,” the white-robed figure said with a smile.

The red-robed figure nodded. ”Isn’t that to be expected? After all, my Beast Master has been dead for over a thousand years.”

Hearing this, the white-robed figure fell silent.

After a moment, she asked, ”Do you think there’s any chance that little fellow could form a contract with you?”

”The chances are slim. After all, he only recently broke through to the Commander Level.”

The red-robed figure was noncommittal. ”Who knows how many years it would take for him to become a Legendary Beast Master. He might not even manage it in his lifetime!”

”You shouldn’t underestimate human Beast Masters, Sister. Their Potential can sometimes be beyond imagination.”

The white-robed figure covered her mouth as she spoke. ”Take my Beast Master, for example—that fellow Elder Lu. He seems unreliable, but in truth, I never would have evolved into a Legendary Pet Beast without him.”

”The same goes for Little Jinzi.”

Hearing the name ”Little Jinzi,” the red-robed figure couldn’t help but frown. ”Right, remember to tell your Beast Master about that blond kid. If he keeps pestering me, don’t blame me for not holding back.”

”I’ll tell him, but I can’t guarantee that Little Jinzi will listen.”

The white-robed figure gave a faint smile. ”After all, sometimes he’s even less reliable than Elder Lu.”

”I have no idea how he reached the Legendary level. For a guy like that to become a Legend... it’s just so unfair,” the red-robed figure couldn’t help but grumble upon hearing this.

”He may seem unreliable, but in reality, his Talent and comprehension are both top-tier.”

The white-robed figure added with a hint of resignation, ”He and I were contracted around the same time, but he reached the Legendary level a full thirty years before I did.”

As the white-robed and red-robed figures were chatting, light suddenly flickered, and an old man with meticulous makeup and slick, shiny hair appeared on the Celestial Terrace.

”You must be the Elder Golden Crow my Junior Brother Lu has mentioned?” the old man asked with a cheerful laugh.

Without pausing, he continued his introduction. ”My name is Qiao Meng’an, and I have the honor of serving as the principal of Kansai Beast Taming University.”

”Allow me to first congratulate you, Elder Golden Crow, on successfully reaching the Legendary Level and embarking on the path of Rules.”

The meticulous old man, Qiao Meng’an, spoke with a cheerful laugh, appearing completely harmless.

However, after a single glance, the red-robed figure—the Three-legged Golden Crow—couldn’t help but frown.

She said coolly, ”I am unworthy of the title ’Elder.’”

’At least, not in front of this old man.’

’This old man’s power is definitely greater than mine, and by a huge margin at that.’

This much was evident from the moment he appeared, when the White Dragon had respectfully addressed him as ”Teacher Qiao.”

”May I ask what brings Principal Qiao here today?” the Three-legged Golden Crow, the woman in red, asked as she looked at Qiao Meng’an, her voice calm and unhurried.

”Since Elder Golden Crow has graced our Kansai Beast Taming University with her presence, it is only right that I, as the host, come to greet you personally.” Qiao Meng’an did not change his form of address, continuing to call her ”Elder,” so the Three-legged Golden Crow decided to just let it be.

’Just let him call me that.’

Qiao Meng’an took a few more steps forward before speaking again. ”As a Three-legged Golden Crow who has already embarked upon the path of Rules, you must surely understand that this step is merely the beginning, not the end.”

Upon hearing this, the Three-legged Golden Crow’s pupils constricted slightly.

She did not speak, remaining silent.

”I wonder if you, Elder Golden Crow, would be interested in joining us to explore the path of Rules beyond the Legendary level...”

At this, Qiao Meng’an finally revealed the true purpose of his visit.

Hearing this, the Three-legged Golden Crow began to emit faint fluctuations of Energy.

Her voice turned sharp and cold. ”Is Principal Qiao preparing to restrict my freedom?”

”Not at all, not at all.”

Qiao Meng’an shook his head. ”I have just made myself quite clear. I merely wish to invite you, Elder Golden Crow, to join us in exploring the path of Rules beyond the Legendary level.”

Despite his words of denial, eight figures had already begun to slowly materialize around the Celestial Terrace.

A single glance was enough to make the Three-legged Golden Crow’s skin crawl.

These eight humanoid figures were all members of the Extraordinary Royal Family, and every one of them was at the Legendary Level.

One of them in particular, a figure resembling an old man, gave off an unfathomable and extremely dangerous aura.

’Could it be... that he has surpassed the Legendary level...’

At this thought, her heart was thrown into turmoil.

”This is just like you human Beast Masters—refusing to allow any uncontrollable factors to exist!” The Three-legged Golden Crow narrowed her eyes, her decision already made.

’In truth, it’s not like I have a choice.’

’I’m a fish on the chopping block. If I don’t want to be suppressed, I have no choice but to obediently agree.’

Finally, with mixed feelings, she gave her reply. ”I can agree to join you.”

”However, I promised Xiahou Lan that I would guard the Xiahou Family for a hundred years.”

Qiao Meng’an let out a hearty laugh. ”Xiahou Lan is also a member of our Kansai Beast Taming University. Joining us and guarding the Xiahou Family are not mutually exclusive.”

”In that case, allow me to congratulate you in advance on joining Kansai Beast Taming University, Elder Golden Crow! No, I suppose I should call you ’Teacher Golden Crow’ now!” Having achieved his goal, Qiao Meng’an was in high spirits.

The Three-legged Golden Crow gave a bitter smile and shook her head. ”Don’t call me ’Teacher Golden Crow.’ Three-legged Golden Crow is merely my species, not my name. My name is...”

She trailed off, falling silent as if lost in a distant memory.

After a moment, she spoke again, her voice soft. ”My name is Feng Caiyi!”

It was the name her late Beast Master had given her.

Back then, neither of them knew what the Red Feather Chicken’s Evolutionary Form would be. They had simply hoped that she would evolve into a majestic Phoenix, soaring high amongst the clouds.

And that was where the name came from.

Speaking this name stirred up those old memories once more, and for a moment, she was overcome with a sense of wistful sorrow.

”Then I shall await your esteemed arrival at Kansai Beast Taming University, Teacher Feng.” Having accomplished his goal, Qiao Meng’an did not linger. In a flash of light, his figure vanished from the Celestial Terrace.

”Sister Caiyi, you’re so brave! You actually dared to stand up to Elder Qiao. That old man is terrifying...” Seeing that Qiao Meng’an had left, the White Dragon stuck out her tongue and patted her chest in relief.

”Are all human Beast Masters like this?” Feng Caiyi sighed in resignation.

”Most human Beast Masters are incredibly weak. This place is their heartland, so they could never allow an uncontracted, Legendary Level member of an Extraordinary Royal Family to live here without being under their control!” the White Dragon stated matter-of-factly.

”Looks like you’re stuck being ’Teacher Feng.’”

Feng Caiyi spread her hands. ”Do I have any other choice?”

”Of course! Once Elder Qiao kicks the bucket, you’ll have a chance to be free again!” the White Dragon said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

But Feng Caiyi just shook her head and gave a bitter smile. ”Human lifespans may be short, but their natural talent is also unprecedented...

Elder Qiao is merely the most outstanding individual of his generation. Who knows if someone even more remarkable will appear in the next...

Besides, it’s highly likely that Elder Qiao has already surpassed the Legendary Level.

Rumor has it that once a human breaks through the Legendary Level, the shackles on their lifespan are also broken.

He might even live longer than I will...”

The White Dragon sighed in resignation. ”Does that mean you’ll never get your chance?”

’Actually, being a teacher might not be so bad...’

Feng Caiyi comforted herself. ’Besides, I’m also curious to see what the view is like from beyond the Legendary Level...’