Ye Feng, not wanting to think too much, walked over to Long Xinghai and extended his right hand, beckoning him with a finger.
"Hand it over!" Since arrogance was useful, he didn't mind being a bit more arrogant, which added more mystery to his background.
Long Xinghai was furious but unable to act on it. His gaze was cold and intimidating, yet he dared not look directly at Ye Feng.
Trembling, Long Xinghai patted the gray bag at his waist, which was the Spirit Beast Bag. It resembled the Spirit Beast Bag of Tianyi Daoist but was adorned with some golden patterns, making it look even more exquisite.
Roar!
A thunderous beast roar shook everyone present, causing even Ye Feng to frown involuntarily and take a few steps back.
It wasn't out of fear; he simply wanted to give the soon-to-appear Cloud Chaser Leopard some space to stand.
A flash of golden light shot out from the Spirit Beast Bag, and with a loud bang, a cloud of golden smoke erupted in front of Ye Feng.
As the golden smoke dissipated, the Cloud Chaser Leopard appeared before everyone, its body covered in golden fur, its graceful lines making one’s heart tremble.
Ye Feng glanced at the Cloud Chaser Leopard, his gaze moving downward. The four tufts of snow-white fur at its heels stood out against its golden coat, resembling four pieces of white snow or four white clouds.
The Cloud Chaser Leopard truly lived up to its name, Ye Feng thought to himself.
The Cloud Chaser Leopard was robust yet not overweight, its elegant posture and smooth lines resonating with the principles of Wind Elemental Force. With just a shake, the surrounding Wind Elemental Force seemed summoned, clinging to the Cloud Chaser Leopard's body and enhancing its ethereal beauty.
"What a magnificent Cloud Chaser Leopard!" someone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"The Cloud Chaser Leopard is only a Fifth-Grade Beast, but they are extremely rare. Aside from the batch raised by the Beastmaster Sect, they are almost extinct in the wild. I can't believe Long Xinghai managed to get one!"
"In the wild? I think he probably bought it from the Beastmaster Sect."
"You are quite ignorant; do you think the Heavenly Level Sect or Beastmaster Sect would lack that little money? Their Cloud Chaser Leopards are only lent or gifted; they will never be sold. Even if given away, it comes with a special technique tailored for Cloud Chaser Leopards from the Beastmaster Sect. The Beastmaster Sect absolutely does not use Blood Contracts on their internal spirit beasts."
Everyone fell silent; the style of the Beastmaster Sect had not changed for thousands of years, and this Cloud Chaser Leopard was indeed unlikely to come from the Beastmaster Sect.
Listening to the discussions around him, Long Xinghai's heart bled. Only he knew the price he had paid to obtain this Cloud Chaser Leopard.
Seeing Long Xinghai lost in thought, Guang Cheng'an lightly coughed and said, "Brother Long, the Blood Contract."
Long Xinghai took out a jade token from his pocket, brushed his hand over it, and a flash of Blood Light appeared as the essence blood that belonged to him on the Blood Contract Jade Token was retracted.
Everyone understood what this action represented. Some sighed inwardly; this priceless Cloud Chaser Leopard seemed to have become a masterless object. As long as Ye Feng attached a strand of his essence blood to it, he could sign a Blood Contract with the Cloud Chaser Leopard again.
After receiving the Blood Contract Jade Token from Long Xinghai, Guang Cheng'an walked over to Ye Feng with a bitter smile, just about to hand over the jade token.
"Wait!" A high-pitched voice rang out among the guests. Guang Cheng'an's pupils constricted; the brows he had just relaxed furrowed tightly again. The voice seemed to contain endless magic, causing his hand reaching towards Ye Feng to retract once more.
Everyone present was taken aback, their gazes converging on the source of the voice.
The voice sounded somewhat youthful; it belonged to a richly dressed young man who calmly stepped out from among the guests, accompanied by two servants.
The young man's gaze was cold, his skin fair, chin slightly raised, and lips curled into a faint smile. His appearance and voice were equally youthful, yet he attempted to project an arrogant demeanor that looked rather ridiculous. If it weren't for the golden triangular emblem embroidered on his left chest, someone might have been unable to suppress a laugh.
"A disciple of Zhuangjia!"
"Indeed, a disciple of Zhuangjia. Judging by his age, he should be a third-generation member of Zhuangjia!"
Zhuangjia was the true ruler of Linyuan City; any member of Zhuangjia could act with impunity in Linyuan City.
"It turns out that Young Master Zhuang Qingxian has personally graced our humble abode. The Angry Flood Gang is truly honored! I am Guang Cheng'an, the leader of the Angry Flood Gang. It is an honor to meet you, Young Master!" Guang Cheng'an's mouth twitched slightly as he struggled to control his urge to curse, hurriedly approaching the richly dressed young man.
Guang Cheng'an just wanted to keep things peaceful and send away this distinguished little ancestor as soon as possible. However, at the last moment, Zhuangjia's little ancestor refused to comply. Everyone was focused on Ye Feng, which greatly angered Zhuang Qingxian; in Linyuan City, they believed that Zhuangjia was at the center of this world.
Although the elders in the family have repeatedly emphasized that one should be low-key when attending the Angry Flood Gang's Birthday Celebration, and it is best not to easily reveal one's true identity, after all, the rulers of Linyuan City mingle with underground forces, and spreading such information would only lead to ridicule and attract unwanted attention from those with ulterior motives.
Even though Zhuangjia is the overlord of Linyuan City, there are indeed many hidden enemies lurking in the shadows. Several well-established families within the city have been waiting for Zhuangjia to make a mistake, while the bored common folk are eager for any amusing incidents involving Zhuangjia to enrich their conversations.
Despite the efforts of his two servants to remind this young master of the family, and despite Zhuang Qingxian's attempts to maintain a low profile, when the Cloud Chaser Leopard appeared before him, the fuse within Zhuang Qingxian was ignited.
Zhuang Qingxian resolutely removed his coat, revealing his identity in an attempt to intimidate those present and reclaim his status as the center of attention, while also seizing the Cloud Chaser Leopard that stirred his desires.
Zhuang Qingxian slowly approached Ye Feng, who had been fixated on the Cloud Chaser Leopard. The usually restless beast, which could only be controlled through a Blood Contract, was surprisingly docile at that moment. It seemed as if a silent conversation was taking place between the boy and the beast, which was quite perplexing.
Zhuang Qingxian felt a surge of anger; despite his stunning entrance, he had failed to divert even a glance from this boy, let alone receive a respectful greeting.
"Give me the Blood Contract Jade Token." Although Zhuang Qingxian was proud, he was not foolish. The powerful aura displayed by Ye Feng cast a large shadow over him, making him hesitant to act recklessly.
He could only vent his frustration on Guang Chengquan. You like the Cloud Chaser Leopard, don’t you? Then I will simply take your Cloud Chaser Leopard. Anyone who dares to disregard Zhuangjia's young master in Linyuan City will have to pay a heavy price.
Guang Cheng'an's expression changed slightly; his gaze flickered with hesitation. He glanced at Ye Feng, who was engrossed in staring at the Cloud Chaser Leopard, then looked back at Zhuang Qingxian. He did not hand over the Blood Contract Jade Token to either of them but instead withdrew it slightly.
"Guang Cheng'an, do you dare defy my orders!" Zhuang Qingxian pointed his finger and suddenly shouted, his voice sharp and piercing.
"Annoying, uncultured brat." Ye Feng finally broke his gaze from the Cloud Chaser Leopard and turned to look at Zhuang Qingxian, resting his right hand on the Azure Dragon Sword at his waist.
A chilling glare flashed through Ye Feng's eyes and fell into Zhuang Qingxian's sight. He couldn't help but take three steps back, feeling a slight chill in his heart as his legs began to tremble uncontrollably.
His cultivation level was only at the fifth stage of Origin Martial Realm; although he had decent talent and was already an Inner Sect Disciple of an Earth-Level Sect, before Ye Feng, he felt utterly insignificant.
With just a hand resting on his sword and a sweeping glance from Ye Feng, Zhuang Qingxian felt an explosion of fear erupt within him, leaving no room for any thoughts of resistance.
The two servants at the Peak of the Ninth Level of Yuan Martial Realm did not forget their mission. Despite Ye Feng's terrifying gaze and possibly even more frightening background, they steeled themselves and drew their swords, positioning them protectively in front of their young master.
"Speak again, and I'll ruin you!" Ye Feng's cold gaze pierced through the two Servants like two sharp swords, striking Zhuang Qingxian hard.
The poor young master had never experienced such humiliation. Anger, resentment, and fear surged within him, causing him to tremble and nearly lose his balance.
"Impudent! Do you know this young master's identity? He is the third son of the Head of the Zhuang Family..." The Servant on the left, with a fierce countenance, mustered his courage and shouted in a threatening tone.
He never expected that the threats that had always worked in the past would have no effect now. Ye Feng simply waved his hand, sending this Zhuang Family Servant flying across a distance of three meters.
Bang!
The Zhuang Family Servant crashed into a table in the hall, toppling a feast and causing over ten guests to scream in shock.
Sensing the aroma of food and wine in the air, Ye Feng felt slightly hungry. His attention did not linger on the Zhuang Family Servant but quickly shifted to Guang Cheng'an.
"No wonder he is from a prestigious family; Zhuang Jia really doesn't take him seriously," Guang Cheng'an thought, feeling a chill run down his spine as he cautiously handed over the Blood Contract Jade Token.
Zhuang Qingxian had already lost confidence in competing for the Cloud Chaser Leopard. He stared blankly at the Servant sprawled among the dishes, feeling as if he were trapped in a nightmare.
No, that’s not right; even in a nightmare, no one dared to disrespect the Zhuang Family.
"Just destroy it," Ye Feng said astonishingly as he faced the offered Blood Contract Jade Token.
"Destroying the Blood Contract will mean losing control over the Cloud Chaser Leopard?" Guang Cheng'an was taken aback, thinking that Ye Feng didn't understand how Blood Contracts worked and was about to explain.
"I know; destroying it means just that!" Ye Feng repeated impatiently.
Guang Chengquan was stunned. Everyone present was shocked. Did this young man go through so much trouble to break into the Angry Flood Gang's headquarters just to release this invaluable Cloud Chaser Leopard?
Ye Feng's gaze was sharp as a knife. Although Guang Chengquan felt regretful, he did not dare to oppose him. He clasped his hands together and unleashed a burst of True Essence, shattering the Blood Contract Jade Token into pieces.
"Ye Shao Xia, no one can tame a beast that has been subjected to a Blood Contract, not even the Beastmaster Sect. A beast controlled by a Blood Contract will have an unending conflict with humans." Guang Chengquan sighed as he watched a strand of Divine Soul and a drop of blood shoot out from his palm, returning to the Cloud Chaser Leopard.
Guang Chengquan retreated repeatedly, and the guests around him also stepped back. The remaining Servant in front of Zhuang Qingxian also backed away with his young master.
Although the Cloud Chaser Leopard was a Fifth-Grade Beast with average combat power, temporarily lifting the Blood Contract would cause any suppressed ferocity within the beast to erupt instantly, showcasing astonishing strength.
However, the scene before them left everyone dumbfounded once again.
The anticipated beast rampage did not occur; instead, the Cloud Chaser Leopard acted like a well-behaved kitten, lowering its massive head and rubbing against Ye Feng.
"Alright, good boy. After you take me to the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, you will be free." Ye Feng gently said this and leaped onto the back of the Cloud Chaser Leopard.
The Cloud Chaser Leopard seemed even happier being ridden; in front of everyone, it squinted its large eyes like bronze bells and let out a low growl.
"Are you planning to stay here or come with me?" The Cloud Chaser Leopard stirred restlessly, but Ye Feng gently stroked its forehead and whispered a few comforting words, seemingly telling it not to rush.
"Does the young master mean for me to ride this Cloud Chaser Leopard?" Fan Chen woke up from a series of nightmares and discreetly pinched his own hand; the pain was sharp enough to make him regret his forcefulness.
"Can I also ride the leader's mount?" Even so, when he was pulled onto the back of the Cloud Chaser Leopard by Ye Feng, Fan Chen still felt as if he were dreaming.
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