Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 283 - 283 41 There are always more solutions than

Chapter 283: Chapter 41: There are always more solutions than problems Chapter 283: Chapter 41: There are always more solutions than problems Such reality made Zhu Weiran start to seriously doubt his life!

He asked himself: Am I a natural born failure?

In this confused state where Zhuang Weiran continued to question his life, the group returned to their home in Qingzhu Lane.

Seeing that they were almost home, Feng Ying naturally got excited.

He jumped off Feng Yin’s shoulder, and like a wisp of smoke, bounded towards the entrance of the courtyard.

In the courtyard, two Iron Heart Trees also stirred in response, their branches and leaves beginning to sway with joy.

As the Iron Heart Trees were the first to react, all the ancient trees in Yuezhou City, those over five hundred years old, began to sway without a breeze.

Countless beings were welcoming Feng Yin’s return.

The Spiritualist returns!

Seeing the familiar alleyway and the family courtyard again, Feng Yin also felt a nostalgia as if a lifetime had passed, and an emotion of “finally returning home” emerged. It brought a peaceful ease that belonged only to a prodigal son’s homecoming.

This time he didn’t leave for long, yet Feng Yin still felt deeply moved.

“It seems like I’ve truly considered this place home.”

Feng Yin couldn’t help but smile.

Just as he was about to enter the courtyard, he saw a figure rushing towards him. It was a visibly anxious He Xiangming.

“My dear younger brother, you’ve finally returned!”

He Xiangming looked exhausted, her eyes were red-rimmed, and she even had dark circles under them.

For Feng Yin who was accustomed to He Xiangming’s usual impeccable appearance, the sight was almost unimaginable.

Clearly, she had been under great stress these past few days.

Fame brings trouble, and this was an undeniable truth. The reputation of the Beast Tamer Master was known far and wide, attracting high-grade martial artists and many sects to seek him out from near and far.

During this period, people came to schmooze He Xiangming in hopes of obtaining a spirit beast. They came in a constant stream, one after another.

At peak times, He Xiangming was busy with reception inside, while outside had a queue of up to four or five people.

At first, she was somewhat thrilled that she had entirely opened up her network.

But now, she was overwhelmed and felt like a cornered beast.

Although there were still more than twenty young beasts nurtured by the Master, and the number was quite considerable, compared to the demand, it was inadequate, because the queue now numbered in the thousands.

Who should be given priority?

This had become a matter that would upset people.

An ordinary person could set a threshold through an auction and make a selection. But when high-ranking officials and influential figures came in person, how could you refuse?!

Groups like the Supreme Mountain and Five Lakes Bright Moon had all sent representatives…

Especially the recent frequent visitors to Yuezhou City from Supreme Mountain, would you dare let them participate in the auction with others?

They surely had the financial power to outbid everyone, but they wouldn’t do so.

All it took was an announcement during the auction that Supreme Mountain had set its eyes on these pets, and who would dare to bid against them?

Even if you succeeded in bidding, given the nature of Supreme Mountain’s people, they could kill the winner and take the spoils.

What’s more, their focus was not just on one or two creatures, this is the advantage of having a strong backing!

Since they could use their fists to hit people, why waste financial resources?!

This was the case for others, and the same for He Xiangming. There was no preferential treatment because of her Beast Taming Sect affiliation.

Feng Yin saw He Xiangming in a hurry and couldn’t help but be surprised, “What a coincidence! Sister He, what brings you here?”

He Xiangming was nearly out of breath, exclaiming, “Coincidence, my foot! I’ve been watching here for five nights already!”

“Including today, this is the sixth night!”

“If you didn’t come back soon, I was going to run away!”

He Xiangming rarely spoke so vulgarly, showing just how desperate she was.

“What exactly happened? Sister He, please calm down and tell me!”

Feng Yin was puzzled.

“It’s…sigh, it’s because of the spirit beast cubs that you bred. They are just too good, too popular… They are intelligent, polite, obedient… They almost have no flaws, ah.”

He Xiangming couldn’t continue.

After witnessing Feng Yin’s beast taming, He Xiangming felt more and more that her own Beast Taming Sect wasn’t living up to its reputation.

Ordinary pets, as long as they have considerable talent and are worth cultivating, are then sold. Buyers are left to build their own relationship with the pet. As for what they eventually become, the Beast Taming Sect doesn’t interfere; in other words, no follow-up service is provided.

But the creatures bred by Feng Yin are clever, obedient, cute, and also extremely promising.

They can be pets as well as helpers. In the future, the chances of them becoming powerful guardian beasts far surpass the ordinary.

The characteristics of the beasts from both sides can be differentiated through a minor detail.

A beast sold by the Beast Taming Sect at the age of one or two months would defecate at will, meaning it went where it wanted.

However, those bred by Feng Yin didn’t have this bad habit.

Without a designated spot, even if they whined and whirled around in desperation, they wouldn’t defecate randomly.

This was indeed…extremely endearing.

“There are so many customers?!”

Returning to the room and listening to He Xiangming’s troubles, Feng Yin was shocked.

“Many? This is only the beginning…”

He Xiangming whined, “Little Brother Ling, you don’t realize how much your reputation as a beast tamer master has grown. The name Ling Yunduan, Master Ling, is now quite influential.”

“Am I really that famous??”

Feng Yin felt like this was somewhat surreal.

What did I do?

All I did was… take a walk, save a person, and then leisurely make my way back home.

I haven’t done anything from this end. How have I become a legend here?

Is it that easy to become popular in another world?

“Now is not the time to discuss this, we must decide tonight what to do next, we really don’t have much time.”

He Xiangming said urgently.

Her main objective was right here.

Before her was a gold mine, a road to rising up, but proper planning was necessary for this road, or else, every step could lead to a dead end.

“But I have to return to my master soon, it’ll take me several months before I can return.”

Feng Yin frowned.

“What? You said you’re leaving… for several months?” He Xiangming was absolutely flabbergasted.

Aren’t you just back? Why are you going back again?

“I previously went home, and now I’m going back to my master, the journey to my master is inevitable, there is no other way…” said Feng Yin with a frown.

“The things you are saying are not a big deal. Why should it be so difficult?”

Zhuang Weiran finally spoke. He still carried himself with the same old and mature image as before.

But now, He Xiangming viewed him with utmost respect, especially after she organized an auction on her own. Her respect for Uncle Zhuang had deepened to her core.

Respect was to be paid to someone who could squeeze money out of others effortlessly.

“Uncle Zhuang, please advise,” He Xiangming requested respectfully.

“First, let’s talk about the previous auction?”

Zhuang Weiran asked.

Hearing this brought up He Xiangming’s sore spot and her face turned all shades of red. It took her a while before she murmured the story.

“So, that’s it… so little!”

Zhuang Weiran squinted his eyes and rolled them at He Xiangming after hearing her story.

“Only so little money was raised from the auction, no wonder they were hounding you.”

Zhuang Weiran left He Xiangming embarrassed with his comments. “I suppose those people got addicted to bargain hunting, huh?”

“What is urgent now is what to do next?”

The crowd discussed.

Zhuang Weiran regained his status as an experienced veteran.

“In the future, lower-grade pets can be auctioned for worldly wealth like gold and silver, but slightly exceptional pets can no longer be auctioned for worldly wealth. Spiritual crystals or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures must be used for bidding. Furthermore, if the transaction price is too low, the auctioneer has the right to return the transaction price and reclaim the item. This rule is intended to prevent people from maliciously participating in the auction. This must be announced at the beginning of the auction, so no one can find fault with it.”

“Hmm, this is a good suggestion. Announcing in advance, under the scrutiny of everyone, would even make it seem above board.”

“In the future, auctions will be held regularly at a fixed time every month, with two per month. The number of pets participating in each auction will not be less than three and no more than five.”

“Isn’t this a bit low?”

“The rarer the thing, the more precious it is.”

“Hmm…okay.”

“Spread the word that the Master has come back, but he is very dissatisfied with the transaction price from the last time. Under your earnest persuasion, the Master agreed to stay. The next auction will be held in a month. If the transaction price does not meet the Master’s expectations, the auction will cease forever.”

Zhuang Weiran continued: “In this way, the window of time for Ling Yunduan’s absence is shortened.”

“This?”

“Just follow my advice.”

“Okay.”

“This time the reserve price of the auction starts at twice the previous one.”

“What???”

“You don’t have to worry about anything else, just do everything as I told you. I guarantee a sure profit.”

“Understood.”

“Don’t accept custom orders. Include this rule in the auction standards. Exquisite spirit beasts can’t be customized, they are based on each person’s fate.”

“Okay. I understand.”

“Also…”

Zhuang Weiran continuously stated more than a dozen points. He Xiangming could only find pen and paper to take notes.

In the end, after He Xiangming finished taking notes, she let out a long sigh of relief.

Uncle Zhuang’s words were well considered, comprehensive and eliminated many potential risks. It was strategic, foresighted and deeply insightful. He Xiangming gained a lot from it.

He Xiangming paused and then said, “Uncle Zhuang, there is another thing that needs to be resolved. If those super sects, even out of face, can’t pressure people at the auction scene, but they privately come to me asking for young beasts, how should I respond?”

Zhuang Weiran stunned, “Are there really such shameless people now?”

“The people from Supreme Mountain have been here. Five Lakes and Bright Moon also have demands…” He Xiangming explained.

“Circumstances overpower people, follow the current.”

Zhuang Weiran advised: “If they want from you, just give it to them, but feel free to quote a higher price.”

“Hmm, okay.” He Xiangming, who honestly couldn’t afford to offend these people, felt relieved with this permission.

“However, in the subsequent auctions, if originally there were three, change it to two. If there were originally five, change it to four. If three are being taken away and there are originally only three for auction, cancel all of them and replace it with a regular pet auction.”

Zhuang Weiran advised: “On the day of the auction, announce that a certain powerful sect has privately bought this time’s quota and mention them by name. Don’t worry about the rest.”