Chapter 10：The Gift & A New Partner (2/2)
”Wait, I still have many questions, I want to ask.” Sam shouted.
”Don't worry Sam. There will be a next time. But I have a final advice for you. Don't be alone. I know you don't believe in people. But find some true friends and develop along with them. If there is know one around to share the joy and Sorrow, the journey will be boring and incomplete.” As he finished. Ling Tian's projection faded. Sam stayed in silence and after sometime he willed to go out of the Dimension. Then he appeared before the Golden Sun Crow. Both of them just stayed in silence. Sam quietly examined the bird. It is majestic looking bird. Its feathers are like golden flames which looked quite majestic and bright with lustre. Its three talons are sharp and big which can rip apart anything.
”Hello.” Sam finally said to break the atmosphere.
”Hello, young master. I am the Prince of the Golden Sun crow tribe.” The bird replied.
”Prince of the tribe?” Sam asked in bewilderment.
”Yes. I came to this world on the arrangement of Master Ling Tian.” The crow replied.
”What is your name?” Sam asked.
”Yanwu”
”Just call me Sam. Since, our contract is based as equals there should be no need for such honorifics and we are going to live a long time together.” Sam replied.
”Thank you, Sam. By the way congratulations on becoming an 'Acolyte'. Master Ling Tian has a present for you.” Yanwu said and he flapped his wings and absorbed all the lava inside the pool. There are a lot of spiritual stones in the bottom of the wide pool. As Sam watched the stones his eyes sparkled. Because the stones are not white in colour like normal spirit stones rather, they are red in colour. They are Fire elemental spirit stones. These spirit stones are extremely valuable because they can increase the cultivation speed by many times. The market value for these stones is very high. One elemental stone is same as five normal stones. It may even increase depending on the location. And the pool Sam can see at least thousands of them. Sam shifted his gaze towards Yanwu and asked slowly. ”How many are they?”
”They are not that much. They are only around 10,000 stones.” Yanwu replied. Sam can't see from his face or from the cawing of Yanwu. But he can sense that Yanwu is smiling. As Sam was still in his shock. Yanwu spoke again.
”Sam this is the gift from my Golden Sun crow tribe.” And Yanwu flapped its wings. After a small gust of extremely hot air there flew hundreds of black feathers and landed in front of Sam. Sam caught one of them and examined them with a confused expression. Seeing that Yanwu let out a cheerful cawing. His eyes bright with smile and said.
”Inject your spiritual energy into them.” Sam did as he was told and the feather became bright and golden colour then Yanwu continued. ”These are the feathers of the elders and current king of my tribe. These feathers have high endurance and can be used for attack and defence if used properly. Since you have Golden Sun Crow bloodline from our contract, you can also use them and you are also very compatible with them.” Sam was shocked again. After sometime he looked straight at Yanwu and said. ”Thank you.” Sam felt really grateful as these are really valuable treasures for anyone and even more valuable for the Golden crows themselves. Even though he knew most of it was due to Ling Tian. He still felt grateful.
”Okay Yanwu. I think you have already enough of this place. So, let us go outside. From now on we are partners. Let us reach the top of the world.” Sam said with a rare smile on his face. Just when he was about to say something, he saw the feathers and the spirit stones and felt troubled. 'How should I take them out of this place?' Sam thought. Feeling Sam's trouble Yanwu spoke. ”The Dimension can be used for storage. There is basement under the tower which can store anything.”
”That Ling Tian guy really is forgetful.” Sam muttered as he waved the hand in which he was holding the crystal and said. As he waved the crystal all the spirit stones and the feathers vanished.
”Come on I will give you a ride.” Yanwu said as he bowed. So that Sam could hop on. Sam climbed on stood there. Then Yanwu Cawed loudly as he flew out of the volcano and straight up into the air. It is already time for the sun to set. Then suddenly Yanwu transformed into a large Raven from its Sun crow form and flew down towards the entrance of the forest. Generally, by this time no one would dare stay in the woods. So, nobody saw their arrival. As Yanwu landed, Sam jumped to the ground and Yanwu turned into the size of a normal raven and landed on Sam's shoulder. Then Sam walked towards his home along with Yanwu with a smile on his face. He is very excited and anticipated for the future. This is the first time he felt happy since he came to this world.