308 Treasured Sword, Spirited Kau, and the Daemon of Sleaziness (1/2)

Chun Wanfeng chipped in as well, ”Boss, everyone knows that you’re the bigger person but you don’t have to sacrifice yourself just to be considerate of Dong Tianleng’s dignity. We all know what sort of standard the Phantom Vulture is…”

Xia Bingchuan agreed hastily, ”That’s right, exactly so…”

Yun Yang nodded, his smile exceptionally gentle. ”Oh no, you have misunderstood me; I really want to try cultivating it, see if I can train that little critter to grow up feeding on something else… if I can really change the little creature's innate habits and ultimately domesticate it. After all, the Phantom Vulture itself is a flying mystical beast with remarkable combat power; its overall characteristics aren’t too bad. Keeping in mind it's poisonous nature, everything else should be easily done.”

He then pointed at his pocket and said, ”See, I’ve just fed the little critter with an apple and it’s sleeping now after being fed. It doesn’t exude any putridity at all, so it’s enough evidence that my inference might actually work wonders...”

The four great young masters stared at the Phantom Vulture that was now curled up into a ball in Yun Yang’s pocket and dropped their jaws, unable to close their gaping mouths.

How could this possibly work?

Wasn't it a bit too fast and far too effective?

”I’ve given it a nice name too. I've called it Jiji,” Yun Yang said, chuckling.

The four of them were dumbstruck at once. This name was great indeed, terribly apt!

”Boss is brilliant indeed, ingenious and foresighted, cunning and profound!”

Dong Tianleng kept his compliments coming on strong. ”Boss can actually predict the future, he knows that we would eat the Luminary Paste today for... cough… Jiji. He has actually named the bird first! I’m utterly impressed by boss’ profound intelligence…”

Qiu Yunsan and the rest of the men felt waves of revulsion wash over them.

What should we say about you pandering like this? Are you singing high or low praises with your bootlicking?

”Yes… Boss is brilliant…” The three of them looked constipated as they uttered the words almost reluctantly.

Never mind. With Dong Tianleng starting off that way, we can't afford to be rude.

Yun Yang glanced at the four men in disdain and said in cold tones, ”I’ve never met anyone as shameless as the four of you.”

The four of them looked dejected like they had encountered some form of unspoken despair.

”Oh right, where was I just now?” Yun Yang knocked his head.

”Boss, you were saying that you’ve named it Jiji. It’s an excellent name that befits the situation,” Xia Bingchuan answered enthusiastically. The intention to flatter was brimming in his words while he wore a simpering expression.

Yun Yang glared as he said, ”Dong Tianleng, you don’t have any mystical beast offspring to nurture. Your family didn’t send you any new offspring have they? However, I can’t possibly let you suffer a loss by accepting your gift.”

Before he resumed his words, Yun Yang’s hand clenched as a sword appeared within his grip.

This was a sword that looked like a belt; it was as soft as a snake. A simple wave would make it flutter in the air.

”Take this sword.” Yun Yang said, ”Call it your compensation or as a returning gift for the little critter that you’ve given to me, this sword is yours now. I inadvertently obtained this treasured sword, Spirited Kau, and I don’t usually use it. It would make a great belt.”

Without Yun Yang’s further introduction, the three noble young masters, other than Dong Tianleng, heard the name and felt their eyes falling out of their sockets, so widely were they opened.

As for the family experts who were watching the sky, unable to listen to their previous conversation, they could not help but turn their heads as well, staring intently at the sword in Dong Tianleng’s hand.

Dong Tianleng himself was in a stupor currently, his mind was blank as he held the treasured sword, Spirited Kau!

”Spirited Kau?” Chun Wanfeng shouted, almost insane from the envy which turned into jealousy which turned into hatred. ”Boss… this is the legendary treasured sword, Spirited Kau? You’re… giving it to him just like that? To Dong Tianleng?”

Not only did Chun Wanfeng lose his composure, Xia Bingchuan and Qiu Yunsan were also looking like they were on the verge of breaking down. The disbelief on their faces was evident of how unimaginable the entire scenario was.

”Why was I not chosen?”

”Why not give it to me?”

”He’s Dong Tianleng… what greatness does he have to possess the treasured sword, Spirited Kau?!”

”Boss… your decision itself is a reckless waste of God’s gift, you’ve humiliated this divine weapon!”

The three noble young masters were devastated!

”The treasured sword, Spirited Kau, is said to be the weapon of The Daemon of the Sword, Linghu Buchong, who always carried it with him three thousand and five hundred years ago. This sword is mainly made up of extraterrestrial metal, Wrapping Sidesilver; other than its unmatched sharpness that could easily shred steel, it’s soft and flexible. When using it, jerking it against the wind makes it invincibly solid while it can be wrapped around the waist when not in use as a belt… It’s convenient and remarkably stealthy to be brought around – a divine weapon to kill at any time and in any place!”

A ninth peak expert from the Dong Family stared at the sword in Dong Tianleng’s hands as he said, shaking in delight, ”This sword has long become the legend of Tianxuan’s famous swords and is even ranked as one of the top ten fantasy swords acknowledged by Tiantan’s swordsmen for hundreds and thousands of years! It’s been at least three thousand years since this sword last greeted the world. Ever since Linghu Buchong retired from the martial world and disappeared, there hasn't been any news about this sword. Who would have known that it has re-emerged now and would belong to my young master! What a good sword! It’s an impeccable pair for this sword to suit my young master… Young Master Yun is wonderful in recognizing talents and bringing them up; how wise and graceful of you!”

Chun Wanfeng and gang were growing more desperate as they chided, ”Nonsense, nonsense! Dong Tianleng is only worthy of being amazingly sleazy! How can be he be worthy of this sword?”

The turn of events was thrilling, but ferociously so. As they were caught in the turmoil of emotions, the three young masters had completely forgotten about their basic respect towards their seniors.

”You three people are the petty and contemptible ones! Off with your unadulterated envy turned jealousy turned hatred! God blesses the kind. This sword is mine now anyway, what can you do about it?”

Dong Tianleng kept the sword with a swoosh, his grip on it tight. He then beamed brightly. ”Thank you, boss for bestowing the sword on me!”