Plundering a New Word Trait—Does Little White Count as a Tamed Beast? Arriving at the Small Waterfall

Su Han quickly straightened his clothes, picked up the ordinary refined-steel longsword, and fastened it at his waist.

He opened the door.

Tian Ling'er stood prettily at the entrance in a light green dress, its hem gently fluttering in the morning breeze.

Sunlight fell across her face, making her eyes shine as brightly as stars and adding to her lively charm.

Her jet-black hair cascaded over her shoulders, with a few strands swaying softly in the breeze.

"Let's go."

Su Han looked at Tian Ling'er and smiled.

"Mm, hurry up."

"Otherwise, Mother will find out."

Tian Ling'er hurriedly nodded, wearing the excited smile of a child sneaking out to play behind her parents' backs.

The two walked side by side toward the Back Mountain.

At that moment, Su Han silently spoke to the system in his heart. System, designate Tian Ling'er's Beast Taming Mastery (Orange) Word Trait for plundering!

Su Han had long had his eye on the Beast Taming Mastery (Orange) Word Trait.

It was just that he had not had any chances to plunder it back then, so he could only set that thought aside for the time being.

But last night—

Because of his enlightenment, both the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao and Great Brahma Prajna had broken through, granting him two chances to Plunder 'Word Traits'.

Naturally, Su Han did not hesitate and directly chose to plunder Tian Ling'er's Beast Taming Mastery (Orange) Word Trait.

Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully plundering a Word Trait. Tian Ling'er's Word Trait has been plundered: Beast Taming Mastery (Orange)

Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully adding a Word Trait. You have obtained: Beast Taming Mastery (Orange)

Su Han looked at the system prompts and nodded in satisfaction.

In the original story, Little Gray's strength should eventually have reached the late Shangqing Realm, or perhaps nearly the peak of the Shangqing Realm.

Now that I have a Word Trait like Beast Taming Mastery, which is beneficial for nurturing tamed beasts, I wonder whether I can help Little Gray break through into the Taiqing Realm?

Although Su Han felt that it would be difficult, after all, that was the Taiqing Realm. How could it be so easily attained?

But that's exactly what makes it challenging—and interesting, isn't it?

As he thought, another matter suddenly came to Su Han's mind.

There seem to be quite a few powerful divine beasts and demonic beasts in this world. Perhaps I don't need to limit my sights to Little Gray alone?

After all, the Beast Taming Mastery Word Trait wouldn't only affect Little Gray.

It would affect any tamed beast!

Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Little White should count as a tamed beast too, right?

If the Beast Taming Mastery Word Trait truly works on Little White as well...

The thought filled Su Han with anticipation.

Even if, in the worst-case scenario, the Beast Taming Mastery Word Trait had no effect on demon beasts capable of taking human form—

Su Han was certain that it would work on divine and demonic beasts such as the Black Water Mysterious Snake, Yellow Bird, Candle Dragon, Taotie, and the like.

If I could capture even one of them as my pet, it would be a qualitative leap in my strength!

While Su Han was lost in thought, Tian Ling'er suddenly spoke to him.

"Su Han, Su Han, I heard that enlightenment brings huge gains. Was it the same for you?"

"Was that sword technique that could slash out a bright moon one of your gains?"

Su Han snapped back to his senses and smiled at Tian Ling'er.

"Yes, the gains were indeed not small."

"For example, I simply broke through from the first layer of the Yuqing Realm to the second layer, and gained a sword technique no weaker than the Qingyun Sect's Four Great Sword Arts."

"Huh?"

"The second layer of the Yuqing Realm?"

"And a sword technique no weaker than the Qingyun Sect's Four Great Sword Arts?"

Tian Ling'er instantly cried out in surprise upon hearing Su Han's words.

"Oh my heavens!"

"Those are the Qingyun Sect's Four Great Sword Arts..."

"You actually created a powerful sword technique comparable to the Four Great Sword Arts!"

"And you've already broken through to the second layer of the Yuqing Realm?"

As she spoke, Tian Ling'er held up her little fingers and began counting them one by one.

"How long did it take me to cultivate to the second layer of the Yuqing Realm back then?"

One month, two months, three months...

Very soon, Tian Ling'er stopped counting. Instead, she looked at Su Han with eyes full of envy and admiration.

"Su Han, Su Han, you're amazing!"

"If only I could be as amazing as you."

"Then Father and Mother would definitely consider me the pride of Great Bamboo Peak, and they would no longer sigh because the disciples of Great Bamboo Peak are so disappointing."

"At the next Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, I could also earn Great Bamboo Peak a good ranking... I'm so jealous."

Su Han smiled and rubbed Tian Ling'er's head.

"Even if you don't have talent like mine, you're still your parents' pride, aren't you?"

"I can tell that Martial Uncle and Martial Aunt both dote on you very much."

Hearing Su Han's words, Tian Ling'er could not help tilting her head smugly.

"Of course. Is there anyone who wouldn't like an adorable little girl like me?"

After saying that, she pouted at Su Han in displeasure.

"You're awful. You've messed up my hair."

As she spoke, she raised her hand to slap Su Han's large hand away.

Seeing this, Su Han smiled and simply pulled his hand back.

Smack!

A crisp sound rang out.

Tian Ling'er failed to hit Su Han's hand and instead slapped her own little head.

"Wuwuwu~"

She had not used much force, so it did not hurt much.

But—

Tian Ling'er still pursed her little lips and looked at Su Han with teary, aggrieved eyes.

It was as if she were saying, How could you move your hand away? You were supposed to let me slap it away.

Su Han could not help bursting into laughter at Tian Ling'er's adorable appearance.

"You're awful! I'm ignoring you now. You're much more annoying than Xiaofan."

"I take back what I said about you not being annoying!"

After saying that, Tian Ling'er ignored Su Han and walked ahead alone in a sulk.

However, Tian Ling'er was still just a child.

So after Su Han casually praised her a few times, calling her clever, beautiful, adorable, and so on—

She quickly forgot that she had called Su Han annoying and once again became his "best friend in the world."

The rising sun shone over the Back Mountain of Great Bamboo Peak. Su Han and Tian Ling'er walked along a winding path, with lush Bamboo Forest on either side and emerald bamboo stalks standing tall and straight.

A breeze swept past, rustling the bamboo leaves.

Even when the path finally disappeared, Tian Ling'er continued forward in a certain direction as naturally as ever.

It was not difficult to tell that she had walked this route many times.

Along the way, Su Han continually used the ability of Form of No Sentient Beings to sense for any trace of Little Gray or any place where the spiritual energy seemed unusual.

Meanwhile, Tian Ling'er was like a cheerful little bird, chattering endlessly to Su Han as though she had an inexhaustible supply of amusing stories.

One moment, she pointed at flowers by the roadside and marveled at their beauty.

The next, she chased after a colorful butterfly, her Silver Bell-like laughter echoing through the air.

Su Han quietly listened to her, responding with a few words now and then.

After an unknown amount of time, Tian Ling'er suddenly stopped and pointed toward a distant mountain.

"Su Han."

"That's where the Small Waterfall is~"