Not long after, Wei Yun sat cross-legged on his bed, his palms and feet facing upward as he steadied his breathing and calmed his mind, working to clear away distractions. He soon entered a unique meditative state.

As his thoughts settled, the surrounding sounds, from the chirping of cicadas to the rustling of the breeze, grew louder and clearer.

Wei Yun didn’t feel surprised. He remained calm, his mind tranquil. After some time, faint, mysterious streams of light began to emerge from the surrounding environment, flowing endlessly into an undefined space deep within him, as though hidden in another dimension.

It felt as if the world had split in two. He seemed to be in two different places simultaneously. His soul appeared to detach from his physical body, entering an ethereal realm.

At the center of this new world floated a massive orb of light, surrounded by twelve tiny starlike glimmers, while the rest of the space was cloaked in pitch darkness.

This was Wei Yun’s sea of consciousness!

The orb represented Wei Yun’s soul, simultaneously infinite and crystal clear. The starlike glimmers were the manifestations of refined spiritual power, the more stars there were, the stronger his spiritual power.

At this moment, Wei Yun began circulating the Foundational Beastmaster Technique to refine his spiritual energy.

The Foundational Beastmaster Technique was a beginner-level cultivation method, simple and easy to understand, making it ideal for low-level Beastmasters.

As Wei Yun cultivated, the orb of light seemed to come alive, trembling at a peculiar frequency that never ceased.

The next moment, the orb radiated countless waves of spiritual energy. Like tides in a vast ocean, the waves surged and crashed, endlessly pushing against the surrounding darkness.

Under the relentless impact of the spiritual waves, a small patch of darkness disappeared, replaced by a tiny star. Though the star was faint and almost imperceptible at first, the continuous battering of spiritual waves gradually made it brighter and more vivid.

Under normal circumstances, the process of refining spiritual energy was incredibly slow, requiring an immense amount of time to produce just one star.

But compared to the past, Wei Yun’s refinement speed had increased significantly, thanks to the feedback he got from Mira.

Once a lifebond contract is formed, a Beastmaster’s spirit beast provides them with substantial feedback. The amount of feedback depends on the beast’s quality, bloodline, species, and rank. The more exceptional the spirit beast, the stronger it is, and the more feedback it gives. This greatly enhances a Beastmaster’s ability to refine their spiritual energy.

Time passed slowly. After an hour, Wei Yun furrowed his brows. His head began to feel dizzy, cold sweat poured down his face, and his hands and feet trembled uncontrollably.

These were signs that he had reached his limit.

Without hesitation, Wei Yun stopped his cultivation and slowly opened his eyes. A faint smile appeared at the corners of his lips.

“Mira’s feedback has doubled my cultivation speed! As long as Mira continues to grow steadily, my cultivation speed will keep increasing. No wonder they say that a lifebond spirit beast is one of the key measures of a Beastmaster’s future potential!”

Wei Yun murmured to himself. Based on his current cultivation speed, he estimated that it would take less than a year to accumulate enough spiritual energy to reach the next stage.

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the wooden windows, casting mottled shadows across the room.

Outside, the faint sound of the wind rustling through pine trees mingled with the smell of morning dew.

Inside the room, a sleeping Wei Yun wrinkled his nose as a foul stench assaulted his senses. His brows furrowed instinctively, and his hazy mind quickly became alert. He opened his eyes hurriedly, only to be greeted by a scene that made his heart sink.

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The previously clean and tidy floor was now littered with several piles of brown droppings, emitting a "charming" aroma. A few flies buzzed around, feasting on their newfound treasure.

“Mira! Stop pooping everywhere!” Wei Yun yelled.

Startled awake by the shouting, Mira jumped up in a panic, accidentally bumping into a nearby table.

Bang! Crash!

The table wobbled violently, and the vase on top tipped over and shattered into countless pieces on the floor.

“My… my Vase!” Wei Yun cried out in despair. The vase, a cherished keepsake from his parents, had been carefully cared for all these years, only to be destroyed by Mira’s carelessness.

Completely unaware of her mistake, Mira happily trotted over to Wei Yun, stood on her hind legs, and hugged his leg affectionately.

“You’re in trouble now, Mira!” Wei Yun growled through gritted teeth, deciding to keep a much closer eye on Mira during training to ensure she didn’t slack off.

Resigned to his fate, Wei Yun rolled up his sleeves and began cleaning the mess.

After all, a good Beastmaster also needs to be a good caretaker.

To save money and maintain secrecy, Wei Yun had no personal maidservants, only two household helpers responsible for cooking and fetching water. Most of the cleaning and organizing he did himself.

By the time he had finished tidying up, half an hour had passed. Locking the door behind him, Wei Yun stepped outside.

The Wei family estate was bustling with activity. Early morning was when the day’s work began. Male servants, their chests bare, carried out heavy labor, while female servants tended to the household chores, helping their masters rise or preparing meals.

Plumes of smoke from kitchen fires drifted lazily into the blue sky above the surrounding green hills.

Leaving his courtyard, Wei Yun made his way to the family’s training grounds, located in the northern part of the estate.

The training grounds spanned several acres, with a flat surface and an array of equipment, serving as the primary site where the family’s Beastmasters trained their spirit beasts.

When Wei Yun arrived, several of his clan members were already busy training their spirit beasts, their shouts and the sound of movements filling the air.

In addition to the clan members, several family guards were also present.

In this world of extraordinary power, strength was directly tied to status. The stronger someone was, the more resources and influence they could secure. For this reason, people were constantly striving to grow stronger, and among them were many talented individuals willing to work tirelessly.

Some of these individuals were Wei Yun’s competitors, other family Beastmasters who, like him, had advanced in the past year. They were diligently training their spirit beasts, preparing for the upcoming family assessment.

As Wei Yun stepped into the training grounds, Mira’s adorable and playful appearance immediately caught the attention of many onlookers, particularly the women.

“Oh my! What a cute little cat!”

“That’s not a cat, it’s a tiger cub!”

“Judging by its features, it looks like a high servant-class white gale tiger!”

Amid the buzz of conversation, Wei Yun walked calmly forward, occasionally greeting familiar faces.

At that moment, an unwelcome voice cut through the chatter, silencing the lively atmosphere.

“Sure, a white gale tiger is good, but my Flame Wolf has mid-grade quality. Its potential far surpasses that of your tiger!”

Wei Yun turned toward the source of the voice and saw a short-haired youth standing nearby, a defiant glint in his eyes. Beside him was a flaming-red wolf cub, like a blazing ember brought to life.

This was Wei Hao, a show-off to the core. If his personality could be summed up in one sentence, it would be: He always wanted to be the centre of attention, no matter the occasion.

Wei Hao smirked smugly at Wei Yun. His ability to contract the mid-grade Flame Wolf was largely due to his father, who managed the family’s spirit beast nursery. His father’s familiarity with the cubs had allowed him to hand-pick the best one for Wei Hao.

Although still a cub, the Flame Wolf had the potential to become a formidable combatant with proper training.

Awoooo!

At that moment, the Flame Wolf cub howled towards Mira, as if trying to intimidate her.

Unexpectedly, Mira wasn’t frightened at all. Instead, her eyes lit up with excitement, and she gazed at the Flame Wolf with a competitive glint. She let out a growl of her own.

Grrrooowl!

Despite her small size, Mira’s expression turned ferocious as she bared her teeth and claws. Her racial trait, Intimidation, activated, exuding a menacing aura. The Flame Wolf cub, startled, instinctively stepped back, its earlier bravado disappearing as it whimpered and lowered its head in submission.

“This… this can’t be!” Wei Hao stared in disbelief, momentarily too stunned to respond.

Meanwhile, many onlookers directed curious glances at Mira, while others cast disdainful looks at the Flame Wolf. Although both were cubs, the Flame Wolf was clearly larger, making its timid reaction even more embarrassing.

Shaking his head, Wei Yun ignored the dazed Wei Hao and headed toward the bamboo forest in the northeast corner of the training grounds.

As he left, Wei Yun subtly extended his spiritual sense, gathering information on the Flame Wolf.

Spirit Beast Information:

· Name: Flame Wolf (Juvenile Stage)

· Realm: First Tier, Stage 3

· Species: Mid-grade servant class

· Quality: Mid

· Bloodline: None

· Attribute: Fire

· Status: Healthy

· Weakness: Water

“With Mira’s potential, it won’t be long before she surpasses this Flame Wolf completely,” Wei Yun thought to himself.

In terms of potential, Mira was far superior to the Flame Wolf, not only due to her higher quality but also because of her stronger bloodline and race.