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Four people walked out of Knight Academy and saw Liu Yong'an standing in front of the carriage waiting for them. Upon seeing that each of them had a small magical beast, a smile appeared on Liu Yong'an's face. "Good, good, good."
Liu Yong'an repeated the word "good" three times, then turned to Copper Bull and Bao Rui, saying, "Congratulations, you are now Apprentice Knights. From today onwards, you will be the personal guards of the Third Young Master. After you return home and get your luggage sorted, report to the Third Young Master after breakfast tomorrow."
Every family does this: they find a few children of similar age to their own and have them serve as personal guards for their child. In simple terms, they become attendants, ensuring that when the children grow up, they will have very loyal followers. This is also a way for each family to find helpers for their direct descendants in the future.
"Yes, sir," Bao Rui and the others bowed simultaneously.
"Alright, let's head back. Your mother is probably waiting anxiously," Liu Yong'an said as he turned to Liu Guanfeng.
After saying that, he took Liu Guanfeng and the others into the carriage and headed home.
Once at home, Liu Guanfeng greeted his mother and then took Little White Dog back to his courtyard. He instructed the servant, "Draw some water; I want to give the puppy a bath." Although it was called Little White Dog, it had not been well cared for in its cage and was already quite dirty, looking more like Little Grey Dog.
In a short while, the servant prepared a basin of bathwater in the courtyard along with some bathing supplies. Liu Guanfeng placed Little White Dog in the water and began to wash every part of the puppy carefully.
After washing, Little White Dog jumped out of the basin and shook off the water. Liu Guanfeng picked up a wooden comb and began to groom Little White Dog bit by bit. Once everything was done, a clean and snow-white puppy stood before Liu Guanfeng without any stray hairs. Liu Guanfeng then brought the puppy inside.
"Now I should give you a name. What should I call you? How about calling you Little Snow?" Liu Guanfeng asked.
"No way! That sounds like a female dog's name. I'm a male; master, please choose another one," came the voice of the puppy in Liu Guanfeng's mind.
"Then how about I give you a name that no one else would think of? Let me think about it." At that moment, Liu Guanfeng recalled a dog his family had raised after he started working.
"I've got it! I'll call you XP; how does that sound?"
"What is xp?"
"What kind of name is that? Surely no one has that name. Just remember it's a name with great influence."
"Alright, Master, I'll be called xp from now on."
"xp, why did you choose me as your master?" Liu Guanfeng asked while stroking xp's head.
"Logically speaking, as a Sixth-Grade Beast, I shouldn't have chosen you as my master. However, I am a mutated Hell Snow Mastiff. Other Snow Mastiffs are born with a specific attribute; for each head they grow, they gain an additional attribute. A Snow Mastiff can grow up to three heads, while other Hellhounds can only grow two heads, meaning they have two attributes.
In our habitat, there are only Fire Element, Earth Element, and Metal Element, so all of us Hellhounds possess these three attributes. But I was born with five attributes.
We don't have Water and Wood elements in our area, which caused an imbalance in my cultivation. It was truly painful; I almost died.
In the end, it was my father who guided the excess three elemental attributes out of my body, allowing me to survive. After that, I left my clan to cultivate outside. However, after searching for a long time, I couldn't find a place for Five Elements Balance. Years passed, and I was captured by other knights and brought here three years ago.
Every year, children about your size walk past me, but I feel nothing towards them. However, when you walked by that day, I sensed a very intimate aura from you."
Liu Guanfeng shook his head with a bitter smile. "It might be because I also possess the Five Elements Balance attribute."
"Oh, then how did you cultivate? Can you teach me? I want to become stronger and return to claim the title of Dog King," xp expressed with great confidence.
"I wish I could, but I've been deemed incapable of martial arts," Liu Guanfeng shook his head again.
"Why is that?"
"Just because I have the same Five Elements Balance attribute as you, it's impossible to achieve Five Elements Balance during cultivation without going into a frenzy."
"Then that means I'm just like you, a dog that can't cultivate. I'm so sad."
"Don't be sad. With me around, I will definitely find a way for both of us to cultivate. I want you and me to stand at the top of the continent together."
"Yes, I believe you can do it. If anyone dares to bully you in the future, just watch me tear that bastard apart."
"Third Young Master, the master and mistress have asked you to come for dinner." At that moment, a voice from outside the door called out.
"Okay, I got it. Let's go eat, xp."
Liu Guanfeng and xp arrived in the living room, where the table was already set with food. The only difference was a Silver Plate on the floor containing sliced Braised Beef.
"Feng'er, come eat. Let your little dog eat from the plate on the floor."
"Hey, xp, go eat." As soon as Liu Guanfeng finished speaking, xp dashed over to the silver plate to enjoy its first meal in this new home.
"xp? What is xp? Is that the name you gave your little dog? It sounds so strange," his mother asked with a puzzled expression.
"Mother, a name is just a code, haha. I put a lot of effort into choosing this name."
"Let it be called whatever it likes. How did you and your little dog get along this afternoon?" Liu Yong'an's voice chimed in from the side.
"Yes, very well. It listens obediently."
"Just listen, and remember to take good care of your Mount."
"Father, I will remember."
"Then hurry up and eat. After dinner, go back to your room and rest."
After dinner, Liu Guanfeng returned to his room with XP and lay down on his bed.
"I can't practice martial arts. What else can I do after coming here? How can I find the Guardian? How can I go home?"
Liu Guanfeng suddenly recalled that during the time he practiced the Five Animal Play, he always felt something flowing within him, and each time he finished, he felt warm all over. He wondered if it was what they referred to as Fighting Qi.
Thinking of this, Liu Guanfeng sat cross-legged like an ancient person. Once settled, he tried to sense the flowing energy within him. At that moment, he felt something moving in his abdomen, but Liu Guanfeng did not stop; he continued to focus on the sensation. He didn't know how long had passed when he heard someone knocking at the door. "Feng'er, are you asleep?" It was his father Liu Yong'an's voice.
Liu Guanfeng got out of bed, feeling much more energized. Reflecting on his earlier sensations, he thought he might be able to cultivate after all. He opened the door to find his father standing at the entrance. "Father, what brings you here?"
"What were you doing in your room? I called for you for a long time without a response."
"I just wanted to see if I could practice martial arts," Liu Guanfeng replied honestly.
"Sigh, my child, I know you are very ambitious, but this is not something that can be forced. Until you find a suitable technique, do not attempt to practice again." His father sighed as he walked into the room.
"I understand, Father. I will be careful from now on."
"Good, as long as you know to be cautious. I came today to check on you; the events of this morning must have been quite a blow."
"Yes," Liu Guanfeng nodded.
"Your father knows you are very sad, but things have already happened. You must face them bravely. Even if you cannot practice and become a true Knight, you can still achieve something in other areas.
Just like now, many people in various countries who cannot practice or are only Apprentice Knights are working towards becoming officials. For example, our Starfall Kingdom's second largest Merchant Guild, the Rainman Chamber, is led by President Kamp, who is someone that cannot practice martial arts.
Yet, in just ten years, he transformed an obscure little Merchant Guild into one of the top Merchant Guilds in Starfall Kingdom. As long as you are willing to work hard, I believe my child will also become someone worthy of admiration."
"I understand, Father. I will keep your words close to my heart."
"That's good to hear." After saying this, the father looked down at the little dog lying at their feet, listening intently to their conversation.
"Your little dog is quite remarkable. I feel like it is more than just a second-tier magical beast. It seems that Mutated Beasts have their own unique traits."
"Father, I have never seen your Mount since I was young. What exactly is your Mount? Where is it now? Can you tell me your story?" Liu Guanfeng really wanted to learn more about his adoptive father.
In his previous life, Liu Guanfeng had hardly spoken a few words with his father. The image of his father had become very vague.
Hearing Liu Guanfeng's question, his father Liu Yong'an looked sorrowful. "My attribute is the same as Bao Rui's, a ten-layer fire. My first Mount was a second-tier Flame Phoenix.
That Golden Rooster accompanied me for nearly twenty years. When I turned twenty-five and became an Intermediate Knight, I took the Golden Rooster to search for my second Mount. There is a mountain range where magical beasts are active about twenty miles south of Rain City; because it is close to Rain City, we call it Rain Mountain.
Together with the Golden Rooster, I worked hard to defeat an adult Fifth Tier Fire Wolf and then signed a contract with the Fire Wolf. Just as I was preparing to return to the city, I encountered a young man a few years older than me who looked extremely ragged.
He was followed by two Sixth Tier Leopards. I saved that young man, but my own strength was limited. Having just fought with the Fire Wolf and with its injuries still not healed, it could not participate in the battle. Soon enough, I was defeated by the two Leopards."
Finally, my Flame Phoenix self-destructed its Core, severely injuring the two Leopards, forcing them to retreat. My first Mount died to save my life.
The young man I saved was the current king of the Starfall Kingdom. At that time, he was just an ordinary prince who wanted to capture a decent Mount. However, he encountered a mutated Seventh-Grade Leopard and a group of Sixth-Stage Golden Leopards, and all his guards were killed in battle.
He escaped only thanks to the desperate protection of his guards. Since then, to repay me, I became his personal bodyguard. Five years later, he ascended to the throne as king, and I became a general.
My Fire Wolf was killed by a Sixth-Stage Giant Python during a battle. Since then, I have not had any Mounts. As for why I became the City Defense General in Rain City, you are still too young to understand; I will tell you when you grow up.
“Father, how many Mounts can a person have at most?” Liu Guanfeng asked.
“Two. When you participate in the Knight's Initial Assessment, you will contract one. The contract you sign is a slave contract, meaning you are the master of the Mount. The second contract is an Equal Contract, which means your Mount is your brother, and you both share an equal relationship.”
“Father, how do you sign the second Mount?”
“To sign an Equal Contract, you need to defeat the magical beast or gain its approval. Then the beast will actively request to sign a contract with you. Generally, the second Mount is a high-level magical beast.
Magical beasts also have corresponding levels: First and Second Tier beasts correspond to Apprentice Knights; Third and Fourth-Stage Beasts correspond to Junior Knights; Fifth and Sixth-Grade Beasts correspond to Intermediate Knights; Seventh and Eighth-Grade Beasts correspond to Advanced Knights; while Ninth Tier and Divine Beasts correspond to our Divine Knight.
For example, if your strength has reached the standard of a high-level knight but your Mount is only Fourth Rank, then you can only be considered a quasi-Advanced Knight, not a true Advanced Knight.
If there is too great a level difference, your Mount will not only be unable to help you but will also become a burden in battle. This is why I was eager to find a high-level Mount after reaching Intermediate Knight.”
“So what level knight are you now, Father?”
“Me? To be precise, I am currently a high-level warrior because I no longer have a Mount.”
"Advanced? Father is really impressive. So if his meridians are opened, can he become a Knight? If someone has already opened eight meridians during the initial assessment, does that mean he is a Junior Knight?"
Liu Yong'an shook his head. "That's not entirely correct. There are two factors to becoming a Knight: one is the number of opened meridians, which you know is six for each level. The other factor is the form of the Fighting Qi within the body."
"The form of the Fighting Qi within the body?" Liu Guanfeng was hearing this for the first time.
Liu Yong'an nodded. "During the Apprentice Knight stage, the Fighting Qi only exists within the meridians. When all the Fighting Qi in the meridians concentrates in the Dantian, it forms a misty sphere. You must have seven opened meridians to be considered a Junior Knight.
An Intermediate Knight has a liquid form of the misty sphere in the Dantian. The advanced level, which is our current level, means that the liquid sphere has turned solid. As for the Divine Knight, I don't know about that. If only one condition is met, it cannot be said to have reached the level's requirements.
There is still a significant gap between meeting one condition and meeting both as a Knight."
"Thank you for your guidance, Father. I have learned a lot. Please rest assured that I will not practice until I find a suitable method for cultivation. I will also take good care of my XP."
"Alright, since you understand what I've said, I'll head back now. You should rest early as well. Remember to have the servants clean three rooms in your courtyard for Bao Rui and his companions.
From now on, they will be your personal guards, so it's important to maintain a good relationship with them; sometimes personal guards can be more reliable than family."
Liu Guanfeng saw his father to the door.
"There's no need for you to see me off any further; go back and rest early."
"Good night, Father."
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