Chapter 399 Message from the Liu Family! A Moon-level expert is personally coming to greet the emperor?

Jiang Yun sat by the edge of the bed.

He toyed with the pitch-black Liu Family token in his hand.

The gold-stamped character for "Liu" on the front of the token shimmered slightly under the light of the crystals.

The Family patterns on the back were complex and exquisite, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.

He thought of the agreement he had made with Elder Liu Lan of the Liu Family at the Appraisers Guild that day.

Elder Liu Lan, representing the Liu Family, had invited him to visit as Grand Tutor Dongxuan to help the Family complete an appraisal.

As for what was to be appraised, the Liu Family hadn't gone into detail that day, only saying it was an extremely important treasure related to the Family's future.

However, the benefits promised by the Liu Family were extremely abundant and enticing.

In addition to a significant amount of spirit crystals, the Liu Family had also promised to let Jiang Yun choose any three treasures from their Family treasury!

Three items!

To be chosen at will!

Jiang Yun knew the weight of this promise all too well.

Even a force like the Black Wind Stronghold, which wasn't even considered second-rate, had treasures like the wings of the firmament, a Sun-Level treasure, and Heaven-Defying items like the wing bone of a Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng in its treasury.

As a Hidden Family in the provincial capital, the Liu Family's power was vast and its foundation deep, far beyond what the Black Wind Stronghold could compare to.

The treasures in such a Family treasury would surely be even more astounding!

Perhaps he could find other Materials needed for Little Fire's evolution in the Liu Family treasury, or the thunder soul crystal still needed for Little Skylark's evolution, or even a dark attribute supreme treasure required for Nether Abyss's Breakthrough...

At the thought of this, Jiang Yun felt a surge of excitement.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and continued to plan his next moves.

The agreement he had made with Elder Liu Lan was for seven days later.

Now that the seven-day deadline was almost here, he happened to be away from home.

The school he had built wouldn't attract any attention or suspicion.

This made it convenient to handle this matter.

First, he would go to the Liu Family to complete the appraisal and receive the reward of those three treasures.

Then, he would head to Sky Dome Academy as Grand Tutor Dongxuan to resume his post and take over as the head of the Appraisal Institute.

This trip would then be considered a complete success.

After that would be the competition for spots in the Molten Fire Grotto Secret Realm in the near future.

He still didn't know how the spots would be contested.

Would it be individual battles?

Team battles?

Or some other format?

But regardless of the method, Jiang Yun had to secure a spot.

After all, he still needed to enter the Molten Cavern to obtain one of the core Materials for Little Fire's second evolution.

The dragon blood bodhi.

Without the dragon blood bodhi, Little Fire's evolution could not be completed.

Therefore, he was determined to get a spot for the Molten Cavern.

For now, however, the first thing to settle was the agreement with the Liu Family.

After all, he had agreed with Elder Liu Lan to give an answer within seven days.

If there was no response within seven days, this Liu Family Elder might very well come looking for him in person.

The thought of being personally sought out by an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert was not a pleasant one.

With this in mind, Jiang Yun focused his attention on the Liu Family token in his hand.

Since this was a communication token, it must have a specific way to be used.

He needed to figure out how to use it.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath, a blue light flickering deep in his eyes.

Innate Talent Skill, activate!

As his gaze fell upon the token, the data entries slowly manifested.

[Item: Liu Family Communication Token]

[Type: Communication treasure]

[Effect: Used for long-distance communication with specific Liu Family personnel. Communication runes are engraved inside the token. Once activated, it can establish a connection with other matching tokens to transmit sound. Maximum communication distance: 500 kilometers.]

[Usage Method:]

Inject Beast Taming Power into the token to activate the communication rune array inside.

Once the rune array is activated, the token will automatically pair with another token across space.

After a successful pairing, real-time voice communication can be conducted.

Beast Taming Power must be continuously injected during the call to maintain the operation of the runes.

...

Looking at the manifested data entries, Jiang Yun understood.

So that's how it is.

This token needs Beast Taming Power to be activated.

He was already bound to the token.

It must have been bound when Elder Liu Lan handed it to him at the Appraisers Guild that day.

And the pairing target for the token was Elder Liu Lan herself.

An Eclipse Moon Rank Expert.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath, holding the token in his hand. He then activated the Armguard component of his beast taming armor condensation, and a stream of pure Wind-Thunder power surged from the Armguard, flowing down his arm and into the token.

The token trembled slightly.

Immediately after.

The complex patterns on the surface of the token suddenly lit up.

Streams of pale blue light flowed along the patterns.

It was as if it had come to life.

The character for "Liu" on the front of the token burst with dazzling light, and the Family patterns on the back lit up one by one, forming a complex rune array.

The rune array rotated slowly above the token, emitting waves of spiritual energy.

Jiang Yun could feel an invisible force within the token extending outward, as if it were sensing something.

A few seconds later, the rune array suddenly stabilized. The light stopped flickering and became steady and soft.

A familiar voice came from the token, sounding somewhat lazy and casual.

"Grand Tutor Dongxuan, it's been a while. Have you decided to come to my Liu Family?"

It was that beautiful woman, Elder Liu Lan.

Although it was through the token, her voice was still clear, as if she were right by his ear.

Jiang Yun's heart stirred, and he immediately adopted a serious expression.

This Elder Liu Lan was an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert.

Although he had a special status now with the Appraisers Guild behind him, he still needed to maintain proper respect when facing someone of this level.

"Elder Liu,"

Jiang Yun's tone was steady.

"The seven-day period is almost up. I am a man of my word, so naturally, I am here to fulfill our agreement."

A light chuckle came from Elder Liu Lan's end.

"Oh? So, Grand Tutor Dongxuan is going to keep his appointment with my Liu Family?"

"Precisely."

Jiang Yun nodded, then changed the subject.

"However, I wonder if Elder Liu still remembers what was discussed previously?"

"What was discussed previously?"

Elder Liu Lan paused slightly, then laughed.

"Grand Tutor Dongxuan must be referring to the matter of the reward?"

Jiang Yun did not deny it.

"Correct."

Elder Liu Lan's laughter grew heartier, her voice carrying a hint of approval. "Rest assured, Grand Tutor Dongxuan. My Liu Family has existed for a long time, and we naturally keep our word. The previous promise of choosing any three treasures from our Family treasury, as well as the monthly supply of spirit crystals, will all be fulfilled."

She paused, her tone becoming solemn.

"This is the sincerity my Liu Family is showing Grand Tutor Dongxuan. As long as you can help us complete this appraisal, these rewards will be delivered on the spot."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun felt greatly reassured.

The Liu Family indeed kept their word.

It seemed the Liu Family placed great importance on this appraisal; otherwise, they wouldn't have offered such generous terms.

Choosing any three treasures from the Liu Family treasury.

This promise was enough to demonstrate the Liu Family's sincerity.

He wasn't afraid of the Liu Family playing any tricks.

After all, he had the entire Appraisers Guild standing behind him, and he himself was a Grand Elder of the Appraiser Guild, with a status equal to the president.

If the Liu Family dared to go back on their word, they would be provoking the entire Appraisers Guild.

Given the influence of the Appraisers Guild in the provincial capital, the Liu Family would certainly have reservations.

"Since Grand Tutor Dongxuan has made up his mind."

Elder Liu Lan's voice came through the token again.

"Then I'll come pick you up right now. Where are you currently?"

Jiang Yun answered truthfully.

"This Junior is currently in the Bone Burial Area, Black Rock City, within a faction called the Blood Fiend Pavilion."

"The Bone Burial Area? Black Rock City?"

Elder Liu Lan's voice paused slightly, then she said, "That place is quite remote. However, for me, it's only half a minute away. Just wait a moment; I'll come pick you up and take you to the Liu Family right now."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun was completely stunned.

"What?"

"She can get here in half a minute?"

The Bone Burial Area is at least five or six hundred li from the provincial capital, and Black Rock City is in the Core Area of the Bone Burial Area, which is at least nearly two thousand kilometers from the provincial capital.

Even with the current Little Skylark's speed increased fivefold after putting on the wings of the firmament, it would likely take nearly half a day to fly from Black Rock City to the provincial capital.

Yet Elder Liu Lan said...

...she could arrive in just a few minutes?

An Eclipse Moon Rank Expert was actually this terrifying?

Jiang Yun was secretly shocked.

He had long known that Eclipse Moon Rank Experts were powerful, but he hadn't expected them to be this strong.

A distance of nearly two thousand kilometers could be crossed in just a few minutes.

This speed was simply inconceivable!

As expected, the power of an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert was far beyond what he could currently imagine.

Jiang Yun also grew more expectant of the day he could reach such a level.

But for now, he was still far from it.

An Amethyst Rank beast.

In front of an Eclipse Moon Rank Expert, it was probably no different from an ant.

Jiang Yun sighed inwardly.

However, although his strength was inferior, his status meant he didn't need to fear these Eclipse Moon Rank Experts.

After all, he had the Appraisers Guild and President Yun Xi behind him.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun felt a bit more at ease.

However, when Elder Liu Lan said she would personally come to pick him up, Jiang Yun felt a surge of panic.

Not out of fear, but...

...he still had unfinished business to handle!

Iron Mountain Liu was arranging the City Lord's announcement ceremony for tomorrow, and as the new City Lord of Black Rock City, he had to attend.

Furthermore, he still had many things he hadn't explained to Iron Mountain Liu and the other.

For example, clues regarding some evolution Materials.

If Elder Liu Lan came to pick him up now, he would have to leave for the Liu Family tonight. What would happen to tomorrow's ceremony?

"Wait, Elder Liu!"

Jiang Yun quickly said, "This Junior still has matters to attend to. I can only head to the Liu Family tomorrow..."

He paused and added, "Tomorrow morning, once I've finished my current tasks, I will contact Elder Liu immediately. You can make the arrangements then, how does that sound?"

There was a brief silence on the other end of the token.

Then, Elder Liu Lan's voice came through again, tinged with a bit of amusement.

"Grand Tutor Dongxuan is truly a busy man. But since you have matters to handle, I won't force it. Tomorrow it is, then. I'll wait for your message tomorrow morning."

"Thank you for your understanding, Elder Liu."

Jiang Yun breathed a sigh of relief.

"You're welcome."

Elder Liu Lan said.

"Then, Grand Tutor Dongxuan, we shall see each other tomorrow."

As soon as she finished speaking, the light on the token gradually faded, the rune array slowly vanished, and everything returned to calm.

Jiang Yun put the token away and began to plan silently.

He had to be well-prepared for his visit to the Liu Family tomorrow.

As a Hidden Family in the provincial capital, the Liu Family possessed immense power and a deep foundation.

Although he was going as Grand Tutor Dongxuan and the Liu Family wouldn't act against him, he still needed to exercise due caution.

After all, one must always be on guard against others.

Furthermore, what exactly was the item the Liu Family wanted him to appraise?

For a Hidden Family to value it so highly, even offering the condition of choosing any three treasures from their treasury...

...that item was definitely not simple.

Deep down, Jiang Yun felt a faint sense of anticipation...