The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 5 - 4: Graceful Parrot and Forged Evidence_1

Chapter 5: Chapter 4: Graceful Parrot and Forged Evidence_1

"Giggle..."

The panting Giant Sparrow, no longer exuding the spirited air it had while frolicking, spread out its wings and gasped for air with its beak wide open. Its fatigue and weakness were evident.

"Go take a rest." Jia Pengpeng stretched out his arm, and the dark red, feather-shaped marks started to glow again.

With a flash of light, the Giant Sparrow disappeared, and the astonishing heat and life vibrations also vanished from Ye Hanjun's perception.

"Let's go meet Director Jiang."

Ye Hanjun took the lead and walked towards the all-white castle.

The castle was obviously well maintained, with a dry and soft lawn at the entrance and the mild aroma of grass rushing towards them. Yôur favorite stories at novelhall.com

On both sides of the entrance, there was a centuries-old peach tree, similar in height and both teeming with large and small flower buds. Just a light breeze would seemingly cause the pink buds to bloom.

"We have guests! We have guests!"

A few steps ahead, a voice speaking perfect human language came from the birdcage hanging on the right side of the gate.

The speaker was a parrot with white, blue, and green feathers, having shiny black eyes and a quirky hair sticking up from its head.

It showed no fear of humans. In fact, one wing folded across its chest while the other spread out, mimicking a human-like welcoming gesture as a beautiful and ethereal voice rang out:

"Welcome! Welcome!"

"The master is in his office upstairs and already knows guests have arrived. Please come in! Please come in!"

"Thank you."

Jia Pengpeng dug out a walnut from somewhere and carefully placed it beside the birdcage.

Then he pushed the heavy metal door open one step ahead of Ye Hanjun, peering inside with a reserved gaze.

"A demon's Fond Spirit... an Elegant Parrot?"

Ye Hanjun tried Talent Identification and successfully obtained an attribute panel that matched his prediction—

[Species Name]: Elegant Parrot

[Chaos Seal]: 'Demon'

[Main Study]: The Way of Enlightenment

[Rank]: Mud-cast Fetus·Great Completion

[Chaos Spirit Pattern]: 12 patterns 'Parrot Mimicry', 25 patterns 'Recording'

[Core Personality]: 'Elegance'

[Current Status]: Keeping Elegance

[Contractual Relationship]: None

"This Director Jiang seems to have a certain pursuit of life quality..."

While silently contemplating, Ye Hanjun acknowledged that although the Elegant Parrot was just a commonplace first-level Fond Spirit, it headed towards the second-level Rainbow Light Fetus with difficulty throughout its entire life.

However, such species are pampered, having meticulous requirements for their environment, temperature, scent... etc.

Moreover, they require companionship.

If not accompanied by a human or another parrot, before long, it will become depressed, expressed by the parrot plucking out its own feathers until it becomes bald.

For Jiang Yongnian to train a non-contracted Elegant Parrot into a qualified "doorbell," it must have taken significant effort.

At the very least, investing enough, hiring someone to take care of it daily, is also an alternative.

"Creak—"

Retrieving his gaze, Ye Hanjun, following Jia Pengpeng, stepped into the castle's interior officially.

Along with the heavy metal door closing slowly, the dark hall that was so dark that one couldn't see their outstretched hand, twinkled with several, finger-thick candles.

"Director Jiang..."

Jia Pengpeng was about to speak when Ye Hanjun patted his shoulder and stepped forward.

Obtaining the position of a Mentor was the inevitable result of this journey.

It also meant that from the moment he stepped into the castle, the "struggle" had already begun.

"Director Jiang." With no regard for the dim light, Ye Hanjun stepped on the cold floor tiles, walking right up to the large desk:

"I'll introduce myself. My surname is Han, and my given name is Jun. I'm 20 years old, and I come from a territory outside the Giant Frog Marsh."

"Perhaps it might seem too straightforward to get to the point, and you might think I'm just a wet-behind-the-ears brat speaking grandly."

"But I do not like to beat around the bush, nor do I wish to utter insincere words."

"I have only one purpose in coming here — to apply for the position of 'Mentor' in Canghai Pavilion!"

Ye Hanjun's voice was soft and, due to his weak body, not quite strong or powerful.

It made his speech seem a bit weak.

Standing at the door, Jia Pengpeng's pupils kept enlarging, as he kept listening to Ye Hanjun's straightforward opening remarks. His palm involuntarily began to sweat.

It was absurd...

No matter how he tried to convince himself, a new Patron who hadn't contracted any Fond Spirits, proclaiming that he wanted to be a Mentor—it was an absurd thought, an absurd behavior!

"Oh?" Jiang Yongnian's stroke suddenly halted.

He finally lifted his head. On his weathered face, his eyes sank deep and were lined with wrinkles.

Under the orange light, his seemingly obscure brown eyes flashed a calm and deep light.

"Young man, you come to my Canghai Pavilion, not to be a student."

"But to take on the role of a mentor instead, thinking of shaping raw jade into a jewel?"

"My position is 'Instructor', which is referred to as 'Drillmaster', 'Teacher', 'Counselor', is a type of niche and less popular one."

"In order to grow my position quickly and efficiently, I am not suitable for the role of a student. I must take on the role of a Mentor to better play my role, blend in, and resonate."

Ye Hanjun was concise and to the point, neither humble nor arrogant in his demeanor.

Before Jiang Yongnian could reply, he pulled out a crumpled rectangular envelope from his chest and lightly pushed it onto the table.

"This is my introduction letter. Please review it."

"He even has an introduction letter?" Jia Pengpeng at the door was shocked and unconsciously craned his neck to get a better view.

Unfortunately, the distance was too great and the light was too dim. He could vaguely see the exquisite patterns imprinted on the envelope.

"I haven't heard Mr. Han mention it before. Could he be the descendent of some hidden sect outside the jurisdiction? Otherwise, where would he get the confidence to teach others..."

Jia Pengpeng rambled on with his thoughts, holding his breath and waiting for Director Jiang's review results.

Ye Hanjun, calm and composed, watched the man on the other side open the envelope and saw an interested and surprised expression appear on his weathered face as he read it. His eyes reflected a strange light.

He lied.

This was not a real letter, nor a carrier of any kind of written content. In fact, it was just a piece of blank paper with nothing but creases.

'Forged Verification', one of the two opening items in the Night Trial, was also an assistance item that every contender used to obtain a fake identity.

Its owner, despite being the target of many who wanted him dead, always managed to remain unscathed.

The man chose to serve the Ye Clan in order to survive, becoming a loyal servant of the Night Branch.

He gave himself a non-mainstream code name—"Cold Youth".

Position—"Deceiver".

The rank was not at the end of the rankings like G, F, E, nor was it in the middle like D, C, but was a truly high rank.

—B-level!