Worthless Profession: Dragon Tamer

Chapter 593, Young Master Murong, Murong Sheng

Translator: Silavin

Luo Lixiu deliberately paused for a moment before saying, “That person is from the Murong Family, Murong Sheng.”

“Murong Sheng!?” Ning Shuang’er and the Patriarch of the Ning Family spoke in unison, their expressions particularly consistent, they were both shocked and incredulous.

The Ning Family Patriarch’s voice deepened somewhat as he narrowed his eyes and said, “Murong Sheng… Why is he participating in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm? If I remember correctly, this person is the Young Master of the Murong Family, a First Tier Ancient Noble Family. He is also the foremost talent of the Murong Family’s younger generation. Before reaching forty years of age, he had already become the Murong Family’s second strongest expert. Moreover, if I recall correctly, two years ago, he had already reached Level 119. He is only half a step away from his Fifth Profession Change.”

“Over the past two years, there has been no news of him in the Western Border. He must have been in closed-door cultivation to break through. Even if someone were to tell me that he has already crossed the Level 120 threshold and officially become a Fifth Profession Player, I would believe it.”

Luo Lixiu smiled and said, “According to the intelligence gathered by our Luo Family, he has not yet had his Fifth Profession Change. However, he is only one opportunity away from it. And this opportunity very likely lies within the God’s Tomb Secret Realm!”

“It seems the Murong Family Patriarch used one Level as the price to divine the future, calculating that for Murong Sheng to break through his shackles and become a Fifth Profession Player, the Divine Tempering Liquid from the God’s Tomb Secret Realm is the key. So, Murong Sheng emerged from closed-door cultivation with his target set on the God’s Tomb Secret Realm.”

After Luo Lixiu finished speaking, the hall fell into brief silence.

Ning Shuang’er no longer displayed her initial confidence; instead, her expression became extremely grave.

After a long while, she slowly spoke, “If Murong Sheng also goes to the God’s Tomb Secret Realm… I fear it will be difficult for anyone to compete with him. Luo Lixiu, over these years, to what extent has Murong Sheng’s strength improved?”

Luo Lixiu replied. “It’s impossible to investigate. For the past two years, Murong Sheng disappeared from this world as if he had vanished entirely, without any news. Only recently, upon emerging from closed-door cultivation, did he gradually come into our Luo Family’s view.”

“However, since emerging, he has never once made a move, so who could know what his current strength is like? One can only say that his strength is certainly stronger than it was two years ago. The only consolation is that he has not yet truly broken through and has undergone his Fifth Profession Change.”

The Ning Family Patriarch took a deep breath and said, “Stronger than two years ago… This is truly troublesome.”

“Two years ago, I witnessed him engage in fierce combat with another First Tier Ancient Noble Family’s prodigy over a Secret Realm. In the end, he unleashed his second Level 100 Divine Skill and directly obliterated his opponent. After that battle, I knew that although we were of the same Level, the gap in strength between us is like a chasm.”

“The title of the Murong Family’s foremost genius is absolutely not undeserved. If he is stronger than two years ago, even if you two join forces, I fear you would be unable to seize the Divine Tempering Liquid from his hands…”

Ning Shuang’er gritted her teeth, remained silent for a moment, then waved her hand dismissively, “If we cannot seize it, then so be it. I only want that Dragon Tamer’s head!”

“Moreover, in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm, strength does not necessarily reign supreme. Luck also accounts for a significant portion of it. Perhaps we two might find the Divine Tempering Liquid before Murong Sheng does?”

Luo Lixiu nodded and smiled, “Shuang’er, you are absolutely right. Although Murong Sheng will also participate in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm, I have no intention of retreating. Murong Sheng may be strong, but he does not have a Transformation Type Profession. In the God’s Tomb Secret Realm, he will certainly face some form of restrictions. Strength is ultimately just something on paper. All results must be contested within the Secret Realm before we can truly know the outcome!”

Ning Shuang’er nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, the Ning Family Patriarch said no more, only stating, “You two should still be careful. Besides Murong Sheng, there are other prodigies from Second Tier Ancient Noble Families, such as Yuan Jingang from the Yuan Family and Li Qingfeng from the Li Family, who are also formidable opponents.”

“Although the Divine Tempering Liquid is important, your lives are more important. If you fail, it matters not. As long as you return alive, all is well. When you return, the marriage between our Ning and Luo Families should also be put on the agenda.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Lixiu immediately became somewhat excited, rose to his feet, and bowed respectfully, “Uncle Ning, you are absolutely right. We shall protect ourselves within the Secret Realm.”

Ning Shuang’er showed no reaction whatsoever, instead continuing to lift her teacup and sip tea in small mouthfuls.

She harboured no feelings for Luo Lixiu. So, regarding the marriage between the Luo and Ning Families, she was merely following the Ning Family Patriarch’s wishes.

She neither agreed with nor opposed it.

Just as with her feelings towards Luo Lixiu—she neither liked nor disliked him.

Spending a lifetime with such a person was of no consequence; it was merely a matter of bearing children.

After having children, she could continue Levelling Up and pursuing greater stages.

The Western Border appeared calm on the surface but was constantly experiencing undercurrents.

…

Another three days passed.

Above the Western Border, an enormous Bone Dragon flew past.

Seated upon the Bone Dragon were Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian.

“So this is the deeper regions of the Western Border. Although I have lived here for so long, I have never been to this place.”

Ye Wuxian sat beside Lu Fan, gazing at the magnificent scenery at the horizon and sighing with emotion.

Lu Fan sat cross-legged and asked with a smile, “This place is only two thousand kilometres away from the Ye Family Residence. If the Ye Family wished to expand their territory, they could reach here within a year. Why is it that you’ve never been here?”

“Because this is a Forbidden Zone for territorial expansion!” Ye Wuxian gave Lu Fan a pointed look. “This is where Second Tier Ancient Noble Families exist. With them here, would Third Tier Ancient Noble Families dare to come?”

“First of all, all members of Third Tier Ancient Noble Families must know where the Second Tier Ancient Noble Families are located in the Western Border. The areas where they reside are Forbidden Zones for outsiders, and they are not to be entered!”

“The Ye Family has maintained instructions from our Ancestors for three generations, informing all descendants which areas must not be entered.”

“We do not even know how many Second Tier Ancient Noble Families exist in this region or which Families they are, yet we know that this region must absolutely not be trespassed.”

Lu Fan was stunned upon hearing this, then shook his head and said, “These Second Tier Ancient Noble Families are truly domineering. If people from Second Tier Ancient Noble Families are so arrogant, wouldn’t the tails of the First Tier and Supreme Tier Ancient Noble Families reach Heaven?”

“Hehe, who knows?” Ye Wuxian smiled brilliantly. “With the Ye Family’s current strength, we can only make contact with Second Tier Ancient Noble Families. As for how strong First Tier Ancient Noble Families are, perhaps only they themselves know.”