"Master, the flying turtle is ready. Wei Li and Jamir are already inside"
"Liam this spirit beast is magnificent"
Edward had been to many realms but has never seen such a spirit beast. Wings like a dragon, legs thick like a tree, and a neck capable extending far out from its shell like a snake. Its grand appearance aside what strikes him the most, was that the beast circulating its Chi systematically. Unlike a normal spirit beasts Chi that runs through its body violently, this beast had intelligence enough to learn from someone or, was a young dao beast that was learning on its own.
[The fact it is tamed means its not a dao beast. I know who you belong to]
"Liam what has Master Hao named such a grand creature" Edward still standing in amazement was feeling greedy
"This is Xuan, Master Hao has raised him for a hundred years."
The more Edward looks upon Xuan the faster his blood flows. His body starting to feel warm, his instincts start to scream slaughter. Edward was suppressing his instinct, because his emotions said to approach
As Edward was stepping towards the beast, it flung its body around knocking the carriage and the two off then roared. Xuan was feeling threatened by Edward and his instincts were also screaming to fight.
[I see now. We both have inherited from dao beasts. Poor young dao beast, you do not know that you cant do what you just did]
Releasing his soul into the shape of wings on his back, and an azure crown "Little dragon. When you meet a superior of your path it is customary to bow." Releasing heat from himself and aura only Xuan can sense
"Master! Whats wrong?" Liam who was blind from Edwards light remained with his wits and was ready to fight
"Liam stand down, go and help those two. This beast needs to learn of the world"
Jumping from the ground Edward mildly releases Roaring Dragon Fangs clap, while dodging Xuans bite. The attack knocked Xuan off his back legs and onto its shell, crushing the carriage and narrowly missing the three warriors.
"Young dao beast, I can sense you have never wanted to fight. You were simply standing your ground, through your fear. That is something I commend but cannot recommend. Order humans bow to superiors, demonic ones kneel, but when a dao beast meets a greater dao beast they flee. Or die. That is the only rule we live by. You have grown up sheltered so you couldn't possibly understand our battle for the throne."
Edward was letting his better half run wild for as long as his body could withstand his soul, with his time for fun running low he recalls himself. Thinking about the beast with the aura of a dragon, he realizes its fainter than it was a moment ago.
SHEEW
"Sorry children. It seems my child has caused unnecessary mess." Master Hao who flew to the estate in a hurry after being alarmed to Xuans state. Weaving his fingers in a seal to retrain his dao beast aspect.
"Master Hao you have raised him wrong. He does not know of the forest and its sway. He will be killed when you let him free." Edward was now calm, realizing Xuan was a child still and needed spiritual guidance
"He was just lucky enough to have some tasty blood spilled on him when he was still in his egg. He wont be interested in being king once he matures."
"How can YOU say that? Dao beast full blooded or bathed will always have the need to fight for it inside them." Edward was taking Master Haos words harshly but was aware enough to switch to secret whisper
[Xuan is a dragon even if it is faint. Dragons are one of the most likely contenders to win. He will want to fight, he wont be able to help it]
[How are you connected to dao beasts "Young Lord"] Master Hao is wondering why Edward was so unstable
"I will keep him from the fight. He will grow up focusing on his internal ability, then be able to survive anywhere. Young Lord, the only place for Xuan is by my side."
[Hmph so you wont give him up huh]
"While I would love to show Xuan the pinnacle of his path, you think of him as your child. I will allow you to raise him." Edward who has never hid his capability from those around him, his cultivation, technique, array mastery, and now his knowledge was feeling threatened from Master Haos gaze
[Allow me? Allow me to raise my friends inheritor? Who are you] Master Hao was releasing killing intent before quickly gathering himself
"Young Lord, mind your tone of voice in the future. And find your own ride." Master Hao who has not come to anger in many years was still feeling his blood boil flying away with Xuan
Edward who stood calm through the pressure was in thought about why a sage was so quick to that intense of emotion [Who are you Qin Shi Hao]
"Young Lord! What is the forests sway?" Wei Li who was captivated by Edwards martial arts again, had only heard the conversation but didn't digest it
[It is something my mother will take] "It is something precious. Are you three okay?"
"Young Lord, we are all okay!" Liam speaking proudly for the three
"Um... Young Lord" Jamir finding it hard to speak
"Yes?"
"Was that truly a dao beast? I have seen one before but it was meaner."
"You have seen a dao beast before? Explain"
"It was in Vinland. A raven with eyes that were on fire, and could speak our language. The vikings worshipped it every time it appeared."
[An aves dao beast with flame ability. A descendant of mine definitely] "Jamir you have provided me valuable council. But do not ever speak of Xuan again."
"Liam you are responsible for your threes travel to the pavilion. I and Rhea will meet you there."
"Yes Master!"
-
Walking through Rheas wing of the manor Edward was thinking about all the young dao beasts he had met before, and how they all fled his sight. [To stand against my soul, who has Xuan inherited from?] Thinking of the young beast all the way until he arrives at Rheas bed chamber, he releases the thoughts and knocks upon the door.
"Its me sister"
The servant who had raised Rhea opens the door and bows to Edward "My Lord" then passes by and heads away.
"Brother! Brother look" Rhea who had been training up until minutes before Edwards arrival went at herself diligently. In her efforts she achieved a higher mastery in her sword art and advanced a tier in cultivation.
"Congratulations Rhea" Edward was genuinely surprised, not from her breakthrough but the fact she didnt stop training when he told her to [Maybe she doesnt fear me as much as I thought]
"Yeah brother, I can now use my Chi on my sword for longer without getting tired!"
"Rhea while you have made progress that is a tall wall for most, you have wasted my time." [Lets see how you react to my confrontation]
"So what elder brother. You cant wait for your sis to complete her enlightenment or something? Dont be a jerk."
"HAHA. No my dear sister I can wait. In fact, I am proud, name whatever you desire I will take it for you" Edward was feeling the fruits of his labor from court
"Really? I wont go easy on you then. I want a sword like fathers! One with inscriptions and arrays on them!"
"Done. Give me time and I will have you one."
"AHH. Brother your the best!" Rhea rushes forward to hug Edward but he side steps her. Stepping around her and crouching to wrap his arms under her knees, he lifts her up.
"Rhea we really are late, so close your eyes."
Rhea closing her eyes, Edward activates his art and steps toward Soaring Lions peak
"You can open them now Rhea" setting Rhea down to her feet Edward notices her face is red
"How are we here? Teach me how you did that brother!"
"Rhea this was something I was born with, please keep it a secret."
"Tch. How lame, your secrets safe with me brother"
"Let us go then"
-
"Did you see how the kid just appears. He thinks we cant see" Master Hao drinking his tea
"Or he doesn't care who sees. He has the right to feel superior, I guess. Anyways I am leaving, I cant be around him right now. I might kill him."
"Lord Patriarch, you cant go see her. The kid is here, and I know you don't want her presence known to him."
-
"Master Hao, where is the wine?" Edward sent Rhea to her room for rest while he climbs to the terrace of chess
"Young Lord, are you not tired?"
[I didnt think he would be happy to see me but] "I am wide awake Master Hao" Edward lower his gaze further "Where is our little Xuan"
The words cause Master Hao to erupt his Chi, smashing his table and blowing all the furniture off the terrace, cracking the floor around him, and causing Edward to laugh
"Do not test me. I will-"
"You will kill me?"
Edwards interruption snapped him back to his calm. Master Hao was still angered but remembered his objective.
"GO. Go to your room. Sleep. Take this" tossing a jade slip at Edward and starting to hover
"That is the method to control the forests arrays. I will not be seeing you off"
BOOM
Master Hao flies further north away from the man that is under his skin
[So Xuan rests past the mountain] Smiling manically Edward is truly enjoying his new life