Fenrir's Journey : I Shall Devour The Heavens!

Hearing the young woman speak in such a manner, Wen Xiulan couldn't help but close her eyes for a few seconds, repressing the sigh that had nearly escaped her lips. She could tell that this 'Master' was something of unequaled importance to the young girl and, even if she were to lower her head and try to accept this lonely girl as her disciple, there was no chance of it happening. Still, she was impressed by the resolute response and the amount of fealty this young girl showed to her Master, finding it truly regrettable that none of her own disciples could meet such a standard...Seeing the woman go silent for a while, Fenrir furrowed her brows slightly and said, "I heard from an old man at the Flame Jade Sect that you possessed a cultivation technique that was suitable for people that used ice, water, and yin energies..." Hearing her own words, Fenrir felt a little strange to be essentially asking someone to give what was likely a very important technique to her, even though she had refused to become a student. However, she didn't want to stay in this world for too long and, if it meant she would be able to become stronger, Fenrir hardened her heart to do whatever it took to obtain a suitable method to increase her strength.Wen Xiulan was both surprised and incredibly confused by the request of the young woman before her, especially since the latter had already expressed that she didn't intend to join the Heavenly Moon Sect. Cultivation techniques were an absolute secret that few people shared with anyone other than their direct disciples and kinsmen. Asking for one was a great insult and it was something that wars had been fought over in the past, especially when it was related to powerful techniques. If not for the fact she could tell the strange girl had no arrogance in her request, Wen Xiulan might have 'demonstrated' her technique instead of humoring the request.Instead, Wen Xiulan released a light sigh, shaking her head as she turned her crystal clear blue eyes to match Fenrir's scarlet red, saying, "This request...I am afraid I cannot meet Little Sis' expectations. Forgive me, but my cultivation technique is something I inherited from my own Master and, unless it is to a direct disciple, I cannot teach it to you. I'm certain that there are things your Master taught you that you would never teach to others, correct...?" Since she knew the girl before her was a very loyal disciple, Wen Xiulan hoped she would see reason instead of finding trouble for her Sect. Ever since arriving, she hadn't even been able to glimpse the strange girls' cultivation and her instincts were telling her that, if a battle were to occur, the Heavenly Moon Sect may cease to exist in the future...Fenrir furrowed her brows deeply this time, understanding that what she was requesting was something she would never adhere to herself. If someone wanted to 'force' her to divulge any of the techniques and secrets her Master had taught her, Fenrir would rather fight to the death than betray him. Since she could tell the woman before her wasn't a bad person, Fenrir couldn't justify taking the technique from her forcibly, making her feel confused about what she should do now. She actually wished that Wen Xiulan had been another disagreeable and arrogant person, which would have made this situation a lot easier to deal with...(Fenrir's Commentary: 'Why can't things be simple...Master, what should I do...?')

After taking a few deep breaths to calm herself down, Fenrir opened her eyes and stared at Wen Xiulan, saying, "You are right...my Master would not be happy if he knew I was seeking trouble with other people, especially if they had never wronged me..."Wen Xiulan produced a small smile when she heard the young woman's words, happy that she had not only been loyal to her Master, but that her Master also seemed to be a righteous person. For someone as young as the girl was, the amount of power she possessed could easily have gone to her head. If she wanted to, there was little most people could do to stop her from rampaging and doing whatever she pleased. This did, however, beg the question as to why the girl was even looking for cultivation techniques, to begin with...It was absolutely impossible for a cultivator to reach the point of the young woman before her unless they had a powerful technique. Just the fact that the girl seemed to be able to pull in qi from the atmosphere, seemingly with the ease of breathing, showed that she should have a very powerful one at her disposal. This caused Wen Xiulan to wonder if, for reasons she couldn't fathom, that the young girl's Master had 'hidden' a cultivation technique inside of her. Since it seemed that her Master had died, it must have been a failsafe he had implemented to make sure she was able to become stronger, even with their absence...Thinking this far, Wen Xiulan developed a sense of respect for the unknown Master of the girl and, decided introductions were in order, she asked, "This Little Sister...may I ask your name? I would also like to know the name of your esteemed Master...to have such a talented disciple, they must have been a very powerful and kind individual." Based on what she had seen thus far, Wen Xiulan figured that she could get the girl to disclose some information if she pandered to her a little.For the first time since their meeting had started, Fenrir produced an almost indiscernible smile, but a smile nonetheless. She gave a small nod, affirming Wen Xiulan's words as she explained, "My name is Fenrir, a name bestowed to me by my Master, Vahn Mason. As far as strength goes...there are only two people I have ever seen who were stronger than my Master, though neither would be able to defeat him. And you're right...more than anyone in the entire world, my Master was a very kind and gentle person...he would always help everyone, regardless of how difficult it might have been for him to do so..."Wen Xiulan was very surprised to learn that the girl's Master was actually a man, especially considering that there were very few men who would be capable of teaching someone with such a powerful Yin constitution. Most men, even if they didn't cultivate Yang-based techniques, still had ambient Yang energy within their bodies. If they had been around someone like Fenrir for a long period of time, especially with the intimate relationship of Master and Disciple, she would have undoubtedly been 'used' by the other man for dual cultivation. The fact that Fenrir still had her 'virgin yin', and such a powerful one, showed this hadn't been the case...With this revelation, Wen Xiulan's impression of the man named Vahn Mason increased exponentially, even though she had never heard of such a strange name before. The fact that he hadn't taken advantage of his Disciple, even though she showed an immense amount of loyalty towards him, meant he must have been a truly great person. Considering that Fenrir also claimed he would go around helping people, Wen Xiulan couldn't help but offer a silent prayer for the loss of such a kind and gentle soul in this cruel and lonely world...(Fenrir's Commentary: 'This woman is very smart. Even without meeting Master, she can understand how great he is...ufufufu~')

Though she was kept waiting for a while, Fenrir didn't mind that much since the atmosphere atop the mountain was very relaxing. She could feel herself growing marginally stronger just by staying in this place, filled to the brim with Ice, Water, and Yin Elemental energy. From this, Fenrir could understand why the woman named Wen Xiulan chose to cultivate here, as the energy contained in the atmosphere was very similar to the ice bed she once used in her previous world...Thinking of the bed her Master had gifted her caused Fenrir to lapse into thoughts of the times she had spent curled up within his warm embrace. Even though she liked the cold, being next to her Master was always the most comfortable spot, no matter if it was hundreds of degrees above or below zero...Eventually, a woman with a pure white gown, long black hair, stark blue eyes, and unblemished white skin showed up at the gate. Upon seeing her, Fenrir couldn't help but feel that her Master would have been fond of such a woman, as she was almost on the level of some of the girls that stayed within the Manor. However, as there was also an icy cold feeling radiating off of her, causing others to naturally distance themselves, Fenrir wasn't so sure. She didn't believe this woman would be able to get along with the others, meaning she would have likely destroyed the happy balance everyone had worked so hard to create.At the same time that Fenrir was sizing her up, Wen Xiulan was doing the same, abjectly shocked to see the young woman before her. Though she couldn't sense the girl's cultivation, Wen Xiulan could sense the Qi in the atmosphere flowing into the girl as if it were perfectly natural, something others could only achieve with intense meditation. The most surprising thing, however, was the fact that the density of Ice and Yin energies around the young girl's body were beyond anything she had ever experienced before, making her own Heavenly Yin Body seem inconsequential in comparison.Though she didn't believe such an anomalous woman had come here to become a disciple of their Heavenly Moon Sect, Wen Xiulan still harbored a small amount of hope as she said, "Greetings, Little Sister...have you come here to join our Heavenly Moon Sect? Someone with your talent would be welcome with open arms. Though you would have to start off at the outer branch, I can give you a jade slip that would allow you to identify yourself as my personal disciple..."From Wen Xiulan's perspective, the girl before her was a talent that every Sect within the continent would fight over, especially those that used Yin and Yang cultivation techniques. For the former, she would become a phenomenal disciple that could easily rise to the rank of Junior Sect Master. As for the latter...well, such things were what plagued the nightmares of many women who cultivated such techniques. Anyone that cultivates a Yang-based cultivation method would stop at nothing to get their hands on such a capable 'furnace'...Remembering her own struggles in her youth, Wen Xiulan tried to put on a kind and inviting appearance, believing the girl before her knew exactly how unfair the world could be. If she chose to become a disciple of the Heavenly Moon Sect, Wen Xiulan resolved to teach her to the best of her abilities. She could tell that the girl, while having a cold and somewhat ferocious disposition, was actually someone whose heart was hurting. Though her scarlet red eyes cast an intimidating light, there was also a deep loneliness contained within, something only people with their constitution could understand...Fenrir, after hearing the words of the woman in front of her, immediately shook her head and stated in a firm tone, "I will only ever have one Master, and he is not in this world..."(Fenrir's Commentary: 'If she works hard, she might be able to become a maid...')

Chapter 54: Reason