Viktor couldn't believe what he had just heard.

Master? Was that what she meant? Did this girl even realize what kind of bold words she was saying?

But Iris's intent was unwavering. She stood there, her head bowed humbly in front of Ed, looking every bit like a maid waiting for orders.

Just moments earlier, she had watched Viktor meditate beside her.

But she couldn't dare think that she, too, had the right to do the same.

With her actions, Ed should have hated her by now. Whatever Ed asked her to do to make amends, she wouldn't refuse.

However, Ed's expression was slightly odd. "Who wants to be your master? Take this meditation technique as well, and see if you can cultivate it."

Saying that, Ed handed the meditation technique over to her.

"Huh? Me?" Iris froze, unable to believe what she was hearing.

But seeing Ed's serious and urgent expression, Iris quickly followed Viktor's example and sat cross-legged in the sunlight.

In that moment, her heart raced with nervousness.

She had a Hunter father, but before she was born, Uncle Du had already become an ordinary man.

The closest Hunter to her in her life was the one in front of her, Ed.

Now, he was showing her what it felt like to cultivate as a Hunter, and Iris's heart pounded in her chest.

"You can begin now. Even if you don't feel the cultivation sensation like Viktor did, don't rush," Ed whispered in her ear.

"After ten minutes, open your eyes and tell me how you feel."

Ed had already realized that the way Viktor had so easily entered the cultivation state was not something just anyone could do.

The only explanation was that Viktor had an exceptional Hunter talent.

Ed couldn't help but feel a bit astonished. This person, who had wasted so many years in a small village, turned out to be a hidden Hunter genius?

However, since Viktor was a genius, Ed didn't hold out much hope for Iris.

After all, Hunter talent was one in a million, and from the information he had, it was even rarer than winning the lottery.

Now, Ed had already hit the jackpot once. To get lucky a second time seemed highly improbable.

"Whoo... whoo..."

Iris breathed rhythmically, her chest rising and falling.

Within seconds of closing her eyes and sitting cross-legged, a faint white light enveloped her body, indicating that she was starting to absorb the sunlight.

Ed's expression instantly changed. "What?"

Iris had entered the meditative state, and she did so even faster than Viktor!

Ten minutes later, Iris opened her eyes, and Ed immediately asked her how she felt.

Iris's response went even further than Viktor's. In addition to feeling that her body had improved, Iris clearly stated that her sense of smell seemed to have heightened.

"Is this the beginning of Hunter's perception? Shouldn't this mean she's close to reaching the Apprentice stage?" Ed mused, unexpectedly stroking his chin.

Since he had skipped over the Apprentice stage, Ed wasn't sure what it actually felt like.

But one thing was certain: both of them could cultivate!

And judging by the progress so far, it was more than just being able to cultivate.

"No way... Two random people around me actually have Hunter talent?" Ed couldn't help but wonder if this was just too coincidental.

Unfortunately, he didn't have the testing capabilities like the major associations.

Ed remembered that when he first arrived in this world, the people from the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association had formally conducted qualification tests on him and his classmates.

Ed was genuinely curious to know what their qualification levels were.

But at least now he knew that his inability to cultivate earlier wasn't the fault of the meditation technique itself.

"It seems it really is because of me..." Ed whispered to himself.

He also recalled that during the initial qualification test, his talent had been quite ordinary—at the lowest possible level.

Looking at it this way, it made sense. His inherent lack of talent, combined with using the mainstream sunlight meditation technique, resulted in no progress.

"But if that's the case, what kind of power does the Moonlight Meditation Technique have that caused my strength to increase so rapidly?" Ed was curious.

However, he didn't have time to dwell on this unanswered question.

He refocused his attention on the two people in front of him.

Viktor and Iris were both staring at the sunlight outside, their expressions becoming incredibly intense.

The sensation they had just experienced was something they couldn't forget, and as cultivators, they could also sense the changes happening in their bodies.

"Lord Ed, does this mean we can cultivate now?" Viktor asked, excited.

Ed nodded, and Viktor instantly became so excited he nearly shouted.

"Oh my god! I've finally achieved my dream! I'm going to be a Hunter!"

Ed immediately interrupted. "Hold on, you can cultivate now, but you're still far from being a true Hunter."

"But it is a good thing. Make sure to go and take a qualification test to see what level you're at. Until then, focus on your cultivation."

Ed tossed the B-level meditation technique to Viktor, showing no attachment to it.

To Ed, this B-level meditation technique, which was invaluable to many, was nothing more than scrap paper, since he couldn't cultivate with it.

After calling Viktor and Iris over, Ed realized that the meditation technique wasn't bad at all. To his surprise, he also discovered their cultivation talent. Since that was the case, he decided to hand it over to them.

"What! Lord Ed!"

Looking at the meditation technique in his hands, Viktor's breath immediately became rapid.

Before he could say anything, Ed spoke again.

"By the way, there's one more thing."

He took out a storage pouch and retrieved the Sunlight Magic device he always carried with him.

This device was quite large, resembling a capsule pod, with a switch-operated door, and it could only hold one person at a time.

At the very top of the interior, a special magical gem was embedded.

Ed thought to himself that since he couldn't use the B-level meditation technique, it was clear that this device would be of no use to him either.

But Viktor and Iris were both unable to take their eyes off it.

"This... this is the legendary treasure that allows you to cultivate at night!"

The two of them looked at it as if they were witnessing future technology.

"You two should take this and use it as well. Remember, both the meditation technique and this device are for you to share."

"When I come back next time, if your cultivation levels are too low, I'll take them back."

Viktor and Iris both looked up in shock.

"Ah! Lord Ed, why are you doing so much for us?"

Viktor was dumbfounded, truly astonished. To him, these two items were worth more than ten thousand gold coins.

No, they were not even something that could be measured by money. Yet Ed was just giving them away!

Ed explained calmly, "I might need someone to help me with things in the future."

"So, I'm training some subordinates. Understand?"

Seeing the sharp look in Ed's eyes, Viktor instantly understood.

Iris, standing beside him, was also full of energy. Since she had already been willing to recognize Ed as her master before, hearing that Ed needed subordinates now only fueled her determination. She couldn't wait to show what she could do!

She would never disappoint Ed.

"Remember, I don't need useless people!" Ed warned them sternly.

Viktor and Iris both nodded vigorously.

After that, Ed didn't say anything else. As noon passed, he knew it was time for him to return to the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association.

Noticing Ed's movement, Viktor immediately reacted. "Lord Ed, are you leaving again?"

Ed nodded, and both Iris and Viktor instantly stood up.

Having just received the long-desired cultivation method, the urge to start cultivating and growing stronger almost overshadowed everything else.

But upon hearing that Ed was about to leave, the two of them almost simultaneously put their cultivation thoughts aside.

"But where to?" Iris asked.

Ed didn't answer. At that moment, the door of the inn was suddenly knocked on.

Uncle Du wasn't around at the moment, so Iris went to open the door, wondering in her mind.

"What's going on? I thought we weren't open today? Why are guests coming one after another?"

The previous visitors had all come to deliver things to Ed, and Iris thought this time might be related to Ed as well.

The next moment, the door opened, and a man wearing a Hunter robe stood outside.

Iris was momentarily stunned when she saw him.

Because she saw a badge on the man's chest, and the design on the badge was one she recognized very well.

It was the badge of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association!

"Is Mr. Ed here?" The man from the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association spoke without any emotion.

Before Iris could respond, Ed walked out from behind.

"I'm here, what's going on?" He frowned. It had only been a short time since he stepped out, yet people from the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association had already tracked him down?

Had Reve's investigation made progress so quickly?

Ed immediately felt a sense of wariness, but the man didn't show any hostility. Instead, he simply reminded him:

"Mr. Ed, Lord Melissa sent me to inform you that you must return before nightfall."

"Your badge has already been prepared."

With that, the man extended his hand, opening his palm to reveal a finely crafted badge.

Ed took it, his expression unreadable.

"I understand. I will return soon."

The man nodded, urged Ed to hurry, and then left the inn's entrance.

Viktor and Iris, who had been watching Ed's expression, were both stunned.

Ed smiled. "Yes, I've become a member of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association."

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