Genius Beast Taming: Starting from Awakening an S-Rank Talent

Li Lang was deeply moved: "Zuo Yuqing's grandfather alone is no weaker than my father. Ah Heng, if it weren't for you today, my Xiao Bing would have been beaten for nothing. How could I possibly accept the apology they sent as my own?"

Zhou Heng smiled and said, "We're all good brothers, why say these things? It makes us seem distant."

Gao Wenwu chimed in, "Squad leader, the vice-squad leader is right. If it's given to you, just take it! Is your friendship with the vice-squad leader really less valuable than these gifts from others?"

Zhou Heng nodded: "Xiao Gao sees things very clearly."

Gao Wenwu smiled broadly: "Thank you for the compliment, Vice Squad Leader."

Li Lang hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the apology gifts sent by Zuo Yuqing's grandfather and Tang Tianci's maternal grandfather: "Alright! Since you've said so, Aheng, then I'll shamelessly accept them."

He remembered all the kindness Zhou Heng had shown him.

He secretly resolved that when he became stronger in the future, he would do everything in his power to repay Zhou Heng.

Afterwards, another group of people arrived outside Zhou Heng's villa.

It turns out that Zhou Heng had saved those five people and their parents earlier.

These people had arranged to come together to thank Zhou Heng.

Zhou Heng invited them in, chatted with them for a while, accepted their thanks and gifts, and then had his companion see them out.

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On Tuesday, many students resumed classes.

During a practical lesson in the first-year high school advanced class, Zhang Peng looked at the five remaining students and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly because Liu Yao had asked for leave.

The semester isn't even over yet, and so many students have already left the Rocket Class. If it weren't for Zhou Heng, this unparalleled genius, the Third Middle School would probably struggle to achieve good results in the Beast Taming College Entrance Examination three years from now.

He quickly composed himself and began the formal lesson: "Class, summon your beasts!"

Just as Zhou Heng and the others summoned their beasts for practical training, the principal of No. 3 Middle School suddenly appeared in front of them: "Zhou Heng, a reporter from Xuanxiao Daily is here and wants to interview you."

Zhou Heng asked in confusion, "Interviewing me? Why?"

The principal of No. 3 Middle School said gently, "You previously had your beast, the Silver Dragon Overturning the Sea, save five classmates. This matter has been reported by Mu Xuezheng of the Education Bureau and has reached the Garrison Command. The Garrison Command intends to give you special recognition. The Xuanxiao Daily was arranged by the Garrison Command to interview you first before writing the article."

"I understand." Zhou Heng immediately followed the principal out of the combat training hall and downstairs, where they met a group of reporters.

A young man with slicked-back hair and a suit stepped forward, revealing a hearty smile: "Hello, Zhou Heng, my surname is Hu, you can call me Xiao Hu."

Zhou Heng nodded: "Hello, Reporter Hu."

Reporter Hu took out a card: "We are about to interview you. These are the questions prepared in advance. You can take a look first, and we will begin the interview when you are ready."

"I understand." Zhou Heng took the card and examined it carefully.

There are generally two types of journalist interviews: one is a surprise interview, which seeks answers from the interviewee when they are caught off guard.

Another type is the formulaic interview, where the outcome is predetermined before the interview even begins.

These reporters were clearly acting on Mu Xuezheng's orders, so they naturally wouldn't undermine Zhou Heng.

Zhou Heng was ready very quickly.

Reporter Hu instructed the cameraman to set up the camera equipment, then picked up a microphone and held it to Zhou Heng's mouth, asking, "Zhou Heng, what were you thinking at the time? Why did you dare to stand up when all the other teachers were at a loss?"

Zhou Heng looked at the camera with a smile: "I didn't think too much at the time. I just wanted to do my best to help my classmates so that they could..."

Then reporter Hu asked a few more questions, and Zhou Heng answered them all perfectly because he had prepared in advance.

Reporter Hu and the others were also very satisfied. Zhou Heng had performed well, and they could report back to Mu Xuezheng: "Zhou Heng, today's interview is over. Thank you for your cooperation."

Zhou Heng nodded: "You're too kind, Reporter Hu."

Afterwards, the reporters exchanged pleasantries with Zhou Heng and the principal of No. 3 Middle School before taking their leave.

Just as Zhou Heng was about to go back to class, the principal of No. 3 Middle School stopped him: "Zhou Heng, you saved five classmates. The garrison will hold an award ceremony for you at the school next week, and you will be selected as one of the top ten virtuous young beast tamers of Xuanxiao Star this year. You will need to speak in front of the whole school. Remember to go back and prepare your speech."

"Okay, Principal, I understand."

Afterwards, Zhou Heng went back to class.

After school at noon, Zhou Heng, Li Lang, and Gao Wenwu went to the cafeteria for lunch.

The canteen at No. 3 Middle School has three floors.

The first layer is for the struggling students and regular classes, the second layer is for the high-achieving students and the intensive classes, and the third layer is for the advanced classes and faculty members.

Zhou Heng and his two companions went straight to the third floor, which was like a high-end restaurant with many private rooms and service staff.

Zhou Heng casually ordered a few dishes made from extraordinary creatures and a few bottles of drinks made from spiritual fruits, and then ate with Li Lang and Gao Wenwu.

Li Lang asked with a gossipy look, "Do you know how the school resolved the issue between Zuo Yuqing and Tang Tianci?"

Zhou Heng raised an eyebrow: "How did you solve it?"

Li Lang didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "The school compensated Tang Tianci's family with 5 billion yuan and Zuo Yuqing's family with 3 billion yuan."

Gao Wenwu was puzzled: "Why are the compensations different for the two people?"

Li Lang explained, "Tang Tianci has an A-level talent, while Zuo Yuqing only has a B-level talent. Due to the difference in their talents, the compensation will naturally be different."

Zhou Heng lamented, "What good is any amount of compensation? Two vibrant lives will never come back."

Li Lang sighed, "There's nothing we can do about it; they're just too unlucky."

Gao Wenwu suddenly pulled out his communicator and exclaimed, "Hey, vice squad leader, it seems you're on the news."

Li Lang craned his neck: "So fast? The people from Xuanxiao Daily only came to interview us this morning, and they've already released the news by noon."

Zhou Heng calmly replied, "For this type of interview, the press release is probably already written."

He then took the communicator and saw that he was indeed in the news, and in more than one report.

[Great Love Exists in the World: Students from No. 3 Middle School Command Beast Taming to Revive Five Classmates with Damaged Souls!]

[Shocking! A high school freshman has actually contracted a powerful beast tamer capable of healing the wounded and reviving the dead!]

[The most handsome high school student has been revealed, with an extraordinary family background; he is from Xuanxiao Third Beast Taming High School...]

Besides these, there are many more eye-catching headlines.

The stories mostly focus on how Zhou Heng saved five classmates.

Zhou Heng flipped through it casually and then returned the communicator to Gao Wenwu.

Gao Wenwu was filled with envy: "Vice class monitor, you're famous now! From now on, everyone will know that you saved five classmates from the brink of death. Everyone will definitely take you as a role model."

Li Lang laughed and said, "Aheng is already famous. He made the news when he awakened his S-level talent."