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

Before Zhou Heng finished speaking, the space around him rippled like the surface of water where a pebble had been thrown in, and four figures silently appeared.

It was Zhou's father, Zhou's mother, and two top-tier assassins, Feng Zhong and Feng Yong.

Zhou Heng looked at his parents and asked directly, "Mom and Dad, what's that green pillar of light? Is some kind of treasure about to be born?"

Zhou's father remained calm, glancing intently at the green pillar of light before nodding and saying, "Judging by the momentum, it's highly likely."

A barely perceptible smile played on Zhou's mother's lips as she deliberately urged, "My dear son, with such a commotion, it must be something extraordinary. Why don't you go take a look? Perhaps it's your destiny."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Heng showed no sign of excitement or urgency. He withdrew his gaze and said in an unusually calm tone, "No, let's turn back to the city."

Mr. Zhou deliberately feigned regret, his tone surprised: "My dear son, this is the birth of a treasure, a rare opportunity! Are you willing to let such a treasure pass you by without taking it? You might just miss out on a great fortune."

Zhou Heng placed the meat skewers back on the flame and asked, "Mom and Dad, do you think this soon-to-be-born treasure can compare to the treasures in our family treasury?"

Father Zhou paused for a moment, then shook his head: "Of course it can't compare! Our family has a profound foundation and a long history. We even have quite a few treasures that are very beneficial to ninth-order beast taming. This pillar of light looks intimidating, but according to my perception, the energy level it contains is most likely only at the peak of the sixth order."

Zhou Heng picked up the grilled meat skewers, his movements slow and deliberate: "Since that's the case, why should we waste time getting involved in this mess?"

He knew that his parents were testing him, so he continued to calmly analyze: "This green pillar of light is too conspicuous. At this moment, all the hunting teams in the entire Xuanxiao Mountain Range that consider themselves powerful, as well as those extraordinary creatures that occupy a certain area, have probably been attracted to it. We don't need to risk being drawn into the melee to compete for a treasure whose purpose is unknown and which is not even necessary."

Zhou Heng paused, his eyes filled with a deeper meaning: "Moreover, Mom and Dad, think carefully. Whether there's truly a treasure within this green pillar of light is still uncertain!"

Zhou's father's eyes narrowed: "You mean, someone is setting this up?"

"That's right."

Zhou Heng nodded affirmatively, pointing to the towering green pillar of light deep within the Xuanxiao Mountains: "Dad has a wealth of experience and should know that even if a sixth-order spiritual object were to appear, it would be rare for it to cause such a spectacular commotion, as if it wanted everyone to see it! This green pillar of light is so dazzling, yet it remains condensed and undissipated, excessively stable. It's clearly intentional, like a carefully laid bait, designed to lure greedy people who are blinded by profit to their deaths."

He threw the meat skewers directly into the fire, using the Overturning Sea Silver Dragon's skill to extinguish the flames with a wave of his hand. He said seriously, "My parents taught me that a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall. Although we have Senior Xiaolang, a peak sixth-tier cultivator, hiding in the White Dragon Ring to protect us, there are more than just one sixth-tier transcendent creature deep in the Xuanxiao Mountains. If this is truly a trap, Senior Xiaolang will likely have a difficult time protecting our family. Even if it's not a trap, with so many beast tamers and transcendent creatures gathered, anything could happen in the chaos. We should be careful and get away from this dangerous place as soon as possible."

As Zhou Heng delivered his clear and well-thought-out analysis, Zhou's father finally lost his composure and could no longer maintain his serious expression.

He threw his head back and let out a hearty laugh: "Hahaha! Good! Good son! After hearing what you said, your father is completely relieved!"

Zhou Heng laughed too: "Looks like Dad and I are thinking the same thing."

Mother Zhou explained with a smile, "When many treasures are born, their spiritual energy spreads violently, which can indeed create strange phenomena. This green pillar of light seems to fit this description, but it's not actually like that. Just now, Senior Xiaolang, who was hidden inside the White Dragon Ring, secretly investigated using special methods. The energy source of this green pillar of light is not an unclaimed spiritual object. Its energy attributes and form were actively simulated and released by two peak sixth-tier extraordinary beings. Therefore, this is undoubtedly a trap."

Zhou Heng revealed a knowing look: "Did Mom and Dad deliberately encourage me to go treasure hunting just now to test me?"

Zhou's mother walked to Zhou Heng's side, lovingly straightened his collar, and said in a very serious tone, "We scions of noble families are born at a height that ordinary people can hardly reach. We are not afraid of you following the rules or being complacent; these are not big problems for scions of noble families. What we fear most is that you are young and impulsive, that you will be blinded by so-called opportunities and adventures, that you will disregard your own safety, and that you will take risks everywhere, licking blood from the edge of a knife, and risking your life to fight for things that are not necessary for the family."

Father Zhou picked up the conversation, his tone deep and serious: "If you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet. The opportunity is good, but your own safety is the most important thing. After all, we are not those poor students who have nothing and have to risk their lives for a future. The family's resources are enough to support you in steadily cultivating your beast taming to the seventh or even eighth rank, without needing to worry about planning."

Zhou's mother looked at Zhou Heng with satisfaction: "Fortunately, you were able to resist the temptation. Even in the face of seemingly precious treasures, you were able to remain calm and rational, clearly analyze the pros and cons, and make the safest choice. You have successfully completed this trial."

Mr. Zhou waved his hand, in high spirits: "My good son, things are about to get chaotic here. We should go home and have your mother cook you a nice meal."

Zhou Heng smiled and nodded, taking one last look at the green pillar of light that still shone brightly in the distant sky, shaking the minds of countless living beings, without a trace of lingering affection.

The family of three sat together on the back of the Phoenix and Azure Luan.

The Silver Dragon of the Overturned Sea and the Eternal Night Demon Dragon shrunk in size, one wrapping around Zhou Heng's wrist and the other perching on Zhou Heng's shoulder.

Using his telepathic abilities, Zhou Heng sent out a thought, and the Phoenix Azure Luan immediately soared into the sky under his command, flying towards Xuanxiao City.

Feng Zhong and Feng Yong silently blended into their surroundings once again, becoming two shadows that followed closely behind.

High in the sky, the eighty-meter-tall Phoenix and Azure Luan spread their magnificent wings, which flowed with five-colored light, and soared freely.

Zhou Heng stood atop the phoenix and the blue luan, gazing calmly into the distance.

At this moment, the green pillar of light deep within the Xuanxiao Mountains not only did not weaken, but became even more dazzling, like a green spear thrown down by a god, piercing through heaven and earth, and the spiritual energy it emitted became even more intense.

The Xuanxiao Mountains were in complete uproar.