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

Marquis Tianyin and Marquis Qianren looked at the two top-grade seventh-tier crystal cores in Zhou Heng's hand and quickly declined, saying, "These are far too valuable, we..."

Zhou Heng interrupted them directly: "I am your elder. This is a gift from me. Accept it without hesitation and do not refuse. I will be very pleased if you can use these two crystal cores to become stronger."

"Thank you for your kindness, Junior Uncle!" Marquis Tianyin and Marquis Qianren immediately accepted the two seventh-grade top-quality crystal cores with great joy.

The crystal cores of extraordinary creatures become especially precious from the seventh rank onwards, because seventh-rank extraordinary creatures can also create blessed lands like beast tamers, and they are very difficult to find if they are determined to hide.

Moreover, the attributes of these two crystal cores perfectly match their beast-taming attributes, making them even more precious.

Marquis Tianyin asked with a smile, "Junior Uncle, where did you obtain these two crystal cores?"

Zhou Heng said to the two of them, "It's quite a coincidence. Last time, Jade Beauty King of the Heavenly Fox Su family and Zhen Gang King of the Demon Kun Zheng family gave my parents a bunch of treasures, including quite a few seventh-order crystal cores. I found that there were light and dark attributes among them, so I specially kept two for you."

A hint of emotion flashed in Qianrenhou's eyes: "Thank you, Junior Uncle, for always thinking of us."

Zhou Heng wore a friendly smile: "The main reason I'm giving you these two seventh-tier crystal cores today is because you've been by my side for almost two years. You've protected me very well during these two years, and these two seventh-tier crystal cores are what you deserve."

Marquis Tianyin looked ashamed: "We have not accomplished anything by serving our junior uncle's side, and we are truly unworthy of these two top-grade seventh-rank crystal cores."

Zhou Heng laughed heartily: "Even if you haven't done anything particularly meritorious, you've still put in a lot of effort. Besides, you've done a lot for me. For example, opening up the Thousand Sound Blessed Land is a merit in itself, and I've always remembered it."

Qianrenhou shook his head repeatedly: "Opening up a blessed land is something any seventh-tier beast could do; it's nothing to mention."

Zhou Heng waved his hand: "Alright, let's skip the formalities."

Afterwards, Zhou Heng led his five tamed beasts directly to Bixi Island, where he met the Zhou family patriarch and matriarch, with Zhou's parents also present.

After Zhou Heng sat down, the old patriarch asked, "How is it, Heng'er?"

Zhou Heng answered truthfully, "The people from the Qingyang Society were very sincere, and I had a very pleasant conversation with them."

Madam Zhou said with a loving expression, "It seems the people from the Qingyang Society are very sensible; the gift they gave has made our Heng'er very satisfied."

Zhou Heng waved his hand and took out all the treasures that Qingyang Society had given him: "Qingyang Society gave me six Yitian Crystal Jade, ten eighth-tier treasures, and two beast cubs of superior overlord quality, the Storm Giant Spirit King and the Angel Flower Fairy. These treasures are all here, and I want to hand them over to Grandpa to deal with."

The old patriarch Zhou pushed all the treasures back: "Keep these things for yourself. Don't think about handing them over to the family. Anyway, the entire family will be yours in the future."

Zhou Heng's expression was sincere, and his tone was earnest: "My family has always provided me with resources, and I just want to repay my family in any way I can."

Madam Zhou said gently, "Heng'er, it's enough that you have this intention. As long as you can reach the peak in the future and advance to the tenth-level Supreme Beast Tamer, that will be the best reward for the family. You should understand the principle that when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven, so we won't go into details."

Zhou Heng then asked, "Should we inform the Ancestor about this?"

The patriarch of the Zhou family placed high hopes on Zhou Heng: "Our intention is the same as the ancestor's. You can accept these things without worry. If the family members really need them in the future, you can distribute them according to the situation. In any case, the family will definitely be led by you in the future. As the leader of the family, you can delegate other authority, but you must firmly grasp the key resource allocation."

Zhou Heng replied modestly, "The family's specific affairs are managed by the Ancestor and Grandpa and Grandma, with Fourth Uncle and Tenth Uncle handling the details. I still have a long way to go!"

The more the Zhou family patriarch looked at Zhou Heng, the more satisfied he became, his eyes filled with satisfaction: "It's getting late. Your growth rate is faster than anyone else's. Sooner or later, you will be the one to steer this great ship of the family."

Zhou Heng immediately said solemnly, "Grandpa, don't worry. As long as the family needs me, I will definitely shoulder the heavy responsibility of the family and live up to the expectations of all the elders."

The old patriarch nodded repeatedly: "We have high hopes for you."

Zhou Heng then said to his parents, "The rest is fine, but these two beast cubs of superior overlord quality, why don't you give them to your parents to form a contract with? One for each of you, that'll be just right."

Father Zhou shook his head: "We've each already contracted four beasts, that's enough. Too many contracts would be overwhelming, so you should handle the contracting!"

Zhou's mother smiled gently: "That's right, my dear son, you should make the contract!"

Zhou Heng revealed his plan: "I already have five tamed beasts. Although my second talent is powerful, it's not suitable for contracting too many. I've made up my mind that unless I encounter a mythical-quality tamed beast cub, I won't easily contract any more tamed beasts. So, you should contract these two tamed beast cubs! After all, they are overlord-quality tamed beasts, and I'm a little reluctant to let others contract them."

Zhou's father still declined, saying, "We already have a hegemon who tames beasts."

Zhou Heng advised, "Dad, Mom, the overlord beasts you contracted are only of lower-level overlord quality, which cannot compare to these two upper-level overlord quality beasts."

Zhou's mother smiled radiantly: "My dear son, you don't need to worry about us. We'll just need to evolve our beasts to the quality of a superior overlord in the future."

The old patriarch Zhou chimed in, "Heng'er, the Storm Giant King and the Angel Flower Sprite—one a powerful attacker, the other a strong support—work together to create an effect greater than the sum of its parts. Having two different people form a contract isn't ideal. It's best to have the same person form the contract; that would be perfect."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Heng had no choice but to say, "Then let's leave it to the promising younger generation of the family!"

Madam Zhou said specifically, "Heng'er, you should put these away for now. When you have a child with outstanding talent in the future, these two beasts will definitely come in handy."

Zhou Heng put away all the treasures, including the two beast cubs: "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, I don't want to think about this for now. I said that last time."

Mr. and Mrs. Zhou were very open-minded: "You said before that you weren't interested in romantic relationships. We've thought about it carefully, and it's not a big deal. As long as you're happy and joyful throughout your life, that's enough."

The Zhou family patriarch and matriarch then made a request: "Heng'er, if you've truly made up your mind, we can accept that you remain single forever. However, for the sake of the family's continuation, you must leave behind an heir. The family possesses some Yuan Yan Life-Generating Divine Flowers; any one of them, requiring only a drop of your essence blood, can create an offspring with absolute beast-taming talent. If you find raising children troublesome, we elders can raise them for you."