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

The Lucky Qilin King was, after all, Zhou Heng's first day as his tamed beast. Although the two would naturally become close and develop feelings for each other after forming a soul contract, it would take time for them to truly develop deep affection.

So the Lucky Qilin King watched as the several beasts fawned over Zhou Heng without saying a word, but its heart was also stirred.

Zhou Heng interacted for a while with the Rainbow-Winged Azure Phoenix, the Overturning Sea Silver Dragon, the Eternal Night Demon Dragon, the Star-Devouring Kunpeng, and the Titan Lord.

Then, he said to the Lucky Qilin King, "Chengrui, you are now my contracted partner. Let me take you to meet my family! I want to introduce you to them."

"OK!"

The Lucky Qilin King jumped down from Zhou Heng's palm. After landing, it grew larger, becoming a three-meter-tall crimson Qilin: "Father, you can ride me to see your relatives."

Zhou Heng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there any explanation for this?"

The Lucky Qilin King slightly bent its front hooves, making a gesture inviting Zhou Heng to ride on its back: "Those who are invited by me to ride on my back will have exceptionally good luck, especially the first time."

Zhou Heng patted the back of the Lucky Qilin King: "Has the Supreme Ruler of the Sea ever ridden you?"

The Lucky Qilin King shook his head: "When the Supreme Sea-Stabilizing Emperor sealed me back then, he didn't ride me. At his level, he probably wouldn't care about my little bit of luck."

"The Supreme Being of Dinghai was an invincible existence of his era, and his level was so high that ordinary people could not understand him. It doesn't matter if he doesn't think much of me, as long as I do."

Zhou Heng immediately flipped over and mounted the back of the Lucky Qilin King, pointing with his hand: "Chengrui, let's go see the Ancestor first. The Ancestor is deep in the continent formed by the thunderclouds."

With a stomp of its four hooves, the Lucky Qilin King carried Zhou Heng directly to the boundless thunderclouds, followed by five other beasts.

The man and his six beasts quickly arrived deep within the thunderclouds and encountered the Purple Heaven Divine Dragon, which was 900,000 meters long and perched atop the Purple Crystal Mountain.

Zhou Heng and the Fortune Qilin King were of one mind. Without saying a word, the Fortune Qilin King directly led Zhou Heng to land outside the Wanbao Hall.

Before Zhou Heng even entered, the Ancestor Wanbao appeared directly in front of him, because he sensed the aura of the mythical beast tamer.

Ancestor Wanbao's gaze was fixed on the Fortune Qilin King: "Mythical Beast Taming Fortune Qilin King!"

Zhou Heng jumped off the back of the Lucky Qilin King: "Ancestor, do you know Cheng Rui?"

Ancestor Wanbao was very surprised: "You formed a contract with it and named it Chengrui?"

Zhou Heng ran his fingers through the golden-red mane on the neck of the Fortune Qilin King: "Ancestor guessed correctly, this is my sixth beast, which my master gave to me when I went to the Eternal Order Holy Realm today."

Ancestor Wanbao asked repeatedly, "Was it given to you by the former Alliance Leader? And for what reason?"

Zhou Heng smiled and said, "Master said it was to congratulate me on becoming the top scholar in the East Asia Alliance."

Ancestor Wanbao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "The old alliance leader's actions are truly extraordinary. The Xuanwu Ling family is indeed worthy of being the head of the aristocratic families. They can even send out a mythical-quality beast cub so casually."

Zhou Heng nodded: "Master is indeed very generous."

Ancestor Wanbao analyzed, "Mythical-quality beasts are rare even among the Xuanwu Ling family. Although the Xuanwu Ling family has a lineage of the Supreme One of the Sea, and has a profound foundation, the fact that the old alliance leader could directly give you a mythical beast shows that he truly loves you and considers you his successor."

"My master has always loved me very much."

Zhou Heng agreed with what Ancestor Wanbao said, and then asked, "Ancestor, have you seen any other Fortune Qilin Kings before?"

Ancestor Wanbao recalled, "I hadn't seen it in person before, but I had read about this kind of beast, or rather, extraordinary creature, in a book. The last time the Fortune Qilin King was sighted in the universe was more than two thousand years ago, and there haven't been any sightings since. People have searched for it, but haven't found it. It's an extremely rare existence. In the Alliance, absolutely no one has ever contracted the Fortune Qilin King before. You've set a precedent."

Zhou Heng laughed heartily: "I've set quite a precedent, haven't I? Has anyone in the alliance ever contracted with the Star-Devouring Kunpeng before?"

Ancestor Wanbao nodded seriously: "That's true. You have indeed set many precedents. You are a prodigy, and only the rarest and most powerful beasts are worthy of you."

Zhou Heng, full of pride, said, "Thank you for the praise, Ancestor."

Ancestor Wanbao sized up Zhou Heng and the Lucky Qilin King beside him, his eyes filled with immense satisfaction: "I'm not praising you, just stating a fact. You are the Qilin child of our Zhou and Li families, and now you've contracted a Lucky Qilin King, which perfectly complements your status. Moreover, as far as I know, the Lucky Qilin King is an auspicious omen bestowed by heaven, capable of amplifying the fortune of the beast tamer's relatives and friends, and even benefiting the entire clan with its own power. For our aristocratic family, the Lucky Qilin King is far more valuable than ordinary mythical beasts; calling it a clan-protecting sacred beast wouldn't be an exaggeration."

Zhou Heng revealed an excited expression: "This is all Master's arrangement. Master knows that our Divine Dragon Zhou family was once a top family, but since the passing of our Creation Ancestor, we haven't produced a ninth-tier Emperor Beast Tamer for many years. More than fifty years ago, we also experienced the Dragon Cult's rebellion, which damaged our vitality, and we haven't fully recovered in the past few decades. Now, with Cheng Rui, the fortunes of all the clansmen will increase to different degrees depending on how close they are to me. Under this subtle influence, the family will surely prosper."

Although Zhou Heng did not know most of his clansmen, as long as they were related to him by blood, they were considered relatives and friends and would naturally receive an amplification of his luck.

Even though some clansmen were too distant from Zhou Heng and their increase was smaller, it was still better than nothing.

Moreover, a family is made up of people. If one family member becomes a little stronger, or another family member becomes a little stronger, the family as a whole will always become stronger in the end.

Ancestor Wanbao led Zhou Heng into the Wanbao Hall: "It all stems from you. If you hadn't awakened your SSS-level second talent and become the old alliance leader's disciple, would the old alliance leader have shown us the Divine Dragon Zhou family so much favor?"

Zhou Heng smiled, sat down in the Wanbao Hall, chatted with the Wanbao Ancestor for a few more minutes, and then took his leave with the Fortune Qilin King. He went to Bixi Island and told his grandparents and parents about how he had contracted another mythical beast.

The Zhou family patriarch, his wife, and their parents were all extremely shocked and overjoyed.

Mythical beasts are incredibly precious, yet Zhou Heng has already contracted three. Putting aside everything else, Zhou Heng's combat power has increased considerably.

They were especially overjoyed when they learned about the special abilities of the Lucky Qilin King.

Finally, Zhou Heng's uncle and others also learned about this and came to Bixi Island to see the magnificent Lucky Qilin King. Some even touched the Lucky Qilin King, hoping to increase their good fortune and luck.

Zhou Heng stayed on Bixi Island until the afternoon, having lunch with his close relatives before returning to his own Ruilin Island.