Eternal Beast Taming Family

As the stone book fell silent before him, Chu Jingyu pondered Chu Mu's words.

He could understand opening up medicinal herb fields, but why open up flower fields? Was Chu Zu an extremely fond of flowers?

He turned to look at the snowy landscape outside the door, frowned, and realized that the matters concerning the herb field and flower field could only be truly started next spring.

However, before spring arrives, some preparations need to be made in advance, such as purchasing some good fields or reclaiming some wasteland, which is not difficult for his "Golden Jade Beast".

After making his decision, Chu Jingyu looked at Chu Shengfan, who was lost in thought, and then, with a smile, asked the question about the drastically changed "Flower Butterfly."

"Xiao Fan, how have the Flower-Medicine Butterfly's abilities changed?"

"Big brother, let me touch it." This was Chu Shengyuan's plea as he wrapped his arms around Chu Shengfan's waist.

Chu Qinhui and the others also looked over with curiosity, as this was the first time they had seen a Source Beast that had undergone such a dramatic transformation after evolution.

Chu Shengfan snapped out of his daze, smiled, placed the "Flower Medicine Butterfly" on Chu Shengyuan's head, and then explained the "Flower Medicine Butterfly's" current abilities.

"The current Flower Medicine Butterfly can not only heal external injuries, but also dispel some illusions..."

Chu Shengfan's explanation was almost identical to what was written in the "Nameless Book."

Chu Jingyu's expression grew increasingly surprised as he listened. The current "Flower Medicine Butterfly" was gradually moving away from its original category of medicinal beast. It possessed self-defense capabilities such as the "Harmony Light Phosphorus Shield" and the ability to break illusions, both of which were very useful abilities.

"Grandpa, flower butterflies need to eat pollen to grow. I was wondering if we could plant some flowering plants near our house in the future?"

Upon hearing Chu Shengfan's request, Chu Jingyu finally understood Chu Zu's requirement to cultivate the flower field. He smiled and patted Xiaofan on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, Ancestor Chu has already made arrangements. Next year, our family will plant a special medicinal herb field, but the growth of the Flower Medicine Butterfly cannot be delayed right now."

So, I'll go into the mountains these next few days to transplant some wild plum trees. Flowers are hard to find in winter, so I'll have to make do with the plum trees I have for now.

Chu Shengfan's face lit up with joy. "Thank you, Grandpa."

"Get some rest early today. You know the way here, so go to town by yourself."

"Place your luggage at Yaoxin Hall first, pay your respects to Hall Master Sun, and then report to the town mayor's office. Understand?"

Seeing his grandfather's unprecedentedly serious expression, Chu Shengfan solemnly replied, "I understand, Grandpa."

Chu Jingyu nodded in satisfaction, then left the main room with his hands behind his back.

Jiang Nian bit her lip and whispered to her husband, "Xiao Fan is all alone, and the town is so far away. I'm scared..."

Chu Qinhui grabbed Jiang Nian's arm, stopping her from continuing, "Xiao Fan is leaving early tomorrow morning. As his mother, aren't you going to pack his luggage?"

"How about I deliver it tomorrow?"

Chu Qinhui shook his head, took Jiang Nian's arm and walked towards the side room, past the three children who were surrounding the "Flower Medicine Butterfly".

After arriving at Xiao Fan's private room, Chu Qinhui finally spoke, "I know you're worried about Xiao Fan, but Xiao Fan is already a contract master."

Even if we encounter anything along the way, as ordinary people, we will only be a burden to him. He has a long road ahead and shouldn't be held back by us.

Jiang Nian pouted, a hint of resentment on her face. "But, no matter what, Father should have seen him off again. If something really happened to Xiao Fan, I..."

"Hey, do you think Father's worries are any less than ours? You definitely won't see him in public tomorrow; he's probably already out scouting ahead for Xiao Fan."

Jiang Nian's expression faltered slightly. "Then what about today, Father?" Why did she say that?

As husband and wife for nearly twenty years, Chu Qinhui naturally knew what his wife was trying to say, so he explained:

"Of course, it's to help Xiao Fan get rid of his dependence on his family as soon as possible. A father always has his own considerations."

Jiang Nian gave a muffled "hmm," her eyes involuntarily reddening. "I just feel sorry for Xiao Fan; he's still so young."

Chu Qinhui pulled his wife into his arms and gently comforted her.

Fine snowflakes fell silently into the open space in the courtyard, yet they seemed to carry an immense weight.

……

In Heyu Town, the Liu family mansion, which was even more magnificent than the town mayor's mansion, was bustling with people even though it was already night.

"The town mayor has arrived, presenting a piece of Ice Jade Spirit Crystal as a gift."

With a loud shout from the officiant, the crowd suddenly fell silent, and all sorts of gazes, each with its own purpose, fell upon the middle-aged man in a blue robe standing in front of the main gate of the Liu residence.

"Is this our new mayor? This seems to be his first public appearance since taking office?"

"Is the Liu family patriarch here to pay homage to the powerful clan leader as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday?"

"The Liu family is an eighth-rank noble family, a large family with several spirit-level contract masters. Even if the town mayor comes to pay his respects, it will be helpful for future actions."

The whispers around him, whether intentionally or unintentionally, reached the town mayor's ears. It seemed that the previous mayor had not established enough authority, so that the wealthy households in the town only knew about the Liu family and not the mayor's mansion.

Mayor Tang Cheng straightened his sleeves, seemingly oblivious to the whispers around him, and calmly stepped over the rather high threshold of the Liu family's house.

Upon entering the courtyard, all the doors of the Liu family's residence were wide open, as if they were specially welcoming the wind and snow that blanketed the land.

Everywhere you look, along the walls and passageways, there are exquisite "ice flowers" with a white, chilling aura that spreads outwards.

Tang Cheng smiled slightly. The Liu family was indeed wealthy and powerful. Although the "Ice Flower" was only a mortal-level source beast, and the kind of plant-type source beast that was not very popular.

However, simply planting them haphazardly in the corners of the yard as ornamental plants is already quite extravagant.

Soon, the guide led Tang Cheng to the main hall where the birthday banquet was being held.

The lobby is also uniquely designed, with rows of ice crystal-white pillars supporting the dome carved from ice, making it look like a tent.

With no walls, doors, or windows, it felt as if we were exposed to the freezing cold. The temperature here seemed even lower, and the lower-ranking contract masters felt extremely uncomfortable.

Tang Cheng was led to the main table and sat down comfortably.

There were already quite a few people seated at the main table, but upon closer inspection, apart from the heads of the other two families, everyone else was a member of the Liu family.

They only exchanged superficial pleasantries upon Tang Cheng's arrival, seemingly without any intention of getting any closer to him.

The heads of the Zhang and Shi families, on the other hand, were exceptionally polite, almost like 'punching bags' caught in the middle, extremely cautious and timid.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, the main character of today's banquet, the head of the Liu family, slowly appeared and walked to the main table.

"It is truly an honor for my humble abode that Mayor Liu is able to attend my banquet today."

With the arrival of the Liu family patriarch, everyone who was sitting at the main table immediately stood up, a privilege that Tang Cheng, the town mayor, did not receive.

Tang Cheng placed his fingers on the ice jade tabletop, feeling the chill that went straight to his heart, and thought that the Liu family patriarch's description of this humble abode was indeed entirely accurate.

"I should naturally attend Chief Liu's birthday banquet today, so as to broaden my horizons."

Chief Liu nodded to Tang Cheng, "What you're saying is quite something. The town mayor comes from the county town; he's seen all sorts of things. It's us small families in the town who are making a fool of ourselves by hosting this banquet."

"I think the banquet held by the Liu family is quite impressive. It seems that even the heavens know that the Liu family is good at controlling ice-type source beasts, so they sent down this rare heavy snow to celebrate the patriarch's victory."

The Liu clan chief's eyes trembled slightly, and several members of the Liu family exchanged subtle glances at each other during the banquet.

"Mayor, you jest. How could our humble Liu family possibly control such celestial phenomena?"

"Controlling celestial phenomena isn't difficult; anyone with a source beast above the domain level can do it," Tang Cheng said casually, seemingly unintentionally.

Clan Chief Liu frowned. "It's a pity that our Liu family is only an eighth-rank aristocratic family. We are still far from being a renowned and prestigious family. If we had that ability, we would definitely help Yu Zhen and me to dispel this icy and snowy land."

"Chief Liu is truly kind and benevolent."

After some probing words, Chief Liu gently tapped the table twice.

The announcer shouted, "The banquet begins!"

A variety of delicacies were served up like a flowing stream.

Although the surrounding environment was cold, the atmosphere seemed to become more enthusiastic through deliberate efforts.