Eternal Beast Taming Family

Seeing Chu Zu pull out yet another book, Chu Jingyu and Chu Shengfan felt almost numb. There were just too many surprises today, and they were both a little overwhelmed.

"This book is somewhat special. Through it, you can access detailed information about the items and source beasts you encounter. You've used it extensively at the academy, so hopefully it will help you grow rapidly."

Chu Shengfan respectfully accepted the book with both hands. He still found it hard to believe what Chu Zu had said: that he could directly view information about other items and source beasts.

If this were taken to an academy, it would probably be fiercely sought after; perhaps even the great sages who have lived for countless ages would be vying for it.

The most valuable thing in the academy is knowledge and accumulation. Are you saying that you can use a book to represent hundreds of years of research in our academy?

Moreover, if you encounter something you don't recognize, you only need to expend some spiritual energy to learn its detailed information, then we wouldn't have needed to do this all these years.

Subconsciously, Chu Shengfan channeled his spiritual energy into the book, and the book was searching for Chu Mu.

"Not enough spiritual energy is consumed to investigate."

Soon, a string of numbers appeared on the corresponding book.

Chu Mu's "death stare" landed on Chu Shengfan, then he walked up to Chu Shengfan and unceremoniously flicked his finger hard on his head.

What are you doing?

Chu Shengfan naturally dared not dodge Chu Zu's "loving" reprimand. He awkwardly closed the book, "Mistake, mistake, Chu Zu, I didn't mean to."

"Alright, alright. Use the books I gave you with caution. Pay attention to the fact that higher-ranking items or source beasts consume more spiritual energy."

Use it wisely and don't show it off in front of others, otherwise it may bring trouble.

As he spoke, Chu Mu seemed exhausted, and his figure transformed into thousands of colorful threads, slowly retreating back into the books on the altar.

Chu Jingyu and Chu Shengfan bowed once more towards the offering table before slowly retreating from the ancestral hall.

"Evolutionary Route and Method of Spiritual Mica"

1. Spirit Mica → Elemental Spirit (Collects various elemental energies, infuses them into the body until a balance is achieved, and then uses various elements to refine the body until it becomes a pure elemental spirit.)

2. Spiritual Mica → Cloud Domain Spirit Lord (One piece of rootless spiritual water, a hundred clusters of celestial clouds, three cores of the Bodhi tree...)

The two had just left the ancestral hall when the servant guarding outside immediately addressed Chu Jingyu respectfully:

"Sir, the mayor has come to visit. Madam has arranged for him to wait in the front hall."

After breakfast, Chu Qinhui went to town to oversee affairs, and since the two of them were at the ancestral hall, there really wasn't a suitable person at home to receive them.

Chu Jingyu glanced at him and immediately understood why Tang Cheng had come. It seemed that yesterday's events had already spread throughout the entire Zhiyao County.

So Chu Jingyu turned to look at Chu Shengfan and said, "Xiaofan, do you want to go see him? Your status is not ordinary now, it's okay if you don't go see him."

Chu Shengfan smiled. "After all, he was my former boss. It wouldn't be right for me to avoid seeing him at home. I should go and take a look."

"Okay." Chu Jingyu nodded.

A few minutes later, in the front hall of the Chu family home.

Tang Cheng sat in the guest seat, and to be honest, he was feeling a little uneasy.

Yesterday, he was stopped at the town mayor's mansion by two prominent families from the county town. He originally thought that the Chu family would not escape disaster, but he did not expect Chu Shengfan to suddenly return, and in such an extremely noble position.

It even turned the three eighth-rank noble families in the town into servants of the Chu family. To be honest, the change in status was too fast. When he learned of this news, it took him almost a whole night to accept it.

Fortunately, he had never been an enemy of the Chu family; in fact, he had even shown them some kindness. Therefore, he was not very afraid of the Chu family gaining power.

The fact that he had a Domain-level being as a guardian for his home made it difficult for him to imagine what Chu Shengfan's current status was, and he was somewhat conflicted about how to treat him.

Moreover, judging from the fact that a Domain-level being intervened after this incident, Chu Shengfan received extraordinary favor from that force.

It should be noted that Tang Cheng also came from a prestigious family of the seventh rank, with three members at the Domain Rank. However, as a disciple of the main branch of the family, he was only assigned one elder of the upper Spirit Rank to protect him when he went out for training.

They have domain-level guardians, so the difference in treatment is like night and day.

Just as Tang Cheng was lost in thought, the sound of footsteps, neither too light nor too heavy, echoed in the courtyard.

"The mayor's visit is without reason; it is the fault of my Chu family," Chu Jingyu's cheerful voice rang out.

Tang Cheng stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "I apologize for my sudden visit."

The host and guests exchanged pleasantries before taking their seats.

"Yesterday, we were stopped in town by visitors from the county. Later, I learned that the Chu family had been ambushed by a powerful family in the county. Fortunately, Xiao Fan returned in time, which saved the Chu family from danger."

I've felt guilty for not being able to help much, so I came here today hoping there's anything I, the town mayor, can do to assist.

His words were very skillful; he not only explained why he hadn't arrived when the Chu family was attacked yesterday, but also appeared to be strongly supporting them now.

That way, even if the Chu family doesn't reciprocate his goodwill, at least they won't blame him.

"The town mayor has helped my Chu family a lot. He let my Xiao Fan work in the town before, and then he strongly supported the construction of Qixia Town. My Chu family has always kept these kindnesses in our hearts and has never forgotten them."

"If there are any difficulties in town in the future, you can tell the Chu family. Although we are just a small family now, we will never refuse to help if we can."

The Chu family is not a family that cannot distinguish right from wrong or is unclear about grudges. Chu Jingyu's mention of these words also shows that the Chu family has never forgotten its roots.

Tang Cheng smiled and said, "I only discovered today that Xiao Fan has already advanced to the Spirit Rank. He is truly gifted at such a young age. It just so happens that I brought my official seal with me."

"Today, we've completed the procedures for elevating the Chu family to an eighth-rank aristocratic family. This will allow the Chu family to enjoy all the exclusive benefits of an eighth-rank family as soon as possible."

"Then thank you very much, Mayor Tang," Chu Jingyu said with a smile.

He then took out the jade token that the town magistrate's office had given him when he became a ninth-rank aristocratic family and handed it over.

Three jade tablets stood in the air. Tang Cheng took out his official seal, from which red characters fell into the three jade tablets, turning the pure white jade tablets into a light pink color.

After doing all this, the three jade tablets were returned to the table next to Chu Jingyu.

Looking at the three jade tokens, Chu Jingyu felt a pang of emotion. With just such a simple procedure, their Chu family had transformed from a lowly, ninth-rank family into an eighth-rank wealthy family in the eyes of the authorities.

It felt somewhat simplistic, somewhat unworthy of the hardships the Chu family had endured these past few days.

In reality, the process of a ninth-rank commoner rising to an eighth-rank wealthy family is not so simple; it's just that Tang Cheng has streamlined things.

He only completed the core parts; the subsequent information changes, new territorial divisions, and reports to the county government all required Tang Cheng to return and handle them personally.

The procedures for their promotion to an eighth-rank noble family had just been completed when someone came to report from outside the hall.

"Master, someone claiming to be from the Zhang family requests an audience on your behalf."