Eternal Beast Taming Family

Before dawn, the entire Chu family was already busy preparing.

Many maids and servants stood outside the Chu family mansion. If they encountered any residents of the town who wanted to offer their respects, they would greet them without the need for the master of the house to appear.

But most of the time, these servants came and went to inspect the various furnishings, decorations, and displays in the Chu family's residence, so that they could replace anything damaged or damaged in time.

As soon as it got light, the townspeople of Qixia Town began to come up the mountain in twos and threes.

The lush trees lining the mountain road were covered with red silk ribbons tied to their branches. Every short distance, there were "ice lotus" growing in pots, blooming vigorously, and the chill they released suppressed the rising summer heat in the mountains.

The gifts offered by the townspeople might be a few taels of silver they had saved, cloth they had bought, or pastries that were popular in town. They might also give cloth dolls or toys that children liked.

Those who were slightly wealthier, or willing to spend a lot of money, presented gifts that were actually pieces of shiny source stones.

When guests arrive with gifts, the servants naturally accept them and then carefully note down which family's gift it is, so that if that family has an event in the future, the Chu family will have to return a gift.

These townspeople presented their gifts, but only wandered around the front yard of the Chu family home. They were not allowed to enter the inner courtyard to see the Chu family's fourth young master, who had just turned one year old.

However, the townspeople were quite satisfied even if they could only stroll around the front yard. They had come up the mountain prepared for the Chu family not to accept their gifts and to let them return the way they came.

After a brief stroll, the townspeople didn't linger and hurried down the mountain.

Today is a joyous occasion for the Chu family. All goods in town owned by the Chu family are half-price, no matter what. This is a rare and wonderful benefit!

They also need to hurry to town to buy some necessities, or source beasts that they couldn't afford in the past. If any of their homes have already been awakened, they will take one back today, even if they have to take out a loan.

Moreover, the banquet prepared for these townspeople will not be on the mountain, but on the main street of Qixia Town. The Chu family will be holding a continuous feast today, and everyone can have a meal, whether they bring gifts or not.

As the sun rose higher, the town heads of the various towns under the jurisdiction of Zhiyao County arrived, leading the heads of the nine-rank noble families in their respective towns.

They were not greeted by members of the Chu family, but by the heads of three families of servants.

Although these three aristocratic families became servant families of the Chu family, they still retained the rights that originally belonged to them in Paper Hawk County.

Having the head of an eighth-rank family come to greet you is already a great honor.

Three years have passed, and the entire Zhiyao County has been relatively peaceful, with little interaction between towns. Regarding the matter of an eighth-rank noble family becoming servants of the Chu family...

Although the rest of the town knew it was true, attending the Chu family banquet and seeing the head of an eighth-rank noble family come to greet the guests still made these ninth-rank commoners somewhat apprehensive and filled with sighs.

In the past, the heads of these small, insignificant families probably wouldn't even have been qualified to meet these people.

Several groups of prominent families from the town arrived, and another batch of ninth-rank families from the county seat of Zhiyao County arrived. A banquet hosted by the Chu family had brought together all kinds of forces from Zhiyao County.

Not long after the guests were seated, Chu Qinhui finally appeared outside the Chu family residence.

The other guests who recognized him looked down the mountain with curiosity, wondering who would be the next to arrive that would warrant the young master of the Chu family coming out to greet him.

Not long after, Tang Cheng, the mayor of Heyu Town, walked up the steps one by one, followed by a servant. Compared with the lively atmosphere around the other mayors, his appearance was rather shabby.

Compared to three years ago, Heyu Town no longer resembles a town. Apart from the still-maintained town mayor's mansion, only the street leading to the outer pass still has some life.

Over the past three years, most of the population and various industries in Heyu Town have gradually moved to Qixia Town, where life is more comfortable and the welfare benefits are higher.

Even the wealthy families who moved from Heyu Town no longer really miss Heyu Town, where they lived for decades.

Approaching, Tang Cheng bowed to Chu Qinhui, "Congratulations, Brother Qinhui, on your son's first birthday. I don't know what your son likes, so let's present this gold and jade pendant as a congratulatory gift."

The servant standing next to Tang Cheng quickly lifted the red cloth covering the tray in his hand, revealing a jade pendant with a golden crystal embedded in white jade.

It has both gold and jade, and it also emits an energy fluctuation, which is quite fitting for Xiaoyu's name.

Chu Qinhui smiled and said, "Brother Tang, you've gone to so much trouble. Please come inside and take a seat."

Tang Cheng nodded slightly and followed a Spirit Rank Contract Master into the courtyard.

Chu Qinhui stood tall and elegant at the entrance of the courtyard, waiting for about five or six minutes, when a new group came from the foot of the mountain.

They were all dressed in the Treasure Pavilion's uniforms, and the person in charge was a rather aloof-looking woman in a blue robe.

"The Pavilion Master is preoccupied with other matters and cannot come in person to congratulate the young master today, so he has sent me to present the gift on his behalf. I hope the Young Master Chu will not take offense."

"We are overjoyed that you have such a kind intention, Lord Chu, and we would never blame you. Please ask the messenger to return and convey our gratitude to you."

The woman nodded slightly and then spoke:

"The Treasure Pavilion presents a gift to the Chu family's son on his first birthday, using eight treasures as a celebration."

"May everything go smoothly for the young master."

"Longevity lock, wishing the young master a long and blessed life."

"May the young master be both talented and learned, like the moonlit pine and fragrant inkstone."

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As the leading woman gave her a greeting, the servants behind her stepped forward one by one, removing the red cloth covering the treasures and revealing the eight precious items inside.

Chu Qinhui instructed the servants behind him to accept the gifts. Upon receiving the gifts, the woman took her leave, seemingly extremely uncomfortable with the lively atmosphere.

A moment later, Xiao Muchu, the county magistrate of Paper Hawk County, arrived through the air carrying a three-year-old child, followed by several spirit-level attendants.

Upon seeing Xiao Muchu, Chu Qinhui bowed slightly and said, "On behalf of the Chu family, I respectfully welcome the County Magistrate."

Xiao Muchu laughed and casually patted Chu Qinhui on the shoulder.

"Haha, why bother with those formalities? This is Jade Marrow Essence, which has the effects of clearing the mind and purifying the spirit, and widening the meridians. It is just right for a child of this age."

Xiao Muchu's attitude was friendly and natural, which made those who were secretly speculating that the Chu family had taken three great eighth-rank families as servants and was showing signs of becoming the dominant family in Zhiyao County. Therefore, the rumors that the Xiao and Chu families were not on good terms became more complicated.

However, while powerful families are accustomed to putting on a show, the true nature of their relationships is another matter entirely.

After accepting the gift, Chu Jingyu walked out of the courtyard and cupped his hands towards Xiao Muchu, saying, "Your Excellency, the County Magistrate's presence is an honor to my humble abode. Please take a seat."

Chu Jingyu personally led Xiao Muchu into the courtyard.

Chu Qinhui remained standing outside the courtyard. The other guests couldn't help but be curious when they saw this scene. Could there be someone even more distinguished than the county magistrate who was coming?