Eternal Beast Taming Family

Family: Chu Family

Rank: Eighth-Rank Elite Family

Family members: Chu Jingyu (Mid-level Spirit Rank), Chu Qinhui (Lower-level Spirit Rank), Jiang Nian (Upper-level Different Rank)...

Family assets: a 27-acre manor, Qixia Town (population 24,000, various facilities), 3,700 Source Spirit Stones, 63,000 Source Pattern Stones...

Servant families: Fu family (eighth rank), Shen family (eighth rank), Li family (eighth rank)

Family Origin Beasts: Moon-Piercing Rabbit (two), Moon-Worshipping Rabbit (fifty-five), Fragrance-Eared Rabbit (one hundred and thirty-six), Azure Fang Wolf (seventeen)...

Family location:…

Family Reputation: 560 points (Number One Family in Paper Hawk County)

Family Fortune: Green, Seven Inches (The family fortune is long-lasting, and the probability of having a child with high aptitude increases slightly)

Over the past three years, although the family's rank has not changed much, the family's assets and the source beasts it owns have increased wildly.

Some of these source beasts were kept in their own shops in Paper Hawk County or the towns below, or they were sent to the Treasure Pavilion for auction.

However, as Qixia Town has become increasingly famous in Zhiyao County in recent years, the Chu family has occasionally held auctions in Zhiyao County on its own, and some new source beasts have appeared at the auctions from time to time.

Therefore, the relationship between the Treasure Pavilion and the Chu family has gradually become somewhat delicate recently.

Those rarer source beasts that the Paperhawk County town could consume, the Chu family could sell in Qixia Town.

As for the slightly more precious items that Paper Hawk County lacks the purchasing power for, the Chu family can simply send them to Thousand Spirit City and sell them in the shops opened by Chu Shengfan.

So, subtly, Treasure Pavilion's business in Paper Hawk County was becoming increasingly difficult. However, the Chu family still maintained a cooperative relationship with Treasure Pavilion, and several "Moon-Worshipping Rabbits" were still being delivered to Treasure Pavilion every month.

The sales of these two types of rabbits, the "Moon-Worshipping Rabbit" and the "Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit," meant that Treasure Pavilion's business hadn't actually declined much compared to before.

Therefore, the Chu family and the Treasure Pavilion have now formed a situation that is not as close as it seems, but it is not stalemate either. Sometimes, when they meet, the managers of the two families even have to greet each other with smiles.

……

In the flower hall of Chu Shengfan's own courtyard, the brother and sister sat peacefully.

The two were discussing Chu Suyuan's marriage. In fact, it was mainly Chu Shengfan who was gathering information, while Chu Shenghan was answering all her questions.

"Have you met the man you're engaged to? Which prominent family is he from? What is his family background like? What is his personality like?"

Chu Shenghan gently touched her forehead and replied with a smile, "They're not from any prominent family, just a wealthy household that moved to Qixia Town two years ago. The family size is quite small."

The man has parents and a younger brother who is seven years younger than him. I've only met him two or three times, so I can't really say for sure what his personality is like, but he always seemed quite gentle in the times I met him.

"A wealthy family?" Chu Shengfan pondered for a moment. "Could it be that their entire family are ordinary people? And they haven't contracted any source beasts?"

Chu Shenghan nodded affirmatively this time, "That's right. According to Sister Suyuan, this family's philosophy is to be down-to-earth and never dream of producing a contract master, which is why they have been able to accumulate wealth."

Chu Shengfan frowned, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. "My sworn sister would actually take a liking to such a mortal? Is it possible that none of the other young masters from the noble families in Paper Hawk County are any good?"

Although Chu Shengfan is mature, he is still not clear enough about love and romance.

Chu Shenghan glanced at Chu Shengfan with slight reproach, "Brother, why do you sound like you're looking down on ordinary people? That person is dignified and honest, why do you have to choose those arrogant young masters from those aristocratic families?"

"I don't mean to look down on ordinary people, I just don't quite understand how two people with different perspectives and social classes could fall for each other. I'm just glad that my sworn sister wasn't deceived."

At the same time, Chu Shengfan had already made a decision to find a time to meet this man.

"Brother, our parents have already agreed to this marriage, so why don't we discuss the wedding arrangements, the banquet guests, and the dowry, etc."

Chu Shengfan composed himself, hesitated, and nodded, "But, this is the first time our Chu family has married off a daughter..."

At this point, Chu Shengfan paused noticeably, his gaze lingering on Chu Shenghan for a few seconds longer, before continuing.

"We should still be more solemn. Since that family doesn't have many members, let's awaken their spirits and help them become contract masters. Even if we can't provide any assistance to my stepsister's growth, we can't hold her back..."

The two then talked much faster, discussing the selection of dowry items, the guests to be invited, and the wedding arrangements.

If they encountered something they didn't understand, they would naturally look for some information or summon a servant with relevant knowledge to explain it.

……

Chu Shengyuan took Chu Shengyu to Qiao Yinjiao's courtyard. As soon as they met, Chu Shengyuan sighed helplessly, his expression furrowed, looking rather pitiful.

Qiao Yinjiao had almost never seen Chu Shengyuan look so dejected, and he found it rather novel, since no one in the academy could make him lose face.

"What happened? My dear junior brother, did your family scold you?"

Chu Shengyuan nodded, then shook his head, unsure of what he meant.

He pointed to Chu Shengyu beside him and said, "I probably won't be able to go with you to look for the kite. I'll have to look after this little guy for the next few days."

Qiao Yinjiao glanced at the small, huddled Chu Shengyu, then at Chu Shengyuan, a knowing look flashing in his eyes. "It seems your family doesn't approve of you going to find the kite?"

Chu Shengyuan sighed, nodded, and said nothing.

"That's true. If the paper kite appears, it will have a significant impact and may reignite the political turmoil in Paper Kite County. For the newly rising Chu family, this would not be a good thing."

Chu Shengyuan frowned and said with a hint of reproach, "Senior brother knew, yet he still took me to find that kite."

Qiao Yinjiao chuckled, "Junior Brother agreed to go together. I thought that with the Chu family's rapid development, they would not be afraid of such changes in the situation, and might even be able to take advantage of this opportunity to grow rapidly."

However, I only now realize that the Chu family is actually a family that seeks stability; my senior brother was wrong.

Chu Shengyuan neither agreed nor disagreed with his words. Besides him, a disciple in name only, he had two senior brothers and one senior sister. This Qiao Yinjiao was the second senior brother, at the mid-level of the Domain Rank, and was the lowest in realm among the three senior brothers and sisters.

But he was also the most unreliable in character. Before returning to Paper Kite County, for some reason, he took the initiative to take on this escort mission. Perhaps his original goal was the paper kites here.

However, judging from his cultivation level, even if he found a kite, for someone at his mid-level who doesn't need to worry about breaking through to the next level, there's no reason for him to search for a kite that exists only in legends and is somewhat ethereal.

Unless it was for the sake of his family, Chu Shengyuan's mind was racing as he searched his memories for information about Qiao Yinjiao's family.