Eternal Beast Taming Family

Hearing this, Chu Qinhui, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

The longer he remained a Contract Master, the more he understood the importance of a Source Artifact to a family.

That represents the territory granted to the family, the inheritance of bloodlines, and the guarantee that the family will produce contract masters generation after generation.

Chu Jingyu's expression turned somewhat stern, clearly indicating that he had taken Zhou Ye's words to heart and already had some initial thoughts.

At that moment, a boy skipped and hopped into the front hall.

Upon entering the front hall, he called out loudly, "Grandpa, you were looking for me?"

Seeing Chu Shengyuan's unruly behavior, Chu Jingyu felt a slight headache, but with guests around, he couldn't even scold him.

He could only say with an extremely serious expression, "This is the governor, who wishes to see you. Why don't you come and pay your respects?"

Chu Shengyuan then looked at Zhou Ye, who had been observing him. His expression didn't show the natural fear a low-level contract master would have upon meeting a high-level one; instead, it held a hint of curious inquiry.

Upon first seeing Chu Shengyuan's behavior, Zhou Ye knew that the young man in front of him must be a contract master of his rank or higher.

It's likely that the rumor that he, despite being a disciple of the great master Luo Xuan, was more favored than the true disciples, wasn't entirely unfounded.

This kind of ease can only be acquired by being constantly nurtured by a Grand Master of the Rank of Transformation, just like the children of royalty.

Chu Shengyuan clenched his right fist and covered it with his left palm, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency the Governor."

He didn't know much about the official ranks in the dynasty, nor did he know what the governor was responsible for. However, the crisis in Paper Kite County was not something the governor could resolve.

Now that he's here, it seems like he's starting to interfere and meddle in everything, so Chu Shengyuan's first impression of Zhou Ye isn't exactly one of liking.

"Hearing is not as good as seeing. This unicorn is naturally unrestrained and does not care about trifles. He is destined for great things."

Chu Shengyuan did not react in any particular way to the praise. He had heard these words too many times. In the academy, all the wise teachers, great teachers, and even the dean had said the same thing to him.

He simply cannot yet distinguish between genuine feelings and feigned intentions, or whether everything is driven by self-interest.

Many times, he was too lazy to argue, since he had teachers and brothers at the academy, and grandfather and Chu Zu in the clan, so he could always maintain his childlike innocence.

Perhaps it's the favor of being a lucky charm that gives him such carefree resources.

"So you called me here just to praise me once?"

A hint of genuine curiosity shone in Chu Shengyuan's eyes.

Zhou Ye was caught off guard by Chu Shengyuan's bold words. Just as Chu Jingyu was about to reprimand him, he slightly raised his hand and said:

"Seeing you is like seeing my own child who is also studying in the academy. Here, this is the Tenghun Blood Jade, which has the effect of improving blood and qi and strengthening the body."

This is most beneficial for a child like you; please accept it.

Looking at the jade pendant in his hand, which was surrounded by a faint blood aura, Chu Shengyuan instantly realized that it was of excellent quality.

However, although he called himself the Demon Orb, he wouldn't rashly accept gifts from others, so he softly declined:

"I can't accept rewards without merit. A few words of praise are fine, but taking things would just make me look greedy."

Seeing Chu Shengyuan speak so bluntly, boldly, and irrelevantly, Chu Jingyu had lost count of how many times he wanted to question Luo Xuan about how he raised his child and how the child's temperament had become like this.

"Oh, so you are a man of high moral character. I underestimated your talent."

Zhou Ye laughed twice, seemingly unconcerned about Chu Shengyuan's recklessness.