Eternal Beast Taming Family

Chu Shengyuan read the first page of records with a furrowed brow. He had thought that the existence of a Gu worm that could control bloodlines and turn members of a family into slaves was terrifying enough.

Who knew that the book contained even more terrifying details, revealing that some families actually used human corpses as the basis for contracts.

Although it was bizarre and terrifying, Chu Shengyuan wanted to know more about this family, so he turned the book to the next page.

"I encountered another perilous place in the wilderness, called the Hidden Abyss Spirit Cave..."

Upon seeing the first sentence, Chu Shengyuan frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that the corpse-refining family that had given him a sense of dread was only recorded on one page, and the second page had already been filled with new strange tales.

"Inheriting some memories of my youth, I personally went to explore this spirit cave and found that most of the source beasts there were related to the remnants of the abyss. However, the abyssal energy within them was weak and they could not become much of a threat."

Therefore, I did not interfere, only considering that those source beasts enriched the variety of source beasts in the wilderness. These people of the wilderness were also peculiar, as they did not know the Abyss, let alone the Great Wilderness, much less the Ruins of Return.

The people of the wilderness are of lowly status, so such a simplistic view is understandable.

After reading this page, Chu Shengyuan curled his lip. What abyss, wilderness, and ruins? He had no idea. The author of this book was being mysterious.

However, the next moment, Chu Shengyuan was stunned. He didn't know about these places. Could it be that he was the "wilderness people" mentioned by the author of the book?

Doesn't that mean that the Corpse-Controlling Clan and he are actually from the same place, considering the teacher's previous conversation and the purpose of giving him this book?

The Jingyuan royal family is very likely the corpse-controlling family mentioned in the book.

The idea struck him like a bolt from the blue.

He wanted to go to his teacher's palace immediately to verify the news, but then he realized that since his teacher was reminding him in such a veiled way, this news must not be spoken aloud.

In a few months, it will be time for the major academies to go to Jingyuan Royal Capital for exchanges. My brother and I will definitely be among them, so I should tell my brother this news in advance so that he can make preparations.

Chu Shengyuan took out the "Book of Ten Thousand Miles" but did not directly say that the Jingyuan royal family was suspected to be the Corpse Controlling Clan. Instead, he sent a message first.

"Brother, aren't we going to Jingyuan Capital in a few months? I've heard some news."

When Chu Shengyuan sent this message, Chu Shengfan had just returned from training in another perilous place. He replied immediately after seeing the message.

"What news? I suppose the news of your marriage to the princess has already spread. If you don't want to hear their gossip, try to stay home as much as possible and focus on your cultivation and studies."

Seeing his brother's nagging, Chu Shengyuan made a funny face, but then stopped because he couldn't see his brother's expression.

"I've been quietly reading in my palace, but I came across two interesting tales that I'd like to share with you."

After writing this down, Chu Shengyuan copied down the two strange tales he had just witnessed, word for word.

Chu Shengfan, on the other side, initially didn't take it seriously, but after reading both strange tales, his expression suddenly became serious.

At the beginning, the younger brother specifically mentioned the capital city, and coupled with the two strange tales that followed, Chu Shengfan almost instantly guessed what his brother meant.

Chu Shengfan narrowed his eyes. If the strange tale was true, the capital city would probably have been fortified by the Jingyuan royal family long ago. In other words, no favors from any noble family in the Jingyuan capital could be trusted.

The news was so shocking that he probably wouldn't have believed it if his younger brother hadn't told him personally, and in such a secretive way.

If that's the case, then we'll have to reconsider our trip to the capital.

"Yes, I understand. Don't go out at the academy for now. Wait for me to return."

After replying to Xiao Yuan, Chu Shengfan put away the "Ten Thousand Miles Book," left the room, and met Wu Yuan in the hall. He then asked:

"Uncle Yuan, how many more trials are there before we leave?"

Wu Yuan thought for a moment and replied, "There are still six places, why?"

"I've eliminated three places; I want to get back to the academy as soon as possible."

Seeing Chu Shengfan's solemn expression, Wu Yuan knew there must be other important matters at hand, so he said:

"Since the young master has already advanced to the Domain Rank, it doesn't really matter whether we go to the remaining training grounds or not. We can just return to the academy at full speed now."

"But where is the teacher?" Chu Shengfan asked hesitantly.

"You are the Palace Master's only disciple. This training was originally intended to help you break through to the Domain Rank and broaden your experience. If there is an emergency, this training will not be important."

Wu Yuan sighed inwardly once again, thinking that Chu Shengfan was too well-rounded as the young palace master. He was a perfectionist in everything he did, and every task assigned by the palace master was carried out perfectly.

However, this also has obvious drawbacks. He is rigid in his actions and lacks flexibility, which is the complete opposite of his brother's impulsive and unpredictable nature.

"Alright, let's head back to the academy at full speed then." Chu Shengfan finally nodded, agreeing to cancel all the remaining training.

Wu Yuan wore a clear smile, but it wasn't out of schadenfreude. Rather, he was pleased to see that Chu Shengfan had done something outside the rules. He thought that even the Palace Master would feel a pang of regret once he returned.

In the vast darkness of night, the group resting at the foot of a mountain outside the boundary opened a spatial passage, and the magnificent palace quickly disappeared into the wilderness.

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Qixia Town.

Seven days after Chu Shengyuan left home.

A group of merchants arrived in Qixia Town. After surveying the town for a long time, they officially moved into the commercial building in the center of Qixia Town and started doing mineral business.

The arrival of this team only attracted the attention of the residents of Qixia Town for a short period of time. Within a few days, the residents completely lost interest in them.

They simply assumed it was an ordinary merchant caravan from a neighboring county, just like the caravan that had come to Qixia Town to purchase various medicinal herbs and medicinal materials a while ago.

Little did they know that on the third day after the merchant caravan settled down, some members of the caravan secretly went to Qixia Mountain to visit their master.

Qixia Mountain, the front hall of the Chu family.

Chu Shengyuan and Chu Qinhui looked at the young man dressed as an ordinary merchant in front of them, and a sigh flashed in their eyes. The people of the Imperial Sea True King's Mansion are really cautious.

Not only did they dress up meticulously, but they also perfectly simulated their own aura and spiritual realm.

The young man, who looked somewhat weathered, held a seashell in his hand, and only then did his attire and aura reveal his true nature.

"Nan Zhuyao, the third son of the True King of the Imperial Sea Palace, greets everyone."

The young woman, whose appearance was revealed, wore a simple pearl crown and a mermaid-spirit veil, exuding an air of elegance and nobility.

Even his appearance has returned to its former handsome and dashing state.

Seeing the two members of the Chu family staring at him, Nan Zhuyao's lips curled up slightly.

"I think that in order to maintain respect, I still need to meet you all as I am."