Eternal Beast Taming Family

Night fell in the main hall of the Chu family home.

Chu Jingyu was still consolidating his cultivation level, so only Chu Qinhui and his wife, Chu Shenghan, and Chu Shengyu were in the hall after dinner.

Chu Qinhui held the "Book of Ten Thousand Miles" in his hands, seemingly communicating with his two sons who were far away at Qianling Academy.

After a moment, he closed the book in his hands, sighed, and said:

"They can't come back for the Spring Festival this year either. They said they're taking Xiao Yuan on a training trip so he can break through to the Domain Rank in Jingyuan Royal Capital."

Jiang Nian tightened her grip on the handkerchief, her face showing a mixture of longing and worry. "Will the training be very dangerous?"

Jiang Nian now exudes a more lively and agile air, and looks younger than before, which is because she recently broke through to become a Spirit Rank Contract Master.

Now, the Chu family has two Domain-level Contract Masters, four Spirit-level Contract Masters, and Xiao Yu, who has awakened her Spirit but has not yet contracted a Source Beast.

"Xiao Fan will definitely think about where we can go in advance, so there's no need to worry about that," Chu Qinhui reassured his wife.

"However, this year is our first year in Muyang City, and our family has produced two Domain Rank Contract Masters, advancing to the Rank 7 prestigious family. It's time for a proper celebration."

Hearing her husband bring up serious matters, Jiang Nian put aside her thoughts and asked, "How do you think we should celebrate? Should we distribute more New Year's gifts, or should we offer discounts at shops in the city?"

Chu Jingyu nodded, "These are all necessary, but they are not enough. I plan to release two hundred spiritual awakening slots each day during the New Year period to the commoners in the city who have not yet awakened their spiritual abilities."

Hearing her father's generosity, Chu Shenghan said:

"Father, since you want things to be lively, I also want to ask for a blessing for the students of the academy."

"Oh? What kind of grace?" Chu Jingyu and Jiang Nian were both intrigued.

"The graduating class I taught this year are all promising students, but the source beasts they have contracted are too ordinary in my opinion. Father, why don't you open up some new types of source beasts for the students to contract?"

A system of "contract first, pay later" can be implemented, whereby the money from the source beasts can be repaid once they have the ability to earn money on their own.

Chu Qinhui pondered the meaning behind Xiao Han's words and felt that it was very feasible. "I agree with that, but I'm afraid what you want is more than that."

"Father, you are wise. What I mean is, this year is lively, and in the future, we should ask for rewards for the students of the academy. Students who achieve excellent results in the final exams each year can receive some tangible rewards such as source beasts and source spirit stones."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinhui frowned. "Xiao Han, are you saying that my Chu family is providing them with free education and also offering substantial rewards to incentivize them? This…"

Chu Shenghan stepped forward and tugged at her father's arm. "Dad, look, these students have been nurtured into successful individuals. Aren't they going to work for our Chu family?"

Although this increases our training costs, won't they be even more outstanding after graduation and able to contribute more to our Chu family?

Something felt off, but he couldn't refute it. Chu Qinhui hissed.

"That makes sense, but if these resources come too easily, there's a risk of forcing growth, and they might not appreciate them. Besides, what if they turn out to be ungrateful?"

"Dad, look at this, you're considering the worst-case scenario. Your assessment of the academy's education is terrible. Even if there are ungrateful children, not every single one of them can be one!"

If that's really the case, then I really advise you to just shut the academy down.

"Alright, alright, I see you're really focused on the academy now. I'll put you in charge of customizing these benefits. Submit the regulations to me later, and I'll approve them."

Chu Qinhui nodded helplessly at Chu Shenghan's brow, but ultimately agreed to Chu Shenghan's suggestion.

Jiang Nian chimed in, "Being a teacher at the academy is your job, but don't forget about your own cultivation. Your brother and brother sent you source beasts several days ago, why haven't you made a contract with them yet?"

Chu Shenghan stiffened, then chuckled dryly. "They didn't travel a long way to get to our home. I want them to get used to their new environment first. I'll go make the contract right away. I'm off."

With that, Chu Shenghan waved to her parents and quickly left the main hall.

Her parents were left watching her retreating figure helplessly, while Chu Shengyu stood by, wondering why she had run so fast.

Chu Shengyu even jumped off his seat, pointed in Chu Shenghan's direction, and shouted in a childish voice, "Sister, run!"

Chu Jingyu smiled and picked Chu Shengyu up from the ground. "Yes, sister ran away. She has important things to do. How about Daddy takes Xiaoyu to play in the snow?"

Chu Shengyu clapped his hands with a smile, "Okay, let's go play in the snow."

Jiang Nian looked at the scene before her, her eyes slightly moist. Heaven knows how much effort she and Chu Qinhui had put into raising Xiao Yu to look like a child of the same age.

Seeing Chu Shengyu laughing and joking now, she felt that all the hardships she had endured were worth it.

……

After leaving the main hall, Chu Shenghan went straight to her own courtyard.

In Mu Yang's Chu family mansion, each independent courtyard was much larger, also divided into three courtyards: front, middle, and back. The source beasts that her elder brother and younger brother had sent a few days ago were now being kept in the back courtyard of her house.

Once inside the courtyard, she said directly to her head maid, "Take me to see those two source beasts."

Although Chu Shenghan didn't elaborate, the quick-witted maid immediately understood her meaning and hurriedly led the way.

"Miss Han, those two source beasts are currently in the backyard. Since we don't know much about their habits, we are feeding them according to the list you gave us."

One of them was particularly restless, but it seemed to be in good condition, so I didn't bother you.

After briefly explaining the current situation of the Source Beast, the head maid glanced at Chu Shenghan's expression before continuing:

"Also... today, Linghua, one of the second-class maids in our courtyard, just submitted a leave slip saying that she wants to get married before the New Year. Miss, do you think our courtyard should make some arrangements?"

"Linghua is getting married?" Chu Shenghan was clearly surprised by the news from the head maid. "This is a joyous occasion, and our courtyard should make a gesture of celebration."

Go to my storeroom and find two good pieces of nourishing spirit jade, plus twenty source spirit stones. Consider this part of Linghua's dowry.

Upon hearing this, the head maid curtsied to Chu Shenghan and said with delight, "Thank you for the gift, Miss Han. With these additions to my dowry, Linghua can hold her head high when she arrives at her husband's home."

As they were talking, the two arrived at the backyard and saw the two source beasts tied up in the courtyard.