Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 229 Family Brotherhood

Seeing Bai Qi's surprised expression, Bai's mother couldn't help but chuckle. She then quickly stepped forward and carefully examined Bai Qi for a while, constantly muttering, "My dear son, how have you been lately? Are you dating anyone? Why have you gained so much weight? Have you been slacking off on your studies?...

The barrage of questions left Bai Qi both amused and exasperated. He pushed his mother's hand away and said, "Mom, can you catch your breath first? If not, I'd like to catch my breath first."

Luo Zhu rolled her eyes in annoyance upon hearing this and said, "You brat, you've learned to be cheeky after just a few months."

Bai Qi grinned and said, "Well, it's been too long since I've seen you, Mom, so I'm just being a little mischievous."

Luo Zhu smiled, patted her head, and exclaimed, "You've grown so tall in just a few months!"

Bai Qi was taken aback when he heard this. He looked himself up and down and realized that he was indeed much taller than before.

"It's probably due to the pet's feedback after the upgrade."

Because of the Evolution Egg, he always maxed out his physique to advance, so his physical attributes were significantly stronger than those of other Beast Tamers of the same level. However, he didn't really notice that he had grown taller.

"That's true, your physical condition does improve after you Beast Tamers level up."

Luo Zhu nodded and said, "I heard from Xiao Ke that you've already reached the fourth rank? No wonder you're my son, you're truly amazing!"

"Xiao Ke?"

Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this, and unconsciously looked at Lan Ke beside him.

In this office, Lan Ke seems to be the only one whose name contains the character "Ke".

My mom knows Lan Chuanqi?

Thinking about this, Bai Qi became even more certain of his guess that he was a second-generation rich kid, and he began to think about what kind of hush money he should ask his parents for.

Well, even the legendary character is called Xiao Ke, so asking for one or two legendary resources isn't unreasonable.

"Bai Qi, mind your manners."

Seeing Bai Qi's appearance, Bai Yan frowned and said, "Now that you belong to the association, you should at least address me as Master Lanta."

"I'm sorry, Lord Blue Tower."

Upon seeing this, Bai Qi immediately backed down. Although both his father and mother were researchers, their personalities were completely different. While they weren't exactly rigid, they were certainly strict.

Seeing this, Lan Ke smiled slightly and said, "Senior Bai, you're still as strict as ever. Bai Qi is really nothing like you."

"That's right. My son is so clever, he must be like me. If he were like Bai Yan, he would definitely be a blockhead."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhu proudly raised her head. Bai Yan was about to retort, but after seeing Luo Zhu's gaze, she reluctantly swallowed her words.

This illustrates the importance of the younger brother position within the family.

"By the way, Mom, you still haven't told me how you ended up here? Aren't you researchers for the conglomerate? When did you join the association?"

Luo Zhu shook her head and said, "We are not members of the association. Our consortium has a cooperation with the association. We are out on business today and just happened to come and see some old acquaintances from back then."

As she spoke, Luo Zhu pointed at Lan Ke and said, "Back then, we were famous best friends in school, but Lan Ke later became a legend, and I became a researcher, so we rarely saw each other anymore."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qi suddenly realized that his mother actually had such connections, and judging from the situation, the two seemed to have a pretty good relationship.

"So, Mom and Dad, how long are you going to stay here this time?"

Bai Yan said, "We're just here to collect some materials. We'll leave after confirming everything is correct. We only called you here because we heard from the Blue Tower Master that you happen to be in the Tower of Knowledge."

So, if he wasn't here, you weren't planning to call him over?

He's really my dad!

"Son, don't listen to your dad. It will take several more days to extract the ancient biological embryos. We can't leave so soon."

Luo Zhu glared at Bai Yan, then looked at Bai Qi with doting eyes and said, "I finally have a chance to spend time with my precious son, I don't want to go back so soon. If you want to go back, go back yourself."

Bai Yan opened her mouth upon hearing this, but ultimately sighed helplessly. Bai Qi gave her a sympathetic look, then obediently approached Luo Zhu and said, "Perfect timing, I'll take you to see my four pet beasts, Mom. Oh, and I also met a legendary dragon."

"A legendary dragon?!"

Upon hearing Bai Qi's words, Luo Zhu's eyes immediately shone with an unusual light. She asked, "What kind of dragon is it? How long has it been alive? Son, are you familiar with it? Could you give me some of its body parts? Not much, just a little bit of blood, skin, scales, flesh, and internal organs will do."

Seeing his mother instantly switch into work mode, Bai Qi's eyes twitched slightly.

Scales and such are one thing, but flesh and internal organs are another. Has Mom gotten so used to dissecting frogs in the lab that she wants to dissect even a dragon?

I suddenly regret mentioning Nicholas...

"Luozhu, that's a legendary creature, not one of your experimental subjects, so you can forget about it."

Lan Ke seemed to be having a headache about Luo Zhu's condition as well, and said, "It just so happens that Bai Qi doesn't have to participate in the training camp recently, so let Bai Qi show you and Senior Bai around the headquarters. I still have to preside over some daytime mecha analysis matters, so I don't have time to accompany you for the time being."

"All right."

Hearing Lan Ke's words, Luo Zhu sighed in disappointment. Bai Yan finally found his chance to speak, his expression turning serious as he said, "No need for training? Could it be that Bai Qi, your performance was too poor and you were expelled from the training?"

"Um, Dad, can't you have a little faith in your son?"

Bai Qi glanced at Bai Yan speechlessly and said, "I am now considered a member of the analysis team. The chairman gave me special permission not to participate in the training camp."

"Analysis team? You?"

Bai Yan looked at Bai Qi with some surprise, seemingly unable to connect these things with Bai Qi at all.

"You two are such irresponsible parents."

Seeing this, Lan Ke showed a rare look of helplessness on her face and said, "Bai Qi has obtained ownership of a rune core patent and has made further research results in this area. I sent out the patent application documents this morning, and we will have the results soon."

"And if nothing unexpected happens, Bai Qi should also be getting a core patent for mechanical engineering soon."

Bai Yan: "..."

Luo Zhu: "..."

After a long while, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu finally recovered from their shock and looked at Bai Qi in front of them with complicated expressions.

Although the two of them never mistreated Bai Qi financially, they did lack in terms of care and concern. In other words, Bai Qi was independent from a young age and never caused them much worry.

But they never imagined that their son would cause so much trouble in just a few months.

"He's definitely my son; he's a natural-born researcher!"

Luo Zhu patted Bai Qi's shoulder heavily, then looked at Lan Ke and said, "Xiao Ke, why don't you let Bai Qi join your Tower of Knowledge? Don't waste such a good talent."

Lan Ke smiled and said, "This is not something I can decide. It depends on Bai Qi himself. There are quite a few tower masters among the six towers who are eyeing Bai Qi, so it's not my turn for now."

Bai Yan was taken aback upon hearing this, and suddenly felt that his son Bai Qi was so unfamiliar, and a sense of guilt rose in his heart.

"Bai Qi, where is your dormitory? Tell us about your recent experiences."

Upon hearing Bai Yan speak, Bai Qi nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take you to my secret realm. The dormitory is a bit far from here."

"A secret realm?"

Bai Yan and Luo Zhu looked at each other, but when they thought about the achievements Bai Qi had made, as Lan Ke had mentioned, they were not surprised.

"It's okay, we're not in a hurry. Let's go check out your dorm first."

Luo Zhu refused to go directly to the secret realm and instead planned to leave with Bai Qi.

"Hold on."

Lan Ke stopped the two of them, then instructed Lu Qing, who was standing to the side, "Qing'er, take the seniors to the dormitory area for me and arrange their accommodations."

"Okay, teacher."

Lu Qing nodded silently, without refusing.

"I'm sorry, senior, Luo Zhu, I can't stay away for too long, so I won't stay with you."

Lan Ke looked at Bai Yan and Luo Zhu with a hint of apology. Bai Yan shook his head and said, "Official business is more important. We'll just follow Bai Qi."

"Xiao Ke, you go ahead and do your work. We'll make do."

Luo Zhu waved his hand, walked up to Lu Qing, and said, "You are the disciple that Xiao Ke has been mentioning. You are indeed a beauty."

"You're the one who should be called Auntie, Lu Qing doesn't deserve that title."

To Bai Qi's astonishment, Lu Qing, unusually, didn't argue with him. Instead, she skillfully showered Luo Zhu with compliments, immediately making Luo Zhu laugh heartily. She even ignored Bai Qi and his son, and like sisters, they walked out hand in hand.

"Hey Dad, do you think Mom's been fooled by her?"

Seeing the two's affection level steadily rising, Bai Qi couldn't help but lean closer to Bai Yan and say, "I offended Lu Qing back then. If she tells my mom, won't she beat me to death?"

Bai Yan twitched his lips and said, "Don't worry, no one who can fool your mother has been born yet. You're lucky you haven't been fooled by your mother in return."

"That's good."

Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, but before the weight could be lifted from his heart, Bai Yan's next words made his heart leap into his throat.

"But based on what I know about your mother, she might have taken a liking to Lu Qing."

"Holy crap, Mom likes this?!"

"What are you thinking about all day at such a young age? Your mother probably wants Lu Qing to be her daughter-in-law."

Lu Qing? Daughter-in-law? Well, it seems his mother is actually capable of doing something like that.

Bai Qi: "Dad, is it too late for me to cut ties with you?"

Bai Yan: "Are you asking for a beating again?"

"Then never mind."

Bai Qi looked at the two smiling faces in front of him and sighed helplessly. He could only forcefully change the subject, saying, "Dad, Mom just said you're here to extract some kind of ancient biological embryo? Which conglomerate do you work for?"

Bai Yan shook his head and said, "It's a trade secret, I can't tell you."

Bai Qi: "Even a biological son wouldn't act like this, would he?"

Bai Yan: "Didn't you want to sever ties?"

Bai Qi: "Sorry to bother you."

(End of this chapter)