Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 731 The Six Kingdoms in a Tripartite Balance

Huang Songcheng.

The soldiers cautiously surveyed their surroundings while also examining the travel documents held by the passing civilians.

"Where did you come from, and where are you going?"

A soldier stopped Bai Qi, carefully examined the document in Bai Qi's hand, and after confirming that it was correct, still cautiously asked one more question.

Unfamiliar faces always tend to attract more attention.

"I come from the Eastern Wilderness Kingdom, and I plan to settle in Huangsong City."

Bai Qi tried his best to put on an innocent smile and said.

"The Eastern Wilderness Kingdom? Why did you suddenly decide to settle here?"

Upon hearing Bai Qi's words, the soldiers' attitudes noticeably improved, and upon seeing the sorrowful look on Bai Qi's face, which seemed to want to say something but couldn't, they couldn't help but sigh.

"Well, since we're here, we might as well make the most of it."

Thank you.

Bai Qi put away the official document, thanked the soldiers, and then followed the crowd into the city.

On the way to Huangsong City, Bai Qi had Beta hypnotize some of the people to get a general understanding of the current situation.

This is indeed not a unified stage in human history, but rather a state of alliance among six states.

Eastern Wilderness, Southern Sprawl, Northern Embankment, Western Silicon, Heavenly Foothills, Imperial Glory.

These six nations, bringing together the strongest forces of humankind, successfully withstood the onslaught of tribes and became some of the last havens of peace for humanity.

The six kingdoms are independent, but they have formed a human alliance. They help each other when they encounter danger and also take in refugees who have been brought to their cities by beast tides.

Overall, it was quite harmonious.

At least on the surface.

"Six kingdoms in a tripartite balance of power... So I've transmigrated to the early period of the Martial Emperor's Dynasty?"

Bai Qi strolled through the relatively tidy streets, looking at the relieved refugees around him, and sighed silently.

During the reign of Emperor Wu, humanity will undergo a tremendous transformation. The influx of numerous legendary creatures will completely change humanity's dire situation and even grant them the right to expand their territory.

But before that, during the current period of the Six Kingdoms, life was not so comfortable for humans.

If he remembered correctly, after the Dragon Emperor's death, humanity entered an extremely dark period.

With dynasties fragmented and numerous feudal lords vying for power, if it weren't for the tenacious vitality ingrained in humankind, the species would probably have been wiped out long ago.

These six kingdoms were gradually formed from the merging of countless vassal states, and humanity was able to barely regain its right to survive in this world.

"If I remember correctly, among these six kingdoms, only the Eastern Wilderness and the Imperial Empire seem to have a relatively good relationship. As for the others... hehe..."

Bai Qi revealed a cold smile. Humans were already struggling to survive amidst the attacks of tribes, and these rulers were still scheming against each other. They deserved to be suppressed by Emperor Wu.

With a hint of disdain and resentment, Bai Qi wandered around the streets. When he finally stopped, he had changed into the clothes of a local resident.

While refugee status is useful for getting into the city, it still makes one stand out when trying to move around in the city.

"As usual, let's go to the tavern to gather some information first."

Bai Qi tightened his hat, dodged a carriage, and strode into a tavern.

Compared to the one he had visited in Wuxian City, this tavern was obviously much older and dilapidated. The oak door creaked, and Bai Qi almost knocked it off with just a gentle push.

As you pass through the gate, you hear a deafening commotion.

The stench of sweat, the smell of blood, the smoke...

Strong men, beautiful women, drinks...

The pungent smell kept flooding into Bai Qi's mouth and nose, almost making him faint.

"Maybe we should go somewhere else..."

Sensing the strange smell in the air, Bai Qi suddenly regretted his decision and immediately turned to leave.

boom!

"I'm sorry, are you alright?"

Bai Qi turned around too quickly and didn't notice that there was someone behind him. He bumped into the person and stumbled.

"I'm fine, but young man, you're in pretty good shape."

The man Bai Qi bumped into didn't seem to mind Bai Qi's rudeness. Looking at Bai Qi, who was a head shorter than him, he said, "Young man, are you here for a drink? Looks like this is your first time here?"

"That's true, but it seems like there aren't any seats available."

Bai Qi glanced at the crowded people inside, shrugged, and prepared to leave.

"It's fate that we've met, how about I buy you a drink?"

The man patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, and before Bai Qi could refuse, he pulled Bai Qi along the way inside. The force was so great that Bai Qi was unable to break free for a moment.

This guy's physique is terrifying; he now possesses a legendary physique!

unless……

Bai Qi took a deep look at the man beside him, gave up struggling, and let the man lead him to the second floor.

Compared to the chaotic scene on the first floor, the second floor was noticeably quieter, and the atmosphere among the patrons was completely different from that downstairs.

The moment Bai Qi arrived on the second floor, he noticed the special nature of these people.

These people are all beast tamers.

"Old Bai, you're late again. You're buying the drinks tonight!"

Upon seeing Bai Qi and the man appear, a somewhat mature-looking professional master's student suddenly stood up and spoke loudly.

"No problem, it's my treat!"

The man surnamed Bai readily agreed, which immediately caused a stir among the surrounding drinkers.

"Old Bai is so generous!"

"Old Bai, you finished that mission you took on before? That's pretty impressive!"

"Wait a minute, I remember the proprietress saying you still hadn't settled your drink bill from last time, how come you have money again?"

"Who cares about anything else, let's just drink!"

The group raised their glasses to Lao Bai, and then each drank their own drinks. Lao Bai then pulled Bai Qi to the person who had greeted him at the beginning.

"You, Zhao Ye, you started drinking before I even got there! I've been waiting for you guys for ages."

Old Bai snatched the wine glass from Zhao Ye's hand and drank the wine in one gulp. Still wanting more, he was about to pour himself another glass when a slender hand stopped him.

"Bai Wujie, Crying Bar refuses to serve you food and drinks until you settle your bill."

The languid voice emanating from the owner of the jade-like hand immediately attracted the attention of all the patrons around, who whistled after seeing Bai Wujie's helpless expression.

"Beautiful Lan, don't be so stingy, just one drink, just one!"

Bai Wujie bypassed the proprietress's hand and continued to pour wine, but was stopped by the proprietress again.

"Money? Of course I have it!"

Bai Wujie boldly pulled out a money pouch from his waist and threw it directly to the proprietress, but was still stopped.

"This isn't enough to cover the cost of what happened last time."

Lan Xiaoyu looked at the pitiful Bai Wujie, but remained unmoved.

"Alright, boss lady, this drink is on me, it's my treat for Lao Bai."

Seeing this, Zhao Ye couldn't help but burst into laughter and said, "But Lao Bai, you'd better settle the bill for the drinks first, otherwise I suspect that the boss will really not let you drink anymore."

"I will try."

Bai Wujie nodded repeatedly, finally poured himself a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and then let out a satisfied burp.

"When it comes to drinking, you still have to drink the wine brewed by the beautiful Lan. The wines from other places just aren't strong enough."

Bai Wujie put down his wine glass and began to express his thoughts, while another man sitting next to Zhao Ye glanced at Bai Wujie indifferently and said, "Drinking like that is really a waste."

"Drinking should be done in a bold and unrestrained manner; sipping it little by little doesn't give you any real enjoyment."

Bai Wujie shrugged indifferently, then pulled Bai Qi aside and said, "Let me introduce you to my new friend, his name is... what's your name again?"

Upon hearing Bai Wujie's question, Bai Qi sighed helplessly, stepped forward, and said, "Hello, my name is Bai Qi. As for friends... I've only known this Mr. Bai Wujie for less than a minute, so I don't really count as friends."

"Hahaha... Only Old Bai would do something like that!"

Seeing Bai Qi's expression, Zhao Ye burst into laughter, while the other drinkers around him also smiled knowingly, leaving Bai Qi somewhat bewildered.

"Don't worry about it. Most of the customers on this floor were brought here by Bai Wujie. You'll get used to it."

Xiao Huang raised his wine glass and waved it at Bai Qi as a greeting. Bai Qi then realized what was going on. Lan Xiaoyu then walked up to Bai Qi with a glass of wine.

"The rule at the Crying Bar is that I buy the first drink for any new customer."

Lan Xiaoyu handed the wine to Bai Qi, then turned around and went back to the counter to busy herself.

"Um... thank you."

Bai Qi took the wine glass and, with Bai Wujie's help, sat down blankly.

People in this era are really a bit too enthusiastic, and Bai Qi, a tech geek, feels he can't keep up.

After the two were seated, Bai Wujie smiled and looked at Bai Qi, asking, "Bai Qi, is this your first time in Huangsong City?"

"That's right, I just came from the Eastern Wilderness Kingdom and I'm not familiar with the situation here."

Bai Qi continued to use the same excuse he had used to fool the gatekeepers, offering a simple explanation.

"The Eastern Wilderness Kingdom... is indeed not a very peaceful place."

Bai Wujie nodded slightly, and a familiar yet unfamiliar look suddenly flashed in his eyes.

"The Eastern Wilderness Kingdom borders the most tribes. If the other countries don't come to its aid, the six kingdoms may become five!"

Seeing Bai Wujie's appearance, Bai Qi suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, as if he had remembered something.

This feeling is similar to that of a teacher.

Bai Wujie, Bai Heguang...

They all have the surname Bai...

Bai Qi, who already felt something was off, seemed to have thought of something. His gaze swept over the people in front of him, and an absurd idea popped into his mind.

Bai Wujie, Zhao Ye, Xiao Huang, Lan Xiaoyu.

It seems the founder of the Beast Tamer Association also had this surname?

A bar... or perhaps the Beastmaster Association?

Huangsongcheng...Songlin City?

He just randomly picked a bar and unexpectedly met a group of people. And now you're telling me that these people are very likely the founders of the Beast Tamer Association?

Last time I traveled through time, I encountered the French Emperor; this time, I encountered the founder of the association.

God, are you sure you're not playing a joke on me?

(End of this chapter)