My beast taming system has absolutely no problems!

Is this some young master from a top-tier beast-taming family trying to learn the [Rain Summoning] technique?

Xia Yu was unaware of the speculations of those around him. He followed Jiang Yuxi to a detached building located next to a small lake.

On the way, Jiang Yuxi mentioned that she wanted to meet her master, who was also the head of the Donglin Dojo.

Xia Yu readily agreed.

The interior design of this building is rather old-fashioned.

Wooden eight-immortal table and chairs are placed in the hall, and a sandalwood incense burner burns quietly in the corner.

Above the main hall hangs an old sandalwood plaque with the four large characters "水流不息" (meaning "water flows without ceasing") written in a vigorous and powerful style.

In the main seat sat an elderly man with white hair and beard, but who looked very energetic.

"Master, I've brought Xia Yu with me."

Xia Yu recognized the old man in front of him as Wang Linyan, one of the twelve Heavenly Kings of Donghuang, whose title was "Cangming Heavenly King".

In the world of beast taming, the title "Heavenly King" is not a professional title, but rather the pinnacle of skill for ordinary beast tamers.

The number of top-tier beast tamers who are still active in the world can be counted on one hand.

As for legendary beast tamers...

Throughout history, only a dozen or so people have ever reached that level.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to call the "Heavenly King level" the ceiling that ordinary beast tamers can reach in their entire lives.

Moreover, Wang Linyan's departure was not due to a lack of ability, but rather because he wanted to devote more time and energy to the inheritance of the Donglin Dojo.

For most people, being over seventy is already a time to enjoy their retirement.

But for a Heavenly King-level Beast Tamer whose mind and body have been strengthened by the feedback from their pet beast, it's still a long way off.

Wang Linyan's current physical functions are probably at the level of a fifty-year-old.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Xia Yu stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said, "This humble one, Xia Yu, greets the Heavenly King of Cangming."

The moment the words left his mouth, a system notification sounded precisely in his mind.

[Ding~ Urgent Mission: Meeting with Mikoli!]

[You encountered Michael while traveling, and you realize this is a golden opportunity to promote your petting zoo. Guide him to spend over 100,000 yen and build a strong friendship with this Hoenn champion!]

[Mission Rewards: 100 Breeding Coins, Crafting Blueprint for Weakness Insurance x1!]

Xia Yu maintained the gesture of bowing with his hands clasped, but his heart was already pounding with tension.

What does that mean, Brother Tong?

You call this white-haired, beard-wearing old man in front of you, dressed in a Tang suit, Mikoli?

Who taught you to name your child like that?

If you don't know how to match them, you don't have to!

A water-attribute beast tamer with a high status—these two elements define Mikoli.

If you had told me he was Adam, the owner of the Glass Dojo, I wouldn't have argued with you.

And what do you mean I should guide Mikoli to spend money when I meet him outside?

I was thinking, Miaomiao Pet House is destroyed, can't I even take a few days off?

Xia Yu's gaze swept over the reward section at the bottom of the task panel, and his inner complaints instantly came to an abrupt halt.

Blueprints for creating a "Weakness Insurance" device!

That's fine.

This time, the dog system's mission reward isn't the stingy 100 breeding coins, but the item blueprint I've been longing for!

Moreover, it's a blueprint for crafting a battle item!

What is the purpose of vulnerability insurance?

In the game, when a Pokémon carrying this item is hit by a move that is type-advantageous, its Attack and Special Attack will increase by 100%!

It's like getting a free sword dance and a trick!

It's important to know that the enhanced skill of Canghai Molong, called [True Dragon Sacrifice], requires sacrificing half of its life force to achieve this effect.

One can imagine how overpowered such a prop would be if it appeared in the world of Beast Taming.

Isn't it just selling products?

I'll bring it!

Even if the system says this person is Mickey Mouse, I'll accept it.

Even if the strongest legal departments in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres join forces, this task must be completed today.

Wang Linyan looked down at Xia Yu, who remained motionless in a bowing posture, and nodded approvingly.

To have such a mindset at such a young age is truly remarkable!

He thought of what happened last night, and the admiration in his eyes deepened.

Despite possessing immense power, he can still remain humble at times.

That's truly remarkable.

Xia Yu was unaware that in Wang Linyan's eyes, he had become a young and promising talent who was "clearly skilled yet humble and polite."

Right now, he's plotting how to squeeze 100,000 yuan out of this big shot.

Wang Linyan said gently, "No need to be so polite. It should be the Donglin Dojo that is thanking you for being willing to include [Rain Seeking] in our heritage. Come, sit down and let's talk."

Xia Yu stood up and sat down on a chair nearby.

Looking up, she met Jiang Yuxi's gaze.

Xia Yu withdrew his gaze and turned to Wang Linyan, who was in the main seat. He cleared his throat and asked, "I wonder what business Your Majesty has with me?"

For some reason, Xia Yu's tone automatically switches to a mix of classical and vernacular Chinese when he talks to older people.

Compared to him, Wang Linyan spoke more like a normal person.

“I saw what happened last night. Your shop is definitely uninhabitable now. How about you stay at the Donglin Temple for a while until it's rebuilt?”

Xia Yu pondered for a moment.

Staying at the Donglin Dojo... isn't necessarily a bad thing.

It's not that I'm worried about the cost of a suite costing tens of thousands of yuan per night; the main concern is safety.

Although the death of Zhenxing will surely quiet down those who are secretly watching him, what if a reckless person comes along?

With Wang Linyan overseeing the Donglin Dojo, there's absolutely no need to worry about safety.

Thinking of this, Xia Yu nodded and said, "In that case, I will respectfully accept your offer."

"Haha, it's nothing."

Wang Linyan waved his hand, quite satisfied with Xia Yu's straightforwardness.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he leaned forward slightly, a sly glint in his eyes.

"By the way, does Xiao Yu have a preferred location for the new shop...? We happen to have a vacant spot inside the Donglin Dojo, how about we open the new shop there?"

Xia Yu: "......"

No, is this the final reveal?

You've opened a shop right here in your dojo, why don't you just say you're going to rename it "Donglin Pet Shop"?

Xia Yu shook his head expressionlessly and refused, "...That won't be necessary. My pet has a strong attachment to that place. Let's rebuild the new pet shop there."

Wang Linyan's little scheme was exposed, but he wasn't embarrassed. Instead, he laughed heartily and said, "Hahaha, just kidding, young friend Xia, don't mind it."

Xia Yu squinted at him.

If I had just agreed, it wouldn't have been a joke, right?

Xia Yu finally saw through Wang Linyan's unreliable nature.

I don't know how this old rascal managed to teach a disciple like Jiang Yuxi, who is aloof and sparing with words.

Chapter 67 The Immense Commercial Value of the [Qualification Cube]

Perhaps feeling that if her master continued to be so unreliable, the reputation of Donglin Dojo would be completely ruined, Jiang Yuxi took the initiative to speak.

“We have our own construction company in Donglin Temple. I’ll give you the designer’s contact information. You can tell him the style of decoration you want.”

Compared to that cunning old fox who tried to abduct people from shops, this suggestion is much more pragmatic.

"Okay, Sister Jiang."

Xia Yu nodded in agreement, silently noting it down in his mind.

In the future, when dealing with the Donglin Dojo, try to ask Jiang Yuxi for help instead of Wang Linyan.

He paused, then said, "Oh, right, there's one more thing I'd like to ask you for a favor."

Jiang Yuxi asked, "What is it?"

Xia Yu pondered for a moment and said, "I need a few low-level pets with similar aptitudes to conduct a control experiment on the spiritual energy supplement. Their species level doesn't need to be too high; the extraordinary level is fine."

Jiang Yuxi's expression, however, was somewhat hesitant.

"For those at the Transcendent level... that might not be very convenient."

Xia Yu was about to say, "If all else fails, even a higher level is fine," when Jiang Yuxi spoke up again.

"Is it okay if the lowest-ranking pet among the students in the dojo is a Overlord-level creature?"

Xia Yu: "......"

That's normal, though, as Donglin Dojo is one of the most profound dojos in Shanghai and even in the entire Donghuang.

Pets with extraordinary potential are really not worthy of their status.

Xia Yu quickly adjusted his mindset, nodded and said, "Of course, the Overlord level is fine too. Thank you, Sister Jiang."