Full-Time Magister: The Strongest Summoned Beast is Actually Myself

Chapter 48, Helper

Chen Hongsheng paused for a moment, then smiled and patted Chen Hao on the shoulder: "What strange things are you saying, kid? Of course I know how strong you are, it's because our Chen family has good genes!"

“I’m not kidding, I’m serious.” Chen Hao’s tone was more serious than ever before. “I’m not an ordinary cultivator. I possess… some special innate talents that not only make me stronger, but this process can also be replicated.”

Chen Hongsheng was slightly taken aback, as if he had grasped the deeper meaning in the words: "You mean... I can too?"

“Sure.” Chen Hao nodded. “As long as you are willing, I can guide you onto the true path of cultivation, so that you will no longer be a half-baked magician, but a true cultivator, fundamentally transforming your physique and awakening your power.”

Chen Hongsheng frowned and remained silent for a moment.

“Dad, I know what you’re worried about.” Chen Hao softened his tone. “You’re afraid of holding me back, afraid of causing me trouble. But I’m not the little kid who needs your protection anymore.”

"You used to protect me, now it's my turn to protect you."

Chen Hongsheng's throat moved, but he ultimately didn't utter any grand words, only nodding slightly.

"Okay, then tell me what to do, I'll do whatever you say."

"Okay, don't resist. I'll give you a contract first."

"Contract Mark!" The radiance of the summoning star map illuminated the entire room. The moment the contract mark entered his soul, Chen Hongsheng's body trembled slightly. He felt a warm and clear energy surge into his meridians, as if a long-dormant skylight had been opened. Every cell in his body cheered, and he felt as light as if he had been washed by the warm sun.

【Contract successful! 】

【Contract Beast: Chen Hongsheng】

[Magic Level: Beginner Level 2 (30%)]

[Life Level: Not yet ranked (21%)]

[Mental Strength: Not yet at the next level (10%)]

[Natural Talent: None!]

Combat Power Rating: 30-100

In an instant, Chen Hao and his father seemed to have a new connection, as if they had a vague spiritual connection.

A massive amount of summoning magic energy flowed into Chen Hongsheng's soul and body through the contract, but without life energy or any special secret techniques, he had no idea how to refine it.

[The contracted beast's spiritual life level has not been advanced; an awakening plan has been provided.]

Familiar memories flooded back into his mind. Sure enough, being human, his father's awakening plan was no different from his own in the beginning: a formula for an extraordinary secret medicine, a method for mental and physical training, and that was it.

With Chen Hao's current financial resources, obtaining another non-ranking secret medicine would be a piece of cake. He successfully helped his father unlock the Body Enhancement talent. Next, he just needs to train step by step and let his body spontaneously absorb summoning magic energy. He should be able to enter the rank soon!

"This feeling... is really addictive." Chen Hongsheng clenched his fist, making a soft cracking sound. "It's like when I was young and had just finished a fight, feeling completely refreshed."

Chen Hao smiled and nodded: "This is just the beginning. When you can lift a 500-kilogram barbell overhead with ease, just like I did back then, then you can prepare to advance to the next level."

"Then I'd better start practicing quickly, lest you leave me too far behind." Chen Hongsheng chuckled, his eyes full of excitement.

"However, don't get too excited or high-profile. You should know that if this kind of thing gets out, it could cause a huge uproar. 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' You might even be tried and executed as a heretic." Fearing that his father might not understand the gravity of the situation, Chen Hao deliberately emphasized the importance of the matter.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hongsheng's excitement subsided slightly. "You're right, but I'm not that senile yet. I've seen all sorts of disgusting things in my years of social experience. I won't expose myself easily, don't worry."

Seeing how serious he was, Chen Hao felt relieved. Although the incident of breaking through to the middle stage last time was still fresh in his mind, it was understandable. He had suppressed his feelings for a lifetime. Could he expect his son to be a role model for him?
My son got first place in the province, who could resist showing off? Sometimes it's not that parents don't understand their children; it's just that their children are the only value they can realize.

Now, Chen Hao has given him the value he originally possessed.

……

To take down Nie Dong, one cannot rely on oneself alone. Although Chen Hao's strength has undergone a qualitative change after being promoted to a general, there is no guarantee that one can capture him.

Reality isn't a game; monsters won't fight you to the death, let alone vampires—a race that can fly, can vanish into thin air, and has strong survival abilities and long lifespans.

Let's find some help first!
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Resettlement City, a suburb of Shanghai.

On the first floor, Mo Fan was meditating cross-legged in his room when the phone rang.

"Hello! Mo Fan." The moment the call connected, Chen Hao's voice came from the other end.

"Chen Hao! What made you suddenly decide to call me?" Mo Fan was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

"There's a job with a reward of one million. Do you want it?" Chen Hao's question completely stunned Mo Fan.

"One million! What kind of job?" He didn't lose his mind because of the high reward; he understood that the higher the reward, the greater the risk.

“I’ve locked onto a vampire at the Warrior level. You’ll assist me in the main attack, and afterwards, the corpse, essence, and remnants are all mine. One million for one price. How about it?” Chen Hao said.

Mo Fan paused for a moment.

Vampire? Warrior-level?
This is no joke, but he is indeed short of money. If it's just for support, it's not a bad idea. He has just mastered the star charts of the thunder and fire elements, so it would be good to find someone to practice with.

The main thing is the 100 million. This kind of job is not easy to find. 100 million is already the amount of money for commissioning a general-level beast. You have to know that this is divided among the entire hunter team, not just hired by one person.

"You said the body is yours, and I'll only take the payment?"

“Yes, I only buy your damage output and crowd control.” Chen Hao said decisively. “Aren’t you short of money? This is pure employment, the kind with no risks.”

Mo Fan immediately laughed: "...You're quite good at business. Okay, I'll take it."

……

After making the call, Chen Hao knew he had it all figured out.

With Mo Fan's help in lightning element, he could definitely subdue Nie Dong easily. It's just that his light element cultivation is a bit low and he doesn't have a spirit seed yet, otherwise he would dare to take on Nie Dong alone.

"Who did you hire as your helper? If you're worried about their abilities, we can hire someone more capable," Lingling asked curiously.

“A high school classmate, also a genius in our Bocheng, he should get along quite well with you. Money can be a powerful motivator, I don’t trust anyone else,” Chen Hao replied.

Hearing this, Lingling became curious, "For a freak like you to be called a genius, you must be at the intermediate level, right?"

"Nonsense, it's not like a mid-level cultivator is just delivering vegetables. A mid-level cultivator with both lightning and fire elements, their casting speed is a bit slow, but it doesn't matter, just consider it a safety precaution," Chen Hao said.

“Bocheng is really full of hidden talents…” Lingling muttered, then her fingers flew across the notebook. “Never mind, let me check on that guy’s movements for you.”

(End of this chapter)