Beast Taming: My spirit beast bloodline is overloaded

Chapter 72 Expert Secret: Playing the Lute to a Cow

Lin Chen was surprised and asked curiously, "How did you know?"

"You think you're so good at analysis?" Li Zhen said smugly. "Back in the day, I was a top-notch analyst too. Otherwise, why would I be the team leader?"

Lin Chen naturally didn't believe him and asked, "Tell the truth."

“To be honest, I’ve investigated you, and up until I came to Black Mountain City, you didn’t have the background to know such a powerful person.” Li Zhen really demonstrated his analytical skills this time: “She looks younger than you, so it’s a bit strange.”

After saying that, Li Zhen explained, "Don't mind me, I was just doing a routine background check. It's part of the job. We investigate the backgrounds of people like Ning Ziming to prevent spies from other countries or people who could harm the guild from infiltrating."

Lin Chen nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Now you can speak."

Lin Chen looked around to make sure no one else was there before saying seriously to Li Zhen, "You can't tell anyone about this. After all, I don't know what the consequences of angering her would be."

After saying that, Lin Chen recounted everything that had happened inside.

Li Zhen was deeply shocked after hearing this.

An immortal being, who has survived for thousands of years and is still alive today.

“If she were truly one of the heroes, she should be revered by thousands. But you’re right, her heart is probably no longer in this glory.” Li Zhen pondered for a long time, and finally said to Lin Chen very seriously, “Don’t worry, I will absolutely not tell anyone about this. I guarantee it in the name of my association president.”

"It's already quite remarkable that she was able to get through this," Lin Chen said.

Li Zhen nodded and sighed, but he said thankfully, "It's good that you know everyone's name, otherwise none of you might have gotten out this time."

“Probably not,” Lin Chen said. “Although she has been immersed in darkness for many years, she was once a hero who protected civilians. She knows our intentions and should not harm us.”

“That’s true.” Li Zhen nodded, then asked curiously, “What’s a lie?”

"Uh," Lin Chen said without looking up as he ate his food, "my distant fourth aunt's cousin."

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Li Zhen rolled his eyes and got up to leave.

Lin Chen asked, "Isn't Chairman Li going to eat?"

"I'm fine with eating over there."

"What are you going for?"

"Go see that expert and ask him if he's free tomorrow."

"Male and female?"

"Why are you investigating so thoroughly, you're a guy?"

"It's just out of concern, unlike you, who actually investigated the backgrounds of guild members."

Li Zhen was speechless.

He said he didn't mind, but he still remembered it.
As he approached the door, preparing to open it, he heard Lin Chen say anxiously, "President Li, remember to settle the bill."

Li Zhen finally erupted in fury, breaking his composure as he said, "Me, a dignified association president, running away?"

"Thank you."

Lin Chen interrupted his spellcasting and continued eating, leaving only the sound of the door slamming shut.

Once outside, Li Zhen headed into the city, lost in thought.

If Lin Chen wasn't lying to him, and Qin Shaoshao truly is a being of the Myriad Spirits Body, then her future will be terrifying.

On large battlefields, celestial spirits are absolutely killing machines of war.

Although the Myriad Spirits Body was later classified as a type of Beast Taming Talent, the change of name and identity still cannot change the fact that the Celestial Spirits Body is a cross-generational product left over from the era of spiritual energy revival.

"I hope she can keep her composure." Li Zhen recalled a terrifying incident: a celestial being was once devoured by darkness and then forcibly entered the dreams of everyone in the entire city.

This process lasted for a whole year until a spirit beast tamer noticed something was wrong and reported it to the Cangling Ancient Kingdom. The matter was finally resolved through negotiations.

After this incident, the Celestial Spirit Body became a "nightmare" in the eyes of the world.

Thinking this, Li Zhen walked familiarly along the streets of Black Mountain City. This city was much larger than Nine Star City, because there were more beast tamers who contracted cattle than foxes. After all, cattle were easier to raise.

Finally, Li Zhen stopped in front of Tai Niu Yuan and had someone announce his arrival.

Before long, they saw the so-called cattle-raising expert.

The expert was about the same age as Li Zhen, and the two were very happy to see each other, as they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time.

His name is Xu Youzhen. As the vice president of the Monster Hunter Association of Nine Star City, Li Zhen naturally has to sell spirit beasts frequently.

On one occasion, they found a few decent calves and brought them here for identification, and Xu Youzhen received them.

Later, the two got along well and became acquainted.

"It's been a year since we last met, let's have a drink today."

“Of course,” Li Zhen nodded.

After the food and drinks were served, the two chatted happily and also talked about the matter of the secret realm.

"I heard that your people found the final hideout." Xu Youzhen poured him a glass of wine.

Hearing this, Li Zhen perked up and said a lot, finally saying, "Speaking of this newcomer, there's something else I'd like to ask you for help with."

"Oh my, it's a Ploughhorn Beast?" Xu Youzhen said with interest, "Ploughhorn Beasts can also work in the information field? If it's true, this is a direction that has never been explored before."

Xu Youzhen could tell from this that he genuinely liked cows; his eyes lit up when he heard about something related to his profession.

"Don't even think about it. It's purely because this newcomer is smart; it has little to do with the cow," Li Zhen said.

"What a pity," Xu Youzhen sighed, and asked, "You want me to watch the cow for him?"

“Yes,” Li Zhen said.

“Since you’ve asked, of course it’s no problem.” Xu Youzhen agreed, saying, “If its constitution is good, I can even use my special move on it: playing the lute to a cow.”

"Let me tell you, I recently took in a newcomer, also a plough-horned beast with a very good bloodline. After my 'playing the lute to a cow' assistance, it has already transformed into a spirit beast comparable to a battle pet."

"He'll be there tomorrow too, I'll show you."

It was clear that Xu Youzhen was very satisfied with this disciple, and Li Zhen didn't dare to spoil the mood. After chatting for a while, he finally asked, "By the way, how much do you usually charge for your special moves?"

"Why are we talking about money?" Xu Youzhen frowned.

“No, you must accept it,” Li Zhen said, “but not to me, but to him.”

Li Zhen knew Lin Chen's personality very well; if he wanted to keep him around, he had to keep him in suspense.
I'm so full, I probably won't even bother coming to the guild.

“I understand, you want to put him down?” Xu Youzhen immediately understood and said, “Okay, I’ll take 50,000 from him.”

"Too little, 100,000."

"One hundred thousand?" Xu Youzhen said in surprise, "Isn't that a bit expensive?"

How can anyone treat guild members like this?

These prices have all exceeded the average price of a ploughshare-horned beast.

"I didn't ask you to actually accept it. Just give me the money later, and I'll keep it for him," Li Zhen said.

"My 'playing the lute to a cow' is worth 50,000."

"You really want my money?"

"Haha, just kidding." Xu Youzhen laughed and then said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it perfectly for you tomorrow. I'm an expert at suppressing people."

It was late at night when Li Zhen finally left. Xu Youzhen went out to see him off, and when he turned around, he saw a young girl looking at him and saying, "Teacher, who is this? You two seem to be having a very pleasant conversation."

“An old friend,” Xu Youzhen said to the girl after taking two steps.
"Xiaoyue, cancel your training mission tomorrow and bring your Ploughhorn Beast over. There are plans."

"Okay, teacher."

(End of this chapter)