Genius Beast Taming: Starting from Awakening an S-Rank Talent

Zhou Heng couldn't help but tease, "You two, stop praising me like that. What if you really make me feel like I'm floating on air?"

Marquis Tianyin said solemnly, "We know Junior Uncle's character better than anyone else; you are the most composed person in the world. No matter how much we praise you, you always maintain an attitude of not being saddened by personal losses or elated by external gains. We admire this composure immensely."

Qianrenhou, in a playful and humorous manner, said, "If we two, so clumsy with words, could actually praise our junior uncle to the skies, it would be like the sun rising in the west!"

Seeing the two of them praising him to the skies, Zhou Heng couldn't help but smile helplessly: "You two..."

As they were chatting, Zhou's parents flew over, still holding Zhou Hongzheng in their arms.

Mr. Zhou's face was full of pride: "My good son, you're really something!"

Zhou's mother spoke gently, her eyes smiling: "My dear son, we really didn't expect you to cultivate the Star Devouring Kunpeng to the fifth rank and tenth level so quickly. It's clear that we underestimated your second talent before."

Zhou Heng didn't feign modesty: "Thank you for the compliment, Mom and Dad."

"Daddy~ Hug me~" Zhou Hong reached out from his father's arms, his bright eyes looking at Zhou Heng expectantly.

Zhou Hongzheng is now over two years old and can already speak.

Although he can only say a few short words, he can still manage to express his meaning.

"Daddy's coming to hug you."

Zhou Heng immediately took Zhou Hongzheng from his father's arms, weighed him in his hands, and deliberately made an exaggerated expression: "Wow! Our little Hongzheng is just the right weight!"

"Daddy~" Zhou Hongzheng hugged Zhou Heng's neck tightly.

Zhou Heng gently patted Zhou Hongzheng on the back, a warm smile on his face.

After playing with Zhou Hongzheng for a while, Zhou Heng handed Zhou Hongzheng back to his parents.

After Marquis Tianren, Marquis Qianren, Zhou's parents, and Zhou Hongzheng left, Zhou Heng further enhanced the strength of Titan Grand Lord and Fortune Qilin King.

Although the Titan Lord and the Lucky Qilin King did not directly break through their realms, their overall strength has increased to some extent.

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Several days later, Ling Yisheng found Zhou Heng.

Zhou Heng beckoned Ling Yisheng to sit down and guessed, "Yisheng, what brings you here today? Is it for Ruoshui's first birthday celebration?"

Ling Yisheng complimented Zhou Heng before saying, "Young Alliance Leader, you are truly a genius. My daughter Ruoshui is already a year old, and her first birthday celebration is in a few days. When Ruoshui was a month old, you personally attended and even gave her a name, which was a great honor for my lineage."

His tone was somewhat hesitant: "I don't know if this will be convenient for you..."

Zhou Heng said directly, "Don't worry, there's no need to be so formal between us. I'll still attend your daughter's first birthday party. Besides, I named your daughter, and that connection alone is enough to make me go in person."

Ling Yisheng was overjoyed: "Thank you for your kindness, Little Alliance Leader."

The two then chatted idly for a while.

Ling Yisheng tentatively asked, "It's been many days, and I feel your aura has become stronger again."

Zhou Heng's tone was casual and extremely calm: "Wuji just advanced to the fifth rank, tenth level, two days ago."

Ling Yisheng was taken aback and couldn't help but exclaim, "Fifth Rank, Tenth Level? I remember last May your Star-Devouring Kunpeng was only at the Fifth Rank, Eighth Level, and now it has already reached the Fifth Rank, Tenth Level. It is said that the speed of advancement in Beast Taming is slower as you progress, which is a rule summarized by predecessors over the years. But I feel that this rule does not apply to you at all."

Zhou Heng sat languidly in a white jade chair: "A year is not a short time! It's normal for Wuji to make such progress."

Ling Yisheng's admiration remained undiminished: "For a fifth-tier warrior beast tamer, a year is actually not a long time. Most fifth-tier warrior beast tamers, let alone advancing two minor levels in a year, are already considered extremely impressive if they can advance one minor level in ten years. Not to mention that you are so young and already aiming to become a sixth-tier commander beast tamer."

He sighed deeply: "It is both an honor and a sorrow to be your classmate. It is an honor to be your fellow student, but a sorrow because with your brilliance preceding me, someone as lacking in talent as myself has no place to stand."

Zhou Heng stood up, gently patted Ling Yisheng's shoulder, and comforted him, "Yisheng, you're overthinking things. Don't think so much in your daily life."

Ling Yisheng lowered his head and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Little Alliance Leader. I was just too shocked, which is why I spoke out of turn."

Zhou Heng sat back down and casually asked, "What level have you raised your Crystal Rock Black Tortoise to now?"

Ling Yisheng said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm at the sixth level of the fourth rank."

Zhou Heng encouraged him, "That's not bad. If you continue like this, you should be able to reach the seventh level of the fourth rank by your senior year."

Ling Yisheng's smile was somewhat bitter: "Whether it's the sixth level of the fourth rank or the seventh level of the fourth rank, they don't even have the qualifications to carry your shoes in front of you."

Zhou Heng waved his hand: "Your words are too biased. A fourth-level Grandmaster Beast Tamer in his twenties is actually quite powerful. As long as you persevere and work hard, it is very likely that you will be promoted to a fifth-level Battle General Beast Tamer before the age of thirty. Hundreds of years later, you might even be listed on the King's List."

Ling Yisheng said with a serious expression, "Even if I become an eighth-level King Beast Tamer, I am still just an ant in front of you."

Zhou Heng shook his head repeatedly: "Don't say that."

Ling Yisheng had already come to terms with reality: "Though these words are harsh, they are the truth."

The two chatted for a while longer, mainly with Ling Yisheng flattering Zhou Heng in various ways, to which Zhou Heng responded casually.

Ling Yisheng was very perceptive and took his leave just as Zhou Heng was about to become impatient.

Several days later, Zhou Heng arrived at the Eternal Order Sacred Realm as agreed and attended the first birthday celebration of Ling Yisheng's daughter, Ling Ruoshui.

Zhou Heng brought his son, Zhou Hongzheng, with him this time, and everyone at the table was immediately drawn to him.

Zhou Hongzheng, who is only two years old, has become the focus of everyone's attention.

Everyone showered Zhou Hongzheng with praise, showering him with all sorts of compliments.

Seeing Zhou Hongzheng steal the spotlight, Ling Yisheng and the Ling family patriarch showed no displeasure. On the contrary, they were extremely enthusiastic and kept trying to get Ling Ruoshui and Zhou Hongzheng together to play.

Unfortunately, the two children were too young, and each thought their own toy was much more interesting than the other's.

Time quickly came to May 22nd, Zhou Heng's birthday. After this day, Zhou Heng officially turned twenty-four.

The days that followed were very peaceful, and no one disturbed Zhou Heng's research into the subsequent evolutionary path of the Golden-scaled Ichthyosaur.

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