Beastmaster? Monsters are beasts too!

Chen Xiu was taken aback, not understanding why she would suddenly bring this up.

Gong Zhengming invited him simply because Gomora was very powerful and might have seen his information.

Compared to those bronze-level beast tamers who treat their beasts like babies, his blood fusion strength is even higher.

Those are two powerful forces, practically the Demon King's two protectors!

Only one spot is needed, and it's great value for money.

But what is it for you, Luo Shiyi?

It couldn't possibly be just simple care, could it?

"I know a little." Chen Xiu nodded.

Luo Shiyi raised her chin, her voice stiff, "Answer me one question first: how strong is the blood fusion with the new beast?"

Chen Xiu originally intended to just give a random number to get by, but seeing Luo Shiyi's unusual nervousness, he thought about it for a moment.

20%.

Luo Shiyi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and continued, "I know you lack money and resources, I can help you."

"But you have to help me too!"

Chen Xiu turned and left without looking back: "Not interested. Find someone else."

"Let me finish!" Luo Shiyi exclaimed urgently, catching up to him and blocking his path. "You think this is just an ordinary school competition? This is an event officially organized by the province!"

"The entry requirements alone demand Bronze Nine-Star level and a Blood Fusion strength of no less than 20%!"

"There are no more than twenty qualified young beast tamers in the entire Zhaoxia City!"

"Moreover, there are limited spots available, and you need a recommendation to participate!"

Chen Xiu finally stopped and murmured, "There's even this condition? Elder Gong didn't mention it?"

This threshold is indeed quite high. Take the original owner of this body for example, even though he was only a Bronze-level potential Beast Tamer under contract.

But by relying on 30% blood fusion, he managed to squeeze into the top ten of the grade.

This might not give you a concrete idea, but it refers to beasts with the same potential and under the same blood fusion state.

The improvement that a silver-level bloodline brings to a beast tamer is at least 50% greater than that of a bronze-level bloodline!

That is, the percentage of hemolysis intensity multiplied by 50%!

It is clear that all the participants are top talents.

"oh."

"So what? Do you have to come to me?"

Chen Xiu turned around, still without any idea.

Luo Shiyi took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and spoke quickly.

"Xiao Junyi is now at the peak of Bronze Nine Stars, with a Blood Fusion strength of up to 24%, making him the top seed in this competition."

"His Azure Netherworld Bird was originally a powerful offensive beast, and its potential has even surpassed the Gold level. In its Blood Fusion state, it is basically invincible among its peers in the entire Zhaoxia City!"

"oh."

"Oh?" Luo Shiyi almost broke down, feeling like she was talking to a brick wall!

Finally, I couldn't help but shout it out.

"So you're forcing me to use force, aren't you?"

But he immediately regretted it after shouting it out, and his voice became much calmer, "Those who meet the criteria are either recruited by other families in advance, or they are too ambitious."

"Upon hearing that I would be used as cannon fodder... cough cough... an ally, I immediately refused."

She stole a glance at Chen Xiu, almost blurting out what was on her mind, but seeing that he seemed to be thinking, she spoke up in one go.

"I didn't really want to contact you, but you just happened to fit the criteria."

"Not only do we need... an opportunity, but we also have a grudge against Xiao Junyi. We can't just stand by and watch him, can we?"

She swallowed the word "appreciation," fearing that Chen Xiu's pride would get the better of him and he would turn and leave.

Chen Xiu crossed his arms, contemplating his situation.

Although things will be much less troublesome after dropping out of school, she will still have to face Xiao Junyi in the end.

If we let them develop, the ensuing troubles will be inevitable.

A sharp sword was always suspended above their heads.

"So what do you want me to do for you?"

Luo Shiyi looked up abruptly and her eyes lit up when she saw Chen Xiu finally relent.

She knew that Chen Xiu wouldn't refuse as long as Xiao Junyi was mentioned!

So he raised his chin and said, "You're smart! I can let you use the Luo family's quota, so you can participate in the competition legitimately."

"Furthermore, I'll cover all the beast feed and healing medicine you consume during the competition, and I'll give you another one hundred mid-grade spirit stones afterwards!"

If Gomora heard this, he'd probably be grinning from ear to ear. Beast feed?

Just kidding, that thing doesn't even exist. Chen Xiu raises them all freely.

She first explained the benefits, then took half a step forward and explained the rules at a rapid pace.

"This competition uses a points-based mixed-elimination system, with 300 contestants from across the province divided into 75 groups."

"For each person you defeat, you can inherit half of that person's points."

"So you want to team up with me?"

Chen Xiu became increasingly confused as he listened and raised a question.

Luo Shiyi quickly explained, "Of course not, I... I want you to deliberately lose to me in the competition..."

She turned her face away, her fingertips unconsciously picking at the scales of the golden carp, her voice growing increasingly weak.

Chen Xiu feigned surprise and said, "You're going to cheat? Aren't you afraid someone else will catch me halfway through?"

Luo Shiyi said, "Otherwise, why would I be looking for you!"

"Moreover, there are multiple ways to accumulate points. Collecting spiritual plants and the like can also earn you different amounts of points."

"We'll just need to have some understanding when the time comes, and besides, I didn't just ask you for help."

"Collecting spiritual plants?"

Feeling the newly acquired Eye of Exploration, Chen Xiu lowered his head and pretended to be deep in thought.

"If you've figured it out, come find me at Falling Dragon Waterfall and use this card to come in."

As he spoke, he handed over a golden card.

Luo Shiyi felt that she had said everything she needed to say, and she couldn't force Chen Xiu too much, lest she provoke his rebellious mentality.

Chen Xiu took the access card, glanced at Luo Shiyi, and a half-smile appeared on his lips.

"Okay, I'll think about it."

After saying that, without waiting for Luo Shiyi to say anything more, he turned around and left, his back view crisp and clean.

They quickly blended into the bustling crowd.

……

"Hey! Don't take too long to think about it! There's only one spot left!" Luo Shiyi shouted at his retreating figure, stomping her foot in frustration. "Who does he think he is, more arrogant than me!"

Luo Kun, who was standing to the side, whispered, "Miss, this person gives me a strange sense of danger. You should be careful when you associate with him."

"Dangerous?" Luo Shiyi was taken aback, then pursed her lips. "How dangerous could a mere Bronze Eight-Star be?"

"Let's go, let's go to Luolong Waterfall first, or we'll miss the spiritual energy tide."

……

On the other side, Chen Xiu walked further and further away, gradually venturing into the outer area of ​​the western suburbs secret realm.

Towering ancient trees block out the sun, and sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, creating dappled light and shadow.

The roars of demonic beasts echoed through the forest from time to time, along with the sounds of beast tamers battling in the distance.

"System, activate the basic reconnaissance eye."

He silently recited a phrase in his mind, and the world before him instantly changed.

Faint, semi-transparent text appeared above all the objects.

[Common weeds]: Worthless.

[Poisonous mushrooms]: After eating them, you'll be lying on a flat board.

[Bronze One-Star Poisonous Mushroom]: After eating it, you'll be lying on a flat board.

As Chen Xiu walked and looked around, his brows furrowed more and more deeply.

Half an hour passed, and all he saw were weeds and low-level demonic beasts; he didn't even see a decent spiritual plant.

There isn't even anything that can be sold for a few dozen yuan, let alone rare and precious materials that can enhance one's strength.

"Are you kidding me? This is a secret realm?" Chen Xiu sighed, unable to resist complaining. "Or has the outer area already been completely looted?"

He was hoping to find something good to earn some start-up capital, but after searching around, he found nothing.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. This place has been open to the public for many years, so what good things can we expect?

But continuing like this is simply a waste of time.

Chen Xiu felt inexplicably confused. Did he really have to participate in some kind of youth competition?

I couldn't help but think of Luo Shiyi; once upon a time, such a wealthy woman appeared before me...