Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 646 - 7: Could Zhao Xing Become the Leader of the Three Factions? (15,000)_3

Chapter 646: Chapter 7: Could Zhao Xing Become the Leader of the Three Factions? (15,000)_3

"That’s right, isn’t he just a Sixth-Rank Official? My family has quite a few vassals of the sixth rank, and I’ve never seen any of them put on such airs,"

"All mysterious, no telling if he’s got any real skills."

"What a dump, not even a cup of tea to drink, and the desks are as hard as rocks."

"Does anyone have something to eat?"

"I do."

Most from families that could afford to enter Bishui Daoist Academy were well-off, and Zhao Xing’s mysterious behavior had drawn much discontent from the noble offspring.

Many also complained about the simplicity of the Marquis Mansion and the poor quality of food provided.

Shang Ziyan and Su Minghui had found a quiet spot to sit cross-legged.

They had both established a Soul Contract with their pets.

As they sat there channeling their energy, a square contract emerged from the vortex within their Dantian, each bearing the image of a mutant beast.

Su Minghui’s consciousness sank down, and the shadow of this contract instantly reflected in her Sea of Consciousness.

As they weren’t far apart, they soon connected with their respective pets.

When they opened their eyes again, Su Minghui’s eyes showed an image of a ’Shadow Tiger’ roaring up to the heavens.

In Shang Ziyan’s eyes, there was an image of a ’Heavenly Sword Bird’ with silver feathers and a beak as sharp as a sword.

They briefly gained the perspective of their pets and could empathize with them.

"Whew, finally connected. We’ve traveled quite a distance," Su Minghui said to her friend. "Ziyan, what’s... hey? What’s wrong with you?"

Suddenly, Shang Ziyan began to tremble. Her body shook uncontrollably, and before long, she collapsed on the ground with her eyes rolled back.

"What’s wrong with... ah, hiss..." Su Minghui intended to check on her friend’s condition when she too, as if struck by lightning, collapsed and convulsed on the ground.

While Zhao Xing was practicing the weather-changing technique in the Thunder Pool Wilderness, he suddenly frowned.

With a thought, an avatar outside the venue immediately entered the place.

After scanning the interior, he instantly noticed Shang Ziyan and Su Minghui lying on the ground.

"They’ve gone this far out and can still connect with their pets?"

Zhao Xing approached the collapsed pair and was at a loss for words.

Overexertion wasn’t without consequences; both individuals were now numb.

"Shoo shoo~"

Zhao Xing pointed a finger and shot out two streaks of golden light, sending a wisp of vital energy into their bodies.

After easing the physical spasms, he gently stimulated their Life Souls with the Sleeping Bug Skill.

At last, the two young women stopped twitching.

"Mr. Zhao," Su Minghui and Shang Ziyan said, hurriedly fixing their garments and bowing in salute after awakening.

"Were you just connecting with your pets through Soul Contracts?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Yes, that’s right."

Zhao Xing smiled, "You two really hurt yourselves through sheer effort."

"If the official forbids it, we won’t dare do it again," Shang Ziyan said, fearing she might have angered Zhao Xing.

Zhao Xing pondered, "In theory, what you’re doing is beneficial, as it can stimulate the will of your pets, but the process can be quite painful for you."

"If you’re willing to endure this pain alongside your pets, I have no objections. It’s up to you whether you want to endure this hardship or not."

Without any hesitation, Shang Ziyan said, "I’m willing."

Su Minghui also said, "I am willing too, please allow it, sir."

Zhao Xing nodded, "Alright, you two rest for an hour, and I will call a doctor from Bay Island here."

Ji Zixuan had guessed right; Zhao Xing appreciated those who strove to better themselves and was willing to show them some care.

As for the others, if anyone was capable of enduring the hardship, he would treat them the same, and decided to have a doctor stay on site regularly.

After completing the checkup, Zhao Xing left the venue.

In the Thunder Pool Wilderness, his original body continued to perform the technique of waiting for change.

"Boom-crack!"

"Boom boom boom boom boom boom!"

The two hundred and thirty-one pets below instantly scattered, trying to escape.

But where could they flee?

Soon, they were all struck down by the lightning.

"Roar!"

"Screech!"

"Aooo, aooo, aooo~"

For a moment, all the pets let out angry roars, and some even launched attacks on Zhao Xing.

However, after half an hour, the majority of the pets had passed out, with only four remaining conscious.

"Swoosh~"

Zhao Xing’s figure appeared on the ground.

"Shadow Tiger, Heavenly Sword Bird, Purple Back Ape, Silver Moon Wolf."

"These four mutant beasts are all in the Late Stage Eighth Grade. Although their grades and bloodlines are not the strongest, their usual training is strong, and their willpower is quite good," Zhao Xing nodded slightly.

Whether ordinary pets can become battle beasts, their fighting spirit is a crucial indicator.

Pets of the same grade bred by Chenghua Bureau are as docile as dogs, and there have even been cases of Seventh Grade Mutant Beasts being scared of ordinary people because their wildness has been completely worn away, turning them into nothing more than performance tools.

Battle beasts, on the other hand, are unyielding and emerge from mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Their combat power becomes much stronger as a result.

Of course, these pets are not yet at that level.

Because as soon as Zhao Xing approached, these mutant beasts became panicked.

"Roar, roar!"

The Shadow Tiger backed away, threatening Zhao Xing not to come closer.

Zhao Xing teleported instantly, riding on its back and pressing it firmly to the ground with his legs. The Shadow Tiger struggled fiercely but could not break free.

The Heavenly Sword Bird shrieked sharply, the Purple Back Ape pounded its chest, and only the Silver Moon Wolf, silent and stealthy, crept up behind Zhao Xing, revealing a ruthless look in its eyes.

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~"

Zhao Xing’s figure flashed beside the three other beasts, extracting a drop of blood from each, then disappeared.

The four confused mutant beasts were left standing alone on the wilderness.

"Click-clack~" Zhao Xing inserted the vessel containing the blood into the Shang Heng Instrument.