Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 652 - 7: Could Zhao Xing Become The Leader of The Three Factions? (15,000)_9

Chapter 652: Chapter 7: Could Zhao Xing Become The Leader of The Three Factions? (15,000)_9

But now, it’s been increased to three times!

"Wow! The bloodline of this Silver Moon Wolf King has reached the Seventh Rank of Renowned Grade!"

Wen Ji, standing beside, exclaimed in surprise.

"From Junior Level One Stage to the Seventh Rank of Renowned Grade, that’s just too exaggerated."

"This Sky Sword Bird too, its bloodline has reached the Fifth Rank of Renowned Grade, and the power of its Sky Sword Dance has reached High Order?"

"And the Purple Back Ape, Lightning Leopard..."

After a round of inspection, Zhai Zhong and Wen Ji couldn’t help but be speechless.

The actual strength of these battle pets was much stronger than what the records showed.

Because Zhao Xing was too lazy to register the enhancement of their battle techniques, and it wasn’t included in the contract, he just considered it as a ’bonus’ for the first collaboration.

But because the enhancements were measured by their own people from the Beast Taming Department using the Shang Heng Instrument, it made the results even more shocking.

Wen Ji and Zhai Zhong pulled Ji Zixuan aside.

"Zixuan, Marquis Yuan Rang, isn’t this a losing deal?" Wen Ji asked.

Zhai Zhong said, "Even if it isn’t, there’s not much profit to be made."

A fifty-million contract, spread over two hundred exotic beasts, means only two hundred and fifty thousand per head. Enhancing their grade, bloodline, and talents in all aspects, even for Wen Ji and Zhai Zhong, achieving Zhao Xing’s results in a month and a half wouldn’t be easy.

Ji Zixuan smiled and said, "I’m not sure about that, but my senior mentioned further cooperation intentions. If both teachers are satisfied, we could place a few more orders."

Not just satisfied, Zhai Zhong and Wen Ji were extremely satisfied.

Because they immediately tested this group of exotic beasts in actual combat and found that there were indeed no issues.

It wasn’t the kind of enhancement with strong side effects.

Well, after careful testing, there was a little bit.

They were afraid of cats.

"Afraid of cats?" Qin Hongying listened to the reports from the two subordinates, put down the documents in her hands, and passed a puzzled look.

"Yes, all the exotic beasts exhibited symptoms of being afraid of cats," Wen Ji said.

Zhai Zhong pondered, "The strange thing is, they are not afraid of all cats, only the Mountain Cat."

"Even the most common Mountain Cat can trigger a stress response in the Silver Moon Wolf King unless the beast tamer is nearby to calm it down."

"This issue isn’t major," Wen Ji said, "Beast tamers won’t be far from their battle pets, and a moment of emotional agitation can be managed."

"Only in peak duels can such a flaw be exploited instantly."

"It seems Zhao Xing used his Mountain Cat for training," Qin Hongying glanced at the results and couldn’t help but chuckle.

"As you said, this side effect is entirely acceptable, and with some training, it will be eliminated."

"Dean, should we send more battle pets over?" Wen Ji asked.

"We can," Qin Hongying nodded, "Beast tamers mastering the Hou Transformation Technique are rare, and those who can develop exotic beasts even more so. When his reputation rises, the price won’t be the same."

Zhai Zhong agreed, "That’s right, but the question is, can Zhao Xing handle larger orders, and does he have the capability to cultivate Fifth and Fourth Rank exotic beasts?"

The first batch was just testing the waters, what truly benefited the Daoist Academy would be cultivating a large number of Middle Grade battle beasts.

Because the Bishui Daoist School was also eligible to participate in the Ten Thousand Beasts Competition.

Ninety percent of the secret realms in the Dragon Court Ancient Land allowed up to Fourth Rank exotic beasts.

This meant that the main force exploring the Dragon Court Ancient Land was actually the Fourth Rank battle beasts.

The Ten Thousand Beasts Competition also limited battles to Fourth Rank exotic beasts. High Grade exotic beasts were rare, and their slots were fixed; they wouldn’t be used for life-and-death battles. When the time arrived, the High Grade exotic beasts from Great Zhou and the Water Clan could directly enter.

While Wen Ji and Zhai Zhong pondered, Qin Hongying made the decision, "No need to think about it. The Dragon Court Ancient Land will open in twenty years. Even if he can’t now, he certainly will be able to after a few more years."

Wen Ji and Zhai Zhong listened quietly.

"You two personally go and discuss with him," Qin Hongying extended a finger, "My bottom line is that Bishui Daoist School must get priority from him."

"Above that, negotiate the best terms, and if you can secure his development twenty years hence, it will be a great achievement."

Wen Ji and Zhai Zhong exchanged glances, feeling rather incredulous. Vice Dean Qin held him in such high regard?

She was asking them to negotiate such a distant future.

If it were Liu Tianning, it would make sense, but Zhao Xing was just a Sixth Rank right now.

Seeing their doubts, Qin Hongying said, "You don’t know much about him."

"A few days ago, during my visit to You Ruo Mansion, I inquired about Zhao Xing."

"He is entirely different from Liu Tianning."

Qin Hongying said, "Liu Tianning focuses on the Self Sect, and he’s been immersed in the Fifth Rank for a hundred years, specializing in the Self Sect. The Ten Thousand Skill Grass Man occupies his entire mind, leaving him no way back."

"Zhao Xing has no clear sect affiliation. The Hou Transformation Technique belongs to the Heavenly Time Sect, but when he was in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, he joined the Geography Institute. Now, despite being just a mere Sixth Rank, he has mastered the Ten Thousand Skill Avatar."

Qin Hongying tapped her fingers lightly on the table, her gaze profound, "If, and I mean if, Liu Tianning becomes our dynasty’s first Grand Minister of Agriculture from the Self Sect."

"Under his protection, the chances of Zhao Xing’s premature death are very low. Zhao Xing is young enough and has strong talents. He has ample time to master all three sects."

"He might become our dynasty’s first Grand Minister of Agriculture to unify the Heavenly Time, Earth Advantage, and Self Sects!"

Zhai Zhong and Wen Ji were stunned.

Unifying the three major sects to become their leader?

Vice Dean Qin’s hypothesis was bold indeed.

Even Wu Cheng, the Grand Minister of Agriculture during the founding period, didn’t achieve this.

It’s not just about high combat power; it requires unifying the principles of the three sects. Just the Five Elements and Four Seasons theories posed significant differences amongst the sects.

It would require unparalleled achievements and a reputation compared to Wu Cheng’s to make it possible.

But Qin Hongying was merely hypothesizing. Zhai Zhong and Wen Ji did not argue further as it was too far-reaching.

Seeing Qin Hongying’s high regard, Zhai Zhong couldn’t help but ask, "Dean, how many chips are we allowed to offer in the negotiation?"

Qin Hongying smiled lightly, "No upper limit."

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