Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 564 - 356: Thunder City

Lin Chen was stunned. Previously, Sun Ji had mentioned this possibility, but in this era, humans cannot perceive the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth, so they cannot cultivate.

If the Human Race wishes to regain cultivation, aside from ancient beings like Qin Shaoshao, the only way is to establish a relationship with Spirit Beasts.

This conclusion has always been present in the "Beast Taming Treasure Manual," but it was later removed.

Because there was once a madman who claimed to be a researcher, who drank beast blood every day hoping to change his physique, but he ended up backfiring and dying.

Hence, the "Beast Taming Treasure Manual" removed this conclusion.

But still, some people accidentally obtained fortuitous opportunities.

However, it was unfortunate that even if these people obtained the chance for cultivation, their future achievements were still not high, because most of their blood was still human and could not be like Spirit Beasts.

But Lee Zhen’s situation is different. Lee Zhen possesses Phoenix Blood, which is an immortal-grade blood. His future achievements will inevitably surpass these people.

Lin Chen was genuinely happy for Lee Zhen. After having a meal, Lin Chen prepared to set off because there were only about two months left for the Bear King Competition. It took nearly a month to travel from the Spirit Academy to Thunder City.

"In the future, there will inevitably be another power shift in the country. It’s just that the Celestial Capital is still consolidating its forces. Gu Ning’s power hasn’t become strong yet. Once it does, the power of the Celestial Capital will continue to grow, and your Monster Hunter Guild will definitely be the first target," the Great Elder said to Lin Fan before leaving:

"You need to grow as much as possible during this time. Now that you have shown your potential and have tied yourself with the Spirit Academy and Monster Hunter Guild, many things are no longer up to your choice."

Lin Chen nodded, understanding the Great Elder’s meaning.

Finally, Lin Chen, along with Qin Shaoshao, bid farewell to the Tree Ancestor and the others and left the Spirit Academy, with many students seeing them off from afar.

....

Thunder City

After the war ended, Thunder City announced that the postponed Bear King Competition would restart, inviting Bear Kings from all over the world to participate.

Thunder City is well-known, and although it is far from the bustling areas of the Cangling Ancient Country, its unique location, coupled with the fact that its people are mostly hospitable and wealthy, gives it a good reputation externally.

Xu Pingzhi, as the City Lord of Thunder City, is actually quite special as well.

Thunder City has three major families: the Xu family, the Liu family, and the Chen family.

These three families take turns being elected as the City Lord, with each term lasting five years.

The people of Thunder City are united, and so are the families.

This term was not originally Xu Pingzhi’s, but because Xu Pingzhi managed well in the previous term, the other two families agreed to let Xu Pingzhi serve another term.

This decision proved correct, as Xu Pingzhi, during the chaos with the Demon Beasts, managed resources appropriately and devised strategies, making Thunder City a model for cities with minimal losses during the Beast Tide wars.

After the announcement, many prominent figures came to visit, so Xu Pingzhi was busy with engagements every day. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"City Lord, someone outside sent a visiting card, and they also brought this," the butler said, showing a token.

Xu Pingzhi, without looking, said, "Haven’t we already agreed to meet the Guan family today?"

"City Lord, the other party said they are from the Spirit Academy..."

Xu Pingzhi immediately turned to look at the token, pupils constricting.

He remembered this token, as only three had been given out by him over the years.

And related to the Spirit Academy, it could only be...

Lin Chen?!

"He’s here?!"

Xu Pingzhi was overjoyed.

The butler was somewhat perplexed, as the visitors were just two young people.

"Who else?"

"A young lady, who looks even younger than the young man."

"This is bad..."

Xu Pingzhi realized what the words meant and hurriedly straightened his robe and walked outside, saying as he went, "Tell the Patriarch of the Guan family that our meeting is temporarily postponed, and also arrange the highest courtesy for the Guan family, ensuring no loss of decorum. I will personally apologize later."

"Understood, City Lord."

The butler nodded.

In fact, the Guan family is quite small, so meeting or not would be the same.

But Xu Pingzhi has always conducted affairs like this—steadily and as comprehensively as possible.

Stepping outside, Xu Pingzhi saw Lin Chen and Qin Shaoshao, and he was extremely delighted, stepping forward to say:

"Greetings, Senior Qin... Is that how I should address you? Lin, my young friend."

Qin Shaoshao slightly nodded in the background in response.

Lin Chen, however, said, "City Lord Xu, don’t ask me, I, this young man, have always been clueless about etiquette."

"Hahaha, Lin, my young friend, sure knows how to joke," Xu Pingzhi said. "No, I should address you as President Lin or Elder Lin."

"Let’s not," Lin Chen said. "The Great Elder said before he came here that you and he are old friends. If he finds out, he’ll certainly scold me for lacking manners. You’d better call me Lin, my young friend."

"Haha, alright."

Xu Pingzhi extended his hand and said, "This way, please."

Lin Chen clasped his hands together and, along with Qin Shaoshao, walked inside.

As they did so, Xu Pingzhi introduced the residence and instructed the butler next to him, saying, "Prepare rooms for the Senior and Lin, my young friend."

"One room or two?" The butler was a bit puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Xu Pingzhi was startled and quickly said, "Two rooms."

"Understood."

The butler realized he’d misspoken and quickly departed.

Xu Pingzhi, being a person with high emotional intelligence, didn’t dwell on the topic. Instead, he said, "Please, I’ve already arranged a modest banquet to host you both."

Lin Chen clasped his hands together.

During the meal, Xu Pingzhi asked directly, "Are you, Lin, my young friend, planning to participate in the Bear King Competition?"

"Indeed," Lin Chen nodded and said, "I’ve heard for a long time that the Bear King Competition is one of the three major leagues in the country, so I came to witness it."

"With you, Lin, my young friend here, it seems this year’s championship is practically decided."

"City Lord, you jest."

"Come, let’s eat first. After the meal, I’ll take you for a stroll in the city."

"But won’t that trouble you, City Lord, considering your busyness?"

"It’s no trouble. When friends come from afar, of course, I must personally entertain them. Otherwise, the Great Elder of your family might blame me."

"Then thank you very much."

Lin Chen clasped his hands together.

After the meal, Xu Pingzhi took Lin Chen out, but instead of a leisure stroll, Xu Pingzhi took him to a particular place.

This location was at the most prosperous central district of Thunder City, a massive city estate that was not open to the public.

"This is the core of Thunder City, the place where the Thunder Emperor once resided," Xu Pingzhi introduced, and Lin Chen was taken aback upon hearing.

The so-called Thunder Emperor is a title for a Beastmaster.

In the late Taichu era, Thunder City had a Beastmaster who contracted a bear named Tribulation Immortal.

This bear was extremely sensitive to the Thunder Attribute and made terrifying breakthroughs all the way.

Almost every time it evolved, it encountered tribulations, but this was actually beneficial for it.

In the end, it reached enlightenment and became immortal, establishing Thunder City.

Its reputation at the time was on par with the Immortal Fox Taihua, but since Thunder City is far from the bustling eastern regions, the legendary deeds of Tribulation Immortal are not as widely known.