Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 428 - 374: Assistance

After leaving Ying Wenjie’s room, Chu Chen headed towards Su Jingsong’s office.

He and Ying Wenjie agreed to return to Cyan Dragon City early the next morning.

A moment later, Chu Chen arrived at Su Jingsong’s office, where Su Lingyun and Xiang Junyou were both present.

Chu Chen didn’t intend for small talk and spoke directly, "Director Su, the matter is resolved, Elder Liang won’t trouble you anymore."

The situation at Cyan Dragon Daoist School was no longer a secret. Xiang Junyou, being Su Jingsong’s disciple, wouldn’t know any less than Chu Chen, so there was no need for secrecy.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingsong showed an expression of excitement and quickly expressed gratitude to Chu Chen, "Thank you, Brother Chu, for your help. Our Su Family will never forget this kindness."

Chu Chen waved his hand in response and said, "Director Su, there’s no need to be so formal. As a disciple of the Daoist School, I naturally must handle matters that damage its interests."

Su Jingsong nodded with a smile and then gestured for Su Lingyun and Xiang Junyou to leave, "You two go out for a bit, I have important matters to discuss with Brother Chu."

The two promptly took their leave and quickly walked out of the room.

Seeing this, Chu Chen looked at Su Jingsong in puzzlement, genuinely wondering what the other party needed to discuss with him privately.

The only possibility was to offer a treasure in gratitude for Chu Chen’s help, but Su Jingsong had already emptied his coffers to fill the gaps, hardly leaving anything worthwhile.

After the others closed the door, Su Jingsong turned and bowed to Chu Chen, saying, "I, Su Jingsong, wish to follow Young Master Chu for life." With that, he knelt on one knee.

Chu Chen quickly helped him up and said, "Director Su, what do you mean by this?"

"I know my capabilities are not worthy of your attention, but I can help you with errands, handle small matters, and only wish to follow you," Su Jingsong said sincerely.

Chu Chen looked surprised after hearing this, waving his hand and saying, "Director Su, if it’s because of Liang Wentao, there’s no need for this."

"The Young Master misunderstands; your talents have earned my admiration," Su Jingsong explained.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen’s expression turned cold, and he scoffed, "Director Su, do you take me for a child?" With that, he turned to leave.

Su Jingsong moved swiftly to block Chu Chen and knelt with sincere expression, "I was too abrupt, please forgive me, Young Master. My father’s death is quite suspicious. He and Liang Wentao entered the seventh-level Secret Realm together, yet only my father died."

Chu Chen furrowed his brow, "Could Elder Su have encountered a powerful Star Beast?"

Su Jingsong shook his head, "Impossible. My father had a Guardian Beast called the Three-Eyed Void Wolf, a Star Beast with the power of space. Even if faced with a formidable enemy, it could escape using space’s power."

Chu Chen showed surprise; since becoming a Beast Master, it was his first time hearing of a Guardian Beast with space attributes.

This matter was too peculiar. Su Ruxuan and Liang Wentao were adversaries. When approached, Su Ruxuan would naturally be cautious, and given their similar strength, silently killing the other was virtually impossible.

Thus, to eliminate Su Ruxuan unnoticed, a third party or even more people would likely be involved.

Thinking of this, Chu Chen’s frown deepened. This matter was far-reaching and might involve other high-ranking individuals.

Seeing Chu Chen’s silence, Su Jingsong tearfully implored, "Please, Young Master, for the sake of my Su Family’s decades of dedication to the Daoist School, help me uncover the truth and give my father justice."

Chu Chen sighed, "Get up. You know my situation well. I can’t help you with this. The Daoist School is not unyielding; I don’t want to make it difficult for my teacher."

Su Jingsong’s face turned ashen upon hearing this, and he collapsed to the ground, seemingly aging by decades in an instant.

Seeing this, Chu Chen felt some sympathy and said, "Alright, given your filial piety, I’ll lend you a hand. As for success, that depends on your fate."

Su Jingsong immediately stood up, holding Chu Chen’s arm like a lifeline.

"Young Master, I’m willing to try any method," he said earnestly.

"Hmm, summon your highest-quality Guardian Beast," Chu Chen instructed.

Without hesitation, Su Jingsong summoned the Flood Dragon with the Cyan Dragon Bloodline. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Chu Chen’s task was to help this Flood Dragon enhance its quality. If Su Jingsong could reach the Emperor Level, he could investigate Su Ruxuan’s matter himself.

Moreover, the Cyan Dragon Daoist School would gain another Emperor Level expert, and with his character, he would surely be grateful to Chu Chen. This was also ahead of time to win an Elder for his teacher.

Chu Chen didn’t hide and shared his thoughts openly.

Su Jingsong was naturally overjoyed; becoming someone’s vassal was out of necessity. In a world where strength is king, only by becoming stronger can one have a say.

After examining the Flood Dragon, Chu Chen discovered its quality was only at Epic Level Upper Grade, offering no hope to reach Emperor Level.

Chu Chen pondered for a moment before speaking, "I have an Evolution Formula that can elevate your Guardian Beast to Immortal Quality. Only..."

Su Jingsong immediately understood, kneeling again and solemnly declaring, "I, Su Jingsong, am willing to serve you as master."

Chu Chen shook his head, "No need for that. If you become an Emperor Level, just join my teacher’s faction."

Su Jingsong breathed a sigh of relief, thinking Chu Chen might have harsher demands.

"Rest assured, I’m a man who repays kindness," Su Jingsong assured.

"I trust you," Chu Chen replied, inputting the materials needed for the Evolution Formula and the steps to craft the Evolution Potion into his Communication Bracelet.

There was a reason Chu Chen didn’t accept Su Jingsong’s allegiance.

First, accepting such allegiance would mean bearing his cause and effect. Liang Wentao was no ordinary person, and he wished to avoid involvement.

Second, his sole focus was on improving his strength, without the intent of building his own faction. He also lacked the ambition to become a hegemon, only wanting to protect those dear to him.

With the formula in hand, Su Jingsong was overjoyed, not doubting its authenticity.

After all, given Chu Chen’s status, he wouldn’t deceive him on this matter.

Chu Chen left the meeting room amid Su Jingsong’s endless thanks.

Su Lingyun and Xiang Junyou hadn’t gone far and were naturally curious about what transpired given Su Jingsong’s demeanor.

Once Chu Chen left, they eagerly inquired what had occurred.

Su Jingsong didn’t say much, only stating, "Perhaps I can avenge this myself."

At their continued questions, Su Jingsong remained silent.