CHAPTER 74: CHAPTER 74: I WANT TO GO TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORY!

After securing the two pieces of Myth Level materials, Gu Xing left the treasury.

The next flight using the Flying Guardian Beast to the Northern Territory is in three days, so he decided to take this opportunity to explore the Imperial Capital well.

And also take this opportunity to bond with his two Guardian Beasts!

But as the blue Seven-pointed Star Array appeared...

Only Liu Li appeared in front of Gu Xing.

The silver-haired girl lifted her skirt slightly as she curtsied, her silver hair shimmering with a gentle luster under the sunlight.

Seeing Gu Xing lost in thought, Liu Li breathed a sigh of relief.

As expected!

Men all like gentle girls!

Gu Xing blinked, a bit confused.

Didn’t he summon two Guardian Beasts?

Why is it just Liu Li?

"Liu Li, Vera..."

Upon hearing Gu Xing mention that "green tea spirit," Liu Li’s expression slightly shifted but quickly returned to a gentle smile:

"Master, Vera said she wasn’t feeling well..."

Lately, that green tea spirit had been occupying Master’s time.

Finally, now that Gu Xing had some free time, how could she let that green tea spirit disturb her.

Hearing Liu Li’s explanation, Gu Xing’s mouth twitched.

The strong physique of a Guardian Beast...

Can still have problems?

Inside the Beast Taming Space.

Vera was sitting under the Tree of Life, hugging her knees and looking glum.

Recalling the "friendly education" by Liu Li just now, she kicked the tree root in frustration.

If only she could defeat that Angel...

The Tree of Life shivered and curled its branches, fearing this little ancestor’s wrath.

However.

Just as Gu Xing was planning to spend some time with Liu Li.

Ying Xinghe came over.

Seeing this, Liu Li’s mouth twitched.

Why come now, of all times!

Ying Xinghe keenly sensed the resentful look from Liu Li and was taken aback.

Since when did he offend this Guardian Beast?

But he couldn’t worry about that now; the Clan Leader’s instruction was more important.

"Gu Xing, our Clan Leader wishes to meet you."

Gu Xing pondered for a moment and agreed.

He had been staying with the Winners for some time, not to mention that Liu Li had blown up a house during her advancement...

Now that the Clan Leader personally invited him, it would be unreasonable not to go.

"Sure, no problem!"

Gu Xing nodded, giving Liu Li an apologetic look.

Under Ying Xinghe’s guidance, Gu Xing soon arrived at a conference room of the Winners.

The fragrance of tea lingered over the sandalwood long table, and the shadow of trees swayed outside the window, but inside was eerily quiet.

Before long, footsteps echoed from outside.

Ying Xinghe assisted an elder as they walked in slowly, and Gu Xing looked up, his pupils contracting sharply.

According to what he knew, Ying Bing was the daughter of the Winner Clan Leader.

Calculating by age...

The Winner Clan Leader should be around a half-century old.

But the man who appeared before him...

Had snow-white hair and numerous wrinkles!

The only thing defying his age was his bright and spirited eyes.

"Did I startle you!"

The elder’s hoarse voice carried a hint of laughter, and he smiled as he explained the reason for his appearance.

The Winner’s Bloodline is unique, allowing only the contract with one Guardian Beast.

However.

Through a special bloodline power, this Guardian Beast’s strength continually grows.

Not just in talent, but also in attributes.

However...

This growth is not unlimited.

The maximum it can support is to elevate the Guardian Beast to Legendary Level.

But this enhancement comes with a side effect...

Which is continuously extracting the life force of the Winners.

This is why Ying Tian appears so aged.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing furrowed his brow slightly.

No wonder every time he saw Ying Bing, her Guardian Beast’s power had increased rapidly.

At this rate, her Guardian Beast was likely nearing Legendary Level...

Seemingly realizing Gu Xing’s thoughts, Ying Tian’s face, filled with wrinkles, broke into a smile:

"Although Bing’er is nearing the limit with her Guardian Beast, her bloodline concentration is very high, and she had a fortunate encounter in the Elf Secret Realm. In the short term, her body won’t have issues, but in the future..."

Saying this, the elderly man suddenly turned serious.

He straightened his bent back, his voice hoarse yet solemn:

"Gu Xing! I earnestly implore you to help Bing’er!"

"I know you have methods to enhance the talent of Guardian Beasts; I beseech you to help her when she can no longer manage."

"If her Guardian Beast can break through to Myth Level, the feedback from enhancing the Beast’s talent may overcome her bloodline defects."

Upon hearing Ying Tian’s words, Gu Xing was momentarily stunned.

But he quickly understood; it wasn’t surprising Ying Tian could see this.

After all, Liu Li evolved from Legendary Talent to Myth Level while within the Winners.

As a Monarch Level Beast Master, it was inevitable Ying Tian would notice this.

Seeing Ying Tian’s pleading eyes, Gu Xing made a decision in his heart.

He took a deep breath and solemnly said:

"Ying Bing and I are friends. If I can be of assistance, I’ll certainly do my best."

Upon hearing this, Ying Tian’s wrinkled face filled with a sense of relief.

He gently pushed away Ying Xinghe’s support and shakily bowed to Gu Xing:

"On behalf of the entire Winner family, thank you, young friend."

Gu Xing hurriedly stepped forward to assist.

This elder was a Monarch Level powerhouse renowned alongside Long Zhenguo, who had rendered great service to Longxia Country.

Though now unable to act freely due to physical reasons.

That this esteemed elder would bow to him felt unearned to Gu Xing.

"You’ve overpraised me, elder. I truly do not deserve this."

Upon leaving the conference room, Gu Xing’s thoughts were still a bit scattered.

The earnest request from Ying Tian left him feeling a sense of responsibility.

As he stepped out the door, he coincidentally encountered Ying Bing.

A flash of surprise appeared in the usually cold girl’s eyes.

"Gu Xing? You..."

Gu Xing hesitated a moment but ultimately did not mention the conversation with Ying Tian.

Instead, he found an excuse:

"I’m departing for the Northern Territory in three days, and I wanted to bid you farewell, but you weren’t present."

Upon hearing that Gu Xing had specially come to say goodbye, a rare blush appeared on her icy face.

A warm feeling flowed through her heart, like a small lamp being lit there.

Soon after, Gu Xing took his leave.

Watching Gu Xing’s departing figure, Ying Bing suddenly realized something...

Gu Xing was leaving here!

Suddenly, the little light in her heart went out, leaving a hollow void.

What’s happening to her?

Her hand unconsciously clutched her heart.

Why did hearing about Gu Xing leaving the Imperial Capital make her feel so uneasy?

It was as if a world once lit by a ray of light had returned to cold desolation.

In a daze, she instinctively sought out her father.

Seeing the puzzled look Ying Tian cast upon her, she stood there blankly.

After a long pause, she finally raised her head to voice her request.

This was also the first time she had ever made a request!

"Father, I wish to enter the Ying Family Secret Realm, to quickly advance to extraordinary Tier Five, to head to the Northern Territory!"

She had always known what it meant to advance in level.

The stronger the power, the more the Guardian Beast would draw from her life force.

Her life would then be on a countdown.

But even so...

She still wanted to quickly reach extraordinary Tier Five, to swiftly head to the Northern Territory, to meet that person!

Ying Tian gazed deep into his daughter’s eyes, seeing a flame within them he’d never seen before.

After a moment’s silence, the elder’s wrinkled face slowly formed a smile, and he nodded:

"Alright!"

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