138: Liang Family Meeting

Ban Mo extended his hand towards the Darkspawn · Shadowbat.

The Darkspawn · Shadowbat slowly extended its sharp claws and gently grazed his hand, creating a shallow cut.

Ban Mo clenched his palm, and a large amount of crimson blood dripped from it onto the grayish-white egg. Before it could slide down, it was absorbed by the eggshell.

As the blood was absorbed, vivid red patterns appeared on the surface of the grayish-white eggshell, spreading from top to bottom, covering the entire surface.

"Crack."

With a crisp sound of cracking, a small head poked out from within the seemingly hard eggshell.

The small head looked rather square, with fine, sparse downy fur growing irregularly on it.

"Tsk."

This sound came from Luo Chen; the little creature's appearance was simply not very good-looking, even a bit ugly.

The little creature first looked around, then continued to bump against the eggshell with the part of its body below its neck.

"Crack, crack."

Crisp sounds rang out one after another, and then the entire eggshell shattered, revealing the full appearance of the little creature inside.

It perfectly matched its unremarkable eggshell; the downy fur on its body was also a mix of gray and white, looking quite ordinary.

Besides its fur, its overall appearance was also quite similar to a discarded pug from the countryside, looking rather pathetic.

"race: Thousand Tribulation Beast (Cub)

Rank: Fierce Beast Three Stars

Type: Mysterious Type

State: Newborn, Panic

Aptitude: Excellent

Skills: 1. Thousand Tribulation Body (Earth-tier): For every tribulation it endures, it undergoes a leapfrog growth and correspondingly develops new Skills.

2. Tribulation of Weakness (Profound-tier): The Thousand Tribulation Beast's first tribulation. Its physical quality is halved, and any slight disturbance could threaten its life. The Thousand Tribulation Beast can use this Skill to apply this State to other targets.

Evolution Path: Not yet unlocked."

Seeing how pitiful the little creature was, Luo Chen took out some spiritual spring water from his spatial ring, poured it into a bowl, and placed it in front of it.

The rich energy of the spiritual spring water attracted the little creature to approach. It dipped its mouth into the bowl and began to drink in small sips.

One person present was a Breeder, and the other was a Beast Master contracted with the Thousand Tribulation Beast.

So both of them could clearly know its current information.

"It seems that for at least a short period, the Thousand Tribulation Beast won't be able to assist you. Instead, you'll need to constantly monitor its State to prevent it from suddenly dying."

Although Luo Chen's words were unpleasant, they accurately described the Thousand Tribulation Beast's current actual State.

"Luo... Boss, do you know how long its first tribulation will last?"

Ban Mo looked at the Thousand Tribulation Beast, which was drinking water in small sips, with a worried expression. Seeing its weak appearance, he was really afraid that it might accidentally fall into the water and choke itself to death.

"The first tribulation doesn't last very long, as short as a month, as long as two or three months."

"Alright, thank you, Boss Luo."

Luo Chen stood up, stretched, and then bid farewell, returning to his room.

The participants from Qingyang City arrived relatively early, reaching Liuguang City on the evening of the fourteenth, allowing them a full day to rest on the fifteenth.

This also allowed these young men and women to stroll around Liuguang City.

However, Luo Chen was not interested in these things, so Luo Yang, who had been rebuffed by Luo Chen, turned to find Ban Mo, another teammate from his hunting party.

However, Ban Mo was worried about the Thousand Tribulation Beast's State, so he also rejected Luo Yang's invitation.

Luo Yang, repeatedly rebuffed, felt a bit speechless and finally went to wander around the more bustling parts of Liuguang City by himself.

...

"Patriarch, the young lady has invited you to a meeting in the council hall."

Avicissitudes of life man's voice came from outside Liang Qiu's door.

"Why is she suddenly calling me to a meeting instead of coming to see me herself?" Liang Qiu's voice revealed a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Well, the young lady also invited other elders of the family to go with you. As for what it's about, the young lady did not say."

The old man's voice outside the door showed no fluctuations, merely relaying Liang Jingsi's words truthfully.

"Creak."

The door opened from the inside, revealing Liang Qiu's figure.

"Let's go." Liang Qiu's voice was flat, devoid of emotion.

However, he sensed something unusual, which made him, the head of the Liang Family, who had held a high position in the Liang Corporation for many years, vaguely feel that something was slipping out of his control.

He slightly narrowed his eyes, curious as to what matter would cause his usually obedient eldest daughter to convene this family meeting without notifying him in advance.

Although the Liang Family was not a deeply established great family, the hall specifically used for family discussions was still built very grandly and luxuriously.

At this moment, the long, opulent table made of antique red wood was already filled with all the members of the Liang Family's Elder Council.

As Liang Qiu stepped into the hall, he looked towards the main seat and saw a person he had not expected.

It was a white-haired old man sitting at the head of the red wood long table. He merely sat there, yet a special aura flowed around him.

This made everyone who entered the hall always notice him first.

Currently, his eyes were slightly closed, as if he was waiting for something. To the right of this imposing old man sat his eldest daughter, Liang Jingsi.

The seat to the old man's left was empty, seemingly reserved specifically for him.

Liang Qiu did not observe the other family members much, because even with his eyes closed, he would know who was sitting in those seats.

He quickly walked a few steps to the old man's side and quietly spoke,

"Father, why have you come out of seclusion? Have you made a breakthrough?"

Hearing Liang Qiu's voice, the old man slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint revealing itself within.

He did not answer Liang Qiu's question, but instead said:

"Since you're here, take your seat first."

The old man's authority had been established for a long time, and Liang Qiu did not dare to say more, quietly sitting in the seat reserved for him.

"Everyone has arrived, Si'er, begin."

Liang Jingsi gently nodded, then parted her red lips,

"Today, I've gathered everyone from their busy schedules for a family meeting to announce something: the election for the next family head will be held today.

And I, Liang Jingsi, intend to contend for the position of family head.

I've convened you all for a vote, and the candidates will be between my father, Liang Qiu, and myself."

As soon as Liang Jingsi said this, all the Liang Family members who had been sitting quietly in their seats erupted in an uproar.

Some were even so agitated that they spoke out in question,

"Liang Jingsi, do you know what nonsense you're saying?"

Liang Qiu clenched his hands tightly, his pupils slightly constricted, clearly deeply shocked by Liang Jingsi's words as well.

"I wonder what harmful actions I, as family head, have taken against the family, that my daughter would actually compete with me for the position of family head?"