83: Chapter 83: Make me breed? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

Cloud City, the Xia family residence.

After a series of incidents, those within the Xia family who had originally harbored small schemes were now completely subdued.

The reputation of Young Miss Xia Youchu and her terrifying War Beast had already spread back to Cloud City following the battle at Black Rock City.

Even an elder of the Myriad Beast Pavilion, a powerhouse at the Yuan Emperor Rank, had fallen at their hands; who would dare to harbor ulterior motives now?

The reforms pushed by Xia Youchu encountered no further resistance and were rapidly rolled out across the Xia family.

Patriarch Xia Yuan watched his daughter's resolute actions and the brand-new atmosphere within the clan, feeling deeply gratified and offering his full support.

The third day after returning to Cloud City.

Xia Youchu was in the courtyard, watching Ling Tian lying there like a small mountain, basking in the sun, while pondering how to improve her strength as quickly as possible to deal with the trouble the Right Prime Minister might bring.

A servant hurried over to report: "Young Miss, someone is at the gate asking to see you. It is... Principal Wang from Cloud City No. 1 High School."

Principal of Cloud City No. 1 High School?

Xia Youchu's brows furrowed instantly, a trace of annoyance flashing across her face.

After her Rebirth, she had wanted to process her withdrawal from school immediately after signing the contract with Ling Tian.

And before she withdrew, the dean under this Principal Wang had caused her no shortage of trouble.

Back when Xia Lingfeng was in power, this old fellow had accepted quite a few benefits from him.

And now, he actually had the nerve to show up at her door?

"I won't see him," Xia Youchu said coldly.

The servant acknowledged and retreated.

However, not long after, the servant came running back in a hurry, looking a bit nervous: "Young Miss, Principal Wang hasn't left... Moreover, he is followed by several people, and judging by their demeanor... they are very extraordinary! They say they are from... the Great Xia War Beast Association!"

The Great Xia War Beast Association?

Xia Youchu was slightly stunned.

She naturally knew of this organization.

It was an authoritative body established under the leadership of the Great Xia Imperial Dynasty, bringing together the nation's top War Beast breeders and research scholars.

The association possessed immense power and vast resources, specializing in War Beast Aptitude assessment, Bloodline research, skill development, as well as breeding and cultivation.

In Great Xia, any Beast Tamer possessing a high-Aptitude War Beast considered it an honor to receive the recognition and resource allocation of the War Beast Association.

Why would they come to a small place like Cloud City? And why did they come to the Xia family?

Xia Youchu was puzzled, but she still decided to see them.

"Invite them to the living room."

A moment later, in the Xia family living room.

Xia Youchu sat in the main seat, her expression calm.

Below her, besides the fawning and obsequious Principal Wang of Cloud City No. 1 High School, sat three middle-aged men with extraordinary bearings.

The leader, dressed in a white robe embroidered with golden beast patterns, had a solemn face and sharp eyes. He introduced himself: "Young Miss Xia, I am Deacon Zheng Kun from the War Beast Association headquarters."

The two people beside him also introduced themselves, who were a senior appraiser and a recorder from the association, respectively.

Deacon Zheng Kun got straight to the point, his tone carrying a trace of unquestionable authority: "Young Miss Xia, we have come this time for your War Beast."

He looked intently toward the courtyard. Although there was a wall in between, he seemed to be able to sense that faint, heart-palpitating aura.

"According to the information we received, as well as Principal Wang's... um, supplementary report, your War Beast displayed far-above-average combat power in Black Rock City and is suspected of possessing extremely high potential."

Deacon Zheng Kun paused, then continued: "The association attaches great importance to this. We have been specially dispatched to conduct an official potential test for your War Beast."

"If the test results reach Diamond Rank or above, the association will confer upon you the title of 'Elite Beast Tamer' and reward you with a portion of star essence!"

star essence?!

Xia Youchu's heart stirred!

This was a good thing!

It was said to be a supreme treasure condensed from the collected Star Power of the Nine Heavens, supplemented by countless Heaven And Earth Treasure!

It was a Heaven Rank precious potion!

For a War Beast, star essence could purify its Bloodline, raise its potential cap, and even have a certain chance to trigger the Awakening of new, powerful skills!

For the Beast Tamer themselves, it could also be used to comprehend Star Power and temper their Mental Energy, providing immense benefits!

This item was an extremely precious resource, even within the War Beast Association!

It seemed that Ling Tian's performance in Black Rock City had indeed attracted the attention of the higher-ups.

Was the War Beast Association trying to come and borrow a stud?

Xia Youchu's expression became subtle.

She was very clear about the War Beast Association's operational model.

They were dedicated to improving the overall level of War Beasts in Great Xia and highly valued those with extremely high Aptitude.

After all, unlike wild and untamable Yao Beast, War Beasts had relatively gentle temperaments and could only be bred and cultivated through specific means.

In the eyes of the association, every high-Aptitude War Beast was a precious source of breeding stock.

Seeing that Xia Youchu was interested, Deacon Zheng Kun added: "Of course, if the potential assessment result is ideal, the association also hopes that Young Miss Xia and your War Beast can make some contributions to the association's eugenics program. We will provide generous remuneration..."

"Roar——!!!"

Before he could finish his sentence, a roar filled with resistance and fury suddenly came from the courtyard!

Boom!

The walls of the living room shook slightly!

Ling Tian had lifted his massive head at some point, his eyes staring fiercely at Deacon Zheng Kun through the window!

The meaning in those eyes was clear.

Get lost! You want to use me for breeding? Not a chance!!

Don't even think about it!

He, Ling Tian, would never become a stud, even if he starved to death, died outside, or jumped from here!!

Deacon Zheng Kun felt a chill in his heart from being glared at by Ling Tian's Killing Intent-filled gaze, and the rest of his words were instantly stuck in his throat.

Principal Wang was even more terrified, shuddering and nearly sliding off his chair.

Watching Ling Tian's expression of refusing to submit even in death, Xia Youchu nearly laughed out loud.

She suppressed her laughter and said to Deacon Zheng Kun: "Deacon Zheng, the potential test is fine. But regarding the matter of contribution, please forgive me, I cannot agree. Ling Tian is my partner, not a tool."

Deacon Zheng Kun frowned, seemingly still wanting to persuade her.

Xia Youchu interrupted him directly: "If the association insists on additional conditions, then this test will be called off right here."

Deacon Zheng Kun looked at Xia Youchu's firm attitude, then glanced at the War Beast outside the window that was clearly not to be trifled with. He pondered for a moment, and in the end, his curiosity about Ling Tian prevailed.

After all, confirming the existence of a War Beast with suspected super-high potential was a great achievement in itself.

As for breeding and such... he could slowly think of a way later.

"Alright," Deacon Zheng Kun compromised. "Since that is the case, we will only conduct the potential test. If it reaches Diamond Rank, the star essence will still be presented."

Xia Youchu nodded with satisfaction, then transmitted a message to Ling Tian with her mind: "Did you hear that? You don't have to breed, you get the benefits for free. Are you in?"

Ling Tian's huge eyeballs rolled around.

Freebies?

He liked that.

He snorted twice, which counted as a reluctant agreement.

Thus, under the nervous and expectant gazes of Deacon Zheng Kun and the others, Ling Tian unwillingly moved his heavy body and arrived at the martial arts arena that the Xia family had specifically cleared out.

The potential test was about to begin.

Everyone wanted to know: what Rank could the potential of this War Beast, which had caused so much turmoil and displayed such terrifying strength, ultimately reach?