Chapter 51: Chapter 42: Flat-headed White-haired Silver Cloak (Third Update)
Translator: 549690339
“It’s not a matter of convenience or inconvenience.’
Zhang Hai shook his head and said, “I’m just thinking, some things, if I tell you now, is it a bit too soon?”
“It’s fine, just tell me.” Chen Fan puffed out his chest and said, “This world is full of wonders, with powerful people who can fly and manipulate mighty beasts. Even if you tell me I am the reincarnation of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, I will believe you.”
“You do have a wild imagination!” Zhang Hai was speechless, “The Great Sage Equal to Heaven, huh? I suspect you’re the reincarnation of that big monkey, otherwise, you wouldn’t be talking nonsense all day.”
Zhang Hai stroked his beard and said, “What I want to tell you is that when I took you as a disciple, of course, I was selfish and had my vanity too – which is normal.”
“But more importantly…”
Zhang Hai sighed, “Many people who come to the Guidance Plaza think they have crossed over, that they are the chosen sons of heaven.”
“But you don’t understand how cruel the situation of the human race is in this world!”
“You also don’t understand how much pressure our Tang Country is under now! ”
“This world needs heroes; it needs geniuses.” “In ordinary people’s eyes, being Awakened is considered genius.” “But that’s not enough, far from enough!”
“What we need are… geniuses capable of changing the world!”
Chen Fan interrupted, “Master… you have such high expectations for me.”
Zhang Hai: “I’m not talking about you specifically; I’m just making a point.”
Chen Fan: “Master… you’re really demoralizing me.”
Zhang Hai, annoyed, said: “Shut up, are you trying to be funny?”
Chen Fan obediently closed his mouth.
Zhang Hai sighed and continued, “To put it this way, Fang Qingqing is considered a genius, Ye Hao is considered a genius, and Chu Xuan is an even more exceptional genius.”
“But it’s still not enough.’
“I don’t know what they will eventually become.”
“But they lack the dominating presence and stunning talent, and lack that kind
of… it’s hard to describe, the kind of energy that makes you doubt its possibility.”
“In the future, they may become powerful individuals all on their own, and even shock the whole world, but…
“The ones who can truly change the world are people like Chu Qingcheng!”
“One sword overturns the world, unparalleled!”
Chu Qingcheng…
Chen Fan had heard this name before.
Apparently, he was an extraordinary figure, and he came from the Chu family of East Sea City?
Now that Master had mentioned it like this, he was practically elevating the guy to the sky!
Zhang Hai: “When Qingqing told me about your situation, I’ve been pondering it for days; I couldn’t sleep at night.”
“Because, in everyone’s eyes, it’s something impossible.”
“Including your current possession of a Level 4 Guardian Beast and a Level 3 Guardian Beast…”
“That’s the kind of… impossible energy I mentioned earlier!”
“If something is unusual, then it must be supernatural!”
“When various forces discover this kind of ‘supernatural’, they either want to claim it for themselves or destroy it.”
“As for me, and those above… we want to protect!”
“That’s what I’ve been thinking about these past few days!”
Zhang Hai looked at Chen Fan seriously, “Who’s to say you won’t be the next Chu Qingcheng?”
“Who dares say you definitely can’t surpass Chu Qingcheng?”
“I see infinite possibilities within you!”
Chen Fan’s expression became solemn, “Master, I just gave Qingqing a treatment for her Guardian Beast, and you’ve elevated me to such a level… my little heart can’t handle it.”
“What do you know?” Zhang Hai said proudly, “I am a Beast Raising Master!”
“That single prescription you gave Qingqing allowed me to see something that never existed in this world before!”
“When Qingqing told me about you and recited that prescription, I immediately thought of Chu Qingcheng… even though you’re far, far behind him right now.” Chen Fan: “Master, you didn’t have to say that last part.”
Zhang Hai: “What I want to tell you is that although this world operates on the survival of the fittest, it is also a world that protects geniuses.”
“Especially our Tang Country!”
“Our Tang Country, with the power of one nation, suppresses the three major alien races, sweeps away various monsters, and countless elites shed blood on the battlefield every year. Many strong men die in foreign lands, yet for over two thousand years, we remain undefeated!”
“This is because there are a few extraordinary existences supporting this land!”
“And I hope…”
“One day, you’ll become one of them!”
“Then, with your Guardian Beasts, you’ll support the world and the backbone of the human race!”
Chen Fan fell silent.
Zhang Hai sighed, “I know, talking about these things now is much too soon.” “Firstly, it places too much pressure on you;”
“Secondly, you haven’t even fully integrated into this world yet; you don’t have a sense of belonging.”
“But… ”
“Chen Fan, think about it; why is this country called the Tang Country?”
“Why is the language I speak the same as yours?”
“Why do we all have black hair, black eyes and yellow skin?”
“Because you and I, and all the people in Tang Country, come from the same root!”
Chen Fan raised his head.
He saw the boiling passion in Zhang Hail s eyes.
He could not fully accept what Zhang Hai said next, because he did not feel a sense of belonging or attachment.
However…
Chen Fan stopped grinning and said solemnly, “Master, don’t worry, I will work hard. ”
Zhang Hai nodded in satisfaction.
The two walked and talked, soon entering deep into the forest.
Suddenly, there were thumping sounds coming from not far away.
Chen Fan looked over and his face turned strange…
In a caged forest area, a blue-eyed badger about a meter long was frantically attacking a stake made of specially crafted materials, causing it to make thumping noises.
[Monster Name]: Blue-eyed Badger
[Combat Power Level]: 2 [Species Level]: Awakened/ Moderate
[Monster Attribute]: Rock
[Monster Weakness]: Water [Species Skills]: Crazy Bite, Stone Skin
[Monster Status]: Sorrowful
[Monster Preference]: Loves fighting, non-stop fighting, crazily fighting, likes being gently patted on the head
[Potential Level]: Four stars
[Breakthrough to Level 3 Requirement]: .
[Evolution Route]: Two Routes
“Bald Head Brother?”
Chen Fan said in surprise, “Bald, white hair, silver cloak… Looking at that desperate posture, the name ‘Bald Head Brother’ is not in vain!”
Zhang Hai glanced at Bald Head Brother and said with a light sigh, “I told you before that some Guardian Beasts in this special treatment zone have been abandoned by their Beastmasters.”
“What?” Chen Fan’s expression shifted slightly.
No wonder the monster attribute panel showed that Bald Head Brother, who had a “laid-back attitude towards life and death and wouldn’t give in without a fight,” was in a “sorrowful” state.
Zhang Hai continued, “The temperament of a badger makes it difficult to become a Guardian Beast.”
“Its personality is impulsive, willful, and stubborn. If it’s not fighting, it’s on the way to a fight.”
“For example, this one, even with only 2 levels, dares to rush and fight a 3 or
4-level monster to the death.”
“If a Guardian Beast doesn’t listen to its Beastmaster, the consequences can be very serious.”
“This blue-eyed badger once disobeyed its master’s orders, ran into the wilderness, and fought a 3-level Wind Wolf, resulting in serious injuries to its trainer.”
“After several such incidents, that Beastmaster finally lost hope…”
“In the end, the Beastmaster paid a heavy price to break the contract.”
Chen Fan remained silent, just quietly watching the badger relentlessly attacking the stake, attacking from various angles, unwilling to stop.
Zhang Hai continued, “It works very hard, but…”
“After the initial Guardian Beastmaster released it, it was sent to the Black Ant Forest.”
“Unexpectedly, on the afternoon it entered the Black Ant Forest, it went mad and provoked hundreds of Iron-eating Black Ants.”
“The dense swarm of Iron-eating Black Ants surrounded it, and their corrosive acid fluid covered it in a thick layer…”
“If I hadn’t happened to be passing by and saved it, it would probably have been beaten to death.”
Chen Fan: “And then, you brought it back to the Beast Trainer Association?”
Zhang Hai nodded slightly, “This badger is very intelligent, much smarter than ordinary 2-level monsters.”
“It recognizes me, knows that I saved it, and always greets me when it sees me.”
“It’s a pity…”
“On one hand, its potential is too low, and on the other hand, it’s too prone to losing control. Most Beastmasters simply can’t accept such a Guardian Beast.”
Chen Fan shook his head, “As for potential, it’s not that low. At least, it’s no lower than Chu Xuan’s three Guardian Beasts.”
“Oh?” Zhang Hail s eyes brightened, “Can it really compare with Chu Xuan’s three Guardian Beasts? I must have been blind!”
At this moment, the blue-eyed badger saw Zhang Hai as the two approached.
It stopped attacking the stake and walked towards the edge of the cage, making a purring sound from its mouth.
“Little fellow, we meet again.”
Zhang Hai said with a smile, “I heard from others that you’ve been well-behaved and haven’t made any trouble lately. That’s really good!”
The blue-eyed badger opened its mouth, seemingly smiling.
Chen Fan then leaned close to Zhang Hai and whispered, “Master, you should gently pat its head.”
“What?” Zhang Hai was taken aback.
It seemed that the domineering badger wouldn’t allow anyone other than its Beastmaster to pat its head, right?
But since Chen Fan mentioned it, the old man became curious and actually extended his hand, reaching through the bars and gently patting the blue-eyed badger’s head..