Chapter 458: Chapter 453: A New Journey

Early morning.

After briskly finishing his morning routine, Bai Qi descended downstairs.

Due to staying up late for the New Year’s Eve celebration, most of the companion monsters were still sleeping, only Alpha and Delta had begun training early in the courtyard.

“Bai Qi, why are you up so early? Shouldn’t you sleep in on the first day of the Spring Festival?”

Seeing Bai Qi emerge, Luo Xiang who was eating breakfast chuckled.

“Instructor Luo, you’re up early too.”

Bai Qi walked over to the table, asking, “Instructor Luo, are you still planning to go to Taize Lake?”

“I’m not going today. The materials I ordered have arrived, I need to go and receive them.”

Luo Xiang shook his head, replying.

“Are those materials for cultivating companion monsters?”

Bai Qi was somewhat curious upon hearing this. Luo Xiang had a lineup of mythical species; Bai Qi wanted to see what materials Luo Xiang used to cultivate them.

“No, they’re for building the Secret Realm Tower.”

Luo Xiang explained, “The materials previously prepared were only sufficient for building a foundation, so I ordered some more to further perfect it.”

“The Secret Realm Tower? Can I take a look?”

Bai Qi’s eyes shone upon hearing this. Having been a Beast Master for so long, they had never seen a real Secret Realm Tower.

Well, it should be a Secret Realm Tower belonging to a living Beast Master. Given such a good opportunity, they obviously couldn’t miss it.

“That’s not a problem, but my Secret Realm Tower is not completely stable yet, so I can’t let outsiders in.”

“That’s fine, just allowing me to appreciate it would be enough.”

Bai Qi waved his hands, a Secret Realm Tower relates to a Legendary Beast Master’s final trump card, even if Luo Xiang let him see it, Bai Qi would feel embarrassed.

“Alright, let’s go see it in the courtyard outside.”

Luo Xiang put down his chopsticks and together with Bai Qi came to the courtyard. The complex Rune Mark on the back of his hand flashed with light, and a tall tower appeared in front of Bai Qi.

The tower’s design was not complicated; from afar, it looked somewhat similar to the Star-patrolling Tower, with various types of companion monster patterns faintly visible on the tower body.

“This is my Star-patrolling Tower. But many parts are not yet installed, so it can’t be used as fighting aid for the time being.”

Patting the Star-patrolling Tower, Luo Xiang explained.

“The Secret Realm Tower is also capable of fighting?”

Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this, discovering an unknown domain.

“Of course. Apart from legendary pet beasts, the Secret Realm Tower is one major reason why legends can become the absolute main force in large-scale wars.”

Luo Xiang nodded solemnly, adding, “To put it simply, the Secret Realm Tower effectively serves as a war fortress, and how much combat power it can exert depends on your companion monsters and how you build your Secret Realm Tower.”

“A war fortress, huh…”

Bai Qi nodded slightly. Although Bai Heguang had mentioned the Secret Realm Tower before, in Bai Qi’s impression, the purpose of the Secret Realm Tower was mostly to serve as an anchor, fixing the secret realm on the main world’s crystal wall.

But as it seemed now, the functions of the Secret Realm Tower were quite diverse.

“Even though you just promoted to the sixth stage, but considering your usual progress speed, I suggest you start preparing in advance. After all, subsequent parts can be added slowly, but the basic structure cannot be modified.”

Luo Xiang handed Bai Qi a book, saying, “This is a handbook about constructing the Secret Realm Tower, which was given to me by Bai Chuanqi. You could say it’s now being returned to its rightful owner.”

“Teacher’s handbook?”

Bai Qi took the handbook, he quickly flipped through it, and his understanding of the Secret Realm Tower gradually became clearer.

The Secret Realm Tower, a symbol of the Legendary Beast Master, is also a core element for companion monsters to break through to legend, yet at the same time, it is a means for Legendary Beast Masters to stand on their own.

“Suddenly, I feel like… I’m running out of money again…”

Bai Qi scratched his head with a bit of a headache, no wonder there were so few Legendary Beast Masters, the cost was truly frightening.

“You’re worried about not having money? Others may not know, but I do know, Mr. Bai Qi.”

Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi’s shoulder, saying, “I’m leaving first, we can chat when we’re free.”

“By the way, before President Qin left, he asked me to tell you to find him at the Association after you wake up, it seems he has something to discuss with you.”

Bai Qi nodded slightly upon hearing this. If President Qin was looking for him at this time, it must be about the Southern Abyss Coast incident.

Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn’t be bothered with breakfast. He immediately summoned the Six Pets to his side, rode upon Delta, and headed straight for the Association.

…

Beast Master Association.

Thanks to the bonus from being a Disciple of the Void, Bai Qi had finally experienced the convenience of President Qin’s casual teleportations. He arrived at the Association gate almost instantaneously.

The Association was still teeming with people, yet it wasn’t just Beast Masters. The number of Spirit Controllers also wasn’t small.

According to the new “Beast Master / Spirit Controller Management Regulations” issued by the Federation, Beast Masters / Spirit Controllers needed to complete tasks issued by the Beast Master Association. They were required to achieve certain targets before they could undergo assessments.

Those who passed the assessments were qualified for first and second stage evolution of the Rune.

As for Leap Evolution, it was only open to Spirit Controllers. They needed to go through a one-month rapport investigation with their companion monsters before they could be qualified.

This regulation undoubtedly restricted the progress speed of Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers, but none of them complained. Instead, they all seemed motivated.

The reason was simple. The Association was going to choose the two hundred best performers from these assessment participants, granting them internal tests for the epoch-making online game “Jade Dream”.

What, you don’t know about Jade Dream?

Go next door and turn right, hurry up and get your internet connection at the network department.

After the grand opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, ‘Jade Dream’ and ‘Leap Evolution’ instantly dominated the popular searches, with the top 20 hot search topics all pertaining to Bai Qi and the Institute.

Among them, what people were most eagerly anticipating was ‘Jade Dream’.

According to the Super God Evolution Research Institute, ‘Jade Dream’ was about to undergo its first closed beta, with only 1000 slots available.

The Gusu City Beastmaster Association was granted 200 slots, thanks to the city’s geographical advantages.

Because of this, the Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers were not only unopposed to the announcement of the ‘Beastmaster/Spirit Controller Management Regulation’ but in fact, were hugely excited for it.

Even Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers from neighboring cities were already considering moving to Gusu City.

Undeniably, announcing these two plans together was just plain genius.

“People nowadays sure are obsessed,”

Hidden within the void, Bai Qi watched the frenzied youth below, unsuppressable grin tugging at his lips.

The more zealous they were, the more cash lining his pocket~

Taking another glance at the continuous stream of people flowing towards the association in the distance, Bai Qi gave a pat to Delta, and in a flash, appeared directly in President Qin’s office.

“Cough, cough, you little jerk! Didn’t anyone ever teach you to knock?!”

President Qin, who was drinking water at the time, choked in surprise with Bai Qi’s unexpected appearance. After finally catching his breath, he couldn’t help but curse.

“Didn’t you tell me to come over right after I woke up?”

Bai Qi looked innocent and replied, “Besides, there are so many people outside. I did this to avoid causing a commotion.”

Upon hearing Bai Qi’s words, President Qin’s expression somewhat improved.

“Fine, just don’t make a habit out of this.”

President Qin waved his hand dismissively and looking at Delta, said, “However, your pet’s ability to spatially transmit is improving. It’s a shame it can’t evolve into the king level yet.”

“Delta is special, so I wanted to ask if the association has any temporal department resources to exchange.”

Bai Qi shrugged in response.

“As a member of the Tower of Decision, can’t you ask for it yourself?”

President Qin gave Bai Qi an irritated look and said, “Heguang left for the association’s headquarters with the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit this morning, and considering your contributions, requesting one temporal department resource isn’t excessive. Boss Zhao should agree to that.”

“Really?”

Upon hearing this, Bai Qi’s eyes lit up. His painstaking efforts to persuade the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit indeed paid off.

“However, temporal department resources are extremely scarce, so you might have to wait for some time, can you manage that?”

“No problem, as long as I can get it.”

Bai Qi waved his hand, fully aware of the scarcity of temporal department resources. He was content as long as it was available.

This was perfect; he now had the freedom to embark on his adventure to the Southern Abyss Coast.

“Well then, I’ve already discussed it with Mo Guan about the Southern Abyss Coast. You can go there whenever you like, and he will help you arrange the schedule. As for the rest… ”

President Qin paused, pulling out a metallic card from his drawer and handed it to Bai Qi, “This is a data card sent by the Thirteenth Bureau. It contains what you want, so keep it safe.”

A data card sent by the Thirteenth Bureau? Could this be about the Quantum Mind Field?

Bai Qi’s eyes flashed as he immediately inserted the data card into his personal smart device for a check.

“Indeed, Yi Yu is indeed efficient.”

Bai Qi grinned, handing the data card straight to Schuck inside the Secret Realm.

“Kid, watch your address, Yi Yu has become a legend, you should call him Yi Chuanqi now.”

President Qin waved his hand and said, “If that’s all, then get the hell out of here. I still have a lot of work to do.”

“Alright~”

Grinning, Bai Qi quickly climbed onto Delta and left the association.

He needed to avoid becoming a laborer for all these troublesome tasks for President Qin.

“Next, I’ll say goodbye to Mom and Dad, call Nicholas and set off.”

Bai Qi, who had been hovering above the association, took one last look at the increasingly bustling city, and headed straight for the Super God Evolution Research Institute.

…

“Son, you’re leaving already?”

Shock colored Luo Zhu’s face as she looked at Bai Qi, clearly not expecting him to leave so urgently.

“Yep, the sooner I leave, the sooner I’ll return. I need to quickly level up my pets.”

Bai Qi responded, “If everything goes according to plan, I should be back in a week or two, just in time for school.”

“Well…alright then,”

Luo Zhu sighed, offering no further objections. Bai Yan, on the other hand, seemed to have thought of something, suggesting, “The Southern Abyss Coast has a fairly high risk factor. Why not wait a bit longer and take your Green Dragon friend with you?”

“Huh? What’s up with Nicholas? Why can’t he come along?”

Bai Qi was taken aback by this. The Brita family already provided the first batch of Bright Spirit Gold, and Nicholas had even completed the Jade Helmet. He should be pretty much free.

“About that…you better go check it out yourself.”

Bai Yan sighed helplessly, looking like he just couldn’t explain himself.