Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand

Ever since Gu Ning arrived, the place had become noticeably quieter, yet many sensed the approaching storm behind the calm.

However, when Gu Ning walked in, he didn’t specifically target Lin Chen.

Subsequently, the representatives from the prominent families of the Celestial Capital also arrived.

Among them were Gu An and his entourage.

Gu An, like a sly fox, feigned concern and saluted Lin Chen, saying, "I wonder how Immortal Venerable Bai Ling is doing now."

The moment these words were spoken, they immediately captured everyone’s attention.

Bai Ling’s ascension to becoming an Immortal Venerable was known throughout the country.

Many were concerned about her whereabouts.

However, some were curious, while others were terrified.

Gu An was clearly among the latter.

Lin Chen knew that Gu An had ulterior motives, so he pretended not to ponder it and casually replied, "Bai Ling has fallen from the Immortal Venerable Realm; not only is her mental state affected, her talent has also deteriorated, maybe she can no longer be a Beastmaster."

As these words fell, several people sighed.

"Immortal Venerable Bai Ling fought for the nation and has ended up like this, we should all remember her sacrifice."

"Indeed."

Everyone started discussing, and some spoke genuinely from the heart.

At this moment, Li Hai interjected, "Rest assured, the Dubhe Pavilion and the National Master’s Institute have already decided to honor Immortal Venerable Bai Ling with the title of Pavilion Protector; should anyone dare show her disrespect, it would be a grave affront to both institutions."

Hearing this, some nodded, while others sneered.

The title of Pavilion Protector was merely symbolic.

Moreover, Bai Ling could never appear in the Celestial Capital again.

Li Hai continued, "This negotiation between humans and the Demon Race is unlike previous ones."

"That’s incorrect."

An elder spoke, "In the first Celestial Realm Mountain negotiations, our Human Race also emerged victorious; the situations are identical to today, how is it unlike?"

"It’s definitely different," Li Hai said, "This time, we have vanquished the Demon Emperor and suppressed the Demon Race’s morale to a greater extent. Therefore, key personnel must be selected to participate, and the negotiation terms must be discussed thoroughly."

Upon hearing this, everyone agreed.

They prepared to take their seats, but there were only eight chairs around the round table.

The implication was clear: only eight people could join the inner circle.

Without hesitation, Gu Ning took a seat.

Straightaway, representatives from the four big families entered and sat down directly.

Still, no one came to stop them until a member of the Celestial Capital Power attempted to sit in the sixth seat when someone shouted, "Isn’t it a bit excessive to have five seats occupied by the Celestial Capital?"

With that, a spirit beast was summoned, ready to intervene.

Unexpectedly, the representative from the Celestial Capital sneered and said, "Outside of the Celestial Capital, are there even any experts?"

They were about to fight, but just then, the Great Elder stepped forward and sat in the seat originally intended for the Celestial Capital representative.

This scene left the representative astonished.

The Great Elder could have chosen another seat, but deliberately picked this one to confront the Celestial Capital?

Gu Ning and others remained impassive.

In the Cangling Ancient Country, the Spirit Academy was unique.

However, it wasn’t irreplaceable.

In contrast, the newly emerging Monster Hunter Guild was the thorn in their side.

When it came to the seventh seat, the Celestial Capital representative was about to sit when suddenly a voice roared:

"Do you think the Western Regions are without anyone?"

Following the voice, a woman stepped forward and slammed the table angrily.

At that moment, silence enveloped the crowd.

Lin Chen followed the voice and saw a fair-skinned woman, her face veiled with white gauze, but her beauty still faintly visible.

As for her figure, it went without saying...

Ladylike.

No.

Mature.

Most men’s eyes were immediately drawn to her, and Lin Chen learned her name from their whispers.

The Poisonous Lady of the Western Regions—Du Qingqing.

Rumor had it that Du Qingqing, though only twenty-eight, was a top-tier poisonous femme due to her Spirit Beasts being venomous creatures.

Ordinary people tended to steer clear of her.

Though her strength wasn’t the pinnacle here, she was the daughter of the Western Domain Lord.

The Western Regions differed from other places; being vast and sparsely populated, its forces were more unified, primarily under Du Qingqing’s father’s Western Alliance.

Even the insistent Celestial Capital representative had to yield to Du Qingqing.

The Western Alliance was formidable, and crucially, the Celestial Capital relied on them to secure the western frontiers.

Moreover, the Western Alliance was renowned for its gatekeepers and had made significant military contributions during national wars, including this one.

Neither the Dubhe Pavilion nor the National Master’s Institute wished to clash with the Western Alliance.

So, if the representative fought over the seat with Du Qingqing, Gu Ning and his group would likely intervene.

After contemplating, the representative moved to claim the eighth chair.

Just then, Lin Chen swiftly took the seat.

"You...."

The man upon seeing Lin Chen, as if seeing an easy target, asked, "Who allowed you to sit there?"

"Isn’t this seat first come, first served?" Lin Chen replied.

The man heard this and sneered coldly, "Lin Chen, are you playing dumb? Do you know where you are, thinking you can just sit here?"

"Why can’t I?" Lin Chen responded, "Considering achievements, can you compare with my records at the Beast Fighting Conference and the Celestial Realm Mountain Conference?"

"In terms of military merits, the Monster Hunter Guild has protected countless people in the southern borders; can this old dog match that achievement?"

At these words, everyone present was stunned.

Lin Chen actually dared to call him an old dog?

Clearly, this was provocation.

The man couldn’t stand it, ready to strike, but before he could act, a chilling sensation swept from behind.

Everyone turned to see Qin Shaoshao standing behind Lin Chen.

"Celestial Spirit Body..."

Someone exclaimed.

At this moment, everyone understood.

To take Lin Chen’s seat, one would have to defeat Qin Shaoshao.

But, how many could stand against her?

Witnessing the uncertainty in everyone’s eyes, Gu An subtly signaled to the man.

The next instant, the man summoned his Spirit Beast, an eighty-eighth-level beast, charging towards Qin Shaoshao.

The Spirit Beast approached, yet Qin Shaoshao remained unperturbed.

Finally, as it neared ten meters, Qin Shaoshao’s eyes suddenly widened with intent.

Just then, Lin Chen’s voice calmly interrupted, "Break its limbs, no need to kill."

The next moment, a tragic beast howl echoed, shocking everyone to their core.

The man’s Spirit Beast lay in a pool of blood, clutching its head in agony, wishing for death.

Lin Chen looked at the people around the table and declared:

"The second Celestial Realm Mountain negotiation was traded for false peace at the expense of the Monster Hunter Guild."

"This is the debt owed to the Monster Hunter Guild."

"This time, the Monster Hunter Guild will not yield!"