Chapter 302: Chapter 298: Xia Xuan Comes to the Door

Looking at the fully formed Rune Mark on the back of his hand, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. With a thought, the worm grass was summoned once more.

“Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, your little brother pays his respects.”

The moment worm grass appeared, it readily confirmed its place as the

youngest in the team.

Aooo Aooo!

(So sensible, this master will take care of you from now on!)

Beta seemed quite pleased with worm grass’s address, despite having some doubts about the order. Nevertheless, it could only remain a thought.

He didn’t think that having two super skills would allow him to compete with

Alpha, the freak.

Clicking sounds.

(We’re all master’s pets, no need for such formalities.)

Alpha acknowledged the worm grass with a nod, which quietly relieved the latter.

If there was anyone in the team that it feared the most, it had to be Alpha – a specter of death itself.

The Power of Death stands quite menacing to plants, exceedingly more than

average.

Pop Pop?

(Gamma is the third brother, Gamma is so happy.)

The simplest in mind, Gamma seemed surprised by worm grass’s designation.

Unable to contain its excitement, it pranced about erratically while Delta walked over to worm grass and welcomed it with a nuzzle.

Blub blub.

(Now that we’re all together, let’s do our best.)

Worm grass was overwhelmed by the other four pets’ reception, allaying its uneasiness.

If you can’t beat them, join them – truly words to live by.

Clicking sounds.

(However, Epsilon, you’re a bit weak. I’ll give you special training later.)

“No, let’s first understand the unique conditions involved in worm grass’s fusion. It might be helpful for the Meeh Beast fusion later.

Aooo Aooo!

(No way, should I strategize with Epsilon about methods of using Spirit Power?

I remember, this is called mind melding?)

Pop Pop.

(Then Gamma would also like to ask Epsilon for some vine tendrils, Gamma is currently learning a new recipe that glows and needs a Dream Vine Flower

Powder for seasoning.)

Blub blub.

(Um, after you’re done, Delta would like to give Epsilon a full-body checkup.

After all, worm grass fusion is quite rare.)

Worm grass:”…”

Suddenly it felt like joining wasn’t of much use, maybe escaping was the better

option.

“Good, seeing you all get along so well gives me peace of mind.”

Seeing the harmonious decorum amongst the five, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Ignoring the desperate look worm grass was giving, he left the

Secret Realm Base.

According to Luo Xiang, in a few days, he would be escorting him to the

Western Region. To avoid missing it again, it would be better to wait outside a bit earlier.

The Bai family.

The butler, carrying a tray, entered the living room, serving a cup of tea to Bai Qiucha and Xia Xuan respectively. He bowed and said, “Master Bai, Young Master Xia, please wait a moment, the refreshments will be ready soon.”

“Thank you.”

Xia Xuan took the teacup with both hands, lacking any signs of arrogance. Bai Qiucha on the other hand responded with a light smile, “Xia senior, you don’t need to be formal. Our house doesn’t have so many rules.”

Visiting a legendary family and you tell me to not be formal?

Xia Xuan quietly commented in his mind, yet his face donned a full smile, “I’m sorry for coming uninvited.”

Bai Qiucha laughed, “Senior Xia, you came to see Bai Qi, right? He’s been in the secret realm lately but he should be out today. If you’re not in a hurry, please wait at our house.”

“Bai Qi is in the secret realm? Then, I will come again next time.

Hearing Bai Qi wasn’t present, Xia Xuan felt a burden lifted. Just as he was about to leave, a figure suddenly appeared in the living room. Xia Xuan didn’t manage to avoid it in time and almost collided into it.

“Whoa, someone’s trying to ambush me?”

Just as Bai Qi stepped out of the Secret Realm Base, a figure hurtled towards him. He was slightly taken aback.

Are paparazzi now bold enough to barge into legendary families’ homes? Is there a need to be so wild?

Despite his internal ranting, the newly promoted Fifth Stage Bai Qi, drawing on his superior reaction speed and physical capabilities, managed to dodge skillfully.

Only when Bai Qi created some distance did he recognize the “paparazzo.”

“Xia Xuan? What are you doing here?”

Bai Qi looked at the oddly behaving Xia Xuan, “Did you come here to challenge

Cha?”

“Senior Xia came to see you, it has nothing to do with me.

Bai Qiucha shrugged his shoulders, “We were just guessing when you’d come

out and now, that you’re here, you two can chat.”

“Looking for me?”

Bai Qi looked at Xia Xuan with a confused gaze while Xia Xuan exhaled deeply, saying, “It wasn’t my idea to come looking for you. My father said you hadn’t gone to receive the Meeh Martial Research Room, so he asked me to come and remind you about it.”

“Meeh Martial Research Room?”

Bai Qi woke up like from a dream, almost forgetting about the Meeh Martial Research Room that the Xia’s Group had granted to him. He was so busy with the worm grass matter these past few days that he forgot about it.

“Sorry, I’ve been kind of busy lately and forgot.”

Bai Qi felt embarrassed, scratching his head, “It happens that I’m free now, why don’t we go together?”

“Okay.”

Xia Xuan nodded, casting a profound gaze at Bai Qi. Just as he was about to say something, he was distracted by the sudden exclamation from Bai Qiucha beside him.

“Bai Qi, you’re a Fifth Stage Beast Master now?

Fifth Stage? Bai Qi?!

Xia Xuan’s heart jolted, quickly turning to Bai Qi’s left hand. Sure enough, he saw five intricate Rune Marks on it, bringing him an intricate feeling.

Just a short while ago, both of them were at the second level, and not long after he ascended to the third stage, Bai Qi had already become a Fifth Stage Beast

Master?

Was this guy even human?

“Yeah, I’ve almost been at the fourth stage for a month, and I’ve been pushing hard these few days, so I upgraded.”

Bai Qi nodded, with the power of the Evolution Egg increasing his physical abilities rapidly and the Dreamland Worm Grass boosting his Spirit Power, he had also found a method to fast-track his climb.

“You really are…”

Bai Qiucha sighed in resignation after hearing Bai Qi’s words, being the youngest Four Stage Beast Master was one thing, but it was nothing compared to Bai Qi, whose advancements were rapid like a rocket.

He vaguely remembered, Bai Qi awakened his talent about half a year ago, right?

“Let’s not talk about this anymore. Xia Xuan, is your family’s research institute far from here? I might need to travel at any time, so maybe we should leave early?”

You were the one who forgot about this stuff, weren’t you? It almost sounds like he’s the one who forgot to remind you.

Xia Xuan was taken aback, his eyes deeply locked onto the five Rune Marks on Bai Qi’s hand as the idea of challenging Bai Qi was completely obliterated from his mind.

A third Stage Beast Master challenging a Fifth Stage Beast Master? Unless he is crazy.

“Come with me. The research institute is quite a distance from here, so…

Before Xia Xuan could finish, he saw a massive Ancestral Beast summoned by Bai Qi, who had scooped it up in one swift motion. They accelerated towards the side, vanishing into thin air, eventually materializing in the sky.

“Give me a rough location, and we’ll make it quick.

Bai Qi pulled Xia Xuan onto the back of the Wind God Winged Dragon, disappeared from his original position as soon as he got a location from Xia

Xuan.

Seeing the Wind God Winged Dragon keep on crossing the Void, Xia Xuan suddenly felt somewhat comforted.

A Space Department beast, had Bai Qi finally stopped bonding with those weird beasts?

Just a few short minutes later, Delta arrived at the entrance of a modern­looking building where the words “Xia’s Group Affiliated ** Research Room” were clearly written on the building.

“Is this the ‘Small Research Room’ your dad mentioned?”

Bai Qi stared blankly at the building that was more than capable of serving as a corporation. He couldn’t help but be amazed.

“Yes, this research facility is indeed the smallest one under the Xia’s Group, but the equipment is the latest and greatest. The only deficiency is that it only has two assembly lines.”

The latest complete set of equipment? And two assembly lines?

And he just gave it away?

It’s really nice to be rich!

Bai Qi wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, gathered his thoughts, and followed Xia Xuan into the research facility.

“Young Master Xia, you’re here.”

As soon as she saw Xia Xuan, a middle-aged man in a white research outfit stepped forward to greet him; he only paused for a moment when he noticed Bai Qi beside him. Quickly catching on, he said, “Welcome Leader Bai to our inspection.”

“You know me?”

Bai Qi looked at the middle-aged man with curiosity. He couldn’t help but chuckle and said, “Leader Bai, you’re the owner of four core patents. Plus, Mr. Xia has already asked us to follow you, so how could we not recognize you?”

“I see.”

Bai Qi nodded at the man’s explanation, stopped talking, and began touring the facility with the middle-aged man.

The research institute had five floors, each of the top four responsible for design, assembly, practice, and integration, whereas the underground floor housed two manufacturing lines.

As the man had said, all of the equipment in the facility was state-of-the-art, and should have been well beyond Bai Qi’s reach as a mere beast master. Now he was being handed top-tier equipment as a complete set.

“Leader Bai, our institute may be small, but everyone here is an elite. Plus, they have all thoroughly studied your Rune Mechanical Theory, so if Leader Bai has anything needing research, we are here to help.”

Once the middle-aged man had shown Bai Qi around, he assured him, saying, “Leader Bai, rest assured, we have all signed non-disclosure agreements, and none of the specifics of the projects will be revealed.”

“Okay.”

Bai Qi nodded. He had no doubt about the man’s words. As a qualified mech martial artist, he often helped different mechanical engineers with designs, and no one wanted a mech martial artist who would leak those plans.

However, not leaking any specifics did not mean that they couldn’t leak the research objective.

Bai Qi glanced around and saw the multitude of mech martial artists who had followed him around. He said, “Sorry, but I prefer to work alone, so you all needn’t stay here.”

“Xia Xuan, these mech martial artists were originally from your group, right? You’ll have to arrange for new jobs for them.”

Xia Xuan was taken aback upon hearing Bai Qi. He exchanged a glance with the middle-aged man and asked, “This research institute is quite big; you’re sure you can manage it all by yourself?”

“Myself? Who said I’m alone?”

Bai Qi looked at Xia Xuan strangely, summoning Husky. Seeing all the splendid equipment, Schuck was immediately intrigued and grabbed the Secret Realm Ring from Bai Qi, proceeding to store each piece of equipment in the Secret Realm Base one by one.

“Don’t I also have a Mechanical beast?”