Chapter 130: Chapter 98: Deceitful Moon and Star Deceit
Upon hearing this, a smile immediately broke out on Zheng Yufeng’s usually stern face.
Zheng Yufeng wasn’t just happy that Zhong Yi had accepted Chen Yin’s kind offer; he was even happier because Zhong Yi took the Bizarre so seriously.
From the way Zhong Yi treated him, Zheng Yufeng could tell that Zhong Yi held no prejudice against the Bizarre.
A Healing-type Celestial Destiny Seeker really had no need to Contract a Moon Eyes Bellflower to control the Bizarre; there was still a gap in status between a Deceit Holder and an ordinary Celestial Destiny Seeker.
This was especially true for a Healing-type Celestial Destiny Seeker like Zhong Yi!
As long as Zhong Yi grew to his full potential without any mishaps, he was certain to become a new pillar of Starlight City and the most valuable Celestial Destiny Seeker in the Xin Xia Federation.
Zhong Yi’s attitude toward the Bizarre could help them be treated more like ordinary Guardian Beasts.
"Lord Su Sheng, I will relay your words to Ah Yin. If you’ve taken a liking to those two Deceit Beast Masters whose Deceit Beasts can synergize with each other, I’ll have Ah Yin set them aside for you."
"Quite a few new-generation Deceit Holders whose Moon Eyes Bellflowers have spare flowers are eyeing these two new Deceit Beast Masters."
For a Deceit Holder, rather than calling the Moon Eyes Bellflower their Contracted Guardian Beast, it would be more accurate to say that the new Bizarre they control are their true Guardian Beasts.
Deceit Holders would indeed fight over exceptionally talented Bizarre.
If it weren’t for Chen Yin being a Deceit Holder with a Deceitful Moon Badge, it really wouldn’t be easy to help Zhong Yi secure those two Deceit Beast Masters whose beasts could work in tandem.
Just as Zhong Yi finished his morning exercises, he saw Zhong Chenghuai walk in, looking weary from travel.
Though there was a hint of fatigue in Zhong Chenghuai’s eyes, his entire being seemed to be glowing with renewed vigor.
Seeing that Zhong Yi was still at home, Zhong Chenghuai let out a huge sigh of relief.
"Young Master, you need to go explore the Secret Realm soon. I rushed as fast as I could and finally made it back."
"Last time you and Xiaolingdang went to explore the Secret Realm, I couldn’t go with you two."
"This time, I’m going to take you, Xiaolingdang, and Xiaoxuan to the entrance of the Secret Realm and watch you go inside."
"The Guardian Beast Vehicle that Younger Brother Xu arranged is seriously fast. It got me here from the estate in the Central District in less than an hour."
In the past two days, Zhong Chenghuai’s entire worldview had been turned upside down.
But fortunately, Zhong Chenghuai was highly adaptable, and he was already beginning to get used to the changes.
Hearing Zhong Chenghuai’s words, Zhong Yi felt a warmth spread through his heart.
Zhong Chenghuai had set out at the crack of dawn just to take him and the others to the entrance of the Secret Realm.
It reminded Zhong Yi of his past life. Whenever he was about to leave on a long trip, he could have easily just dragged his suitcase and hailed a cab to the station.
But his parents would always insist on taking time off work to drive him there themselves.
Xu Anjun, Wen Tao’s deputy, had indeed helped Zhong Chenghuai a great deal over the past few days. But to put it plainly, Xu Anjun was really just helping Zhong Yi.
Zhong Yi made a mental note to repay Xu Anjun’s favor.
During breakfast, Shen Xuan was a bundle of nerves.
He was about to explore a Secret Realm for the first time, and he had never fought a real Demon before.
It wasn’t just Shen Xuan. Zhong Ling, who had already fought in the Horned Demon Secret Realm, was also extremely anxious.
The terrifying forms of the Giant Horror Demon and the Wing Melting Demon still frequently appeared in her mind. If not for Lan Po having eaten her dreams, Zhong Ling would have undoubtedly been plagued by nightmares from her experience in the Horned Demon Secret Realm.
Zhong Ling was counting the Blade Butterflies controlled by her Soul Vein Mother Butterfly over and over again.
Zhao Kai had personally helped her replace her Shattered Blade Butterflies with meticulously strengthened Blade Butterflies.
Each of the twenty-one Mortal Beast Tenth Level, Bronze Quality Blade Butterflies she now controlled possessed outstanding Exclusive Traits.
Upon learning that Zhong Yi was preparing to collect large quantities of Guardian Beast and Demon Remains, Zhong Chenghuai spoke up.
"Young Master, I have yet to Contract a Substitute Puppet. When purchasing Guardian Beast and Demon Remains, the goods need to be inspected. Many people mix high-quality goods with inferior ones when they sell."
"A Substitute Puppet is intelligent enough to tell the difference between good and bad Guardian Beast and Demon Remains."
"Then, I can just leave my Substitute Puppet here to help you acquire these goods, Young Master."
"It can deliver the purchased goods to the Central District every evening."
Having run the Guardian Beast Shop for so many years before Zhong Yi awakened, Zhong Chenghuai, who often had to go to the market to procure stock, knew very well that many merchants and Adventurers were unscrupulous when it came to making money. Passing off inferior goods as high-quality ones was a common occurrence.
Zhong Chenghuai would only feel at ease if he personally handled a large-scale, high-volume purchasing operation like this.
Zhong Chenghuai did indeed see Zhong Yi as a junior and a member of his family.
But more than that, he saw Zhong Yi as his master.
This was also why, when Zhong Yi had awakened and told him to acquire thousands of pounds of Guardian Beast Remains, Zhong Chenghuai hadn’t asked a single question.
Similarly, whatever Zhong Yi wanted to do now, Zhong Chenghuai would do everything in his power to help him accomplish it.
Zhong Chenghuai recalled what Zhong Yi had told him the previous night, and his tone grew heavy as he spoke.
"Young Master, I don’t really have any talent for combat. During my potential evaluation, I was only rated D Level."
"Other than having Iron Arm as my Lifebound Guardian Beast in my Soul Base, I possess no Beastmaster Talents."
"I thought about it all last night. You said you wanted me to be your deputy, but I don’t think I’m up to the task."
Though Zhong Chenghuai was a Servant, he had his own dignity as well.
