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Chapter 265

The video of Su Hao’s summoning beast battle was posted online and received crazy shares and likes. Not just because of Su Hao’s breathtaking combat scenes, but also due to his rare summoning beasts that few had seen.

Soon, the on-site video of Su Hao being recognized as an advanced summoner in Yongxin City emerged, and people painstakingly analyzed the skills of these summoning beasts.

At this moment, everyone realized how extraordinary Su Hao’s ten summoning beasts truly were. This caught the attention of fellow summoners in the same competition group.

Analyzing Su Hao’s lineup against their summoning beast lineup, they concluded that unless the opponent summoner’s brain malfunctioned, facing Su Hao’s summoning beasts would only result in one outcome—utter defeat.

They all knew they could only pray not to be assigned as Su Hao’s opponents. Su Hao officially entered the view of some world-class experts.

They became curious about Su Hao’s summoning beasts. These individuals controlled the world, possessing unimaginable information. However, Su Hao’s ten summoning beasts, displayed with brilliance, were not recorded anywhere, which was quite unbelievable.

Within a few hours, a dedicated team started a comparative study on Su Hao’s summoning beasts. Three conclusions were quickly drawn:

1. These summoning beasts evolved from low-level summoning beasts, namely Sawtooth Rat and Long-tailed White Fox.

2. These summoning beasts are a new species associated with auxiliary stars (low probability).

3. Similar abilities among summoning beasts suggest they might be bio-modified summoning beasts (high probability).

The professional team speculated a high likelihood of them being modified summoning beasts. Alongside this information, Su Hao’s life history, radiating a ‘genius’ aura from the first to the last word, was presented.

Pan Fengxuan, one of the top ten council members of the Summoner Association, reviewed the data, and despite encountering numerous top talents, couldn’t help but be dazzled by Su Hao’s history.

Name: Bai Jingzhong

Gender: Male

Age: 9 years and 8 months

Residence: Yongxin City, Morning Sun Courtyard

Background: Abandoned infant, adopted by Bai Wan’er

History: From August 23 to around August 30, 3902, tested summoner talent twice, first time “normal,” second time “A-level or above,” data indicated super S-level summoner talent. From September 2, 3902, to October 30, 3904, studied under advanced summoner Master Leyi and self-studied elementary school library books, successfully summoned and sent back for the first time, granted elementary school graduation…

Doubt 1: Source of ten summoning beasts.

Doubt 2: “Morning Sun Beauty Salon” successfully beautified 30 clients in two years…

Doubt 3:…

Su Hao’s information was collected and laid out one by one in front of Council Member Pan. The council member, with graying hair, marveled, “Regardless, this kid is indeed a rare super genius! Not just in summoner talent but in every sense.”

After closing the file, he instructed his assistant, “After the competition ends tomorrow, make contact and bring him to our side.”

The girl with glasses replied, “Understood, Council Member Pan.” Then, with confusion, she asked, “Why not go directly now? What if he’s taken away early by the guardian agency?”

Council Member Pan chuckled, “No need to rush. The conditions we offer, he won’t refuse. Besides, compared to the guardian agency, we, in principle, represent justice. To a ten-year-old, growing up hearing legends of the Summoner Association, we are what they aspire to. The guardian agency is just an ordinary business for them. Hahaha!”

The assistant, Glasses Girl, also revealed a faint smile. She understood Pan Fengxuan’s intention. Regardless of how talented young individuals might be, their maturity was lacking. They never underestimated the methods employed by those in the Guardian Agency.

As Pan Fengxuan stated, the Summoner Association represented justice in this world.

On that evening, someone immediately located Su Hao’s residence. However, they didn’t directly approach; instead, they politely had a hotel staff member convey the message.

The hotel staff knocked on Su Hao’s door and said, “I am a hotel staff member. Is Mr. Bai Jingzhong staying here?”

Yashan responded with a question, “What’s the matter?”

With a professional smile, the staff member said, “The summoning beast Guardian Agency’s business development manager just submitted a letter downstairs, wishing to visit Mr. Bai Jingzhong. They asked me to convey the invitation. If you agree to a meeting, please come to Room 808 on the thirtieth floor for discussion.”

Yashan nodded, took the letter, closed the door, and directly informed Su Hao, “Jingzhong, someone submitted a letter and wants to visit you!”

Su Hao opened his eyes, got up, took the letter to examine it, and after a moment, smiled, “Jingyi, stay here yourself. Pay attention to protecting Bai Sister and the others. I’ll go up for a moment.”

Yashan immediately said, “Jingzhong, rest assured, leave it to me!”

Su Hao took the elevator to the thirtieth floor, where a staff member promptly guided him.

Upon pushing open Room 808, a middle-aged man with a bald head and a big belly, wearing a brilliant smile, extended his hand warmly and shook Su Hao’s hand. He spoke eloquently, “Mr. Bai, thank you for gracing us with your presence. The main reason for visiting today is that, having witnessed your brilliance on the competition stage, it was truly dazzling! I greatly admired it and wanted to meet with you, casually chat. Come, come, come, sit down and talk!”

The bald man smoothly pulled out Su Hao’s chair, and after Su Hao sat down, he slapped his forehead, “Oh! I forgot to introduce myself, how impolite of me.”

As he casually sat across from Su Hao, pouring tea, he continued, “I am Chen Qingsheng, the business development manager of the summoning beast Guardian Agency. I like making friends with capable people. Mr. Bai, you are one of the top figures I’ve come across in these many years.”

While speaking, he observed Su Hao’s expression. He found that Su Hao showed no signs of impatience or unease, just a smile, quietly listening as if an old bird accustomed to mingling in various places. This made him mutter to himself, “Why does this person seem different from the information? ‘Devoted to learning, single-minded’? Looking at this leisurely attitude, I believe the tales of experiencing hardships and storms.”

Su Hao picked up the teacup, played with it, and chuckled, “Manager Chen, hello. Thank you for thinking highly of me. I dislike these kinds of flattering words, which tend to be insincere. So, if there’s something, just say it! Lay out the terms, and if the price is right, we can discuss anything.”

Chen Qingsheng’s mind immediately tensed up. Originally, he hadn’t thought that he could meet the person just with a letter; it was just a warm-up for the follow-up plan.

Unexpectedly, the other party had come on his own.

When he saw Bai Jingzhong, he had a foreboding feeling. Now, this foreboding feeling had come true. Bai Jingzhong was indeed one of the most difficult people.

Chen Qingsheng promptly adjusted his posture, changed his stance, and said, “Then I’ll be straightforward, Mr. Bai, have you considered entrusting your summoning beasts to our summoning beast Guardian Agency for management? Don’t worry, I can directly exempt you from all fees. Money is not a concern; the main thing is I want to be friends with you!”

Su Hao asked, “If I entrust my summoning beasts to your agency, what can I gain?”

Chen Qingsheng cautiously probed, “Well, Mr. Bai, what do you want?”

Su Hao smiled, “No need to ask, right? Of course, I want techniques!”

Chen Qingsheng’s smile froze on his face.

(End of this chapter)

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    Chapter 265

    The footage of Su Hao's first-round battle spread across the internet like wildfire.

    Within hours, it had been reposted millions of times.

    What captivated viewers wasn't only the breathtaking speed with which he had crushed his opponent.

    It was also his summoned beasts.

    No one had ever seen creatures like them before.


    ---

    Soon afterward, someone unearthed the recording of Su Hao's Advanced Summoner certification in Yongxin City.

    The two videos were compared frame by frame.

    Professional summoners.

    Researchers.

    Battle analysts.

    Even ordinary enthusiasts joined the discussion.

    People began carefully dissecting every ability each summoned beast had displayed.

    Only then did everyone realize...

    Those beautiful-looking creatures were far more terrifying than they had first appeared.


    ---

    The contestants in Arena Thirteen reacted even faster.

    They replayed Su Hao's battle repeatedly.

    Then they compared their own summoned beast lineups against his.

    The conclusion was almost unanimous.

    Unless Bai Jingzhong suddenly forgot how to command his summoned beasts...

    There was only one possible outcome.

    Defeat.

    Complete defeat.

    For the remaining competitors...

    The only thing worth praying for was that they would never be matched against Contestant 13661.


    ---

    At the same time...

    Su Hao officially entered the attention of the world's highest-ranking organizations.

    Their curiosity wasn't directed toward the young boy himself.

    It was directed toward his summoned beasts.

    These organizations possessed information networks beyond ordinary imagination.

    Every known summoned beast...

    Every recorded mutation...

    Every documented evolution...

    Every rare species...

    All had complete files.

    Yet...

    None of Su Hao's ten summoned beasts existed anywhere in their databases.

    That...

    Was abnormal.


    ---

    Within only a few hours...

    A specialized research team was established.

    Their mission was simple.

    Determine the origin of Bai Jingzhong's summoned beasts.

    After an intensive investigation, three preliminary conclusions emerged.

    First.

    These summoned beasts had evolved from ordinary low-ranking summoned beasts such as the Sawtooth Guinea Pig and the Long-Tailed White Fox.

    Second.

    There was a small possibility that they represented previously undiscovered species from the Secondary Star.

    The probability of this explanation was considered extremely low.

    Third.

    Because several different beasts displayed abilities with remarkably similar characteristics...

    The highest probability was that they were biologically modified summoned beasts.

    This final conclusion quickly became the team's primary hypothesis.


    ---

    Alongside the report...

    Another document was submitted.

    It contained Bai Jingzhong's complete personal history.

    Every page seemed to radiate one word.

    Genius.


    ---

    Council Member Pan Fengxuan of the Summoner Association quietly read through the report.

    Even someone who had witnessed countless prodigies over the years found himself slightly surprised.


    ---

    Name: Bai Jingzhong

    Gender: Male

    Age: Nine years and eight months

    Residence: Morning Sun Courtyard, Yongxin City

    Background: Abandoned infant. Adopted by Bai Wan'er.


    ---

    Chronology

    On August 23, 3902...

    His summoner talent was tested for the first time.

    Result:

    Ordinary.

    A few days later...

    A second examination was conducted.

    Result:

    A-rank or higher.

    Subsequent analysis suggested his true aptitude had likely reached the Super S-Rank.


    ---

    From September 3902 onward...

    He studied under Advanced Summoner Fu Leyi.

    He completed nearly every book in the elementary library through self-study.

    Graduated early.

    Skipped grades repeatedly.

    Applied for graduation again after only half a year.

    Continued studying independently.


    ---

    Below the chronological record...

    Several unresolved questions were listed.

    Question One.

    Where did his ten summoned beasts come from?

    Question Two.

    Why had Morning Sun Beauty Salon successfully transformed more than thirty clients over the past two years?

    Question Three.

    ...


    ---

    Pan Fengxuan closed the file.

    A faint smile appeared.

    "No matter how you look at it..."

    "This child truly is a once-in-a-generation genius."

    "And not merely in summoning talent."


    ---

    He looked toward his assistant.

    "Once tomorrow's matches conclude..."

    "Contact him."

    "Bring him over."


    ---

    The young woman wearing glasses nodded.

    "Understood, Council Member."

    After hesitating briefly, she asked,

    "Why wait until tomorrow?"

    "If the Custodial Bureau reaches him first..."

    "Wouldn't we lose the opportunity?"


    ---

    Pan Fengxuan chuckled.

    "No."

    "They won't."

    "The conditions we can offer..."

    "He won't reject."

    He leaned comfortably against his chair.

    "Besides..."

    "To a child who has grown up listening to heroic stories..."

    "The Summoner Association represents justice."

    "We are the heroes."

    "The Custodial Bureau..."

    "...is merely a business."

    He laughed softly.


    ---

    The assistant smiled knowingly.

    She understood exactly what Pan Fengxuan meant.

    No matter how gifted a child was...

    They were still children.

    Compared with the seasoned negotiators of the Custodial Bureau...

    The Association possessed a natural psychological advantage.


    ---

    That very evening...

    Representatives from the Summoned Beast Custodial Bureau located Su Hao's hotel.

    Rather than approaching him directly...

    They chose a far more polite method.

    A hotel employee delivered an invitation.


    ---

    Knock.

    Knock.

    Knock.


    ---

    "I'm a hotel staff member."

    "May I ask if Mr. Bai Jingzhong is staying here?"


    ---

    Yashan opened the door.

    "What is it?"


    ---

    The employee smiled professionally.

    "A representative from the Summoned Beast Custodial Bureau left this invitation downstairs."

    "He hopes to meet Mr. Bai."

    "If Mr. Bai agrees..."

    "Please come to Room 808 on the thirtieth floor."


    ---

    Yashan accepted the envelope.

    After thanking the employee...

    He closed the door.


    ---

    "Boss."

    "Someone wants to see you."


    ---

    Su Hao opened his eyes.

    He accepted the invitation.

    After reading it once...

    He smiled.

    "Jingyi."

    "You stay here."

    "Keep an eye on Sister Bai and everyone else."

    "I'll be back shortly."


    ---

    Yashan immediately nodded.

    "Leave it to me."


    ---

    Su Hao rode the elevator to the thirtieth floor.

    A waiting employee immediately escorted him toward Room 808.


    ---

    Inside...

    A bald middle-aged man with a large belly stood up enthusiastically.

    His smile was brilliant.

    He immediately extended both hands.

    "Mr. Bai!"

    "What an honor."

    "I've wanted to meet you ever since I watched today's battle."

    "It was absolutely spectacular."

    "Please..."

    "Come."

    "Sit."


    ---

    He personally pulled out a chair for Su Hao.

    Only after Su Hao had taken his seat did the man suddenly slap his forehead.

    "Oh!"

    "How rude of me."

    "I forgot to introduce myself."

    He laughed awkwardly before pouring tea.

    "My name is Chen Qingsheng."

    "I'm the Business Development Manager of the Summoned Beast Custodial Bureau."

    "I've always enjoyed making friends with talented people."

    "And among all the talented youngsters I've seen..."

    "Mr. Bai..."

    "You're undoubtedly among the very best."


    ---

    While speaking...

    Chen Qingsheng quietly observed Su Hao.

    Something immediately felt wrong.

    The intelligence report described Bai Jingzhong as someone obsessed with studying.

    Quiet.

    Reserved.

    Socially detached.

    Yet the boy sitting across from him...

    Displayed none of those characteristics.

    He wasn't nervous.

    He wasn't excited.

    Nor was he overly cautious.

    Instead...

    He simply smiled calmly while listening.

    Like an experienced negotiator who had attended countless business meetings.

    Strange...

    This doesn't match the report at all.


    ---

    Su Hao casually rotated the teacup between his fingers.

    Then he smiled.

    "Manager Chen."

    "Thank you for your praise."

    "But I don't particularly enjoy excessive compliments."

    "They usually sound insincere."

    "So..."

    "If you have something to say..."

    "Say it directly."

    "State your offer."

    "If the price is satisfactory..."

    "Everything can be discussed."


    ---

    Chen Qingsheng's heart tightened.

    Originally...

    He hadn't expected Bai Jingzhong to accept the invitation at all.

    The letter had merely been the first step of a longer plan.

    Unexpectedly...

    The boy had come immediately.

    And after only a few sentences...

    The initiative had completely shifted into Bai Jingzhong's hands.

    This child...

    He's difficult.

    Very difficult.


    ---

    Chen Qingsheng immediately adjusted his attitude.

    Smiling, he spoke frankly.

    "Very well."

    "Mr. Bai."

    "Have you ever considered placing your summoned beasts under the care of our Custodial Bureau?"

    "You needn't worry about the fees."

    "I can waive every single one."

    "Money isn't important."

    "I simply hope we can become friends."


    ---

    Su Hao looked directly into his eyes.

    "If I entrust my summoned beasts to your bureau..."

    "What exactly do I gain?"


    ---

    Chen Qingsheng cautiously replied,

    "What... would you like?"


    ---

    Su Hao smiled.

    "There is no need to ask."

    "What I want..."

    "...is your technology."

    Chen Qingsheng's smile froze.

    (End of Chapter 265)
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