Chapter 29: Chapter 28: Special Talent Development Plan

Translator: 549690339

“Join the Beast Master Association?”

Upon hearing Qin Jiang’s words, Bai Qi was somewhat taken aback.

“That’s right.”

Qin Jiang nodded, saying, “Since the Beast Master Association was established, there has always been a special talent cultivation program and I just happen to have a recommendation slot. If you’re willing to join the Beast Master Association, I could reserve this slot for you.”

“Once you join this program, you will come under intensive cultivation by the association. The resources and status you’ll gain would be unimaginable.”

“As for the benefits? Trust me, even Sunrise-Level Beast Masters and some Legendary Beast Masters would envy your treatment.”

“If you have any doubts, I can tell you straight away that the Titled Legendary Celestial Brilliance of the Undead Department was once part of the association’s special talent cultivation program.”

After hearing Qin Jiang’s words, Bai Qi could only feel his heartbeat quickening.

Celestial Brilliance, the Titled Legendary, was one of the Federation’s top warriors. Although he didn’t hold any formal positions, his status was equivalent to that of a Federation Senator.

And such a person was once a beneficiary of this special talent cultivation program.

If he was given this slot and combined with the Evolution Egg, could he also achieve such feats?

Could good fortune just fall from the sky like that?

Bai Qi’s eyes shone brightly. However, after seeing Qin Jiang’s grin — which bore no difference from a weird uncle gazing at his goldfish, Bai Qi could not help but probe further.

“President Qin, why would you give this slot to me? Isn’t such a slot quite valuable?”

It’s true that desserts falling from the sky were sweet, but Bai Qi was not accustomed to such suddenness.

Seeing Bai Qi’s doubtful expression, Qin Jiang explained with a laugh, “There’s a reason why I chose you.”

Qin Jiang handed Bai Qi a picture — it was the secret tower entrance he found in the Ice Ghost’s habitat.

So it’s about the secret tower after all.

“From the founding Emperor’s era, the history of human beast control has spanned over a thousand years, leaving countless secret towers waiting for exploration.”

“These secret towers come in all kinds and serve different functions, but they all share a common trait.”

“They’re all hidden and extremely hard to access.”

“Had it not been for Celestial Brilliance, cracking open this secret tower’s entrance alone would’ve taken us at least a month.”

Bai Qi nodded; he was clear on this.

Why did the secret towers almost all fall under the control of the Federal Government or the Beast Master Association? It was because ordinary Beast Masters, despite discovering the secret tower, couldn’t break the entrance’s seal. They could only stare at it dry-eyed.

He didn’t notice this earlier, but after hearing Qin Jiang’s explanation, he began to realize it.

When he entered the secret tower earlier, he didn’t seem to encounter any barriers, did he?

Seeing Bai Qi’s comprehension, Qin Jiang continued, “That’s why I’m confident that you possess a special talent that allows you access to the secret tower without hindrance. This is the main reason why I want you to join the Beast Master Association.”

“Just think about it, once you join the Beast Master Association, you’ll be the first to enter anytime a secret tower is discovered by the Association. You can’t be unaware of what this signifies, can you?”

Wow, the pie is getting larger and larger!

Bai Qi subconsciously glanced at the Husky who was curiously examining Qin Jiang’s office. His eyes flashed with suspicions.

He wasn’t sure if anyone else had the special talent Qin Jiang mentioned, but he was certain he didn’t.

After all, when he initially entered the secret tower, the Evolution Egg didn’t show any abnormalities.

On the contrary, it was this silly dog. It became restless when the Undead Hill secret tower emerged, and Husky was the one who found the entrance later.

Perhaps, Husky possessed the talent Qin Jiang spoke of.

After all, what’s the difference between digging a hole and digging for secrets?

“Ahem! Well, President Qin, what if I don’t possess the talent you mentioned? After all, this isn’t a regular entrance – isn’t it possible that it’s just a coincidence?”

Qin Jiang chuckled, “Do you think we didn’t have others try? Nobody but you could enter.”

“However, even if you don’t have the talent I mentioned, you’re still deserving of this slot.”

“You managed to train a skeleton soldier into the Nine-Level Nether Bone Spikes just within a month of contracting. With such progress, calling you a genius wouldn’t be an exaggeration.”

After hearing Qin Jiang’s words, Bai Qi was still somewhat hesitant.

“So, what would I need to do after joining the association? Like the Beast Control Army, for instance?”

Qin Jiang’s description indeed sounded tempting, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch. He was bound to pay some price.

If he had to live under someone’s control all year round like the Beast Control Army, Bai Qi would rather not. How could he go beast farming without freedom?

If he could not go beast farming, how would the Evolution Egg level up?

Qin Jiang nodded, “Of course, there will be missions. But they’re not compulsory. The Beast Master Association operates differently from the Federal Government.”

“If you wish, you can take up positions in various associations like me or go on adventures. Given your status as special talent, you’ll receive preferential treatment in every city covered by the association.”

Wait a minute, no 996 shifts or looking 24/7, and there’re companies that good now?

Bai Qi took a deep breath and said, “If that’s the case, I’ll join.”

Qin Jiang nodded in satisfaction, “Then, welcome to the Beast Master Association.”

“In a few days, the person responsible for the special talent cultivation program will come to validate whether you possess that talent. If it proves to be true, you might be assigned to explore some undeveloped secret towers in the future.”

“Explore undeveloped secret towers?”

Bai Qi suddenly had cold feet.

“That’s right. The association has discovered numerous secret towers; some could be forcibly cracked open, some required slow research, but there’re also those which have remained sealed to this day. Thus, the association has been on the lookout for people with your talent over the years.”

Just as I thought, pies falling from the sky aren’t meant to be eaten.

Thinking that he might be thrown into secret towers even Legendary Beast Masters couldn’t handle, Bai Qi immediately wanted to retract his words. But after hearing what Qin Jiang had to say next, he swallowed his words back down.

“However, your strength as a trainee is too low. Without the abilities of a professional Beast Master, venturing into those secret towers would be suicide. There’s a portion of the funding in the talent program dedicated for trainee Beast Masters like you. I’ll go apply for it, so strive to become a professional Beast Master as soon as possible.”

“All right, thank you, President. When am I expected to start?”

“Also, how much would that funding approximatively be?”

“I’ll have someone prepare your documents later; you can take them when you leave.”

Qin Jiang said, “As for the funding, it’s not much, around twenty million.”

Two thousand million?

Bai Qi’s eyes instantly turned into the shape of Federal Coins. The Soul Stone he had carefully preserved suddenly seemed less appealing.