Not far away, Zhang Shi was just about to look for Murong Xue, and seeing this scene, sweat appeared on his forehead.
Everyone said that during a fight, Ning Tian played with his opponents like they were dogs.
In terms of relationships, if Ning Tian wanted to play with Murong Xue, he could also do it like playing with a dog.
However, Ning Tian always liked to keep his feelings hidden in his heart, not easily expressing them, so others couldn’t tell what he was really thinking.
This is related to Ning Tian’s growing environment; he always needed to maintain a facade, navigating between his family, his stepmother, and Ning Zimo.
But overall, Ning Tian is not a bad person, just somewhat cold in temperament.
"If you have something to say, just go in." Ning Tian said passing by, spotting Zhang Shi.
Zhang Shi’s mouth twitched, looking at Murong Xue’s appearance, he instantly lost the desire to approach and asked, "Shall I accompany you to find Lin Chen?"
After speaking, the two headed towards Lin Chen’s spot.
When Lin Chen heard the footsteps, he got up and saw Ning Tian and Zhang Shi. He cupped his hands in greeting and then indicated they should speak outside.
"This is an elixir..." Ning Tian handed it to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen took it, unable to suppress his delight.
It can help spirit beasts enter a state of tranquility faster and increase the cultivation speed of spiritual power.
This elixir is quite expensive, valued at over a hundred thousand, and is rarely available on the market, mainly controlled by powerful factions.
"Is this what you need?" Ning Tian’s words meant, if it’s not, it can be exchanged.
"Yes." Lin Chen cupped his hands to express gratitude.
Ning Tian nodded, not saying much, and prepared to leave.
After taking a few steps, he suddenly turned back and asked, "Where did Ning Zimo go?"
Lin Chen thought for a moment. The Ning Family arranged for Ning Zimo to go to Lion Heart City, something that Ning Tian couldn’t possibly not know.
Therefore, what he was asking wasn’t about that.
But rather, where Ning Zimo wanted to go.
After some thought, Lin Chen said, "He said he would go to Spirit Academy."
Ning Tian nodded, turned his head, and suddenly revealed a smile...
My brother, you are still pursuing my footsteps.
Keeping such persistence means you can go further, even...
"He speaks a word here and there, what’s his problem..."
Lin Chen held the elixir up to the sun.
"You’re still afraid it’s fake?"
"I borrowed this from Murong Xue. Her family runs an alchemy room, it can’t be fake," Zhang Shi said.
"That’s good then." Lin Chen put it away, feeling pleased, and asked, "You looking for me for something?"
"Not really, I just saw some disgusting scenes earlier, so I came here."
"Then you should leave too, I’m about to start cultivation."
Zhang Shi rolled his eyes and left directly, but after he took a couple of steps, Lin Chen’s voice suddenly came: "Thanks."
Zhang Shi turned around and saw Lin Chen waving the elixir, saying:
"Why does that sound more like sarcasm..."
"Come by tomorrow, my Flame Fox should be done with cultivation, I’ll treat you to a barbecue."
"That’s more like it." Zhang Shi was happy.
Words of gratitude aren’t necessary, but a barbecue is essential.
City Lord’s Pavilion of Jiuxing City
The large conference room had not many people seated, only eight, including Lee Zhen, Tang Xuehai, and Ning Tian’s father, Ning Ye.
At the head seat was Pang Yuanzheng, the City Lord of Jiuxing City, and also the chairman of the Beast Tamer Guild.
It’s fair to say these are the prominent figures in Jiuxing City.
As soon as the meeting started, Pang Yuanzheng applied pressure, saying:
"This year alone, Jiuxing City’s population loss has reached the highest ever, and the number of residents in the city is the lowest it’s ever been."
"If this continues, Jiuxing City will soon become a ghost town."
The people present exchanged looks. Although Pang Yuanzheng spoke in exaggeration, it was the truth.
If a city loses its population, it will gradually decline.
This leads to a chain reaction, like reduced consumption, food, and other aspects facing compression.
"In contrast, Black Mountain City’s numbers have steadily increased over the years, which is not a good thing for us."
Pang Yuanzheng spoke again, changing the topic.
Quickly, Lee Zhen said, "Black Mountain City’s main success comes from the growth in basic spirit beasts, while our contracts with Divine Fox spirit beasts decrease year by year."
"Especially in recent months, Black Mountain City has started preparations for the Cow King Competition, and they plan to start a population absorption mode with nearby cities."
"If Black Mountain City succeeds this time, our population pressure will only increase in the future."
Many nodded in agreement.
The siphon effect of big cities is also one of the reasons.
"Chairman Lee, are you suggesting we disrupt their competition?" someone asked.
"I didn’t say that." Lee Zhen immediately laughed.
In an instant, everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed a bit.
Soon, someone suggested, "Why don’t we host a Fox King contest as well?"
Everyone looked at each other, and for a moment, no one responded.
Holding such a contest, rewards are one aspect, but the participants and influence are essential.
There are already few Divine Fox Beastmasters, and most Divine Foxes are of the Spiritual System or supportive. It’s fine for them to display themselves, but having them fight would not be visually appealing.
The person also imagined a scene in the silence...
On the stage, two small Divine Foxes greet each other and then start standing still, launching spiritual attacks until the other falls.
This is simply not interesting to watch, and it would undoubtedly fail to attract people.
"Forget it, consider I never said it." The person sighed.
The weakness of Jiuxing City is the lack of a strong sense of belonging, combined with its unimpressive geographical location.