After using cheats, I became the strongest Beast Tamer

Because one is the president of Jiuzhou University and also the second-in-command of the Ministry of Education.

The other is the current Imperial Tutor, known to be second only to one person and above tens of thousands, Zhao Guangming.

With the highest position being from the third rank, both will inevitably have to yield it.
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As he spoke, Zhao Guangming's tone shifted, "However, those people are probably barking up the wrong tree. Principal Yan has already said that he wants you to take full responsibility for this matter. Knowing his character, once he's made a promise, he is unlikely to go back on his word."

Chen Xing pondered for a moment, then asked, "Instructor, do you know the configuration of the members in the several Mercenary Corps currently on a mission from Stone City?"

"I'm not clear on that; it's a military secret," Zhao Guangming shook his head. "But I do know a bit. Each one is backed by at least three powerful supporters."

Chen Xing looked at Zhao Guangming and suddenly smiled, "Well, we currently have two families involved, just short of one. Why don't you come with me, Instructor?"

"Me?" Zhao Guangming shook his head without hesitation upon receiving Chen Xing's invitation.

You smart kid, trying to trick me into going to the front lines.

Knowing his own capabilities, if he really had been a Beast Taming genius, he wouldn't have stayed at the university as an instructor.

His current Skills could only be considered average at best, his most powerful Beast Taming just reaching Second Layers of Transcendence, what business did he have on the front lines when he could enjoy safety in the rear?

Chen Xing leaned forward and addressed Zhao Guangming earnestly, "I'm missing a logistic officer for my upcoming operation, and I'm not skilled in that area. I can't trust anyone else with it."

Zhao Guangming, with his identity, had grown up in the Prime Minister's household and had heard countless flatteries. Chen Xing's simple words certainly couldn't sway him.

With a heavy heart, Chen Xing continued, "Instructor, you should know my background. I'm just a kid who comes from a commoner family. I have no kin at this vast university, and though I haven't known my mentor for long, I find you reliable. Moreover, you won't be required to fight on the front lines."

"Let me think about it," Zhao Guangming hesitated.

Chen Xing didn't press further.

The right amount of persuasion had been applied; he had already said what needed to be said.

Inviting Zhao Guangming was partly because of his background. Aside from him, there were two other major families involved, and Chen Xing couldn't ignore the possibility of being sidelined.

A triangle is the most stable shape, and Zhao Guangming was different from the others.

According to Chen Xing's research, the Zhao family was indeed a large clan, but not in the true sense of a noble house.

The rise of the Zhao family stemmed from a single person—Zhao Guangming's father, the current Prime Minister.

Before him, the Zhao family was merely an ordinary local wealthy merchant. It was only after the rise of the Prime Minister that the Zhao family prospered.

However, the Zhao family didn't have many notable successors, and without the Prime Minister, the family's status would plummet.

Therefore, Chen Xing wanted to bring the Zhao family into the fold.

Zhao Guangming frowned and sat in his chair for a long time.

Chen Xing's intentions were clear to him.

But cooperation is always a two-way street.

After a lengthy deliberation, he finally exhaled deeply, "Fine, I'll give it a try with you."

Zhao Guangming gritted his teeth as if betting on Chen Xing.

"Then here's to a happy collaboration," Chen Xing extended his hand.

Zhao Guangming extended his hand as well, and they shook hands firmly.

"I'll go talk to my old man and have him send some more experts with me, otherwise, I'll be scared," Zhao Guangming said with a wry smile. "Little brother, this time I'm really taking a gamble for your sake."

Chen Xing chuckled lightly, "Mutual benefit and cooperation."

"When are you setting off?"

"Wait another month or so," Chen Xing gave an approximate timeline.

"Wait another month or so?" Zhao Guangming was surprised, as the timing seemed overly generous. However, he didn't mind such a minor detail; after all, his goal for the journey wasn't really about going to the front lines to achieve great feats. In truth, from the moment he agreed to accompany Chen Xing, he hadn't thought that this mission would bring much glory.

On the one hand, it would be Chen Xing's first time on the battlefield, and he certainly lacked the combat experience of a professional.

Furthermore, however talented Chen Xing may be, it was just potential that had yet not been converted into combat strength. Compared to the elite forces of other departments, he was likely still lacking in power.

The last disadvantage was that they did not have the advantage of time; other departments' supported mercenary corps had already taken root in the northwest for several months.

Having neither the right timing, geographical convenience, nor good human relations, Zhao Guangming only hoped that this operation would be smooth and safe, just producing a battle record that looked decent on the surface would be sufficient.

So, it didn't matter whether they left early or late; as long as they followed the main force and got a share of the spoils, that would be fine.

"Then I'll be heading back first," Zhao Guangming said as he stood up, ready to go back and have a thorough discussion with Old Long, aiming to bring more experts along.

Just as Zhao Guangming was about to leave, Chen Xing called out to him, "Instructor, there's a small favor I need to ask of you. We already have enough people for this operation, could you please notify the others?"

Zhao Guangming was both amused and annoyed, it looked like he was the one to do the dirty work of offending others.

However since he already decided to cooperate, this was a minor issue for him. "Alright, don't worry. If anyone comes to see you privately, just tell them it's on my word that we have enough people. If someone refuses to accept it and pesters you, just send them to me."

After leaving Chen Xing's residence, Zhao Guangming rode a Beast Taming creature straight to Longbei City.

Upon arriving at a courtyard in Longbei City, Zhao Guangming walked straight in.

He flung open the door and plopped down into a chair opposite to Zhao Guang, "That kid from the Wei Family isn't too bright. I told him to roll back home. Next time, don't just throw anyone at me, alright?"

Zhao Guangming spread his hands in resignation.

"That's your maternal cousin. You should call him your cousin," Zhao Guang said calmly, correcting Zhao Guangming's improper use of words.

"I don't have such a stupid cousin."

"He's been spoiled by your aunt," Zhao Guang said, lowering his head to continue looking at the documents in his hands.

As the prime minister of the country, carrying the weight of millions of people on his shoulders, even after thorough vetting, he still had no shortage of issues to deal with every day.

"He invited me to the front lines, and I've accepted," Zhao Guangming said, somewhat disgruntled. Ever since he was young, his father always maintained this composed demeanor no matter what happened—in front of him a calm as if the sky couldn't fall, but in front of the Emperor and other colleagues, he was a different person.

Zhao Guang's eyes remained serene as if he had expected this, "Then you should go."

Zhao Guangming continued, "Send a few more experts with me from home. If I die, your family line is cut off."

"You still have three brothers; the line won't be cut," Zhao Guang responded.

Zhao Guangming's mouth twitched, wondering what was different with the old man today.

Zhao Guangming suggested, "Let Qin Bo come with me."

Zhao Guang set aside the document he was reading, wrote down an approval, and casually replied with one word, "Fine."

Receiving the answer, Zhao Guangming silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Qin Bo was an elder in the family, known to Zhao Guangming as the strongest in the family besides his own fathomless father.

With Qin Bo accompanying him, this time safety should be greatly assured.

"By the way, Dad, could you help me tell the outsiders that we have enough people for the mission?"

Zhao Guang continued to deal with documents calmly, picking up a new one from the stack beside him and replying with a "Fine."

Having achieved his goal, Zhao Guangming stood up from his seat, breathed a sigh of relief.

Mission accomplished!

Humming a tune as he left Zhao Guang's study, Zhao Guangming walked with his hands behind his back, in high spirits.

Along the way, he ran into someone he didn't like.

"Seems like you're in a good mood today. Share the good news with your brother," the man approaching him said with a smile.

The joy on Zhao Guangming's face disappeared immediately, and he looked at the man with disdain, spat lightly, and with a voice loud enough to be heard said, "Bad luck."

With that, he turned and walked in another direction.

Watching Zhao Guangming's retreating figure, the man who had smiled earlier kept his expression unchanged, but turned his head and watched Zhao Guangming's back, revealing a meaningful smile.

In the following month, besides occasionally attending classes at Jiuzhou University, Chen Xing spent the rest of his time entering the Dark Realm to train Beast Taming and to have Taotie practice skills.

Its size was too large; training in the real world attracted too much attention, whereas training in the Dark Realm was much more discreet.