After using cheats, I became the strongest Beast Tamer

The night sky was sparsely dotted with stars, shrouded in white mist.

Suddenly, a piercing shriek came from not far within the forest.

Within the forest, the vigilant Zhang Lao Li noticed his sculpted feathered Skyblade Mantis rise to its feet, wings lifting behind it—an aggressive stance.

It was ready to attack, had someone approached? It wasn't even half an hour since the exam started, right?

Half the distance covered in just half an hour?

"Over there, quick, chase," came the platoon leader's voice from behind.

This forest was vast; they were only responsible for one section of it.

The Skyblade Mantis had already rushed toward the source of the sound.

Ten minutes later, a group of people arrived at the destination.

But there was no one to be found.

Only a tree branch in front had signs of being broken from impact.

"Where are they?" Zhang Lao Li looked around.

"They've already left," the platoon leader's face darkened with embarrassment—it was truly humiliating!

They never imagined such a disgraceful thing could happen.

They couldn't even spot the person, someone had passed through their defensive line without leaving a trace.

"Damn, do... do we still chase?" Zhang Lao Li hesitated.

"Chase what? If we go, who will defend this area?" the platoon leader said, devoid of any good temper.

Moreover, there was something he didn't say, fearing that even if they chased, they wouldn't catch up...

"Everyone, be alert from now on! Don't let anyone slip by so easily," the platoon leader said coldly.

The other team members didn't speak, but their exchanged glances betrayed their thoughts.

Meanwhile, the other examinees who had not yet reached the middle section had no idea what they were about to face...

An hour later, the scenery before them opened up suddenly.

"We're out already?" Through the vision of Sìxiàng, Chen Xing surveyed the surroundings.

Behind him was the forest, and according to Teacher Zou, their goal was to deliver the supplies to the end of the forest.

A flag stood on a mountaintop not too far away.

Around the flag were many tents, forming a temporary camp.

It seemed this had to be the endpoint.

Chen Xing had thought he might encounter some resistance along the way, but Sìxiàng had sped through the entire forest unimpeded.

Could it be that the ambush set by the school wasn't ready to be deployed?

Suddenly, Sìxiàng's figure flickered, "Thunder Flash!"

Leaving behind a clone's afterimage, when it appeared again, it was already within the campsite on the distant mountaintop.

Sounds suddenly emanated from the camp, "Good thing we arrived early, otherwise we might have really messed up His Majesty's important affairs."

Hearing the voice behind him, Sìxiàng turned around, locking eyes with the person behind.

The man had smooth skin, youthful despite his grey hair, wearing a purple robe, a red-top hat, and a white cape.

His voice was somewhat sharp, not as if he was forcing his larynx, but as though it was naturally so.

As they faced each other, the man said, "The military training mission is already completed, but I have another matter for which I've come to seek you."

A familiar face that Chen Xing knew walked out from the side of the camp.

Han Zhaobao emerged from a tent and laughed upon seeing Sìxiàng, "Hahaha, you arrived so fast? Interesting, it seems those in the forest didn't stop you at all, they're definitely in for a harsh training session when we return."

Upon seeing Han Zhaobao, Chen Xing then deactivated his Unity of Heavenly Aspects mode.

After he landed, Chen Xing clasped his fists, "Uncle Han."

Han Zhaobao nodded in acknowledgment, his way of greeting, then introduced Chen Xing to the man in the white cape, "This is Eunuch Lu from His Majesty's side."

Chen Xing had already guessed the man's identity upon hearing his voice and manner of speaking.

Upon hearing Han Zhaobao specifically emphasize "Eunuch Lu," Chen Xing quickly recalled the man's identity after a brief thought.

Indeed, Eunuch Lu had some renown online.

It was said he was even featured in a documentary, titled after him—"The Last Eunuch of Great Xia."

Two hundred years ago, Great Xia had abolished the occupation of eunuchs.

However, eunuchs who had entered the palace before still retained their status, it's just that the position no longer recruited new personnel.

This Eunuch Lu was the last eunuch to enter the palace.

He was an old monster who had lived for over two hundred years.

Smiling amiably, Eunuch Lu said to Chen Xing, "Young Master Chen really cuts a fine figure. Had I met you a few hundred years earlier, I might have implored the Emperor to grant you an opportunity."

At these words, Chen Xing felt a chill down below.

He thought this job was definitely not one he was fortunate enough to enjoy.

"You flatter me, Senior," Chen Xing said, bowing slightly with folded hands.

"I'm here on someone's behalf, and after this assessment, you likely won't stay long at the school. Do you have any plans for the future, Young Master Chen?" Eunuch Lu surreptitiously studied Chen Xing, his main focus on Sìxiàng.

Someone's behalf?

Given Eunuch Lu's status, who could ask him to do something?

Chen Xing speculated in his heart, and also found it odd; why inquire about his future plans—could it be there was something major he was meant to undertake?n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

A hunch began to form at the back of his mind.

Even Han Zhaobao at his side seemed surprised, as he didn't have many dealings with Eunuch Lu.

He just knew that this time Eunuch Lu had come to handle a matter.

Since the other party had asked, they obviously expected him to say he had no plans for the future.

And Chen Xing, curious to hear what the other might say, indulged him, "I haven't yet."

Eunuch Lu continued, "What industry do you intend to enter then, Young Master Chen? Join the military, or perhaps start a company?"

Chen Xing wasn't particularly fond of this conversational style; he felt that since both sides had their ideas, it would be better to just state them openly.