Chapter 278 On the Eve of Release
Beastmaster Association.
"You mean, the strange phenomena around the valley are caused by a dream vine that is parasitic on the ancient tree of knowledge?"
After reading Bai Qi's report, President Qin was obviously surprised.
Originally, he would let Bai Qi investigate the situation there, mainly because he did not detect any powerful source of life inside. If he knew that there was an ancient tree of knowledge inside, he would have sent a more advanced beastmaster there.
Bai Qi nodded and said, "That's right, but the ancient tree of knowledge has died, so a similar situation shouldn't happen again."
"I understand, but the remains of the Ancient Tree of Knowledge cannot be left outside like this. I will ask someone to clean up the mess later."
President Qin put down the mission report in his hand and said, "By the way, where is the dream vine now?"
"Ahem, I think that dream vine is quite special, so I brought it back for research."
Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly and said, "The beastmaster has the right to deal with the harvest from the mission himself, right?"
"Why are you so nervous? I wouldn't ask you to hand over a dream vine."
Chairman Qin couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, and said, "By the way, the news from the Thirteenth Bureau is that the Yuling Balls should be officially distributed in the next few days. As a creator, do you have any thoughts on this?"
"Thoughts?"
Bai Qi tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Is there any charge for distributing the Yuling Ball?"
President Qin's face froze, and he said, "Including the Yuling Ball, you already have four core patents. Why are you still thinking about money?"
Can you blame me? It's because those kids at home are too expensive. They always buy some epic materials to replenish their bodies. How can they survive in the future if they don't earn more money?
Bai Qi shrugged helplessly, with an indescribable look on his face, and President Qin seemed to have thought of something and said no more.
To do so much research does require a lot of effort.
Well, I'll try to help Bai Qi and see if he can apply for some research funding. Anyway, the more outstanding Bai Qi is, the greater the benefit to the association.
President Qin took out a document and handed it to Bai Qi, saying, "This is the preliminary implementation plan for the Spirit Control Ball. After being tested, every person without talent can come to the association to receive a free Spirit Control Ball, and can choose one of the three pets designated by the association to contract. As for the subsequent Spirit Control Balls, they will need to spend their own money to buy them."
Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction when he heard this. Although he had suggested a quantity limit to Bureau Thirteen, for those without talent, their mental power contract with one pet was already the limit. If they had more, it would likely lead to a situation where the contract could not be maintained. So sending one was actually enough.
"Besides those without talent, there are others... um, what about beast masters who are also unable to continue their contracts? Can they also receive it?"
Upon hearing this, President Qin's expression suddenly became more relaxed. He nodded and said, "As long as it passes the association's certification, it will be fine."
At this point, President Qin took out his green leaf ball and said, "Speaking of which, I have to thank you. I originally thought that I would never be able to contract a seventh pet in my lifetime, but you made it happen."
As he spoke, President Qin gently threw the green leaf ball in his hand, and a ferocious beast with a metallic luster all over its body appeared in front of Bai Qi.
【Name】：Steel Helmet Rhino
【Attribute】：Steel
[Bloodline Level]: Intermediate Lord
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"Middle Lord? How did you succeed in the contract, Guild Master?"
Bai Qi was a little surprised when he saw the Helmeted Rhino in front of him, whose level was definitely not low. However, President Qin raised his head very proudly and said, "I am also a Sun-level master. I can still suppress a lord creature. It's just that the spiritual power that your green leaf ball can store is still too little. Otherwise, I would like to try the king-level creature."
"Sorry, I'm holding you back..."
Bai Qi sighed helplessly, then carefully looked at the helmeted rhinoceros in front of him.
Compared to Zhuge Chen's polar ice wolf, which was obviously raised by humans, President Qin's helmeted rhinoceros clearly had a hint of wild ferocity. However, when the helmeted rhinoceros saw President Qin, a hint of fear was clearly revealed on its face.
"Um, President, do you mind if I ask you about the details of how you tamed this helmeted rhino?"
"Of course, I plan to popularize this method."
President Qin nodded and said, "It's actually very simple. Beat the Helmeted Rhino half to death first, then heal it, and then continue beating it. Repeat this several times, and it will come to you to sign a contract on its own."
Bai Qi: “…”
President, aren't you afraid that people from the Pet Animal Protection Association will complain to you for doing this?
Oh, no, the helmeted rhinoceros was originally a ferocious beast, so it’s okay.
"But President, aren't you a support-type beastmaster? Why did you choose a helmeted rhino? It should be an offensive type, right?"
Bai Qi looked at the Helmeted Rhino, who was submitting to President Qin's clutches like a frightened puppy , and couldn't help but ask.
"That's right. My first six pets were almost all auxiliary. Now that I'm old, I suddenly want to satisfy my desire for an offensive pet."
President Qin nodded and said, "Anyway, I have the assistance of my six pets. Even if the Helmeted Rhino cannot level up with me, its combat power will not necessarily be weakened."
My goodness, are they planning to use six to one to force out a fully BUFF pet?
Tsk, Xiri-level masters are just willful.
"Speaking of this, the improvement of the pets in the Yuling Ball Contract is always a problem. Do you have any good ideas?"
President Qin put away his helmet and said, "There may not be any problems in the early stage of the popularization of the Yuling Ball, but once the Yuling Ball becomes popular, conflicts will probably be inevitable."
People in the world worry not about scarcity but inequality. It would be fine if there was never any, but after the Spirit Tamer successfully forms a contract, he will definitely be compared with the Beast Tamer, and then all kinds of bloody plots will probably appear one after another.
Bai Qi shook his head and said, "The contract between the spirit master and the pet is very loose. Whether the pet is willing to stay with the spirit master after the upgrade depends on the spirit master himself to manage the relationship with the pet. After all, a forced melon is not sweet."
"Yeah, that's all we can do for now."
President Qin nodded and said, "But you should also spend more time on the Yuling Ball. If you can break through the current limitations, your contribution to mankind will be no less than those great emperors in history."
"President, you think too highly of me."
Bai Qi sighed helplessly when he heard this. Why do these leaders like to make empty promises so much?
On par with the emperor?
We’ll talk about it when we become a legendary title.
However, even if President Qin didn't say anything, Bai Qi had no intention of relaxing the improvement plan of the Spirit Control Ball.
In addition to increasing the storage limit of the mental power storage device, Bai Qi has recently been committed to researching special spirit balls for pets with different attributes.
For example, the big earth for the ground system, the sky ball for the flying system, the wave ball for the water system...
This special ball adds runes with unique attributes of each system on the basis of the original Yuling Ball. In theory, it can increase the success rate of the contract.
After ordinary spirit-controlling balls become popular, Bai Qi plans to launch these special balls one after another, and they will definitely sell out.
It’s a pity that Nicholas’ Emerald Mark cannot be popularized, otherwise the effect would be even better.
Hmm, how about a limited edition?
Another lucky draw?
Bai Qi's brain was working frantically, and a complete business idea gradually took shape.
"President, is the production of the Imperial Spirit Balls the responsibility of the Federation?"
President Qin nodded and said, "The first batch of Yuling Balls were produced by the military factory of Bureau 13, but I estimate that the production rights will be gradually delegated to some consortiums that focus on mechanical engineering."
"But at most it is just the outer shell of the Imperial Spirit Ball. The 13th Bureau will definitely not give the spiritual energy storage device to anyone else."
Perhaps Bai Qi himself didn't think there was anything wrong, but President Qin was very clear about how great the strategic significance of Bai Qi's mental storage device was.
In addition to relying on pets, the use of talents is also an important component of a beastmaster's battle. Whenever a beastmaster uses his talents, he will consume physical and mental strength.
Physical strength can be replenished by potions, but relying solely on potions for mental strength will be a huge burden on the Beastmaster's body.
After the birth of Bai Qi's mental power storage device, the Beastmaster can store mental power in advance and extract it when needed.
Although there is no device for reabsorbing stored mental power yet, President Qin is sure that the research department of Bureau 13 must be working overtime.
"Is that so... Does the Wuhou Consortium have the production qualifications?"
Bai Qi understood what he said and immediately thought of Zhuge Chen's family.
"I don't think so. Wuhou Consortium's original focus was not on mechanics, and they have already taken over the breeding farm for the Yuling Ball pets. Bureau Thirteen will not give them the production rights of the Yuling Balls."
"All right."
Bai Qi sighed with some regret. He had originally thought that the manufacturing rights of the special balls should be handed over to the Zhuge family so that he wouldn't have to argue with the Thirteenth Bureau. Now it seems that he was overthinking.
"But I can roughly guess which company the Thirteenth Bureau will entrust the production of the Imperial Spirit Ball to, and you know this company too."
President Qin smiled, and Bai Qi reacted after a brief moment of confusion.
"Xia Group?"
Although the Xia Group is an emerging group in the Federation, its main focus is on mechanics. Moreover, Xia Yan, the second son of the Xia Group, works in the Thirteenth Bureau. Even the military's standard pet, Pojun, is produced by the Xia Group. So it is reasonable to give the Yuling Ball to them.
"Yes, it is the Xia Group."
President Qin nodded, then showed a strange smile on his face and said, "But this Yuling Ball was invented by you after all. I guess the Thirteenth Bureau will come to ask for your opinion for reference when the time comes."
"So, there may be a lot of people coming to see you in the next few days, you'd better be mentally prepared~"
"Come to see me?"
Bai Qi seemed to be thinking about what he said, and President Qin patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and said, "Don't be soft-hearted when it comes to benefits that are delivered to your door."
