Cooperation

Chen Rui crouched down and stroked the Wind Leopard's head. The beast rolled over, exposing the vulnerable spot on its belly, and let out a submissive whimper. Not a trace of its usual ferocity remained.

Mana's shock was beyond words. As the Wind Leopard's master, even with the power of that enslavement contract, he could only barely command this Magic Beast. He could never make it submit so utterly—such a level of Beast Taming Technique could only be described as "miraculous." Compared to it, those so-called beast-taming masters were utter trash!

The facts were right before his eyes. "Richard" had not lied—the Scorpion Lion egg had indeed been obtained through his own power!

Mana recovered from his astonishment, and the way he looked at Chen Rui had completely changed. If he had been arrogant when they first met, amiable after seeing the Scorpion Lion egg, and secretly delighted after receiving the Red Demon gemstone, then now he was downright fanatical.

"Sir Richard, your ability is truly astonishing." Mana's face was already piled high with smiles. Even his triangular eyes had been squeezed into slits by the flesh on his face, while an intense gleam shone from those tiny eyes, as though he had discovered some priceless treasure.

"It is merely talent supplemented by a little secret technique. It is hardly worth mentioning before an expert such as Lord Mana." Chen Rui humbly shook his head, then probed, "Regarding what you mentioned earlier—the possibility of becoming a candidate Light Knight..."

"To be frank, with my current standing, I truly cannot directly recommend you as a candidate Light Knight. However, through my connections, obtaining a candidate slot is not impossible..." The fat priest did not continue. He propped up his chin, his smile turning meaningful.

Chen Rui caught the tune and understood