245: Chapter 245 Gu Fan, SSS-level Beast Tamer

Chen Yi looked at Lilian's stark contrast in demeanor and sighed helplessly, 'You really are... quite reckless!'

'I'm sorry...' Lilian lowered her head in embarrassment, 'I... I didn't expect you to come over so early...'

'Alright, let's get back to the point!' Chen Yi cut straight to the chase, 'You do indeed possess a hidden high-level bloodline; I can confirm that! And I have a way to help you activate it! However, as you know, you and I have never met before and know nothing about each other. Even if your bloodline is powerful and your potential is high, as a Beast Tamer, I must assess your character for a period of time. This is a matter of principle, and I hope you can understand.'

Upon hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed across Lilian's face, but it quickly turned into understanding.

She nodded solemnly, 'I know that! Mr. Chen Yi, I am willing to accept any assessment! I will prove with my actions that I am worthy of your trust!'

In truth, upon seeing Lilian's initial favorability of 60 and her SSS-Rank hidden bloodline, Chen Yi was also very eager to contract her immediately.

After all, the rewards for this conquest were truly high!

However, there was a more troublesome issue at hand—Black Rose!

If Black Rose found out that her probationary period hadn't even ended yet, and instead, a foreign woman who appeared out of nowhere had cut in line and been contracted first, not to mention how she would feel, it would definitely arouse serious suspicion from her and the forces behind her, disrupting the current balance.

Therefore, after weighing his options, Chen Yi could only keep Lilian by his side for the time being.

He would stabilize her under the guise of an assessment period and then act according to the situation.

As for Black Rose... Chen Yi had already made a decision.

He would make the final decision after entering the Antarctica Secret Realm.

The environment inside the Secret Realm was special, and all external communication methods would be disabled. When the time came, he would see if he could extract some information from her regarding the so-called world truth of the Demon Abyss Cult.

As for contracting? Contracting was impossible, it would never be possible in this lifetime!

Only by contracting human girls could he barely manage to get by!

Yun Zhiyao, who was on the side, although not quite clear why Chen Yi was so concerned about a foreign woman he had just met, or why he had even promised to help activate her bloodline, chose to support all of Chen Yi's decisions out of trust in him.

At this moment, Yun Zhiyao took the initiative to interject and said to Lilian, 'Miss Lilian, since Chen Yi has promised to help you, we will also do our best to assist you!'

'I will contact my butler later, and he will bring over some cultivation resources and heaven and earth spiritual treasures suitable for your current stage!'

'You should stay in the hotel with peace of mind for the next few days, cooperate with the butler's guidance for cultivation, and strive to break through to the Second Rank first to lay a good foundation.'

'Okay! Thank you! Miss Yun!' Lilian said gratefully, bowing to Yun Zhiyao.

Over the next few days, everything was calm.

Under the nourishment of various heaven and earth spiritual treasures brought by the Yun Family butler, Lilian successfully broke through to the First Stage of the Second Rank.

Her physique and spiritual power had improved significantly, and she was finally no longer that powerless ordinary person!

Black Rose also behaved very well; apart from coming to Chen Yi every day to cultivate their relationship, she just silently cultivated on her own.

The Demon Abyss Cult also seemed to be lying low for the time being due to the theft of the USB drive and Black Rose's progress, making no new moves.

For Chen Yi, this could barely be considered a time to catch his breath.

Just like that, amidst the waiting and preparations of all parties, the day finally arrived for the scheduled trip to the Antarctica Secret Realm.

This exploration operation was jointly participated in by elite investigation teams sent by twenty-five of the world's most powerful countries.

Even if they couldn't directly find the root secret behind the frequent monster attacks in recent years within the Antarctica Secret Realm, this journey, which gathered the world's top young geniuses, could be completely regarded as a secret contest and competition between the new generation forces of various countries.

Previously, the debate among Beast Tamer fans from various countries online about whose genius was more awesome had never ceased.

But most of it was like comparing apples to oranges, lacking a direct comparison.

Now, there was finally an opportunity for them to compete on the same stage, and the eyes of the world were focused here.

The only pity was that due to the extreme environment and signal isolation inside the Secret Realm, it was impossible to broadcast the whole process.

Only a small number of war correspondents and Beast Tamers stationed at the entrance of the Secret Realm could film some recorded footage of the teams entering.

The situation deeper inside remained unknown.

But even so, an unprecedented wave of discussion instantly erupted online.

[Antarctica Secret Realm exploration starts today! The Dragon Country genius team sets off!]

'It's here, it's here! A historic moment!'

'Go Yi Chen! Beat those foreigners hard for me! Let them know who the boss is!'

'Don't attract hate, guy above! Let's just show our strength!'

'And Great God Gu Fan! Great God Wu Yuyang! Big Shot Zhao Xin! This lineup is too luxurious!'

'I can't wait to see God Yi slaughtering everyone in the Secret Realm!'

[Geniuses from all countries have assembled, who will become the biggest winner of the Secret Realm?]

'Eagle Country's David looks so strong, a muscular hunk, love it, love it!'

'Japan's Miyamoto Genzo, his eyes are like knives, feels like he's not to be messed with.'

'Su Country's Ivan, worthy of being the Great Bear of the North, this physique is worth two of us...'

'No matter how strong they are, I believe God Yi can easily handle them!'

'Dragon Country will win!'

Almost every country's netizens were full of confidence in their own country's geniuses, believing that they were the strongest.

But debating for a long time was still just debating; they were just waiting for the truth to be revealed in this Secret Realm exploration.

Chen Yi and his group, escorted by official Dragon Country personnel, arrived at the dedicated airport in Yanjing.

The huge military Airship was quietly docked at the berth; compared to other Airships, it was truly the difference between a whale and a small white shark...

Here, Chen Yi saw the other three Dragon Country Beast Tamers traveling with them, as well as their Contracted Spirit Beasts.

The first to come into view was Gu Fan.

Although on the surface, he was already a thirty-five-year-old middle-aged man.

But after awakening his SSS-Rank Talent, his life level had undergone a leap, and his appearance looked no different from a young man in his early twenties, with a handsome face, fair skin, and a habitually elegant, faint smile at the corners of his mouth.

Were it not for the occasional depth that flashed in his eyes, anyone would think he was an upcoming idol star.

No wonder when Black Rose previously announced that she had established a pre-contract relationship with Chen Yi, many people online felt sorry for Gu Fan.

For such a handsome guy with both looks and strength to issue a formal contract invitation, and also possessing an SSS-Rank Talent, the temptation for most Spirit Beasts was not insignificant.