Inheriting the fine traditions of Longhua Kingdom for thousands of years, after everyone was seated, Yan Shuxu gave a brief opening speech.

Fortunately, it was indeed very simple.

It wouldn't make Mingxi feel like she had traveled back to her high school days when the principal gave a long speech at the graduation ceremony.

"Mingxi, you can speak first."

The main character of today's meeting is still Mingxi, and Yan Shuxu quickly handed over the speaking power to Mingxi.

Mingxi didn't deny it, "Actually, I don't have anything in particular to say, it's just one thing."

Her gaze swept over everyone present. "Xinglan Beiyi, is she gone?"

The others were taken aback.

Ding Buxiu chimed in: "Xinglan Beiyi actually disappeared two months ago!"

Mingxi was not surprised at all by this answer.

After all, people have already shown off to her.

"You know his situation and his identity. Even if the situation at the Star Sea Cup is indeed related to him, there is no concrete evidence that he was the mastermind or that he was the Holy Lord."

Therefore, we cannot completely detain him as a criminal; instead, we will temporarily place him at the Xunyu Base.

Mingxi is now a pillar of the Longhua Kingdom, so naturally she knows about the Xunyu Base.

It is the daily training and talent development base of the Golden Radiance Group, and is definitely the highest-level strategic core location in Longhua Kingdom.

"In the place where he was detained, we used the highest-level tools and the most advanced monitoring equipment to restrict his activities to the designated area as much as possible."

But he still managed to escape.

On the day of the incident, a group of bandits launched a terrorist attack. It was verified that their goal was to destroy the internal and external defenses of Hongyan Prison and release important prisoners inside.

The incident happened suddenly, and most of the security forces were deployed to control the situation that day. Even the Golden Glory Group sent out three teams.

Xinglan Beiyi disappeared that day. At the time, he was being watched by Jin Hui's Groups 12 and 13.

I swear on my life, they are absolutely fine.

Mingxi naturally had no interest in Ding Buxiu's life. She asked curiously, "Have you figured out how he escaped?"

Ding Buxiu sighed: "It's a corpse witch rat."

"The Corpse Rat?"

Mingxi murmured the name, her brows furrowing deeply.

"Is it the lich rat I know?"

Ding Buxiu smiled bitterly, "I don't know which Corpse Witch Rat you know. The Corpse Witch Rat I'm talking about is the one that nearly caused the destruction of Lingyuan Star eight hundred years ago. It took countless Beast Tamers and extraordinary creatures 13 years of their lives and all their strength to completely wipe out this race!"

That's it.

Corpse rats, of the demonic type, are extraordinary creatures whose mere mention of their name can send nightmares into one's life for days.

Some call them the universe's greatest malice towards humanity.

No instrument, prop, or extraordinary skill can detect their vital signs. They have no heat, no breathing, no heartbeat; their very existence is more like that of zombie rats in a novel.

However, they possess an extremely strong reproductive capacity, and having multiple offspring in one litter is the most common thing in this group, arousing envy and jealousy from countless domineering CEOs who are destined to die out.

What makes them most feared, or even repulsive, is their extremely limited menus.

They only like to eat human flesh.

That's right, it's a man-eating rat.

Furthermore, if they do not eat, they cannot grow and cannot obtain any energy factors from the air.

In other words, cannibalism is not only related to their sustenance, but also to their source of strength.

This has nothing to do with whether they are inherently vicious.

This is survival.

It can be said that during the years when the Corpse Witch Rat ravaged the planet, it contributed greatly to reducing the burden on Lingyuan Star.

According to unofficial tradition, a corpse rat needs to consume at least three adult males to evolve from a beginner to a king-level creature.

Make sure you see clearly, it's an adult male.

For women who are relatively thin and young children, this number could be double.

The lizard rat's reproductive ability is by no means lacking.

Eight hundred years ago, Lingyuan Star was faced with pits and valleys full of corpse rats!

According to incomplete statistics, the number of King-level Corpse Rats exceeds ten thousand!

So here's the question?

How many people did they eat?

"...Putting aside everything else, he is indeed quite adept at creating miracles," Mingxi couldn't help but complain.

As extraordinary beings that have been extinct for eight hundred years, their reappearance is undoubtedly the work of a descendant.

Previously, it was the marrow-sucking mosquito; now, it's the corpse rat.

Mingxi will not comment on other achievements for now, but the ability to 'resurrect' extinct supernatural creatures is certainly a talent for creating miracles.

It's understandable that such extraordinary creatures as corpse rats, which cannot be detected by any means, can evade various forms of monitoring and investigation.

Even at Xunyu Base, there are the best beast tamers and warriors from all over the country.

"So Xinglan Beiyi was taken away just like that."

"almost."

Mingxi sighed; the matter was more serious than she had anticipated.

It wasn't because Xinglan Beiyi escaped, but because the Corpse Witch Rat, an extraordinary creature destined to become humanity's natural enemy, has reappeared!

"Don't worry, we have already reported the matter of the Corpse Witch Rat to the Alliance Beast Taming Center, and there will be a dedicated investigator to handle this matter."

You are now a top-level investigator, possessing the highest level of oversight and information-sharing authority. You can keep an eye on this.

Yan Shuxu noticed Mingxi's worry, and couldn't help but feel even more satisfied with her.

Now, she is the strongest Beastmaster in the entire alliance, and no one dares to dispute that.

But in Yan Shuxu's eyes, her most valuable quality was not her strength, but her always humble and peaceful attitude.

Those who have looked down upon the mountains can also listen attentively to the sighs of ants and feel pity for their hardships.

For a child her age, this is what truly makes her worthy of respect and admiration.

Having already grasped the vastness of the universe, I still cherish the green of the grass and trees.

This kind of brightness is really wonderful.

"I understand, I will follow up."

This matter definitely needs close attention. Mingxi plans to retrieve all the relevant files and take a look when she gets back.

"Getting back to the main point, let's return to Xinglan Beiyi. Now that he has escaped, everything makes sense."

Chu Kuangsheng raised an eyebrow, "Could it be that you..."

"Yes, I met him." Mingxi said calmly, briefly explaining what had happened on the broken continent, but deliberately omitting the matter of the mechanical life form.

This is a matter of great importance. Although she trusts everyone present, people's hearts are often the most vulnerable to being tested.

She didn't want to test anyone.

"...What Xinglan Beiyi meant was that he used to be the spiritual body of the Liguang Beast, while he himself had always resided in the Xinglan Pearl. Only when his weak and ferocious physique switched to the ferocious side was he his true self."

As soon as Mingxi finished speaking, the faces of everyone present, who were usually so composed even when told that the sky was about to fall, all changed!

"The Glass Light Beast?!"

"Impossible! How could it be a Glass Light Beast?!"

"Your Excellency, you mustn't speak such words carelessly!"

"Lord Guozhu, could it be that Xinglan Beiyi is deliberately lying to you, trying to save his life so that you won't dare to kill him?"

Everyone present knew very well what the Glass Beast meant, even if they only knew part of the rumors. But Mingxi's news still gave them a chill down their spines.

Is there really anyone who would dare to lay a dirty hand on the Star Beast?

This is too... too daring!

Mingxi understood their feelings, but she thought it was unlikely that Xinglan Beiyi was lying about this.

"It's not impossible that the Fifth Elder has suspicions, but judging from his attitude, and the fact that he was completely different before and now, if we can rule out the possibility of a split personality, his statement is still plausible."

Furthermore, based on my understanding of the Advent Organization, they are actually capable of doing something like this!

After a pause, Mingxi added, "Considering Xinglan Beiyi's frail and fierce physique, the possibility of him lying is very low!"

Upon hearing this, the group of people looked at each other.

They didn't doubt Mingxi's analysis; although she was young, she was very reliable in her dealings with people.

Yes.

In their eyes, Mingxi is a reliable person.

Even if she destroyed the planet Zetalem, even if she wiped out more than three hundred top-tier beast tamers in one go!

They accepted her words without question.

So I felt a little panicked, uneasy, and incredulous.

"...If it really is a Glass Light Beast, then what if..."

No normal person would want the Liguang Beast to actually have a problem. Regardless of whether the legend is true or not, most people would rather believe it than not.

Mingxi didn't offer any words of comfort. "I've brought Xinglan Beiyi and his accomplices back. You should send someone to interrogate them properly. If the other 'personality' within him is indeed the Liguang Beast, ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) then he can't die for now, and we also need to ensure his safety!"

Especially the situation where he escaped like before, it must never be allowed to happen again!

Also, I don't want to hear any excuses, I only care about results, understand?

When she spoke the last sentence, Mingxi's expression was unusually dignified and cold!

His aura is imposing!

Yan Shuxu nodded: "Old Ding, you should take this matter personally. Guozhu and I share the same opinion, and we don't want the same thing to happen again under your supervision!"

"Yes!" Ding Buxiu had no reason to refuse this task.

This represents Mingxi and Yan Shuxu's absolute trust in him.

"Alright, let's leave Xinglan Beiyi's matter at this point. We'll discuss it again once we have a result. Does anyone else have anything else to say?" Mingxi didn't think that so many of them were attending the meeting simply to welcome her back.

There should be other things to discuss.

Yan Shuxu gave his secretary a wink.

The next second, a projection of light and shadow appeared in front of Mingxi.

Interim Summary Report of the Breathing Method Experiment

The title is unremarkable.

But the content...

Mingxi turned the pages one by one with a serious expression.

Several months ago, she handed over her self-created "breathing method" to the Wanling Beast Taming University for a double-blind experiment.

As the experiment progressed, three hundred volunteers had already participated.

Their ages range from fifteen to two hundred, and their beast-taming levels range from F to S.

The experimental group consisted of 150 people, and the control group consisted of 150 people. The entire process was monitored and the data was encrypted.

This summary report is a compilation of all the data.

"Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed an average increase of 12.7% in brain development."

"Among them, the increase in volunteers below Grade A was significant, averaging 15.3%."

"Among volunteers over 100 years old, brain activity increased by an average of 9.8%, and cognitive function test scores increased by 22%."

"All volunteers reported that their sleep quality improved and their mental energy recovered faster."

No side effects have been found so far.

Mingxi turned to the last page and saw the handwritten annotations of the person in charge of the experiment:

"Lord Guozhu, if your breathing technique and this experimental report were made public, all the beast tamers in the entire alliance would become your followers!"

Chu Kuangsheng was originally in charge of the breathing method experiment, but since he was not a professional, the person in charge was changed after the effectiveness of the breathing method was confirmed.

Based on trust and friendship with the Chu family, the person in charge was still a member of the Chu family, Chu Kuangsheng's aunt, an aunt with an interesting soul.

Looking at the girl's calm profile, Yan Shuxu couldn't help but feel unsettled when he first saw the report.

This child, on the other hand, didn't react at all.

He certainly has the air of a great general.

Yan Shuxu spoke again, "Everyone has seen the data, so I won't waste any more words. The effects of the breathing method have been verified by double-blind experiments. It is real and effective with zero side effects."

Now that Mingxi is back in China, we can formally discuss the issue everyone is most concerned about: whether or not to publicly reveal the breathing technique?

"I support making it public."

An elder with a square face immediately raised his hand, "Why keep such a technology that can improve the beast-taming ability of the entire population hidden? The sooner it is made public, the sooner the people will benefit."

"Old Chen, what's the rush?"

A thin, elderly man wearing glasses next to him shook his head. "Without a doubt, the breathing method created by Guozhu is a strategic-level technology. Making it public is tantamount to giving it away to others."

For years, the various research institutes within the alliance have been trying to break through the bottlenecks in brain development. We've finally managed to get ahead, why should they get the advantage?

"What kind of talk is that? Beast taming is a global endeavor, and this isn't a time of war!"

"Now is certainly not a time of war, but what about the future? The Advent Organization may rise from the ashes, or even be eyeing us covetously. What if the Breathing Technique falls into their hands? Wouldn't that be aiding the enemy? "

Even if it happens, who among you can guarantee that your other 'allies' won't stab you in the back?

As soon as Yan Shuxu finished speaking, a debate broke out in the meeting room.

It's clear that everyone has been concerned about this matter for a long time. After only a few words, someone couldn't help but slam their fist on the table and argue heatedly with those who disagreed.

They're practically ready to tear each other apart and start fighting.

As the commotion grew louder, Yan Shuxu sternly tapped the table, trying to calm down those who were cursing at their colleagues.

They're all grown up.

With a flushed face, what kind of appearance is that?

"Calm down, all of you!"

"I'm not here to argue." He looked at Mingxi, "Guozhu, what do you think?"

Ultimately, it's up to Mingxi to decide this matter.

After all, the breathing technique was her own creation and her personal property, so whether or not to make it public is up to her!

Others can only offer suggestions at most.

Giving bad advice is disrespectful to Guozhu!