Steward Wang was finally relieved, as he was a man who cherished his life. After finally climbing to his current position, he didn't want to become crushed flesh under the feet of a Great Beast.
Sun Changlian's words also sparked thoughts among those Protectors.
"Brother Sun, you really touched the Great Beast? Is its long fur as tough as steel?"
"Exactly, are those tusks made of jade? How can they be so white?"
"I heard that the Great Beast's trunk can easily lift objects weighing a thousand pounds? We've been training in martial arts for ten years to reach the Eighth Grade, and even then, we only have the strength of a thousand pounds."
Sun Changlian sneered.
"A thousand pounds? What a joke, Lao Liu, haven't you also seen the Great Beast? Do you really think it can only lift a thousand pounds with that physique?"
Sss~!~
Sounds of gasping for air resounded.
Sun Changlian's eyes carried a hint of pride.
Lately, his relationship with Xu Guang had been quite good. Just the day before, he went to the market to buy jujube flower cake for Xu Guang. Xu Guang also promised him that when the steward allows the Great Beast to help with work, he would also let him experience commanding the Great Beast.
The thought of that scene made Sun Changlian's mind climax involuntarily.
"Everyone shut up, if you alarm the Great Beast and it goes mad, I'll kill you!"
Steward Wang growled lowly, interrupting their chatter.
No one spoke again, and Steward Wang's steps became even slower.
He was genuinely a bit afraid.
Roar!~!!
With a thunderous elephant roar.
Steward Wang's eyes widened, staring intently at the scene in the Elephant House.
An incredibly impactful scene, as he saw the Great Beast, nearly a zhang tall, slowly rising from the water pit, its massive body as unbreakable as the Great Wall, with streams of water cascading down its back.
The gigantic body almost blocked the sunlight.
And on its back, was someone sitting!
It was... Xu Guang!
"He... he... he! Is riding on the Great Beast!?"
Steward Wang was speaking somewhat incoherently.
They had seen with their own eyes the ferocity of the Great Beast, when it went mad, seemingly indestructible buildings were reduced to powder with a single charge.
Such fierce might.
But now...
The Great Beast was behaving gently like a large horse, allowing Xu Guang to ride on its back.
Unbelievable, simply unbelievable!
Not only Steward Wang, but those Protectors who understood combat power the most were even more terrified.
This young man has tamed the Great Beast, with the Great Beast equating to at least thirty Protectors, which means, Xu Guang = thirty of themselves?
...
Xu Guang's peripheral vision caught the shock in their eyes, making him secretly delighted, and he couldn't help but pat the giant elephant's head, pleased with its cooperation.
With his performance, surely his pay must be increased!
He acted as if he didn't see the crowd, commanding the giant elephant to transport water buckets.
With a flick of its trunk, the large bucket, needing two people to lift, was easily placed on the roof.
"Brother Xu! Brother Xu!"
Steward Wang rushed first to the wooden fence, gazing longingly at the giant elephant.
His face filled with fascination, muttering to himself.
"Truly tamed, truly tamed! What a delight and a boon!"
Seeing this, Xu Guang was surprised, then rejoice.
It seems the Zhu Family values the giant elephant more than he imagined.
This is good news, indicating he could receive a higher status and benefits.
"Brother Xu, quickly come down."
Even Steward Wang's way of addressing Xu Guang had changed.
Xu Guang pretended to hear only then, quickly turned around, seeing Steward Wang, showed surprise at the right moment.
"Steward Wang, why are you here? Please come in."
Steward Wang's expression froze, waving his hands repeatedly.
"No need, no need."
...
Undoubtedly, Xu Guang's treatment has changed.
He has become the true Elephant Officer of the Zhu Family, with a monthly salary of ten taels of silver, equivalent to the monthly revenue of a moderately sized tavern.
And this was just Xu Guang's salary.
Not counting other things.
The giant elephant also had a corresponding monthly treatment, including three hundred catties of grass, two hundred catties of wild fruits, and fifteen catties of pork daily.
This is a considerable expense.
But Master Zhu doesn't mind at all.
The more the giant elephant eats, the stronger it becomes, and the more it can serve as the trump card for his Zhu Family!
...
Qingshuo County, Zhu Family.
"Congratulations, Master! Felicitations, Master!"
Steward Wang stood utterly subservient in front of Master Zhu, his demeanor humble.
"What's the cause for celebration?"
Master Zhu turned two stone balls single-handedly, asking indifferently.
Steward Wang quickly recounted the story of Xu Guang taming the giant elephant over the past few days.
Master Zhu abruptly stood up!
"What did you say? General Wei has been tamed!?"
He was aware of the giant elephant's power; such a Great Beast came from Kunlun and was a natural Demon Beast, even a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist would struggle to match it once grown.
He had spent a hefty sum on this Great Beast.
Had even given it a mighty name - General Wei.
Steward Wang dared not hide anything, revealing how Old Li recommended Xu Guang, and Xu Guang's taming the giant elephant within ten days.
"Impressive, truly impressive!"
Master Zhu paced around the room, asked in a deep voice.
"What type of person is Xu Guang? Is he reliable?"
As he spoke, a glint of coldness flashed through his eyes.
General Wei's importance to the Zhu Family is beyond words, for Xu Guang, who tamed the giant elephant, must be absolutely reliable.
Steward Wang paused, hesitated, then spoke.
"I have already inquired Old Li, the fan maker, and Xu Guang came fleeing from Taizhou. He is a man of sentiment and righteousness, begging along the way, marking those who offered him food, claiming he would repay them someday!"
Upon hearing this, Master Zhu's expression altered.
"This is promising, make arrangements; I wish to meet him."
His eyes flickered as he spoke after Steward Wang left.
"Cui'Er, write to the second young master and have him return for a visit."
Such force, controlled by an outsider, is ultimately less reassuring than being in one's own hands.
He must try having his son control the Great Beast to truly set his mind at ease.
If not for the current tumult in Qingshuo County, leaving him no energy, he would have personally gone to ensure he could stably command General Wei.
...
"I didn't expect the Zhu Family to give you such an imposing name."
Xu Guang slapped General Wei's head with a big grin.
The force he used was immense, but to General Wei, it was barely noticeable.
General Wei swung its trunk, instantly wrapping Xu Guang and placing him on its back.
"Slow down, slow down."
A little startled, Xu Guang thought, this big guy is truly forceful, if one isn't careful, his small body really couldn't withstand it.
He must soon begin martial training.
In a few days, relying on his Professional Talent as a beggar and his care for General Wei, Xu Guang's [Elephant Envoy] level has reached Level 2, with several skills also advancing to Level 2.
He now almost knows General Wei inside and out.
The [Elephant Cuisine] skill is indeed extraordinary, especially when paired with the [Elephant Traces] skill; at this moment, he can clearly see what General Wei needs to grow.
[Daily Diet: Green Flower Fruit 60 pounds, Alfalfa 120 pounds, Offal 53 pounds, Fruits 60 pounds, expected growth rate can reach 140%]
[Advanced Diet: Dragon Elephant Essence Blood *1, Vermilion Fruit *2, can stimulate the bloodline]