Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

The scene made Anthony's face turn red and veiny with rage. Unable to bear it for a second longer, he strode towards Vivian and anxiously said, "Vivian, you're obviously in poor health. Don't do something so dangerous. Everyone will certainly laugh at you." As he spoke, he lifted Vivian up and out of Zachary's arms in a very domineering manner.

"Ugh! I'm fine. Don't make such a fuss about it." As she steadied herself, she pushed her brother away, looking at him ferociously.

The disciples, who hadn't dared to try riding Zachary's treasure beast, didn't hold back anymore. They rushed directly to the Blazing Roc, eager to climb up and ride. Vivian had just ridden the beast herself. If they couldn't be intimate with her, they could at least have indirect contact with her by riding the Blazing Roc, taking in her wondrous smell.

"Everyone, relax and take your time. There's no reason to be pushy. All of you will have the chance to ride my Blazing Roc!" Zachary called out, motioning to several disciples to maintain the order. After that, he immediately allowed the disciples to take a joy ride on the Blazing Roc in small groups, for a little fun.

A few of the disciples who couldn't wait chose to ride one of the other two treasure beasts.

Two hours later, Zachary announced that the recruitment meeting was over.

"Today's recruitment meeting has come to an end. I thank everyone here for coming. If any of you wants to work in the beast barn, you can go see Ryder and fill in an application form. As long as you submit the application form, you'll be given the chance to work in the beast barn with me," Zachary said loudly and clearly as he looked around at all the disciples.

The meeting's bonus, the presence of young and legendary Vivian, as well as the fact that the beast barn had been thoroughly changed, aroused the interest of many Xiao Clan disciples. At last, more than half of them filled in and submitted application forms, while the remaining half dared not to do so in public because they were senior disciples of other departments. Despite that, they each secretly took an application form with the intentions of handing it over later in private.

The recruitment meeting was finally rounded off and everything came to a close.

"Alright, Vivian, let's go," said Anthony, who couldn't stand being

et away.

Henry nodded in agreement and went on his way.

Zachary walked over to Vivian and asked, "Have you been waiting for me?"

"You've done excellent work with the recruitment meeting. I didn't know you possessed such an ability," Vivian praised with stars in her eyes. In spite of her amazement, she was telling the truth. Originally, she firmly believed that Zachary would mess up the recruitment meeting, only wanting to push himself forward. That was why she'd come join the meeting in the first place. She had intentions of giving him a hand in order to reach her own goal. When she arrived however, she found that she was very wrong. Even without her presence, the recruitment meeting would have still been a success. The bonus of one hundred gold coins, coupled with the fact that the participants could ride the treasure beasts, were enough to tempt the disciples who hadn't seen much of the world yet. In other words, one could say that Zachary was not only very smart, but also quite successful at buying popularity.

"It was all thanks to your presence," Zachary fawned on Vivian this time.

"Uh-huh, of course! In that case, how do you plan on repaying me?" Vivian immediately claimed credit for herself. She clearly wanted something in return from Zachary.

"Tell me how I should repay you instead?" Zachary asked, his lips curling.

"I haven't completely decided yet. I'll let you know later." After a moment's hesitation, she continued, "By the way, I wanted to ask you something yesterday, but I forgot it. Can I ask you now?"