I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 959: Chapter 625: Poseidon’s Secret

"Alright, let’s leave it here for today. Once I’ve assembled the mercenary team properly, we can continue finalizing the subsequent details to advance our cooperation."

Catherine stood up, gently flipped her wrist, and a delicate jade box was retrieved from the space equipment.

She naturally picked up the Muling tea canister from the table, poured half of the tea leaves into the jade box, then closed the lid, intentionally waving the jade box in front of Qin Tian’s eyes, her brows full of cunning.

"I’ll gladly accept the Muling tea. Remember to prepare more next time. This amount, who can drink it?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian’s temple veins couldn’t help but twitch a few times.

This female demon really doesn’t hold back.

Qin Tian stood up to see Catherine to the door. Just as they were about to bid farewell, Catherine suddenly glanced towards the direction of the Central Plaza.

Seeing the vine towering up high, already a landmark of the Ice Extreme Pass, Catherine’s brows slightly furrowed, and she asked, "That’s your contract spirit plant, the Soul-Devouring Demon Vine, right?"

"That’s right."

Qin Tian nodded and said, "Her name is Jie La. She’s been accompanying me since I was very weak, helping me through numerous life-and-death crises."

Catherine turned around, her gaze lingering long on the distant towering Demon Vine.

The vine was thick, its tendrils intricately intertwined, the leaves at the top shimmering with a faint ink-colored luster. Even as a Tier Eight Mage, she could sense the terrifying power within the vine.

This is a Tier Seven Spirit Plant.

"Qin Tian, you have a good relationship with the Dongfang Clan. I suppose you’ve used plenty of their rare resources to nurture this Soul-Devouring Demon Vine, haven’t you?" Catherine asked.

"Indeed, I’ve poured quite a lot of resources into her."

Qin Tian nodded frankly.

Spirit Crystal, Center of Wood Marrow, Life Essence, Tree God’s Leaves...

He invested almost without limit in Jie La, aside from trading with the Dongfang Clan; he would also gather treasures from various channels beneficial to her growth.

Of course, Jie La did not betray his efforts, steadily increasing in strength. Now, even facing Spiritualists of the Golden Bloodline around the seven-tier Six Stars or Seven Stars level, she would not fall behind.

At the Ice Extreme Pass, Jie La’s combat power was second only to his, even Robert might not be a match for Jie La.

Upon hearing this, Catherine took a deep look at Jie La and slowly said, "I have a friend who’s a Beastmaster. He possesses a rare spiritual artifact that can greatly enhance the talent foundation of spirit beasts and spirit plants, even allowing them to break through racial shackles and continuously evolve."

"If you have the chance to meet him in the future, you might as well make a deal to help your Jie La and other spirit beasts significantly improve. It would definitely be worth far more than the investment."

Seeing Catherine’s pointed expression, Qin Tian instantly understood who her "friend" was—

Mythical Society, Sea King Poseidon.

Even though Poseidon never deliberately revealed his identity, based on his commissioned several beast-form spiritual artifacts from Taoist Duobao, his Beastmaster identity is already self-evident.

Being selected for the Mythical Society, Poseidon’s Beastmaster talent is definitely of the top cosmic standard, and presumably, the tamed beasts under his command must also be exceptionally formidable.

Just unexpected, in Poseidon’s possession is such a treasure that greatly enhances the talent of tamed beasts.

If that is truly the case, he really wants to meet Poseidon to seek an opportunity for evolution for Jie La and Kazik.

However, he also knows that Poseidon is a restless interstellar traveler, obsessed with exploring historical truths, endlessly wandering. Wanting to meet him offline might not be so easy.

Qin Tian said to Catherine, "Catherine, if your friend returns to the Central Star Realm, please notify me. I’d really like to meet this impressive Beastmaster friend."

"Sure."

Catherine’s lips curled into a playful arc, "However, a tin of Muling Tea as an introduction fee is not too much, right?"

Qin Tian was speechless, "You really are persistent about this Muling Tea."

"Of course, because this is a special brew within the Dongfang Clan. My old man loves it the most."

Catherine raised her eyebrows, "What’s wrong, General Qin, unwilling to part with a tin of tea? Isn’t that a bit stingy?"

"It’s not unwillingness, but the production of Muling Tea is extremely low. Even as an elder of the Dongfang Family, you can only get a tin every two years, my stock is just this much."

Qin Tian explained, then quickly shifted the topic, "How about this, if you can introduce me to this friend, I’ll give you a gift that will definitely satisfy you."

"A gift?"

Catherine absent-mindedly fiddled with the strands of hair by her ear, "General Qin, a promise isn’t very tempting to me."

Seeing this, Qin Tian didn’t waste words, gently flipped his wrist, and an Azure Blade Treasure Sword appeared out of thin air in his hand.

The sword’s body was glossy, glowing with a faint cold light, the sheath carved with exquisite patterns, its aura fierce, appearing clearly extraordinary.

"Hmm?"

Catherine’s gaze was instantly drawn to the Azure Blade Sword, instinctively taking a half-step forward, her tone carrying a bit of surprise: "Isn’t this Yang Ling’s sword? How is it in your hand?"

She knows very well how much Yang Ling treasures this sword, not even allowing others to touch it usually.

But now, this sword actually appeared in Qin Tian’s hand, truly surprising.

"The gift I mentioned is related to this sword." Qin Tian’s lips curved into a mysterious smile, not explaining much, leaving it there.

Yet, this ellipsis made Catherine’s heart itch like it was being scratched by a cat, unbearably tempting.