Chapter 129: A Father-Son Bond, A Promise to Keep

Chapter 129: A Father-Son Bond, A Promise to Keep

Vice President Liu was furious.

Damn it! Finally, a remarkable Beastmaster had emerged in Jianghai Province, and at this critical juncture, he was still unaware of it!

He had been working on it for so long, and almost missed the opportunity as others were about to snatch it away.

Fortunately, he had a reliable disciple, or else he would have to rely on Zhao Deguang and that bunch of scoundrels, including Qin Erlong. If they had failed to keep Su Ping in Jianghai Province, he wouldn't even know.

Vice President Liu's squinted eyes revealed his icy gaze towards the other Beastmasters present.

Especially Ding Yan.

Although both were Senior Beastmasters, their statuses were vastly different.

Ding Yan was only proficient in Flame Wolves, and it was only a few years ago that he barely managed to advance. Liu Fuhai, on the other hand, was a seasoned senior.

In the past, Liu Fuhai had also tried to persuade Ding Yan, explaining the current situation of the Beastmaster Association in Jianghai Province.

However, Ding Yan showed no signs of reconsidering.

But as the senior Beastmaster leading the newly promoted Junior Beastmasters from Huaiyang Province, Liu Fuhai had been quite courteous to Ding Yan.

Now, the situation had clearly changed.

Liu Fuhai's icy gaze didn't intimidate Ding Yan, who merely smiled in response.

However, neither of them spoke further.

Their positions were clear, and poaching talented Beastmasters from other provinces was a common practice. It wasn't a good look, but it wouldn't escalate into a public argument.

Vice President Liu watched as Su Ping stood up, his dark old face blooming with a brilliant smile, even more impressive than Qian Yi's paper-doll face-changing skills:

"Su Ping, how could you hide something so big from me!"

Although his tone was reproachful, there was not a hint of blame on Vice President Liu's radiant old face, like a blooming chrysanthemum.

If Su Ping had hidden such good news, Vice President Liu would gladly welcome more of it.

Su Ping quickly explained, "I didn't mean to hide it from you, I've been busy, there's so much going on, and I haven't had time to visit the Beastmaster Association..."

Qin Erlong, standing nearby, laughed, "I can vouch for that, you haven't called him in over a month!"

Vice President Liu shot him a glance. Damn it! Now he understood the meaning of the text message sent by Zhao Deguang and that old scoundrel Qin Erlong! They had known all along and were just taking advantage of his ignorance.

He hadn't called Su Ping either, not because he didn't want to, but because he was afraid of rushing him and disrupting his focus on the research of the Thousand Wood Wolf.

Who would have thought that in just a few months, this rascal not only completed the breeding of the Thousand Wood Wolf but also established a connection with the Legion!

He might even have directly completed the breeding for the Forest Wolf Regiment!

If someone told him this, Vice President Liu would dismiss them as a fool.

But now, Liu Fuhai felt like the fool.

Could a genius Beastmaster be defined by ordinary standards?

Before the rise of Sheng Long Legend and his famous breeding of the evolved Shi Sha Jiao, wasn't he relatively unknown?

Of course, Shi Sha Jiao and the Thousand Wood Wolf were not comparable.

Although both were Sovereign-ranked evolved beasts, Sheng Long Legend had bred Shi Sha Jiao with a Transcendent Skill, elevating him not only as a genius Beastmaster but also as a powerful Beast Tamer.

Liu Fuhai hadn't seen the Thousand Wood Wolf himself, but the Transcendent Skill was something far beyond his reach.

Comparing himself to Su Ping was already a tall order.

Throughout history, how many Beast Tamers of such caliber were there?

Su Ping's achievements had already left him in awe.

Therefore, at this moment, Liu Fuhai said nothing but smiled and nodded, "My bad, my bad. Come on, Su Ping, no need to stay here. Let's go to Old Zhao's place. It's almost lunchtime, and you can tell me in detail how you bred it."

Su Ping reluctantly nodded and was led away without a chance to refuse.

The others had no choice either.

Unless Su Ping wanted to, poaching was not an easy task, which was why there were annual incidents of provinces fighting over Beastmasters in the Imperial Capital.

Of course, Su Ping didn't refuse. Staying there wouldn't have given him much to do.

At most, he could exchange ideas with the other Wolf Beast Breeders.

But at this moment, in Old Liu's eyes, these other Wolf Beast Breeders had become scheming old men, eyeing the juicy cabbage in his field.

Letting Su Ping stay and interact with them would be like throwing him to the wolves.

However, before leaving, Liu Fuhai couldn't help but turn back and say to them, "Gentlemen, remember that we're still in Jianghai Province. Don't make things too ugly."

This was clearly directed at Ding Yan.

The latter frowned but ultimately didn't dare to say more.

Once they boarded the vehicle heading to the military, Old Liu patted Su Ping's shoulder, "Well done, don't listen to them. I'll tell you this, what they can offer is nothing compared to what Jianghai Province can provide!"

This was Old Liu's promise, made in front of Qin Erlong.

Su Ping's eyes lit up, "What about the advanced laboratory equipment I've been wanting?"

Old Liu's face stiffened, but he waved his hand, "No problem! Take whatever you like, and if it's not enough, we can move an entire laboratory from the Beastmaster Association!"

The equipment in the Beastmaster Association was purchased with money and belonged to the association, unlike resources, which were distributed by the headquarters.

Since Su Ping rarely made requests, Old Liu, who had just made a promise, wasn't about to back down so soon.

A few laboratory instruments were a small price to pay, even if it came from Old Liu's personal account, as long as it kept Su Ping tied to Jianghai Province.

However, Liu Fuhai was genuinely curious, "Speaking of which, you've always wanted advanced laboratory equipment. What's it for? Isn't it rarely needed for Beast Breeding?"

"Indeed, there aren't many of those high-end laboratories with cutting-edge instruments. They are usually used for resource decomposition, and the primary purpose of resource decomposition is to create potions.

While potions are indeed closely related to companion beast cultivation, for a senior beastmaster like Su Ping, who is dedicated to researching companion beast evolution, the use of potions isn't that significant.

Su Ping smiled slightly:

"Previously, I was curious about the properties of some potions and wanted to study them in depth."

For a beastmaster, a laboratory can be optional, but it's indispensable.

Even now, Su Ping remains obsessed with the idea of delving into the secrets of the Wolf Smoke Grass.

During this period, his desire for it has only intensified.

He still remembers how a little Forest Wolf, after consuming two-thirds of the Wood Heart potion, suddenly achieved the Wood Heart enlightenment.

However, its level dropped by one as a result.

The concentrated liquid of the Wolf Smoke Grass had no effect on the white lab rats used for the experiment.

Su Ping has always been intrigued by the effects of the Wolf Smoke Grass.

Previously, after gaining insights into companion beast devolution from the Forest Wolf and the Elf Wolf, the Wolf Smoke Grass became even more valuable for his research.

The Forest Wolf's level didn't progress but regressed. Could its bloodline also achieve the same? Could some powerful companion beasts of the original race devolve, reverting to their ancient, unevolved forms?

Could he fully restore ancient species of companion beasts and cultivate even more complex evolutionary branches?

This is why Su Ping insisted on having his own laboratory.

"Youth is great, but Su Ping, while cultivating companion beasts, don't forget about cultivating and evolving your own companion beast, as well as your own cultivation! Your current realm is good, but as you advance, improving your realm will also enhance your ability to cultivate companion beasts."

At this moment, Qin Erlong spoke up with a reminder.

Su Ping nodded. Advancing his realm would also improve his physical qualities and lifespan, although not as significantly as spiritual power. Still, as the saying goes, a healthy body is the foundation of revolution.

"Your second companion beast is that origami man, right?"

"Yes!"

Su Ping nodded again. Liu Fu, the vice-president, frowned slightly and looked at Su Ping. He opened his mouth to say something but ultimately remained silent.

The origami man companion beast has been proven by numerous expert necromancers, but what could Su Ping say now that he had already contracted it? Qin Erlong didn't mind these details; he wasn't a true beastmaster and didn't fully understand the difficulty of cultivating an origami man. He believed that Su Ping could achieve what others couldn't.

Qin Erlong spoke:

"Did Xiaoxue tell you about the trip to Mogu Academy in two months? There are two necromantic ideas there, and Xiaoxue's Ten Thousand Transformations Fusion should have been mentioned to you as well. However, her second companion beast is a Wood-type plant companion beast, so she can cultivate it.

You chose a Necromantic companion beast, so you can try the other 'Ten Thousand Transformations Fusion' later on."

"Ten Thousand Transformations Fusion?"

This was the first time Su Ping had heard of this so-called necromantic idea.

He didn't know much about necromantic ideas in general.

Qin Erlong nodded:

"Yes, but I don't know much about it either. You can check it out when you get there. Necromantic ideas are rare and precious, but they are essentially just icing on the cake.

After reaching the Commander level, each realm advancement for a beastmaster becomes a hurdle, even more challenging than companion beast cultivation. I'm just mentioning it, so you should pay attention to it yourself."

Su Ping nodded.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. Tell us, how did you discover the Thousand Wood Wolf, and what skills does it have? What kind of evolved form is it?"

Liu Fuhai didn't seem very interested in the beastmaster's side of things, like the necromantic ideas or breaking through bottlenecks. At this moment, his mind was solely focused on the Thousand Wood Wolf.

"Okay, no need to rush. Let's go eat first."

The vehicle stopped, and a few minutes later, Su Ping finally saw the highest-ranking officer in the legion.

However, this General Zhao was extremely kind and always wore a smile.

'Heroes are born from the young.'

This was the general's evaluation, making Su Ping feel a bit embarrassed.

At the same time, Su Ping also experienced the cuisine of the Beastmaster Legion.

Perhaps because they were eating from a special kitchen, the food was surprisingly good.

Vice-President Liu, on the other hand, didn't seem interested in the food. He asked various questions during the meal about the cultivation process, triggering conditions...

Su Ping had nothing to hide.

The evolution method of the Thousand Wood Wolf was something he needed to discuss with President Liu, especially since he was planning to participate in the Beastmaster Tournament.

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As they chatted enthusiastically, at that moment in the headquarters, Yang He, Yang He finished his tasteless army meal and immediately returned to his resting place, taking out his phone.

On his phone, there were various messages, including news, push notifications, and messages he had read but didn't want to reply to.

Yang He almost instinctively tapped into a group chat.

In this group, there were many messages mentioning him.

The group's name was quite unique:

'Jianghai Wolves'

At first glance, the group name seemed a bit frivolous.

However, it was actually quite serious, with only around twenty members.

Nevertheless, each member in the group was a well-known name in Jianghai Province, and the ones mentioning him at this moment were:

【Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: @Yang He, Old Yang, what's it like in the legion? Can you take some photos for us brothers to see?】

【Shadow Wolf (Mu Hang): Stop joking around. What's a legion? Can you take photos there? Don't stir up trouble for no reason!】

【Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: Just curious, damn it! If it weren't for a beastmaster popping up, I would've definitely had a spot in this legion's cultivation!】

【Li Weiyi: Then why didn't you get in? In the entire Jianghai Province, it seems like only Old Yang in our group got the chance to cultivate the Sand Wolf, right?】

【Shadow Wolf (Mu Hang): If it weren't for Zhao Lao and President Liu researching the Ice Fang White Wolf, I think Zhao Lao would've also had a chance to get in!】

Old Zhao: No, no, no. I heard that this time, a Senior Beastmaster from Beiyuan Province is coming, and the evolved Snow Wolf Companion Beast he bred is a rare Ice and Poison fusion. I really don't have the skills for that...

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: After all that talk, where's Old Yang? @Sand-Dwelling Yang, isn't it supposed to be a proper competition between geniuses? Where is he? Did he see who the Forest Wolf Breeder is?

...

A string of @ messages caused Yang He to scroll for a while.

At the bottom, it was Sun Chaoju who was @-ing him, probing about the Forest Wolf Breeder.

Clearly, Sun Chaoju was feeling left out, having been pushed aside from this matter, and was curious about the Breeder who had upstaged him.

His sole focus was to find out who this Breeder was and where they had come from.

Unfortunately, Yang He could only click his tongue in disappointment.

However, within their Jianghai Beastmaster circle, particularly the small group of Wolf Companion Beast Breeders, there were no secrets.

Everyone knew that the Forest Wolf Breeder in this Legion's competition was the only one whose identity had not been revealed.

Naturally, many were curious and @-ing him.

Sand-Dwelling Yang: Liu Laoshi is here today too, right? Why aren't you asking him?

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: You finally showed up, stop beating around the bush. Hurry up and tell us, did you see the Forest Wolf Breeder?

Sand-Dwelling Yang: I did, and we had a great chat. Old Sun, Old Wang, you two shouldn't be upset. He's simply better than you!

Old Wang from Next Door: It's not Old Yang, what does this have to do with me?

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: After this, I'll treat you all to three rounds at the Dihao. That should be enough, right?

Yang He looked at Sun Chaoju's promise and chuckled.

Sand-Dwelling Yang: Actually, you all know him.

Li Weiwei: Huh?

Wolf's Shadow (Mu Hang): Who? You're still keeping secrets. After this, don't even think about going to the Dihao. Prepare for a winter swim in Lingxi River.

Seeing that the atmosphere and everyone's curiosity were sufficiently piqued, Yang He stopped holding back.

Sand-Dwelling Yang: Su Ping!

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: What?

Li Weiwei: Huh?

Wolf's Shadow (Mu Hang): Huh?

Old Zhao: Huh?

...

A sea of question marks erupted, even drawing out several Old Wangs who had been lurking and fishing. This undoubtedly satisfied Yang He's vanity.

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: What the hell? Is the Forest Wolf Legion Breeder really Su Ping? The Su Ping I know? The Su Ping from Linzhou's Wood Heart?

Sand-Dwelling Yang: Of course. When he arrived this morning, he startled me. I almost thought I was seeing things.

Old Wang from Next Door: So, if Su Ping is here to breed the Forest Wolf, then what is he breeding...?

This time, Yang He didn't hold back.

Sand-Dwelling Yang: Thousand Wood Wolf.

In an instant, the once lively group chat fell into silence.

Everyone watching the group chat seemed to be processing this news.

Processing the news that had left them all speechless.

Thousand Wood Wolf? Really?!

A brand new, never-before-seen Forest Wolf evolution had appeared? And it was bred by a recent graduate?

This news indeed required some time to sink in.

After all, everyone in the group was an Intermediate Beastmaster specializing in Wolf Companions. After years of hard work and bitter research, they were all striving to develop their unique evolved Companion Beasts.

To become a Senior Beastmaster.

But it wasn't that easy.

In their words, Wolf Companions were so common that they had been thoroughly researched over the years. Where could they find new evolutions to study? Yet, reality had slapped them in the face.

A recent graduate had succeeded!

However, after this brief silence, the group chat erupted with a flurry of messages.

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: Holy shit?!

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: I told you, Thousand Wood Wolf is absolutely feasible! Indeed, indeed!

Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: Damn, that kid hid it from me when we last met. He just casually mentioned some progress, and now he's achieved a breakthrough? After this, I'll make that stinker treat us!

Wolf's Shadow (Mu Hang): Su Ping wasn't wrong; there was some progress. But damn, you're just lucky. Even a leak like this fell into your lap. You should be the one treating us.

Li Weiwei: +1 to luck.

...

Indeed, it was pure luck!

Sun Chaoju, currently in Shenyang City, burst into laughter.

Although he wasn't an Evolved Breeder, merely a Discoverer, he couldn't become a Senior Beastmaster. But this was enough.

This was a matter of gaining fame. The new Forest Wolf evolution, Thousand Wood Wolf, was his first discovery and research.

And it wasn't just about fame; there were tangible benefits!

As the Discoverer, aside from the reputation he would bring to his Wolf Den,

just a portion of the credits he would earn would allow him to obtain many precious resources that money couldn't buy.

For a moment, Sun Chaoju felt that treating Yang He was well worth it.

As for Su Ping, he was no longer the genius Breeder Sun Chaoju had known.

At this moment, Sun Chaoju's thoughts mirrored Li Shu's.

Regarding this Breeder, who was over ten years younger than him, Sun Chaoju could only say:

'If you don't mind, I'd like to become your sworn brother.'

...

Yang He ignored the chaos in the group chat and contentedly put down his phone.

At the same time, outside the Linzhou Breeder circle, a significant earthquake was occurring. Meanwhile, the day in the military camp passed smoothly.

Finally, as the day slowly came to an end, the highly anticipated competition, under the watchful eyes of the entire Legion, commenced.

(End of Chapter)

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