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Chapter 138: Special Beastmaster Forces Breeding? Returning to the Heart of Wood!
Chapter 138: Special Beastmaster Forces Breeding? Returning to the Heart of Wood!
Aboard the aircraft.
Qin Erlong and Liu Fu Hai exchanged a glance.
Ever since Su Ping left that old Zhao's place, he had been in a daze.
The two were curious, but they didn't rush to ask.
Liu Fu Hai mentioned the confidentiality agreement to General Zhao.
Su Ping glanced at Second Zhuang and Sun Xiao, and after Lin Lei secretly slipped him a Third-Class Merit Medal, Su Ping set out with the two old men, returning to Linzhou City.
The initial promise was that if he made it into the top five, Lin Lei would find a way to get him a Second-Class Merit Medal plus a Third-Class Merit Medal from their division.
But now, the goal had exceeded expectations, and Old Zhao was generous, awarding him a First-Class Merit Medal. Lin Lei's Third-Class Merit Medal was like icing on the cake.
However, throughout the journey, Su Ping's mind was elsewhere, constantly pondering what General Zhao had just told him.
Special Beastmaster Forces?
Did the legion truly have such a thing?
A brand new Special Beastmaster Force?
Even now, with so many breeders and evolved beasts in the Dragon Nation, they couldn't meet the requirements of that special force?
What kind of pets would this new Special Beastmaster Force need?
General Zhao had mentioned this.
When the time came for the selection, the instructor of the Special Beastmaster Force and several breeding masters would personally conduct the interviews.
Only during the actual interview and selection process would they reveal the desired breeding direction and the requirements for the evolved pets.
However, Old Zhao wasn't completely clueless, as he continued, "It's probably the Necromantic breeding direction. When the higher-ups made the request, they said that breeders specializing in Necromantic breeding would be given priority, but it wasn't a strict requirement. So, you can give it a shot; even if you aren't selected, it's no big deal."
Necromantic.
Su Ping's first thought naturally went to his precious little paper puppet, Qian Yi.
However, describing the paper puppet as Necromantic seemed a bit far-fetched.
Moreover, Special Beastmaster Forces!
Although Su Ping hadn't had any direct experience, he could still discern some clues from the special forces of his previous life.
Inhuman training processes, formidable individual combat capabilities, and unwavering willpower.
They represented the elite and pinnacle of the legions.
And in today's beastmaster society, it was even more so.
They were even more powerful and mysterious.
Because even in the Dragon Nation, none of General Zhao Deguang's legions had direct command over special beastmaster forces.
Every special beastmaster force was incredibly mysterious, directly taking orders from higher authorities, unrelated to local legions.
One could imagine how mysterious these special beastmaster forces were.
Not to mention that this time, even the selection of breeders would be overseen by breeding masters and the mysterious instructor of the Special Beastmaster Force.
With such prestige and background, could a pet like the paper puppet qualify for such a place?
Although Su Ping now had a direction, and he believed that with his research and development, the paper puppet's future would not be so simple.
But Old Zhao had also said that the selection of breeders for the Special Beastmaster Force would officially begin next spring.
And before the Lunar New Year, all pre-selected breeders had to register.
Could he come up with the paper puppet's direction before the New Year and satisfy the instructor of the Special Beastmaster Force or even the breeding masters?
Su Ping wasn't sure, and even he didn't have that confidence.
But it was so alluring!
Zhao Deguang, that honest-looking old man, was not a good person at all.
He was blatantly tempting him.
'After joining the Special Beastmaster Force, all resources, even imperial-grade resources, would be at your disposal.'
'With the opportunity to complete it, the honorary major's rank would be further advanced, and you wouldn't be able to spend all the monthly welfare war merit points.'
'Special Beastmaster Force breeders will have access to corresponding acceleration meditation resources to enhance their cultivation.'
'There are even special resources like the Stone of Fortune, which can enhance your cultivation and provide you with unique resources.'
Su Ping hadn't even heard of these things when he was in school.
A whole bunch of enticing promises.
In reality, by the time Old Zhao mentioned the third point—a vast amount of resources that could accelerate one's meditation and rapidly elevate their meditative realm—Su Ping had already fallen for it.
Just as Old Zhao said, there was no harm in trying.
"Su Ping, what kind of love potion did Zhao De Guang give you? You're still dazed," said Zhao De Guang, noticing their proximity to Linzhou City.
Su Ping, startled, snapped out of his thoughts, scratching his head in realization:
"Sorry..."
"Su Ping, what did Old Zhao tell you?" asked Qin Er Long, curious.
Su Ping sighed helplessly.
The matter of the Special Beast Control Forces was something Zhao Jiang Jun had shared with him, but it was not meant for outsiders.
Although the two before him were not outsiders, Old Zhao hadn't specified if he could share this information with them.
The Special Beast Control Forces were an absolute secret.
Every Special Beast Control Force, from its members to the breeders, instructors, and beast companions, even the type of beasts, was a closely guarded secret.
Seeing Su Ping's dilemma, Qin Er Long was taken aback.
Liu Fu Hai, on the other hand, nodded in agreement:
"Okay, if it's like the matter I mentioned to you before, then it's better left unsaid. Legion matters often have many taboos, and not knowing is a good thing."
This time, Qin Er Long was the one puzzled, turning to Liu Fu Hai:
"What did you tell Su Ping?"
Liu Fu Hai gave him a sideways glance:
"Didn't I say it's not to be spoken of?"
"Can't you be a little more considerate?"
This time, Qin Er Long experienced the frustration of being kept in the dark, just as he had done to Liu Fu Hai.
This heart-wrenching feeling made him shift his resentful gaze from Liu Fu Hai to Su Ping.
Su Ping, feeling helpless, rubbed his nose:
"Well, Old Liu, didn't you say it was something you could share with Old Qin? There's no one else here..."
Liu Fu Hai hummed twice,
and Qin Er Long immediately understood the implication.
"A while back, Megacity sent me a pound of Dragon Blood Tea..."
Liu Fu Hai's eyes lit up, and he looked at Qin Er Long with gleaming eyes:
"What dragon blood?"
Liu Fu Hai rolled his eyes at the old man who always kept secrets:
"What else could it be but dragon blood? The best-tasting ice dragon blood..."
"Eight ounces!"
"Nonsense! At most, three ounces!"
"Deal."
Old Liu felt content, as if the pent-up frustration in his chest had finally been released.
He felt refreshed and relieved all over.
"Alright, come on, what's going on? Earlier, I saw you acting all mysterious with Old Zhao."
Liu Fu Hai paused, then whispered:
"During the final battle, the Thousand Wood Wolf released a massive bright light, and the state of being enveloped by that light was the initial combination of a super-skill module!"
Thousand Wood Wolf, super-skill, initial combination...
In that instant, as these four keywords connected, Qin Er Long couldn't help but exclaim:
"Holy shit?"
Perhaps not a specialized breeder, Qin Er Long didn't know much about breeding matters.
However, as a powerful beastmaster, Qin Er Long was well-versed in beast companion combat.
Therefore, he naturally understood the significance of super-skills.
Qin Er Long turned to Su Ping, his eyes wide with concern, feeling a bit anxious this time.
Indeed, he was worried.
Before this, he had thought that it was just this old man, after all, there was also his wife, his unfilial son, and Xiao Xue's innate talent. Even if Su Ping had some breeding talent, he was still worthy of this stinky kid.
From the perspective of matching backgrounds, it was still somewhat inappropriate.
But if his granddaughter was interested, then it wasn't a big deal.
However, it seemed that things were not as simple as they appeared.
This stinky kid, how could he keep doing this?
Was it reasonable?
Before, his Xiao Xue had used the Holy Dragon Sovereign's power.
This time, Old Liu wanted to keep this matter secret.
Qin Er Long exhaled slightly, then nodded:
"Indeed, this matter should be kept confidential, at least until the Breeder Championship."
By then, Su Ping might come to the attention of certain people, and some of them wouldn't dare to use underhanded means.
Liu Fu Hai glared at the old man:
"What nonsense are you spouting? You're talking rubbish. In the Breeder Championship, it's still in its infancy. Even the number of skill modules hasn't been confirmed yet. That Thousand Wood Wolf's burst was just a fleeting moment. I checked it out, and there was barely a trace."
"If you want to prove your results in the Breeder Championship, you must demonstrate a complete set of advanced skills. Do you think this is a tea party? It's not that simple. In the end, the Breeder Championship is just around the corner, and it's uncertain if it can be completed."
Qin Er Long, clearly feeling superior, let out a cold harrumph:
"Just because you can't do it doesn't mean Su Ping can't. Are you implying I'm asking you? I'm talking to Su Ping! Who was it that swore to me that it was impossible to breed a Thousand Wood Wolf in a short time? Now you're barking at me about your experience as a breeder?"
Surprisingly, Liu Fu Hai's face turned red with these sharp words, and he couldn't bring himself to respond.
Qin Er Long, trying to regain control of the situation, took out his phone and started searching.
"What are you doing? Let me tell you, this matter can't be leaked. Come on, can't you, as an old man, have some self-reliance? Why do you have to report everything to your wife? At your age..."
Qin Er Long gave a cold laugh, ignoring him. What did this old guy know?
With his wife around, he could provide an extra layer of insurance for Su Ping.
Su Ping, feeling a bit helpless as the two argued loudly beside him, quickly changed the subject:
"By the way, Teacher Liu, where's Yang the Breeder?"
However, Su Ping didn't expect that this question would leave Liu Fu Hai speechless.
The old man realized that he hadn't seen the breeder he was supposed to meet at the Wood Heart Base.
Yang He watched the space vortex, seeing the figures of departing breeders.
For a moment, he pursed his lips, looking around for his teacher's figure.
In the end, he couldn't find a single trace.
Eventually, outside the space vortex, among the breeders coming and going, only a solitary Yang He remained, looking around with a sense of bewilderment.
One of the returning legionnaires recognized him:
"Hey, Yang the Breeder? Why are you still here? You said your teacher? Liu the President left with Qin the President and Su the Breeder a while ago. I thought you left with them..."
Yang He felt the approaching winter in the coastal Jianghai weather, and despite the region's warmth, he imagined snowflakes falling on his head, with a solitary plum blossom blooming on either side.
...
Less than half an hour later, Su Ping finally returned to Linzhou after being away for more than two days.
Unfortunately, before he could even enter his home, Old Liu pulled him to the Cultivator Association to discuss the breeding of the Thousand Wood Wolf and the progress of the Solar Formula.
Old Liu understood boundaries and didn't pry further.
Noticing Su Ping's fatigue, he waved him off, telling him to go rest.
As soon as Su Ping stepped out of the door, he was stopped by Sun Chao Ju and others.
At that moment, Su Ping deeply felt the unpredictability of life.
Just a few months ago, Sun Chao Ju, whom he couldn't stand no matter how he looked at him, was now almost kneeling and calling him 'father.'
They were so affectionate, and now they were hosting a welcome party for Su Ping.
It was just a few hundred kilometers away, and he had only been gone for two days. What was there to welcome back?
Su Ping exerted all his strength to decline, and after finally escaping, he returned to the Wood Heart Base as the sun was setting, and darkness had already fallen.
Looking at his home, Su Ping felt an unprecedented sense of warmth. He opened the door to the Wood Heart Base, feeling like a swallow returning to its nest. But just as he comfortably laid down on his sofa, he let out a sigh of relief.
Old Guan, whom he hadn't seen in two days, appeared before him:
"Xiao Ping, you're finally back!"
What did 'finally' mean? Su Ping had a sudden bad feeling.
"A woman from the legion has some matters to discuss with you!"
Guan Qianshan explained.
Su Ping, filled with curiosity, entered the reception room at the Wood Heart Base and immediately saw the woman still dressed in a black skirt and blouse.
It could only be Rong Qiu, the breeder of the Snow Wolf Pack.
But before Su Ping could even sit down or ask her purpose, her words left him stunned:
"Of course, don't misunderstand. Your father swore to me that he wanted you to call me 'mother'..."
(End of Chapter)
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