Chapter 174: Phantom Heart! The Battle for Wild Plant-Type Pet Beasts!

Chapter 174: Phantom Heart! The Battle for Wild Plant-Type Pet Beasts!

"Phantom Heart?"

The potion in the test tube was as clear as water, but when gently shaken, it shimmered with countless bright, star-like droplets.

Dong Muchun wasn't surprised by the name.

She was used to Su Ping's naming style.

In fact, she had heard that the Woodheart Breeding Base, originally the Tianyun Resort, had been renamed the 'Cloudheart' area by this guy.

The vast base was temporarily divided into the Woodheart Breeding Center, the Cloudheart Resort, the Pet Beast Training Arena and Residence, and the Waterheart Artificial Lake Fishing Area.

The potion he developed also followed a similar naming pattern.

Previously, it was the Wolfheart, and now, the Phantom Heart.

However, compared to the previous Wolfheart, this Phantom Heart left Dong Muchun feeling even more baffled.

There were already similar products in the market, even many competitors, not just in the wolf pet category but also in potions for enhancing the effects of resources consumed by all pet beasts.

Yes, there were some.

But for this Phantom Heart, she had never seen such a magical potion before.

The effect of Phantom Heart was simple, even to the point of being crude.

After consumption, for a corresponding period, the beastmaster or the pet beast would enter an elementalization state, greatly reducing direct physical damage.

Yes, that was the only effect.

With Su Ping's understanding of elementalization, he was able to summarize this research path for the evolution of the Spirit Wolf.

However, just as elementalization was significant for Su Ping, this potion was equally crucial for beastmasters, significantly reducing their worries about being 'cut down' by opponents.

For pet beasts, it granted them the initiative to strike first! Although the duration was short, in a real beastmaster battle, a single second could mean the difference between life and death. This item was a treasure for both offense and defense.

Looking at the experimental data, Dong Muchun couldn't help but sigh.

Leaving Tianyun was the right decision! Phantom Heart.

Short-term effect-based potion.

Ineffective for Sovereign Rank and above pet beasts, significantly reduced effect for beastmasters, lasting only 1-2 seconds.

For ranks below Sovereign, from Common to Overlord, the duration ranges from 1.5 minutes to 10 seconds.

The state can be terminated early, or it will mostly end automatically when the pet beast uses skills.

The resources required are much more precious than Wolfheart.

Both primary resources are at the Elite Peak rank, and the auxiliary ingredient, Light Fragment, is not an elite resource but is extremely rare, making it relatively valuable.

However, the actual production cost is only around 50,000 to 60,000!

Yes, Soul Dust and Elite Slime Cores are elite-level resources.

But these two resources can produce over ten portions each.

After all, these resources are what allowed the Spirit Wolf's elementalization to become a permanent skill during evolution.

Now, with just a temporary effect, using the full resources would be impractical.

"How is it?"

Su Ping flipped through the experimental data and nodded in satisfaction.

Most importantly, the potion still had no negative effects.

There were even some minor improvements in mental energy.

It was indeed well-made.

Dong Muchun glanced at Su Ping, who was deliberately fishing for compliments, and eventually satisfied his vanity:

"Impressive!"

Just three words, but they encompassed her entire feeling.

Indeed impressive.

Dong Muchun could sense that this potion also had the potential to become a bestseller.

Don't underestimate its potential just because its effect seems inferior to Wolfheart, and using potions is generally prohibited in pet beast battles.

But this potion is truly not meant for ordinary civilian beastmasters.

It's a strategic resource for the military and the Beastmaster Association, a life-saving item for exploring mystic realms—all very necessary.

Especially after the collaboration with the military.

With Lin Lei's recommendation, wolf pet units from other regions' legions have even tentatively purchased Wolfheart from Pingyun.

Dong Muchun was well aware of the immense purchasing power of legions and the Beastmaster Association.

Of course, Phantom Heart couldn't match Wolfheart's popularity and universal appeal.

But a company with only one product is hardly enough to gain the recognition of the general public.

Even in a beastmaster civilization, a company still needs to build its brand!

This unprecedented life-saving potion could further establish Pingyun's reputation and lay the foundation for its future expansion in Jianghai and beyond, becoming a giant in Longguo.

At this thought, a smile crept onto Dong Muchun's face.

Glancing at the woman's daydreams, Su Ping interrupted, "What's the planned pricing?"

Dong Muchun collected herself and thought for a moment, "This potion can't follow the mass-market strategy of Wolfheart. As a strategic life-saving item, it's unlikely to be purchased in large quantities. If the production cost is as you said, how about pricing it at around 800,000? The wholesale price for internal sales could be 600,000 per bottle. What do you think?"

Su Ping was speechless.

Wolfheart was mass-market?

With a production cost of less than 30,000, it was sold in the market for 250,000, and the wholesale price for the Beastmaster Association was 180,000 per bottle.

A 5% profit margin wasn't enough? Of course, labor and advertising costs money, but it shouldn't be this exaggerated, right?

The Illusion Heart potion was even more outrageous, demanding ten times the price.

Su Ping thought for a moment, "Shouldn't we conduct some market research first?"

"There are no similar products in the market, so how can we do research? Monopoly products are supposed to be expensive! There are similar resources, but those are Overlord-rank resources, costing millions each..."

Dong Muchun frowned slightly, "Moreover, don't assume that the theoretical profit is this rejected, but he also had to pay a high price. First, the produced potions have a chance of being defective. There are advertising, labor costs, and we might even need to develop new industry lines and factories as initial investments..."

"Additionally, the positioning of this product is different, and it's unlikely for anyone to purchase large quantities in a short time..."

"Fine, fine. You handle it."

Su Ping waved his hand, leaving professional matters to the professionals.

He decided to focus on counting his money and not bother with these messy thoughts that only caused unnecessary worries.

Su Ping stood up, "Then it's up to you. I'll leave now. Please help me with the patent and other matters; I don't want to make another trip."

However, at this moment, Dong Muchun suddenly said, "Wait."

Su Ping looked at her in surprise, and Dong Muchun smiled, "There's actually something I want to discuss, and I'm not sure if you'll be interested."

Su Ping looked at her in bewilderment.

Dong Muchun laughed, "How's the construction of the Woodheart coming along?"

Hearing this, Su Ping indeed smiled.

Pingyun was his money-making channel, but Woodheart was his home and pursuit.

When Su Anyong returned, he left a message for Su Ping to build the largest Forest Wolf breeding base in Longguo.

This was indeed one of Su Ping's aspirations.

Therefore, although Pingyun was more profitable, it couldn't compare to Woodheart in terms of dedication.

As Dong Muchun often stayed at Woodheart to oversee its planning, she naturally had some understanding of Su Ping's vision for it.

This young man wanted to create a true Pet Beast Kingdom in the suburbs!

Although it was still in its early stages, everything was proceeding smoothly.

As expected, Su Ping smiled, "The first phase of the plan is almost complete. The development of the mountain behind has begun, covering an area of about twenty square kilometers."

The barren mountain behind was no less impressive than the Waterheart lake, and it was even slightly larger.

After all, it was intended to become a botanical garden, and this area was already considered small for such a project.

As Su Ping's abilities grew, so did his ambitions.

Initially, he felt that the current area of Woodheart was sufficient.

However, as his strength increased, he became more and more unsatisfied.

After all, the suburbs of Linzhou remained largely undeveloped, and by purchasing and developing the land himself, he was also contributing to his hometown.

Perhaps in the future, Linzhou would take pride in 'Woodheart' and attract tourists with it as a landmark.

Regardless of the future, it was certain that his pet beast kingdom would continue to expand.

"What kind of pet beasts do you plan to breed on the mountain, and what will be the main industry?"

Su Ping replied matter-of-factly, "Plant-based pet beasts, preferably ones that can bear fruit, so we can develop a portion of it as an orchard."

Dong Muchun nodded, as expected, "So, will this mountain area be called 'Treeheart' or 'Forestheart'?"

Su Ping was taken aback and looked at her in disbelief, "How do you know?"

Dong Muchun rolled her eyes.

"Let's call it 'Forestheart'! When I have time, I'll carefully select the breeding varieties!"

Su Ping nodded.

For the cultivation of plant-type Pet Beasts, Su Ping had yet to finalize his plans, as he was primarily focused on illuminating the Bestiary and developing his family business, rather than making it a primary focus.

At most, he could incorporate the Forest Wolf into the core of the Forest Flood Legion.

And quite evidently, this was Dong Muchun's main intention:

"Do you remember a while back when I told you about Qin Chuan's Great River Real Estate? It's been acquired by us. In Linzhou and its surrounding areas, there are several plots of land."

Su Ping nodded in agreement.

However, he wasn't particularly fond of the real estate industry, even when it came to Pet Beast real estate, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

"What's the matter?"

"In the western suburbs of Linzhou, there's a large piece of land that was once a medium-sized forest farm several decades ago, dedicated to cultivating iron birch trees for timber production.

But during the beast tide in Linzhou, this forest farm was abandoned. Over the years, the Beastmaster Association reclaimed it and incorporated it into the city of Linzhou.

Great River Company had obtained some inside information early on and, together with Huowang Company, they secured this land. Due to the previous circumstances, numerous plant-type Pet Beasts have emerged there over the years. Do you want to go and take a look?"

Hmm?

Su Ping blinked.

He was aware of the beast tide in Linzhou, which had claimed his grandfather's life due to its terrifying scale.

This beast tide had also left the western suburbs of Linzhou abandoned for many years.

Although the Beastmaster Association and the Legion had thoroughly eliminated the beast tide and eradicated most of the wild Pet Beasts, it was clear that restoring the vitality of the area would take time.

"Huowang Company? Isn't Great River Company monopolizing it?"

Su Ping was taken aback.

Dong Muchun smiled and explained, "If it were a monopoly, they wouldn't have a chance. This time, the Beastmaster Association is auctioning the land, and the Victory Forest Farm is the main attraction! Tianyun Resort is also keeping a close eye on it, but unfortunately, that useless Dong Mutian..."

It was clear that in a three-way competition, Tianyun Resort wanted to monopolize, while Great River Company and Huowang Company chose to form an alliance.

Additionally, with the Beastmaster Association's involvement, it was reasonable for them to secure the land.

However, Great River Company directly sold the land to Pingyun Corporation, and after some twists and turns, it ended up, it ended up back in Dong Muchun's hands.

Indeed, Su Ping was quite interested in the farm.

Even a small forest farm would be no less impressive than their entire training base, and might even be larger.

Over the years, the farm's unique environment had naturally attracted some plant-type Pet Beasts.

It was just that...

Compared to fierce beasts, elemental beasts, and even undead beasts with the most hostility towards humans, plant-type Pet Beasts were the gentlest type. They had extremely low aggression towards Beastmasters unless directly attacked. On the contrary, if you could convince them, they might even willingly leave with you!

Plant-type Pet Beasts, with the help of Beastmaster Trainers, tend to grow more comfortably. Only Beastmasters can understand what they like.

So, in the wild, some plant-type Pet Beasts might even actively assist Beastmasters.

This was why the Legion and the Beastmaster Association hadn't taken the initiative to clear out the wild plant-type Pet Beasts from the forest farm.

Now it made sense!

Dong Muchun continued, "So, you can use your connections to bring along a few plant-type Beast Trainers. It might yield even better results and prevent others from taking too many!"

"Take away?"

Su Ping was surprised.

"Huowang Company will also be there. There was a written agreement that the land could be jointly developed or negotiated.

But for the plant-type Pet Beasts, it's a competition of skills! Whoever has the ability to take them can do so!"

Dong Muchun couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. As one of the giants in Jianghai, Huowang Company has always specialized in fire-type Pet Beasts. However, this time, they not only participated in the real estate auction but also wanted to acquire these plant-type Pet Beasts, which indicates their interest in these unique creatures.

Hearing this, Su Ping's interest was fully piqued.

If two companies were going to such lengths for this forest farm, there must be something valuable there!

"When are we going?"

"Tomorrow. The duration is uncertain. It was supposed to start three days ago, but Great River Company's sale to us caused some delay."

"Great! Come pick me up early tomorrow."

Su Ping rubbed his hands in anticipation.

As for plant-type Beast Trainers, he knew a few, but he hadn't paid much attention to them.

After all, in terms of plant synergy, the Forest Wolf and Thousand Wood Wolf's support and benefits for plant-type Pet Beasts were far more direct than any plant-type Beast Trainer.

(End of Chapter)

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