Chapter 260: The Expansion of the Heart of All Spirits! The Five Element Transformation is Complete!

Chapter 260: The Expansion of the Heart of All Spirits! The Five Element Transformation is Complete! (Part 1)



"What's wrong with you, kid? You seem dazed. Did the breakthrough make you lose your wits?"

Early in the morning, Su Ping, who was in the temporary origami figure breeding studio, was teased by Liu Fuhai for his absent-mindedness.

Zhu Hong, who was taking notes on yesterday's battle, also looked at Su Ping in surprise.

They all knew about Su Ping's promotion, but why did he seem so distracted this morning? Su Ping shook his head, but it was clear that he was still deep in thought, as if pondering something.

The two breeders glanced at each other, also puzzled.

Su Ping wasn't thinking about anything else; he was preoccupied with the fire fruit ever since his breakthrough.

This morning, he had conducted numerous experiments.

Regarding the fire fruit.

This thing, at this time in the morning, was no longer just Su Ping's fire fruit but had become a Schrodinger's fire fruit.

What kind of quantum entanglement is this? As long as Su Ping wasn't observing, the fire fruit would disappear in the Beast Space, but as soon as Su Ping focused his spiritual energy on it, the fire fruit obediently remained in place.

Su Ping later speculated that something might be stealing bites of it.

However, he searched every corner of the Beast Space, even making himself look a bit dazed, but he couldn't find anything.

In the end, Su Ping helplessly continued to condense a few fire fruits and then had Xiao Qing, who was training the forest wolves, bring them into the Beast Space to keep an eye on the fire fruit and figure out what was going on.

Nevertheless, this matter was too bizarre and mysterious, and as it involved his own secrets, Su Ping didn't want to discuss it with others.

"Alright, let's talk about yesterday's Five Element Paper Chart."

Master Zhu Hong was clearly more concerned about this matter.

Su Ping nodded and then recounted yesterday's events.

Liu Fuhai and Zhu Hong quickly entered a state of concentration.

They fully understood the combat situation with the Five Element Paper Chart.

After the discussion, Master Zhu Hong confidently stated:

"If there are no unexpected issues, I can officially announce that the research on the Five Element Affinity Super Skill should be nearing its conclusion!"

Liu Fuhai and Su Ping exchanged glances, and a smile appeared on their faces.

As researchers working together, they were well aware of the situation. Now, once the Five Element Affinity completes the final Grand Five Element Cycle, the most important indicator of success, a qualitative change should occur.

Su Ping let out a long sigh.

After all, the time left for him wasn't too much.

From the New Year to now, according to the Gregorian calendar, there were actually less than two months left until mid-March, when he was scheduled to go to Beiyuan Province for the special breeding selection of the tomb's special breeding instructor force.

Speaking of which, what was his old man doing in Beiyuan with the Rong family?

Haha, when he secretly goes to Beiyuan and finds this old thing at the Rong family, will he give this old guy a surprise?

This old guy used to be in the legion, right? If he succeeds this time, he'll be a special beast breeding instructor!

Maybe this position is even higher than his own?

He wondered if there would be a day when this old guy would salute him and call him 'Commander.'

Su Ping smiled inwardly and then began to tell Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai about yesterday's mystic realm.

"By the way, are you two interested in these two things?"

Su Ping suddenly took out the Sea Serpent Token and the scroll containing the cultivation insights of the Sage of Ten Thousand Serpents:

"These are the things that came out of the Mystic Snake Realm yesterday!"

The two were startled but took the items in their hands. After a glance, they looked at Su Ping in surprise:

"Su Ping, these things are not ordinary!"

Indeed, they were not ordinary, but for Su Ping, they weren't very useful.

On the back of the Sea Serpent Token was a snake text, which imprinted the special skill of a commander-level pet, 'Snake Swallowing Elephant.'

In the Mystic Snake Realm, the Blackwater Mystical Snakes seemed to use this ability, which allowed them to greatly accelerate their recovery by devouring the corpses of companion beasts.

At the same time, they could digest more heavenly materials and treasures.

It was a rather impressive skill.

On the cultivation insights scroll were the evolution of two companion beasts: the cultivation insights of the Blackwater Mystical Snake's Imperial Rank evolution, the 'Sea-Covering King Snake,' and the evolution of the Cloud-Patterned Tree Python, the 'Cloud-Winged Wood Dragon.'

However, there was no cultivation of snake-type companion beasts in the Heart of All Spirits yet, so Su Ping didn't find it very useful.

Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai glanced at each other, and the former smiled, saying:

"Your luck is truly remarkable, Su Ping. The evolution of the Sea-Covering King Snake has already been recorded in the breeding master's database, but there is no complete and detailed cultivation method for the Cloud-Winged Wood Dragon. This item is of great value."

Su Ping shrugged, "I don't have much use for it either. This thing was originally given to the breeding master association by the Heavenward Inspectorate. Master Zhu, you can register it later."

"No problem, I'll give you a large amount of breeding points later, but..."

Zhu Hong raised his eyebrows, not in a hurry to talk about the Five Element Paper Chart. With the breeding work nearing its conclusion, he wasn't in a rush to discuss it at this moment.

"You, little guy, do have a natural talent and ability for pet breeding. I know about your ambition for the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits, and snake-type pets often have some connection with dragon pets, making them very valuable for breeding."

Su Ping sighed, "I want to do that too. I'm thinking of using the Clone Technique to research Origami Figures on one side, plant-type pet evolution on another, and the regressive evolution of the Fire Crow on the side. Oh, and there's also the wolf pets that Old Liu will be sending over soon, and now there's this Cloud-Patterned Tree Python and Blackwater Mystical Snake."

Zhu Hong smiled, "Little guy, do you know why the breeding masters of Dragon Country, and even those of other countries, require their subordinates to bring along assistants? Human capabilities are limited, and even the most exceptional geniuses cannot manage everything on their own.

However, as a breeding master, one can definitely oversee the general direction and leave the details to others. If you want to expand the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits as a breeding base for various pets, this is a very important point."

Su Ping was taken aback.

He fell into deep thought.

Indeed, even with the Ten Thousand Spirits Chart, Su Ping couldn't possibly manage everything like the Ten Thousand Wood Wolves.

And during that time, Su Ping himself was well aware of how much mental energy he had consumed.

"Do you mean you want me to recruit some breeding assistants or helpers?" Su Ping asked.

Zhu Hong nodded.

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Fuhai's eyes lit up, "Xiao Ping, I've been waiting for you to say this! I can guarantee that, not just junior breeding assistants, but even intermediate breeding assistants, would line up to come to the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits in the city center of Linzhou! You can pick and choose as you like."

Su Ping smiled wryly, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

Su Ping couldn't help but think that it was indeed that exaggerated!

With his capabilities, Su Ping didn't need to prove himself. What's more important is that his connections didn't need any further explanation.

Not many people knew about Sang Sheng and Leng Ye, but among the upper echelons of the Breeder Association, there were always rumors that, aside from President Liu, Master Zhu Hong also held him in extremely high regard, and now he was right here in the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits.

At the very least, he might become the president of the Jianghai Breeder Association in the future. At his age, it wasn't impossible, and the possibility was quite high!

If he could establish a 'teacher-student' relationship with him, even if it was just in name, the path of breeding would become much smoother.

Su Ping also fell into deep thought. He wanted to think it over.

Indeed, if he truly wanted to expand the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits as a breeding base with the widest coverage, it would be difficult to manage everything by himself.

Currently, with Li Shu and Guan Lili, the management of the Ten Thousand Wood Wolves didn't require much of his attention.

This was the benefit, but as for people, they were always more difficult to understand than pets.

Su Ping never wanted to judge others with the utmost malice, but in reality, many things and people couldn't withstand scrutiny.

This time, it was Liu Fuhai who laughed:

"Su Ping, with your increasing capabilities and status, these are no longer problems!

If you were just an ordinary youth, even if you had some talent in breeding, wanting to find others as teachers, not many would pay attention.

But with your abilities and current status, even if you don't teach them anything, just giving them orders, they would gladly obey.

After gaining abilities, the people around you, the vast majority of them, are the best of the best. Haha, including me and Master Zhu, are like this."

These words weren't pleasant to hear, but they were indeed true.

Su Ping nodded, "Let me think about it. I'm not in a hurry for now!"

The two of them didn't persuade him further. However, just as Su Ping was about to immerse himself in work, something came up, and Old Guan's phone call came through:

"Su Ping, regarding the design work for the Heart of Souls, do you want to come and take a look? Once you give the go-ahead, we can start!"

The tenth day of the new year.

It was time for the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits and most workplaces to resume operations.

During these days, Su Ping continued his research with Liu Fuhai and Master Zhu, and he also took a trip to the Mystic Realm and broke through. Aside from that, he spent most of his time working with Old Guan on the further development of the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits for this year.

The first thing they decided on was the two areas that had been named 'Heart of Earth' and 'Heart of Souls'.

The Heart of the Earth, an expansive land to be developed without distance restrictions, extends eastward from the Wood Core Breeding Base, following the direction of Xi Hu Lake.

Su Ping ambitiously envisioned creating a vast wilderness with diverse terrains such as jungles, grasslands, deserts, and snowy mountains.

This area was designated for all Companion Beasts that walk on the ground.

First and foremost, the current residents were the pack of wolves, including the Lin Wolf, and the additional wolves that Liu Fuhai promised to deliver once the site was ready.

Additionally, there was another area that Su Ping valued even more, specifically dedicated to the cultivation of Undead Companion Beasts—the Heart of Souls.

After much deliberation, Su Ping decided to name this land the 'Heart of Souls'.

Undead, the revival of life's souls, the essence of the soul.

Regardless of the type, even seemingly skeleton soldiers and jumping zombies that rely on their physical shells, their primary essence lies in their souls.

Without hesitation, Su Ping contacted Old Liu and Zhu Hong, then headed over to Guan Qianshan's place.

At that moment, Guan Qianshan was not in the reception room but was leading the previous design company to another location.

Here, the construction site for the Heart of Souls was not within the main area of the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits.

The reason was simple; the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits had already grown significantly.

The Wood Core, as the heart of the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits, served as a breeding laboratory and Su Ping's residence.

The Cloud Core was a training arena, resort, hotel, cafeteria, employee rest area, parking lot, and a comprehensive leisure area.

The Water Core and Forest Core, needless to say, occupied the southern area of the Wood Core and Cloud Core, extending for several kilometers.

Additionally, the Heart of the Earth, located east of the Wood Core, was also part of the main area of the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits, leaving no room for the construction of the Heart of Souls.

According to Su Ping's vision for the Heart of Souls, it was to be a comprehensive business venue for Undead Companion Beasts, similar to a haunted house maze. The distance had to be just right, not too close or too far.

Therefore, this location, northeast of the mall, was ideal.

In the entire urban center of Linzhou, this wide road leading to the eastern suburbs was the only one that still barely qualified as a bus station endpoint after so many years.

Before the New Year, Su Ping had asked Old Guan to purchase all the land deeds near the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits.

It cost several hundred million.

This naturally included the land across the street.

Across the street, north of the row of shops and houses, was the wilderness forest where Su Ping had encountered the formidable Wild Boar King Mystic Realm.

Now that Su Ping had purchased it, the shops and houses at the front, along with the wilderness forest at the back, all became part of the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits.

Of course, the unique nature of the Heart of Souls and its commercial planning meant it couldn't be situated in the bustling and lively atmosphere of the street.

In fact, according to Su Ping and Old Guan's discussions over the past few days, the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits was planning to rebuild the storefronts along the main street into a mall with a focus on Companion Beasts, adding some diversity to the surrounding industries.

Magical potions, resources, materials, and low-level Companion Beasts could all be found there.

Moreover, Su Ping wanted to capitalize on his family's 'advantage'.

He planned to open a 'Heart of Dreams' internet cafe.

He would create a dedicated internet cafe for the Dream Heart helmets, allowing customers who couldn't afford their own helmets to experience the charm and effects of the Dream Heart firsthand, rather than just watching live streams.

Hmm... and further encouraging them to purchase private helmets or spend time in the Cloud Core.

Tsk, wouldn't that complete the industry cycle?

Suddenly, Su Ping felt that spending time with Dong Muyun had developed his business sense.

The location of the Heart of Souls was in the vast wilderness northeast of the mall.

When Su Ping arrived, Guan Qianshan and the previous design studio staff were already waiting.

"Breeder Su, it's an honor to meet you again. I never imagined that someone so young would achieve such great and noble accomplishments," the lead designer, a young woman, said with genuine respect in her eyes.

'Noble'? Su Ping glanced at her, seeing the sincerity in her gaze.

It wasn't just the respect for his client status, as it had been before.

At that moment, Su Ping felt that Old Liu's words were indeed accurate.

He smiled slightly:

"Uncle Guan has already informed you of my requirements, right? Let's hear your thoughts!"

The designer woman chuckled:

"Your idea aligns with many of the new haunted house murder mystery businesses in Linzhou, but your vision is grander, and you have more options.

Regarding this aspect, our design studio has some experience, but we're not the top experts in the country. Let's get some rest and regroup tomorrow. I'll bring in someone else tomorrow. He's an expert in this field and also a Beastmaster and Breeder of Undead Companion Beasts. He'll better understand your requirements."

Su Ping looked at the designer woman with surprise.

She was outsourcing the project right in front of him?

She was quite bold.

Su Ping was taken aback, and Guan Qianshan, equally bewildered, exchanged glances.

Behind the designer woman, a bespectacled young man stepped forward. He had a pale complexion and a frail physique.

Su Ping couldn't help but think, Is this what Beastmasters and Breeders of Undead Companion Beasts look like? But he kept his thoughts to himself and simply nodded, extending his hand: "Since that's the case, let's hear your ideas."

The young man, with his pale complexion and stern expression, became excited and passionate when he saw Su Ping, as was indeed the case.

This guy directly grabbed Su Ping's right hand with both of his hands:

"Breeder Su, I finally get to meet you in person. Back then at the Breeder Competition..."

His face flushed with excitement, and he started sputtering.

Su Ping's face darkened.

However, he realized that this guy was... a fan? Could he have fans now? But with his appearance and demeanor, he should be attracting female fans, right? Where the hell did this guy come from?

Finally, the designer lady next to him couldn't stand it anymore, "Bai Cang!"

The young man named Bai Cang snapped out of his excitement and looked at Su Ping's face. He scratched his head awkwardly.

"Breeder Su, I'm your idol, no, you're my idol, I'm your fan. I came back from the Imperial Capital, Dragon City. My cousin told me that she got your business, and I couldn't believe it..."

Obviously, this guy had derailed the conversation again, but soon, he became more serious.

"I was an intern breeder at the Ghost Dragon Breeding Base in Dragon City, and I've been working as a designer for six years. Your requirements, my cousin told me about them!

I assume you want to create a breeding base focused on Undead-type pets, and also as an entertainment project for business, right? So, your design concept mainly revolves around Undead pets?"

Indeed, this guy had some skills.

Or perhaps in places like Dragon City, there were people with similar ideas and designs to Su Ping.

(End of Chapter)

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