Chapter 276: All Set! Off to Bei Yuan Province!

Chapter 276: All Set! Off to Bei Yuan Province!

"Hey, Commander Zhao, when exactly are we leaving for Bei Yuan Province? We'll need some time to prepare once we're there, right? We can't delay any longer."

Su Ping, resting his chin on his hand, spoke into the phone with a hint of exasperation.

He glanced at the time once more.

March 11th.

Half a month had passed since Master Zhu Hong's departure, and the agreed-upon time had arrived.

However, five days ago, Su Ping had already informed Zhao Deguang of this.

But the commander seemed to have been extremely busy these past few days and kept insisting that there was no rush.

Finally, it was truly mid-March.

Su Ping couldn't help but feel anxious.

Sensing Su Ping's hint of dissatisfaction, Zhao Deguang's tired voice conveyed his regret through the phone:

"Su Ping, I'm sorry. I might not be able to accompany you to Bei Yuan Province. The agreed-upon date is March 16th, and there are still five days left. I really can't spare the time. I've already given you my recommendation letter. How about you go there alone? Is that okay?"

Hearing this from the commander, Su Ping could only suppress his frustration and resentment. Moreover, he knew that Zhao Deguang wasn't the type to back out of commitments. He frowned slightly and asked,

"Commander Zhao, is the Legion particularly busy these days?"

He genuinely didn't know because Su Ping had been extremely busy himself during this period.

On the other side of the phone, Zhao Deguang's tired voice conveyed his exhaustion:

"Yeah, something came up recently. Damn, I don't know what's going on, but there's a surge of ferocious beasts in the estuary area of Xiliang Lake, and even a partial sea beast tide has formed in the East Sea.

Although it's the maritime legion's responsibility, we also need to collaborate in patrolling and exterminating the beasts that come ashore near Xiliang Lake. I really don't have the time. I apologize."

In the past, even with Su Ping's exceptional talent, Zhao Deguang wouldn't have apologized to a junior for breaking a promise.

But during this period before and after the New Year, this young fellow had consistently surprised Zhao Deguang. As for this little guy, he had repeatedly exceeded Zhao Deguang's expectations. If these ferocious beasts escaped the Legion's search and entered from Xiliang Lake, then swam westward into the Lingxi River, reaching their border, what would they do? They couldn't risk their precious coral worms getting killed.

However, this possibility was slim.

The powerful ferocious beasts in the sea should be well-guarded by the Legion.

With this in mind, Su Ping felt slightly relieved and said,

"Okay, please take care and stay safe!"

The call ended.

Su Ping rubbed his temples.

If he had known Zhao Deguang would be this busy, he wouldn't have wasted time and would have bought tickets to Bei Yuan Province already.

Nevertheless, during these past few days, Su Ping's preparations had been more than adequate.

Thinking of this, Su Ping once again anxiously glanced at his Beast Taming Space.

The highly pure golden box and golden gloves were ready for capturing the Green Enchantress Spring Ginseng.

In addition, he had gathered various treasures and resources through various means during these days.

Among them, the most precious item was not in the space but in Su Ping's other ring—the Sacred Spirit-ranked resource! Yes, the Sacred Spirit-ranked Soul-Attracting Lamp Wick! The Sacred Spirit-ranked resource required for cultivating the ancient Ultra Rank skill 'External Incarnation'.

At the same time, it was the reward Su Ping finally claimed as the first-place winner of the breeding competition.

Apart from this, the remaining resources for cultivating External Incarnation, such as the Emperor-ranked resource, the Virtual Spirit Water, the Monarch-ranked Monarch Slime Nucleus, Rapid Proliferation Spores, Advanced Soul Fragments, and other resources, were all ready.

As for why the Soul-Attracting Lamp Wick was kept separately, it wasn't because these resources would react when placed together.

It was purely because Su Ping was concerned that the little flame in his Beast Taming Space might attract it.

During this time, Su Ping had also gained some understanding of the little flame.

It could merge with any fire, and it seemed to prefer bird-type pets.

Additionally, it loved to devour the flame fruits.

Most of the flame fruits Su Ping occasionally created during this period were devoured by this little thing, reducing the food supply for the little crow.

However, that was all. In other aspects, he knew very little about this little flame.

There was no way around it; occasionally, this little flame would act strangely, like when it spoke the ancient snake script,

But the content of the ancient snake script was nothing more than the usual talk about human betrayers.

This made Su Ping extremely annoyed.

Therefore, he was worried that the little flame would be attracted to the small flame in his Beast Taming Space.

So, after hanging up the phone, Su Ping, feeling a bit uneasy, called Dong Mu again:

"Hey, about what we discussed last time, how's it going?"

"Dong Muyun's voice came from the phone:

'The Dong family agreed, and Mirror Ancestor also agreed. Just let me know when, and the old man will bring Mirror Ancestor over.'

'That's good. If you're out of town, I'll try to inform you in advance, and if you're at Wood Heart, it's easier to discuss.'

Su Ping heaved a sigh of relief and then spoke again:

'Thank you for this. I still need you to go to the Dong family and ask for their help.'

No mistake.

Cultivating an external avatar indeed requires one last condition, which was an idea conceived by a breeder regarding the cultivation of a skill related to avatars on the breeder forum. It requires the projection of a Saint Spirit-grade pet, the 'Zhi Tian Ying Zhao Jing.'

However, Su Ping had never heard of any breeder having a pet of this caliber.

Even if it's just hearsay, Su Ping doesn't have the face to casually ask for favors.

To his surprise, Dong Muyun effortlessly solved this difficult problem.

Indeed, the Dong family, known as the Mirror Saint family, possesses a Saint Spirit-grade 'Zhi Tian Ying Zhao Jing.'

It's the Dong family's last resort, and it's also considered the Dong family's greatest support during their past turbulent times.

Dong Muyun scoffed at Su Ping's gratitude:

'I'm just passing on a message. The old man has repeatedly wanted to meet you, and now that you've asked, they're eager to agree. Otherwise, they wouldn't even bring up the conditions. Although it's just a simple matter of having Mirror Ancestor help with the projection, for the old man, it's as easy as turning his hand. But how could they not have any requests?'

It was clear that Dong Muyun was dissatisfied with some of the Dong family's ways.

Su Ping didn't mind. After all, a large family's heritage and operation were naturally different.

Of course, understanding didn't mean approval. Anyway, Su Ping didn't have much goodwill towards the Dong family, considering his previous interactions with Dong Muyun.

So, this favor was more of an obligation:

'Regardless, I still want to thank you! Otherwise, it might not have gone so smoothly.'

'Tsk tsk, just saying thank you? Do you want to marry me then?'

Dong Muyun's playful voice came from the other end of the phone.

Su Ping paused for a moment:

'Are you sure?'

Dong Muyun was taken aback. Did this guy seem to be serious?

'Of course I'm sure. I'm just afraid someone might disagree!'

Su Ping paused before saying:

'I should tell you, Su Anyong once asked a time-related beast tamer to predict our family's fortune. They said we have a Nine Yang fate, which is very incompatible with spouses. You see, our family...'

'Get lost!'

The more this guy spoke, the more outrageous he became. Dong Muyun directly cursed, still thinking this guy had changed his ways, only to find he hadn't.

'By the way, what skill do you want Mirror Ancestor to help cultivate? What kind of skill requires Mirror Ancestor's assistance?'

Dong Muyun somewhat awkwardly changed the subject.

'You'll know when the time comes. For now, it's still a secret, and I don't have any certainty of success.'

Su Ping naturally didn't want to talk about the external avatar to others; it was too shocking a matter.

The Sun Heart could be said to be Wood Heart's accumulation over the years.

The Five Elements Body could be attributed to his good luck in meeting Xue Hongluan's inherited Five Elements Chart, as well as the help of Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai.

However, if he were to quickly complete the external avatar without any clues, it would indeed be too eye-catching.

Once it's broadcast, it would be a major event among the world's breeders.

If a small guy from the Dragon Country, whose name wasn't known, were to complete the cultivation, it would push Su Ping to the forefront of the breeder community.

Su Ping couldn't handle the attention.

Although this matter couldn't be hidden, he could still buy some time.

Fortunately, Dong Muyun didn't ask too many questions. After some small talk, Su Ping mentioned that he was going to Bei Yuan, and they hung up the phone.

After buying a plane ticket to Bei Yuan for the next day, Su Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't bring anyone else, but rode a bike he usually used for exercise and left Wood Heart, cycling within the range of Universal Catalog.

Although he had absorbed a secret realm that had appeared in Jianghai again just two days ago and had been 'meditating' in the Dream Heart, Su Ping's realm had reached the Commander level.

But the beast tamer's physical exercise was also important.

More importantly, during these days, Su Ping had gained some understanding of Universal Catalog at Level 4.

He also tried the 'Experience Infusion' effect.

Little Qing's level didn't change much, mainly because she had reached the Commander level, and Su Ping wasn't sure if it was due to a mutation. He had tried it once before, but there was no level increase, apparently due to insufficient experience, leading to a cooldown period, making it impossible to determine the specific amount of experience needed to level her up.

However, for some ordinary-grade Wolf Lin, around one hundred experience points were enough to raise a level.

Nevertheless, upon reaching the Elite level, the required experience points would increase significantly.

Su Ping was currently pressed for time; otherwise, he could make a list based on the experience and realm needed for leveling up, providing better planning.

However, there was one aspect to this power enhancement that was not as smooth as desired.

Compared to self-promotion and breakthroughs, there was a lack of flexibility.

This was an unavoidable situation.

The ability to infuse energy was already incredibly heaven-defying and remarkable.

Naturally, nothing could be perfect.

Calming his emotions, Su Ping rode his bicycle and ventured into the Universal Heart.

Within the Wolf Wood Heart, two additional seedlings of the Lipstick Peach Blossom had been delivered and planted on either side of the Peach Blossom, which now resembled a big sister, and they were getting along harmoniously.

Crossing through the Wolf Heart, he arrived at the Buddha Hand Cliff.

The Hundred Birds Paulownia was no longer there.

It had directly relocated to the top level of the Phoenix Heart, within the Tree City.

On the narrow mountain forest passage connecting the Buddha Hand Cliff and the Phoenix Heart, the connecting passage was no longer a bare, slender tree branch-like path suspended in the air.

Figures stood there, using their mental power to solidify the branches growing on both sides, forming a natural railing, and at the same time, turning this passage into a genuine aerial tree corridor.

Su Ping smiled and took a glance, then continued riding his bicycle upwards, heading towards the top of the Wolf Heart.

The Ancient Tree was still there.

Old Sha's Nature's Language could keep the Ancient Tree alive, but it was still a case of treating the symptoms without addressing the root cause.

Once he had some free time, he needed to properly adjust the state of the Ancient Tree.

After a brief greeting, Su Ping finally descended from the Wolf Heart.

Following the Water Heart, he circled around.

The preparations for the evolution of the Mist Pine were already underway.

Apart from Su Ping, Li Shu took the reins.

This guy also had some talent in the plant system pet beast, and he could develop it a little.

But for now, it was definitely not possible to complete.

At present, a sea turtle the size of a washbasin was lying on the fishing platform of the Water Heart, becoming a mascot.

The little guy's level was still too low, and without Su Ping accompanying him, he couldn't let this little thing into the water casually.

However, with the development of the special talents 'Dragon Might' and 'Underwater Breathing', it was estimated that once Su Ping had time, the development of the Universal Heart would primarily focus on underwater advancement.

At that time, this little turtle would be needed.

For now, let's keep it.

Riding his bicycle, Su Ping circled around and took another look at that magnetic field inspection area.

After so many days, there was still no clue, and Su Ping couldn't rush it.

Stepping out of the Universal Heart, Su Ping, the true boss of this vast area, arrived at the streets that already belonged to him.

Opposite the Universal Heart, numerous residential houses had been demolished.

Towering buildings had already started excavating their foundations, ensuring they wouldn't obstruct the surrounding views and maintaining the scale and size.

In the future, this place would be the Universal Heart's commercial interaction center.

Su Ping hadn't come up with a name yet, and he wasn't in a hurry.

After a quick glance, Su Ping followed the passage and arrived at the main destination of this inspection.

The Soul Heart.

Upon entering the Soul Heart, the air seemed to turn colder, and the temperature dropped by several degrees.

Apart from the entrance area, the first place he entered was the Death Wheat Field Farm, which occupied an extremely vast area, encompassing the unused wasteland behind it.

A two-meter-high wheat field, a mixture of golden yellow and green, resembled a golden ocean.

It looked extremely beautiful.

However, under the seal of the Beastmaster's mental power and the control of the summoned pet beast's ability, this wheat field was the most terrifying and hopeless place.

Scarecrows hidden within would chase and kill,

With the change of time, the wheat stalks would turn blood-red, and the resources arranged within would form a 'Soul-Confusing Array', becoming the most terrifying natural maze.

Clearly, this place had been completely constructed,

But Su Ping wasn't in a hurry to personally experience it.

There was no rush to try it together later.

After a glance, Su Ping continued to the remaining areas.

The scenes of the Zombie Mansion, based on the Zombie and other evolved bodies, had also been constructed.

This was a nearly small-sized village-like mansion and several surrounding buildings, with coffins of either black or vermillion red placed within.

White spirit money flew everywhere, but there wasn't a single living person.

This place was so eerie that it made some Beastmasters who resisted Necromancy pet beasts break out in goosebumps.

However, apart from this, the other scenes were not yet complete.

White Cang was diligently working, and the architect was busy over there. This guy tirelessly trained the Necromancy pet beasts day and night.

With this attitude, it was already quite good.

Satisfied, Su Ping nodded and then returned to the Wood Heart as the Earth Heart's development area.

Speaking of which, Old Liu also suggested that he go to the Breeder Association to find some breeders in this field as apprentices, but he hadn't had the time to do so.

The Earth Heart didn't have much to see, and with the night already falling, Su Ping returned to the Wood Heart.

Old Guan and Li Shu were also aware of Su Ping's upcoming trip to Bei Yuan Province, but there wasn't much to say about it.

After a good night's rest, Su Ping arrived at Linzhou Airport and boarded the plane to Bei Yuan.

The old rule, tomorrow's second chapter, tried the recently very fire Palu, looked at the strategy for an hour, ready to complete what you want to replicate the Universal Heart, half an hour, dizzy, informed.

(End of Chapter)

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