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Chapter 30: Companion Beast Battle, Zhou Shuchen's Challenge!
Chapter 30: Companion Beast Battle, Zhou Shuchen's Challenge!
Before Su Ping, it was hard to say whether the Cloud Heaven Pet Combat Resort would be profitable.
But seeing the numerous Beastmasters coming in and out of this massive arena, he finally understood that he had a narrow perspective.
All Companion Beast-related businesses were extremely expensive.
The same was true for paid Companion Beast battles.
Battling with friends naturally didn't require extra expenses, and Cloud Heaven waived the basic arena usage fees for these foundational platforms, as long as there wasn't excessive damage.
However, after the battle, treatment and recovery of strength and energy were still necessary, right?
Otherwise, how could one fully enjoy themselves?
This was a significant expense, and if one chose to practice with the Companion Beasts provided by Cloud Heaven, they would have to pay extra.
Even in battle, if one wanted to fight with abandon, spending several thousand or even tens of thousands in a day was considered normal.
Companion Beasts were the biggest consumer group in this world.
However, this was normal. Beastmasters relied on Companion Beasts as their primary combat power, and the beasts they mastered were the key to their transcendence into extraordinary combat strength and social advancement.
If it were that easy to obtain, it would be unreasonable.
This massive arena was just one of Cloud Heaven's investments in this resort's battle training facilities.
Here, there were real battles, virtual simulated battles, open-air battles, and various simulated terrain operations.
No wonder the business was so good; Cloud Heaven had indeed invested heavily.
Su Ping's interest was piqued as he looked at what was before him.
However, he still followed and arrived at a separate training ground.
This was the open-air training ground where Su Ping had placed his own pack of Timberwolves.
Even if it was rented, it was impossible for all of Su Ping's Timberwolves to be picked out. Su Ping wanted a venue where he could train while waiting.
Qin Xiaoxue was also excitedly watching Su Ping standing in front of the Timberwolves. She was genuinely interested in Su Ping and was curious about how he trained his Companion Beasts.
Just then, a phone call came in.
Qin Xiaoxue's eyebrows furrowed, and after a short while, she said to Su Ping, "Su Ping, I have something to take care of in Linzhou City. I'll be back later!"
Su Ping didn't mind and nodded.
Li Shu, who was standing next to him, finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Qin Xiaoxue leave. He quickly moved closer to Su Ping, winking and saying, "Brother Ping, Old Man Ping, Foster Father, when will you pass on your immortal techniques to me?"
"What immortal techniques?"
"The ultimate art of seducing women!"
Li Shu exclaimed, "If it weren't for the fact that you already knew such a top-tier beauty, you wouldn't have looked down on her!"
Su Ping looked at him suspiciously, thinking that he lacked experience or that the previous incident wasn't directed at him.
Otherwise, Zhou Shuchen and the previous Sun Chaoru were examples.
"Besides, when did Yin Yin ever show interest in me? Stop making up these random nonsense..."
Before Su Ping could finish speaking, a voice came from behind him, "That's right! Li Shu, stop talking nonsense!"
Li Shu turned around, and as expected, it was Zhou Shuchen and the other classmates who had just gone to pay the deposit.
Among them was Yin Yin, whose face seemed to have turned slightly red after apparently hearing the previous conversation.
However, it was clear that the previous incident had somewhat subdued the increasingly arrogant Zhou Shuchen, but he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief after not seeing Qin Xiaoxue.
Zhou Shuchen glared at Su Ping with resentment.
Initially, he had some reservations about Su Ping, but there hadn't been any overt conflicts.
However, after graduation, only he and Su Ping were approached by Zhang Guowei, who believed they had potential.
Zhou Shuchen readily accepted Zhang Guowei's recommendation and persuaded his parents to use all the money they had saved over the years for the down payment on an Overlord Beast, the Crimson Fang Tiger.
Although he also signed a contract with Flame King Corporation and took out a loan of several million, he believed it was worth it.
For the sake of future greatness and becoming a powerful beastmaster, for the pride of his parents and a better life, all of this was worth it.
What's a little hardship now?
However, this guy actually refused Director Zhang's kindness?
Is it because he has some money at home?
What's so great about Su Ping?
He only has a first companion beast contract with a Timberwolf, which, although an elite-grade Timberwolf, is still far inferior to the Crimson Fang Tiger.
With better options available, he chose to contract a Timberwolf, isn't this a sign of self-degradation? And he even chose to give up the better opportunities in Linzhou City, coming to this suburban area to inherit a beastmaster base.
In Zhou Shuchen's eyes, this was a sign of laziness, a fallen one who only wanted to lie down and rely on his parents! How could such a person compare to someone like him, who struggled against fate? Zhou Shuchen thought of his future rise, and sometimes he felt so moved by his own story that he wanted to cry.
And what about Su Ping? Compared to himself, who was destined to become a powerful beastmaster, what was Su Ping? What was so great about him?
Apart from the deed to the Heartwood Wolf Breeding Base, the million-dollar facilities and resources within, and the dozens of Timberwolves worth millions each, what else did he have!
He could only spend the rest of his life in mediocrity.
And what about Zhou Shuchen?
Apart from the millions in loans, he had a bright future, a grand destiny, and the heart of a powerful beastmaster!
That was enough.
However,
The strong draw their swords against the stronger, and the weak punch the weaker.
Hence, Zhou Shuchen dared not show any disrespect towards Qin Xiaoxue, who could summon the Life Eternal Tree. But after she left, his gaze towards Su Ping became even more resentful.
Su Ping truly didn't want to pay attention to this guy. He glanced at him and then looked at Yin Yin in the crowd, smiling openly, "Yin Yin, don't mind him. Li Shu is just like that, he speaks without a filter."
As the recognized beauty of No.6 High School, Yin Yin's beauty was evident without needing to be stated. The only slight regret was her flat figure.
In response to Su Ping's smile, Yin Yin also smiled slightly, "It's okay. Besides, he's not wrong."
"Ow-oh..."
At these words, Yin Yin's face turned slightly red, and the surrounding classmates erupted in a chorus of teasing.
Li Shu even howled a few times.
This was the nature of teenage boys, more or less.
However, Su Ping knew that Yin Yin's true thoughts might be different.
Having been classmates for several years, Su Ping understood this beauty queen well. She was mature and knew what she wanted, unlike the other girls at school.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have become the acknowledged 'beauty queen' of No.6 High School.
She was similar to Zhou Shuchen in that she was unwilling to be confined to the mortal realm, but her thoughts ran deeper. She wouldn't lose herself in pride like Zhou Shuchen.
Su Ping didn't mind; after all, they would be in different worlds after graduation. Although, he genuinely admired this beauty queen.
However, Su Ping's indifference was not shared by everyone.
Who wouldn't yearn for Yin Yin's beauty? The title of 'beauty queen' was more of a stimulus for the male students.
Before, Zhou Shuchen hadn't thought much of it, but now, he was clearly different.
Hearing the teasing from the crowd, Zhou Shuchen clenched his fists.
He had come here with the belief that he should have been the center of attention.
But now, this guy had stolen the spotlight, just like in school.
However, Zhou Shuchen finally had the courage to rebel.
So, Zhou Shuchen jumped into the center of the outdoor training arena and shouted, "We're here to train our companion beasts, not to flirt. Let's not waste time, Su Ping, shall we have a match?"
(End of Chapter)
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