Chapter 330: Intermediate Examination! Su Ping's Reputation!

Chapter 330: Intermediate Examination! Su Ping's Reputation!

The effects of the Water Core were all too familiar to Su Ping.

The reason was simple; during the cultivation of the Origami Man, the Water Core of the water element was also a crucial point in the combination.

The Water Core could absorb water sources, restore its own energy, and allow it to carry a large amount of energy-converted water vapor in its breath.

For a companion beast with the Water Core, even a pure aquatic companion beast could rely on the Water Core to survive on land indefinitely.

Undoubtedly, the effect of every Elemental Core was of paramount importance to companion beasts.

Otherwise, the 'Elemental Cores' wouldn't have become the most widely known and easily obtainable Super Rank skills, without exception.

At this very moment, for the current skill combination of the Ice Fang White Wolf, if they wanted to increase the presence of ice during battles, the Water Core was the most straightforward element to consider.

Of course, this was just a preliminary idea.

As Su Ping thought, in fact, there was another skill that was also very suitable for the current skill combination of the Ice Fang White Wolf.

This skill was the one used by Frost Fog Lock Jiang Pine: Water Domain.

Furthermore, Frost Fog Lock Jiang Pine also possessed the skill 'Ice Storm'. If possible, could they attempt to replicate this skill on the Ice Fang White Wolf?

Of course, these were just Su Ping's initial thoughts.

Whether the Water Core's effects would work specifically would require experimentation after cultivation.

Moreover, when cultivating Super Rank skills, a slow and steady approach is the best way; there's no need to rush. Even after successful cultivation, one must consider the skill level's improvement.

Just like the principle of activating the Super Rank skill for the Ash Wolf Lord after reaching perfection in all three skills, the same applied to the initial cultivation of the Water Core for the Ice Fang White Wolf—a rather troublesome task.

However, with a clear direction, no difficulty or trouble was too great to overcome.

Additionally, when Master Zhu Hong was here, he imparted a great deal of knowledge about cultivating Elemental Cores to the two of them.

As a master of Elemental Cultivation, renowned both domestically and internationally, Master Zhu Hong's abilities were undisputed.

The successful cultivation of the Origami Man's Five Elements Body was undoubtedly aided by the Elemental Cores, and Master Zhu Hong's effortless cultivation of the Five Elemental Cores provided an incredibly vivid lesson for the two of them.

"Su Ping, do you want to come with me? It's fate that I, Old Liu, have met a talented young man like you!" Old Liu sincerely invited.

Su Ping waved his hand, "Old Liu, this is your research. I won't overstep my boundaries. If you need any help, you can find me. I'll do my best. There are still many things to do with the Universal Spirit Heart, and I don't have time to keep running over to the Association."

Old Liu didn't mind Su Ping's refusal at all and said directly, "What's the problem? Since it's like this, I'll take White Night to your Universal Spirit Heart. The environment there is also very suitable for companion beast cultivation and research! When you're free, we can chat. You won't refuse, will you?"

Su Ping looked at Old Liu, who didn't seem to care, and couldn't help but feel speechless. Old Liu, the president of the Breeder Association, was almost like a carefree shop owner.

However, Su Ping could understand.

For a companion beast cultivator, the achievements they attained in cultivating their own companion beasts, especially their contracted beasts, were of utmost importance.

If the Ice Fang White Wolf could successfully cultivate a Super Rank skill, there might be potential for further evolution, breaking through the Monarch Rank racial limit, which was not impossible.

At that time, if Old Liu's cultivation reached the Monarch Rank, he would be eligible to be nominated as a Master Cultivator.

This was the dream of every companion beast cultivator.

Compared to this, the miscellaneous chores of the Association were trivial matters that anyone could handle.

There were so many vice-presidents downstairs; just pick a few to manage things for now!

With Old Liu saying this, what could Su Ping say? He could only nod:

"Of course, the Universal Spirit Heart. Old Liu can stay as long as he likes. By the way, when you're free, you can also take a look at the wolf companion cubs I sent over."

Old Liu's words made Su Ping's heart stir.

"Sure, Li Shu and Guan Lilili are also undergoing examinations. Since Old Liu isn't in a hurry, let's go and take a look. But there's one more thing! Old Liu, does the Breeder Association have any resources related to the Dragon Type?"

Action: The Dragon Resource? Which type do you require? Do you need materials from dragon companion beasts, such as dragon scales and dragon blood, or plant-based resources named after the dragon type?

Liu Fuhai was slightly taken aback.

"Anything is fine. If it's available, give me a little of everything. I've recently embarked on a new research direction, and I might need these resources later."

"You, lad, are now getting into dragon breeding? Oh well, the Association doesn't have much, but we can apply for it. It'll take some time, though. Can I get you some standard resources for now?"

"It's no trouble, and there's no rush either. Thanks a lot, Old Liu."

"By the way, are there any reporters within the Association? Do you need one to accompany you?" Liu Fuhai suddenly asked.

"Forget it. I'm just casually checking things out. I've never taken the breeder's certificate exam myself, so I'm here to see how others do it."

Su Ping had no desire to see headlines like 'Breeder Association President Liu Fuhai and Honorary Vice President Su Ping's Guidance and Attention for this Breeder Exam...' in today's Jianghai or Linzhou news.

"Alright then."

The two chatted as they walked towards the large classroom where the Intermediate Breeder Exam was being held.

Almost every month, a similar situation would occur.

The Breeder Association's qualification exams primarily consisted of the Basic Breeder Exam and the Intermediate Breeder Exam.

As for the Advanced Breeder qualification exam, it wasn't conducted through these group tests.

In situations like this, naturally, only Basic and Intermediate Breeders participated.

Of course, becoming a breeder was already considered a talent in itself.

Therefore, not everyone waiting here was a breeder taking the exam or their family members; there were also employees from companion beast companies.

After each exam, those who performed well and showed potential would be scouted by these individuals and recruited into their respective companies.

Consequently, almost every breeder exam day was as lively as today.

At this moment, on the long bench outside the exam room, several figures were chatting leisurely.

"This month's exam has many more participants than before! I wonder how many will pass and if we can get a couple more specialized water-type breeders!"

A middle-aged man with an eight-character mustache smiled at his companion.

"Hehe, during the recent East Sea calamity, although there were significant losses, your 'Wan Yang' company also gained quite a few benefits, right? You must have harvested a lot of water-type companion beast resources. The fact that you want to invite several new breeders this time is evident."

"It's fine, it's all for the stability of Jianghai..."

As they chatted, someone suddenly spoke up mysteriously:

"Speaking of which, two special individuals have come for this breeder exam. Did you know that?"

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances. The mustached middle-aged man smiled lightly, "If it were an ordinary matter, we wouldn't know about it. But when it comes to the breeder exam, there's nothing hidden. However, this matter has nothing to do with us."

"Tsk tsk, I heard that the person who went to Moon Island and unleashed the super-tier skill Sun Core, which was terrifyingly powerful."

Someone sighed, their eyes filled with awe and admiration, as well as reverence for such a young individual who had already reached the pinnacle in Jianghai.

"Of course, the super-tier skill... Even the so-called strongest beastmaster in the Jianghai business circle, that strict King of Fire, Yan Tianwang, doesn't seem to have mastered it, right?"

As this person spoke, they glanced at one of the figures, who was the public relations manager of the Fire King Company. The latter shook his head helplessly:

"Gentlemen, Director Yan is not someone I can approach."

The group wisely refrained from continuing this line of conversation, even though the so-called strongest beastmaster in the Jianghai business circle was merely a gimmick.

"Speaking of which, will that person come personally this time? After all, it's his people who are taking the exam."

"I've never even seen that person before..."

"I wonder if those two breeders from Wan Ling Tu Lu will pass the intermediate exam? If not, it'll be embarrassing for that person."

"What's embarrassing about it? Speaking of which, those two are also of the same age. You can't expect everyone to be as talented as that person. At their age, being able to pass the basic breeder qualification exam is already impressive."

"True..."

"Quick, you guys, stop chatting and come here!"

Just then, a voice sounded beside them, and they recognized the speaker. It was someone from Jianghai, a man who had always been a bit wooden in character.

However, this man had now stood up and was heading towards the end of the corridor.

"Old Jiang, what's going on?"

Someone looked on in surprise and followed him to the corridor entrance, looking towards the elevator.

However, just a glance was enough to make everyone's breath catch in their throats.

Those who frequently loitered around the Breeder Association would surely recognize the current President of the Association.

After all, Liu Fuhai's bald head, glistening under the laser lights like a lightbulb, was indeed quite eye-catching.

However, what truly caught everyone's attention was the person standing beside Liu Fuhai at that moment.

"Greetings, Breeder Su!"

"Greetings, President Liu and Breeder Su..."

"Breeder Su, I am..."

"Ladies and gentlemen, Breeder Su and President Liu are here to inspect the upcoming Breeder Examination. They don't have much time to chat with you all."

Liu Fuhai's assistant blocked the crowd, and everyone quickly realized their mistake, their faces turning slightly red as they stepped back.

The two walked into the main hall of the Association under everyone's gaze.

At that moment, the Intermediate Examination hall, which had attracted much attention and anticipation, was still proceeding smoothly.

Inside the hall, there were twenty private rooms arranged in a circle.

Only about twelve or thirteen people were participating in this Intermediate Examination.

After all, the Intermediate Breeder Examination had much higher requirements than the beginner level, and not everyone was eligible to participate.

Among those present, there were Li Shu and Guan Lilili, both looking solemn.

In front of the dozen or so people, there were two figures, one male and one female. The female, who appeared to be in her thirties, spoke:

"You should all be familiar with the rules of the Intermediate Professional Examination. Nonetheless, I'll reiterate them for you.

Unlike the beginner-level examinations, which involve written tests and bonding with companion beasts, the Intermediate Professional Examination has only one strict criterion: the breeding results of the companion beasts. Only by cultivating skills or completing evolutionary breeding will you be considered to have passed the Intermediate Examination!

You can apply for any breeding companion beast you need, and the Association will provide them for free on a rental basis.

After the rental period, you can choose to take the companion beast with you or leave it here. Of course, if you take it with you, you'll need to pay the original cost of the beast. If the companion beast dies, not only will you have to pay for it, but you'll also be barred from retaking the Intermediate Examination for two years.

Additionally, this examination has no time limit. You can stay here for as long as needed to ensure a successful breeding process. You can bring your own resources or rent them from the Association. If you succeed, the resources will be free, but if you fail, you'll have to pay for them.

Alright, do you understand?"

The female breeder asked.

"Yes, we understand!"

The group consisted of people of various ages, from those who looked to be in their twenties or even younger, like Li Shu and Guan Lilili, to those in their forties and fifties.

After nodding in satisfaction, the female breeder turned to the man standing beside her:

"Breeder Ding, do you have anything to add?"

"No, Breeder Lin has explained everything clearly. I'm just here to assist, the main examiner is you, Breeder Lin. Don't worry about me."

The man nodded, his gaze fixed on three figures in the crowd.

Two of them were Li Shu and Guan Lilili. The man was none other than Ding Yan, the Flame Wolf Breeder from Huaiyang Province who had bred the Monarch Rank evolution, 'Ash Wolf Sovereign', during the Legion Breeding event.

"Alright, now come forward to fill out the application form for renting companion beasts. They will be delivered shortly."

One by one, the participants stepped forward, and soon it was Guan Lilili and Li Shu's turn. The female breeder smiled at them:

"You both need Forest Wolves, right? Truly worthy of being Breeder Su's students, achieving such results at a young age. Rest assured, the Association recently received a batch of Forest Wolves with excellent potential, and I'll make sure you get the best quality ones."

Ding Yan smiled at them as well and then turned to the last participant, a young man not much older than Li Shu and Guan Lilili.

"Little Dragon, good luck! I believe in you!"

The last participant, named Little Dragon, nodded:

"Uncle Three, I won't let you down!"

Little Dragon's eyes flickered with determination as he looked at the man and woman beside him. He had already considered them his rivals.

He had to prove himself! He wouldn't let anyone down, especially Uncle Three.

Uncle Three had praised that young man so highly, and now, surpassing his student was the first step to earning his trust. Little Dragon turned to the Lin-surname breeder:

"I choose to rent a Flame Wolf, thank you!"

The latter half of the night was challenging, but the author will try to restore their sleep schedule. Tomorrow's chapter will have six to eight thousand words, no problem.

(End of Chapter)

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