Chapter 361: Su Ping: I'm Not Targeting Anyone...

Chapter 361: Su Ping: I'm Not Targeting Anyone...

"This is a live broadcast from the Jianghai Television Station. As the morning sun shines down at seven o'clock, we've arrived at Linchao Road, where the Beastmaster Association of Jianghai is located.

Here, the first participant is about to enter the venue for the Provincial Trial, and I, Yang Zhuqing, am your live reporter..."

A beautiful and sweet figure stood before the live broadcast of the entire Jianghai Province Television Station.

At the same time, countless viewers in front of their televisions, enjoying their leisure on this Saturday, turned their attention to the screen, focusing on the beautiful female host in the frame.

The curtain was about to rise on the three-day Provincial Examination, a highly anticipated event!

As the leading lady and top host of the Jianghai Province Television Station, Yang Zhuqing, who rarely conducted outdoor broadcasts, maintained a smile throughout.

This was a significant event for the entire Jianghai Province, and every bit of attention was well-deserved.

Yang Zhuqing faced the camera of the Jianghai Television Station, now standing at the entrance of the Beastmaster Association, with a dense crowd behind her. The beautiful host smiled gently and said:

"It's evident that even under such scorching weather, it cannot dampen the fiery hearts of the young Beastmasters of Jianghai, who are eager to compete and take the lead.

I believe that those who have made it here are truly the pride of the heavens!

There's less than half an hour until the official entrance, so let's take this opportunity to interview some of the young Beastmasters who have come to participate!"

After a few formal words, Yang Zhuqing turned around and looked at the crowd still gathered at the entrance of the Beastmaster Association.

When Yang Zhuqing first arrived, there were already quite a few people at the entrance who recognized this relatively well-known beauty host in Jianghai.

After she finished speaking to the camera, several people eagerly awaited Yang Zhuqing's gaze, and some even boldly held her gaze without a hint of shyness.

It was clear to the discerning eye that this was a live broadcast, and no one wanted to miss the chance to be in the spotlight in front of the entire province.

Although there were numerous reporters from various media outlets and television stations in Jianghai, at this moment, the popularity and charisma of the leading lady of the Jianghai Province Television Station outshone them all.

Indeed, Yang Zhuqing quickly interviewed several Beastmasters who were qualified to participate, and none of them seemed intimidated by the situation.

However, the content of the interviews was rather uneventful.

"Thank you for your cooperation. I hope you achieve a satisfying result in this Provincial Examination."

After uttering these concluding words once again, Yang Zhuqing bid farewell to a reluctant interviewee. Although she still wore a smile on her face, she couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.

As the saying goes, those who made it here were the cream of the crop among young Beastmasters, and they all possessed exceptional talent, intelligence, and emotional intelligence.

Therefore, it was no surprise that they willingly accepted the interviews, but there was indeed a lack of sensational content.

The interviewees mechanically stated their names, shared their thoughts on the upcoming Youth Beastmaster Competition, and predicted their expected rankings.

Finally, the host would either praise them or ask follow-up questions.

While the interviews were conducted in a friendly manner and under her control, if all went well, the task would have been smooth sailing.

However, this time, Yang Zhuqing had a specific mission.

The live broadcasts of the Provincial Examinations across various provinces also served as a subtle competition for viewership ratings. With the Dragon Nation's National Beastmaster Competition underway, it was a silent battle for ratings.

Otherwise, the station wouldn't have sent her to conduct this live interview.

To boost viewership and ratings, apart from public opinion and promotion, they needed sensational content to collaborate!

Even those with the potential to rank in the National Finals could attract attention and viewership!

Unfortunately, after interviewing several confident-looking participants, not a single one boldly claimed a stable spot in the top ten. Their humility was overwhelming.

In this era of sensationalism, humility was the last thing they needed!

Moreover, as the provincial host, Yang Zhuqing couldn't ask overly sensitive questions, such as the recent hot topic in the Jianghai Beastmaster community.

Even though the higher-ups had an ambiguous attitude towards the matter, Yang Zhuqing, as a representative of the provincial media, knew that some things were off-limits for platforms like theirs, which embodied the official provincial propaganda machine.

Yang Zhuqing scanned the crowd helplessly. Many of her colleagues were also conducting similar interviews at the entrance of the Beastmaster Association, as this was a top-tier event.

She could only continue scanning the crowd, as there were just a few minutes left until the official entrance time of 7:30 AM set by the Beastmaster Association.

Once inside the venue, the interviews would primarily be conducted by official personnel and subsequent commentators, making it even more challenging to create eye-catching topics.

The Interview

Soon, Yang Zhuqing set her sights on her next interview target...

Su Ping sat in Dong Muchun's 'Red King', observing the dense crowd outside the car. He couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed: "There are too many people here. Qin Lao didn't even arrange for someone to manage the crowd. It's a bit chaotic, and it's affecting the image of Jianghai Linzhou."

Dong Muchun, who was driving, adjusted her sunglasses and replied, "It's normal to have a large crowd. Jianghai has a huge population, so it's expected to have more young Beastmasters who meet the requirements. Plus, there are parents accompanying their children, and it's not easy to organize them all. There's no need to arrange it, and it's not even the official start time yet. Besides, the Association isn't located on a main road, and other provinces are the same."

She continued, "It's pointless to focus on these trivialities during the professional assessment. The most crucial aspect is to observe each participant's Beastmaster abilities."

She wasn't concerned about the situation.

Su Ping turned his gaze towards Dong Muchun with interest.

"Dong Jie, your age doesn't meet the standard for participating, does it?"

Dong Muchun gave Su Ping a sidelong glance. "Haven't you heard that it's impolite to ask a woman's age? As for you, this so-called backdoor deal you've been making a fuss about, are you confident you can handle it?"

Su Ping smiled and said, "Don't worry about that!"

Without further ado, Su Ping put on his sunglasses, opened the car door, and stepped out, walking into the bustling crowd.

Dong Muchun was intrigued and didn't drive away. Instead, she rolled down the window, resting her chin on her palm, and leaned on the car door frame, watching Su Ping. She wanted to see what this unconventional young man was up to.

In fact, Dong Muchun was also surprised.

This so-called backdoor deal should never have become an issue. With Qin Erlong's influence, such matters wouldn't have spread if he didn't want them to.

Moreover, based on the previous public opinion about Su Ping, if this matter had been exposed, it should have been suppressed immediately.

It shouldn't have escalated like this.

However, that's exactly what happened, and even some lesser-known small media outlets reported the incident online and on Jianghai Province's internal forums.

It was quite bizarre.

Dong Muchun didn't ask further because she knew that both Su Ping and Qin Erlong were sensible people, and there must have been a reason for their actions.

Indeed, that was the case.

"Hello, may I have a few minutes of your time for an interview?" asked a pleasant voice. Su Ping nodded at the host with her beautiful face and distinct cheekbones visible through the sunglasses.

Yang Zhuqing smiled and teased, "This student is quite mysterious. Are you a celebrity participant? Haha, just kidding. No more jokes. So, are you confident about handling this backdoor deal?"

As the provincial TV host, Yang Zhuqing's charm was undeniable. Many people around her were also looking at the host and curiously at the young man.

Why was he wearing sunglasses here? Did he really think he was a celebrity? Moreover, even if they were those so-called entertainment stars or internet celebrities, they should step aside.

Many people silently mocked him in their minds.

Su Ping didn't pay attention to these gazes. After a pause, he casually replied, "First place! There shouldn't be any issues."

With this simple statement, the area around Su Ping and Yang Zhuqing, who were conducting the interview, became noticeably quieter.

A visible glimmer of excitement appeared in Yang Zhuqing's eyes.

Finally, a person who could attract attention had arrived.

First place! With so many participants in Jianghai, even those Beastmasters with Beastmaster Realm strengths at Overlord Ninth Rank and Overlord Tenth Rank, the true top-tier genius Beastmasters, wouldn't dare to make such a bold statement during an interview.

After all, with the entire province watching, such a statement could easily lead to ridicule.

Therefore, for someone to speak like this at this moment, they must be extraordinary.

"First place? This student is very confident! You should know that the provincial assessment is in the form of a survival battle. It involves collecting resources, eliminating other participants, and even defeating ferocious beasts in the Mystic Battlefield to earn points. This format has many uncertainties, and even with strong abilities, one might be eliminated early if luck isn't on their side. This student's confidence suggests that their abilities are also quite extraordinary."

Yang Zhuqing looked at the young man before her, who was clearly younger than herself, and couldn't help but wonder if he was truly confident or just seeking attention.

The young man, facing her question, continued in a calm tone, "As for my strength, it's nothing special. The main reason is that, from what I've seen so far, the so-called opponents are all relatively average."

With these words, the previous silence was completely shattered.

Before Su Ping could respond, the other participants who had been watching Yang Zhuqing's interview couldn't contain their excitement. Despite their attempts to appear humble and composed in front of the camera, they couldn't hold back any longer.

"Hey, kid! Say that again if you dare! Are you brave enough to reveal your number and name, so we can meet in the Provincial Examination Mystic Realm later?"

"Tsk tsk, I never expected there to be such an impressive person in Jianghai."

"Could it be someone who returned from an advanced Beastmaster Academy? But from the voice and age, they don't seem that old."

"..."

The chaotic interview scene was handled well by Yang Zhuqing, who had seen it all before. Her smile remained unchanged as she asked, "Could it be that among the over three thousand participants in Jianghai, none of them are worthy opponents in this young man's eyes?"

"As of now, it seems like there aren't any. They all seem average, nothing special to pay attention to." Su Ping repeated.

Indeed, from a young age, such youthful arrogance was rare. Although Su Ping could guess that his current appearance would invite trouble, it was also truly exhilarating!

These guys had been bad-mouthing him online for days, even going as far as to take credit for the breeding results of the Ten Thousand Trees Wolf and Sun Core.

Now, Su Ping finally had a chance to retaliate, and he wasn't going to let it pass.

Not only would he not let it go, but he would also take the opportunity to strike back. "Of course, I'm not targeting anyone in particular. I just hope that during the examination, they can bring some challenge to me and my Companion Beast.

Otherwise, this provincial examination would be too predictable. If not, when the final evaluation takes place in the capital city, and I'm the only one from Jianghai with competitiveness, it would be a laughing matter."

At this moment, even Yang Zhuqing couldn't help but purse her lips, unsure if the young man before her was joking or speaking seriously.

In this situation, with these words, and the crowd already surrounding him in layers, this kid still didn't hold back. Wasn't he afraid of getting beaten up in the Provincial Examination Mystic Realm?

After all, with his bold statements, his meaning was clear: 'I'm not targeting anyone in particular, but everyone here is garbage.'

Such direct and sweeping statements were like pulling maximum aggro with a well-timed taunt.

Thinking of this, Yang Zhuqing was hesitant to continue questioning, fearing that this seemingly well-off young man might actually get beaten up by other Beastmasters later.

Just then, the door of the Beastmaster Association opened, and it was time.

Su Ping smiled slightly, not paying attention to the female reporter or the angry gazes directed at him. He walked straight towards the entrance of the Beastmaster Association.

Yang Zhuqing finally realized and exclaimed, "Hey, wait! What's your name and number? I want to watch your first-person live stream on how you become the top in the provincial examination!"

A character like this would definitely be more attractive in a solo live stream. Let's hope he can last a while longer.

Everyone followed his gaze towards the young man, who had clearly surpassed the Beastmaster Su Ping, who had entered through the back door. He had become the first person they wanted to challenge in the Provincial Examination Mystic Realm.

However, to their surprise, the young man, while listening to Yang Zhuqing's question, walked backwards, adjusted his sunglasses, and replied, "Su Ping!"

Su Ping!

This name not only stunned Yang Zhuqing but also left countless young Beastmasters in shock.

Was this the Su Ping they had been discussing these days? Could it be someone with the same name?

Everyone was momentarily speechless.

Before they could get a better look, the young man had already crossed the crowd and entered the vast open square of the Beastmaster Association, which was prepared in advance.

Only Dong Muchun, sitting in the 'Red King' car, was left with a helpless expression.

This brat was going to settle things like this?

(End of Chapter)

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