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Chapter 434: Su Anyong's Return! A New Ice-Type Advancement!
Chapter 434: Su Anyong's Return! A New Ice-Type Advancement!
Northland Province.
Even during this season, the scorching heat that permeates the rest of Dragon Country is absent here.
In the Northland, Ice-type Companion Beasts dominate, and Necromancy-type Companion Beasts are especially prevalent, all belonging to the Yin-Cold energy class. Over time, their very breath has solidified the temperature.
At this moment, within the Legion of Northland.
Lord Leng stretched lazily, then calmly regarded the perplexed man before him with a smile, saying:
"What's wrong? Breaking through to a higher realm is something that would make others ecstatic. Why do you look so lifeless, young man? Could it be that you're unprepared for the advancement and lack the necessary Trait Resources? That can't be right, can it? The Scarlet Lotus seems to have the ability to grant space traits to Beastmasters after breaking through, right?
And it's a rather rare space trait, a simultaneous combination of Necromancy, Wood, and some Poison elements, known as 'Blooming Flowers on the Other Shore.'"
Su Anyong scratched his head and nodded:
"Of course, I'm happy. It's the Emperor rank, after all. Even the old man never reached this level in his lifetime. But, Second Uncle, something feels off about this. How am I supposed to lead those brats into the Celestial Tomb later? Weren't we told that only Monarch-ranked Beastmasters could enter the Celestial Tomb on the Eagle Nation's side? Now..."
Lord Leng calmly said:
"You won't be going. Someone else will lead the team into the Celestial Tomb."
"Huh?" Su Anyong was taken aback, and his brows furrowed:
"But those kids are the ones I trained..."
After a moment's hesitation, he cautiously looked up at Lord Leng and asked:
"Are they unhappy that I and my son are associated with the Celestial Tomb forces?"
Lord Leng smiled and teased:
"Yes, didn't I tell you? Even Lord Leng has spoken about it. He asked if the Celestial Tomb Special Beastmaster Forces belong to Dragon Country or the Su family. It's a serious matter."
"But initially..."
Just as he was about to speak, Su Anyong paused, looking at the handsome man above him with suspicion. This young man, with his good looks, seemed more like a junior than his own Second Uncle:
"Second Uncle, even if someone said that, it couldn't have been Lord Leng, right? And if it wasn't him, who would care about them?"
Lord Leng smiled. Indeed, the Su family father and son were both sharp and not easily fooled.
"Why think so much? Just follow the orders as a member of the Legion."
The more he said this, the more suspicious Su Anyong became.
"So, are you really willing to give me the Scarlet Lotus just for my advancement? Isn't that a bit extravagant?"
Under the other's gaze, Lord Leng waved his hand:
"Alright, this is your son's achievement! Don't you remember? Your ancestral graves were smoking, and the Celestial Tomb Seal came from here.
Back then, I owed Su Ping a favor. Now, this young man is becoming more and more promising, and I no longer need that favor.
A few days ago in Dragon City, we decided to give this to you."
Su Anyong blinked, and although the old man's words made sense and his logic was sound, at this moment, Su Anyong felt something was amiss.
After thinking for a long time, Su Anyong finally said:
"Can I ask if the team leader entering the Celestial Tomb won't be me? Do I still need to continue training and leading the Celestial Tomb forces?"
Lord Leng nodded:
"Yes, you should continue leading them. After all, you have so much experience. Changing leaders at the last moment is not a good idea in warfare."
As expected, as soon as these words were spoken, Su Anyong's doubts and unease intensified.
Then, he suddenly asked:
"Second Uncle, can I ask who the expert Beastmaster is that will lead the team into the Celestial Tomb in my place?"
The atmosphere suddenly turned silent.
Lord Leng blinked, and after a brief ten seconds, he slammed the table in anger:
"Su Anyong, what are you doing? Are you probing state secrets? Are you seeking revenge or planning something?"
If it were an ordinary situation, this might have intimidated Su Anyong.
However, today seemed a little different.
Su Anyong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he stared at Lord Leng with suspicion, saying each word carefully:
"Second Uncle, do I need to seek revenge? Entering the Celestial Tomb isn't a pleasant task. If not for the Celestial Tomb, I could have advanced to the Emperor rank already, right? Why would anyone rush into this kind of mission?
And if it were a simple last-minute change of leadership, why would you give me the Scarlet Lotus?"
"If it's just a simple change of leader, shouldn't the new leader get to know the rest of the team?"
As he spoke, Su Anyong's expression grew increasingly grim. The more he spoke, the more his face turned ashen.
Looking at the nervous gaze and demeanor of the old man in front of him, Su Anyong, for the first time in his life, slammed his fist on the table in front of the old man.
"I and Chun'er only have this one son! Su Chongguang only has this one grandson, and with Su Ping's talent, why take this risk?
Damn the Emperor Rank, damn the Scarlet Lotus, do I need to risk my son's life for your breakthrough?
You arrogant bastard, I won't even talk to you about this. If you don't give me a proper explanation, I'll go underground and talk to that old man. How dare you treat me, Su's family, like this after being saved by the old man?"
Looking at the furious Su Anyong, the old man felt a headache coming on.
"I already told that little brat, I don't lie, but I was asked to come and explain this to you, you little brat!"
Looking at Su Anyong, whose eyes were red with anger and breath coming in gasps like a bellows, the old man poured him a cup of the rarely-touched Cold Snow Tea. Then, he said:
"Isn't there a reason for this? Moreover, your anger and opposition are futile. It's not just Su Ping's request, but Saint Dragon also agreed."
"What? He wants to go? You agreed to let him go?"
This little brat has grown wings, thinking he can do whatever he wants after getting the first place in the profession assessment. He thinks he's above the law and the world!
And that..."
Su Anyong opened his mouth, but in the end, couldn't bring himself to curse. He could let the first part go, but the latter, he couldn't bring himself to curse.
The old man paused, then continued:
"This situation... is quite complex. The main culprit is that Charles from across the ocean, but also that good-for-nothing Meng Yao, who can't even control a simple consciousness projection. He just wants to play around all day."
The old man smacked his lips, then continued:
"You know about your son's press conference, right? After that, Charles used some means to leave a Celestial Tomb Seal on Su Ping. That seal is very special, even Saint Dragon can't remove it without affecting Su Ping's soul and consciousness.
Only by entering the Celestial Tomb can it be removed, of course, there will be dangers, but also many benefits.
If Su Ping can complete this successfully, his status in Dragon Country, and even on Blue Star, will be completely secured. He will undoubtedly become Saint Dragon's successor. I estimate it's almost time now."
"What?"
Su Anyong's eyes widened.
"This kid wants to enter the Celestial Tomb because of this?"
The old man sucked on his teeth.
"Well, I think your kid isn't that interested in being a successor. His mind is more focused on your family's affairs.
Damn it, he's a bit like Su Chongguang in that regard...
The reason he wants to go is probably because he's curious about the Celestial Tomb, and he deeply resents Charles. He probably wants to study his methods and find a way to deal with him in the future.
Moreover, the Celestial Tomb has some influence on him, so he naturally wants to remove it quickly. It's a bit of a fortunate opportunity, too."
At this point, the old man felt a bit agitated and scratched his head.
"Damn it, aren't we going to Lin Prefecture soon? Can't you just ask your 'living' father directly? I said I'd let him explain this to you, but you're using the Celestial Tomb Seal to guilt-trip me. Now, you two want me to take the first wave of attacks.
If not for Su Chongguang, humph..."
Su Anyong glanced at the grumbling old man.
"Fine, I'll ask him myself later. When are we leaving?"
"After Yin Luo finishes, we'll bring his female apprentice along. Oh, and we'll also make a stop at the Imperial Capital to pick up Zhu Hong, who's also going to Lin Prefecture."
At this thought, the old man rubbed his face again.
"Damn it, these two old guys are like they have a sickness. They have their own private jets, but they still want to hitch a ride with me to save on energy cores. I must have owed them in my past life..."
Half an hour later, the distinctive triangular shape of the Skybreak reappeared in the sky.
In the cabin, Jian Yue, who was accompanying Yin Luo, felt a bit nervous, but as she thought about meeting the renowned Su Ping, who had become famous in just a few months, her anticipation grew.
The development of the Origami Beast, she had already seen it, and if it weren't for the mission within the Legion, she would have eagerly tried it out long ago.
And now, finally, she was about to go and meet him again.
Such an opportunity was even more precious than that of Jian Yue's teacher, the only Necromancy Master in the Dragon Kingdom.
But why did Instructor Su and the Ghost Saint enter the plane and then remain in the private lounge without coming out? What were the two of them discussing?
Indeed, it was exactly as she thought.
Lord Leng furrowed his brows slightly as he repeatedly said, "It's fine, really, it's fine. I've already said that the Celestial Tomb Seal only has a certain degree of mental interference.
But the tranquilizing potion created by Lord Dragon and the Spirit Dragon King from the Emerald Dreamland has no side effects, didn't you see that Su Ping had no issues during the assessment?
Not only that, there are even more benefits. Didn't you see that the kid has already reached the Commander Tenth Rank? This is due to the influence of the Celestial Tomb Seal."
Su Anyong still asked reluctantly, "But no matter what, under mental interference, there will be some impact, right? Will it affect one's mental state? Will it also affect the research and development of companion beast breeding?"
Lord Leng's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Well... it's hard to say for sure. However, Lord Dragon also said that Su Ping doesn't need to rush the research and development progress. After the Celestial Tomb issue is resolved, everything will be fine!
I guess it will have some impact on companion beast breeding, right?"
Su Anyong's eyebrows also gradually furrowed, "It seems so. Lord Leng, should we change the breeding of those Origami Beasts in the Celestial Tomb a little? Let's not disturb Su Ping's meditation and cultivation progress.
Isn't Master Yin also going? Let him take full charge of it. After all, he's the only Necromancy Master in our Dragon Kingdom..."
"What the hell are you saying? You're an instructor! He's a breeder, go and talk to your own father!"
For the first time, Lord Leng felt that the person next to him, whom he valued the most and was also the most special junior, was even more tormenting than the Saint Dragon Lord on the phone.
He quickly took out his walkie-talkie and spoke to the cockpit, "Xing, command Skybreak to proceed at full speed to the rooftop of the Breeder Association Building in the Imperial Capital."
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Anyong quickly said, "Lord Leng, why is Master Zhu going to Linzhou? Is it because something happened to Su Ping...?"
Lord Leng looked like he was going crazy. He wished he could open the window and throw Su Anyong out of this ten-thousand-meter-high altitude.
But after a few seconds, he forced himself to calm down again, "Don't worry, if something happens to his father, it won't be Zhu Hong going, but the Saint Dragon Lord. So, from now on, don't call me Lord Leng anymore, you call me Grandpa, okay? Let's keep quiet for now."
Su Anyong opened his mouth, then looked at Lord Leng, whose eyes were wide open, obviously about to speak. Lord Leng was clearly going to force him to be quiet, so he closed his mouth and looked out the window at the white clouds with a complicated expression.
Finally, in the silence, after a while, Skybreak arrived at the rooftop of the Breeder Association Building in the Imperial Capital.
Zhu Hong, who had been prepared long ago, boarded Skybreak with a smile.
As the vice-president of the Breeder Association and a soon-to-be Holy Spirit Rank figure, Lord Leng and the others welcomed him aboard.
After a brief exchange, they returned to the cabin, and Lord Leng asked the question Su Anyong had just asked, "By the way, Master Zhu, what's the reason for your trip to Linzhou this time? Did Su Ping ask for you?"
Obviously, Linzhou was the only place Su Ping could have been.
Indeed, Zhu Hong nodded, welcoming everyone's curious gaze, and then smiled, "That's right, he told me last night. This little guy is indeed a breeding genius that our Dragon Kingdom rarely sees in a thousand years.
He just returned to Linzhou and seems to have bred an unprecedented high-level Ice skill with Liu Fuhai, the president of the Jianghai Breeder Association.
Wow, another high-level skill. Since meeting this little guy, it seems like high-level skills are not valuable in his hands.
As a breeder with some achievements in elemental breeding, he asked me to go there and help evaluate and register this skill in our Dragon Kingdom Breeder Association's records.
Wow, he's truly remarkable. This time in Dragon City, although our research was unsuccessful, this little guy..."
When talking about Su Ping, Zhu Hong smiled and spoke with admiration and even a hint of reverence in his words.
However, at this moment, Su Anyong, who should have been proud, slightly turned his head and looked at his own Lord Leng, who was also a bit confused, and said, "But, didn't you just say something different?"
(End of Chapter)
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