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Chapter 458: Silver Bearer Bureau! Su Ping's Fourth Companion!
Chapter 458: Silver Bearer Bureau! Su Ping's Fourth Companion!
Dragon City.
At the top of the Dragon Viewing Platform, a man seemed to have never made a call to Wu Kuang, but instead, he calmly gazed at a special file that was unlike any other.
It was not quite appropriate to call it a file.
This was a peculiar fragment condensed by spiritual power.
It was also a scene that seemed to be formed by the condensation of images.
In the scene, there was a gigantic golden hall.
Within the hall, there were strange and illusory holographic screens, and on each screen, there were flickering numbers.
With every flicker of the numbers, the breathing of many people below accelerated, as if each change in the numbers affected their entire lives and fortunes.
However, in this scene, behind the flickering numbers, there was a fluctuation that was difficult for others to comprehend, and within it, all things were condensed in this enormous golden hall, in that similarly golden, bizarre core.
Only this man, through this video, could sense something amiss.
At the same time, he gradually understood the changes in the world brought about by the fluctuations of these numbers.
Perhaps each change in the numbers could lead to the bankruptcy or rise of a company in the world.
The world influenced this place, and at the same time, behind the scenes, this place was also influencing the world.
"Golden Heart..."
The man repeatedly watched this scene and murmured softly.
Then, his consciousness seemed to follow this mental fragment, entering the golden palace, a bizarre core that resembled a giant computer assembled from mechanical parts.
What exactly was this place?
In the Eagle Nation across the ocean, why, during these two hundred years of mechanical development, did an organization emerge that reached a level where it could rival the Parliament, the orthodox power of the Eagle Nation?
Most importantly, it now seemed to have the power to sway the Parliament and the entire Eagle Nation.
To the extent that even the Cunning Eagle within the Parliament had to leak a bit of the Golden Heart's secret through this method, attempting to use Dragon Country's power to stop its further expansion.
The man's lips curled slightly, recalling a secret conversation he had with the Cunning Eagle a few days ago.
Apparently, the Cunning Eagle's situation was not favorable.
The Parliament's authority was gradually weakening.
Compared to Dragon Country, the Eagle Nation's internal issues were evidently much more serious.
Thinking of this, the man revealed a mocking expression, but soon after, his gaze returned to the scene, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Although he was unwilling and had no reason to become the Cunning Eagle's tool, he couldn't ignore the situation.
If he had not discovered the situation of the Shanhe Group through Wu Kuang's accidental finding, he would have never known that many corporate groups within Dragon Country had secretly joined the Golden Heart and established connections with them.
Even though the connections were not deep, the man's intuition was extremely sharp.
He could sense that if this situation was left unchecked, the Golden Heart would bring great trouble to Dragon Country! Although he didn't know the exact source of the trouble, the man's intuition was strong.
Moreover, joining the Golden Heart was too easy.
All it took was submitting application materials and establishing a connection, allowing the company's leader to perform a ceremony there.
And the price was that upon joining the Golden Heart, the company would gain access to the markets controlled by the Golden Heart.
At the same time, by using this financial network and stock market rules, the company's wealth would increase significantly.
For many Beastmasters in the business world, this was an irresistible temptation.
However, it was precisely because of this irresistibility that the man's heart was filled with caution.
Where in the world were there free lunches?
Furthermore, as a Beastmaster who had reached the peak of the Mythical Rank and had a clear understanding of the world's essence, the man felt that the Golden Heart's purpose was not trivial.
Therefore, for this so-called Golden Heart with its core of stock markets, financial networks, and financial rules, the man indeed raised his guard.
The man was not one to hesitate or overthink.
Especially within Dragon Country.
In a society where a Beastmaster's personal strength determined everything, his cultivation realm and abilities were enough to overthrow a nation with his own power.
In the vast land of the Nine Provinces in Dragon Country, countless families with a long history of taming beasts have flourished for many years, all with a deep-rooted connection through bloodlines. Whether they are established clans, wealthy tycoons, new aristocrats, or deeply entrenched local powers, any who dare to defy orders are swiftly crushed with overwhelming force.
The establishment of the Silver Bearer Bureau was the beginning of a grand move, a continuation of his previous actions.
At the same time, he also wanted to test something.
To see, compared to the cunning Eagle and the orthodox Parliament of the Eagle Nation across the ocean, if there was indeed little contact with the Golden Heart, how big of a reaction would there be?
After all, although he had met the second legendary beastmaster of the Eagle Nation, the helmsman of the Golden Heart, more than once, he had never truly experienced the capabilities of their companion beasts or their methods.
So, after receiving a call from Su Ping, the man took the opportunity to bring to light the plans he had been secretly investigating and preparing since the youth's professional assessment.
As for those corporate groups, if they were willing to sever ties with the Golden Heart, then so be it. If not, it was simple.
Wasn't Su Ping's companion beast breeding base lacking funds?
This rascal had done so much meaningful and valuable breeding for Dragon Country, so besides a tilt in resource status, the necessary research funding should also be provided!
...
Putting down the phone, Su Ping blinked, still in a daze.
Guan Qian Shan, sitting beside him, noticed Su Ping's dazed expression and asked, "What's wrong?"
Su Ping blinked again:
"I estimate that in a while, the money issue will be resolved."
"Hmm?"
Guan Qian Shan was also taken aback.
However, seeing Su Ping's secretive demeanor, and recalling the titles he used during the call, Guan Qian Shan wisely chose not to ask further questions and simply nodded:
"If that's the case, then it's perfect."
Su Ping didn't say anything more and left Guan Uncle's office with a thoughtful expression.
But this thought didn't last too long.
The upper echelons, like that person, had too many things to consider.
Within the social system, these were inevitable, but he didn't need to worry about so much, at least not yet.
His aspirations were as he had told the Dong Family's Jing Zu—to research and breed companion beasts, and to strive for higher realms for himself and his companion beasts.
Oh, and there was one more goal—to take down that damn Witch Demon Charles.
At the same time, during his growth, he wanted to protect those around him, treat those who had been good to him well, and give back to his country. That would be enough.
As for more, he didn't want to get overly involved or waste his mental energy.
At this thought, Su Ping walked out of the central building of Yun Xin. The azure sky, scorching sun, and the gentle breeze from the overflowing energy made his heart feel open and bright.
Simultaneously, Su Ping made a certain resolution.
Half a month had passed since his promotion to the Sovereign Rank.
At an unimaginable speed, he pushed his realm to the fourth stage of the Sovereign Rank.
It was time for him to contract his fourth companion beast.
After all, the advancement of a beastmaster and their companion beasts was a complementary process.
Without the soul connection and feedback from the fourth companion beast, he felt a bit cheated.
But who would be the fourth companion beast? Xiao Shi's arrival was undoubtedly the most suitable.
However, Su Ping still leaned towards Xiao Huo Miao.
After all, Xiao Huo Miao had been by his side for half a year, providing him with much assistance.
At this thought, Su Ping sighed.
Oh well, it was perfect timing. The Magma Heart he had urgently requested from the Tamer Association headquarters was about to arrive.
After breeding the Flame Seed for Xiao Huo Miao, he would ask one last time.
If it was still not possible, he would have no choice but to choose Xiao Shi as his fourth companion.
Time passed.
As expected, two hours later, the express delivery arrived at the entrance of Wan Ling Xin.
A Sovereign Rank fire resource, another Magma Heart, appeared before Su Ping's eyes.
The flowing flames resembled the beating of a heart.
However, this resource, which even the naked eye could perceive, didn't appear scorching on the surface, emitting only a faint warmth.
It seemed as if he was holding not a magma fireball, but a heating pad.
The little flame's figure leaped out once more.
Upon seeing that familiar Magma Heart, it already knew what to do next.
Sure enough, a hundred Fire Elemental Cores appeared before it again.
These hundred Fire Elemental Cores were obtained from the Tamer Association.
It was like shearing Liu's wool.
However, resources below the Sovereign Rank were indeed abundant at the Tamer Association.
After all, the Heart of Ten Thousand Souls was in a special stage, so saving a little was better than nothing.
"Little Flame, you've seen how YaYa did it before, right? You have an innate Flame Soul, so you don't need the involvement of the Scorching Soul.
Just refine these Fire Elemental Cores into Flame Seeds, and that's it!"
The little flame's body swayed, obviously excited for this day.
Su Ping took out a bottle of Fire Energy Supplement Potion that he had prepared long ago,
and the little flame finally stopped enduring.
In the spacious Skill Laboratory, it gathered its flames and instantly incinerated the Fire Elemental Cores placed at the center, beginning the burning process.
The little flame rarely fought, and the only time it could be considered as engaging in combat was when it first saw its kind and fought alongside Little Crow.
However, during that time, Little Crow was the main combatant.
It was just a cheerleader.
Unknowingly, has the little flame grown from a tiny spark to its current state?
The raging and intense flames turned the center of the laboratory into a fiery red inferno.
If not for the high concentration within the hundred Fire Elemental Cores, even with the special materials of the Skill Laboratory, such terrifying temperatures would have undoubtedly left some traces.
As a split spirit of the Flame Sovereign.
The little flame even provided Su Ping with numerous breeding memories that were quite useful for Beastmasters.
How could it possibly have no gains at all?
This was just the beginning.
Evidently, the little flame was pursuing the speed of refinement, or from another perspective, this little guy was perhaps showcasing its abilities to Su Ping.
In the past, when Little Crow, YaYa, refined these hundred Fire Elemental Cores to an advanced stage with its dark red flames, it took over an hour to accomplish.
But now, as the flames' temperature gradually rose but didn't leak out and instead enveloped the refining flames, those Fire Elemental Cores, which were extremely heat-resistant, melted and condensed at an unimaginable speed.
In just twenty minutes, the speed was reduced by several times, and the hundred Fire Elemental Cores transformed into an extreme light sphere the size of a fist.
Then, with the addition of the Magma Heart.
That familiar scene appeared once more.
The condensation of the Flame Seed still required some time.
Su Ping also planned to ask during this interval, wanting to know if the little flame still had reservations about becoming his contract companion beast.
But before Su Ping could open his mouth, the little flame took the initiative and asked:
"Hissss (Su Ping... Do you still want me to become your companion beast?)"
Hmm?
Su Ping raised his eyebrows and then nodded: "Of course I do."
The little flame shook its head:
"Hissss (I think... my original body's perspective is narrow... After all, humans have achieved what even the original body couldn't. I think you can establish a Soul Contract with me...)"
Su Ping raised his eyebrows and then smiled:
"Are you sure? You know, if you become my contract companion beast and we establish a Soul Contract, although you can still leave under certain circumstances, the time away can't be too long, and your freedom will be somewhat restricted.
At the same time, if I, as your Beastmaster, encounter problems or even die, you will also suffer a heavy blow."
The little flame shook its head: "Don't worry, I'll become a Mythic Level, and the Fire God will protect you..."
"You're really full of confidence!"
"Hissss (Su Ping, I'm also full of confidence in you...)"
"Hissss (Let's establish a Soul Contract and then fuse the Flame Seed!)"
Seeing the little flame speaking on its own, Su Ping was slightly startled and then smiled:
"Okay!"
(End of Chapter)
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