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Chapter 460: The Arrival of the Mad Saint! Initiating Contact with the Golden Heart
Chapter 460: The Arrival of the Mad Saint! Initiating Contact with the Golden Heart
The day passed in the blink of an eye as Su Ping spent time with Little Flame and Fei Fei, searching online for information about the missing crow-type companion beasts that had vanished from history.
Hundreds of wooden elemental cores were already obtained by Su Ping from the Linzhou Cultivator Association.
However, the few resources of the Imperial Rank with effects similar to the Magma Heart had not yet arrived.
At this level, it was impossible for the provincial Cultivator Association to possess all of them.
So, they had to be transferred from the headquarters.
Fortunately, Su Ping still had some influence.
As soon as he made the request, the staff member in charge of the Cultivator Association immediately prepared and sent them.
However, the next morning, instead of the expected delivery person, Su Ping witnessed the descent of the Mad Saint, who appeared like a divine mechanical warrior.
With a semi-mechanized body and a red-glowing prosthetic eye, it was clear that this body was no longer entirely flesh and blood.
On his seemingly mechanized face, a rare smile appeared:
"Su Ping, it's been a while."
Su Ping scratched his head, "It's not that long. It just feels like a long time because you've been busy, Mad Saint."
"Hahaha, I'm not as busy as you! In just a short time after leaving Dragon City, you've made quite a stir! Here you go!"
At this point, Wu Kuang handed Su Ping a space ring, causing Su Ping to pause slightly. After taking it and sensing its contents, he realized it was the resource he had requested from the Cultivator Association headquarters yesterday.
Five Imperial Rank wooden resources: 'Forest Heart', 'Green Field Seed', 'Heaven Earth Tree Root'...
There were a total of five of them, each a rare Imperial Rank resource.
"How is it? Any issues? If there's a problem, I, as your temporary courier, will be held accountable by Elder Feng!"
Wu Kuang joked with a mischievous smile.
Despite the eerie red prosthetic eye, his expression was both eerie and comical.
Su Ping nodded in satisfaction, "No issues! Thank you, Mad Saint."
"Alright, I came by to deliver these, and as I mentioned on the phone yesterday, I have something else to discuss!"
Wu Kuang continued after a pause:
"The Elder wants you to join the Silver Bearer Bureau as the first deputy leader. Your importance to them is evident, so you can choose to participate directly in the investigation or simply provide expertise in resource identification and cultivation methods."
This was something Wu Kuang had mentioned before. Undoubtedly, his role and position were clear to anyone with a discerning eye—he was here to inspect and benefit from the situation.
However, Su Ping didn't rush to respond. Instead, he led Wu Kuang back to the reception room and asked about their situation:
"Senior, how many people are in this special action team of the Silver Bearer Bureau?"
Wu Kuang didn't mind Su Ping's curiosity, "Currently, including you and me, there are eight people. One is at the Holy Spirit Rank, two at the Imperial Rank, and the remaining five, including you, are Sovereign Rank Beastmasters!
But they are currently investigating in other places. Most are still in the investigation stage, and only two provinces are preparing to take action. One is your Jianghai Province, and the other is Qilu Province, where the headquarters of the Shan He Group is located. The latter doesn't need much explanation.
Initially, the mechanical companion beast used by Shen Fu had traces of the overseas Eagle Nation's giant 'Jiao Sen Machinery' Group. After my investigation, it was confirmed that the Shan He Group had established contact with the Golden Heart long ago.
The Shan He Group is the largest enterprise group in Qilu Province, covering various industries. It's necessary to cut them down early to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future.
Moreover, the Shen family of the Shan He Group might be one of the original founders of the Golden Heart in Longguo.
Oh, the Golden Heart is a special organization formed by some domestic enterprise leaders. On the surface, it's for mutual development, but in reality, it's a front for the Golden Heart.
As for Jianghai Province, its development speed has been rapid in recent years, with private companies and enterprises making significant strides. There's also some influence from the Dong family, and since you're here, it's the primary province under investigation."
Su Ping's eyebrows rose, "Is the Dong family involved?"
If that were the case, it would be a bit troublesome.
However, Su Ping breathed a sigh of relief as Wu Kuang quickly shook his head:
"Not really. After the incident that year, the Dong family has become more restrained. The Tian Yun Group has been doing well under Dong Muchun's leadership. The Dong family's young lady is quite capable and has a stable yet progressive temperament.
After being taken over by her older brother, Tianyun Group has become slightly unruly, but they haven't fully joined the Golden Heart yet. Therefore, this time, they need to be taught a lesson.
Many companies in Jianghai Province have either joined the Golden Heart or started making contact with the Golden Association.
Among them, you should be familiar with one, Huo Wang Company, right? It's one of the first companies in Jianghai Province to join the Golden Heart and also the representative of the Golden Association in Jianghai.
Upon hearing this, Su Ping's pupils suddenly constricted.
Although Huo Wang Company's influence in Linzhou is not as significant as Dong Family's Tianyun Group, they are still a giant in the industry, specializing in fire-attribute companion beasts.
They are considered a well-established company in Jianghai Province.
Most importantly, when he graduated last year, he was almost persuaded by Director Zhang to join Huo Wang Company, just like his former class monitor Zhou Shuchen, to work for them.
Later, after Qin Chuan, Miss Qin's father, was involved in an attack case, his company was eventually divided between Pingyun and Huo Wang Company. Su Ping also had further contact with Huo Wang Company.
It was about the ownership of Shengli Farm.
Later, Su Ping transferred all the plant-attribute companion beasts from Shengli Farm to his own Forest Heart.
In theory, he took a significant advantage of Huo Wang Company.
No, it could even be said that he took advantage of Huo Wang Company.
Because Shengli Farm is located in the western suburbs of Linzhou.
When Linzhou was planning to expand further, they intended to develop towards the western suburbs.
Therefore, when the news spread, many land prices in the western suburbs increased significantly.
Later, due to Su Ping's appearance, Linzhou changed its development policy and direction, deciding to expand towards the east and even connect to Xilong Lake.
This caused the land value of Shengli Farm to plummet, and Huo Wang Company suffered a significant loss.
Of course, at that time, Su Ping had already established his power base, and with Dong Muchun's backing, Huo Wang Company wouldn't dare to do anything even if they suffered a silent loss.
However, in the past six months, Huo Wang Company hasn't shown any signs of being severely weakened. Instead, after Pingyun released several fire-attribute potions, Huo Wang Company invested heavily to try and capture the market.
This clearly demonstrates the abundant financial resources backing Huo Wang Company.
I didn't expect the reason to be this.
Su Ping's eyes narrowed slightly.
In fact, he didn't have any bad feelings towards Huo Wang Company.
Moreover, one of the shareholders of Huo Wang Company is quite familiar, as he often goes fishing with Xu Li, who is good at fishing.
However, when it comes to high-level policies and directions, although Su Ping doesn't know what joining the Golden Heart will lead to, since the higher-ups are paying so much attention to it, it must be detrimental to Dragon Nation. At this time, he remains very prudent in his stance.
Moreover, when the time comes for the involved companies to be dismantled, isn't the main reason he was sent here, and the first stop, to ensure that he and Pingyun can stand firm and gain the most significant benefits, or even help Pingyun take a step further, in the midst of this turmoil?
Since the benefits are all theirs, what's there to hesitate about? So, Su Ping turned to Wu Kuang:
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"Senior, what are you planning to do?"
After all, the legendary special task force or special investigation team usually consists of at least ten people, but this time, only the Sacred Saint has come.
Su Ping truly doesn't know what this Sacred Saint is planning to do.
Wu Kuang's half-mechanical, half-human face remained calm as he shrugged:
"It's simple. For the confirmed companies, directly separate and interrogate the higher-ups. If they confess, they can be dealt with leniently. If their statements don't match, perform soul-searching.
Once confirmed, the higher-ups have granted me the authority to execute on the spot. If anyone dares to conceal or resist, both the Beastmaster and their companion beast will be killed immediately, and the involved company will be dismantled!
If they show a repentant attitude, they can be dealt with accordingly.
"If you're willing, you can also retain some property and have a chance to rise again in the future.
But if you're not willing, there's nothing I can do."
Looking at Wu Kuang's matter-of-fact expression, Su Ping fell silent for a moment. At this moment, he once again clearly realized that the Blue Star before him was such a world and society.
It's not just the Dragon Kingdom; even the Dragon Kingdom is already considered good.
The strength of Beastmasters is formidable. When they don't rely on power and wealth, they can decide the life and death of others!
Not to mention Soul Search, a highly effective method that doesn't require interrogation."
Killing, especially after having a very legitimate reason, doesn't seem like something that can't be done."
Even if you have to say it, this person has given an opportunity for sudden enlightenment, which is already considered not bad.
Su Ping thought for a moment and asked a somewhat unnecessary question:
"Senior, if you do this, will it lead to them absconding with funds? Or will they take a large amount of resources and capital to leave the Dragon Kingdom?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Kuang revealed a sinister smile:
"You brat, not to mention whether they have the ability to really succeed in those places where others have already divided the cake, and do these things that actually have no value. It's just relying on early investment to create a so-called business to stand in the local area.
Even if they truly have exceptional abilities and can leave the Dragon Kingdom, with the help of the Golden Heart, they can stand firm in other countries. But you should know that this behavior is considered desertion, and our country has some means when it comes to assassination."
As soon as these words were spoken, Su Ping's eyelids twitched.
Between countries, within this massive operation, there is no right or wrong, only a difference in stance.
Su Ping is not overly pursuing the naive concept of right and wrong.
Thinking of this, there were no more doubts in his heart.
"Since it's like this, what actions are you planning to take? How should I cooperate?"
"Don't be impatient. First, let my mysterious means determine the activity range of these company executives on the list. Once the surveillance is complete, we can proceed with the plan."
As for the first target, why don't you choose the Fire King Corporation that you're familiar with?"
Obviously, this person is just asking for his opinion out of politeness.
Su Ping naturally doesn't interfere with such direct opinions.
Thinking of this, he also nodded:
"As long as you've decided, if you need any help, you can contact me directly! By the way, if the workload is heavy, do we need to find some external personnel for searching and recording?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Kuang laughed:
"Except for those who have truly reached a certain level, like you, Su Ping, I don't really trust others.
Even some Sacred Spirit Level Beastmasters, who dares to say they don't have their own thoughts? In matters like this, machinery is far more reliable than humans!"
Su Ping raised his eyebrows.
As the only Sacred Spirit Level expert specializing in machinery in the Dragon Kingdom and also an early Sacred Spirit Level senior, it's understandable for him to have such thoughts.
Since it's like this, Su Ping also didn't bother to be sentimental.
"By the way, Su Ping, I heard your mechanical companion beast has evolved into an unprecedented form. Can you take me to see it?"
Wu Kuang didn't say more on this topic but instead shifted the conversation to Fei Fei.
Su Ping was naturally happy to do so. This person's understanding of mechanical companion beasts is beyond ordinary, and it would be good for Fei Fei's cultivation.
Unfortunately, just as Su Ping and Wu Kuang were about to get up, a phone call came in at this moment, reaching Su Ping's hand once again.
Changing the plans of the two, even the actions that Wu Kuang just mentioned were all overturned.
Because the content of this phone call not only surprised Su Ping but also made Wu Kuang, who was standing beside him, shudder.
The person on the other end of the line was none other than Dong Muchun, whom Wu Kuang had just praised.
Dong Muchun's words on the phone made Su Ping startled while Wu Kuang's electronic eye turned cold.
"Su Ping, are you in dire need of money? Just now, someone found me. He said he's a member of the 'Golden Society' in our Dragon Kingdom.
If Ping Yun joins this Golden Society, he can lend Ping Yun fifty billion Dragon Kingdom currency in cash flow as a show of sincerity for new member development!"
(End of Chapter)
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