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Chapter 476: The True Location of Elm Ridge!
Chapter 476: The True Location of Elm Ridge!
At this moment, even White Lord, who was always drowsy, slowly stood up and looked at Ju Shen Mu with utmost seriousness.
"Ju Shen, are you serious?"
From anyone's perspective, this trade was undoubtedly feasible.
As the human Beastmaster nation with the most significant influence on the Blue Star, Dragon Country was not all-knowing or all-powerful.
The Ten Thousand Great Mountains, as a beast empire with various plant-type, wood-type, and poison-type beast companions, had existed for unknown years.
Humans had their wisdom, and beasts had their heritage, which could be seen from Yan Zun's memories.
Therefore, the Ten Thousand Great Mountains naturally had some secret cultivation techniques.
Now, Ju Shen Mu had offered to trade three Holy Spirit-level beast companions or three Advanced Skills!
This was an unprecedented offer, and the strong reaction from the numerous Holy Spirit-level beasts nearby was evident:
"Your Excellency, is this not inappropriate? The Ten Thousand Great Mountains..."
Ze Wang Tian Mo Xie's words were cut off by Ju Shen Mu:
"Enough, the people from Dragon Country haven't responded yet, why are you in such a hurry?"
Its gaze turned to White Lord, who was deep in thought, and the latter said after a moment:
"I cannot decide this, nor can the others present. Whether to trade or not is up to Su Ping himself to decide!"
Ju Shen Mu nodded and turned its attention back to Su Ping below.
Undoubtedly, Dragon Country had already achieved the results they had wanted to obtain earlier!
The sixteen rare and precious beast companions that had disappeared from history, and over 70 resources.
Among them, Su Ping alone had obtained nine beast companions!
Additionally, he had also acquired the Floating Wood resource.
Moreover, during his journey, Su Ping had also obtained around 20 plant-type beast companions.
Although he had not obtained many resources, he had enough beast companions.
Not to mention Wang Luo and Xu Dandan, who were both elite soldiers from the Yunnan-Tibet Legion.
The two of them had obtained four of the remaining seven extinct beast companions.
As for resources, they had acquired nearly half of the over 70 rare resources!
This result was enough to satisfy the Poison Sage.
The Holy Spirit-level beasts from the Ten Thousand Great Mountains were all dejected, especially Wan Gu Qing Tian Teng, who glared at Su Ping with a 'gnashing teeth' expression.
It was clear that although they could not vent their anger on Su Ping, the little Qing Tian Teng was in for a tough time.
On the other hand, the master of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains remained calm and stretched out its branches, pulling everyone back onto the Ju Shen Mu network.
Without any delay, it turned to Su Ping:
"Su Breeder, I just proposed a trade to your country! Your country's people need you to make a decision!
We, the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, are willing to offer three Holy Spirit-level beast companion cultivation techniques or three Advanced Skills in exchange for the cultivation technique of your green giant wolf. What do you think?"
Its demeanor made even White Lord stand up slowly.
This old thing was a bit too impatient.
Hearing this, Su Ping was taken aback.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing that his actions had been a bit too eye-catching.
However, Bi Yao Chun Shen's words were indeed correct; this Ju Shen Mu had not discovered Bi Yao Chun Shen's presence.
But the fact that it had set its sights on Xiao Qing meant that this wood-type legendary totem had discovered something was amiss!
Su Ping's mind racing, he replied directly:
"Thank you, Ju Shen Mu, for your kind intentions. However, my beast companion is extremely special. It was originally a mutated poison-type forest wolf, and the reason for its mutation is still unclear to me even now. The previous evolution was also accidental, so if I were to give you that so-called cultivation technique, I'm afraid the Ten Thousand Great Mountains would not accept it!
How about this: I'll study the reason for Xiao Qing's mutation and create a stable evolution simulation, and then we can discuss the trade later?"
As soon as Su Ping finished speaking, Ju Shen Mu did not respond immediately.
Its eyes, like annual rings, stared fixedly at Su Ping.
The atmosphere became incredibly tense in that instant.
Even White Lord's body underwent a sudden transformation, changing from a small, weak cat to a massive white tiger over a person tall!
"Old wood, what do you want to do?"
"The annual rings of a tree, a white adult with a cautious gaze, glanced at the Ju Shen Mu before speaking:
'Is that so? What a pity! I, Ten Thousand Great Mountains, am truly sincere! However, if Su Breeder is interested in your Beast Companion Cultivation Evolution Technique, I will take note of it. If there's success in the future, I will be very interested in your technique.'
Of course, my previous invitation still stands. If you are willing to visit, Ten Thousand Great Mountains welcomes you with open arms."
These words from a legendary existence were enough to save face for Su Breeder.
Su Ping quickly nodded in agreement, 'Rest assured!'
'Good, we won't stay here long. After taking away all your remaining companion beasts, this place will become Dragon Country's territory, ready for redevelopment and construction!'
The Poison Sage stood up, interrupting this unique competition.
Ju Shen Mu looked at Su Ping and nodded in agreement. 'That's good! In three days, your people can move in!'
Seeing no objection, the Poison Sage and Sang Saint finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, a voice emerged from the Holy Spirit Rank Wangu Qing Tian Teng nearby:
'Chang Qing, come with me!'
Chang Qing was the name of this Holy Spirit Rank Wangu Qing Tian Teng.
Chang Qing's body swayed slightly, but obediently followed the Wangu Qing Tian Teng.
Su Ping wanted to speak up, remembering that this being had agreed to accompany him to Dragon Country. However, considering the current situation, he decided against it.
Nevertheless, before Su Ping could say anything, the Wangu Qing Tian Teng spoke up:
'Heavenly Vine, hasn't your young one already promised to accompany Su Breeder to Dragon Country? Since a promise has been made, don't go back on your word!'
The Wangu Qing Tian Teng's massive body stiffened at these words, 'Ju Shen, do you intend to contradict me? Don't let Dragon Country look down on Ten Thousand Great Mountains' promise!'
'Yes, I understand!'
In just a few words, only the Holy Spirit Rank Wangu Qing Tian Teng's young body remained, looking lost and indecisive.
'Good, Chang Qing, since Ju Shen has agreed, you shall follow Su Breeder!'
'Yes...'
The Wangu Qing Tian Teng seemed hesitant.
Su Ping didn't expect this reaction from the Ju Shen Mu.
However, he didn't bother to think further. Even if they discovered the existence of the Spring Demon Bichuan, what could they do?
With the Dragon Seal and the Sun Heart, Su Ping had no interest in the location of the Sheng Long Legend, even though he now resembled a towering tree, ready to hide within his own territory.
What could they do?
Of course, perhaps they didn't have any malicious intentions, only seeking a simple friendship.
Given Su Ping's current achievements, including the previously demonstrated abilities of the Sun Heart and the Five Elements Body, it was understandable for them to show interest.
For these dangerous beast zones, the value of a Breeder's skills far exceeded that of a Beastmaster.
Without further ado, Su Ping, along with Sang Saint Liu Niang and the white adult who hadn't transformed back, led the Dragon Country people away from the Ju Shen Mu's web.
The Ju Shen Mu's wood clone slowly disappeared, while the massive wood body of the Ju Shen Mu swayed gently. Then, a voice filled with ancient wisdom spoke again:
'Go now, and take all my clan members back to Ten Thousand Great Mountains!'
The massive wood body seemed to merge with the earth in an instant, and in the next moment, it appeared on a mountain peak a hundred li away, as if overlooking this land and gazing into the distance where the humans had departed. The voice slowly spoke again:
'The Spring of Life? The Rules of Wood? Why do they appear on a mere Sovereign Rank evolution body? Su Ping...'
...
Having been marked by this legendary wood totem existence, Su Ping wasn't concerned.
Returning to the nearby mountain peak estate, not far from the small world.
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Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
This time, the Dragon Country group was still significantly smaller than Ten Thousand Great Mountains. If the Ju Shen Mu truly decided to take action, self-preservation for the group wouldn't be an issue.
However, if Ten Thousand Great Mountains intended to harm Su Ping, it might not be so easily protected.
'Su Ping, you've done an excellent job this time!'
The Poison Sage smiled.
"However, Su Ping thought for a moment and said, 'Liu Niang, how should we arrange the companion beasts and resources brought back?'
The girl glanced at him and then looked at Wang Luo and the others present.
'Some of them will be taken back to Yunnan-Tibet for cultivation and artificial breeding. We'll see if it's possible to conduct large-scale cultivation and then test the effects. Of course, the main focus of this measure is on resources.
As for the companion beasts, they should mostly be sent to the Beastmaster Association, where specialized Plant Lineage breeders will take care of them. At the same time, we'll conduct an analysis to see if it's possible to propagate them through grafting!
Let's cultivate and revive these historically lost companion beasts!'
Su Ping nodded and then said with a slight smile, 'Liu Niang, what do you think of my Plant Lineage breeding ability? Why don't you report to that gentle old man? Don't waste time, just send them directly to the capital when I go there later, and I'll bring them back myself!'
'You...'
The girl clearly had a look of anticipation, her eyes scanning him up and down.
Su Ping quickly added, 'I don't want any other resources, just Flying Wood is enough! I can't really use those companion beasts, but if necessary, I can use the nine I brought myself!'
'It's not a matter of bargaining, but I haven't seen your Plant Lineage breeding ability yet!'
The girl's eyes showed her intent.
Su Ping immediately understood and patted his chest, 'Rest assured, I'll cultivate the 'Rooted Firmly' resources you mentioned right here and now! Our Dragon Country doesn't have a Plant Lineage breeding master, so I can definitely do it alone!'
The girl finally nodded in satisfaction, 'That's more like it. I already spoke to Sheng Long Da Ren about this earlier. When the time comes, you can take these companion beasts.
However, after some time, the Beastmaster Association headquarters in the capital may send some specialized Plant Lineage breeders to visit you. Just receive them at that time.'
Su Ping immediately saluted, 'Mission assured!'
Seeing Su Ping's excitement, the girl shifted her gaze to the others, 'Wang Luo, Xu Dandan, you two have completed this task very well. When you return to your respective units, you will each be awarded a first-class merit!'
'Thank you, Chief!'
The two spoke together.
Their merit was well-deserved, and even Wang Luo's companion beast had suffered a significant injury.
Although they had taken advantage of Su Ping this time, it was hard to refuse when Poison Sage spoke up.
'Bring out the items, we'll do an inventory check, and then I have a special task for you two.'
The two were startled, but quickly recovered.
The girl didn't pay much attention to the special resources but instead turned her gaze to Su Ping, 'Su Ping, the place where you obtained the inheritance of Nan Zhao King in your honor, is it called Elm Ridge?'
'Yes, did you find this place?'
Su Ping looked at the girl expectantly.
The girl was about to shake her head, but at that moment, Xu Dandan, who was present, suddenly spoke up, 'Elm Ridge? Is it the Elm with the knots?'
This time, Su Ping and Sang Saint were taken aback, turning to Xu Dandan, 'You know?'
Xu Dandan quickly explained, 'Chief, a year ago, I entered the Ten Thousand Great Mountains to explore ancient ruins and obtained an ancient map of Nan Zhao Kingdom, which is now Yunnan-Tibet Province and the surrounding Ten Thousand Great Mountains! And on that map, there's a place called Elm Ridge!'
Upon hearing this, Su Ping's eyes lit up, 'Captain Xu, do you know where Elm Ridge is now, or do you still have that map?'
Xu Dandan nodded, 'I still have it.'
She closed her eyes, as if her consciousness was quickly searching in her Beast Taming Space. Soon, a light of summoning shone.
A clear scroll appeared before their eyes.
The ancient map slowly unfurled.
The carvings on the ancient map were barely recognizable.
However, the more they deciphered, the more peculiar the expressions of Su Ping and the others became.
Finally, to Su Ping's surprise and unpreparedness, Poison Sage looked up and spoke to Su Ping, 'Su Ping, we've found the location of Elm Ridge.'
'Really? Where is it? How far is it from us? Is it within our country or within the Ten Thousand Great Mountains?'
Poison Sage shook her head, 'It's not that complicated. The peak we're standing on right now is the highest point of Elm Ridge.'
Su Ping: '...'
(End of Chapter)
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