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Chapter 489: Qin Chuan's Reminder! A Fight?
Chapter 489: Qin Chuan's Reminder! A Fight?
After returning from the Heart of Souls, it was already close to noon.
However, Sean not only showed no signs of fatigue but also felt exceptionally energetic and refreshed.
The primary reason was the two additional talents he gained from illuminating these two catalogs.
The first talent, obtained from the Fortune Cat, was physical enhancement, which didn't need much explanation.
Although the majority of beastmasters didn't engage in physical combat, experiments had shown that those who awakened the Physical Enhancement talent had significantly improved physical qualities, primarily in terms of disease immunity, and their lifespan increased to a certain extent.
This was more than enough.
The second talent was called 'Ultra-Limit Spirit.'
The name might sound intimidating, but in reality, it allowed beastmasters to continue exerting their willpower and mental strength even after reaching their breaking point, without losing consciousness or control.
It was a talent suited for those who pushed themselves to the limit.
Undoubtedly, this second talent was obtained after illuminating the Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit's catalog.
Previously, Cold Grandpa had mentioned it to him once.
The Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit, a unique undead-type companion beast, would, after awakening, treat the first living being it saw as its parent, similar to other companion beasts that had just hatched.
Therefore, the second catalog in the Heart of All Spirits originated from Red Clothes.
However, this time, when the Heart of All Spirits was illuminated, a special situation occurred that hadn't happened before! It wasn't that the Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit was unique, but rather, on the catalog, a special branch option appeared, which hadn't been present in many previous companion beast catalogs.
【Catalog: Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit】
【A powerful evolution-type undead companion beast that requires binding to a corresponding Yin location. It highly values the protection of the Yin location and possesses racial skills such as Yin Spirit Body, Soul Lament, Death Echo, Yin Location Enhancement, Ghost Shadows, and Ghost Wall... etc.】
【Current Catalog Level: 1 (200/500)】
Known Evolution Charts:
【None Discovered】
Known Lower Charts:
【None Discovered】
Likes and Habits:
【Enjoys strolling in Yin locations, planting favorite plants in Yin locations, cultivating low-level undead that are harmless to itself, eating soul-type food, and despises intruders who dare to damage the Yin location!】
Record Log:
【Discovered and interacted with a high-level Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit, satisfying intimacy requirements, catalog experience +200!】
At first glance, it seemed no different from other catalogs.
However, a so-called 'Known Lower Charts' appeared on the catalog.
It was evident that even by comparing it with the chart above, Sean could grasp the concept.
The Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit was an undead-type companion beast that evolved into a new species.
It could be achieved through evolution.
Or, to be more precise, it was a species that could only be born through evolution.
After all, in the Heart of All Spirits, there were also high-level species, such as the Life Ancient Tree, a Monarch-rank companion beast.
In reality, it could also evolve from lower-level plant-type companion beasts.
However, the catalog of the Life Ancient Tree didn't include any records in this regard.
So, why did the Heart of All Spirits have it for the Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit? It was evident that Sean had reason to speculate that the Extreme Yin Earthbound Spirit couldn't reproduce naturally and might have been born similarly to the Thousandwood Wolf and Crown Wolf Emperor.
It was an evolution of a higher-level species.
Currently, it was uncertain whether the Forest Wolf's two species could reproduce offspring through the same race, freeing themselves from the lower-level racial foundation of the Forest Wolf.
Therefore, the Crown Wolf Emperor and Thousandwood Wolf were the Forest Wolf's higher-level evolutionary races, listed in the evolution chart.
If this was the case, would illuminating the Wood Wolf's catalog merge it with the Forest Wolf's catalog, becoming the so-called lower-level racial chart within the Forest Wolf's catalog?
This possibility seemed quite high.
However, there hadn't been any time for experiments recently.
With these thoughts in mind, Sean returned to the Heart of Wood.
As he approached the door, he saw Lily Guan standing in front of it. When Sean arrived, she quickly waved and approached him: "Brother Ping, President Qin has arrived. My dad is receiving him. Do you want to go and take a look?"
Old Qin?
Sean's lips curled slightly.
However, he also knew that he couldn't avoid what he wanted to.
After all, he had just swallowed the sugar-coated bullet that Old Qin had sent him. In less than a week, it would be September, the start of the new school year, and Jianghai Advanced Academy had already been working overtime for two months to establish its reputation.
They were now waiting to snatch up those beast masters who were not admitted to the eight top academies nationwide but were equally talented.
At this moment, it would indeed be inappropriate for him not to give them face.
With this thought, Su Ping nodded and finally stepped inside.
The familiar figure of Qin Erlong appeared before him.
However, what surprised Su Ping a little was that beside Qin Erlong was another figure he was relatively familiar with.
He had seen this person a few times. Before, at the Magic Capital Academy, it seemed to be the father of Miss Qin, a man named Qin Chuan.
"Su Ping, you finally came back!"
Su Ping shifted his gaze and greeted them, "Old Qin, Uncle Qin."
"Alright, since Xiao Ping is here, I'll take my leave. I still have some matters to attend to."
Guan Qianshan understood and bid farewell directly.
Su Ping sat down and sighed, "Old Qin, next time you have such an idea, you must inform me. This is a huge matter. The Earth Heart project was about to begin, but because of your sudden decision, it was delayed for so long."
"These are all minor matters. The East Suburb Development project had already been decided. The Heart of All Spirits is Jianghai's pride, and Jianghai must provide policy support, both emotionally and logically!
But, you rascal, I didn't come here today because of this matter. About the previous matter, what's your decision? Rest assured, the corresponding treatment will definitely be substantial and beyond the norm..."
Qin Erlong's eyes fixed intently on Su Ping.
Su Ping felt a headache coming on. He sighed, "Old Qin, I truly don't have much time. However, you can use me for promotion. If I have time, I'll go to the academy, and if needed, I'll occasionally give a lecture. If you're not worried about me misleading others, I won't be shy about it.
But please forget about the treatment. I'm doing this solely out of respect for your relationship with Saint Sang. I really have a lot on my plate, and I hope you can understand."
It was clear that it was almost impossible for Su Ping to stay on as a full-time professor at Jianghai Academy.
Old Qin himself knew this,
Moreover, even if Su Ping agreed due to their relationship, many of the higher-ups would not approve.
Su Ping's value was too great to be wasted on teaching.
"Hehe, occasionally is fine, occasionally is fine! It's not easy to get you, our Jianghai's treasure, to agree! Now, let's see which province's advanced academy can compete with ours!
Soon, Jianghai Academy might even surpass some of the other eight academies!"
Old Qin was extremely satisfied.
Upon hearing this, Su Ping's eyelids twitched, "Old Qin, I don't have such great abilities! The eight academies in Dragon Country have a deep foundation that we can't compare to. Is it worth setting such a high goal?"
Old Qin gave him a disdainful look, "You underestimate your own value and abilities! I trust you! The Jianghai Academy campus won't be far from the Heart of All Spirits. I'm giving you such a big business opportunity; you should be delighted!"
Su Ping raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Is the Jianghai Academy campus already constructed? Where is it?"
"You rascal, you're not taking Jianghai's top priority seriously! It's just a short distance away, and you didn't even notice?"
Qin Erlong spoke with displeasure and then took out a map.
The first thing that made Su Ping break into a cold sweat was that the main road in front of the Heart of All Spirits had been renamed, and the new name was none other than 'Spirit Road'.
At the same time, about a kilometer west of the Heart of All Spirits, along Spirit Road, was the designated 'University Town'.
Along with Jianghai Advanced Academy, there were also some basic facilities, and the entire development seemed well-planned and organized.
Was it this close? No wonder he felt like the number of visitors to the Heart of All Spirits had increased recently.
Moreover, having just returned from the outside of the Heart of Souls, he noticed that there was more traffic coming and going on the main road, no longer as deserted as before.
It turns out that Sean finally understood and nodded in realization.
Students, not to mention the advanced seedlings of future Beastmasters who have entered the advanced academy, even during their own school days, were extremely high consumers.
Throughout history, students have undoubtedly been the strongest consumer force.
Although Sean looked down on the sales approach of thin margins and high volume, the Heart of All Spirits couldn't rely on ordinary Beastmaster trainees for support.
However, for the future of the Heart of All Spirits, it would still be of some help.
Clearly, having resolved a matter, Long Qin's mood was extremely good.
He stood up:
"Alright, where's my granddaughter? It's been a long time since I've seen that girl. Sean, Ah Chuan wants to talk to you, I'll go find Xiaoxue first."
Sean nodded, and the man before him, who had almost caused his death, had come with Long Qin, obviously not here for a leisurely outing.
"Sean, strictly speaking, this is our third meeting."
The door to the reception room closed, and Chuan Qin smiled slightly. He was extremely handsome, and it was evident that Miss Qin's appearance was largely inherited from this father.
Sean also nodded: "I didn't expect to see you here at my place again."
Compared to Long Qin, Sean felt a bit distant with Chuan Qin.
Chuan Qin didn't mind and instead joked:
"Anyway, it's definitely much better than the place we met for the first time, right?"
Sean was taken aback, then nodded: "That's true."
Neither spoke, and the atmosphere became a bit awkward.
However, Sean didn't have the spare time to engage in small talk with the person before him. He spoke frankly:
"Uncle Chuan, if you have something to say, you can tell me directly."
"Sean, about the previous matter, I owe you an apology, and I also owe it to Xiaoxue. But I'm here this time to give you a warning!"
Chuan Qin looked extremely serious.
"Your company, Pingyun, has recently joined the Golden Assembly, I've heard."
A slight wave rippled across Sean's face, but he feigned a moment of surprise before responding:
"Golden Assembly? Oh, is that the special business organization that Dong Muyu mentioned to me? I think that's right."
Seeing Sean's nonchalant expression, Chuan Qin's eyebrows furrowed slightly. But after some thought, he said:
"When I was outside Dragon Country, I established Dachu, and I've had some dealings with some of the world's financial organizations. There seems to be a connection between the Golden Assembly and the Golden Heart that I wanted to join.
Be careful, don't repeat my mistakes!"
To Sean's surprise, Chuan Qin was genuinely just giving him a warning.
He was momentarily taken aback, then said:
"But it's just a business organization. On Blue Sphere, Beastmaster strength is the foundation that determines everything. These things shouldn't be a problem, right?"
At this point, he smiled slightly:
"But Uncle Chuan, I now understand why you wanted to join the Golden Heart. It seems like you were pouring real money into it!"
Chuan Qin's eyebrows furrowed deeper, and he slowly stood up:
"Sean, I'm not joking with you. Finance has the potential to break the rules that have been in place on Blue Sphere for so many years. It could determine a whole new set of rules! Once you get involved, there will be risks.
I'm reminding you now, for Xiaoxue's sake. Think carefully, after all, the power in your hands is now stronger than mine. Don't take it lightly."
After speaking, Chuan Qin turned and left without hesitation.
Sean merely stood up as a symbolic gesture of seeing him off, then sat down. He picked up his phone and sent a message to an unsaved number.
Then, Sean slowly walked out of the reception room.
Before he could ponder Chuan Qin's intentions, a vine whip swiftly approached, and the Heavenreach Vine's unique psychic communication sounded:
"Sean, come quickly, Black Crow and Red Lotus are fighting..."
"Hmm? Red Lotus? Fiery Lotus?"
"That's right..."
Without hesitation, Sean hurried towards the Forestheart, not daring to delay.
(End of Chapter)
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