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Chapter 527: Division of the Family! The Significance of a Noble House!
Chapter 527: Division of the Family! The Significance of a Noble House!
"Xiao Ping, is there something urgent that brought you to Beiyuan?"
Upon their arrival in the Rong family's main hall, Rong Bao finally smiled and asked about the matter at hand.
Su Ping nodded, "Yes, there is something important to attend to."
Seeing that Su Ping didn't follow the topic, Rong Bao didn't inquire further but instead turned to express his concern, "The border of Beiyuan is experiencing a beast tide. Not only are the small cities near the border affected, but even Beihan City is conducting evacuation drills almost every weekend for all its citizens.
Given your special identity, just be careful and avoid unnecessary risks!"
Su Ping pinched his cousin Rong Chan's chubby cheeks and nodded, "I understand. How's Chan lately? Are there any signs of awakening?"
Rong Chan giggled and, with her hands on her waist, said, "Grandpa says I might have the potential to awaken early! Maybe even earlier than my second brother!"
"Really?"
Su Ping looked at Rong Bao in surprise, and the elderly man nodded, "Chan's talent is indeed remarkable. Moreover, she is highly compatible with the Eclipse Moon Toad you gave her. Although they haven't established a soul contract, Chan has benefited greatly from being with it."
Su Ping smiled, "That's good. Keep up the hard work, Chan."
The little girl, not yet a teenager, clenched her fists, "I will, don't worry, Uncle!"
"Alright, go and play. Later, when I have time, show me this Eclipse Moon Toad."
After watching his little cousin leave, Su Ping stood up, "I guess Yan Sheng has been waiting for a while. Let's go and chat with him first. We can meet with Grandpa and Uncle later this evening."
"There's no rush. Let's go find Yan Zun first."
In the side room, a large green snake hung from a chair, not coiled like a Holy Spirit rank snake but more like an old man taking a nap on a long chair.
Upon seeing Su Ping, the green snake immediately spoke, "Hehe, Su Ping, you've become quite extraordinary now!"
Su Ping sighed, "It's out of necessity. In reality, even you could easily swallow me whole if you wanted."
The green snake quickly shook its body, "Ssss... That's not possible! If I did that, wouldn't the ancestors of the Rong family and the many Holy Spirits eat me alive?"
After the green snake's exaggerated reaction, it paused and then spoke about the matter at hand, "Su Ping, about the Dong family..."
Su Ping's expression turned serious, and he sighed, as if remembering something from that morning before dawn when that being had discussed certain topics with him. It was during that morning conversation that he gained a deeper understanding and insight into that being, his previous idol, the Holy Dragon.
Therefore, after arriving, he hesitated for a moment and then spoke, "This time, instead of going to the military camp or the battlefield, I came to the Rong family to discuss this matter with you and Grandpa. The Dong family's situation is unique, with many secrets and details unknown to others, which I cannot disclose to you and Grandpa.
Currently, most of the Beastmaster noble houses have withered away during the purge over twenty years ago. They may have the name of a noble house, but they lack the powerful Beastmasters to defend them, and their inheritances are also in decline.
However, the Rong family remains relatively intact, which is both good and bad news! On the other hand, the Dong family, with the Mirror Sage's capabilities and the Celestial Surveillance Bureau's situation, is indeed critical.
Moreover, even if the Dong family occupies this so-called noble house lineage, in the end, it's just a few big and small cats. The truly accomplished younger generation consists of only a handful of individuals.
So, this doesn't represent anything. But the Rong family is different. You and Grandpa shouldn't take it for granted! Although we all share the surname Rong, only Grandpa's lineage is related to me.
I only care about and value Grandpa's lineage."
The green snake remained silent, showing no change in expression.
Instead, Rong Bao, who was standing beside them, contemplated for a moment and then sighed, "Times have changed..."
Su Ping agreed, "Times have changed long ago, Grandpa. Yan Sheng, the Beastmaster noble houses, which existed in ancient times, are no longer suitable to continue in this land."
The green snake turned to look at Su Ping, "Su Ping, you will marry and have children in the future, right? What about your descendants, your nurturing efforts, and the continuation of your Companion Beasts? Bloodline is the most inseparable bond in this world!
The inheritance passed down through bloodlines is the cornerstone of a noble house's growth! No one can avoid this, not even that being."
Su Ping smiled.
This problem, before yesterday, he had no answer to it, and he couldn't even find any words to refute anything.
People are selfish. Even though he had prepared some cultivation methods to be stored by the Artificers' Guild, he still intended to keep a small portion as a secret technique.
This is human nature.
However, this morning, he gained some insight through that person.
Su Ping shook his head:
"Snake Saint, you must understand that in the Dragon Nation and other countries, Beastmaster families not only possess knowledge and heritage.
The Beastmasters from these families control the social ladder for Beastmasters, and this ladder is not only for human Beastmasters but also for other Companion Beasts! This was also the main reason for the great purge in the Dragon Nation more than twenty years ago.
Of course, in the Dragon Nation, with the dragon as its totem, the power of the dragon is unquestionable.
But in today's Dragon Nation, they don't prioritize dragons either. Companion Beasts are flourishing in all forms, and even a weak little thing like an Origami Beast is now...
Back then, the families were not just a part of the Beastmaster community due to their bloodline and heritage, but they were also the barrier that hindered the development of the Beastmaster civilization in the Dragon Nation!"
The needle-like pupils of the Green Snake looked a bit dazed. It didn't quite understand these words, but after a pause, it still spoke:
"What solution do you have for what you're saying? The reason families can unite is because their heritage is powerful enough! Once powerful, it's natural to be like this."
Su Ping shook his head: "No, not even that person can completely eradicate it. But throughout history, the first lesson for those in power is balance, and there's a reason for that.
So, to achieve this, if you want to eliminate the families and at least control the discourse on the social aspect of Beastmaster trends, you have to completely eliminate it. In the new groups that may form in the future, you must once again bring up the previous ones to achieve balance!"
In fact, Su Ping had one more word that he didn't say.
That person had indeed proposed a possible idea.
That is: Everyone as Dragons.
However, even if there was a legendary peak-level Beastmaster, even if there was such a powerful Beastmaster with absolute extraordinary combat power, it would still be impossible to achieve such a social reform in a short time.
This is not something one person can accomplish through force.
Even with all of this, it's still not enough, because the most important thing is that productivity cannot support it.
It's possible to ensure everyone is well-fed and warm, but the resources consumed by Companion Beast cultivation still can't keep up! So, Su Ping didn't say much.
Instead, Rong Bao, who had been mostly silent, clenched his teeth and made a decision:
"Xiao Ping, what do you think we should do?"
The Green Snake beside him glanced at Rong Bao but remained silent.
Su Ping thought for a moment: "Let's divide the family!"
These three words made the atmosphere silent again, but Su Ping didn't mind. He smiled:
"I know this is easy to say but hard to do. When the time comes for the distribution of benefits, there may even be large-scale bloody conflicts.
However, Grandfather, you don't need to rush to make a decision. Even if you can't bear to do it, it's not a problem for the Rong Family to continue like this.
Moreover, there's no need to rush. This kind of thing can't be accomplished in one go."
After saying this with a smile, Su Ping changed the topic:
"I also have another matter I'd like to ask you for help with this time."
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"What is it? Just tell me." Rong Bao also returned to his usual demeanor.
"I want a large number of low-level insect-type Companion Beasts. Levels below Overlord Rank are fine, and the more, the better."
"That's not difficult. When do you need them?" Rong Bao didn't hesitate at all.
Su Ping thought for a moment: "I need them when I return to Jianghai. As for the time of my return, it's still uncertain for now, but I estimate that there will definitely be half a month's time!"
"Agreed!"
Rong Bao nodded without asking why.
As the Rong Family head who had been deeply involved in this aspect for countless years, this was indeed not a big deal.
However, looking at the old man in front of him, whose appearance resembled his mother in the photo, Su Ping sighed.
If one were to talk about decisiveness and the initial judgment, the grandfather in front of him might indeed be inferior to the old man from the Dong Family, Dong Lingxuan, in terms of being ruthless and resolute.
The Dong Family, in this era, still has such a deep foundation due to this aspect.
Yes, when Mirror Saint was appointed as the Guest Inspector of the Celestial Surveillance, he finally gained an understanding of his true strength!
A peak Saint Spirit at the tenth rank!
Although the Dong family had a few cats and kittens, when Dong Muchen, the most incompetent of the younger generation, was sent to the Legion, Dong Muchun was able to take charge of the Tianyun Enterprise Company in Jianghai as its leader.
Dong Muchuan was able to become a true student under a respectable professor at the Demon City Academy.
This was enough to prove that the Dong family indeed had formidable connections and capabilities.
When Dong Muchun and his father, along with Dong Muchen, caused trouble, it was not without genuine feelings. They were filled with resentment and grievances over the fruits of their years of hard work being snatched away by Dong Muchen.
However, at that time, Dong Muchun also wanted to take advantage of the situation to break free from the constraints and labels of the Dong family, showing his capabilities to Su Ping, Liu Fuhai, and that Lin General.
In comparison, the Rong family, although they had retained many family members, and had a Snake Saint among them, over the years, no one from the family had achieved much or regained a significant position.
There was no one with such determination and decisiveness.
Therefore, if possible, Su Ping was still willing to help his grandfather, who had treated him well.
More importantly, he wouldn't have obtained the Five Toxins Cauldron and the World Tree Leaf without his grandfather and the Rong family's Five Saints Mystic Realm.
"This time, I obtained a special breeding method. Grandfather, you're an expert in this field and should know that among insect-type companion beasts, like the Ant Tribe and the Bee Tribe, there are queens or king bees that possess unique position skills.
In a group of companion beasts, these beasts, in addition to their own abilities, primarily have special position skills that can exert a certain degree of control and command over their fellow beasts.
The breeding method I obtained can, to some extent, cultivate this position skill, although it may be somewhat biased in terms of combat power enhancement, but it's still quite effective.
If you ever need it in the future, you can come to me for help! Of course, it requires a large number of insect-type companion beasts as materials, and you'll have to handle that yourself! It's also quite dangerous."
Upon hearing these words, Rong Bao and Qing She were both stunned.
As Su Ping said, Rong Bao, being an expert in the research of the Five Saints Insect Tribe, was well aware of the importance of position skills among insect-type companion beasts!
It could be said that among all types of companion beasts, only insect-type beasts valued and utilized position skills the most.
However, due to the rarity of this skill, one could only seek to contract with the corresponding Insect King, and not cultivate their own companion beasts into Insect Kings.
But now, Su Ping claimed he could achieve this through breeding?
This undoubtedly made them reconsider Su Ping's previous proposal.
However, Su Ping had no interest in elaborating further.
After some small talk, he turned and left, heading to the companion beast breeding room with his cousins to see the Ten Thousand Toxins Shadow Spider and the Eclipse Moon Toad.
The Ten Thousand Toxins Shadow Spider was a palm-sized spider with a purple body, weaving a web that shimmered like purple crystals, both dazzlingly beautiful and incredibly dangerous.
Compared to the web-weaving spider Su Ping caught a few days ago, the two were like heaven and earth.
The former was a princess adorned in gold and silver, exuding unparalleled elegance beneath her phoenix crown and flowing robes.
The latter, on the other hand, was like a ragged Cinderella... a pile of black coal ash in the stove.
Comparing the two was an insult to the former.
As for the Eclipse Moon Toad, it didn't seem to have any remarkable features, just a small snow-white frog.
Its name didn't seem to match its appearance, lacking any hint of dominance, but rather giving off a silly cuteness.
It was somewhat similar to the silly-looking Cicada cousin.
After playing with them for a while, night fell.
Su Ping's words from the afternoon seemed to have had no effect on Rong Bao, who was cheerful and friendly with the other Rong family members during the banquet.
However, Su Ping didn't bother to pay it any mind.
After finishing the unique Northern Province banquet with Long Er, he returned to his room and began a last-minute cramming meditation session.
Then, a night passed.
Without any surprises, Su Ping reached the peak of the Monarch Rank's eighth stage. After breakfast, he bade farewell and left Northern Chill City with Long Er.
They arrived at the icy battlefield on the edge of the Northern Province!
(End of Chapter)
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