Chapter 527: Splitting the Family! The Significance of the Aristocratic Clan!

Chapter 527: Splitting the Family! The Significance of the Aristocratic Clan!

"Xiao Ping, is there something urgent that brought you to North Border Province?"

Upon returning to 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 press further. Instead, he turned to express his concern:

"At the border of North Border Province, a beast tide is erupting. Not only are the small cities near the border affected, but even North Cold City is conducting evacuation drills every weekend for all its citizens.

Given your special identity, just don't take unnecessary risks!"

Su Ping pinched Rong Chan's chubby cheeks and nodded, "I understand. How's Chan doing lately? Are there any signs of awakening?"

Rong Chan giggled and placed her hands on her waist, "Brother, Grandpa said 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 wealthy old man nodded:

"Chan's talent is indeed remarkable, and she is highly compatible with the Eclipsing Moon Toad you gave her. Although they haven't formed a soul contract, Chan benefits 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, brother, don't worry!"

"Alright, go play. Later, when we have time, let's take a look at that Eclipsing Moon Toad."

After watching his little cousin leave, Su Ping stood up:

"I'm sure the Snake Saint has been waiting. Let's go talk to him first, and we can meet with Grandpa and Uncle later tonight."

"No rush, let's go find the Snake Ancestor first."

In the side room.

A verdant green snake lay on a chair, not coiled like a Holy Spirit-level python but more like an elderly man taking a nap on a long chair.

Upon seeing Su Ping, the green snake immediately spoke in a human voice, "Haha, Su Ping, you've become quite extraordinary!"

Su Ping sighed, "It's a matter of circumstances. In reality, even you could easily swallow me whole."

The green snake quickly shook its body:

"Sssss... Don't even think about it! If I did that, wouldn't the ancestors of the Rong family and many Holy Spirits eat me alive when we meet in the afterlife?"

After the green snake's exaggerated statement, it paused and then spoke about the matter at hand:

"Su Ping, about the Dong family..."

Su Ping's expression turned serious and helpless. He sighed, perhaps thinking about the conversation he had with that existence before dawn that morning.

It was that morning when he gained a deeper understanding and recognition of the Holy Dragon Lord, his previous idol.

Therefore, after arriving, Su Ping hesitated slightly before speaking:

"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 special, with many secrets and details that are not known to others.

Currently, most of the beast tamer aristocratic clans have withered away during the purge over twenty years ago. They may have the name of an aristocratic clan, but they lack powerful beast tamers, and their inheritances are in decline.

However, the Rong family remains relatively intact, which is both good and bad! On the Dong family's side, the Mirror Sage has that ability, and the situation at the Imperial Observatory is indeed critical.

Moreover, the Dong family only has a few individuals, and only a handful of descendants have truly matured.

But the Rong family is different. You and Grandpa, don't take things for granted! Although we all carry the Rong surname, only Grandpa's lineage is related to me.

I only care about and value Grandpa's lineage."

His words were resolute.

The green snake showed no change in expression and remained silent.

Instead, Rong Bao, after a moment of thought, sighed:

"Times have changed..."

Su Ping echoed, "Times have been changing for a long time. The way beast tamer aristocratic clans existed in ancient times is no longer suitable for this land."

The green snake immediately spoke in a human voice, "Haha, Su Ping, you've become quite extraordinary!"

Su Ping sighed, "It's a matter of circumstances. In reality, even you could easily swallow me whole."

The green snake quickly shook its body:

"Sssss... Don't even think about it! If I did that, wouldn't the Rong family's ancestors and many Holy Spirits eat me alive when we meet in the afterlife?"

After the green snake's exaggerated statement, it paused and then spoke about the matter at hand:

"Su Ping, about the Dong family..."

Su Ping's expression turned serious and helpless. He sighed, perhaps thinking about the conversation he had with that existence before dawn that morning.

It was that morning when he gained a deeper understanding and recognition of the Holy Dragon Lord, his previous idol.

Therefore, after arriving, Su Ping hesitated slightly before speaking:

"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 special, with many secrets and details that are not known to others.

Currently, most of the beast tamer aristocratic clans have withered away during the purge over twenty years ago. They may have the name of an aristocratic clan, but they lack powerful beast tamers, and their inheritances are in decline.

However, the Rong family remains relatively intact, which is both good and bad! On the Dong family's side, the Mirror Sage has that ability, and the situation at the Imperial Observatory is indeed critical.

Moreover, the Dong family only has a few individuals, and only a handful of descendants have truly matured.

But the Rong family is different. You and Grandpa, don't take things for granted! Although we all carry the Rong surname, only Grandpa's lineage is related to me.

I only care about and value Grandpa's lineage."

His words were resolute.

The green snake showed no change in expression and remained silent.

Instead, Rong Bao, after a moment of thought, sighed:

"Times have changed..."

Su Ping nodded, "Times have been changing for a long time. The way beast tamer aristocratic clans existed in ancient times is no longer suitable for this land."

The green snake immediately spoke up, "Su Ping, I have something to say about the continuation of your bloodline and your nurturing efforts."

Su Ping looked at the green snake in surprise.

The green snake continued, "Bloodline is the ultimate bond that connects generations! Even that existence you admire follows this principle.

Su Ping smiled.

Until yesterday, he had no answer to this question, nor could he find any argument to refute it.

People are inherently selfish; even though he had prepared some breeding methods to share with the Beastmaster Association for future use, he also intended to keep a small portion as a secret family technique.

This is human nature.

However, this morning, he gained some insight from the person he met.

Su Ping shook his head:

"Snake Sage, you must understand that the Loong Kingdom and other countries' Beastmaster Aristocracies are not only about knowledge and heritage.

The Beastmaster Aristocracies control the social ladder for beastmasters, and this ladder is not just for human beastmasters but also for companion beasts! This was also the primary reason for the great purge in the Loong Kingdom's beastmaster civilization, including companion beasts, will flourish without aristocratic interference."

The Green Snake's pinhole-like pupils showed a hint of bewilderment. It didn't quite understand, but after a pause, it said:

"What solution do you have for what you've said? The Aristocracies can unite because their heritage is powerful! Once powerful, it's natural for them to act this way."

Su Ping shook his head: "No, not even that person can 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, at the very least, the Aristocracies' control over the social direction of beastmaster trends must be completely eliminated. In the new Aristocracies that may form in the future, the previous balance must be restored, thus achieving equilibrium!"

In fact, Su Ping left out one word.

That person had indeed proposed a possible idea:

Everyone as Dragons.

However, even a legendary-level peak beastmaster, as powerful as they may be, cannot achieve such social reform single-handedly.

This is not something one can accomplish through force alone.

Even with all the current resources, it's not feasible because the most crucial factor, the production capacity, is insufficient.

While it's possible to ensure everyone is well-fed and clothed, the resources for companion beast cultivation are still lacking!

So, Su Ping didn't say much more.

Rong Bao, who had been mostly silent, made up his mind:

"Xiao Ping, what do you suggest we do?"

The Green Snake glanced at Rong Bao but remained silent.

Su Ping thought for a moment: "Let's split the family!"

These three words made the atmosphere tense again, but Su Ping didn't mind; he smiled:

"I know it's easy to say but hard to do. There may be conflicts over interests, and even large-scale bloody clashes.

However, Grandpa, you don't need to rush into a decision. Even if you can't bear to do it, the Rong Family can still continue without issue.

Moreover, there's no need to rush; it's not something that can be resolved overnight."

After Su Ping finished speaking with a smile, he changed the topic:

"I have another request for you, Grandpa, while I'm here."

"What is it? Just say it!" Rong Bao also returned to his usual self.

"I want to collect a large number of low-level insect-type companion beasts, preferably below the Overlord Rank, and the more, the better."

"That's not difficult. As the Rong Family, who has been deeply involved in this for countless years, it's not a big deal."

Su Ping thought for a moment: "I'll be returning to Jianghai soon, and although I'm not sure when I'll be back, I estimate at least half a month."

"Agreed!"

Rong Bao nodded, not asking why.

As the Rong Family, this was indeed not a significant task.

However, looking at the elder before him, who resembled his mother in the photo, Su Ping sighed.

If it were about decisiveness and judgment, the elder before him might not be as ruthless as Dong Lingxuan from the Dong Family.

The Dong Family, in this era, still had such a deep foundation for this very reason.

Indeed, when the Mirror Sage was appointed as the guest supervisor of the Heavenward Inspectorate, Su Ping finally understood his strength!

A Holy Spirit Rank Ten beastmaster, and although the Dong Family had its ups and downs, even the most mediocre Dong Mutyun could join the Legion, and Dong Muyun could even lead the Tianyun Enterprise in Jianghai.

Dong Muyuan could join the Academy of the Demon Capital and become a true student under a respectable professor,

which was enough to prove the strength of the Dong Family's connections and capabilities.

When Dong Muyun and his father had their conflict with Dong Muyun, it was indeed a matter of sincerity, and it was also due to the resentment and grievances of having the fruits of his many years of hard work directly taken over by Dong Muyun.

However, at that time, Dong Muyun also wanted to take advantage of the situation to break free from the constraints and reputation of the Dong Family, and show it to Su Ping, the Liu Fuhai who had arrived back then, and that Lin Brigade Commander.

In comparison, the Rong Family, although they had retained many family members and had a Snake Saint among them, over the years, the family had not produced any outstanding members who could reclaim their status and power.

There was no one with such audacity and decisiveness.

Therefore, if possible, Su Ping was still willing to help his good-natured grandfather.

And most importantly, without his grandfather and the Rong Family's Five Saints Secret Realm, he wouldn't have obtained the Five Poison Tripod and the World Tree Leaf.

"This time, I acquired a special cultivation method. Grandfather, you're an expert in this field and should know that among the insect-type Sacred Beasts, like the Ant Tribe and the Bee Tribe, there are special existences like the Queen Ant or the Queen Bee.

Within the Sacred Beast community, these Sacred Beasts not only possess their own unique abilities but also have a special positional skill. This positional skill can exert a certain degree of suppression and control over Sacred Beasts of the same type.

The cultivation method I obtained can, to a certain extent, possibly cultivate this positional skill. Although it may be somewhat biased in terms of combat power enhancement, the effect is still remarkable.

If you ever need it in the future, you can come to me for help! Of course, a large number of insect-type Sacred Beasts are required as materials, and you'll need to handle that yourself! It's also quite a dangerous task."

Upon hearing these words, Rong Bao and the Green Snake were both taken aback.

As Su Ping said, as an expert in the study of insect tribes, especially the Five Saints Insect Tribe, Rong Bao was well aware of the importance of positional skills among insect-type Sacred Beasts!

It could be said that among all types of Sacred Beasts, only the insect-type Sacred Beasts had the most valued and useful positional skills.

However, the rarity of this skill meant that one could only seek out the corresponding Insect King and form a contract with it as their Sacred Beast, and not cultivate their own Sacred Beast to become the corresponding Insect King.

But now, Su Ping claimed he could achieve this through cultivation?

This undoubtedly made the two of them reconsider Su Ping's previous suggestion.

However, Su Ping had no interest in saying more about it.

He had already said enough.

After a brief chat, he turned and left, with a smile on his face, and headed to the Sacred Beast cultivation room with his cousin and cousin-in-law to see the Ten Thousand Poison Spider and the Eclipsing Moon Toad.

The Ten Thousand Poison Spider was a palm-sized spider with a purple body that wove webs made of purple crystals, dazzlingly beautiful yet extremely dangerous.

Compared to the web-weaving gray spider he had caught a couple of days ago, there was a world of difference between them.

The former was like a princess adorned with gold and silver, an unparalleled beauty beneath her phoenix crown and flowing robes.

While the latter was like a ragged Cinderella... a pile of black coal ash in the stove.

The comparison itself was an insult to the former.

As for the Eclipsing Moon Toad, it didn't show anything special at first glance; it was just a small, pure white frog.

Compared to its name, this little frog didn't exude any hint of dominance, but instead had a silly and cute vibe.

It was somewhat similar to the silly Cicada cousin.

After playing with them for a while, nightfall arrived.

The words Su Ping had spoken in the afternoon seemed to have left no impression on Rong Bao, and he was extremely friendly towards the other members of the Rong Family branches at the banquet.

However, Su Ping didn't bother to think too much about it.

After finishing this unique North Plains banquet with Dragon Two, 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 eighth stage of the Monarch realm. After having breakfast and bidding farewell, he left North Cold City with Dragon Two.

They arrived at the front line of the war zone on the edge of the North Plains!

(End of Chapter)

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