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Chapter 569: Yin Essence Water! The Auction of the Thousand Islands Nation!
Chapter 569: Yin Essence Water! The Auction of the Thousand Islands Nation!
"Pffft!"
Spitting out the salty seawater, Su Ping finally emerged from the ocean and gazed up at the blue sky above.
The little flame's consumption would likely take some time, so Su Ping didn't need to linger any longer within the undersea volcano.
However, he wasn't in a hurry to leave and decided to linger in the ocean for a while.
Meng Yao had mentioned more than once that there were too few water-type companion beasts in his Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits.
This Ray Sage, who had dedicated so much effort to the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits in recent times, had been busy with modifications and other tasks. Su Ping decided to capture some water-type companion beasts on his way back. After the Rainbow Dragon evolved, he would have some free time to see if any were suitable for cultivation.
Additionally, there was the All-embracing Sea's cultivation, which would require experimental subjects at some point, and these companion beasts would come in handy.
From the dim and hazy sky, Su Ping continued capturing beasts until the sun rose high in the sky, its rays shining brightly. It was the first time Su Ping truly appreciated the usefulness of his underwater walking ability.
Not only could he move freely and fight effectively underwater, but his companion beasts could also be empowered in such conditions.
Indeed, it was incredibly useful.
Jelly Princess ignored Su Ping's playful attitude and pouted.
Previously, when they were at the Heart of Ten Thousand Spirits, what had he said?
Could he return within three days this time? He had also mentioned having many matters to attend to at home.
But now, after arriving in this endless sea and swimming freely in the ocean, he didn't seem to be in a hurry to return.
However, although Su Ping wasn't in a rush, Jelly Princess naturally didn't feel the need to hurry back either.
Just as Su Ping was immersed in the joy of capturing companion beasts, a sudden change occurred. Both Jelly Princess and Su Ping, who had merged into the seawater, looked towards the distance.
An enormous vessel rapidly approached from not too far away.
Its speed wasn't particularly fast, but on the bow of the ship stood two figures.
These two figures seemed surprised to find a Beastmaster of Imperial Rank, wearing nothing but shorts and a vest, fishing in the middle of the vast ocean at such a remote location.
As a result, their conversation wasn't shielded by mental energy.
The Thousand Islands Nation was a rather unique place.
Historically, numerous small Beastmaster nations had emerged here.
Some civilizations had also risen and fallen.
For instance, the so-called Elephant Nation that Su Ping had learned about was one of them.
However, it was challenging for these Beastmaster nations to achieve true unification.
Yet, during the rise and fall of these nations, the Nine Provinces had always played a role.
Consequently, these nations, this region, and the remnants of the Thousand Islands Nation had intricate connections with the Dragon Nation, including cultural heritage.
Thus, although the two figures on the ship's bow had a peculiar accent, they were speaking the genuine Dragon Nation language.
Su Ping could understand them perfectly.
What surprised him even more was the content of their conversation.
"Ah Ming, is the news about the Lapis Island auction really confirmed? Why was the auction brought forward?"
"Yes, I heard that the Golden Association of the Dragon Nation sent a message, and Mr. Shen, who has cooperated with us for many years, is coming again. He's bringing a new and powerful company from the Dragon Nation, and their products are said to be very effective! It's called the Cloud Serenity Company, I believe."
"Hmph, what good are the Dragon Nation's products to us? We won't get the lion's share anyway. But I heard that Governor Merk of the western islands of the Thousand Islands Nation is hosting this auction early to welcome the Dragon Nation's guests! There will be many rare treasures on display!"
"Yes, I heard that many important figures from the Thousand Islands Nation will be there, including the governors of various departments!"
"Those big shots are out of our league. But I heard that this auction will feature Holy Rank resources, right?"
"That's right. According to the information secretly revealed by Sada, it seems that this auction will offer top-tier water-type Holy Rank resources like Yin Essence Water!"
"Yin Essence Water? Wow, that's the most commonly used resource for the evolution of Holy Rank water-type spirits like Yin Water Spirit! The governor has really put up some valuable items for this auction!"
"Brother Zhi Xiong, you don't know the whole story. These items aren't just from Governor Merk; the other governors of the Thousand Islands Nation are also contributing some treasures to welcome the Dragon Nation's guests!"
"Oh?
This is why? This Golden Alliance, it seems, is just a coalition of some merchants within the Dragon Nation, right? I heard that the highest rank is only at the Imperial Rank."
"It's said that the Golden Alliance member who came this time has a strong background in the Dragon Nation. Not only does he have a Holy Rank family power to rely on, but the origin of Pingyun Company is also quite extraordinary."
"How is it extraordinary?"
"I don't know about that..."
"But this time, the timing of the auction is a bit rushed!"
"There's nothing we can do about it. How can we understand the thoughts of these big shots?"
"..."
The large ship drifted across the sea, and naturally, the two Monarch Rank Beastmasters didn't notice that beneath the sea, a mental power had overheard their entire conversation.
Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed slightly, but Jiao Ji, the Jelly Princess, suddenly became spirited:
"Su Ping, what you said about the Dragon Nation is true. After breaking through the iron shoes, the effort is finally rewarded! This Yin Essence Water, I was still wondering where to get it, but I didn't expect it to come out on its own, haha!"
Indeed, among the methods Su Ping created for Jiao Ji to communicate between her split bodies and the main body, Yin Essence Water was one of the required resources.
Since this item was delivered right to their doorstep, there was no reason for him to miss it.
However, Dong Mu Yun also arrived in the Thousand Islands Nation?
And with the Golden Alliance?
Of course, Dong Mu Yun's actions were mainly planned with the Holy Saint. Many times, Su Ping didn't really pay much attention to it.
But he really didn't expect this woman to actually come to this remote place without making a sound.
Thinking of this, Su Ping turned to Jiao Ji:
"Senior, where is the Lapis Island?"
Jiao Ji shrugged:
"How would I, as the main body, know about the names of human countries? It doesn't hold much significance for me. However, if we want to go there, can't we just follow those guys ahead of us?"
...
Lapis Island.
Here, in the Thousand Islands Nation, is the largest island in the western island cluster, occupying an area as large as half a province in the Dragon Nation.
At the same time, it is also the central island among the hundreds and thousands of islands in the west where humans live, and it is the central island of the Thousand Islands Nation in the western region.
The ruler of this place is called the Governor, one of the true kings of this vast sea, and a Holy Rank Beastmaster.
Today, on this largest western island, it is unusually bustling.
In this city built along the port, colorful lights and decorations adorned the streets, and on the boundless ocean, numerous ships were swiftly sailing towards this place.
Evidently, it was proof that something significant was happening here.
In fact, it was indeed the case.
In the center of Lapis Island, within several of the most luxurious villa estates.
In front of the waterfall tea table in the estate, a group of people sat around, drinking afternoon tea and chatting leisurely.
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Undoubtedly, the most eye-catching figures in the venue were a man and a woman in the front.
Dong Mu Yun smiled as she looked at the obviously mixed-race brown-haired man in front of her.
The latter also looked at the Dragon Nation woman with great enthusiasm:
"Respected Miss Dong, I never expected you to be so young. At such a young age, you managed to develop Pingyun Company to this level in less than two years.
As Mr. Shen said, you are indeed a once-in-a-millennium business genius!"
Dong Mu Yun quickly waved her hand: "Mr. Merck, you're giving me too much credit. The reason Pingyun Company has achieved its current success is mainly due to the efforts of Beastmaster Su!
The quality of Pingyun Company's products is indeed quite good. That's why I want to uphold Beastmaster Su's philosophy.
I want to promote these numerous medicines that greatly benefit Beastmasters and their pets to the Thousand Islands Nation!
At the same time, let the Thousand Islands Nation, especially the western island cluster of the Thousand Islands Nation, and our Dragon Nation maintain a stable and solid friendship forever!"
"Hahaha! Miss Dong is too modest. However, I've also heard of Beastmaster Su's great reputation!"
The brown-haired man named Merck quickly said:
"Only a place as talented and resourceful as the Dragon Nation could produce a genius like Beastmaster Su! It's our good fortune that the Beastmasters and pets of the Thousand Islands Nation can enjoy the fruits of Beastmaster Su's labor, haha."
For such blatant flattery, no one felt the slightest discomfort.
Even some of the other Dragon Nation Golden Association members who had accompanied them nodded in agreement.
This included the Chairman of the Shan He Group, a prominent figure from the Golden Association, whose influence in several provinces of the Central Plains was so great that a mere stomp of his foot could trigger an earthquake.
Shen Qiu nodded, "Su Ping's abilities are undoubtedly exceptional. Even the Sacred Dragon Sovereign highly regards him, and his future prospects are limitless. However, such a prominent figure is already somewhat distant from us. Merck, what treasures will be auctioned at this event?"
"Old Shen, you're breaking the rules a bit here!" Merck clicked his tongue.
"Come on, you're not going to pull that with me, are you? Tell me, what good stuff have you guys got this time? Otherwise, I'll be taking Miss Dong back home!"
"Hold on, hold on. Didn't you already release the Saint Spirit Rank materials and resources?"
Merck shook his head, seemingly exasperated by his old friend's impatience.
"How could the annual auction of the Ten Thousand Islands Kingdom, the most chaotic beast tamer region on Blue Star, only have Saint Spirit Rank resources?"
Shen Qiu was clearly very familiar with the Ten Thousand Islands Kingdom, the most chaotic beast tamer region on Blue Star.
Merck laughed, "That's true, but this time, there really is a good item up for auction!"
"Oh?"
Merck smiled mysteriously and said, "This is one of the latest research results from the Eagle Kingdom, and also the newest research outcome for mechanical beast taming! It's an unprecedented mechanical beast blueprint, although it's just a concept, its value is extremely high!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qiu's eyes lit up, and so did Dong Muyun's.
Mechanical beast taming results were always worth paying attention to, especially when they came from the Eagle Kingdom, the nation at the forefront of mechanical beast taming.
After hearing this, Shen Qiu thought for a moment and turned to Dong Muyun with a smile, "I recall you mentioning that Su Ping's Proud Dragon was damaged and is currently undergoing repairs, right?"
Dong Muyun's heart stirred. Had she mentioned this to these people?
However, the Mirror Ancestor of the Dong family, who had entered the Celestial Observing Bureau, was known to them.
The cause and effect of that event in the Secret Realm, which led to the damage of the Proud Dragon stored on the mountain peak, and the news that it was currently being repaired, were not hard to come by.
Seeing Dong Muyun nod, Shen Qiu patted his chest and said, "In that case, Su Ping has made so many outstanding contributions to the Dragon Nation. As a part of the Dragon Nation, our Shan He Group should also help Su Ping with some minor tasks!
Although I don't know if the item Merck mentioned can help Su Ping, our Shan He Group and the Golden Association will do our best to help Miss Dong acquire this item!"
"If we can help Su Ping with this small task, it will be our honor!"
Upon hearing this, Dong Muyun's heart raced with excitement, and she nodded in agreement, but also shook her head in resignation, "In that case, thank you, Shen. Su Ping also complained to me that the internal structure of the Proud Dragon is extremely complex, and even the mechanics within our Dragon Nation's Mechanics Association would find it challenging to repair it perfectly.
Moreover, Su Ping has mentioned more than once that the current capabilities of the Proud Dragon are insufficient, and its speed and combat abilities are not suitable for him in daily use.
If we can obtain more advanced mechanical beast taming insights and technologies, that would be the best! If possible, I will express my gratitude to Su Ping on your behalf, Shen, and to the Golden Association!"
After hearing this, a deep and meaningful light flashed in Shen Qiu's eyes, but he quickly narrowed them into a smile, like a cunning old fox behind his gold-rimmed glasses, and nodded, "That's good, that's good."
(End of Chapter)
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