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Chapter 99: Legion Grand Competition! The Spendthrift Old Man!
Chapter 99: Legion Grand Competition! The Spendthrift Old Man!
Jianghai, at its easternmost edge, connects to the vast Xihu Lake, yet it lies hidden within a secluded mountain forest.
This area is considered the outskirts of Linzhou, outside the city limits, and rarely visited by people.
However, within this forest, there is a sprawling complex of buildings.
The high walls and special partitions, situated deep in the mountains, are enough to indicate the nature of this place.
This is a massive legion base.
Although close to Xihu Lake, this land-based legion base primarily serves as the garrison for two infantry legions of Jianghai Province.
Among them, there is undoubtedly the Linye Ground Force.
Inside the base, at the command center of the Wolf Warrior Regiment A Division.
Two figures gathered here, and judging by their military ranks, they were clearly high-ranking officers of the Wolf Warrior Regiment A Division.
A man in his forties sat in the center, frowning slightly, looking at Zhang Lie before him:
"A little kid the same age as your son? A brand-new Lynx Evolutionary Body? Heartwood Wolves?"
The man smacked his lips:
"Old Zhang, you rushed back from Linzhou in a hurry, just to tell me you've found an extraordinary genius breeder?"
Obviously, the man standing before him, this cautious man, was Zhang Lie, who had appeared at Heartwood Wolves yesterday.
After seeing the Heartwood Wolves' extraordinary abilities, this Lynx Team Leader had immediately returned to the legion without rest.
And he had informed his superior officer of this matter.
The man didn't doubt Zhang Lie; when Zhang Lie was a new recruit, this man had been his squad leader, so he knew his character well and that he wouldn't lie about something like this.
It was also because of this reason that when the Lynx Team had lost an adult during a joint exercise with the Tiger Warriors Regiment C Division, if it had been anyone else, he would have fed them to the pigs.
But since it was his old brother, he only made him write a self-reflection report and asked him to learn from the other regiment's team.
The Wolf Warrior Regiment is an infantry battalion primarily composed of Beastmasters specializing in wolf companions.
There are only a few types of companions suitable for legions, and wolf companions are particularly outstanding.
They have strong execution and obedience.
Therefore, wolf companion Beastmasters make up the majority of Beastmasters in the infantry battalion.
And such wolf companion breeders are in high demand both outside and within the legion.
However, trust is one thing, but this story sounds like nonsense no matter how you look at it!
A kid around his son's age, a breeder?
Not only did he breed the rare and valuable Heartwood Wolves, but he also developed a new evolved form.
What the hell is Zhang Lie talking about?
However, he knew this soldier who had always followed him, so he frowned slightly and said:
"You're now a team leader, with the authority to make certain decisions. I can also tell you the truth now; this matter isn't that simple.
General Zhao is increasingly dissatisfied with the worsening quality of the legion's breeding talents over the years. Now, there's finally a chance to make some improvements.
In fact, this time, it's not just your Lynx Team; the entire Linye Ground Force, including our regiment and the other regiments, will also participate in elite breeding, evolved forms, and breeding skills.
And when the time comes, the elite teams bred will compete in a grand legion-wide competition! At that time, not only me and the other regimental commanders, but even General Zhao and the other generals will come to observe!"
At this point, the man didn't need to say more, as he had already made himself clear.
If their Lynx Team still finishes last in the grand competition, they won't just lose face within the regiment, but the entire legion will know that the Wolf Warrior Regiment A Division's Lynx Team is a bunch of useless losers.
It might even lead to an assessment of whether the Lynx Companion Beasts are still suitable as the main combat companions for the infantry regiment, which could result in a reduction in recruitment requirements. In a few years, the Lynx Team might become the Lynx Platoon.
The consequences are unimaginable and unbearable!
Upon hearing this, even Zhang Lie was slightly startled, and he hadn't expected the situation to be so dire.
However, he couldn't help but recall the scene he had witnessed yesterday at the small Heartwood Wolves breeding facility.
The terrifying Heartwood Wolves, capable of summoning a forest and moving stealthily within it.
Zhang Lie clenched his teeth:
"Sir, when will the grand competition begin?"
"This time, it's not a large-scale competition but an elite team competition. However, instead of the standard ten-person squad, it will be a five-person tactical team.
So, the breeding time won't be too long! It will start when the new recruits arrive in two months! The entire legion will be notified in two days! I'm telling you in advance so you can prepare!"
The man paused, then continued:
"Also, the highest rank of the bred tactical team elites must not exceed the Overlord Rank! If they reach the Monarch Rank, the elite team breeding will lose its reference value. Additionally, each Beastmaster can only summon and use one companion beast to fully demonstrate the combat effectiveness of the elite team."
Two months!
Zhang Lie pursed his lips slightly, thinking that in such a short time, they could probably only rely on one breeder.
So, could that little guy do it?
However, it seemed inappropriate for Zhang Lie to consider other breeders in this situation.
So, he clenched his teeth and nodded:
"Okay! Then, sir, what about the payment for that side?"
"You can negotiate that; it's just a matter of exchanging the corresponding battle credits for the breeding fees! Of course, our legion won't take advantage, and we can even offer some extra battle credits!
In any case, this time, General Zhao is supporting it, so I can't speak for the future, but this five-person elite team breeding is definitely not a problem!
Moreover, this time, there's talk of awarding a few honorary military ranks based on the breeders' abilities and final competition rankings!"
At the last sentence, Zhang Lie's pupils narrowed slightly.
It seems that there's a big move coming up, judging by this little attempt at elite cultivation within the division. It's just an appetizer!
With the officer's guarantee, Zhang Lie nodded and left immediately after a brief reply.
First, he went to his own battalion to gather a few top soldiers, at least at the peak of the elite level. Then, he planned to negotiate with that young little Su Breeder.
This time, the legion's competition is counting on this little ancestor!
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【After an intimate day with two Forest Wolves, your Wolfwood Codex experience gains +80 points.】
【Current Wolfwood Codex experience: (1935/2000)】
In the airport lobby of Linzhou City.
Su Ping was checking the feedback from the Divine Beast Codex in his mind early this morning, while yawning and looking satisfied.
He had woken up early, without even having breakfast, when he was startled by a call from his father, which brought him here.
It was clear that Su Ping had reason to suspect that Su Anyong was genuinely scared by him yesterday.
Then, he took the opportunity to get his revenge.
It was only a little past six o'clock when Su Ping was awakened, and then he was hurriedly called to the airport.
However, he had been sitting here for a full four hours, and it was almost noon. Su Ping had even meditated for a while, lying on the chair, and Su Anyong still hadn't shown up.
There wasn't even any phone activity.
Could the plane have crashed? But that seemed unlikely.
As the capital of Jianghai Province and one of the central cities in the east, Linzhou only had this one airport.
On Bluestar, in this Beast Taming world, planes were no ordinary thing.
Even as a means of transportation, planes weren't something that ordinary people could easily enjoy.
In fact, that was indeed the case. The so-called airport waiting hall was smaller than one-third of the Beast Taming Academy.
Yet, even so, there weren't many people here.
The reason was precisely this.
In the sky, even with the Beast Taming Air Force Legion, it was difficult to guarantee absolute safety.
Often, there were flying companions appearing in the air.
So, planes weren't something that could easily cause accidents with a slight touch, but were instead one of the strategic resources.
It was said that each large plane in the sky was a Mechanized Companion Beast or a Semi-Mechanized Companion Beast, with a level far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Only then could they have safety guarantees when flying through the sky.
For this reason, the price of plane tickets was unimaginably expensive.
From Beihan City to Linzhou, it was estimated that ordinary people would have to save up without eating or drinking to afford a discounted ticket, making it a truly luxurious item.
Of course, it was said that this wasn't even the most expensive and luxurious.
What was even more expensive and luxurious was a 'plane' bred with spatial attributes.
But Su Ping had only heard about such planes.
Finally, just as Su Ping was about to start meditating again, a figure approached from a distance.
He wore a tall, slender cashmere overcoat with black and white checks, faintly interspersed with a hint of dark gold, was obviously made from the wool of the special companion beast 'Golden Fleece Sheep', ensuring both warmth and style.
His eyes were concealed by dark glasses, but his nose and jawline were extremely angular and sharp, and his standard build and face, along with his slightly tilted head, made it clear that this was a very handsome middle-aged man.
After surveying the area, he approached Su Ping, quickly took off his overcoat, removed his sunglasses, and complained:
"The weather in Linzhou is so much different from Beihan City, it's too much, I tell you! Take care of it for me, don't let it get wrinkled, it cost 30,000!"
Su Ping looked at his father, who had been away for over a month, speechless. He then turned and glanced behind him:
"Aren't you going to find me a stepmother? Where is she? Didn't you bring her for me to see?"
Su Anyong waved his hand and left on his own:
"She was too shy to come, and since it's her first visit, she wanted to prepare a gift. So, she won't be coming this time. Let's talk about it when we get home,"
"Prepare a gift? That's so polite of her?"
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Su Ping raised an eyebrow, had he really found a stepmother for himself? After leaving the airport, Su Anyong waved to Su Ping, who was standing by the roadside preparing to hail a taxi:
"Why take a taxi?"
Su Ping turned around: "How else would we get home? Although this is the suburban airport, summoning large companions for direct riding is not allowed."
Su Anyong smiled slightly, and a flash of light appeared.
Under the sunlight, a dazzling silver-white reflection appeared before Su Ping's eyes, almost blinding him.
Not only Su Ping, but everyone who had come out of this airport, couldn't help but focus their attention on this object.
"Holy shit?!"
Su Ping blinked, looking at the object before him, unable to react at first.
It was a silver-white sports car.
The exaggerated posture, as seen from the onlookers, was understandable.
Su Anyong, under everyone's gaze, walked up to the silver-white car, opened it, put on his dark glasses again, and looked at Su Ping, who still hadn't reacted:
"Why are you still standing there? Get in!"
It must be said that although Su Anyong's showing off was simple, the effect was quite direct.
The sports car's design, with its slightly hovering base, spoke volumes about its value.
The envious and resentful gaze of the passersby, along with his son's shocked expression, clearly pleased Su Anyong.
Su Ping, oblivious to what was happening, sat in the passenger seat and looked at the smug Su Anyong.
"Is this yours? Where did you get it?"
"What? If it's not mine, is it yours? Stop talking nonsense, Shadow Surfer, let's go home!"
The vehicle started,
It even had voice-activated intelligent controls? No need to drive?
"Su Anyong, you wouldn't do anything that's morally wrong, right? How could a rich stepmother buy you this? This must be worth tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions?"
"Country bumpkin!"
Su Anyong gave his son a disdainful look and then waved his hand.
"Look at this, the mechanical AI core. Although it wasn't successfully activated and couldn't become an awakened intelligent mechanical beast, it's still a genuine high-tech supercar. And you say it's worth only a few thousand? The market price is at least two hundred million!"
Su Ping's eyes turned red, and he pounced on the old man, grabbing his neck.
"Old man, this is how you spend your money? I've always wanted to buy that extraction compressor but couldn't, and you spent all that money on this useless thing?"
"Useless? If I bought that compressor for you, that would be useless. But this thing is so cool! Look at the lines, the craftsmanship..."
Su Ping gave Su Anyong a resentful look.
Su Anyong coughed lightly, attracting his son's gaze.
"It's fine, this thing has a special and complicated origin. It wasn't bought with money, so don't worry."
"Of course it's not normal if it was bought with money. Hurry up and tell me, what did you really go to do?"
Su Ping scrutinized Su Anyong, as the vehicle indeed had a mechanical AI core and didn't require manual control after becoming self-driving.
Su Anyong's eyes deepened as he took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and lit it. The car's automatic ventilation system turned on simultaneously.
Seeing Su Ping's curious expression about the activated function, Su Anyong smiled.
"Well, is it worth the price?"
Su Ping gave him a sideways glance.
Su Anyong forced a smile, regaining his composure and looking at Su Ping with deep eyes.
"Son, I've always had a powerful secret. I'm a very powerful beastmaster."
"What?"
"This time, I went to Beihan City to find you a stepmother, and also to meet a big client for a big deal! This supercar is the client's reward! And finding you a stepmother didn't interfere with that."
"You? A powerful beastmaster? How powerful? Then why are you hiding in a small breeding center?"
"It's to take care of you, my foolish son. As for how powerful, maybe a little more powerful than your grandfather."
Su Anyong blew a smoke ring, appearing calm and indifferent yet deeply profound.
"Now that you're finally an adult, I can finally put my mind at ease and finish what I started back then!"
Su Ping's gaze remained calm as he nodded.
"So, Old Su, you have a story too. Was it because you were forced by someone or something back then that you retired to Heartwood...?"
"Yeah, I didn't expect it either. You understand me, but..."
"Bullshit! You're a powerful beastmaster? Why don't you say you're the Heavenward Battle Emperor? Stop playing games and tell me the truth!"
Although Su Anyong didn't know what the Heavenward Battle Emperor was, he shrugged awkwardly as his not-so-clever lie was exposed.
But he quickly regained his composure.
"You ungrateful brat, I gave you a chance, and now you're questioning me? What's your problem?"
"What problem? What are you talking about?"
Su Ping blinked, feigning ignorance.
Su Anyong let out a cold laugh, revealing his sharp white teeth.
"Listen, if anything happens to Old Sha, I might not be able to kill you, but breaking your legs is definitely within my power. Remember that, you little brat!"
Su Ping swallowed and forced a nervous laugh.
"Old Su, it won't come to that, will it?"
Su Anyong gave a cold laugh, as if confirming something, and glared at Su Ping with icy eyes.
Su Ping seemed to lose his courage and spoke in a small voice.
"What if what I said is true?"
"Heh, then I'll let you call me dad."
Su Ping felt like his plan had succeeded, and all his previous acting disappeared as he smiled.
"Fine, then."
That old man suddenly left, abandoning Heartwood to a fresh graduate like him.
Now he's back, bringing a supercar out of nowhere, and trying to fool him with such a ridiculous reason.
Does he think he can still fool him like before?
Does he think he's still a fool?
Does he still have a reason now?
Previously, he tried to tell the old man, but the old man didn't believe him.
If that's the case, Su Anyong, you can't blame me!
Su Ping also smiled coldly.
But he soon snapped out of his thoughts, looking at the supercar's modern interior and the attention it drew on the road.
He couldn't deny that the car was indeed impressive and suited his style.
He gently caressed the surface, feeling the unique texture of the unknown fur and the high-quality finish, which exuded luxury.
He nodded slightly in agreement under Su Anyong's suspicious gaze and said,
"Forget about calling you dad, just give me the car later."
(End of Chapter)
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