Chapter 99: Legion's Grand Tournament! The Spendthrift Old Man!

Chapter 99: Legion's Grand Tournament! The Spendthrift Old Man!



In the easternmost part of Linzhou, bordering the vast West Longhu Lake, lies 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 significance of this place.

This is a massive legion base.

Although it is close to West Longhu Lake, as a land-based legion, it primarily serves as the garrison for the two army legions of Jianghai Province.

Among them is the Linye Ground Force.

Inside the base, at the command center of the Wolf Warrior A Division.

Two figures gathered here, and from their military ranks, it was clear that they were high-ranking officers of the Wolf Warrior A Division.

A man in his forties sat in the center, frowning slightly as he looked at Zhang Lie before him: "A little kid the same age as your son? A brand new Forest Wolf evolutionary form? The Heart of Wood?"

The man smacked his lips:

"Old Zhang, you rushed back from Linzhou to tell me that you've discovered such an incredible breeding master?"

It was clear that the man standing before him, looking cautious, was Zhang Lie, who had appeared at the Heart of Wood the day before.

After witnessing the Thousand Wood Wolf evolutionary form, the commander of the Forest Wolf Regiment had rushed back to the legion without delay.

And he had informed the officer in front of him about this matter.

The man didn't doubt Zhang Lie; when Zhang Lie was a rookie soldier, this man had been his squad leader, so he naturally knew his character and wouldn't lie about such a matter.

It was also because of this reason that when the Forest Wolf Regiment lost a soldier during the exercise with the Rock Tiger Regiment, if it had been any other commander, he would have probably fed him to the pigs, or something similar.

But because it was his old comrade, he only made him write a self-criticism report and asked him to learn from the experience of the brother regiment.

The Wolf Warrior Division is a legion in the army primarily composed of beastmasters specializing in wolf companions.

In the army, there are only a few types of companions suitable for legions, and wolf companions are particularly outstanding.

They possess high levels of obedience and execution.

As a result, beastmasters specializing in wolf companions make up the majority of beastmasters in the army.

Breeders for these wolf companions are in high demand both within the legion and outside.

However, despite his trust, something about this story seemed far-fetched.

A boy around his son's age, who had bred the precious and rare Heart of Wood skill and even developed a new evolutionary form.

Zhang Lie, what on earth are you talking about?

However, he understood this soldier who had always followed him, so he frowned slightly:

"You're now a commander, and you have the authority to make certain decisions. I can also be frank with you; this matter isn't as simple as it seems.

General Zhao has been increasingly dissatisfied with the declining quality of the legion's breeding programs in recent years. Now, there's finally an opportunity to make some changes.

In fact, this time, it's not just your Wolf Warrior Division; the entire Linye Ground Force, including other divisions, will also participate in elite breeding programs, including evolutionary forms and breeding skills.

Furthermore, after the breeding is complete, there will be a grand tournament held within the legion! At that time, not only will I and the other division commanders be present, but several generals, including General Zhao, will also attend!"

At this point, the man didn't need to say more; his message was clear.

If their Wolf Warrior Division still finishes last in the upcoming tournament, they won't just lose face within the division but also within the entire legion, who will know that their Wolf Warrior Division's Wolf Warrior Regiment is a bunch of good-for-nothings!

The consequences of such a failure are unimaginable and unbearable!

Upon hearing this, even Zhang Lie was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected the situation to be so dire.

However, his mind involuntarily recalled the scene he had witnessed the previous day at the small Heart of Wood breeding base—the terrifying Thousand Wood Wolf that could summon the jungle and move within it with uncanny agility.

Zhang Lie clenched his teeth:

"Sir, I understand the gravity of the situation. But before we proceed, there's something I'd like to clarify. The boy you mentioned is my son, Su Ping."

Apparently, something big is about to happen, and this small-scale elite breeding attempt within the division is just an appetizer?

With the commander's guarantee, Zhang Lie readily agreed and left immediately after a brief acknowledgment.

He first went to his own battalion to gather a few top soldiers, at least at the peak of the elite level, and then went to find that young Little Su breeder to discuss the conditions!

This time, the legion tournament will rely on this little ancestor!

...

[After spending an intimate day with two Forest Wolves, your Forest Wolf Tome experience increased by 80 points.]



[Current Forest Wolf Tome experience: (1935/2000)]



At the Linzhou Airport Terminal.

Su Ping was checking the feedback from the Book of Ten Thousand Spirits in his mind with satisfaction, while also yawning absentmindedly.

He had gotten up early in the morning, even before breakfast, when he was awakened by a call from his father.

It was clear that Su Ping had reason to suspect that Su Anyong was truly scared by him yesterday.

And then, he took the opportunity to get his revenge.

It was only six in the morning, and Su Ping was awakened, then rushed to the airport in a hurry.

However, he had been sitting here for a full four hours, and it was almost noon now. Su Ping had even meditated for a while, lying on the chair, and Su Anyong still hadn't shown up.

There wasn't even a phone call.

Could the plane have crashed? But that seemed unlikely.

Linzhou, as the provincial capital of Jianghai Province and one of the central cities in the east, actually only had this one airport.

On Blue Star, in this Beastmaster world, airplanes were not a common thing.

In fact, even the means of transportation, airplanes, were not something that ordinary people could afford.

Indeed, the so-called airport terminal only occupied a third of the area of the Breeder Association.

Even so, there weren't many people here.

The reason was precisely this.

In the sky, even with the Beastmaster Air Force Legion, it was difficult to guarantee absolute safety in the sky.

Often, there would be flying companion beasts appearing in the air.

Therefore, airplanes were not something that could easily get into trouble with a slight bump, but were instead solid strategic resources.

It was said that each large aircraft in the sky was a mechanical companion beast or a semi-mechanical beast, and their levels were higher than one could imagine.

Only then could they have safety guarantees when flying in 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 for a year or two without eating or drinking, just to have a chance to catch a discounted flight. It was a truly luxurious item.

Of course, it was said that this was not the most expensive and luxurious option.

Even more expensive and luxurious were the 'airplanes' bred with spatial attributes.

Su Ping had only heard of such things.

Finally, just as Su Ping was about to start meditating again, a figure approached from a distance.

The man was wearing a long, slender cashmere coat with a black and white checkered pattern, interspersed with a faint dark gold color, obviously made from the wool of the special companion beast 'Gilded Sheep.' He removed his coat and sunglasses, revealing a pair of sharp and angular features with a standard, handsome middle-aged man's face.

The man looked around and came to stand before Su Ping, quickly taking off his coat and sunglasses, and immediately complained:

"The temperature difference between Linzhou and Beihan City is too much, son. 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 from home for more than a month, and then glanced behind him:

"Weren't you going to find me a stepmother? Where is she? Didn't you bring her back for me to see?"

Su Anyong waved his hand and walked away on his own:

"She didn't want to come, and she thought that for the first visit, she should prepare some gifts. So, she's not coming this time. Let's talk about it when we get home."

"Prepare gifts? Is that necessary?"

Su Ping raised his eyebrows, surprised that he had found a stepmother?

After leaving the airport, Su Anyong glanced at his son, who was standing by the roadside preparing to hail a taxi, and waved his hand lightly:

"Why take a taxi?"

Su Ping turned around: "How else can we get back? Although this is a suburban airport, summoning large companion beasts for direct riding is not allowed."

Su Anyong smiled slightly, and then a flash of light appeared.

Under the sunlight, a dazzling silver-white reflection appeared in front of Su Ping, almost blinding him.

Not only Su Ping, but also the crowd that came out of the airport, couldn't help but focus their attention on this object.

"Holy shit!"

Su Ping blinked, looking at the thing in front of him, and for a moment, he didn't react.

This was a silver-white sports car.

The exaggerated posture and the onlookers' gazes made it clear.

Su Anyong, who was being watched by the crowd, walked up to the silver-white sports car, opened it, and in everyone's gaze, put on his black sunglasses again, looking at Su Ping, who hadn't reacted yet:

"Why are you still standing there? Get in!"

It must be said that although Su Anyong's method of showing off was simple, the effect was indeed very direct.

The design of the sports car, with its slightly hovering base, spoke volumes about its value.

The envious and jealous gazes of the onlookers and his son's shocked expression evidently pleased Su Anyong.

Su Ping, oblivious to the situation, sat in the passenger seat, observing Su Anyong's smug expression.

"Is this yours? Where did you get this from?"

"What are you talking about? If it's not mine, then whose is it? Stop wasting time. ShadowBlade, let's go home!"

The vehicle started, and to Su Ping's surprise, it was voice-controlled and didn't require manual driving.

"Su Anyong, you didn't do anything illegal, did you? How could a rich stepmother afford this? This must be worth tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions!"

"You country bumpkin!"

Su Anyong looked at his son with disdain and waved his hand dismissively.

"Look at this, a mechanical core. Although it hasn't been successfully activated and can't become an awakened intelligent mechanical beast, it's still a genuine, intelligent supercar. And you think it's worth only a few thousand? Its market value is at least two hundred million!"

Su Ping's eyes widened in shock, and he immediately grabbed the old man by the neck.

"Old man, is this how you spend your money? I've always wanted to buy that extraction compressor, but you spent all that money on this useless thing?"

"Useless? If I had bought that compressor, that would have been a waste. This thing is so cool! Look at its sleek lines and craftsmanship..."

Su Ping shot him a resentful glance.

Indeed, he was wrong. He had thought his father was up to something important, but now it seemed that this hover car was not something one could obtain through legitimate means.

Su Anyong, sensing his son's gaze, cleared his throat again.

"Alright, this thing has a complicated origin. It wasn't bought with money, so don't worry."

"Of course, it would be strange if it was bought with money. Now, tell me, what did you really do this time?"

Su Ping stared intently at Su Anyong, for this car indeed had a mechanical intelligent core, and it drove itself without any manual control.

Su Anyong's eyes suddenly deepened, and he took out a cigarette from his pocket, placing it between his lips. After lighting it, the car's automatic ventilation system activated.

Seeing Su Ping's curiosity about the car's functions, Su Anyong smiled.

"Well, is it worth the price or not?"

Su Ping gave him a sideways glance.

Su Anyong chuckled awkwardly, returning to his previous demeanor. With a profound gaze, he looked at Su Ping and said, word for word:

"Son, I've always had a hidden identity. I'm a very powerful beastmaster."

"Huh?"

"This time, I went to Beihan City to find you a stepmother, but I also had a big client and a big deal. This supercar is their payment! And of course, finding you a stepmother was also part of it."

"A powerful beastmaster? How powerful? Then why are you stuck in a small breeding center?"

"To take care of you, my foolish son. As for my power, I might be a little stronger than your grandfather."

Su Anyong blew a smoke ring, appearing indifferent yet deeply profound.

"Now that you're finally an adult, I can finally put my mind at ease and finish what I started years ago!"

Su Ping's gaze remained calm as he nodded.

"I see. I didn't expect you, Old Su, to have such a story. Was it because of some people or circumstances that you had no choice but to retire and hide in our Heart of Wood?"

"Yes, I didn't expect you, Xiao Ping, to understand me. If I had known, I wouldn't have..."

"Bullshit! You're a powerful beastmaster? Why don't you say you're a Heavenward Battle Emperor? Stop playing games with me and spill the truth!"

Although Su Ping didn't know what a Heavenward Battle Emperor was, he saw his not-so-clever lie exposed, and Su Anyong shrugged awkwardly.

But he quickly regained his composure.

"You little brat, I've given you so much, and now you're questioning me? I haven't even settled the score with you yet!"

"What score? What are you talking about?"

Su Ping blinked innocently, feigning ignorance.

Su Anyong let out a cold laugh, revealing his icy white teeth.

"Listen, if anything happens to Old Sha, I might not be able to kill you, but breaking your legs is well within my capabilities. Remember that, you little brat!"

Su Ping looked at him with a hint of uncertainty.

"Is it really that harsh?"

Su Anyong's eyes turned cold, as if confirming something. He stared at Su Ping with an icy glare.

Su Ping's spirit seemed to fade, and he whispered, "What if I'm telling the truth?"

"Hmph, then I'll call you 'Dad.'"

Su Ping's demeanor changed, and he smiled.

"Fine, okay."

Damn it, this old man had suddenly left, abandoning the Heart of Wood and leaving it to Su Ping, a fresh graduate.

Now, he had returned with a supercar, making up some ridiculous excuse.

Did he think Su Ping was still a child?

Su Ping felt indignant. He had tried to impress this old man several times, but to no avail. Su Anyong, you leave me no choice!

Su Ping's heart echoed with a cold laugh.

However, as he regained his composure, he couldn't help but admire the supercar's modern interior and the attention it drew on the road.

Su Ping couldn't help but whistle in appreciation. It was indeed stylish and suited him well.

He gently caressed the surface, feeling the unique texture of the special metal and unknown type of leather, exuding a sense of luxury.

Su Ping contemplated and, under Su Anyong's suspicious gaze, nodded.

"Okay, I'll call you 'Dad.' But in return, give me the car later."

(End of Chapter)

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