"Wow, this is just too big!" Su Ping couldnāt help but exclaim.
It was one thing to look from the outside. Upon entering, the first thing that greeted him was this vast breeding hall. It featured numerous windows, various functions, and even some battle arenas within.
Its sheer size truly lived up to its reputation as one of Jianghai Provinceās landmarks.
Though the crowd was dense, it was not cramped. Some even released their Pet Beasts to walk alongside them. The only common factor was that everyone here was in a hurry, evidently with clear objectives in mind.
Su Ping glanced around casually. Vice President Liuās class started at nine-thirty, and its location was on the second floor. With less than an hour to go, he was in no rush to head up yet.
Su Ping wandered for a bit, then turned his gaze to the vast training and combat area. This place, besides the various service windows, had the most spectators. Clearly, wherever one was, Pet Beast battles were always a top draw.
Su Ping walked over, and the first battle arena that came into view made him stop in his tracks. The Beast Tamer on the platform above was handling a Forest Wolf as his Pet Beast. Whatās more, its Level wasnāt high; it was also at the Ordinary Level.
It wasnāt surprising that there would be a high number of Forest Wolves in Linzhou, one of their places of origin.
Su Ping found a spot and watched the competition above, nodding occasionally.
That buzz-cut youth actually had some skill,
he noted. Under the youthās augmentation and command, his Pet Beast quickly dispatched its opponent.
The battle ended, and both competitors left the arena. The buzz-cut youth glanced around and then sat down next to Su Ping, rubbing the Forest Wolf that had just performed valiantly. Then, he noticed his Forest Wolf continuously staring at a young Beast Tamer of similar age sitting nearby.
The buzz-cut youth, being an outgoing and cheerful type, saw that his Pet Beast seemed interested in the person next to him and smiled at Su Ping, saying, "Brother, you were watching so intently just now. Are you a Forest Wolf Beast Tamer too?"
Su Ping nodded and smiled, reaching out to stroke the Forest Wolfās mane.
The buzz-cut youth was taken aback.
Doesnāt he know his own Pet Beastās personality? Wolf Pets are pack-oriented yet proud, generally not taking kindly to Beast Tamers other than their owner. But why is it so docile with this guy? Not only allowing its mane to be stroked but also squinting its eyes in comfort?
The buzz-cut youth became more interested and asked, "What brings you to the Breeder Association, buddy? Iām Zheng Yong. If you need anything done, just say the word. Iām quite familiar with this place."
Su Ping smiled and replied, "Iām here for a class; thereās one today..."
Before he could finish, the young manās eyes widened. "Forest Wolf, a class? What a coincidence! No wonder my Ba Tian likes you so much. Turns out youāre no ordinary person either, brother!"
"Huh?" Now it was genuinely Su Pingās turn to be surprised. He looked at Zheng Yong with astonishment, asking, "Could it be, Brother Zheng, that youāre also...?"
Zheng Yong laughed heartily. "Is it President Liu Fuhaiās class?"
Only when Zheng Yong mentioned Vice President Liuās name was Su Ping certain. He looked at the other young man in surprise and nodded. Zheng Yong didnāt seem much older than him, perhaps by only a year or two.
His Level as a Beast Tamer is one thing, but to think heās already a Breeder? To become a Breeder at this age is quite impressive! Otherwise, why would Jin Cheng be so arrogant? Thatās the basis for his pride! After all, my own Intermediate Beast Tamer certificate and assessment were obtained through a cheat. I truly admire and respect those who genuinely possess breeding Talent at such a young age.
Zheng Yong seemed quite pleased with this serendipitous meeting. His laughter drew glances from people nearby, as if he were deliberately showing off. "Hahaha, no wonder! Being able to attend President Liuās class is indeed a rare honor."
Su Ping nodded as well.
My luck is indeed quite good. Meeting Qin Xiaoxue, and through her, getting to know Vice President Liu, has certainly saved me a lot of trouble and hassle. And Vice President Liuās abilities are undeniable. A High-Level Beastmaster specializing in Wolf Petsāheās the only one in Jianghai Province. Even across the entire Dragon Nation, heās a renowned figure. Being able to attend his public lecture is truly a rare opportunity.
"It is rare indeed," Su Ping said. "Although I havenāt personally experienced Old Liuās breeding expertise, Iāve long heard of it. I hope I can learn a few things from him this time."
Zheng Yong, however, waved his hand. "Itās too hard to learn anything directly from Old Liu. After all, heās lecturing those Breeders. Right now, Iām just hoping that when those Breeders in class get hands-on with our Pet Beasts, they can give us some pointers. If they can help us find suitable training methods, we can avoid many detours! I really hope to break through to the Elite Level soon. Once I reach the Elite Level and get a second Pet Beast, Iāll have some confidence in passing next yearās Beast Tamer assessment. Otherwise, Iāll have to wait for the next round, but by then, Iāll be twenty-two, which is a bit too late."
At this point, Zheng Yongās eyes lit up with anticipation and joy.
However, Su Ping was momentarily taken aback, then slightly furrowed his brows.
Why does this sound so strange?
But evidently, the friendly and straightforward Zheng Yong didnāt notice Su Pingās surprise and continued with a smile, "Oh, right, brother! Why donāt you summon your Pet Beast too? We can go up and have a friendly match! Let my Ba Tian see the strength of a Forest Wolf Beast Tamer who was also chosen by the Breeder Association!"
Chosen? Forest Wolf Beast Tamer?
Su Ping clicked his tongue.
Have I misunderstood something? What Zheng Yong and I are talking about... they donāt seem to be the same thing, do they?
He was a bit uncertain.
However, upon hearing Zheng Yongās words, he quickly shook his head. "Better not. Class is about to start soon. It wouldnāt be good if Vice President Liu caught us being late."
Hearing this, Zheng Yong nodded. "Thatās true. Ba Tian, go get some rest. Iāll call you out again in a bit!"
With that said, Zheng Yong recalled the Forest Wolf named Ba Tian into his Beast Taming Space. Then he looked towards Su Ping and asked, "By the way, brother, whatās your name?"
"Su Ping."
"Eh? Your name sounds familiar, like Iāve heard it somewhere before?" Zheng Yong scratched his head.
"Is that so? It might be a common name," Su Ping replied, giving him a speechless sidelong glance.
Zheng Yong didnāt dwell on it. After chatting for a while longer, he glanced at his watch and hurriedly said, "Itās 9:20 already! Class starts in ten minutes. Letās head up to the second floor."