The Heart of Woods Magic Potion still had room for development.
Replacing it with a similarly medicinal, yet more potent and powerful resource material could indeed accelerate Old Shaâs progress with the Heart of Woods.
It had even raised Old Shaâs Level by one.
Two days ago, he had reached the Commander Tenth Rank.
He was just a single step away from reaching the Monarch Level.
Once he had a Monarch Level Pet Beast to secure his position, he would truly have something to rely on.
This left Su Ping extremely satisfied, and his heart surged with anticipation.
Only now did he realize just how precious and rare Old Shaâs Solar Formula truly was, and what it meant to produce a Super-Rank Skill through such a method.
Su Ping treasured this opportunity all the more and eagerly awaited the day the Solar Formula would undergo a qualitative transformation.
Moreover, Xiao Qingâs evolution path and the Elf Wolfâs cultivation were proceeding smoothly, so Su Ping didnât need to rush.
"HAHA, got a bite!"
A surprised voice broke Su Pingâs contemplation.
Lao Zhaoâs voice, full of delight, came from not too far away.
Indeed, something special was dangling from the fishing rod. Its head sported two horns, but its body was quite bulky, and its front had a spike-like form. If not for these features, it might have somewhat resembled a flood dragon.
It was an Elite Peak Pet Beast: the Twin-horned Spearfish.
Its flesh was delicious, and its two horns were an especially rare resource.
Lao Zhaoâs face flushed with excitement. For him, a mere Elite Peak Level fish wasnât much. But that was clearly the joy of fishing.
The evolved Snow Wolf beside him, unlike Xiao Qing, simply blew a breath, instantly freezing the Twin-horned Spearfish solid.
Then, as if Lao Zhao had been prepared all along, he waved someone over. A waiter promptly brought a dish of dipping sauce.
Lao Zhao immediately had it sliced into sashimi and began to savor it with relish.
Su Ping found the scene rather comical.
However, rumor had it that this Twin-horned Spearfish tasted quite good, didnât it?
Lao Zhao, clearly being generous, called out, "Come on, Su, try some!"
Su Ping didnât stand on ceremony. He put down his fishing rod, quickly walked over, and picked up a piece of the flash-frozen tuna that had already been sliced. He dipped it into the sauceâa mix of wasabi, soy sauce, and lemon juiceâand swallowed it.
The initial spiciness gave way to the fresh, tender taste of the fish, complemented by an amazingly chewy texture and a subtle fragrance. It was truly a delightful surprise for Su Ping.
Most importantly, after he swallowed, it seemed to transform into a faint coolness that coursed through his body, feeling incredibly comfortable.
"HAHAHAHA, howâs the taste? You little rascal, youâre either meditating or researching Pet Beast cultivation every day. When you have time, you need to learn to enjoy life too!" Lao Zhao said with a smile.
Su Ping didnât hold back. He picked up two more slices; one he put into his own mouth, and the other he tossed to Xiao Qing, who was watching eagerly.
Once Xiao Qing caught it in her mouth, she let out an AWOO.
Clearly, the taste of the wasabi was too much for the little one.
"HAHAHA." Su Ping laughed heartily, picked up another piece, and said, "Lao Zhao, this fish is my treat. Please put it on my tab with the staff."
The nearby waiter nodded in acknowledgment.
Lao Zhao wasnât bothered. For the two of them, such a small matter wasnât worth mentioning.
Unfortunately, just as Su Ping was about to continue savoring the rare delicacy, his phone suddenly chimed.
It wasnât a call, just a message notification.
However, the sender was rather special, compelling Su Ping to check it immediately.
Thatâs right, the sender was none other than Leng Ye, who had departed that day and had been silent for the past few days!
When Su Ping saw the senderâs name, his heart skipped a beat, and he eagerly looked at the message on his phone.
Sure enough, the content of the message made Su Pingâs eyes light up!
[Leng Ye: Kid, Iâve sorted out that business of yours. Your certificate should arrive in a couple of days. From today on, youâre officially a âSpecial Secret Realm Inspector,â registered with the Dragon Nationâs special department, the Qintian Monitor.]
A Special Secret Realm Inspector?
Su Ping scratched his head.
The title and position sound a bit odd. And itâs under the Qintian Monitor?
He continued to read:
[Leng Ye: From now on, you have the right to enter all Secret Realms for inspection. Also, Qintian Monitor inspectors have no authority to command or deploy you! However, as a trade-off, you are not eligible for some of the Qintian Monitorâs internal resource exchanges.]
[Su Ping: Deal!]
He currently had access to internal resources from the Breeder Association and the Legion. What did he need the Qintian Monitorâs resources for? Unnecessary. For Su Ping, the most important thing was the Secret Realm itself!
At this thought, Su Pingâs eyes lit up. Just then, Leng Ye sent another message:
[Leng Ye: The Qintian Monitorâs internal network has information on all discovered Secret Realms across the country, which you can browse at will. Kid, I donât know what youâre up to, but remember this: those Secret Realms that are being properly managed by various regions for sustainable useâyou absolutely cannot mess them up! If you cause any trouble, even if I can cover for you, the consequences will be severe. So, if you want something, just tell me. The Heavenly Tomb Sword Sealâs value isnât limited to just this. If you need any other help, speak up early.]