Chapter 443 - 219: Back to the Heart of Woods! Changes at Home!_2

So, Su Ping stood directly in front of all the excited and proud employees and said with a chuckle, "You all are thoughtful, and so is Lao Guan. I announce that, in celebration of our Jianghai, and yours truly becoming the first-place winner in this year’s Breeder Competition, all official employees who have signed contracts will receive an additional five months’ salary as this year’s year-end bonus!"

As soon as these words were spoken, even Lao Guan, who was waiting there, was stunned.

The rest of the Heart of Woods employees widened their eyes, then erupted in a cheer countless times more sincere than their previous welcome: "Long live the Boss!"

Su Ping grinned.

Nothing worked better than actual cash. All those fanciful gestures are useless; direct cash celebrations are always the most substantial.

Waving his hand, Su Ping finally moved from the Heart of Cloud Cultivation and Combat Vacation Village to his own Heart of Woods Cultivation Base’s original premises.

Then, Old Sha returned to the jungle, and Su Ping, without doing anything, lay down comfortably on his sofa at home and let out a contented ’Ah’.

At this time, nobody would dare come and disturb Su Ping’s rest.

So, even though he had rested quite well these past two days, he still fell asleep shortly after lying down on his own sofa.

This nap was rather comfortable, and although it was less than an hour, Su Ping felt truly refreshed when he opened his eyes.

He stretched and walked outside. The warm sun of a winter afternoon shone on his body, the unique sensation of coolness and warmth an indescribable leisure.

Such afternoon sunshine... I wouldn’t trade it for any amount of status or power.

Su Ping didn’t move but settled onto the rocking chair by the flowerbed near the front door. After brewing a pot of hot tea, he leisurely began to rock again.

However, after a moment’s thought, he took out his cell phone.

This kind of leisure is extremely precious, but business and enjoyment still need to be distinguished. Right now, I have two major tasks to address in the coming months: the cultivation of regular Papermen as a Breeder for that special forces unit mentioned by Commander Zhao, and Xiao Qing’s evolution.

So, after returning home, the first thing Su Ping did was to call Commander Zhao.

I’ve really come to appreciate the benefits of such activities. No amount of personal power or strength can beat the thrill of reaping benefits from official organizations! The help the Soul Fruit brought me was enormously significant. Moreover, I have good reason to suspect that when Leng Ye made that stunning, brief appearance and spoke to me—mentioning the creation of a Special Beast Taming Forces of Undead Pet Beasts for exploring the Heavenly Tomb—could the selection for the Undead Corps Breeder Leng Ye mentioned be for that very unit? As for the Heavenly Tomb, that place nearly killed me. To say I’m not a bit curious would clearly be bullshitting.

"Hello, Su Ping?" Zhao Deguang’s voice, sounding somewhat surprised, came through the phone.

"Commander Zhao, it’s me. Have you been busy recently?"

"Hahahaha, if it were someone else asking, I’d have to say I’m busy whether I am or not. But if it’s you, kid, then naturally, I’m not too busy. Congratulations! In this Breeder Competition, you really made a name for yourself!"

In the past, Commander Zhao was enthusiastic, but definitely not as friendly as he is now.

The increase in prestige this Breeder Competition brought Su Ping was clearly visible.

"Hehe, I just got lucky..."

"If any Breeder could cultivate a Super-Rank Skill just by luck, then cultivating such Skills wouldn’t be so valuable. Alright, I know you’re a busy man now. You wouldn’t call me if it weren’t important, so just tell me what you need!"

Zhao Deguang was indeed blunt and direct, true to his military nature.

Su Ping smiled. "It’s about the same thing as last time. You mentioned a national Breeder selection, and I’ve decided to participate. Can you tell me the specific process and location?"

"That matter is not urgent; it’s still early. But you happen to ask at the right time because just this morning, the top brass sent out news. It’s for after the Spring Festival and New Year holidays, around mid-March. A unified selection will be arranged by local authorities to take place in Beiyuan Province’s central city, Beihai City."

As this location was revealed, Su Ping narrowed his eyes.

Just as I suspected! The Special Beast Taming Forces for exploring the Heavenly Tomb, the one Leng Ye mentioned—it’s this very corps! Mid-March?

Su Ping nodded. "Got it. I understand! Do you have any more insider information?"

"You rascal... but yes, it can be confirmed that this time we need Breeders for Undead Pet Beasts, primarily for Secret Realm exploration. So, versatile Undead Pet Beasts with scouting capabilities will be more suitable!"

Zhao Deguang’s words further confirmed Su Ping’s thoughts.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Old Zhao, Su Ping hung up the phone.

His thoughts returned to the Papermen.

I wonder if the Five Elements-based cultivation approach I’m considering will meet the standards for this type of Pet Beast?