Ultimately, after the last candidate went up and then came down, only four figures, including Jian Yue, remained on this second floor.
And the final result was broadcast through the sound system:
"After discussion among us threeâGhost Saint, Master Yin, and myselfâthe ultimate second Breeder is Breeder Jian Yue from Qilu Province! Thank you to all the other Breeders for your participation and trials! We will provide corresponding compensation and hospitality. We look forward to further cooperation opportunities in the future!"
All eyes turned to Jian Yue, many with a hint of unwillingness, but at that moment, they could only nod towards Jian Cultivator and say, "Congratulations, Jian Cultivator!"
Jian Yue smiled faintly; the anxiety she felt finally eased, and she let out a thorough sigh of relief.
She walked back upstairs.
"Congratulations, Breeder Jian Yue. In the coming days, you will become the second Breeder for the Heavenly Tomb Special Beast Taming Force!" Su Anyong said with a smile.
"Heavenly Tomb..."
Jian Yue mulled over these two words, finally understanding the true name of this Special Beast Taming Force.
Su Anyongâs expression turned solemn as he went over the matters concerning the Heavenly Tomb with her, which signified the complete acknowledgment of Jian Yueâs status.
Master Yin also smiled faintly and said, "Jian Cultivator, for this next period, you might need to stay in Beiyuan. Will there be any issues with Qilu?"
Jian Yue shook her head. "No problem!"
Once these pleasantries were concluded, Su Ping, who was off to the side, yawned. Only then did he seem to recall something and looked towards his father, Su Anyong, asking, "Su Anyong, you called me earlier and asked me to come. What was it for?"
He had been so focused on observing those various chaotic Cultivation Bodies that he had almost forgotten.
As soon as Su Ping spoke, Su Anyong remained quiet, but Master Yin, who was beside them, looked slightly embarrassed. Of course, an outsider wouldnât have noticed; that kind, affluent, elderly gentlemanâs face always maintained the same expression, perhaps even a little stiffly.
Master Yin cleared his throat and said, "Itâs like this. Originally, I had hoped, through Instructor Suâs connection, to see if you, Su Ping, were interested in studying under me. Now it seems, this Old Ghost was being presumptuous. Never mind the earlier Wanmu Wolf and the Heart of the Sun; just your achievements with the Paperman and the Five Elements Body make it a certainty that once your Realm improves, becoming a Breeding Master is a sure thing! I overstepped."
A teacher?
Only then did Su Ping understand, scratching his head in embarrassment. "So thatâs how it was. Previously, Master Zhu did mention that I should take on a few more students to handle some other research projects. However, even if we cannot become master and disciple, there might still be opportunities for us to research together in the future!"
Upon hearing this, not only Master Yin but even Jian Yue, who was beside them, had her eyes light up.
Master Yin nodded. He did indeed have a thorny issue concerning his own Super-Rank Skill. The young manâs Cultivation Talent was unimaginable, and his breadth of knowledge was extremely vast. However, he was, after all, still quite young. Master Yin wasnât sure if Su Ping could help in this regard, and since it involved his trump card, he was also hesitant.
Thinking this, Master Yin turned to look at Jian Yue.
Speaking of which, although Su Ping canât be my student, this Jian Yue from Qilu Province... she isnât bad either, is she? She managed the rare feat of mutating a Night Raven Scarecrow into the Death Element. Thatâs quite an uncommon achievement. And from the looks of it, Su Ping seems very interested in that Death Night Raven Scarecrow. This could be a way to continue observing this young manâs attainments in this field. If it works out, perhaps he really could ask him to collaborate on the research.
However, just as Master Yin was about to speak, Jian Yue, unable to contain her anticipation, took the initiative to ask, "Breeder Su Ping, are you still recruiting? If thereâs research related to the Strawman, may I come and learn under you? Iâm very diligent and follow instructions well."
Learn under me? Diligent and follows instructions well?
Su Ping blinked.
Maâam, youâre a Senior Breeder. Currently, weâre of the same rank. What could you possibly learn from me?
Meanwhile, Master Yin, who had been about to open his mouth, slowly closed it again and began to ponder a question:
How did someone I originally intended to take as a student end up becoming a competitor for my own student recruitment? Where exactly did things go wrong?