Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 614: Chapter 284: Instructor Su? Su Ping’s Test Pet Beast!_3

Therefore, facing such an inquiry, Su Ping showed not the slightest annoyance but instead smiled and nodded:

"On this trip, if I did not possess a heart set on victory, there would be no reason for me to come. However, do you all truly wish for me to go first?"

In response to his question, the veteran Breeder who had spoken earlier appeared somewhat abashed.

Under his scrutinizing gaze, some people also awkwardly averted their eyes.

Only Jian Yue, the Breeder who had spoken first and claimed to be from Qilu Province, looked at Su Ping with a peculiar light in his eyes. What did this guy mean by that?

What he meant, everyone soon understood.

Su Ping smiled and continued:

"If I were to go, I’m afraid you all would have come here in vain today. Having traveled thousands of miles to Beiyuan, one should at least feel involved, right?"

Upon hearing these words, everyone present was stunned in their tracks.

Blinking, they stared at the young man who had just uttered such a shocking statement, momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

What kind of confidence was this?

Wasn’t it rumored that the young Breeder who had won the Breeder competition had the disposition of an old sage?

How could such words reflect the temperament of an old sage?

That was purely youthful arrogance.

Too arrogant!

He was blatantly disregarding the Breeders from various provinces who had come today.

However, it was clear that among those present, while some might have felt offended and thought Su Ping’s words too arrogant, none would openly rebut him.

And more than that, many were genuinely intrigued.

"If that is indeed the case, even if one has traveled millions of miles, witnessing Breeder Su’s decisive moment of glory would make the trip worthwhile."

The Senior Breeder from the Imperial Capital, whose strength and status were clearly quite exceptional among the group, said with a smile.

"It’s just a pity that we can’t see the fruits of Breeder Su’s efforts. Otherwise, I would really like to see what kind of Pet Beast could instill such confidence in Su. Since that is the case, we shall await your triumphant return!"

Jian Yue from Qilu Province said with a beaming smile.

Su Ping smiled slightly:

"There will be an opportunity."

Indeed, there would be an opportunity, because at the Breeding Contest at the end of the year, Su Ping would publicly reveal the evolution of Paperman.

Unfortunately, now was not the time.

Su Ping walked slowly out of the crowd, under the impressed gazes of everyone present.

In the resplendent hall, the figure of the young Breeder was the first to step out from the crowd, showing no unease or awkwardness. It was as if he was meant to walk in front of everyone, even ahead of the world itself.

He even had the leisure to turn around and seemed to wave at everyone.

Some people hurriedly raised their hands to respond but soon froze. They realized that the young Breeder prodigy, who was going to take the lead, wasn’t waving to greet them. Instead, as he passed the long table in front, he casually reached out and grabbed two rather good-looking pastries, one in each hand. He looked as if he wasn’t on his way to participate in the Breeding selection but was leisurely strolling through a night market.

Watching this figure slowly disappear toward the staircase leading to the elevator for the third floor, someone finally spoke up:

"Not to speak of anything else, just this self-assured demeanor is something beyond our reach!"

Some nodded in agreement, while others were scornful. Was it confidence, or just arrogance? Was it true preparedness, or foolish conceit? Such things would be judged by the final outcome.

Success or failure was always determined by the final result.

The breeding for the Special Beast Taming Forces is not about the confidence of the Breeder.

Of course, Su Ping did not pay heed to the gazes behind him, glancing at the two pastries in his hand.

He was really getting hungry.

And he had to admit, they tasted good.

One was osmanthus-flavored, and what’s more, this flavor was very familiar; it seemed to be the exact aroma of the osmanthus cakes from the Laurel Tree raised at his own Forest Heart.

The other had a complex taste of sweet and sour fruits.

Hmm... I’ll get two more when I head back.

If conditions allow, I should ask Leng Ye where he found this pastry chef and see if I can poach them for my Heart of Myriad Spirits with a high salary...

Watching the elevator slowly ascend, Su Ping finished the two pastries in a few quick bites. At the same time, the elevator, having risen only one floor, began to open under his watchful gaze.

It was still a special mechanical hall.

Its implications were unclear.

However, Su Ping could clearly see the three people beyond the hall’s transparent glass partition.

He glanced over, and though he hadn’t even finished chewing his osmanthus cake, his cheeks still puffed out, he instantly froze.

Then, a sharp HICCUP escaped him. Amidst the equally bewildered gazes of the two people behind the glass partition, he began to cough violently.

Evidently, he had choked quite badly.

He had heard Leng Ye’s voice, which was within his expectations. But Su Anyong—what was *he* doing there?

Clearly, this question puzzled not only Su Ping but also Su Anyong himself.

Seeing his son enter the hall, Su Anyong blinked, at first thinking he had seen wrongly.

But then he saw the pastry crumbs still at the corners of his mouth—yes, that was his son, alright.

What is this boy doing here?

His first thought was that the boy had overheard on their recent phone call that he, Su Anyong, was planning to look for him at the Breeder Association that evening, and so had specially rushed over after finding out his location.