"I have to say, you in that outfit really do look like one of those ancient generals, all valiant and ready for war!"

Beside him, Dong Muyun observed Su Ping.

Mounted on 'War Wolf Old Sha,' Su Ping wore what could only be described as luxurious soft Scale Armor, crafted from the scales of Ironrock Giant Lizards. He even had a mechanical firearm holstered at his waist.

The Beast Master Association of Jianghai had authorized him to use Mechanical Weapons after the last assassination attempt on him.

Behind Su Ping was a dense pack of wolves, thirty or forty strong.

A pack of this size would likely cause an unimaginable disturbance if it appeared on the streets, especially in a bustling district. Fortunately, they were in the suburbs, specifically within his own Pet Beast base.

Su Ping snorted. "What do you mean, 'look like'? I *am* going to battle!"

Dong Muyun curled her lips. "It's the first time I've heard of an ancient general going to war with divine weapons, leading thousands to plunder an empty mountain stronghold with no enemies left, and even taking along Advanced Level bodyguard Battle Pets!"

Of course, that was just talk. Even if Su Ping hadn't mentioned it, Dong Muyun would have insisted on accompanying him once she knew his intentions. The Secret Realm was, after all, far too dangerous.

Su Ping seemingly missed the mockery in her words. Instead, he looked at her with some surprise. "You consider yourself an Advanced Level bodyguard Battle Pet? Alright then, call me 'Master' and let's hear it!"

Dong Muyun glared, her hand sheathed in Yunning. The energy cannon on her arm seemed ready to fire at Su Ping.

Just then, Yunning's voice interjected, "Master, Mister Su Ping is your partner, and his status is special. Unless there is a life-threatening situation, it is not advisable to engage Mister Su Ping!"

"HAHAHA!" Su Ping laughed. "See? Even Yunning doesn't agree."

Dong Muyun's face darkened. Yunning's faceplate immediately deployed, and then Dong Muyun snapped, "Cut the crap! I'm really pressed for time. I don't have all day to waste on your fruitless ventures!"

Su Ping looked skeptically at the woman. What's with her? She's acting as if she has a short fuse.

But seeing she wasn't in the best of moods, Su Ping didn't continue to tease her. Looking at the wolves waiting patiently behind him, he addressed them like an officer rallying his troops, "Boys, are you ready!?"

"AWOO!"

In front of the Heart of Woods base, a chorus of wolf howls rose in unison.

Su Ping nodded in satisfaction. He recalled all the Forest Wolves into his Beast Taming Space, then grabbed the branch-like antler on Old Sha's head, looking towards the distance with excitement. "Old Sha, let's roll out!"

"AWOO!"

Old Sha seemed to snap to attention, like a soldier beginning his march, and strode out of the Heart of Woods gates with a bold and impressive air.

Seeing Su Ping's show of bravado, Dong Muyun was amused despite herself, then shook her head helplessly.

Honestly, only this guy could drag me out for something so trivial, she thought. This is probably just going to be an outing, and he needs me, a Monarch Level Beastmaster, to act as his guard and bodyguard? Does this guy really think I have nothing better to do than to hang around with him all day?

Of course, Dong Muyun's foul mood wasn't really because of this. It was purely due to a phone call that morning.

It wasn't from just anyone; it was from her esteemed father.

In truth, the father and daughter had spoken a few times before. Previously, however, Dong Muyun's attitude had been relatively indifferent, especially since Dong Mutian had been rather quiet lately.

However, the situation had apparently changed. She had learned that Dachuan Company, their competitor against Tianyun Real Estate, had been acquired by Pingyun Company—the venture she co-founded with Su Ping—for an unbelievably low price.

This news had undoubtedly reached the Dong Family.

While it would be extremely difficult for outsiders to glean the finer details, it posed no challenge for the Dong Family. They naturally knew that a very important figure had visited Linzhou that night.

So, the increasing frequency of her father's calls over the past few days had given Dong Muyun an inkling of what was to come.

And that morning, he had outright asked a question he had never dared to broach before.

Her father, the patriarch of the esteemed Mirror Saint Dong Family lineage, actually wanted to use his daughter's connection to meet Su Ping, a junior.

The implications were self-evident.

Dong Muyun's gaze turned indifferent. Su Ping is 'mine,' she mused. He's my best chance to shed the Dong Family label. A prominent family provides an excellent platform and background, but in this era, it's also a shackle. This is my best opportunity. I can't let the people around Su Ping, or those supporting him, think he's connected to me only because of some tie to the Dong Family.

So, almost without a second thought, Dong Muyun had bluntly rejected her father's proposal.

But I wonder what this kid thinks about it?

She glanced ahead at Su Ping, who was swaggering proudly on Old Sha as he crossed the road, heading purposefully towards the wasteland north of it.

At that thought, a smirk touched Dong Muyun's lips, and she quickly followed him.

Su Ping, however, was oblivious to all this. He was currently mounted on Old Sha, scrolling through messages on his phone from the owner of the Secret Realm.

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