But the woman seemed not to notice his attitude and continued chattering, "This time, the one Jianghai is entering must be the Wanmu Wolf, right? Heh, Ding Yan told me all about it. That Evolutionary Body is indeed impressive! So, how about it? Do you have confidence?"

Liu Fuhai's heart stirred, and he scoffed lightly. "Of course, I am confident! I trust Master Zhu Hong and the other judges to give a fair score to the Wanmu Wolf!"

The woman chuckled. "If it were any other year, Jianghai might indeed have a chance this time. It's just a pity that it's so difficult this year! Never mind others, our Huaiyang's achievements are certainly not inferior!"

Liu Fuhai's small eyes narrowed again. "Since that's the case, shall we make a little competition out of this?"

The woman with the wavy hair felt her heart skip a beat. This old fox is so cunning, she thought. Much more deceitful than that bastard Zuo Guang. If he's speaking like this, does he have some kind of unsavory plan?

However, the woman frowned slightly and glanced at Ding Yan beside her. Ding Yan had previously told her about the Wanmu Wolf. The Wanmu Wolf was indeed very strong! Its first-place finish in the Legion contest spoke volumes.

But being strong in combat doesn't mean it would be as strong in a Cultivation Competition! Quite the opposite! Anyone with even a slight understanding of the Cultivation Competition knows this. In the Cultivation Competition's Cultivation results contest, it's not about whose creation is strongest! It's about comprehensive scoring based on a multitude of multi-faceted evaluations! If it's only cultivated for combat strength, but the cost-effectiveness of the Cultivation resources and various other scores aren't high, then it's useless!

So, Evolutionary Bodies that performed well in the Legion combat might have some hidden disadvantages in the Cultivation Competition. This is because the Cultivation costs and the rarity of materials for powerful Evolutionary Bodies are very high. And the Cultivation Competition emphasizes national and public benefit! It should be something that ordinary Beast Tamers can widely adopt. Otherwise, if the competition were about cultivating combat strength, everyone would focus on researching Advanced Level Pet Beast Evolutionary Bodies.

So, after receiving the news from Ding Yan, the woman was somewhat confident. But now, this insidious old fox's ill-intended opening made her doubt. This old geezer wouldn't be hiding some other tricks, would he?

Seeing the woman's guardedness and doubt, Liu Fuhai clicked his tongue. "TSK TSK, Han Laohu, if you don't have the skills next time, don't come provoking me, understand?"

The woman paid no mind to Liu Fuhai's words. "Old Liu, do you have some trick up your sleeve? Don't try to provoke me; I'm not falling for your act!"

"PSHH! What trick could I possibly have? I'm not afraid to tell you, our entry this time is the Wanmu Wolf. If you're scared, just admit it! You might as well stop calling yourself Han Laohu. Han Kitten would suit you better! If you don't have what it takes, don't come posturing in front of me!"

Old Liu put down his chopsticks, appearing utterly composed and unruffled.

Sun Chaoju, watching from the side, couldn't help but admire him. This is my teacher indeed! Unflinching even if Tai Shan were to collapse before him! Just a while ago, when we were chatting privately and he was asking about Huaiyang Province's Cultivation achievements, he seemed somewhat nervous. But now, in front of Chairman Han, he's brimming with such confidence!

In fact, Sun Chaoju had no idea that Old Liu wasn't pretending—he truly was brimming with confidence!

The woman, noticing Old Liu had put down his porridge bowl and was slowly standing up, finally spoke. "Old Liu, what do you want to compete over? What from our Huaiyang has caught your eye?"

Old Liu, who had just stood up, sat down again. "I'm very interested in Breeder Ding's Evolution Cultivation Method for the Ashen Wolf Lord..."

Ding Yan raised an eyebrow, but the woman shook her head. "That's a Cultivation Method from Huaiyang Province that only Breeders of Huaiyang origin are qualified to exchange for. It's also Ding Yan's personal achievement, so I can't offer it as a stake for a competition!"

Old Liu smacked his lips, his tone tinged with disappointment. "In that case, forget it."

The woman had refused without even hearing his conditions, clearly indicating there was no room for negotiation.

"Old Liu, we're just having a bit of fun, why take it so seriously! How about this: Huaiyang recently unearthed some new Secret Realms. Among the finds are two rather fine Sea Core Spirit Turtle hatchlings. If I give you one, would that be satisfactory?"

"A Sea Core Spirit Turtle?" Old Liu's eyes lit up slightly. "A Water Element Monarch Level potential Pet Beast? Are you willing to part with it?"

The woman's eyebrows rose. "I said this is a competition, not a gift. What can you offer?"

Seeing how generous the woman before him was, Old Liu didn't hold back either. He waved his hand decisively. "Since you're putting up a Pet Beast hatchling, I'll do the same! Although the Sea Core Spirit Turtle is a common Water Element Pet Beast, considering its relative rarity, how about I wager a Storm Elf hatchling?"

"Deal!"

For both of them, Monarch Level Pet Beast hatchlings were comparatively precious yet still within an acceptable range of stakes. Such betting stakes wouldn't strain their relationship or cause tempers to flare. Both parties seemed quite satisfied to treat it as a little extra something for their contest.

Liu Fuhai finally stood up, content, and left the cafeteria.

Then, looking at the somewhat hesitant and nervous Sun Chaoju, he finally said, "Alright, time to give that brat a call!"

...

"Good day, students. Today's lecture is on the evolutionary history of ancient Pet Beasts..." The lecture was underway inside Magic Capital Academy.

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