Su Ping was indeed somewhat concerned. Would that little crow, so adept at fighting, have perished in some corner during such confrontations? In the wild, where survival of the fittest reigned supreme, this was a definite possibility. However, worrying was useless; wild Pet Beasts like that mutated Flame-Eating Crow, which understood gratitude and sought to repay kindness, were already exceedingly rare.

Looking at the sloping hillside before him, Su Ping slipped into contemplation. This hill wasn't very tall, less than two hundred meters in height. On one side of this hill, a stretch resembling an outstretched Buddha's Hand hung over the mountains. Atop this Buddha's Hand grew the divine tree known as the Hundred Birds Parasol.

One could say that within the entire botanical garden, the Hundred Birds Parasol was one of Su Ping's most valued Pet Beasts. Perhaps it was even his absolute most valued. The Hundred Birds Parasol could provide a foundational resource for breeding avian Pet Beasts. However, the area was just too small. At around three to five hundred square meters, the barren slope of Buddha's Hand Mountain hosted only this one Hundred Birds Wutong Tree, which did not meet Su Ping's requirements.

Shaking his head, it was clear he was overthinking things. The botanical garden's Cultivation hadn't officially started yet. In the future, the Peach Blossom, the Hundred Birds Parasol, and the Sky-reaching Vine would likely be the three main species he would cultivate. The Peach Blossom was from the Heart of Flowers, currently a popular Plant-based Pet Beast and also Su Ping's favorite. There was no need to elaborate on the Hundred Birds Parasol. As for the Sky-reaching Vine, it was purely because this little fellow was a model employee, winding around the boundaries of the Heart of Woods, constantly guarding the safety of the Forest Heart and the Heart of Woods. As for the others, there was no rush.

Just as he was thinking, Su Ping's phone suddenly rang. It was Dong Muyun.

"Hello? Miss Dong, what can I do for you?" Su Ping asked.

"Dong Muxuan is back, and he brought a classmate from Magic Capital Academy whom you know. Are you busy? If not, I'll bring them over!"

Su Ping paused for a moment, then nodded. "Sure, come on over. I'm free. But why is your brother looking for me?"

"Tsk, the way you say that! Can't he just come to catch up and ask for some advice? Weren't you asking me about Space-based Pet Beasts a few days ago? Dong Muxuan is only Commander Level, but his master, the Mirror Sky King, is one of the Dragon Nation's foremost Emperor Level Beast Tamers specializing in the Space Element. He has extraordinary attainments in it. You can discuss certain things with him," Dong Muyun's voice came through the phone.

Su Ping's eyes lit up slightly. He had indeed asked before. In his vision, if the Heart of Woods expanded significantly, traveling between various points would be too cumbersome. Teleportation would save a lot of trouble and effort. However, his knowledge of the Space Element was minimal. The Su Ping of today wasn't completely ignorant anymore; he naturally knew the Dong Family had essentially built its foundation on the Space Element. Mirror Sky represented the legacy of the former Mirror Saint Family and their Space Attribute. Though the Dong Family was now in decline, gradually fading into obscurity, they were, after all, a family with over a century of heritage.

With this in mind, Su Ping then said, "Alright, you can come over now."

「...」

「Meanwhile, in Linzhou City Center.」

An ethereal shadow, hidden among the clouds, had appeared high above the Beast Master Association's skyscraper. The Cloud Soarer materialized from the clouds and began a gradual descent, finally docking at the helipad on the rooftop of the Beast Master Association building.

The hatch opened, and three figures stepped out: Sang Sheng, her granddaughter Qin Xiaoxue, and the pilot, Aunt Qin. After the three disembarked, Aunt Qin recalled the Cloud Soarer into her Beast Taming Space.

Qin Erlong looked at his wife, Sang Sheng, whom he hadn't seen in a year, a smile finally gracing his lips. "You're back?"

Sang Sheng nodded. "Linzhou is still the same old place!"

"What changes could there be? But I expect next year, with the construction of the Linzhou Advanced Tamer Academy and the development of the eastern and western suburbs, there will be some major developments," Qin Erlong said with a smile.

At the mention of this, Sang Sheng's expression shifted slightly. It wasn't because the establishment of academies throughout the Dragon Nation would diminish her authority. In fact, it was clear to everyone that Sang Sheng's current position as the dean of Magic Capital Academy was merely temporary. She was simply serving as a key figure to oversee the impending domestic education reforms. After a year, once the dust settled, Sang Sheng was certain to be promoted. Therefore, she naturally had no objections to the establishment of advanced academies in various locations.

What caused her slight emotional stir was that young man from Linzhou. She asked, "If Linzhou College is established, will Su Ping attend?"

Qin Erlong's eyes widened. "What would he go there for? He broke records among all those talented Beast Tamers at Magic Capital Academy! Once the admission criteria for advanced academies are relaxed, who knows what kind of trouble that kid will stir up? What if he demoralizes the other Beast Tamers?"

However, what Old Qin hadn't expected was for his wife, Sang Sheng, to glance at him as if he were an idiot.

"What are you thinking?" she retorted. "When did I ever say Su Ping should enroll as a student? He's the first-place winner of the Cultivation Contest, a Senior Breeder who developed a Super-Rank Skill, and someone granted the status of an honorary Breeding Master by the Breeder Association—and you want him to go to school? I was asking if he could give a few lectures when he's free, to add some prestige to the Linzhou Advanced Academy."

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