Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 642: Chapter 295: Provocation! Su Ping’s ’Conspiracy’?

If it had been before, Rong Mang would have gladly agreed upon hearing Su Ping’s request.

This was, after all, something Su Ping himself had proposed.

The Egg of the Five Saints held no particular significance to Su Ping, but for the entire Rong Family, especially its disciples, it was extremely precious. Each Beast Tamer candidate for an Egg of the Five Saints could potentially become a future Spirit Saint Level seedling. For the Rong Family as a whole, they constituted the foundation. They were also an important assurance for the family’s future for a hundred years. If Su Ping himself did not cherish it, it would still be an excellent thing if the Beast Tamer chosen for the Egg of the Five Saints could remain within the Rong Family.

However, after spending some time together, Rong Mang had gained a deeper understanding of Su Ping.

In a way, it was not so much that Su Ping needed the Egg of the Five Saints, but rather the Rong Family needed a closer relationship with Su Ping.

For the Rong Family, their relationship with Su Ping was indeed thicker than water. But as with any relationship, it required constant maintenance. As Su Ping had had little contact with the Rong Family over the past few decades, it was clearly impossible to claim any further kinship. Therefore, for the Rong Family, the Egg of the Five Saints served as a bond in this respect.

So, Rong Mang hurriedly persuaded him, saying, “Cousin, the Egg of the Five Saints is extremely valuable, and it very likely represents a future Spirit Saint Level Pet Beast itself. It’s a once-in-a-century opportunity for the Rong Family!”

Rong Mang even thought that Su Ping might have been provoked by some short-sighted Rong family disciple. He continued, saying, “Don’t worry, if anyone dares to give you any nonsense, just tell me, your cousin, and I will teach him a lesson!”

As the direct eldest grandson of the current Family Head lineage of the Rong Family, Rong Mang indeed had the confidence and the qualification. Apart from some who were considered his peers but were over a decade older, Rong Mang, in his twenties, was a leader among his age group in both strength and charisma.

In a huge family like the Rong Family, internal strife, or rather healthy competition, was part of the family culture. This was true not just for the Rong Family, but for the Dong Family as well. The Rong Family, with its larger number of members, particularly embraced such a tradition. The lineage of the Five Poisons had, since ancient times, always had legends of cultivating Gu and fighting for the title of Poison King. As the birthright eldest grandson of this family, it was evident that Rong Mang was no benevolent figure. Although Su Ping was a cousin, he was also the son of Rong Mang’s own aunt. Naturally, he was much closer than those who were nominally family disciples but were, in reality, almost enemies.

And engaging in a Beast Taming duel?

If it were about ability in Cultivation, Rong Mang was one hundred percent certain that no one could surpass his cousin Su Ping. But if it were about battling, Rong Mang was all too aware of the strength of the other members of the family! Some were even comparable to him, having reached the Advanced Level or even the peak of the Commander Level.

In such circumstances, was Su Ping intending to enter a Beast Taming duel? And over something as valuable as the Egg of the Five Saints?

In Rong Mang’s opinion, this was tantamount to Su Ping giving up.

Yet, Su Ping simply waved his hand and said, “Cousin, I know what I’m doing. Just go on. Whoever disagrees can come to me! Of course, if you also have some thoughts on the matter, cousin, we can try it out…”

Rong Mang flinched. Whether he wanted to or agreed was beside the point. If he truly dared to take the initiative and challenge Su Ping in such a situation, never mind other consequences, the old man would undoubtedly break his legs. “Forget it, Cousin. You’ve thoroughly convinced me.”

Indeed, he was thoroughly convinced. After all, what normal person, having just arrived in Northern Cold, would abandon the lavish hospitality of Beihai City to burrow into a desolate, barren place in the Heavenly Mountain and stay for several days?

“But before that, I still need to inform Grandfather,” Rong Mang said.

Su Ping gave him a speechless look, stood up, and said, “Well, aren’t we going to have breakfast? I’ll go talk to Grandpa myself.”

At the breakfast table, Rong Bao heard Su Ping’s words but did not react as strongly as Rong Mang. He only asked one question, “Are you confident?”

Su Ping nodded. “Of course.”

Rong Bao revealed a hint of a smile.

This brat really resembles that girl. So competitive. He had heard the rumors and gossip that had recently emerged within the Rong Family and was well aware of the criticism directed at Su Ping. He could guess whether it was the children of the same age talking or adults inciting things behind the scenes. If he could hear it, then naturally, Su Ping was also aware. Now it seemed this young man could no longer hold back. To make others shut up, a Beast Tamer naturally had to let their Pet Beasts do the talking! However, even if Su Ping hadn’t spoken up, Rong Bao would have understood. After all, Su Ping had only awakened less than a year ago. It was normal for him not to act, given the certain gap between him and the other family disciples. But if he chose to act, Rong Bao would naturally be even more pleased. Because Rong Chun, Su Ping’s mother, had possessed the same kind of character.

Rong Bao said with a smile, “Good to know you’re confident! In that case, go for it! Don’t be afraid of failure; your Grandpa is here for you.”

Without a doubt, Rong Bao’s words warmed Su Ping’s heart.

Though he had never considered the possibility of failure, his grandfather’s outspoken words were an unequivocal show of support.