Beast Master Association Headquarters.
It was still the sa office. Only this ti, there were several more people inside.
Qin Xiaoxue, who had rushed back from the suburbs, pushed open the door. Her eyebrows quickly arched slightly as she surveyed the room. Besides her grandfather, there were two other individuals—familiar, yet she didn't know them well.
"Xiao Xue is back." Qin Erlong smiled and stood up. Qin Xiaoxue nodded, her expression indifferent and cold as she glanced at the other two people present.
One was a balding old man who appeared to be around the sa age as Qin Erlong. The other was a man in his thirties with an eager-to-please smile. It was this man who spoke up as Qin Xiaoxue sat down, his tone respectful.
"Miss Qin, I am truly sorry. Regarding the incident last ti, I, Sun Chaoju, representing the Wolf Den Cultivation Base, apologize to you. I've brought your cultivation fee. Furthermore, if you wouldn't mind, Wolf Den is prepared to offer Miss Qin a second, complintary attempt at cultivating 'Accelerated Spellcasting.'"
Qin Xiaoxue frowned slightly and looked towards Qin Erlong.
The old man—her grandfather—hurriedly waved his hand. "This wasn't my idea. Old Liu heard about the incident and called Sun Chaoju over. Knowing you'd be here soon, he rushed him over."
The balding old man also smiled and said, "Xiao Xue, this one's on . Last ti, your grandfather didn't specify who required the cultivation, and you didn't ntion or your grandfather when you visited. It's understandable that Xiao Sun might have made an oversight! But rest assured, this ti I'll personally guarantee it. There definitely won't be any problems, if..."
Cutting off the balding old man with an impatient glance, Qin Xiaoxue turned to her grandfather. "The matter I asked you about on the phone, is there any news?"
The balding old man looked embarrassed but said no more.
Qin Erlong coughed lightly. "Correct. It's Dong Muyun, the chairman of Tianyun Group. Her background is quite formidable. Why are you asking about her?"
Qin Xiaoxue's eyebrows knitted together, but she didn't answer her grandfather.
The Tianyun Group? They're influential not just in Linzhou City, but throughout Jianghai Province, even across the Dragon Nation. A personage of such status... what involvent could she have with that brat?
Though Qin Xiaoxue often seed unreserved, the environnt she had grown up in was an undeniable factor. However, with others present, it wasn't appropriate for her to press further.
Frowning, she looked at Sun Chaoju, who was still wearing that fawning smile, and said impatiently, "Keep your money. It was clearly stated in the contract we signed, and I'm not short of that amount. As for continuing cultivation at your facility? Let's forget it. I've found a cultivation base to cultivate my Woodhead, so there's no need for you to trouble yourselves."
The balding old man quickly interjected with a laugh, "Xiao Xue, are you referring to the Heart of Wood Cultivation Base on the outskirts of the city? Your grandfather ntioned it to us. Indeed, that cultivation base has been around for a long ti and, in its early days, did cultivate under the banner of 'Heart of Woods.' However, over decades, only a few successful cases have erged, and those were cubs already under contract. They have never actually succeeded in cultivating 'Heart of Woods.' Xiao Xue, don't let so charlatans deceive you!"
Qin Xiaoxue first glared at her grandfather, then looked at the beaming, bald old man and frowned slightly. "Do I look like soone who is easily fooled?"
The old man's smile froze, his expression turning awkward again.
Qin Erlong then chid in, "Xiao Xue, how can you speak to your Grandpa Liu like that? Isn't Grandpa Liu just looking out for you?"
Looking out for ? Ultimately, it's all because of my status.
Thinking of this, Qin Xiaoxue felt a wave of revulsion. Dealing with these businesspeople and bigwigs, who treated Pet Beast cultivation purely as a business transaction and a networking opportunity, was truly tedious.
If she could, Qin Xiaoxue found herself actually missing the scent of wolf dung on Su Ping—pungent, yes, but sohow comforting. At least, that boy seed to genuinely enjoy and feel passionately about Pet Beast cultivation.
Besides, how could she not know if she was being deceived? Not to ntion, seeing the several pounds Woodhead had gained over the past few days was evidence enough; she estimated that the kid must have also spent quite a bit on food costs. The contract was clear: if the cultivation failed, all the materials for 'Heart of Woods' and the cultivation fee wouldn't cost her a single cent. What could she possibly be cheated out of?
It was this man before her, actually. If he hadn't learned her identity, her three million cultivation fee would have been truly swindled by this scoundrel.
However, she didn't feel the need to explain anything to them. After all, Su Ping hadn't finished the cultivation yet, and her Woodhead hadn't learned 'Heart of Woods,' so she naturally had no concrete proof to offer.
But her silence seed to embolden the two n. Sun Chaoju quickly added, "Yes, Miss Qin, I've looked into it as well. The previous owner of the Heart of Wood Cultivation Base left Linzhou. Now, it's just run by a young kid who recently graduated. A kid fresh out of school, what could he possibly know? He probably doesn't even understand the basics of cultivation."
Qin Xiaoxue's brow furrowed again. "I also graduated only a few years ago. Mr. Sun, you seem to be underestimating people."
Sun Chaoju's face was a mask of fawning flattery. "How could Miss Qin be compared to ordinary people? You're a top student from Magic Capital Academy and President Qin's granddaughter..."
"Exactly, Xiao Xue," Old Liu interjected. "If anyone can cultivate 'Heart of Woods' in a Forest Wolf, then, setting other considerations aside, if they have more than a thirty percent chance of success, I will personally issue them a Junior Breeder certificate. If it's over fifty percent, I'll personally grant them an Interdiate Breeder certificate. And if the success rate is even higher, then, believe , they'll definitely be a pri candidate to represent Linzhou at the next Breeder's Conference..."
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first. As for the matter I asked you about on the phone, tell when you find sothing out."
Signaling her grandfather, Qin Xiaoxue decisively cut off the others and stood up impatiently. However, at that very mont, a clear chi sounded. It wasn't a call, but a text ssage notification on her phone. Few people had her private number, so anyone ssaging her was undoubtedly soone she knew well. Yet, as Qin Xiaoxue pulled out her phone, she froze, a flicker of surprise on her face.
"What's wrong, Xiao Xue?"
Seeing his granddaughter suddenly stop, Qin Erlong felt a twinge of helplessness. His granddaughter excelled in every aspect—talent, intellect, and appearance were all top-tier. Her only flaw was her fiery temper and her bluntness, often disregarding others' feelings. In short, she had little interest in, or perhaps disdain for, navigating social complexities. Just like her grandmother.
But in response to Qin Erlong's question, Qin Xiaoxue's expression beca incredibly complex and peculiar. She glanced at President Liu of the Breeder Association and Sun Chaoju from the Wolf Den Cultivation Base—who was supposedly a certified Interdiate Breeder—then said, sowhat incredulously, "Su Ping said that Woodhead's training and cultivation are complete and successful. He asked to co and take a look."
As soon as she spoke, silence fell upon the entire office.
"That's impossible!"
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