CHAPTER 277: CHAPTER 165: DEMANDS THAT CAN BE MADE CASUALLY!

He was given an opportunity to explain.

Qin Chuan pursed his lips, sweat already forming on his forehead. Because he knew that in the Magic Capital, countless people showed him respect because of his mother’s presence. But today was different. And undoubtedly, the words spoken by the man before him were definitely not a joke. If his explanation wasn’t satisfactory, this man would not be ambiguous!

Qin Chuan said powerlessly, "Ghost Saint, I really didn’t know that this matter was related to Su Ping, and the things that Mu Yu was asking about were also trivial matters! Please believe me..."

Su Ping wanted to speak, but a strand of cold that enveloped his body rendered him voiceless.

Only then did Leng Ye indifferently say, "Being overly intimate with people from Eagle Country, even wishing to join some ’Heart of Gold’ organization of theirs, do you really want to rid yourself of Dragon Nation that much? What’s next, are you planning to change your nationality?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan’s complexion turned even paler, but he had no explanation to offer. Because what was said was the truth.

"Relying on the relationship and background of Sang Sheng and President Qin, your Ability, using the resources of Dragon Nation, and then you go seeking an organization from Eagle Country? I now suspect whether this is your idea, or perhaps even Sang Sheng or President Qin has a change of heart?"

With these words, not just Qin Chuan, but even Qin Erlong by his side turned pale. This accusation was too severe. So severe that even he wouldn’t dare be stained by it, much less his own wife.

"Ghost Saint, Qin Chuan has only been in touch with Eagle Country for a while," Qin Erlong said. "I can put my life on the line to guarantee that he holds no second heart towards Dragon Nation! Qin Chuan merely didn’t want to be under the protection of me and Ah Sang. Please understand. I can assure you, such an incident will absolutely not happen again."

"Your guarantee..."

Leng Ye let out a disdainful laugh but did not continue speaking, the implication hanging in the air.

However, at that moment, Su Ping finally realized that the piercing cold that had prevented him from speaking had vanished. He now understood his second great-uncle’s well-meant intentions.

He feigned a light cough and said, "Second great-uncle, I think this matter shouldn’t involve Old Qin, and President Qin truly didn’t know about Mu Yu’s affairs. How about we let it go?"

Second great-uncle?

It was the first time Su Ping used this term in front of Qin Erlong and Liu Fuhai.

In that moment, the doubts that had lingered in their minds were immediately resolved. But then, a bigger doubt surged forward. How had this Ghost Saint become this youngster’s second great-uncle? They had always prided themselves on knowing Su Ping for a long time, understanding him quite well. Where had this kid gotten such immense familial influence? They had no idea.

And by his side, Qin Chuan had also become numb. Once again, he looked at this young man with a complexity of emotions, uncertain of how to express himself.

Naturally, Leng Ye had no intention of actually dealing with Qin Chuan. Although he often acted with reckless abandon, that was on a personal level. As for Qin Chuan, well, that might be fine, but the individual from the Magic Capital involved the whole Dragon Nation. Educational reforms were absolutely necessary. The changes in the Rules for professional Beast Tamer examinations. The support for Beast Tamers from humble backgrounds after graduating from Basic Beastmaster Academies. As well as the enrollment Rules and restrictions of the Advanced Beastmaster Academies. A slew of policy changes needed to be tried and updated. The one from the Magic Capital was at the forefront of it all. To deal with his son so harshly at a time like that would indeed involve too much.

However, while a death penalty might be spared, a lesser punishment was unavoidable, especially for someone like Qin Chuan, an ungrateful brat who returned after years abroad without recognizing his Ancestors. Leng Ye indeed had no regard for such a fellow. Enjoying the resources on Dragon Nation’s side, his parents in high positions, yet still thinking about ingratiating himself with the people of Eagle Country? If it were his own kid, Leng Ye wouldn’t waste words and would have Lanling eat him instead. So, the purpose of this conversation was to give him a warning.

It hardly mattered whether Qin Chuan lived or died, or even what happened to his parents from Leng Ye’s perspective. But nothing could go wrong with Dragon Nation’s upcoming major strategies! So, although he disliked the situation, Leng Ye uncharacteristically refrained from taking action. Of course, this also gave the youngster some face and a favor. After all, Qin Erlong held absolute authority in Linzhou and Jianghai. There were many matters in Jianghai that he, still in Beiyuan, couldn’t reach.

Therefore, upon hearing Su Ping’s words, he also followed the path of least resistance, thought for a moment, and then nodded. "Fine then, for your sake, let’s drop it. But if there’s even a hint of this again, don’t blame me for not being polite!"

After saying this, he didn’t wait for the others to react, gave Su Ping a look, and led the way out of the interrogation room.

Su Ping smiled helplessly and then gestured to Qin Erlong and Liu Fuhai, "Old Qin, Old Liu, I’ll come find you for tea when I have the time."

Old Liu waved his hands with a cheery smile, feeling entirely at ease.

By his side, Qin Erlong quickly propped up a smile and waved his hands. After Su Ping, along with Dong Muyun and Lin Lei (who had been spectating the entire time), left, his expression finally sunk into a complete gloom.

Liu Fuhai glanced at Qin Erlong, then at Qin Chuan. This time, he did not speak and left first, not even accompanying Qin Erlong further.

The others were perceptive as well. All the interrogators leaving the interrogation room, including Captain Gu Hao and Director Qu Ming, hurriedly exited.

For a moment, within the interrogation room, only the father and son remained.

Qin Erlong looked at the slowly emerging dawn’s light through the window of the interrogation room.

「A whole night had passed.」

This night was the most memorable and difficult one for Old Qin in more than a decade. Because on one hand was his son, and on the other was the younger generation he was most optimistic about—and before this, their relationship could have potentially become even closer. But after this night, the future was uncertain. Even though, in reality, his actual subjective relationship with Qin Chuan was indeed not great. Nevertheless, Qin Chuan unknowingly provided Mu Yu with information that almost led to Su Ping’s death, and that was a fact. And the arrival of the Ghost Saint was something he had never imagined.

So, looking at the distant, pale Sky Dome of dawn, Qin Erlong finally said, "I won’t tell Xiao Xue about this. There’s no need for her to end up like you, hating your own parents for a lifetime."

The first sentence made Qin Chuan purse his lips.

"But you won’t be able to hide it from your mother, so prepare yourself. Take the initiative and tell her later, then admit whatever mistakes you should admit. Sell that damn company of yours or give it away. Then go to the Magic Capital and be a teacher!"

"Dad!" Qin Chuan instinctively spoke out, his eyes filled with reluctance. But in the end, he could only lower his head. "I understand."

Because he knew that this time, it wasn’t his parents making him do it. The person just now definitely wouldn’t discuss mercy with him.

So, under Qin Erlong’s gaze, Qin Chuan took out his phone. He dialed the number he never wanted to call in his life.

"Hello, I never thought there would come a day when you would actually call me first..."

"..."

Su Ping didn’t know the situation inside the interrogation room, but he could guess some of it. In fact, he couldn’t understand why Qin Xiaoxue would have such a father? But no matter what, for the sake of Miss Qin, he wouldn’t take any drastic actions, especially since Qin Erlong had been very good to him. As for Qin Chuan, Su Ping held no resentment, only curiosity.

Noticing his confusion on the way back, Leng Ye chuckled, "Don’t look so perplexed. That woman from the Magic Capital isn’t too vicious, but she has a strong desire for control. In his younger years, everything in this Qin Family kid’s life was arranged for him. Until it came to the major matter of marriage."

Leng Ye clicked his tongue and said, "In short, it’s a dramatic mess. Because of a woman and a marriage partner, this Qin Family kid, after many years of pent-up frustration, completely fell out with his family. However, in the end, he submitted to his mother’s dominance. Then it’s said some muddled things happened afterward; apparently his wife died, and then he left the country for a few years."

Obviously, Leng Ye had no interest in these affairs, only mentioning it briefly before changing the subject with Su Ping. "If you want to know about their messed-up family squabbles, you can ask someone else in the future. Once we finish this last job, I’ll head back to Beiyuan."

Pausing, Leng Ye continued, "You can rest assured, there shouldn’t be anyone coming after you for the Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal anymore. Charles believes Dragon Nation is trying to lure him out. He also likely believes he knows where the *real* Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal is now. Su Ping, you’re the decoy with the ’treasure.’ Once your role as bait is fully exposed or understood by the enemy, you’ll paradoxically attract less direct attention for it."

"Of course, you still need to be cautious, but I reckon, for the time being, your protection here shouldn’t be your concern anymore."

Leng Ye was correct; the Legion and the two major associations would probably focus on this. Even further development of Linzhou’s suburbs was possible.

「A night passed quietly.」

Standing at the door of Heart of Woods, looking at the slowly rising sun and morning glow in the distance, Su Ping truly felt as if he had experienced a lifetime apart. A lot had indeed happened over the night.

After not returning for a night, Su Ping led Leng Ye into the guest room of Heart of Woods.

Seeing Su Ping, who was still a bit dazed, the latter said directly, "Kid, you can slowly savor this later on. The path of growing as a Beast Tamer can’t possibly be smooth sailing, but now, you can make your requests! Go ahead, anything!"

He didn’t at all conceal the value of the Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal from Su Ping. He even directly offered Su Ping such generous terms. He was even genuinely afraid that Su Ping would sell himself short. After all, this was, in a way, his own kid. So, Leng Ye was very generous.

Demands! Ask for anything!

It must be said, at that moment, Su Ping’s mind was indeed filled with various demands. High-level resources, Pet Beast cubs with super high Racial Potential. Even various Pet Beast Cultivation and Evolution methods, among other miscellaneous requests. After all, this was the time to make extravagant demands!