CHAPTER 54: CHAPTER 54: SUN CHAOJU ACCEPTS HIS LOSS WITH CONVICTION AND SATISFACTION! (FIRST UPDATE)

Before returning to the vast breeding base in the suburbs of Linzhou, Vice President Liu and Sun Chaoju wore different expressions; the former was just slightly sentimental, while the latter’s was pitch-black.

Sun Chaoju would have never imagined that, as the fifteen-day deadline neared, this young man had actually achieved it.

When they got out of the car, both men were slightly startled. Qin Xiaoxue was standing at the entrance waiting for them, her face blooming with a smile, unable to contain her excitement and joy.

When had either of them ever seen such an expression on Miss Qin’s face?

They were also a bit doubtful. Just reaching Proficient Level in Self-Healing—was that worth such excitement?

However, her current attitude clearly showed just how satisfied Miss Qin was with Su Ping’s cultivation.

"Grandpa Liu, Breeder Sun, you’re here! Come in quickly, Su Ping is waiting for you."

Vice President Liu looked incredulously at Qin Xiaoxue. Having known this girl for so long, it was the first time he had heard the term ’Grandpa Liu’ from her.

He subconsciously glanced at the sky. Had the sun risen from the west? Otherwise, how could such an unbelievable thing be happening?

Nevertheless, Vice President Liu was also curious about what exactly had happened to make Miss Qin so delighted.

Together with a silent Sun Chaoju, they walked into the reception room. Su Ping, whom they hadn’t seen for over ten days, was half-kneeling there, combing the fur on Woodhead’s neck.

And Woodhead, the proud Forest Wolf who had looked down on everyone just half a month ago, was now comfortably lying on the ground. His eyes were narrowed, his tongue was lolling out, and his limbs were curled towards the sky, exposing his belly for Su Ping to handle as he pleased.

This posture stunned both Sun Chaoju and Vice President Liu.

What kind of magic did this young man possess? Not only had he appeased Miss Qin, but he had also tamed this Forest Wolf, making it as docile as a house dog instead of a ferocious beast.

However, it was evident that, at this moment, Sun Chaoju was the most impatient one among them.

Without a second thought, his eyes focused intently on Woodhead.

Feeling the fluctuation of the Eye of Truth, Woodhead glanced at him but paid him no further attention, continuing to pant heavily with his tongue lolling out.

However, just one glance was enough to leave Sun Chaoju petrified.

Only then did Su Ping look up, put the comb aside, and sit down with a smile. "Breeder Sun, are you ready to admit defeat?"

Sun Chaoju opened his mouth.

He desperately wanted to deny it. In fact, on his way there, he had already concocted excuses: Miss Qin’s Forest Wolf Pet Beast naturally has the best talent! Its successful cultivation wasn’t because Su Ping was so capable, but because Woodhead’s talent was high enough! Maybe Woodhead’s Self-Healing was already on the verge of a breakthrough, and just a little training was all that was needed for it to advance, as simple as pushing a boat with the current.

But now, in this reception room, he couldn’t bring himself to utter a single word of those excuses.

Moreover, the young man before him suddenly didn’t seem so detestable anymore.

After all, people don’t often express strong emotions towards those who are far beyond their reach.

At this moment, he finally began to understand why his teacher had said those words.

When faced with true genius, reasoning often falls short.

And the Su Ping before him had utterly conquered Sun Chaoju.

Facing Su Ping’s smile, which seemed somewhat challenging, Sun Chaoju took a deep breath. Then, to the surprise of both Su Ping and Qin Xiaoxue, he actually nodded. "A bet is a bet, and I admit defeat! I’m thoroughly convinced! Su Ping, you are the most incredible young Breeder I have ever met!"

These words of sincere admiration made Su Ping feel somewhat embarrassed.

But Sun Chaoju paid no mind to that.

Actually, there wasn’t much direct business competition between the Wolf Den breeding base and services related to the Heart of Woods skill, aside from matters involving Qin Xiaoxue. Plus, Shuhua City was quite a distance from Linzhou. While there might be some impact, it wouldn’t be significant.

So, at this moment, after seeing Woodhead’s current state, Sun Chaoju knew that something like ’Accelerated Spellcasting’ might truly be, as his teacher had said, not that important for Su Ping’s future.

One must have foresight and look to the long term. And that was precisely what Sun Chaoju was considering now.

It couldn’t be helped; the words "Proficient Level" displayed for the skills in the Eye of Truth’s feedback on Woodhead were simply too glaring!

In just over ten days!

Not only had Self-Healing reached Proficient Level, but even the newly cultivated Heart of Woods skill had also reached Proficiency!

Such a level of cultivation expertise, and such natural control and affinity for Forest Wolves—Sun Chaoju had already lost any desire to compete.

On his way here, he had been resentful, indignant, and even held some grudges. But now, seeing the feedback from the Eye of Truth, all those feelings had vanished, replaced entirely by sheer astonishment at the young man before him.

He even extended his hand, placed a USB drive directly on the coffee table in the reception room, and looked at the somewhat astonished Su Ping, who hadn’t yet reacted. Sun Chaoju said, "Inside this is the cultivation method for ’Accelerated Spellcasting,’ the incomplete evolution methods for the Wanmu Wolf, and some data I’ve compiled from my research on its evolution. It’s all yours! If you’re worried, you can have Teacher Liu or President Qin verify it first."

Su Ping looked at the USB drive, then back at Sun Chaoju, genuinely startled. Setting aside everything else, judging from Sun Chaoju’s words, the research he’d conducted on the Wanmu Wolf’s evolution must have cost him an unimaginable amount. And now he was just handing it all over?

Seeing Su Ping’s astonishment, this time it was Sun Chaoju who felt a surge of pride. You brat, did you really think that just because I could become Vice President Liu’s disciple and own such a large breeding base, I’d be a petty and vengeful person? A fool with no foresight? An idiot with no strategic sense?

With this thought, Sun Chaoju, now feeling as if he were cloaked in a holy light, added, "Regarding the research on the Wanmu Wolf’s evolution, if you need anything, you can call me. I might not be able to offer much direct help, but I can provide some Forest Wolf test subjects for evolutionary attempts."

At that moment, Su Ping finally recovered, looking at Breeder Sun with some amazement.

Whether Sun Chaoju wanted to invest, repair their relationship, or simply bet on Su Ping’s future ability to develop a complete evolution method for the Wanmu Wolf (thereby getting his own name on the list of developers), as long as it wasn’t all for show, then this Sun Chaoju had genuinely changed Su Ping’s impression of him, making him more willing to interact.

After all, anyone still passionate about pursuing the path of a Breeder and enthusiastic about the Pet Beast cultivation industry inevitably possessed admirable qualities.

It was for this very reason that Dragon Nation had thrived over the past century. Numerous Pet Beast evolution and cultivation breakthroughs had blossomed like a hundred flowers, greatly strengthening the overall national power and allowing Dragon Nation to once again become one of the largest countries on Blue Star.

Thus, facing the expectant gazes before him, Su Ping also nodded with a smile. "Alright."