Beast Taming: the More the Better

This was a relatively secluded area, with no streets or open shops nearby. However, compared to the wilderness and Lingxi River near Heart of Woods—areas with hardly any signs of civilization—this place was undoubtedly much better. Though secluded, it boasted an extensive land area. The tall walls and the towering buildings within indicated its past.

But today, this once-bankrupt large factory park was surrounded by a dense crowd. Vehicles filled the park's parking lot almost to capacity. Some residents from the nearby Linzhou suburbs couldn't help but gaze in this direction.

The Lingyuan Pharma Factory had gone bankrupt five years ago. However, due to contractual issues, the factory buildings and land remained unsold until a few days ago, when word spread that they had finally been purchased. Over the past few days, large containers had been transported here one after another, and no one knew what significant developments were underway. Now, it seemed the time had come to unveil the mystery?

In just a few days, the factory buildings and courtyard had been completely renovated. Moreover, on the ten-story building at the center of the courtyard, several large, gilded characters, covered with red cloth, were prominently displayed. Clearly, this was the plaque of the acquiring company. And since morning, the stream of people entering the premises hadn't ceased.

At this moment, inside a van, two figures looked out at the front gate, chatting intermittently.

One of them, about Su Ping's age, was leaning against the car window, curiously looking out,

"Dad, what's the deal with this pharmaceutical factory? In just a short while, I've seen at least a dozen of your colleagues!"

Li Senlin fiddled with his camera and issued some instructions to the photographer beside him before glancing at Li Shu, who had spoken, and gave him a sideways look, "Just look at you, what future do you have following me? Even if you become an editor-in-chief, you'll still end up with a monthly salary of tens of thousands at most. You won't have to worry about food and clothing, but what about your future? Su Ping was willing to teach you back then, but you! Such a golden opportunity, and you didn't seize it, running off halfway instead!"

Li Shu shrank back, somewhat dejected, "I'm not a Forest Wolf Beast Tamer, and that's not my specialty... All I did there day in and day out was reception work and shoveling crap; it was mind-numbingly boring..."

Li Senlin glared at his son, feeling a sense of helplessness, but ultimately, he could only sigh, "Forget it. Just behave yourself for a while, kid. This is no small matter. If anything goes wrong, risking your old man's entire fortune and life won't save the situation!"

"Is it that serious? No wonder even you, who's been cooped up in an office for years, had to come out for this. Is the factory owner that influential? Aren't you journalists called uncrowned kings?" Li Shu asked curiously.

Li Senlin glanced at his son. Uncrowned kings? The real issue is that the boss behind this pharmaceutical company is an actual 'king'! He then looked at the equally curious photographer and assistant before lowering his voice, "It's rumored that the new company's boss is Queen Dong of Tianyun Group..."

"Ah?"

"Tianyun Group?"

In Linzhou and Jianghai, hardly anyone was unaware of Tianyun Group's fame. This held true even throughout the entire eastern region of Dragon Nation. Tianyun Group encompassed nearly every industry related to Pet Beasts and was Tightly interwoven with the lives of all Beast Tamers.

Li Shu's spirits instantly lifted, "Queen Dong? Will I get to see her in person today?"

The photographer nearby hurriedly leaned in, "Editor Li, I heard that things haven't been quiet at Tianyun Group lately!"

Before Li Senlin could reply, Li Shu, who had always been curious, asked, "Brother Zhang, what do you mean by 'not quiet'?"

The photographer chuckled, "Tianyun Group might be changing hands. It's said that Tianyun Real Estate and Mirror Sky Entertainment, two of the group's most influential subsidiaries, have been taken over by Dong Mutian, Queen Dong's brother! Now that Queen Dong has established this new company, she's clearly setting up for a confrontation! Indeed, the struggles for family fortunes among the powerful are even more exciting than TV dramas."

Li Shu nodded, "That said, doesn't Tianyun Group already have its own Magic Potion factory subsidiary? Why is Queen Dong starting another one?"

"Who knows? How could we possibly understand the thoughts of such important people? But even so, Queen Dong's influence is immense. Never mind the media; I just saw several government officials, heads of major banks, and figures from other companies..."

"Are there people from the two major associations?"

"Probably. But generally, the key figures from the associations don't get involved in such matters."

It was Li Senlin, however, who frowned and said, "Enough of this idle chatter. What do the affairs of those bigwigs have to do with us? Are you tired of living?"

The photographer, Zhang, flinched.

Just then, someone knocked on the van window, "You're from the 'Linzhou Pet Beast Express,' right? It's almost time. Media friends, please head to the front and get ready!"

Li Senlin hurriedly put on a smile, "Alright, thanks for the heads-up."

The person who reminded them said no more, nodded, and left. Li Senlin then urged, "Quick, quick, let's go!"

The assistant, the photographer, and Li Shu, burdened with their equipment, hurried towards the main building in the factory courtyard.