Beast Taming: the More the Better

Su Ping looked at the small, fist-sized sphere in his hand.

He observed it curiously.

Is this the Mechanical Core?

The source of the new era's luxury Mechanical Pet Beasts?

It truly is miraculous.

"Stop looking. The previous explosion... even though this little thing activated its protective abilities and had Black Blood as a buffer, it was still affected by the shockwave. It'll likely take some time and specific methods to recover."

Dong Muyun watched the young master helplessly.

Anyone else facing such a major incident would have been dumbfounded. Even after surviving such a terrifying attack, it would be normal for them to live in constant fear.

But not this guy; he doesn't seem to care at all.

Fortunately, this little fellow was quite sensible and agreed to stay at the Bright Unicorn Hospital for observation for two days.

"This little guy saved my life. No matter what, you have to help me restore it as much as possible."

Su Ping gently set Feifei's Mechanical Core down.

"How could this happen?"

Dong Muyun, even now, couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Didn't I just tell you? Tsk, tsk. Those people from the Eagle Country are completely insane."

Dong Muyun found it hard to believe. "Could it have been someone else? Could it possibly have been Dong Mutian?"

Su Ping shot her a sideways glance. Does she really want her older brother dead that badly?

Unfortunately, however, they both knew it couldn't have been Dong Mutian.

If Dong Mutian were capable of pulling off something that seemed reckless but was actually flawless, he wouldn't have made such a fool of himself back then.

Dong Muyun smiled and finally let out a sigh of relief. "You have no idea, when I first got your call, I was nearly scared to death. Don't worry, now that I'm here, there won't be any more danger."

Su Ping glanced at her again.

He wisely chose not to respond at this moment.

Instead, he sighed.

"What's wrong?"

Dong Muyun looked at him.

"Black Blood... damn it! I only had it for a few days! Am I naturally a vehicle-killer?"

Su Ping's face was etched with grief and indignation. To think he'd wrecked such a high-end sports car after just a few days, losing his chance to show off to Su Anyong again.

"You still have the mind for such thoughts? You're really courting death! By the way, who else have you told? Why haven't Vice President Liu and President Qin arrived yet? Besides them, did you inform anyone else?"

Indeed, more than an hour had passed since Su Ping called Dong Muyun, yet the leaders from the two major Associations still hadn't arrived.

Lin Lei, however, had called three minutes earlier to inform him that this elder from the Legion, Chief Lin himself, was personally leading the 'Moon Wolf Squad,' the ace elite company of the Battle Wolf A Division. They had already entered Linzhou's territory.

Su Ping shook his head. "As long as they know I'm alright, that's enough. They probably have more important matters to attend to right now."

His relationship with President Qin and Vice President Liu didn't require such formalities. Once they learned about the current situation from the phone call and knew Dong Muyun and the Legion members had arrived to protect him, they understood the priority was to investigate the source of the attack!

As for anyone else, he naturally wouldn't tell them. His father was too far away; telling him would only cause unnecessary worry. The others from the Heart of Woods couldn't offer much help either.

Not long after, Lin Lei arrived. Chief Lin seemed more anxious than anyone.

This wasn't just because Su Ping was the son of that mysterious special forces squad leader. He was also their Legion's honorary officer and, most importantly, a vital pillar of support for their Battle Wolf A Division!

In recent days, thanks to the effects of the Heart of the Wolf, the overall strength of their Battle Wolf A Division had improved qualitatively.

Now, hearing Su Ping was in trouble, even Zhao Deguang had issued a direct order for Lin Lei to rush over and ensure his personal safety.

"Are you alright, Su Ping? What on earth happened?"

"I'm fine! See? Fit as a fiddle!" Su Ping patted his chest, which finally allowed Lin Lei to breathe a sigh of relief.

Lin Lei then heard the general sequence of events from Su Ping. Of course, Su Ping didn't mention the Heavenly Tomb, as he was somewhat uncertain about it and chose not to discuss it with others.

And just as Su Ping had expected...

「In the interrogation room of the Linzhou Law Enforcement Office.」

Several figures stood there, their expressions icy. Qin Erlong and Liu Fuhai, whom Su Ping had mentioned, were undoubtedly among them. Qu Ming was there as well.

In front of them were four monitors, each displaying several individuals. Clearly, they were all undergoing separate interrogations.

What made Qin Erlong's expression even more grim was that Qin Chuan was also among those being interrogated. And clearly, he played a significant role.

Just don't let there be any real involvement! Qin Erlong sighed, his gaze shifting to the monitor that clearly showed the most likely breakthrough point among the interrogated individuals.

Gu Hao, captain of the law enforcement team, stared coldly at the Caucasian man before him. His eyes seemed to exert an overwhelming, tide-like pressure.

"Harman Colin! Evidence indicates you directed others to use Mechanical Weapons with the intent to attack an Intermediate Level Breeder from our Dragon Nation. What do you have to say for yourself?"

"FUCK! You Dragon Nation people! You dragged me here for no reason and are spouting this nonsense? Who did I attack? Since when does the Dragon Nation operate without evidence?" Harman shouted indignantly, his anger appearing genuine.

"Silence!"

Gu Hao's brow furrowed. An almost indescribable pressure emanated from him, plunging the interrogation room into deep silence. This was the effect of the Mental Category special Pet Beast, the "Judgment Mirror."

"Su Ping. You wouldn't claim not to know him, would you? Just an hour and a half ago, Breeder Su Ping was attacked!"

"Su Ping? I've only met him once! Why would I want to kill him?"

"Because Su Ping rejected Mu Yu's request to see his Pet Beasts, you harbored resentment. Mu Yu then instructed you to kill Su Ping, using someone else to do the deed!"

Instantly, an overwhelming, landslide-like pressure bore down from the concealed Judgment Mirror. Even Harman couldn't help but tremble before this special, Monarch Level, Mental Category Pet Beast that was also an artifact.

It was as if his very soul and spirit quivered before the Judgment Mirror. In its presence, he seemed to possess neither the ability nor the courage to lie!

However, despite trembling uncontrollably before the Judgment Mirror, Harman still shook his head vehemently, his eyes glaring as he retorted, "FUCK! I didn't do it! Are you Dragon Nation people trying to beat a confession out of me? Once I get out, I'll hire the best lawyer! You'll see how tough I am! You'll learn that people from the Eagle Country are not to be trifled with!"

Gu Hao's brow furrowed deeper.

What's going on?

With Harman's strength, even under the Judgment Mirror's influence, if his willpower was truly that incredible, some sign should have emerged, right?

For a moment, Gu Hao genuinely couldn't be sure.

After all, this wasn't a Dragon Nation citizen; with their own people, they could employ more direct methods. For example, a Soul Search.

But considering the man's identity—someone from the Eagle Country—mishandling this could lead to significant trouble.

So, Gu Hao thought for a moment, then said to the person beside him, "Keep a close watch on him!"

With that, he left the interrogation room.

"Director, does this guy really seem clean?" Gu Hao asked somewhat cautiously, glancing at the two elders seated there.

Qu Ming, standing to the side, felt helpless. Whether there were issues or not was ultimately up to those two old gentlemen.

Qin Erlong and Liu Fuhai also had tightly furrowed brows as they turned their attention to the monitors showing Chris's and Mu Yu's interrogation rooms.

Clearly, nothing incriminating had been discerned from young Chris. Under the pressure of the mental interrogation, he had spilled nearly everything he knew, but none of it was relevant to this case.

They also knew that even if these individuals were responsible, they wouldn't have confided in a junior like Chris.

Mu Yu's interrogation, however, was clearly not progressing smoothly either.

Compared to Harman, who was terrified under the Judgment Mirror's pressure, Mu Yu merely smiled faintly, responding to the interrogator with a chuckle, "I am a registered Senior Breeder from the Eagle Country and a student of the Undead Breeding Master Charles Lee. I hold a respected position in countries across the globe. You have no evidence whatsoever. Do you understand the implications of groundlessly accusing a Senior Breeder?"

"Heh, I've already contacted the embassy in Magic Capital. I won't waste another breath on you until the Eagle Country ambassador arrives with a lawyer. Furthermore, according to Blue Star's universal legal regulations, if you still have no evidence within forty-eight hours, you must release me. After all, heh, I haven't finished catching up with my old friends yet!"

As he said this, Mu Yu even winked at the camera above, a smile playing on his lips.

Clearly, he knew that Liu Fuhai was very likely watching this unfold at that very moment!

His behavior was, without a doubt, a blatant provocation.

Liu Fuhai's face turned ashen with rage.

If Su Ping hadn't been alright, he might have done something truly unthinkable.

But even so, Liu Fuhai still strode into the interrogation room, ignoring everyone's surprised gazes, and stared intently at Mu Yu.

"Mu Yu, what are you so smug about? Even though Su Ping is unharmed, I will never let you off the hook! Daring to use Mechanical Weapons within Linzhou City! You've really outdone yourself. Initially, I genuinely believed you joined the Eagle Country reluctantly because of differing breeding philosophies. Now it seems I was wrong! From this day forward, all ties between us are severed. From now on, you and I are irreconcilable enemies!"

Mu Yu was momentarily startled, looking at this old friend he hadn't seen in many years. He truly hadn't expected his return to the Dragon Nation to culminate in this.

Of course, what truly made Mu Yu frown slightly was something Liu Fuhai had just said!

Su Ping is unharmed?

Mu Yu's expression suddenly darkened, then he scoffed disdainfully, "Then bring it on! I'm waiting to see how you, Liu Fuhai, plan to be my irreconcilable enemy!"

The interrogation room door closed.

Qin Erlong looked at Old Liu, whose face was frighteningly dark. He then sighed helplessly and lifted his gaze toward his own son, Qin Chuan, who was still in another interrogation room explaining the alibis of the three individuals.

Qin Erlong sighed again.

This incident will likely leave Su Ping and Old Liu with some lingering resentment, he thought.

However, what Qin Erlong and Liu Fuhai clearly didn't know was that...

「High above the skies of Linzhou, at this very moment.」

A strangely shaped aircraft had appeared in the night sky. High in the Sky Dome, the aircraft's hatch swung open.

A figure braced against the howling celestial winds and leaped from an altitude of ten thousand meters.

An illusory throne materialized, allowing the figure to land smoothly on a rooftop.

The man seemed to radiate a faint, azure glow, as if enveloped in ethereal blue flames.

His extremely handsome face scanned the surroundings briefly. After confirming the direction, he glanced at the cold-faced man who was stowing away the vessel named 'Sky-splitter', then smiled faintly. "Come on, let's go see how my 'bargain' grandson is doing."