Beast Taming: the More the Better - Chapter 602 - 278: The Egg of the Five Saints! He managed to get it after all!_2

Chapter 602: Chapter 278: The Egg of the Five Saints! He managed to get it after all!_2

Leng Ye chuckled and nodded.

Su Ping was even more astonished. “Then, just now, you…”

“I’ve heard a few things, though I don’t know the specifics. Your earlier demeanor just confirmed some of it for me. Regardless, achieving such rewards and results is more than enough. And your little schemes, kid? You think I’m not aware of them?”

Leng Ye smacked his lips, giving him a teasing glance. Clearly, he had seen through Su Ping’s little machinations in the car long ago.

That was also why he agreed to let Su Ping accept it. Besides, now that Su Ping had caught the attention of that particular individual, this small matter was hardly significant.

Su Anyong, standing aside with a bewildered expression, looked up at the old man and the young one. What are these two talking about? What do they know? What rewards? What outcomes? Why isn’t he an ordinary person? The champion of the Cultivation Competition?

Su Anyong was puzzled, but Su Ping pondered for a moment before asking, “Do you mean Grandfather gave me an Egg of the Five Saints because he also knows?”

Leng Ye shook his head. “That’s not it. Apart from those directly involved, few even in the upper echelons are aware of this matter. Even those who know have only a partial understanding. However, your past achievements are more than sufficient!

“In the eyes of certain people, you’re quite the rising star! The Rong Family has been suppressed by other prominent families for decades and has long since lost the glory it held a century ago.

“For declining Beast Tamer Families like the Rong Family, if they wish to rise again and make their mark amidst a slight shift in the prevailing winds, they must make attempts. And you, undoubtedly, are one of the Rong Family’s attempts.

“For a family like the Rong Family, an Egg of the Five Saints—an item that appears perhaps once a century—is the coveted dream of every eligible young member with the potential to form a contract.

“Now that it has been given to an outsider, they naturally feel indignant. They might even harbor significant animosity towards you.

“However, considering the overall development of the Rong Family and its many members, an Egg of the Five Saints isn’t an insurmountable loss. While it is indeed a part of their greatest heritage, you carry half of the Rong Family’s bloodline. In any case, this treasure isn’t truly going to an outsider!

“Currently, your momentum, your abilities, and your age have attracted the attention of many. The Rong Family betting on you is both reasonable and a move that aligns with the current trends.”

Betting. Testing the winds and trends of the upper echelons. So, that’s the value and significance of this Egg of the Five Saints.

Su Ping remained silent, understanding gradually dawning on him.

It doesn’t seem like such a bad thing after all, does it? And it’s true. If it were a bad thing, Leng Ye wouldn’t be like this; he would have directly refused earlier.

At this point, Leng Ye finally smiled and said, “So, what do you think? Have you decided whether you want that Egg of the Five Saints, the generous gift your grandfather prepared for you?”

Su Ping didn’t rush to speak, and Leng Ye smiled again, saying, “Back in the day, your father was relieved of his duties and returned to the Heart of Woods precisely because of matters concerning your mother. Getting too entangled with a prominent family can indeed be risky, you know!”

Su Ping didn’t answer directly but asked curiously, “Leng Ye, why did Dragon Nation take such strong action against the prominent families back then? Since ancient times, these clans with their unique Beast Tamer traditions were considered pillars of Dragon Nation, weren’t they?”

“The reason is simple: the nation comes before the family. What if someone were to forget the nation, or even betray it, for the sake of their family?”

Leng Ye didn’t need to elaborate further, but Su Ping had some understanding. “Was it like the saying, ’What became of the Six Dynasties? Naught but the selfish schemes of individual houses’?”

Leng Ye nodded, then shook his head. “It was even more serious than that.”

Su Ping drew a sharp breath. “In that case, that individual…”

He felt even greater respect for the one who had emerged from such dire circumstances, someone capable of reshaping the era within a mere century.

He wondered how this person managed to seize power and authority under such conditions and then alter the course of history. Such character and methods were truly worthy of their renown. He truly didn’t know what kind of person this was and eagerly anticipated the day he might meet and get to know them.

Seeing the shock and admiration in Su Ping’s eyes, Leng Ye pursed his lips. He guessed what his god-grandson was thinking and wisely chose not to shatter Su Ping’s illusions.

“Of course, the situation has reversed now, and things are a bit different. Besides, the Rong Family was quite compliant back then; otherwise, they would have been wiped out decades ago,” Leng Ye stated nonchalantly.

Then, he waved his hand. “Alright, take your time to think about it. It’s not too late for you and your father to talk more. However, after today’s business is concluded, your father needs to return to the Legion with me early tomorrow morning. I’ll come to see you in a few days!”

Su Ping, however, quickly said, “Leng Ye, I have a favor to ask of you later.”

“Alright, we’ll discuss it later then.”

Soon, only Su Ping and Su Anyong, father and son who hadn’t seen each other for a long time, remained in the room.

Su Anyong seemed a little uncomfortable with the atmosphere. After standing up and pacing for a moment, he finally said, “You, my boy, don’t you have any other suitable Pet Beasts? Hmm, your advancement speed is decent, reaching Commander Third Rank. That’s much faster than me. Have you chosen your Third Pet Beast?”

“I have.” Su Ping had no intention of summoning Feifei.

That little thing is a bit too… unconventional.

Su Anyong didn’t press further. “Then why do you still want that Egg of the Five Saints? It’ll take some time to advance to the Monarch rank, right? Let me tell you, don’t be fooled by how good your Second Grandpa makes it sound. In reality, even though the Egg of the Five Saints has Spirit Saint Level potential…”