Beast Taming: the More the Better - Chapter 641 - 294: Little Flame’s Resistance! Who Dares to Defy?_3

Chapter 641: Chapter 294: Little Flame’s Resistance! Who Dares to Defy?_3

Having studied for an entire night, Su Ping’s confusion not only remained unresolved but had become even more unbearable, even more perplexing.

By the time the sky brightened, aside from a dizzying headache from studying all night, Su Ping had gained nothing.

“Cousin, time for breakfast!”

Early in the morning, Rong Mang came over with his younger cousin Rong Chan, continuing his warm calls for Su Ping to join them for breakfast.

Su Ping nodded but wasn’t in a hurry. He gestured for the two cousins to sit with him on the wooden bench in the small courtyard pavilion.

“Cousin Su Ping, what’s wrong?” Rong Mang asked with a hint of concern. “Your spirit seems a bit low. Have you been too tired these past few days? Are you still planning to go to Heavenly Mountain? I can go with you today.”

Su Ping shook his head. “There’s no need to go to Heavenly Mountain for the time being. What I really want to ask you, Cousin, is about what Grandfather said—about me accepting one of the Eggs of the Five Saints. Isn’t there a lot of opposition in the Rong Family, and quite a few people have opinions about it?”

The moment Su Ping spoke, Rong Mang’s brow furrowed. “Cousin, has someone been saying something to you? Tell me, and I’ll talk to Grandfather.”

Even Rong Mang himself had previously objected to this matter. However, after realizing his own interests wouldn’t be affected, Rong Mang resolutely supported his cousin. This cousin was highly valued by Grandfather, capable in his own right, and possessed strong connections—a veritable pillar of support. They were even closer than actual brothers.

Now that Su Ping brought this up, Rong Mang immediately suspected someone was speaking ill of him behind his back.

Su Ping waved his hand. “That’s not it. Just tell me, is it true or not?”

Rong Mang thought for a moment and said with a smile, “It’s nothing to worry about. Don’t take it to heart. The Rong Family rule is that the Eggs of the Five Saints are for the worthy. With your ability, it’s only right and proper.”

Su Ping, of course, didn’t take it to heart. The concerns and interests of the rest of the Rong Family were none of his business; how remotely related were they to him through his deceased mother anyway? But he very much needed them now. Other times it wouldn’t have mattered, but today, feeling uncertain after his recent interaction with Little Flame, Su Ping’s mood wasn’t great. Su Ping’s principle was to control and adjust if possible; if not, then to vent it. Why make things difficult for himself by holding it in and being unhappy?

As it happened, although no other Rong Family disciples had sought him out these past few days, he had noticed some undisguised, annoying glances when he came and went.

Rong Chan, who was beside them, also thought for a moment and said, “I heard just yesterday that Rong Cheng, Rong Crocodile, and Rong Xing were secretly cursing you, Cousin, behind your back. They said some really nasty things and even claimed Grandfather was being unfair…”

Su Ping smiled faintly. He had been waiting for days for some of the Rong Family members whose interests had been infringed upon to come and challenge him. But they hadn’t actually approached, at most offering a few malicious glances. Perhaps it was because his grandfather exerted too much control over the family, or maybe because Su Ping hadn’t been staying with the Rong Family for very long. Since that was the case, he was happy to give them a chance.

He said directly, “Cousin, tell these other cousins of mine, anyone who disagrees can come find me today! If anyone can defeat me in a Controlling Beasts battle, this Egg of the Five Saints, I will then directly refuse Grandfather!”

Upon hearing this, Rong Mang was momentarily taken aback.