Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 835 - 360: Su Ping: I’m Not Targeting Anyone..._2

"Aren't there way too many people crowding around? Why didn't Old Qin organize some setup outside to control this mess? It's somewhat damaging Jianghai Forest Province's reputation."

Next to him, Dong Muyun, serving as an unusual chauffeur today, fiddled with her black sunglasses:

"Having crowds is perfectly normal. Jianghai boasts a huge population, so naturally there are plenty of qualified young Beast Tamers. With parents dropping off their children and all, arranging things is tough. No point anyway, since the official events haven't kicked off yet. This association isn't on a main road, and it's the same in other provinces and cities."

She paid little heed to such protocols.

Su Ping cast a curious look her way before asking Dong Muyun:

"Does Sister Dong meet the age requirement to join this time?"

Dong Muyun shot Su Ping a sideways glance:

"Didn't anyone teach you not to inquire about a lady's age? But you—this rumored backdoor entry has caused quite a buzz. Are you sure you can deal with it?"

Su Ping grinned: "Don't worry!"

Saying no more, Su Ping snatched the sunglasses nearby, slipped them on, pushed open the car door, and plunged into the thronging masses.

Dong Muyun's curiosity piqued; rather than drive off, she rolled down the window, rested her fair chin on her palm, lounged against the door frame, and observed Su Ping, eager to discover what this quirky youth had in store.

Truth be told, Dong Muyun felt baffled.

Given Qin Erlong's influence, this backdoor controversy shouldn't have surfaced. If he wished it buried, the press wouldn't have touched it.

From past media treatment of Su Ping, any such story would have been quashed right away.

No cause for it to blow up.

Still, it had spread, even picking up traction from obscure online outlets and Jianghai Province's private forums.

Utterly strange.

That said, Dong Muyun held back from probing, aware that Su Ping and Qin Erlong were both shrewd operators, so their moves surely had purpose.

And sure enough.

"Hi, mind sparing a couple minutes for an interview?"

A sweet voice called out, prompting Su Ping to stop and nod at the attractive reporter in front of him.

Yang Zhuqing eyed the sharp-featured youth behind those shades and teased:

"You look all mysterious, like a top contender maybe? Haha, just joking—what's your name, and what ranking do you aim for in this pro evaluation?"

As a local TV personality, Yang Zhuqing commanded eyes, drawing spectators who eyed the youth with interest.

Rocking sunglasses like a celeb? Even actual stars wouldn't steal the spotlight here, right?

A few sneered inwardly.

Unfazed by the stares, Su Ping pondered briefly before replying offhandedly:

"Ranking? First place—no problem there."

His blunt words hushed the interview cluster around Su Ping and Yang Zhuqing.

Yang Zhuqing's gaze lit up noticeably.

At last, a captivating, headline-grabbing character.

First place!

Across all of Jianghai, with hordes of competitors—including those at Beast Taming Realm's Commandant Ninth Rank or Commander Tenth Rank—who'd boldly declare that on camera?

A province-wide boast like this courts mockery.

Hence, anyone daring enough stands out.

"First place? Such bold assurance from this student! The provincial test is a brutal free-for-all: gathering resources, knocking out rivals, slaying wild beasts in the Secret Realm arena for scores— full of variables, where even powerhouses can flop on bad luck. That kind of certainty highlights your skills, yeah?"

Yang Zhuqing studied the probably younger man, unsure if it was real self-belief or mere posturing.

But he answered directly:

"My strength? Nothing special, mostly 'cause the competition looks pretty average."

The quip reignited the buzz after the stunned pause.

Before Su Ping could continue, nearby contestants trailing Yang Zhuqing's broadcast lost their cool—all youths striving to seem modest and composed on air, but now barely containing their ire.