Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 879 - 375: The Press Conference! Paperman Evolution Announced! (3)

A peculiar glance was cast towards the breeder from Jianghai Province, yet silence prevailed among the onlookers.

Mu Hang paid no heed to the crowd, his entire focus fixated on Su Ping.

Presently, Su Ping was situated at the forefront, engaged in conversation with an elder whose hair and beard bore the hue of pure white.

Mu Hang recognized this man as an advanced undead breeder hailing from Xihai Province, a figure standing merely a step away from achieving the esteemed rank of Breeding Master. He also held the position of president within the Breeder Association of Xihai Province.

This individual was a seasoned veteran within the Dragon Nation.

It was only fitting that such a distinguished personage would be accorded such attention by Su Ping.

He extended his arm, drawing the curious gazes of many and stirring a subtle commotion from a corner of the room.

At that exact moment, a wave of delight washed over Mu Hang as the short-haired woman positioned behind Su Ping offered a frown in his direction. She then leaned in and conveyed a whispered message to Su Ping.

As anticipated, in the very next second, Su Ping turned his head, his gaze settling upon Mu Hang. He had already begun to half-rise from his seat.

In the eyes of this young man, upon whom his hopes rested, there was a discernible flicker of worry and uncertainty, as though he intended to rise and approach Mu Hang's side.

However, at that precise juncture, it felt as if a bucket of ice-cold water had been unceremoniously doused over him.

His body, utterly beyond his control, felt as though it had lost all command...

Su Ping regarded Brother Mu with a bewildered expression. Mu Hang had adopted a comical posture, reminiscent of a 'wild goose falling upon flat sand', with his posterior extended and his arm stretched out. He had indeed risen and offered an apology to President Lin from Xihai province, who was seated nearby, preparing to make his way over.

Yet, in the ensuing second, before Su Ping could even process the situation, Mu Hang’s form settled back into his seat, and the elongated arm was casually returned to rest upon his thigh.

At this juncture, confronted by Su Ping’s questioning stare, Mu Hang let out a chuckle.

It was as if all that had transpired moments before was merely a playful jest.

And Su Ping's motion to stand had, in effect, signified the successful execution of the other party's prank.

Su Ping’s ascent halted mid-motion. Observing this individual, he found himself momentarily at a loss for words.

He could do nothing more than roll his eyes at the other party in a gesture of exasperated acceptance and return to his seat. But precisely at that instant, Qin Erlong stood up once more, addressing the assembled company:

"It is about time; the reporters and media personnel have already arrived, we may now prepare to commence."

Su Ping drew a deep breath and, without hesitation, proceeded to the very front, with Long'er following closely in his wake. Concurrently, the vigilant bodyguard, who had been diligently observing the dynamics of the venue, continued to murmur into Su Ping’s ear:

"Breeder Su, that individual earlier struck me as somewhat peculiar; please maintain a degree of distance from him."

Su Ping responded with a curious look: "Mu Hang?" he inquired, instinctively attempting to turn his head to look back.

Long'er nodded swiftly and urged, "Yes, do not look back."

Su Ping’s understanding dawned: "What do you imply by that? If he had intended to cause me harm, surely he would have acted when he had the opportunity just now!"

Long'er, too, appeared perplexed:

"Indeed, I did not detect any menacing spiritual power fluctuations emanating from him. Furthermore, Lord Ray Saint is also present, so there should be no cause for concern. However, I harbor an unsettling premonition regarding that person, so I urge you to exercise caution, Breeder Su.

Should any danger arise, my utmost priority will be to guarantee your safety!"

It was true, Ray Saint had not perceived anything out of the ordinary. Even Longer herself harbored doubts, questioning whether her intuition was perhaps running wild.

However, unlike Ray Saint, who possessed his specific realm of perception, Longer’s experience was far more extensive, and she had been the first to notice Mu Hang's distinctly unusual demeanor.

She had encountered a vast array of individuals throughout the course of executing numerous assignments.

Naturally, this had honed her sensitivity in such matters, making her more attuned to subtle cues.

The sensation that individual imparted was profoundly strange! Indescribably strange! Yet, from a spiritual standpoint, nothing seemed amiss.

Su Ping's brow furrowed slightly, but his progression could not be halted. At this moment, with countless eyes upon him, encompassing even the entirety of the Dragon Nation, the proceedings could not possibly be suspended due to mere unfounded suspicions or gut feelings.

Arriving before the grand entrance, Su Ping pushed open the doors to the main hall and ascended the steps leading to the stage, facing the backdrop curtain.

Ray Saint, Qin Erlong, and a multitude of other breeders took their seats on a separate set of steps situated below the stage.

The moment Su Ping’s figure materialized, cameras and camcorders, akin to cannons both long and short, promptly focused upon him, their flashes illuminating the scene.

A subtle smile graced the corners of Su Ping’s lips, exuding an aura of gentle composure.

He moved with deliberate pace towards the microphone positioned at the podium, his gaze sweeping over the assembled figures below the stage who were looking up at him. His smile remained steady as he began to address the audience:

"Greetings, everyone. I am Su Ping.

I extend a warm welcome to my personal press conference. Among those present are breeders I know well, as well as industry veterans whom I have long held in high regard.

I am fully aware of the reason for your attendance. To suggest it is due to my personal charm would be an unlikely assertion, thus I shall dispense with preamble.

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to pose them, my esteemed media friends and distinguished breeders.

The objective of this press conference serves a dual purpose; firstly, to officially announce the evolutionary breakthrough of the most downtrodden undead pet beast, the 'Paperman,' infamously scorned as the 'shame of the undead series'!I'm about to reveal everything I know regarding the evolution of the Paper Man, completely free of charge. Please understand, this information pertains to the standard Paper Man, not the mutated variant like my contracted beast. All Beastmasters tuning into this live broadcast will be able to utilize this method to evolve their own Paper Man pets in the future!” An immediate hush fell over the entire arena. This silence lasted for about five seconds before erupting into sheer pandemonium. And it wasn't just the venue and the press conference that exploded with excitement; the viewers watching the live stream joined in the frenzy. Amidst this overwhelming spectacle, Mu Hang remained in his usual corner, observing the lively and energetic young man on stage with a profound calmness in his gaze. A smile, akin to a flickering flame, ignited within his eyes.