Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 897 - 381: To the Imperial Capital! The Whereabouts of Meng Huangliang!

White clouds drifted lazily across the sky outside the window.

Su Ping narrowed his eyes, a smile gracing his lips as he observed the three young ladies before him.

Qin Xiaoxue barely made an effort to conceal the hostile glares she cast towards Ling Xiaoxiao and Lu Xiaolu, who had just entered the cabin and were taking in their surroundings.

Those two, however, seemed oblivious to their best friend’s simmering resentment, acting instead like a country bumpkin visiting a bustling city.

They scanned the entire space from top to bottom, excluding only the cockpit.

"Xiao Lu, Xiao Lu, look! There's a refrigerator too! So we can actually drink cola on the ship!"

"Indeed! This place is even more opulent than our dormitory. Xiao Xiao, look at this – a dedicated Meditation Room! We can use it to burn rare resources and boost our Qi density!"

The two of them were practically vibrating with excitement, their chatter never ceasing.

Yet, to Qin Xiaoxue’s astonishment, Su Ping also wore a look of surprise.

"It has this capability too?"

Qin Xiaoxue nearly choked on her drink, her breath catching in her throat.

"You didn't know either?"

Su Ping followed behind Ling Xiaoxiao and the other girl, nodding as he examined the mechanical Meditation Room.

"This is my first time on a long-haul flight as well. When I arrived previously, I didn't have the time to look around properly. This is truly my first time experiencing it."

"Wow! Such a spacious lounge, and an even bigger bed!"

The group proceeded into the lounge. Lu Xiaolu exclaimed dramatically before turning her gaze to Su Ping.

"Well? Breeder Su, aren't you fortunate that Xiao Xiao and I accompanied you? Otherwise, you'd be in quite a pickle! Who knows what Xiao Xue might have done to you!"

Ling Xiaoxiao chimed in with an agreement.

Su Ping blinked, momentarily failing to grasp the implication.

Qin Xiaoxue's eyes widened, her face instantly flushed with indignation.

"Lu Xiaolu! Are you seeking death?!"

Qin Xiaoxue lunged forward and swiftly apprehended the pleading Lu Xiaolu!

Su Ping felt a twinge of helplessness, but at that precise moment, his phone vibrated in his pocket.

He retrieved it and glanced at the screen, the smile on his face gradually fading.

The sender of the message was someone rather significant.

It was none other than Sun Chaoju, the Intermediate Breeder from Wolf Garden in Jianghai, who had a minor disagreement with Su Ping previously and was, in fact, the original source of the Wanmu Wolf.

Since their return from the Breeder Association, his interactions with Sun Chaoju had become infrequent.

Su Ping's progress had been remarkably swift; many individuals around him struggled to keep pace.

This particular message from Sun Chaoju was remarkably concise:

[Mu Hang has been laid to rest.]

Su Ping pressed his lips together.

He found himself at a loss for words.

Regarding Mu Hang, Su Ping couldn't claim a deep familiarity; they were acquaintances through Sun Chaoju, who had been a long-time friend.

From their limited encounters, Su Ping held a favorable impression of the gentle Shadow Wolf Breeder.

Mu Hang's father had nearly cost Su Ping his life the first time; it was the closest Su Ping had ever been to death.

However, Su Ping recognized that Mu Hang bore no responsibility for Mu Yu's actions. Despite their familial connection, their bond seemed tenuous.

A man capable of abandoning everything, deserting his wife and child, and even betraying his country to cross the ocean –

He truly had little connection to Mu Hang anymore, did he?

Yet, Mu Hang was different.

At least, based on what Sun Chaoju had shared and Su Ping's own interactions, he had never witnessed such a dark aspect of Mu Hang.

That particular incident, in fact, deepened Su Ping's understanding of Mu Hang, leading him to approve of this rather distinct Breeder.

And now, he could never have imagined that Mu Yu would forsake his own son merely to allow his master to descend.

Nevertheless, as he had previously stated, Mu Yu was Mu Yu, and Mu Hang was Mu Hang.

One could even consider Mu Hang someone who met his demise indirectly because of Su Ping.

He wasn't so detached as to blame himself entirely for the outcome.

Yet, he still felt a sense of regret. Concurrently, as his own standing ascended, a certain anxiety arose – the fear that random entanglements might lead to the demise of decent individuals connected to him.

Strength.

Beyond identity and status, the paramount requirement was the power to protect oneself and others.

For now, Mu Hang's fate was sealed, but what about the future?

Su Ping remained uncertain, which was why, over the past couple of days, he had dedicated himself to meditation with unprecedented intensity. Coupled with the partial strain of maintaining the Celestial Tomb Mark's activation at all times, his spiritual power had seen a notable improvement.

He had always possessed exceptionally high Talent when it came to meditation.

Back at No. 6 High School, he had ascended to the top rank within a short period, even without diligent practice.

Therefore, Mu Hang's death held a profoundly significant meaning for Su Ping.

Hearing the name Mu Hang mentioned again by Sun Chaoju, Su Ping could only respond with quiet contemplation:

"I offer my condolences. Was he survived by any family?"

"He was alone in the world."

"..."

Qin Xiaoxue, who had been playfully frolicking, noticed Su Ping's altered demeanor. She immediately released Lu Xiaolu and approached him:

"Su Ping, what's troubling you? Oh, right, you never did tell me exactly what transpired back then."

Su Ping gently shook his head.

"It wasn't anything major. That foreign cultivator came to challenge us. Later, the legendary Holy Dragon descended and dealt with him. That's the whole story. Regardless, it's best if you don't discuss this matter with anyone outside."

Noticing the three girls gazing at him with expressions full of curiosity, Su Ping chose not to elaborate further.

Qin Xiaoxue gave a nod, and the three girls remained silent. The mood had become somewhat somber due to the conversation, but at that precise moment, a ringtone interrupted the silence. Su Ping glanced at his communication device and was slightly taken aback. It wasn't Sun Chaoju, who had just sent him a message, but rather Master Zhu Hong.