Chapter 489: Chapter 300: Even Yu Bao Isn’t as Shameless as You

"Don’t worry, I don’t blame you. After all, I wasn’t clear with my instructions back then."

Su Zhi patted Wu Bao’s head. "But you have to be more careful from now on, okay?"

"Wooo!" Wu Bao nodded quickly, promising to do so.

"By the way, you aren’t hiding anything else from us, are you?"

"..." Wu Bao shook its head honestly, a single drop of sweat trickling down its shell.

Wu Huiping offered a polite smile. "You and your Pet Beast have such a harmonious relationship. It truly makes me envious."

"You’re too kind, Spokesman Wu."

Su Zhi quickly scanned the contract, made a few marks, and finally signed his name on the signature line.

"Since my Pet Beast is willing to cooperate with your company, I will respect its wishes."

"This... Sir, I just noticed you checked the box for a one-year, short-term contract."

A flicker of awkwardness crossed Wu Huiping’s eyes, but he quickly concealed it with a polite smile. "Actually, I would recommend a long-term contract for the duration of the Pet Beast’s contract, just like last time. This would be more conducive to a win-win situation for both parties, allowing us to collaborate on a deeper and broader level..."

"Wu Bao hadn’t formed a contract with me back then, so some of its decisions might not have been entirely rational. As its Beast Tamer, I have the right to correct them."

Su Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly. "Actually, you think a contract for the duration of its bond is a bit short? It’s a shame Wu Bao isn’t the First Emperor. Otherwise, you guys could have signed a five-thousand-year contract, couldn’t you?"

"Ah... haha, you have quite a sense of humor."

Wu Huiping immediately put on another polite smile. "Since Mr. Su Zhi has chosen a short-term contract, our company will fully respect your decision.

"Regarding your use of the Fengyun Arena for training for the national competition, Manager Yan Dingyi has already coordinated with our company. We will have dedicated staff to provide you with service and guidance. I wish you a pleasant training session!"

With that, Wu Huiping nodded farewell, remaining exceedingly polite from beginning to end.

But the look Su Zhi gave his retreating back was anything but polite.

"Wooo..." Wu Bao looked at Su Zhi, a little stunned.

Back then, those people had read the contract’s contents to it, and it signed because it thought everything was fine. It had no idea it had signed a long-term contract...

"Maybe they saw you were a Pet Beast and thought you were easy to fool. But then again, they’re like that with people, too. That’s the difference between a corporation and the Common Defense Alliance."

Su Zhi smiled. "So from now on, you need to keep your eyes wide open. You can’t let them sell you off and then help them count the money."

Cao Mingyu silently pushed up his glasses, his expression also uncharacteristically blank. "This is why I hate businessmen."

On this matter, the two had reached a consensus.

Su Zhi: "Huh? Wait, what does your family do again?"

Cao Mingyu: "Oh, my dad is an employee at Fengyun Company."

"And you still...??"

"Is there a problem?"

Su Zhi: "..."

’Looks like Cao Mingyu’s father has a great son.’

"I finally found you guys! It was so crowded I got separated from the group!"

Holding two sports drinks, Liu Junpo arrived late with a wide grin on his face. "Look what goodies I brought!"

Su Zhi glanced behind him and saw Peng Kai and Yan Dingyi walking over side-by-side, waving at him with a smile.

"Who are you calling ’goodies’? Our junior has gotten a lot braver, hasn’t he?"

Peng Kai gave Liu Junpo a friendly punch, then strode over to Su Zhi and laughed heartily. "Long time no see! Fellow Daoist Su, I trust you’ve been well!"

"Haha, I was almost a goner, but I have good luck," Su Zhi replied with a laugh.

His gaze fell on Peng Kai’s blood-red Beastmaster robe, and his expression grew complicated once more.

"And Xiaocao, you’ve grown up a lot, too. I heard all about your journey to the Talal Desert. You’re the only one I know who’d dare to travel so far alone at your age! You have a bright future ahead of you!"

Peng Kai clapped Cao Mingyu on the shoulder again and sighed. "We were supposed to get here early to greet you, but we got stuck in traffic. Uncle Yan, I told you the City Battle Hall was perfectly fine. You’re just too picky."

"Hey, listen to you, kid, lecturing me now."

Yan Dingyi walked up to Su Zhi with an apologetic smile. "But it’s true that we’re late, I’m really sorry. The facilities at the City Battle Hall are getting old, so it needs to be closed for maintenance this month for safety reasons."

Su Zhi blinked. "So that’s why we’re at the Fengyun Arena?"

"Because the renovated facilities here are genuinely better. Having a big corporation backing you gives you confidence. Although the Municipal Battle Hall is supported by the Common Defense Alliance, the Huai City Branch isn’t exactly wealthy, so in some respects, we might actually fall short of private enterprises."

Yan Dingyi sighed. "I guess you could say we’re witnessing a sign of the times. I have to admit, in the next few years, the Fengyun Arena’s status might even surpass that of official Battle Halls like ours."

"I hope not..."

Su Zhi muttered, then looked at the two of them. "So, what about our training today?"

"Oh, follow me. We’ve already made a reservation."

Led by Yan Dingyi, Su Zhi arrived at a spacious "private suite."

It was called a private suite because the decor was truly luxurious, just as lavish as a hotel’s private dining room, if not more so.

Besides the standard arena in the center of the room, there were also appliances like a television, a computer, and a refrigerator. It was even furnished with a sofa and a bed...

Even though it was currently the sweltering transition from late summer to early autumn, the room felt remarkably cool and comfortable. The air conditioning, aided by a smart system, adjusted the fan speed and temperature in real-time to give its occupants the most comfortable experience.

This was the Beast Taming hotel launched by the Fengyun Company, modeled after the "esports hotel" concept.

When not battling, Beast Tamers staying here could make full use of the fruits of modern technology to enjoy life.

"To be honest, this feels a little strange..."

Su Zhi and Cao Mingyu exchanged a look.

"It doesn’t feel like we’re here for Beast Taming; it feels more like we’re on vacation. The conditions are certainly excellent, but can you really focus on training or battling with all your heart in a place like this?"

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