Super God Pet Shop

Chapter 654 List (3)

"What's wrong?"

Su Ping spoke up and walked over.

Hearing the voice, everyone turned around. When they saw Su Ping, many people's eyes showed respect. Someone whispered, "Boss Su is out. That's good."

"We'll see what Boss Su has to say."

"Um."

As Su Ping approached, the crowd quieted down and made way for him.

"Boss Su."

Several elders of the Qin family came forward to greet them. Behind them were the heads of the Liu and Zhou families. Liu Tianzong looked at Su Ping with a complicated expression.

Back then, when Su Ping was competing with the Liu family for the pet shop's position, they used some means to ruin Su Ping's shop's reputation. Now that he thinks about it... he even admires his past self.

That must have been the bravest moment of his life.

Fortunately, Su Ping disregarded past grievances and only took half of the Liu family to end the matter. Otherwise, with Su Ping's legendary combat power, if he really wanted to take action, he wouldn't need to do it himself; he could have completely annihilated the Liu family with just a word, making it difficult for even their descendants to survive!

After all, on Earth, legends are everything!

Even if they manage to survive, there is no hope of advancement.

"What are you talking about? You all look so worried," Su Ping said, looking around at them.

Liu Tianzong snapped out of his daze, gave a wry smile, and said, "Reporting to Boss Su, we are discussing the relocation. This morning, the list of defenses for the Peak Tower was released, but Longjiang was not included in the Star Whale defense line. They want Longjiang to relocate and join the nearby Frost Dragon City..."

Su Ping was taken aback, raising an eyebrow and saying, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? Don't we have Old Qin, this legendary figure in Longjiang, who caused the relocation of the base city that gave birth to this legend?"

Relocation is not simply about seeking refuge.

Given the current tense situation, if Longjiang is deserted, it will inevitably become a den of monsters, and people will never be able to return.

Each base city has its own customs and culture, and these things may disappear once the city is relocated.

Besides, Su Ping knows his own situation; he cannot relocate.

His shop is here.

Moreover, he didn't want to leave Longjiang. Although it was only a B-level base city, and although the slums where he lived had dilapidated streets, every building, every broken wall, and even the slightly damp air were etched into his blood.

This is my hometown; it may be old and worn, but it's beautiful.

Liu Tianzong smiled wryly and said, "Although Old Master Qin is a legend, he is not officially part of the Peak Tower's organization. I've heard that the legends in the Peak Tower are divided into factions, making it very complicated. They say that Longjiang's geographical location is not suitable for inclusion in the defense line, as it would stretch the line and expose gaps. That reason does have some merit, but with Old Master Qin in charge, it can be completely avoided. It's just an excuse they're using..."

Su Ping frowned and asked, "What did Old Qin say?"

"My grandfather went to the headquarters set up by the Star Whale Defense Line and hasn't returned yet," sighed an elder of the Qin family.

"Old Xie is also constantly contacting them and trying to get people to recommend us for inclusion in the defense line's list. If the Star Whale defense line doesn't include us, given Longjiang's geographical location, other defense lines are even less likely to include us, as that would be too much of a burden for them."

The Zhou family patriarch also spoke up, sighing, "We thought that with Master Qin and Boss Su in charge, Longjiang would definitely be a part of the defense line, but they actually included us in the relocation base list, it's simply..."

Unbearable!

He wanted to swear, but he had already sworn and vented his anger when he first heard the news.

Now we're just anxious to figure out how to salvage the situation and get Longjiang back into the defensive line.

Otherwise, when the beast tide arrives, Longjiang will either have to relocate or face the beast tide alone.

Relocation would be the most damaging thing for these large families. Their family businesses are all in Longjiang. Once they leave, all their assets will vanish!

The real estate and entertainment businesses they operated were all rendered useless; they could only take some cash and movable resources with them.

But... for any large family, the real bulk of their assets is their existing wealth!

How much cash and movable resources do we actually have in hand?

Su Ping's face was gloomy. He had heard Old Qin mention the defense line before.

He didn't understand things like geographical location, and he had never paid attention to those things.

But he trusted Lao Qin and his team's judgment; unless Longjiang's location was extremely remote, it was inevitable that it would be included as a defensive base.

"Do you have a map? Let me see it," Su Ping said.

Upon hearing Su Ping's words, an elder of the Qin family replied, "Yes, please, Boss Su."

Everyone made way, and in the hall of the attic, there was a sand table. The Qin family porcelain and some rare pet feathers and eggshells that were originally on display in the hall had all been removed, leaving only this huge sand table. On the wall, there was also a map of the Asian continent and a global map.

"Our Longjiang is here," said an elder of the Qin family.

Looking over, Su Ping immediately saw a model of a base city separated by a curved mountain range, with a small flag bearing the words "Longjiang" on it.

"Boss Su, we..."

An elder of the Qin family wanted to introduce someone to Su Ping, but Su Ping raised his hand and observed the situation himself.

Seeing that Su Ping was watching intently, everyone around him remained quiet and no one spoke.

On this sand table, Su Ping saw the geographical locations of the base cities, as well as the Longci Forest and the Beiyue Mountain Range on the back of Longjiang.

More than a dozen base cities are built in this area, but twelve of them are located next to the North Yue Mountains, including Longjiang. However, Longjiang is located further inland and closer to the North Yue Mountains, which means it is more than a hundred miles away from the Dragon Thorn Forest on the other side.

However, from the perspective of the entire map, this distance is not significant; this distance of over a hundred miles does not constitute a gap.

If we're really talking about a gap, then behind that gap lies Heilongjiang, and it's Heilongjiang that should be worried.

"Can you contact Lao Xie?"

Su Ping remained calm, revealing nothing of his thoughts.

Liu Tianzong shook his head and said, "Old Xie's communicator is almost always in use. If you want to find him, you can only go to the municipal government."

Su Ping nodded slightly. "I'll go."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Watching Su Ping's departing figure, the group exchanged glances, and someone whispered, "Is Boss Su going to see the mayor to personally plead with him?"

"Beg? Boss Su is someone who fought his way up from the Peak Tower. Do you think Boss Su would beg the other party for something like this?"

"But they obviously know that Boss Su is in Longjiang, yet they disagree. Isn't that deliberately making things difficult for Boss Su? Even if he goes to ask, they might not agree."

"It's hard to say. Maybe they're deliberately trying to embarrass Boss Su, just waiting for him to beg them."

"These are extraordinary times, and Boss Su can't take action. If he were to injure or kill another legendary figure, he would be committing a crime against humanity. After all, with a formidable enemy at hand, how can humanity afford to fight amongst itself?"

"Why can't we take action? It's not like we started the infighting. They deliberately made things difficult for us, saying that the geographical location would create a gap. What nonsense! Do they think we're all idiots? This kind of thing is only good for fooling ordinary people."

"The actions of Fengta are truly incomprehensible. We in Longjiang have two legendary figures overseeing things, yet they're telling us to relocate? What kind of idiotic decision was that?"

"It was intentional, there's no other reason. It must be that Boss Su offended someone back then, and that person deliberately took this opportunity to mess with us."

"No wonder Boss Su rebelled against Peak Tower back then. I thought legendary experts were all indifferent to fame and fortune and had transcended the world, but it turns out... they're not much different from us."

"Shh, you can't say things like that. We're not qualified to comment. If word gets out..."

The group exchanged glances, all feeling aggrieved and angry, but no one dared to say anything more.

indeed.

Su Ping dared to fight his way out of the peak, which shows his ruthlessness and ability!

They are neither legends nor have any legends been born in their families. If these words were to reach the ears of the Peak Tower, annihilating them would be an easy task.

This is the tragedy of the weak.

He was furious, but he didn't dare to utter a single curse; he could only vent his anger secretly.

……

City Hall.

Su Ping had a smooth journey. People who worked in the municipal government basically knew Su Ping and had seen his photo. They would respectfully bow when they saw him from afar and stop to watch his back.

When Su Ping found Lao Xie, Lao Xie was making a phone call by the window in his office.

"Old Ji, we've known each other for so many years, I only have this one sentence for you. Please pass it on for me. Once this calamity is over, I will definitely pay you a visit in person."

"Old Ji, you know Longjiang's situation. Longjiang isn't a third-rate base city. Although it's not an A-level city, we have a legendary figure in charge!"

"Old plan! Old plan!"

"..."

The call was disconnected.

Seeing this, Su Ping pushed the door open completely and went inside.

Hearing the noise, Lao Xie turned around in surprise and was stunned to see Su Ping. He then smiled wryly and said, "Boss Su, how long have you been here?"

"Just arrived." Su Ping said calmly, "I already know about the situation in Longjiang. Is someone deliberately making things difficult for us?"

After seeing the sand table, Su Ping knew that the other side's excuse of not allowing Longjiang to join the defense line was completely illogical.

Given Heilongjiang's conditions and combat capabilities, there's no reason why it shouldn't be taken seriously!

Xie Jinshui hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Old Qin has already gone there. He's a legend after all. If he shows up, they should give him some face. We'll just have to see if he can bring back good news."

"This Star Whale Defense Line is managed by Peak Tower, right? There are several legendary figures stationed there, and who is the leader?" Su Ping asked.

He could think of one legendary figure from the peak tower with whom he had a grudge.

The old man surnamed Yuan who was competing with him for the Longtai Mountain Secret Realm.

If he is the one leading this time, Su Ping will not hold back.

Although Su Ping remained calm, Xie Jinshui, who oversaw the vast base city and was adept at recognizing people, immediately saw the murderous intent in Su Ping's eyes. His expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "Boss Su, there must be a misunderstanding here. Please don't act impulsively. These are special times. If you fight against Peak Tower, it's tantamount to standing against all of humanity. They are acting out of righteousness! Since ancient times, those who stand with justice have always prospered!"

"It is not that justice prevails forever, but that which survives is justice itself."

Su Ping sneered, "I won't take action, don't worry. They are scum, but the people below are innocent. No matter how bad they are, they have no choice but to fight and guard those base cities. That's their value."

Xie Jinshui breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you say so. I believe you can keep your word."

"I will, you don't need to restrain me with words."

"No, no, Boss Su, you're overthinking it." Xie Jinshui waved his hands repeatedly, about to say something, when suddenly his communicator rang. He picked it up, his face lit up with joy, and he said, "It's Lao Qin, he should be back."

The communication was quickly resumed.

"It failed."

The three somber words that came through the communicator immediately took away Xie Jinshui's surprise and anticipation.

Su Ping heard it too, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

Xie Jinshui's eyes were somewhat dazed. He stood there blankly for a moment, unaware that the call had ended. After a while, he realized that the call had been disconnected. He thought for a moment, forced a smile, and looked up at Su Ping, saying, "Boss Su, you can go back first. I'll go look for some more people. I have some old classmates, and my wife's family also has connections. I'll go and contact them..."

Looking at his forced smile, Su Ping calmly said, "No need, you don't need to look for anyone else. Since the defenses over there don't want us, we'll defend ourselves."

Xie Jinshui was taken aback and quickly said, "This beast tide is no small matter. I heard that there's a major problem in the Abyss, and it will erupt sooner or later. According to some ancient and top-secret records in our base city, the monsters suppressed in the Abyss are far more ferocious than those in the wasteland. Moreover, there are quite a few king beasts in there, even hundreds!"

"We can even remove that number," Su Ping said. "There may be thousands, but if we spread them out globally, our Asian continental region will only have a couple hundred, and Heilongjiang will only have a few dozen at most."

"Thousands?"

Xie Jinshui was stunned, and the communicator in his hand almost slipped from his grasp.

Upon hearing Su Ping's next words, his lips twitched violently, his face turned pale, and he said, "Dozens? With our numbers..."

Despair was evident in his eyes.

Dozens of royal beasts, what does that mean?

Enough to turn Heilongjiang upside down!

Although there are two legendary figures, Su Ping and Qin Duhuang, guarding the area, Longjiang is quite large. If they can guard the east, how can they guard the west? If the monsters attack separately, even if Su Ping is strong, he will be overwhelmed!

"Don't worry, I'm here." Su Ping said calmly when he saw his trembling body.

I'm here!

Those three words acted like a powerful stimulant, injected into Xie Jinshui's body.

His eyes regained some brightness. He looked at Su Ping and said bitterly, "Boss Su, I don't know how strong you are, but I know you're definitely stronger than a Void Realm Legend. But, dozens of King Beasts... can we really hold them off?"

"I'll be running a shop during this time, and I'll ask a few friends to help out. I've already looked at the Qin family's model; I can guard one side of the walls of our base city by myself, Old Qin can guard another side, and my battle pets will help guard the rest," Su Ping said.

"But after all..."

"Now that things have come to this, there's no other way but to do it!" Su Ping interrupted Xie Jinshui.

Xie Jinshui was stunned. Looking into Su Ping's resolute gaze, he felt a surge of inspiration. He took a deep breath, the weakness in his eyes vanished, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "That's right, let's do it!"

"I can't get anyone to help me anyway, these bastards, I know it's useless to beg, and I've begged enough!!"

"It's better to rely on yourself than on others, just fuck it!!"

(End of this chapter)