Chapter 151: The Temptation of Gourmet Food
Although the tastes of these gourmet foods were not entirely the same, with some subtle differences, the general taste was more or less the same.
White Lotus even let out a satisfied burp and fell asleep cozily in its nest.
Black Crow said to Doctor Bai, “It would be great if someone wanted to harm Tiantian again next time. Then we can save her again, and we’ll get to eat this well again.”
“Black Crow, you’re too wicked. Tiantian is just a little girl. How can you treat her like that? You should think about how Tiantian can have an opportunity to use us next time.”
White Lotus was a little unhappy upon hearing Black Crow’s voice.
“Alright, you two, have a good closed-door cultivation. Your injuries last time were too severe. I’ve already told Song Tiantian that she won’t be leaving the Pet Beast Center for a month and will stay here the entire time. This time, we’ll cultivate together for a month to heal our wounds. The day we emerge from seclusion will be payday again.
Although there isn’t as much food as today, it’s still a good amount.”
Doctor Bai instructed the two pet beasts.
His injuries had actually not improved at all. This closed-door cultivation was at least to stabilize his condition.
He had been fighting with his injuries these past few times.
He couldn’t swallow this insult.
Most importantly, Song Tiantian had already been marked as his responsibility. For those people to bully Song Tiantian so brazenly in his absence was simply too much.
If he didn’t stand up for Song Tiantian, he would be letting her down.
Moreover, Song Tiantian had rescued him from the Fierce Beast Secret Realm. Although Song Tiantian hadn’t mentioned the dangers involved, he could tell how great the peril was.
Song Tiantian’s strength was still so weak. If her willpower hadn’t been firm, she wouldn’t have been able to reach that place at all.
Without Song Tiantian, he might not have known how long he would have been suppressed there.
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Song Tiantian asked Father Song, and Huang Xiaohua was very seriously ill, now in the intensive care unit. She wouldn’t be bothering Song Tiantian for at least half a year.
After all, there were some rumors within the Enforcement Team about Huang Xiaohua’s injuries.
Father Song’s cultivation was still at Two-star Beast Tamer, but Song Ranran’s cultivation had already broken through to Three-star Beast Tamer.
Song Ranran had no intention of contracting another pet beast. She planned to focus on nurturing her two existing pet beasts.
The Pet Beast Center was truly safe, with no fierce beast attacks. Song Ranran could only take the security team to farther locations to find some lone fierce beasts to fight against and hone her combat skills.
Many people were coming to work as security guards now, with some even offering ten thousand yuan per person.
They hoped someone would take them for practical combat training.
This was because the Misty Illusion Realm, adjacent to Qingshan City, had completely shattered for some unknown reason.
Once a secret realm shattered, the fierce beasts within became displaced. Those that were originally unwilling to move had now scattered everywhere.
The situation in Qingshan City was also very dire now, with many members of the Enforcement Team having died.
Therefore, the Pet Beast Center, which had never experienced a fierce beast attack, had become highly sought after.
Previously, Song Tiantian had mentioned that Doctor Bai had placed a treasure in the Pet Beast Center that could ward off fierce beasts. Not many people believed it at first, but now, everyone did.
Many people in Qingshan City were protesting, hoping the Official authorities would place the item that prevented fierce beast attacks in Qingshan City.
However, the Official authorities were powerless in this matter. They also coveted this item. They weren’t sure if such an item existed, but the Pet Beast Center had indeed never been attacked by fierce beasts.
Qingshan City had experienced many battles, large and small.
Everyone originally thought Qingshan City was a safe place, but no one expected it to become so dangerous.
So many things had happened this year, enough to change many people’s perceptions.
Many wealthy individuals in Qingshan City had already moved their entire families away.
Those who remained either still had mortgage payments to make and found it difficult to develop elsewhere.
Others simply wanted to stay and take a gamble.
The Enforcement Team members could not retreat. If they retreated, it would mean the Official authorities had abandoned Qingshan, and Flower Country’s territory would have to shrink, reducing the living space for its people.
Mother Song, holding her son who was only half a year old, couldn’t help but say to Father Song, “I heard Tiantian’s Pet Beast Center is quite good and very safe. My sister-in-law and her family have all moved there. I was thinking, shouldn’t we also move there?”
Mother Song no longer had a nanny and had hired another one.
She used to not be accustomed to having someone help with housework, but now, with her daily childcare duties, she felt housework was quite tiring, so she hired someone again.
But she heard from her brother that the Pet Beast Center was exceptionally good, even safer than Qingshan City, which made her heart panic.
“What are you panicking about? Have you encountered any danger here? You haven’t encountered any danger, have you? Fierce beasts can’t attack our Qingshan City. Our country’s power is immense; you must believe in the country.
Tiantian is actually just the nominal boss of the Pet Beast Center. There are some things she can’t conveniently disclose.
No job is better than an iron rice bowl.
Besides, I’m getting old, and I’m doing mostly support work, which is quite safe. With Tiantian taking care of me, and my pet beasts being powerful now, they can protect me and our family.”
Father Song was unwilling to go to the Pet Beast Center.
He felt that since Song Ranran was also going to the Pet Beast Center, it was enough for Song Ranran to help Song Tiantian. They shouldn’t put all their eggs in one basket.
Moreover, that Doctor Bai wasn’t a good person.
Doctor Bai had a bad reputation within the Enforcement Team. There were many rumors before that Doctor Bai liked to conduct human experiments.
The way Song Tiantian rose to prominence was by gaining Doctor Bai’s favor through poisoning herself.
He couldn’t tell her these things, as Mother Song’s mouth was loose, and she didn’t know when to keep quiet.
“You should say something to Tiantian too. She’s earned so much money and doesn’t even help you. Ranran has already broken through to Three-star Beast Tamer; Tiantian must have given Ranran quite a few benefits.”
Mother Song started nagging again.
“Your man is also about to break through. After all, I’m a man; it’s not right to always rely on two daughters.”
Father Song also felt that Song Tiantian had given Song Ranran a lot, especially since Song Ranran lived close to Song Tiantian.
Furthermore, Song Ranran’s short video account had been very active lately, often featuring short videos of her confronting fierce beasts.
“But you’re Tiantian’s father! You’ve raised this daughter for nothing.”
“Enough. Just say that in front of me. Otherwise, Tiantian will be unhappy if she hears it.”
“I’m talking about Ranran; Ranran is also ungrateful.”
Mother Song immediately shifted the topic to Song Ranran.
Wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Snake and a Happy New Year.
