Lu Ran was already forced to be very strong, but he just couldn’t get excited about anything and would avoid duty if he could, admitting to himself that he couldn’t handle it. Not good, not good at all.
He didn’t overtly talk about conceding defeat, but his actions consistently bordered on giving up.
Liu Hua initially spoke of only conceding due to circumstances; if there was the power to crush setbacks, he’d still refuse to give up. However, for the Old Turtle, it was a deep-seated desire to concede in everything, even if it had the capability, it just couldn’t be bothered.
"Manager Ying’s recomndation does make sense, but..."
"That Old Turtle..." Liu Hua fell silent and said, "Let’s just go with it then. At least you’re already very familiar with him. When it cos to any big or small matter, he shrinks back, and this mindset has been ingrained in him for decades. If you hadn’t forcibly pulled him out to work, he would’ve happily settled down in Green Sea."
"If you think its foundation is too poor, I can reincarnate it before the contract is made!"
"And during reincarnation, reweave and strengthen its attitude of resignation toward everything. This will not only enhance his racial foundation but also make him more compatible with the trait of conceding defeat."
After hearing this, Lu Ran sighed deeply.
"Actually, the poor foundation is just my excuse. He’s finally retired now, and dragging him back to confront the Four Great Dragon Gods seems a bit unethical. It isn’t like , the great king, to betray a forr mber of my guard."
"Ah, then let’s pick another one," Liu Hua said helplessly.
"Forget it, since you all say so, I’ll just set aside this handso face and ask General Xuan Turtle to co out of retirent."
"As long as he fights this last battle, he can completely retire and rest. I imagine he won’t resist too much."
...
Green Sea City shone like a bright erald nestled along the rippling coastline.
The sky was a clear blue, and the city was peaceful.
With the rolling white clouds, Lu Ran returned to Blue Star, back to Green Sea.
Although monsters often invaded the cities, a place like Green Sea, whether for Xia Country or Lu Ran, would definitely increase troop strength, even stronger security than in the capital.
Unless a Legendary Secret Realm Boss suddenly appeared, even a Legendary Secret Realm Boss would be quelled instantly upon arrival.
This security level let the Old Turtle fuss for a while before he threw his hands up and returned to a calm, retired life.
At the base of Qingwu Lake, the Old Turtle comfortably slept, appreciating the aning of a turtle’s life and the beauty of the world.
In its years interacting with human society, it had seen through many things.
Many young humans lived in fantasies drawn by others, relentlessly studying for others’ approval, then earning ager wages, taking on decades of mortgage, marrying, parenting, and repeating the cycle for their kids’ jobs, houses, cars, marriages—simply terrifying.
If it were those humans, it would never let itself be so exhausted; instead, it would lie down, slack off, and control its own desires—living comfortably was what mattered most.
Those extraordinary beings that constantly pursued evolution, procreation, and territory— how were they different from these humans? It had no desire for that!
Despite once being exploited by Lu Ran, it was finally over... Now, this life was what it pursued.
"Comfortable!" General Xuan Turtle turned over but the next mont, felt itself pulled up into the sky without any ability to resist. When it opened its eyes, it saw Lu Ran smiling warmly at him from amidst auspicious clouds.
[Ghost!!!!]
The Old Turtle was startled.
"Ghost my ass, I’m not dead," Lu Ran retorted flatly.
[What, what’s going on, why are you back in Green Sea? Everything is fine here, no need to worry.]
"I ca specifically to see you," Lu Ran shook his head.
[To see ???] The Old Turtle shook its head too.
[What’s there to see about , go back to your busyness.]
"Just passing by to have a look. How’s your retirent life? I wasn’t lying to you, was I?" Lu Ran asked with a grin.
[Hehe...satisfied, the retirent life I’ve dreamt of.] The Old Turtle smiled comfortably. [Though my strength has increased a lot, my vitality has beco more active, bringing so energy back; luckily, I can keep it under control.]
In the Old Turtle’s view, being able to suppress all sorts of desires was the mark of a true powerhouse!
Honestly, even though it felt Lu Ran’s ambitions were a bit grand, seeing Lu Ran control his urges really raised his opinion of him—a partner so easily found...maybe that’s one reason Lu Ran was successful!
"Good to know you’re satisfied," Lu Ran continued, "As long as you’re living well, just reach out to if you need anything. You’ve fought for for so long; you deserve a good rest. I can’t let you down."
The Old Turtle was stunned, not expecting Lu Ran to be so conscientious.
It seed this was part of human society: the impoverished concoct sches, while the wealthy grow a conscience.
When weak, it struggled desperately as it was exploited. Now strong, it finally got released.
The Old Turtle said politely: [Nonsense, I was just doing what I had to. If you command, I can still charge into battle for you. But now, as you are the most powerful Beast Training King of both realms, I’m just a small Old Turtle, able to hold fort at Green Sea.]
It spoke wistfully, chuckling secretly in its heart.
Now under Lu Ran’s command were nurous Semi-Legend Creatures; plenty of Pet Beasts to exploit. The Old Turtle felt ridiculously good about being weak—it had its benefits.
"Nonsense!!!" However, Lu Ran was surprised and declared, "I didn’t think General Xuan Turtle’s fiery spirit had completely cooled off. Since you’ve said this, even if it ans using all the resources, I’ll let you shine brightly again."
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