121: Fighting for credits

“Oh, good student! I really have an urgent matter here that I must rush back to school to handle immediately!” Lin Yan said with an anxious expression.

The meeting, which had been discussing strategic arrangements, fell into instant silence due to his sudden words.

Everyone’s gaze collectively turned towards Lin Yan, and each person’s face showed more or less a hint of dissatisfaction.

Their eyes seemed to say:

“You’d better give a convincing reason, or we’ll have to ask you to leave.”

Facing the unfriendly expressions of the crowd, Lin Yan couldn't help but feel a bit awkward and guilty, but he still braced himself and explained.

“Uh… this matter is really important. The Beast that my recently recruited student contracted has successfully evolved into a brand new evolutionary form: the Little Green Worm!”

Hearing this, everyone present was startled.

After all, discovering a new evolutionary form for a Beast is undoubtedly an extremely significant and groundbreaking research achievement.

However, most of those present were teachers responsible for teaching combat techniques, and for them, the upcoming National College Beastmaster Competition was the most crucial and important matter at hand.

Moreover, considering the urgency and practical needs, it was currently a critical moment for preparing for the competition, so there was no need to rush back to school just for such a scientific research achievement.

The others did not react quickly, but Lin Bufan had reached his limit of patience.

It was one thing for him to be nonchalant about everything on normal days, but how could he be absent at such a critical moment!

Even the other Breeders, who were in the same profession, could understand his current state of mind.

Lin Bufan gritted his teeth and said, word by word: “Teacher, once I advance to Heavenly King Level, I will definitely have a good spar with you.”

Although these words sounded respectful, the meaning they contained was all too clear.

And the target of the challenge—Lin Yan—couldn't help but feel a chill of fear in his heart.

He knew this student too well, deeply aware that with his personality, he was a man of his word.

Thinking of this, Lin Yan secretly sighed, compared to him, Li Wen was much better!

That child's usual demeanor was so gentle, and his conduct was quite similar to his own; that was what made him a truly good student.

However, the reality was not as simple as it seemed; since Li Wen's conduct was similar to Lin Yan's, it was impossible for him not to be “respectful to his teacher.”

It was just that he was currently limited by his own insufficient strength and was unable to act yet.

Just then, Lin Yan quickly tried to smooth things over.

“Haha, I was just joking, trying to lighten the mood. You all continue with your work, I’ll excuse myself now, to avoid getting in the way and affecting everyone’s mood.”

With that, he turned and left, simultaneously sending a message to Li Wen.

“First, record the relevant data in detail. When I get back, we’ll see your strength.”

…Li Wen, on his part, naturally took on the “Armed Evolution” research task related to the Evil Dog.

This task was incredibly easy for him, like a pie falling from the sky.

Nevertheless, Li Wen decided to act a bit humbly, to avoid appearing too obnoxious.

After all, the task requirements clearly stated “assistance,” meaning he needed to play the role of a supporting character and not overshadow the main one.

He raised his hand and gently knocked on the closed door. Only a short while passed before the door slowly opened.

Greeting Li Wen at the doorway was a middle-aged man who looked to be around forty years old.

This man had a serious face, but a hint of gentleness in his eyes.

After he sized up Li Wen, he opened his mouth and asked.

“Are you here to assist us with the research work?”

Li Wen quickly nodded, confirming his answer. After receiving confirmation, the middle-aged man smiled, stepped aside to make way, and gestured for Li Wen to follow him into the laboratory.

Upon entering the laboratory, Li Wen found that it wasn't like “some teachers’” labs, which were exaggeratedly set up with a special tea room for drinking tea and chatting.

The entire laboratory appeared simple and practical, with various instruments and equipment neatly and orderly arranged.

The middle-aged man said no more, leading Li Wen directly towards the backyard.

As they walked, the middle-aged man suddenly stopped and turned back to Li Wen, saying.

“If you don’t mind, please help me feed these Evil Dogs.”

With that, he extended his hand to Li Wen, offering a specialized jade powder meal for the Evil Dogs.

Li Wen silently accepted the food, then followed the middle-aged man to begin feeding those cute yet fierce Evil Dogs.

In his heart, however, he thought: “Yes, the sense of déjà vu is strong; I’m already recalling my days in agricultural studies.”

In his heart, he held deep respect for those teachers who truly toiled diligently and worked conscientiously.

Because he knew that only by maintaining such a work attitude and focused spirit could significant achievements be made in the field of academic research.

This was the proper demeanor for a person engaged in research, not like “some people” who wandered around all day, wasting time on sightseeing.

However, paradoxically, despite his deep respect for these diligent teachers, he himself did not aspire to become one of them.

Instead, he preferred to live a seemingly leisurely life—one where he didn’t need to fully immerse himself in tedious research work, but could instead spend his free time with his beloved Beast, playing to his heart’s content and enjoying relaxed and pleasant moments.

At this moment, he felt that maintaining the status quo was already beautiful enough.

Occasionally dabbling in research could satisfy his own curiosity for knowledge exploration without being completely bound by it.

Most of his time could be spent with his adorable Beast, passing joyful and carefree days together.

Just then, Teacher Yang, who had been silent, suddenly asked.

“May I ask what level of Breeder you are currently?”

Hearing this, Li Wen honestly replied.

“Just a Beginner Breeder.”

When he heard this answer, Yang Kai’s expression changed slightly, seeming a bit troubled.

When he learned that someone was coming to assist him, he was quite happy.

Young Breeders currently active in this field can generally be divided into two distinct categories.

One type, whose eyes are solely on money.

They are solely focused on how to earn more wealth. To this end, they concentrate all their energy on in-depth research into jade powder and Beast machines, among other things.

After all, it is not easy to obtain substantial profits through the path of evolution; it requires extremely high professional competence and profound academic attainment to achieve.

The other type of young Breeder is completely opposite; they harbor immense passion and dedication for evolution itself.

However, most of these people are overly arrogant, always believing that their own abilities are sufficient to overcome all difficulties.

They disdain to learn seemingly basic auxiliary subject knowledge, dreaming of creating their own world solely through their own efforts.

At this moment, although someone was willing to devote themselves to this research work, he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

“Such an attitude is certainly good, but a Beginner Breeder, isn’t it too early?”