45: A senior who hates idiots will not dream of a senior who is naive

The reason they displayed exceptional tolerance, and even a complete lack of questioning, when faced with the sensitive issue of academic fraud, was not complicated.

What they sought were not research findings broadly applicable to various situations, but rather unique cases that could validate the possibility of evolutionary theory.

In this field, most people would not easily attempt such large-scale and complex scientific experiments.

After all, in the perception of most people, every living organism is unique, possessing its own distinct genes and growth trajectories, which makes the reproducibility and universality of experiments particularly difficult.

However, all of this changed after the most senior master among the current monkey-lineage members proposed the “Aberrant Type” theory.

It was only then that some Master Tier Breeders began to pursue the universality of research.

Against this backdrop, universal research findings became especially precious.

Taking the senior apprentice’s research topic as an example, he did not need to complete a large number of experiments to verify the universality of a certain evolution; he only needed to successfully record a single, unique case of evolution.

When the several people finished reading the entire article together, they all let out a collective sigh of relief.

“I suggest raising the access level for this article,” one of the elders slowly began, his voice steady and powerful.

“It should at least be purchasable by those at the Advanced Breeder level. After all, the content within might be too profound and difficult for mid-to-low-level Breeders to comprehend.”

“Moreover, if they see the author’s account level, they might experience unnecessary psychologicalstrike due to the comparison.”

The others nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

“Exactly, and the price should also be raised accordingly, at least to 3000,” another elder added, “After all, the ideas within can indeed inspire people, and it’s worth that price.”

“What about the contribution points for this article?” someone raised a new question.

“For natural-born Breeders like this, a lot of contribution points might not be what they truly need.”

A scholar who looked quite aged but had sharp eyes said, “Wouldn’t it be better to directly give them a qualification to exchange for a Level 5 material?”

“This way, it both shows our recognition of his achievements and helps them better conduct their subsequent research.”

This proposal immediately received enthusiastic support from the others.

“That works.”

“I also agree.”

...Li Wen: “Hello, senior apprentice.”

Lu Chen: “Hello, senior apprentice.”

The greetings from Li Wen and Lu Chen made Zhu Ling feel a bit unaccustomed for a moment. After all, the junior apprentice she usually brought with her always called her “Sister Zhu” directly.

It wasn't that it was impolite, but there was no sense of distance. After getting used to it, suddenly realizing that other people's junior apprentices were so distant felt a bit uncomfortable.

“Su Chen, say hello to Senior Apprentice Lin.”

Su Chen: “Hello, Brother Lin.”

Zhu Ling: I told you to learn from them, not to let yourself go.

“Alright, if there’s nothing else, let’s set off.”

“It’s a good time to relax and go out, as the new project is nearing its end.”

Lin Bufan didn't care about Su Chen's overly familiar manner, maintaining his usual lazy demeanor.

Since the distance wasn't too far, there was no need to dispatch the Azure Wind Bird, and it also couldn't carry so many people.

Ultimately, the group decided to walk to the Flower Valley... “This place truly lives up to its name, Flower Valley; the scenery is indeed beautiful.” Seeing the mountains covered in various flowers, Lin Bufan couldn't help but exclaim.

“Right? I felt the same way when I first came.”

While the two relatively mature “adults” discussed the beauty of the scenery, the other three’s thoughts had already drifted elsewhere. They were all eager to start searching for pet beasts that met their needs.

The senior apprentice seemed to understand their expressions and said, “However, we don’t have much time to admire the scenery. It’s time to go up the mountain.”

The group followed the path the senior apprentice had once taken, heading deeper into the mountains.

Watching Zhu Ling just look around along the path like that, the senior apprentice really couldn't hold it in anymore.

“Is that how you’re looking?”

“Yes, is there a problem?”

Lin Bufan: What’s in your head? It can’t be those two lumps on your chest, can it?

But as a gentleman who had received a higher education, he ultimately held back.

He glanced silently at the small red bird on her shoulder again, and instantly understood why she had searched for two days and hadn't found a single blue Flower Spirit.

“I find you a bit naturally ditzy.” But trulyStupid, he still chose a different way to express it.

Her originally calm and aloof face seemed to freeze over, looking at the senior apprentice with a hint of anger. If he couldn't give a reasonable explanation, she would seek revenge on the spot.

“The reason you’ve been searching for so long and only seeing red Flower Spirit is because your Fire Feather Eagle’s Monarch Tier aura cannot be freely controlled.”

“And the trait of red Flower Spirit is the Brave Flower, otherwise you wouldn’t even see any red Flower Spirit!”

The senior apprentice was now to the point of sighing and rubbing his forehead in exasperation. He shook his head helplessly, thinking, “This sister, she usually seems quite smart, but why is she so muddled at crucial moments?”

Zhu Ling’s normally aloof face also couldn’t be maintained. While blushing intensely, she also recalled her pet beast to her Beastmaster space.

It proved that a girl’s blush isn't necessarily due to shyness; it could also be due to overheating.

Lin Bufan summoned the Azure Wind Bird and had a brief exchange with it by its ear, and it understood what to do.

“Aiya~”

With a cry, the entire forest erupted in a huge commotion, and countless avian pet beasts all converged towards them.

Soon, the forest path, where one could barely see the sky before, instantly became a dark, dense mass.

There was no feeling of being intimidated by a Monarch Tier aura; instead, such a scene precisely conveyed the appearance of a Monarch Tier.

This was a manifestation of perfect control over a Monarch Tier aura. The Fire Feather Eagle’s insufficient control wasn’t to say it was much weaker than the Azure Wind Bird.

On the contrary, it had entered the Monarch Tier much earlier than the Azure Wind Bird, but because it was accustomed to nobility, it simply disdained to control its Monarch Tier aura.

After a flurry of chirping exchanges among the avian pet beasts, the Azure Wind Bird transmitted the information it had gathered to Lin Bufan via their contract link.

Watching the exaggerated scene from before, a seed of wanting to become stronger was planted in the hearts of the two little ones.

Bud: When can I communicate with the entire forest like this, so I can know where there are better places to cultivate, and become stronger to protect this useless Beastmaster?

Qing Yan: If I could communicate with a bunch of Little Green Worms like this and have them all spin silk together, then my money-making plan could be completed very quickly. I could eat all sorts of delicious foods.

“Alright, now I know where the Flower Spirit gathering place is. You just need to follow me.”

At such a time, what was more impactful than traditional artistry was being overly familiar.

Su Chen said to Zhu Ling, “Sister Zhu, when you encounter a capable and good man like Brother Lin, just marry him.”

It is said that in extreme anger, people can become unusually calm instead.

Zhu Ling was experiencing this feeling now. She didn't answer Su Chen's words and moved deeper into the forest with everyone.

In her heart, she was already calculating various cruel training methods, preparing to give Su Chen a good workout when they returned.