121: Chapter 121 City of Light Badge

"First of all, thank you all Senior Cultivators for coming here late at night to attend this meeting. I am the initiator of this meeting, Director Wang of the Ningyang City Breeder Bureau."

Director Wang looked at everyone with a serious face. That grave expression made everyone think of the changes happening in Ningyang City, and they all perked up.

Li Yu and the Bald Old Man also shifted their attention to Director Wang.

"Time is tight, let's keep it short."

"Ningyang City encountered a large-scale beast tide today—no, it was yesterday. The north city wall was attacked by the final BOSS... a powerful Blood Refining Monster."

As he spoke, his assistant projected an image onto the screen. Everyone saw the hideous, blood-red monster that was comparable to the city wall, and a commotion immediately erupted.

Li Yu stared carefully, but his ability could not see the other party's information through the image.

Blood Refining Monster.

Called a monster by Director Wang, I'm afraid this thing is not as simple as a demonic beast.

"This monster has powerful strength and astonishing defense. Even the powerful Deputy General Liu Zhanxing was no match for it. In the end, it was only through the cooperation of the leaders of the Green Wind, Molten, and Earth battle groups that we thrillingly achieved victory."

"Here, I want to specially commend one person, and that is the newly promoted Senior Cultivator, student Li Yu."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Breeders present were stunned. Their gazes turned to Li Yu, and Li Yu also pointed at himself with a puzzled face: "Me?"

A smile appeared on Director Wang's face as he said: "Li Yu, relying on his outstanding cultivation ability, evolved a dying Volcano Dragon into a Monarch S-Class new breed beast—the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon, turning around the somewhat defeated northern battlefield."

"Monarch-class!"

"Ah! It was actually cultivated by him? The Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon is being talked about everywhere today. I thought some old senior had taken action; I didn't expect it to be him."

"S-Class new breed; it turns out the rumors were all true."

The gazes of the many Breeders looking at Li Yu changed instantly; shock, admiration, doubt, and exclamation, all were present.

Director Wang continued: "In addition, Li Yu's beast, the Golden Scale Bubble Fish, also made a decisive contribution in the fight against the Blood Refining Monster, creating favorable conditions for several strong individuals to defeat the Blood Refining Monster."

Now it was Li Yu's turn to be stunned.

Bubble Fish?

Creating great favorable conditions for strong individuals to defeat the monster?

As a Beast Tamer, why don't I know about this?

The surrounding Breeders did not know Li Yu's thoughts, but their recognition of Li Yu's cultivation ability in their hearts increased by a few points.

At least, he didn't get this certificate by luck.

Supervisor Song stood behind Li Yu, lifting his head with pride. Since becoming the supervisor of Hall No. 5, he hadn't been this glorious in a long time.

Director Wang continued to say:

"The Blood Refining Monster is dead, but its body exploded. At that time, most of the Beast Tamers and beasts on the north city wall were splashed with blood. That blood is the culprit behind this beast loss of control."

"According to Professor Li from the Research Institute, this erosion is extremely strange. Ordinary methods cannot treat it, and as time passes, the power of the blood toxin will become even greater."

"In at most 3 days, all infected beasts will die, and Ningyang City... will lose tens of thousands of Beast Tamers!"

Once these words were spoken, the expressions of the Breeders became serious.

Li Yu also frowned involuntarily.

Although this matter didn't have much to do with him, he was in Ningyang City after all, and he was working in cultivation. If too many beasts were lost at once...

Whether it was for the safety of Ningyang City or his future cultivation, it would have a significant impact.

"Director Wang, does Professor Li have no way either?" a Breeder asked.

"No, the blood toxin is too complex. Even Professor Li cannot provide a solution for the time being."

Director Wang changed the subject here, and his tone became excited: "However, thanks to Li Yu, before he came to the conference room, he went through great hardships to isolate highly active blood toxin substances that affect consciousness from the bodies of some dead beasts. After the meeting ends, everyone come and collect a portion to take back and study carefully."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was another uproar all around. Everyone turned their heads to look at Li Yu with a "whoosh."

That look seemed to be asking—why are you involved in everything?

The meeting hadn't been going on for many minutes, not much business had been discussed, but Li Yu had been praised 3 times. You guys are like this... it makes us very awkward.

"Ah?" Li Yu scratched his head, "Actually it's fine, not that hard."

Unfortunately, combined with the dirty blood-stained clothes on his body, no one believed his words.

Some upright Breeders even nodded kindly at Li Yu or gave a thumbs up from afar.

Li Yu felt quite embarrassed seeing this.

Director Wang continued: "That is the situation. Everyone sitting here is one of the best Breeders in Ningyang City. I hope everyone will work together to help Ningyang City overcome the difficulties. Whoever can completely solve this blood toxin crisis, Ningyang City will not treat you unfairly."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's spirits lifted, and they looked at Director Wang with burning eyes.

"What are the benefits?" a Breeder asked impatiently.

Director Wang looked around, scanning pairs of curious, greedy, or excited eyes, and said: "This matter is being watched by the whole country. Anyone who can cure these tens of thousands of beasts will be awarded a bonus of 10 million and be awarded the 'light of the city' badge."

"light of the city!!!"

An exclamation erupted from the crowd. Li Yu felt the atmosphere around him seem to explode.

The Breeders who were originally calm were suddenly like they had been injected with chicken blood, chattering and arguing endlessly.

"What is the 'light of the city' badge?" Li Yu turned to ask.

Before Supervisor Song could answer, the Bald Old Man said with disdain: "You don't even know 'light of the city'? What a bumpkin."

"Do you know it?"

"Of course."

"Really? I don't believe you."

Li Yu looked at the Bald Old Man with contempt. This attitude stimulated him, so he immediately said: "The 'light of the city' can only be obtained by those who have made huge contributions to the city. The possessor enjoys a priority protection level. Most importantly..."

"What is it?" Li Yu couldn't help but ask.

Seeing Li Yu's curious look, the Bald Old Man's vanity was satisfied. He snorted coldly and said: "The most important thing is that there is a one-square-meter storage space inside the badge."

"Storage space!"

Li Yu sat up straight, his eyes shining, and his breathing became rapid.

Storage space! He needed it too much.

Without storage space, his evolution cards could only be kept in his pocket. He was afraid of losing them and afraid of being discovered by others.

But with storage space, he could put them inside, and no one would know.

It can be summed up in one word—extremely safe!

"I haven't read much, don't lie to me."

"Believe it or not."

Li Yu looked at Supervisor Song again: "Is what he said true?"

"Ah, um, yes..." Supervisor Song hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Li Yu was curious.

"We'll talk after the meeting."

"Oh."

Li Yu looked at Supervisor Song suspiciously. From the other party's reaction, it was not difficult to see that this badge seemed to have another hidden story.

After the meeting ended, Li Yu also received a portion of the red substance he had decomposed. It was in a small bag, like a combination of cotton wool and spider silk, soft and tough, and still carried some residual warmth.

Leaving the conference room, Li Yu hadn't walked far when footsteps came from behind him.

"Stop!" a somewhat familiar voice shouted.

Li Yu looked back and saw the Bald Old Man leading his Guardian, walking towards him with big strides. That speed didn't look like an old man at all.

Other Breeders were preparing to leave, and when they saw this scene, they also stopped and watched with curiosity.