37: Chapter 37: Spots at the Beastmaster Academy?!

The door to the Principals Office was slightly ajar. Jiang Yun stood outside, took a deep breath, his fingertips feeling slightly cold.

Countless possibilities flashed through his mind.

Was it because defeating Xiao Hong yesterday was too flashy and aroused suspicion?

Or had the growth speed of the Fire Dragon Fish exceeded common sense, prompting the Principal's investigation?

He knocked gently on the door.

"Come in."

The steady voice of Principal came from inside.

Jiang Yun pushed the door and entered.

The office was filled with a faint scent of books and old wooden furniture. Principal sat behind a large mahogany desk, looking down at a computer screen with a slight frown, seemingly reading some important news.

Sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting mottled shadows on his graying hair.

"Principal, you were looking for me?"

Jiang Yun walked to the desk, trying to keep his tone calm.

Principal looked up, his gaze moving away from the screen, landing on Jiang Yun like a gentle searchlight, a smile appearing on his face: "Student Jiang Yun, you're here. Have a seat."

Jiang Yun sat in the opposite chair as told, his back straight.

"I heard Coach Lin's report about yesterday's events."

Principal went straight to the point, his hands crossed on the desk: "Facing a Black Iron Sixth Tier Earth-Splitting Lizard as an opponent, your performance was outstanding."

Jiang Yun's heart tightened slightly; here it comes.

It really was because of that matter.

He weighed his words and replied cautiously: "Thank you, Principal. It was mainly good luck; the opponent underestimated me a bit."

"Underestimated you?"

Principal smiled, a hint of understanding in his eyes: "To be able to defeat an underestimating Black Iron Sixth Tier requires sufficient strength itself. Tell me, what Rank has your Fire Dragon Fish reached now?"

The question indeed landed on this.

Jiang Yun was silent for a moment, quickly weighing his options.

Hiding it was meaningless; the increase in strength would eventually be exposed to everyone, and deliberate concealment would instead seem suspicious.

"In response to Principal, it just had a Breakthrough to the Black Iron Sixth Tier."

Jiang Yun chose to tell the truth, but his tone was steady, without any hint of showing off.

There was a moment of silence in the office.

Principal's gaze lingered on Jiang Yun's face for a few seconds, and a trace of undetectable surprise flashed through those eyes that had seen countless people.

Black Iron Sixth Tier!

This speed was extremely Rare, even for those Geniuses with C-grade or even B-grade talents.

Moreover, he knew that the meager resources previously distributed by the school were simply not enough to support such a terrifying speed of improvement.

Jiang Yun held his breath, waiting for the follow-up questions.

About the resources, about his secrets, about how he did it... However, the expected interrogation did not come.

Principal leaned back slightly, the surprise on his face turning into a deeper appreciation. He nodded slowly, his tone filled with emotion: "Black Iron Sixth Tier... Good, very good! It's much faster than I expected."

He paused, his gaze becoming profound, as if seeing something else through Jiang Yun: "It seems the Aptitude of your Fire Dragon Fish is far more extraordinary than we initially assessed. Deep foundation and amazing potential! Improving a bit faster is also within reason. Don't worry, everyone has their own opportunities. The school values results and the glory you can bring to the school."

Hearing these words from the Principal.

The stone hanging in Jiang Yun's heart quietly fell, and a warm current welled up at the same time.

The Principal's open-mindedness and understanding made him breathe a sigh of relief and also feel a sense of gratitude.

"Thank you for your understanding, Principal."

This time, his thanks were much more sincere.

Principal waved his hand, appearing unconcerned. Instead, he asked with concern: "The Spirit Stones the school rewarded you with last time must have been exhausted by now, right? In Beast Tamer Cultivate, the further you get into the Late Stage, the more massive the resource consumption becomes."

As he spoke, he actually took a heavy bag directly from a drawer and pushed it in front of Jiang Yun.

The mouth of the bag was slightly open, revealing the crystal clear Spirit Stones inside that contained abundant energy. At a rough glance, there were as many as three hundred.

"These Spirit Stones are still considered my personal investment in you."

Principal looked at Jiang Yun, his eyes full of expectation: "I am very optimistic about your future."

Jiang Yun looked at the bag of Spirit Stones, his feelings somewhat complex.

The Spirit Stones in his storage ring were piled up like a mountain; these three hundred were indeed nothing.

But at this moment, they represented not just resources, but the heavy trust and support of the Principal.

This sentiment was far more precious than the Spirit Stones themselves.

Without any hesitation, he took the bag with both hands and said solemnly: "Thank you for your cultivation, Principal! I will remember this kindness. I will definitely Cultivate hard and never let down your trust and expectations!"

"Good! That's the spirit I'm looking for!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Principal's face. Then he tapped the computer screen with his finger, his expression becoming a bit more serious. "Back to business. The reason I called you here today, besides caring about your Cultivate progress, is more importantly to inform you about the matter of the Beast Tamer Academy spots."

"Beast Tamer Academy spots!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yun's spirit was immediately roused, and he instantly focused his attention.

Beast Tamer Academy.

That was a provincial-level Beast Tamer institution.

Jiang Yun had also heard others mention it.

If one could become a student of this academy.

Not only would they not have to worry about Beast Tamer resources, but if they had good talent and received the academy's key training, the path ahead for a Beast Tamer would be straight and smooth!

"Next month, the spots allocated to our C City by the various Beast Tamer Academies will be officially determined."

Principal's voice was steady and powerful: "According to past experience and the rumors leaked this year, the competition will be unprecedentedly fierce. Our C City will most likely only have ten spots this year!"

"Ten?"

Jiang Yun was startled.

The intensity of the competition far exceeded his imagination.

"That's right, the preliminary estimate is about ten."

Principal confirmed, his tone heavy: "The Geniuses and elites from other schools in C City will break their heads for these ten spots. To qualify for the competition, you must first raise your Fire Dragon Fish to the Black Iron Eighth Tier or above within one month!"

Black Iron Eighth Tier!

Jiang Yun secretly rejoiced; this goal was not far off for him.

If nothing unexpected happened.

His beast would soon reach the Black Iron Eighth Tier.

Principal continued: "After reaching the eighth tier, you need to pass the school's internal assessment to successfully advance to an 'Advanced Class' student. Only by becoming a 'Core Student' of the 'Advanced Class' will you truly possess the regular qualification to represent the school and fight for that precious spot!"

A clear and difficult path unfolded before Jiang Yun's eyes: raise the Fire Dragon Fish's strength to the Black Iron Eighth Tier within a month, pass the assessment to enter the Advanced Class, and become a Core Student.

Only then would there be a chance to compete for a spot!

Currently, the Fire Dragon Fish's strength was steadily improving.

This didn't seem difficult for him.

Then, the Principal's tone became full of temptation as he described a blueprint for the future.

"Jiang Yun, you must understand what it means once you successfully enter a top-tier Beast Tamer Academy."

"There are vast Cultivate resources there, from Advanced Spirit Stones to rare evolution Materials, far beyond your imagination. There are meteor Beast Tamers with unfathomable strength to personally guide you, allowing you to avoid countless detours. There's a library containing countless powerful Beast Taming Battle Techniques and Secret Methods, knowledge Treasure Troves that are absolutely inaccessible outside."

"More importantly, there is a broader stage, more powerful opponents, and a passage to higher levels! After graduation, whether it's joining the military elite, entering a top financial group, or becoming a pioneer exploring unknown Secret Realms, the future is limitless!"

"And for our Qingquan No. 1 Middle School, every student sent to a top Beast Tamer Academy is a supreme honor and can bring more resource tilting and development opportunities to the school. This is a win-win struggle!"

The Principal's words were like a fire, completely igniting the desire and expectation in Jiang Yun's heart.

It seemed.

A more magnificent world was beckoning to him.

He took a deep breath, his gaze incredibly firm: "Principal, I understand! When the Fire Dragon Fish reaches the Black Iron Eighth Tier, I will immediately apply for the Advanced Class assessment! I will definitely give it my all!"

"Good! I'll be waiting to see your performance."

Principal smiled with satisfaction.

"Go now, Cultivate well. If you have any difficulties, you can come to me anytime."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun got up to take his leave.

He took the heavy bag of Spirit Stones and left the Principals Office with firm steps.

Evening.

After school, he returned home.

Jiang Yun rushed into his room immediately.

Because he felt that the Fire Dragon Fish was about to wake up!

With a thought, his consciousness sank into the Beast Taming Space.

Inside the space.

The surging energy fluctuations around the Fire Dragon Fish had gradually leveled off, no longer as violent and restless as before.

Its massive body floated in the center, its breathing long and powerful. Each breath inhaled and exhaled pure fire-element and water-element energy. The crimson scales were brilliant with flowing light, and that faint golden glow also seemed to have become more solid.

Obviously, this absorption and digestion was nearing its end, and it was about to wake up from its slumber.

Jiang Yun couldn't help but be filled with expectation and tension.

"Having absorbed a full fifteen hundred water and fire spirit stoness, how many tiers can Little Fire Breakthrough to this time...?"