50: Zhongzhou University

Just as Xu Lihuang felt relieved, his Mandala Snake sent a warning.

“Danger! Danger!”

Before he could even understand what was happening, his vision gradually darkened.

It was as if something was overshadowing him.

He looked up and only then realized it was a massive white bird, blotting out the sky, circling above.

Its shadow covered a large area.

Xu Lihuang was immediately at a loss; what was going on?

This oppressive feeling and aura… it had to be an Eighth-level or higher power.

Just as he was feeling helpless, a figure suddenly jumped down from the large white bird.

This person was Gu Li; he had a smile on his face and a hint of apology.

“Sorry about that, no need to be nervous.”

“I don’t have any ill intentions.”

He then clapped his hands, and the white bird that had been blotting out the sky instantly shrank into an ordinary small bird.

It immediately flew to his shoulder.

Able to freely control the size of a Beastmaster’s beast?

Such an ability was not something an ordinary Beastmaster could use.

Xu Lihuang had some guesses in his heart; the person in front of him was dressed casually and had a good attitude.

Although he didn’t look like a bad person, he was definitely not someone too serious.

This was a teacher’s first impression.

“May I ask what this is about?”

Suppressing the nervousness in his heart and feigning calmness, Xu Lihuang still asked the crucial question.

“It’s like this, let me introduce myself first.”

“I am Gu Li, the Hall Master of Praying Mantis Martial Hall.”

Hearing “Praying Mantis Martial Hall,” he had some impression.

The last time Lin Shu asked for leave to train, he went to this Praying Mantis Martial Hall, which was how he learned about this place.

He just hadn’t expected the Hall Master’s strength to be so astonishing!

“So it’s Hall Master Gu.”

“I have indeed heard of Praying Mantis Martial Hall.”

Gu Li smiled and no longer concealed his purpose.

“I came here this time to talk to Lin Shu.”

“What do you think, Teacher Xu?”

“Don’t worry, I would never harm him.”

His tone was sincere, and he didn’t look like he was lying.

As for harm, Xu Lihuang believed him; after all, his strength was so great that no one could stop him, so there was no need for such a pretense.

If it was just a conversation, there was no problem.

Xu Lihuang pondered for a moment and said,

“Well, this matter still depends on Lin Shu.”

“Hall Master Gu, you can go over there to find him.”

Gu Li nodded, understanding the meaning.

“Then thank you, Teacher Xu, I’ll go find Lin Shu.”

“Don’t worry, it won’t take much time.”

After speaking, Gu Li walked towards the direction of the mountain peak.

After he left, Xu Lihuang quickly started calling for help.

First, he contacted Gu Zhenbang, telling him to come over quickly.

Then, he called Principal Pei Yuanfang to explain the situation that had just occurred.

If something happened to Lin Shu, he would be in big trouble..

Gu Li quickly found Lin Shu’s location and saw a strange scene.

Lin Shu was commanding his Night to attack a Wild Forest Rabbit fleeing in the distance.

Streaks of transparent Blade Qi flew out, instantly killing the Wild Forest Rabbit with a single strike.

Gu Li couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth in surprise when he saw this scene.

“This isn’t how Blade Qi Strike is used; isn’t this like using a cannon to kill a mosquito?”

“Wait, this proficiency…”

Gu Li then realized that such a size of Blade Qi meant it was at least at the minor accomplishment stage.

“Didn’t he just learn it last week?”

“How did he practice so fast?”

Even he was somewhat shocked, but thinking of Lin Shu’s performance in the Trial Tower, it seemed to become normal again.

At this moment, after killing the Wild Forest Rabbit, Night also discovered Gu Li’s presence.

Seeing Night’s actions, Lin Shu also looked back and saw Gu Li wearing a pair of black flip-flops.

“May I ask who you are?”

Lin Shu didn’t know who this person was, and his body slowly moved backward, his Mental state tense, guarding against danger.

He only felt that this person’s strength was unfathomable and should not be provoked.

Gu Li couldn’t help but sigh inwardly when he saw this scene, “He’s really cautious.”

“Lin Shu, don’t be nervous.”

“I am Gu Li, the Hall Master of Praying Mantis Martial Hall.”

As if afraid Lin Shu wouldn’t believe him, he took out his phone and called Wu Song.

“Hello, Hall Master.”

“What’s up? Can’t you find Lin Shu?”

On the other side, Wu Song answered the phone and saw it was the Hall Master.

He thought it was about not being able to find Lin Shu.

Gu Li held up his phone, with the speakerphone on.

After listening, Lin Shu slowly lowered his guard and no longer tensed his body.

“It’s nothing, I’m hanging up.”

Gu Li said casually and hung up the phone.

This again left Wu Song a bit puzzled; what was he doing now?

Gu Li walked over with a smile, coming to Lin Shu’s side.

He slowly observed Night, who was nearby, then nodded with great satisfaction.

“This little mantis is well-raised.”

“Hall Master, may I ask what you need me for?”

Lin Shu had completely calmed down at this moment; Teacher Xu was outside, indicating that the two had already met.

Since his identity had been confirmed, it meant he was not in danger.

He just didn’t know why this Hall Master would come to the Otherworld to find him.

“It’s a long story; I was originally planning to return to Bin Province.”

“I heard from that guy Wu Song that you came to Yan Province, and it was on my way, so I came to see you.”

“Mainly, that guy Wu Song often praises you as a once-in-a-century Talent in calls and WeChat messages, which made me very curious, so I came to see you.”

Gu Li’s explanation seemed to have no major issues, and Lin Shu nodded.

He remembered that the Hall Master seemed to be a Spirit Origin-level Beastmaster, then looked at the small white bird on his shoulder.

It seemed to be another beast; after all, the Hall Master of Praying Mantis Martial Hall wouldn’t be without a mantis beast, right?

【Name】: White Feather Spirit Falcon

【Level】: lv88 (121/880)

【Level Cap】: lv100+

【Status】: Leisurely

【Quality】: Lord

【Attributes】: Flying / Wind

【Talent】: None

【Skills】: Elementary — Peck - Subtle (11/200) 丶 Air Strike - Subtle (33/200) ..

Intermediate — Wing Guard - Subtle (25/400) 丶 Swallow’s Return - Subtle (12/400) ... Advanced — Wind Strike - Perfect (21/320) 丶 Wind Blade Cutting - Perfect (13/320) ... Super-tier — Cloud-Seeking Feather Drop - Great Accomplishment (111/320) 丶 Boundless Wind Assault - Perfect (222/320)

After reading this panel, one couldn’t help but marvel at the strength of a Spirit Origin Beast Master’s beast.

Even if it wasn’t his main beast, it was ridiculously strong.

“This is Xiaobai, my third beast.”

Seeing Lin Shu’s gaze, Gu Li stroked Xiaobai’s head and introduced him.

Then, the two sat on a relatively clean large stone.

Gu Li also revealed his true purpose for this visit.

“I saw your performance in the Trial Tower earlier, and it was truly exaggerated to the extreme.”

“Do you know, I also went in before, and my best score was the ninth floor; after that, I couldn’t go up no matter what.”

“Your Beastmaster Talent is really strong.”

Lin Shu originally wanted to say something, but Gu Li kept talking to himself, not giving him a chance to speak.

Then, he changed the subject and started asking Lin Shu,

“Have you considered which university you want to attend?”

Lin Shu was a bit strange; why was he suddenly asking about this?

He was currently in First Year, so he naturally hadn’t considered university matters.

He answered truthfully: “No.”

Gu Li nodded, seemingly not surprised.

“Then let me introduce you to my other identity, a Central State University mentor.”

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