51: Space Ring

A Central State University mentor!

This identity is truly extraordinary.

As everyone knows, there are five top universities in Daxia, which constantly attract young and outstanding Beastmasters from all over Daxia.

They are also the academies that countless students dream of entering.

These universities have also produced almost half of Daxia's top Beastmasters.

Outstanding alumni are countless, and Central State University is among them, consistently holding an unshakeable position in the top three nationwide.

The strength of the top five universities is basically on par, with three of them being slightly stronger than the other two.

The identity of a Central State University mentor alone is enough to prove how high this status is.

It's truly extravagant; a Spirit Origin Realm Beastmaster can only be a mentor at Central State University.

A glimpse through the tube shows how profound Central State University's strength and foundation are.

Seeing Lin Shu's expression change slightly, Gu Li smiled faintly.

Central State University's appeal to high school students is evident.

As if having sufficiently whetted his appetite, Gu Li continued.

"I just got promoted to mentor this year, but I don't have many students."

"After all, teachers are common, but true Talents are not."

"So, I want you to join Central State University and become my student."

Hearing this, Lin Shu was naturally willing to study at Central State University, but it wasn't time for the college entrance examination yet.

He wouldn't be able to get in if he tried to take the exam now.

As if seeing Lin Shu's confusion, Gu Li explained to him.

"For true geniuses, the college entrance examination can be taken early or even skipped entirely."

"Central State University has a 'Seed Program,' and of course, the other top universities have similar programs."

"You can be admitted exceptionally. With your current growth rate, staying in high school for another two years would simply be a waste of time."

"The resources provided by top universities far exceed those of high schools."

After saying this, Lin Shu understood. The difficulty of such exceptional admission must be very high, and it would be impossible for ordinary people to achieve.

He just didn't know the specifics, so Lin Shu asked directly.

"What are the conditions for exceptional admission?"

"There are two conditions, and fulfilling one of them allows for exceptional admission."

"First, reach Level 45 within one and a half years of becoming a Beastmaster."

"Second, reach the eleventh floor of the Trial Tower, and this condition has no age limit."

Indeed, such conditions are enough to deter 99% of Beastmasters. Those who can achieve even one of these can be said to be rare.

After hearing the two conditions, Lin Shu found that neither seemed to pose much pressure on him.

After all, with the means to gain proficiency by killing wild beasts, his speed of becoming stronger could still increase significantly.

He would be able to complete both in about half a year.

Gu Li saw Lin Shu deep in thought and assumed he felt some pressure.

"Don't worry, with your Talent and strength, completing one of these tasks is very easy in my opinion."

"As long as you complete any one of them, you can basically get early admission to the five top universities, and you'll even have room to choose."

"I won't hide this from you, as ultimately, it's your choice."

Gu Li's voice was calm, making his intentions clear. Although he really wanted to take Lin Shu as his student,

he would not resort to deception or concealment.

His words were very straightforward.

"Thank you, Hall Master, for clarifying."

Gu Li nodded, then looked towards the dark night, a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"My initial Beast was also a Shadow Mantis. If you agree to join Central State University and become my student,"

"then I can provide you with the evolution forms of the Shadow Mantis. My evolutionary path even includes Epic quality."

If an ordinary person encountered such an offer, they would undoubtedly be overjoyed and eager to accept immediately. However, Lin Shu was different; he had the system's help, so the seemingly unattainable Epic quality didn't hold as much appeal for him.

Lin Shu didn't act indifferent but instead feigned an expression of excited anticipation.

He looked as if he couldn't wait to leave and join the university to obtain the evolutionary path.

Gu Li clenched his hand behind his back and raised it. No Beastmaster would refuse the condition of providing an evolutionary form.

It seemed this young genius was still going to be taken under his wing.

"Hall Master, I will definitely come find you once I meet the conditions."

Although this evolutionary condition wasn't of much use to Lin Shu, he still agreed.

A force possessing such high-level evolutionary forms must have considerable power behind it.

What he currently lacked most was a backer; he also needed a big tree to shelter him. Having this was already enough for Lin Shu.

After all, as long as he was given time to develop, he would eventually become the strongest.

"Very good. Here, take this as a welcoming gift."

He then tossed over an ordinary black bracelet.

"This is a spatial ring. It has ten cubic meters of internal space. You can use it by binding it with your Mental power."

"Inside are some spiritual objects I don't need, all found from the Otherworld. They're just right for you."

Lin Shu took the spatial ring and began to examine it, finding no difference from an ordinary bracelet.

"But I already have all of these... Thank you, Mentor."

Seeing Lin Shu change his address, Gu Li nodded with satisfaction, finding Lin Shu more and more pleasing to the eye.

"Originally, there was also something like a 'Mentor Confirmation of Intent' form, but I didn't bring it, so I won't have you sign it."

"I've heard about your character from Wu Song; I trust you."

Lin Shu, of course, would never do such a thing.

Then, Gu Li and Lin Shu exchanged contact information.

"Alright, tell me when your Mantis reaches Level 25."

"I'll prepare the evolution method and materials for you."

"Also, remember to practice your blade techniques diligently. This skill has a very high ceiling, which I believe you can see."

"I will check your progress periodically, so don't get lazy."

Gu Li admonished Lin Shu and began to prepare for the subsequent evolution.

"Thank you, Mentor. I will always work hard."

Lin Shu's attitude was neither servile nor overbearing.

As if remembering something, Gu Li spoke up to remind him.

"I accidentally poached Principal Pei's Talent."

"He is currently focusing on cultivating you, hoping to achieve some results for the school."

Lin Shu had just thought of this problem; he naturally knew the principal's intention in cultivating him.

Of course, it was to win more honor for the school. If he left, all those plans would fall through.

He was not someone who forgot righteousness for profit, and he already had some ideas in mind.

That was to participate in the high school cup individual competition after a while, trying to win the individual championship.

Alternatively, he could participate in the college entrance examination and achieve some rank, which would not be difficult.

After he expressed his thoughts,

Gu Li clapped his hands, indicating that Lin Shu's idea was very good.

"With your current strength and growth rate, plus my guidance,"

"winning the high school cup individual championship is still very likely."

"As for the college entrance examination, that's up to you. You can take it or not."

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