383: Leaving the Emerald Forest

Wang Chen handled the wild monster Materials in the field to Xiao Changming, just as he had before.

After the profit-sharing ratio was set, Xiao Changming gratefully began to busy himself.

With a wave of his hand, the tourists who were following the tour instantly transformed into laborers for collecting wild monster Materials.

But these tourists had no complaints; instead, each one was overjoyed.

After all, for them, being able to get up close to high-Rank wild monsters and dismember their body Materials was something previously unimaginable.

This wave was enough for them to brag about for a long time!

While they were busy, Wang Chen led Yang Xinman out of the Emerald Forest.

...

Intercity train platform.

Yang Xinman stopped, looking at Wang Chen with reluctance.

"Idol, thank you for taking care of me for the past half month. I had a wonderful time, but it's a pity we have to part soon."

As she spoke, the young girl's eyes reddened slightly.

This past half-month was arguably the happiest time she had ever experienced. Every day, she sat on the back of the Dragon, watching Wang Chen wreak havoc, free from any worries.

"We'll meet again. I'm at Blazing Dragon University. When you come over, I can give you a good tour."

Wang Chen's heart wasn't as complicated; instead, he comforted Yang Xinman.

Although he had been enrolled for almost half a year, and so far, apart from a few places like the teaching building and the instance hall, he was completely unfamiliar with the rest of Blazing Dragon University, it didn't prevent him from making a promise at this moment.

"Okay!"

Yang Xinman nodded solemnly, a smile reappearing on her face.

Then she stepped back, looked closely at Wang Chen, and suddenly clasped her hands together in a salute.

"Then, Idol, the mountains are high and the waters are long; we'll meet again someday."

...

Wang Chen was momentarily stunned by Yang Xinman's gesture, a wry smile on his face. Such an archaic gesture, he had only seen it on television before.

"We'll meet again someday."

He mimicked Yang Xinman's gesture, also cupping his hands solemnly.

Then, after nodding goodbye to Old Zhao, Wang Chen waved his hand and turned to board the intercity train.

After watching Wang Chen leave, Yang Xinman's mood instantly became extremely downcast.

"Grandpa Zhao, do you think Idol and I will meet again?"

Her life had begun its countdown, with only a year and a half remaining.

And the closer she got to the end, the weaker her body would become. Perhaps in half a year, or a year, she might even find it incredibly difficult to walk.

"Xinman, don't worry."

"Didn't this kid invite you to Blazing Dragon University and offer to show you around?"

"When the Global Prodigy Competition ends, Grandpa Zhao will take you there."

"But you might be disappointed then. I heard this kid usually goes from the instance hall to Tower of Babel and home, a three-point line. He probably knows less about Blazing Dragon University than you do."

Patting Yang Xinman's head, Old Zhao said with a smile.

Hearing this, Yang Xinman's lips curved into a smile, as if imagining Idol's flustered expression when she questioned him while he was showing her around Blazing Dragon University.

But then, she pursed her lips and shook her head.

"Let's not. I'll probably look terrible by then."

"Cough cough..."

"It's enough if Idol remembers me when I looked good!"

Wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth, Yang Xinman watched the intercity train disappear into the distance.

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...

After arriving in Green Forest City, Wang Chen immediately took a teleportation array back to the capital.

However, he didn't return directly to Blazing Dragon University but instead went to find Manager Huang of Yuantong Chamber of Commerce.

He planned to deal with the wild monster crystal cores he had and simultaneously search for his fourth Beast Pet.

But unfortunately, after searching all the Beast Pet markets in the capital, Wang Chen found nothing.

During this time, he encountered many Beast Pets that could reach Divine Beast and Sacred Beast Rank after synthesis, but they completely failed to meet his expectations.

Although these Sacred Beasts and Divine Beasts were incredibly precious to other Beast Masters and even top-tier powerhouses, to Wang Chen, who already possessed three Ancestral Divine Beasts, they were like chicken ribs—not good enough to compare to the best, but better than nothing.

If he was going to form a contract, he would form a contract with the best!

Three days later.

"Manager Huang, please help me search for some other types of Beast Pets in the future. It's okay if they're a bit weaker, but they must be ones we haven't seen these past few days."

At Yuantong Chamber of Commerce, Wang Chen, who had packed his belongings and was ready to leave, presented his request to Manager Huang.

"No problem."

Manager Huang nodded, not asking much about Wang Chen's strange request.

"Then I'll trouble you with this. I estimate I'll come back to check in a while."

"Mr. Wang, you're too polite. To say 'trouble' is too strong."

Manager Huang cupped his hands and smiled. Seeing that Wang Chen intended to leave, the smile on his face faded, and he said solemnly.

"Mr. Wang, you don't need to worry about my side; I will definitely arrange everything clearly for you."

"I heard that the Global Prodigy Competition selection is about to begin. I wish you good fortune in martial arts!"

"Then I'll take Manager Huang's auspicious words!"

Wang Chen was not surprised that Manager Huang knew about this matter.

Merchants, if their information wasn't well-informed, could they still be called merchants?

Next, after bidding farewell to Manager Huang, Wang Chen left Yuantong Chamber of Commerce decisively.

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Blazing Dragon University.

"Old Lin, when will Wang Chen arrive?"

In the solemn conference room, Yang Zixiong glanced at the time and turned to Lin Feng, asking.

"Soon. When that kid replied to me just now, he had already boarded the teleportation array."

Lin Feng replied casually, then looked at the others in the conference room.

Aside from the two high-ranking officials of their school, there were also three young men and women sitting in the conference room, their aura deeply contained and their expressions grave.

Chu Youxiong.

Xie Jialiang.

Gu Xinzhi.

Two men and one woman, they were the students from Blazing Dragon University, besides Wang Chen, who were participating in the Global Prodigy Competition selection.

All three were top-tier Geniuses among the fourth-year students at Blazing Dragon University. Chu Youxiong, needless to say, was a Six-Turn Rank 180 Saint Warrior, a figure of immense renown even in Dawn Fortress.

Xie Jialiang and Gu Xinzhi were second only to Chu Youxiong, and could steadily Rank in the first echelon among their peers across the entire Dragon Country.

One was a Six-Turn Rank 170 Gale Swordsman, and the other was a Six-Turn Rank 171 Five Elements Mage.

"You guys don't need to be so nervous."

Seeing the solemnity on their faces, Lin Feng tapped the table and said with a smile.

"This selection is set in Thousand Mountains Country, which gives you a great advantage."

"Besides, among the contestants sent by other universities, there are very few who can truly surpass you in strength."

"Dean..."

Lin Feng hadn't finished speaking when Xie Jialiang, who was more impatient, suddenly raised his hand.

"What's wrong? Speak your mind."

Hearing this, Lin Feng looked over, not displeased that the other party had interrupted him.

This kid Xie Jialiang had great talent, but he was single-minded and rather reckless.

"Dean, I'm not worried about the upcoming selection. I'm just worried about Junior Apprentice-Brother Wang Chen..."