40: Chapter 40 We are just uninformed bystanders

Li Yu blinked upon hearing this, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

Is it powerful?

You bet. With an S-rank Lord Potential, this was the highest-grade familiar Li Yu had cultivated so far. Even if he didn't perform any further cultivation, it was guaranteed to become a Gold Lord in the future.

But that wasn't what made Li Yu happiest; the real joy came from the acquisition of cultivation value.

[The resurrected Blazing Horned Dragon has sensed the changes in itself. Its gratitude toward you is like a surging river that never ends. You have gained 700 cultivation value points.]

700 points.

It was higher than the Fire Crow and higher than the Blasting Armor Rock Rhino.

An investment of 100 points for a return of 700 points—this wave was a massive profit.

His previous guess was correct: the more difficult and desperate the familiar's situation, the higher his cultivation reward would be.

"Brother Yu! I... can I call you that?" Wang Mengting's eyes were glowing, her hands clasped tightly in front of her chest as if she were praying.

Li Yu was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "Sure."

Truth be told, this young lady's attitude was much better than he had expected. Moreover, she was the first to agree when he proposed the cultivation earlier.

Li Yu had a pretty good impression of her.

Having received permission, Wang Mengting's cheeks flushed slightly as she said, "Brother Yu, you're amazing! You could even heal Little Dragon's condition when it was so severe. Then, then, then..."

"Then what?" Li Yu asked.

"In the future, in the future... for Little Dragon's cultivation, can I continue to ask you to do it?" Wang Mengting asked with a face full of hope.

"Sure."

Li Yu smiled.

There was no reason to refuse an order delivered right to his door.

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Wang Mengting crash into his arms with a gust of fragrance, shouting excitedly, "Thank you!"

By the time he snapped out of it, Wang Mengting had already run over to the Blazing Horned Dragon, leaving behind only the sight of her back and her bright red ears.

Li Yu froze in place, his brain stalling.

What just happened?

Was he just... hugged?

Before Li Yu could process the feeling, a gaze suddenly locked onto him. He turned his head and saw Wang Jianguo, who had been smiling a second ago, staring at him with eyes that hid daggers.

Hiss—

Something's not right.

Better get out of here fast.

Li Yu felt a chill in his heart. He found Supervisor Song, intending to slip away, only to see Professor Li rushing over as well.

Judging by his posture, it was exactly the same as Wang Mengting's.

"Dame!!!"

Li Yu was so startled that he hurriedly hid behind Supervisor Song.

"Little brother, what's wrong with you?" Professor Li looked puzzled.

"Cough... it's nothing," Li Yu asked. "Do you need something?"

"Oh, right!"

Professor Li slapped his forehead and gave Li Yu a kind smile. "You're an employee of Bright Moon Company, right?"

"Yes."

"An Intern?"

"That's right."

Bang!

Professor Li slammed his palm onto the metal table. The loud noise startled everyone, and they all turned to look.

"This is outrageous! Simply outrageous! Bright Moon Company is too much!" Professor Li shouted furiously.

Li Yu and Supervisor Song exchanged a glance.

What's the situation?

No idea!

"Um... Professor Li, please speak calmly. What has upset you so much? Just tell us, and we'll change it."

Supervisor Song wiped the sweat from his forehead. Faced with a Breeding Master—and an official one at that—he didn't dare put on any airs. Otherwise, with just a few words, he could be completely driven out of Ningyang City.

"You can't change it! You won't change it! You fools can't change it!" Professor Li sputtered, his beard twitching with rage.

The others gathered around.

Wang Mengting and the Blazing Horned Dragon both had clear eyes filled with confusion.

Director Wang, however, seemed to have realized something, and his mouth twitched slightly.

After Professor Li finished venting and cursed Bright Moon Company up and down, a hint of color returned to his withered face. He cleared his throat and said:

"Well, although Li Yu is young, his level is more than enough to be a Master. Since Bright Moon Company doesn't value him, I'll reluctantly take him off your hands."

"Hey, Xiao Wang, bring that agreement over. Have this supervisor sign it and transfer the little brother's files to our Research Institute."

Xiao Wang, the young assistant from before, scurried over with an agreement.

Chime!

A cold gleam flashed through the air.

The agreement was pinned to the console by a small knife that sank deep into the metal. Xiao Wang's hand was less than an inch away from the blade.

In an instant, a chill surged from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. His skull had almost been pierced. Xiao Wang jumped back in fright, looking at Supervisor Song in terror.

Supervisor Song had a dark expression as he slowly moved his hand away from the knife.

"You old geezer, your map of Yan is certainly short; you've forced me to reveal my dagger in just two sentences!" Supervisor Song snorted coldly. "Thinking of stealing my man? Not a chance!"

"You fat bastard, how can you call this stealing? It's clearly you who don't know how to cherish talent. I'm only doing this to keep talent from being buried!" Professor Li shouted with his neck strained.

"Who says we don't cherish talent?"

"If you cherish talent, why make him an Intern? Doesn't your conscience hurt making such a genius Breeder an Intern? Your Bright Moon Company's conscience is truly rotten! The little brother is surely suffering at your place!"

Professor Li pointed excitedly at Supervisor Song. "No! You have to give me this talent today, whether you want to or not! Otherwise, otherwise... otherwise, this old man will throw away his pride and go complain to the Guardian!"

"Go ahead and complain! If you dare to complain, I'll go find our CEO! Even if I lose my job, I'll tell our CEO everything. I've heard... the Guardian was defeated by our CEO!" Supervisor Song snorted.

Li Yu looked at Supervisor Song in surprise.

Was that mysterious CEO really that powerful?

He looked back at Professor Li, who was pointing at Supervisor Song, so angry that steam was practically coming out of his nose, yet he couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.

Hiss—

It seemed... that was really the case.

Seeing the situation get a bit tense, Wang Jianguo cleared his throat and stepped between the two. "Alright, alright, both of you, give me some face. With so many juniors watching, aren't you ashamed? Aren't you embarrassed in front of Li Yu?"

The Director had spoken.

The two took the opportunity to back down, though they still glared at each other with daggers in their eyes.

Professor Li felt regretful. His 'Map of Yan' wasn't long enough this time. He had been too impatient and failed to trick this fat bastard.

Supervisor Song was ruthless. What Professor Li? What Breeding Master? What Research Institute? He didn't care! Anyone who wanted to steal Li Yu was a mortal enemy who had killed his father and stolen his wife!!!

"Let's talk things over. We're all in the cultivation business, and cultivation follows logic. If you think the other person is wrong, point it out, and everyone can judge together."

As Wang Jianguo finished speaking, the two nodded in unison.

"Fine! Old man, out of respect for your age, you go first," Supervisor Song said.

"Good!" Professor Li didn't hesitate and said, "Li Yu's cultivation quality is extremely high. Such talent should be treated with the utmost care, yet Bright Moon Company actually made him an Intern! Isn't that just using him for chores? It's a waste of talent! Tell me, everyone, am I right?"

Everyone nodded. "Makes sense."

"Pah!" Supervisor Song said. "Li Yu hasn't taken his certification exams yet. If I dared to make him a Junior Cultivator today, someone would report him tomorrow. The stronger his ability, the more people will be jealous and report him. Bright Moon Company doesn't do things that the law forbids! You old man have bad intentions; if you want to harm him, just say so!"

Everyone nodded again. "That also makes sense."

"Whose side are you guys on anyway!" Professor Li glared at the girls around them and his own Breeders, winking and gesturing to them.

Unexpectedly, they all looked at each other and shouted in unison:

"We are just uninformed onlookers."

Professor Li and Supervisor Song: "Damn!"