42: Chapter 42 Dongyun City Junior Trainer Competition
Saturday morning.
Lin Fan pushed open the door to the Breeder Association on the fourth floor and walked straight toward President Ye Wenyuan's office.
Every Saturday, rain or shine, he would come to President Ye Wenyuan's place for lessons.
From basic theory to Materials identification, from attribute matching to the design of evolution routes, President Ye Wenyuan taught in great detail, and he learned quickly.
Pushing open the door, President Ye Wenyuan was standing by the window, holding a cup of tea in his hands.
Seeing Lin Fan enter, he nodded.
"You're here? Sit."
Lin Fan sat down in the chair, waiting for today's lesson content.
President Ye Wenyuan turned around, leaned against the window, and looked at him.
"I'm not giving a lecture today; I have something to tell you."
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.
"What is it?"
President Ye Wenyuan set down his teacup, took a red invitation from the drawer, and tossed it to him.
Lin Fan caught it, opened it, and took a look.
【Dongyun City Elementary Breeder Competition】
Organizer: Dongyun City Armor Beast Master Association
Eligibility: Must hold an Elementary Breeder certificate, age under 25.
Competition Date: One month later.
Competition Venue: Association Building, Third Floor Grand Auditorium.
Prizes:
First Place: 500,000 yuan cash + one High-grade Xuanling Armor Equipment.
Second Place: 300,000 yuan cash.
Third Place: 100,000 yuan cash.
Lin Fan stared at the invitation, his gaze lingering on "500,000" and "High-grade Xuanling Armor Equipment" for several seconds.
He raised his head and looked at President Ye Wenyuan.
"Can I participate in this competition?"
President Ye Wenyuan laughed.
"Nonsense, why else would I show it to you?"
Lin Fan looked down at the invitation again to confirm he wasn't seeing things.
500,000.
High-grade Xuanling Armor Equipment.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and asked.
"Teacher, what is Armor Equipment? I've heard of it, but I don't know much about it."
President Ye Wenyuan nodded and walked back to sit behind his desk.
"Armor Equipment, simply put, is weaponry and gear made from Armor Beast Materials."
He picked up a metal pen holder on the desk and gestured for Lin Fan to look.
"For example, this pen holder—if it were made from the shell of an Iron Armor Rhino, it would be a defensive type of Armor Equipment."
Lin Fan was lost in thought.
President Ye Wenyuan continued.
"You know, most people only have three or four armor apertures. Even if they fully utilize Armorization, they can only cover three or four parts of their body; it's impossible to achieve full-body Armorization like those Geniuses."
"Moreover, some people's Armorization parts are quite special. For example, eyes, ears, or the tongue. After Armorization in these areas, while one can gain special abilities, they often lack direct means of attack or defense."
He paused.
"Especially in early Realms like Armor Warrior or Armor Master, spiritual power is limited, and the Armor Spirit Rank is not high."
"Sometimes you clearly see an opportunity, but miss it because you lack a means of attack. Or, you could have dodged an attack, but end up injured because you lack defensive means."
Lin Fan nodded.
He understood this.
He himself was a typical example.
His left-hand Armorization had attacks and toxins, but lacked defensive capabilities.
Once he was surrounded in close quarters, it was easy for him to fall into a passive position.
When facing over thirty Grey Hyena Hounds in the Secret Realm, if not for his teammates' cooperation, he could not have held them off alone.
Seeing that he had taken it in, President Ye Wenyuan continued.
"The purpose of Armor Equipment is to supplement these shortcomings."
"For instance, if your arm Armorization grants you a certain level of defense but you lack attack options, you can wear an attack-type Armor Equipment."
"Like a Wind Blade ring made from Swift Swallow feathers, or gauntlets made from the claws of an Iron-Winged Eagle. This way, you gain attack capabilities."
"Or, if your left-hand Armorization has strong attacks but weak defense, you can wear a defensive type of Armor Equipment."
"Like an arm guard made from the shell of an Iron Armor Rhino, or a chest plate made from the shell of a Rock Turtle. This way, you won't be afraid of being engaged in close quarters."
Lin Fan's eyes lit up instantly.
President Ye Wenyuan continued.
"Armor Equipment does not occupy armor apertures, does not affect Armorization, and can be used independently. As long as you have enough spiritual power, you can even wear several pieces of Armor Equipment at the same time."
He paused.
"Of course, Armor Equipment also has different Ranks. mortal spirit rank, Xuanling Rank, Earth Spirit Rank... The higher the Rank of the Armor Equipment, the stronger the effect, and the more expensive it is."
Lin Fan looked down at the invitation in his hand.
High-grade Xuanling Armor Equipment.
According to President Ye Wenyuan, this was already a very decent level.
He raised his head.
"Teacher, this Armor Equipment... can I choose it myself?"
President Ye Wenyuan laughed.
"Dream on. The champion's prize is fixed; you get whatever the Association provides."
"However, High-grade Xuanling items aren't too shabby. It will be enough to last you until the Armor Master Realm."
Lin Fan nodded.
He looked again at the "500,000" on the invitation.
With this money, the primary meditation potion and the evolution Materials for Xiao Zhuang's Late Stage could be settled.
He took a deep breath and looked at President Ye Wenyuan.
"Teacher, I will participate in this competition."
President Ye Wenyuan seemed to have expected him to say this, and nodded with a smile.
"Alright, I'll register you."
He paused, his gaze becoming serious.
"However, Lin Fan, I must warn you. There are a lot of people in this competition."
"The participants are all Elementary Breeders under 25; not many who can get certified at this age are trash."
"Although you are very talented, you are still young. Don't put too much pressure on yourself; just do your best, and consider it a chance to gain some experience."
Lin Fan nodded.
"I know."
As soon as he finished speaking, the office door was knocked.
"Come in."
The door pushed open, and a girl with a high ponytail walked in.
Ye Qing.
She was wearing a simple white shirt and black trousers, holding a thick notebook in her hand, looking like she had come to ask a question.
Seeing Lin Fan sitting in the chair, her footsteps paused. Her gaze swept over him, then moved away.
"Dad, there's a question I don't quite understand..."
President Ye Wenyuan laughed.
"You've come at the right time. Lin Fan just said he wants to participate in the Breeder Competition; you're participating too, right?"
Ye Qing was stunned for a moment, her gaze falling on Lin Fan again.
"You're participating too?"
Lin Fan leaned back against the chair and nodded.
Ye Qing didn't speak and walked over to sit on the sofa nearby.
But Lin Fan noticed that her gaze would occasionally glance over here.
President Ye Wenyuan looked at the two of them and said with a smile.
"You two are quite a coincidence, both registered. You might even meet on the competition grounds."
Ye Qing raised her head, her tone indifferent.
"Dad, the competition is fair play; it's normal to meet anyone."
The atmosphere was a bit subtle.
President Ye Wenyuan seemed not to notice and continued talking to Lin Fan.
"Alright, go back and prepare well. One month later, don't embarrass me."
Lin Fan stood up, nodded at President Ye Wenyuan, and glanced at Ye Qing again.
"Then I'll be going now."
He pushed the door and went out.
Lin Fan had his hands in his pockets, walking slowly outward.
He hadn't walked more than a few steps when footsteps came from behind.
"Lin Fan."
Lin Fan turned his head.
Ye Qing chased out from the office and stood in front of him.
She looked at him, was silent for two seconds, then spoke.
"This time, I will not lose to you."
Lin Fan was stunned for a moment and nodded perfunctorily.
"Oh, then good luck."
He turned to leave.
"Lin Fan!"
Seeing his devil-may-care attitude, Ye Qing's anger flared up instantly.
Lin Fan turned back with an annoyed expression.
"What is it now, Young Miss?"
Ye Qing looked at him, enunciating every word.
"Let's wait and see this competition! I will definitely take first place!"
Lin Fan looked at her and suddenly laughed.
"Ye Qing, do you care about me a lot?"
Ye Qing was stunned, her face instantly turning red.
"You... what nonsense are you spouting?!"
Lin Fan said slowly, hands in his pockets.
"Otherwise? You chased me out just to say this?"
"You wouldn't have a crush on me, would you? But I don't like people older than me. Sorry about that."
"I'm old?"
Ye Qing's face turned bright red instantly.
"Shameless!"
After shouting this, she turned and left.
Lin Fan shrugged.
"Tch, with only that much ability, you dare to provoke me? Truly hilarious."