133: Lynx rehabilitation

Just like that, the relationship between mentor and student turned into one of master and apprentice.

Mo Yu, who was currently sleeping soundly, surely didn't know that her seniority had dropped another level overnight.

After successfully getting Yan Ruyu to let go of some of her baggage and take him as her disciple, Xie Ning looked delighted.

Just then, the Xingshui Lynx suddenly let out a roar.

The two of them finally turned to look at it.

They were shocked by what they saw.

The Xingshui Lynx's size was now a full twenty meters long and was growing at a rate visible to the naked eye; its fur rapidly shifted between yellow and blue, emitting a dual-colored radiance so bright that the light even bypassed the back mountain and shone into the academy.

"Didn't you say there wouldn't be any accidents?" Yan Ruyu asked hurriedly.

Xie Ning scratched his head and gave an embarrassed smile. "I forgot. The Earth-Shaking Beast's energy is too strong, and its purity is similar to the Xingshui Lynx's energy, so some mutation is inevitable."

"Then..."

"Don't worry. Although it will mutate, it's not a bad thing. Instead, it will make it even stronger. Moreover, after absorbing a large amount of earth-type energy, its weaknesses should also disappear."

Hearing Xie Ning's words, Yan Ruyu felt slightly more at ease.

The two of them watched quietly as the Xingshui Lynx grew in size, feeling its energy continuously climbing.

The Yao Beasts that were originally foraging on the back mountain had already collapsed to the ground in terror, shivering and not even daring to lift their heads.

"Roar—"

The Xingshui Lynx let out a loud roar, its high-pitched voice carrying far and startling the birds into fleeing from the forest like ripples to distant places.

Several figures appeared one after another in the sky above the courtyard.

Most of them watched from a distance, nodding to Yan Ruyu from afar as a way of acknowledging the situation and greeting her. They then bowed to a certain figure in the air, glanced at Xie Ning a few times, and turned to leave.

Eventually, only two people remained: an old man and the middle-aged beautiful woman who had presided over the entrance trials.

The two of them slowly descended. Upon seeing them, Yan Ruyu bowed to them and said to Xie Ning, "These two are Principal Nanfeng and Director Bai, who is in charge of Monster Taming Academy matters."

Xie Ning also hurriedly bowed.

"Greetings, Principal. Greetings, Director Bai."

Principal Nanfeng had already been quite appreciative of Xie Ning before, and now that he saw him in person, he nodded with even more satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Director Bai beside him had a vague suspicion and asked impatiently, "Young lady, could it be..."

"Yes," Yan Ruyu gave a faint smile, her expression much more relaxed than before. She looked at Xie Ning. "From now on, he is my disciple."

After receiving Yan Ruyu's affirmative answer, Director Bai's smile was so wide her mouth could hardly close. "Good, good, good. It's best that you can let it go. Today is truly a good day. Not only has the Xingshui Lynx recovered, but you've also taken a new disciple."

Yan Ruyu and Xie Ning looked at each other and smiled.

"Child, since you are her disciple, then you are my Junior. I didn't prepare anything in my haste, so I'll give you this. Consider it an extra means of self-protection." As Director Bai spoke, she took out a small booklet and handed it to Xie Ning.

"This is a Mystic Grade Low Grade Flame Ring. Although it's not very powerful, its strength lies in its repelling effect. When a Demon Tamers Beast is approached by an enemy, using it can create distance."

Listening to her introduction, Xie Ning couldn't help but feel surprised.

He had thought she was just being polite, but he didn't expect her to be so generous, giving away a Mystic Grade Beast Taming Skill just like that.

It seemed her relationship with Yan Ruyu was more than just that of a director and a teacher.

Thinking this, Xie Ning accepted the booklet with both hands.

"Thank you for your kindness, Director Bai. I will certainly not disgrace..." Halfway through his sentence, the System went 'ding'. Then, Xie Ning's eyes widened. He looked at Director Bai and stammered, "You... you you... you're not human!"

Director Bai was first taken aback, then realized. "That's right, I almost forgot you're also an Intermediate Cultivator."

That being said, there were truly few Breeders who could recognize her identity; even the two Intermediate Cultivators from the Ruan Family in the academy hadn't recognized her.

"Now, there's one more person in the academy who knows your identity." The Principal said this and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Even Yan Ruyu had a slight smile.

Xie Ning was naturally not insulting her. It was the System notification that told him the beautiful woman standing before him was not only not human but also an extremely powerful Yao Beast.

[Yao Beast Name] Fuchu Immortal Deer

[Yao Beast Grade] ???

[Yao Beast Rank] ???

[Yao Beast Attribute] ???

[Yao Beast Weakness] ???

[Yao Beast Status] ???

[Yao Beast Talent] ???

[Yao Beast Introduction] Fuchu of the Celestial Spirit Race, dislikes war, loves nature... [Evolution Path] ???

Aside from a name and an incomplete introduction, almost nothing had been identified.

This was the first time Xie Ning had encountered such a situation, so it was no wonder he was so shocked he couldn't even speak clearly.

Aunt Bai looked at Xie Ning and said with a serious expression, "Child, although you know, you cannot tell anyone. Here, I am just a director."

"I understand." Xie Ning nodded, took a deep breath to calm himself, and then turned his gaze to the Principal, staring at him.

The Principal laughed and said to Xie Ning, "Good lad, don't look at me like that. I am human."

Having his thoughts seen through, Xie Ning scratched his head.

Afterwards, the four of them stood in place, watching as the Xingshui Lynx's size continued to grow and its Aura became increasingly thick.

Soon, the Lynx's size surged to a hundred meters high. Its azure fur also became mixed with blue and yellow, constantly shifting like flowing light.

"This little fellow can be considered to have found a blessing in disguise." The Principal stroked his beard and watched with a smile.

Yan Ruyu nodded.

Director Bai raised her hand, and a beam of energy light containing vitality shot from her fingertip into the Lynx's body, aiding its transformation.

The Lynx let out a hiss and roar, and the speed of its transformation surged again, quickly reaching two hundred meters in height. At this moment, let alone the academy, even many people within Lingnan City were watching from afar.

Slowly, the growth rate stopped. Within the treatment Formation, the radiance gradually faded until it completely disappeared, revealing the inner elixir inside which, like a glass bead, had exhausted its energy.

The Lynx's size stopped at two hundred and eighty meters. Now, its breath was stable, sounding like thunder as it breathed. Its Aura was majestic and its pressure overbearing, making Xie Ning's lips turn pale. Fortunately, Yan Ruyu noticed in time and blocked the Aura for him.

As Yan Ruyu called out, the Xingshui Lynx's body suddenly shrank, returning to its original three-meter-long appearance, leaving behind several large craters it had stepped out.

Its fur, however, had become a mix of two colors, with the colors constantly flowing—sometimes entirely blue, sometimes entirely yellow, and sometimes a mix of yellow and blue.

When it reached Yan Ruyu, she hugged it excitedly, murmuring to it with tears in her eyes, though they were an expression of joy.

"The little fellow's vital signs are very stable, and its strength has increased." As a Yao Beast herself, Director Bai could best feel the changes in the Xingshui Lynx and spoke with a smile.

The Principal, however, looked at Xie Ning with a smile, partly in appreciation and partly waiting for him, the person presiding over the treatment, to give the final conclusion.

Xie Ning didn't keep him waiting long either. He said with a smile, "Dual-attribute Xingshui Lynx. Its quality has improved from Monarch Medium Grade to Monarch High Grade. The massive energy has increased its Rank by 2 levels, added 1 Talent, and from now on, it will no longer fear earth."

[Yao Beast Name] Xingshui Lynx

[Yao Beast Grade] Monarch High Grade

[Yao Beast Rank] Platinum Rank 3

[Yao Beast Attribute] Water, Earth

[Yao Beast Weakness] None

[Yao Beast Status] Healthy

[Yao Beast Talent] Water Fortune, Earth Fortune, Gigantification

[Yao Beast Introduction] Evolved from the water-type Lynx among the Lynx tribe. After absorbing a large amount of earth elements, it gradually became a dual-type Water and Earth Lynx.

[Evolution Path] 4 paths

Yan Ruyu stroked the Xingshui Lynx. Hearing Xie Ning's words, she turned back to look at him. For a moment, the shimmering tears in her eyes actually made Xie Ning's heart skip a beat.

Director Bai and the Principal looked at each other and quietly left, leaving time for the master and apprentice.

They could imagine that as Yan Ruyu's Xingshui Lynx recovered and reached a higher level, the future situation would undergo a massive change.

After a while, Yan Ruyu pursed her lips, reached out again, and handed the bracelet to Xie Ning. "Take it. You're still too weak. This bracelet can at least ensure I don't have to replace my disciple again."

"..."

If you're afraid I'll kick the bucket, then just say so. What's the point of being so discouraging?

The sudden blow left Xie Ning speechless, but he still accepted the bracelet.

It was a life-saving item; it would be foolish not to take it.