189: He was molded into a hero

"Really? A high school student, soloing a Lord-High Rank? Although that combat power was only achieved after Fusion with his beast pet."

"What was in that cocoon at the end of that punch? The subtitles said a quasi-Monarch-level Demonic Beast?"

"So, the Association was lying to us before? They wanted to suppress such a huge credit? Why?"

After the initial shock, the public opinion quickly turned, with the spearhead pointing directly at the Beast Tamer Association.

They could not accept that the hero's achievements were being covered up.

"It's definitely a conspiracy! The Association's higher-ups want to claim the credit!"

"Poor Bai Ye, he risked his life to save everyone, but he can't even be named, just because he's a high school student with no background?"

Although some people knew this might be for Bai Ye's protection.

Most people didn't think of that... "Who did this?!"

At the Association headquarters, the table in front of Lu Yuanshan was already the third one changed today, but it looked like it wouldn't last much longer.

In the conference room, the Association members' faces were extremely grim.

They not only had to face the potential threat from the Insect Nest Organization but also deal with a crisis of public trust.

"Find the person who uploaded the video!"

Lu Yuanshan rubbed his temples, a headache throbbing. How could such an intense battle have been recorded?

"Vice President, we've already checked."

The head of the technical department reported, profusely sweating.

"The source of the video is overseas, using more than a dozen layers of proxy servers and data Demonic Beasts for concealment, making it untraceable. And..."

"And what? Speak quickly!"

"We have reason to suspect the Insect Nest Organization is behind this incident."

The technical director wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"The purpose of doing this is likely to muddy the waters, plunge us into a public relations crisis, and at the same time, push Bai Ye into the spotlight, making him a target."

Understood.

The Insect Nest Organization would retaliate against him at all costs, and other opposing forces might also target him because of his identity as a Beast Tamer who defies common sense.

There's no difference between a Genius who hasn't grown up and a Genius who has already fallen.

"What do we do now?"

Reno scratched his head anxiously. They had already tried their best to cover up for Bai Ye.

"Deny it? Say the video is fake?"

Lu Yuanshan shook his head bitterly.

"Denying it now would only confirm our guilt; citizens would think we not only deceived them but also tried to discredit a hero."

"Then we can only admit it?"

Lu Yuanshan closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Since we can't hide, then let's not hide."

He stood up and looked around at everyone present.

"The Insect Nest wants to push him to the front, right? Then we'll go with the flow and elevate him into a true hero!"

"Since the secret can no longer be kept, then let his name resound throughout Blue-Eyed White Dragon City."

Molding Bai Ye into a seed that could become a Legendary Beast Tamer in the future.

This way, the righteous organizations would also do their best to ensure Bai Ye's safety.

"Immediately contact major media outlets, hold a press conference, and reveal the truth of the matter to the public!"

"Additionally, revise the reward plan for Bai Ye!"

"Notify Blue-Eyed White Dragon University that our Association will recommend a special enrollment slot."

"And..."

Lu Yuanshan looked at his assistant: "Communicate with Bai Ye; the Association will guarantee his safety and give him a gift he absolutely cannot refuse."

After all, releasing the true events required communication with Bai Ye.

If Bai Ye disagreed, there was nothing they could do.

In the safe house provided by the Association.

Bai Ye was sitting cross-legged on the bed, holding the tear of the sea demon in his hand.

Pressing the tear of the sea demon against his forehead, the refreshing coolness from his mental space significantly sped up the process of opening his beast taming space.

The Valiant Fishing Competition had been full of twists and turns, but the harvest was indeed good.

He had picked up a Monarch-level Epic evolution Materials for free and, incidentally, subdued a group of beautiful sea demon girls.

All the Lord-level catches of the participants in the Storm Sea Eye were kept by him, and now they were all in the Association's exclusive breeding base.

Converted into points and alliance coins, it would be enough to expand the scale of his envisioned breeding base several times over.

It might also be enough to exchange for the blueprint to evolve his Train Hero.

The Storm Sea Eye was just one of the sea areas supervised by the Human Race.

Even more terrifying Demonic Beasts existed in the wider sea areas. If he could enter there... Bai Ye couldn't help but shake his head.

He was thinking too much; if he went there now, he probably wouldn't even know how he died.

"Buzz, buzz..."

The Terminal on the bedside vibrated.

Bai Ye picked it up and saw another unfamiliar encrypted number.

In this world, there were data-type Demonic Beasts, so incidents like doxing did happen.

But that would require data-type Demonic Beasts of at least Lord Intermediate Grade.

Otherwise, with him being at the center of the storm, his phone would probably have been ringing off the hook by now.

He answered the Terminal, and Lu Yuanshan's tired face appeared on the screen.

"Student Bai Ye, I apologize for the intrusion."

"My rewards are finally being issued?"

Bai Ye rubbed the tear of the sea demon in his hands, looking excitedly at Lu Yuanshan on the screen.

Once he got his rewards, he could go home.

"They will be given. Ahem, it's like this."

Lu Yuanshan organized his words:

"I'm sure you already know that the video of you in the Storm Sea Eye was leaked online by someone."

"Yes, and the quality isn't even high-definition. Although it's clear it's me, that ancient quality can't possibly showcase my power!"

Bai Ye crossed his arms, clicking his tongue in extreme dissatisfaction.

Being secretly filmed was one thing, but they even chose such an awkward angle. As for releasing the video to disgust the Beast Tamer Association and stir up some hatred for himself, it perfectly fit the style of an evil organization.

As for releasing the video to disgust the Beast Tamer Association and stir up some hatred for himself, it perfectly fit the style of an evil organization.

Lu Yuanshan looked at Bai Ye's dissatisfaction with the video quality, and the prepared speech got stuck in his throat.

This kid... is his psychological resilience too good?

A normal person, knowing they're being targeted by an evil organization, should at least have some reaction, even if not outright panic, right?

Why does he act like it has nothing to do with him?

Lu Yuanshan cleared his throat and continued, "Due to the special circumstances, the Association has decided, after an emergency meeting, to adjust the original plan."

"We have decided to make the truth public and clear your name."

"At the same time, to commend your outstanding contribution and to compensate for the Association's mistakes in this incident, we will give you additional rewards."

"Additional?!"

"Great! I knew our Blue-Eyed White Dragon City Association wouldn't let a hero down!"

As soon as he heard about additional rewards, Bai Ye immediately threw his minor grievances against the Association to the back of his mind.