Chapter 5: A Warning from the Academic Overachiever

The test consisted of a comprehensive set of questions, divided into four major sections: history, geography, biology, and materials. However, these topics were all related to the world of mythical beasts, unlike the knowledge Chen Shu had before.

For example, the history section covered the revival of the Nine Hundred Years, including various wars, changes, and reforms that occurred during that period. Geography focused on the locations of dimensional gates in different dimensions and the various climate characteristics within those dimensions. The biology section delved into the behavior and combat traits of ferocious beasts within the different dimensions. As for materials, it mainly studied the appearance, characteristics, and value of rare materials found within the dimensional space.

The scope of knowledge in high school was vast, but mostly focused on foundational knowledge. It was only in university that one could delve deeper into specific subjects. This aspect was similar to the previous world Chen Shu knew.

After an afternoon of intensive studying, the pleasant sound of the school bell signaling the end of the day echoed through the air. Chen Shu quickly finished the multiple-choice questions he had been diligently working on.

"If everything goes well, I should be able to score in the double digits," he thought to himself.

He sighed heavily, finding the knowledge on the test to be utterly incomprehensible to him.

"Alright, hand in your test papers, you can go home now," said Fang Ke as he stood up.

Unlike regular students, the students in the Beast Tamer program didn't have evening self-study sessions. Instead, they had training sessions to cultivate their Beast Taming abilities. Improving their Beast Taming abilities required absorbing the spiritual energy from the heavens and earth.

The so-called "Revival History" was actually a history of the resurgence of spiritual energy. Nine hundred and eighty years ago, spiritual energy gradually appeared on the planet, leading to the emergence of Beast Tamers among humans. To enhance their abilities, one had to persistently cultivate their Beast Taming skills. This was true for both individuals from ordinary families and those from influential clans.

Of course, Beast Tamers with connections would use various elixirs and train in environments rich in spiritual energy to accelerate their cultivation progress. After the students handed in their test papers, they left the classroom one by one.

Just as Chen Shu was about to leave, a voice suddenly rang out, "Chen Shu, hold on!"

"Hmm?" Chen Shu turned around and saw a student wearing a black T-shirt with his arms crossed, staring at him.

"First, introduce yourself. I'm Wang Meng," said Wang Meng as he approached slowly, his eyes filled with hostility.

Several other boys also gathered around, rolling up their sleeves, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

Is there bullying happening on campus?

Instantly, Chen Shu's mind jumped to that possibility, and he even prepared himself for various scenarios. Should I shout loudly and run away? Or should I just sprint away?

"This is Class 5 of the Beast Tamer program. I hope you don't cause trouble and disrupt everyone's learning. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite," said Wang Meng, his face displaying a fierce expression as he approached Chen Shu.

"What? Disrupt everyone's learning?" Chen Shu was instantly stunned, feeling utterly bewildered by the situation. It was like a tree of confusion bearing fruits of confusion, and confusion before and after the tree. What on earth was going on? Have the students in the Beast Tamer program reached such a high level of consciousness?

"Do you understand?" Wang Meng frowned slightly, repeating his words.

"Yes, I understand perfectly well," Chen Shu nodded quickly, eager to comply.

"Good. I am the class monitor of Class 5. If students from other classes bully you, feel free to let me know," Wang Meng nodded, assuming a righteous appearance.

Apparently, pretending to be tough was quite tiring for him. What he thought would be a violent fight turned out to be motivation from a top student. Chen Shu shook his head and prepared to go home to cultivate his Beast Taming power.

The evening was a free time for cultivation, and the school didn't enforce mandatory practice. However, regardless of their status, all students willingly practiced. While their academic performance could be lacking, their Beast Taming rank must not be low—it was the most important criterion for the college entrance examination.

Every year, the tuition for the Beast Tamer program amounted to tens of thousands of yuan, not including various additional expenses. Students from ordinary families naturally had to work hard in their cultivation to make their families proud and repay their sacrifices. As for those from prominent families, they would strive even harder to ensure the prosperity of their family and secure their inheritance.

Riding a shared bicycle, Chen Shu leisurely returned home. He casually had a few bites of food before eagerly starting his Beast Taming cultivation. The cultivation methods were well-known to everyone, but whether one had talent depended on oneself.

"This child..." Chen Shu's mother shook her head, surprised by her son's enthusiasm. Chen Shu sat in his bedroom, emptying his mind, trying to sense the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

Two hours passed, and he was still sitting there, constantly muttering something under his breath.

"Spiritual energy of heaven and earth, come quickly, come quickly..."

In the end, he gave up and was completely lying down.

"This cultivation is too difficult," Chen Shu sighed. No wonder high-level Beast Tamers had such high social status. Not everyone could endure the patience required for cultivation.

"As someone without natural talent for cultivation, I can only rely on the system," he said. A few simple choices had already made him a first-level Beast Tamer, equivalent to half a year of arduous training for others. Having experienced the benefits, he no longer had the patience for cultivation.

"Mom, I'm going out for a bit."

"What for?"

"To answer some multiple-choice questions."

"???"

Chen Shu ignored his mother's confusion and eagerly left home.

"If I use the basic Beast Tamer elixir during cultivation, it will significantly speed up the process. I might as well go and take a look. Perhaps I'll have some luck."

Chen Shu rode his bicycle towards the city center.

The city center of Nanjiang was brightly lit at night, bustling with a continuous stream of people, just like the world in Chen Shu's memory. Although it was only a small city, it still appeared incredibly prosperous.

"Beast Tamer Emporium."

Chen Shu arrived at a department store that sold various items for Beast Tamers.

"Low-grade Frost Elixir: Slightly enhances the frost attribute of a contracted spirit. Only effective for spirits of levels one to three. Price: 5,000!"

"Low-grade Flame Elixir:..."

"Low-grade Power Elixir:..."

"Hello, sir. Can I help you with anything?" A salesperson approached him.

Even though Chen Shu was only a first-level Beast Tamer, his future potential was immeasurable.

Just as Chen Shu was about to speak, three options appeared before his eyes once again:

[Option 1: Inform the person that he has no money and is just here for fun. Reward upon completion: Slime weight +1%.]

[Option 2: Say boldly, "I'll take everything!" Reward upon completion: Two bottles of low-grade Power Elixir. Note: It carries certain risks!]

[Option 3: Inform the person that he wants to learn about pharmaceuticals and asks if there are any avenues available. Reward upon completion: Slime defense +1%.]

Chen Shu didn't expect that even buying something would trigger options. Ordinary people would undoubtedly choose the first option without any surprises. If option 2 didn't mention the risks, he would have chosen it directly. After all, two bottles of low-grade Power Elixir were worth ten thousand yuan.

In the end, Chen Shu compromised and chose the third option.