Chapter 17: This is What It Means to Be Strong and Robust

Chapter 17: This is What It Means to Be Strong and Robust

Wang Meng and his friends were discussing and planning their holiday arrangements. As top students, their only plan for the three-day break was to immerse themselves in studying. The Beast Mastery Dojo was one of the educational institutions in society that attracted numerous students due to its high concentration of spiritual energy. Everyone wanted to seize the opportunity to improve their Beast Mastery level.

"What about you, Chen Pi? Any plans?" Wang Meng asked.

"As for me, I'm planning to interview for a summer job," Chen Shu replied. After a moment of contemplation, he decided to visit Xu Xiaoyu's family business during these three days.

"You've got quite an optimistic mindset," Wang Meng commented. Chen Shu's academic performance in cultural subjects was undeniably the lowest in the class, and his Beast Mastery abilities were also at the bottom. He had already reached a point of no return.

Chen Shu yawned and didn't explain further. He had always had a laid-back personality, and with the system, he had become even more indifferent. The world didn't need him to save it, and he didn't have any deep-seated grudges. Everything could just take its course.

"Chen Pi!" Li Yuan, the dark-skinned former homeroom teacher, suddenly appeared at the entrance of Class 5 of the Beast Mastery Department.

Chen Shu was taken aback. He didn't expect the former homeroom teacher to come looking for him.

"What's up, Old Li?" Chen Shu crossed his arms, supported his head, and calmly asked.

How could a sword from the previous dynasty cut down an official from the present dynasty? He was now a member of Class 5 of the Beast Mastery Department.

"You brat, you're asking for a beating!" Li Yuan forcefully patted Chen Shu's head without much time to spare. He asked earnestly, "Did you get into trouble? The Spirit Suppressing Bureau specifically came looking for you."

"The Spirit Suppressing Bureau?" Chen Shu's whole body trembled. The intimidation of the Spirit Suppressing Bureau was much stronger than the previous police station.

"They are in my office right now," Li Yuan said.

The two hurriedly made their way towards the office. They saw Zhang Dali sitting there, chatting amiably with a man in a black short-sleeved shirt. When they spotted Chen Shu approaching, Zhang Dali stood up and said, "Uncle Wang, this is the friend I told you about, Chen Shu. You can call him Chen Pi."

"You didn't witness the situation that day. It was quite dangerous. The wanted criminal had a fierce appearance, and his contracted spirit was extremely ferocious. But could Chen Shu and I be scared?"

"We don't have any other strengths; we are simply upright and robust!"

"There was hardly any hesitation. We directly stepped forward and beat that person mercilessly. The scene was incredibly bloody."

Zhang Dali was full of excitement, spitting while occasionally twitching.

"Alright, alright!"

Wang Qian shook his head, looking speechless.

"I've watched you grow up since you were a little kid. I know exactly what kind of person you are."

His gaze shifted towards Chen Shu, showing admiration.

"Surely it was this young hero who took the lead?"

Options appeared before Chen Shu once again.

[Option 1: Lower your head and modestly respond. Reward: Slight increase in Beast Mastery power.]

[Option 2: Tilt your nose up and make a soft "hmm" sound. Reward: Random improvement in a contracted spirit's skill or talent.]

[Option 3: Stand with hands on hips and a confident tone, saying, 'Uncle Wang, your judgment is absolutely spot on!' Reward: 10% increase in all attributes for the Golden Slime.]

After a brief consideration, Chen Shu decisively chose the third option.

Although the rewards for the first two options were excellent, compared to the third one, they paled in comparison.

Chen Shu turned towards Wang Qian, abruptly turned around, and stood with hands on hips, gazing out the window.

"Uncle Wang, your judgment is absolutely spot on."

Chen Shu recalled the events of that day, speaking with great enthusiasm.

"That thug was outrageously arrogant, doing as he pleased in broad daylight. How could I tolerate it? It was intolerable! I took out a bag of urea and covered his head with it, followed by a righteous judgment. The impact left him dumbfounded..."

"Stop! Stop!"

Wang Qian's expression turned strange, and his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

"You two have been playing around since childhood."

These two were really crazy, their thought processes like those of aliens.

The prize money of 100,000 yuan would be enough for them to get a thorough check-up at a major hospital.

"I wanted to ask, how did you locate his position at that time?"

That wanted criminal only summoned his contracted spirit while concealing himself in the crowd.

Even experienced Beast Masters couldn't quickly identify him, let alone two students, unless the contracted spirit had relevant detection skills.

"I saw that person with an evil look on his face. At a glance, I knew he wasn't a good person."

Chen Shu said sincerely.

It couldn't possibly be because of the guidance from the system. The person emitted a red light that nearly blinded my eyes.

"Just because of that reason?"

Wang Qian's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

Can they be any more reckless?

"What if it wasn't him? Won't you be beating the wrong person?"

"It's fine, we covered our faces with the bag, so he couldn't see us clearly."

Wang Qian: "..."

Li Yuan: "..."

Their actions were even more reckless than they imagined. They actually guessed blindly? They even planned their escape route?

"Regardless, you did save Xu Xiaoyu, the daughter of 666 Pharmaceutical Company. If anything had happened to her, the Spirit Control Bureau would have been busy again."

"Here is the 100,000 yuan reward from the Spirit Control Bureau."

Wang Qian no longer had any intention to inquire further.

These two are just lucky fools who stumbled upon an opportunity.

He initially thought that Chen Shu's contracted spirit had comprehended a detection-type divine skill,

but now it seems that it's not the case.

At the same time, he learned from Li Yuan that Chen Shu's contracted spirit is a slime.

The likelihood of such a contracted spirit comprehending high-level skills is extremely low.

"Uncle Wang, isn't there any city-wide news coverage?"

Zhang Dali had a displeased expression on his face. He wasn't interested in the 100,000 yuan reward, but he had a strong desire for fame.

"A Level 9 Beast Master criminal is not significant enough unless they are at the Black Iron level. If you really want it, you can arrange a media interview yourself at your own expense."

"..."

Wang Qian got up and left the office.

The college entrance examination was approaching, and the Spirit Control Bureau would be busy preventing any disturbances.

Although the city appeared calm on the surface, it was due to the covert protection provided by various official institutions.

"Teacher Li, can we arrange a school-wide announcement?" Zhang Dali pleaded pitifully.

If they couldn't gain fame throughout the city, they should at least become famous within the school.

"You actually caught a wanted criminal?"

Li Yuan felt like he was hearing a fantasy. These two actually saved Xu Xiaoyu, the top student in their grade, and apprehended a Level 9 Beast Master?

"There's no need to doubt it, Lao Li. It's definitely not a coincidence!" Zhang Dali foolishly said.

"Hmm? What did you just call me?"

Li Yuan's expression suddenly turned stern, his fierce appearance causing Zhang Dali to tremble.

"Teacher Li, sir." Zhang Dali lowered his head.

"You don't need the three-day leave for the college entrance examination. Go home and copy historical knowledge ten times for me!"

Li Yuan said sternly.

If I can't control Chen Pi, then I can't control you either?

Zhang Dali's head immediately drooped down.