Chapter 3: I Am Destined to Become the Beast King

"Is this fish strong?"

Chen Shu continued to examine the fish,

Could it be a super ferocious beast that would reveal its true form in times of crisis?

"Strong in what way? Your father is a Level 1 Beast Tamer, and that fish is just a bit longer-lived than others, nothing special."

"Then why are you so proud..." Chen Shu drooped his head.

The levels of Beast Tamers range from Level 1 to Level 9, and beyond Level 9, there are further divisions: Black Iron, Silver, Gold, and the unattainable King level.

A Level 1 Beast Tamer is equivalent to an ordinary person, and a contract spirit is merely a pet for display.

"You brat, you're still Level 0, don't talk nonsense."

"I'm also a Beast Tamer?"

Chen Shu looked astonished.

"If you have a contract spirit, of course, you're a Beast Tamer," said his father, Chen Ping, with an air of nonchalance.

"Then what is my contract spirit?"

At that moment, Chen Shu's mother brought a steaming bowl of pork rib soup and also tossed a slime doll to Chen Shu.

"This is the contract spirit you formed when you turned fifteen."

Chen Shu's forehead twitched, playing with the slime doll in his hand.

"Do we have a normal contract spirit in our family..."

"What are you saying, you brat? Eat your food!" His father gave Chen Shu a pat on the back of his head.

Suddenly, a virtual panel appeared in Chen Shu's eyes.

Name: Golden Slime

Personality: Lazy, kind-hearted

Attributes: Versatile

Creature Race: Special class

Talent: [Sleepiness: Can enter a prolonged sleep state, increasing defense]

Skills: [Charge: Frenzied charge forward, damage depends on the weight of both parties, please refrain from using against opponents weighing over ten kilograms!]

Potential Rating: F

Contract Host: Chen Shu (Level 0 Beast Tamer, Beast Taming Talent: Ordinary)

Indeed, this slime was his contract spirit...

Chen Shu's face carried a hint of sadness. This talent, this skill...

He rubbed the slime's head and felt like he was holding a large piece of jelly in his hand.

To be honest, the texture was quite nice.

The ability to view the contract spirit's panel attributes was not brought about by the system, but rather a rule in this world. Everyone could see their own contract spirit's panel.

"Gurgle! Gurgle!"

Seemingly sensing the affection from its master, the slime awakened from its slumber.

Its two big eyes opened, exuding an incredible gentleness as it continuously rubbed against Chen Shu's hands.

Although it was a golden slime, its golden color was more like a dull yellow. From a distance, it looked like a moving pile of poop...

"Dad, since I have a contract spirit, why didn't I attend Beast Taming Class?"

"Didn't it mention the reason on Little Huang's panel?"

"No, it didn't..."

"The section about potential rating."

"..."

"Son, it's okay. Even in a regular class, you can still excel," his mother comforted him while picking a piece of rib for him.

Chen Shu sighed. Maybe it was possible before, but now it definitely wouldn't work.

For ordinary students, the college entrance examination focused heavily on academic knowledge, including a significant portion related to Beast Taming.

The current Chen Shu was at a loss when it came to holding a pen and looking around.

No! I must attend the Beast Taming Class!

No matter what happens, nothing can stop me from becoming a Beast Tamer!

After going through so much and even awakening a system, how can I end up as an ordinary person?

He made up his mind, and suddenly two options appeared before him.

[Option 1: Tell his parents that he must attend the Beast Taming Class. Reward upon completion: Moderate Beast Taming Power]

[Option 2: Promise his parents that he will strive to get into a prestigious university as an ordinary student and become an ordinary person. Reward upon completion: 10 million cash, Beast Taming Talent disappears]

"Oh, damn it!"

Chen Shu's once firm belief instantly crumbled.

The rewards it offered were just too tempting!

"Dad, if you were given two options: 10 million cash or becoming a powerful Beast Tamer, which one would you choose?"

"Only kids make choices. Adults know... it's all nonsense," Chen Ping replied, looking at his son as if he were a fool.

"Cough, cough... You're really rational..."

Chen Shu coughed a few times and suddenly became serious.

"Dad, I want to attend the Beast Taming Class!"

He had thought that his parents would immediately oppose the idea. After all, Chen Shu was already in the second semester of his second year of high school and would soon enter his final year.

In any world, the final year of high school was extremely crucial.

Changing classes at this point was like switching from humanities to sciences, and there was simply no way to achieve desired university admissions within a year.

"Pfft!"

Suddenly, the father, who was previously focused on eating, burst into laughter.

Chen Shu was speechless. It seemed that his personality was inherited entirely from his father.

Can't you be a bit more serious? This is a lifelong decision for your son!

"Son, don't be silly, eat your food."

"..."

Chen Shu rubbed his temples. "Dad, I really want to become a Beast Tamer. Being an ordinary person is not my pursuit at all."

I gave up 10 million cash, after all. I am destined to become a Beast King!

Looking at his earnest expression, Chen Ping suddenly stopped laughing.

"Do you really want to study?"

"Yes!"

"Good! Then go ahead and study!"

"???"

Chen Shu was utterly bewildered. Was it that easy?

"Old Chen, why are you blindly going along with this nonsense?" Mother spoke up.

These two were too hasty, weren't they?

"If our son has a desire, naturally, as his father, I will support him," Father replied.

Mother seemed to have realized something and didn't oppose it further.

Chen Shu felt relieved. It seemed that he didn't encounter the difficult obstacles he had imagined.

However, for his parents to agree so easily, could it be that he was a hidden second-generation rich kid?

Regardless of the choice, would the ultimate outcome be inheriting the family business?

"Dad, honestly, am I a second-generation rich kid?" Chen Shu eagerly asked.

"I used to ask your grandfather the same question," Father Chen Ping glanced at him with disdain.

Chen Shu: "..."

"I will go to the school and talk to the teacher next Monday. The food is getting cold, so eat up!" Chen Ping quashed any improper thoughts his son might have had.

During the weekend, Chen Shu stayed in his room, completely immersed in his studies, unable to extricate himself.

Monday arrived, and it was time for Chen Shu to go to Nanjiang Second High School.

"You want Chen Shu to transfer to the Beast Tamer class?"

Li Yuan, also known as Black Whirlwind, furrowed his brows. Transferring to the Beast Tamer class in the second semester of the sophomore year was a big deal.

"Old Chen, it's not that I don't support you, but if he really transfers, Chen Shu will be at a disadvantage. One year is simply not enough time to become an excellent Beast Tamer."

"Old Li, you don't have to worry about that. My son has a contracted spirit and possesses the talent of a Beast Tamer. He already meets the requirements for the Beast Tamer class," Chen Ping replied confidently. Chen Ping and Li Yuan had been classmates, and their relationship had always been good.

At this moment, Li Yuan was also quite concerned about Chen Shu's future.

"No, it's not possible! To get into a top-tier university for Beast Taming, there are requirements based on the Beast Tamer level."

Li Yuan firmly shook his head and handed a cigarette to Chen Ping.

"Chen Shu's talent as a Beast Tamer is ordinary. In one year, he can at most reach the second level of Beast Tamer. He won't even be able to pass the entrance exam for an ordinary Beast Taming university."

"Teacher Li, if I may interrupt..." Chen Shu suddenly spoke up.