Chapter 65 Chapter 65 "Your final audition ranking is: ...
The forum homepage remains simple, with the two sections [Benevolent Heart of a Doctor] and [Healing of Living Beings] quietly displayed. The latest post was made just a few minutes ago. It can be seen that the "like-minded" people here are accustomed to exchanging practical experiences late at night.
She first clicked on the [Healing of the Soul] section, browsed her personal homepage, and found that her Green Leaf points had increased by 40 at some point.
Following the source of the message, Jiang Qing looked through the previous replies.
I found out that all 40 Green Leaf Points came from the last reply by "Rock Armored Lizard Indigestion". Unexpectedly, the original poster updated the follow-up a month later and specially tagged her.
A video was also attached. In the video, a 200-pound rock-armored lizard was using its thick claws to dig out the mineral mud in a huge porcelain dish. The originally dull edge of its shell actually showed a faint luster, which was completely different from the "listless" appearance described by the poster.
Since the original poster replied, the post was pushed to the top again. Some animal tamers who encountered the same problem and raised rock-armored lizards saw her reply and followed her instructions, and they recovered well, so they liked and rewarded her.
Jiang Qing looked at the supporting points in the background and felt a sense of accomplishment.
The points mechanism of this forum is very practical. It does not consider the number of posts, but only whether the content can really help others. This makes her feel more at home than posting those "showing off pets" and "beast fighting" posts on the main forum.
She continued to scroll down and her eyes were attracted by a newly pinned help post.
The name of the poster looks familiar. His ID is [Cemu Yishou], a well-known person in the forum. It is said that he is actually a healer who specializes in using herbs to treat spirit beasts.
However, in this post, she was rarely seen speaking in an urgent tone.
[Top of Page | Herbal Medicine Beast: Urgent Help!! A Level 4 Ordinary Wind Blade Rabbit has been treated for a suspected mutant bee sting on its right hind leg. The wound is red, swollen, and oozing pus, with surrounding hair loss. The rabbit is restless, refusing food and water, and exhibiting disturbed energy. Conventional detoxification agents (Violetia yedoensis and Duchesnea root) have been applied externally, but with minimal effect, and the wound is spreading. We suspect the bee carries a unique mutant toxin. Any advice from colleagues with similar experience is greatly appreciated! (Attached: Close-up image of the wound, and energy fluctuation monitoring data)]
In the picture, the Wind Blade Rabbit's hind legs are swollen like a purple-black radish. The pus in the wound is a strange yellow-green color, and necrotic gray-black patches have appeared on the surrounding skin.
The source power monitoring curve below is even more chaotic, with peak values fluctuating. It is obvious that the toxin has affected the core energy circulation of the spirit beast.
There are already many replies under the post. Some people suggest using "ice crystal grass" to cool down and inhibit the spread, and some people suggest injecting broad-spectrum antivenom serum.
But the original poster replied one by one: "I've tried it. The ice crystal grass will stimulate spasms in the wound. The serum is ineffective against the mutant toxin and will only aggravate the source power disorder."
Jiang Qing stared at the wound in the picture for a long time, his brows gradually furrowed.
The symptoms of the wound reminded her of the "hemolytic bee venom" she had encountered in her previous life. Ordinary bee venom is mostly neurotoxin, which can directly destroy blood cells and tissue mucosa, and spreads very quickly. If not treated in time, the spirit beast may die of organ failure.
But the "mutated poisonous bees" in this world are obviously different from the bees in her previous life. The toxins are mixed with a weak wind source power, and conventional herbs cannot neutralize this "energy-toxin mixture."
She slid her finger across the screen, repeatedly checking the source force fluctuation data, and suddenly noticed a detail.
There was an extremely weak remnant of earth-type source power in the data. Although it was fleeting, it was completely different from other chaotic source powers.
"Earth source power..." Jiang Qing muttered to himself, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
The earth attribute of "calming" and "solidifying" may be able to restrain this diffusible toxin?
She remembered the "Earth Vine" she had collected for others when she was on a mission.
The juice of this vine is thick and can not only stop bleeding, but also temporarily "seal" small energy fluctuations. It was used before to treat the wound of Li Xiu's snow rabbit, and the effect was good.
But the Earth-Condensing Vine alone might not be enough; we also need a herb that can neutralize the toxin...
Jiang Qing's eyes swept over the book "Basic Treatment of Spiritual Beasts" on the bookshelf. The bookmark between the pages just stopped at the chapter "Detoxification Herbs".
She sat up abruptly, flipped to the corresponding page, and locked her gaze on the description of "Clematis": "A common herb, warm in nature, slightly bitter in taste, it can dissolve wind- and insect-related mutant toxins. Its roots, mashed into juice and applied externally, can absorb toxins and promote the shedding of necrotic tissue..."
The "solidity" of the earth vine and the "solution" of the clematis may complement each other.
Jiang Qing immediately organized his words and typed his thoughts in the reply box:
[No money for food: I recommend trying the "Earth Condensation Vine + Clematis" combination. 1. Take fresh Earth Condensation Vine juice and mix it with a small amount of the Beast Tamer's own Source Energy. Earth-type is best, but if you don't have Earth-type, use your basic Source Energy. Apply it to a 5 cm area around the wound to form a thin film and inhibit the spread of toxins. 2. Mash the Clematis roots into a paste and add 3 drops of diluted honey to neutralize the bitterness and reduce spirit beast repulsion. Apply to the core of the wound. 3. Change the paste every 2 hours, wiping the area around the wound with warm water to prevent Source Energy from stagnating.]
[No money for food: Also, the rabbits' restlessness may be due to toxins affecting their perception. You can place dried "sedative grass" in the corner of the rabbit house to stabilize the environmental energy source.]
She was afraid that the poster would find it not specific enough, so she added her own tips on dealing with earth vines.
[No money for food: The sap of the earth vine must be used within 1 hour of collection. It will lose its viscosity if exposed to air for too long.]
It also specifically states that "the woody part of the clematis root must be removed, and only the fleshy part should be used to avoid irritating the wound."
After sending it, Jiang Qing was still a little nervous.
After all, this was a plan she came up with based on her past life experience and the properties of the herbs in this world. It had not been actually verified, so she didn't know if it could really help the Wind Blade Rabbit.
She refreshed the page, and unexpectedly, [Herbal Medicine Animal] replied very quickly:
[Herbal Medicine and Animal Science]: Thanks to [No Money to Eat], I have a stock of Earth Vine here, and the Clematis can be collected immediately. I have started processing it according to your method, and will synchronize the situation later!
Jiang Qing breathed a sigh of relief and was about to exit the forum when Lingtong suddenly vibrated. It was a private message reminder.
From [Herbal Medicine and Animal Science].
[Herbal Medicine Beast Doctor: Hello, I see from your reply that you are very knowledgeable about herbal compatibility and the habits of spirit beasts. I wonder if you have also researched "chronic energy disturbances in spirit beasts"? I have several elderly spirit beasts that I've been treating for a long time. Their energy circulation has been unstable, and conventional methods have had little effect. I'd like to ask you for your advice privately.]
Looking at the content of the private message, Jiang Qing's heart beat faster for some reason.
This was the first time she had been asked for advice by a "senior" in this forum. She was flattered, but also had a vague feeling that this might be an opportunity for her to truly utilize her veterinary experience from her previous life.
She did not reply immediately, but clicked on the personal homepage of [Herbal Medicine and Animal Science].
There is no extra introduction on the homepage, only a dozen or so featured posts, all of which are cases of using herbal medicine to treat difficult and complicated diseases of spiritual animals.
From "Soft Foot Disease of First-Level Mortal Birds" to "Post-Surgery Recovery of Fifth-Level Mortal Spirit Pets", each article records the dosage of medicines, dressing change time, and even dietary adjustment suggestions for spirit animals.
He is a real knowledgeable person.
Jiang Qing had a clue in his mind and replied, "I'm not worthy of your advice. I only have some practical experience. If you don't mind, you can tell me the specific situation of those spirit beasts and we can discuss it together."
Soon, a message came back from [Herbal Medicine Animal Doctor], along with a detailed case document.
It records the symptoms, examination reports and past treatment plans of the three spirit beasts, with clear organization and detailed data.
Jiang Qing opened the document and read it carefully.
The moonlight outside the window shone into the dormitory through the gaps in the curtains, and the light from the desk lamp reflected her focused profile.
Zhu Tianba turned over in his nest and continued to sleep soundly.
The dormitory was very quiet, with only the dim light of Lingtong's screen, the occasional sound of her tapping on the keyboard, and Li Xiu's light, rhythmic snoring, outlining a steady and determined rhythm in the deep night.
Jiang Qing realized that this was an opportunity to truly combine the veterinary knowledge of his previous life with the beast taming system of this world.
Jiang Qing read the case file sent by [Herbal Medicine and Animal Science] word by word.
The three spirit beasts recorded in the document are a level five mortal "Stone-Shelled Turtle" of a certain age, a level four mortal "Wind Whispering Butterfly" and a level three mortal "Groundhog".
The symptoms of the three beasts are surprisingly similar.
The source power circulation is stagnant, the energy peak continues to decline, and it is accompanied by varying degrees of loss of appetite, mental fatigue, and even occasional loss of skill control.
"This is too similar to the 'organ decline syndrome' of elderly animals in my previous life." Jiang Qing muttered to himself.
The difference is that the spirit beasts in this world rely on source power to survive, and aging is not only reflected in their bodies, but is more directly reflected in the "aging" of the source power circulation.
The conventional treatment plan mentioned in the document is nothing more than supplementing high-concentration source power potions and injecting nutritional injections, but it ignores the importance of "guidance" and "adaptation".
It's like forcing oil into an aging machine without clearing the clogged pipes; the effect will naturally be minimal.
As the daylight gradually rose, she tapped her fingers rapidly on the screen, combining the differences in the attributes of the three spirit beasts to make targeted suggestions:
"The Stone-Shelled Turtle belongs to the Earth Element, and its Source Energy is primarily 'sinking.' Stagnation is often due to blockage in the Source Energy channels beneath its shell. It's recommended to soak it in water with 'Warming Pulse Grass' for half an hour daily, while gently brushing the crevices of its shell with a special soft-bristled brush to help clear the blockage. Adding ground 'basalt powder' to the diet, no more than 5 grams per day, can enhance affinity with Earth Element Source Energy, rather than relying on high-concentration potions for forced 'energy replenishment.'"
"The Wind Whispering Butterfly belongs to the Wind Element. Its primary source of energy is 'movement.' Disorder stems from the aging of its wing energy nodes. Gather 'Light Feather Grass,' dry it, and turn it into a powder. Mix it with honey and water and apply it to the edges of its wings. Also, guide it to slowly flap its wings in the breeze for 10 minutes daily. This 'movement nourishes movement' will activate the nodes and prevent stagnation of energy caused by prolonged rest."
"Marmots are omnivores, and their energy circulation relies on digestive absorption. The root cause of their symptoms may be an imbalance in their intestinal flora, rather than a simple lack of energy. It's recommended to reduce their intake of energy potions and instead feed them fermented 'alfalfa' and 'probiotic liquid' to regulate their stomachs first, then gradually supplement with diluted juice extracted from 'Earth Vein Fruit' to gently increase their energy."
After sending the message, Jiang Qing added, "These methods may take time to take effect. It will take 2-3 weeks of continuous conditioning to see significant changes. During this period, you need to closely observe the fecal form and mental state of the spirit beast and adjust the plan in a timely manner."
This time, the wait was a bit longer. About half an hour later, [Herbal Medicine Animal] finally replied, his excitement evident between the lines: "Your ideas completely break away from the conventional framework of 'energy replenishment', especially the shell cleaning of the stone turtle and the microbiome regulation of the groundhog. I have never considered starting from these angles. I will adjust the plan according to your suggestions and update you as soon as there is any progress!"
Immediately afterwards, a message popped up on Jiang Qing's forum: [User [Cao Mu Yi Shou] rewarded you with 50 Green Leaf Points. PS: Thank you for your guidance, I benefited a lot!]
Seeing the Green Leaf points instantly rise to three digits, Jiang Qing felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction in his heart.
This made her happier than earning any number of Beast Taming Coins.
This is a recognition of her professional ability and a sense of accomplishment as "Veterinarian Jiang Qing" rather than just "Beast Tamer Jiang Qing".
Jiang Qing lay back on the bed, but he was not sleepy at all.
Her spiritual channel was turned on, and the faint blue electronic light shone on her face. She was completely immersed in the joy of integrating the knowledge of the two worlds and actually helping the spirit beasts.
His fingertips moved rapidly on the virtual keyboard, sometimes checking the pages of the e-book "Basic Treatment of Spiritual Beasts" displayed on the light screen, and sometimes answering new questions raised by [Herbal Medicine for Animals].
[Herbal Medicine for Animals] is obviously an experienced person who is willing to learn. He shows great interest and recognition in Jiang Qing's ideas such as "guidance is better than strong supplementation" and "paying attention to the quality of life of spiritual beasts in old age rather than simply pursuing source power values".
The two of them chatted back and forth, and unknowingly the discussion lasted until the early morning.
[Herbal Medicine Beast] sent a final message: "It's getting late, and I'm sorry to bother you any further. If you encounter any difficult or complicated illnesses in the future, I hope to consult you again. Although forum points cannot be directly exchanged for currency, in the [Healing of Living Beings] section, reaching a certain level of points can unlock some rare herb atlases and exclusive treatment notes from seniors, which may be useful to you."
Jiang Qing's heart moved, and he replied, "Thank you for letting me know. Let's learn from each other."
After finishing the conversation, she immediately clicked on the points redemption area of [Healing of the Living].
Sure enough, just as [Herbal Medicine Animal] said, her more than 100 green leaf points can already unlock some resources in the primary area.
Displayed inside were illustrations of several herbs whose names she had only seen in books but for which she had no detailed knowledge of how to prepare them. There were even one or two treatment notes labeled "folk prescriptions," which covered the treatment of some common chronic diseases of spirit beasts.
This is undoubtedly a timely help for Jiang Qing, who is in urgent need of expanding the world's veterinary knowledge.
There are many hidden talents in the academy.
She directly used her points to exchange for a note on "A Preliminary Study on the Herbal Combinations for the Care of Joints of Low-Level Earth-Type Spiritual Beasts" and began to read it eagerly.
It was not until the sky outside the window turned pale that Jiang Qing felt a strong sense of fatigue.
She saved the information with satisfaction, set the alarm, and finally fell into a deep sleep.
......
The next day, training continued as usual.
Jiang Qing could clearly feel that after Principal Ji finished teaching, everyone's enthusiasm increased.
After the battle, Jiang Qing will return to the school guard team to participate in the battle.
At night, she would continue to log in to the hidden Beast Tamer Forum as usual, browsing and studying in the "Healing of Living Beings" section, or exchanging cases with the "Herbal Medicine for Animals" section.
Her Green Leaf Points increased steadily, and the rare herb atlases and notes from seniors she exchanged for them greatly broadened her horizons and knowledge reserves.
She even began to try to secretly use some of the gentle conditioning methods she had learned on Zhu Tianba, who was exhausted after training.
For example, you can massage its hooves with soothing herbal juice, or prepare some easily absorbed energy supplements.
Although Zhu Tianba had expressed doubts about the strange-tasting "snacks" she occasionally made, he accepted it with a hum after feeling that his body was indeed more relaxed and his energy was restored faster.
Ji Changsu never came again. Instead, Shen Zhien became more and more strict in guiding Jiang Qing. After each class, Jiang Qing felt both painful and happy.
A month passed quickly.
The individual performance audition stage is nearing its end.
Jiang Qing looked at his personal record: total number of competitions: 144, winning rate: 78.43%, current overall ranking: 650, highest ranking: 78.
Because of the number of competitions she participated in, her overall ranking was not high.
The total number of auditions required was more than 150, and she was still 6 short, so she was stuck outside the top 200.
On the other hand, among the guards, Zhao Peng, Meng Yanlang and Huo Qiushan had already squeezed into the top 50 early on.
Jiang Qing finished training early today and went to the training camp to start selecting opponents for the game.
Jiang Qing stood in front of the simulated quarantine center used exclusively by the school security team and took a deep breath.
A month of high-intensity training and intensive battles has made her temperament more mature.
Zhu Tianba paced at her feet, his half-human-tall body with smooth muscle lines.
[Identity confirmed successfully, ID: No money for food, Name: Jiang Qing, Contracted Beast: White-haired scaly pig - Zhu Tianba, Current Points: 617, Available Time Today: 03:00:00.]
[Detected that you played 144 games in the auditions last month, with a win rate of 78.43% and a ranking of 201. Please complete at least 6 games to obtain the final ranking.]
A cold electronic sound signals the final mission.
Lights flickered and scenes changed.
This time, we randomly came across a scorching lava zone. The boiling lava river flowed slowly, the air was filled with the smell of sulfur, and there were only a few black pumice stones to stand on.
The opponent's information also emerged.
[Match successful, opponent: Molten Heart, contracted beast: Molten Scorpion, points: 1139, ranking: 89]
A girl in a red combat uniform appeared on the opposite side. Beside her, a red scorpion half a person's height was waving its huge claws, with its tail stinger raised high, flashing a dangerous light.
Molten Scorpion, a level eight ordinary pet with dual attributes of fire and poison, a typical offensive spirit pet.
"From the school security team?" Rong Xin saw Jiang Qing's access point logo and his eyes narrowed, becoming more cautious. "Ranked outside the top 200? Looks like he hasn't played enough matches."
She had obviously studied the rankings and did not look down on Jiang Qing because of her current ranking.
There are not many simple characters who can use the school guard’s internal training cabin.
[Battle Begins]
The moment the system sound fell, the Molten Scorpion's huge claws slammed into the ground.
boom--
A hot line of fire spread rapidly along the ground. Wherever it passed, the simulated rocks instantly cracked and melted, heading straight for Jiang Qing and Zhu Tianba.
At the same time, it swung its tail stinger, and a few drops of strong venom shot out like bullets, blocking the dodging space on the left and right.
The offensive was fierce and sophisticated.
"Jump, floating stone in front of the right, prepare for space folding." Jiang Qing reacted extremely quickly.
Zhu Tianba exerted force with his limbs, jumped up suddenly, and landed accurately on a floating stone in front of him on the right.
The line of fire almost brushed past its hooves.
The venom hit the air and fell into the lava river, making a "hissing" sound.
Rongxin frowned, not expecting the other party to dodge so easily.
She immediately changed her strategy: "Fire gushed out from the ground, and poisonous fog filled the air."
The Molten Scorpion's claws slammed into the ground again. Under the pumice stone where Jiang Qing and Zhu Tianba were, the magma surged violently and was about to erupt.
At the same time, a large amount of thick purple poisonous fog spewed out of the Molten Scorpion's mouth, which quickly spread and covered a large area, greatly interfering with vision and breathing.
Attacked from both sides, and also interfered with by the environment.
"Suppress the eruption. Fold the space, fifteen meters to the left and rear, outside the range of the poisonous fog." Jiang Qing spoke quickly.
Zhu Tianba was released, and the invisible gravitational field pressed down instantly, and the magma that was about to erupt was forcibly suppressed for a moment.
At the same time, spatial fluctuations spread out, and its figure disappeared instantly along with Jiang Qing.
The next moment, they appeared on a safe pumice stone outside the range of the poisonous fog.
Rongxin frowned.
She realized that she had to fight quickly and decisively, as the opponent was much more difficult to deal with than she had imagined.
"Flame charge, poison needle burst."
The Molten Scorpion's entire body erupted in scorching flames, like a gigantic fireball, as it charged brazenly towards the pumice stone where Jiang Qing was. At the same time, its tail needles fired crazily like a machine gun, with dense poisonous needles covering all evasive routes.
Jiang Qing's eyes flashed.
It is unwise to resist head-on, as the Molten Scorpion's impact and toxicity are both troublesome.
"Tianba, stop hiding." She thought to herself, "Rock ridges, earth barriers, frontal defense. Space tearing, attack the joints of the scorpion's claws."
Zhu Tianba stomped his front hoof heavily, and a thick ochre-colored stone wall rose up, blocking in front of him.
Bang, bang, bang—
Most of the poison needles were blocked by the stone wall.
At the same time, Zhu Tianba's eyes shone brightly, locking onto the Molten Fire Scorpion's front claw joint, where it was about to hit the stone wall, with its strongest momentum.
That is the point of force, but also a relatively vulnerable place.
A tiny but extremely sharp black space crack appeared out of thin air, precisely cutting through the joint of the Molten Scorpion's right claw.
There was a crisp "click" sound.
The Molten Scorpion's forward momentum suddenly stopped, and it let out a painful hiss. Its huge right claw was cut off at the root and turned into a point of light and dissipated.
The simulated battle will not actually harm the pet, but its status will be determined based on the damage.
The intense pain and imbalance instantly disintegrated the Molten Scorpion's charge, and the flames dimmed.
Next, without Jiang Qing's command, several sharp stone spikes suddenly shot out from the magma under the Molten Scorpion, directly overturning its huge body and revealing its relatively soft abdomen.
Zhu Tianba rushed forward, and his forehead covered with white light slammed hard into the core of the Molten Scorpion's abdomen.
Bang--
The Molten Scorpion disappeared in a flash of white light.
[The battle is over. Congratulations to 'No Money to Eat' for winning.]
[Points +5, current points: 522]
[Audition rounds: 145/150, win +1.]
Jiang Qing breathed a sigh of relief and patted Zhu Tianba's head: "We are getting more and more in sync!"
Zhu Tianba wagged his tail proudly and rubbed her palm.
Rong Xin's figure regrouped, and he looked at Jiang Qing with a complicated expression. In the end, he bowed and said, "Excellent! I didn't lose unfairly. I look forward to seeing you in the team competition."
After saying that, he withdrew from the battle.
Jiang Qing smiled slightly and continued to devote himself to the next battle.
Perhaps because it was nearing the end, the opponents matched were all quite strong, generally ranked between 100 and 1150, and were basically all third-year students, with different fighting styles and pet attributes.
There are phantom birds that are good at mental attacks, forest monsters that can control plants, and rock giants with amazing defense.
Jiang Qing and Zhu Tianba did not dare to be careless at all.
Zhu Tianba's space folding is becoming more and more proficient, his short-distance displacement is elusive, and the range and control of the area he controls are also significantly enhanced. Sometimes he uses it to suppress, sometimes to defend, and sometimes to interrupt the opponent's skills.
The newly mastered space tearing technique has become a powerful weapon for attacking and breaking through defenses. Although it consumes a lot of energy and cannot be used frequently, it can almost determine victory every time it is used.
Jiang Qing's command became more decisive and accurate, and he was often able to seize fleeting opportunities.
One game, two games, three games...
The victory notification sounds continued to ring.
When the last match ended and a player ranked 101st was defeated, different prompt sounds were heard in the simulation cabin.
[Congratulations on completing all 150 matches in the personal strength audition.]
[Final results: 150 games, 122 wins, 80.67% win rate]
[Calculating comprehensive rating... Based on multiple factors including opponent's average ranking, combat performance, skill utilization, etc...]
[Your final audition ranking is: 46th. Congratulations on successfully advancing to the second round of teamwork trials.]
Zhu Tianba leaned in front of the screen and looked at the number curiously: "46th?"
Does this mean there are 45 people ahead of them?
Jiang Qing also clicked on the overall ranking.
Most of her losses were caused by her weird moves in the prop games.
The ID of the person ranked first overall looks very familiar. It is undoubtedly Renata, with a 100% win rate.
The next two, three, four, and five tasks were basically taken care of by the seniors in the guard team.
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