Chapter 8 Chapter 8 "Zhu Tianba is a talented pig...
Jiang Qing stayed in the Beast Taming Laboratory the entire afternoon. Ever since Zhou Qi said that, he forced Jiang Qing to study, under the pretext of tutoring her.
"I noticed last time that your foundation was quite weak. You didn't even fully understand some basic theoretical knowledge. I don't know how your teacher taught you before." Zhou Qi sighed earnestly.
How to teach?
Jiang Qing carefully recalled the original owner's state during class. In fact, she was not born to dislike studying, and the teacher had already taught her very well.
However, a teacher usually has to take care of students from several classes and is bound to not be able to cater to everyone. If the teacher sees that no one raises questions about what he has taught in class, he will just move on.
So sometimes, even if she didn't understand it the first time, she would not dare to raise her hand due to inferiority and shame, and the knowledge would just slip by. When the class was over, she would be occupied with other things and would not ask the teacher.
After a while, Jiang Qing's basic knowledge was completely messed up.
Zhou Qi is a very good teacher. He took out a textbook from somewhere and started explaining it to her chapter by chapter. When it came to the key and difficult parts, he would slow down the pace and explain it to her in plain and easy-to-understand language.
Jiang Qing studied very hard and hardly took a nap during the study.
Zhou Qi was able to be admitted to the Fifth Beast Taming Academy based on his own abilities, and even joined the most difficult research and experimental group. Even though he is only an assistant now, his own strength should not be underestimated.
Jiang Qing knew she was lucky to have such a teacher willing to teach her step by step.
Jiang Qing studied diligently for the entire afternoon until Zhou Qi finished the last sip of water in his glass. He waved his hand and spoke with a hoarse voice, "That's all for today. I really can't continue."
At this time, Chen Ming also walked out of the research laboratory with Zhu Tianba, who was still in a coma. She held a report in her right hand. There was no trace of fatigue from the experiment on her face, but instead an almost burning excitement.
"Based on the experimental analysis, there's nothing wrong with Zhu Tianba's current condition." Chen Ming paused, adjusting the frame of her glasses, and said, "Maybe... even better."
Zhou Qi immediately came over, Jiang Qing also sat up straight in his comfortable chair, and even Director Bird, who was napping on Zhou Qi's shoulder, tilted his head curiously.
Chen Ming's finger pointed precisely at several bold, red-highlighted data points on the report: "The violent energy contained within the Star Orchid hasn't dissipated. Instead, it's been 'tamed' and efficiently converted within its body in a unique way. The energy conversion efficiency has reached a staggering 198%, exceeding that of any known spirit beast predicted by theoretical models by more than double. Even the upper limit predicted for immortal-grade spirit beasts is lower than this."
"198%?!" Zhou Qi gasped. "Teacher, is the instrument correct? How is this possible? It's just a piglet!"
"The instrument has been calibrated repeatedly, and the data is reliable." Chen Ming's tone was much calmer now, with the rigor unique to researchers.
Her gaze was fixed on Zhu Tianba, as if he were looking at a precious treasure. "Even more incredible is that a temporary, extremely stable 'energy vortex' has formed within it. The Star Pattern Orchid essence, which would be enough to burst the meridians of an ordinary spirit beast, is being slowly absorbed and purified by this vortex at an incredibly gentle rate, nourishing every cell in its body. That's why it didn't explode and die. Instead, it seems to be... in a deep and comfortable 'evolutionary slumber.'"
Chen Ming raised his head and met Jiang Qing's gaze with a serious and earnest expression: "The potential level of your spirit pet may be more than just the immortal level."
"More than just the immortal level? Aren't there differences between immortal and mortal spiritual beasts?" Jiang Qing was stunned. Although she didn't fully understand those professional terms, she still understood the meaning conveyed by Chen Ming's words.
"That's what's strange. Theoretically, there are only two levels of spiritual beasts: immortal and mortal. But the results I tested on it exceeded the theoretical model." Chen Ming explained, "I had previously suspected that there were other groups above the immortal level, and its appearance confirmed half of my suspicions. What exactly is Zhu Tianba? There's no answer yet."
Jiang Qing was slightly surprised, and remembered that Chen Ming said yesterday that Zhu Tianba's needs might be rather special. He didn't expect such a special method.
"Judging from the vital signs and energy fluctuations currently being monitored, it's in an unprecedented state of benign evolution." Chen Ming returned to the previous topic, a smile still lingering on her lips. "After waking up, its strength may experience a qualitative leap."
"Teacher Chen, I have another question." Jiang Qing thought of something, her eyes rolled around, and she asked seriously, "When I feed it, I strictly feed it enough for a cub, but even after it's full, it still expresses the need to eat more."
Chen Ming remembered the faint spots of light she had found in Zhu Tianba's body. She asked, "What did you feed it?"
Jiang Qing: "General nutrient paste and spiritual power liquid for ordinary people."
Chen Ming thought for a moment before answering her, "I've carefully studied the energy analysis within Zhu Tianba's body. The spiritual energy fluid you feed him isn't enough to support the nutrients he needs for growth. We differentiate between mortal-grade and immortal-grade spiritual beasts because they each require different amounts of energy for growth. Zhu Tianba's potential is above the immortal level, so the mortal-grade general-purpose nutrient paste you feed him probably won't be enough to satisfy him."
Immortal Stage...
That is food that is more expensive than ordinary food.
Jiang Qing now felt as if there were two little people pulling at her in her mind. On one side was Zhu Tianba's unlimited potential, and on the other side was the high cost of raising him.
The two villains fought for a while in her mind, and finally left only three words: "It costs money."
Zhu Tianba is a talented pig, and she cannot bury his talent even if she sells everything she has.
She touched Zhu Tianba's tough fur, and at this moment she felt like an old mother looking at her own cub.
Chen Ming did not mention Xing Wenlan's compensation, as if the matter was over. Before sending her away, Chen Ming only solemnly instructed Jiang Qing: "Train her well, and don't forget to come for regular checkups."
Jiang Qing agreed and passed by the breeding center on the way back. He gritted his teeth and used the last 1,200 yuan in his pocket to buy a universal nutritional supplement for fairy-level cubs. When he came out, only 200 yuan was left out of the 1,200 yuan.
She looked at the 200 yuan in her hand silently. This was the first time she was so poor.
In her original world, she never worried about money.
When Jiang Qing returned to the dormitory, she found it empty and her luggage was nowhere to be found. Just as she was wondering, Li Xiu came out of the bathroom.
"I saw that you hadn't been back all day, so I helped you move your luggage over there. The dormitory over there has been tidied up, and we can sleep there tonight." Li Xiu said with a smile, and all the time he kept talking about how luxurious the Beastmaster dormitory was.
The space in the new dormitory is twice as large as the original one. There is a separate table under each bed. Opposite the bed is the spirit beast dormitory separated by glass. The two people and two beasts are separated into different areas and do not interfere with each other.
Li Xiu had already assigned the beds. When Jiang Qing walked in, she saw her things in the area on the right. Li Xiu had even made the bed for her.
"I love you, Xiu'er." Jiang Qing was moved and hugged her shoulders.
"No need to say thank you, but there's something you can promise me." Li Xiu lifted Jiang Qing's arm, "Don't call me Xiu'er from now on, okay?"
"Okay, Xiu'er." Jiang Qing nodded.
Li Xiu was furious: "......" Damn it, it's all in vain!
After a long pause, Li Xiu excitedly said again, "Classes officially start at 8 a.m. tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to it."
Jiang Qing said "hmm" perfunctorily twice. She was filling out her course schedule. Because she had added a minor, her schedule was twice as long as others, leaving her with almost no free time during the week.
If I want to work and study like Yuan Xiaogu, I probably only have time on weekends.
"Aren't you excited? The Beast Tamer is so majestic!" Li Xiu was still whispering in her ear.
"I'm excited, but dear Xiu'er, I want to know more about where I can work and study?" Jiang Qing said.
It would be best if it was paid daily, otherwise she wouldn't be able to afford food this month.
Li Xiu glanced at the comatose Zhu Tianba, understanding Jiang Qing's burden. She rolled her eyes and said, "It's not always possible to earn money by working part-time. I asked around today, and I heard there's a Beast Tamer forum at the academy where you can receive and send missions."
Li Xiu shared the forum with her and pointed it at her. "The materials needed to upgrade spirit beasts are complex and varied. Some of these materials grow in the wild, and the surrounding environment is quite dangerous. Generally, students from the support and treatment departments cannot go there in person, so they post tasks more frequently."
"In addition, there are things like team missions, exotic beast treatment, exotic beast substitutes, and exotic beast companionship." Li Xiu said.
Jiang Qing raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of curiosity as if he had discovered a new world.
The academy has a very complete system for beastmasters, whether in system management, teaching and training, or industry development.
Jiang Qing casually browsed the forum and found that the task bonuses ranged from one yuan to several thousand or tens of thousands, and there were even cases where multiple people were competing for one task.
[Long-term companionship] Large, ice-attributed canine, energetic and affectionate. Paid dog walking service, 80/day, price negotiable.
[Gathering | Gathering "Moonlight Moss" on your behalf, Location: Outside the valley behind the college, Requirements: Medium quality or above, Quantity: 10, Reward: 800 yuan. (Note: Moonlight Moss image attached)]
[Training Partner | Seeking "Flame Squirrel" for training partner. Target: Ordinary mid-level Little Fire Fox. Requirements: Improve Fire Fox's dodge ability. Time: 2 hours. Reward: 200 yuan.]
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Jiang Qing registered an account to take on tasks, put the forum aside, and fell asleep.
She thought it might be difficult to fall asleep in a new environment, but she closed her eyes and was soon overwhelmed by sleepiness, falling asleep almost instantly.
The next day, Jiang Qing and Li Xiu packed up and went out to class.
Li Xiu was in Class A5 of the Auxiliary Department, while she was in Class A7 of the Combat Department. Their teaching buildings were in the same direction but in different buildings, and it took about 20 minutes to walk there.
The school has shuttle buses running between the dormitories and teaching buildings, as well as shared cars, but the most common practice is to ride one's own spirit pet when going out.
The spirit beast's speed is even faster than the guiding vehicle.
Along the way, Jiang Qing could hear all kinds of envious voices coming from the freshmen.
In the past, the college’s basic teaching and beast tamer teaching were separate. The beast tamers were not seen during the basic class. Now that they were gathered together, they gained more knowledge and were inevitably excited and happy.
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