Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 267 Wuhou Martial Arts Academy

"Garuru? What a strange name."

Zhuge Chen chuckled upon hearing this, but still accepted Bai Qi's suggestion. He turned to the Arctic Ice Wolf in front of him and said, "Garuru, please guide me in the future."

Awooo...

The polar ice wolf howled once, then nuzzled Zhuge Chen with its head before making no further comment.

Tsk, why are other people's polar wolves so aloof, while mine is so goofy? Heaven is so unfair!

After exchanging a few words with Garuru, Zhuge Chen looked up at Bai Qi and asked curiously, "By the way, you said earlier that these Spirit Orbs would be distributed in bulk, is that true?"

Bai Qi nodded and said, "That's right, but these can only be issued to those without talent for now. Well, those whose contract slots are damaged or who cannot contract pets for other reasons should also be eligible."

The current problem with the Spirit Orb is that it's uncertain whether it will occupy a Beastmaster's contract slot. Although Bai Qi thinks the Federation might try it, for now, people like Zhuge Chen who don't have awakened talents, or President Qin who has already lost a contract slot, are the most suitable.

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Chen understood and said, "No wonder Dad has been busy expanding the Elf House these past few days; it turns out it's for this."

Bai Qi said, "Similar farms should soon be springing up in various cities. Remember to tell Uncle Zhuge to seize the opportunity as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, Dad will react faster than anyone else in this kind of situation."

Zhuge Chen smiled, then turned his attention back to Garurumon and said, "Bai Qi, according to you, I can now command Garurumon in battle?"

Bai Qi looked at the excited Zhuge Chen, considered his words carefully, and said, "Theoretically, yes, but the strength of your command depends on your relationship with Garuru. Also, without talent bonuses, it's best not to fight against Beastmasters."

Beastmasters not only have talent bonuses, but they can also grow together. Therefore, the development speed of pets contracted through Spirit Orbs is destined to be lower than that of pets of beastmasters.

Of course, this doesn't mean that these pets can't be improved. With training and resource investment, a Spirit Master's pets can also be improved. However, whether they will still be willing to obey your commands after being improved is another matter.

"Is that so..."

Zhuge Chen nodded, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He said, "What do you think about setting up a battleground exclusively for Spirit Masters? We can start with the Wuhou Dojo as a pilot, allowing Spirit Masters to find suitable opponents. Or, we could hold a themed battle each month, inviting Spirit Masters to challenge each other. Winners would receive a themed badge for that month, and collecting a certain number of badges would allow them to participate in the next round..."

Looking at Zhuge Chen, who was becoming more and more excited as he spoke, Bai Qi felt as if he were seeing the god of wisdom reborn, and his eyes twitched involuntarily.

Challenging gyms, earning badges, is the next step the national tournament?

"Ahem, take your time thinking about these things. First, could you ask Garuru how he felt after being taken away by Green Leaf?"

Upon hearing Bai Qi's words, Zhuge Chen realized his lapse in composure and quickly inquired about it.

"Garuru said it didn't know either. It fell asleep after being enveloped by that green light and only woke up when it was released."

"Are you asleep?"

Bai Qi nodded. It seemed that while the Emerald Dreamland did not reject other creatures, it was not a place where they could move around freely.

But this is good, because we don't have to worry about conflicts between pets in the future.

If there are no control measures and the pets are allowed to run wild inside, not to mention whether Emerald Dream itself will have any countermeasures, it would be quite funny if the spirit master released their pet and found it covered in wounds.

I don't know if all pets are like this. I'll ask Old Man Qin about the situation later.

"Oh right, I'm here anyway, how about we go check out the Wuhou Martial Arts Academy? It's right behind the breeding area, just a short walk away."

Zhuge Chen played with Garurumo for a while, then put it back into the Leaf Ball, and then extended an invitation to Bai Qi.

"Wuhou Martial Arts Academy? Great!"

Having been a Beastmaster for so long, he had only ever been to one dojo, the Haoli Dojo. Now that Zhuge Chen's family had opened a dojo, he naturally wanted to go and take a look.

As Zhuge Chen said, the Wuhou Taoist Temple and the breeding area are connected, which was obviously done intentionally by the Zhuge family.

The store sells pets, there's a breeding area for raising them, a gym that teaches how to fight, and a special research team that's constantly developing and researching new technologies.

With such a comprehensive one-stop service, it would be truly against all reason if business wasn't good.

Soon, Bai Qi arrived at the Wuhou Taoist Temple.

Compared to the powerful atmosphere of Haoli Taoist Temple, the decor of Wuhou Taoist Temple is much more refined, with traces of ancient Eastern style visible inside and out.

The constant coming and going of undead creatures made the place somewhat eerie.

Zhuge Chen checked the time and said, "Master Duan Meng should be giving a lecture to the students at the dojo right now. Let's go to the rest room and wait for him for a while."

"It's fine, I'm just killing time anyway, might as well go and learn something."

Bai Qi shook his head. Duan Meng was, after all, a master of undead creatures, so of course he couldn't miss the free learning opportunity.

After all, Alpha's Death Sword now comes with a summoning skill, so listening to more of its abilities might be helpful.

"That's fine. Master Duan is currently the deputy director of the dojo, and he doesn't teach very often. It would be a real shame to miss it."

Zhuge Chen nodded upon hearing this, and then led Bai Qi into the Wuhou Dojo.

Just like the outside world, the interior of the dojo is also very well-arranged, with different views from every corner, making it a place where every step reveals a new scene.

On the huge arena in the very center of the dojo, Duan Meng was giving a lecture to a group of students who were lined up neatly below.

"As one of the main branches of the undead, regardless of what other attributes a creature possesses, the power of shadow remains paramount. Therefore, no matter what direction you intend to develop your pet, it must be based on shadow..."

Duan Meng's main focus is on the undead type, so his teachings are mostly on the undead type as well. However, he also incorporates many training methods and points to note for the skeletal type, which greatly benefit the students below.

"Indeed, everyone has their own expertise, and a master who specializes in a particular field has a different understanding of it than others."

Listening to Duan Meng's explanation, Bai Qi nodded slightly.

Although he had learned similar knowledge at headquarters, he didn't explain some details as thoroughly as Duan Meng, considering the differences among the trainees.

If you have nothing to do in the future, you can come here to learn a lot of useful knowledge.

The arrival of Bai Qi and Zhuge Chen quickly caught Duan Meng's attention. After glancing at Bai Qi, who looked eager to learn, Duan Meng narrowed his eyes and suddenly said, "Everyone, please take the time to understand what I just explained when you get back. Now, let's arrange a competition so you can experience the combat style of the undead firsthand."

"Bai Qi, as the top scorer in the joint entrance exam between the two cities, would you mind going down to the exam and giving these younger students some pointers?"

Upon hearing Duan Meng's words, all the students turned around to look behind them. When they saw Bai Qi, who looked completely bewildered, they were immediately amazed.

"Beep! A live Bai Qi has been spotted. Capture it?"

"You idiot, this is a big shot! Hurry up and kneel down to him!"

"How impressive! Bai Qi is a top student. The best way to strike up a conversation is to ask him a question. Do you think the great Bai Qi has a girlfriend?"

"Get lost, you infatuated girl! I'm destined to become a legendary beast tamer! Watch how I rise to the top by stepping on Bai Qi!"

"Goodbye, and don't bother seeing me out."

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Bai Qi's appearance immediately caused a commotion in the dojo, but Duan Meng merely frowned, and the students immediately felt a chill run down their spines and shut their mouths.

They completely forgot that the lecturer today was the deputy director. Given the chaos they just witnessed, they're definitely doomed.

"Um, am I being unfairly targeted?"

Bai Qi looked at Duan Meng with a blank expression, clearly not expecting this turn of events. Seeing that Bai Qi didn't respond, Duan Meng immediately urged, "Bai Qi, what's wrong? You won't be able to teach the necromancy students like this!"

A class? For necromancer students? Him?

Hearing Duan Meng's words, Bai Qi became even more confused, while Zhuge Chen, who was standing to the side, finally realized what was happening, scratched his head, and said, "I forgot to tell you, the Necromancer Department has arranged a lecturer position for you. I was so busy communicating with Garuru that I forgot to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qi's face immediately fell. No wonder Professor Dong asked him to go to the Department of Necromancy after returning to school; it turned out it was because of this.

Looking at the expectant faces of the students around him, Bai Qi could only bite the bullet and walk onto the stage. He looked at Duan Meng with a wry smile and said, "Master Duan, may I ask who came up with this arrangement?"

Asking a student majoring in mechanical weapons to become a lecturer in the necromancy department would be a recipe for disaster; he would have a stroke within ten years of trying to come up with it.

"Don't you know? It was your teacher, the Legend of the Underworld, who personally recommended him, and he also received unanimous approval from the other lecturers in the Necromancer Department."

Upon hearing Duan Meng's reply, Bai Qi's expression froze, and he silently cast aside his previous thoughts into the endless void.

As expected of a teacher, such insightful observation!

"Most of the students here are new students in the Necromancer class, so you can use today as a practical training exercise."

Seeing Bai Qi's embarrassed look, Duan Meng couldn't help but twitch his lips and said, "Although the department has arranged a course on the evolution of skeletal runes for you, practical analysis is still clearer. Just spar with them casually."

After saying that, Duan Meng walked to the center of the arena and asked, "Is there anyone who would like to volunteer to give a demonstration?"

"I...I...I..."

As soon as Duan Meng finished speaking, countless people reached out to participate, but they all shut their mouths after seeing a tall, thin man walk out.

"I'll be your sparring partner, Mr. Bai..."

"Uh, Lu Yuan? What are you doing here?"

This trainee was none other than Lu Yuan, who passed the professional assessment at the same time as Bai Qi.

(End of this chapter)