Beast Taming: I'm Really Not a Cultivation Master

Chapter 176: Chapter 158: The Problems of Changfeng Cultivation Base

After listening to Gao Yaxin’s explanation, Li Qian agreed without hesitation.

Simply assisting her with analyzing the evolution process would, in return, get her to help him acquire Koi Carp with high Potential in Nandu City.

For Li Qian, the pros of such a partnership clearly outweighed the cons, so of course he wouldn’t refuse.

Gao Yaxin was quite happy to see Li Qian agree.

She believed that with Li Qian on board, their research would definitely make progress.

Even if they didn’t complete it outright, she was sure there would be at least some gains.

This was her faith in Li Qian, and also in her own judgment.

That afternoon, the four of them met up with another shareholder who had just returned—the Lu Xiaoli that Wen Wan had mentioned. The group of five went directly to an Advanced restaurant in Nandu City.

With a grand wave of her hand, Gao Yaxin ordered a full table of dishes.

It was a welcome meal for Li Qian and Wu You.

At the table, Li Qian didn’t say much. Instead, he listened to Gao Yaxin and the others talk about the Changfeng Cultivation Base.

Although it was four women talking, Li Qian picked up on a hidden meaning in their words.

It seemed like many of their comments were intentionally meant for him to hear.

It put a bit of pressure on him.

They spoke of the problems and difficulties currently facing the Changfeng Cultivation Base.

Hearing this, Li Qian couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

’It seems everyone has their own cross to bear.’

The Changfeng Cultivation Base looked enormous and well-established, and it was even a Three-Star Cultivation Base. However, the problems it faced were just as severe.

The biggest problem was... the research project left behind by the base’s previous owner.

Namely, the evolution method for the Red Feather Chicken.

When Gao Yaxin and the others first took over this Cultivation Base, this project had been a major factor in their decision.

Now, unsurprisingly, they had fallen into the same pit.

And this research project was indeed a massive money pit.

Not only had it ruined the base’s previous owner, but it was also tormenting Gao Yaxin and her partners to no end.

They had now poured most of their energy and resources into this project.

It had reached a point where they were in too deep to pull out, and the problems were too entrenched to be solved.

At the moment, although their entire Cultivation Base had a few other projects, they were all trivial.

By far, the most important thing was the Red Feather Chicken’s evolution method.

If this research couldn’t produce any more impactful results, the minor findings from their scattered, small-scale studies would be nowhere near enough to maintain the base’s current star rating.

If the Changfeng Cultivation Base were to lose its star rating, the impact on the entire base would be huge.

To put it more seriously, they would even become the villains of the entire Cultivation Base.

It was precisely for this reason that Gao Yaxin, in her desperation, was clutching at straws and pinning her hopes on Li Qian.

’Looking back on it now, it feels a little ridiculous.’

’Even if Li Qian is a genius, he’s still just a high school graduate.’

’It’s probably impossible for him to achieve any results in such a short time, especially since he’s had little contact with the Red Feather Chicken before.’

However, Gao Yaxin was still pleasantly surprised when she saw Li Qian agree without any hesitation.

At the very least, it could bring the Changfeng Cultivation Base and this cultivation genius, Li Qian, closer together.

After listening to Gao Yaxin’s account, Li Qian suggested while eating, ”How about this: when we get back, you can show me the cultivation data related to the Red Feather Chicken first.”

”Of course, you can hide any crucial, sensitive information.”

Hearing this, Gao Yaxin shook her head. ”There’s no need. I have one hundred percent trust in you, Brother Qian.”

”So, we’ll compile everything for you: our research findings from the past three years, the research data from this base’s previous owner, and all the related materials I obtained from my trip to the Jiaoyang Cultivation Base.”

Hearing Gao Yaxin’s statement, a look of realization dawned on Li Qian’s face. ”So that was another reason Sister Yaxin went to the Jiaoyang Cultivation Base.”

”Otherwise, why would I have gone to a place like Lingshui City? Of course, I have that trip to thank. If not for it, I never would have met you, Brother Qian,” Gao Yaxin said frankly.

Li Qian nodded, not paying it much mind.

In fact, Gao Yaxin had previously claimed she went to the Jiaoyang Cultivation Base to help its former owner maintain the base’s operations.

Li Qian hadn’t really believed that.

Because at that time, the Jiaoyang Cultivation Base was also plagued with problems, almost to an irreparable degree.

Now, after hearing Gao Yaxin’s explanation, he finally understood what had really happened.

After lunch, the group returned to the Cultivation Base.

Gao Yaxin gave Li Qian a tour of the Cultivation Base.

He had to admit, the entire Cultivation Base was truly massive.

It was at least three times larger than his Jiaoyang Cultivation Base.

This was true whether you looked at its area or the number of Pet Beasts.

However, Li Qian also noticed that while there were many Pet Beasts, not many of them were of high value.

From this, he could see that the Changfeng Cultivation Base was already showing signs of decline.

That afternoon, after touring the Cultivation Base, Gao Yaxin led Li Qian to the front of a little white building.

The little white building wasn’t far from the Blue Building.

It would be quite convenient to stay in contact.

Inside the little white building, Gao Yaxin had arranged accommodations for Li Qian.

Not only that, but she had also assigned a housekeeper to take care of his daily meals and living needs.

The little white building was relatively quiet.

It was quite suitable for conducting research.

That afternoon, Li Qian settled into his new residence at the Cultivation Base.

After getting settled, the first thing he did was call his family.

After explaining his situation, he called the Flying Ship Company directly.

He canceled his ticket.

Based on the current situation, it was unlikely he would be able to rebook a ticket and travel to Zhonghai City within seven days.

So, he couldn’t let that money go to waste.

Back in the little white building, as soon as he had settled in, Li Qian took out the data Gao Yaxin had given him and began to look through it.

The VR glasses were filled with evolutionary data on the Red Feather Chicken.

Li Qian was completely engrossed. He didn’t know how much time had passed when a beautiful figure suddenly appeared in front of the little white building.

Li Qian noticed the visitor and greeted her, ”Sister Wu You, what brings you here?”

Wu You pouted. ”The housekeeper at the base has dinner ready. She told me to come get you.”

”By the way, I have a question for you...” She continued without a pause, her tone casual.

Li Qian didn’t overthink it and simply replied, ”What is it?”

”Back when you rescued me and I got on that rescue vehicle, why didn’t you give me a heads-up before I got on?” Wu You demanded.

”A heads-up about what?” Li Qian didn’t immediately understand and asked subconsciously.