Beast Taming: I'm Really Not a Cultivation Master

Chapter 285: Chapter 258: Poaching the Future, Fatty An Returns

This way, he’d have nothing to worry about.

And Li Qian believed that Zhonghai Beast Taming University had that kind of capability.

After all, they were one of the best Beast Taming Universities in the entire Dongxia Federation.

It wouldn’t be difficult for them to resolve this matter by paying a certain price.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Jinhai looked at Li Qian, full of expectation.

In his view, Zhonghai Beast Taming University had shown more than enough sincerity and had also promised to help him resolve the issue with his enrollment agreement. The young man before him would have little reason to refuse.

But the reality of the situation was somewhat surprising.

Li Qian shook his head again, the refusal in his eyes still firm.

”I’m sorry. I can truly feel Zhonghai Beast Taming University’s sincerity, but my connection to Shazhou Beast Taming University is more than just an enrollment agreement on paper.”

Seeing Yu Jinhai’s confused expression, Li Qian continued, ”Back when I signed the enrollment agreement, Shazhou Beast Taming University sent a senior to protect me.”

”During that time, an accident occurred, and that senior saved my life. So, I’m very sorry...”

Yu Jinhai was stunned when he heard this.

He truly hadn’t expected such a bond to exist between Li Qian and Shazhou Beast Taming University.

A life-saving debt!

’How am I supposed to poach him now?’

At this thought, a bitter smile couldn’t help but appear on his face.

Feeling helpless, he suddenly thought of something and immediately said, ”Sigh, I suppose I should blame the admissions officers under me for not discovering a genius like you sooner, Student Li Qian. It’s truly a shame...”

”Your esteemed university is the best Beast Taming University in the Dongxia Federation. I’m sure you’ll be able to recruit students far better than me.” It was a classic case of ”you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.” Seeing Yu Jinhai praise him so highly, Li Qian offered the expected pleasantry in return.

To this, Yu Jinhai could only offer a bitter smile.

A young man who, right after graduating high school, could research the evolution methods for three Dominator Level Potential Pet Beasts and two Emperor Level Potential Pet Beasts. A cultivation genius like that was a once-in-a-lifetime find. How could they possibly find a student more talented than him? Perhaps for this year’s class, Li Qian was the greatest gem they had missed.

At least, that was the case for Zhonghai Beast Taming University.

While smiling bitterly, he continued speaking, ”However, life is a long road, and the sea of knowledge is boundless. University is just a small part of our life in Beast Taming.”

”Beyond that, there are master’s and doctoral programs. Zhonghai Beast Taming University sincerely invites you, Student Li Qian, to consider applying to our school for your graduate or doctoral studies in the future.”

”Of course, even after you graduate, our school’s doors will always be open to you.”

”When the time comes, you’d also be welcome to come and teach at our university!”

Hearing this, Li Qian couldn’t help but exclaim internally, ’Wow!’

’Seriously, wow!’

’They can’t poach me now, so they’re planning to poach my future self!’

’I wonder what Shazhou Beast Taming University will think when they hear about this?’

Li Qian didn’t concern himself with what Shazhou Beast Taming University might think, nor did he care. He felt it was best to just focus on his own affairs.

The conversation lasted for about an hour.

It only ended around ten-thirty.

Afterward, Yu Jinhai’s group left Jiaoyang Cultivation Base, politely seen off by Li Qian and his family of three.

”Principal Yu, if we just go back like this, it’ll probably be hard to explain things to the university, right?” After leaving Jiaoyang Cultivation Base, a young male admissions officer in the group asked worriedly.

Yu Jinhai shot him a cold glance. ”You think I don’t know whether it’ll be hard to explain?”

”But it’s already come to this. What do you want me to do? Or do you have a better idea?”

When Yu Jinhai finished speaking, the scene immediately became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Li Qian had made himself perfectly clear. They all understood that the situation was now irreversible.

At least, it was for them.

After his sharp question, another wave of anger surged within Yu Jinhai. He glanced around at his entourage and couldn’t help but start scolding them. ”In the end, this is all your fault, you useless good-for-nothings.”

”If you weren’t all just warming your seats and doing nothing, why would I have needed to make this trip personally, only to get scolded by Principal Xia!”

With that, he flicked his sleeve, stormed out of the gates of Jiaoyang Cultivation Base, and boarded a Roller Coaster.

...

That afternoon, Li Qian was busy once again.

In the early hours of the morning, under his guidance, all the Koi Carp that met the standards had evolved into Cyan-Scaled Flood Dragons.

Besides the batch of Koi Carp whose evolution target was the Cyan-Scaled Flood Dragon, there was another, larger batch of twenty-five whose target was the Frostfire Salamander.

Li Qian needed to help them complete their evolution as soon as possible.

After all, he didn’t have much time left to spend in Lingshui City.

Unlike the nearly 100% success rate of evolving into a Cyan-Scaled Flood Dragon, evolving into a Frostfire Salamander had close to a fifty percent chance of failure.

And the price of failure was losing the potential to evolve forever.

Because of this, Li Qian was still a little worried.

Arranging Intimidation training could certainly strengthen the willpower of this batch of Koi Carp.

But Li Qian knew better. Even with enhanced willpower, it would only increase the success rate of the evolution.

Achieving a 100% success rate was practically impossible.

Li Qian had long been mentally prepared, so when failure actually occurred, his emotions remained stable.

Moreover, strictly speaking, the results this time were very good. Out of twenty-five Koi Carp, a full sixteen had evolved into Frostfire Salamanders.

That was quite a bit higher than he had expected.

Li Qian was quite satisfied with this outcome.

After the evolutions were complete, it was nearly dusk. Li Qian was about to head back to Building No. 1 when a figure suddenly rushed over.

”Qianzi, you’re finally back!” Fatty An walked over with a huge smile, clapping Li Qian on the shoulder.

Li Qian shot him an annoyed glance. ”Shouldn’t I be the one saying that?”

Fatty An chuckled foolishly, scratching his head. ”I wanted to come back sooner, but the place I went was a bit far, so it wasn’t convenient to rush back.”

”Looks to me like you were having too much fun to think about coming home.” As he spoke, Li Qian gave Fatty An a serious look-over.

”It’s only been one summer vacation, and not only have you gotten fatter, but you’ve gotten a tan too. Fess up, where did you go?”

Fatty An didn’t hide it, squeezing a smile onto his fleshy face. ”I went on a trip to Crescent Island...”

He intentionally lowered his voice at this point. ”Let me tell you, the beaches there, the babes, the bikinis...”

Hearing this, Li Qian smacked him lightly. ”You’re disgusting. What kind of filth is your mind full of? Next time, remember to take me with you.”

Fatty An immediately gave him an ”I get it” look. ”Don’t worry, I’ve already scouted the place out. Next time, I’ll arrange everything in advance. I guarantee my bro will be satisfied and have a good time.”

Li Qian gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

He smiled and changed the subject. ”Not bad, you little rascal. You actually managed to maneuver your way into Shazhou Beast Taming University.”

”What do you mean, ’maneuver’? I got in with my solid results, bro.” Hearing this, Fatty An immediately puffed up with pride.

He’d finally gotten a chance to show off.

Li Qian gave him a sidelong glance, and Fatty An immediately deflated, adding, ”Of course, you, Elder Tie, and my old man also helped out a little.”

Li Qian’s mouth twitched, but he didn’t argue the point.

”Bro, when are we leaving?” After his moment of showing off, Fatty An knew when to stop and brought the topic back on track.

”September third,” Li Qian said calmly.

”That late?” Fatty An was a bit surprised.

”School starts on September fifth. I’ll go over on the third, take the Teleportation Array, and arrive the same day. There’s plenty of time,” Li Qian continued, his tone nonchalant.

Hearing this, Fatty An instantly lost his composure. ”What? Take the Teleportation Array? Dude, did you win the lottery?”

”Are you coming or not?” Li Qian asked, ignoring Fatty An’s shock.

”Well, to get me into Shazhou Beast Taming University, my family...”

Seeing Fatty An hemming and hawing, Li Qian cut him off. ”Our class president, Tu Jiaojiao, and Li Lanying are coming with us.”

”I’m in! We have to take the Teleportation Array!” Upon hearing this, Fatty An’s attitude did a complete one-eighty.