Beast Taming: I'm Really Not a Cultivation Master

Chapter 391: Chapter 361: Review

’Looking over the Sunbird’s information, Li Qian could only think that, as expected of a Pet Beast with Tier Eight Emperor Potential, its stats were honestly a bit overpowered.’

He had already looked up the passive Skill, Nirvana, on the internet last night, so it didn’t come as a surprise.

It was incredibly powerful. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it was like getting a free extra life.

However, the Skill wasn’t without its limits. If the difference in Power Level was too great, there would be no room to struggle against a crushing defeat.

Still, for it to grasp a Mysterious Skill at this Power Level—Tier One Commander—was already quite remarkable.

Li Qian had been incredibly envious when he saw Li Sukuai’s Deep Space Illusion Butterfly use the Mysterious Skill, Void Shuttling. He never imagined that after such a short time, a Pet Beast whose evolution he had personally overseen would also master such an ability.

Of course, in terms of sheer value, the Void Shuttling mastered by Li Sukuai’s Deep Space Illusion Butterfly was likely worth a bit more.

That was because Void Shuttling was a utility Skill, while True Sun Flame was an offensive one.

Generally speaking, offensive Skills were not considered as valuable as utility Skills.

Once his shock subsided, Li Qian beckoned with his hand.

”CHIRP CHIRP...” Chicken Hair cried out a few times and obediently landed beside him.

Everyone in the stands saw this scene unfold with perfect clarity.

All of them turned their gazes toward Li Qian.

But their gazes were complex... Some were filled with envy, some with a desire to associate with him, and others with jealousy.

Li Qian scanned his surroundings, meeting the countless gazes unflinchingly.

From the moment he decided to change his choice of Evolutionary Pet Beast, he had been mentally prepared to step into the spotlight.

Laying low to develop was one way to survive, but wasn’t high-profile exposure just another path?

’At the very least, from this day forward, Shazhou Beast Taming University will definitely value me more.’

’The Federation Government, the Beastmaster Association, and the Breeder Association should be the same.’

’The value that a genius Breeder could bring to the table was far greater than that of a combat genius.’

Therefore, he wasn’t worried in the slightest.

Besides, Li Qian knew that as he cultivated more and more High-Level Pet Beasts, it would become impossible for him to keep a low profile anyway.

’What can I say? My own strength won’t allow it.’

”Absolutely astonishing! I never expected that Li Qian from Shazhou Beast Taming University would actually evolve a Sunbird.”

The host let the noisy atmosphere persist for a good while, waiting until the audience had vented some of their shock before finally speaking.

As the host began to speak and ease the tension, a semblance of order returned to the venue.

The host continued, ”Next, please welcome Dean Ma Ji and Dean Long Jue from the Kansai Beast Taming University’s Cultivation College, Dean Tian Kui from the Jiangnan Beast Taming University’s Cultivation College, representatives from the Kansai City Breeder Association...”

The pretty host had a lovely voice, but right now, no one was paying her any attention.

Before the last of her words had even faded, several figures shot out from the front rows and the private boxes.

Li Qian watched these seniors rushing out to confirm the result, feeling somewhat puzzled.

’The list the host just announced didn’t seem to have this many people on it.’

’Surely there aren’t impostors mixing in with the real judges...’

”Yao Feng, you’re not on the panel for this evaluation! What are you rushing out for so excitedly?” shouted Magi, who, despite his stooped posture, moved with exceptional agility.

”I’m still one of the judges for this competition, aren’t I?”

The man called Yao Feng, an elder of about sixty, retorted without hesitation, ”Does it matter which session I’m assigned to? Just tell me, am I qualified to be a judge or not?”

”And you, Lin Cheng, you old coot! What’s this evaluation got to do with you?” After snapping back at Magi, Yao Feng turned his fire on another old man.

The old man, Lin Cheng, had white hair but a youthful complexion, giving him a gentle and refined appearance. The moment he opened his mouth, however, out came a stream of profanity. ”Fuck, Yao Feng, have you lost your mind?”

”I’m a goddamn Cultivation Grandmaster! What’s wrong with me coming to evaluate a junior’s achievement?”

And so, the seven or eight old-timers, all of them men of immense power and seniority, arrived bickering at Li Qian’s side.

For a moment, Li Qian was left feeling awkward, unsure of what he should do.

”Seniors, this is...”

”Young man, no need to be nervous,” said Dean Long Jue of Kansai Beast Taming University with a kindly smile. ”We just came over to confirm things. In my view, the Sunbird’s evolution is flawless. You are without a doubt the champion of the breeding portion of this freshman challenge.”

Unlike the others, who were focused on the Sunbird, this dean from the Kansai Beast Taming University’s Cultivation College fixed all his attention on Li Qian.

Dean Long Jue was well aware of which was more valuable: the golden egg, or the hen that lays them.

So, while the others scrambled to get a look at the Sunbird, he was all smiles as he started a conversation with Li Qian.

”Young man, you’re Li Qian, aren’t you? I was wondering, what do you think of our Kansai Beast Taming University?”

Hearing this, Li Qian’s mind raced, and he immediately guessed the man’s intentions.

But you don’t slap a smiling face, as the saying goes, so he returned a standard smile of his own. ”Hello!”

”And you are, sir?”

The host had introduced them all just moments ago, but it was in one big group, so Li Qian couldn’t match the names to the faces.

”I am Long Jue, the dean of the Cultivation College at Kansai Beast Taming University.” Long Jue’s expression didn’t change; his smile remained just as affable.

”Dean Long, a pleasure. I think Kansai Beast Taming University is excellent, just as wonderful as our own Shazhou Beast Taming University.” Li Qian replied, following the thread of conversation but pointedly including his own university in his answer.

The implication was rather obvious.

But Dean Long acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing. He continued, ”It’s not just Kansai Beast Taming University. Kansai City itself is a city steeped in rich history.”

”The city has wonderful natural landscapes and cultural attractions. There are still a few days before school starts after the competition, so you should stay and look around,” Long Jue offered.

Li Qian smiled and nodded. ”If I have the chance, I’d love to experience the beauty of Kansai City.”

The two started chatting just like that, almost like old friends from different generations, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Li Qian had to admit that this Dean Long was a smooth operator. He had a way with people that made one feel as pleasant as being caressed by a spring breeze.

At that moment, the others, who had been crowded around the Sunbird for some time, finally seemed to snap out of it.

They began to turn their attention away from the creature and toward Li Qian.