In fact, Lin Chen isn’t acting on impulse.
Although a Catalyst Master is alluring, more so Lin Chen thinks of Liu Gu’s style when handling matters outside the ruins before.
He thinks, the temperament of such a person shouldn’t be much off.
Soon, the Spirit Academy announced the new batch of inner disciple slots, and as expected, Lin Chen was assigned to Liu Gu.
So Lin Chen harvested the Blue Spirit Grass he had planted, preparing to bring it to Liu Gu.
Since he was about to become a disciple under him, it’s only natural to prepare a small gift.
After all, social niceties must always be observed.
Lin Chen didn’t feel his gifts were mere formalities, his gifting principle was simple:
It’s not about what the other person wants, but what he has to offer.
So he carried a bundle of grass and took his three spirit beasts to Liu Gu’s residence.
Compared to the students’ dormitory, the Mentor Hall is much bigger.
By the time Lin Chen arrived, Liu Gu seemed to be drying herbs, and on seeing Lin Chen, he said, "You’re here."
"Greetings, Instructor Liu." Lin Chen cupped his hands respectfully and gestured to the little fox to bring over the Blue Spirit Grass that was larger than itself...
This was deliberately designed.
Since the quantity of Blue Spirit Grass is not much, if the Big White Bear or Xiaobai carried it, it would appear stingy.
But in the hands of the little fox, it appeared much larger.
In this world, only with a frame of reference can things be compared.
Like length, if you’ve never seen ten centimeters, how would you know how long eighteen centimeters is.
"This is home-grown, although it’s not a valuable gift, it’s a token of my appreciation as a student."
The value of the grass is certainly not high, but saying it is home-grown adds value.
Liu Gu glanced at it, didn’t disdain it, accepted it directly, and nodded.
Then Lin Chen sat down, and Liu Gu began to ask about some of his situations.
Lin Chen simply introduced his three spirit beasts.
Liu Gu showed great interest in Xiaobai and said, "Transform and let me see."
Xiaobai looked at Lin Chen, who nodded, and Xiaobai immediately transformed into a Kui Spirit Beast.
"Can’t control the Tier Three Barbaric Bloodline?" Liu Gu asked.
"That’s right." Lin Chen said, "This has been bothering me, luckily relying on the Stop Rune Technique I got from a senior before..."
"It’s that Celestial Spirit Body, isn’t it?" Liu Gu said.
Lin Chen wasn’t surprised, Liu Gu accepting him as a disciple naturally meant he would investigate his background.
Liu Gu pondered for a moment and said, "If your Kui Spirit Beast isn’t a spiritual power spirit beast, this drawback might persist."
"I’m already prepared for this."
"I can’t help you resolve this problem, but I have a method that can help you cultivate spiritual power," Liu Gu said.
Then Liu Gu told Lin Chen about a self-developed secret formula.
Lin Chen was overjoyed, he’d read in books before that Catalyst Masters, due to their liking for researching evolution formulas, are very skilled in many prescriptions.
Many Alchemy Beastmasters like to buy pill formulas from Catalyst Masters at high prices.
He turned his attention to the little fox.
"Come over here." Lin Chen beckoned.
The little fox approached nervously.
It was really afraid of the other side saying something like, "This little fox is seriously overweight."
Liu Gu looked it up and down, finally saying, "The bloodline is not bad."
Lin Chen’s pupils lit up, indeed, a mentor is sharp-sighted.
He explained the little fox’s situation, and Liu Gu agreed, saying, "Quick leveling is indeed not good, level is not everything."
After speaking, he added, "Have you decided on its evolution plan?"
"I’m considering it now," Lin Chen admitted.
Currently, the little fox is only at level thirteen, but given its leveling speed, it won’t be much longer.
One should know that his Spirit Spring has now risen to Level 2.
"In the Spirit Institute Library, there’s an evolution formula for the Nine-Tailed Divine Fox, I researched it before and made some improvements," Liu Gu said.
"Is it the Pipa Grass formula?"
"Teacher thinks highly of me." Lin Chen smiled wryly.
This Pipa Grass is even more valuable than the Heart of the Ox King, something beyond his reach.
"The Spirit Academy has it," Liu Gu replied. Thɪs chapter is updated by noⅴelfire.net
"It seems I have no choice but to participate in the Beast Fighting Conference," Lin Chen said.
"You are still young, gaining more experience will be beneficial for you," Liu Gu said, and after scanning the Iron Palm Bear, he understood Lin Chen’s intention and straightforwardly said, "You’re betting quite big."
The Big White Bear was instantly nervous.
However, Liu Gu did not attempt to dissuade him, instead saying, "Beast Taming relies on one’s true intention, you don’t necessarily have to pursue what others think is good, evolving to turn the tide is also the original intention of the Catalyst Master profession."
"How about this, Law Evolution is the most challenging, leave it with me for a while and I’ll examine it to provide the most suitable plan possible."
"Thank you, Teacher." Lin Chen said gratefully.
"Once in my tutelage, you’re family, no need for excessive thanks," Liu Gu said.
Lin Chen cupped his hands in gratitude and made a note in his heart.
This Liu Gu is even better than he imagined.
He looked up and around, and asked, "Where’s Bai Ling?"
"After coming back, that girl seemed to be stimulated by something and is now running outside," Liu Gu said.
Lin Chen looked out and indeed saw on the mountain path, one person with three-headed spirit beasts diligently training.
However, her constitution is really weak, running intermittently, then starting to pant.
Lin Chen glanced at the herbs laid out and said, "Is this for the Calamity-Devouring Beast?"
The Calamity-Devouring Beast is now at level 19, soon ready to start evolving.
Seeing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel envious...
It’s likely that some agreement has been reached by the Spirit Academy’s top brass, whatever resources Bai Ling will enjoy in the future, they must be top-tier.