"Are you sure about this, Dali? Can it really be reliable?" Chen Shu still had doubts. If the Spirit Suppressing Bureau couldn't solve it, how could a mere butcher?
"Reliable, extremely reliable!" Zhang Dali didn't doubt it. The guy was just doing a summer job.
This is what you call true masters hiding in plain sight, blending in with the pork stall!
Chen Shu didn't hold out much hope, considering it five thousand yuan for a lot of beast-taming power.
"Oh right, come with me to the Beast Tamer Association," Chen Shu suddenly remembered something.
"Wang Qian from the Spirit Suppressing Bureau should have posted a mission there by now, right?"
"Let's go, I've got nothing to do," Zhang Dali nodded.
The Beast Tamer Association wasn't far from Xiafei Road, so the two decided to walk.
"By the way, Chen Pi, I'm planning to go to the capital in August."
"Go to the capital for what? Vacation?" Chen Shu asked, confused.
"I'm going to take the entrance exam for the Capital Spiritual Chef University."
Chen Shu's expression stiffened. "University? You?"
"Yeah, is there a problem?"
"No problem with the university, and no problem with you. But put them together, and it's a big problem."
Zhang Dali was speechless. "Are you complimenting me or insulting me?"
Chen Shu said, "You're only in your second year of high school, what exam are you taking? Even if you pass, they won't accept you."
Domestic Beast Taming Universities have various majors, including Pharmacy, Materials Science, Medicine, Spiritual Chefs, and so on, but the main focus remains on the combat系.
After all, Beast Tamers were born to suppress异空间. Without combat-oriented Beast Tamers, everything else is useless.
The other majors are all auxiliary in nature and are not the main majors of the university.
However, there are some special universities that only offer one auxiliary major, such as Spiritual Chef Universities, where students learn culinary knowledge. Of course, the ingredients are the meat of fierce beasts, specifically for feeding contracted spirits.
Unlike medicine, food does not develop resistance. As long as one persists in eating it, it will greatly improve the contracted spirit in the long run.
Otherwise, the country wouldn't have established dedicated universities for it.
"I'm taking the early admission exam. If I pass, I can enter the university in advance."
Zhang Dali said with pride, extremely confident in his culinary skills.
The Capital Spiritual Chef University is equivalent to the Huaxia Academy in the culinary world, the most prestigious Spiritual Chef University. If one graduates successfully, they will undoubtedly be considered elite talents in society.
"Holy crap, so I'll be the only one left in Nanjiang City?"
If he could pass the exam, Zhang Dali wouldn't have to go into his third year of high school and could directly become a university student. After all, Spiritual Chef University is a five-year program, so entering earlier would be ideal.
Chen Shu's brow twitched. He suddenly felt like he was falling behind.
Zhang Dali said, "You'll be coming here in a year anyway. By then, you can directly apply to the Capital Pharmaceutical University!"
The Capital Pharmaceutical University is also a prestigious university with extremely high admission scores.
Chen Shu couldn't help but think, "I didn't expect Zhang Dali to have such high expectations for me?"
Just then, Zhang Dali paused and continued, "Of course, I'm talking about its Bailan College."
"???" Chen Shu's mouth twitched.
Any prestigious university that has a college appended to it loses all its credibility.
The Capital Pharmaceutical University requires over 600 points, while Bailan College only needs over 400 points. Are they even the same school?
Besides, what kind of a ridiculous name is this?
Bailan? More like 'Bailan' (Slacking Off) College, right?
Chen Shu said, "I'll be applying to Huaxia Academy then, and I'll still be able to come to the capital."
"Huaxia Academy? Are there any colleges under it? How will you get in?" Zhang Dali asked, looking genuinely confused.
Looking at Zhang Dali's innocent expression, Chen Shu just wanted to beat him up.
"Catch the thief! Catch the thief!"
Just then, someone suddenly shouted loudly.
A young man was seen sprinting down the street with a bag, with an elderly woman chasing after him. Clearly, the distance between them was closing.
"Whoever dares to block my way, I'll kill them!"
Li Hua's voice was fierce, and for a moment, pedestrians parted ways, not daring to get involved.
Chen Shu's eyes presented him with options again.
[Option 1: Act decisively, catch the thief, reward: a small amount of beast-taming power]
[Option 2: Turn a blind eye, become a passerby, reward: Camouflage Potion]
[Option 3: Shout loudly: 'Go! Go!' and call for bystanders to make way, reward: Title 'Sinful Cheerleader,' effect: If contracted spirit's personality is evil, speed +20%; if good, speed -20%]
[Option 4: Run with the thief, always maintaining pace. Reward: Unlock new illustration: Burst Speed Potion]
Chen Shu was slightly stunned, quickly dismissing the first three options, especially the ridiculous third one.
He pushed off with his feet and sprinted directly towards the thief.
Zhang Dali was not to be outdone. Both of them had excellent physical conditioning, and they ran like a whirlwind.
The thief was alone and unarmed. Wouldn't it be easy for the two of them to handle him?
The thief looked back and saw the two of them charging towards him, his heart sinking.
"Do people really have no fear of death?!" Li Hua tried to maintain a ferocious demeanor, hoping to scare them off.
But it was to no avail.
"Let's see then!" Chen Shu and Zhang Dali increased their speed.
As they were about to catch up to the thief, the other bystanders cheered them on. Although they lacked the courage to be heroes, they didn't mind offering vocal support.
"Damn it, why am I so unlucky!"
Li Hua wailed inwardly, realizing he'd likely spend a few days in the precinct again.
Chen Shu suddenly accelerated and finally pulled level with the thief.
"Take the bag, just stop chasing me." Li Hua gritted his teeth. Both of them were quite burly; he definitely couldn't win.
But Chen Shu didn't take it, instead letting the bag fall to the ground.
He didn't speak, nor did he make a move, but simply maintained his running posture, staying perfectly aligned with Li Hua.
"Chen Pi."
Zhang Dali also caught up, but seeing Chen Shu's inaction, he looked confused.
Chen Shu, however, shook his head, merely running alongside Li Hua.
"You want to torment him! I like it!"
Zhang Dali thought to himself, a wicked smile appearing on his lips.
The two of them sandwiched the thief between them, and the three ran down the street in a neat formation.
At this moment, the bystanders were dumbfounded. The woman who lost her bag was also dumbfounded. What was going on?
The most confused among them was Li Hua. In his years of experience, he had never witnessed such a bizarre scene.
"Either catch me or let me go."
"What are you guys doing? Am I your pacemaking runner? Can you show me some respect?"