Is this fish strong?
Chen Shu kept sizing up the fish,
Could this be a super fierce beast that would reveal its true form in case of danger?
Strong about what? Your old man is a Level 1 Beastmaster, and that fish just has a longer lifespan. It's no different from other fish.
Then why are you still so arrogant? Chen Shu drooped his head.
Beastmaster levels are divided into one to nine, and above nine, there are Black Iron, Silver, Gold, and the unreachable King tier.
A Level 1 Beastmaster is equivalent to an ordinary person. The contracted spirit is merely a decorative pet.
You brat, you're only Level 0, what are you talking about.
I'm also a Beastmaster?
Chen Shu was astonished.
Anyone with a contracted spirit is a Beastmaster, his father Chen Ping said as a matter of course.
Then what is my contracted spirit?
His mother brought over a steaming bowl of pork rib soup and tossed a slime plush toy to Chen Shu.
This is the contracted spirit you signed when you were fifteen.
Chen Shu's forehead was covered in black lines as he fiddled with the slime toy in his hand.
Do we have any normal contracted spirits?
What are you talking about, you brat, eat! His father slapped the back of Chen Shu's head.
Suddenly, a virtual panel appeared in Chen Shu's eyes.
Name: Golden Slime
Temperament: Lazy, Kind.
Attribute: All-round.
Lifeform Species: Special Class.
Talent: [Sleepiness: Can fall into a deep sleep for extended periods, increasing defense.]
Skill: [Charge: Rushes forward ferociously, damage determined by the weight of both parties. Do not use against enemies over ten pounds!]
Potential Rating: F.
Belonging Contract Host: Chen Shu (Level 0 Beastmaster, Beastmaster Talent: Ordinary).
This slime is indeed his contracted spirit.
Chen Shu felt a sense of sorrow. This talent, this skill...
He rubbed the slime's head, feeling like he was squeezing a large piece of jelly.
To be fair, the texture was quite good.
This ability to view the panel of one's contracted spirit wasn't brought by a system, but rather by the rules of this world. Everyone could see the panel of their own contracted spirit.
Gurgle! Gurgle!
As if sensing its master's caress, the slime awoke from its slumber.
Its two large eyes opened, appearing incredibly gentle, and it continuously nuzzled Chen Shu's hands.
Although it was a golden slime, its gold was more like a dull yellow. From a distance, it looked like a moving pile of dung.
Dad, since I have a contracted spirit, why didn't I attend the Beastmaster class?
Doesn't Xiao Huang's panel explain the reason?
No, it doesn't.
The potential rating column.
Son, it's okay. Even in the regular class, you can still achieve great things.
His mother put a piece of pork rib on his plate, saying comfortingly.
Chen Shu sighed. Perhaps in the past, but not now.
The college entrance examination for ordinary students consisted of cultural knowledge, with a significant portion dedicated to beast-related knowledge.
The current Chen Shu felt lost as soon as he picked up a pen.
No! I must attend the Beastmaster class!
No matter what happens, nothing will stop me from becoming a Beastmaster!
After finally transmigrating and awakening a system, ending up as an ordinary person would be a disgrace.
He made up his mind, and suddenly two options appeared before his eyes.
[Option 1: Tell his parents that he must attend the Beastmaster class. Reward: Moderate Beastmaster Power.]
[Option 2: Promise his parents that he will definitely get into a top university as a regular student and strive to become an ordinary person. Reward: Ten Million Cash, Beastmaster Talent disappears.]
What the heck!
Chen Shu's previously firm resolve instantly crumbled.
The offer was too generous!
Dad, I'll give you two options: ten million cash or becoming a powerful Beastmaster. Which would you choose?
Only children make choices. Adults know it's all nonsense.
Chen Ping looked at him as if he were an idiot.
Ahem, you are truly rational.
Chen Shu coughed a few times and suddenly became serious.
Dad, I want to attend the Beastmaster class!
He expected his parents to object immediately, as Chen Shu was already in his second year of high school, about to enter his third.
In any world, the third year of high school is an extremely important year.
Transferring classes at this point would be akin to switching from arts to science. One year would not be enough to get into an ideal university.
*Pfft!*
His father, who had been eating intently, suddenly burst into laughter.
Chen Shu was speechless. It seemed his personality was completely inherited from his father.
Can you be serious? This is about your son's future!
Son, don't make trouble, eat quickly.
Chen Shu rubbed his temples. Dad, I truly want to become a Beastmaster. Being an ordinary person is not my pursuit.
I've given up ten million cash. I'm destined to be a Beast King!
Looking at the serious Chen Shu, Chen Ping suddenly stopped laughing.
You really want to attend?
Yes!
Alright! Then attend!
???
Chen Shu was dumbfounded. Was it that easy?
Chen, what are you getting involved in this nonsense for! His mother interjected.
You father and son are too rash.
Since our son has an idea, your father naturally supports him.
His mother seemed to have thought of something and didn't object further upon seeing this.
Chen Shu breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he hadn't encountered the anticipated difficulties.
But his parents agreed so easily. Could he be an invisible rich second generation?
No matter what choice he made, the final outcome would be inheriting the family business?
Dad, to be honest, am I a rich second generation? Chen Shu asked expectantly.
I used to ask your grandfather the same question. His father, Chen Ping, glanced at him with disdain.
Chen Shu:
I'll go to school and tell the teacher next Monday. The food is getting cold, eat up! Chen Ping curbed his son's fanciful thoughts.
During the weekend, Chen Shu stayed in his room in seclusion,
He was so engrossed in his studies that he couldn't pull himself away.
Monday, Nanjiang City Second High School.
You want Chen Shu to transfer to the Beastmaster class?
Li Yuan, nicknamed "Black Whirlwind," frowned. Transferring classes in the second semester of the second year of high school was a major event.
Old Chen, it's not that I don't support you. If Chen Shu really transfers, he'll be ruined.
In one year, he won't be able to become an excellent Beastmaster.
Old Li, you don't need to worry about that. My son has a contracted spirit and Beastmaster talent, so he already meets the requirements for the Beastmaster class.
Chen Ping and Li Yuan were classmates in the past and had always had a good relationship.
At this moment, Li Yuan was also quite concerned about Chen Shu's future.
No! To get into a key university for beast mastery, there are requirements for Beastmaster level.
Li Yuan shook his head firmly and offered Chen Ping a cigarette.
Chen Pi's Beastmaster talent is ordinary. In one year, he can at most reach Level 2 Beastmaster, which isn't even enough to get into an ordinary beast mastery university.
Teacher Li, I'd like to interrupt. Chen Shu, standing nearby, suddenly spoke.