The test comprised four main sections: History, Geography, Biology, and Materials.
Unlike Chen Shu's previous knowledge, these subjects were all related to beast taming.
For instance, history involved studying the 900 years after the resurgence, including various wars, changes, and reforms.
Geography covered the locations of dimensional gates around the world and the distinct climates within those dimensions.
Biology focused on researching the habits and combat characteristics of fierce beasts from different dimensions.
As for materials, the study primarily involved the appearance, characteristics, and value of various rare materials found within dimensional spaces.
The scope of knowledge taught in high school was extensive, but it was all foundational. Deep specialization only began in university.
This aspect was similar to his previous world.
An afternoon passed, and the pleasant school bell rang.
Chen Shu, pen in hand, finally finished all the multiple-choice questions.
If things went as expected, his score might reach double digits.
He sighed, finding the knowledge on the paper to be utterly inscrutable.
"Alright, submit your papers, and you can go home," Fang Ke said, standing up.
Unlike ordinary students, beast tamers did not have evening self-study sessions; instead, they practiced their beast taming power.
Increasing beast taming power required humans to absorb spiritual energy from the heavens and earth.
The so-called "Resurgence Era" was actually the "Spiritual Energy Resurgence Era."
About 980 years ago, spiritual energy gradually appeared on the planet, which led to the emergence of beast tamers.
To improve their strength, one had to persistently cultivate their beast taming power.
This remained true for individuals from ordinary families as well as those from prominent clans.
Of course, beast tamers with good connections would use various medicinal liquids and cultivate in environments rich with spiritual energy to accelerate their progress.
Students handed in their papers and began to leave the classroom.
Just as Chen Shu was about to leave, a voice suddenly called out.
"Chen Shu, stop!"
"Huh?"
Chen Shu turned and saw a young man in a black t-shirt with his arms crossed, looking at him.
"Let me introduce myself, I am Wang Meng!"
Wang Meng walked slowly towards him, his eyes filled with animosity.
Several other young men also gathered around, rolling up their sleeves, creating an immediate sense of pressure.
"Is this a bullying incident?"
Chen Shu's mind raced, and he prepared himself for various scenarios.
Should he shout and run, or just bolt immediately?
"This is Beast Taming Class Five. I hope you won't cause trouble and affect everyone's studies. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
Wang Meng's face was fierce as he approached Chen Shu.
"What? Affect everyone's studies?"
Chen Shu was instantly bewildered.
He was like a fruit of confusion under a confusion tree, with you and me before the confusion tree.
He was actually being warned not to disrupt the class's learning. What was going on?
Had the students in the beast taming classes reached such a high level of ideological awareness?
"Did you hear me?"
Wang Meng frowned and repeated himself.
"Understood, I understand perfectly," Chen Shu nodded quickly, appearing very obedient.
"That's good. I am the class monitor of Beast Taming Class Five. If anyone from another class bullies you, tell me anytime."
Wang Meng nodded, his demeanor shifting to one of righteous protection.
Clearly, acting tough was quite tiring for him.
What he thought would be a nasty fight turned out to be encouragement from a top student.
Chen Shu shook his head, preparing to go home and cultivate his beast taming power.
The evening cultivation time was flexible; the school did not mandate it.
However, regardless of their background, students would diligently and consciously cultivate.
While the academic performance of beast tamers could be average, their beast taming level could not be low, as this was the most crucial indicator for the college entrance examination.
The tuition for beast taming classes was tens of thousands of yuan each year, not including various additional expenses.
Students from ordinary families naturally had to cultivate desperately to succeed in life and justify their families' sacrifices.
Those from prominent families would cultivate even more intensely to ensure their family's prosperity and their rightful inheritance.
Chen Shu rode a shared bicycle home.
He casually ate a few bites of food and then eagerly began to cultivate his beast taming power.
The method of cultivation was common knowledge, but having talent depended on the individual.
"This child, Chen Shu..." his mother shook her head, surprised by his son's excitement.
Chen Shu sat in his bedroom, clearing his mind, trying to sense the spiritual energy of the world.
Two hours passed.
He remained seated, muttering constantly.
"Spiritual energy from heaven and earth, come quickly. Spiritual energy from heaven and earth, come quickly..."
Finally, he gave up, completely resigned.
"This cultivation is too difficult."
Chen Shu sighed, understanding why high-level beast tamers enjoyed such high social status.
Not everyone could endure the patience required for cultivation.
"With my lack of cultivation talent, I can only rely on the system."
A few simple choices had already made him a Level 1 beast tamer, equivalent to half a year of strenuous practice for others.
Having tasted the benefits, he had lost all patience for cultivation.
"Mom, I'm going out."
"To do what?"
"Make choices."
"???"
Chen Shu ignored his mother's confusion and eagerly left home.
"If I use basic medicinal liquids for beast tamers during cultivation, my speed will improve significantly. I should go and have a look, and maybe try my luck."
Chen Shu rode his bicycle towards the city center.
The city center of Nanjang was brightly lit at night, bustling with crowds, no different from the world Chen Shu remembered.
Although it was a small city, it appeared incredibly prosperous.
Beast Taming Department Store.
Chen Shu entered a department store that sold various items for beast tamers.
Low-grade Ice Medicinal Liquid: Slightly enhances the ice attribute of contracted spirits, effective only for contracted spirits of levels one to three. Price: 5,000!
Low-grade Flame Medicinal Liquid:
Low-grade Strength Medicinal Liquid:
"Hello sir, what can I help you with?" a salesperson approached.
Even though Chen Shu was only a Level 1 beast tamer, his future was promising.
Just as Chen Shu was about to speak, three options appeared before his eyes again.
[Option 1: Inform the salesperson, 'I don't have money, I'm just here to look around.' Reward: Slime's weight increases by 1%.]
[Option 2: Say expansively, 'I'll take it all!' Reward: Two bottles of Low-grade Strength Medicinal Liquid. Note: There is a certain risk!]
[Option 3: Inform the salesperson, 'I want to learn about pharmacy, do you know where I can find an opportunity?' Reward: Slime's defense increases by 1%.]
Chen Shu hadn't expected to trigger options just by buying something.
Ordinary people would obviously choose the first option, avoiding any accidents.
If Option 2 hadn't been marked with a risk warning, he would have chosen it directly.
After all, two bottles of Strength Medicinal Liquid were worth 10,000 yuan.
Ultimately, Chen Shu settled for the next best thing and chose the third option.