The four returned to their dormitory and began packing their belongings.
A sense of farewell suddenly welled up in their hearts.
It was already June 25th, and according to the usual graduation procedures, they would all be leaving campus by the 30th.
Before long, the four were sitting on the sofa, watching the familiar "Makaba" cartoon.
With the existence of two spatial contract spirits, they didn't need much packing; everything was essentially bagged and ready to go.
"Time really flies…"
A Liang said, his words muffled by an ice pop, "How come it feels like… my four years of university passed faster than my final year of high school…"
"Of course!"
Wang Jue pouted and said, "In our senior year, we were all diligent students preparing for the college entrance examination. In university, we immediately became loafers just passing the time. The mindset is completely different."
"Is that so?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said, "Why do I feel like there's no difference?"
Xu Xingxing turned his head and said with a blank expression, "That's because… you were already a loafer in your senior year…"
"…"
Chen Shu's lips twitched, and he was unable to refute it for a moment.
With his cheat abilities, he really hadn't felt much pressure.
"By the way, A Liang, which city are you guys heading to after graduation?"
"Xilin City, in the south."
A Liang grinned and said, "Little Xing's Purple Wing Cicada is lacking some control skills, so we plan to head to the [Spirit Insect Rainforest] first to collect some related skills."
"Hm? Nightmare-level异空间 (yìkōngjiān)?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Shu's eyes.
The weakest beasts in a Nightmare-level 异空间 (yìkōngjiān) were Silver fierce beasts. He hadn't expected three Silver beast tamers to dare to go.
"The [Spirit Insect Rainforest] is relatively weak among 异空间 (yìkōngjiān) of the same level; Gold fierce beasts are only a minority."
A Liang smiled confidently, "Besides, even if we encounter a Gold Lord, if we can't beat it, can't we still run?"
"That's true."
Chen Shu nodded. Due to the Starry Sky Ruins, their combat power had soared, and they weren't afraid of Gold Lords.
Unless they were incredibly unlucky and stumbled upon a Gold Monarch.
But the probability of that was comparable to winning the lottery; an ordinary beast tamer might not even see one in their lifetime.
"Chen Pi, what about you?"
A Liang asked, "Returning to Nanjiang City? Or staying in the capital?"
"Hmm…"
Chen Shu pondered. He really didn't seem to have a destination.
"Let's talk about it after graduation. I'll find Minister Chen of the Dragon Taming Guard first to see when the assessment missions will be released."
He currently only had a bronze Dragon Taming Guard armband, which was merely an identification card and had no other function.
Let alone basic benefits, even taking departmental missions was severely restricted.
"Also, I still have to accompany Da Li to the God of Cookery Cup in July…"
Thinking of this, Chen Shu's eyes glinted with a smile, "Let's just treat it as a graduation trip."
A Liang raised an eyebrow and said, "Going abroad to be a loafer?"
"Get lost!"
Chen Shu snapped back, "Honestly, I've never been to Africa."
"Africa?"
A Liang's eyes widened. "The God of Cookery Cup is being held in Africa? Are you kidding me?"
"Of course… not."
Chen Shu replied, "It's the capital city of Nanqing Country, it's just quite close to Africa."
Looking at Chen Shu's excited expression, A Liang and the other two silently prayed:
Hope our foreign friends stay safe.
"We're about to part ways!"
A hint of emotion flickered in A Liang's eyes, "I actually have a wish, one that I've dreamed of fulfilling."
"What is it?"
Chen Shu turned to look at him, "Just tell me directly! Is the academy chaotic? The bandit speaks!"
"Can you really help me fulfill it?"
A Liang's expression stirred, and he said with a glimmer of hope, "Treat everyone to a meal tonight!"
"…"
Chen Shu's lips twitched. So that was your wish?
"Since you've dreamed of fulfilling it…"
Chen Shu paused and said, "Then keep dreaming."
"…"
A Liang immediately lunged forward and said, "Brother, let me taste some Monarch meat again. I'll miss it in the future…"
Ever since tasting Monarch meat, all other ingredients seemed a bit lackluster.
"Yeah, Bandit Brother, give us a chance!"
Wang Jue and Xu Xingxing also pounced forward, their eyes practically glowing green.
After A Liang mentioned it, their cravings were instantly ignited.
As night fell,
The four sat on the spacious balcony and began skewering grilled food.
"This is so satisfying…"
A Liang chewed on the Monarch meat while taking a gulp of ice-cold beer, feeling as though he were ascending to heaven.
He sighed, "If only I could live like this every day…"
"Forget it."
Chen Shu pouted and said, "Even the old man can't afford it."
Daily Monarch meat, what kind of family background would that require?
As the four enjoyed the feast and dreamed of a bright future,
A Liang took a sip of beer, his eyes slightly glazed with intoxication, and said earnestly, "Chen Shu, I will catch up to you!"
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback and said, "Old Wang, quickly help A Liang back. This guy is already drunk and talking nonsense."
A Liang was now a Silver two-star, seemingly only a minor rank away from Chen Shu, but in reality, the gap in combat strength was enormous.
However, Wang Jue ignored Chen Shu's words and similarly declared, "Chen Shu, I will defeat you sooner or later!"
"…"
Chen Shu's lips twitched, his eyes filled with speechlessness.
You have three auxiliary contract spirits, how can you possibly fight me? A Liang's three are all combat-oriented, so there might be a slight possibility, but you? Forget it.
Wang Jue, however, completely oblivious, stood up, gazed at the bustling city in the distance, and shouted loudly,
"Sooner or later, I will trample everyone under my feet!"
"…"
Chen Shu and the other two widened their eyes. How dare you say that!
"Refreshing!"
Wang Jue felt invigorated, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.
Xu Xingxing said from the side, "Old Wang, I think people should be more realistic…"
"Little Xing, don't say that!"
Chen Shu waved his hand and said, "Old Wang, actually, I have a way to help you realize your dream."
"What is it?"
Wang Jue, half-drunk, turned to look at Chen Shu, wondering if the other party could give him some more cheat abilities.
Chen Shu said indifferently, "You can be a technician in a foot massage parlor and be responsible for massaging customers' backs. Isn't that realizing your dream?"
"???"
Wang Jue's mouth hung open. Is this your solution?
"Pfft…"
A Liang and Xiao Xing couldn't help but burst into laughter. In a way, it did fulfill his wish.
Time flowed by amidst laughter and cheer.