"I imagine this simple matter poses no difficulty for you," Chen Shu said with a cheeky grin. "If you don't speak, I'll take it as your agreement."
He took out the ten thousand yuan from his backpack and, at the same time, produced a white Beast Taming Orb.
"This is the Beast Taming Orb you lent me last time. I'll lend it to you again. It's of no use to me."
Even after consuming a Beast Taming Orb, it still requires time to cultivate and refine it into one's own Beast Taming power.
But for Chen Shu, cultivation was impossible, it would never be possible in this lifetime; he would only rely on the system's rewards to sustain himself.
"Chen Shu, even if you can't get into the Beast Taming University, since you've chosen this path, I hope you'll take it seriously."
Xia Bing said with a serious expression, clearly believing Chen Shu was slacking off.
As the study committee member, she naturally wanted to try and save him.
"Committee Member Xia, I have it under control. One low-grade Beast Taming Orb is worth twenty thousand in the black market. That's one hundred and twenty thousand in total. Although we're friends, it's best to be formal. First, let's write an IOU."
Chen Shu wrote out the IOU, and after both of them signed it, he finally felt at ease.
"Thank you, Chen Shu," Xia Bing said with a solemn expression, expressing her gratitude.
Although they were all Beast Tamers, they had no ability to earn money. Being able to borrow so much money from him at once was undoubtedly a great favor.
"We're all classmates, so saying thank you is too formal," Chen Shu waved his hand, and then added.
"Oh, and remember to repay the interest along with it."
Chen Shu slung his backpack over his shoulder, preparing to go home and rest.
Xia Bing, meanwhile, headed to the black market. Although she had money now, Beast Taming Orbs were extremely rare items, and there might not be any available in the black market. Everything depended on her luck.
Days turned into weeks.
Chen Shu had wanted to find an opportunity to teach Zheng Yi a lesson, especially after his brother had previously hired people to deal with him.
Now that Zheng Nan had graduated and was no longer at the school, Chen Shu could only set his sights on Zheng Yi.
However, Zheng Yi had been extremely cautious during this period, giving Chen Shu no opportunities. He always traveled in groups, not even going to the restroom alone.
Two weeks passed, and Chen Shu successfully broke through to become a Level Four Beast Tamer.
Every bit of Beast Taming power was hard-earned through the system, which made him deeply lament the hardships of being a Beast Tamer.
At the same time, he had completely mastered all the high school Beast Taming knowledge and made virtually no mistakes.
His scores in the academic subjects had already surpassed Xu Xiaoyu, who was the top student in the grade.
On this day, their homeroom teacher, Fang Ke, walked in with a heavy expression.
"Students, the college entrance examination results for this year are out," Fang Ke said sternly.
Instantly, all the students became curious. They were less than a year away from the college entrance examination and were naturally very concerned.
The results for the Beast Taming subjects were released on the day of the examination, but the academic subject papers required time for grading. The combined scores of both subjects constituted the total score.
Nanjiang Second High School's overall performance ranked fifth, two places lower than last year. The top student's score was 630, ranking outside the top ten in the city.
The school's college entrance examination results were as predicted, quite poor, especially when compared to previous years.
"The school is placing its hopes on you. If next year's college entrance examination results are still unsatisfactory, Nanjiang Second High School may well decline from here on out."
Fang Ke's tone was grave. "This is both pressure and an opportunity for you all."
"The school will allocate various resources to cultivate you. If nothing unexpected happens, the entire grade's performance will improve in next year's college entrance examination."
Fang Ke continued, "There is still one week until the final exams. I hope everyone can seize this time and strive to improve."
With that, Fang Ke scanned the classroom and then left the remaining time to them for self-study.
Fang Ke left the classroom, and the students lowered their heads to study diligently.
Chen Shu yawned, feeling rather bored. He had already mastered all the high school knowledge. The only thing he needed to improve was his Beast Tamer level.
He was still some distance away from becoming a Level Five Beast Tamer. To enter the top twenty in the grade, he would need to become at least a Level Five Beast Tamer.
Just as Chen Shu was feeling bored, an option suddenly appeared before him.
"Option one: Stay in the classroom to study. Reward for completion: Obtain the title 'Diligent Scholar,' wearing effect: Learning efficiency +20%."
"Option two: Leave the classroom and move freely. Reward for completion: Unlock a new illustration in Pharmacology: Physique Potion."
"Does this even require consideration?"
Chen Shu stood up abruptly and walked out of the classroom with steady steps.
Xia Bing, as the study committee member, was about to stop him.
However, Chen Shu had just borrowed money from her. As the saying goes, one is softened by the favors of others. Xia Bing swallowed the words she was about to say.
"New illustration: Physique Potion unlocked!"
Chen Shu was in a good mood. He hadn't expected that a simple choice would allow him to unlock a new type of potion.
As he walked past the men's restroom, a small, chubby boy with a bruised and swollen face emerged.
"Little Fatty Zhou? Who bullied you?"
Chen Shu immediately recognized him as a former classmate from the general class.
Zhou Xiaoming froze, then immediately began to pour out his grievances with a wronged expression.
"Brother Pi!"
"Damn it, get away from me."
Seeing Zhou Xiaoming about to cling to him, snot and tears flowing, Chen Shu performed a tactical dodge.
"Brother Pi, it was Zhao Qi and Zheng Yi from Class Three of Beast Tamers."
"Did you provoke them?" Chen Shu asked.
"I accidentally peed on them..."
"Pfft!" Chen Shu couldn't hold back and burst into laughter.
"I really didn't mean to," Zhou Xiaoming said, scratching his head. "Brother Pi, I want you to get justice for me."
"Hmm?" Chen Shu's laughter stopped as his eyes darted around, plotting something again.
"Zheng Yi, I know him. This person is my beloved family, my brother!"
Chen Shu's words made Zhou Xiaoming's heart skip a beat.
He quickly said, "Brother Pi, I'm sorry, I didn't know about your relationship."
"No, no, no," Chen Shu waved his hand, frowning.
"You little fatty, why are you so clueless?"
He cleared his throat and said with a serious expression, "What I mean is, DAFENG NOVEL"
"It costs extra!"