He was no longer a research assistant; he was a tenured official researcher, and so, if he applied to a Beast Tamer University in another security zone, he would face a great deal of trouble in the future.
He couldn’t possibly give up his hard-earned official researcher status just to go to another Beast Tamer University, nor could he frequently travel back and forth between two security zones. Thus, the best choice for him was to stay within Mountain City University.
Being both a tenured researcher at the Institute of Evolution in Mountain City University and a student of Mountain City University was the best of both worlds.
Mountain City University was already among the top five Beast Tamer Universities within the Yan Huang Alliance, and its strength was not weak. When all the top institutions were compared, the differences in strength among them weren’t too significant, so there was no need to insist on being at Jinghua University, which was ranked first.
Speaking of which, after the breeding results competition this year, maybe Mountain City University’s ranking could even rise a bit.
“Ah? You’re applying to Mountain City University?” Zhang Xuyang frowned. This was beyond his expectations, “If you live in the first district, why go so far?”
“Well, actually, I’m from the 11th district. I’ve just recently come over… come here to travel.” Lin Su refrained from telling the truth and decided to pretend he was just touring.
“Even so, Jinghua University is better than Mountain City University. It is the number one institution in the Yan Huang Alliance.” Zhang Xuyang shook his head. “Even if you’re from the 11th district, it should be pretty convenient to attend university over here, right?”
Lin Su did not say anything more, just smiled.
However, Zhang Xuyangcouldn’t help but frown slightly.
If such a talented individual went to Mountain City University, Jinghua University would have a future rival.
No, he had to find a way to coax… oh no, lead him into making a better decision!
Soon, Zhang Xuyang had an idea.
He was involved in a research project at Jinghua University, which was going to be showcased in tomorrow’s breeding results competition. Although he didn’t contribute much, as a participant, Zhang Xuyang was entitled to invite his friends and relatives to attend.
Compared to a live broadcast in 72 security zones, witnessing the event in person was far more impactful.
He was very confident about the research project he participated in. Jinghua University would undoubtedly take the first place in this breeding results competition.
Seeing is believing.
If he invited Lin Su to observe the event on-site and witness the formidable scientific research strength of Jinghua University, he believed that this junior would change his mind.
With this in mind, Zhang Xuyang smiled, “Lin Su, do you know about the collegiate breeding results competition?”
“…I know.” Lin Su’s expression was somewhat strange; he hadn’t expected the other party to suddenly bring this up.
How could he not know? Wasn’t he here in the first district just for that?
“Here’s the thing, in this collegiate breeding results competition, I participated in Jinghua University’s showcase project, so I’m eligible to invite family and friends to watch the event. If you’re interested, would you like to come and see it tomorrow? The event on-site is far more shocking than the live broadcast,” Zhang Xuyang confidently said, believing Lin Su would definitely be interested.
Lin Su was indeed interested, but not quite in the way Zhang Xuyang thought.
The idea that the other person was a participant in Jinghua University’s showcase project tomorrow was quite unexpected.
After pondering for a moment, Lin Su still decided not to reveal his identity. After clearing his throat, he explained, “Senior, I really appreciate your invitation, but I shouldn’t need it. I’ll be watching the breeding results competition on-site through another means tomorrow.”
“Oh?” Zhang Xuyang nodded, “That’s also good.”
In addition to the teams from various universities, the breeding results competition also invited people from all walks of life to watch the event on-site. Those who could be invited were those with certain status and identity.
Zhang Xuyang guessed that this was probably the case with Lin Su. He might be the descendant of some prominent figure from the 11th district, which was why he came to the first district to watch the collegiate breeding results competition on-site.
Yes, that made sense.
Believing he had deduced Lin Su’s identity, Zhang Xuyang did not bring up the invitation again.
As long as Lin Su was going to the event, that was enough.
He believed that once Lin Su saw the gap between other universities and Jinghua University on-site, he would change his mind.
During their conversation, Qiuqiu had already been almost completely healed by the Mushroom Baby. Only a faint scar remained on its previously mangled little paw, and with some further recuperation, it would be fully recovered.
Qiuqiu slowly sat up from Mushroom Baby’s cap and gently rubbed against its soft umbrella.
“Meow~(｡òωó｡)” (Thank you~)
“Gurgle gur~(￣▽￣)ノ” (You’re welcome~)
After thanking Zhang Xuyang again, Lin Su put the still-recovering Qiuqiu back into the Beast Taming Space to speed up its recovery and exchanged contact information with Zhang Xuyang before they parted ways.
This time, he didn’t forget to take back the big and small packages he left in storage.
Fifteen minutes later, Lin Su returned to his hotel room, placed those packages properly, and before he even had the chance to rest, a knock suddenly came from the door.
“Coming!” Lin Su walked over to open the door and, seeing Qin Nan with a drunk scent and an unsatisfied look on her face, paused slightly, “Nan sister, what’s the matter with you? Have you been drinking?”
“Don’t even mention it.” Qin Nan pushed Lin Su aside and lazily leaned on the sofa, “That damn woman, Lin Su, you must give me a good face-slapping tomorrow!”
Ah, well…
Lin Su’s expression became a bit strange.
The only one Qin Nan would call a damn woman would be her.
Shi Yuhua, a first-level researcher at Jinghua University Research Institute.
Lin Su didn’t know what the grudge between the two of them was, but Qin Nan had already mentioned the other party to him several times before.
According to Qin Nan, the research project presented by Jinghua University in this breeding competition was in the charge of Researcher Shi Yuhua.
Speaking of which…
That Senior Zhang must be under Researcher Shi’s command, right?
“Nan sister, do you know what the opponent’s project is?” Lin Su couldn’t help asking.
“I have no idea.” Qin Nan grumpily replied, “That damn woman is not like me; she loves to keep things close to the vest.”
“As soon as my Divine Light Butterfly project was completed, I immediately applied for certification, and after certification, it appeared in the Beast Tamer Association’s species database; it’s quite easy for researchers to inquire about it.”
“That damn woman is different, she completed the research project a long time ago but has been delaying the certification, and even now nobody else knows what her research project actually is.” Qin Nan rolled her eyes, “She actually came over today just to ridicule me, you didn’t see how disgusting that woman’s sneer was.”
“So, little Lin, be more aggressive for mom tomorrow!” Qin Nan patted Lin Su’s shoulder, “Everyone thinks our Mountain City University’s exhibit is the Phoenix Pattern Holy Butterfly, so let’s give them a huge surprise. I will bring a high-definition recording device tomorrow to capture that woman’s face-slapping moment clear and distinct!”
“Got it, got it.” Lin Su chuckled.
“Alright! I’m going!” Qin Nan stood up from the sofa, waved her hand to refuse Lin Su’s support, “I’m not drunk, I’m wide awake!”
Lin Su: “…”
That’s what all drunk people say.
Only after standing in the corridor and watching Qin Nan return to her own room did Lin Su relax and close his room door.
“Hmm…”
The next moment, he suddenly steadied the just closed door, his face showing a look of bewilderment and astonishment.
At that moment, an extremely strong wave of drowsiness hit his mind.
A feeling of powerlessness surged from every corner of his body and his eyelids became heavy, seemingly about to close at any moment.
His consciousness was still clear, yet this wave of drowsiness seemed to be forcefully dragging his lucid mind into a dream.
What’s going on?
Is a pet casting hypnosis on him?
A thought like this flashed through Lin Su’s mind in an instant, but was immediately dismissed by him.
Hypnosis skills required direct eye contact, and he hadn’t seen any beast at the moment.
So, was the problem within himself?
For others, feeling sleepy meant it was time to sleep.
But for Lin Su, sleeping was not as simple as just sleeping.
It was the key to his traversing between two worlds.
Could it be that there was a problem with the crossing?
Lin Su didn’t have time to think it over, as the wave of drowsiness quickly became stronger, enveloping his consciousness almost completely. He could no longer hold on and could only manage to lie down on the comparatively comfortable sofa before his eyes shut.
Consequently, under the influence of the drowsiness, Lin Su immediately fell into a deep sleep.