Chapter 432 - 401: Pan Bing
Chapter 432: Chapter 401: Pan Bing
He had been reading for less than ten minutes when Feifei suddenly flew over to inform him that a visitor had arrived.
With that, it projected an image.
Li Qian recognized him with a single glance. It was none other than Professor Yan.
Li Qian didn’t know many people here in the Third Secret Realm.
Professor Yan was one of them.
’He came to visit right after I returned. He must have already heard about the new student challenge.’
After telling Feifei to welcome Professor Yan in, Li Qian took off his VR glasses and went into the living room.
A moment later, Li Qian and Professor Yan were seated around a table in the living room.
Professor Yan smiled and opened with a compliment, "Li Qian, you’ve really done Shazhou Beast Taming University proud with this new student challenge."
Li Qian returned the smile and replied modestly, "It was just luck."
"Evolving a Three-legged Golden Crow isn’t something that can be explained by good luck alone," Professor Yan said admiringly, taking a sip of his tea.
The two chatted over tea for about half an hour.
When they finished, Professor Yan said, "Let’s keep in touch," and left the Jade Research Base.
After Professor Yan left, Li Qian didn’t go back to his "reading." Instead, he remained at the tea table, drinking by himself.
He knew full well that he wouldn’t be getting any peace and quiet this afternoon.
As it turned out, his guess was correct.
He had barely taken a few sips before Feifei reported again that another visitor had arrived.
Li Qian looked at the image.
It was Park Ji Yong, the principal of Shazhou Beast Taming University, and... a skinny, smallish middle-aged man.
Li Qian had a vague recollection of the man.
After a moment’s thought, Li Qian recalled the man’s identity.
Pan Bing, the dean of the Combat Academy at Shazhou Beast Taming University.
He was a renowned powerhouse at Shazhou Beast Taming University.
His title was Master of War!
His Power Level was said to have already reached Holy Spirit Peak.
’It makes sense for Principal Park Ji Yong to visit me. After all, I brought the university a great deal of prestige this time. It’s only right that he’d come to "encourage" me.’
’Of course, a "commendation" like this would certainly come with rewards.’
But Dean Pan Bing of the Combat Academy coming over was a bit unexpected.
’Oh well, I’ll find out soon enough by asking.’ Li Qian didn’t dwell on it.
He didn’t send Feifei to greet them this time; instead, he went to welcome the guests himself.
’They are, after all, some of the most important figures at the university. I have to show them proper respect.’
Ten minutes later, after giving Principal Park and Dean Pan a tour of the Jade Research Base, the three of them were also seated at the tea table.
The three chatted over tea. Principal Park was all smiles; it was clear he was in a very good mood.
Principal Park first offered some routine words of encouragement.
Then, just as Li Qian had guessed, he went straight to announcing the reward.
The reward was a bit less than what the Xiahou Family and the new student challenge’s organizing committee had given, but Li Qian was already very satisfied.
’After all, this was an extra reward on top of the others.’
’Never look a gift horse in the mouth.’ With that thought, Li Qian accepted the reward without any ceremony.
After the encouragement and the reward were out of the way, they made small talk for a few more moments before Dean Pan Bing, unable to hold back any longer, revealed the other purpose of their visit.
"Li Qian, I was wondering if you could try to help me evolve a Three-legged Golden Crow?"
Dean Pan Bing’s words left Li Qian a little confused.
’Teacher Ge Yuming and Dean Congming Mountain must have already explained the basic situation with the Three-legged Golden Crow to Dean Pan Bing and Principal Park Ji Yong.’
’In fact, their understanding of the situation is precisely why they’re making this request today.’
Still, Li Qian couldn’t help but frown. "You need my help to evolve a Three-legged Golden Crow?"
Seeing the confusion in Li Qian’s mind, Principal Park clarified, "Dean Pan’s Spiritual Power Level has already reached the Half-Step Legend stage."
"It won’t be long before he can break through to Legendary Level."
"But so far, he hasn’t found a suitable Pet Beast to form a contract with."
Li Qian recalled what Dean Fei had told him about the university’s situation and asked, "Doesn’t the university already have reliable methods for evolving Legendary Pet Beasts?"
Even as he asked, Li Qian was inwardly stunned.
’Is this secret something I’m even allowed to know?’
’Yet Principal Park just said it so openly.’
’It just goes to show how much they trust me.’
Realizing this, Li Qian felt a surge of joy, but also a hint of pressure.
Without any hesitation, Principal Park continued, "The university has indeed mastered two reliable evolution methods for Legendary Pet Beasts. However, evolving both of them is extremely difficult. Most importantly, neither of those Pet Beasts is compatible with Dean Pan’s Beast Taming Talent."
"If he forces a contract, he won’t be able to unleash the true Potential of the Pet Beast and his Beast Taming Talent!"
Understanding dawned on Li Qian’s face.
He gave a wry smile and explained the reality of the situation. "It would be my honor to help Dean Pan evolve a Pet Beast, but a Three-legged Golden Crow isn’t so easy to create. I can’t guarantee a 100% success rate!"
"It’s alright. With a Legendary Pet Beast, even with a reliable evolutionary path, no one can guarantee success every time. Just do your best," Dean Pan Bing said with a smile.
He seemed very open-minded, as if he didn’t care much about the outcome.
’But I know he must care a great deal.’
’If he didn’t, he would have just formed a contract with one of the two Legendary Pet Beasts the university knows how to evolve.’
Li Qian nodded and agreed. "I can promise you, Dean Pan, that I will do everything in my power when it comes to the evolution."
"However, the evolution cycle for the Three-legged Golden Crow is very long. There are some preparations Dean Pan will need to make in advance," Li Qian said, his brow furrowing slightly.
He paused, then continued, "First, I’ll evolve a Sunbird. Dean Pan will need to raise this Sunbird to its Racial Potential Limit, and it must master the ’Nirvana Rebirth’ Skill!"
"Is that so? That’s certainly not easy, but for me, it’s not a problem. I can train a Sunbird to its Racial Potential Limit in a year at most," Dean Pan Bing said, full of confidence.
Li Qian wasn’t surprised to hear that.
’As the dean of the Combat Academy at Shazhou Beast Taming University, Pan Bing commands resources far beyond what an ordinary person could imagine.’
"Furthermore, the evolution from a Sunbird into a Three-legged Golden Crow requires a massive amount of Evolution Materials. You’ll need to prepare at least fifteen portions each of Sun Gold Crystal and Thousand-Year Volcanic Stone," Li Qian continued.
Dean Pan Bing nodded without hesitation, "No problem!"
After he agreed to help, the three of them chatted for a while longer.
About an hour later, Dean Pan and Principal Park left the Jade Research Base.
As Li Qian watched their departing figures, his mind began to race, and a few things occurred to him.