191: A quick cleanup and a ride to the infirmary
Hearing Lin Chen's question, a hint of surprise flashed across the teacher's face, then he smiled at him.
“It seems you all got some abyss crystals on your way here!”
“These are the greatest resources on the Abyss Battlefield, only true Abyssal Monsters drop them, and they can directly increase a Spirit Beast's spiritual power level when consumed.”
“However, this stuff is hard to digest and can easily lead to demonization, so you can't eat too much in a short period. A maximum of one per day, and the level of the abyss crystal cannot exceed the Spirit Beast's level.”
“The specific usage methods will be taught by your instructors during Military Training. Absolutely do not consume them arbitrarily on your own.”
The teacher admonished, and Lin Chen nodded silently. The results he obtained were similar to what he had seen through the Eye of True Foresight.
However, this teacher seemed unaware that abyss crystals could also be used for potion refinement; it's likely not many people know.
“Alright, thank you, teacher. I'll go gather now!”
Leaving the Infirmary, Lin Chen returned to the Training Ground, searching for his school's gathering point according to the numbers on the ground.
Passing by other schools' gathering points, he could see New Students gathered in groups of three to five, resting and chatting.
At the front of the Training Ground, near the entrance and exit, there was also a large gathering of New Students. Lin Chen passed by and saw that they were all Beast Tamers from ordinary Beast Taming Universities, presumably about to be taken to other Training Grounds.
“Lin Chen! You're here too?” As he passed a certain area, a familiar voice suddenly reached his ears.
He turned his head to see Ye Fan, who had already gone to study at Imperial Capital Beast Taming University? He had unknowingly walked into the gathering place of the Four Great Universities.
“Ye Fan? What a coincidence?” Lin Chen smiled; this guy was still as flamboyant as ever.
However, his gaze swept over the Green Vine Snake beside him; its level 28 strength was not at all inferior to Zhang Lingyu, who possessed a special talent.
Not only that, but he was also accompanied by a half-human-tall, bipedal, fiery red Spirit Beast with flames on its tail—the initial form of the Crimson Flame Fire Dragon, the Flame-tailed Dragon.
“Are you… planning to specialize in Dragon-type Beast Tamers?” Lin Chen asked.
“I just happened to encounter it. A Beast Tamer with a single attribute has obvious flaws; I wouldn't let myself have such a big weakness,” Ye Fan said, looking at the Flame-tailed Dragon beside him.
“Of course, if I can really become an all-element Beast Tamer with Dragon-type Spirit Beasts, that would naturally be for the best!”
Lin Chen nodded. The power of Dragon-type Spirit Beasts was undeniable, and they could be compatible with almost all attributes. A single species was enough to become an all-element Beast Tamer.
And Ye Fan's Flame-tailed Dragon was indeed as he said; its initial green potential certainly had cultivation value. Perhaps evolving into a Crimson Flame Fire Dragon shouldn't be too difficult.
Of course, this price was not something an ordinary person could bear. The value of this Flame-tailed Dragon was probably no less than his initial Spirit Beast, the Green Vine Snake.
“Lin Chen! Do you have confidence in this Military Training? How about we compete again? See whose military merit is higher?” Ye Fan asked proudly.
“It seems you've gained a lot of resources at the Four Great Universities? Do you feel capable again?” Lin Chen looked at him, teasing with a smile.
A hint of awkwardness flashed across Ye Fan's face, but he still held his head high, his arrogance undiminished.
“Hmph! I admit your College Entrance Examination results were indeed outstanding, and becoming the top scholar of the college entrance examination was well-deserved.”
“But to become a strong person, one must naturally overcome the mountains in front of them. If I don't even have the courage to challenge, how can I become a powerful Beast Tamer?”
“You're right, then let's compete!” Lin Chen smiled, accepting the challenge.
Indeed, as Ye Fan said, competition is the fastest way to improve strength.
During this time, he had been immersed in the nurturing of Spirit Beasts, and his training had indeed been somewhat lax. This Military Training was a good opportunity to give his Spirit Beasts a good workout.
Leaving the gathering point of the Four Great Beast Taming Universities, Lin Chen finally found the location of Jiangcheng Beast Taming University. Many classmates had already gathered there.
“Lin Chen!” Yun Mengyao saw him and immediately waved and called out.
“Mengyao!” Lin Chen's face lit up with joy, and he hurried over.
The four people in their dorm were all unharmed, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
However, there were also fewer people from the Spirit Rune Department, presumably, like their Nurturing Department, they had been sent to the Infirmary.
“Lin Chen, you don't know, that Skeleton Warrior later was too strong. Our spirit formation couldn't stop it at all!”
Seeing Lin Chen approach, Ji Xiaozhu and the others immediately complained, showing how deeply the Skeleton Warrior had impressed them.
And their spirit formation, which could easily block Abyssal Crawlers, was like paper against the Skeleton Warrior, completely ineffective.
“Isn't that normal? A Skeleton Warrior is a true Abyssal Monster, not comparable to a demonized creature like a Crawler! Anyway, it's good that no one was hurt!” Lin Chen shrugged and comforted them.
“That's true. It's all thanks to Mengyao. The White Sound Fox's illusion magic is too strong; it made those Skeleton Warriors run around in circles.”
“If it weren't for Mengyao, we'd probably all be lying in the Infirmary right now.”
Several Girls chattered, and Yun Mengyao explained with a hint of embarrassment.
As time passed, more and more people gathered at the meeting point. Fortunately, the Training Ground had enough space to accommodate all of them.
The students who went to the Infirmary also came out one after another. Du Feiyu and others found Lin Chen and led him back to his Nurturing Department team.
Except for a few students with more serious injuries, most people had already arrived at the gathering point.
“Roar!” A scorching aura rose again, and the Crimson Flame Fire Dragon ascended into the air, its vertical pupils gazing at everyone.
“All students, listen up! Put away your Spirit Beasts, then line up according to your respective schools and classes!”
The previous voice sounded again, carrying an irresistible coldness and seriousness. Everyone immediately sprang into action.
Someone tried to retort midway but was directly smacked to the Infirmary by a tail sweep from the sky, saving even the time it would take to walk.
After that, no one dared to say another word, honestly lining up according to their schools and classes. A neat formation appeared on the Training Ground, comparable to the results of several days of Military Training.
“You should all know how to stand at attention. Before sunset, if anyone dares to move, go to the Infirmary and stay there.”
“If anyone else arrives, have them stand behind you and continue standing.”
The instructor finished speaking and left on the Crimson Flame Fire Dragon, but a flock of Gray Feather Falcons flew across the Training Ground, constantly moving through the crowd, monitoring them...