31: I want to be a salted fish

"Principal, in case my strength is not enough next year, but I forcefully participate in the competition, it will not only drag down the other four participants but also tarnish the reputation of our school. It might even affect the good reputation the school has built over a century."

Song Yu wiped her cheek, her face serious as she said word by word, "As a member of Jianghuai City First High, I cannot let such a thing happen!"

Song Yu became more and more energetic, as if she had returned to the joy of acting in war movies in the past.

She declared with righteousness, "So, Principal, Teacher Zhou... I appreciate your consideration."

"But I want to compete with other students in April next year and rightfully earn my spot!"

"I'll be fortunate if I win, and it's destiny if I lose! I hope Principal and Teacher Zhou can fulfill my wish!"

The girl's eyes still carried a grateful blush and teary glint, but her tone was firm, generous, and righteous.

Suddenly.

Some students in the crowd were ignited with enthusiasm, applauding Song Yu, and others, realizing the situation, also looked at Song Yu with excitement, clapping their hands.

They also wanted to become kind, upright, and confident individuals like Song Yu in the future!

The responding Principal Wu and Teacher Zhou and others, their initial confusion turned into satisfaction and pride.

"???"

Song Yu snapped out of it, a bit puzzled. Why were these people suddenly applauding for no reason?

"Not bad... you are really good. I haven't seen a student as upright, kind, and generous as you in a long time," Principal Wu nodded, looking at Song Yu from head to toe, with a face full of contentment, saying with a smile, "You just told me that your beast-taming talent is not good, and you awakened an F-level Beast Space?"

"Yes..." Song Yu shook off her inner doubts, deliberately showing a hint of regret on her face. In reality, she could barely suppress the joy in her heart.

That's right, she's not some ssssss-level Beast Space; she awakened a trash F-level space!

So please, quickly give up on me! Pay attention to other students!

However.

Before Song Yu could enjoy her happiness for two seconds, the small, thin old man beside her had already started stroking his beard.

Principal Wu laughed, "Since you awakened an F-level Beast Space, the possibility of becoming a professional Beast Tamer is indeed not great..."

Song Yu was happy, and the little villain inside her nodded frantically: That's right, that's right!

Principal Wu continued, "But I can write you a recommendation letter, recommending you to study in the Beast Research major."

Song Yu's expression stiffened, "...?"

What? Song Yu suspected that she was hallucinating.

Principal Wu was delighted, his eyes full of wrinkles almost closing into two thin lines as he laughed, "Beast Researchers don't necessarily need very high beast-taming talents... Your Tier 2 double-tailed Snow Civet Cat, although it's a variant with strong combat power, the variant can only enhance combat power. The physical changes in appearance can't shorten the advancement and growth time of the contracted beast."

Principal Wu chuckled, "You were able to nurture the Snow Civet Cat cub from the juvenile stage to the growth stage in such a short time, advancing it from Tier 0 to Tier 2. This proves that your level of nurturing beasts is very high!"

Even with precious items, aside from a few relatively gentle ones, every time a contracted beast digested and absorbed, it required a considerable amount of time!

Moreover, this Snow Civet Cat cub's potential value was 3, indicating that one of its parents had a bloodline at most Tier 1 Basic, and after reaching adulthood, it was almost 99.9% a Tier 0 beast.

In this situation.

Even if the girl from the Song family had family support, it was impossible to nurture a Tier 0 contracted beast to Tier 2 in such a short time without some real effort!

From adjusting dietary structures to the development and application of contracted beast skills, each breakthrough in bloodline required careful coordination from the contract holder.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Song Yu had amazing talent as a researcher.

Principal Wu laughed heartily, "Haha, Little Song, the old man misspoke just now! I shouldn't write a recommendation letter for you to study in the Beast Research major... I should directly write a recommendation letter to the Jianghuai City Beast Research Institute, recommending you to study and work there!"

"You were able to advance the Snow Civet Cat cub with a potential value of 3 to Tier 2 in such a short time... it shows that your research on the dietary structure and skill development of Snow Civet Cats is very accurate!"

"Moreover, the double-tailed Snow Civet Cat itself is a topic worth studying. Once you enter the institute's field of vision, even without my recommendation letter, they will definitely let you study and work at the institute! After you graduate from university, you will definitely be able to immediately upgrade to an official employee of the Jianghuai City Beast Research Institute!"

With these words from Principal Wu, many people in the crowd were moved, and after careful consideration, many nodded in agreement.

Is this really the case?!

F-level Beast Space cannot become a professional Beast Tamer, but the unprecedented double-tailed Snow Civet Cat is the strongest self-contained research subject! Plus, with such high nurturing talent!

Being a researcher is simply a profession tailor-made for Song Yu!

Many students with low Beast Space levels looked at Song Yu with envy.

Song Yu widened her eyes, "..."

No, I don't want to be a professional Beast Tamer, and I don't want to be a Beast Researcher!

Being a Beast Researcher is even more brutal than the Beast Tamer profession!

A continuous 15 years of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral studies, plus 5 years of standard training in the institute.

Song Yu shuddered.

Even though the world's abundant energy had increased human life expectancy to over 120, and most elderly people were still healthy due to healing-type contracted beasts, it didn't mean she wanted to study for 15 years.

Especially when Zhou Tao slapped his thigh and kept adding fuel to the fire.

Zhou Tao exclaimed, "Being a Beast Researcher is great! During the initial release day of the beasts, Song student said that humans and contracted beasts should be heart-connected, share destiny, and breathe together! Someone who cares so much about beasts and contract holders shouldn't miss the opportunity to become a researcher!"

Zhou Tao continued, "Song Yu, when we get back, I'll help you organize information on applying for the Beast Research major. Make sure to study it well, okay?!"

Song Yu:...

Teacher Zhou, thank you!

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