CHAPTER 27: CHAPTER 27: BEAST SPIRIT PILL

Lee Zhen’s words were quite persuasive.

It’s not that he looked down on Lin Chen. He understood very well that Lin Chen’s reasoning this time was extraordinary, and he also admired it.

However, he considered this an isolated incident.

Yet rules are rules.

Unexpectedly, Huang Xiaotian wasn’t having any of it. He said:

"Rules, you say? Let me tell you about the rules. Our team has a recommendation quota, according to the Monster Guild’s rule No. 108, subsection 3."

"The recommendation quota can unconditionally allow someone to enter the Monster Hunter Guild’s assessment."

"Are you sure you want to use it?" Lee Zhen didn’t look at Huang Xiaotian but turned to look at Wu Lei behind him.

Huang Xiaotian also looked expectantly at Wu Lei.

Wu Lei was the captain of Team 13, and only his nod would make a difference.

The recommendation quota is extremely precious and significantly lowers the difficulty. As long as performance is adequate and not in the bottom three, one can join.

"I agree." Wu Lei, though unclear why Huang Xiaotian cared so much for Lin Chen, had never been let down by him as a comrade through life and death.

Hearing this, Huang Xiaotian cheered, slapped the table and said, "We’ll see about that."

Lee Zhen was so angry that his nose almost smoked, while Huang Xiaotian simply walked away.

After he walked away, Wu Lei approached and said, "Captain Lee, don’t be mad. Xiaotian is still young and a bit impetuous in his actions..."

"Just like you were back then."

Lee Zhen wasn’t truly angry; instead, he let out a bitter smile and said so.

In fact, Lee Zhen and Wu Lei used to be in the same team, with Lee Zhen being the captain of Team 13.

Unfortunately, on a later mission, two team members died, and Wu Lei’s facial scar was left from that event.

Both have been haunted by this incident.

Lee Zhen felt it was his ineffective command that led to the mission failure, while Wu Lei was downcast for a long time, believing he wasn’t strong enough to watch his teammates’ backs.

Back then, Wu Lei was also the youngest in the team.

Because of this, they took different paths; Lee Zhen went into management, meticulously selecting members for the Monster Hunter Guild, not wanting to see them die again. Wu Lei became a training fanatic.

"No need to use your quota. I’ll sign it." Lee Zhen finally said, "The assessment will be the same as for ordinary newcomers. If it’s not passed, as per the old rule, a direct dismissal."

.....

Lin Chen arrived at the Monster Hunter Guild. Compared to the Beast Tamer Guild, the Monster Hunter Guild wasn’t a government organization, but a complex entity involving individuals, government factions, and major powers.

Consequently, the Monster Hunter Guild has always been somewhat controversial on Blue Star.

The main issue is that the organization is seen as both righteous and evil, with a large interest chain.

Aside from its mixed composition, the biggest difference is appearance.

The Beast Tamer Guild is very simple and low-key. Although its location is nice, the Monster Hunter Guild is different. Despite being in a somewhat remote area, it showcases wealth everywhere.

The entire branch building consists of seven or eight buildings, with luxurious decor.

After asking the staff about Team 13’s residence, Lin Chen walked over. Before he even entered, he saw a Long-Armed Ape pinning Xia Yu down, her clothes in disarray.

"Ah?!"

Lin Chen paused for a moment, then immediately turned around.

Xiaobai and Xiao Hong reacted a beat slower, forced by Lin Chen to turn their heads.

Hearing the noise, Xia Yu turned her head, a bit baffled, and said to the Long-Armed Ape, "Someone’s here, let go of me first."

"Okay~~"

"I give up, alright?"

Xia Yu got up, tidied her clothes, and walked over to see Lin Chen and their strange actions, asking, "What happened?"

Lin Chen realized they might be training based on her last sentence.

A bit embarrassed, he initially thought there was something else going on....

"An impressive sparring session." Lin Chen clapped.

Xiaobai and Xiao Hong didn’t understand, but Lin Chen had told them if they didn’t understand and someone clapped, they should clap along.

Xia Yu realized what had happened, rolled her eyes, and said, "Such a young age, how can your thoughts be so improper."

"..."

Lin Chen didn’t explain.

Anyone else seeing this scene would think the same.

Lin Chen was just a normal person, so there was no need to explain.

"Have a seat for now, the captain and Huang Xiaotian went to get your quota." Xia Yu poured Lin Chen a glass of water.

Lin Chen thanked her, accepting it with both hands.

Soon, Huang Xiaotian returned, and Lin Chen could tell from Xia Yu’s words that things didn’t seem to be going well.

"If it’s troublesome, forget it," Lin Chen said.

Huang Xiaotian glanced at Xia Yu, meaning to ask if she told him. With years of camaraderie under understood, Xia Yu shook her head.

Earlier, Huang Xiaotian had instructed not to tell Lin Chen about this.

Seeing Xia Yu’s gesture, Huang Xiaotian was even more pleased.

This Lin Chen really is talented...

The Monster Hunter Guild certainly needs brains like his!

Huang Xiaotian’s fondness for Lin Chen wasn’t stubbornness but analysis.

Being able to deduce the entry to the Secret Realm from a few clues is an incredible analytical ability.

"No, the quota has been decided, and you just need to test," Huang Xiaotian said.

Lin Chen still wanted to refuse because he had a lukewarm attitude towards this task and didn’t want to trouble others.

Huang Xiaotian added, "You’re already here."

Lin Chen was somewhat tempted because the trigger keyword for Huaxia people came up.

"Moreover, passing the assessment can earn you a Beast Spirit Pill..."

Lin Chen’s pupils dilated.

Now there was no reason to refuse.

The Beast Spirit Pill is a treasure.

Upon consumption, it can significantly unleash the Spirit Beast’s potential without any side effects.

However, this elixir is expensive, with a market price of three hundred thousand per pill, and it’s only usable by Spirit Beasts under Level 10, which can only take it once in life.

If Xiaobai were to use it, perhaps it could immediately begin a second bloodline purification.

"When does the test start?"

Hearing this, Xia Yu was dumbfounded by this sudden change.

Huang Xiaotian truly felt like slapping himself; had he known, he would’ve mentioned the Beast Spirit Pill initially, and Lin Chen would have agreed without all this effort.

....

"... The battlefield is essential, but so is information warfare."

"Most Monster Hunter battles take place deep within enemy lines, so it’s crucial to assess the situation, analyze the opponent’s strength, and find their weaknesses."

"These are the duties of our information team."

"And the most critical step is finding the Secret Realm’s entrance..."

The seventh of each month, which is today, is the Monster Hunter Guild’s recruitment day.

The recruits are both old and young, so the tests are divided.

Lee Zhen, as the vice president, is responsible for the recruitment work.

After a speech, Lin Chen was assigned to the "Juvenile Group," with the highest Level reaching only 15, a total of ten people.

"Bring your Spirit Beasts and follow me."