CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: THIS DOESN’T COUNT AS CHEATING, RIGHT?

Xiao Hong was left behind because the guild had a requirement that non-own spirit beasts could not be brought into the testing ground.

So, Lin Chen entrusted Xiao Hong to Huang Xiaotian and the others.

The little fox, feeling insecure, finally chose to follow Xia Yu, perhaps thinking they were stronger.

Finally, Lin Chen went inside.

Lee Zhen didn’t follow in because there were staff members inside. He glanced at Lin Chen’s spirit beast and said to Huang Xiaotian:

"I don’t deny his brain, but the spirit beast has already determined that he is not suitable for the information class. This is the Beast Taming World; the spirit beast determines his limits and height unless he chooses to change the spirit beast."

Huang Xiaotian, however, said nonchalantly, "Just wait and see."

Lee Zhen was speechless; he really didn’t understand where Huang Xiaotian’s confidence came from.

This time’s test, information-class spirit beasts will be a crucial part.

....

"...Dear students, this is the simulation field we set up: the Wild Boar Secret Realm."

Upon hearing Wild Boar, many people burst into laughter.

The Wild Boar is a relatively common basic spirit beast on Blue Star, also the cheapest combat pet, bar none.

However, big entities like the Beast Tamer Guild, major forces, and academies all like to use Wild Boars in newcomer assessments, which makes Beastmasters who have contracted Wild Boars feel quite frustrated.

A saying is circulating in the Cangling Ancient Country:

Thanks to the Beast Tamer Guild, everyone knows the Wild Boar’s weaknesses and has researched it.

Therefore, Beastmasters who contract Wild Boars are at an inherent disadvantage.

"Silence!"

The staff seemed unhappy, scanning everyone, their voice shifting from lighthearted to stern.

"Here is a blueprint, including their dung locations, water sources, Spirit Herb Area, terrain..."

"This time, the quota for passing is three people, determined by speed."

"Now... start!"

With the staff member’s order, these students immediately sprang into action.

Some instructed their spirit beasts to search for dung.

Some went to find water sources and analyze the Wild Boar’s food and living habits, etc.

Others sat on the ground in deep thought, just like Lin Chen.

Xiaobai also bowed its head, pretending to think hard about how it could help the Beastmaster...

After thinking for a long time, Niu Niu gave up.

With its little head, what could it come up with?

Might as well lie down.

However, just five minutes into contemplation, all nine students had left, and it was only then that Lin Chen got up.

The staff had been observing Lin Chen not because Lee Zhen specifically instructed but because he had been overseeing the information group test for so long and it was the first time he saw a Plowhorn Beast.

Seeing Lin Chen approach, he asked, "I’ve already said all that needs to be said."

The message was clear: there would be no further hints.

Lin Chen said, "I already know the answer."

The staff was taken aback, thinking he must be joking.

Who would have thought Lin Chen would go directly to the back of the staff, where there was a pile of weeds?

The staff immediately broke into a cold sweat, looking at Lin Chen in disbelief.

....

Silence.

Stillness.

Lee Zhen and Huang Xiaotian stood quietly, both very confident.

Soon after hearing footsteps, Lee Zhen said, "Aren’t you supposed to stay inside... hmm?"

Lee Zhen thought it was the staff coming out, but to his surprise, it was Lin Chen.

"Admitting defeat?" Lee Zhen was quite pleased.

The guild couldn’t have a weak link; it’s a blood-soaked battleground.

"Lin Chen?" Huang Xiaotian was surprised to see Lin Chen.

He had the same thought as Lee Zhen, assuming Lin Chen had given up.

Lee Zhen didn’t mock Lin Chen; instead, he said, "Last time you did a splendid job. I might consider listing you as an external candidate if such tasks arise again; come find me."

"Is there a Beast Spirit Pill for the externals?" Lin Chen asked.

"Of course not." Lee Zhen’s mouth twitched, thinking, did you think Beast Spirit Pills were cabbage?

"Then I’d prefer to join the internals," Lin Chen replied.

Lee Zhen frowned, thinking, is Lin Chen going to push his way in?

Who would have thought Lin Chen would take out a Pass Token at this moment and ask, "I’ve already passed, where can I collect the Beast Spirit Pill?"

Both the astonished Lee Zhen and Huang Xiaotian looked at Lin Chen in disbelief.

"You... you... you passed?" Huang Xiaotian stammered.

Can’t be.

He was in there for only five minutes.

He, Huang Xiaotian, once known as a young genius in Jiuxing City, needed half an hour.

Finding the Secret Realm entrance isn’t an easy feat.

"Did you give him the answer?" Lee Zhen first looked at Huang Xiaotian.

Huang Xiaotian immediately retorted, "The answer is different every time, how would I know?"

"Seems to add up." Lee Zhen remembered, the answer was determined just yesterday, only he and the staff knew.

"How did you know?" Huang Xiaotian looked at Lin Chen with anticipation.

"Do I really need to say?" Lin Chen looked at the two.

"The content of the information group exam is one of deduction processes, which is very important. We need to rule out the possibility of you cheating..." Lee Zhen said very seriously.

....

"....Then let me explain simply."

"After entering, the scenery was carefully selected; you deliberately decorated the staff’s area to resemble a small work-restricted zone to mislead others. The rules didn’t mention the word ’restricted zone.’"

"Secondly, when the staff talked about the Wild Boar, many people laughed. The staff, who was originally gentle, became very angry. I suppose he is a Wild Boar Beastmaster."

Hearing this, both Lee Zhen and Huang Xiaotian fell silent.

This wasn’t deduction; this was profiling.

However...

Such strong observation and deduction abilities.

"Third, human nature, those who set up the examination, 80% of them tend to have a reversal mindset."

"They hope to set up an unexpected answer to surprise others."

"If I’m not mistaken, the one who designed this answer should be you."

Lin Chen pointed at Lee Zhen.

"He’s the vice president." Huang Xiaotian timely added with a sly smile.

Indeed, Lee Zhen often sets weird answers in newcomer assessments to achieve a reversal effect.

Realizing it, Lee Zhen blushed.

Lin Chen didn’t keep embarrassing him and continued, "Fourth, based on the above deductions, I guessed this time’s answer-playing Wild Boar belonged to this staff, so I just looked around for where a pig could hide."

"The staff is Level 30; the Wild Boar must be at or above Level 30. According to the Beast Taming Treasure Manual, the weight and size of an evolved one should be about the same as a full-grown cow."

"So it was easy to rule out other places."

Hearing the mention of a cow, the musing Xiaobai raised its head, thinking it was being called.

"Wait, how did you know it had evolved?" Lee Zhen questioned.

"That’s a redundant question..." Huang Xiaotian didn’t wait for Lin Chen to answer and replied first, "With your personality, if it hadn’t evolved, could you have gotten in here?"

Lee Zhen stood shocked, speechless.

So the flaw was indeed the question master?

Huang Xiaotian, however, laughed heartily. Lin Chen didn’t continue to jab but instead smiled warmly and asked:

"This doesn’t count as cheating, does it?"

Lee Zhen’s mind was blown, his scalp tingling.

Huang Xiaotian had a face full of smiles; he knew...

Someone won’t be able to sleep tonight.

Xiaobai watched their expressions, lifting its bullish head high.

Beastmasters feel proud due to their spirit beasts’ strength; similarly, spirit beasts also feel this pride.

Lin Chen’s answer summarized in one sentence:

I don’t need to understand the Wild Boar; I only need to understand you!