Aoki had no choice. His own teacher had put him in this position. Now, he could not refuse even if he wanted to. With the encouragement of his friends around him, Aoki stepped directly onto the railing next to him and jumped! His psychic powers covered his body, and he slowly floated onto the newly improved platform.

The old woman sitting in the middle of the panel, President Kui, had her eyes light up slightly after seeing Aoki's psychic abilities. She had begun to believe a little of what Matsuda had told her. Originally, when Matsuda first came to her and said that a seventeen-year-old boy was going to take the assessment to become a high-level Breeder, she had not believed a word of it. That was until Matsuda showed her the entire process of Aoki detoxifying Drake. Furthermore, Matsuda had made a promise in his own name, stating that if it did not succeed... well, in short, for the sake of Matsuda, she had waved her hand and directly ordered the entire Breeder's Guild to take action.

If what Matsuda said was true, then it would indeed be a momentous event for the Breeder's Guild. In that case, they might as well keep a high profile. Their Breeder's Guild had been keeping a low profile for so long; it was time for them to come out and show their worth. Therefore, she had called out all the old men and women who were busy with their research with a single command. In a word, they were to secure the scene! If they were going to do it, they were going to do it big. That was why this grand scene was now unfolding before them. Even Matsuda had not been prepared for such a spectacle. From this, one could see that although this old woman was aged, she was still very bold and decisive.

"Teachers, esteemed teachers," Aoki greeted the nine elders respectfully. Many of them did not even know who Aoki was. Apart from Matsuda, the most familiar person to him was Mr. Tian. As the vice president of the Breeder's Association, he was currently responsible for all of the Association's affairs. More than a year ago, when he learned that a sixteen-year-old boy had passed the assessment to become an intermediate Breeder, he had taken notice of Aoki. It had also been his decision to promote Aoki as the spokesperson for nurturing the next generation of Trainer families. So when he learned it was Aoki coming for the test today, he was the most concerned about the outcome, second only to Matsuda himself.

"Are you Aoki?" asked the old woman sitting in the center. Although her hair was now white, there were not many wrinkles on her face. If she were young, she would definitely have been a peerless beauty.

"Yes," Aoki nodded respectfully.

The old woman nodded in return. "When Matsuda first came to me, I thought he was joking. Now, you seem quite interesting. However, on such a large occasion, if you were to fail the test, it would be a huge blow to both your teacher and yourself. Are you prepared for that outcome?"

Hearing this, Aoki pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and tried his best to look a little nervous. He needed to be a little nervous; otherwise, it would seem too fake. He nodded once more, indicating that it was okay.

"For the sake of your teacher Matsuda, all of us old men and women have put down our important work. If you fail this test, your teacher will have agreed to a great number of unequal treaties on your behalf. I hope you can understand how difficult this is for your teacher and that you will not let him down," the woman spoke again, glancing at Matsuda, who was sitting at the edge, watching the proceedings with a calm and focused demeanor. There was a different, unspoken meaning in her eyes.

Seeing the old woman's gaze, Aoki's expression also became a little strange. Was it possible? Was his teacher that formidable? Could he be involved with... this president? It was no wonder he could act with such authority within the Breeder's Guild.

"By the way, my name is Kui, and some people also add the nickname 'White' to me. You may call me Grandma Kui," said the old woman.

"Grandma Kui," Aoki called out respectfully once more. He felt he had to this time, because perhaps she could become his master's wife in the future.

Hearing this, Grandma Kui nodded, and a hint of kindness appeared in her eyes as she looked at Aoki. There were far too many stories between her and Matsuda to go into detail. Then, Grandma Kui glanced at Mr. Tian next to her. Mr. Tian understood her meaning immediately.

"Ahem, the assessment has now officially begun. The first item is a question and answer session on professional breeder knowledge," Mr. Tian announced.

No one present except for Matsuda was aware that there would be two questions from each of the eight examiners, totaling sixteen questions. To pass, Aoki needed to answer at least twelve of them correctly. Although everyone here was considered a high-level Breeder, they had actually already surpassed the typical scope of that title. It was just that there was no clear standard for a rank higher, and no one knew where the upper limit was, so they were all still classified as high-level Breeders.

The first person to ask a question was the president, Grandma Kui herself. "What reaction occurs when the Never-Melt Ice and the Spicy Vine Flower come into contact?"

This was a fairly standard question. It was obvious that Grandma Kui was willing to give the question a little leniency for Matsuda's sake. But in truth, no matter what the problem was, it was the same for Aoki. After three seconds of hesitation, he frankly gave the correct answer. "When there is a greater quantity of Never-Melt Ice, the Spicy Vine Flowers will freeze instantly, which can slowly heal burns and even eliminate scars. But when there is a greater quantity of Spicy Vine Flowers, the Never-Melt Ice will melt instantly, which can be used to treat internal burns. Recovery is fast, but there is a chance of recurrence. When the two are equal in weight..." He talked eloquently, and in just two minutes, he described in detail the various changes and effects that could be produced by different combinations of these two materials.

After hearing Aoki's answer, several of the old men and women on the panel nodded in approval. Of course, they did not dare to complain about the president who had forcibly dragged them out here. Others might not know, but how could they not know the president's temper? Yet, they had been prepared to make things difficult for Aoki. They were a bunch of old mischief-makers, quite advanced in age but always feeling they were not old enough. However, after hearing the first question answered in such detail that they could not find any fault with it—an answer that was almost more standard than the standard answer itself—they also became genuinely interested.

Problems then arose one after another. Aoki always gave his answer after pondering for exactly three seconds. And every single answer was perfectly accurate. Sometimes, even before the questioner had fully recalled the standard answer they had in mind, Aoki had already provided the solution.

Experts look at the details, while laymen just watch the excitement. Those who were sitting in the stands watching the assessment still felt a little confused at first, as they could not really understand the complex subject matter. They just thought it was incredible that Aoki could answer such complicated questions so fluidly.

People with a slightly higher level of knowledge would mutter the word 'wow' under their breath. This single expression could convey their amazement, maintain an air of thoughtful silence, and even liven up the atmosphere to a certain extent. It killed three birds with one stone; was it not great?

It was the first time for many to see a scene where the examiners, after asking a question and receiving the examinee's answer, would themselves fall into deep thought. Some examiners, upon hearing Aoki's answer, even looked as if they had suddenly realized something profound.

Aoki had completely piqued the interest of all the examiners. They thought to themselves, 'This boy is remarkable. I was just stuck on a research problem. Let me see how Aoki would approach this.' But Aoki, following his established habit, would give his answer after pondering for just three seconds.

Others in the audience might not grasp the significance, but how could these esteemed elders not understand? The questions they were now asking completely exceeded the standard assessment scope for high-level Breeders.

Gradually, the number of questions asked far surpassed the original sixteen. But the examiners did not seem to care about this technicality any longer and began raising the very questions that were currently bothering them in their own research.

Each question was more difficult and esoteric than the last. Even the tone of the conversation shifted; it was no longer a senior examining a junior, but had transformed into a communication between peers, a meeting of equal minds. The people in the stands did not understand the intricate content of the discussion, but they were fully aware of the shifting attitudes of the venerable Breeders on stage.

Suddenly, simple yet profoundly amazed exclamations and murmurs of appreciation came from everyone's mouths as they witnessed the extraordinary event unfolding before them.