On the day when Eleven had initially completed the Hardening and Thunder Palm combo technique, Shi Yu once again used a ginseng babyâs root to prolong his life.
In the afternoon, he taught Hardening again without any burden.
This time, it was the third teaching session based on Elevenâs proficient level of Hardening.
After that, Shi Yuâs teaching intensity temporarily decreased.
After all, they were going to enter the ruins the day after tomorrow. Although there were supplements to use, he still needed to be a bit restrained, as the weakness from overexertion could have some lingering effects on the mind.
Just having a good physique wasnât enough, and Shi Yu felt mentally exhausted!
Beast Tamers were destined to worry a lot.
Relying on the happiness water until evening, Shi Yu taught the Bug Silk technique once more before going to sleep.
August 6th.
Shi Yu slowed down his teaching frequency again, only teaching Hardening once during the day.
Combined with the evening session of Bug Silk and the supplements, his condition was basically adjusted to the best state.
To summarize, after the Tianmang Mountain training assessment ended, Shi Yu spent most of the week at home, focusing on improving his strength.
Apart from visiting the Bamboo Rock Martial Hall a few times, he didnât go anywhere else.
And the achievements he gained were indeed remarkable.
By now, Eleven had mastered 2 proficient-level skills, 2 skilled-level skills, and 3 beginner-level advanced skills.
Among them, one proficient-level skill was a mid-level skill, while the other, although a low-level skill, was Elevenâs racial skill. Moreover, it had been taught four more times in the skill compendium after reaching the proficient level.
In a sense, although Elevenâs growth level was only Awakened Level 7, Shi Yu felt that its combat power could rival that of a young Extraordinary creature of the Monarch race at the same level...
As Elevenâs Beast Tamer, Shi Yu really felt a bit overwhelmed. What does it mean to be invincible at the same level?
At this rate of enhancement, before Eleven reaches the Extraordinary level, its combat power might be comparable to that of a young Extraordinary creature of the Dominant race at the same level.
Well... As for comparing it to a young divine beast, Shi Yu didnât want to fantasize about that, after all, he didnât know how powerful a young divine beast could be.
To be precise, he only had a vague understanding of the young of Monarch and Dominant creatures.
As for the Green Silk Worm, after being taught the Bug Silk technique so many times, its growth rate was naturally very fast.
After reaching the proficient level in Bug Silk, it could advance one growth level every two teaching sessions on average, far outpacing Elevenâs growth rate, and directly catching up to Elevenâs growth level.
Of course, this was also related to it being an insect creature. Although its growth level had increased, its combat power was understood by all.
As a result, Shi Yu didnât pay much attention to its growth level changes, after all, before evolution, the growth level of the Green Silk Worm had no reference value.
"Once we enter the ruins, Iâll see if there are any suitable evolution materials inside. If thereâs any harvest..."
On the morning of August 7th, Shi Yu said to the listless Green Silk Worm. If there was any harvest, he felt that he could spare some time to cultivate the worm.
After all, if he could cultivate a Green Silk Worm with a Monarch race level, his second contracted pet would be secured, and then it and Eleven would form the "Chirping in the Sky" duo!
"Chirp"
Shi Yu received a call from the Green Silk Worm filled with complex emotions...
...
Today was the day when the professional Beast Tamer Zhou Wanshan from the Tianmang Mountain training base said they would lead the successful candidates into the ruins.
Shi Yu had inquired a bit over the past two days, combining the information from Lu Qingyi, and gained a deeper understanding of the ruins.
This ruin space could only be stably entered by Apprentice Beast Tamers with a Beast Tamer Space level of 1.
Apart from this level of Beast Tamers and their contracted pets, any other creature entering would either cause instability in the ruins or see nothing and be unable to touch anything inside.
Because he had learned about the internal conditions of the ruins, Shi Yu considered and decided not to bring the Green Silk Worm, which was a burden, as he did in the previous training. Mainly because without the connection to the Beast Tamer Space, he couldnât guarantee that the Green Silk Worm could smoothly enter the ruins and stay close to him at all times.
In short, this ruin was very strange, strange enough to make Shi Yu suspect that someone was behind it, deliberately waiting for him to explore.
It seemed like an unknown life form was controlling the ruins, as if testing Shi Yu!
This was Shi Yuâs speculation.
After all, this ruin was awakened by him.
Of course, it might not be a life form but the "spirit" mentioned by Lu Qingyi, which is the trace of history that has developed consciousness.
The "spirit" as a conscious entity has yet to be thoroughly studied by anyone.
Early in the morning, Shi Yu returned Eleven to the Beast Tamer Space at home and headed to the Beast Tamer Association with a slight sense of anticipation.
No matter what secrets this ruin held, he, the Mythologist, Archaeologist, and Apprentice Beast Tamer Shi Yu, was determined to explore it.
The ruin he summoned, he would explore even if he had to cry.
"Finally, the day has come." The archaeological spirit within Shi Yu became active again.
Indeed, it was more comfortable to go out and take risks, but after satisfying this urge, he would definitely focus on developing and living a stable life.
This morning.
At the designated location of the Beast Tamer Association, about 80 people had gathered.
These 80 people were all the elite Apprentice Beast Tamers of Pingcheng.
Their petsâ growth levels were mostly above Awakened Level 7, and their racial levels were not low, with proficient racial skills.
Most of them were geniuses who had passed the training assessments organized by the Beast Tamer Association.
In addition to those who gained spots through the assessments, there were also candidates directly recommended by local martial halls and schools.
For example, Jiang Rui and other apprentices from the Bamboo Rock Martial Hall were recommended to directly participate in this exploration of the ruins.
This exploration, to be precise, was the third large-scale exploration by the Pingcheng Beast Tamer Association.
The first exploration was when the ruins first appeared, and various levels of Beast Tamers from the surrounding areas came to study the ruins.
That exploration revealed that only Apprentice Beast Tamers could better uncover the secrets of the ruins.
The second exploration involved the elite soldiers of the local Beast Tamer Corps dispatched by the Pingcheng Beast Tamer Association to explore the ruins.
This exploration gave the Beast Tamer Association a general understanding of the type of ruins.
The third large-scale exploration was this one.
The Pingcheng Beast Tamer Association organized outstanding Apprentice Beast Tamers from various fields in Pingcheng!
This exploration was both a trial and a gift for the Apprentice Beast Tamers of Pingcheng!
After all, based on the previous exploration experience, there were still some rare resources in the ruins, although they were hard to obtain, they did exist.
Seizing the opportunity, every explorer had the potential to enhance their strength through this exploration.
"I wonder if any of these Beast Tamers can solve the mystery of the ruins."
In the high-rise building of the Beast Tamer Association, the president, dressed in a gray suit, silently observed the newly gathered explorers below.
The ruins had descended upon Pingcheng, and according to the Eastern Radiance Ruins Law, the local Beast Tamer Association had the right to explore it first.
However, if the local association could not solve the mystery of the ruins within a certain period, the exploration rights would gradually be opened up.
To nearby districts and cities!
Currently, the priority exploration rights for the ruins were still in Pingcheng.
But if the mystery could not be solved within a month, Apprentice Beast Tamers from other districts and cities of Bingyuan would also be allowed to explore, sharing in the spoils.
If it remained unsolved for a longer period, Beast Tamers from cities outside Bingyuan could also join in, and the resources obtained would no longer belong to Pingcheng or even Bingyuan.
Therefore, the president of the Pingcheng Beast Tamer Association hoped that the person who could solve the mystery would come from Pingcheng, as this would bring more benefits to the Pingcheng Beast Tamer Association and Pingcheng itself.
If they missed this opportunity for rapid development, it might be a long time before such a good opportunity came again.
...
"Only three familiar faces?"
With only 80 people, it was easy to identify them with a careful look.
Outside the Beast Tamer Association, Shi Yu saw the top student Chen Kai, who had barely made it into the top 20 of the assessment.
In addition to Chen Kai, he also saw Jiang Rui and four other apprentices from the Bamboo Rock Martial Hall.
Since he had only fought Jiang Rui, he was more familiar with him.
Besides them, Shi Yu also saw a young physician from the pharmacy next to his home, who was also an Apprentice Beast Tamer. He was the one who told Shi Yu about the ruins, and Shi Yu didnât expect him to be here.
To be precise, there was one more half-familiar face, the referee Bai Shi who presided over his match with Chen Kai.
He was not much older, in his mid-twenties, and seemed to be an Apprentice Beast Tamer. Being a referee at the arena, he was likely a graduate of a referee or arena management program and must have had good skills.
"Everyone is here, right?"
Seeing the time was about right, a man in a gray suit with squinty eyes walked out from inside the association.
Upon seeing him, the 80 Apprentice Beast Tamers stopped their discussions.
The president of the Pingcheng Beast Tamer Association... a Master-level Beast Tamer!
"Letâs set off then." He squinted his eyes and said to the secretary beside him.
Soon, the engine of a large vehicle parked outside the association roared to life.
"Everyone, please board the vehicle in an orderly manner. We will take you to the entrance of the ruins."
In the crowd, Shi Yu got on the vehicle, and Chen Kai, Jiang Rui, and others also saw him but only greeted him briefly due to their companions.
The young physician from the pharmacy, being alone, came over and sat next to Shi Yu.
He said, "Hey, youâre here too?"
"Your body... are you okay???"
Although Shi Yu hadnât bought supplements from him for nearly half a month, the young physician still had a strong impression of him.
"My body is fine, very good." Shi Yu replied.
The young physician smiled, clearly not believing him.
How could a good body have such a high frequency of buying medicine?
However, he didnât expect Shi Yu to have the qualifications to enter the ruins.
It seemed Shi Yu was a motivated Apprentice Beast Tamer.
"Speaking of which, itâs strange. I donât know why, but recently, the 'Ming Shen Capsules' in all the pharmacies have been selling very quickly. Our pharmacy was no exception, and I was worried you might not find any when you came."
The young physician remarked, noting that there had been a shortage a few days ago, but fortunately, Shi Yu hadnât come.
"Uh..." Shi Yu was speechless. Selling very quickly?
Chen Kai was because of him last time, but this time, it shouldnât be, right? Well, itâs not related to him.
Just as Shi Yu was about to say something, he was interrupted.
The president of the Pingcheng Association followed the Apprentice Beast Tamers onto the large vehicle.
He sat at the front, like a tour guide, with a gentle and smiling expression, and said, "We will need about 40 minutes to reach our destination."
"During this time, I will explain some precautions for exploring the ruins. You are all the elite Apprentice Beast Tamers of Pingcheng, and I sincerely hope you will achieve good results in the ruins."