[Option One: Refuse Li Jianguo's request on the grounds of safety! Completion Reward: Elemental Beast's Skill Release Speed +3%]
[Option Two: Agree and take the initiative! Completion Reward: Abundant Beast Taming Power! Note: You will receive the system's assistance again, allowing you to identify members of the Night Organization.]
"I can try!"
Chen Shu nodded without hesitation.
He had been worried about not being able to recognize members of the Night Organization after completing the previous option, but he didn't expect the system to grant him this auxiliary function again.
"Good! I didn't misjudge you!"
Li Jianguo smiled and said, "There's still some time before the World Championship."
"Elder Li, are there any specific area locations?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said, "Kyoto is too big; I can't investigate it all by myself."
Li Jianguo shook his head and said,
"Not precisely. The locations of Night assassins are elusive, but it's certain that the targets they are focusing on are generally within the central districts."
"Alright!"
Chen Shu nodded and then said expectantly, "I have flight privileges now, right?"
"Naturally!"
Li Jianguo replied, "During the mission, you can fly freely."
"Then I'll go see the show-off first!"
Chen Shu said, "Ling Chen's status is not low, and he belongs to the younger generation. The assassins from the Dark Group are unlikely to give up easily!"
Of course, one reason was that Ling Chen founded the Genius Club, which included Bai Yang as a member. Ling Chen had even personally invited Chen Shu to mediate between him and Bai Yang, showing how much he valued Bai Yang. Chen Shu now suspected that Ling Chen might be involved with the Night Organization. As for the alleged attack, it might just be a charade, similar to how Bai Yang previously tried to get close to him.
"No problem!"
Li Jianguo nodded, walked onto the balcony, and summoned a battle-scarred black flying beast.
"Principal, I'm leaving!"
Chen Shu jumped onto the flying beast and waved to the two of them.
Qin Tian and Liu Feng nodded. They wouldn't obstruct him from carrying out his mission, especially now that Chen Shu had the Imperial Guard armband. While it made things more convenient, it was hoped he would perhaps… possibly… probably… restrain his rogue-like tendencies.
"Let's go!"
Li Jianguo patted the flying beast beneath him, instantly ascending into the sky, heading straight for the hospital where Ling Chen was staying.
"Elder Li, your contracted spirit…"
Chen Shu squatted down and looked at the terrifying scars on the contracted spirit at his feet, feeling a shiver run down his spine.
"Those are all old wounds. They've been eroded by skills and can no longer heal."
Li Jianguo's gaze was deep as he sighed, "It's a pity that it significantly weakened its strength, preventing it from participating in battles."
"…"
Chen Shu remained silent. He had seen Elder Li's contracted spirit before but hadn't paid much attention. Now, seeing it up close, he understood the horror of the wounds; it must have gone through countless fierce battles.
Li Jianguo chuckled, a hint of pride in his eyes.
"Back then, my contracted spirit fought its way through the Dragon Abyss!"
*Screech!*
The black flying beast beneath him let out a clear cry, as if still possessing its former might!
A moment later, he sighed deeply again and said,
"Alas, it's beyond its capabilities now…"
"Elder Li…"
Chen Shu felt a sense of unease and wanted to say something, but in the end, he remained silent.
"It doesn't matter; my life has been worth it!"
Li Jianguo shook his head, appearing incredibly nonchalant. He smiled and said, "Kid, if you were strong enough, you might even be able to flatten the Dragon Abyss!"
"Definitely!"
Chen Shu smiled and then asked, "Sir, are there many treasures in the Dragon Abyss?"
"Yes, there are heavenly treasures everywhere!"
Li Jianguo nodded, but in his heart, he silently added: and bones…
As they chatted and laughed, there seemed to be no generation gap between them; they were almost like sworn brothers. In their brief conversation, Li Jianguo had developed a degree of approval. Although Chen Shu's ideals weren't lofty and he couldn't dedicate himself selflessly, his heart was fundamentally good. With his incredible talent, perhaps with just a trigger, he could truly shoulder the banner of the future…
Ten minutes later,
"We're here!"
Li Jianguo looked down at a hospital and said, "Ling Chen is recuperating inside!"
With that, they both leaped down and arrived at the hospital entrance.
"Elder Li!"
"Elder Li!"
The hospital staff immediately greeted them respectfully.
Li Jianguo nodded and said, "Take me to Ling Chen's ward!"
Shortly after, they arrived at a VIP luxury ward.
"Elder Li? You're here?"
Ling Chen was lying in a hospital bed, his chest bandaged. He had evidently been attacked near his heart but had narrowly avoided a fatal blow. At this moment, he saw Chen Shu behind Li Jianguo and his expression visibly faltered.
Chen Shu remained silent, looking around. According to the pattern he had deduced, the more core members were, the brighter their red glow would be. However, Ling Chen had no red glow at all, clearly indicating he was not a member of the Night Organization.
"It's fine!"
Chen Shu whispered to Elder Li. The two then approached Ling Chen. According to the privileges granted by Elder Li, if he encountered anyone from the Night Organization, he could employ any means necessary, provided he didn't harm innocent bystanders.
"Senior Brother, long time no see!"
Chen Shu grinned and calmly sat down.
"You've come?"
Ling Chen raised an eyebrow and said, "Congratulations on winning the national championship!"
Both were prodigies from Huaxia University, and their eyes momentarily clashed.
"Alright! You two stop glaring at each other!"
Li Jianguo laughed and said, "Little Ling, Chen Shu is primarily here to find the Night assassins, and you need to cooperate with him unconditionally!"
Just then, he received a phone call; clearly, something required his immediate attention.
"You two chat first; I need to step away for a moment!"
With that, Li Jianguo rushed out of the ward, leaving the two of them to stare at each other.
"Brother Ling Chen!"
Chen Shu grinned and extended his hand cordially.
Ling Chen sized Chen Shu up, a hint of displeasure in his eyes. Even he, a Golden Beast Tamer, had been injured. Was sending a Silver-ranked individual really effective? More importantly, Chen Shu's brilliance had overshadowed him, the previous generation's prodigy, to the point where people at the university had forgotten about him.
"I'm not much older than you; why call me Brother?"
Ling Chen clasped his hand briefly and said, "If you don't mind…"
Before he could finish, Chen Shu interrupted him directly.
"Brother! Happy cooperation!"