"Apart from someone of my level, others can't discern it." The Tree Ancestor replied.

Lin Chen was overjoyed and thanked him again.

The Tree Ancestor had helped him solve a major problem.

"Leave the Ox behind, you may depart now." The Tree Ancestor spoke.

Lin Chen paused, he had thought he needed to stay because cultivating Spiritual Power is quite troublesome.

"It requires a period of solitary cultivation, your presence is inconsequential." The Tree Ancestor's voice continued: "In the past, I noticed your insightful understanding of the War Chessboard. Since your Spirit Beast will be in seclusion, study this—it will greatly aid your future."

"Then I must trouble the Tree Ancestor."

Lin Chen bowed, sweating nervously.

It seems nothing in the Spirit Academy can be hidden from the Tree Ancestor.

Lin Chen turned to Xiaobai and soothingly said, "Xiaobai, you must listen to the Tree Ancestor here."

Xiaobai nodded.

Though it currently felt nothing, both Yu Xiu and the Tree Ancestor were influential figures, what they observed should not be wrong.

Xiaobai didn't want to repeat its old ways; losing control would cause trouble.

...

Upon exiting, the artificial hill behind reverted back.

Lin Chen turned to look back, still a bit worried.

"What, can't bear to part?" Zhu Tong chuckled.

"These two Spirit Beasts have never left my side for so long since they bonded with me, it's a bit hard to adjust." Lin Chen said.

"Someone unaware might think you're talking about your girlfriend."

"..." Lin Chen smiled wryly.

Zhu Tong was just joking; the relationship between Spirit Beasts and Beastmasters is indeed complex.

Family, battle partners, life-and-death contract...

After walking for a while, Zhu Tong left; naturally, he had many matters to attend to.

Lin Chen felt a bit lost, unsure what to do now.

The War Chessboard isn't something that can be solved in a day or two, and Lin Chen couldn't settle his mind to work on it.

"Oh well, I'm already at level eighteen. Once Xiaobai and others break through, maybe I can contract with Xiao Hei. I'd better check if my ten-piece set has arrived at the pharmacy."

Lin Chen acted immediately, heading to the pharmacy, indeed receiving good news. Instructor Xiao informed Lin Chen that all the materials he requested had arrived.

"Check them one by one." Instructor Xiao placed the herbs in front of Lin Chen.

Lin Chen didn't quite understand, so he said, "Can I take them back for my teacher to check?"

"Others can't, but you can." Instructor Xiao teased, "Now you're the Spirit Academy's superstar; I wouldn't dare offend you."

"Instructor, please don't tease me." Lin Chen smiled wryly.

Instructor Xiao laughed heartily, and said to Lin Chen, "You're also expected to become an elder soon, though the news cannot be disclosed outside as it's too attention-grabbing. But the dean said you can enjoy the elder benefits, so if there are materials you need, let me know in advance, I'll help prepare them."

"Thank you, Instructor Xiao." Lin Chen bowed in gratitude, finally leaving with the herbs.

Returning to Liu Gu's courtyard, Liu Gu was quite surprised to see Lin Chen return. Once Lin Chen explained the situation, Liu Gu said, "It's just as well; you can handle Xiao Hei's matters."

After speaking, Liu Gu laughed again:

"Your two Spirit Beasts, one follows the Tree Ancestor, the other the Great Elder; they won't be stingy with resources."

Lin Chen immediately understood.

The implication in Liu Gu's words was...

These two little ones will upgrade quickly.

Lin Chen couldn't help but feel concerned; he wasn't worried about Xiaobai, but the Little Fox, infatuated with leveling up, might it damage its foundation?

Liu Gu seemed to guess Lin Chen's thoughts and said:

"Rest assured, they've honed their skills for years, traversing more paths than you've eaten meals."

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