Once they have some strength and fame, they often gild themselves to better position for the next step. I've seen plenty of such people before.

But in reality, he doesn't really doubt the truth of what they said in their paper.

From their attitude, the physical objects and the evolutionary path should indeed exist.

Considering Lin Guang's current reputation and talent, this paper and its results are probably the culmination of research by some intermediate or even senior researcher, handed off for Lin Guang to publish under his name, elevating his prestige to new heights.

—Well, maybe I should just let him pass...

Thinking of the miracles created by Lin Guang, Wu Yu's expression eased a bit. Even if he disapproves of such gilding, he understands how rare it is to have a talent comparable to Hua Bo, the curator.

Such people creating fame and momentum, he can accept.

After all, Wu Yu is also from Zhen Sheng City, and there's no reason to target Lin Guang. He's waiting for Lin Guang to lead Zhen Sheng City's team of common folk to participate in the state competition, proudly representing them...

As long as these two aren't the kind who haven't even glanced at their thesis, he's okay with it.

He made up his mind, just opened his mouth to say something, when the door swung open and an elder walked in.

The elder had a stern and old-fashioned appearance, like a stereotypical professor, dressed in a white coat. The green square scarf in his breast pocket indicated that he was an intermediate researcher, and he wore an exquisite gold emblem. The emblem was circular, engraved with intricate spirit rune arrays, with the number "four" in the center, surrounded by vine-patterned engravings.

This is a badge awarded by the Miracle Master Association to those who meet point standards or pass special qualification exams, proving their Four-Star Miracle Master status in the plant domain.

This was the first Miracle Master Lin Guang had seen with his own eyes, and he couldn't help but steal a few more glances. The more he looked, the more familiar he seemed, as if he had seen him somewhere before, but the impression was faint, probably just a fleeting look on TV.

Wu Yu said in surprise, "Teacher, why are you here?"

The elder glanced at him, lightly snorting, "A thesis related to the Swaying Lily, of course I have to take a look."

Crap.

Wu Yu's heart skipped a beat. He understood that his teacher was principled and inflexible, especially in academic matters, with no regard for personal connections. Therefore, despite sufficient points, his applications for the senior researcher rating had been repeatedly obstructed.

Seeing his expression, it seems he has already realized Lin Guang is here to gild himself, and he specifically made this trip to ensure that no favoritism was shown.

But the problem is, he doesn't want to offend Lin Guang either!

Wu Yu was a bit sweaty, starting to give Lin Guang and Miaomiao meaningful looks: "Um, in line with the principle that academics must be rigorous, I think it would be best if the physical object could be brought on-site. This paper I can decide, there's no need to re-enter the review channel, we can schedule the next review in advance..."

At this moment, he fervently hoped Lin Guang and Miaomiao could understand his meaning.

—You should come when my teacher's not around...

"Let me handle this defense."

Hearing his mentor's words, Wu Yu froze slightly, then felt a sense of despair sandwiched between two forces.

Does this mean the teacher intends to completely expose the gilding actions of these two...

Oh no, don't!

Imagining the interests behind Lin Guang wouldn't be small, this matter even if exposed wouldn't lead to any results, while his teacher would end up at odds with at least an intermediate researcher and a future promising Spirit Master.

Moreover, who knows how many disciples and protégés that researcher might have?

Scientific research isn't about fighting and killing but about personal connections!

Thinking of all this, Wu Yu found it hard to maintain composure, but he didn't dare go against his mentor's orders, so he obediently stood up and sat down on the side seating area.

The professor sat at the head position and calmly said, "Hello, I am Song Jialiang."

Upon these words, Lin Guang finally recalled that the elder before him was Professor Song Jialiang, who had once researched the Swaying Lily for years. Lin Guang was able to recognize the rare Swaying Lily in the south because at that time, there was a television report on it.

"Professor Song, I have long admired your name."

Although Professor Song was unable to discover the evolutionary path of the Swaying Lily and had to abandon it, he did leave behind various cultivation methods, compiled them into papers, and published them. When he and Miaomiao were writing their paper, they referred to his format and cited some of his data.

The Swaying Lily isn't some rare spirit plant, but to the vast majority, it's seen as having no potential. There are probably not many in all of Great Xia researching it, and Professor Song in front of him is likely one of the few who knows it best in all of Great Xia.

He flipped through the paper, looked at the photos and report within, and on that wrinkled serious face, an expression mixed with various emotions appeared, his tone somewhat sentimental.

"Swaying Lily, its evolutionary form has finally been discovered..."

"It seems, although my direction was wrong at the time, my guess that the Swaying Lily had potential wasn't purely fanciful after all."

But immediately, he turned his serious expression back on and began to ask questions:

"What other spiritual materials have you added to the nutrition solution for the Swaying Lily?"

"Every 100 milliliters of No. 8 plant nutrient solution as a base, with 3 grams of Nether Mushroom powder, 5 grams of Moonlight Flower Petal extract, and 2 grams each of Ghost/Spiritual Tier One Ether powder."

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