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Chapter 164: The Coveted Summon Beast
Chapter 164: The Coveted Summon Beast
Li Wu was rather displeased to learn that he had inexplicably acquired a new Summon Beast.
Firstly, he had no idea when or how it had happened.
Secondly, he had no clue what this Summon Beast was like.
Just because a Summon Beast appeared out of nowhere and was claimed to be his, didn't mean he had to accept it without question. He needed to test it out, see it for himself, and ensure that it had that 'sparkling' special effect, making his heart flutter with excitement.
However, Li Wu hadn't even laid eyes on his second Summon Beast yet.
But as Zhang Wentao spoke, and in the time it took for a large group of people to rush over and compete with him, Li Wu began to feel anxious.
Hmm, something so desirable that others were willing to fight for it must be the best!
With so many people vying for it, his Summon Beast must be the cutest and most lovable! He couldn't let anyone take away his precious little companion!
"Rest assured, with me and Old Zhao here, that little one won't be taken by them!" Zhang Wentao, sensing Li Wu's tension, immediately patted his shoulder to reassure him.
His words weren't just empty comfort; they also held a hint of confidence.
Although he wasn't sure how the news had spread so quickly, drawing such a crowd in a short time, Zhang Wentao was determined to help Li Wu secure this Summon Beast.
However, Zhang Wentao's confidence soon turned to concern as a tiger's roar echoed through the sky.
The Summon Beasts flying behind Li Wu and the others paused at the sound, and Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming's expressions grew somber. "What's going on? How did they get here too?"
Li Wu recognized the white giant tiger with wings on its ribs, charging towards them from Fucheng.
On its back stood a middle-aged man, accompanied by three others behind him—three young people Li Wu vaguely recognized.
Li Wu's photographic memory kicked in, and he identified them as members of the foreign Team 066.
Before Li Wu could react, two more roars sounded, followed by the arrival of two more giant beasts. One was a lion with wings on its ribs, carrying Team 002, and the other was a giant dragon carrying Team 044.
In an instant, all three foreign teams had arrived.
Their presence immediately drew all the attention and hostility.
The Summon Beasts surrounding them formed a circle around the tiger, lion, and dragon, even causing Li Wu's group, who had been leading the chase, to stop and turn back.
The Summon Beast cub belonged to Jiangnan, and this opportunity was for Jiangnan alone. They wouldn't allow outsiders to interfere.
The newcomers didn't force their way through; they waited patiently, clearly intending to negotiate with the people of Fucheng.
As the principal of Jiangnan University and the head of the Fucheng Breeding Center, Zhang Wentao took charge of the situation.
"Gentlemen, you're overstepping your boundaries.
This matter has nothing to do with you, so please back off!"
The first to respond was Xu Tian, the middle-aged man riding the tiger, and the director of admissions at Magic Capital University.
"Principal Zhang, your words are unreasonable.
The League has rules; wild Summon Beasts are not anyone's private property.
Just because it appeared here doesn't mean it belongs exclusively to Jiangnan. That's not how it works. For Summoners, encountering a wild Summon Beast is an opportunity, and anyone is qualified to tame it and claim ownership."
Zhu Qing, the middle-aged man from Jiangning University riding the lion, nodded in agreement. "Yes, we are all members of the League. Let's not get too caught up in regional affiliations and avoid unnecessary divisions between us."
The two of them turned the tables, accusing Jiangnan of being narrow-minded and overly concerned with regional loyalties.
Zhang Wentao was amused by their audacity. He had seen shamelessness before, but this was on another level.
"If that's your stance, then what about the incident a few years ago when a Jiangnan student encountered a Golden Quality Summon Beast cub near Magic Capital, and it was struck back by your university? Shouldn't Magic Capital University provide an explanation for that? And if you from Jiangning University are being so generous, why don't you open your Hidden Realm to students outside of Jiangning?"
"You people have double standards. You guard your own resources fiercely, not even allowing others a glimpse, yet you covet what belongs to others.
We tolerated the high school league incident, but if you take one more step forward today, don't blame us for being less than hospitable!"
Zhang Wentao's words ignited a passionate response from the surrounding Summoners of Fucheng.
"Retreat or fight, make your choice!" The crowd's emotions ran high, their indignation palpable. The atmosphere was tense, as if a single word could spark a battle against the trio.
Xu Tian and Zhu Qing's eyes narrowed, their silence speaking volumes. They had no intention of backing down, intensifying the tension further. The air crackled with escalating hostility, as if an explosion was imminent.
Just as the situation reached its peak, the man on the young dragon's back, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "May I have your attention, everyone?"
The young man on the dragon's back was in his early twenties, the youngest among the three visiting teachers, yet he possessed the most authority. When he spoke, everyone fell silent, even Zhang Wentao's expression softened, prompting Li Wu to take a closer look at the young man.
He was average-looking, nothing extraordinary. "To encounter a Summoned Beast of such quality is indeed a rare opportunity for Summoners like us. We might never get a second chance in this lifetime."
His words caused the Jiangnan group to frown, while Xu Tian and Zhu Qing initially smiled but then grew concerned. They were pleased that a young man had stepped forward, as it increased their chances of success. However, they worried that the young man's involvement might make acquiring the young beast more challenging.
Unbothered by their thoughts, the young man continued, "Since this is such a rare opportunity, none of us want to let it slip away. I propose a solution: as the Summoned Beast appeared in Jiangnan, you have the priority right. It wouldn't be appropriate for us to take it by force.
How about this: each of our three universities will offer 15 exchange student slots to Jiangnan University in exchange for the chance to have our students tame this young beast?"
The Jiangnan group's faces paled at the young man's proposal. They understood the significance of these exchange student slots. Becoming an exchange student at any of these universities meant gaining access to their resources.
The hidden realm, library, and treasure vault—all places accessible to their students—would also be open to exchange students. Moreover, exchange students had a significant advantage: they could bring resources into the university. Regular students had to earn credits to exchange for resources, but exchange students entered with credits and could even exchange resources for more credits.
This gave exchange students a head start compared to regular students. Hearing the offer of 15 exchange slots from each university, the Jiangnan group's eyes lit up. With only one young beast and 45 exchange slots, they felt it was a great deal!
They knew that even if they drove away the three visitors, their chances of securing the young beast were slim, especially with Li Wu being protected by Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming.
The young man from the dragon's back had, with a single sentence, divided the Jiangnan group. Li Wu, standing nearby, couldn't help but sigh. The decline of Jiangnan was understandable, given the mindset of its strong individuals: they were willing to sacrifice themselves for significant causes but lost their principles over minor gains.
Li Wu sighed inwardly, and neither Zhang Wentao nor Zhao Kaiming were pleased. They had already decided that the young beast belonged to Li Wu, and now these visitors were trying to intervene. As Zhang Wentao was about to refuse, Li Wu tugged at his sleeve.
"Uncle Zhang, please agree!" Li Wu said, signaling to Zhang Wentao, who didn't understand. Zhao Kaiming, standing next to him, seemed to grasp the situation.
"Old Zhang, let's agree. I don't believe Li Wu can lose to them," Zhao Kaiming said. Zhang Wentao, seeing Li Wu and Zhao Kaiming's insistence and the eagerness of the Jiangnan group, realized that refusing might upset his own people more than the outsiders.
So, he reluctantly nodded in agreement. "Alright, but during the taming process, only our students can participate. We must ensure a fair competition for them!"
Xu Tian and Zhu Qing smiled and nodded in agreement.
(End of Chapter)
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