Chapter 229: Examination
Chapter 229: Examination
In the Capital City, at the Breeding Center Headquarters.
A sudden dragon tail shattered Gu Tian's palm wind, sending him flying.
But Gu Tian was no ordinary opponent, and the tail didn't cause him severe injury.
However, the person who had attacked was intimidating enough to make Gu Tian pause.
"Liu Cheng, is that you? How dare you attack someone in our Breeding Center?" Gu Tian, clutching his chest and standing up, glared at the direction behind Lu Wu, his face contorted with rage.
Yet, no one appeared.
It was as if no one had ever existed.
Gu Tian's expression darkened, and his gaze fixed on Lu Wu, still determined to get his hands on Lu Wu's smartphone.
"So, you won't come out? Well, we'll see if you can get out of this," Gu Tian said, preparing to strike.
Just then, a stern voice interrupted him.
"Have you had enough of this nonsense?"
At that moment, an elderly man in traditional Tang clothing appeared on the scene.
Seeing the newcomer, Gu Tian's expression changed, and he knew his chance had slipped away. He scoffed and waved his hand, ready to leave, but the man stopped him, "Deputy Director Gu, you're causing a scene at headquarters without considering the consequences. Your actions have severely injured Principal Zhang from Jiangnan University. Do you really think you can just walk away now?"
"What do you want?" Gu Tian asked, not bothering to argue. It was pointless and unnecessary.
He wanted to see what a director on the verge of retirement could do to him.
The Tang-clad elder took slow steps towards Gu Tian and spoke firmly, "It's not about what I want, but what you must do. Live-streaming at headquarters doesn't violate any regulations.
You were the first to attack and caused Principal Zhang's severe injury. You are responsible.
Therefore, you must provide compensation.
For Principal Zhang, one million points, and for Lu Wu, considering your recent behavior, I believe you are unfit to examine his eligibility for the Master Breeder Certification.
You must hand over this task."
"No way!" Gu Tian refused outright, "I'll pay the compensation of one million points, but the examination must be conducted by me!"
Examining Lu Wu was his chance to get the phone and suppress Lu Wu. He wasn't going to give up this opportunity.
But his refusal caused the Tang-clad elder's face to darken, and Gu Tian, unafraid, stood his ground, creating a tense atmosphere.
Suddenly, a surprisingly calm voice spoke up.
"Excuse me, but how do you plan to examine my eligibility for the Master Certification?"
Lu Wu's unexpected words defused the tension, drawing attention to himself.
Lu Wu fixed his gaze on Gu Tian and repeated, "I heard you received a report about my Little Skeleton Mage Evolution Plan and the Ironclad Boar Evolution Plan, both of which are not my creations.
They are the work of others.
Regardless of your source, I ask, how do you plan to conduct the examination?
And how can you ensure its fairness? Or do you think your word is law?"
Gu Tian raised an eyebrow, "I'm glad you asked, but your tone is disrespectful.
Didn't anyone teach you to show respect to your elders?"
"Elders?" Lu Wu smiled, "A teacher imparts knowledge and wisdom, and a senior is revered for their virtue and stature.
Do you fit that description?"
"You!" Gu Tian's expression changed, and his anger surged, but before he could strike Lu Wu, the elder stepped in.
Simultaneously, a faint yet distinct dragon's roar echoed.
This calmed Gu Tian down quickly.
"Young man, you asked how I'd examine you? It's simple—a two-step process: theory and practice.
I'll ask questions related to those plans, and you'll answer. Second, I'll provide the necessary materials and resources for you to complete the evolution. If you pass both stages, you'll be certified.
So, young man, dare you accept my examination?"
Lu Wu narrowed his eyes, "I dare, but what if I pass?"
"If you pass, you'll receive the certificate!"
"Just that?"
"Yes, just that. You can choose not to!"
Gu Tian smirked, amused by the young lad's defiance. He held the upper hand and wanted to see what Lu Wu could do.
"Fine, if you won't examine me, I don't want the certificate.
Uncle Zhao, let's go. We'll take the severely injured Principal Zhang back to Jiangnan University, and we won't ask for compensation!"
As Lu Wu spoke, Gu Tian's expression changed.
He hadn't anticipated Zhang Wentao's determination, and now that things had gone this far, if Lu Wu left, the situation would escalate.
It could easily become a conflict between the local breeding center and headquarters, making it challenging to resolve.
Even with the support of the Elder Council, Gu Tian's position might not be secure.
So, he had to stop Lu Wu.
"What do you want?"
"Simple," Lu Wu replied, "Three conditions: First, publicly apologize to Jiangnan University. Second, increase the compensation for Principal Zhang from one million to ten million. Third, I want a public examination, live-streamed for all to see."
Lu Wu had other demands, like accessing the headquarters library or making Gu Tian kneel, but he decided against it.
He knew that unrealistic demands were pointless.
The audacity of this elderly man suggested a powerful backing, and with the situation already this tense, it seemed the higher-ups were in some sort of trouble.
The matter might be more complex than Lu Wu had imagined, and the bigwigs might be unwilling to get involved.
Even if he successfully passes the review, there's no guarantee that the other party will honor their word.
So, the priority now is to create a favorable environment for himself, where he can quickly resolve the issue with the Capital and leave this place.
"Agreed!"
Gu Tian, after a brief hesitation, nodded.
He understood that all Lu Wu wanted was a fair environment, and he was ready to give him that fairness.
However, Gu Tian, as a National Treasure Master, didn't believe for a moment that Lu Wu could pass the review.
"If you're ready, let's begin. I'm in a hurry." Lu Wu glanced at Zhang Wentao and spoke coldly.
In the 1619th chapter, a glance at the wrong version.
At that moment, an elderly man in Tang-style attire approached, "He's severely injured. Let me take him for treatment."
"It's unnecessary. Our principal is still strong, and he won't die anytime soon."
Given the unclear situation, Lu Wu didn't trust anyone present.
Even this seemingly supportive elder in Tang attire had only appeared after watching for a while, and Lu Wu wasn't about to trust him with Zhang Wentao. Who knew what he might do to Zhang Wentao?
Moreover, Lu Wu had checked Zhang Wentao's attributes, and although most were question marks, his current status was listed as 'Coma (No immediate life threat)'.
So, Lu Wu decided to keep Zhang Wentao by his side, resolving to leave this broken place after the issue was settled.
The headquarters' bigwigs noticed Lu Wu's attitude.
The two top leaders, standing at the pinnacle, exchanged glances, and the one on the left smirked.
"It seems our impression on him is terrible.
Old Yuan, are you going to let this traitor strut around like this? I say you should go down there and crush him. Even if you can't crush him, at least kick him out of the Breeding Center."
"It's not the right time yet."
"Fine, fine, fine. You just bear with it. I'll see how long you can endure.
Hey, it looks like they've started. Do you think this kid can make it through this?"
"If he can't make it, we still have that kid watching."
"True, let's just enjoy the show."
...
Back to Lu Wu.
By this time, Gu Tian's so-called review had already begun.
Gu Tian held the evolution plans for the Little Skeleton Mage and the Ironclad Boar, a smirk on his face.
To be fair, both evolution plans were ingeniously designed, and the thoughts behind them were truly impressive.
As a National Treasure Master, Gu Tian knew that finding trouble was easy.
With a casual glance, he spotted an issue and threw it out.
"The Little Skeleton Mage's evolution plan mentions 'Necrotic Flame Activates Talent'..."
Gu Tian paused, giving the impression that he was questioning the meaning of this statement. Lu Wu immediately provided the answer.
"For the Little Skeleton to advance as a Mage, spiritual power is key, and the Necrotic Flame is crucial to activating spiritual power. The specific operation is..."
"Who asked you that? I'm asking you which page and line it's on."
This question caught everyone off guard, as no one expected Gu Tian to be so shameless.
Lu Wu, however, remained composed and replied, "Page 7, line 13. There are 13 characters before it and 21 characters after. Additionally, this plan has a total of 12,112 characters and 2,321 punctuation marks. If you're interested, I can recite it backward for you."
Lu Wu's calm response easily defused the issue, turning the tables on Gu Tian.
But this was just the appetizer.
"You're quite skilled. It seems you've put in a lot of effort.
In that case, I should step up my game too."
Gu Tian immediately began a new round of questioning.
Indeed, Gu Tian, as the deputy director and a National Treasure Master, lived up to his reputation. Despite not specializing in the Necrotic path, his knowledge in this area was profound.
Each question he posed was exceptionally tricky, and he set traps, ready to catch Lu Wu off guard.
After asking the first question earnestly, Gu Tian waited to witness Lu Wu's embarrassment.
However, it seemed that Gu Tian had become the joke instead.
His attempts fell flat before Lu Wu.
Both the Little Skeleton Mage and the Ironclad Boar plans were Lu Wu's creations. While Lu Wu hadn't yet found a way for the Little Skeleton to evolve a second time, he had already made significant progress in the plan.
As for the Ironclad Boar, Lu Wu had already created an even more impressive Steel Armor Boar.
Gu Tian's attempt to challenge Lu Wu with these plans was a self-inflicted humiliation.
Not only did Lu Wu answer every question, but he also left seemingly flawed traps in his responses, ready to embarrass Gu Tian if he wasn't careful.
The exchange lasted for less than twenty minutes, and Gu Tian was already struggling.
Even the viewers in Lu Wu's live stream could tell that Gu Tian had been completely overwhelmed by Lu Wu.
After just twenty-five minutes, Gu Tian couldn't hold on any longer. He spent five minutes formulating his final question, only to have Lu Wu not only answer it but also point out three flaws in his questioning and rebuttal.
Gu Tian was left speechless, and Lu Wu couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"That's it? Is this all you've got? Your level is quite low!
I thought you'd at least put up more of a struggle, asking some profound questions. But all you're doing is nitpicking."
Gu Tian's face turned pale, wanting to refute but finding no excuse. He clenched his teeth and shouted, "You've passed the first round! Next is the second round!"
(End of Chapter)
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