bookrebus Chapter 149 Choosing a Spirit (1)
Chapter 149 Choosing a Spirit (1)
Four hours later.
The main gate of the Hangzhou Research Institute in Zhejiang Province.
"Come back, my goat mount."
Looking at the black and gold stone tablet standing at the entrance of the research institute.
It truly lives up to its reputation as one of the top 5 research institutes within the Dragon Kingdom Alliance; it's impressive.
In this world, local elf academies are similar to high schools.
Only municipal-level research institutes exist, and there is only one such institute, which is equivalent to a university.
From a planning perspective, the research institute and the dojo are at the same level.
Of course, this is just a metaphor used by Ye Kai in his haphazard classification.
In fact, it's not that simple.
But these are all digressions.
Right now, finding this Professor Zang and getting the quasi-god cub is the most important thing.
"Visitors from outside the facility must register before entering!"
"..."
Ye Kai didn't say much and signed his name as usual.
In the research institute, seven or eight out of every ten people wear glasses.
No wonder he's a researcher.
Logically speaking, at this point in time, it should be about two months since the new students of various research institutes enrolled.
A large number of peers moved back and forth between the various teaching buildings.
It seems that pursuing research can be quite challenging.
After making several inquiries, Ye Kai finally found the location of this "Professor Zang".
He is in class.
Ye Kai could only wait patiently in the back row of the classroom.
"As we all know, the appearance of secret realms is random..."
The professor's remarks even began to touch upon time and space.
It was quite profound, with all sorts of strange letters and formulas written on the blackboard.
He was getting impatient.
There's nothing we can do but keep waiting.
Another 30 minutes or so passed before the big shot finally finished his get out of class.
"Hello Professor Zang, my name is Ye Kai."
"Oh!! You, you're the one I just spoke to on the phone, right? Ye Rong's son?"
"I remember his son's name is Ye Xuan, right? I helped him enroll in school before, didn't I?"
The Tibetan professor looked displeased.
He speaks in a pretentious and affected tone.
It seems that this person played a significant role in Ye Xuan's enrollment here.
"This is a letter from my father, who said he would make sure to deliver it to you personally."
"Oh?"
"let me see."
Professor Zang led Ye Kai to his office, where no one else was around.
He opened the envelope.
There was a thick stack of envelopes, but I had no idea what was inside.
This person only glanced at it and then shoved it back.
Ye Kai's hand moved so fast that he didn't even see what it was.
"Hey... Xiao Ye, it's not that Uncle Zang doesn't want to help you, it's just that these pseudo-legendary trainers are indeed rare. They're a perk that the League gives to trainers who are specially recruited."
"I don't understand. Can you tell me what it means?"
This Tibetan professor is, after all, an outsider.
Ye Kai wasn't crazy enough to give this person a hard time, so he could only be extremely patient and polite.
"That's right. You see, the prestigious Hangzhou Research Institute participates in the World League every year."
"But we are all researchers, so battling is naturally our weakness, which is why we need to recruit trainers through special programs."
The so-called World League is different from dojo matches and challenges against the Elite Four.
There is a strict threshold for this "World Union".
That means you need to obtain the Level 2 Professional Trainer qualification to participate.
To put it simply, it's similar to the "8 Masters Tournament" I saw in the anime in my previous life.
This is a global competition.
Those who can achieve victory are all top-notch masters!
Even some regional superstars and champions cannot become world league champions!
"Such a high barrier to entry?"
Ye Kai pretended not to know and asked for clarification.
"That's natural, because it's a world league, so the conditions for obtaining 8 badges are not limited to the Dragon Kingdom."
“Going abroad to fight in other dojos in other regions can also count towards the requirement of 8 badges.”
No wonder there are huge gaps between level 2 and level 2, level 3 and level 3 professional trainers, and even between top-tier trainers!
So these slackers went abroad to fight in easy dojos, how could they not be slackers?
"So, to become a quasi-god, one must become a specially recruited student?"
"Yes."
Professor Zang glanced at Ye Kai.
He had met Ye Xuan before.
Quite ordinary, yet carrying an air of arrogance.
Perhaps academic ability is acceptable, but for those who can get into graduate school, academic ability is just the threshold.
Although Ye Kai is more polite.
However, given his all-black and purple attire, he's probably just an unconventional rich kid.
Professor Zang knew that the Ye family was wealthy.
"Then let's talk about the requirements for this special admissions program."
He could tell that Ye Kai was still not giving up.
"Requires 3 small badges and the power to suppress an elf up to level 50."
"And the college entrance examination score must be within the top 200 in the city. Of course, if there are outstanding results in school competitions, the score can be disregarded."
As he stated these conditions, he kept observing Ye Kai's expression.
He remained expressionless, but inwardly he wanted to laugh.
3 pieces?
Oh.
He is this year's martial arts champion in Zhejiang City, a holder of 7 small badges, and his power over wild Pokémon below level 60!
These conditions far exceed the requirements for so-called "special admissions".
"To be honest, I just finished my 7th gym."
A simple, unassuming sentence left Professor Zang stunned for quite a while.
Then he suddenly sat up, staring at Ye Kai in disbelief, circling around him several times.
Along the way, Ye Kai's journey to conquer the dojo was fraught with difficulties, and he made it step by step, which was no easy feat.
But such a record is remarkable among peers.
While I wouldn't say it's invincible, it's still quite terrifying!
"Haha, Xiao Ye, I didn't look at your resume carefully just now."
"Alright, I'll take you to see those elves!"
Actually, Professor Zang still had some doubts at that moment.
However, considering Ye Rong's handwritten letter and especially the red gold coating on Ye Kai's luxury ball...
These things cannot be faked.
Unless you're craving seaweed and egg drop soup.
"Actually, there's another condition you need to think about."
Professor Zang then talked about the terms of the agreement that specially admitted students had to sign.
A near-god-tier character doesn't come for nothing.
You need to become a Level 2 professional trainer within 3 years of receiving your Pokémon.
In the future, he will also represent the Hangzhou Research Institute in the World League.
That's a story for another time.
If you fail to become a Level 2 professional trainer within the agreed timeframe, not only will your pseudo-legendary Pokémon be confiscated and taken back...
They also need to compensate the Hangzhou Research Institute with 1500 million yuan in damages!
But none of this scared him.
Anyway, he was going to challenge the gym anyway!
That night.
Ye Kai is temporarily staying at the Elf Center, which is located within 500 meters of the research institute.
Perhaps he was too excited to get the quasi-god cub, because he woke up at 5 a.m.
8 o'clock in the morning.
In the Elf Breeding House at the Hangzhou Research Institute.
"I've called you all here today to distribute the benefits that the alliance is offering to you."
Professor Zang spoke calmly and patiently.
For others, a near-godlike figure might be rare.
For him, it happens every year, and he has handled nearly a hundred of them.
Some less qualified candidates don't even meet this professor's standards!
There were 10 students present, including Ye Kai.
In previous years, 10 pseudo-gods were also issued.
If there are any left over, or if they haven't been claimed, they will be taken back by the alliance.
This creates room for maneuver...
However, Ye Kai suddenly appeared this year, so it seems that all of these quasi-god cubs are going to be wiped out.
The remaining nine people are also graduates this year.
They are all talented, and in just a few months, they have already won several small badges from various dojos.
They all signed performance-based agreements, which shows they are quite confident!
For these people, academic studies and challenging the dojo are things they can absolutely balance.
Reading was not Ye Kai's forte, and he didn't want to be distracted by research.
"Alright, come out now."
Dratini, Larvitar, Baby Dragon, Iron Dumbbell...
Ten spirits were released one after another, and everyone's eyes turned red with envy.
These elves are all quite talented, with the worst being A-rank!
Ye Kai could even see an S-rank Minidragon through the panel!
The stats for all 10 Pokémon are clearly visible!
Just then, Professor Zang pulled Ye Kai aside and whispered something to him.
"Xiao Ye, because your situation is quite special—you arrived at the research institute two months late—I can only arrange for you to be a transfer student..."
"Professor, you might as well speak your mind."
"...You have to choose what they left over."