Chapter 406: Teacher Su gives a lesson to the Third Grade, Class Two students…

The students of Class Two, Third Grade, all burst into laughter.

They all knew Su Yang was speaking the truth, yet they still wanted to laugh.

One student chuckled, "Can you be more specific?"

Su Yang smiled, "Those among you whose parents serve in the military, raise your hands for me!"

Of the thirty-odd students in Class Two, Third Grade, thirty raised their hands.

This ratio matched what Su Yang had expected.

The Southwest Military Department dominates entirely, offering generous benefits.

Anyone with family serving in the military can obtain abundant resources.

"Now, do you understand why I said the military's benefits are so good?" Su Yang smiled. "Many of you probably have your first pet beast at Gold Rank, even Platinum Rank. If the military's benefits weren't good, you wouldn't even have made it into No. 1 Middle School. You know full well how vast the gap is between most civilian pet masters and you!"

Many students in Class Two nodded.

"We're roughly the same age. I know you all crave freedom, crave unrestrained lives. But I still want to say this: if you want to survive better in this world, joining the military is the best and most practical choice—if you get the chance!" Su Yang said seriously. "Without extraordinary combat power, fighting alone in the wild is extremely dangerous… Of course, if you have my strength, I won't stop you!"

The students all laughed.

They all knew they couldn't compare to Su Yang.

"If you want to grow stronger, want constant battle, joining the military is far safer than becoming a mercenary or an adventurer. At least in the military, you have trustworthy companions, powerful superiors, a tight intelligence network, and complete war plans!" Su Yang whispered, "To say it bluntly, even if you die in battle, the military will take care of your family. And when a city is in danger, the military first protects and evacuates military families!"

That's right!

In this brutal world teeming with ferocious beasts, the military does exactly this.

When Xingcheng fell, the largest number of people safely evacuated were the families of Xingcheng Military pet masters.

Su Yang could fully understand.

The military must recruit as many pet masters as possible. Talking only about ideals without offering generous benefits is unrealistic!

"But what if you become a mercenary or an adventurer? No tight intelligence network, no reliable companions—you're far more likely to face life-threatening dangers in the wild. Die, and you're dead. Your family loses all support!" Su Yang said seriously. "And in the wild, you must not only watch out for ferocious beasts, but also for your own kind…"

Su Yang tugged at his military uniform and smiled, "If you wear this uniform, your safety improves drastically. When trouble arises, the military can resolve many problems for you… The Treasure Pavilion can attest to that!"

Liu Mengyun lowered her head silently.

The students of Class Two, Third Grade, laughed again.

Everyone still remembered the Treasure Pavilion incident clearly.

"No matter which path you choose after graduation, I hope you never forget to strengthen your own power!" Su Yang said sincerely. "Your own strength is the foundation for survival and a better life. I hold no prejudice against mercenaries or adventurers—they too hunt ferocious beasts. Whether you join the military or become a mercenary or adventurer, I have no opinion. It's your own path to choose."

After hearing Su Yang's words, many students were deeply moved.

They could tell Su Yang was speaking to them as equals.

Unlike their parents, unlike previous pet masters from the military!

This feeling of being respected made them all feel at ease.

Moreover, everything he said was the plain truth.

He didn't drag in honor, ideals, duty… things their ears were tired of hearing.

"Do you have any other questions?"

"Teacher Su?" A girl asked boldly, "Could we see your pet beast?"

At these words, all students in Class Two stared at Su Yang expectantly.

Powerful strength is the pursuit of the vast majority of pet masters!

They wanted to see with their own eyes the pet beast of the Southwest's first genius, Su Yang.

They wanted to know how far they were from Su Yang.

"Of course!"

Even He Kai, who usually had little interest in the military, now looked at Su Yang.

"Come out!"

Su Yang waved his hand, and the Earthquake Bear, long unseen, appeared before them.

The moment it appeared, it cast a shadow over every student in Class Two.

Its towering body, over ten meters tall like a mountain, pulsed with explosive muscle fibers hiding terrifying power.

Scars crisscrossed its entire frame; its ugly, fearsome face bore a single, vicious eye; its entire body radiated lethal killing intent…

Merely glancing at the Earthquake Bear, everyone felt a wave of heaviness.

Many students in Class Two with weak wills turned pale, their legs trembling, their stomachs churning.

Even the three Gold Rank teachers standing nearby trembled with fear upon seeing the Earthquake Bear.

So terrifying!

This was the unanimous assessment of every pet master present.

Including Liu Mengyun.

Liu Mengyun knew that this unnamed pet bear could sweep away all her pet beasts.

Su Yang's voice clearly reached every pet master's ears: "It has followed me all the way, fighting through seven cities—from Xingcheng, to Daxingcheng, to Changwu City; from Jiacheng, to Nanyucheng, to Anlong City…"

Su Yang recalled the Earthquake Bear. The heavy pressure vanished, and the students gradually recovered.

But the terrifying figure of that beast, and Su Yang's words to them, lingered in their minds, impossible to shake off.

"Any other questions?"

"Teacher Su, I'd like to ask—how many battles have you fought?"

"Since graduating at thirteen, I haven't really stopped," Su Yang said with a smile, "…"

Su Yang briefly recounted his experiences over the years, omitting details about his pet beast's special abilities and certain military secrets.

While telling these stories, he naturally didn't forget his mission—he slipped in a bit of personal agenda.

Yet every student in Class Two listened with rapt attention.

Su Yang's battle experience was far richer than theirs, and they greatly enjoyed listening to his stories.

When the morning class ended, the students of Class Two didn't want to leave, begging Su Yang to keep going.

But Su Yang's schedule made it impossible for him to stay here indefinitely.

"Goodbye, Teacher Su!"

"Teacher Su, next time I'll come find you at the Military Bureau!"

"Teacher Su Yang, I'm joining the Fourteenth Emergency Team—you have to wait for me!"

"…"

A group of students saw Su Yang off to the door; he waved goodbye and got into the military vehicle, leaving.

After Su Yang left, the topic of conversation in Class Two still revolved around him.

Someone couldn't help sighing while eating: "Teacher Su's demon bear was so cool!"

"It was kind of ugly!"

"You don't know a thing!"

"…"