Chapter 463: Blue Flower

The Tear of the Swallowing Whale is the tear of a ferocious beast known as the Swallowing Whale.

In the lairs where ordinary Swallowing Whales live, there is a probability that a Tear of the Swallowing Whale will condense.

And the trial ground they were planning to target was precisely the Swallowing Whale Trial Ground.

This kind of Tear of the Swallowing Whale contains no small amount of vitality.

Yu Yaonu thought for a moment, logged onto her Anonymous Bracelet, and posted a message in the group.

"I need a large quantity of Tears of the Swallowing Whale."

Since she had become a Divine Minister and held a supreme position, Yu Yaonu would naturally use this advantage to seek benefits for herself.

Although there were huge risks involved, how could there be no risks on the path of cultivation?

Moreover, her Pet Beast finally had a chance to recover, so how could she let it pass?

Even if there were even greater risks.

"Rest assured, Divine Minister, we will certainly help you collect the Tears of the Swallowing Whale!" the Martial Man replied in the group.

At the time, when the blood of the Ancient God fell upon everyone, Liuli's reaction was the calmest.

This also indicated that Liuli's strength should be the strongest among them.

She might be an Overlord-level Beast Master, or perhaps even a Heavenly Absolute-level Beast Master.

Therefore, everyone in the group took Liuli's words very seriously.

Yu Yaonu exited the group chat, logged into her official bracelet again, and spent 100,000 Contribution Value to exchange for thirteen types of treasures that replenish vitality.

The most expensive one among them was worth a full 80,000 Contribution Value.

She made the purchase anonymously and chose the delivery location in the neighboring city... Qingque City.

Qingque City is the economic center of the southwest region, with a permanent population of over 100 million; it cannot be compared to Raven City.

The reason Yu Yaonu filled in that location was because there were far more powerful Beast Masters in Qingque City than in Raven City.

An exchange of 100,000 Contribution Value would not appear so conspicuous in Qingque City.

After turning off her bracelet, Yu Yaonu went to the training room in her home and began to train her Zhu Lu.

Zhu Lu had already mastered its skills, so she did not need to train it to master them again.

However, the proficiency of the skills and combat techniques still needed to be honed through actual combat.

Summoning Zhu Lu, Yu Yaonu began to train it.

The skills mastered by a Pet Beast are divided by proficiency into Beginner, Proficient, Great Success, and Perfect.

The higher the proficiency, the stronger the power of the skill.

Yu Yaonu had not yet truly trained the four skills Zhu Lu had mastered.

Skill training is a long-term endeavor.

It requires accumulation over time.

Yu Yaonu looked at Zhu Lu and issued an order: "Absolute Disguise."

Zhu Lu began to execute this skill.

Instantly, both Yu Yaonu and Zhu Lu were in a state of Camouflage.

Yu Yaonu was amazed by Absolute Disguise.

This kind of skill was almost tailor-made for her.

Otherwise, when she went to Whale Swallowing City in a few days and faced Jiugui, the Doctor, the Empress, and others, she might expose her own strength.

Absolute Disguise could disguise herself, and it could also disguise Zhu Lu itself.

Ten minutes passed, and a look of astonishment appeared on Yu Yaonu's face: "It's already Proficient?"

Zhu Lu had only used this skill a few times, yet it had already reached the Proficient stage.

This truly shocked Yu Yaonu.

Generally speaking, for an Ordinary Pet Beast to reach the Proficient stage, it would take at least half a month of honing.

Now, it had only been ten minutes...

This made Yu Yaonu increasingly curious.

She had Zhu Lu train other skills as well.

As a result, one hour later, all of Zhu Lu's skills had entered the Proficient stage.

However, Zhu Lu was also panting, clearly having no energy left to continue using skills.

This made Yu Yaonu feel a bit of joy; her previously empty mood became a little brighter.

Sometimes, a sense of accomplishment can also dissolve the feeling of inner emptiness.

"It is time to certify my Beast Master rank and then choose an Academy for further studies."

The Beast Master school in Raven City is only an Ordinary institution; to pursue further studies, one needs to go to a high-level institution.

The resources in high-level institutions are also exceptionally abundant.

However, high-level institutions are not so easy to enter; they require the scores from an Ordinary institution as well as the grading from the Imperial Palace during the Beast Master certification.

Combining the two, one can apply to an Academy.

What Yu Yaonu was thinking of was applying to a Beast Master Academy in Jinghai City—Star Academy.

For one, it would be easy to complete her mission.

For another, although that Academy is not the absolute top, its healing department is second to none.

If she wants to solve the problem of her Pet Beast's suspended animation, going to that Star Academy is the best opportunity.

The next three days were the time to go to the Imperial Palace office in Raven City for Beast Master rank certification.

During these three days, the Imperial Palace office only conducted certifications and grading for the students of Raven City.

Yu Yaonu's bracelet was finally no longer as silent as it had been before.

"Are you prepared for tomorrow's certification?"

"Which academy are you planning to apply to?"

"Ten o'clock tomorrow morning, let's go together!"

The message was sent by Liu Fang, and it was quite long.

"I'm prepared," Yu Yaonu replied with a single sentence.

Liu Fang's words kept coming: "Your second Pet Beast... are you still unable to contract it?

If that's the case..."

Liu Fang did not continue with the rest of her words.

After all, she was also afraid of hurting Yu Yaonu's self-esteem.

She really wanted to persuade Yu Yaonu to replace her first Pet Beast again, but she felt conflicted inside.

With Yu Yaonu's talent, if she replaced her Pet Beast, she might be able to go to the top-tier academies, which made her feel slightly unbalanced.

However, overall, she still hoped that this sister of hers would replace the fake-dead Pet Beast and then switch to a slightly Ordinary Pet Beast; that would be very good.

"I have already contracted a Zhu Lu," Yu Yaonu chose not to hide it.

"What?"

"Congratulations!"

"That's great!"

The other party sent a bunch of messages, and after a simple reply, Yu Yaonu exited the bracelet.

Cultivating, cooking, eating, sweeping the floor, bathing.

Yu Yaonu's life was very dull and tedious; when the night was deep and quiet, she curled up on the bed and fell asleep.

"No."

The silence of the early morning was broken by a terrified dream-talk from Yu Yaonu.

Yu Yaonu's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Since coming to this world, she had never truly had a peaceful sleep, having nightmares every day.

Only when she saw the figure of that young man in her dreams would her heart feel a little more at ease.

On the large bed, Yu Yaonu's body was curled into a ball; she opened her eyes, and the fear in them slowly dissipated.

Putting on the newly purchased chest binder, Yu Yaonu was soon dressed neatly.

Just like an Ordinary person, she washed up, made breakfast, ate, and went out.

On the tram, Yu Yaonu rested her face on her hand, and hearing the noisy sounds in her ears, a look of envy appeared in her eyes.

Not far in front of her sat a couple and a boy the same age as her.

The couple kept nagging, telling their son some techniques for the certification.

The boy showed an impatient look on his face, but the couple kept talking.

Behind her, a young couple was holding hands, whispering about their separation and talking about which Academy they would go to together.

Among the crowd, they were in twos and threes, talking and laughing.

Yu Yaonu got off the tram; not far away, Liu Fang waved at her: "Yaonu, over here!"

Yu Yaonu looked at Liu Fang and walked over.

"Why didn't you come for the certification with your boyfriend?" Yu Yaonu asked.

"We broke up," Liu Fang said generously, "I'm about to go to a high-level Academy; he and I are not on the same path, so it's better to break up early."

Yu Yaonu did not speak.

She knew the personality of her desk mate; she had already changed boyfriends into the double digits over the past few years, so she was not surprised by this.

"Yaonu, do you have a boy you like?" Liu Fang asked, "Do you want me to introduce one to you?"

"No need," Yu Yaonu refused.

"Sigh, not to mention your talent, just with this face of yours, you could meet Excellent men," Liu Fang said, looking particularly envious.

Regarding these things, Yu Yaonu had no thoughts.

"I only want my Pet Beast to wake up now; I'm not interested in other things," Yu Yaonu said, her voice indifferent.

Seeing this, Liu Fang then asked: "How is your preparation for the certification? Do you have an Academy you are looking forward to?"

"Star Academy," Yu Yaonu did not hide it.

"Star Academy?" Liu Fang was slightly stunned, then said, "This Academy is quite suitable for you, but... it will limit you.

Although Star Academy can be considered a famous Academy, they are too severely biased in their subjects.

Other departments are all Ordinary, only the healing department is top-tier.

Therefore, their admission standards look more at the scores of cultural courses, and the scoring from the Imperial Palace does not account for much."

Although Star Academy could be considered a prestigious school, it was not the first choice for many Beast Master students.

After all, in this world, martial strength comes first.

It is true that the healing department is very popular.

However, when a Beast Master's strength becomes powerful, they can also contract a Pet Beast with healing abilities.

There is no need for everything to be in the healing department.

After using Absolute Disguise, Yu Yaonu entered the certification office of the Imperial Palace.

She summoned her Zhu Lu.

Then she began to perform the skills of the Zhu Lu, Camouflage and Dizziness.

Her performance was Ordinary and not very eye-catching.

Absolute Disguise made the skills performed by the Pet Beast look like they were only at the Beginner level.

"Where is your other Pet Beast?" at this moment, a female examiner asked.

"It... is in a state of suspended animation and cannot be summoned," Yu Yaonu answered truthfully.

The several examiners present revealed expressions of regret on their faces, and this female examiner reminded her: "You must have contracted the Zhu Lu a few days ago.

In just a few short days, to be able to let the Zhu Lu master two skills, your talent and potential are not bad.

Your first contracted Pet Beast... if there is an opportunity, replace it.

Perhaps it once helped you, and you find it hard to let go, but if you want to be strong, you must learn to be ruthless."

"Many thanks, Teacher," Yu Yaonu said politely.

These words, she had already heard many times.

Back then, that powerful Beast Master who wanted to take her as a disciple said similar things as well.

The assessment ended, and on Yu Yaonu's bracelet, a mark of an Elite Beastmaster was added.

Her Contracted Beast also increased by the Zhu Lu.

As for her Contribution Value, it remained hidden; others could not see it.

Yu Yaonu's assessment result was also Excellent, and she had more confidence in applying to the Star Academy.

Qingque City is the central city of the southwest region.

At this time, Yu Yaonu had arrived in Qingque City.

The items she purchased to increase vitality had finally arrived and were placed in the storage locker of the mall.

At this time, she arrived at the hotel and was eating in the hotel's restaurant.

She came to this city nominally for travel, but in reality, she came to retrieve the exchanged items.

She ate her meal alone, chewing slowly and swallowing carefully.

Just at this moment, the sound of footsteps came, and a young woman dressed in red appeared; a powerful aura radiated from her body.

Her appearance could also be considered Superb.

As soon as the woman appeared, she attracted the gaze of almost everyone present.

The red-dressed woman was not old; her deep V-neck dress revealed a hint of fair skin, and the long dress was exquisitely crafted with a Qingque pattern embroidered on the edges, looking very valuable.

The red-dressed woman walked toward Yu Yaonu and sat down opposite her.

Yu Yaonu raised her head to look at her, then lowered her head again, continuing to eat on her own.

"Lucky little girl, you are the fifth person to be noticed by the gaze of the Vermilion Bird," the red-dressed woman spoke, her voice carrying a trace of arrogance, "and I am... the first."

"Ah?" Yu Yaonu slowly put down her chopsticks, only then revealing a puzzled expression.

"Some days ago, did you purchase a bottle of Vermilion Bird Original Fluid and swallow it?

Now that you are still alive, it shows that you have passed the test of the Holy Vermilion Bird and are qualified to become a Zhuque Favored One," the red-dressed woman's voice was arrogant.

Yu Yaonu was slightly stunned; she was not aware of these matters.

"You should know that above the Mythical level, there are even higher-level Pet Beasts.

The Vermilion Bird is one of them.

And you passed the test of the Vermilion Bird Original Fluid, so you barely count as having the qualifications to become a Zhuque Favored One," the red-dressed woman began to explain.

According to what the red-dressed woman said.

The Vermilion Bird Original Fluid was released into the Nanhuang Realm by an organization named Suzaku.

The purpose was to find a powerful Beast Master to contract a Vermilion Bird Pet Beast egg.

Anyone who passes the first layer of the Vermilion Bird Original Fluid test can be a Zhuque Favored One.

In the current Nanhuang Realm, including Yu Yaonu, there are 5 Zhuque Favored Ones.

These five Zhuque Favored Ones have passed the Vermilion Bird's assessment and are qualified to contract Heavenly Absolute-level Pet Beasts.

And the Nanhuang Realm will also give birth to one Zhuque Saintess who will contract a Mythical-level Pet Beast.

These Favored Ones need to assist the Zhuque Saintess to compete with Zhuque Saintesses from other worlds, subsequently obtaining the qualification to contract a Vermilion Bird.

"Yu Yaonu, from Raven City, an orphan, from an Ordinary background, academic level is Excellent.

But it is only Excellent; if you continue step by step, a Commander Level Beast Master might be the peak of your life.

But now, having become a Zhuque Favored One, you can contract a Heavenly Absolute-level Pet Beast, and your life will change from here on.

Happy? Excited?" The red-dressed woman's voice was quite inflammatory.

She came from a noble background, and she had long since set her sights on that Mythical-level Pet Beast egg of the Suzaku Organization in the Nanhuang Realm; she wanted to be the Zhuque Saintess of the Nanhuang Realm.

As for this Yu Yaonu before her, she would be her future foundation, that is to say, a maid or a partner.

Yu Yaonu's heart did not ripple much: "And then?"

The red-dressed woman saw Yu Yaonu was unmoved and felt somewhat dissatisfied inside: "Do you not believe what I said?"

After all, the red-dressed woman had already met the other few Zhuque Favored Ones.

Those Zhuque Favored Ones, upon hearing her words, all expressed intense joy.

Seeing Yu Yaonu still eating, she said: "It seems you really think I am lying to you.

Originally, I wanted to hide my identity and communicate with you as an equal, but now it seems I can no longer hide it.

My name is... Qinghua."

The red-dressed woman looked at Yu Yaonu with anticipation; she could already foresee the expression on the woman before her.

It would inevitably be shock, excitement, and awe.

However, the scene she anticipated did not happen; Yu Yaonu was still unmoved and only said flatly: "I have noted it."

The red-dressed woman was annoyed, looking at Yu Yaonu in disbelief: "You have never heard of my name?"

"I have heard of blue and white porcelain."

The woman in the red dress was completely stunned.

She was, after all, Qing Hua, ranked third on the Azure Cloud Ranking of the Nanhuang Realm!

(End of chapter)