The moon hung high.
Chen Mo stared at the quietly burning campfire not far away, somewhat lost in thought.
The same scene, yet missing a big fellow.
"Chirp?" (Is the big fellow alright?)
The little fox rubbed Chen Mo's palm, its crimson pupils showing concern.
"Don't worry, the Star Sea should be fine."
Chen Mo spoke.
Not long after the departure of the Isolated Island Spirit, he saw many powerful Spirit Masters searching the sea with their Spiritual Beasts, but it seemed they all returned without success.
At this moment, his wristband suddenly emitted beep beep beep sounds.
Chen Mo glanced at it, somewhat surprised.
For it was a message from Granny Meng, very simple and only five words—Don't panic, I'm here.
The networks of Spirit Realm and Blue Star are not connected; since Chen Mo could receive Chen Meng's message, it meant she had already arrived in Spirit Realm.
Chen Mo was puzzled and sent a "?"
Why would Granny Meng come to Penglai Secret Realm?
Even if there were people from Hongmeng Company among the guests watching the training, they shouldn't know that he had joined Hongmeng Company.
Fluttering Dreams: "I've learned about the issue with the Isolated Island Spirit, I will sort it out for you. Just play along with me in a little act tomorrow. (Smile)"
The message ended with the smiley emoji that middle-aged friends love to use.
Indeed, it was undoubtedly Granny Meng!
Silence is Gold: "What act?"
Fluttering Dreams: "You'll find out tomorrow. In the future, if you encounter such situations, you can come directly to me, the company and I are your backing."
Seeing Chen Meng's message, Chen Mo felt a sigh of relief for some reason.
It seems Granny Meng is still very reliable.
The next day at noon, the week-long training finally ended.
Fortunately, no one had an accident, but only a dozen people lasted until the end.
Others were either eliminated midway or couldn't survive independently in the wild and pressed the emergency button.
After everyone gathered on the beach, Instructor Jiang began to announce everyone's scores for this training.
Everyone held their breath.
"First place, He Siyao, 3900."
As Instructor Jiang's words fell, most people were shocked.
Many people knew He Siyao, her parents were executives in a major conglomerate, both wealthy and attractive, with a big reputation in Shenghai City's elite high schools.
But wasn't her Spiritual Beast just at Transcendent 1-stage? How could she score so many points!?
3900 points, that's like half the Extraordinary Spiritual Beasts on the island were hunted by her.
"Hey, she's in a team with Chen Mo, maybe Chen Mo let her have all the points."
Students who saw Chen Mo and He Siyao acting together quickly guessed the truth.
Seeing the shocked and envious looks from the crowd, He Siyao felt immensely satisfying.
This money was well-spent!
"Second place, Chen Mo, 1850 points."
Following that, Instructor Jiang announced the second place's score, unsurprisingly, it was Chen Mo.
"Third place, Li An, 1150 points."
Hearing the third place's score, Chen Mo felt somewhat regretful.
Since each trainee could only know their own scores, to be safe, Chen Mo also racked up quite a few points for himself.
If he could have controlled the scoring, he might have earned a bit more.
For the rest of the rankings, Chen Mo didn't listen closely but roughly estimated his gains from this training in his mind.
Firstly, the prize for the competition, 80w total for the first and second place.
Then, the 3900 points transferred by the rich lady He Siyao, totaling 195w. Only 120w was transferred temporarily because the lady's card also ran out of money, and the rest will be given to him after returning to the Blue Star.
Lastly, the gifts from the Isolated Island Spirit, several treasures together worth about 100w or so.
This training experience directly earned Chen Mo 300w, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it overnight riches.
Recalling how he and Xiao Jiu struggled bitterly in competitions not long ago, exhausting themselves, only to earn 10w in prize money at the end, Chen Mo couldn't help but let out a deep sigh.
Indeed, being kept, pfft, exploring the Spirit Realm earns money much faster than competing!
"Each person's points can be exchanged for corresponding resources in the list, I've already synced the list to the group, everyone can check for themselves."
Instructor Jiang spoke again.
Chen Mo glanced at the list, finding that the exchangeable items were few and common potions and resources.
Moreover, the purchasing power of 1 point was only about 10 yuan, and Chen Mo used up all his points after exchanging for two chunks of Thunderbolt Ore.
Next, it was time for Shenghai Spirit University and various companies to pick candidates.
Chen Mo felt it was quite similar to campus recruitment in his previous life, but looking at the many magnates nearby, he had a vague sense of foreboding.
Because he could contact the Isolated Island Spirit, many companies would surely try to recruit him.
And this recruitment was not purely recruitment.
"I wonder where Granny Meng has gone? Didn't she say she wanted me to cooperate with her in a play?"
Chen Mo thought to himself.
"Chen Mo, are you interested in joining our Xuanwu Group? An annual salary of a million, work 4 days and rest 3, with various employee benefits."
Indeed, it wasn't long before a slightly chubby middle-aged man in a white shirt walked up to Chen Mo, smiling as he spoke.
"A million annual salary is nothing! Chen Mo, your Blazing Flame Fox must be a mutant Spiritual Beast, right? Generally speaking, the evolutionary path of mutant Spiritual Beasts differs from ordinary Spiritual Beasts; our company has Dongxia's top experts in Spiritual Beast evolution. If you join us, I will let them help your Blazing Flame Fox find the strongest and most suitable evolutionary path!"
"Our company can also satisfy this! And we'll even gift you a Thunderbolt Fruit, an epic resource that can directly enhance an Extraordinary Level Spiritual Beast by 1~2 growth levels!"
"Ha, you all just covet the fact that Chen Mo can contact the Isolated Island Spirit! I'll say it straight, Chen Mo, if you come to our school, we won't force the Spiritual Beasts destined with you. Once you reach Spirit Master Level 4, we will also help you contract the Isolated Island Spirit."
A tutor from Shenghai Spirit University, wearing a monocle, said cheerfully.
...
Almost every company offered extremely generous conditions.
However, Chen Mo knew their target was the Isolated Island Spirit and that Monarch Stage Crystal Core.
Seeing the leaders of major groups desperately vying for "Chen Mo", not caring about losing face, the surrounding students couldn't help feeling genuinely envious.
Indeed, different folks, different strokes; they were still hoping for magnate's attention when Chen Mo was already being fiercely contested by many firms.
"Have you all finished? Annual salary of ten million, exclusive evolutionary path customization, the Isolated Island Spirit is yours, how about it?"
At that moment, a mature and cold voice of a lady suddenly sounded.
A tall woman with wine-red short hair and wearing sunglasses slowly approached.
All eyes involuntarily turned towards Chen Meng.
Upon hearing this, Chen Mo instantly understood Granny Meng's point.
Goodness, cooperating with Granny Meng in a play meant supporting her in "showing off".
"Of course, I'm willing!"
Chen Mo said "excitedly," his eyes gleaming as if he was already envisioning his wonderful future life.
"You all have no objections, right?"
Chen Meng then beamingly asked the other companies.
No one spoke.
Firstly, the price Chen Meng offered was too high, even exceeding the value of that Monarch Stage Crystal Core; it would be somewhat detrimental for them to raise the "treatment."
Secondly, Chen Meng was the only Master Level Spirit Master present, and ranked among the top-tier combative forces in Initial City, not to mention the power behind her.
It wasn't worth offending a Master Level Spirit Master for an Isolated Island Spirit.
"If no objections, then let's decide joyously like this."
Chen Meng smiled as she spoke, her wine-red short hair fluttering in the wind.