Li Pu paused slightly when he heard this.

Is Professor Li Fan trying to test me?

"Professor, what are you saying? I wouldn't dare lay a hand on you."

Yet, he showed a look of fear, while suddenly kicking at Li Fan's lower body.

Attacking elders, now that's something I'm pretty good at.

Bang!

However, who would have thought that with just a slight lift of his knee, Li Fan would block the sweep with the side of his leg.

(This...!)

This scene immediately astonished Li Pu.

Even before becoming a Summoner, his grandfather wouldn't dare casually block a kick from him like this.

Is it possible that Professor Li Fan's strength is unfathomable?

"I think you've misunderstood, kid."

At this moment, Li Fan casually lit a cigarette, exhaled a mouthful of smoke and said, "I want you to take down a few magical beasts to prove to me that you're capable of this job."

"...I sincerely apologize!"

Only then did Li Pu realize his misunderstanding, and he quickly apologized repeatedly.

"Then what are you standing around for? Get going."

Li Fan waved his hand, prompting Li Pu to act quickly.

"Yes, alright."

With embarrassment and respect, Li Pu hurriedly dashed down the valley.

[Damn!]

Scarecrow: Summoner, wait! Ben Cao also wants to prove himself!

The scarecrow followed closely behind.

"This guy is really quite deceitful..."

Watching the figure of one person and one scarecrow entering the valley, Li Fan couldn't help but sigh.

Not only thick-skinned but also deceitful.

Upon hearing the word "test," he immediately launched a sneak attack, something truly disgusting that's not common.

That's why, he liked it.

He had to admit, after a brief encounter, Li Fan already started to appreciate Li Pu a little.

Such a deceitful guy might actually have some talent in card games.

But for now...

But for now, let him catch his breath first.

After confirming Li Pu wouldn't look back, Li Fan quickly grimaced and vigorously rubbed his leg.

What's going on with this guy, that kick was painfully powerful.

"This kid's leg strength seems unusually strong."

He mumbled as he limped after them.

...

30 minutes later, Li Pu and the scarecrow had completed their cleaning of the Ring Valley.

Now in front of them and the scarecrow lay piles of mushroom fragments.

With a cigarette in his mouth, Li Fan stood before them, looking from Li Pu's pile to the scarecrow's pile.

"Which one of you is actually the summoned beast?"

He tilted his head in confusion.

The number of mushrooms Li Pu took down was almost double that of the scarecrow.

Rather than saying the scarecrow was weak, it was more accurate to say Li Pu was too strong.

Moreover, judging with his keen eye, as a summoned beast contracted only a few days ago, the scarecrow's combat ability was certainly not shabby.

So, it could only be said.

This summoner is extraordinary.

"But on another note, this valley really needed some cleaning."

"I believe even if you didn't step in, the school would send someone soon."

"Especially around this lake."

Glancing towards Moonlight Lake, Li Fan's gaze turned sharp.

"There's clearly something wrong with this water."

"The mushrooms here don't match what I remember."

"Normally, mushrooms are very gentle, not this aggressive."

"And there's even a fire-spitting mutative red-head mushroom."

He encountered red-head mushroom settlements before, more than once.

But those he encountered here were clearly a tier stronger than those he encountered before, the other mushroom types too.

"By the way, your scarecrow likely has a high wood attribute proportion, right?"

With that, Li Fan turned to look at the scarecrow.

"Have you heard that water nourishes wood?"

"Maybe soaking in this lake would benefit it."

This suggestion undoubtedly sparked an idea in Li Pu's mind.

The saying goes that where venomous snakes appear, there must be an antidote within seven steps.

It might not be entirely accurate here, but mushrooms being plant-like would have some fear of flames.

Yet the red-head mushroom can spit fire, possibly related to living by this lake long-term.

More importantly, from what Li Fan suggested, could the scarecrow also benefit from Moonlight Lake?

Knowing that the scarecrow's wood attribute wasn't just high, it was entirely pure wood.

Therefore, Li Pu silently took note of this.

Using the Friend of Magical Beasts to enhance the scarecrow was convenient and efficient, but the immediate benefits should not be wasted, should they?

"Alright, I've got a preliminary understanding of your level now."

"But if it's just to this degree, it's not enough."

Just as Li Pu thought the test was over, Li Fan spoke up again.

Even if there are many small fry, they're still just small fry.

The earlier skirmish didn't really hold much reference value for him.

It only showed that Li Pu had just enough power to protect himself in the southern forest.

But what he required was the gathering of magical beast cards.

Which means, it's not about the total number, but the variety count.

More specifically, Li Pu must be capable of defeating elite magical beasts in the southern forest.

Today, he himself was there to back him up, so Li Pu could confidently attempt a challenge.

"Wait here a moment."

With that, Li Fan left behind a command, then activated Sprint.

Whoosh!

He used Sprint without special effects this time.

The speed was even slightly faster than before.

Almost like a gust, quickly vanishing from the view of one man and one scarecrow.

"I'm so envious, this must be the kind of Summoner skills I'm about to learn."

Watching the direction the other left in, Li Pu was full of anticipation.

[Damn!]

Scarecrow: But Summoner, the way he ran looks a bit like you, limping.

The scarecrow's focus was slightly different.

"It's probably just your imagination."

Li Pu shrugged.

Honestly, he hadn't noticed.

Whoosh!

A few minutes later, Li Fan reappeared.

"I found an opponent for you, let's go."

He stood atop the valley, gesturing at Li Pu.

Thus, one person and one scarecrow followed, walking along the extended ridge.

Not long after they left, the wall caves of Ring Valley once again spat out mushroom beasts.

[Mushroom!]

[Mushroom great!]

[Rustling grass!]

Soon, an incongruous figure squeezed out of the cave.

[Rustle?]

The little tree person looked around, then tilted its head.

Where did Brother Limp and Brother Grass go?

...

30 minutes later, with Li Fan leading, Li Pu and the scarecrow finally arrived at the destination.

"Alright, your opponent is this mushroom."

Standing atop the ridge, Li Fan pointed downward.

"..."

Li Pu fell silent on the spot.

After observing for a while, he turned to Li Fan half-doubtfully.

"Professor, are you sure this is a mushroom?"

...

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