After using cheats, I became the strongest Beast Tamer

Apart from Jiuzhou University, there are over a hundred other Beast Taming universities in the country.

And there are even over a thousand other universities that, while not Beast Taming universities, have established related Beast Taming specialties.

Chen Xing could already imagine the fervor of the enrollment process.

"Brother Chen, I heard from my uncle's elder brother that the first enrollment for the Firelight Plan might be quite large. The selection criteria will not only include strength but will also focus on talent. However, most people will likely end up as junior staff, similar to peripheral members of the Jin Ye Guard, and only a minority will stand out to become official members."

After reading this message, Chen Xing pondered for a moment, then replied, "Your uncle's elder brother, if I remember correctly, should be Chou Lao, right?"

"You have a great memory, Brother Chen! I just thought it sounded more professional coming from me."

After hearing this, Chen Xing couldn't help but give a wry smile and gently shook his head.

However, he also admitted to himself that this was indeed good news. An increase in the size of enrollment meant that his sister would have a greater chance of getting through the application process.

Seeing Chen Xing replying to the message, Chen Lingya lowered her head and continued eating.

Even without looking at his phone, she could guess why someone would be contacting her brother at this time.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

After finishing the last bite of her meal, Chen Lingya put down her chopsticks, picked up her bowl and utensils, and walked to the kitchen. After cleaning up, she came out of the kitchen and said to Chen Xing, "I'm full. I have a general education class on materials tomorrow morning. We're going to the suburban botanical garden, so I need to rush to do my homework."

Chen Xing acknowledged her, "Go ahead with your work."

After dinner, Chen Xing tidied up the dining table and went up to the third floor.

He turned on his computer, logged onto the university's official website, and entered the Ember Organization's official website through the link in the announcement post.

The website's background was a painting of continuous mountains with a roaring bonfire at the peak. Below the webpage, four large characters were strikingly visible—Application for Employment.

To join or not?

Chen Xing's index finger paused for a moment, then he clicked the mouse.

He already had the answer at the bottom of his heart. What was he hesitating about?

Besides, it's not like he was signing away his freedom; if he didn't enjoy it, he could just resign.

Jiuzhou University was not far from Longbei City, and it was within the coverage of the local area network, naturally having internet access.

However, the network in the Exotic Region was not connected to the internet within Great Xia.

But the Ember Organization had clearly set up servers on this side of the Exotic Region.

As he clicked the mouse, the page changed to a simple registration form.

There were only sections for the name, ID card number, phone number, and a box to tick to confirm interest.

After entering everything, Chen Xing clicked to submit.

The next second, the page changed.

A pop-up window appeared—You have been approved!

That quick!?

Chen Xing was shocked.

Could it be that anyone who applies gets instant approval?

Surely a new organization wouldn't be so desperate for people.

Buzz~

The phone on the table vibrated.

Chu Nan sent a message, "Brother Chen, I've applied too, and they said they would reply within fifteen working days! (Photo) (Teeth-baring emoji)"

Chen Xing: ...

So he had misunderstood.

Chen Xing immediately understood the cause and effect.

It was probable that the official site had already recorded his name in the backend; as soon he applied with his name, he was approved instantly.

Two minutes later, he received a phone call.

The caller was unexpected; Chen Xing thought it might be an official call from the Firelight Organization, but it turned out to be the counselor Zhao Guangming.

Although puzzled about why the counselor would need to speak to him so late, Chen Xing didn't think too much of it and answered the call.

As soon as the call connected, he heard Zhao Guangming's cheerful laughter, "Ah, Chen Xing, I've received the notice over here—you've been approved. I'll send you a link right now, you download an APP, and also, I'm adding you to a small group."

Chen Xing was somewhat confused, "What notice?"

"The Firelight Plan!" Zhao Guangming explained, "You submitted this application yourself, right? It wasn't someone else using your name to apply, was it?" There was a hint of doubt in his tone.

"I applied," Chen Xing glanced at the caller ID again; it was Zhao Guangming with no mistake.

"I thought it would be official personnel from Firelight calling me, but it turns out to be you, Counselor," Chen Xing chuckled.

Hearing Chen Xing's words, Zhao Guangming couldn't help but laugh, "You're not wrong; it was indeed Firelight's official personnel who called you, and from now on, we'll be colleagues."

"You joined Firelight too?" Chen Xing was surprised. The official notification was only released today.

It hadn't been long since the announcement, and the counselor had already become an official member.

"Yes, we're really short-staffed right now, we don't lack anything except for capital!"

"Even if it's someone else applying, I'd be the one making the call because, at the moment, there are only a few official employees at Firelight," Zhao Guangming joked.

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Guangming continued, "Though I haven't resigned from my counselor position yet, I won't be able to do it for much longer. I'll be let go in a while and then shift my focus to Firelight."

Zhao Guangming said, "I can tell you clearly that there are no more than ten official members in Firelight right now. Because the approval process hasn't even started.

Apart from you and me who got in directly, the formal approval process won't start until tomorrow."

"Everyone in this small group is an official member of Firelight from Jiuzhou University."

"Actually, for the existing talent pool at domestic universities, there are backups in Firelight's system; anyone from the talent pool applying to join Firelight can get approved instantly."

"You should join the group first. There are only five people in it right now, and there won't be many who can come in later."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Xing opened the link sent by his mentor and then downloaded an app. He needed to fill in a name for registration—no sane person uses their real name online.

He casually chose a name: Chen Fengpolang.

Upon logging in, he joined an in-built group chat within the app.

With him included, there were only six people in the group.

All were using internet nicknames: My Conscience is Bright, Brightness's Dad, Boundless Learning Sea, Ironclad Promise, Little Lu-Z.

These names... reeked of a bygone era.

The old-timer vibe was almost seeping through the screen.

Chen Xing was left speechless, thinking that if someone who didn't know what was going on joined in, they would probably think they'd stumbled into an elderly group.

Zhao Guangming's name was easy to guess—it was probably the one called My Conscience is Bright. The one next to it, Brightness's Dad, was clearly an in-your-face name, probably a close friend of the mentor.

Boundless Learning Sea and Ironclad Promise were hard to guess; they might be two bookworms.

The name Little Lu-Z at the end sounded a lot like someone.

Chen Xing felt that his guess was a bit too bold.

My Conscience is Bright: "Welcome"

My Conscience is Bright: "@Brightness's Dad"

Brightness's Dad: "Welcome"

Little Lu-Z: "Young Chen is indeed straightforward! That's a man for you; our family appreciates you!"

Chen Xing was shocked. It couldn't really be Eunuch Lu himself.

In this kind of group, ordinary people wouldn't dare to impersonate him like that; it was very likely the actual Eunuch Lu.

Boundless Learning Sea: @Brightness's Dad, Mr. Zhao, are there any suitable Beast Taming evolutionary paths in the country right now? Preferably of purple Quality. Firelight is just starting out, and we need a suitable evolutionary path as our hallmark.

Brightness's Dad: Should I make one up for you? As Yan Principal's pupil and his pupils' tutor, there must be someone suitable for you to inquire about. I'm busy with work; don't @ me.

Boundless Learning Sea: Your son can @ you, but I can't? @Brightness's Dad

Boundless Learning Sea: @Brightness's Dad@Brightness's Dad@...

Chen Xing wondered if he read that wrong. Principal Yan?

There are many principals in the country, not many with the surname Yan. To have the credentials to join this group and bear the surname Yan...

It surely couldn't be the principal of Jiuzhou University, could it? Your way of chatting is far too casual.

Given how Brightness's Dad is talking to him, it's unlikely that an ordinary person could be so informal; they must be of equal standing in terms of either position or age.

Moreover, he referred to him as Mr. Zhao earlier, which suggests a significant official rank.

But Zhao Guangming, the counselor, doesn't look old at all. Could it be a case of late fatherhood, choosing such a name... seems quite irritable.

I guessed the old-timer vibe right after all.

Having Principal Yan, Eunuch Lu, and Counselor Zhao Guangming's dad in the group would certainly push the average age up by a hundred years.

Chen Xing sent a private message to Zhao Guangming, "Is that really Principal Yan in the group?"

Zhao Guangming replied instantly, "Yes."

Chen Xing fell silent for two seconds, "The principal is quite free-spirited."

Zhao Guangming: "You'll get used to it. Principal Yan is almost seven hundred years old; sometimes I feel like I'm talking to someone my own age when I chat with him."

Chen Xing continued to type, "Who are the other people in the group?"

"My dad... and one is Eunuch Lu, the last one is that guy."

"Which guy?"

"The one served by Eunuch Lu!"

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Chen Xing took a deep breath, "Why is that man also in the group?"

"I don't know; Principal Yan added him, and mainly because he actually agreed..."

Through the phone, Chen Xing could vaguely sense Zhao Guangming's helplessness.

"Are they all high-ranking officials of Firelight?" Chen Xing asked the question that was on his mind. Surely it wasn't just a front, and these people were the real high officials.

Zhao Guangming replied: "Don't worry, they're just holding a title for now, and they're not lacking in rights anyway. Otherwise, with a newly established department full of rookies, how would we deal with other departments? Once Firelight has its own powerhouses, it will get easier, so you need to work hard and get rid of them soon!"