Are You Wearing Makeup? This Kitty Wants to Go Home! (Please Keep Reading)

"Of course, and I'd recommend choosing them in person." Chen Xuanbai nodded. "When choosing your first batch of research subjects, that initial connection matters. You also need to establish a control group right from the start."

"I'll submit the paperwork tonight. It should be approved in two or three days. Today's Wednesday, so we can go together on Saturday."

"You've spent all afternoon looking through research topics and case studies. Go home and get some rest. I'll handle the procedural side."

As he spoke, Chen Xuanbai carefully put away the rest of the materials.

"Thank you, sir." Looking at Chen Xuanbai, whose face was exhausted but whose eyes shone with light, Lin Yuan offered his heartfelt thanks.

He truly was grateful.

For everything from Chen Xuanbai's guidance over the past year to the [Spirit-Nourishing Fruit] before the awakening ceremony, and now for organizing so many materials and helping him choose a research topic despite his exhaustion.

But there was no need to keep voicing his gratitude. On the road of scientific research, producing results was the greatest way to repay a mentor.

On the way home, Lin Yuan took the familiar bus as usual.

The forty-minute commute from school to home already felt a little too long for someone as busy as he was now.

Still, that situation should change in the not-too-distant future.

There were two faster options.

First, he could rent designated riding beasts: [Wind-Seeking Horses], [Wind Ostriches], or [Wind-Chasing Cranes].

However, he would have to obtain a [Beast-Driving License]. Different types of beasts also required different license classes; otherwise, he could not take them onto the road.

Second, he could ride his own contracted beast.

In that case, besides his [Beast-Driving License], his beast would also need to earn a [Road Permit]. Generally, one could take