After research, the Black Blob needed some recovery time and was kept in the laboratory by the researchers.
Inside, there were nutrients and living supplies needed for the monster, and a huge floor-to-ceiling window in front.
At this moment, the monster was lying by the window, countless clear eyes unblinkingly staring at Chloe.
Humans... they were the humans it raised.
Human pets were very fragile, and needed to be carefully protected and pampered.
Moreover, the human it was raising this time was very beautiful.
Thinking of this, the monster felt delighted, emitting a contented "purring" sound from its throat.
Chloe sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, lazily observing the monster with her chin propped up.
Although it was a bit large in size and sometimes fierce, overall... it didn't seem that bad?
Ignoring its appearance, the Black Blob's behavior was actually like that of an eight-year-old child.
Sometimes mischievous, disliking injections, but would obey those it was close to.
Most importantly, after coming to this research facility, the Black Blob didn't seem to have harmed anyone.
This was quite remarkable.
Chloe and the Black Blob stared at each other for a long time, neither shifting their gaze.
Mainly because if Chloe looked away, the creature would get agitated and make whining sounds, even more cat-like than the Fantasy Species.
Chloe looked at the Black Blob for a while, then turned to ask Ren Yunying who was passing by:
"Instructor, does it have a name?"
Ren Yunying seemed busy, but upon hearing Chloe's question, she paused her steps for a moment and said:
"Its code is 3k450, you can call it Little Three."
Then she walked away without turning back, leaving Chloe standing in the wind.
...Little Three?
Chloe looked at the Black Blob and tentatively called out:
"Little Three."
Hearing the sound, the Black Blob seemed excited and looked at her, emitting a contented purring from its throat.
This completely baffled Chloe, it was really called Little Three.
She looked at the Black Blob with a complicated expression, unable to stop herself from saying:
"Idiot, if someone tells you to call yourself something, you just do it? What if I call you Ugly Freak, would you go for that?"
The Black Blob excitedly waved its tentacles, indicating its willingness with actions.
Chloe: "..."
She shook her head in silence.
At this moment, Qin Huaibei and the others who had finished touring finally returned to Chloe's side.
Daniel knocked on the glass window: "This thing looks so ugly."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the Black Blob forcefully rammed the glass window, scaring Daniel.
He shuddered: "Damn, this little guy understands human speech?"
Chloe rolled her eyes: "You think everyone's as stupid as you?"
Daniel was annoyed and wanted to argue, but after careful thought, he felt Chloe seemed to be right, making him even angrier.
When they came over, they also brought the Fantasy Species.
The Fantasy Species still had the appearance of a lion cub, extremely adorable, and climbed up Chloe's pant leg as soon as it saw her.
Chloe watched it for a while, then took the initiative to pick it up.
The lion cub was overjoyed, constantly making soft "meow" sounds.
Seeing this, the Black Blob in the laboratory became unhappy and began furiously ramming the glass window.
The force of the monster's ramming was terrifying, causing the entire research facility to shake.
Seeing the surrounding researchers all looking over, Chloe warned:
"Quiet!"
The Black Blob did stop, but its gaze was resentful and indignant, countless eyes glaring intently at the cat in Chloe's arms.
The lion cub elegantly licked its paw, then boldly snuggled into Chloe's embrace right in front of the Black Blob.
Chloe instinctively held it closer.
This made the Black Blob completely angry, but it didn't dare ram the glass again. In the end, it could only use its tentacles to tightly wrap its round, ball-like body, as if withdrawing into itself.
All the onlookers: "..."
Qin Huaibei sighed in amazement: "What's the difference between this and competing for affection?"
Daniel asserted: "Don't doubt it, that's exactly what it is."
Chloe glared at them disagreeably: "Alright, stop fanning the flames."
With that, she lowered her gaze to look at the lion cub in her arms.
It was blinking its innocent azure eyes at her, full of adoring affection.
Chloe gently tapped its nose with her finger and said softly: "Scheming cat."
The lion cub shook its whole body, tilting its head as if not understanding Chloe's meaning.
They chatted for a while longer, then a researcher came over to call them:
"Students, Instructor Ren is looking for you."
"Coming right away." Chloe responded, putting the lion cub down on the floor.
She then followed the researcher over.
As she left, the lion cub stretched lazily, its feline face full of arrogant nonchalance.
At the same time, the Black Blob also released the tentacles wrapped around itself, countless eyes glaring fiercely at the lion cub.
But the lion cub was unperturbed, leisurely grooming its fur, occasionally deigning to return the Black Blob's glare.
...
"I didn't expect it would listen to you so well before."
Ren Yunying said, then tossed a stack of documents onto Chloe's desk:
"These are Little Three's latest data, you can take a look."
Chloe still couldn't get used to that name, silently opening the file folder.
Behind her, four heads leaned in together to look at the contents of the file.
Seeing this, a smile appeared on Ren Yunying's lips.
Not bad, after participating in the competition, their feelings for each other had indeed grown closer.
No sooner had this thought emerged than Daniel punched Qin Huaibei, whispering:
"You stepped on my foot!"
Qin Huaibei also lowered his voice: "I didn't mean to, why are you so irritable?"
Chloe clicked her tongue: "Can you two be quieter, do you think the instructor can't hear you?"
The argument abruptly stopped.
Daniel even raised his head guiltily to observe Ren Yunying's reaction for a moment.
"..."
Ren Yunying lowered her head to drink tea, pretending she hadn't heard anything just now.
So Daniel rudely stepped on Qin Huaibei's foot again.
Qin Huaibei: "..."
What a beast.
Chloe looked at the records in the file, her expression inscrutable.
After a long while, she put down the folder:
"So this Little Three is indeed an unknown species that has never appeared on the mainland before?"
Ren Yunying nodded: "Yes, we've compared its genes to many others, and haven't found anything similar."
"It's like... it appeared out of nowhere."
Chloe didn't speak.
She didn't know if it was because she was too inclined to conspiracy theories, but now no matter what happened, she would subconsciously think about the Werewolf Tribe.
Ren Yunying continued: "However, Little Three's value is still very high. Just its gene regeneration ability alone is enough to drive people crazy."
She said seriously: "But to continue researching, we still need your help."
Ren Yunying looked at Chloe and shook her head helplessly:
"I really don't know what charm you possess to attract so many strange species."
