《Beast taming, starting from zero point》 Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Dont Blame Her Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Don¡¯t Blame Her ¡°` Zhehai Province, Hangkang City. Wencheng Middle School, Class 3-7. ¡°The improvement of everyone in this mock exam is evident, especially Qin Shou, who scored second in the whole grade, just 2 points short of a perfect score. Everyone should learn from him.¡± ¡°Most of you did well, but there are a few who didn¡¯t strive for progress and even scored zero, which really dragged down our class average.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t name names here, but I hope this student will reflect on their actions. With only 21 days until the middle school exams, such a score wouldn¡¯t even get you into an ordinary vocational high school, let alone Beast Taming High School.¡± The Mediterranean-looking class teacher, Yu Guang, glanced toward the window seat in the third row from the back on the far right, and saw the ponytailed girl sitting up straight in her seat, a picture of a model student. A smirk twitched at the corner of his mouth. What a pretense! He was talking about you! Qiao Sang certainly knew the class teacher was talking about her, but she couldn¡¯t help it, she wasn¡¯t the Qiao Sang of this world. She had only transmigrated here a couple of days ago and had barely acclimatized when the mock exam hit. But it was just a middle school mock exam, which she of course wasn¡¯t afraid of; after all, in her past life she had been bright enough to get into a 985 university. But she was stumped the moment she saw the test paper. ¡°What is formed by the awakening of the human brain domain?¡± ¡°To which extraordinary creatures are Heart Scales attractive, and what function do they serve?¡± ¡°What is the final evolutionary form of the Smelly Loach?¡± ¡°Which planets have humans colonized?¡± What¡­ what kind of questions are these?! In the end, with no other choice, she adopted the strategy of choosing the shorter answer for multiple-choice questions with ¡°three long and one short,¡± and the longer one for ¡°three short and one long,¡± filling in blanks at random, leaving the essay questions blank, and submitting her paper. In the past two days, Qiao Sang got used to the body and the memories of the original occupant had also started flooding back. She had gradually begun to understand this world. This was a world dominated by beast taming. Since humans discovered they could tame beasts, 32,050,000 years had passed, and a fully mature beast taming social system had been established. Although it was the era of beast taming, not everyone was a beast tamer. Human brain domains could be awakened by magnetic stimulation when a person reached the age of 15, resulting in the emergence of the Beast Taming Codex. The Beast Taming Codex was both a contract and a space that perfectly connected humans with extraordinary creatures. If the brain domain couldn¡¯t awaken by the age of 15, there was a high probability that one would have little to do with beast taming for the rest of their life. Even though the beast taming era had developed over millions of years, humans still couldn¡¯t guarantee a 100% awakening of the Beast Taming Codex. Last year, for instance, only 73% of the national middle school exam candidates managed to awaken their Beast Taming Codex, meaning 27% did not, and even if some were academic geniuses, they were doomed not to get into Beast Taming High School. And those who couldn¡¯t tame beasts could only become mediocre, spending their lives at the lower end of the social hierarchy. This was a harsh reality; without the ability to tame beasts, you might not even be able to perform manual labor like bricklaying. With extraordinary creatures that could carry several hundred or even thousands of kilograms of bricks in one go, who would bother using human labor, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive? It was the same with carrying dishes. Even if the salary was several times higher, restaurants would prefer to employ extraordinary creatures as servers because they attracted more customers. In such a world completely different from the society she used to know, Qiao Sang, as a middle school student nearing the exams, was incredibly anxious! In the past, knowledge could change one¡¯s destiny; now, beast taming could change one¡¯s life. She might have the memories of her predecessor, but the girl was an academic flop! Her grades had been steadily at the bottom three in her class. She had shown progress last month in the mock exam, moving up a rank to fourth from the bottom. But that was only because the previously fourth-from-bottom student had a stomach upset and abandoned two exams that day. With the middle school exams only 21 days away, she had no hope of getting into a key high school; she¡¯d be grateful just to get into any high school at all. Qiao Sang listened attentively in class, took notes, and kept looking at her textbook even after class ended, exhibiting the same commitment she¡¯d had when she was a student facing college entrance exams. ¡°Qiao Sang, the egg score the teacher mentioned must be yours,¡± whispered her desk mate Fang Sisi, leaning in. This wasn¡¯t a question but a confirmation. Although the teacher had not specified who it was, Qiao Sang was openly making notes on her zero-score test paper without bothering to obscure her score. Qiao Sang nodded her head. In Qiao Sang¡¯s memories, she and her desk mate got along well, often eating together and going out for fun. The most important reason for their good relationship was that her desk mate was also an underachiever. Fang Sisi was the one who had the stomach trouble and took over the fourth-from-bottom spot last month, temporarily saving Qiao Sang from that embarrasment. ¡°Wow, I saw you filled in all the multiple-choice questions and still didn¡¯t get a single point; that difficulty is almost like someone else getting a perfect score,¡± Fang Sisi said, raising her thumb in admiration. ¡°` Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Chapter 1 Dont Blame Her_2 Chapter 2: Chapter 1 Don¡¯t Blame Her_2 Qiao Sang choked and was at a loss for words¡ªhow could this be her fault? If anyone was to blame, it was that idiomatic choice of ¡®among the long and short, choosing the short¡¯! ¡°How many points did you score?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°263, a 98-point improvement from the last time,¡± Fang Sisi replied with some pride. True to being a poor student, huh. Even with two additional subjects, she only managed to score 98 more points. However, Qiao Sang only ridiculed her inwardly. After all, they were both poor students¡ªno point in hurting each other¡¯s feelings. ¡°Not bad,¡± she said. Even Qiao Sang didn¡¯t feel she was being insincere with that comment. Though her desk mate¡¯s score was indeed low in her eyes, it was a recognizable improvement from her usual scores around 200. ¡°Of course, my mom has been nagging me non-stop lately¡­¡± Before she could finish, the person sitting in front of Fang Sisi turned around and nervously asked, ¡°Is it true or not that Dai Shushu from class nine got recommended for admission to Litian Royal Beast High School?¡± Fang Sisi sighed, ¡°It¡¯s been talked about so much, it must be true.¡± Qiao Sang was flipping through a textbook on the side. The Dai Shushu they were talking about was the top scorer of this mock exam. To Qiao Sang, a top-ranked student being recommended for high school wasn¡¯t newsworthy. Right now, what mattered to her was learning the knowledge points in the book. ¡°I heard she got recommended because she had a cognitive awakening,¡± the student sitting in front of Qiao Sang added, turning to join the conversation. At this, Qiao Sang looked up. Beast Taming High School was recruiting future Beast Tamers, and naturally, the ability for cognitive awakening was a priority. Those who managed to awaken on their own often achieved greater success than those awakened through magnetic wave stimulation. Over 30 million years ago, the first group of Beast Tamers had awakened on their own. Back then, Beast Tamers constituted only 0.01% of the population¡ªa true one-in-ten-thousand rarity. It wasn¡¯t until a researcher named Chen Leshen discovered 2,563 years ago that human brains could awaken the Beast Taming Codex through magnetic wave stimulation that we truly entered the grand era of Beast Taming. But those who could awaken on their own were still considered the cream of the crop. ¡°Cognitive awakening, huh?¡± Fang Sisi mused in deep thought. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s too late to start sucking up to her now?¡± The student sitting in front of Fang Sisi shook their head, ¡°Forget it. If she¡¯s been recommended for admission, she definitely won¡¯t be sticking around at school. Would you come to school if you knew you were already accepted into high school?¡± Fang Sisi found that very sensible. ¡°If I were to awaken on my own, could I get recommended even with failing grades?¡± Qiao Sang asked earnestly after taking a deep breath. Her question managed to turn all three gazes towards her. ¡°Fail? Even if you scored zero, schools would want you,¡± the student in front of her quipped. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it. Those who awaken on their own are always top students. There¡¯s no chance for the likes of us poor students,¡± Fang Sisi said, patting Qiao Sang¡¯s shoulder. ¡°I had that same dream just the other day.¡± Qiao Sang bowed her head, saying nothing. Thinking she was disheartened, the three quit discussing cognitive awakening. Little did they know, Qiao Sang had to fight back a tremendous urge to burst out laughing. Cognitive awakening! She had achieved just that immediately upon transmigrating here! Back then she had no idea what it was and even thought it might be some kind of ¡®Golden Finger.¡¯ It was only after her memories had integrated that she realized it was the Beast Taming Codex, which everyone awakens to around the age of 15. Since most people awaken at 15, she didn¡¯t think much of it¡ªnever realizing the significant difference between awakening on one¡¯s own and being stimulated by magnetic waves! No wonder the original Qiao Sang was a poor student. When their memories merged, she didn¡¯t even know the huge difference between the two types of awakening. ¡­ ¡­ Without the pressure of the middle school exams bearing down on her, Qiao Sang found reading the textbooks a lot less stressful and was even able to make sense of various knowledge points, rather than just memorize them by rote. ¡°[Deep-haired turtles belong to the earth type and are commonly found in desert tropical regions. They have black rings around their eyes and are not adept at swimming.]¡± You¡¯re a turtle and you¡¯re not good at swimming? If you are a poor swimmer, why are you even a turtle? And why, as a turtle, are you earth-type instead of water-type? ¡°[Steel Resolve Rats should not get rained on, as their bodies are prone to rust. They enjoy sunlight.]¡± Why would an extraordinary creature rust? If you¡¯re steel-type and similarly rust when rained on, why do you like sunlight? Don¡¯t you fear oxidation reactions and rusting? The common knowledge that she encountered was too much¡ªit all invited mockery. But it was exactly this that made reading not painful for Qiao Sang. On the contrary, she found it quite interesting and remembered the information without needing to memorize it. School was soon dismissed. Qiao Sang had just finished packing her things and hadn¡¯t left her seat when a girl with black-framed glasses approached her, ¡°Qiao Sang, the class teacher asked you to drop by the office.¡± Qiao Sang paused for a moment, ¡°I got it.¡± The girl with glasses was Ma Xiao, the class representative for studies, and she was no stranger to teachers calling for Qiao Sang. Being consistently the third from the bottom of the class, this kind of summons was routine for Qiao Sang. The original Qiao Sang was used to it, but the current Qiao Sang certainly wasn¡¯t. Especially when the class teacher¡¯s spit was flying in her face. ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you! The middle school exams are upon us and this is how you perform! How do you justify this to yourself, or your parents!¡± the teacher berated. Qiao Sang subtly stepped back, ¡°Tea¡­cher, calm down.¡± That was close, she almost called him old ban¡­ ¡°Calm down! How can I stay calm! I¡¯ve taught so many students and I¡¯ve never seen anyone as bad as you!¡± the class teacher intensified his saliva assault. As a top student in her previous life, Qiao Sang was experiencing this for the first time and took another step back. ¡°There¡¯s a reason why I scored like this.¡± The teacher looked at her coolly, ¡°What reason?¡± ¡°Actually, I¡¯ve had a cognitive awakening, and my mind hasn¡¯t quite recovered,¡± she said. At that moment, Qiao Sang felt somewhat impressed with her own quick wit. ¡°Heh.¡± The class teacher let out a scoff. ¡°It seems the teachers have been too kind to you all this while.¡± Qiao Sang looked puzzled. What did this have to do with how kind they¡¯d been to her? She saw the class teacher pull out a contact book from the drawer, flip through it, and dial a number. Before long, the call connected. ¡°May I speak with Qiao Sang¡¯s parent? This is Qiao Sang¡¯s class teacher. Do you have time to come to the school for a moment?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Chapter 2: A Beating Chapter 3: Chapter 2: A Beating Qingcheng Jiayuan. Building C, Unit 606. When Qiao Sang returned home with her mother, she was still a bit dazed. After all, she had endured nearly two hours of relentless scolding at school, and had it not been for the class teacher¡¯s stomach growling, he might have continued berating her. Qiao Sang washed her face twice in the bathroom. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, her delicate features were exactly like her previous life¡¯s. Only much younger, with a baby-faced plumpness still present. ¡°Come out and eat,¡± her mother¡¯s voice called from the living room. ¡°Coming.¡± Qiao Sang responded, then silently washed her face again. As she entered the living room, her mother Ye Xiangting¡¯s piercing gaze met her, ¡°The food¡¯s gone cold, I just warmed it up, hurry and eat.¡± The family situation of Qiao Sang¡¯s original self had many similarities with hers, not just the looks of the parents, but also being a single-parent family. The original¡¯s father had not gone missing nor passed away young; he simply divorced her mother. They divorced when the original was three years old. That same year, her father Qiao Wangyang started a new family and had another daughter, who was now fourteen. This was quite thought-provoking¡­ Perhaps feeling guilty towards the mother, he left her both the child and the house during the divorce. Ye Xiangting never remarried, raising Qiao Sang and earning a living on her own. Fortunately, she was an E-rank Beast Tamer with a Faith Warden and a chubby Jiubi at her side. She made a comfortable living by renting them out for people to enjoy flying, leading a relatively easy and prosperous life. Life hadn¡¯t worn her down into a downtrodden housewife, but instead forged her into a strong woman with a soft exterior and a steadfast interior. Qiao Sang had a deep understanding of this. Her mother had endured two hours of scolding from the teacher without losing her temper upon returning home. So strong! However, it really wasn¡¯t her fault. She couldn¡¯t extract the Beast Taming Codex from her brain domain, nor had she contracted any Extraordinary Creature. Going to the Beast Taming Center for a checkup was the only way to prove that she had indeed awakened on her own. Qiao Sang ate in silence, not daring to speak. Although her mother was a strong woman, that didn¡¯t guarantee she would always remain so. ¡°I¡¯ll take a day off tomorrow and take you to the Beast Taming Center,¡± her mother said, looking at Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, ¡°What for?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯ve awakened on your own? We need to get a checkup, and then a certification, so we can go to the Pet Beast Base to choose a Pet Beast,¡± her mother explained. Since she had already awakened, the sooner she chose her Pet Beast, the better. Qiao Sang was shocked, ¡°You believe me?¡± A hint of amusement flashed in her mother¡¯s eyes, ¡°You¡¯re my child; how could I not know you? Although you¡¯re a bit silly, you wouldn¡¯t lie about something like this at such a critical moment.¡± Qiao Sang felt a complex mixture of emotions within her heart¡ªafter all, the mothers in this world not only looked alike but also shared similar personalities. ¡°Mom, since you believe me, why did you watch me get scolded for two hours and not say a word?¡± Her mother laughed, a chillingly meaningful laugh, ¡°Awakening on your own is one thing, scoring zero on a test is another. I haven¡¯t asked you yet, why did you score zero?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ The next morning. At the entrance of Hangkang Beast Taming Center. An Extraordinary Creature, a plump figure about three meters in length, with brown body feathers and red tail feathers, descended from the sky. Qiao Sang excitedly descended from the chubby Jiubi. It was her first time experiencing such close contact with the sky, and the thrill was beyond words. She made a decision¡ªshe would definitely contract a Flight Type Pet Beast in the future! ¡°Jiubi, thank you for your hard work,¡± her mother said, petting it. ¡°Jiubi~¡± The chubby Jiubi shook its wings and nuzzled her mother affectionately with its large head. With a wave of her mother¡¯s hand, a soft glow enveloped Jiubi, and in the next moment, it disappeared from the spot. No matter how many times she saw it, Qiao Sang found it magical. Such things couldn¡¯t be explained by the science of her previous life. Entering Hangkang Beast Taming Center, her mother led her directly to Service Counter No. 37. Before the staff could speak, her mother took the initiative, ¡°Hello, we¡¯re here for a brain domain check,¡± she indicated, motioning for Qiao Sang to take out her information card. Qiao Sang obediently took out her information card. After the staff scanned it, ¡°Hello, that will be 500 Alliance Currency.¡± Nowadays, humanity had expanded beyond Blue Star with the help of Beast Taming abilities, colonizing three additional habitable planets. Alliance Currency was the unified currency accepted across the four planets. After her mother paid, the staff completed the registration and returned the information card, ¡°Please follow Diao Liguo inside.¡± Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: Chapter 2: A Beating_2 Chapter 4: Chapter 2: A Beating_2 A green Chaoliguo, not even a meter tall, appeared behind the staff member. Its head was round, with a pair of green antennae tipped with yellow, and it also wore a staff badge on its chest. As a plant-series pet beast, the Chaoliguo was mild-mannered and had always been beloved by everyone, especially girls. ¡°Chaoli.¡± It came to Qiao Sang, and its right hand, with three rounded toes, made a welcoming gesture, exuding a professional demeanor. As the capital city of Zhehai Province, the Hangkang Beast Taming Center naturally was also the largest in Zhehai Province. Qiao Sang followed the Chaoliguo for a good fifteen minutes before reaching the place where brain field testing was conducted. The Chaoliguo used its badge to scan on the identity recognizer outside the door. ¡°Chaoli.¡± After the door opened, it called out to Qiao Sang. Her mother spoke to Qiao Sang calmly, ¡°Go in.¡± Her face was calm, but her eyes were mixed with expectations, revealing that although she believed in her daughter, she was still nervous before getting the results. Qiao Sang followed the Chaoliguo in. Before her was a female researcher with short hair dressed in a white lab coat and a Paopaoling floating in mid-air. Qiao Sang had just read about the Paopaoling, an extraordinary creature, the day before in a book and had not expected to see a live one so soon. The Paopaoling, lacking gender differences and belonging to the psychic series, was a rather rare pet beast. In fact, all extraordinary creatures from the psychic series were quite rare. The Pet Beast Base obviously did not have many either, only about five or six a year, starting at a million Alliance Currency, which a regular family simply could not afford. She must be a wealthy woman. Qiao Sang immediately labeled the short-haired female researcher in the white lab coat in front of her. The short-haired female researcher, seated in front of a computer, was typing incessantly and seemed very busy. She showed no surprise when the Chaoliguo and Qiao Sang entered, clearly having been informed in advance of Qiao Sang¡¯s arrival. ¡°Go sit over there,¡± she said, pointing to a single sofa nearby. Qiao Sang went to the spot the researcher had indicated and sat down. It was just a regular sofa with nothing special about it. ¡°Paopaoling,¡± the short-haired female researcher called out to her partner without looking up. ¡°Ling.¡± Suddenly, the Paopaoling emitted a blue light. Before Qiao Sang understood what it was doing, a silver helmet connected to numerous device wires floated over from about a dozen meters away and landed on her head. The sight made Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes shine. This ability was so convenient; it was truly a lazy person¡¯s dream tool! ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± The short-haired female researcher still hadn¡¯t looked up, but Qiao Sang knew the words were meant for her. The silver helmet on her head didn¡¯t block Qiao Sang¡¯s vision, and she could clearly see the frown that formed on the female researcher¡¯s face as she studied the images and data transmitted from the device. Qiao Sang instantly tensed up. There couldn¡¯t be any problem, right? The short-haired female researcher had a serious face. When expressionless, she was like the head disciplinarian at school, especially now with her stern expression. Combining her position and what she was doing at the moment made Qiao Sang¡¯s heart jump to her throat. ¡°Did you awaken on your own?¡± the short-haired female researcher suddenly asked. ¡°Um, sister, is there a problem with me?¡± Qiao Sang asked nervously. ¡°No, don¡¯t be nervous,¡± the short-haired female researcher, noting the girl¡¯s discomfort, contorted her strict face with an unnatural smile, trying to reassure her. Scary¡­ Qiao Sang grew even more anxious. ¡°In our city this year, including you, there have only been six kids who have awakened on their own. Your grades must be very good, right?¡± the short-haired female researcher asked. Academic achievers weren¡¯t necessarily able to awaken on their own, but those who did succeed in doing so were always academic achievers. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± You could say she was clever or talented, so why bring up grades? Qiao Sang knew she was trying to ease her nerves, but really, if you can¡¯t make conversation, don¡¯t force it¡­ ¡°I¡¯m usually third,¡± Qiao Sang replied without a hint of embarrassment. ¡°Third in the entire school is not bad either, many who are first or second don¡¯t manage to awaken,¡± the short-haired female researcher said with a stiff but soft voice. ¡°I just ranked first in this year¡¯s mock exam,¡± Qiao Sang said, no longer nervous. ¡°After awakening, the brain field develops by 2%. Usually, self-awakened individuals like you are around 5%, so a sudden improvement is very normal,¡± the short-haired female researcher explained the reason for Qiao Sang¡¯s first place. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± About two minutes passed. The short-haired female researcher looked up and called out, ¡°Paopaoling.¡± ¡°Ling.¡± The Paopaoling, using its telekinesis, returned the device on Qiao Sang¡¯s head back to its original place. ¡°Congratulations, your self-awakening was very successful, and there are no other problems with your brain field. It¡¯s just that the fluctuations in your brain field are a bit strong, so you need to rest well lately and eat more dry fruits,¡± she said. The short-haired female researcher took out a certificate, signed it, stamped it, stood up, and handed it over. ¡°Thank you.¡± Qiao Sang took the certificate, feeling the weight finally lift from her heart. ¡­ ¡­ ¡°How did it go?¡± Her mother stepped forward with the urgency of an arrow, asking nervously as soon as they stepped out. Qiao Sang sighed and handed the results she held in her hand to her. Ye Xiangting¡¯s face turned ashen in an instant, as she was too scared to even look at the results. ¡°Mom, take a look,¡± Qiao Sang pushed the certificate forward a bit more. Ye Xiangting¡¯s heart was cold, no awakening and a score of zero¡­ The truth was, even if she hadn¡¯t scored zero, with her daughter¡¯s previous academic performance, they couldn¡¯t have hoped for Beast Taming High School. The prerequisite for Beast Taming High School was to pass the magnetic wave awakening of the Beast Taming Codex and reach the score line. The middle school exams were out of 650 points, and last year¡¯s cutoff score was 332 points. If she couldn¡¯t pass after studying hard, then so be it; at least she would have tried. But her daughter had scored zero and then lied about it¡­ Ye Xiangting began to question her own education for a moment. Time to administer a beating. This child needed a lesson, and badly. Seeing her mother take the certificate and lower her head to look at it, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but straighten her back a bit. ¡°Smack.¡± Qiao Sang was dumbfounded. Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Chapter 3: Switching Houses Chapter 5: Chapter 3: Switching Houses ¡°Mom, why did you smack the back of my head?¡± Ye Xiangting gritted her teeth, ¡°If you¡¯ve awakened successfully, then that¡¯s that. Why come out here and sigh?¡± ¡°The nurse said my brain activity was erratic and that I needed to rest well, but with the midterms just 20 days away, isn¡¯t this hindering my studies?¡± Qiao Sang said with an innocent face. Ye Xiangting: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What are you doing, Mom!¡± ¡°What are you doing!¡± ¡°Mom!¡± So much for being a strong woman! Where she had stood, only the wind sifting through the Qiaokeli fruit that had come out with Qiao Sang remained. ¡°Qiaokeli!¡± The Beast Taming Center prohibits chasing and making noise! ¡­ ¡­ Upon returning home, Qiao Sang locked herself in her room and turned on her computer. Originally, according to her mother, they were supposed to go to the Hangkang Pet Beast Base to select a pet beast that afternoon, but Qiao Sang had refused. As a Beast Tamer, mainstream in this world, it is crucial what kind of pet beast one selects since it is very possible that a person can only contract with one pet beast in a lifetime. The levels of a Beast Tamer start at F and go up to SSS. The entry-level F-rank Beast Tamer is the simplest; one just needs to awaken the Beast Taming Codex by the age of 15 and contract with a pet beast, then go to the Beast Taming Center for certification. But to become an E-rank Beast Tamer, you first need to develop your brain domain to the extent of 10%, so that the Beast Taming Codex can contract a second pet beast. Then you also need to cultivate two pet beasts that have gone through one-stage evolution, which are intermediate-level pet beasts. After that, you must fight a 1V1 battle certified by the Beast Taming Alliance. Win, and your information can be updated to E-rank Beast Tamer. Some people, to cultivate intermediate-level pet beasts earlier, choose bug-type extraordinary creatures with shorter evolutionary cycles as their contract partners. However, bug-type pet beasts that have only gone through one stage of evolution are quite weak. Apart from beast tamers with exceptionally strong combat direction, others simply can¡¯t win using them. The original host, being a poor student, did not have enough knowledge stored up, and could only remember those extraordinary creatures that just looked good. What use is looking good, can they win a fight? If they can¡¯t win, how can she become a higher-level Beast Tamer? Of course, when selecting pet beasts, one should choose those with high potential and strong combat capabilities. If she went to the Hangkang Pet Beast Base this afternoon, she wouldn¡¯t even recognize all the names and attributes of those pet beasts, let alone what they looked like after one or two stages of evolution. How could she choose? Qiao Sang felt that this matter could not be rushed; homework had to be done first. She opened the forum and logged into her account ¡°Genius Wooden Again and Again.¡± This ID fully proves that every underachiever has a dream of turning their life around. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t choose to start a new thread. The view of Beast Taming in this world had already matured, and every year there are thousands of new beast tamers who have just awakened. A casual browse through the forum would reveal all sorts of threads by them. Qiao Sang was browsing the forum, with every glance coming across content related to pet beasts. [I¡¯ve been poisoned by a Xiaoduoxi!] [Am I the only one who thinks the new form of the Cotton Caterpillar is ugly?] [A B-rank Beast Tamer online teaching you how to get into Nansheng Beast Taming University.] [Newbie Beast Tamer here, wondering if contracting with a small Jiulong as my first pet beast is okay?] Her eyes lingered on the last thread. Unbelievable. Your first pet beast and you¡¯re already thinking about contracting with a dragon-type and even asking others if it¡¯s okay? The strength of dragon-type pet beasts is universally acknowledged. Apart from a few extremely rare pet beasts, just in terms of attributes, dragon-type pet beasts are definitely the most expensive among all pet beasts. If your family doesn¡¯t own a mine, you absolutely can¡¯t afford one. Even if someone grits their teeth and buys one, they would never be able to support it; dragon-type pet beasts have long evolutionary cycles, and you might pamper and feed it for years without any guarantee of it evolving into an intermediate-level pet beast even once. If Qiao Sang had to answer, that would definitely be a no. Absolutely not! But if there were a dragon-type pet beast in front of Qiao Sang, waiting for her to contract¡­ Then it wouldn¡¯t be so absolute¡­ Qiao Sang continued scrolling down, no longer paying attention to that disheartening thread. [New Beast Tamer highly recommends the Sabole Mouse!] The comment section had a variety of voices. ¡°The thread starter probably hasn¡¯t let the Sabole Mouse sleep at night; friendly reminder, it grinds its teeth!¡± ¡°Why doesn¡¯t the person above also remind the thread starter what it uses to grind its teeth on?¡± ¡°My White Sand Fox does not agree.¡± ¡°Deepfur Turtle requests to enter the battle.¡± ¡­ The development of Beast Taming civilization to this point actually means that the suitable pet beasts for new tamers have been summarized long ago. Chubby Pigeon, White Sand Fox, Short-tail Snake, Sabole Mouse, Deepfur Turtle. These five pet beasts are moderately priced, affordable to most families, and moreover, they have mild temperaments. If cultivated properly, there¡¯s no doubt they can reach the General-level with three-stage evolutions. Most of the pet beasts that Qiao Sang saw new Beast Tamers post threads about were these five types. Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: Chapter 3: Switching Houses_2 Chapter 6: Chapter 3: Switching Houses_2 The first pet beast contracted by my mother was the Little Fat Pigeon, and Chubby Pigeon is its evolved form. As a Flight Type pet beast, it flew slower than other Flight Types due to its chubby body. It was a popular choice for rookie Beast Tamers solely because it could evolve into the powerful Stout Stat Owl, becoming a General-level Pet Beast. The White Sand Fox had a strong attack but weak defense, not lasting long once hit. Burrow Rats naturally excelled at digging and evading, preferring to avoid head-on confrontations. Deep Hair Turtle couldn¡¯t swim like normal turtles, but its defense was still strong. The White Sand Fox, Burrow Rat, and Deep Hair Turtle were all Earth Series Pet Beasts, which is why people often compared them. But the White Sand Fox¡¯s looks crushed the other two, making it the top choice for female rookie Beast Tamers. The Short-tail Snake belonged to the Poison Series, with venomous fangs and a dangerous spike on its tail, granting it impressive combat abilities from the start. But a Beast Tamer who contracted it might find themselves in the hospital if they weren¡¯t careful. Without exceptional physical strength, few rookie Beast Tamers dared to contract it. Qiao Sang looked for a long time but couldn¡¯t decide, these five pet beasts had their flaws, but the fact that they were affordable with safe evolutionary paths was an undeniable advantage. Ultimately, it was a matter of money. Qiao Sang stood up and left the room. Her mother was sitting on the couch, watching television. Qiao Sang said, ¡°Mom, do we have a million? I want to buy a Bubblebell.¡± ¡°Get lost.¡± ¡°Alrighty!¡± Qiao Sang returned to her room and continued browsing the forum. [Is it safe for a D-rank Beast Tamer to venture into the Chimpang Forest?] [Hit a Green Meowmeow on my second pet gamble, everyone come absorb the luck!] ¡­ Aside from purchasing pet beasts at the Pet Beast Base, one could also use other means like the Black Market, pet gambling, or wild encounters to acquire pet beasts. Pet beasts from the Black Market had dubious origins; as long as you had the money, they could get any kind of pet beast for you. Gambling on pets was a matter of luck, with one slip-up potentially costing one¡¯s entire fortune, even down to their underwear. Searching for pet beasts to contract in the wild was something only experienced Beast Tamers, at least those who were D-rank, would do. After all, the chances of danger in the wild were extremely high, and extraordinary creatures had a wild nature that was difficult to train, even if contracted. None of these options were feasible for her now. Qiao Sang sighed, although she had many ideas, her choices were truly limited. ¡­ ¡­ It was 8:26 PM. Qiao Sang shut down the computer, surprised at the time. It was unusual for her mother not to have called her for dinner by now. She wasn¡¯t really angry, was she? She got up to check the living room, but just to be cautious, she took a copy of ¡°Beast Taming Chronicles II¡± from the bookshelf. She opened the door to her room to find the living room dark and unlit, without her mother in sight. Qiao Sang pondered for a moment and confirmed her mother was not in the bedroom either. She turned on the living room light, casually tossed ¡°Beast Taming Chronicles II¡± on the nearby sofa, and took out a box of matcha ice cream from the refrigerator. She had just turned on the TV and sat down cross-legged when, ¡°Click.¡± ¡°` The door opened. Qiao Sang turned her head, their gazes meeting. ¡°¡­¡± A brief silence filled the air. ¡°Come and eat.¡± Her mother raised an eyebrow and placed the food she had bought on the dining table. So she had gone out to buy food¡­ ¡°Coming.¡± Qiao Sang looked at the matcha ice cream she had only taken one bite of and, adhering to the principle of not wasting, took another bite. ¡°Mom, why did you go out to buy food today?¡± Qiao Sang approached the dining table. ¡°I had some errands, didn¡¯t have time to cook so I picked this up on the way.¡± Her mother spoke. Qiao Sang asked, ¡°What errands?¡± Her mother was silent for a moment, ¡°Sang Sang, let¡¯s move to another house.¡± Qiao Sang was stunned, her eating motion halted as she asked, puzzled, ¡°Why move houses?¡± The housing prices in Hangkang City, as the capital of Zhehai Province, were exorbitantly high. This house was also bought as a matrimonial home back when housing prices weren¡¯t so costly, purchased by her father¡¯s family. Although their current residence, Qingcheng Jiayuan, wasn¡¯t in one of the more expensive areas of Hangkang City, it was well-located, with schools and the subway nearby, and the price was more than 50,000 per square meter. Her mother took a bite of food, swallowed, and glanced at Qiao Sang, after a moment, ¡°I just asked the agent when I stepped out. Our house is 133 square meters, and the current market price is around 53,000 per square meter, which could sell for over seven million Alliance Currency.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve thought it over, we can buy a smaller house, make a down payment, and the excess money can be used to buy you a Bubble Bell, with plenty left over.¡± ¡°Besides, your mom can still make money, so other than moving to a slightly smaller house, there won¡¯t be any other changes.¡± Qiao Sang was dumbfounded. In just a few hours, her mother had silently made such a big decision. ¡°Mom¡­¡± she murmured, wanting to say something. Her mother cut her off straightaway, ¡°Although your grades aren¡¯t great, you have self-awakened, and your talent is there for all to see.¡± ¡°Our family might not be very wealthy, but whatever type of pet beast you want, I can still manage to get it for you.¡± ¡°As long as you promise me not to be half-hearted, like when you study, and commit to nurturing it properly.¡± Ye Xiangting herself hadn¡¯t thought about this, but her daughter had expressed the desire for psychic series pet beasts. Her daughter wasn¡¯t great at her studies, but the fact that she could self-awaken indicated that she truly had a talent for beast taming. There had never before been a child in their family who had self-awakened. So, buying an expensive yet promising pet beast that she also liked wasn¡¯t too much. After all, that was her duty as a mother. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t quite articulate her feelings; all she knew was that she wanted to finish her half-eaten matcha ice cream to cool the burning in her heart. She looked into her mother¡¯s eyes and smiled, ¡°Mom, you¡¯ve said it yourself, I¡¯m self-awakened and have the talent, I can nurture any pet beast.¡± ¡°I was just talking, I don¡¯t actually want any Bubble Bell, please don¡¯t sell the house.¡± Her mother got up to pour a glass of water, then after a long pause, ¡°I know you want the Bubble Bell, you are self¡­¡± Qiao Sang didn¡¯t let her finish her sentence, she said earnestly, ¡°I have researched all afternoon and evening, and I think the Fire-Toothed Dog is really good, I want it.¡± Bubble Bells with psychic abilities are naturally great. So are dragon-type pet beasts, fairy series pet beasts, and spectral-type pet beasts. But Qiao Sang simply felt that although they were rare and powerful, she didn¡¯t necessarily want to possess them. It¡¯s like how some people love to boast and fantasize about having a divine beast right from the start. Having a pet beast of her own within her means. That¡¯s what she truly wanted. Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: Chapter 4 Taking a Leave Chapter 7: Chapter 4 Taking a Leave ¡°` Mother paused, ¡°Isn¡¯t the Fire-Toothed Dog too aggressive?¡± Beast Tamers undoubtedly look at attributes, talent, and potential when choosing a Pet Beast. However, for novice Beast Tamers, the most important aspect is to consider the temperament of the Pet Beast. The Small Fatty Pigeon, White Sand Fox, Short-Tailed Snake, Sand Burrowing Mouse, and Deep-Fur Long all make for prime choices for rookie Beast Tamers, with temperament playing a significant part. The Pet Beasts bred at the Pet Beast Base aren¡¯t all docile and nonaggressive towards humans. An inexperienced Beast Tamer who contracts with a fierce-tempered Pet Beast as their first would struggle not just to command it in battle, but even to train it. Last year in Kainan City, a boy who had just finished his middle school exams contracted a Flame Sparrow, but within two days, the Flame Sparrow preferred to suffer backlash over maintaining the contract. The boy¡¯s brain suffered serious damage, and by the time he went back to high school, it was half a year later, leaving a wide gap between him and his peers. It was only after an interview that they discovered the incident started because the boy wanted the Flame Sparrow to strike a few poses for his social circle¡­ This news was hotly searched for several minutes. Fire Attribute Beasts are mostly crude and willful, and the Fire-Toothed Dog is no exception. But Qiao Sang didn¡¯t believe that all Fire-Toothed Dogs of a species could have bad tempers; there had to be a few with different personalities. Otherwise, if a whole species shared the same temperament, how uninteresting that would be. ¡°Mom, didn¡¯t you say that I have a talent for Beast Taming? I think the Fire-Toothed Dog suits me well,¡± Qiao Sang said. The Fire-Toothed Dog is a Fire Element Pet Beast with strong attack power; after a phase of evolution, there would absolutely be no problem with her qualifying for the E-rank Beast Tamer assessment. Although the Fire-Toothed Dog is not as expensive as Psychic Beasts like Bubble Bell, it is still priced significantly higher than the likes of Small Fatty Pigeon. For example, Pet Beasts preferred by rookie Beast Tamers like the Small Fatty Pigeon are priced around 30,000, while the Fire-Toothed Dog needs around 100,000. Qiao Sang was aware of her family¡¯s financial situation, and they could indeed afford this sum. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take you to the Pet Beast Base tomorrow morning,¡± her mother agreed, without saying much else. ¡­ ¡­ The next day, just as dawn broke, Qiao Sang was woken up by her mother. With her mother¡¯s urging, she managed to get ready and eat breakfast in just 10 minutes; by the time they left the house, it was only 7:06 AM. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyelids were drooping the whole time, appearing as though she hadn¡¯t fully woken up. That changed once she got outside. Hangkang Pet Beast Base was not located in the urban area, but rather in the suburbs, more than 40 kilometers from the city center. When Youyou brought them to the Hangkang Pet Beast Base, it was already 8:31 AM. They arrived just in time for the Pet Beast Base¡¯s opening hour. Since it was early, there were only the two of them at the entire Hangkang Pet Beast Base looking to purchase a Pet Beast. There was no need for an appointment or to queue up. The person who received them was a woman in her thirties who appeared to be an employee. ¡°How may I assist you?¡± she approached, wearing a professional smile. ¡°We want to buy a Fire-Toothed Dog,¡± her mother stated their intention directly. ¡°Alright, please follow me,¡± the employee led the way. She was clearly experienced at her job, providing a continuous stream of information, preventing any awkward silence. ¡°We currently have 27 Fire-Toothed Dogs at the base, all well-developed; 2 of them are even on the verge of evolving, and out of the remaining 25, 19 have already learned ¡®Spark¡¯. ¡°7 have even learned ¡®Fireball¡¯, and they stand a few centimeters taller than their peers of the same age. There are also 5 others¡­¡± During the introduction, they had already reached the area where the Fire-Toothed Dogs were kept. Before Qiao Sang could get closer. ¡°Bang!¡± The explosion sounded suddenly, and a flame struck the ground about five meters away from her. Qiao Sang was startled. She looked in the direction from which the flame had come. Two Fire-Toothed Dogs, obviously larger than the others, were baring their fangs at each other, the teeth covered in flames. The fangs were covered in burning flames, a skill that Fire-Toothed Dogs typically inherit¡ªFlame Tooth. Staff members, unflustered, explained, ¡°These two are Fire-Toothed Dogs close to evolving. They¡¯re always fighting to prove who¡¯s the strongest, but it always ends in a draw.¡± As she spoke, flames darted chaotically, another striking the ground about four meters away from Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang¡¯s scalp tingled. The staff pointed to the bushes not far on the left, ¡°The spark that just shot out was released by that Fire-Toothed Dog. Its power is quite impressive.¡± Qiao Sang looked over and saw another Fire-Toothed Dog standing in front of it, the atmosphere seemingly tense. Indeed, the next second, the two began to snarl and bite at each other. The staff provided a live commentary, ¡°They are love rivals, fighting over the affection of a female Fire-Toothed Dog. But there won¡¯t be any outcome, as the female has her sights set on a different one.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She pondered for a moment and then asked, ¡°Where is this female Fire-Toothed Dog?¡± The nature of a female Fire-Toothed Dog must be better than that of the males, right? The staff member replied with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s that one, the one that was cheering them on while they fought.¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback, she looked back to see that indeed there was a Fire-Toothed Dog with cleaner, softer fur frantically barking at the edge of the bushes. ¡°Fang!¡± ¡°Fang!¡± The staff interpreted, ¡°What it¡¯s probably shouting is, ¡®Fight, fight!¡¯ It may not like them, but it enjoys watching them fight for its affection.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± While Qiao Sang was caught in confusion, the staff looked at the mother who had been silent and asked, ¡°Do you have a preference for a Fire-Toothed Dog? I can bring one over for you to have a closer look.¡± The mother shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m here with my daughter; she¡¯s the one who wants to make a contract with a Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± The staff had an epiphany, ¡°No wonder. Your daughter is a self-awakened, isn¡¯t she?¡± The mother looked pleased, ¡°How did you know?¡± The staff explained, ¡°Today is Friday, and your daughter is still in her Wen Cheng Junior High uniform. She should be in her third year. The Beast Taming Alliance doesn¡¯t awaken the neurodomains until later in the year. If she hadn¡¯t awakened herself, how could she possibly be here to contract a Pet Beast? And getting leave from school at such a critical time is not easy either.¡± All of this was fabricated. She had guessed as much only because a girl from Wen Cheng Junior High had come three days prior, also a self-awakened, accompanied by her parents to contract a Pet Beast, and she had been the one to attend to them. But what is in the water at Wen Cheng Junior High? To have two self-awakened students in the same grade. She absolutely must discuss with her husband about getting a loan for a school-district house over there; their son was already in the fourth grade of elementary school. The smile on the mother¡¯s face gradually stiffened. Qiao Sang came back to her senses and asked faintly, ¡°Mom, did you call my homeroom teacher to ask for a leave today?¡± The mother forced a laugh, ¡°Haha, how could I have forgotten?¡± ¡°I remember you did ask for leave yesterday, but today¡­¡± Qiao Sang expressed her doubt. ¡°I asked for two days off for you yesterday!¡± the mother raised her voice unconsciously. Qiao Sang replied, ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± She sighed quietly to herself. She wondered if her mother realized that she tended to raise her voice when she lied. Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Chapter 5 Beast Taming Codex Chapter 8: Chapter 5 Beast Taming Codex A minute passed. Mother¡¯s voice was a few decibels louder than usual, yet her facial expression remained calm, ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡± The staff member said, ¡°Take a left at the front, go to the end, then turn right, and you¡¯ll see it.¡± Mother nodded and lifted her legs to walk towards the right. ¡°Ma¡¯am, it¡¯s to the left,¡± the staff member reminded her. Mother¡¯s back stiffened for a moment, then she acted as if nothing had happened and turned left. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of emotions; she controlled the upward curve of her lips. Mom, your image as a strong, independent woman just collapsed. She turned her head back to the Fire-Toothed Dogs, her thoughts returning to them. Qiao Sang noted that Fire-Toothed Dogs were lively, full of energy, and not a single one sat quietly. There really was a reason why new Beast Tamers would often select such spirited Pet Beasts as their first choice¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Are there any Fire-Toothed Dogs with a calmer temperament?¡± The staff member tactfully replied, ¡°Actually, we have many other Pet Beasts at our base.¡± Qiao Sang got the hint instantly. After all, her soul was that of an adult. Even without any Beast Taming experience, she didn¡¯t feel like she would be as clueless with an ill-tempered Pet Beast as a 15-year-old. With that in mind, forget the personality; she might as well choose a Fire-Toothed Dog she felt a connection with. ¡°Can I see that one?¡± Qiao Sang noticed a Fire-Toothed Dog that kept ramming into a tree. It wasn¡¯t just blindly crashing into it but charged with purposeful force. Qiao Sang felt that its target was not the tree, but itself. After all, who would foolishly, without any purpose, ram into a tree? ¡°Of course,¡± the staff member replied. ¡°Toot toot!¡± She picked up the metal whistle hanging in front of her chest, put it to her lips, and blew a piercing sound. All the Fire-Toothed Dogs stopped their movements, and their gaze focused on her, ceasing the destruction. A few Fire-Toothed Dogs tilted their heads. ¡°Ya?¡± Is it time to eat? Once the flames were gone, the staff member walked into the Fire-Toothed Dog enclosure and picked up the selected Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog blinked its confused eyes as its fiery, attention-grabbing ears moved. The Fire-Toothed Dog was placed in front of Qiao Sang. The Fire-Toothed Dog is a small canine-type Pet Beast with fiery red fur and a few black stripes, topped with a patch of short orange hair. The Fire-Toothed Dog in front of her was about 60 centimeters in height, definitely smaller in build than the others, with a scar on its forehead from the recent ramming. Its black pupils were wetly gazing at her, invoking an almost irresistible urge to stroke it. It didn¡¯t seem as fiery as other Fire-Toothed Dogs, but rather evoked a pitiable feeling. In Qiao Sang¡¯s mind, a heartfelt backstory had instantly formed of a weak Fire-Toothed Dog being ostracized, its food stolen, suffering from malnutrition, and then training hard in desperation. Its recent tree ramming must have been an attempt to practice some sort of special move. Like a Flame Charge or something. ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog is the youngest one in our base right now, less than a month old,¡± the staff member introduced. So it¡¯s not weak, just young¡­ But being young is good. Many Beast Tamers prefer to start training their Pet Beasts while they¡¯re still eggs, as it¡¯s often easier to establish a bond and rapport that way. Qiao Sang had indeed considered buying a young beast egg, but she quickly dismissed the idea. After all, she still had to attend school, and it was neither sensible nor safe to take an egg with her. If she left it at home, she would worry about it being unsupervised while her mother went out to work. Qiao Sang squatted down and reached out to stroke the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head. The Fire-Toothed Dog comfortably narrowed its eyes, and its red tail swayed unconsciously. It looked quite well-behaved. Qiao Sang felt the soft fur in her hand and was increasingly satisfied. She looked into the eyes of the Fire-Toothed Dog and smiled, ¡°Would you like to come with me?¡± The employee¡¯s expression was a bit strange; this Fire-Toothed Dog had a foul temper, taking advantage of its young age to fight with other Fire-Toothed Dogs without restraint. Older Fire-Toothed Dogs, seeing that it had only been born not long ago, with no ¡°Spark¡± Skill to speak of, and its claws not even sharp yet, let it do as it pleased because their skirmishes lacked impact. Sometimes, they would even play with it, pretending to be defeated, making it believe that it was unbeatable and thus becoming more arrogant over time. As a professional receptionist, she had the ability to tell what kind of pet beast the customer wanted and what their needs were. It was clear that this girl wanted a quieter Fire-Toothed Dog. Should she warn her¡­? This place didn¡¯t have any Fire-Toothed Dogs with a good temper. She thought about the commission for a Fire-Toothed Dog, then about the school district house for her son, and ultimately, she didn¡¯t say anything. Go? Of course, the Fire-Toothed Dog understood what that meant. To go or not to go? Of course it wanted to go; it had no more rivals here, and besides, the human¡¯s hand felt very comfortable to touch¡­ It seemed it was time to go out and look for new opponents! ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded solemnly and extended its chubby paw. Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned, then took it in her hand. This was going smoother than she had expected¡­ Thus, an agreement was reached between the girl and the dog. ¡­ The contract between humans and Extraordinary Creatures is established under the effect of the Beast Taming Codex. The Beast Taming Codex acts as a mediator, closely linking the relationship between the two; generally, for a contract to be successful, it must be voluntary for both parties. However, you can also form a contract with the Extraordinary Creature after defeating it completely and while it is unguarded. The latter method comes with many risks, as without sufficient bond, the Pet Beast may be disobedient, a concern only for higher-level Beast Tamers. As long as a Beast Tamer¡¯s brain domain is developed enough, and the Beast Taming Codex is powerful, the Pet Beast couldn¡¯t break the contract even if it tried to retaliate. At this moment, Qiao Sang was connecting to her own brain domain. In her brain domain, the Beast Taming Codex was lying there quietly without any movement; although it was called a Codex, it was as thin as an envelope with only one blank page inside. Qiao Sang had read in books that when the Beast Taming Codex first awakens, it is white, and there is only one Contract Space available for bonding with a Pet Beast. When the brain domain is developed to 10%, the Beast Taming Codex will awaken to a grey color, and the Contract Space will expand to two pages. Following the gestures to activate the Beast Taming Codex from her memory, Qiao Sang formed a seal with her hands in front of her. Soon the Beast Taming Codex in her brain domain activated, slowly turning to its only page. A white light began to gather slowly from all around towards the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head, gradually forming a small circular Star Array. In fact, there is a very simple way to distinguish a Beast Tamer¡¯s rank¡ªwhether it¡¯s forming a contract or summoning, just look at the light that appears on the Pet Beast. Just like the Beast Taming Codex, the color of the light reflects the color of the Star Array that summons the Pet Beast. However, this can only be a reference, as ordinary people, even if their Beast Taming Codex awakens again, cannot pass the Beast Tamer rank assessment of the Beast Taming Alliance without a corresponding powerful Pet Beast. The glow of the Star Array covered the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head, and it looked up at the Star Array with curiosity, showing no resistance. Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Chapter 6 Fire-Toothed Dog Chapter 9: Chapter 6 Fire-Toothed Dog Soon, the Fire-Toothed Dog disappeared under the light of the Star Array. In Qiao Sang¡¯s mind, a page of the Beast Taming Codex suddenly lit up, and an image of the Fire-Toothed Dog appeared on it, lifelike. At the same time, in a blank section of the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (63/1000)+] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 73/100)+, Fierce Collision (Expert 133/500)+, Flame Tooth (Beginner 1/100)+] [Points: 0] A few simple and easy-to-understand lines clearly appeared in front of Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang was stunned. Did the Beast Taming Codex introduce these things? It hadn¡¯t, right? She remembered that the Beast Taming Codex¡¯s only functions were to make a contract and to provide a space for Pet Beasts; it never had anything like a system interface. But Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t so sure about her memory, since the original owner was a poor student with many blind spots in knowledge. However¡­ this might really be the Golden Finger! Everything had to wait until she left this place to be verified. Qiao Sang suppressed her excitement and formed the summoning hand seal. The next second, a white Star Array appeared on the ground, stars gathered around it, and an excited Fire-Toothed Dog materialized. ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked at Qiao Sang. Due to the contract, Qiao Sang easily understood her Pet Beast¡¯s meaning. It wanted to try entering the Beast Taming Codex again. Qiao Sang smiled fondly and formed the hand seal to take back the Fire-Toothed Dog. No sooner had it gone in than the Fire-Toothed Dog was calling to come out again from within the Beast Taming Codex. Qiao Sang complied without hesitation, and as soon as the Fire-Toothed Dog emerged, it happily wagged its red tail. ¡°Yah!¡± Qiao Sang smiled and took it back again. The next moment she released it. The Fire-Toothed Dog blinked its black eyes. ¡°Yah!¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s smile stiffened slightly, and after a pause, she still took it back into the Beast Taming Codex. Waiting until the Fire-Toothed Dog came out again, it looked at Qiao Sang with eyes full of anticipation. ¡°Yah!¡± It still wanted to play! Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± When Ye Xiangting came back, what she saw was her daughter making seals with a numb face, alternately putting away and releasing the Fire-Toothed Dog. Ye Xiangting asked in confusion, ¡°Sang Sang, what are you doing?¡± Qiao Sang, expressionless, replied, ¡°I¡¯m playing.¡± ¡­ ¡­ When Qiao Sang left the Hangkang Pet Beast Base, she didn¡¯t go straight home but made a trip to the Hangkang Beast Taming Center. According to Alliance regulations, all Pet Beasts contracted by Beast Tamers must be registered at the Beast Taming Center within seven working days. In this era, you couldn¡¯t just take a contracted Pet Beast home to raise with ease; first, you had to register it officially, or else it would be unregistered. Human-inhabited cities forbid wild Extraordinary Creatures from entering; if you don¡¯t register them and they get discovered, they¡¯ll be taken away by the patrol department as wild Extraordinary Creatures. Attacks on humans by wild extraordinary creatures are not a strange occurrence; on the contrary, every now and then, the news reports incidents of humans being attacked by such creatures. To ensure the safety of humans, especially those whose brain domains have not awakened, the Alliance has prohibited the presence of wild extraordinary creatures within cities. However, extraordinary creatures vary in species, each mastering mysterious supernatural powers. Those like the beast-type creatures are easier to spot and therefore to find. But for creatures like elves and ghosts, they can easily go unseen if they hide. Consequently, the Alliance established a patrol department specifically to deal with these matters. From the Hangkang Pet Beast Base to her home, turning a corner would take her to the Hangkang Beast Taming Center; it was conveniently on the way. Right at that corner turn was where her mother, who rode on Faith Weng, had gone ahead, claiming she had something to do and left behind the plump homing pigeon for her to ride. By the time Qiao Sang arrived at the Hangkang Beast Taming Center, it was already 11:32 am, and there were only 28 minutes left until the Center closed. This kind of information registration was not like the singular window service for brain domain checks; instead, there were a full 16 windows available for registration. Qiao Sang took a number and then found a place to sit. The plump homing pigeon stood quietly by her side, keeping watch, while the Fire-Toothed Dog she held in her arms looked around with its eyes, clearly curious about the surroundings. ¡°06556, please come to window number 12.¡± ¡°06556, please come to window number 12.¡± Qiao Sang looked down at the number she held, 06557, and then at the time, 11:52 am. It seemed like it wouldn¡¯t be her turn that morning. ¡°06557, please come to window number 12.¡± It appeared that 06556 didn¡¯t proceed, and they called Qiao Sang¡¯s number instead. Qiao Sang promptly stood up, holding the Fire-Toothed Dog, it looked like she was in luck today. When she arrived at window number 12, she was greeted by a young man with a buzz cut. ¡°Hello, what can I help you with?¡± Qiao Sang pulled out her information card from her pocket and handed it over, ¡°I¡¯m here to register a Pet Beast.¡± The buzz cut young man took the information card and placed it on the scanner; after looking at it for a while, he said, ¡°Hello, it shows here that you are not a Beast Tamer, therefore you cannot register a Pet Beast.¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback and said, ¡°Then let¡¯s register as a Beast Tamer first.¡± The buzz cut young man said, ¡°Please show your brain domain certification.¡± It was Qiao Sang¡¯s first time registering as a Beast Tamer, and she didn¡¯t know that brain domain certification was required. ¡°I didn¡¯t bring it,¡± she said helplessly. Then she lifted the Fire-Toothed Dog in her hands, ¡°Doesn¡¯t this prove that I am a Beast Tamer?¡± The buzz cut young man silently glanced at the time on the computer; it was 11:58 am. He replied, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Qiao Sang asked, puzzled. ¡°Are you done yet, if you don¡¯t have all your stuff, hurry up and make way,¡± an impatient female voice sounded from behind her. Qiao Sang turned around and saw a girl in the uniform of Beast Taming High School standing behind her. The girl glanced at Qiao Sang; she had a pair of slender, upturned eyes that easily made people uncomfortable when she looked down on them. Seeing Qiao Sang didn¡¯t speak, the girl stepped past her and handed over her number, ¡°I¡¯m 06556, right before her. Handle mine first, I need to update my Pet Beast¡¯s information.¡± Qiao Sang frowned and stood up to give way, although the girl¡¯s attitude was annoying, Qiao Sang indeed didn¡¯t have complete documentation. The buzz cut young man declined the girl, saying, ¡°We reassign numbers if someone skips.¡± He then returned the information card to Qiao Sang, ¡°Beast Tamers require proof with a photo for registration.¡± The time was exactly 12 o¡¯clock; the buzz cut young man turned the sign at his window around, smiled, and said, ¡°We¡¯re off now, you can come back in the afternoon.¡± Having said that, he left his post. Neither of them managed to get their business done, but Qiao Sang didn¡¯t really mind, as this was only something she thought of because it was on her way. But the high school girl¡¯s face fell, ¡°It¡¯s all because of you; if not for you, my things would have been handled already.¡± Qiao Sang stood up to leave. A hand blocked her, ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t you hear me talking to you?¡± Qiao Sang looked confused, glancing around before asking, ¡°Are you talking to me?¡± ¡°Is there anyone else here?¡± the girl with upturned eyes widened them in disbelief. Passerby A and Passerby B at that moment quietly passed by them. Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Chapter 7 Desert Tail Fox Chapter 10: Chapter 7 Desert Tail Fox ¡°Do you have a problem?¡± Qiao Sang had to stop and ask. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t wasted so much time, I wouldn¡¯t have come here for nothing today,¡± the girl complained. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly. ¡°I remember when it was time to report your number, you weren¡¯t there yourself.¡± The girl got excited. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t gone by so fast, it would have been my turn last. Do you have any idea that if you had just sat for two seconds, I would have been there!¡± Qiao Sang was somewhat speechless. Is there something wrong with this kid¡¯s brain? Qiao Sang tried to walk past her, planning to leave. Although she is only 15, inside she is an adult, and the high school girl in front of her still seems like a child to her. What¡¯s the point of winning an argument with such a bratty kid? But before she had taken two steps away, the girl quickly walked in front of Qiao Sang and blocked her, demanding, ¡°Where are you going?¡± Looking at her, Qiao Sang said indifferently, ¡°Are you looking for a fight?¡± Settle it with fists rather than words. Fighting with a bratty kid may seem meaningless, but beating them up can still be meaningful. ¡°What?¡± This time the girl was taken aback. ¡°If it¡¯s a fight you want, let¡¯s go outside; if not, step aside,¡± said Qiao Sang. Her slightly upturned phoenix eyes usually appeared genial and attractive, but when she stared at someone without a smile, they could be quite intimidating. The girl hesitated for a few seconds, double-checked the school uniform Qiao Sang was wearing, and then glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog and a fat pigeon, gritting her teeth and declaring, ¡°Let¡¯s fight then!¡± The two went to an open space behind the Beast Taming Center in Hangkang. The area was neither too big nor too small and was sparsely populated with people training their pet beasts. Qiao Sang looked around, slightly surprised, and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t this a bad place? Shouldn¡¯t we find somewhere more secluded?¡± Upon hearing this, the corners of the girl¡¯s mouth curled up in a sneer. ¡°What, are you scared?¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly. ¡°I¡¯m just concerned about your reputation. But if you want to do it here, this place is fine.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get started!¡± the girl said, stepping to the side. Seeing that the girl was ready, Qiao Sang put the Fire-Toothed Dog to one side. As the girl saw this, she raised her hands. But before she could form a seal, she saw a leg sweeping towards her face, and she reflexively crouched down to shield her head. A gust of wind passed just over her head. ¡°What are you doing!¡± Xu Linglan broke out in a cold sweat. She got up and quickly took two steps back, her face still in shock, unable to believe that this girl who looked younger than her was actually trying to kick her, and aiming for her head no less! That kick, had it connected, would have given her a concussion right there! Too ruthless! Qiao Sang looked innocent. ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one looking for a fight?¡± Who the hell said we were fighting like this! Xu Linglan was exasperated, feeling that it was done on purpose, but she had no proof. ¡°Beast Tamers fight with their pet beasts, of course. Who ever heard of a Beast Tamer getting physical themselves!¡± Xu Linglan shouted at Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment and then said, ¡°I¡¯m not a Beast Tamer yet.¡± Xu Linglan: ¡°¡­¡± Indeed, she had heard as much. But that¡¯s only the official certification. You¡¯ve already bonded with a pet beast; just because you say you¡¯re not doesn¡¯t make it so, right? Xu Linglan didn¡¯t waste any more words and quickly made a seal. A white Star Array lit up from the ground, and a white silhouette emerged within it. Seeing her own pet beast, Xu Linglan felt reassured. ¡°I am a Beast Tamer, so naturally I should fight the Beast Tamer way. Are you afraid to fight with your pet beast?¡± The fierce-looking girl opposite her was obviously a novice Beast Tamer. The fat pigeon was an intermediate pet beast and probably not hers; only the underdeveloped Fire-Toothed Dog seemed likely to be her contract beast. Her White Sand Fox had evolved into a Desert Tail Fox just yesterday. What was she going to fight with? The Desert Tail Fox, an evolved form of the White Sand Fox, is extremely gentle by nature. Unlike the White Sand Fox, whose appeal lay in its beautiful tail, the Desert Tail Fox¡¯s tail is over 2 meters long after it evolves, five times the length of its body, and also the source of its strength. Qiao Sang looked at the white Extraordinary Creature with amber-colored pupils in front of her, and the information about it automatically surfaced in her mind, as she had just studied it yesterday. The Desert Tail Fox in front of her was a mid-level Pet Beast, while the Fire-Toothed Dog had only been born less than a month ago and had barely gone through any training since she had just formed a contract with it. She couldn¡¯t win. Qiao Sang had already reached a conclusion in her mind. Since there was such a disparity in strength, she wouldn¡¯t send the Fire-Toothed Dog to get beaten up unilaterally. ¡°Fat Pigeon, you go,¡± Qiao Sang turned her head and spoke to the Fat Pigeon that had been sitting quietly beside her. ¡°Pigeon.¡± The Fat Pigeon fluttered its wings and didn¡¯t refuse, walking directly up to the Desert Tail Fox. Xu Linglan taunted, ¡°That¡¯s not your Pet Beast, is it?¡± Qiao Sang nodded her head and didn¡¯t argue. ¡°Heh, if it¡¯s the Fat Pigeon you want, then it¡¯s the Fat Pigeon you¡¯ll get. I¡¯ll still win,¡± Xu Linglan didn¡¯t stop her. Commanding someone else¡¯s Pet Beast is nothing like commanding one¡¯s own raised Pet Beast. Even though they were both mid-level Pet Beasts, Xu Linglan didn¡¯t think she would lose. ¡°Desert Tail Fox, Quicksand!¡± Xu Linglan decided to strike first and commanded directly. ¡°Desert.¡± The Desert Tail Fox raised its head and let out a cry, its tail more than two meters long gave a shake, slowly radiating a soil-colored luster. ¡°Fat Pigeon, take flight,¡± Qiao Sang was calm and composed. As the Fat Pigeon spread its wings and was about to take off, a red figure zoomed over in a swoosh, crashing directly into the Desert Tail Fox and forcefully interrupting the Quicksand that had not yet been released. The Fat Pigeon forgot to take off, its chubby head filled with big question marks. Wasn¡¯t it supposed to fight? It was the Fire-Toothed Dog, Qiao Sang looked at the red figure in front of her and was momentarily stunned. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked dissatisfiedly at Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang could clearly sense the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s anger and its sense of grievance. The Fire-Toothed Dog was extremely unhappy! Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be her contracted partner? Why let someone else fight? Qiao Sang sensed what the Fire-Toothed Dog meant, felt a lump in her throat, and was just about to speak. ¡°Despicable! You actually resort to a sneak attack! And now it¡¯s 2 on 1!¡± Xu Linglan yelled out in anger. Her White Sand Fox had evolved into a Desert Tail Fox, but her brain domain had only developed to 7% capacity, far from the secondary awakening required by the Beast Taming Codex to contract a second Pet Beast. The Desert Tail Fox might be a mid-level Pet Beast, but so was the Fat Pigeon, which was a Flight Type and naturally had the advantage over the Desert Tail Fox. And there was the Fire-Toothed Dog, which, although a beginner-level Pet Beast, was a Fire Element with strong attack power. If it was 2 on 1, she would definitely be at a disadvantage! Xu Linglan gritted her teeth as she gazed at the younger girl in front of her. This person was not only vicious but also despicable! Qiao Sang stood in place for two seconds, then had a sudden realization. 2 on 1? Why hadn¡¯t she thought of that just now! This was a fight, not a competition. Winning was all that mattered; there were no rules to follow. It just so happened that the Fire-Toothed Dog wanted to fight, and she could also assess its level and verify some of her thoughts. Qiao Sang looked at the petulant creature in front of her and smiled, ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, come here.¡± Chapter 11 - Chapter 11: Chapter 8 Flame Tooth Chapter 11: Chapter 8 Flame Tooth Although the Fire-Toothed Dog had a displeased expression written all over its face, it obediently walked over. Qiao Sang squatted down and stroked the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head. The Fire-Toothed Dog closed its eyes in comfort, showing none of its earlier near-explosive appearance. It was too easy to appease, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but remark. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, you go up with the chubby pigeon,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked happily, turning around with its eyes suddenly full of fighting spirit. Whoever says Fire Attribute Beast have bad tempers in the future, Qiao Sang will be the first to disagree! ¡°Use Charge!¡± Qiao Sang commanded directly. She didn¡¯t care whether the girl opposite was ready or not; should you really give a heads-up before starting a fight? This was her first cooperation with the Fire-Toothed Dog, and she didn¡¯t want to lose. The Fire-Toothed Dog flexed its limbs and charged out in an instant. Xu Linglan¡¯s gaze remained focused on the pair and their beasts, she suppressed the urge to curse out loud, and quickly responded, ¡°Desert Tail Fox, tie it up with your tail directly!¡± The success of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s charge was because Xu Linglan¡¯s attention had been on the chubby pigeon; now that she noticed the Fire-Toothed Dog, she naturally made preparations. The Fire-Toothed Dog was less than a month old, and its speed was laughably slow in the eyes of the Desert Tail Fox. It leisurely stretched out its more than two-meter-long tail, waiting for the Fire-Toothed Dog to approach. ¡°Chubby pigeon, grab the Fire-Toothed Dog and fly up to the sky,¡± Qiao Sang immediately commanded. The flying speed of the chubby pigeon was slow only when compared to other Flight Type beasts¡ªnot for the young Fire-Toothed Dog. Naturally, it was much faster. Even now, as the Fire-Toothed Dog was in a state of charge, the chubby pigeon quickly caught up, grabbed it, and flew upwards. Xu Linglan was startled, not understanding her intentions. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog also didn¡¯t understand. This was its first cooperation with Qiao Sang and its first collaboration with the chubby pigeon; it clearly hadn¡¯t caught on yet. ¡°Just like that, the chubby pigeon should drop the Fire-Toothed Dog onto it,¡± Qiao Sang said calmly. The chubby pigeon hesitated with the Fire-Toothed Dog in its grasp. After all, it wasn¡¯t Qiao Sang¡¯s beast and didn¡¯t immediately drop the Fire-Toothed Dog onto the Desert Tail Fox. Qiao Sang was slightly helpless and was about to issue the next command when the chubby pigeon finally carried out her order. Clearly, this was not a good timing; three seconds had already passed since Qiao Sang had issued the command, giving the opponent plenty of time to react. The Fire-Toothed Dog flew towards the Desert Tail Fox, and Qiao Sang was startled, just about to tell the Fire-Toothed Dog to dodge, but the other side made no move. Xu Linglan did not instruct the Desert Tail Fox to do anything. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t understand, but it didn¡¯t stop her from issuing a command. ¡°Just like that, aim for its neck with Flame Tooth!¡± The low defense of the White Sand Fox was precisely why it wasn¡¯t Qiao Sang¡¯s primary choice; even its evolved form, the Desert Tail Fox, was similarly weak. Unlike its powerful tail, the body of the Desert Tail Fox was incredibly fragile, it would feel immense pain from even minor injuries, and its neck was a critical weakness. ¡°Dodge quickly!¡± Xu Linglan finally understood at that moment. But it was already too late. Fierce flames wrapped around sharp teeth and violently bit down on the Desert Tail Fox¡¯s neck. ¡°Mo!!¡± The Desert Tail Fox let out a piercing scream, its fur standing on end, its body twisting violently as it tried to shake off the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog clung on like a stubborn plaster, refusing to be thrown off. ¡°Jump off,¡± Qiao Sang commanded. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately left the body of the Desert Tail Fox, jumping to one side. The next second, the Desert Tail Fox¡¯s more than two-meter-long tail swept mercilessly onto itself. Without the Fire-Toothed Dog on its back, the powerful tail struck its own body in full force. ¡°Mo!!!¡± Already injured at the neck, the Desert Tail Fox found the pain from the tail strike unbearably intense. ¡°Desert Tail Fox, calm down!¡± Xu Linglan was hopping anxiously beside them, not understanding how the situation had changed so quickly. The pain on Desert Tail Fox¡¯s body was too intense for it to heed her words. ¡°Fat Pigeon, Wing Slash!¡± Qiao Sang pursued the victory. Wing Slash is a skill exclusive to Flight Type pet beasts, which can transform wings into sharp blades; it¡¯s a move that most Flight Type beasts would learn. ¡°Pigeon.¡± The Fat Pigeon stared blankly at Qiao Sang with its gray eyes. It didn¡¯t know how. ¡­ Although Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t understand what Fat Pigeon was saying, she still understood its meaning from its expression. ¡°Use Air Blade,¡± Qiao Sang didn¡¯t hesitate. With a flap of Fat Pigeon¡¯s wings, six air blades, condensed from the air, appeared instantaneously. ¡°Desert Tail Fox! Dodge it!¡± Xu Linglan was in complete turmoil. The amber pupils of Desert Tail Fox shrank as it watched the oncoming blades, dodging to the side with great pain. Still, four blades struck its body. ¡°Desert!¡± The Desert Tail Fox¡¯s body began to wobble, feeling as if it would collapse any second. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, charge!¡± Qiao Sang commanded. The Fire-Toothed Dog had been eager to act, and now with the order, it charged vigorously towards the Desert Tail Fox. Like the last straw on its back, the Desert Tail Fox¡¯s eyes rolled back, and it fell over. Completely overwhelmed¡­ Xu Linglan¡¯s legs went weak, and she slumped to the ground. Throughout the process, the Desert Tail Fox was like a target, constantly attacked. Xu Linglan looked lost. She was going to be a high school senior next semester and had just been miserably defeated by a newcomer Beast Tamer who wasn¡¯t even certified yet. Losing a 1 vs 2 battle wasn¡¯t a big deal, but she hadn¡¯t expected to lose without even executing a single skill. Xu Linglan could tell that the fierce girl didn¡¯t even know what skills Fat Pigeon had; even Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t have anything special. She had been utterly defeated by her commanding ability¡­ Qiao Sang paid no attention to the girl¡¯s reaction as she hugged the Fire-Toothed Dog that rushed into her arms and smiled, ¡°Well done.¡± ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog excitedly gestured towards Qiao Sang non-stop. Qiao Sang¡¯s expression turned odd. The Fire-Toothed Dog jumped to the ground, opened its mouth wide and bared its teeth, and momentarily, flames enveloped its fangs. The next moment, the flame disappeared, and it excitedly gestured to Qiao Sang again. ¡°Are you saying you¡¯ve never successfully used Flame Tooth before?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded repeatedly. But she had clearly seen in the Beast Taming Codex that Fire-Toothed Dog had the Flame Tooth skill. Qiao Sang was puzzled. She connected her consciousness to the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (63/1000) +] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 73/100) +, Charge (Expert 135/500) +, Flame Tooth (Beginner 2/100) +] [Points 50] Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes brightened¡ªthe numbers had changed! Charge and Flame Tooth, as well as the points below, had all changed. In fact, upon a closer look at the numbers behind Flame Tooth, Qiao Sang already had a guess in her mind. Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: Chapter 9 Red Luan Fruit Chapter 12: Chapter 9 Red Luan Fruit Inherited Skills are moves passed down from their parents and do not require learned experience. Flame Tooth is the ultimate move that most Fire-Toothed Dogs inherit. Although inherited skills are innate, don¡¯t expect a newborn pup to be able to use them right away; there¡¯s a process of gradual progression to everything. Humans are born with the ability to eat, but they start by growing teeth and drinking milk. Skill proficiency begins at the beginner level, with the next stage being mastery. Skills at the beginner level have low power since they¡¯ve only been mastered recently. Low-level skills generally reach beginner proficiency to be used, but higher-level skills might not be usable every time even at the beginner level due to insufficient mastery. Flame Tooth is an intermediate-level skill and, by all accounts, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Flame Tooth, at the beginner level (2/100), shouldn¡¯t be so easily executed. But it was. Qiao Sang speculated whether the Beast Taming Codex¡¯s display of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s skill meant it could be executed. Of course, all of this was her speculation; it would have to wait until the Fire-Toothed Dog learned a higher-level skill to be verified. Qiao Sang exited her thoughts, and although she wanted to study the issue of points further, now clearly wasn¡¯t the time. She saw that rascal still sitting on the ground, the Desert Tail Fox covered in wounds, its neck still bleeding. Qiao Sang took out her phone and dialed 661. ¡°Hello, is this the Beast Tamer Emergency Center? I¡¯m at the Hangkang Beast Taming Center, there¡¯s an injured Desert Tail Fox here, could you please come quickly?¡± ¡°Someone¡¯s already called? Oh, then never mind.¡± Qiao Sang hung up the phone, ignoring the stupefied girl across from her, picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog, and prepared to head home. Turning around, she realized a group of people was standing behind her. The essence of humanity is the love for excitement; just in the short time of the fight, most of the people from the area had gathered, some even holding up their phones and recording. Qiao Sang felt a tingling on her scalp, picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog, and left, with a plump pigeon following closely behind. ¡°Little sister, you seem to have potential, would you be interested in becoming a live broadcaster?¡± A youth with dyed red hair approached her. ¡°Thank you, no interest,¡± Qiao Sang circumvented him. ¡°Can I challenge you to a pet beast battle?¡± A boy wearing a hat caught up with her. ¡°No,¡± Qiao Sang declined. ¡°Student, which school do you belong to?¡± An aunt asked with concern from the side. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ When Qiao Sang got home, her mother was absent, yet sitting on the dining table was a bag of Red Luan Fruits, specially favored by fire attribute creatures. Such fruit, capable of enhancing the physic of fire element extraordinary creatures, cost 700 Alliance Currency per piece, and while it was fine to eat them occasionally, eating them daily was definitely not affordable. Qiao Sang stared at the Red Luan Fruit, lost in thought for a moment. She picked up one and held it to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s mouth, smiling, ¡°Here, you eat.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog sniffed the fruit; all it had eaten at the Pet Beast Base were standardized compressed blocks, it had never tried this before. It smelled good and looked quite similar to the fruit from the tree next to where it used to live, only differing in color. Unfortunately, it never had the chance to eat the fruit from that tree. No longer hesitating, the Fire-Toothed Dog swallowed the Red Luan Fruit in one bite. ¡°Fang!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes widened with surprise. This food was delicious! Seeing it had finished eating, Qiao Sang¡¯s consciousness entered the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (63/1000) +] [Skills: Bite (Beginner 73/100) +, Charge (Mastery 135/500) +, Flame Tooth (Beginner 2/100) +] [Points 50] Nothing had changed. Qiao Sang frowned, for this should not be the case. The values had all changed after today¡¯s battle, indicating that the Fire-Toothed Dog was making progress. Eating a Red Luan Fruit, which could enhance the physique of fire element extraordinary creatures, shouldn¡¯t produce no reaction. Was it that she had to wait for digestion? ¡°Fang!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog stretched out a paw and tugged at Qiao Sang¡¯s hand. Qiao Sang smiled, took out another Red Luan Fruit, and fed it to the dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog immediately swallowed it down. After it finished eating, Qiao Sang once again connected her consciousness to the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (64/1000)+] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 73/100)+, Fierce Collision (Proficient 135/500)+, Flame Tooth (Beginner 2/100)+] [Points: 50] It¡¯s changed! The level entry had changed from Beginner (63/1000)+ to Beginner (64/1000)+! Though it was only one point, it proved her guess was correct! However¡­ Qiao Sang looked at the remaining four Red Luan Fruits on the dining table, hesitating for a second before picking up another and handing it to the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog held the Red Luan Fruit with its front paws and began to nibble. It had already eaten two, and it couldn¡¯t swallow the third one in one gulp anymore; it had to eat it bite by bite. Once it finished, it patted its belly contentedly. Qiao Sang connected her consciousness to the Beast Taming Codex, falling into deep thought. The value hadn¡¯t changed. Could it be that it takes two Red Luan Fruits to increase one point? Qiao Sang picked up another Red Luan Fruit and handed it over. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog patted its belly, indicating that it was full. ¡°Good boy, just one last one,¡± Qiao Sang stroked its head. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at Qiao Sang, waggled its red tail, and began to eat. In the Beast Taming Codex, Qiao Sang saw that the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s level had changed to Beginner (65/1000)+. Her guess was right; indeed, two Red Luan Fruits increased the value by one point. Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze moved to the point total at the bottom, and with a thought, she added them all to the end of the Beginner (65/1000)+. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (115/1000)+] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 73/100)+, Fierce Collision (Proficient 135/500)+, Flame Tooth (Beginner 2/100)+] [Points: 0] The value really could be increased¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s breathing became hurried. A Red Luan Fruit costs 700 Alliance Currency, so two Red Luan Fruits would be 1400 Alliance Currency. 1400 Alliance Currency for just one point, with 885 points left, equals 1770 Red Luan Fruits. That would be¡­ 1,239,000 Alliance Currency¡­ My goodness! That could buy a Psychic Beast! Qiao Sang almost cried out in excitement. This means she could directly increase the power and save so much money! And the Fire-Toothed Dog could increase the corresponding value whether it was fighting or consuming strength-enhancing substances! With the addition of the points, she could completely take three to four times less time to nurture the Fire-Toothed Dog into a mid-level Pet Beast than others! If this wasn¡¯t a Golden Finger, what was! After a few seconds, Qiao Sang took out her phone and searched for all the topics about the Beast Taming Codex; as expected, none mentioned a situation like hers. Autonomous awakeners only have their brain areas developed 3% to 6% higher than postnatal awakeners and can awaken the Beast Taming Codex for a second time faster, with more hope of reaching higher realms, but nothing else particularly special. Qiao Sang calmed down. She already had a hunch and now it was just confirming that she wasn¡¯t wrong. Besides, she had transmigrated, so possessing a Golden Finger wasn¡¯t that strange. Right. Nothing special¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog looked up at Qiao Sang, its eyes filled with confusion. Why was its Beast Tamer grinning at thin air? Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: Chapter 10 Watching Television Chapter 13: Chapter 10 Watching Television Just when Qiao Sang was having a goofy smile, her phone vibrated. It was a message from Fang Sisi. Qiao Sang¡¯s expression sobered up, and she clicked into the conversation, only then noticing that her desk mate had sent her eight or nine messages since yesterday. [Why didn¡¯t you come to school today?] [I just heard that the teacher called your mom in yesterday, is that true!!!] [Your mom found out you got zero on the test?] [Why are you ignoring me] [Are you there, are you there] [Why didn¡¯t you come to school today either!] [Your mom came to school again, nothing¡¯s happened to you, has it!] The last message had just been sent. [Have you evaporated from the face of the earth?] Qiao Sang tapped on her phone. [Still alive] She got a reply soon after. [Wow, so you are still alive] [Why haven¡¯t you been to school these past few days, you have no idea how dark our teacher¡¯s face has gotten] Qiao Sang thought for a moment. [It¡¯s summer, are you sure he¡¯s not just tanned?] ¡­ After a bit of small talk, Qiao Sang told Fang Sisi the reason for her absence. Fang Sisi didn¡¯t believe her at all. It wasn¡¯t that she looked down on Qiao Sang, it¡¯s just that magical awakenings invariably happened to those with exceptional talent. Typically, it was the students with the best academic performance, and even those rare few who didn¡¯t care about their studies often excelled in other areas. As for Qiao Sang, with grades worse than hers, it just wasn¡¯t possible. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t argue, just going into her room to take a photo of her magical awakening certification and sent it over. There was no response from the other side. It took about fifteen minutes before Fang Sisi sent a message. Qiao Sang looked down at it and her mouth twitched. [Don¡¯t forget me when you¡¯re rich and famous] ¡­ ¡­ Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t forgotten about the chubby homing pigeon, she went to the cupboard to get its special food and placed it in front of the bird before she remembered herself. She quickly made a bowl of fried rice with egg to solve her hunger, by then it was already 14:07 in the afternoon. Perhaps it was because of the morning¡¯s events, but the Fire-Toothed Dog was curled up quietly sleeping on the couch. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t disturb it. She had planned to go to the Beast Taming Center with her certification that afternoon, but seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog sleeping so soundly, she changed her mind. Qiao Sang tiptoed to her room, picked up a copy of ¡°Extraordinary Creatures Analysis for Ninth Grade: Second Semester¡±, and started reading it while leaning against her bed. It was only while checking the Beast Taming Codex and reading about magical awakenings on her phone did she realize that the middle school exams were not as simple as her front-desk classmate had made them seem. The exams only covered what was on the paper, but once someone was stimulated by magnetic waves into awakening, they would also get a score for brain area development, 1% development equaled 20 points, 2% was 40 points. In an exam with a total score of 650, this percentage of points really didn¡¯t count for much. The Ministry of Education did indeed place a great emphasis on those with magical awakenings, issuing a series of policies every year to recruit such students, but not a single one allowed someone who scored zero to enter Beast Taming High School. While she could go to a vocational high school, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t want that. Magical awakeners could enter Beast Taming High School through either a direct recruitment or a special admission process. Apart from quota recommendations, direct recruitment also required looking at the student¡¯s grades from the past three years of junior high. The respective schools would send the relevant student information to the Beast Taming High School of their choice for entrance qualification review. Giving Qiao Sang, who had consistently ranked third from the bottom of her class, a recommendation would probably be too embarrassing for the school, even if she was a magical awakener. The remaining option of special admissions was Qiao Sang¡¯s choice. Beast Taming High School No. 108 in Hangkang City implements a special recruitment policy every year, where each person is limited to applying for the special recruitment of two Beast Taming High Schools, and once their materials are approved, they can go take the respective exams. Those who pass the special recruitment exams still have to participate in the middle school exams. Only those who achieve the designated scores in the middle school exams have the chance to attend Beast Taming High School. Although the required scores for each Beast Taming High School are different, one thing is the same¡ªthe middle school exams. Qiao Sang felt somewhat helpless; after all was said and done, she still had to take the middle school exams. ¡­ ¡­ As sunset dimmed into twilight, the barking of the Fire-Toothed Dog could be heard from the living room. Qiao Sang put down her book and walked out of her room. ¡°Teeth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog leapt into Qiao Sang¡¯s arms with a bound. Qiao Sang stroked the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head, her heart melting. Out of options, she chose the Fire-Toothed Dog with whom she felt a connection. She hadn¡¯t expected it to be so well-behaved; perhaps this was what they called fate. A girl and her beast companion sat on the sofa, watching television. The plump homing pigeon took up its large spot on the floor. The Fire-Toothed Dog had never seen such a novel thing before and its eyes gleamed with excitement. If it hadn¡¯t been for Qiao Sang holding it in her arms, it might have already run up to the television and pressed its face against the screen to watch. The television was currently broadcasting the weather forecast. A neatly dressed woman, speaking in standard Mandarin, said, ¡°According to the constellation doll detections, tomorrow¡¯s weather in Panta City will be sunny turning to partly cloudy, with temperatures from 30¡ãC to 36¡ãC. It is recommended to wear¡­¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes widened, questioning why there was a person inside the box. Qiao Sang switched the channel. In a Beast Taming society, high viewership ratings are bound to Beast Tamers and extraordinary creatures; they are the correct codes for traffic. The major television networks had clearly grasped this essence, as flipping through channels would invariably show something related to Beast Tamers. ¡°Mr. Wang Dian¡¯ao, is your romance with Ms. Luo Tang real?¡± a reporter asked, nearly shoving the microphone in the young man¡¯s face. ¡°It¡¯s real,¡± the young man admitted generously. ¡°Both of you are about to participate in the Yuhua Region¡¯s grand competition. If you are matched against each other, will you go easy on her?¡± another reporter followed up. ¡°No, Luo Tang is an outstanding Beast Tamer. If I end up facing her, I don¡¯t have full confidence in myself,¡± the young man replied with a smile. ¡°Could you please tell us about your Armored Bear¡­¡± Qiao Sang changed the channel again, and an image of a dark blue Thunder Horned Rhinoceros appeared on the screen in front of the Fire-Toothed Dog. It looked fierce, its thick hind legs plowing the ground, purple arcs spreading across its body, crackling noises accompanying them as if it was about to leap out of the TV the next second. The Fire-Toothed Dog stiffened, its fur slowly standing on end. ¡°The Thunder Horned Rhinoceros has held its own against the Black Wind Wolf¡¯s tornado! It¡¯s not backing down! It looks like it¡¯s about to launch a powerful move, it¡¯s unclear what move the Beast Tamer Xu Zhou will make next!¡± the commentator exclaimed excitedly. This was a rerun. Every year, various regions hold competitions, and the channel Qiao Sang was watching specialized in broadcasting Hangkang City¡¯s Beast Tamer competitions. The camera switched to a fully black Black Wind Wolf. The wolf¡¯s blue eyes radiated a murderous intent. It was covered with blood, breathing heavily through its nostrils. Due to its black fur, the wounds weren¡¯t obvious, only the few drops of blood on the ground revealed its injuries. The Fire-Toothed Dog relaxed. ¡°After using the tornado, the Black Wind Wolf is clearly weakening¡­¡± Before the commentator could finish, the screen switched back to the Thunder Horned Rhinoceros. The purple arcs on its body became more and more intense, and when they extended about two meters outside its body, it charged forward. ¡°Bang!¡± The television emitted a loud explosion sound and broke down¡­ The air seemed to freeze. Qiao Sang mechanically turned to look at the Fire-Toothed Dog, her gaze vacant, opening her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but no words came out. ¡°Tee!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog turned and nestled in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms. The large creature inside that box just now had scared it terribly! Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: Chapter 11 Shengshui Middle School Chapter 14: Chapter 11 Shengshui Middle School Qiao Sang felt a pang of distress. ¡°Is this why you suddenly attacked the TV?¡± She lifted the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head, preparing to give it a serious education. ¡°Click.¡± The door opened. Qiao Sang slowly turned her head and forced a stiff smile, ¡°Mom, you¡¯re back.¡± ¡°Coo!¡± The chubby family pigeon immediately went over to their mother and affectionately rubbed against her. The mother was silent for a few seconds as she observed the disastrous state of the living room, then turned her head to Qiao Sang and kindly asked, ¡°Do you have anything to say?¡± Qiao Sang quickly lifted the Fire-Toothed Dog to shield herself, ¡°It did it all!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog blinked its innocent large eyes. After a moment of eye contact with the Fire-Toothed Dog, the mother said, ¡°It will come out of your allowance.¡± Qiao Sang looked at her with a grievance. ¡°Do you have an objection?¡± her mother asked. ¡°No,¡± Qiao Sang answered, going against her conscience. Her monthly allowance was just 1000 Alliance Currency, and the TV cost at least 4000 Alliance Currency, so of course she objected to losing four months¡¯ worth of allowance in one go. ¡°I went to your school today,¡± her mother came over and sat down on a single sofa nearby, and the chubby pigeon followed. ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Fang Sisi had mentioned it in the message she sent. The mother didn¡¯t answer that question but instead asked, ¡°Do you have any high schools in mind that you want to attend?¡± Qiao Sang was slightly stunned, then thought for a moment and said, ¡°Hangkang Sixth Beast Taming Middle School.¡± Hangkang Sixth Beast Taming Middle School wasn¡¯t ranked sixth in Hangkang City; it simply bore that name. Its strength was ranked 52nd out of 108 Beast Taming High Schools in Hangkang City, which was considered average. She chose this school purely because it was close to home. If it were based on Qiao Sang¡¯s past academic performance, she definitely wouldn¡¯t have been able to get into such a school, but now that she had awakened her powers independently, she could try for a special admission. Her mother took out an enrollment brochure from her bag and placed it in front of Qiao Sang, ¡°I think you can try applying for this school.¡± Qiao Sang picked it up and looked at it, her eyelid twitching. ¡°Shengshui Middle School in Hangkang?¡± Without changing her facial expression, her mother confirmed, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Mom, aren¡¯t you overestimating me?¡± Qiao Sang said helplessly. She put the enrollment brochure back on the coffee table. Shengshui Middle School, ranked first out of the 108 Beast Taming High Schools in Hangkang City, and second in the entire Zhehai Province, with an advancement rate of 98.73%, was one of the top prestigious schools. Students who could get into this school were naturally the cream of the crop in Hangkang City. If there were still six months until the middle school entrance examination, Qiao Sang would be willing to give it her best shot, but even with today included, there were only 19 days left until the exam, making it completely impossible for her to pass. Given that, why waste time trying for a special admission to this school? Qiao Sang didn¡¯t understand; even if she was an independent awakener, was her mother¡¯s expectation unrealistically high? Her mother looked at Qiao Sang calmly and said, ¡°You sign up, you don¡¯t have to get in, just do your best and I won¡¯t deduct your allowance.¡± Picking up the enrollment brochure from the coffee table, Qiao Sang said, ¡°It¡¯s not about the allowance, I just want to try.¡± Her mother¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°Then go register online now.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Qiao Sang picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog and left. Ye Xiangting watched her daughter¡¯s retreating figure with a glimmer of amusement in her eyes, but her face fell again as she remembered what had happened in the school that afternoon. ¡­ Qiao Sang went to her room, turned on the computer, and registered for both Hangkang Sixth Beast Taming Middle School and Shengshui Middle School. The two schools had vastly different rankings, and their special admissions requirements were also different. Qiao Sang mainly looked at the section for special admissions for those who had awakened their abilities independently. The conditions at Hangkang¡¯s Sixth Beast Taming High School are relatively simple: upload the proof of self-awakening online and wait for approval, then the score reduction for enrollment is based on the degree of brain domain awakening. A 5% brain domain development would allow for a 100-point reduction from Hangkang¡¯s minimum middle school examination score, and 6% development would mean a 200-point reduction. For example, last year Hangkang City¡¯s minimum score line was 332, so if Qiao Sang could achieve a 6% brain domain development, she would only need to score 132 points on the middle school examination to be specially recruited. Given Qiao Sang¡¯s current grades, this shouldn¡¯t be a problem. As for Shengshui Middle School, it¡¯s a bit more troublesome. They only recruit five self-awakened special admission students and, after registration and approval, one must participate in pet beast battles at a designated time and place. The students who come in second to fifth place must score 50 points higher than the middle school examination¡¯s minimum score line to be admitted. The first-place student has more relaxed conditions; they just need to reach Hangkang City¡¯s minimum score line. Although self-awakened individuals are one in ten thousand, when you put together everyone from Zhehai Province, there are still about forty to fifty each year. Excluding those who are guaranteed admission or choose other schools for special recruitment, the number of self-awakened applicants at Shengshui Middle School still reaches over a dozen each year¡ªafter all, it is the top-ranked school in Hangkang City. Qiao Sang glanced at the information, noting that the special recruitment exam for Shengshui Middle School was on June 10th, one week before the middle school examination, which is in 12 days. Pet beast battles, huh. Qiao Sang pondered for a moment; those participating in the special recruitment were all people who had self-awakened this year, and their pet beasts were all beginner level. As she had contracted a fire attribute pet beast, it wasn¡¯t without its advantages. Thinking of the Fire-Toothed Dog, Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned before her consciousness entered the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (115/1000)+] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 73/100)+, Fierce Collision (Expert 135/500)+, Flame Tooth (Beginner 2/100)+, Spark (Beginner 3/100)] [Points: 0] Qiao Sang¡¯s consciousness exited, and she looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog with a bizarre expression. Scared into learning a new skill because of watching TV?! Was it worth it to trade more than 4000 Alliance Currency for a skill? Actually, it was quite worth it¡­ A pet beast¡¯s potential is limited. It¡¯s impossible to determine the quality of a pet beast just by its appearance. Those with higher potential learn skills much faster and reawaken earlier compared to average pet beasts. If one is unlucky enough to contract a pet beast with mediocre potential, it could take a whole year to learn even one skill. Qiao Sang looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog and fell into deep thought. Her Fire-Toothed Dog had decent potential. Should she take it to watch a horror movie next time? The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s body shivered involuntarily. Why did it suddenly feel a bit cold? ¡­ ¡­ At 10:12 PM. The night was deep and silent, all was quiet. Qiao Sang lay in bed, hands behind her head, eyes full of eagerness. After tossing and turning for a long while, she sat up and looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was still lively by her side. The Fire-Toothed Dog, having been stared at for so long, wore a confused face. ¡°Teeth?¡± Qiao Sang whispered softly, ¡°I don¡¯t blame you for what happened this morning. Do you still want to watch TV?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog remembered this morning¡¯s events and knew it had made a mistake; the things inside the TV wouldn¡¯t come out. ¡°Teeth.¡± It nodded, indicating it wanted to watch. Qiao Sang picked up the mobile phone by her bed, searched for the most popular ghost movie recently, and placed it in front of the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog watched intently. A girl in white wandered within a forest enveloped in dense fog. Through the girl¡¯s perspective, a shadowy black figure could vaguely be seen hovering in the air¡­ Qiao Sang did not watch along. She placed her right hand on the mobile phone, observing the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s reaction, ready to withdraw at any moment. Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Chapter 12 They All Know Chapter 15: Chapter 12 They All Know Silence and darkness enveloped the wilderness, filled with an eerie quiet. A black figure suddenly approached, emitting a cackling laugh. It had no limbs, just a body the size of a human head floating in the air, its dark red eyes staring at the girl in white as if looking at prey. In the next moment, the limbless body suddenly grew a hand with only two fingers, reaching for the girl¡¯s heart. The hand went through the girl¡¯s body, hollowing it out. The black figure¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. The girl lifted her head, and a face without features slowly appeared in the frame¡­ ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog plunged into Qiao Sang¡¯s arms. It didn¡¯t want to watch anymore! Qiao Sang patted its head, feeling somewhat regretful¡­ ¡­ ¡­ The next two days were the weekend, and Qiao Sang declined Fang Sisi¡¯s proposal to go out and chose to study at home alone. Apart from taking some time to register her Beast Tamer identity and the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s registration at the Beast Taming Center, the remaining time was almost entirely spent in books. Perhaps it was the awakening of her brain domain, but her memory had improved a lot compared to her previous life, only needing to read a book once to remember most of it. Soon, it was time to go back to school. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, be good, I¡¯ll let you out after school,¡± Qiao Sang coaxed. Ever since the Fire-Toothed Dog grew tired of the game in the Beast Taming Codex, it hadn¡¯t gone into the Codex again. This time Qiao Sang wanted it to go back in, but it showed some reluctance. It preferred staying outside to being in the Codex. ¡°Yah.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog shook its head, indicating it didn¡¯t want to go in. Qiao Sang felt somewhat helpless; the school didn¡¯t explicitly forbid bringing Pet Beasts, but having the Fire-Toothed Dog out in the open was too conspicuous when everyone else hadn¡¯t contracted their Pet Beasts yet. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t want to be the center of attention. ¡°If you go in, I¡¯ll buy you Red Luan Fruits to eat when we get back,¡± Qiao Sang tempted. The Fire-Toothed Dog arrogantly turned its head to the side. It didn¡¯t want them. The corner of Qiao Sang¡¯s mouth twitched. Her mother had bought six Red Luan Fruits last time, and she fed four to the Fire-Toothed Dog on the first day, and one each on the following two days. Had it grown tired of them already? ¡°If you don¡¯t go in, I¡¯ll have to leave on my own.¡± ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really leaving.¡± Qiao Sang crouched at the entrance, put on her shoes, and pretended to head out. ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog leaped into her arms and looked up at her with pitiful, wet eyes. ¡°If you want to come with me, you have to go in first. I promise I¡¯ll let you out as soon as school is over,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Yah.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog hung its head and responded listlessly. Qiao Sang¡¯s heart softened into a mush. It was still a child. Qingcheng Jiayuan was within the school district of Shengshui Middle School, only 9 kilometers away, reachable by bus lines 23, 36, 57, or by the fifth and seventh subway lines. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t choose the subway as usual. On bus line 36. The Fire-Toothed Dog joyfully stuck its head out of the window in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms, the wind messing up its fur as it blew in their faces. It excitedly watched the outside world. ¡°Remember, you have to go in obediently once we get to school, okay?¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile. ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog responded with a full spirit. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but pat its head. When they got off the station, the Fire-Toothed Dog obediently let Qiao Sang put it into the Beast Taming Codex and even happily wagged its tail. ¡­ Class 37 of Wencheng Junior High School. ¡°Have you finished your homework? Let me copy it.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m still copying myself?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Did you watch the competition in Lianbo District yesterday?¡± ¡°Nonsense, I¡¯ve been waiting in front of the TV since 7 p.m., Lin Jinyang¡¯s Blood Canglong was so cool!¡± ¡°Right, right, right, and that Scale-Eating Ant in gold, I¡¯ve never seen one in gold! Nearly blinded me with its shine!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I heard that Dai Shushu from Class 9 got a direct pass to Shengshui Middle School.¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t it rumored last time that it was Litian Royal Beast High School?¡± ¡°Seems like the slot got taken away.¡± ¡°Worthy of being the ace high school of our province, even Dai Shushu can¡¯t get in.¡± ¡°You try getting into Shengshui Middle School for me to see.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A slim figure appeared at the classroom door. As the figure walked in, the volume of the discussion suddenly dropped. Qiao Sang took her seat and noticed some classmates sneakily looking at her. Feeling the odd atmosphere in the classroom, Qiao Sang touched her nose and asked Fang Sisi in a lowered voice, ¡°Did you tell the class about my awakening?¡± Fang Sisi was still furiously copying homework and only realized Qiao Sang had arrived when she heard her speak. ¡°Big Leg, you finally came.¡± Fang Sisi¡¯s eyes sparkled as she leaned in, ¡°Without your permission, how could I ever say it? Do you need me to promote it in class for you?¡± ¡°Absolutely not.¡± Qiao Sang quickly shook her head, then confusedly asked, ¡°Then why are they all staring at me?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t your mom come to school twice? And then you took a day off and skipped a day of classes, everyone¡¯s guessing if something happened to you,¡± Fang Sisi explained. Qiao Sang was stunned, ¡°Skipped a day of class?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Although she guessed that her mother might have forgotten to ask for leave, Qiao Sang still felt a bit depressed when her guess turned out to be right. The homeroom teacher wouldn¡¯t call her to the office for a spittle attack again, would he¡­ That¡¯s when Fang Sisi added, ¡°Also, everyone knows you are the one who scored zero on the test.¡± The homeroom teacher didn¡¯t directly criticize her by name in class out of consideration for Qiao Sang¡¯s dignity, but afterwards had summoned Qiao Sang to the office and even called her parents to school. If it had ended there, no one would have been interested¡ªafter all, it wasn¡¯t unprecedented for Qiao Sang to be criticized in the office due to her poor grades. But calling in the parents made the situation much more serious. Normally, aside from fighting, the homeroom teacher rarely called parents to school. At that time, after school ended, if Qiao Sang didn¡¯t tell, if the study monitor didn¡¯t tell, and if the homeroom teacher didn¡¯t speak, there wouldn¡¯t have been many people who knew. But the next day, Qiao Sang took a leave of absence, and the day after that, she outright skipped class. Asking for time off and skipping class at such a critical moment was telling enough, and the gossip fires blazed brightly, with the cause and effect becoming common knowledge in no time. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry, but it didn¡¯t much affect her. News travels fast in the school¡¯s small world. Her scoring zero and getting a parent called in wasn¡¯t a twisted fact and children of this age might feel embarrassed to have others know, but Qiao Sang didn¡¯t have that kind of psychological pressure. ¡°Hey, did you do your Spirit Plant Analysis homework? Let me copy it,¡± Fang Sisi touched Qiao Sang¡¯s arm to get her attention. ¡°How would I know what homework there is when I haven¡¯t been here? Besides, you¡¯re the fourth from the bottom in our class, isn¡¯t it embarrassing to copy from me, the third from the bottom?¡± Qiao Sang said, somewhat speechlessly. ¡°Big Leg, I won¡¯t allow you to talk down about yourself like that,¡± Fang Sisi scolded and then put on a pitiful face, ¡°I thought your mom brought you the homework when she came to school on Friday. I¡¯m so envious of you people who don¡¯t have to do homework.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Ignoring Fang Sisi¡¯s antics, Qiao Sang fell into thought. It seemed she still didn¡¯t know why her mother came to the school last time. Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: Chapter 13 Someones Looking for You Chapter 16: Chapter 13 Someone¡¯s Looking for You ¡°Right, Big Thigh¡­¡± Fang Sisi still wanted to say something. ¡°Could you not call me Big Thigh?¡± Qiao Sang cut her off directly. ¡°Then, should I call you Beautiful Leg?¡± Fang Sisi asked. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Under Qiao Sang¡¯s deadly stare, Fang Sisi finally corrected herself, ¡°Qiao Sang, have you already made a contract with a Pet Beast?¡± Any Beast Tamer who had just awakened couldn¡¯t resist the temptation to contract a Pet Beast at the first opportunity. Qiao Sang nodded without denying it. ¡°Then you¡­¡± Just as Fang Sisi wanted to continue asking, the voices in the classroom suddenly muted as if someone had pressed the mute button. Looking up, it turned out that the class teacher had arrived¡­ The next second, Fang Sisi¡¯s face turned pale. Oh no, oh no, she hadn¡¯t finished copying her homework yet! ¡°We¡¯ll gather in the playground in five minutes,¡± the class teacher said, glancing in Qiao Sang¡¯s direction. More than 4,000 students and over 300 faculty members from Shengshui Middle School all gathered on the playground, a massive crowd. ¡°Why is the whole school here?¡± Standing behind, Fang Sisi poked Qiao Sang with her finger. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Qiao Sang said. Ninth graders in their sprint phase usually didn¡¯t join in morning assemblies with the seventh and eighth graders, and even if the school called for it, there were always one or two classes exempted. Qiao Sang looked up at the stage and saw that all the school¡¯s senior staff, including the principal, vice-principals, and deans, had arrived¡ªsuch a grand assembly was rarely seen during regular morning meetings. Principal Chen Yongfeng was speaking the same old platitudes on stage; every time he spoke at an assembly, it was the same few sentences, nothing new. Qiao Sang was bored; nothing said on the stage was sinking in. After about ten minutes, thunderous applause broke out, and Qiao Sang clapped along reflexively. A petite figure walked from the ninth-grade section up to the stage. ¡°Respected teachers, dear classmates, hello, I am Dai Shushu from class nine of ninth grade, and I am honored¡­¡± What was thought to be a regular morning assembly turned out to be a personal commendation ceremony for Dai Shushu. Qiao Sang had never dealt with Dai Shushu, but there had been enough gossip from those around to be somewhat aware of her. Her family was not well-off, the only one receiving financial aid from the school, ranking first in her grade for all three years of middle school, and then being directly recruited into Beast Taming High School after awakening on her own, a classic inspirational role model. ¡°What does it matter if she¡¯s been recommended if her family couldn¡¯t afford a Pet Beast?¡± the boy on her right side said sarcastically. ¡°Neither of her parents are Beast Tamers, it¡¯s strange how they produced a child who spontaneously awakened as a Beast Tamer,¡± someone remarked. Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised; as Beast Taming society had developed, humanity had realized that children born to Beast Tamers were more likely to be Beast Tamers themselves. The higher the rank of the Beast Tamer parents, the more likely it was to produce a child with high natural abilities. Conversely, if both parents were ordinary humans, the chance their child would become a Beast Tamer was only 2%. To say that a child of ordinary humans becoming a Beast Tamer was already a slim chance; for one to spontaneously awaken was nearly negligible. Interested, Qiao Sang began to listen attentively to the speech. ¡°This time, being directly recruited to Shengshui Middle School was not only due to my own efforts but also the support of the teachers¡­¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s eyelashes fluttered. They were both self-awakened, and now, there was the mention of Shengshui Middle School; it was hard for Qiao Sang not to compare herself to Dai Shushu. This comparison was disheartening, and listening to the speech became less inviting. Back in the classroom, Qiao Sang focused solely on her textbooks. As a middle school student nearing the middle school entrance exams, the courses that needed to be studied were already completed, and the main task was revising and doing practice papers. [Over 3000 years ago, catastrophe struck from the heavens: earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and other super disasters plunged the whole world into an apocalyptic atmosphere. Which Beast Tamer stopped this calamity?] [A Chen Jiading] [B Sen Xiaoman] [C Wang Wenyu] [D Wang Yao] Qiao Sang had seen many historical questions like these in the past few days. The catastrophe that occurred over 3000 years ago was not a natural disaster but a man-made one. It was Wang Yao who used his Pet Beast to create the disaster, possessing as an S-rank Beastmaster the power to alter nature itself. With each awakening of the Beast Taming Codex, Beast Tamers reaching D-rank would receive a certain symbiotic feedback from their Pet Beasts that affected their lifespan and physique. As the level increased, the feedback became stronger. Unless directly attacked, it was difficult to be injured by the aftermath. Wang Yao, leveraging his S-rank Beastmaster physique, managed to break through the Alliance¡¯s siege and counter-killed 223 Beast Tamers, including 11 S-rank Beastmasters. An S-rank Beastmaster took at least a century of effort to cultivate, so the Alliance suffered heavy losses. It was only later when S-rank Beastmaster Wang Wenyu returned from the Flame Heaven Star that he was able to subdue Wang Yao, but in that battle, five of the Pet Beasts that had always accompanied him perished. Wang Wenyu thereafter withdrew from the world. This question could easily lead to the wrong choice, D, if not read carefully. During the last mock exam, Qiao Sang chose D not because she hadn¡¯t read the question carefully, but rather due to a hasty decision. Looking at the question, she corrected her previous answer. ¡°Qiao Sang, someone is looking for you,¡± called out the female classmate sitting at the door. Qiao Sang looked up and saw a girl in a faded school uniform smiling at her from the door. ¡°It¡¯s Dai Shushu, hey, when did you get to know her?¡± Fang Sisi asked in surprise. Dai Shushu was a well-known figure in the school, naturally drawing the attention of class members, as each turned their heads to look. ¡°I don¡¯t know her,¡± Qiao Sang was also confused. She walked outside. ¡°Is there something you need?¡± Qiao Sang asked with a puzzled face. She was sure her predecessor had no interaction with Dai Shushu either; one was a top student and the other a poor student, and they weren¡¯t in the same class. With graduation approaching, she couldn¡¯t think of any reason the girl would seek her out. ¡°I¡¯m here to apologize on behalf of my mother for what happened last time,¡± said Dai Shushu. She had the look of a frail, little white flower, seemingly delicate and weak due to malnutrition as if she would be blown away by the slightest breeze. ¡°What happened?¡± Qiao Sang raised an eyebrow. ¡°Didn¡¯t your aunt tell you? Last Friday, my mom said some unpleasant things to your aunt in front of the teachers. I couldn¡¯t get a word in, and I was worried about whether your aunt was okay after she left,¡± explained Dai Shushu in a gentle and soft-spoken manner. Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment before asking, ¡°What did your mom say?¡± Dai Shushu showed a remorseful expression, ¡°Just some harsh words, my mom didn¡¯t mean it, and your aunt said some things too.¡± She paused, ¡°It¡¯s just that the teachers had your aunt leave because they were about to start fighting, and I felt somewhat responsible.¡± Qiao Sang said expressionlessly, ¡°The teachers had my mom leave. What¡¯s that got to do with you?¡± Dai Shushu tucked her hair back, ¡°The teachers wouldn¡¯t have asked your aunt to leave if it wasn¡¯t for me.¡± ¡°I see,¡± said Qiao Sang before asking again, ¡°What exactly did your mother say at the time?¡± Dai Shushu looked down, she was already half a head shorter than Qiao Sang, and with her head bowed, her expression was hidden. ¡°My mom said that your poor grades were due to the lack of fatherly discipline, that you had the dumb luck to awaken independently, and also that it was no wonder your aunt was fierce and ended up divorced.¡± She looked up again, innocently, ¡°So, did you really awaken on your own?¡± Chapter 17 - Chapter 17: Chapter 14 I want to take a leave of absence Chapter 17: Chapter 14 I want to take a leave of absence Qiao Sang looked at Dai Shushu for two seconds and smiled, ¡°Yes, do you have anything else?¡± Dai Shushu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, and she shook her head, ¡°No.¡± Qiao Sang turned around and returned to the classroom. As soon as she sat down, Fang Sisi leaned over, ¡°What did Dai Shushu say to you? You look so pale.¡± ¡°Do I look very pale?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°Yes, your face is all stiff, you scared me to death,¡± Fang Sisi joked. If there had been a mirror, Qiao Sang would have wanted to take a look at herself. Fang Sisi continued to ask, ¡°What exactly did Dai Shushu want from you?¡± ¡°Nothing,¡± Qiao Sang picked up her book and began to read again. Fang Sisi wanted to ask more, but seeing Qiao Sang¡¯s expression, indicating she did not want to talk about it, she closed her mouth. When the morning classes were over, Qiao Sang packed up her things and went to the office of the ninth grade section. ¡°Teacher, I need to ask for leave,¡± Qiao Sang said, focusing on the teacher¡¯s thick hair. The class teacher stood up abruptly. There was another female teacher in the office, and her gaze immediately locked onto them. The class teacher restrained himself, ¡°Do you know what you¡¯re saying? There are only a few days left until the middle school exams, and you want to ask for leave. I still haven¡¯t asked you to write a reflection paper for skipping class last time.¡± Qiao Sang seriously said, ¡°Teacher, if you don¡¯t grant me leave, I¡¯ll have to skip class. I¡¯ll make up the reflection paper.¡± A vein popped in the class teacher¡¯s temple, ¡°Do your family members know about this leave of absence?¡± Qiao Sang did not answer. The class teacher took a deep breath, sat down, and spoke earnestly, ¡°If you don¡¯t want your mother to make another trip to the school, then go back to class. The teacher wronged you last time, but even if you have awakened independently, you can¡¯t neglect your studies. There are only a few days left until the middle school exams.¡± Qiao Sang smiled, ¡°Last Friday, when my mom came to the school, you were there too, teacher.¡± The class teacher paused for a moment, then said, ¡°I asked your mother to come to the school to explain the skipping incident.¡± Qiao Sang tilted her head and asked, ¡°Why did you send my mom away?¡± The class teacher was stunned, his face complex, thinking it was Qiao Sang¡¯s mother who had told her, and for a moment he did not know how to respond. He shared an office with the class teacher of class nine. That day, class nine¡¯s Dai Shushu and her mother had come to the school at the same time as Qiao Sang¡¯s mother. Dai Shushu had just been given a guaranteed placement at Shengshui Middle School, and the head teacher had come over to congratulate her. Naturally, the office¡¯s attention was all on class nine. At this time, Qiao Sang¡¯s mother explained that her daughter had forgotten to ask for leave in the excitement of independently awakening and contracting a Pet Beast. Kids might lie, but adults certainly shouldn¡¯t be indiscreet; he naturally believed her. This was supposed to be a happy event, but unexpectedly, the office¡¯s attention turned to them, and after a few questions and answers, Qiao Sang¡¯s background was completely exposed. Dai Shushu¡¯s mother mocked her a few times, and Qiao Sang¡¯s mother started arguing with her. Dai Shushu cried on the side. As the school¡¯s treasured student, they couldn¡¯t allow her to feel wronged, so the head teacher spoke up and asked Qiao Sang¡¯s mother to leave. The class teacher considered himself to be a qualified teacher. He was not good at interpersonal relationships but worked diligently, and it took him more than twenty years of struggle before he finally became a class teacher. This long journey had taken away all his former vigor, and he didn¡¯t dare speak up even when the parents of his students were treated differently. Yet, he felt he had done nothing wrong, since he was merely a bystander the entire time; there was no need to explain the process to a child. The class teacher paused for a moment, then said, ¡°It wasn¡¯t sending away, it was asking, just to let your mother calm down a bit.¡± Qiao Sang smiled, ¡°I understand, but that request made my mom sick, teacher. You also know my family¡¯s situation; I am the only one who can take care of my mom.¡± The class teacher¡¯s demeanor deflated upon hearing that, ¡°How long do you need to leave for?¡± Qiao Sang answered, ¡°Until my mom gets better.¡± The class teacher hesitated before saying, ¡°You need to come back soon, the middle school exams are just a few days away.¡± Qiao Sang nodded and turned to leave. Watching Qiao Sang¡¯s retreating figure, the class teacher couldn¡¯t help but admonish once more, ¡°Make sure to review well at home. There¡¯s not much time left for the middle school exams. Come back as soon as your mom feels a bit better.¡± Qiao Sang turned her head and glanced at the class teacher, smiling, ¡°Teacher, your wig is crooked.¡± The class teacher:¡±¡­¡± The female teacher:¡±¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ Hangkang Xiangzhen Beast Taming Combat Club. ¡°How much does your club charge for a day with a junior level sparring partner?¡± ¡°Hello, our sparring partners charge by the hour. It¡¯s 1000 Alliance Currency for one hour with a junior level partner. If you book for the entire day, we can offer you a 2% discount,¡± the receptionist said with a smile. Beast Taming Combat Clubs can provide different sparring partners based on client requests. As a popular industry in today¡¯s society, it has expanded throughout large and small neighborhoods. In some listed Beast Taming Combat Clubs, if you¡¯re willing to pay enough, they can even find you an S-rank Beastmaster to spar with, though there are only a few such clubs. Xiangzhen Beast Taming Combat Club was the fifth club Qiao Sang had visited. There was only one reason for visiting so many Beast Taming Combat Clubs. Not enough money¡­ Qiao Sang felt the total sum of her possessions in her pocket and walked out silently with the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms. Qiao Sang felt somewhat lost, unsure where to go for a moment. She had always had a just-get-by attitude toward Shengshui Middle School. If she passed the special recruitment, great; if not, she had Sixth Beast Taming Middle School as a fallback¡ªno big deal. But now, she wanted to get into this school. The special recruitment exam at Shengshui Middle School was in 10 days, and it wasn¡¯t even certain she could pass the minimum qualifying score for the middle school exams with her current level. To be admitted from second to fifth place, one had to score 50 points higher than the minimum qualifying score. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t confident about that. Therefore, her only choice was to aim for the top score in the special recruitment exam to achieve the privilege of meeting the minimum qualifying score for the middle school exams. Having made this decision, she had to start training the Fire-Toothed Dog sooner than planned. Although the Fire-Toothed Dog was a Fire Element Pet Beast with strong attack power, it was still a cub with little combat experience. The reason it won so easily last time was entirely due to it being a 2V1 fight and the opponent¡¯s slow reaction time. If she went to the special recruitment exam as things were, first place was probably out of reach. With only 10 days left, staying at school would be a waste of time; she could self-study while training the Fire-Toothed Dog. She had the Golden Finger, and through combat, she could quickly improve the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s fighting ability over a short period of time. Qiao Sang had a good plan, but once she stepped out, she was at a loss. Currently, there are many Pet Beast battles and venues of various sizes, but they also come with many requirements. Some competitions demand certain levels of Beast Tamers. Beast Taming competitions aim to earn viewership and ticket sales. A newbie Beast Tamer generally has only one low-level Pet Beast, and with just a few moves to showcase, it¡¯s not particularly exciting to watch. If the spectators aren¡¯t interested, naturally, no organizer would want to run an event at a loss. Qiao Sang checked and found that the next available competition in Hangkang City that allowed F-rank Beast Tamers to participate was on June 30th. The organizers timed it well, as by that time, all Grade 9 students would have completed their middle school exams, and those who were set to contract their Pet Beasts would have done so. There would be no shortage of sign-ups from a flood of newly minted Beast Tamers. And with their parents, school teachers, and all sorts of relatives and friends as a base audience, the viewership was bound to be high. Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 15: Just Seeking One Defeat Chapter 18: Chapter 15: Just Seeking One Defeat But this competition takes place after the middle school exams, and the registration period hasn¡¯t even started yet; it¡¯s impossible to participate now. There are restrictions at other battle training facilities of all sizes as well. Places like the underground beast black contests, which are meant for gambling and entertainment, don¡¯t require beast tamers to be of any particular rank. These types of competitions have a low threshold for entry; an E-rank beast tamer can participate, but those who join these underground contests are usually a motley crew. Before the contest, participants must sign an agreement, not holding the organizers accountable for the life or death of their pet beasts during the battle. In official competitions, if a pet beast loses the capability to fight, a referee will step in to stop the match in time, and there are medical teams standing by to treat the pet beasts. But it¡¯s not like that in the underground beast black contests; these matches only end when a beast tamer concedes defeat voluntarily. Those who come to these competitions are tough types and gamblers. Some participate because they no longer care about the life of their pet beasts, which have little potential; some are in it for quick money, while others are purely seeking the thrill of violent excitement. In short, this is not a place for middle school students like Qiao Sang. The Fire-Toothed Dog is still too young, and Qiao Sang isn¡¯t ready to expose it to such cruel competitions all at once. According to Qiao Sang¡¯s initial plan, she would train the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed and stamina after the middle school exams, then proceed to practice controlling its special moves once the basics were down. Golden Finger could give the Fire-Toothed Dog a temporary boost in points through battle, but if its physical condition couldn¡¯t keep up and it couldn¡¯t control its own energy, it wouldn¡¯t be able to exhibit the combat power expected of a pet beast of its level. If she wanted to make progress quickly, she couldn¡¯t afford to take it slow. Only fighting could rapidly enhance the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s combat power. Qiao Sang wanted controlled fights with limits, not fights to the death. Besides official beast taming competitions and underground beast black contests, there are gyms, clubs, and exchange meetings in various areas where pet beasts can battle. Gyms accept new members only twice a year and specialize in training beast tamers¡¯ pet beasts to master specific special moves; it¡¯s not the time for enrollment now. Clubs simply require money, and Qiao Sang does not have the funds. Exchange meetings are only for those who have appeared in official competitions and have been invited through invitation letters. Most people usually have pet beast battles with friends around them for practice, but the people Qiao Sang knows haven¡¯t even awakened their brain domains, let alone engage in pet beast battles. After summing it all up, there really is no place in Hangkang City where the Fire-Toothed Dog can fight properly. Can she just randomly approach someone on the street and propose a pet beast battle? If she happened to pick an E-rank beast tamer or higher, she wouldn¡¯t even know how she died. Qiao Sang paced back and forth on the street, thinking hard. Five minutes later, she carried the Fire-Toothed Dog and headed towards home. Once home, Qiao Sang took off her school uniform and changed into her everyday clothes. Then she went to her room, wrote a few words on a piece of paper, tore it off, and put some tape in her pocket along with the note. After that, she picked up her backpack and left the house. ¡­ Next to the thirty-seventh Beast Taming High School in Hangkang, South River Park. ¡°Hey, student, would you like some barbecue?¡± called out the auntie from her stall at the entrance to the park. Qiao Sang checked the time, 4:27 PM, about an hour before the thirty-seventh Beast Taming High School would dismiss classes. ¡°I¡¯ll take 10 skewers of lamb,¡± Qiao Sang said as she approached the barbecue stand. ¡°Do you want it spicy?¡± asked the auntie with a broad smile as new business arrived. ¡°No, thank you,¡± Qiao Sang shook her head. ¡°Are you from this school? I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve seen you before,¡± said the auntie as she busied herself with the food but still found time for small talk. ¡°No, I¡¯m here waiting for someone,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°I thought so, I would¡¯ve remembered such a pretty girl if I¡¯d seen her before,¡± the auntie said with a laugh. Qiao Sang smiled politely. Having been praised for her looks since she was little, she used to be shy about it, but as she grew older, she became desensitized. Five minutes later, Qiao Sang took the skewers of lamb, giving one to the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was almost drooling. ¡°Woof!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked joyfully, took the skewer with both paws, and started eating eagerly. ¡°What¡¯s the name of this pet beast? I¡¯ve never seen it around here before,¡± the aunt asked, unable to resist her curiosity as she stared at the Fire-Toothed Dog. There¡¯s a chasm between Beast Tamers and ordinary people, dividing them into two separate worlds. The situation they face after nine years of compulsory education is starkly different. Although Beast Tamers hold a higher status than ordinary people in this society, ordinary people are also stratified. Those with power, those without, the wealthy, the impoverished, those who run their own small businesses, those who work for others¡­ All of these statuses are determined at birth. If one isn¡¯t born with these privileges, it¡¯s difficult for an ordinary person to access information about extraordinary creatures after the nine years of compulsory education. Even though information is widely disseminated and all channels broadcast it, ordinary people don¡¯t have the time or energy to learn about it. Just scraping by to support their family is hard enough for them. The aunt in front of him evidently belonged to the lower echelons of ordinary people. ¡°It¡¯s called a Fire-Toothed Dog,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog made a timely bark upon hearing its Beast Tamer introduce it. The aunt smiled and said, ¡°It looks so well-behaved. My son is also in junior high. When he graduates, I¡¯ll buy him one of these too.¡± Qiao Sang hesitated to speak. Actually, what the aunt said wasn¡¯t wrong; aside from being a bit stubborn, her Fire-Toothed Dog was quite obedient¡­ ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog lifted its head to look at Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang passed another skewer of lamb to it. The Fire-Toothed Dog happily accepted it. In the end, out of the ten skewers of lamb, they split them seventy-thirty, with Qiao Sang getting three and the Fire-Toothed Dog seven. Qiao Sang walked over and sat down on a leisure chair nearby. From here, she had a perfect view of the main gate of Beast Taming High School No. 37, and the location was ideal¡ªany students passing through South River Park after school would be able to see her. Qiao Sang put her backpack down and used tape to attach a piece of paper from her pocket onto it. [Beast Taming Battle, Eager for Defeat] There was also a small line of text in the bottom right corner. [50 Alliance Currency per match] This had been Qiao Sang¡¯s strategy after much thought. If you were to ask where F-rank Beast Tamers were most abundant, the answer would definitely be high school beast taming institutions. To cultivate a mid-level pet beast takes at least 1¨C2 years, so essentially all pets of first and second-year high school students remain at the initial stage. The figure of 50 Alliance Currency was purely for amusement; Qiao Sang didn¡¯t really expect anyone to battle her for such a small sum. Qiao Sang simply hoped to attract their attention. For high school students who had just become Beast Tamers, it would be seen as a form of entertainment, and there would always be some willing to compare their skills with hers. She chose Beast Taming High School No. 37 because it was the nearest to her home outside her district. Changing into a different school uniform before venturing outside her district was to avoid encountering acquaintances. After all, standing outside someone else¡¯s school with a sign that reads ¡°Eager for Defeat¡± was quite embarrassing¡­ Qiao Sang sat quietly on the leisure chair, holding her Fire-Toothed Dog. Although Beast Taming High School No. 37 hadn¡¯t let out yet, there were still other people in South River Park. As they passed by Qiao Sang, they couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads to look. The message on the backpack seemed somewhat out of sync with the image of the young girl. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, seeing others glance over, bared its teeth and barked. Well. With the addition of the Fire-Toothed Dog, the image now fit¡­ Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Chapter 16 Intuition Chapter 19: Chapter 16 Intuition 5:30 PM. Beast Taming High School dismissed classes at thirty past five. At 5:33 PM, large groups of students walked out of the school gates in twos and threes. ¡°Are we comparing here?¡± a somewhat thick voice asked. After nearly an hour of reading, Qiao Sang finally encountered the first person to inquire. She lifted her head and saw a burly tall guy standing in front of her, with a snake-shaped pet beast coiling up from his waist to his neck, finally revealing its triangular head. It was a Longtail Snake, the evolved form of the Shorttail Snake. Qiao Sang glanced at it and silently added a few words on a piece of paper from her bag. [Only for novice pet beasts] The tall guy clicked his tongue and, without saying much more, turned and left. Where there is a first, there is a second; soon another person came up. This time it was a sunny-looking boy who came up to Qiao Sang and scratched his head, a little embarrassed, saying, ¡°If I win, I don¡¯t need the money. Can I exchange it for your contact information instead?¡± Qiao Sang agreed cheerfully, ¡°Sure.¡± Not taking money was even better; her entire fortune amounted to only 532 Alliance Currency, just enough for her to lose a few rounds and leave some for the fare back home. There was a spiky-haired guy standing next to the boy, with an expression like he was there to watch the excitement, obviously his friend. ¡°Let¡¯s go over there to fight.¡± The spiky-haired guy suggested, pointing to a poplar tree in Nanhe Park. The spot they were currently at was the entrance and exit of Nanhe Park, with people coming and going at school closing time, not exactly a suitable place for a battle. Qiao Sang followed the direction he pointed and nodded her head. The three of them arrived under the poplar tree. This spot was secluded with no one visible within a 20-meter radius. ¡°I¡¯ll be the referee,¡± the spiky-haired guy volunteered. Qiao Sang naturally had no objections. The boy made a summoning seal, and beneath the white Star Array, a round-bodied, brown pigeon about 80 centimeters in height appeared on the ground. A normal pigeon¡¯s height is about 60 centimeters, so the one before them was clearly well nurtured. ¡°Jiang Liu, you don¡¯t mind letting the girl attack first, right?¡± the spiky-haired guy asked. Different competitions have different rules. Some decide beforehand who gets to launch the first attack, and some don¡¯t care who goes first. ¡°Of course not,¡± Jiang Liu spread his hands and replied. As the referee, the spiky-haired guy chose Qiao Sang to go first. She wasn¡¯t fussy and directly commanded, ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, use Spark.¡± ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog sprung from Qiao Sang¡¯s arms, its eyes instantly becoming sharp, and it spewed a fist-sized flame of reddish-orange color as soon as it opened its mouth. Facing this sudden attack, Jiang Liu didn¡¯t issue a command. The pigeon maintained its composure, and as the spark was about to hit, it hopped twice to the left and dodged it. The pigeon was known for its slow speed. This one wasn¡¯t particularly fast either, but it had a good reaction time and managed to dodge the attack with minimal movement, which probably resulted from targeted training. Qiao Sang analyzed the situation but didn¡¯t stop giving orders, ¡°Charge.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog dashed forward, all limbs tensing. ¡°Take flight and use Howl,¡± Jiang Liu issued his first command. The chubby pigeon flapped its short wings and took to the air. The Fire-Toothed Dog, untrained, wasn¡¯t fast in its attack. It was only halfway through its charge when the pigeon had already ascended. ¡°Coo!¡± Howl was a fairly common skill that couldn¡¯t directly inflict damage in battle but could barely affect the opponent for a moment. While the sound was just a bit irritating to Qiao Sang, it caused the Fire-Toothed Dog to falter slightly, its speed diminishing a bit. ¡°Sky Strike,¡± Jiang Liu promptly ordered. Sky Strike was a skill exclusive to Flight Type beasts, similar to the ground beasts¡¯ Charge. The difference is that Charge relies solely on the beast¡¯s physical power, while Sky Strike can also utilize the flow of air to produce an impact force far stronger than a normal charge. The chubby pigeon retracted its wings, and the airflow around it formed a whistling noise as it shot straight towards the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog instinctively wanted to dodge the oncoming chubby pigeon. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Qiao Sang issued an order at that moment. Being hit by the jump attack would definitely cause significant injury, but upon hearing Qiao Sang¡¯s command, the Fire-Toothed Dog forcefully controlled its body and chose to obey Qiao Sang¡¯s words. That¡¯s outrageous! The spiky-haired onlooker stared at the scene unfolding before him, his eyes widening in disbelief. Both Qiao Sang¡¯s command and the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s response seemed outrageous to him. Could the Fire-Toothed Dog be this obedient?! If it were the second or third pet beast, that would be one thing, but this was clearly a rookie Beast Tamer¡¯s first pet beast. Out of a thousand rookie Beast Tamers, not one could be found who had contracted with a Fire Attribute Beast, and among the over 3000 students at their school, only two dared to contract a Fire Attribute Beast as their first beast. Fire Attribute Beasts are known for their volatile temper and indiscipline. How on earth did he make a Fire Attribute Beast obey and stand still to take a beating! If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they were in the middle of a battle, the spiky-haired guy would have wanted to run over and earnestly ask this fierce lady for some tips. ¡°Now, jump!¡± Qiao Sang calmly monitored the situation and issued the command just when the chubby pigeon was about to collide with the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog did not hesitate, and the next second after Qiao Sang¡¯s instruction, it leaped up. Jiang Liu was stunned by the scene before him. How did the Fire-Toothed Dog just¡­ How did it just jump onto the chubby pigeon¡¯s back! ¡°Flame Tooth, attack its wing!¡± Seizing the moment of the opponent¡¯s lack of reaction, Qiao Sang gave the next command. The moment the Fire-Toothed Dog bared its fangs, flames immediately swept up, and it bit mercilessly into the right wing of the chubby pigeon. ¡°Pigeooon!!!¡± The chubby pigeon let out an immensely pained scream, and after that anguished cry, its body heavily fell to the ground. ¡°Ah Pang!¡± Jiang Liu exclaimed in shock. The Fire-Toothed Dog jumped down from the chubby pigeon¡¯s back, turning its head to look at Qiao Sang with excitement in its eyes. ¡°Finally, Spark.¡± Qiao Sang said calmly. The Fire-Toothed Dog quickly turned back around. Under the attack of the baby fist-sized Spark, the chubby pigeon whimpered and then fainted. There was silence all around. About five seconds passed. ¡°Fierce¡­ classmate, what¡¯s your name?¡± the spiky-haired guy asked awkwardly. ¡°My name is Qiao Sang.¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°Qiao Sang wins.¡± the spiky-haired guy announced the final result. Jiang Liu silently recalled the chubby pigeon back into the Beast Taming Codex. ¡°How did you determine the timing for the Fire-Toothed Dog to jump onto the back of the chubby pigeon?¡± Jiang Liu approached, his expression complex. The girl before him looked even younger than him, yet her combat awareness was so strong. With the speed of the jump attack, the timing wasn¡¯t that easy to calculate. If the chubby pigeon had almost reached the Fire-Toothed Dog and it jumped, it would definitely have been too late; this required calculating the speed at which the chubby pigeon was diving. And as for the Fire-Toothed Dog, any half-second hesitation would surely prevent it from getting on the chubby pigeon¡¯s back. All of this was built on trust and command between the beast and the Beast Tamer. Qiao Sang earnestly replied, ¡°It was intuition.¡± Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: Chapter 17 Dont You Know? Chapter 20: Chapter 17 Don¡¯t You Know? Neither of them spoke for a long while. Qiao Sang stood silently to the side. The hedgehog-haired kid winked at Jiang Liu. Curious, Jiang Liu said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your eyes?¡± The hedgehog-haired kid: ¡°¡­¡± So foolish. Suppressing the urge to facepalm, the hedgehog-haired kid barely managed to utter a word: ¡°Money.¡± It was then that Jiang Liu realized, hurriedly dug out 50 Alliance Currency from his pocket, and handed it over. The hedgehog-haired kid: ¡°¡­¡± You really deserve to be single! Can¡¯t you just add contact information and transfer the money! ¡°Thanks, I¡¯ll be going now,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile, taking the money. There wasn¡¯t much time during the post-school rush, and she needed to take this opportunity to scout for more people. ¡°Wait up, have a match with me too,¡± the hedgehog-haired kid stopped Qiao Sang, ¡°I don¡¯t want money, just tell me the secrets to cultivating the Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± Qiao Sang shook her head: ¡°I don¡¯t have any secrets.¡± ¡°Impossible, if there¡¯s no secret, then why is the Fire-Toothed Dog so obedient?¡± the hedgehog-haired kid said with a skeptical face. The methods of cultivating Pet Beasts are no secret; there are even university majors related to the cultivation of Pet Beasts. Those who graduate from this major are referred to by the Alliance as Breeders, who, like Beast Tamers, need to pass exams, starting from F-rank and moving all the way up to SSS-rank. Some people who contract Pet Beasts will specifically seek out Breeders to devise a complete series of cultivation plans. But there are also others who have their unique ways of Beast Taming that they are unwilling to share with others. Take the Wei Family from Jiang City, for instance. They make Food that the Fairy Series Extraordinary Creatures adore, which somehow compels these otherwise elusive Fairy Series Extraordinary Creatures to appear voluntarily before them to become their Pet Beasts. Naturally, such Food has made others green with envy; if the recipe were made public, earning a fortune through a patent or sales would be a cinch. But the Wei Family stubbornly reserves it for their own use. Eventually, almost every member of the Wei Family managed to obtain a Fairy Series Pet Beast, and after over 300 years of growth, they earned the title of the Fairy Family. The hedgehog-haired kid believed Qiao Sang was unwilling to tell him. He still remembered that incident in school, where one of the only two senior guys with a Fire Attribute Beast tried to let a junior girl pet his Fire Armored Rat, only for it to spew out a flame the moment it came out. The person was fine, just singed hair, resulting in a shaved head, and has been wearing a hat every day ever since. How different compared to this Fire-Toothed Dog, which remained obediently still even in such a situation. Perplexed, Qiao Sang said, ¡°I¡¯m its Beast Tamer, isn¡¯t it normal for it to listen to me?¡± ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded its head as if to agree with its Beast Tamer. Seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog behave like this, the hedgehog-haired kid was uncertain¡ªcould it be that its nature was just to be docile and well-behaved? ¡°Can I pet it?¡± the hedgehog-haired kid asked. ¡°Chen Tongtong, don¡¯t be rash,¡± Jiang Liu advised. The reason the senior got a shaved head was now common knowledge throughout the school, and he didn¡¯t want Chen Tongtong to become the second baldie. ¡°It¡¯s fine, go ahead and pet,¡± Qiao Sang said indifferently. Even before the contract was made at the Pet Beast Base, the Fire-Toothed Dog was willing to let her pet it. Chen Tongtong, tempted, crouched down and looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog, just as he stretched out his hand. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog showed its friendly intent by displaying its sharp teeth to him. Chen Tongtong immediately withdrew his hand, fearing that the Fire-Toothed Dog would bite him in the next second. ¡°Just have a match with me then; forget the secrets, just tell me how you usually cultivate the Fire-Toothed Dog,¡± Chen Tongtong said as he stood up. ¡°Sure,¡± Qiao Sang agreed. Although the Fire-Toothed Dog had only been with her for 3 or 4 days, she felt she had some insights into its cultivation. Seeing the two had come to a decision, Jiang Liu stepped up and said, ¡°I¡¯ll be the referee this time.¡± Qiao Sang nodded. Chen Tongtong summoned his own pet beast. Qiao Sang looked at the extraordinary creature before her and fell silent. A 10-centimeter brown bug-type pet, resembling a dog¡¯s tail grass, was wriggling on the ground. It was actually a Cotton Caterpillar¡­ Most Cotton Caterpillars are green, and brown ones are rare. This cheap and common pet beast is usually shunned by Beast Tamers with any ambition. However, its evolutionary forms are varied, with five different elemental evolutionary shapes already researched. Among them, its evolved form, the Bashu Butterfly, is a rare ice attribute beast, instantly multiplying the worth of the Cotton Caterpillar by many times. But all this value hinges on its evolved forms. Qiao Sang had read in a book that, besides spitting silk and ramming, the Cotton Caterpillar couldn¡¯t learn any other skills. Wasn¡¯t this like giving her money? ¡°You go first this time,¡± Qiao Sang suggested. She was afraid that one spark from the Fire-Toothed Dog would end the fight¡­ Chen Tongtong naturally knew what Qiao Sang was thinking. Every time he brought out his Cotton Caterpillar, the opponent always let him attack first. This kind of contempt, this feeling of being overlooked, often benefited him in battles. A normal Cotton Caterpillar could evolve between three and five months, but his had been forcefully delayed for nearly a year, all so he could lay a perfect foundation for its evolution. On this solid foundation, his Cotton Caterpillar could no longer be compared with an ordinary one! Moreover, relying on the toughness of his Cotton Caterpillar¡¯s silk, which far exceeded that of ordinary ones, he had achieved an impressive 39th place in this year¡¯s high school Beast Taming competition! ¡°Cotton Caterpillar! Show her your strength!¡± With a single-handed flourish, Chen Tongtong yelled firmly. ¡°Jie!¡± With a shout, the Cotton Caterpillar spat out a snow-white and beautiful silk thread that shot towards the Fire-Toothed Dog at high speed. So quick was the silk that the Fire-Toothed Dog hadn¡¯t even moved when it was already bound by the thread. The Fire-Toothed Dog struggled but couldn¡¯t break free. Qiao Sang frowned. It seemed that she needed to prioritize the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed training. ¡°Give it the final blow!¡± Chen Tongtong continued to shout. The Cotton Caterpillar¡¯s body emitted a faint white glow; its 10-centimeter body not just wriggling but dashing through the air! Its speed was much quicker than the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s earlier ramming. Qiao Sang judged the distance and after three seconds, she gave the command, ¡°Flame Tooth.¡± Dazzling flames instantly destroyed the snow-white silk, biting accurately into the charging Cotton Caterpillar. ¡°Jie!!!¡± The Cotton Caterpillar let out a piercing scream. Two seconds later, its eyes rolled back, and it fainted. ¡°Qiao Sang is the winner,¡± Jiang Liu announced. ¡°Cotton Caterpillar!¡± Chen Tongtong rushed over to embrace the fallen Cotton Caterpillar. After confirming the Cotton Caterpillar was only knocked out, he recalled it back into the Beast Taming Codex. ¡°Why?¡± Chen Tongtong looked up at Qiao Sang with reddened eyes and asked. ¡°What?¡± Qiao Sang responded. Didn¡¯t she understand that the Fire-Toothed Dog defeating the Cotton Caterpillar was quite normal? Why did he react so strongly? ¡°Why did you break the Cotton Caterpillar¡¯s silk so easily?¡± Chen Tongtong stared at Qiao Sang, asking resentfully. His Cotton Caterpillar¡¯s silk was incredibly tough, normally once it bound the opponent they couldn¡¯t break free, even the strong ones needed quite some time. It was not supposed to be like now, as if it was just a joke. ¡°Uh.¡± Qiao Sang thought for a moment, ¡°Don¡¯t you know fire element beats bug-type? Chen Tongtong: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Perhaps you¡¯ve never fought against a fire attribute beast?¡± Qiao Sang felt like she stated the obvious. Chen Tongtong: ¡°¡­!!¡± Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Chapter 18 Proficiency Chapter 21: Chapter 18 Proficiency Elemental advantages and disadvantages are common knowledge, and Chen Tongtong certainly knew that. However, he had indeed never fought against a fire attribute beast before; there were only two daredevils in the entire school who had chosen a fire attribute beast as their first contracted pet beast. Both of these daredevils were in their second year of high school, and none were in his grade. Is elemental suppression really that strong? Chen Tongtong felt dispirited. He was so preoccupied that he didn¡¯t even notice when the other person left after he had paid them, until Jiang Liu patted him on the shoulder. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you add her contact before transferring the money? That way, you could also have given me her contact details.¡± Chen Tongtong: ¡°¡­ Scram!¡± ¡­ After Qiao Sang had her third duel, her mother¡¯s phone call came. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you home yet?¡± Qiao Sang looked at the time, 18:17. The dismissal time of Wencheng Middle School was 17:00 p.m., and it was not far from home; a fifteen-minute bus ride would suffice. Even if she dawdled, she would be home by 17:30 p.m. at the latest. ¡°I went to train with Fire-Toothed Dog,¡± Qiao Sang replied. There was a moment of silence on the other end, then she said, ¡°Come home early, the food is getting cold.¡± ¡°I know.¡± After hanging up the phone, Qiao Sang tore off the paper stuck on her schoolbag. She was very unsatisfied with the day¡¯s results; there was only so much time during the after-school rush, and by the time she finished her three battles, there were barely any students left. The efficiency was too slow. Qiao Sang felt that waiting around at someone else¡¯s school wasn¡¯t a good method either. She thought for a moment, then accessed the Beast Taming Codex in her mind. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Element: Fire] [Level: Beginner (115/1000) +] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 74/100) +, Head Charge (Expert 138/500) +, Flame Tooth (Beginner 5/100) +, Spark (Beginner 5/100) +] [Points 55] All the skill values had increased somewhat, but why weren¡¯t the points in multiples of three? Could it be that defeating different pet beasts yielded different points? She had fought three battles today¡ªinvolving a chubby pigeon, Cotton Caterpillar, and White Sand Fox¡ªall of which were low-level beasts. The only difference was that aside from the Cotton Caterpillar, which was taken out in one hit, the others involved several rounds of combat. Was it the Cotton Caterpillar that brought down the points? Qiao Sang stared at the data in front of her and suddenly thought of something. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, use Flame Tooth,¡± Qiao Sang suddenly said. ¡°Tooth.¡± Although Fire-Toothed Dog did not understand Qiao Sang¡¯s intention, it obediently used Flame Tooth, and because there was no target, the skill quickly retracted. Qiao Sang checked the Beast Taming Codex again. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Element: Fire] [Level: Beginner (115/1000) +] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 73/100) +, Head Charge (Expert 135/500) +, Flame Tooth (Beginner 6/100) +, Spark (Beginner 3/100) +] [Points 55] The value after Flame Tooth had increased! Does that not mean one can train and increase the skill proficiency even without a target? She had been thinking about it all wrong; skill proficiency is gained through practice and doesn¡¯t necessarily require an attack target to increase. However, if releasing a skill once could increase its proficiency, then wouldn¡¯t everyone¡¯s pet beast be able to achieve a masterful level of skill? Qiao Sang didn¡¯t know about other people¡¯s skill proficiency, but it seemed hers indeed increased with a single release. To verify her idea, Qiao Sang had Fire-Toothed Dog release Flame Tooth once more. After Fire-Toothed Dog released it, indeed, the value of Flame Tooth went from 6 to 7. Qiao Sang fell silent for a moment and then decided to exit the Beast Taming Codex and have the Fire-Toothed Dog release Flame Tooth 100 times on the spot to see what would happen. The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded, seeming to indicate, ¡°Leave it to me.¡± But reality is cruel, after the Fire-Toothed Dog continuously released the Flame Tooth for the fourth time, it wilted¡­ it became listless. The value of the Flame Tooth halted at 10. Releasing a skill also requires energy and physical strength, and it was obvious that the current Fire-Toothed Dog could only use Flame Tooth a few times. The Fire-Toothed Dog had already fought in three consecutive battles, consuming a considerable amount of its stamina and energy. Qiao Sang estimated that if it was in a fully energized state, it should have no problem continuously using Flame Tooth around 10 times. So, if it released Flame Tooth 10 times in the morning and 10 times in the evening, wouldn¡¯t it master the skill in just 5 days?! Could a Pet Beast¡¯s skill really be mastered from beginner to expert that quickly? Qiao Sang reviewed her limited knowledge of beast taming. No. Even a low-level skill requires nearly a month of daily practice to go from beginner to expert. The next stage after expert is minor achievement, which increases the power by several times and takes at least half a year. Flame Tooth is a mid-level skill. Just to go from beginner to expert would take about 5 to 7 months. But the Fire-Toothed Dog could do it in 5 days. This was obviously the power of the Golden Finger! With this Golden Finger, how could she fear not ranking first in the special recruitment of Shengshui Middle School? By then, she could have all the skills trained to an expert level, what could anyone do to compete against her! And when that time came¡­ ¡°Yah!¡± The bark of the Fire-Toothed Dog pulled Qiao Sang back from her daydream. Qiao Sang came back to her senses to find some people around her looking over with strange expressions. She subconsciously adjusted her facial expression. The corners of her mouth dropped as her muscles twitched slightly, and she felt a bit of soreness. Qiao Sang then realized that she had actually smiled until her face was numb¡­ ¡°Cough, let¡¯s go home,¡± Qiao Sang said as she picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog pointed its tiny claws toward a barbecue stall in the distance. Qiao Sang glanced over and felt hungry too. Otherwise, how could she have smelled the cumin scent from so far away? ¡°No, we already have food ready at home,¡± Qiao Sang turned her head away, resisting the temptation. ¡°Yah~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked up at Qiao Sang with its moist eyes. The little guy actually knew how to act coquettishly¡­ ¡°You can only have two skewers,¡± Qiao Sang compromised. The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded happily. Approaching the barbecue stand. ¡°You haven¡¯t gone home yet, student?¡± the auntie manning the barbecue stand recognized Qiao Sang. ¡°Yeah,¡± Qiao Sang replied, taking in the scent of the barbecue, ¡°Auntie, give me 20 lamb skewers.¡± In the end, Qiao Sang ate 5 skewers, and the Fire-Toothed Dog ate 15. On the way back, Qiao Sang spoke earnestly, ¡°You must pretend that you¡¯re not full during dinner and finish the meal, understand?¡± ¡°Yah.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog responded affirmatively and then belched. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Sang consoled herself, thinking that it would take over half an hour to get home by bus from the nearest bus stop to Beast Taming High School number 37, and by then it should be fully digested¡­ Pet Beasts can eat human food normally, but to develop properly and gain the right nutrition, they must consume specially prepared food containing energy. The food at home for the Pet Beasts was specially made by her mother and required quite a bit of effort. If the Fire-Toothed Dog ended up too full from the lamb skewers to eat the food her mother made¡­ Qiao Sang shook her head, not daring to think further. Taking the subway from here to home would just take about ten minutes, but for the sake of the Fire-Toothed Dog, Qiao Sang chose the bus instead. On bus number 66, probably because it was completely spent and had eaten its fill, the Fire-Toothed Dog was unusually quiet, lying by the window looking at the scenery outside. Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Chapter 19 Spectral Series Chapter 22: Chapter 19 Spectral Series The bus moved smoothly, and at the same time, the sun was setting, the golden hues that adorned the surfaces of the skyscrapers gradually fading away. ¡°Jiyang station, we have arrived. Passengers who wish to disembark, please take your personal belongings and exit from the rear door,¡± the electronic announcer¡¯s voice suddenly rang out. At this stop, the number of passengers on the bus abruptly increased, filling not only the seats but also leaving five or six people standing. Three minutes after the bus resumed its journey, Fire-Toothed Dog unexpectedly turned its head towards the passenger next to it and barked. Sitting beside Qiao Sang was a female student wearing the uniform of the thirty-seventh Beast Taming High School, who had boarded the bus at the same stop as Qiao Sang. The female student glanced at Fire-Toothed Dog but didn¡¯t say anything, simply moving slightly to the side. Qiao Sang turned Fire-Toothed Dog back towards herself and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fire-Toothed Dog looked at the female student. ¡°Ya?¡± It tilted its head, seemingly just as confused. ¡°That behavior can scare people, you know?¡± Qiao Sang said, petting Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head. ¡°Ya,¡± Fire-Toothed Dog crisply barked in response and turned to look out the window, once again admiring the scenery. Seeing this, the female student gave Qiao Sang a friendly smile and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Qiao Sang glanced at the more than ten centimeters of additional space between them and was about to say something. At that moment, Fire-Toothed Dog turned again and bared its sharp teeth at the female student with a fierce expression. The female student was startled and instinctively thought to stand up. ¡°Can you put that Fire-Toothed Dog away? What are you going to do if you frighten someone else?¡± a male voice expressed discontent. The speaker was standing right beside the female student. Qiao Sang looked over and saw a man with a square face wearing a gray tank top. ¡°Yes, indeed, clearly this Fire-Toothed Dog hasn¡¯t been tamed properly,¡± the aunt sitting next to them promptly added. ¡°The rest of us on this bus, please, put it away,¡± another voice chimed in. Hearing everyone¡¯s comments, the female student also looked at Qiao Sang with hoping eyes, wishing for her to put Fire-Toothed Dog away. Qiao Sang frowned and ignored them. Although she hadn¡¯t been bound to Fire-Toothed Dog for very long, she knew exactly what kind of creature it was¡ªit was a good child. Besides, Fire-Toothed Dog had been on the bus before without any issues. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qiao Sang asked Fire-Toothed Dog, facing it towards herself. ¡°Ya.¡± Fire-Toothed Dog arrogantly turned its head away, choosing not to look at Qiao Sang. It had heard the surrounding people¡¯s words and thought its own Beast Tamer would also blame it. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog,¡± Qiao Sang grasped its head, holding it with both hands so that it was forced to look at her. The eyes of Fire-Toothed Dog were wet, both defiant and aggrieved. Qiao Sang stared into its eyes and said earnestly, word by word, ¡°I trust you, and you should also trust me. If something is wrong, you can tell me. You know that I understand what you mean.¡± Upon hearing its Beast Tamer¡¯s words, Fire-Toothed Dog immediately became agitated. ¡°Ya Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya, Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya Ya Ya, Ya!¡± Fire-Toothed Dog barked while gesturing with its little paws. Qiao Sang confirmed with it, ¡°Are you saying there¡¯s something that appeared on her and then suddenly disappeared?¡± ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded vigorously. ¡°So that thing suddenly appeared and scared you, huh?¡± Qiao Sang stroked the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog buried its head in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms and whined pitifully. The female student sat beside them, stunned for a long while. So this is what the Fire-Toothed Dog is like¡­ It¡¯s actually quite cute¡­ Maybe for my second contract slot I should try contracting a Fire Attribute Beast¡­ ¡°It¡¯s alright now, it¡¯s alright.¡± After calming the dog, Qiao Sang turned her head to the female student and said, ¡°You heard everything just now.¡± The female student snapped back to reality, unsurely said, ¡°Are you saying that something suddenly appeared on me?¡± Qiao Sang nodded. ¡°But¡­¡± the female student hadn¡¯t finished when a voice directly interrupted her. ¡°You listen to her making up nonsense there. She just doesn¡¯t want to take back the Fire-Toothed Dog and is looking for an excuse. I¡¯m warning you, hurry up and take back the Fire-Toothed Dog or if someone gets hurt, let¡¯s see how I deal with you!¡± The square-faced man standing beside the female student said viciously. ¡°Yeah, hurry up and put it away. If someone gets hurt, it¡¯ll be too late then.¡± The aunt sitting next to her chimed in. ¡°Put it away, we all feel uneasy.¡± Another person added. ¡°I don¡¯t think this girl looks like she would lie. It wouldn¡¯t be a wild Spectral Series Extraordinary Creature on this bus, would it?¡± A different voice emerged. The noisy voices on the bus instantly quieted down. When talking about the most eerie Extraordinary Creatures, the Spectral Series tops the list. All ghostly events become plausible when linked to Spectral Series Extraordinary Creatures. Things like objects inexplicably disappearing, or a room suddenly losing power and becoming cold are all minor incidents. Spectral Series Extraordinary Creatures are unpredictable and have quirky temperaments. Take the Possessing Spirit, for example. It likes to attach itself to different people. The possessed individuals remain conscious but can¡¯t control their own bodies, forced to watch themselves perform all sorts of bizarre actions. Long jumps, dancing, diving are all tolerable, but if it¡¯s a Possessing Spirit that likes streaking, that¡¯s truly a stroke of bad luck. The ones who have a love-hate relationship with Possessing Spirits are certainly those at the police station. The Possessing Spirit doesn¡¯t just possess the living; it also loves to possess the dead. Two years ago, unexplained bodies would appear out of thin air in front of Guang City¡¯s police station now and then. Some had been dead for a day, a year, even ten years. Among them was even Lu Baiqian, a beauty from a high-profile missing person case three years ago. The police reviewed the surveillance footage and saw the Possessing Spirit manipulating the corpses to the front of the police station. At first, they had no clue until the Possessing Spirit emerged from the bodies, revealing its short stature, and that¡¯s when they discovered it was behind it. The police did love that the Possessing Spirit mysteriously helped them find bodies they couldn¡¯t locate. But as for hate, well, those bodies that had been dead for just a day or two were also brought by it, which is nothing but pure contamination of the crime scene of a murder case. Then there¡¯s the Ghost-absorbing Lantern, which appears beside people who are lost, guiding them in the right direction, but it requires a certain amount of vital energy from their bodies in exchange. It might seem like a Spectral Series Extraordinary Creature that understands the concept of trade, but that¡¯s not really the case. Recently, a woman in Nankou City came out of a bar late at night and was waiting for a taxi by the roadside. She might have been swaying a bit from the walk or had a befuddled gaze from the drinks. The Ghost-absorbing Lantern just deemed her lost¡­ Before the taxi arrived, it forcibly took her home and then absorbed her vital energy, making the woman wake up the next day, look in the mirror, and think she had been drained dry. The behaviors of Spectral Series Extraordinary Creatures are simply too numerous to record. It¡¯s okay if you encounter one that just likes to play pranks. But if you come across a malevolent wild Spectral Series Extraordinary Creature, you wouldn¡¯t even know how you died. Suddenly, everyone on bus number 66 felt endangered. Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: Chapter 20 The Car Door Opens Chapter 23: Chapter 20 The Car Door Opens The bus swerved slightly. The driver tried to keep a calm demeanor as he drove, but the sweat trickling down his forehead gave him away. ¡°How long until the next stop?¡± a voice broke the silence first. ¡°About 5 minutes.¡± someone answered. Then the bus fell silent again. ¡°Could you let the Fire-Toothed Dog sniff you? Perhaps it can tell where that thing is,¡± Qiao Sang suddenly spoke up amidst the silence. Before the female student could respond, the square-faced man next to her sneered, ¡°Even if there really is a wild Spectral Series extraordinary creature on the bus, are you sure you want to find it while we¡¯re driving? What if it gets angry and causes trouble, can you take responsibility?¡± ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s wait until the bus arrives at the next stop and then decide.¡± ¡°We should contact someone from the patrol department to handle this, let¡¯s not complicate things.¡± ¡°Right, what¡¯s the number for the patrol department? I¡¯ll call.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s 669.¡± ¡°¡­That¡¯s the control department.¡± The passengers on the bus discussed back and forth. ¡°It¡¯s not a Spectral Series,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°How do you know it¡¯s not?¡± someone asked. ¡°You¡¯re the one who said there was something moving, and you¡¯re also the one saying it¡¯s not. Are you playing with us?¡± the square-faced man shouted. Qiao Sang looked at him directly and smiled, ¡°Uncle, I feel like you¡¯ve been targeting me from the start.¡± The square-faced man¡¯s eyes bulged as he roared, ¡°I¡¯m only 24 years old!¡± ¡°Uncle, your voice is a bit loud,¡± Qiao Sang said as he fiddled with his ear. The square-faced man glared fiercely at Qiao Sang, his expression vicious. If it weren¡¯t for the Fire-Toothed Dog in front of Qiao Sang, he probably would have started a fight the next second. ¡°Why isn¡¯t it a Spectral Series?¡± the female student then asked. ¡°That auntie¡¯s pet beast is a Magnetic Hamster. If there were a Spectral Series extraordinary creature around, its tail would be lightning-shaped, but right now its tail is hanging straight down,¡± Qiao Sang explained, pointing at the pet beast on the shoulder of the auntie sitting next to them. The female student was startled for a moment, then remembered that it seemed to be the case¡­ Magnetic Hamsters react to magnetic fields and can sense unusual magnetic disturbances. Indeed, the distinctive magnetic field surrounding a Spectral Series extraordinary creature would unconsciously stimulate the Magnetic Hamster¡¯s temporal lobe, causing its tail to form a lightning shape. But textbooks are textbooks; she had never thought to connect such obscure content to reality¡­ ¡°Right, right, my Magnetic Hamster is indeed like that,¡± the auntie next to her nodded, agreeing after a moment¡¯s realization. Hearing this, the female student hesitated no longer and said, ¡°Go ahead and sniff.¡± Qiao Sang nodded at the Fire-Toothed Dog. Obeying the command, the Fire-Toothed Dog moved closer to the female student to sniff. Qiao Sang noticed the square-faced man beside them tense the muscles in his face instantly. The Fire-Toothed Dog sniffed around, then took a few sniffs at the air before barking at the square-faced man. ¡°What are you barking at, you damned dog!¡± the square-faced man snarled. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s fur bristled, its limbs tensed, and its sharp fangs were prominently exposed, clearly enraged by the man it faced. The square-faced man was taken aback but still stubbornly refused to back down. He turned to look at the young girl holding the Fire-Toothed Dog, hoping she would control her pet beast, but then he saw that the girl was looking at him with an expressionless face, her eyes cold, which somehow seemed even more terrifying than the Fire-Toothed Dog¡­ Qiao Sang felt an extraordinary calmness at that moment; she slowly stroked the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s back, trying to calm its agitated fur. She couldn¡¯t strike first, as the Alliance explicitly prohibited Beast Tamers from using their pet beasts to attack ordinary people; even if they needed to attack, it couldn¡¯t be done so overtly, not with a bus full of people. There was definitely something off about this man. He had been the most agitated when she mentioned that the Fire-Toothed Dog had sensed something, and it had also picked up the same scent on him that was on the female student. But to say that something could appear on someone else and then disappear just as quickly wasn¡¯t something he could do by himself. Playing tricks on the bus could be for money or for lust. That thing made the Fire-Toothed Dog unable to sense anything all at once, and the female student didn¡¯t notice anything either. There would definitely have been a reaction if it touched her body. It wasn¡¯t for lust. So, it was for greed. ¡°Did you lose anything?¡± Qiao Sang turned his head and asked the female student. The female student was stunned for a moment, then started checking her bag and pockets, and after two seconds. ¡°Damn, my phone is gone!¡± As expected, Qiao Sang thought to himself. Seeing this, the other passengers also began to check their personal belongings. ¡°My phone is gone too!¡± ¡°My wallet as well!¡± ¡°And the necklace I bought for my girlfriend is missing!¡± ¡°My height-increasing insoles are gone!!!¡± ¡°My Pet Beast¡¯s Sand Sand Fruit, ah!!!¡± Upon checking, one-third of the people on the bus discovered their belongings were missing. Qiao Sang keenly noticed that those who said their things were missing were all seated in the middle of the bus. Qiao Sang looked at the man with the square face, his suspicion growing stronger. The square-faced man, seeing Qiao Sang looking at him, had an extremely ugly expression. Clenching his teeth, he said, ¡°My phone is gone too!¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hey, I can¡¯t be separated from my Pet Beast for even a moment¡­¡± Right at that moment, a loud ringing sound came from the square-faced man. The man: ¡°¡­¡± All eyes were instantly thrown his way. The square-faced man laughed awkwardly and said, ¡°Turns out it was on me, I just couldn¡¯t find it before.¡± Qiao Sang asked, ¡°You¡¯re a Beast Tamer, aren¡¯t you?¡± The man¡¯s face darkened, not sure how to answer. ¡°He is, he¡¯s even wearing a Beast Tamer¡¯s badge!¡± the female student, realizing the abnormality of the square-faced man, exclaimed excitedly. Beast Tamers registered with the Alliance would be issued corresponding badges. An F-rank Beast Tamer, for instance, would have a white base with the Beast Taming Alliance¡¯s emblem on it, plus an ¡®F¡¯ symbol. Some like to wear it, some do not, and those who don¡¯t like to wear it are generally the low-ranked Beast Tamers. The square-faced man in front of them was wearing a gray E-rank Beast Tamer¡¯s badge on his chest. This indicated that he had at least two mid-level Pet Beasts. ¡°Would you mind letting us all see what kind of Pet Beast you have?¡± Qiao Sang asked kindly. The square-faced man wanted to refuse, but all eyes on the bus were fixed on him. ¡°Show us your Pet Beast!¡± ¡°Yeah, what¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you acting all tough just now? Say something.¡± ¡°Do you have some kind of shameful Pet Beast?¡± The square-faced man¡¯s expression grew uglier, his already twisted features squeezing together even more, and the sweat on his back made his gray vest stick to his body. Just as he didn¡¯t know what to do. ¡°Yonglin station has arrived, please take your belongings and exit through the rear door.¡± The electronic announcer¡¯s voice sounded. The doors opened. Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: Chapter 21 Eight-Tube Coral Chapter 24: Chapter 21 Eight-Tube Coral ¡°` ¡°Hmph, I¡¯ve reached my stop, can¡¯t be bothered to argue with you guys anymore,¡± said the square-faced man before turning to get off the bus. A young man standing to his right was holding a plastic bag. The square-faced man pushed past the young man and hurried towards the rear door of the bus. Qiao Sang noticed his hand brushed the young man¡¯s shoulder, not touching anywhere else, yet the plastic bag rustled. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, use ¡®Spark¡¯ at his waist,¡± Qiao Sang commanded directly. Fire-Toothed Dog was in a state of readiness to strike. It was already annoyed with this human; had its Beast Tamer not held it back, it would have shown him all the skills it possessed. With the command given, it gathered all the energy inside its body and shot it out with full force. Normally, the spark the size of a baby¡¯s fist was now as big as an adult¡¯s palm. ¡°Oww!!!¡± A sharp scream echoed throughout the bus. Everyone on the bus jumped in fright, and passengers just stepping onto the front door were so scared they stepped back onto the platform. ¡°Driver, close the door!¡± Qiao Sang turned and shouted to the bus driver. The driver saw what was happening inside the bus through the rearview mirror and was stunned for a moment. Out of nowhere, a two-meter-long white hydra with eight tendrils appeared on the bus, and with its arrival, a pile of items fell from its tendrils with a rattle. ¡°Driver, close the door!¡± Seeing the driver hadn¡¯t reacted, Qiao Sang reminded him again. ¡°Oh, oh,¡± the driver finally responded, fumbling to press the door control button. With the doors closed, Qiao Sang¡¯s attention returned to the situation at hand. What is this? Although he had been brushing up on his knowledge fiercely, a poor student remained a poor student, and Qiao Sang could not recognize the extraordinary creature before him. Qiao Sang turned to ask the female student, ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s my phone!¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°And mine!¡± ¡°My ShaSha fruit!¡± ¡°The necklace I bought for my girlfriend is there too!¡± ¡°My height-increasing insoles!!!¡± One by one, people on the bus excitedly claimed their belongings. The square-faced man¡¯s complexion darkened as he watched everything unfold. Everything had happened too suddenly. His eight-tentacled coral was injured, which prevented him from getting off the bus immediately, and now the door was closed, and all his stolen goods had fallen out. It¡¯s all this woman¡¯s fault! He glared at the girl with the Fire-Toothed Dog resentfully. If it weren¡¯t for this dog and this girl, how could he have slipped up this time! Now it was too late. Every passenger was watching him. If he tried to escape, he had to damage the bus, which would certainly cause injuries to the people aboard. He understood the difference between the charges of theft and assault. The former would at most result in a fine and a month or two in jail, while the latter could meant several years, even decades. His only option now was to stay put and wait for the police to come and arrest him. Seeing that the square-faced man¡¯s expression had fallen, Qiao Sang stored away the extraordinary creature whose name she did not know, ready to surrender. ¡°Everyone, hold him down, don¡¯t let him escape!¡± Qiao Sang yelled. She swung a fist at him, and the square-faced man instinctively stepped back. Thinking he was trying to flee, the crowd rushed forward and pinned him to the ground. Someone blurted out first, ¡°You dare hit someone?!¡± Upon hearing this, the crowd became furious. He had the nerve to be so brazen after being caught stealing? In an instant, a barrage of punches and kicks rained down on him. ¡°` ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± the square-faced man roared. Regrettably, nobody listened to him, and his voice was soon drowned out by the sound of punches and kicks. Qiao Sang contributed eighteen kicks herself before she sat down tiredly to the side. After who knows how long, the crowd dispersed. The man lay on the ground like a dead pig, face bruised and swollen, sporting a claw mark whose origin was unknown. His square face had turned into a steamed bun face, unrecognizable as his own. The Fire-Toothed Dog squeezed out from the crowd, its pair of watery eyes blinking at Qiao Sang a couple of times. The two shared a moment of mutual understanding with a glance and both smiled. Someone had called the police, and the patrol car arrived quickly. The three arriving officers could not readily confirm the man¡¯s identity due to his battered face, but luckily he still wore the Beast Tamer¡¯s badge on his chest. The police scanned the badge for identification and confirmed the man¡¯s identity. ¡°Who found out he was stealing?¡± one of the officers asked. ¡°It was her!¡± The female student raised Qiao Sang¡¯s hand as she spoke up. The other passengers all nodded in agreement. The questioning officer approached Qiao Sang and said gently, ¡°We need you to come with us to the police station to make a statement.¡± Qiao Sang hesitated, ¡°My mom is waiting for me to have dinner at home.¡± The officer smiled, ¡°It¡¯ll be quick, this is a good deed of bravery. Just call and tell your mom, she won¡¯t blame you.¡± Qiao Sang shook her head, refusing, ¡°Everyone here is a witness. Call them instead, I really need to get home.¡± The officer continued, ¡°This man is named Chen Jianhui, a habitual offender. We¡¯ve had a reward out for his capture for quite some time now. Since you¡¯ve found him, you should go claim the 50,000 Alliance Currency reward.¡± Qiao Sang was stunned, there was such a good thing? She immediately said earnestly, ¡°I must make a statement, when do we leave?¡± The officer: ¡°¡­¡± Just as Qiao Sang was about to get into the police car, the female student tugged at her, ¡°I¡¯m called Bai Yunmiao, can I add you as a friend?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Qiao Sang smiled and took out her phone to add her. ¡­ ¡­ By the time Qiao Sang got home, it was already 8:48 in the evening. Luckily, she had called and asked the police to explain her whereabouts to her mother, so she returned home to a gentle welcome instead of reproach. ¡°You must be tired coming home so late, come and eat, I¡¯ve just reheated everything in the pot.¡± Qiao Sang was already hungry, the five skewers of lamb she had eaten hours ago were not filling at all, and she began to eat ravenously at the dinner table. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog must be hungry too. Here, I specially made you a nutritious dinner,¡± her mother said with a smile as she brought a plate of specially prepared energy meal to the Fire-Toothed Dog. Qiao Sang suddenly found the food in her mouth tasteless, she stopped eating and looked over with concern. The Fire-Toothed Dog, oblivious to Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze, yipped at the energy meal and began to eat happily. Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief, glad that what she feared hadn¡¯t happened¡­ When she finished eating, she saw the Fire-Toothed Dog had already polished off the energy meal and was wagging its tail waiting for her. Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised. Was the Fire-Toothed Dog hungrier than usual? Qiao Sang didn¡¯t dwell on it, she carried the Fire-Toothed Dog to her room and turned on the computer to search for the nameless Extraordinary Creature from the bus. Since she didn¡¯t know the name, she could only search by its physical features. [Does anyone know what the hidden white Extraordinary Creature with eight tentacles is called?] There were millions of Extraordinary Creatures in the world, many sharing similar characteristics. It took Qiao Sang over ten minutes of searching before she finally found the answer she was looking for. [Octopus Coral] Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Chapter 22 Training Plan Chapter 25: Chapter 22 Training Plan Eight-Branch Coral, a Water-type Pet Beast, the evolved form of the Hidden Coral Bug, invisibility is not its skill but its characteristic. As soon as it comes into contact with an object, it can adjust the nanocrystals on the surface of its skin to change its color accordingly, and thus achieve the effect of invisibility. Qiao Sang looked at the introduction of the Eight-Branch Coral and fell silent for a moment. Are you sure this isn¡¯t just a chameleon? But the world of Beast Tamers is true to its name, the chameleons of her previous life didn¡¯t have such exaggerated capabilities. The Eight-Branch Coral on the bus had its upper body attached to the square-faced man, while its eight tentacles remained hovering in the air. So many people on the bus had close contact, yet not a single one noticed it. Thinking this, Qiao Sang searched for more information about the Eight-Branch Coral. After browsing for five minutes, confusion flashed in her eyes. Nothing. The content above didn¡¯t mention why the presence of the Eight-Branch Coral could disappear suddenly. Initially, when she was on the bus, Qiao Sang thought for a moment that the square-faced man had put his Pet Beast into the Beast Taming Codex. But when a Pet Beast is taken into the Beast Taming Codex, a faint light appears on the Pet Beast. If that were the case, everyone on the bus could see it, so clearly the Eight-Branch Coral wasn¡¯t taken in. Therefore, she paid extra attention when the square-faced man wanted to get off the bus later. If the presence hadn¡¯t disappeared, why would the Fire-Toothed Dog smell it one moment and then not the next? The square-faced man stood only two people away from her, so there was no way the Fire-Toothed Dog couldn¡¯t smell it from such a close distance. But the Fire-Toothed Dog had said that the scent appeared and disappeared suddenly. The Eight-Branch Coral had been on the square-faced man the whole time, its presence ever-present, how could it be described as suddenly appearing? Was the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s nose not very sensitive? So it only noticed when it took a closer, careful sniff? ¡°Yah¡­ qiu!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly sneezed. After failing to figure it out, Qiao Sang decided to post a question on the forum. That¡¯s when the value of the forum became apparent. It wasn¡¯t long before someone gave her an answer. ¡°[Isn¡¯t it just Skill Concealment?]¡± ¡°[How is that possible, Skill Concealment doesn¡¯t reappear like that, it should at least take a minute, right?]¡± ¡°[Couldn¡¯t it just be that its Skill Concealment is weak?]¡± ¡°[I think the person above makes sense]¡± ¡°[When my Extreme Pull Iron Bull first practiced, its presence only disappeared for 2 seconds]¡± ¡°[Online sincere teaching of Skill Concealment, no need for 9998, just for 998! Only 998!]¡± ¡°[Owner, don¡¯t be fooled, the one above is a scammer!]¡± Qiao Sang had an epiphany, yes, what else could these unreasonable phenomena be if not a skill? Skill Concealment, apart from being used in specific places, is basically not needed day-to-day, so it¡¯s no wonder she didn¡¯t think of it. If the Fire-Toothed Dog knew skills like Sandstorm to obscure the field of view and then used Skill Concealment, it would definitely be a powerful move. Unfortunately, it doesn¡¯t know any. There¡¯s really no need for the Fire-Toothed Dog to learn this skill at the moment. Qiao Sang closed her computer and looked towards the Fire-Toothed Dog. She hadn¡¯t forgotten what she had to do that evening. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, use Flame Tooth as many times as you can.¡± ¡°Yah.¡± Although the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t understand the intentions of its Beast Tamer, it obediently nodded its head. Three minutes later, the Fire-Toothed Dog lay on the ground panting heavily. Qiao Sang calculated it had unleashed the attack a total of 13 times. That was more than she had expected. But this could also be due to just having had an energy meal. Just as Qiao Sang was about to look into the Beast Taming Codex. ¡°Yaa~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog called out weakly to Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang understood immediately and stood up to get two Red Luan Fruits from the refrigerator in the kitchen, juicing them and pouring the juice into a bowl. After the last six Red Luan Fruits were finished, her mother had bought another six to take home. But this time, Qiao Sang limited the amount, only letting the Fire-Toothed Dog have one every two days. One Red Luan Fruit for 700 Alliance Currency every day was really too much to afford. Today, because the Fire-Toothed Dog had been overworked, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t resist taking out two, considering she now had a substantial amount of 50,000 Alliance Currency on her, it wasn¡¯t unreasonable to splurge a little. Cupping the bowl between its two front paws, the Fire-Toothed Dog drank the juice with relish, letting out a contented bark after finishing. Seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog become perky again, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but stroke its head. While the Fire-Toothed Dog barked cheerfully, it was actually very tired and soon lay down on the ground and fell asleep. After covering it with a blanket on the bed, Qiao Sang went to her desk. Training without a plan isn¡¯t efficient, so Qiao Sang decided to write a training plan. Firstly, get up at 6 a.m. for a morning run to improve physical fitness and speed. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed was not up to par, which definitely needed to be a focus of the training; otherwise, the opponent would hit you accurately every time, but you would never be able to hit them. That¡¯s just not acceptable. Apart from speed training, the rest of the time would be dedicated to skill casting. The Fire-Toothed Dog currently had mastered Bite, Slam, Flame Tooth, and Spark, four skills of which all but Slam were still at the beginner level. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t plan on continuing to train Bite with the Fire-Toothed Dog, as now it had Flame Tooth, a more powerful mid-tier skill, which made Bite seem rather redundant. Slam was now at an advanced level, over 300 points away from the next stage, proficiency. To reach proficiency before the special recruitment of Shengshui Middle School, it would require about 40 uses of Slam per day. Training in speed, casting Flame Tooth and Spark, in addition to 40 slams a day, was unquestionably not feasible. The Fire-Toothed Dog was less than a month old; such intensive training would surely be too much for it. After pondering, Qiao Sang took a pen and changed the 40 next to Slam to 10. For the next nine days, besides speeding training, just focusing on advancing Flame Tooth and Spark to an advanced level would be enough. To endure the bitterest of the bitter is to be the beast above beasts. Qiao Sang looked at the training plan in her hands and revealed a satisfied smile. ¡­ ¡­ The following morning. ¡°Why haven¡¯t you gone to school yet?¡± her mother asked with a stern face. Qiao Sang checked the time, 7:54 a.m.; she had overslept¡­ The 6 a.m. morning run plan was dead on arrival¡­ ¡°Mom, why aren¡¯t you out yet?¡± Qiao Sang asked in return. She hadn¡¯t yet thoroughly considered how to talk to her mother about taking leave from school; if she were a top student, she could simply say she wanted to self-study at home for the last few days and train the Fire-Toothed Dog with no problem. But the problem was that in her mother¡¯s eyes, she was a poor student¡­ Who would expect a poor student to study properly after leaving school? Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t actually planned to keep it a secret from her mother forever, just until after the special examination at Shengshui Middle School was over. Usually, her mother left the house earlier than she did, but today there had been an unexpected change. Miscalculation¡­ ¡°I have a client who has booked the whole day; I¡¯ll be leaving this afternoon. It¡¯s still early now. What about you? What are you doing, getting up so late when it¡¯s the last few days? School starts at 8:10; what time is it now?¡± her mother said with dissatisfaction. ¡°I¡¯m leaving right now!¡± Qiao Sang guaranteed with a raised hand. She grabbed the piece of bread on the table and put it in her mouth. Putting on shoes, picking up the Fire-Toothed Dog, opening the door, closing the door, her movements were swift and uninterrupted. Outside the door, Qiao Sang sighed deeply. She had intended to come home for a rest after the morning training session, but now it seemed she would have to spend the day outside. Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: Chapter 23 See which one you like Chapter 26: Chapter 23 See which one you like About 6 kilometers from Qingcheng Jiayuan is the Tea Osmanthus Park. Under the lush phoenix trees, a slim figure sat cross-legged in the shade, reading a book. The Fire-Toothed Dog had already forgotten how many laps it had run around the park. Every time it got tired and returned to its own Beast Tamer, it saw its master shouting encouragement with trusting eyes, making it feel powerful and capable of continuing. When it snapped back to reality, it found itself running again¡­ Qiao Sang closed her book and shook her head at the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was moving at a snail¡¯s pace in the distance. Fire-Toothed Dog, you¡¯re not doing well. You¡¯ve already become exhausted after only ten laps. Morning runs couldn¡¯t improve the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed, at most they exercised its stamina, and also let Qiao Sang have a rough idea of the limits of its endurance. When the Fire-Toothed Dog persevered and ran back to Qiao Sang again, the morning run came to an end. Qiao Sang handed over the Wondermilk she had bought earlier to the Fire-Toothed Dog. Wondermilk was a beverage made for Pet Beasts and was considered one of the better-reputed brands on the market, able to slightly replenish the stamina of a Pet Beast; Qiao Sang had bought it from a breakfast store on the roadside that specialized in food for Pet Beasts. Products related to Pet Beasts always seemed to be priced exorbitantly, but Wondermilk had not raised its price for decades, a bottle costing only 98 Alliance Currency. The Fire-Toothed Dog extended its feeble paws to receive the milk and gulped it down eagerly, emptying the bottle in just a few swigs. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at Qiao Sang with longing in its eyes. Qiao Sang hesitated; she had only bought one bottle¡­ Unable to resist the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s pleading gaze, Qiao Sang handed over the tofu pudding she had incidentally bought for herself for 3 Alliance Currency. The Fire-Toothed Dog silently stared at the tofu pudding, which only had one bite left. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s wet eyes were full of reproach. ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll buy you more later,¡± Qiao Sang soothed. You can¡¯t scrimp when it comes to a Pet Beast; how could one expect it to train properly if even its cravings weren¡¯t satisfied? We¡¯re talking about someone who now had 50,000 Alliance Currency, so what¡¯s the big deal about Wondermilk? Buy! Fifteen minutes later. Qiao Sang, carrying a large bag of Wondermilk, fell into contemplation. This sum of 50,000 Alliance Currency should last for a while, right¡­ After the Fire-Toothed Dog finished three bottles, there were still seven bottles of Wondermilk left in the bag. After downing four bottles of Wondermilk, the Fire-Toothed Dog finally perked up, but its limbs were still weak and shaky even when walking. Seeing this, Qiao Sang did not let it start skill release training right away. ¡°I¡¯m going to buy you something nice,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile to the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Tooth.¡± The eyes of the Fire-Toothed Dog lit up, clearly interested in this ¡°nice thing.¡± ¡­ Verdant Plaza. The largest shopping center in the Tangxin District, Verdant Plaza is a boutique commercial complex that combines leisure, shopping, dining, and entertainment. No sooner had Qiao Sang arrived than she was stopped by a handsome young man with blue wolf-tail hair. ¡°Miss, are you interested in learning how to make your Pet Beast more charming? Come to our DreamBeauty Pet Grooming Studio. We have a professional team of Pet Groomers, and our chief stylist even designed styles for competitor Luo Gang¡¯s Purple Devil Vine.¡± ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯m not interested,¡± Qiao Sang declined. ¡°Miss, don¡¯t rush to refuse, take a look at my Azure Butterfly,¡± said the young man with the wolf-tail hair, stepping aside. Behind him, an Azure Butterfly with a body of blue and purple and wings veined in teal appeared before Qiao Sang. ¡°` The Azure Elegance Butterfly twirled gracefully in the air, its scales shimmering dazzlingly under the sunlight. It looks so beautiful¡­ Qiao Sang was momentarily dazzled by the butterfly before her. The youth with the wolf-tail hairdo watched the girl before him become captivated by the charm of his Pet Beast and, seizing the moment, said, ¡°How about that, the blue-purple color looks good, right? Our stylist adjusted it according to the Azure Elegance Butterfly¡¯s preferences. Your Fire-Toothed Dog has nice color, but it lacks personality. Why not come to our Dreamy Beast Beast Beauty Salon and get a unique style designed?¡± ¡°Grrr!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog growled dissatisfiedly at the wolf-tail-haired youth. This guy actually said I have no personality! With the development of the Beast-Taming society, numerous derivative professions had emerged, most of which served Pet Beasts, and Pet Beast stylists were among them. There are millions of Pet Beasts in the world, all kinds, but those of the same species look almost identical, with only variations in height and weight. With the advancement of information, the existence of uniquely colored Pet Beasts began to appear before the public. If it weren¡¯t for the spread of information, a person might not encounter a uniquely colored Pet Beast in their lifetime. Rarity brings value. Although a uniquely colored Pet Beast¡¯s value cannot match that of a Dragon-type Pet Beast, its selling price can already compete with that of the Fairy Series Pet Beasts. If encountered by some rare species, the price may exceed a hundred times more. Later, the profession of Pet Beast stylist came into being. It¡¯s okay not to have a uniquely colored Pet Beast, you can dye it to look unique. While that sounds great, almost no professional Beast Tamer who competes seriously would choose to dye their Pet Beast. The reason is simple. The color fades¡­ A Pet Beast getting slightly injured during a competition could result in a layer of fur being shed or skin peeling, which would ruin the whole styling effort. That being said, some well-known Beast Tamers cannot resist the allure of unique colors. Recently, competitor Lin Ruochu used a golden Silver Frost Centipede in a nationally-broadcasted college super league match. The first opponent was a Water-type Impact Bubble Turtle. Ice-Type inherently has a huge advantage over Water-type. However, after a barrage of high-pressure water jets, the golden color on the Silver Frost Centipede¡¯s body was mostly stripped away, looking extremely pitiful and directly affecting Lin Ruochu¡¯s mentality and performance, resulting in the loss of the entire match. Qiao Sang truly was mesmerized by the Azure Elegance Butterfly, but not to the extent that she would have her Fire-Toothed Dog dyed and styled. The fiery red of the Fire-Toothed Dog looks so good! This person has no taste at all. ¡°No, thanks,¡± Qiao Sang declined once more. Seeing her adamant refusal, the youth with the wolf-tail hairdo wasted no more time and approached another young woman walking by. ¡°Beauty, interested in learning how to make your Pet Beast more charming? Come to our Dreamy Beast Beast¡­¡± ¡­ Qiao Sang took her Fire-Toothed Dog to a Pet Beast accessory retail store on the third floor. Following the signs, she arrived where the item she wanted to buy was displayed. ¡°Here, Fire-Toothed Dog, see which one you like,¡± Qiao Sang said to the Fire-Toothed Dog with a smile. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked curiously at the items before it. There were beaded necklaces strung together and various styles and colors of bracelets. ¡°Grrr.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog pointed with its paw at a strung blue bead necklace. Qiao Sang picked up the beads and weighed them, but her hand uncontrollably sank down by 50 centimeters. ¡°Let¡¯s go for a bracelet instead, this isn¡¯t good for the cervical spine,¡± Qiao Sang said, looking at the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s neck. The Fire-Toothed Dog: ¡°???¡± Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: Chapter 24 Understanding Each Other Chapter 27: Chapter 24 Understanding Each Other Weighted training was the method Qiao Sang thought of to increase the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed. Speed improvement couldn¡¯t be separated from explosive power and frequency. If it was possible to train the Fire-Toothed Dog to reach its usual speed standards under the weight, then once the Weighted Ring was removed, its speed was definitely going to rise significantly. However, rational weighting was training, and excessive weight would burden the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s body. Qiao Sang remembered reading in a fitness magazine in his previous life that the most reasonable weight range to start with should be 8%¡ª20% of one¡¯s own body weight. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s weight was 19kg, but the Weighted Bead it picked was around 25kg. Qiao Sang put down the Weighted Bead and was about to look at the Weighted Rings when a shop assistant came over. ¡°May I help you with anything? I can make some recommendations.¡± Qiao Sang didn¡¯t refuse, ¡°I want to buy some weighted gear for my Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± The shop assistant smiled and said, ¡°Then you¡¯ll need a Gravity Necklace. The latest model OM-8 Gravity Necklace from YongChuang Group allows you to adjust the settings according to the pressure tolerance of the Pet Beast. It¡¯s suitable for beginners to high-level Pet Beasts and your Fire-Toothed Dog will be able to use it for at least 6 years.¡± So high-tech? Qiao Sang¡¯s interest was piqued, and he asked, ¡°How much?¡± Seeing a chance for a sale, the assistant replied, ¡°350,000 Alliance Currency, but if you apply for our store¡¯s membership card, you can get a 5% discount.¡± That could buy three Fire-Toothed Dogs¡­ Qiao Sang glanced silently at the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked back at him blankly. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll just buy the Gravity Rings,¡± Qiao Sang declined. The shop assistant maintained her enthusiastic attitude, picking up a black Gravity Ring from the rack and smiling, ¡°If your Fire-Toothed Dog is just starting to use Gravity Rings, I recommend this 10kg Gravity Ring. The black color also suits the Fire-Toothed Dog well.¡± ¡°Won¡¯t that be too heavy?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°Not at all, the Fire-Toothed Dog can easily handle activity under half its own body weight, and for Combat Series Pet Beasts, it¡¯s no problem even if the weight is dozens of times their own,¡± the assistant replied. Qiao Sang understood. It was the era of Beast Taming; she shouldn¡¯t apply the scientific standards of her previous life to explain this. Persuaded by the sales pitch, Qiao Sang eventually bought 10kg, 15kg, and 20kg Gravity Rings, spending a total of 3,500 Alliance Currency. Qiao Sang took the Fire-Toothed Dog to a lounge chair in the center of the mall and put the 10kg Gravity Ring on its right forelimb. This type of Gravity Ring could be adjusted from 3cm to 15cm in size, with an active buckle on the side that allowed for size adjustment. Also, the force would be distributed throughout the body, so there was no need to worry about the gravity concentrating on the right forelimb. ¡°Does it feel okay?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The Fire-Toothed Dog stared blankly at the virtual screen hanging above the center of the mall, not responding to her. Qiao Sang followed the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s gaze. Previously, when she and the Fire-Toothed Dog had arrived, the virtual screen was displaying advertisements, but now it was broadcasting the grandest competition of the Alliance. The Interstellar Beast Taming Cup. Also known as the Interstellar Cup. The Interstellar Cup was a competition that beast tamers selected from four planets could participate in, held once every three years. With a global population of over 7 billion on Blue Star alone, adding in the populations from the other three planets, there were more than 38 billion people. Selecting the top Beast Tamers from over 38 billion people to participate in the Interstellar Cup was not a task that could be accomplished overnight. First, one had to win the championship of two nationwide events within a year and then secure national support to participate in the Asia-World Beast Taming Alliance competition. National competitors who placed in the top six in the Asia-World Beast Taming Alliance competition would have to compete in the selection for the Global World Alliance Beast Taming competition. Only the top six in the Global World Alliance Beast Taming competition could participate in the final Interstellar Cup. The screen was showing the Interstellar Cup. A refined-looking man in a white coat stood on the screen, a 60-meter-tall Giant Sky Toad beside him. The Giant Sky Toad, with its gray-black skin and solemn expression, stared straight ahead, a tailor-made pair of black sunglasses adding a cool and mysterious vibe. The 300,000 capacity stands erupted in deafening cheers, all shouting the names of Lin Ya and the Giant Sky Toad. The tidal wave of voices reverberated above the competition venue. Watching the scene on the screen, Qiao Sang¡¯s blood was surging as the passion of being a Beast Tamer ignited within her! Wasn¡¯t it the greatest dream of every Beast Tamer to participate in the Interstellar Cup at least once in their life! Qiao Sang turned her gaze back to the Fire-Toothed Dog, still transfixed by the screen. She knew that at this moment, she and the Fire-Toothed Dog were in perfect harmony! Qiao Sang turned the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s face toward her and said earnestly,¡±Trust me, Fire-Toothed Dog! One day, we¡¯ll be up there too!¡± Fire-Toothed Dog: ¡°???¡± It looked confused as it listened to its very own Beast Tamer. That on top? What on top? As its Beast Tamer clarified, the Fire-Toothed Dog snapped back to reality and wanted to point at the screen with its paw. It raised its paw and felt something was wrong, only then realizing that something new had been added to its paw. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t mind and struggled to lift its paw to point at the screen, then excitedly barked. Qiao Sang, ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Are you saying you want to buy sunglasses?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog excitedly nodded its head. ¡°You were looking at sunglasses just now, not the competition?¡± ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head tilted. What competition? Qiao Sang, ¡°¡­¡± Fuck this so-called ¡®hearts connecting¡¯! ¡­ ¡­ Tea Osmanthus Park. ¡°Tooth!¡± A burst of intense Spark shot out. The Fire-Toothed Dog was spirited, training its skill release while wearing black triangular sunglasses. Qiao Sang watched from the sidelines. The triangular sunglasses seemed like a strange switch; ever since it wore them, the Fire-Toothed Dog had been in a state of high spirits. Spark had already been released 21 times in a row, and its mental state was still remarkably energized. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help thinking it was as if it had taken some kind of drug¡­ Twenty minutes later, the effect wore off. The Fire-Toothed Dog collapsed on the ground, unable to get up again. Luckily, there was still plenty of the energy-boosting milk bought earlier. As the Fire-Toothed Dog drank the milk, Qiao Sang¡¯s consciousness entered the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (121/1000)+] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 74/100)+, Ram (Expert 138/500)+, Flame Tooth (Beginner 41/100)+, Spark (Beginner 32/100)+] [Points: 55] The Fire-Toothed Dog had released Flame Tooth 18 times and Spark 26 times this time! Qiao Sang looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog, eyes twinkling, and asked, ¡°What other styles of sunglasses do you like?¡± ¡°Tooth~¡± Despite its weak barks, the Fire-Toothed Dog sounded excited. Eventually, under the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s selection, Qiao Sang ordered six different styles of sunglasses online. One for each day of the week, a different style every day. At 3:32 p.m., the Fire-Toothed Dog recovered. This time, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t let it overexert itself; after it released Flame Tooth four times and Spark eight times, he had it stop. The data for the Fire-Toothed Dog in the Beast Taming Codex changed as well. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (121/1000)+] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 74/100)+, Ram (Expert 138/500)+, Flame Tooth (Beginner 45/100)+, Spark (Beginner 40/100)+] [Points: 55] ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, next we are going to do weight training,¡± Qiao Sang said. Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: Chapter 25: Enjoy a Good Meal Chapter 28: Chapter 25: Enjoy a Good Meal ¡°Let¡¯s start by running two laps to warm up,¡± Qiao Sang said next. The Fire-Toothed Dog adapted quite quickly to the Weighted Ring, and it seemed to have no problem walking, but if it walks with the weight all the time, there won¡¯t be any particularly noticeable training effect. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded, having no objection to Qiao Sang¡¯s arrangement. This time, Qiao Sang chose to run with the Fire-Toothed Dog. Encouraged by Qiao Sang, the Fire-Toothed Dog struggled to complete two laps and then looked at Qiao Sang with a face full of despair. You call this a warm-up? Qiao Sang was gasping for air; after running two laps, even her body was feeling the strain. It seems I need to get in shape in the future¡­ When Qiao Sang¡¯s breath had recovered, she took out her phone to check the time recorded for the run. In the morning¡¯s jog, the Fire-Toothed Dog averaged about 18 minutes per lap. Now with the Weighted Ring, the first lap was 29:03, and the second was 38:42. Qiao Sang noted these times in her phone¡¯s memo app, planning to compare them later. ¡°Warm-up¡¯s over. Next, use Headbutt against this tree ten times,¡± Qiao Sang said, taking the Fire-Toothed Dog to the wutong tree she read under this morning. ¡°Ya ~¡± Upon hearing this, the Fire-Toothed Dog sat down on its haunches weakly and let out a feeble cry. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to become stronger?¡± Qiao Sang asked. She had been with the Fire-Toothed Dog for a few days now and knew about its strong personality and good willpower. Although it had only fought four times, it always rushed to the front and wasn¡¯t afraid of getting hurt. Get stronger? The Fire-Toothed Dog slowly got up, its gaze becoming resolute. Wasn¡¯t its resolution to become stronger the reason for the contract in the first place, to find more opponents? Qiao Sang was pleased with the change in the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes; she remembered the first time she saw the Fire-Toothed Dog. Back then, the Fire-Toothed Dog, with its youthful body, kept ramming the tree trunk with that same resolute gaze. Thinking about it now, it seemed like a long time ago. ¡°Maybe you¡¯ll even master the skill you wanted to learn last time through this training,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at its Beast Tamer with a face full of question marks. ¡°The skill you wanted to learn the first time I saw you at the Pet Beast Base,¡± Qiao Sang explained. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog was even more confused. When did it ever want to learn a skill? ¡°If you didn¡¯t want to learn a skill, why were you ramming the tree trunk? Could it be you were practicing Headbutt?¡± Qiao Sang was also bewildered. That couldn¡¯t be right; Headbutt would at least require running from five meters away to gain momentum, and she remembered the Fire-Toothed Dog ramming from within one meter of the tree last time. The Fire-Toothed Dog recalled its first meeting with its Beast Tamer. What was it doing back then? It was ramming the tree, trying to make the fruit fall down. ¡°Yaya yaya ya ya ya.¡± ¡°Yaya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog gestured and tried to explain to Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± After a long silence, Qiao Sang ended the conversation, ¡°Let¡¯s begin training.¡± With thoughts of becoming stronger, the Fire-Toothed Dog trained with particular effort. Headbutt is a skill that requires one¡¯s limbs to store energy, exploding with an instantaneous impact force. But with the Weighted Ring on, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed of impact was noticeably slower, and the force generated was not sufficient to qualify as Headbutt. After striking with force six times, the Fire-Toothed Dog finally executed its first real Headbutt of the day on the seventh attempt. ¡°Ya!¡± It excitedly looked at its Beast Tamer, only to find her daydreaming. Qiao Sang was actually still immersed in the recent revelation. She thought her Fire-Toothed Dog was a bit silly; it had been ramming the tree the whole time only for the tree¡¯s fruit. Wasn¡¯t the food at the Pet Beast Base enough? With its small body, how could it possibly knock the fruit down by ramming? It would be better to use Headbutt against the tree¡­ ¡°` It¡¯s just that, after fruitlessly bumping into the tree for ages without causing a single fruit to fall, their head ached¡­ Why couldn¡¯t they just climb the tree¡­ ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s barking brought Qiao Sang back to reality. ¡°I¡¯m okay,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded, forgetting the original reason for calling its Beast Tamer, and resumed its training. 5:53 PM. Training ended. The Fire-Toothed Dog lay exhausted on the ground. Qiao Sang approached and gently picked it up, saying with emotion, ¡°You¡¯re the best Fire-Toothed Dog I¡¯ve ever seen.¡± Although she hadn¡¯t seen many Fire-Toothed Dogs, that didn¡¯t stop her from praising it. Despite having no strength left, it gritted its teeth and persisted with determination to complete the last of the ten fierce charges. An entire afternoon of charging, one hundred impacts had been achieved. ¡°Ya~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nestled shyly in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms. ¡°I¡¯ll take you out for a nice meal,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile. ¡­ The Nian Fruit Pavilion. The Fire-Toothed Dog stared at the food on the table, dumbfounded. Fruit platter, fruit salad, fruit noodle, fruit ice cream, fruit cake, fruit jelly, fruit pie, juice¡­ An entire table was filled with a variety of foods made from fruits. ¡°Grrl¡­¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s stomach grumbled while it stared. ¡°Go ahead and eat,¡± Qiao Sang said gently. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and used its paws to grab a piece of fruit cake, gobbling it down voraciously. Qiao Sang found this scene exceptionally heartwarming and beautiful. But this beautiful scene did not come without a price¡­ The price was a fifth of Qiao Sang¡¯s savings, plus a scolding from her mother¡­ ¡­ Three days later. ¡°Bang!¡± A flame the size of an adult¡¯s fist erupted with a blazing heat, causing a distant rock to burst open, forming a sizable hole. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (127/1000)+] [Skills: Bite (Beginner 74/100)+, Fierce Charge (Expert 168/500)+, Flame Tooth (Expert 116/500)+, Spark (Expert 135/500)+] [Points: 55] In just four days, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Flame Tooth and Spark reached expert level. If others found out about this, it would definitely cause a huge stir. Leaving Spark aside, as it wasn¡¯t unprecedented for a Pet Beast with extremely special talent to train a low-level skill from beginner to expert in a short time. But Flame Tooth was different, it was a bona fide mid-level skill! Normally, it took an average of six months to train a mid-level skill from beginner to expert, yet the Fire-Toothed Dog achieved it in just four days! At that moment, the Fire-Toothed Dog was wearing the dark green triangular sunglasses that had arrived the day before yesterday, focusing intently on its skill release training. In the striking red-and-green combo, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head-turning rate rose steadily. Many children playing in the park stopped to watch but kept their distance because of the flames engulfing the Fire-Toothed Dog. With the rhythm of training in the past few days, the Fire-Toothed Dog no longer needed Qiao Sang¡¯s guidance and knew what to do. Under the phoenix tree. Qiao Sang read her book. Since the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Spark and Flame Tooth reached the expert level, she was not worried at all about the Pet Beast combat exam at Shengshui Middle School. Everyone had just contracted their Pet Beasts. It was impossible for anyone else¡¯s Pet Beast to be like Ya Ya and have a mid-level skill trained to expert level. In the past few days, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed had also steadily improved. Yesterday, wearing a Weighted Ring, it completed a lap in 22 minutes and 7 seconds, nearly 7 minutes faster than the first day. The Pet Beast battle in five days was not a concern, but Qiao Sang was still not absolutely certain about the middle school exams in twelve days. ¡°` Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 26 Help you take a leave Chapter 29: Chapter 26 Help you take a leave 3:23 PM. After finishing its weight training, the Fire-Toothed Dog came over to Qiao Sang. Having adapted to the training over the past few days, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s stamina had significantly improved, and it was still able to stand properly at the end of the training. Qiao Sang took out the Miracle Source Milk she always carried and handed it over. The current level of training meant that the Fire-Toothed Dog had to drink 8 or 9 bottles of Miracle Source Milk every day. Watching the Fire-Toothed Dog chug down three bottles of Miracle Source Milk in a row, Qiao Sang felt a bit of financial anxiety again. This money just flew away too quickly; in less than a week, she was down to around 30,000 Alliance Currency, and she estimated that by the end of the day, her assets would start with a ¡®2¡¯. She still needed to find a way to make money. Qiao Sang had thought about asking her mother directly, but seeing her leave early and return late each day, and then still having to cook dinner and prepare the pet beast¡¯s energy meal, she felt a bit hesitant to ask. However, right now, the priority was the middle school exams; making money could wait a bit longer. Once the Fire-Toothed Dog finished its Miracle Source Milk, Qiao Sang took it with her on the number 28 bus. ¡­ New Ocean Bookstore. Since today was a day off, there were quite a few people in the bookstore, mostly students. Qiao Sang was on the second floor, in the middle school section, selecting the set of middle school exam papers she wanted to buy to practice with. Just as Qiao Sang finished choosing and was heading downstairs, a voice called out to her. ¡°Beautiful girl!¡± ¡°Knight!¡± ¡°Knightess!¡± ¡°The beautiful girl with the Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± Qiao Sang then turned her head around. It seemed like she was the only one in the bookstore with a Fire-Toothed Dog by her side. A girl with a bun and bangs came walking over quickly. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you respond to me?¡± the girl complained. She looked somewhat familiar¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t remember where she had seen her before, but she was sure they had met. ¡°Ya,¡± the Fire-Toothed Dog barked, clearly recognizing who the person was. The Fire-Toothed Dog actually knew this person? ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you. I didn¡¯t notice just now,¡± Qiao Sang said, composed. ¡°I recognized you immediately, especially with the Fire-Toothed Dog by your side. It¡¯s very eye-catching,¡± the girl said with a smile. Qiao Sang blinked, signaling her to continue. ¡°I haven¡¯t had the chance to thank you for the incident on the bus last time. I did send you a message to thank you, but you didn¡¯t reply,¡± the girl continued. Qiao Sang remembered. It was Bai Yunmiao, the girl who sat next to her on the bus the day she received 50,000 Alliance Currency. ¡°I haven¡¯t been checking messages much lately,¡± Qiao Sang explained. She had been busy training the Fire-Toothed Dog and studying, hardly checking her phone. ¡°Knightess, you really are different. You can even withstand not checking your phone. I can¡¯t do that,¡± Bai Yunmiao said admiringly. After speaking, she noticed the papers in Qiao Sang¡¯s hand and curiously asked, ¡°Why are you buying middle school exam papers?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t the middle school exam coming up in a few days?¡± Qiao Sang replied with a question. ¡°The middle school exam has something to do with you buying¡­ holy crap!¡± Bai Yunmiao suddenly realized. Unlike earlier when she had tried to keep her voice down, this time she exclaimed without restraint, standing out awkwardly in the quiet bookstore. The people around who were reading frowned and looked over. Bai Yunmiao quickly covered her mouth and then looked at Qiao Sang in disbelief, asking in a lowered voice, ¡°Are you still a middle school student?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t I look like it?¡± Qiao Sang said, somewhat glum. Could it be that she seemed more mature? ¡°No, no, it¡¯s not that. I just didn¡¯t expect it,¡± Bai Yunmiao hurriedly shook her head. Now that she mentioned it, the girl in front of her did indeed look younger than her. It¡¯s just that she had never connected her with middle school students. Who could have guessed that the one who had exposed the coral thief and contracted a Fire-Toothed Dog was a middle schooler? A middle schooler who hasn¡¯t graduated yet has contracted a pet beast, what does that tell you? It means she¡¯s a self-awakened genius! They didn¡¯t have anyone like that at their school. No wonder she dared to contract a Fire Attribute Beast as her first beast and even trained the Fire-Toothed Dog to be so obedient. Bai Yunmiao subtly took another glance at the Fire-Toothed Dog beside her. ¡°Why do you even need to take the middle school entrance exam? Someone with your genius should be recommended for admission,¡± Bai Yunmiao said. ¡°Do you have some misconceptions about geniuses?¡± Qiao Sang said helplessly. What kind of genius, like her, still has to worry about meeting the minimum score for the middle school entrance exam? Bai Yunmiao took her humility for granted and asked, ¡°Which school are you planning to apply to?¡± Qiao Sang answered, ¡°Shengshui Middle School.¡± Bai Yunmiao looked at her with an ¡®I knew it¡¯ expression. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t be bothered to explain just how poor her grades were, and thinking that time was precious, she said goodbye, ¡°I need to go home and do some papers. I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡± When she was about to turn around, Bai Yunmiao grabbed her, sounding aggrieved, ¡°Genius, you haven¡¯t told me your name.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ On the bus ride home, the Fire-Toothed Dog, as usual, enjoyed the scenery outside the window, and Qiao Sang took out her phone to note down Bai Yunmiao¡¯s name. It was only when she saw the messaging interface that she noticed the conspicuous red 99+ in the top right corner. Qiao Sang was startled and opened it to see. The classmates she usually hadn¡¯t been in touch with were all sending messages asking her what was wrong. In the eyes of her classmates, taking such a long leave right before the middle school entrance exam surely meant something serious had happened. Qiao Sang was moved and replied to them one by one, saying she was alright. After being touched, she saw a message from her mother that was sent two hours ago. [When is the special admission time for Hangkang Sixth Beast Taming Middle School? I¡¯ve called the teacher to ask for leave for you.] Qiao Sang panicked and quickly called back. The phone was connected after a short while. ¡°Mom, did you call the teacher?¡± Qiao Sang asked guiltily. ¡°I did.¡± ¡°Mom, actually I¡­¡± ¡°But it didn¡¯t go through.¡± Qiao Sang immediately abandoned what she was about to say. ¡°Actually what?¡± her mother asked. ¡°Actually, I want to apply to Shengshui Middle School,¡± Qiao Sang quickly pivoted. There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, ¡°Are the special admission times of the two schools conflicting?¡± ¡°No, Hangkang Sixth Beast Taming Middle School is on June 9th, and Shengshui Middle School is on June 10th. There¡¯s a day difference,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°Then that¡¯s settled, just go for both,¡± her mother said. Ye Xiangting initially hadn¡¯t asked about Shengshui Middle School¡¯s special admission time because she didn¡¯t care about it. That day, she simply couldn¡¯t stand the school teacher¡¯s and that woman¡¯s faces anymore, and on an impulse, she thought of having her daughter apply for the special admission to Shengshui Middle School. After two days, when she had calmed down, she also clearly understood that there was a 99.99% chance her daughter wouldn¡¯t be accepted, so she didn¡¯t bring up the matter of Shengshui Middle School in front of her daughter again. But her daughter was clearly still concerned about the special admission to Shengshui Middle School, and since she was the one who had brought it up first, she couldn¡¯t do anything about it. Ye Xiangting was now just glad that Hangkang Sixth Beast Taming Middle School¡¯s special admission was scheduled before Shengshui Middle School¡¯s. Otherwise, if the special admission for Shengshui Middle School was first, it could have affected her daughter¡¯s mindset for Hangkang Sixth Beast Taming Middle School¡¯s exam the next day. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t call anymore; I¡¯ve already asked the homeroom teacher for leave,¡± Qiao Sang instructed. ¡°Oh, I see,¡± Ye Xiangting replied. Having already made the call, she naturally didn¡¯t plan to call again. If it weren¡¯t for her daughter, she wouldn¡¯t even want to have anything to do with these teachers. Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: Chapter 27 The Interstellar Betting Network Chapter 30: Chapter 27 The Interstellar Betting Network Qiao Sang hung up the phone and hurriedly dialed her teacher¡¯s number. She did not want the teacher to see a missed call from her mother and call her back. No one answered the phone. Qiao Sang kept calling, and after five consecutive attempts, the call went from no answer to ¡°The number you have dialed is switched off.¡± Having no other choice, Qiao Sang sent a text message and gave up. The Fire-Toothed Dog kept looking up at the window. Qiao Sang followed its gaze. In the sky about a hundred meters high, an advertisement blimp with a size of approximately 30m ¡Á 19m, carrying a television screen, was slowly moving forward. Passers-by would occasionally look up at such airships, which usually broadcast the latest hot news and sports events. Right now, the television screen on the outside of the airship was displaying an interview about The Interstellar Cup. ¡°What are your thoughts on the next opponent?¡± a reporter asked. ¡°Bodelei is an outstanding beast tamer, his tactical combinations are varied and fancy, especially in the 24-to-22 match, his combination of Earth Disaster Hound with the Dual-headed Serpent Dragon and that move ¡®Double Disaster¡¯ was simply stunning. I¡¯m sure you all saw it,¡± the man replied. The person responding was Lin Ya, the man with the huge toad that Qiao Sang had seen in the center of the mall last time. ¡°This is the third time you¡¯re participating in The Interstellar Cup. You stopped at the top ten in the previous two competitions. Do you have the confidence to achieve better results this time?¡± the reporter continued to ask. ¡°Everyone here is a top-notch beast tamer in The Interstellar. I have no confidence,¡± Lin Ya said with a smile. The interviewing reporters looked at each other, clearly not expecting such an answer. ¡°But I will do my best,¡± Lin Ya added. ¡°On The Interstellar betting site, the odds for you and Bodelei are 1.89 and 1.23 respectively. What do you think about your odds being higher than Bodelei¡¯s?¡± another reporter asked. ¡°Everyone should be cautious when betting,¡± Lin Ya replied amicably, with a smile. Qiao Sang stared at the interview on the airship¡¯s television screen for a moment, then lowered her head to search for The Interstellar betting website on her phone. The Interstellar betting website is the Alliance¡¯s official betting site. There are also other big and small websites for betting on The Interstellar Cup matches, but when it comes to safety and public trust, The Interstellar betting website is the one to look at. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t hesitate to place a bet of 5,000 Alliance Currency on Bodelei. Even though Lin Ya represented Blue Star and was the only person from Dragon Country taking part in The Interstellar Cup, Bodelei¡¯s odds were lower than Lin Ya¡¯s. These odds are calculated through rigorous analysis by the betting companies, and unless there is an upset, these odds represent the probability of their winning or losing. Qiao Sang chose to trust the data provided by the betting company. Besides the match between Lin Ya and Bodelei, Qiao Sang also spent 5,000 Alliance Currency to bet on another upcoming match, also based on the winning probabilities. After placing the bets, Qiao Sang felt refreshed as if she had earned some money, more or less. ¡­ ¡­ June 9th came in the blink of an eye. It was 8:50 a.m. The Sixth Beast Taming High School in Hangkang. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked around spiritedly, its limbs moving briskly, the 10kg Weighted Ring on its right forelimb seeming to have no effect on it. On the other hand, Qiao Sang walked towards the designated spot with unsteady steps, the dark circles under her eyes stark against her pale complexion, clearly showing she didn¡¯t sleep well the previous night. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but yawn; because of the time difference on The Interstellar, she had stayed up until 3 a.m. to watch the match between Lin Ya and Bodelei. As it concerned her money, sacrificing a bit of sleep was naturally nothing. As a result, she ended up pulling an all-nighter. Before 3 a.m., she was watching the match; after 3 a.m., she was too angry to sleep. Lin Ya won. Her 5000 Alliance Currency was gone¡­ What the hell kind of odds did that betting company provide, not reliable at all! Indeed, gambling could do some serious harm, Qiao Sang could now only hope the other match would let her recover some of her losses, or else she would have to skimp on a few bottles of the Qiyuan milk she bought daily. Fire-Toothed Dog, I¡¯m sorry! The Fire-Toothed Dog, curious about the new environment, looked around eagerly, completely unaware that its favorite Qiyuan milk might be at stake. Beast Taming High School¡¯s sixth recruitment office. The door was ajar, and from outside one could hear quite a few people chatting inside, Qiao Sang knocked on the door. ¡°Come in,¡± a deep voice came from inside. Qiao Sang pushed the door and entered. The people inside instantly quieted down, all eyes turning to look at Qiao Sang and the Fire-Toothed Dog by her side. There were four men and two women sitting in the office, all of whom looked to be over thirty. Qiao Sang was a bit perplexed, wasn¡¯t today the special recruitment day? Why didn¡¯t she see anyone her own age? And why were these people all staring at her? It was weird¡­ ¡°Hello, teachers, I¡¯m here for the special recruitment,¡± Qiao Sang said to the middle-aged man closest to her. All these people were seated, and they all had that unique air of being teachers, so Qiao Sang simply addressed the nearest one to make her intentions clear. ¡°So you are Qiao Sang, I am the vice principal of this school,¡± Chen Shengtang said enthusiastically. He managed to control the excitement that he couldn¡¯t stop from welling up inside, revealing a standard eight-toothed grin, and strived to appear as amiable as possible. This young person before him was, after all, the only self-aware awakener in the history of Hangkang¡¯s sixth Beast Taming High School to apply to their school! Self-aware Beast Tamers naturally had an advantage in beast taming, with the ability to have their brain domains expand more quickly. Talents like these were scarce in Zhehai Province, with only around forty a year; once discovered, they were mostly allocated or specially recruited to the top Beast Taming High Schools¡ªrarely to their school! But this year, this talent chose to apply to their school! This had excited him so much that he had been waiting here early in the morning, and finally, here was this student Qiao Sang. Chen Shengtang liked Qiao Sang more the more he looked at her; not only was she good-looking, but she also dared to contract a Fire Element beast as her first Pet Beast, showing courage! And she had applied to their school, showing discernment! Turned out to be the vice principal¡­ ¡°Hello, vice principal,¡± Qiao Sang found it strange that the vice principal of a school recognized her, but before she could think more about it, she promptly took out her information card and the proof of her self-aware awakening and handed them over. Even though she had already registered online, due processes still had to be followed. Personal verification was required, and her brain domain development needed to be tested again to avoid any oversight. Qiao Sang was quite indifferent about the special recruitment at Hangkang¡¯s sixth Beast Taming High School; she was certain she would pass, and her heart was set on Shengshui Middle School, with this school being just a backup option for her. ¡°Have you had breakfast?¡± Chen Shengtang asked with a smile, not rushing to check the information. ¡°If you haven¡¯t, the breakfast at our school¡¯s cafeteria is quite sumptuous, and I can take you there,¡± a bespectacled female teacher said kindly. Chen Shengtang gave her a pleased look. The female teacher by the window felt a bit sour. No wonder she became the dean of students at such a young age with her knack for reading situations. ¡°I have eaten,¡± Qiao Sang replied. The teachers at this school seemed pretty nice¡­ Chen Shengtang glanced down at the self-aware awakening certificate, seemingly nonchalantly, mainly to check the extent of brain domain development. At that glance, he felt a bit anxious. [Brain Domain 5%¨C9%, fluctuating greatly, cannot be confirmed, needs to be reevaluated after stabilization] Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: Chapter 28 Baseball Training Hall Chapter 31: Chapter 28 Baseball Training Hall ¡°` One must know that the potential of the human brain domain is limitless, with nearly a hundred million neurons; it is both mysterious and fragile. Prior to the awakening of the Beast Taming Codex, the brain domain, no matter the condition, is considered to be in a dormant state. After the awakening of the Beast Taming Codex, it is referred to as the awakened state. A high IQ does not represent the extent of brain domain development. The percentage of brain domain development starts being calculated from the moment the Beast Taming Codex is awakened. A regular Beast Tamer who has just awakened their Beast Taming Codex through magnetic wave stimulation would have a brain domain developed to about 2%, while a self-awakened Beast Tamer¡¯s brain domain is at around 5%. The more developed the brain domain, naturally, the better, but the premise is stability. Since ancient times, many researchers have conducted experiments and studies related to brain domain development; without exception, they have concluded that stability is key in brain domain development. If it¡¯s not stable, the brain domain is very likely to collapse. Although Qiao Sang had previously captured and uploaded the proof of self-awakening to the recruitment backend, at that time everyone was immersed in the excitement of having a self-awakened special recruit apply to their school. They just checked the person¡¯s identity and the stamps; who would pay such close attention to detail? However¡­ Chen Shengtang glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog, thinking that since the child had successfully bonded with a pet beast, there shouldn¡¯t be any significant issues with his brain domain. After some thought, he still asked, not quite reassured, ¡°Did the person who performed your brain domain test say anything to you?¡± Qiao Sang nodded, ¡°She said my brain domain fluctuates a lot and told me to rest more and eat more dried fruit.¡± Then there should be no problem. If the extent of the brain domain¡¯s fluctuations were too severe, hospitalization for observation would be necessary. Chen Shengtang breathed a sigh of relief; he certainly did not want anything wrong with the only self-awakened special recruit who had applied to their school since its establishment. At this moment, the male teacher sitting across from Chen Shengtang asked casually, ¡°You have quite some dark circles under your eyes. Did you not rest well?¡± Qiao Sang replied sheepishly, ¡°I pulled an all-nighter last night.¡± Chen Shengtang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Even though the middle school exams are approaching, you should still rest properly. You can¡¯t stay up all night for the sake of studying,¡± Chen Shengtang advised earnestly. Qiao Sang, who had stayed up due to distress over the loss of 5,000 Alliance Currency, felt somewhat guilty and nodded silently without making a sound. Seeing Qiao Sang¡¯s obedient appearance, Chen Shengtang¡¯s thoughts shifted back to the brain domain. If there isn¡¯t any problem, once stabilized, this child¡¯s brain domain threshold fluctuation range could reach as high as 9%! Just one step away from the second awakening of the Beast Taming Codex! Though it¡¯s not very likely¡­ Normally, such brain domain fluctuations would eventually stabilize at the minimum value or slightly higher. Chen Shengtang stopped his speculation, returned the information card along with the proof of self-awakening to Qiao Sang, and turned to introduce the only bald male teacher present to Qiao Sang. ¡°This is Mr. Zhao, who is responsible for your brain domain test this time.¡± ¡°Hello, Mr. Zhao,¡± said Qiao Sang. Mr. Zhao nodded to Qiao Sang as a form of greeting. ¡°Don¡¯t mind Mr. Zhao¡¯s appearance; he is a legitimate brain domain expert,¡± Chen Shengtang said with a smile. Indeed, it seems that experts in any field tend to not have much hair¡­ ¡­ Inside the testing room. With the experience of the first test, Qiao Sang was much more relaxed during the second, no longer overanalyzing Mr. Zhao¡¯s slightest facial expressions. With Qiao Sang¡¯s cooperation, the test was quickly completed. He opened the door. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog lit up upon seeing Qiao Sang and instantly leaped towards him joyfully, almost causing Qiao Sang to stumble. Ever since the Fire-Toothed Dog had been fitted with a Weighted Ring, Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t held it much. The Fire-Toothed Dog also knew it was now a bit heavy for its Beast Tamer to hold for too long. After staying in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms for 10 seconds, it jumped down. ¡°You two seem to have a great relationship,¡± Chen Shengtang couldn¡¯t help but comment. ¡°` ¡°` It was his first time seeing a contract-signed Fire Attribute Pet Beast being so obedient and attached to its master. ¡°Mm,¡± Qiao Sang responded with a smile. All the teachers from the office had arrived, neatly waiting outside the testing room for Qiao Sang to come out. For a mere test, such a big fuss had made Qiao Sang nervous, even if he wasn¡¯t initially. Teacher Zhao handed the test results to Chen Shengtang, stating seriously, ¡°There are no problems, it¡¯s just not stabilized yet.¡± Chen Shengtang looked over the results, which were the same as those on the autonomous awakening certification. Special recruits such as autonomously awakened students are granted examination concessions based on brain domain development, and each school has different standards for special recruits. For their school, a 5% brain domain development would reduce 100 points from the Hangkang middle school examination minimum score, and 6% would reduce 200 points. However, Qiao Sang¡¯s brain domain was still fluctuating, without a steady percentage value. That posed a bit of a problem. But it wasn¡¯t a big deal. Chen Shengtang had made up his mind and looked up at Qiao Sang with a smile, ¡°Since your brain domain hasn¡¯t stabilized yet, we¡¯ll just take an intermediate value for your score deduction.¡± Logically speaking, if the brain domain fluctuates between 5%¡ª9%, it should eventually stabilize at 5% or 6%. But Chen Shengtang directly decided her brain domain was at 7%. The other teachers nearby did not seem surprised by this decision. This was, after all, the first autonomously awakened Beast Tamer who had ever applied to their school. The exact number of points deducted from the middle school exam was not important; what mattered was showing their school¡¯s attitude. As long as she applied to Hangkang¡¯s Sixth Beast Taming High School, its doors were wide open for her! Qiao Sang naturally understood the implication. Ordinary Beast Taming High Schools generally only disclose concessions for autonomously awakened Beast Tamers around 5%¡ª6%. That¡¯s because in five years, a province might not even produce a single middle school student with an autonomously awakened brain domain of 7% or higher. And even if there were such a student, they certainly would not apply to an ordinary Beast Taming High School. To say she was unmoved would be a lie; this meant she could receive a deduction of 300 points from the minimum score required on the middle school exam. It was essentially telling her she had already been admitted. ¡°Thank you,¡± said Qiao Sang. ¡­ ¡­ Having bid farewell to Hangkang¡¯s Sixth Beast Taming High School, the time was only 10:32 AM. Unlike the previous days, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t take the Fire-Toothed Dog to Chaigui Park for training. Wei Lie Plaza, third floor. Baseball training center. After paying for two hours of usage, Qiao Sang took the Fire-Toothed Dog into the mechanical training room inside. The baseball training center was designed for practicing baseball, but Qiao Sang found it suitable for the Fire-Toothed Dog to train its neural reaction speed. The mechanical training room was only about ten square meters and empty, except for two automatic baseball pitching machines inside. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, try to dodge the balls that will be pitched out. I¡¯ll be right next to you. If you get tired, let me know,¡± Qiao Sang instructed. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t know where the balls would come from but obediently nodded its head. The automatic baseball pitching machine had six speed settings, with the pitch speed increasing progressively from one to six. The Weighted Ring was still on the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s right forelimb, and Qiao Sang started the pitching machine on the first mode. Both automatic baseball pitching machines started up, pitching at a slow speed. Qiao Sang easily dodged a ball and then sat down in a blind spot off to the side. ¡°` Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: Chapter 29 You Must Be S-rank Chapter 32: Chapter 29 You Must Be S-rank The Fire-Toothed Dog was caught off guard by the sudden ball and only reacted when the ball was nearly upon it. Fortunately, the ball thrown at the first-speed setting wasn¡¯t fast, and the Fire-Toothed Dog simply lifted its left forelimb and hind limb, allowing the ball to slip smoothly beneath it. Two automatic pitching machines were launching baseballs simultaneously, their barrels rotating from time to time to change the direction of the throws. After about a minute of dodging, the Fire-Toothed Dog became increasingly adept at anticipating the trajectory of the balls; its expression grew relaxed, and it started to playfully dodge using minimal movements just as the balls were about to touch it. Qiao Sang watched and was quite satisfied; dodging like this required a certain level of reaction ability and evasive skills. However, Qiao Sang¡¯s purpose for bringing the Fire-Toothed Dog today wasn¡¯t to practice dodging skills. Seeing that the Fire-Toothed Dog had no problem with the first speed setting, she stood up and increased both automatic pitching machines to the second speed level. The speed of the balls at the first level was about 3m/s, while the second level was 5m/s. The room was only a short distance of several meters, meaning the Fire-Toothed Dog had to dodge two balls coming from different directions approximately every three seconds. At the second speed setting, the Fire-Toothed Dog no longer seemed as agile; it barely dodged one ball before another was launched straight at it. Under such rapid-fire, the Fire-Toothed Dog inevitably got hit by the balls several times. Baseballs are divided into hardballs and softballs, and these indoor training softballs were made of rubber, hollow, and wouldn¡¯t cause pain upon impact. In about a minute¡¯s time, the Fire-Toothed Dog was hit by the balls a total of five times. At this point, Qiao Sang pressed the red button beside her and the automatic pitching machines came to a halt. ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog tilted its head, puzzled, looking at its Beast Tamer. Why stop? It was having fun and hadn¡¯t had enough. Qiao Sang squatted down beside the Fire-Toothed Dog and smiled as she unfastened the weighted ring from its right forelimb. ¡°We didn¡¯t come here to play; I wanted to see the results of your training over the past few days and find out what your speed limit is.¡± ¡°Tooth!¡± Hearing this, the Fire-Toothed Dog pushed itself up with its hind limbs and patted its chest with the just-freed right forelimb. It was ready to show its Beast Tamer what it could really do! Seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s spirited determination, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but pat its head and said, ¡°Keep it up.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog felt a surge of enthusiasm. It went over to Qiao Sang¡¯s backpack, rummaged through it, and pulled out seven pairs of sunglasses. After a moment of hesitation, it picked out a pair of dark green triangular sunglasses to wear. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog returned to its original spot and nodded solemnly at Qiao Sang. Seeing this, Qiao Sang knew that the Fire-Toothed Dog was going to use its real skill. ¡°Keep it up,¡± Qiao Sang encouraged again and then went over to the automatic pitching machines to start the second speed setting again. Once the weighted ring was removed, the Fire-Toothed Dog immediately sprang into action, moving at a completely different pace. The balls thrown at the second-speed setting posed no threat, and it easily dodged them all. Two minutes later, Qiao Sang adjusted the automatic pitching machines to the third speed setting. The speed of the balls at the third level doubled to 10m/s. At a speed of 10m/s, the Fire-Toothed Dog impressively didn¡¯t let a single ball touch it. Although Qiao Sang had a good idea of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s progress, the pride she felt seeing it with her own eyes was overwhelming. Two minutes later, Qiao Sang increased the speed of the automatic pitching machines once again. Fourth level. The speed went from 10m/s to 20m/s. Caught off guard, the Fire-Toothed Dog was hit by the first ball released at the fourth level; subsequently, the second and third balls also struck it. It seemed that the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s limit for neural reaction speed was around ten-plus meters per second. Qiao Sang thought for a moment and was about to turn off the automatic pitching machines. ¡°Tooth!¡± the Fire-Toothed Dog exclaimed urgently. Don¡¯t stop! It could still keep going! Qiao Sang was taken aback; she hadn¡¯t expected the Fire-Toothed Dog to still be aware of her actions despite the continuous barrage of balls. Since the Fire-Toothed Dog chose to continue, Qiao Sang naturally did not stop it. She knew that if she didn¡¯t let it try again now, it might not even enjoy its meal and would likely get sulky with her. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s attention refocused on the balls¡ªthe issue was just that the speed of the balls had suddenly increased too much, and it wasn¡¯t prepared for it! After so many days of training, how could it be defeated by these balls so quickly! Qiao Sang was surprised to discover that the Fire-Toothed Dog, initially hit by the balls continuously, quickly got better. From being hit by every single ball at the beginning to being hit by 3 balls out of many, and then finally only 1 out of 10 balls hit it. Such rapid progress! Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but sigh; not only was her Fire-Toothed Dog hardworking, its potential was also extraordinary. After 30 minutes, the Fire-Toothed Dog had trained to the point of only being hit by 1 out of an average of 45 balls. As the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t show signs of fatigue, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t stop the baseball pitching machine. According to her original plan for the day, she was simply testing its speed; she didn¡¯t want to overexert the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s body. After all, if it trained as usual, its body would definitely be sore tomorrow, which wouldn¡¯t result in the best mental state. Tomorrow is June 10th, the day of the special recruitment exam at Shengshui Middle School, and Qiao Sang wanted the Fire-Toothed Dog to rest well today, intending the test to be brief. But now, the Fire-Toothed Dog wasn¡¯t just testing its speed; it was training. Continuing like this, its condition definitely wouldn¡¯t be at its best tomorrow. Qiao Sang hesitated whether to call a stop right away. Just at that moment, another Fire-Toothed Dog identical to the one on the left appeared out of thin air! Qiao Sang stood frozen on the spot, raising her hand to rub her eyes, making sure it wasn¡¯t an illusion. What else could explain such an unnatural phenomenon if not a skill! She immediately accessed the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (133/1000)+] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 74/100)+, Hefty Collision (Expert 198/500)+, Flame Tooth (Expert 188/500)+, Spark (Expert 232/500)+, Shadow Clone (Beginner 2/100)+] [Points: 55] Aside from Bite Hold, the training over the past few days seemed to have resulted in progress in all areas, to varying extents. Qiao Sang checked it every night before bed. And now, there it was on the data, a skill not present the night before¡ªShadow Clone. Qiao Sang was shocked; Shadow Clone was an intermediate-level skill, on the same level as Flame Tooth. It had been only about ten days since the Fire-Toothed Dog learned Spark, and it had already grasped another skill, and an intermediate one at that! Normally, learning a skill was a lengthy process, requiring the right guidance and training. Many beginner Beast Tamers who didn¡¯t know how to train for a specific ultimate move would send their Pet Beasts to training institutions where they could learn skills. Such training institutions were extremely popular in today¡¯s society; often, teaching just one skill could ensure the institution¡¯s standing for a long time. Of course, that was provided the skill was intermediate-level or higher. Qiao Sang hit the stop button, her gaze intensely focused on the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Tooth?¡± the Fire-Toothed Dog, seeing that the balls had stopped, looked at its Beast Tamer in confusion. Why had it stopped? Qiao Sang exclaimed in admiration, ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, if talent could be displayed and ranked, you would definitely be a sure S-rank.¡± ¡°Tooth~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog emitted a shy call, somewhat embarrassed. Why such high praise all of a sudden, it felt odd. The next moment, the Fire-Toothed Dog realized something and turned its head to the left. ¡°Tooth!!!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog let out a cry of panic and raced towards Qiao Sang faster than it had been dodging the balls, leaping into her arms. Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: Chapter 30 Coming Too Early Chapter 33: Chapter 30 Coming Too Early Nestled in the arms of Beast Tamer Qiao Sang, the Fire-Toothed Dog felt safe and plucked up the courage to look back in the direction it had just been staring. ¡°Ya!¡± The sight made the fur of the Fire-Toothed Dog stand on end. Gone! Qiao Sang, realizing what the Fire-Toothed Dog was thinking, couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless. Who ever gets scared of their own shadow clone? However, the Fire-Toothed Dog might not have realized that it was just its shadow clone. Research shows that many Pet Beasts accidentally learn skills without realizing it. Some acquire them over time as a natural progression, while others are stimulated by external factors, which suddenly activate their energy. A recent event in the Lianbo District, where a competition led to a moderate civil dispute over compensation, had resulted from a Pet Beast suddenly acquiring and using a new skill. Mr. Wang from Yuecheng had brought his Lafey Seed to watch the match from Row 16, Seat 21 in Section B. It might have been the excitement of the match, but the Lafey Seed, stirred up, had tapped into its internal energy and unwittingly learned the ¡°Sleep Powder¡± skill, casting it and causing about a dozen spectators from Rows 20, 21, and 22 to fall asleep and miss the entire match. Mr. Wang afterward agreed only to refund their ticket costs, but some people had traveled from other districts especially for the match and demanded compensation for their emotional distress, travel, and accommodation expenses. Mr. Wang refused, leading to a standoff that made the news. Like them, the Fire-Toothed Dog had unconsciously learned a new skill due to external influences; it had been the same when it had learned ¡°Spark¡±. Now, the Fire-Toothed Dog was startled, and the imbalance of energy within made the barely-mastered Shadow Clone disappear. However, the Fire-Toothed Dog mistook this for a paranormal event, still vividly remembering the horror movie it had seen recently. ¡°Ya ya ya!¡± ¡°Ya ya, ya ya!¡± ¡°Ya ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog pointed its paws toward where the shadow clone had vanished and kept gesturing to Qiao Sang. ¡°That was your own shadow clone,¡± Qiao Sang explained helplessly. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly stopped its gestures, its dark eyes filled with confusion. ¡°Congrats, you¡¯ve learned a new skill,¡± Qiao Sang laughed. The Fire-Toothed Dog seemed to understand. It paused for a moment, feeling and adjusting the energy within itself. Instantly, an identical Fire-Toothed Dog appeared beside Beast Tamer Qiao Sang¡¯s feet, even the fur messed up from dodging the ball looked exactly the same. ¡°Ya!¡± Excited, the Fire-Toothed Dog immediately jumped down from Qiao Sang¡¯s arms and began circling its shadow clone, inspecting it non-stop. Having learned this new skill, the Fire-Toothed Dog also forgot about continuing to practice dodging the ball, and Qiao Sang naturally didn¡¯t bring it up. As they left the baseball training facility and walked past the Pet Beast Spa, Qiao Sang felt a twinge of regret. Had it not been for spending 5000 Alliance Currency last night, he would have definitely taken the Fire-Toothed Dog in for some relaxation today. Back home, Qiao Sang turned on his computer and searched for a streamer famous for pet massage techniques. He randomly clicked on a live stream and called over the Fire-Toothed Dog, mimicking the massage techniques demonstrated by the streamer. Although we can¡¯t afford the Pet Beast Spa, we can surely do it ourselves! ¡°How does it feel?¡± Qiao Sang asked gently. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog half-heartedly responded. It lay on its side, its head just facing the live stream screen. On the screen, a burly man was massaging a tough-skinned Razorback Hog, which occasionally let out comfortable grunts. Watching the live stream and feeling its own Beast Tamer¡¯s massage, the Fire-Toothed Dog couldn¡¯t help but feel something was off¡­ ¡­ ¡°` ¡­ The next morning. At 6:10 A.M. Qiao Sang, sporting dark circles under her eyes, appeared in the living room and looked around, her mother still asleep in the bedroom. It was, indeed, a bit early¡­ It was another match day for the Interstellar Cup that she had bet on last night. Thinking back on how she couldn¡¯t sleep the night before after losing the match, she reluctantly chose not to watch last night to avoid losing sleep again, which would affect her mood for today¡¯s special recruitment exam at Shengshui Middle School. And yet, the more she thought about it, the less she could sleep¡­ She would think about how the Interstellar Cup was going one moment, and then think about the special recruitment exam the next, enduring until 2 A.M. before finally falling asleep. Thinking about things so late meant she woke up early too, naturally waking before her alarm went off. Qiao Sang listlessly prepared breakfast, while the Fire-Toothed Dog wagged its tail eagerly waiting to eat next to her. This guy seemed pretty lively¡­ Not bad, her efforts in massaging it yesterday weren¡¯t in vain. After breakfast, Qiao Sang left a portion in the pot for her mother and set out for the subway station. Shengshui Middle School was located in the Beidian District of Hangkang City, quite far from where Qiao Sang lived. If she took the bus, she would have to transfer between four or five stops, but by taking the subway, Line 2 would take her directly there. ¡­ Shengshui Middle School. Outside in the open area, four or five people were scattered around sitting on parallel rows of benches. ¡°Qin Wen, has Luo Qian not arrived yet?¡± asked a middle-aged man with a slicked-back hairdo and a sizable belly. There¡¯s something about middle-aged men with big bellies that gives off an oily d¨¦j¨¤ vu feeling. However, the man in question, with his slicked-back hair revealing sharp facial contours, emanated a stability that made one think he might have been quite handsome in his younger days. ¡°Not yet, I¡¯ve called and urged him, he said he was stuck on the road,¡± the woman in professional attire beside him responded. ¡°Bullshit, he was probably out partying in some bar until late last night and couldn¡¯t get up, even posted it on Moments, not at all behaving like a teacher,¡± Zheng Pingguo said with a sneer. ¡°It was you who hired him at this school,¡± said the man, leisurely reading through a stack of papers. ¡°Sun Boyi, don¡¯t start blaming me now, you voted in favor too,¡± Zheng Pingguo retorted discontentedly. ¡°It was because you begged me with a Coagulating Water pearl to vote for it,¡± Sun Boyi stated indifferently. ¡°You!¡± Zheng Pingguo was left speechless from anger. ¡°All right, enough already, let¡¯s focus on what¡¯s important. Do we have any promising candidates among this batch of specially recruited students?¡± the man asked, trying to smooth things over and change the subject. ¡°Any real talents would have already been guaranteed admission,¡± Zheng Pingguo replied, still heated. ¡°But hold up, we actually do have one,¡± Sun Boyi¡¯s gaze froze on a particular line on the paper, ¡°You know Lu Liangye from Taidan Middle School, right? He made the news half a year ago.¡± ¡°The kid who awakened his powers on his own just as he started junior high?¡± Qin Wen asked. ¡°That¡¯s the one,¡± Sun Boyi answered. Most children who awaken on their own do so around the age of 15, but Lu Liangye awakened shortly after he turned 14 and just started junior high. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the middle school entrance exams had already ended, and the schools had distributed all their admission quotas and classes had started, Lu Liangye might have been able to skip a grade to a Beast Taming High School. ¡°Why wasn¡¯t he guaranteed admission?¡± Qin Wen continued to inquire. ¡°They say he hasn¡¯t been attending school much since his awakening, so his academic grades fell behind,¡± Sun Boyi explained. Qin Wen nodded in understanding. Probably got a Pet Beast under contract, couldn¡¯t stand the monotony of just reading books. If that¡¯s really the case, then he really is a promising student, Lu Liangye has been contracted with a Pet Beast for over half a year now, he must be stronger than his peers. ¡­ Outside Shengshui Middle School. Qiao Sang sat on the edge of a flowerbed, daydreaming. She had arrived too early. The doors were not yet open¡­ ¡°` Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Chapter 31: Fooled by Him Chapter 34: Chapter 31: Fooled by Him The students of Shengshui Middle School mostly lived on campus, and those who resided outside would use the school¡¯s south gate, while external personnel like Qiao Sang uniformly used the north gate. The north gate was tightly closed, and the guard in the security room had not yet begun work. Qiao Sang checked the time for the nth time. 8:52 AM. Only 28 minutes left until the special recruitment exam assembly time of 9:20 AM at Shengshui Middle School. Aside from Qiao Sang and the Fire-Toothed Dog, there was not a soul passing by the grand northern gate. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but yawn wearily. If only she¡¯d known, she would have stayed in bed a bit longer and not arrived so early¡­ 8:58 AM. Eight black dots appeared in the distance and quickly approached, finally landing at the north gate, stirring up the dust on the ground. Qiao Sang forced her drowsy eyes to open a bit wider. They were eight Black Beak Sparrows, each about 2 meters in size. Their beaks, like their feathers, were all black, and they had a pair of attractive black, curled tails that were easy to recognize. From the backs of the eight Black Beak Sparrows, six boys and two girls disembarked one after another, all appearing to be about her age. ¡°Hello, that will be 8,000 Alliance Currency in total,¡± said the man on the back of one of the Black Beak Sparrows. ¡°We signed up for the group rate,¡± a girl with a bob haircut wearing a red hairband hurriedly said. The man looked to his companion with a questioning glance to confirm if this was the case. His companion nodded, ¡°They did sign up for the group rate.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s 7,222 Alliance Currency,¡± the man said. ¡°Can we get a further discount? We might call you again later if we head back late,¡± asked the tallest among the six boys. ¡°Let¡¯s settle this trip¡¯s payment first,¡± the man did not directly answer. With the conversation having reached that point, they naturally paid the money first. After the payment was made, the tallest boy then asked, ¡°How much of a discount can we get if we call you later?¡± ¡°None,¡± the man replied. ¡°What?¡± The tallest boy was baffled. ¡°No discount,¡± the man repeated his answer. The crowd: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ While this group was chatting and trading, Qiao Sang had already entered Shengshui Middle School with the Fire-Toothed Dog. At 9 AM sharp, the uncle guard came out from the school and opened the gate. It was as if he clocked in at the exact right moment¡­ Following the route provided on the official website of Shengshui Middle School, Qiao Sang arrived at the number three field. There were only four teachers on the field, and compared to Hangkang¡¯s Sixth Beast Taming Middle School, it seemed like they didn¡¯t place much emphasis on this special recruitment competition. ¡°Teacher, I¡¯m here for the exam,¡± Qiao Sang approached and said. ¡°Your identity card,¡± Sun Boyi said concisely. Qiao Sang took out her identity card and handed it over. ¡°Qiao Sang, from Wen Cheng Junior High?¡± Sun Boyi looked down to confirm the identity card with the information. ¡°Mhm,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Sun Boyi made a checkmark behind Qiao Sang¡¯s name on the paper, ¡°Go sit over there for now, we¡¯ll start when everyone is here.¡± He then returned the identity card. When Qiao Sang walked to the side, Qin Wen commented with interest, ¡°That girl actually contracted a Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± ¡°Everyone who awakens on their own thinks they are exceptional, is it rare for the first one to contract some difficult-to-control Pet Beast? Isn¡¯t Lu You, who got a guaranteed place at our school, contracted with a young Dragon-type Pet Beast?¡± Zheng Pingguo said dismissively. Qin Wen secretly rolled her eyes. How could that be the same? The temper of a young Dragon-type Pet Beast was far better than that of a Fire-Toothed Dog; it was only because it was a Dragon-type Pet Beast that the price was too high and not many could afford to contract one. One relied on courage to contract a Fire-Toothed Dog while another relied on financial power to contract a young Dragon-type Pet Beast, how could they be the same? However, Zheng Pingguo was not easy to talk to, easily combusting over little things, and she didn¡¯t feel like arguing with him about it. A few minutes later, the same group that had just alighted from the Black Beak Sparrows outside the north gate entered the field and began lining up for identity verification. The first to finish identity confirmation, the girl with a headband and a bob hairstyle looked around and then sat down next to Qiao Sang, saying casually, ¡°You¡¯re here for the exam too? Why didn¡¯t you come over with us?¡± She glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog on the side without being too obvious. A formidable opponent indeed. Qiao Sang was confused. ¡°Why should I come with you? Do I know you?¡± The girl with the bob hair expressed her surprise, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the message in the group chat?¡± Qiao Sang was even more puzzled. ¡°What group? What message?¡± ¡°The group chat that all the special enrollment candidates of Shengshui Middle School are supposed to join, under the official website announcement. Didn¡¯t we agree to meet at the intersection of Oujie Street and come here together?¡± the girl with the bob hairstyle explained. Qiao Sang fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°I didn¡¯t join¡­¡± The girl with the bob hairstyle: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not right. There are 9 special enrollment candidates in the group. If it¡¯s not you, then who else could it be?¡± the girl with the bob hair wondered aloud. Originally, someone in the chat had said that the real experts always make their entrance last, and then one by one, they declared in the group they wanted to be the last to arrive. Li Yang, the tallest of the boys, later stood up and proposed that they might as well gather together and head to the exam at the same time, close to when it was to start. Everybody in the group was awakened on their own initiative. There were 5 special recruitment spots available at Shengshui Middle School this time, and they would likely be schoolmates in the future, so getting to know each other in advance and establishing good relationships naturally met with no objections. So they all decided on Li Yang¡¯s proposal. There was only 1 minute left until 9:20 am, and adding the girl in front of him, it should be exactly nine people. They were all supposed to be here by now. Could it be that there were 10 special recruits this time? The girl with the bob hairstyle was about to say something when suddenly, a shiver-inducing cry came from behind. Turning their heads, they saw a Flight Type Pet Beast with four legs, a long tapered tail, and a mainly blue body with grey-black wings, covered in a thick shell, appear about 3 or 4 meters above the ground. It was a Gaijia Falcon, a High Level Pet Beast. Zheng Pingguo frowned as he watched the Gaijia Falcon. Shengshui Middle School did not allow foreign Pet Beasts to enter. Just as he thought to step forward to stop it, he saw a figure jump down from the back of the Gaijia Falcon. ¡°Dad, you can go now,¡± said the boy who jumped down, waving his hand. The man riding on the back of the Gaijia Falcon nodded and then the Pet Beast took flight and left. ¡°Teacher, I¡¯m not late, am I?¡± the boy asked as he approached the group of teachers. ¡°Lu Liangye, right? You¡¯re the only one left, and you timed it just right. Had you been two seconds later, you¡¯d have been late,¡± Zheng Pingguo said with a hint of mockery. Lu Liangye just smiled and didn¡¯t say anything, casting an inadvertent glance at the other candidates. Except for Qiao Sang, everyone understood his message. See? The experts always make their entrance last! Everyone: ¡°¡­¡± Damn! He showed us up! Sun Boyi clapped his hands to gather everyone before saying, ¡°Now that everyone is here, let¡¯s start the exam.¡± ¡°You all know the rules of the exam, right? I¡¯ll explain them again.¡± ¡°Ten people, paired up in twos. The winners of the five pairs get some rest, while the losers from the five pairs will compete to determine one more winner. Together with the original five winners, that makes six people.¡± ¡°These six people will be split into three groups. The winners will claim the top three spots, while the three losers will compete again to eliminate one more person. The last five remaining will qualify for special recruitment at Shengshui Middle School.¡± Understood. In other words, it¡¯s all about luck. If you face a strong opponent in the first match-up, you can only blame your bad luck. After all, four out of the five people who lose at the start will be eliminated. ¡°To ensure fairness, we¡¯ll draw lots. Numbers 1¡ª5 are all in there twice; if you draw the same number, you automatically become a pair,¡± Qin Wen said, taking out a wooden box. Soon, everyone had drawn their lots. ¡°Let¡¯s start with number 1, who drew number 1?¡± Qin Wen asked. ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Lu Liangye raised an eyebrow and showed his paper slip. ¡°And who is the other number 1?¡± Qin Wen continued. At that moment, a fair hand rose up from the side. ¡°Me.¡± It was Qiao Sang. Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 32 Sorry Chapter 35: Chapter 32 Sorry In the stands, the closest row to the field, the other eight candidates sat side by side. One of them, a boy with delicate features asked, ¡°Who do you think will win?¡± ¡°The girl, her pet beast is a Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± Zheng Yining joined the conversation. She had observed them up close when she was trying to cozy up just now, and the Fire-Toothed Dog seemed pretty harmonious with the girl, not at all like the sort of problem a newbie Beast Tamer would face when contracting with a fire attribute beast, like they found themselves an ancestor. Commanding the Fire-Toothed Dog in battle shouldn¡¯t be a problem, she thought. ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true, do you know who that Lu Liangye is?¡± Li Yang also joined the discussion. ¡°Show-off king.¡± ¡°The idiot in the group who said that the expert always arrives last.¡± Li Yang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°He had his power awakening last September, Hangkang City News reported on him, if he didn¡¯t just finish his middle school exams, he would probably be a first-year student at Litian Royal Beast High School right now,¡± explained Li Yang. ¡°Then why has he fallen to the point of taking part in Shengshui Middle School¡¯s special recruitment exam?¡± the delicate-looking boy was shocked. It wasn¡¯t that he was looking down on Shengshui Middle School, but Litian Royal Beast High School was the only school in Zhehai Province that outshone it. After all, with the first place right in front of one¡¯s eyes, who would normally choose second. Besides, even if they chose Shengshui Middle School, they should have been admitted through sponsorship, right? Why attend a special recruitment exam? Doesn¡¯t this mean that one of the five vacancies is definitely his?! ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Li Yang answered. Who knows what Lu Liangye, the show-off, was thinking. Zheng Yining listened to the conversation and felt some sympathy for the girl on the field. Even with a Fire-Toothed Dog, her opponent was the most likely to come first in the competition, meeting him in the first round was just unlucky. On the field, Qiao Sang took out dark green triangle sunglasses from her backpack and put them on the Fire-Toothed Dog. This was the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s favorite color and style. After so many days of training, wasn¡¯t it all for today¡¯s exam? In such an important duel, of course, she should go all out from the start and bring out her secret weapon. ¡°Fang!¡± After the Fire-Toothed Dog put on the dark green triangle sunglasses, it raised its head, adopted a cool expression, and suddenly its aura changed dramatically. ¡°The battle rules are 1V1, send out your respective pet beasts and follow my command to fight; the one who falls or loses the ability to fight will lose the qualification to continue the battle,¡± said Sun Boyi. This type of competition without a set order for who attacks first was currently a popular format, involving surprise attacks and seeing whether the Beast Tamers chose to wait and see or to strike first. ¡°Coming up against me in the first match, I can only say sorry in advance!¡± Lu Liangye said ¡®sorry,¡¯ but his expression and tone suggested otherwise. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± This guy is so annoying. Following his pre-match banter, a light blue pet beast appeared in the white Star Array. Its mouth was yellow, a white collar encircled its neck, and it had pairs of pectoral fins and tail fins, front and back. Since it had no legs, it supported itself upright on the ground with its tail. It was a Water-type Pet Beast, the Water Ring Bream. ¡°It¡¯s actually the Water Ring Bream, that girl is doomed, not to mention strength, she¡¯s already at a disadvantage elementally,¡± someone remarked. ¡°Do you think you¡¯d have a chance against the Water Ring Bream if you waited?¡± ¡°¡­My pet is Ground Type, also at a disadvantage. My God, please don¡¯t let me come up against him next!¡± A few candidates in the stands were discussing fervently. Zheng Yining sighed, feeling sympathy for the girl on the field once again. Such bad luck¡­ Just then, Sun Boyi gave the command to start the battle. ¡°Approach and confuse it, then finish it quickly,¡± Qiao Sang ordered first. The next second after her words fell, the Fire-Toothed Dog charged forward. Good speed. Sun Boyi appraised it in his mind. Deal with it directly? How so? Lu Liangye felt like laughing, and in fact, he did laugh out loud¡­ ¡°Haha, use a water gun to keep it away.¡± Beginner level water guns only reach about 2 meters in length, but the water gun sprayed by the Water Ring Carp extended to 5 meters, clearly showing mastery level skills. The Fire-Toothed Dog easily dodged it. In a blink of an eye, the Fire-Toothed Dog had split into two. The Water Ring Carp was dumbfounded, not knowing which one to aim at with its water gun. The two Fire-Toothed Dogs quickly approached the Water Ring Carp from the left and right, exposing their fangs wrapped in fierce flames. ¡°Wrap yourself with a water ring,¡± Lu Liangye ordered calmly. ¡°Isn¡¯t that fire a bit too big?¡± Li Yang, who had a decent amount of knowledge, raised a doubt. ¡°Is it? I¡¯m nearsighted.¡± The delicate-looking boy squinted his eyes and gazed intently into the arena. Li Yang: ¡°¡­¡± In the arena, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s fangs, engulfed in flames, had bitten down on the water ring. The two forces didn¡¯t cancel each other out as they normally would, and the next second, the water ring was broken, and the fangs viciously clamped onto the Water Ring Carp¡¯s head. ¡°Ring!! Ring!!¡± The Water Ring Carp let out painful screams. ¡°How is this possible?! Water Ring Carp!¡± Lu Liangye lost his composure and called out to the Water Ring Carp in a panic. On the other side. ¡°It¡¯s a mastery level Flame Tooth.¡± Qin Wen said. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog is not bad; looks like it trained before forming a contract,¡± Zheng Pingguo remarked. ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog is less than two months old,¡± the man with a slick-back haircut who had been silent up until then said. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Zheng Pingguo¡¯s face showed disbelief. ¡°You don¡¯t believe even the vice-principal¡¯s words?¡± Qin Wen glanced at him. Zheng Pingguo was left speechless by this remark. Vice-Principal Liu Yao was someone their school had begged to come. Not only was he an A-grade Breeder but also a senior researcher who had received the prestigious Tong-Yu Award. He was originally working at the Prince Higher Research Institute, and had it not been for the principal, who shamelessly besieged his house for months on the strength of being his elementary school classmate, he probably wouldn¡¯t have condescended to join a Beast Taming High School. So, when he said the Fire-Toothed Dog was less than two months old, it must be¡­ less than two months old. Zheng Pingguo looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog on the field with a weird expression as it released the Water Ring Carp and sat with an air of pride, as though making sure everyone knew it had won. Could this Fire-Toothed Dog really be less than two months old? On the field, the Water Ring Carp had already fainted. As Sun Boyi announced the result, Qiao Sang walked up to Lu Liangye and said, ¡°Sorry about that.¡± Lu Liangye: ¡°¡­!!¡± Qiao Sang carried the Fire-Toothed Dog and sat down in the stands. Before the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s training, she dared to take it to the front of Litian Royal Beast High School to challenge the high school students, and she won all three challenges. Now, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s strength was worlds apart from before, and the opponent was even more inexperienced ¨C a middle school student who had just contracted their Pet Beast and hadn¡¯t participated in middle school exit exams. How could she lose? Winning was the normal outcome. No sooner had Qiao Sang sat down than she couldn¡¯t help but yawn again. The examinees nearby all looked over with shock and admiration in their eyes. She won too cleanly and effortlessly! Such an easy victory against an opposing element wasn¡¯t something ordinary people could achieve. Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 33: See You Next Time Chapter 36: Chapter 33: See You Next Time This is a real expert! People wanted to go up and greet her, but felt a bit embarrassed given that the person in question was a girl. ¡°Li Yang, did that Lu Liangye really awaken half a year ago? Are you sure you¡¯re not mistaken?¡± the delicate-looking boy doubted. ¡°It might be someone with the same name¡­¡± Li Yang was also uncertain. Initially, he knew about Lu Liangye because his mother had shoved a newspaper in front of him to show him, and afterwards, she sighed for days on end wishing Lu Liangye were her son, only calming down after about ten days. If it really were that Lu Liangye, there¡¯s no way he could have lost so badly. Thinking about it now, the Lu Liangye in front of him seemed taller than the one in the newspaper, darker and a bit uglier¡­ At this moment, the Lu Liangye who was suspected of having the same name was anxiously looking at his Rounded Carp, asking, ¡°Teacher, is my Rounded Carp okay?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it will recover soon,¡± Qin Wen answered. ¡­ From Qiao Sang¡¯s perspective, the only female teacher on the field approached the Rounded Carp and formed a hand seal, lighting up the ground with an orange-yellow Star Array. This was the mark of a C-rank Beast Tamer. Of course, it was also possible that she had reached the level of a C-rank Beast Tamer according to the Beast Taming Codex but had not yet passed the Alliance¡¯s assessment to become a certified C-rank Beast Tamer. An orange-yellow Star Array appeared along with a three-meter-tall white Pet Beast. Its head was shaped like a water drop, which looked particularly small in proportion to its entire body; it had tiny eyes, its mouth stretched to the base of its ears, and a tongue hanging out that was half the length of its height. All it did was come up beside the Rounded Carp and licked it from head to tail with its thick long tongue. That wasn¡¯t enough; after the first lick, it flipped the Rounded Carp over with its tongue and licked it again from head to tail. Kind of disgusting¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s still groggy brain jolted awake completely. This white Pet Beast was called Tonguey Drip, and the mucus secreted by its tongue could heal external wounds at high speed. If one aspired to become a doctor in the future, contracting a Tonguey Drip would be an excellent choice. Under the dual tongue healing of the Tonguey Drip, the Rounded Carp had already stood back up, bouncing twice in place with support from its tail, clearly revived. If it weren¡¯t for the Rounded Carp looking like it had just been fished out of the water, you would hardly be able to tell that anything had happened to it. Qiao Sang unconsciously held the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms a bit tighter. ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog turned its head to look at Qiao Sang. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m just glad you¡¯re not injured,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Tooth¡«¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s wet eyes conveyed emotion. ¡°For the fights to come, you mustn¡¯t get hurt, no matter what,¡± Qiao Sang seriously instructed. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded in agreement. Its own Beast Tamer was so worried about it ¨C it wouldn¡¯t let her down! As Qiao Sang looked at the touched Fire-Toothed Dog, she held back her last thought. ¡°If it gets hurt, I¡¯ll stop hugging it¡­¡± ¡­ Ten people were divided into five groups for the competition, four more matches remained. Qiao Sang looked towards the field, each person might be her next opponent, so she needed to watch carefully. She was very confident in the Fire-Toothed Dog, but underestimating the enemy was a taboo; she wouldn¡¯t have made the Fire-Toothed Dog wear sunglasses the moment she entered the arena otherwise. The second group consisted of two boys, with their Pet Beasts already summoned. One was a Short-tailed Snake, the other a Sand Burrower Mouse, both fairly typical configurations for rookie Beast Tamers. ¡°Big shot, who do you think will win?¡± a female voice sounded from the left. Qiao Sang turned her head to look; the seat that was previously empty now had someone sitting in it, it was the bob-haired girl who had spoken to her earlier. ¡°If there are no surprises, it should be the Short-tailed Snake,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°Big shot, by surprises, do you mean like what happened with you?¡± Zheng Yining teased. Like the Rounded Carp¡¯s natural advantage against the Fire-Toothed Dog, the Short-tailed Snake naturally countered the Sand Burrower Mouse, yet the Fire-Toothed Dog won ¨C and it was a crushing victory. That¡¯s what you¡¯d call a surprise, isn¡¯t it? ¡°My name is Qiao Sang,¡± she introduced herself, wanting to change the way she was addressed. ¡°All right, Qiao Big Shot,¡± Zheng Yining nodded in acknowledgement. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Big Boss Qiao, my name is Zheng Yining.¡± Zheng Yining continued. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­Hmm.¡± The outcome of the match did not come as a surprise, just as Qiao Sang had said. At the moment the sand rat burrowed out of the ground, the short-tailed snake¡¯s fangs accurately struck, causing the sand rat to faint. The third match was between Zheng Yining and a boy. Zheng Yining¡¯s pet beast was a Long-Eared Cat. Its back and tail were pale pink, only its belly was creamy white; its ears, longer than those of an ordinary rabbit, stood like two antennas on each side; its gemstone-green eyes lazily squinted, nearly melting the few girlish emotions Qiao Sang had. The boy¡¯s was a Soaring Pig, with a grey-white body and a pair of equally grey-white wings on its fat body, a pet beast with both Ground Type and Flight Type attributes. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, who do you think will win?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The Fire-Toothed Dog had been comfortably watching the match, but upon hearing the conversation, its expression sharpened as it seriously surveyed the two pet beasts already fighting. After some thought, it chose the Soaring Pig, which looked bigger and could fly. Sixteen minutes later, the Soaring Pig lay on the ground, unable to rise. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog uttered in frustration. It had misjudged. ¡°Although the Soaring Pig you chose looks stronger, it has an obvious weakness: it lacks stamina. Plus, its speed is slow. As long as one wears it down slowly, it will run out of energy over time. You see, the Long-Eared Cat chose to dodge its moves at the start and waited until the Soaring Pig was exhausted before launching its attack,¡± Qiao Sang analyzed for the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes widened as it listened. So that¡¯s how it was! The victors of the fourth and fifth matches were two boys, with pet beasts being a Chubby Pigeon and a Tracker Bee, respectively. Qiao Sang recalled the matches she had just watched and considered the opponents she might face next. Indeed¡­ not much of a threat¡­ Qiao Sang quickly shook her head as she realized her thoughts. I had just promised not to underestimate anyone¡­ One more person had to be decided from the five who lost in the arena. The competition did not last as long as Qiao Sang had expected; the five advancements were decided in one-sided matches. The victor was Lu Liangye. Now, Li Yang no longer doubted that this Lu Liangye was the same Lu Liangye his mother had talked about. The synergy and maneuvers completely overwhelmed the other four, not at all suggesting the one-sided defeat from the first match. It seemed the problem lay with that girl¡­ Li Yang glanced at the casually approaching girl and prayed silently. Please don¡¯t let me face her first! I still want to make it into the top three! As soon as Qiao Sang arrived in the arena, Lu Liangye came over and threw down a challenge, ¡°Next time I face you, I won¡¯t lose!¡± Qiao Sang cooperated nicely, ¡°I hope so.¡± Lu Liangye: ¡°¡­¡± He felt she was looking down on him, but he had no evidence. Just like last time, they drew lots with the same numbers pairing up into teams. Qiao Sang drew her lot and looked at it; it was number 1. The number was quite good. Auspicious. ¡°Who is number 1?¡± Qin Wen asked. ¡°Me.¡± The person who spoke was Lu Liangye. ¡°And me.¡± Qiao Sang said. Everyone looked over. Lu Liangye: ¡°¡­!¡± Although he said next time, it did not have to be so soon! Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 34 Cheer Up Chapter 37: Chapter 34 Cheer Up In the same venue, on the same day, discussing the same person, the conversation was entirely different. ¡°How long do you think he can last?¡± This ¡®he¡¯ was not specified as either a ¡®she¡¯ or a ¡®he,¡¯ but the people nearby understood who was being referred to. ¡°Three minutes, I guess.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s two minutes.¡± ¡°With the experience from the first time, it has to be at least five minutes.¡± ¡°Is there no chance of winning at all?¡± asked one of the candidates who had been defeated by Lu Liangye. ¡°You¡¯re still here?¡± the person who had said five minutes replied, turning around in surprise. The defeated candidate: ¡°¡­I¡¯m waiting to snag a Black Beak Sparrow after you guys finish.¡± ¡­ ¡°Bubble!¡± As Sun Boyi announced the start of the battle, Lu Liangye gave his commands with a solemn expression, taking the initiative. The Water Ring Leaping Fish barely raised its forelimbs when dozens of crystal-clear, spherical bubbles emerged in the air, clustering densely between the Water Ring Leaping Fish and the Fire-Toothed Dog, reflecting blue and red¡­afterimages on their transparent surfaces. ¡°What¡¯s up with that Fire-Toothed Dog?!¡± Cries of shock came from the stands. In reality, the Fire-Toothed Dog had launched an attack first, using its limbs to propel itself with great speed before the bubbles even had a chance to appear in the air. The bubbles then surrounded the Fire-Toothed Dog. Fire fears water, and some fire element beasts might go a whole year without bathing once, simply because they hate water and don¡¯t want to get wet. But the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t slow its pace at all, charging resolutely into the midst of the bubbles. It kept moving forward swiftly, its movements exceptionally suave, and not a single bubble touched a hair on its body. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t surprised; in this period, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed and explosive power had significantly increased. Even under the four-speed mode of the automatic ball pitching machine, it almost couldn¡¯t be touched by the balls, let alone these slowly drifting bubbles in the air. What use is a large quantity when they¡¯re just immobile obstacles to look at? The Water Ring Leaping Fish continued to lift its forelimbs, controlling the energy output. The bubbles not only obscured the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s figure but also blocked some of the Water Ring Leaping Fish¡¯s line of sight. ¡°Get out of the way quick!¡± An urgent command from a Beast Tamer suddenly reached its ears. The Water Ring Leaping Fish wanted to listen and move aside, but before its forelimbs could lower, it was hit by a strong force and sent flying. ¡°Ring!¡± As the Water Ring Leaping Fish was sent flying, it was both in pain and bewildered. How did it end up flying out? ¡°The final blow,¡± Qiao Sang said, voicing her first words of the battle. A blistering flame consolidated into the size of an adult¡¯s fist and mercilessly smashed toward the still-whimpering Water Ring Leaping Fish. The Water Ring Leaping Fish struggled for two seconds and then fell still. ¡°Water Ring Leaping Fish!¡± Lu Liangye dashed toward his pet beast in a few strides. Seeing the Water Ring Leaping Fish unresponsive, he called out anxiously, ¡°Teacher! Teacher!¡± Qin Wen came over to the Water Ring Leaping Fish and said calmly, ¡°It¡¯s fine, just give it a lick and it¡¯ll recover.¡± Then she summoned¡­ Licky. ¡­ ¡°Damn, did you guys just see that?¡± ¡°I saw it, Lu Liangye couldn¡¯t make it past two minutes.¡± ¡°That Fire-Toothed Dog is awesome.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s that Beast Tamer! She didn¡¯t even give any commands at the start, and the Fire-Toothed Dog went on the attack!¡± Generally, novice Beast Tamers like them follow the opponent¡¯s commands for their next action in a battle. For example, if the opponent says ¡°Spark,¡± one should know whether to instruct their pet beast to defend, dodge, or use some skill to counterattack. But that girl hadn¡¯t given any commands at the start. The Fire-Toothed Dog used its charging skill on its own. The subsequent cooperation and outcome obviously weren¡¯t the Fire-Toothed Dog acting on its own without listening to her commands; rather, it attacked with her tacit approval. This kind of situation only occurs in high-stakes competitions. High-level Beast Tamers would study their opponent¡¯s pet beasts before the match to come up with a series of killer strategies, all in order to keep the opponent guessing what they will do during the match. This is also an important reason why most major competitions no longer specify who should attack first. It was all about the thrill. Some advanced Beast Tamers didn¡¯t strategize based on their opponent¡¯s research but instead fully trusted their Pet Beast to go all out. They would only issue commands when the situation became unexpected or at critical moments. However, both of the above strategies were used by high-level Beast Tamers. And the girl in front of them was a newbie¡­ ¡­ ¡°What¡¯s her name?¡± Liu Yao asked. ¡°Qiao Sang, from Wencheng Middle School.¡± Sun Boyi glanced at the information in his hand. ¡°I remember Wencheng Middle School seems to have a student who got a direct admission to our school this year,¡± Zheng Pingguo said. ¡°There is one, her name is Dai Shushu, her parents are both ordinary people, which strikes me as memorable,¡± Sun Boyi replied. ¡°Ordinary people?! Kids with self-awakened Beast Taming abilities being born to ordinary people nowadays? How extensively is her brain developed?¡± Zheng Pingguo asked, surprised. ¡°5%,¡± Sun Boyi said. ¡°This child isn¡¯t bad. If there is no issue with her middle school exam scores, let her into the elite Beast Taming class,¡± Liu Yao said. ¡°Isn¡¯t that inappropriate? Even if a self-awakened Beast Tamer is born to ordinary people, her brain is only at 5%. Our elite class was established to compete with Li Tang, and we have to consider all aspects, like how her contracted Pet Beast is, her own combat ability, and also her¡­¡± Zheng Pingguo stopped speaking halfway. Because Sun Boyi was looking at him as if he were an idiot. ¡°What? Did I say something wrong?¡± Zheng Pingguo stared back, dissatisfied. Sun Boyi spoke leisurely: ¡°The vice-principal said if there were no issues with her middle school exam scores. Do you think someone who has been directly admitted needs to worry about middle school exams?¡± Zheng Pingguo: ¡°¡­¡± Oh, so he was talking about this girl named Qiao Sang¡­ It seems like there should be no problem for either the Fire-Toothed Dog or her own performance to enter the elite class¡­ But being looked down upon¡­ It¡¯s so annoying¡­ Meanwhile, the main subject of the conversation, Qiao Sang, was taking out Mysterious Source Milk from her backpack for the Fire-Toothed Dog. After two rounds of battle, she had steadily secured one of the five special recruitment spots at Shengshui Middle School. But her aim wasn¡¯t just to be one of them; she wanted to be the first. The second to fifth places required 50 points above the minimum entrance exam score, whereas the first place only needed to meet the minimum score. She was well aware of the difference. 50 points! How many more questions would she have to solve to raise her score! And now, she was only a step away from those 50 points! The Fire-Toothed Dog, wearing triangular sunglasses, leaned back in his seat, paw holding the milk, drinking contentedly. The second round of the competition had just begun on the field, with the Pet Beasts being the Fat Pigeon and the Long-eared Cat. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog sat up straight, holding the milk with one paw and waving the other as a cheer. After cheering for a while, it took a sip of milk and then continued to cheer. Its cheer was for the Fat Pigeon. The family¡¯s own plump pigeon had a good relationship with it. Every time they ate, if it finished the food on its own plate, the plump pigeon would see this and would push its energy meal over to share. As a member of the pigeon family, the Fire-Toothed Dog naturally cheered for the Fat Pigeon in the battle. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Ten minutes later. Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Chapter 35 Remember to Be Gentle Chapter 38: Chapter 35 Remember to Be Gentle ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog grumbled dejectedly, leaning back into its seat and took a big gulp of milk to soothe the pain in its heart. After finishing the drink, Qiao Sang astutely handed over another bottle and offered some words of comfort, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we will be up against the Long-Eared Cat soon. You can take revenge for Little Fatty Pigeon then.¡± Even though the Long-Eared Cat looked so cute that it almost poked at her affection, Qiao Sang did not go easy. After all, the thought of 50 points made her heart as hard as steel. ¡°Tooth!¡± Upon hearing this, the Fire-Toothed Dog sat up straight again and nodded vigorously. It could do it! The third match was quite clear-cut, but the outcome was somewhat unexpected for Qiao Sang. As a creature with both Poison and Flight Type attributes, the Stalking Bee¡¯s mouth and tail needles were both venomous. The difference was that the Stalking Bee¡¯s mouth needle needed close contact with an object to sting, while the tail needle could be shot from a distance. In theory, with the Stalking Bee¡¯s speed, a little distance-shooting game with a Short-Tailed Snake should result in a hit sooner or later. But instead, the Stalking Bee used its mouth needle. The venom inside the Short-Tailed Snake was more potent than the toxin produced by the Stalking Bee¡¯s mouth needle, so once the bee stung, the snake was fine, but the bee fainted first. Calling the Stalking Bee stupid might be unfair; it was only obeying its Beast Tamer¡¯s command. ¡°Poison Needle¡± was the precise order given by the Stalking Bee¡¯s Beast Tamer. Qiao Sang had no energy to criticise. A mouth needle is a poison needle, and a tail needle is also a poison needle. Even giving a command wasn¡¯t clear; clearly, the person was a newbie Beast Tamer. After the ¡®Top Six to Top Three¡¯ match had ended, the losers had a three-person battle to eliminate one and advance to second place. Perhaps because he lost too quickly in the previous round, Qiao Sang felt Lu Liangye¡¯s command carried a hint of personal emotion. Even though he could have used a powerful skill like Water Gun to end the match when the opponent was exhausted, he instead created a bubble screen to obscure the view, and then had the Water Ring Carp charge over. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t get it. When the opponent is already down, what¡¯s the point of obscuring their vision? Moreover, the Water Ring Carp doesn¡¯t even have legs, just a tail; how could it build up enough force on land? At best, that final strike should be called a bump, not a charge¡­ Besides Lu Liangye, another boy named Hu Cheng also made it into the top five. The final first place would be decided from the victorious ones in the ¡®Top Six to Top Three¡¯ round. ¡­ ¡°Qiao Sang, Zheng Yining, Li Yang, the three of you will take turns battling each other. The first person to win two matches will be ranked first in this special recruitment,¡± Sun Boyi announced. Qin Wen brought out that familiar wooden box again, ¡°There are only two slips inside with numbers. The student who draws a blank slip will have a bye this round.¡± Qiao Sang was lucky not to have a bye; she flipped over her slip, and it was number 1 once more. Drawing three number 1s in a row felt like a heavenly hint that she was destined to be number one! Qiao Sang was full of fighting spirit, while Zheng Yining, who drew the other number 1, seemed to have the will of a salted fish. Her scores were usually around 560 points. Naturally, she couldn¡¯t get into Shengshui Middle School based on academic scores alone, but now that she had a spot through special recruitment, she didn¡¯t need to be first as she was already set for the middle school entrance exam. ¡°Qiao Big Boss, remember to go easy on me later,¡± Zheng Yining joked with a laugh. Since she couldn¡¯t win anyway, it was better to show some vulnerability before the match so that her loss would look a bit more dignified. Qiao Sang glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was actively warming up its limbs, and replied, ¡°¡­I¡¯ll try my best.¡± Lu Liangye, who overhead the conversation, was unhappy. He approached Qiao Sang, his face contorted as if constipated, ¡°I¡­ I believe you can win, but don¡¯t be careless. You have to attack with all your might from the start to avoid any mishaps.¡± He lost spectacularly to Qiao Sang, not even lasting two rounds. How could he save face if Qiao Sang went easy on Zheng Yining, letting several rounds pass in a watered-down fight?! Seeing his awkward yet somewhat arrogant expression, Qiao Sang said with a smile, ¡°Thanks for the reminder. I got it.¡± Zheng Yining: ¡°¡­?¡± The two took their places at the designated spots. The long-eared cat elegantly licked its paw. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s gaze was fixed on the long-eared cat, its hind legs continually scratching the ground as if it was about to pounce on the cat at any second. This posture looked a bit familiar¡­ Qiao Sang remembered. Wasn¡¯t this the same action that the Thunder Horned Rhinoceros, which had learned the skill ¡®Spark¡¯ after being scared by a TV for the first time, had done? Before she could ponder further, Sun Boyi issued the command for the battle to begin. Qiao Sang quickly adjusted her state and commanded, ¡°Charge.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s posture indicated it was ready to charge at any moment, and Qiao Sang chose to follow the dog¡¯s instinct. It seemed that acting friendly and showing weakness before the match was indeed effective. Zheng Yining was very satisfied with Qiao Sang¡¯s order, knowing that a charge at the start often wouldn¡¯t succeed. Qiao Sang obviously took it easy on her. How could she have responded if Qiao Sang had attacked like she did against Lu Liangye, without even saying her instruction? ¡°Dodge,¡± Zheng Yining commanded. Dodging was a fantastic move. No matter what skill the opponent used, as long as it wasn¡¯t a lock-on skill or a wide-range attack, saying ¡®dodge¡¯ was almost always right, something Zheng Yining had learned from TV shows. The long-eared cat elegantly ran a couple of steps to the side, then was embarrassingly knocked into the air and landed. It couldn¡¯t dodge¡­ ¡°It seems like the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s speed has increased quite a bit?¡± Zheng Pingguo exclaimed in surprise. ¡°It might not have given its all in the first two matches,¡± Qin Wen replied. Liu Yao was paying attention to the battle silently from the sidelines. ¡°Long Ears!¡± Zheng Yining cried out the name of her long-eared cat. The long-eared cat was a general-type Pet Beast, standing out among low-level beasts with its appearance and agility. The area was wide open, and the long-eared cat wasn¡¯t injured, so how could it be hit by such a plain charge?! The long-eared cat was somewhat disheveled but still rose with elegance, and then the next second, ¡°Bang!¡± Before it could steady itself, it was sent flying again. ¡°Long Ears!¡± Qiao Sang found the scene in front of her somewhat unbearable. As soon as the long-eared cat got up, the Fire-Toothed Dog would rush over and knock it down again, repeating the process four or five times, resembling the bulls of old Spain, with the long-eared cat as the piece of red cloth¡­ ¡°I admit defeat!¡± After the long-eared cat fell for the fifth time, Zheng Yining raised her hand and called out. ¡°I declare the winner¡ªQiao Sang,¡± Sun Boyi announced. The chubby pigeon and its Beast Tamer hadn¡¯t left yet. After hearing the result, the Fire-Toothed Dog happily ran toward the pigeon, wanting to celebrate with it, but the pigeon, startled, flapped its wings and flew to its own Beast Tamer¡¯s shoulder. That thing was so scary just now! The Fire-Toothed Dog felt heartbroken; the friendship that had yet to develop was now shattered. It came to Qiao Sang. ¡°Tooth~¡± Qiao Sang crouched down and hugged it. The Fire-Toothed Dog nestled its head against Qiao Sang¡¯s body. Its own Beast Tamer is the best after all. ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog has quite some potential. When you go back, give it three strands of Vitality Grass, two pounds of Soothing Powder, seven ounces of Fire Nitrate, and six ounces of Red Honey for its baths every day. Keep this up for half a month, and you might see some pretty good results,¡± a deep voice said from next to her. Qiao Sang turned to look; it was one of the four teachers. ¡°This is the vice principal of Shengshui Middle School, an A-grade Breeder. You won¡¯t go wrong if you listen to him,¡± Zheng Pingguo introduced. Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 36 Who Cant Pass the Exam? Chapter 39: Chapter 36 Who Can¡¯t Pass the Exam? Breeder. A magical profession rumored to be capable of judging how long it¡¯s been since a pet beast last defecated based on the frequency of its calls. As long as one passed the breeder exam, even if they were only an F-level, just being listed with a regional Breeder Association meant a considerable sum of breeding funds would be credited to their personal account each year. Truly a way to earn money while lying down. If there might be one breeder among a hundred beast tamers, then even among ten thousand breeders, you might not find a single A-level breeder. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes brightened; this was the first time she encountered an A-level breeder. ¡°Vice Principal, hello,¡± Qiao Sang greeted, then turned the head of the Fire-Toothed Dog towards Liu Yao. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, come on, say hello to the Vice Principal.¡± ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog called out politely. A smile flashed in Liu Yao¡¯s eyes. Before he could speak, Qiao Sang curiously asked, ¡°Vice Principal, do you know how long it¡¯s been since my Fire-Toothed Dog last did a ¡®number two¡¯?¡± Liu Yao: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hahahaha¡­¡± Zheng Pingguo, standing to the side, couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud, and only quieted down under Liu Yao¡¯s stern gaze. Recently, a meme circulated online that breeders could tell how long it had been since a pet beast defecated simply by its call frequency. On a romance interview show, male guest number three was a breeder. With a dull personality and not the most striking appearance among the male guests, his accompanying spectral-type pet beast was particularly unpopular. As a result, he was left out in the cold, with not a single female guest choosing him for eight days. However, on the ninth day, female guest number two¡¯s Swift-Horned Deer ate male guest number one¡¯s nutritional meal and couldn¡¯t stop crying out in abdominal pain. While everyone was blaming male guest number one, the typically low-key male guest number three spoke up. ¡°It¡¯s because it hasn¡¯t relieved itself in over 20 days, and it¡¯s blocked. Feeding it a LaxaFruit should fix it.¡± Female guest number two was stunned because her Swift-Horned Deer indeed hadn¡¯t taken care of its physiological needs in 23 days. After the Swift-Horned Deer ate the LaxaFruit and relieved itself, it was as lively as a dragon. When female guest number two asked how he knew the exact time, male guest number three responded it was through the frequency of calls. This answer astonished everyone. Could you really tell by listening to that? Male guest number three instantly became the most sought-after male guest, with the female guests crowding around him each day to listen to their pet beasts¡¯ calls. As a typical researcher, Liu Yao didn¡¯t watch romance shows. He looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog and said helplessly, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± This old academician Liu Yao didn¡¯t know of the meme, but Zheng Pingguo had watched the romance show with his wife. It wasn¡¯t about listening to the frequency of calls to figure it out; clearly, male guest number three had let his spectral-type pet beast sneak into the girls¡¯ room to eavesdrop on their conversations. Qiao Sang had only heard of the meme and hadn¡¯t watched the romance show, so she didn¡¯t know the specifics and thought it was real. Now somewhat disappointed, she didn¡¯t show it and asked another question, ¡°What would be the effect if the Fire-Toothed Dog soaked in those half-month baths?¡± Liu Yao explained, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the Fire-Toothed Dog is now in a state close to a critical point, somewhat like a precursor to skill awakening. It should be related to a speed-related skill. Vitality Grass, Heat Relief Powder, these are substances that activate fire element energy. Soaking for half a month may help it break through this critical point ahead of time.¡± Qiao Sang was shocked; in just over ten days, the Fire-Toothed Dog had already learned both the Spark and Shadow Clone skills. Another one now?! This must be a genius Fire-Toothed Dog! Excited, Qiao Sang looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog and said, ¡°Come on, Fire-Toothed Dog, quickly thank the Vice Principal.¡± Guidance from an A-level breeder was not something just anyone could receive. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog promptly called out. Although it didn¡¯t understand what a critical point or Vitality Grass was, or what a precursor meant, saying thanks when its beast tamer instructed was always right. ¡°Yeer!!!¡± Liu Yao opened his mouth, wanting to say something more when suddenly the hysterical wail of the long-eared cat came from beside him. Qiao Sang was startled. Turning her head to look, she saw the long-eared cat curled up, its front paws covering its face, tears continuously sliding down its cheeks, looking as if it was in heart-wrenching pain. The Fire-Toothed Dog also noticed the state of the long-eared cat. Could it have been crying because of it?! At that moment, Qiao Sang and the Fire-Toothed Dog had the same thought. Feeling somewhat guilty, Qiao Sang approached Zheng Yining and asked timidly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with the long-eared cat?¡± Zheng Yining turned to look at her and said with a bitter smile, ¡°It¡¯s a bit obsessive about cleanliness; it woke up and realized that it was being licked by Sheshedi using its tongue, and so it reacted like this.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She could understand! The Fire-Toothed Dog breathed a sigh of relief, glad it wasn¡¯t its fault. ¡°Teacher, with the long-eared cat in this state, it probably can¡¯t continue the fight,¡± Zheng Yining said to Sun Boyi beside her. ¡°Are you giving up?¡± asked Sun Boyi. ¡°I¡¯m giving up,¡± answered Zheng Yining. She was already one of the five special recruitment spots; there was no need for her to continue competing. Moreover, with Qiao Sang present, she wouldn¡¯t be able to take first place, and she didn¡¯t think Qiao Sang would lose to Li Yang. ¡°All right,¡± Sun Boyi nodded in agreement, ¡°then the final match will be between Qiao Sang and Li Yang.¡± Originally, after Qiao Sang finished competing against Zheng Yining, it was supposed to be Zheng Yining, the loser, competing against Li Yang. Now that Zheng Yining had directly forfeited, it was Qiao Sang who faced Li Yang. Li Yang: ¡°¡­¡± He also wanted to forfeit, as his goal of being among the top three for the special recruitment had been achieved. This girl named Qiao Sang and her Fire-Toothed Dog were too fierce, even Lu Liangye was no match for her, and he felt that he couldn¡¯t beat her. But to give up without even fighting¡­ that would be too cowardly¡­ ¡­ Li Yang¡¯s pet beast was a short-tailed snake, with a poisonous needle tail, poisonous teeth, and venomous blood within its body. Qiao Sang judged the situation, and a strategy formed in her mind. The battle began¡ª The Fire-Toothed Dog immediately split into two, circling the short-tailed snake at about five meters distance, soon creating the illusion of a single shadowy blur. Amidst the forming shadow, sparks kept firing at the snake. The short-tailed snake, its focus constantly shifting with the movement of the two Fire-Toothed Dogs, became dizzy and in a moment of slight disorientation was struck by several flames, effectively taken out without even moving. Li Yang was filled with regret. Had he known the outcome would be this grim, he would have rather found an excuse to forfeit! This was no novice Beast Tamer¡¯s level of capability; even the high school students already attending a Beast Taming school couldn¡¯t do much better! Lu Liangye, watching from the side, was quite satisfied. By comparison, his own defeat didn¡¯t seem as bad. ¡°Qiao Sang wins.¡± After announcing the result, Sun Boyi gathered the top five participants together. ¡°The results of this exam will be posted on the website of Shengshui Middle School in two days. Wait for your middle school examination results to come out, then bring your score report to our school to register. If your middle exam scores do not meet the requirements, then other specially recruited students will take your place in order.¡± The examinees who were eliminated in the first round and hadn¡¯t left were excited¡ªdid this mean they still had a chance? But the next second, their hopes deflated. As long as they had passed the special recruitment exam, not just the first place, but any of the following four spots only needed to score 50 points higher than the minimum passing middle school exam score. With such a low threshold, who couldn¡¯t pass? Alas¡­ Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Chapter 37 Medical Accident Chapter 40: Chapter 37 Medical Accident ¡°` Qiao Sang felt a sense of crisis, as the joy of being the top special recruit quickly dissipated. At that moment, Zheng Yining said, ¡°Boss Qiao, do you want to go celebrate later? I know a new snack bar on Rong Chang Street that serves amazing food. Their signature dish, Lao Yun Leg, is made by a Cici Match.¡± Qiao Sang was shocked, ¡°They actually use Cici Match to make Lao Yun Leg? Is that even allowed?!¡± Using extraordinary creatures as ingredients wasn¡¯t unheard of in society, but it was usually done surreptitiously, not so blatantly advertised as a signature dish. And isn¡¯t a Cici Match made entirely of magnets? Can you even eat that? Zheng Yining was stunned for a moment, ¡°Cici Match is the chef at the snack bar, did you¡­ misunderstand something?¡± Qiao Sang looked up at the sky awkwardly and laughed twice, ¡°Haha, it looks like the weather is quite nice today. Let¡¯s head home early.¡± Zheng Yining: ¡°¡­¡± She didn¡¯t misunderstand the big boss¡¯s thoughts just now, did she¡­? After turning down Zheng Yining, Li Yang, and the others¡¯ invitation to bet on Black Beak Sparrows together, Qiao Sang immediately pulled out her phone as soon as they parted ways. In order to focus on her exams, Qiao Sang had chosen to turn off her phone when she entered Shengshui Middle School. As soon as she turned it back on, two missed calls from her mother appeared on the screen. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t call back right away. Taking a deep breath, she shakily unlocked her phone and opened the Interstellar Betting Network. ¡°I won!!¡± The very next second, the Fire-Toothed Dog heard its Beast Tamer let out an excited cry. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s tail wagged happily in response to the excitement. Qiao Sang did the math. She had lost 5000 Alliance Currency on her bet on Bodelei, but this time, after deducting the principal, she had won 1200 Alliance Currency, which meant her total loss was still 38¡­ Better not to calculate it at all. Qiao Sang deluded herself, trying not to think about it anymore as she dialed her mother back. Her mother didn¡¯t ask about the exam but only inquired when she¡¯d return. Since her mother didn¡¯t ask, Qiao Sang also didn¡¯t mention it¡ªafter all, the middle school examination results weren¡¯t confirmed yet, and it was best to avoid getting excited too early only to be disappointed later. ¡­ That night, at her desk in the room. Qiao Sang was checking the answers of the practice tests she had just completed, which were from last year¡¯s Hanwen City middle school exams. Hanwen City and Hangkang City were both part of Zhehai Province, and aside from some differences in focus, the exam papers were largely similar. After checking the answers, Qiao Sang sighed. Though she had improved significantly, there were still many mistakes. With only one week left until the middle school exams, she figured she should return to school tomorrow, as discussing the correct thought processes for the wrong questions would be faster with others. ¡°Ya Ya.¡± ¡°Jiu, Jiu Jiu.¡± Noises of the Fire-Toothed Dog and the Fat Home Pigeon playfully bickering came from the living room. Hearing the sounds from the living room, Qiao Sang smiled; those two little ones were enjoying their playtime. Half an hour later, having corrected all the questions, Qiao Sang opened up the shopping website. She remembered the vice principal had asked for three Vitality Grass plants, two pounds of Shu Re Powder, seven ounces of Fire Nitrate, and six ounces of Red Honey. [Vitality Grass] Qiao Sang typed these two words. Soon, the purchase page for Vitality Grass popped up. Qiao Sang was taken aback. 3888. Not giving up, she scrolled a few pages down, but the price was the same everywhere. There¡¯s no variability in price for this thing?! Qiao Sang clicked on the option to sort by price from low to high. At the top of the page, it boldly displayed the price of 38 Alliance Currency. With such a huge price difference, could she dare to buy it?! After hesitating a moment and grappling with the hope that she might get lucky, Qiao Sang still clicked through. Looking at the reviews, all were bad. [Did the merchant¡¯s conscience get eaten by a dog? Is this really Vitality Grass?] [I fed it to my Cotton Shame Rabbit, and it had diarrhea for a week, so thin now (picture)] [What kind of Vitality Grass is this, just some weeds from who knows where!] [Fake fake fake fake fake!!! Negative review negative review negative review negative review negative review!!!] ¡°` [I bought a real Vitality Grass for comparison, and I have to say, the imitation one is quite similar (image) (image)] It really is a knockoff¡­ Qiao Sang searched for Shure Powder, Fire Nitrate, and Red Honey. Shure Powder 2600, Fire Nitrate 6889, and Red Honey the cheapest at 1999 per pound. This means giving the Fire-Toothed Dog a bath would soak up more than ten thousand Alliance Currency! Qiao Sang silently shut down the computer. The truth was, the middle school exams were more important right now. The matter with the Fire-Toothed Dog could wait, and besides, the Fire-Toothed Dog hated water and didn¡¯t like baths¡­ 10:32 PM. The Fire-Toothed Dog had played until it fell asleep. Qiao Sang habitually entered the Beast Taming Codex before going to sleep. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (136/1000) +] [Skills: Bite and Hold (Beginner 74/100) +, Charge (Expert 204/500) +, Flame Tooth (Expert 188/500) +, Spark (Expert 256/500) +, Shadow Clone (Beginner 5/100)] [Points 109] Last time, the Fire-Toothed Dog fought three times at the thirty-seventh Beast Taming High School and gained 55 points, but this time it fought four times and only gained 54 points. The points gained from each battle with a pet beast were different, so surely the bonus points were based on the strengths and weaknesses of the pet beasts. After making an educated guess, Qiao Sang fell into a deep sleep. Today was just too exhausting¡­ ¡­ ¡­ The next day. Wencheng Middle School. When Qiao Sang, backpack in tow, appeared in class 37, the room erupted. ¡°Holy shit, Qiao Sang, you actually came back!¡± ¡°Where have you been all this time instead of coming to class?¡± ¡°Go on, go on, watch how you speak, couldn¡¯t there be something going on at home?¡± ¡°How are you talking? What do you mean something ¡®going on at home¡¯? Couldn¡¯t it be an issue with relatives?¡± ¡°We all really missed you. Without you here, the teacher only scolds me and Fang Sisi,¡± said Guo Linze, who was perpetually second from the bottom of the class in terms of grades. The teacher had basically given up on the student in last place. Once the classmates finished expressing their feelings and dispersed, Fang Sisi said with a heavy heart, ¡°Qiao Sang, you¡¯ve changed.¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback and asked, ¡°How have I changed?¡± ¡°Before, you would tell me any good reason you had for taking leave. Now you¡¯ve learned to sneak off on your own without taking me with you,¡± Fang Sisi said with a hint of grievance. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you with me next time.¡± Fang Sisi shook her head, ¡°What next time? There aren¡¯t many days left at school. If I asked for leave, my mom would probably break my legs.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Fang Sisi leaned in closer, lowering her voice, ¡°I have to tell you something, but you can¡¯t spread it around.¡± Qiao Sang, seeing how serious she was, nodded, ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°The class teacher, annoyed about something last week, went to get a hair transplant, and then¡­ haha.¡± Fang Sisi couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°The anesthetic ended up being switched with hair removal solution.¡± Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment before saying, ¡°That¡¯s impossible to mix up; don¡¯t the two medicines have different colors?¡± ¡°The one who applied the anesthetic was Gigi Yan, a newly contracted pet beast of a dermatologist. It still isn¡¯t quite familiar with these things,¡± Fang Sisi explained. Qiao Sang asked, ¡°How do you know about this?¡± ¡°You forgot? My mom is a nurse there; she¡¯s attended a parents¡¯ meeting and has met the class teacher,¡± Fang Sisi replied. Qiao Sang looked bemused. Couldn¡¯t it be that the last time Fang Sisi mentioned the teacher¡¯s toupee, that was what made him go for the transplant¡­ No wonder he stopped answering his phone and even turned it off¡­ This medical accident was somewhat serious. After all, for middle-aged men, hair is life itself, especially for those who need to wear toupees. ¡°Tell me the truth, how many people have you told this to?¡± Qiao Sang asked suspiciously. Fang Sisi looked slightly startled and began counting on her fingers, ¡°L¨¹ Siya, Chen Jinyan, Wu Huanjun, Guo Linze, Xie Jiayi, Chen Yu¡­¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Chapter 38 My Life is Over Chapter 41: Chapter 38 My Life is Over ¡°So everyone sitting in our circle knows now,¡± Qiao Sang said, speechless. ¡°Isn¡¯t it more fun to share the joy with others?¡± Fang Sisi said with a smile. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t hold back the laughter, ¡°Hahaha, you have a point.¡± ¡°Hahahaha¡­¡± Fang Sisi also laughed out loud. Although she had told many people about it, it felt just as funny every time she retold the story. After the two of them had a silly laugh, when they were tired of laughing, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°Why didn¡¯t the teacher just buy a bottle of Selanthe Glue to use?¡± Selanthe Glue is extracted from the Selanthe Pot. Every time the Selanthe Pot goes to sleep and closes its shell, a small amount of gel oozes out when the shell opens again in the morning, called Selanthe Glue. This kind of glue has a miraculous effect on promoting hair growth, saving much more time and effort than hair transplants. ¡°A bottle of Selanthe Glue is worth half a year¡¯s salary for the teacher, and getting a hair transplant is so much cheaper,¡± Fang Sisi said. Indeed, anything related to extraordinary creatures was ridiculously expensive these days. Even though hair is a middle-aged man¡¯s life, the teacher had a wife and kids to support and couldn¡¯t possibly splurge on a bottle of Selanthe Glue for himself. Thinking this, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but feel that the teacher was quite pitiable. Mr. Ji, who taught the third lesson on Pet Beasts and Nature, loved asking questions, especially to the students with poor grades. Qiao Sang had often been called upon in the past, but in the recent period that she was absent, the pressure was distributed among the students ranked close to hers. ¡°The Round Spotted Sprout evolves into a Toxic Moth Powder in the Lian Ke Area,¡± Mr. Ji said while giving the correct answer to the second short answer question on the test paper, then lifted his glasses and asked, ¡°So, who knows what the Round Spotted Sprout evolves into in the Liaoxi Area?¡± Some Pet Beasts have fixed evolutionary forms, while others evolve into different forms based on different evolutionary materials and environments. The Round Spotted Sprout belongs to the latter, known to have four different evolutionary forms under various environments so far. The students sitting below all bowed their heads, staring at their test papers, afraid that making eye contact with Mr. Ji would lead to an unwanted exchange. This test paper was distributed last week, which Qiao Sang didn¡¯t have, so she was leaning to one side, looking at Fang Sisi¡¯s paper with her. Mr. Ji¡¯s gaze turned towards where Qiao Sang, Fang Sisi, Guo Linze, and a bunch of poor students were clustered. Guo Linze immediately became nervous; he had been called up to answer questions far too often recently. His eyes were flickering, and he caught sight of Qiao Sang sitting in front of him to the left. ¡°Qiao Sang, you don¡¯t have the test paper, right? You can use mine,¡± Guo Linze said, patting Qiao Sang on the shoulder and speaking softly. We¡¯ve been talking about the test paper for over ten minutes now, and you¡¯re offering it to me now? Qiao Sang wanted to refuse, but as soon as she lifted her eyes and turned her head, her gaze met Mr. Ji¡¯s. ¡°Qiao Sang, you answer it.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Guo Linze, you sly man! ¡°Ice Moth Powder,¡± Qiao Sang stood up and replied. Mr. Ji looked at her answer and then asked, ¡°What about in the Xil¨¹ Area?¡± ¡°Grass Moth Powder,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Very good, sit down,¡± Mr. Ji nodded in satisfaction and asked, ¡°Who knows which area the last one, Water Moth Powder, evolves in?¡± Qiao Sang sat down, turned around, and snatched the test paper from Guo Linze¡¯s desk, laughing, ¡°Then I won¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± Guo Linze was taken by surprise, tried to press down on the test paper but failed, and his hand hit the desk making quite a noise. ¡°Guo Linze, stand up and answer.¡± Guo Linze: ¡°¡­!¡± Soon it was break time. ¡°Qiao Sang, the homeroom teacher is calling for you,¡± Ma Xiao, the study committee member, came over. What was meant to come would eventually come. Qiao Sang put down her book and headed to the office with an entirely different mood from the last time. ¡°You¡¯ve taken so many days off, come and fill out a leave form,¡± the teacher said, opening a drawer and placing a leave form on the desk. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes uncontrollably drifted towards the teacher¡¯s head. Still a toupee, who knows what¡¯s underneath¡­ ¡°Qiao Sang,¡± the teacher called out her name with a somewhat dangerous tone. Qiao Sang hastily picked up the pen and started filling out the leave form. ¡°Is your mom okay now?¡± the teacher asked. Qiao Sang paused for a moment and replied, ¡°She¡¯s fine now.¡± By the time the leave-of-absence form was completed, the homeroom teacher picked up a notebook from beside them and placed it in front of Qiao Sang, ¡°You¡¯ve fallen behind quite a bit with your revision in these past few days. These notes are from my previous student; he scored 632 on the middle school exams. Take them home and study them well.¡± The full score for the middle school exam was 650, so a score of 632 was indeed not low at all. Qiao Sang was silent for a moment before accepting them; this was indeed what she needed most at the moment. ¡°Thank you, teacher.¡± The homeroom teacher waved a hand, indicating she was dismissed. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t quite describe her feelings. The homeroom teacher might have had some flaws, but who didn¡¯t? At least he was beyond reproach when it came to his students. Even though the loss of his precious hair had been because of her, he didn¡¯t hold a personal grudge against her now. Qiao Sang felt deeply moved and asked with concern, ¡°Teacher, is your hair all right?¡± The homeroom teacher¡¯s expression froze, stunned. After a moment, the homeroom teacher took a deep breath and said, ¡°Would your mother really let you miss school for so long because she¡¯s sick?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ ¡­ When school let out in the afternoon, Qiao Sang decided to confess everything to her mother directly. Some things would definitely not have the same consequences if they were spoken by her instead of her teacher. But as it happened, her mother was not yet home when she arrived. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, you mop here, I¡¯ll mop there.¡± Qiao Sang handed a wet rag to Fire-Toothed Dog and pointed to the right half of the living room. Qiao Sang had it all planned out. When her mother came home and saw the room clean and the floors mopped, dinner cooked, any anger she might have would surely be lessened significantly. ¡°Ya!¡± Fire-Toothed Dog barked happily in response and started mopping with a paw on the rag. Fire-Toothed Dog put its right limb on the rag, pushed back with its left limb, and its body slid forward with the rag for a distance. ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya~¡± It kept merrily barking while mopping. Even though it was manual labor, Fire-Toothed Dog seemed to be playing a fun game. Such a good kid. Qiao Sang, filled with satisfaction, began mopping the left half of the living room with her mop. The evening glow cast a soft orange light through the glass onto the floor and onto the girl and Fire-Toothed Dog. Everything was so peaceful and beautiful. Fire-Toothed Dog merrily continued mopping, going faster and sliding quicker. ¡°Bang!¡± A loud noise shattered the peaceful moment. Qiao Sang looked up to see that beside Fire-Toothed Dog was a mess of broken porcelain. A sudden jolt of fear struck Qiao Sang¡¯s heart. Without a second thought, she dropped the mop and ran to Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s side, lifting it to check for injuries while anxiously asking, ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Fire-Toothed Dog barked loudly and wagged its tail to show it was fine and pointed with a paw at the turquoise porcelain fragments on the ground. ¡°Ya Ya Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± After explaining, Fire-Toothed Dog looked a bit guilty and its ears drooped. ¡°It¡¯s okay that the vase is broken; I¡¯m just glad you¡¯re not hurt.¡± After comforting Fire-Toothed Dog, Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze returned to the fragments on the floor. She remembered that her mother had brought it back from a trip to Lianbo District, and the bottom of the vase had the signature of a Beast Tamer that her mother liked¡­ ¡°Crack.¡± At that moment, the door opened. Qiao Sang turned to her mother¡¯s face as four words flashed through her mind. My life is over¡­ Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Chapter 39 The Last Day Chapter 42: Chapter 39 The Last Day The evening¡¯s remaining sunlight, a pale orange glow, streamed through the glass onto the floor, also illuminating the young girl and the Fire-Toothed Dog. Everything was so tranquil and beautiful¡­ ¡°Look at you, so careless. Now both of us are being punished with a timeout,¡± Qiao Sang said, standing against the wall with her hands raised in a gesture of surrender. The Fire-Toothed Dog stood in the same pose by the wall. ¡°Ya, Ya Ya.¡± Her own Beast Tamer was too fickle, having just said that as long as it was alright, all was well. ¡°Both of you, be quiet!¡± After scolding them, her mother turned around, her face full of heartache as she started to pick up the pieces of broken celadon on the floor. ¡°Mom, let me help you,¡± Qiao Sang attempted to show her well-behaved side. Her mother coldly said, ¡°Stay where you are and don¡¯t move.¡± Qiao Sang sighed inwardly. How could she bring up the fact that she hadn¡¯t been at school these past few days? It seemed today wasn¡¯t the day to reveal the truth¡­ Her homeroom teacher wouldn¡¯t choose this time to call, right¡­? Her mother carefully picked up fragments from the bottom of the vase and saw that the signed piece was also broken into three parts, her eyes nearly brimming red. Unable to bear seeing her like this, Qiao Sang said, ¡°Mom, it¡¯s just an autograph. When I meet Wang Dian¡¯ao, I¡¯ll get another one for you.¡± She remembered that her mother¡¯s favorite Beast Tamer was named Wang Dian¡¯ao. Just a while ago, while watching TV with the Fire-Toothed Dog, she saw him and a female Beast Tamer named Luo Tang in a relationship. However, her mother didn¡¯t seem to be affected, eating and drinking as usual, and getting excited when Wang Dian¡¯ao unveiled his ace Pet Beast, the Armor-Clad Spike Bear, on TV. Qiao Sang guessed her mother was more a fan of his career. Her mother glared at her with reddened eyes and yelled, ¡°What Wang Dian¡¯ao! This is the Spike Bear¡¯s autograph! It¡¯s out of print! There¡¯s no more of them! It has evolved into the Armor-Clad Spike Bear now!¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She decided it was better to just stay quiet and keep standing. ¡­ Qiao Sang thought her mother was a strong woman. Even after the loss of the out-of-print Spike Bear autograph, she still called her and the Fire-Toothed Dog for dinner. Even though she wasn¡¯t looking too pleased about it¡­ In the evening, Qiao Sang worked on her exercises while the Fire-Toothed Dog was down in the residential area, training with the company of the fat pigeon. This was something the Fire-Toothed Dog had requested itself. The Fire-Toothed Dog was clearly feeling its improvement after the recent training, and it didn¡¯t want to stop now. Of course, Qiao Sang was happy to see the Fire-Toothed Dog so motivated, but evening was not the time to read outside in the residential area, so she had the fat pigeon accompany it. With the fat pigeon, the head of the household, keeping company, she felt reassured about the Fire-Toothed Dog. Before leaving, Qiao Sang made the Fire-Toothed Dog wear a 15kg Weighted Ring. The 10kg Weighted Ring no longer had any effect on the Fire-Toothed Dog and didn¡¯t serve its training purpose. Days like this repeated, and before long it was June 15th. The two days before the middle school entrance exam, the last day at Wen Cheng Middle School. Class 3-7. The classmates were making the most out of their last moments to strengthen their bonds. After all, once today was over, the next time they¡¯d see each other would be on the day the results were announced. Once they left Wen Cheng Middle School, except for those who ended up at the same high school, even those who were close now might not meet often anymore. ¡°Qiao Sang, have you decided which school you want to attend?¡± Fang Sisi asked. ¡°Shengshui Middle School,¡± Qiao Sang stated truthfully. ¡°Hahaha, you¡¯re so funny,¡± Fang Sisi laughed and slapped the desk. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we all try for Haomu Beast Taming High School? Then we can look out for each other,¡± the girl sitting in front of Fang Sisi turned her head and suggested. Haomu Beast Taming High School was a private school, and the middle school entrance exam results weren¡¯t important. As long as the money was right, anyone could attend. ¡°How much is the tuition for one semester?¡± Fang Sisi became interested. If everyone could go to the same high school, she would, of course, want to join, but she only knew that Haomu Beast Taming High School was expensive, not the exact amount. ¡°500,000.¡± A girl in the front row extended her palm. Fang Sisi glanced at the girl¡¯s hand, then turned away, ¡°Qiao Sang, where were we just now?¡± ¡°You were saying I¡¯m humorous,¡± Qiao Sang replied. The girl in the front row: ¡°¡­¡± Just as Fang Sisi was about to continue the conversation, a boy¡¯s cry of astonishment suddenly came from the other side of the class, ¡°What? Your dad actually shipped you a Laosi!¡± At this exclamation, the entire class turned with envious eyes, including Qiao Sang. Laosi, a Psychic Beast, would not have caused such envy just by itself. Laosi were not Pet Beasts from Hua Country. Each region has its local exclusive Pet Beasts, such as the Fire-Toothed Dog, the chubby pigeons, and the Desert Tail Fox, which are exclusive to the Yuhua Region where Qiao Sang lives. It¡¯s not that there aren¡¯t any Pet Beasts from other regions in Yuhua, but they are few in number and variety. Some Beast Tamers journey to different regions to contract Pet Beasts each time their Beast Taming Codex awakens, but most still stay within Hua Country¡¯s borders. Qiao Sang figured that a Psychic Beast shipped directly from another country like this one was probably the only one among this year¡¯s Hangkang City candidates. ¡°My dad insisted on sending it over. I told him I didn¡¯t want it, but he still sent it, there was nothing I could do,¡± the speaker was Qin Shou. Indeed a beast, to be able to say such words so casually. Qiao Sang¡¯s fists clenched, but he had to admit that having capital was good¡ªhaving money meant you could contract rare and powerful Pet Beasts and have a continuous supply of resources to use. And without money, you would have to contract suitable Pet Beasts within a limited range, and wouldn¡¯t be able to sustain the subsequent resources for their cultivation. Therefore, the powerful Beast Tamers in society today are generally those with substantial backgrounds, whereas grass-roots Beast Tamers find it hard to rise. Luckily, he had a Golden Finger! ¡°Isn¡¯t the Brain Domain Awakening process not even started yet? What if you can¡¯t awaken, won¡¯t that be a huge embarrassment?¡± Guo Linze in the back row commented with a tinge of sarcasm. ¡°Do you think that¡¯s possible?¡± Fang Sisi turned her head to ask in response. Impossible. If the second-ranked student in the school couldn¡¯t awaken, there was no hope for him, ranked second last in the class. Guo Linze chose not to answer. The last class of the day was taught by the homeroom teacher. Qiao Sang gazed at the teacher with a feeling of reluctance. The homeroom teacher was awesome, having not called his mother to report his unannounced leave for so many days. Where else could one find such an understanding homeroom teacher? With passionate eloquence, the homeroom teacher commenced a farewell speech: ¡°Classmates, the day after tomorrow, June 17th, is our middle school examination day, and June 20th will be the day of our Brain Domain Awakening.¡± ¡°You will experience the first turning point in your lives, ending three years of junior high school and moving on to higher institutions of learning.¡± ¡°Three years of earnest efforts, three years of diligent study, and three years of hard work have shaped you into who you are today. I believe at this moment, every student in their hearts¡­¡± ¡°Are all holding back a surge of energy,¡± Qiao Sang murmured softly. ¡°Are all holding back a surge of energy.¡± Fang Sisi asked in amazement, ¡°How do you know what the homeroom teacher was going to say next?¡± Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then answered, ¡°I guessed.¡± What the homeroom teacher said was the usual rhetoric from teachers at times of farewell, which could be found online. Qiao Sang decided to spare the teacher some dignity. ¡°I believe that in a few days, everyone will mark a perfect end to their junior high school life with brilliant results.¡± ¡°Finally, I wish you all to set sail against the wind! Head towards the high school of your dreams! Fulfill your aspirations in June!¡± The whole class burst into thunderous applause, and Qiao Sang clapped frantically as well. At that moment, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t care about any clich¨¦s. The atmosphere was genuine, and so was the excitement in his heart. Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 40: Vigilant Eyes Chapter 43: Chapter 40: Vigilant Eyes June 17th. Early in the morning, Qiao Sang arrived at Mingpei Junior High in the company of her mother. The distribution of school entrance examination rooms was organized by district, with students from every school within the district being randomly assigned to different exam locations. Qiao Sang was assigned to Class 17 at Mingpei Junior High. ¡°Did you bring your admission ticket?¡± ¡°I did.¡± ¡°Did you bring your pens and all that?¡± ¡°I did.¡± ¡°During the test, first do what you can, and leave the questions you don¡¯t know for last, okay?¡± ¡°Got it.¡± ¡°You go in now, Mom will come to pick you up when you¡¯re done with the exams,¡± her mother said softly. This was the first time her mother had been so gentle since the signature from Sassy Bear was gone, and Qiao Sang was somewhat unaccustomed to it. ¡°Mom¡­¡± Her mother became even more tender as she asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°The time hasn¡¯t come yet; I can¡¯t go in,¡± Qiao Sang said helplessly. If possible, she hoped to change this habit of always arriving way too early wherever she went. Mother: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ In one classroom, the invigilators weren¡¯t just two teachers; there were also two pet beasts. Qiao Sang sat quietly in the sixth seat of the fifth row. A purple and blue rodent-like pet beast was tapping its antennae on the bodies of the students one by one. Its blue antennae were about seven to eight centimeters long and shaped like antennas, located on its forehead. As a slightly improving poor student, Qiao Sang had recognized that this pet beast was called the Purple Tile Rat. Purple Tile Rat, an Electric Type Pet Beast. It could use the antennae on its forehead to detect any electronic devices nearby. As the Purple Tile Rat touched each student, upon reaching the third seat of the third row, its antennae suddenly emitted a burst of purple electricity. ¡°Ah!¡± The student in the third seat of the third row cried out uncontrollably as the pen in their right hand seemed to slip and rolled onto the desk. The electric current was very mild; the student only felt a numbing in their hand and there were no other effects. ¡°Wa wa.¡± Pointing at the student in the third row third seat, the Purple Tile Rat called out. ¡°Take it out,¡± said the female teacher who had been sitting on the platform as she rose to stand beside the Purple Tile Rat. The student¡¯s face turned pale, and they kept their lips tightly sealed without making a move. ¡°I¡¯ll say it again, take it out,¡± the teacher repeated. Under the gaze of the surrounding people and the intimidating look of the female teacher, the student reluctantly parted their hair and took out a button-battery-sized electronic device. Such products weren¡¯t anything unusual; they were capable of transmitting what choices to make on multiple-choice questions over some distance via thought, but were of no use for filling in blanks or answering essay questions. This was because only pet beasts with psychic powers had the ability to perform such transmissions. This indicated that there was another accomplice who had a psychic series pet beast and could see the test papers. Of course, this accomplice couldn¡¯t possibly be a student. ¡°Your score for this subject will have to be voided,¡± the female teacher said unyieldingly after confiscating the device, taking away the student¡¯s exam paper as well. After the student left in tears, the teacher raised her voice and said, ¡°If anyone has any electronic devices, take them out now. Don¡¯t harbor any hope of luck in this; if the Purple Tile Rat discovers anything, your score can only be voided.¡± No one spoke. Fortunately, as the Purple Tile Rat continued its way, no further abnormalities occurred. The other pet beast, which looked like an eyeball, divided into five or six copies that floated in different directions around the students as they wrote their exams. This pet beast, called the Monitor Eye, could share what each split body saw directly with the main body. It monitored the examination room from all angles, with no blind spots. It was an essential pet beast for exam invigilation, not only for middle school entrance exams but also for college entrance exams where it could be seen every time. However, the Monitor Eyes that invigilated college entrance exams had even stronger skills, capable of splitting into at least a dozen copies. Qiao Sang focused on taking the test, when suddenly one of the Monitor Eyes floated beside her writing hand. Qiao Sang¡¯s hand trembled involuntarily as she wrote. Her eyes, with spiral-patterned pupils, were ceaselessly shifting angles, one moment staring at the exam paper, the next at her face. The monitoring eye left after 5 seconds without anything unusual happening. Qiao Sang felt that the middle school exams tested not only academic knowledge but also psychological endurance to an extreme degree. Who wouldn¡¯t be startled if a pet beast shaped like an eyeball suddenly popped up and started staring at them while they were focused on answering questions?! The train of thought for her answers that had just formed was completely stifled! Fortunately, after two days of testing in such an environment, Qiao Sang had become numb to it, and she could even answer all the questions calmly with two monitoring eyes appearing to her left and right. June 19th. The last day of the cultural examinations for middle school. After finishing her last exam, Qiao Sang went home and flopped into bed, covering her head and falling asleep. She had been in a state of constant tension for a while, and once the exams were over and she relaxed, all she wanted to do was to sleep soundly. But to her surprise, she slept until 7:02 PM. When Qiao Sang woke up, her head felt much clearer than it did after previous sleeps. Qiao Sang sat up in bed and looked out of the window. The sky outside was pitch black, but it still seemed a bit luminous under the moonlight and the city¡¯s bright lights. The room was dark; she could see from the crack under the door that the living room lights were also off. It was quiet all around, and the Fire-Toothed Dog was not by her side. Feeling an unexplained emptiness, Qiao Sang got up and looked down at the neighborhood below from beside the window. At that moment, there were quite a few people downstairs in the neighborhood, with children frolicking, adults in pairs, and the elderly enjoying the cool. But Qiao Sang immediately recognized three figures at the bottom of the building. It was her mother, the Fire-Toothed Dog, and Fat Homing Pigeon. Just watching silently for three minutes, Qiao Sang became hungry¡­ She remembered that before she went to sleep, she had made plans to eat out with Fang Sisi and the others. Downstairs in the apartment complex. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog spotted Qiao Sang immediately, joyfully cried out, and leaped into her arms. It was still wearing a 15kg Weighted Ring; Qiao Sang¡¯s hand sank, and she caught it steadily. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going out for a bit,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Okay,¡± her mother nodded in response. Qiao Sang had already told her mother she would be going to eat with Fang Sisi before she went to sleep, so her mother didn¡¯t ask anything further. ¡­ 20 minutes later. Qiao Sang arrived at the hotpot restaurant they had agreed upon, holding the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Holy shit!¡± ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± Two exclamations erupted from Table 27. Besides Fang Sisi, L¨¹ Siya was also part of the dinner arrangement with Qiao Sang. The agreed time was 7 PM, and now more than half an hour late, Fang Sisi and the others had forgotten to question her, as their attention was entirely on the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°You actually contracted a Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± exclaimed L¨¹ Siya in shock. ¡°Qiao Sang, that¡¯s not cool, having a Fire-Toothed Dog and showing us only now,¡± Fang Sisi said. She looked at the seemingly well-behaved Fire-Toothed Dog, wanting to pet it but not daring to. This was her first time being so close to a Fire Attribute Beast¡­ As she ate the thinly sliced meat, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°Siya, it seems like you knew early on that I had awakened?¡± Normally, upon seeing a classmate who hadn¡¯t awakened holding a Fire-Toothed Dog, one would ask how the person came to hold a Fire-Toothed Dog, rather than stating straight out that you¡¯ve contracted one. Immediately, Fang Sisi fell silent. Meanwhile, L¨¹ Siya glanced at Fang Sisi and bluntly betrayed, ¡°Fang Sisi told me two weeks ago.¡± As expected¡­ Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t surprised; she should have thought of this earlier. Just like the news of the head teacher¡¯s accident, Fang Sisi had told everyone, trusting her to keep a secret was less realistic than expecting a Fire-Toothed Dog to climb trees. Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Chapter 41: Becoming a Strong Woman? Chapter 44: Chapter 41: Becoming a Strong Woman? ¡°I¡¯ve already told L¨¹ Siya!¡± Fang Sisi immediately added. Qiao Sang looked at her skeptically. ¡°¡­And my parents.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you told them; this isn¡¯t something that needs to be a secret,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Haha, I thought so! Everyone should know about this kind of thing. If L¨¹ Siya hadn¡¯t stopped me, saying that we should ask you after you return to school whether you want to publicize it or not, I would have already posted it in the class group,¡± Fang Sisi laughed, feeling relieved. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Thank heavens for L¨¹ Siya! L¨¹ Siya was different from Fang Sisi; she wasn¡¯t a poor student. Her grades were consistently in the top 15 of the class, and the reason she got along with Fang Sisi was that they both had a common interest in coordination¡ªBeast Tamers. A Beast Tamer is a profession that uses Pet Beast skills to showcase their own charm. Unlike Beast Tamers who aim to compete in Alliance battles, coordinators pay more attention to the charm of the Pet Beasts and the flair of their skills rather than actual combat. Therefore, most coordinators find it difficult to pass the Beast Tamer¡¯s level assessments and become higher-level Beast Tamers. For them, looking good is king. Even the Pet Beasts they want to contract are chosen for their good looks. ¡°Why did you put such an ugly bracelet on the Fire-Toothed Dog?¡± L¨¹ Siya¡¯s attention had been on the Fire-Toothed Dog all along. Seeing Qiao Sang contract the Fire-Toothed Dog was both surprising and unsurprising to her. It was surprising that Qiao Sang dared to contract a fiery Fire Attribute Beast, but her decision was not surprising. After all, the Fire-Toothed Dog was adorable, with fiery fur all over its body that was very eye-catching. Its evolved form, the Blazehound, was even more impressively cool. L¨¹ Siya stared at the Fire-Toothed Dog; like Fang Sisi, she wanted to pet it but didn¡¯t dare to. Before Qiao Sang could respond, the Fire-Toothed Dog barked first. ¡°Woof!¡± Its training equipment wasn¡¯t ugly at all! L¨¹ Siya leaned back slightly and asked, ¡°Are you sure contracting the Fire-Toothed Dog is fine? Look at it; it seems so fierce.¡± Fang Sisi continued, ¡°But the Fire-Toothed Dog looks so good! Just look at these eyes and this fur, don¡¯t you want to pet it?¡± ¡°I do!¡± L¨¹ Siya¡¯s eyes lit up. Both of them looked at Qiao Sang with a longing gaze. Qiao Sang looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog, asking for its opinion with her eyes. The Fire-Toothed Dog understood its Beast Tamer¡¯s intentions. ¡°Woof.¡± It turned around and barked at Fang Sisi before lowering its head. Seeing the gesture, Fang Sisi of course understood that the Fire-Toothed Dog was agreeing to be petted and eagerly reached out her hand. ¡°Damn, this feels amazing.¡± Watching enviously, L¨¹ Siya reached out to pet it too, but the Fire-Toothed Dog turned its head away in a haughty refusal. ¡°Woof.¡± It hadn¡¯t forgotten that this person had just called its training equipment ugly and said it was fierce. L¨¹ Siya awkwardly retracted her hand and changed the subject as if nothing had happened, ¡°I was just discussing with Sisi what Pet Beast would be good to contract after our cerebral awakenings tomorrow. I¡¯m thinking about the Desert Tail Fox, but Sisi hasn¡¯t decided yet. Qiao Sang, do you have any suggestions?¡± Before Qiao Sang could suggest anything, Fang Sisi chimed in, ¡°I¡¯ve made up my mind; the Fire-Toothed Dog is pretty great!¡± L¨¹ Siya: ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog puffed up its chest, pleased with her approval. Qiao Sang said, ¡°Don¡¯t be impulsive, think it over properly.¡± Fang Sisi replied seriously, ¡°I¡¯m not being impulsive. Look at your Fire-Toothed Dog, it¡¯s both well-behaved and adorable, and most importantly, it feels great to the touch! I want one too!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog inflated its chest even more now. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± What could she say? That the Fire-Toothed Dog wasn¡¯t well-behaved, adorable, or nice to touch? The Fire-Toothed Dog would surely get upset with her. And besides, Fang Sisi was telling the truth, just that¡­ When Qiao Sang thought of the other Fire-Toothed Dogs she saw at the Pet Beast Base in Hangkang, she believed that if Fang Sisi just visited once and saw them, she¡¯d change her mind¡­ ¡­ After finishing the hotpot and exchanging a few words to wish each other success in tomorrow¡¯s awakening, Qiao Sang bid farewell to Fang Sisi and L¨¹ Siya. Tomorrow was the day the school organized for all students to undergo brain domain awakening, and since Qiao Sang had already awakened on her own, she didn¡¯t need to go with the others. It wasn¡¯t until she got home and put the Fire-Toothed Dog on the ground that Qiao Sang realized she¡¯d been carrying it the whole way! Keep in mind that the Fire-Toothed Dog was still wearing a 15kg weighted ring on its right limb! When the Fire-Toothed Dog first wore a 10kg weighted ring, she could only hold it for a few minutes before it felt heavy, but now, with a 15kg weighted ring, she had carried it for at least half an hour without noticing anything! Could it be that her strength had suddenly increased? Impossible, she hadn¡¯t been working out lately. Even when she¡¯d released the Fire-Toothed Dog from its exams just after the middle school exams, there was no feeling that anything was different from before. Could it be that she had turned into a super strong woman in just a few hours? Qiao Sang went to the living room and, under the confused gaze of the plump pigeon, stretched out her arms and attempted to hug it. With a slight effort, she couldn¡¯t lift it. Even with more effort, she still couldn¡¯t lift it. Finally, Qiao Sang tried as hard as she could until her face turned red, and the plump pigeon remained unmoved. Qiao Sang came to a conclusion. It seemed she hadn¡¯t suddenly become a super strong woman, but her strength really had increased quite a bit. Under the puzzled look of the plump pigeon, Qiao Sang returned to her room. Qiao Sang was also baffled, unable to figure out why her strength had suddenly increased until she opened the Beast Taming Codex before bed as usual and became even more puzzled. ¡°Holy shit!¡± The quiet room was suddenly filled with her exclamation. Qiao Sang was shocked. Because the Beast Taming Codex had actually become two pages! In addition to the page where she had formed a contract with the Fire-Toothed Dog, there was now an additional blank contract space! Qiao Sang¡¯s brain froze for a moment, then she immediately summoned the Fire-Toothed Dog, already asleep at her side, into the Codex. The next second. A grey Star Array lit up on the bed, and the Fire-Toothed Dog appeared within it, lying on its side, drooling. Grey¡­ Two pages¡­ Had her Beast Taming Codex awakened again? Qiao Sang¡¯s heart remained unsettled for a long time¡ªcould she be the legendary genius? Brain domain development had always been a topic researched by scholars throughout the ages, with meditation being the only relatively safe method to promote it aside from inherent techniques. Meditation is a course at Beast Taming High School. Meditating was useless before awakening the brain domain; most students used magnetic waves to awaken it, requiring a period to recover before they could start meditating. Therefore, meditation typically began in high school, and Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t meditated at all yet. But her brain domain had definitely strengthened. Even the testing report proved that only a maximum of 9% brain domain fluctuation was detected, but she had developed hers to 10%. This was practically impossible under normal circumstances. Looking at the Fire-Toothed Dog drooling, Qiao Sang suddenly understood. Indeed, genius was a standard feature of a person from another world. However, even though her Beast Taming Codex had awakened again, Qiao Sang had no immediate intention of contracting a new pet beast. She hadn¡¯t been with the Fire-Toothed Dog for long, and this summer vacation she planned to cultivate it properly and earn money. After all, she didn¡¯t even have the means to give the Fire-Toothed Dog a bath, let alone raise a second one. But¡­ An idea formed in Qiao Sang¡¯s mind. The second pet beast could be raised from an egg. By the time it hatched, the Fire-Toothed Dog would have grown, and maybe she would have earned enough money by then. Most importantly, If the second pet beast saw her first thing upon birth, would there really be any worry about it not obeying? Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Chapter 42: Middle School Exam Results Chapter 45: Chapter 42: Middle School Exam Results For her second Pet Beast, Qiao Sang was rather inclined toward plant or water attributes, or some other types that could learn healing skills. If a team had a healer, the safety factor would definitely skyrocket. Then, daring to venture deeper into the areas where Extraordinary Creatures resided would also be more feasible. However, these types of Pet Beasts with healing abilities were mostly pre-booked by medical institutions, making it difficult for ordinary Beast Tamers to reserve one in the market. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t in a hurry; this was just her current idea. The issue of the Pet Beast Egg could be set aside for now, as caring for the Fire-Toothed Dog was the most pressing matter at hand. Having accepted the second awakening of the Beast Taming Codex, Qiao Sang finally understood why her strength had suddenly increased by so much. The enhancement of the Beast Taming Codex in a Beast Tamer¡¯s brain domain, just like the evolution of a Pet Beast, could bring about a certain degree of power enhancement to the Beast Tamer themselves. According to the timeline, her brain domain must have changed while she was sleeping after returning from the middle school entrance exams. After analyzing, Qiao Sang¡¯s mood stabilized. She glanced at the sleeping Fire-Toothed Dog and took out some tissues from the bedside table to wipe its drool. ¡­ ¡­ In the Beast Tamer society, the middle school entrance exam results came out in just five days, which was twice as fast as the Education Bureau in her previous life. Candidates could directly check their scores by entering their admission ticket number on the Hangkang Educational Enrollment Examination¡¯s official WeChat account. Once this news broke out, every student who had just taken the exams took out their admission ticket and phone immediately. Qingcheng Jiayuan. Building C, Apartment 606. Qiao Sang, staring at the score displayed on her phone, hadn¡¯t spoken for three seconds. Her mother couldn¡¯t bear it and asked anxiously, ¡°How much did you score?¡± Today was the day the results came out, and Ye Xiangting had taken the day off from work to stay home. ¡°Mom, there¡¯s something I have to tell you, don¡¯t get too excited,¡± Qiao Sang said seriously, looking up. ¡°I won¡¯t get excited, just tell me,¡± her mother replied loudly. ¡°I got into Shengshui Middle School,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile. ¡°What?¡± Ye Xiangting was stunned. ¡°I said I got into Shengshui Middle School,¡± Qiao Sang repeated. ¡°Shengshui Middle School¡­¡± Her mother repeated softly, looking at her own daughter somewhat dazedly, and asked, ¡°How many points did you get?¡± ¡°Ya Ya Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog answered, looking at the phone in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms. Qiao Sang smiled and stroked the Fire-Toothed Dog, then said, ¡°359 points. Thanks to the Fire-Toothed Dog, I came first in the special recruitment exam by Shengshui Middle School last time, so I only needed to reach the minimum score line in the middle school entrance exams to get in.¡± If she hadn¡¯t come first in the special recruitment exam, Qiao Sang would have had to score 50 points higher than the minimum score line to qualify. ¡°Ya~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog let out an embarrassed bark. The minimum score line for this year¡¯s middle school entrance exams had already been announced by the Education Bureau the previous night at 329 points, which was 3 points lower than the previous year. Qiao Sang¡¯s score was a full 30 points higher than the minimum score line. Shengshui Middle School¡­ First place in special recruitment¡­ 359 points¡­ Ye Xiangting felt dizzy from this overwhelming news, snatching her daughter¡¯s phone to take a closer look. Despite being just a few simple digits, Ye Xiangting had to read it four or five times before she felt assured. It was indeed 359 points¡­ While Qiao Sang waited patiently for her mother to praise her, in the next moment, her mother swiftly threw the phone back to her and took out her own to start dialing. ¡°Mom, what are you doing?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°I¡¯m telling your grandparents the good news,¡± her mother responded excitedly. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Indeed, it was news worth sharing with her grandparents, letting them share in the joy. 18 minutes later. ¡°Mom, didn¡¯t you just finish talking to Grandma and Grandpa? Who are you calling now?¡± ¡°Your eldest uncle.¡± ¡°¡­¡± 25 minutes later. ¡°Second sister-in-law, how¡¯s Li Chuan doing lately? Oh, nothing, just wanted to chat with you¡­¡± 36 minutes later. ¡°Brother-in-law, is my sister there? No worries, I was just mentioning my daughter who¡¯s just finished her middle school exams, did quite all right, just average, barely over the passing mark. For high school, you know, brother-in-law, since you¡¯re not from our Hangkang, are you familiar with Shengshui Middle School?¡± An hour later, Mother was still on the phone. ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll head to school first,¡± Qiao Sang said, clutching the Fire-Toothed Dog. The report cards were also being distributed today, and the time had been announced in the group for all students to head over. ¡°Far from it, my daughter isn¡¯t nearly as successful as your Jiajia. I hear your Jiajia is always in the top three of her class, whereas my daughter is almost always among the bottom three. This time, she only managed to get into Shengshui Middle School.¡± Without lifting her head, Mother waved her hand to indicate that she could leave. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Wencheng Junior High School, Class 3-7. The spot where the underachievers gather. ¡°How did you do on your exam?¡± ¡°Are you even my friend?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°We boys have three ¡®nos¡¯ in making friends: no asking about grades, birth, or parents, especially not grades,¡± Guo Linze said seriously. ¡°¡­I¡¯m not your friend, I¡¯m your desk-mate, so how many points did you score?¡± Fang Sisi retorted. Guo Linze: ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t want to answer the question and quickly turned his eyes when he saw Qiao Sang entering with the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Damn, Fire-Toothed Dog, Qiao Sang, you¡¯ve got guts!¡± Guo Linze exclaimed. By now, students who had successfully awakened their minds had contracted their Pet Beasts, so Qiao Sang brought the Fire-Toothed Dog to school quite openly. She believed that now that everyone had contracted Pet Beasts, it wouldn¡¯t attract too much attention, but she had underestimated the charm of a Fire Attribute Beast. From the moment she entered the school gate, nine out of ten people turned their heads to look at the Fire-Toothed Dog in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms. The one who didn¡¯t look was nearsighted and not wearing glasses. ¡°You¡¯re not bad either, having contracted the Short-Tailed Snake,¡± Qiao Sang said, looking at the Short-Tailed Snake coiled on Guo Linze¡¯s head. Although the Short-Tailed Snake is one of the choices for beginner Beast Tamers because of its poison properties, it has always been the least popular among the five recommended beginner Tamer Pet Beasts. Usually, only the more daring beginner Beast Tamers contract it. ¡°That¡¯s not comparable to what you¡¯ve got,¡± Guo Linze said earnestly. The Short-Tailed Snake might be a Poison Series but it¡¯s docile, and a Beast Tamer just needs to be cautious, whereas a Fire-Toothed Dog might do something to its Beast Tamer at any given moment. Qiao Sang smiled without saying a word, but just as she sat down, she noticed Fang Sisi was about to sit next to her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± asked Qiao Sang, puzzled. ¡°Nothing,¡± Fang Sisi trembled. ¡°Ya Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog recognized Fang Sisi and greeted her in a friendly manner. Fang Sisi was stunned for a moment, then the stool slowly moved back. Seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog behave obediently in Qiao Sang¡¯s arms, Fang Sisi sighed deeply, ¡°I get it now, it¡¯s not that the Fire-Toothed Dog is well-behaved, it¡¯s YOUR Fire-Toothed Dog that is.¡± Qiao Sang glanced at the Cotton Caterpillar in her arms, already guessing what had happened, and asked with a hidden smile, ¡°What¡¯s up? Didn¡¯t you say last time you would also contract a Fire-Toothed Dog? How did it turn into a Cotton Caterpillar?¡± Fang Sisi looked at Qiao Sang with a look of grievance and said, ¡°When I first entered the Fire-Toothed Dog base, I almost lost my hair. It took a while to choose a quiet one for contracting, and just as I was about to pat its head, a spark shot out, and there went my new dress.¡± Qiao Sang fell silent for a moment, then said, ¡°Maybe the Fire-Toothed Dog you chose wasn¡¯t quiet enough.¡± Fang Sisi said with a wistful tone, ¡°It was quiet enough. Out of all the Fire-Toothed Dogs, it was the only one sleeping.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 43 She Forgot About It Chapter 46: Chapter 43 She Forgot About It ¡°What made you think of contracting with the Cotton Caterpillar?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°I want to evolve it into a Paxue Butterfly; it¡¯s super gorgeous.¡± Fang Sisi said as she took out her phone to search for a picture of the Paxue Butterfly to show Qiao Sang. ¡°I know, but to evolve it into a Paxue Butterfly you have to take it to the Beilun Region, right?¡± Qiao Sang said. The Beilun Region was not exactly close to their Yuhua Region. The Cotton Caterpillar currently had five known evolutionary forms, among which the Paxue Butterfly required a specific environment to evolve. The Beilun Region was that requisite environment. ¡°No need, I¡¯ve specifically asked a Breeder about it, it only needs to stay in an environment of minus 40 degrees Celsius for an hour. When the time comes, I¡¯ll hire an Ice-Type Pet Beast to create the environment,¡± Fang Sisi explained. Seeing that Fang Sisi had thought everything through, Qiao Sang nodded and asked the obligatory post-exam question, ¡°How did you do on the test?¡± Fang Sisi shrugged helplessly, ¡°304 points. I can only go to a vocational high school now.¡± Before Qiao Sang could think of words of comfort, Fang Sisi countered with a question, ¡°How about you?¡± ¡°359 points,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°Really?¡± Fang Sisi¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°I¡¯ll show you the report card when it comes out,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile. Before Fang Sisi had the chance to respond, suddenly there was a stir within the class. It turned out to be Qin Shou entering with his Laosi. When Qiao Sang entered with her Fire-Toothed Dog, everyone had opted to observe from a distance, knowing full well that a Fire Attribute Beast was ill-tempered and it wasn¡¯t wise to get too close. But Laosi¡¯s temperament was a mystery to them, and just knowing that it was a rare foreign Pet Beast was enough to get them excited. Looking over, Qiao Sang saw Qin Shou being tightly surrounded by a crowd in the classroom. It wasn¡¯t just Laosi that was hidden from view, even Qin Shou himself was blocked off solidly. Guo Linze, who previously had spoken with such envy, also rushed over, ¡°Shou bro! Shou bro! Let me have a look!¡± This commotion lasted for a good ten minutes until the homeroom teacher entered, and everyone finally calmed down and returned to their seats. Only then did Qiao Sang get a clear view of Laosi. About 80 centimeters tall, with two bull horns on its head, a pair of light red eyes edged with fin-shaped markings that resembled eyeshadow, it was trembling slightly, huddled in Qin Shou¡¯s arms as if it had just been frightened by everyone. The homeroom teacher was now distributing the report cards. ¡°Where¡¯s Xie Jiayi?¡± Qiao Sang inquired. Xie Jiayi was Fang Sisi¡¯s desk-mate, who last time had wanted everyone to try for admission to Haomu Beast Tamer High School together. Fang Sisi glanced at the empty desk in front, then whispered, turning her head, ¡°You weren¡¯t here on the day of the brain awakening, so you don¡¯t know. Xie Jiayi¡¯s brain awakening failed.¡± Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment and did not speak. Each year, only 73% of the students succeeded in brain awakening during the exams, with 27% unable to awaken. This ratio, when distributed among all the schools, made it unsurprising that there were a few in their class who had not successfully awakened. Both of Xie Jiayi¡¯s parents were Beast Tamers, so logically, her chances of awakening should have been high. The failure must have been a heavy blow to her. But reality is sometimes so capricious; like Dai Shushu, as a child of ordinary people, being able to awaken on her own was a success, while Xie Jiayi, the child of Beast Tamers, failed the brain awakening. Soon the homeroom teacher called for Qiao Sang. When she went up to get her report card, she tugged and found that it did not come free. Qiao Sang looked up, puzzled, at the homeroom teacher. He was all smiles, like a blooming chrysanthemum, his wig trembling with his laughter. Then he positioned her to face the students and announced loudly, ¡°Let me tell you some news, our classmate Qiao Sang, through diligent study and hard work, did not disappoint! She has been accepted to Shengshui Middle School!¡± As soon as these words were spoken, the whole class was in shock. Diligent study? Hard work? The same Qiao Sang who usually slept in class, failed exams, and had lately been absent from school? They had never expected anything from Qiao Sang before. And Shengshui Middle School? Who? That student who¡¯s always ranked third from the bottom in the class?! Qiao Sang: ¡°???¡± ¡­ Qingcheng Jiayuan. When Qiao Sang returned home, she felt exhausted both mentally and physically. Her mother was humming a tune in her own room. Qiao Sang pushed open her mother¡¯s bedroom door and saw clothes, bags, and shoes scattered all over the bed and floor. ¡°You¡¯re back, great, come and help me choose which outfit looks nice,¡± her mother said with a smile. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s the occasion?¡± Qiao Sang got distracted from why she had come as she looked around the room. ¡°Go on with you, talking nonsense. Didn¡¯t you get into Shengshui Middle School? I¡¯ve invited some people to go to Yu Jing Hotel for a meal the day after tomorrow. Which outfit do you think I should wear then?¡± her mother explained. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Mom, isn¡¯t this a bit too much?¡± ¡°How is it too much? It¡¯s not every day we get to hold our heads high like this. Of course, we should have a banquet to celebrate. By the way, I¡¯m also going to hang a banner. What do you think would be best to write on it?¡± her mother asked as she tried on clothes in front of the mirror. With no other choice, Qiao Sang felt she knew the answer but still sought confirmation, ¡°Did you tell my homeroom teacher about me getting into Shengshui Middle School?¡± ¡°Of course I did. Don¡¯t I have to call and properly thank your homeroom teacher for getting your grades up in the final stage? I¡¯ve also invited him over for the meal the day after tomorrow,¡± her mother admitted. What could Qiao Sang say? Of course, as long as her mother was happy, that was good enough. But her mother had been incredibly efficient; it felt like she¡¯d called everyone she knew¡­ For the following time, Qiao Sang stayed to help her mother choose clothes. After a lot of mixing and matching, they ultimately settled on a dress that matched the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s fur color, thanks to its decisive swipe. In the afternoon, while her mother went to get beautified, Qiao Sang took her report card and rode the subway to Shengshui Middle School to confirm her enrollment. Getting into Shengshui Middle School was officially settled. ¡­ ¡­ June 26th. Yu Jing Hotel. ¡°Qiao Sang, come here, this is your Aunt Pingping. She used to hold you when you were a child,¡± her mother, in a red dress with her hair done up exquisitely, beckoned Qiao Sang over. ¡°Hello, Auntie,¡± Qiao Sang said politely. Qiao Sang was dressed the same as usual, but the Fire-Toothed Dog she was holding had been spruced up a bit. Its flame-like fur had been carefully groomed, a black bow tie fitting for a gentleman was placed around its neck, and matching black sunglasses were coolly perched on its face, giving off a very dashing appearance. ¡°Qiao Sang has grown up so much,¡± Aunt Pingping said to Qiao Sang, but her eyes kept being drawn to the Fire-Toothed Dog. Before they had talked much more, Qiao Sang was already being pulled by her mother to another table, where she found someone she knew. ¡°Hello, teacher,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile. ¡°Ah, Qiao Sang, from the very beginning I felt that you were cut out for academics. Of all the students I¡¯ve taught over the years, you were the only one to awaken on your own. You did not disappoint and made it into the best high school in Hangkang,¡± the old teacher stood up and spoke cheerily. Before Qiao Sang could reply, her mother butted in, ¡°Nonsense, it¡¯s all thanks to your great teaching. She even got a zero not too long ago, and if you hadn¡¯t given up on her, put in the effort, how could she have scored so well on the exam?¡± ¡°Not at all, it was her own diligent studying that improved her scores,¡± the teacher modestly replied. ¡°You¡¯re too modest, teacher. Without your strict guidance, how could she have improved?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk like that. She took leave for almost two weeks, how could I have pushed her studies?¡± The air suddenly grew still. A few seconds later, her mother turned to Qiao Sang and asked, ¡°Took leave¡­ for two weeks?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Damn, she¡¯d forgotten about that! Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Chapter 44: Have Some Good Food Chapter 47: Chapter 44: Have Some Good Food ¡°Haha, didn¡¯t I spend time training the Fire-Toothed Dog? Otherwise, how could I have become the special recruit first place? Right, Fire-Toothed Dog?¡± Qiao Sang chuckled awkwardly, secretly putting some strength into petting the Fire-Toothed Dog as she spoke. Now that she had graduated, explaining to the homeroom teacher was no longer important; explaining to her mother was of the utmost importance. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded earnestly, cooperating with a response. Before her mother could speak, the old class teacher beat her to it, ¡°Becoming the special recruit first place is really remarkable.¡± He smiled and glanced at Qiao Sang, but spoke to her mother, ¡°How have you been, Qiao Sang¡¯s mom?¡± Qiao Sang shuddered, the old class teacher was definitely doing it on purpose! Her mother, however, glanced at Qiao Sang with a knowing look and turned her head to smile, ¡°I¡¯ve been quite well.¡± ¡°Mom, my aunt called me, I¡¯ll go over there first.¡± Seizing the opportunity when someone else at the table called her, Qiao Sang spoke and made a quick exit. ¡°Third Aunt, did you call me?¡± Qiao Sang sighed in relief as she arrived at another table. Most of those sitting at this table were relatives from her mother¡¯s side. Her mother had three brothers and one sister. Aside from her third uncle, who still lived nearby, the rest of the family¡ªher eldest and second uncle and her aunt¡ªhad moved to other provinces to develop their careers. Her third uncle didn¡¯t live in Hangkang City but in Qitang Town, more than 90 kilometers away from Hangkang City. Qitang Town, Qiao Sang¡¯s hometown, was where her mother was born. Her third uncle had spent his entire life in this small town, not for anything else but to take good care of his parents-in-law. The aunt stayed there with him all the while. They had two kids; their eldest had gone to college, but they had never really gone out and traveled. For Qiao Sang, the relatives on her mother¡¯s side were closer to those of the third uncle¡¯s family. After all, they were in the same province and visited each other during festivals and holidays. ¡°Qiao Sang, do you want to come over and visit during the summer vacation? Your grandparents miss you terribly. If it hadn¡¯t been for their poor health, which I insisted on, they would have come to see you this time,¡± the third aunt said with a smile. The third aunt wasn¡¯t a Beast Tamer and didn¡¯t have the Beast Taming Codex or a Pet Beast to rejuvenate her, so the signs of age were particularly evident on her face. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll come over in mid-July,¡± Qiao Sang promised and gave a specific time immediately. In fact, even without her third aunt saying so, she was planning to stay in her hometown during the summer vacation. Qiao Sang¡¯s home was on the sixth floor, and it was inconvenient to train the Fire-Toothed Dog downstairs in the community. It was a Fire Attribute Beast, and even a slight spray of fire could easily damage the greenery in the community if not careful. Qitang Town was different. The house in Qiao Sang¡¯s hometown had a large backyard. Taking a bus to the nearby Tan¡¯an Village, there was a small forest, which was a very suitable place for training. Qiao Sang had calculated the time. In a few days, on June 30, there would be an F-rank Beast Tamer competition in Hangkang City she could enroll in. She could participate in the competition and then return to her hometown. For Qiao Sang, that competition was not a contest but a naked opportunity to earn points! ¡°Good, we¡¯ll wait for you then,¡± the third aunt said cheerfully, her gaze shifting to Qiao Sang¡¯s arms, ¡°This must be the Pet Beast you¡¯ve contracted, right? It¡¯s so cute.¡± Saying so, she reached out and petted it. The Fire-Toothed Dog blissfully narrowed its eyes. Qiao Sang relaxed, sometimes whether or not a Pet Beast liked someone truly was a mystery. ¡­ When the banquet ended and her mother accompanied her third aunt and the others shopping, Qiao Sang headed home first. Not daring to call on the Fire-Toothed Dog for help, she cleaned every inch of the house all by herself. Only when the house looked spotless did Qiao Sang feel her heart settle somewhat. With the middle school exams over and Shengshui Middle School secured, everything that should have happened had passed. Even though she had secretly taken almost two weeks off without telling her mother, seeing such a clean house should prevent her mother from saying anything more¡­ Qiao Sang took the Fire-Toothed Dog downstairs to the community, intending as usual to carry out some speed training. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog shook its head, not willing to comply. Having taken great pains to look so smart, wouldn¡¯t all its efforts be wasted if it sweated during training? ¡°Didn¡¯t think you¡¯d care about keeping up appearances,¡± Qiao Sang squatted down and chuckled as he petted the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog usually took the initiative to ask for training, but this time it didn¡¯t want to train to maintain its look, so Qiao Sang naturally didn¡¯t force it. ¡°Ya~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog squirmed a little. ¡°I¡¯ll take you to eat something nice,¡± Qiao Sang said as he picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog let out a puzzled yelp. Didn¡¯t we just eat? Eat again? It turned its head and thought for a moment. Actually¡­ it¡¯s not out of the question¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog did not resist and followed Qiao Sang to a local snack shop. ¡°Boss, give us three skewers of super incredibly awfully spicy grilled wings.¡± ¡°Coming right up!¡± Qiao Sang, holding the Fire-Toothed Dog, found an empty seat and sat down. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog blinked its moist eyes. Are three skewers enough? ¡°Enough,¡± Qiao Sang laughed and then said, ¡°After you finish, try releasing ¡®Spark¡¯, gather the energy at a single point, compress it, then release.¡± Her purpose for coming here wasn¡¯t just to eat, but to experiment with her hypothesis on skill development. With the Golden Finger, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t have to worry about not being able to improve her skill proficiency, so she had been considering how to teach the Fire-Toothed Dog new skills. The idea of bath-soaking in medicinal herbs that the vice-principal of Shengshui Middle School mentioned was too pricey for her to continue. She couldn¡¯t afford the conventional route of specialized skill-learning institutions either, and there were no elders nearby with the same contract with a Fire Attribute Beast who could teach her. So the development of new skills could only come from her own relentless guesswork. There were quite a few skills that low-level Fire Attribute Beasts could learn, yet the Fire-Toothed Dog only knew ¡®Flame Tooth¡¯ and ¡®Spark¡¯. A few days ago, Qiao Sang had the Fire-Toothed Dog try to compress its energy when releasing ¡®Spark¡¯ before letting go. But other than increased power, there was no real difference. ¡®Spark¡¯ was still ¡®Spark¡¯. That¡¯s when Qiao Sang thought of the super incredibly awfully spicy grilled wings. The spicy oil they were slathered in wasn¡¯t ordinary; it was extracted from the seeds of the plant-based Pet Beast, Pepper You Vine. Even a non-Fire Element beast might breathe fire after eating such a thing. What about a real Fire Attribute Beast? Wouldn¡¯t it stimulate all the energy inside its body? Then, with energy gathered and compressed before release, the effect would certainly be different. Although the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t understand the methods of its Beast Tamer, gathering and releasing energy to create a ¡®Spark¡¯ was hardly difficult training for it, not even causing it to break a sweat. Since it would not affect its appearance, the Fire-Toothed Dog naturally nodded and didn¡¯t refuse. Soon, the super incredibly awfully spicy grilled wings were served. The wings, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, slathered with red oil, were fragrant and irresistible) The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s appetite was instantly triggered, its paw reaching out to grab a skewer to eat. Qiao Sang quickly took all three skewers. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked confused¡ªwith a face that seemed to say, weren¡¯t we going to eat? ¡°We¡¯ll eat outside,¡± Qiao Sang said. How could they practice compressing and releasing skills in someone else¡¯s shop? If they couldn¡¯t control it and a flame burst out, they might have to stay and wash dishes to settle the bill. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 45: Mars Rain Chapter 48: Chapter 45: Mars Rain Qiao Sang brought the Fire-Toothed Dog to the nearest alley. The Fire-Toothed Dog faintly sensed something was wrong. But the irresistible smell of super-spicy grilled wings numbed its thinking. Without much thought, the Fire-Toothed Dog took a big bite of the wings handed over by its Beast Tamer. The meat was tender and quite tasty. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes lit up, and just as it was about to take a second bite, the next second. ¡°Ya!!!¡± A pitiful cry echoed through the deserted alley. Passersby at the entrance of the alley stopped and peered inside, thinking there was some kind of pet abuse happening. Looking in, they saw a young girl standing quietly to the side as the Fire-Toothed Dog frenziedly sprayed flames against the wall. It was just a Fire Attribute Beast acting up for no reason. With that conclusion, the passersby, not wanting to draw the attention of a Fire Attribute Beast, proceeded as if they hadn¡¯t seen anything. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, hold on, condense, condense it, and then try to spray,¡± Qiao Sang reminded from the side. ¡°Ya!!!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s moist eyes really began to water. It cried¡­ Condense? What condense? It only knew it was about to die from spiciness!!! Heat surged in its stomach, and the spice overwhelmed its nostrils and throat. ¡°Ya!!!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog sprayed flames unconsciously, trying to soothe its throat and stomach. Qiao Sang could clearly feel the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s sparks turning from spherical to columnar in nature, so she quickly took out her phone and recorded the scene. When the Fire-Toothed Dog was too tired to spray anymore and sat exhausted on the ground, Qiao Sang took out some Miracle Milk from her backpack, opened it, and handed it over. The Fire-Toothed Dog immediately held the milk with both paws and guzzled it down, finishing it in no time. Its eyes, still brimming with tears, looked pitifully at Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang understood what it meant. ¡°No can do, I only brought four bottles of milk, and we need to save some for later,¡± Qiao Sang refused. Her funds had recently decreased significantly, with all expenses and no incoming money, the Miracle Milk she needed to drink after training had to be cut by nearly half. Save for later, why can¡¯t it drink now? The Fire-Toothed Dog, with its confused eyes, didn¡¯t understand, until its Beast Tamer handed it another skewer of wings. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog immediately backed into a corner, shaking its head desperately. This was the thing that had caused it to end up like this! It swore it would never eat that again! Qiao Sang squatted beside the Fire-Toothed Dog, took out her phone, and showed it the video she just recorded. ¡°Look, isn¡¯t the flame you sprayed out just now different from the usual sparks?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog watched the video of itself being silly from the spiciness. In the video, its fur was standing on end, tears and snot covered its face, nothing like the cool and imposing look it had when it looked in the mirror before leaving the house that morning. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog covered its eyes with its paws, refusing to acknowledge the image of the disheveled Fire-Toothed Dog in the video as itself. Sensing the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s thoughts, Qiao Sang was slightly taken aback; she had forgotten that the Fire-Toothed Dog cared about its image¡­ It seems she had to resort to another method¡­ Qiao Sang picked up her phone and started searching for videos of other Fire Attribute Beasts in competitions, deliberately adding the keywords ¡°cool¡± and ¡°handsome.¡± Without screening them first, she clicked on a recently popular video and showed it to the Fire-Toothed Dog, saying, ¡°Take a look.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog peeked through a slit in its paws, and only when it saw it wasn¡¯t the embarrassing video of itself did it lower its paws. In the video, the Flaming Mane Lion had a fiery red mane and let out a roar towards the sky. With a powerful stomp of its right forepaw, a goose-egg-sized flame condensed above its head. The flames, teeming with terrifying energy, soared higher and higher, then scattered like fireworks, a myriad of sparks falling gracefully from the sky. The Fire-Toothed Dog, captivated by the video, was unable to enjoy it for long before the sparks hit the ground, causing a series of earth-shattering explosions that destroyed the beautiful scene. Dust and smoke filled the camera lens, and when the explosions ceased and the dust settled, nothing but ruins lay on the ground. The ground was pockmarked with craters, and the opponent was charred beyond recognition. The picturesque scene had instantly turned into a site of horror. The Fire-Toothed Dog stared motionlessly at the video. After watching the video, Qiao Sang was taken aback. She had intended for the Fire-Toothed Dog to see cool Fire Element skills, but not advanced ones like these! What she wanted it to see were basic skills that even low-level Pet Beasts could learn, such as spewing flames, fireballs, and flame bursts. The Mars Rain unleashed in the video by the Rolling Flame Lion was a high-level skill, far beyond what the Fire-Toothed Dog could learn at its current stage. Qiao Sang wanted to switch to another video, but she saw that the Fire-Toothed Dog was still immersed in the scene it had just witnessed. She turned her head, tempting it, ¡°Want to learn?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes lit up, and it raised its head, looking at its own Beast Tamer with eager anticipation. She guessed right! Qiao Sang secretly congratulated herself on her cleverness. ¡°Just now, I was actually preparing you to comprehend a new skill. Did you feel that the spark you just spewed out was different? This grilled wing is the key to stimulating your inner energy. As long as you practice as I instruct, you will definitely be able to learn the Mars Rain from the video,¡± Qiao Sang bluffed. Learning Mars Rain was impossible, but mastering some other low-level Fire Element Skill might be feasible. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog solemnly nodded in response to its Beast Tamer¡¯s words. It completely forgot how pathetic it looked in the video and the taste of those grilled wings; it only wanted to master that amazingly cool skill. ¡°Finish your grilled wings first, don¡¯t rashly spew fire. Gather the energy that wells up inside you, compress it, then release,¡± Qiao Sang took the opportunity to instruct. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog responded forcefully and reached out its paw to heavily take the skewer of wings it swore it would never eat again. With eyes closed and breath held, it bit into the grilled wing as if resigned to its fate. ¡°Ya!!!¡± A familiar sensation surged forth. ¡°Compress!¡± Qiao Sang reminded from the side. Suppressing the urge to spew fire immediately, the Fire-Toothed Dog kept calm, feeling the energy within and trying its best to compress it even further. When it felt the energy compressed to its peak, the Fire-Toothed Dog could no longer hold back and ejected the gathered flames. Unlike the usual sparks and not quite like the columnar flames from before, a searing flame shot out spinning swiftly. Before Qiao Sang could even grasp what skill this was¡­ ¡°Boom boom boom!¡± The sound of bricks and stones collapsing filled her ears. The wall had fallen¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s vision darkened as she stood frozen in place, facing the elderly neighbor leaning on his cane. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked on, pleased with the power of its fire, momentarily forgetting to drink milk to relieve the spiciness, and turned its excited gaze back to its Beast Tamer, awaiting praise. But before it could take a good look at its masterpiece, it found itself lifted into the air. It turned out its Beast Tamer was hurrying out with it in her arms. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog was utterly confused. Weren¡¯t they supposed to be learning a new skill? Why were they running? Panic filled Qiao Sang¡¯s heart. Had that old man just seen her? He must have¡­ He probably even remembered what she looked like¡­ After all, she was so beautiful¡­ Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 46: Creating Both Body and Mind Chapter 49: Chapter 46: Creating Both Body and Mind Qiao Sang ran two streets without stopping, holding the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked up at its Beast Tamer in confusion. ¡°Let¡¯s change the location for training,¡± panted Qiao Sang. ¡­ An open Pet Beast Training Ground five kilometers away. Qiao Sang opened the panel. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (152/1000) +] [Skills: Bite Hold (Beginner 74/100) +, Fierce Collision (Proficient 334/500) +, Flame Tooth (Junior 539/2000) +, Spark (Junior 659/2000) +, Shadow Clone (Beginner 42/100) +, Flame Vortex (Beginner 1/100) +] [Points 109] The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s panel had changed significantly compared to a few days before. Flame Tooth and Spark had both been trained to the Junior level. To think that even a low-level skill like Spark would take half a year to train from Proficient to Junior, yet the Fire-Toothed Dog had only taken about two weeks to reach that stage. Not to mention Flame Tooth. As a mid-level skill, increasing its proficiency wasn¡¯t something that could be done overnight. Normally, it would take at least a year for a mid-level skill to go from Proficient to Junior, but the Fire-Toothed Dog had managed to achieve what others would in about a year in less than half a month. Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze didn¡¯t linger on other data because she checked for updates every night before bed. She was already aware of the progress in proficiency for Spark and Flame Tooth. [Flame Vortex (Beginner 1/100) +] Qiao Sang immediately saw the newly appeared data; it hadn¡¯t been there last night. Indeed, a new skill had been learned! Qiao Sang was somewhat excited; the Fire-Toothed Dog was fundamentally different from other Pet Beasts. Other Pet Beasts who had just learned a new skill might not master it straight away and might not be able to use it every time. But once the Fire-Toothed Dog learned and used a skill once, it would definitely be able to release it accurately the next time. Flame Tooth and Shadow Clone were like that. It seems her idea of eating those super crazy spicy grilled wings was right! Qiao Sang affirmed to herself, then exited the Beast Taming Codex. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, release the Flame Vortex five times,¡± said Qiao Sang. ¡°Yah?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog tilted its head. ¡°The one you learned from eating the grilled wings,¡± Qiao Sang clarified. Understanding dawned on the Fire-Toothed Dog, and it recalled the surging feeling it had experienced. With a yawn, a scorching whirl of flame appeared in the empty grounds. Soon, the Flame Vortex was released five times. ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog wagged its tail, its eyes brightly focused on its Beast Tamer. ¡°Great job,¡± praised Qiao Sang and pretended not to understand the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s meaning. ¡°Tired, right? Let¡¯s go home.¡± Her experiment with skill development for the day had been very successful, and the Flame Vortex had a 100% release rate, just as she had expected. Now she had to hurry home to think about ways to make money. Qiao Sang turned around, about to take a step, but her right foot sank down. Looking down, she noticed the Fire-Toothed Dog biting her trouser leg. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Seeing that its Beast Tamer had stopped, the Fire-Toothed Dog quickly let go and started gesturing with its paws. It didn¡¯t want to go back! It hadn¡¯t learned Mars Rain yet! Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± What to do when your own Pet Beast is too serious¡­ Qiao Sang could only squat down to explain, ¡°You just learned a new skill, which is already amazing. We must take things slowly; we¡¯ll practice Mars Rain next time.¡± She needed to hurry and talk the Fire-Toothed Dog into leaving. Even if they stayed here and practiced all night long, there would be no progress on Mars Rain. If a high-level skill could be mastered that quickly, would it still be considered high-level? Mars Rain being classified as a high-level skill meant that its power and difficulty were on par. ¡°Yah!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog took a step back and shook its head. It wanted to practice Mars Rain! The Beast Tamer of the household was too lax, having only trained for a while, and was already satisfied upon learning a simple skill and wanted to head back. How could this be! It aimed to be the unbeatable Fire-Toothed Dog! Qiao Sang, helpless, passed the cold chicken wing over. How do you deal with a Fire-Toothed Dog that¡¯s set on its goal? Of course, you can only accompany it. The Fire-Toothed Dog stiffened and bit into the spicy wing with trepidation. The next second. ¡°Ya!!!¡± ¡­ Qingcheng Jiayuan. 7:30 pm. The Fire-Toothed Dog lay weakly on the sofa, listless and dispirited. ¡°Coo~¡± The chubby pigeon went up to it with concern and rubbed its head against the dog. ¡°Is the Fire-Toothed Dog okay?¡± the mother asked. ¡°It¡¯s fine, just physically and mentally exhausted,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Mother: ¡°¡­¡± Is that what you call fine?! Qiao Sang sat cross-legged, watching television. The Fire-Toothed Dog had consumed an entire six super incredibly insanely spicy wings just to master Mars Rain, and there were only three bottles of Miracle Milk left for herself. Even if the Fire-Toothed Dog could handle the spiciness, its insane output of flames couldn¡¯t keep up with the energy consumed. Miracle Milk was too expensive to buy, so she could only get seven or eight bottles of water for it to drink. But the Fire-Toothed Dog had been at it all afternoon, its throat burning and nearly hoarse from all the barking, yet it hadn¡¯t shown the slightest sign of learning Mars Rain. Mars Rain hadn¡¯t been mastered, but the expertise of Flame Vortex had directly increased by 45 points. And so, the Fire-Toothed Dog wilted. Qiao Sang, watching on the side, was at a loss. The Fire-Toothed Dog was stubborn; preventing it from training was certainly not an option. It had to try on its own to give up. All she, as a Beast Tamer, could do was not to interfere. ¡°You¡¯ve tidied up the room nicely, now you can explain the matter of taking two weeks off,¡± her mother began. Qiao Sang snapped back to reality and cautiously began, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say? It¡¯s for training the Fire-Toothed Dog, or else how will we secure the top spot in Shengshui Middle School¡¯s special recruitment, right, Fire-Toothed Dog?¡± ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog replied hoarsely. Mother gave Qiao Sang a fleeting glance, stood up, and went to the kitchen. She poured a cup of water and gently handed it to the Fire-Toothed Dog, saying, ¡°Drink some water first.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Why did mother¡¯s glance seem to blame her for not treating the Fire-Toothed Dog well¡­ Fortunately, her mother did not say much thereafter, probably considering the fact that she had tidied the room that day and had been admitted to Shengshui Middle School¡­ Qiao Sang let out a sigh of relief. The TV was currently showing a commercial. It was about the enrolment time and competition venue for F-rank Beast Tamers in Hangkang City on June 30. As the screen shifted to the prizes for the top three winners, Qiao Sang leaned forward involuntarily. Third place, a latest model Moonlight brand motorcycle BD-7800 plus 50,000 Alliance Currency. Second place, a Water-type Evolution Stone plus 100,000 Alliance Currency. First place, a random Pet Beast Egg plus 200,000 Alliance Currency. Qiao Sang¡¯s breathing quickened. The first place prize seemed tailor-made for her! Both the Pet Beast Egg and the Alliance Currency were what she needed! Before Qiao Sang could memorize the enrolment website, her mother had already taken the remote control and changed the channel. ¡°Mom!¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but cry out. She stared at the TV, wanting to ask her mother to switch back, but her voice suddenly stopped. On screen, a woman dressed in a business suit was delivering the news. ¡°At 1:23 pm today, an act of malicious vandalism occurred on Jiangyi Street¡­¡± Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Chapter 47: The Sucking Ghost Treasure Chapter 50: Chapter 47: The Sucking Ghost Treasure As the female news anchor reported, the appropriate surveillance footage appeared in the top left corner. The camera was quite far from the entrance of the alley, catching only a distant figure that became a bit blurry when zoomed in. Still, one could roughly make out a girl and a red pet beast. The mother squinted at the television and asked, ¡°Doesn¡¯t that person look a bit like you?¡± Qiao Sang feigned calmness and said, ¡°Perhaps good-looking people all look similar.¡± Mother: ¡°¡­¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog finished drinking a big gulp of water from its bowl and looked up at the screen the moment it caught the image playing. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, pointing at the television with its paw, wore an astonished expression. How did it end up on TV?! Seeing this, the mother asked, ¡°What is the Fire-Toothed Dog saying?¡± Qiao Sang replied, ¡°It says the person on TV looks good-looking.¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog explained frantically in its still hoarse voice. That¡¯s not what it meant! It and its Beast Tamer were on TV! The mother looked over. Qiao Sang translated, ¡°It says I¡¯m right.¡± Fire-Toothed Dog: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Qiao Sang returned to her room and counted her remaining money. 4663 Alliance Currency. Ever since her second bet on the Interstellar Betting Network won her money, Qiao Sang withdrew all her cash, fearing she wouldn¡¯t be able to control herself from betting again. That much money should be enough to rebuild a wall¡­ Calculating in her mind, Qiao Sang figured the wall damaged by the Fire-Toothed Dog was only the middle section, and she would just need to repair that part. With that thought, she very naturally separated 1000 Alliance Currency from the 4663 on the table. After estimating the compensation, Qiao Sang took out paper and pen and spent more than half an hour writing a letter of apology of about 500 words. Putting the letter of apology and 3500 Alliance Currency in an envelope, Qiao Sang picked up her phone and called for a Didi Express Delivery. Didi Express Delivery was a fast and efficient delivery service within the city. Whether it was meal delivery or items, they could be delivered swiftly. Unlike the professional delivery personnel of the past, those who could register for Didi Express Delivery were Beast Tamers with spare time. Some Beast Tamers took advantage of their free time to take orders and earn some extra money. Of course, these deliveries were done by pet beasts, not the Beast Tamers themselves. If you¡¯re lucky enough to encounter a Beast Tamer with a Psychic Series pet beast taking your order, your item might be precisely delivered within 10 seconds. Two minutes later. ¡°Ya!!!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Qiao Sang was startled. The Fire-Toothed Dog trembled and pointed its paw towards the windowsill of the room. Following its direction, Qiao Sang looked over. She saw a black pet beast the size of a basketball crouched outside the window, its dark red eyes staring straight at her. Upon noticing Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze, it grinned, revealing a pair of snow-white fangs. Then, its limbless body suddenly grew a hand with just two fingers and tapped on the window. Qiao Sang steadied her nerves, realizing it was a Suckling Ghost Treasure. As a Spectral-type Pet Beast, it was quite frightening to appear suddenly, but the Fire-Toothed Dog seemed to be overreacting. Logically, the Fire-Toothed Dog shouldn¡¯t be so scared. Qiao Sang opened the window. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog dashed to the side of the bed in an instant, only poking its head out to watch in the direction of the Suckling Ghost Treasure. The Suckling Ghost Treasure floated in, grinned again to show its fangs, and then reached into its own body with its two-fingered hand. Soon a phone was pulled out. ¡°` With a few simple taps, Qiao Sang¡¯s phone display showed that the Didi Speedy Delivery courier had arrived. Qiao Sang handed over the envelope and 150 Alliance Currency. Didi Speedy Delivery required users to set a service fee, and if the courier agreed, they would take the order. Qiao Sang had set the fee at 150 Alliance Currency. The destination for her delivery was the local office on Jiangyi Street, not very far from her home. After receiving the envelope and Alliance Currency, the Ghostly Sucker stuffed it into its body. Politeness demanded a final baring of its fangs; the Ghostly Sucker then floated away. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± It wasn¡¯t until the Ghostly Sucker had gone that the Fire-Toothed Dog revealed itself, furiously questioning its Beast Tamer. How had that terrifying thing appeared here? As she listened to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s words, Qiao Sang fell into thought. She remembered that the Ghostly Sucker was the character from the ghost movie she had made the Fire-Toothed Dog watch before¡­ So the Fire-Toothed Dog had remembered it until now? It seemed that the Fire-Toothed Dog wasn¡¯t very brave¡­ How would they fight other Spectral-type Pets in the future? Perhaps she should have the Fire-Toothed Dog watch more ghost movies to train, or maybe take it to a haunted house for fun¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog felt an inexplicable chill and shuddered. ¡­ The next morning dawned. Qiao Sang was woken up by the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s barking. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog was full of energy, showing no signs of weakness or fright from the night before. Qiao Sang turned over and said, ¡°Let me sleep a bit more.¡± She had finally finished her middle school exams and had a holiday; if she couldn¡¯t sleep until naturally waking up, what was the point of life? ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Seeing that its Beast Tamer was still sleeping, the Fire-Toothed Dog pulled off the quilt with its mouth. After the commotion, Qiao Sang ultimately missed out on the meaning of life. ¡­ It was the same open training ground for pet beasts as yesterday. After gobbling down a bite of the insanely super spicy grilled wings, the Fire-Toothed Dog practiced breathing fire. Qiao Sang watched guiltily, and her bad mood from being woken up that morning was long gone. Her own Pet Beast had gotten up early to train and even woke her up for it, enduring the torturous spiciness just to learn the Mars Rain she had carelessly mentioned. This made her feel quite ashamed as a Beast Tamer. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t think of any solution for the time being. The Fire-Toothed Dog clearly had its sights set on mastering Mars Rain, yet it was almost impossible for a lower-level Pet Beast to learn a high-level skill. Learning new skills wasn¡¯t like increasing proficiency, and she didn¡¯t have a Golden Finger for that. Everything would have to rely on their own efforts. The Fire-Toothed Dog had nearly depleted its internal energy and came to its Beast Tamer, panting with its tongue out. Qiao Sang timely handed over a bottle of Qi Yuan Milk. She had only bought three bottles of Qi Yuan Milk today, and after compensating 3500 Alliance Currency, her assets were down to 1013 Alliance Currency. After buying the insanely super spicy grilled wings and Qi Yuan Milk, she was left with 689 Alliance Currency. This money would barely last for two days. Qiao Sang could only pin her hopes on the upcoming Bai Xinsai. It was the competition on June 30th, in which only F-rank Beast Tamers could register. Qiao Sang had already registered for it on the computer last night, and after looking over the registration conditions and rules, she didn¡¯t have much hope for the first place. The Bai Xinsai was a competition open to F-rank Beast Tamers. This meant that even if the Tamer¡¯s brain had undergone a secondary awakening and both Pet Beasts had evolved into intermediate-level beasts, as long as they hadn¡¯t taken the Alliance¡¯s E-rank Beast Tamer assessment, they met the entry requirements. At this rate, newly awakened Beast Tamers who had just graduated from middle school exams signing up would merely be making an appearance. Their likely role was to add some excitement to the Bai Xinsai. Qiao Sang had no expectations for the first place, but she was determined to be in the top ten. After all, after the tenth place, forget Evolution Stones and motorbikes, there wouldn¡¯t be a single piece of Alliance Currency¡­ Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Chapter 48 Bai Xinsai Chapter 51: Chapter 48 Bai Xinsai ¡°Tooth!¡± The bark of the Fire-Toothed Dog yanked Qiao Sang back from her thoughts. Looking down, she realized that an entire bottle of Qi Yuan milk had been guzzled. The Fire-Toothed Dog gazed at its Beast Tamer, eagerly hoping for another bottle. Qiao Sang handed over some water she had prepared beforehand. Now, when her entire fortune was down to just three digits, she had to mix water with milk, or else her assets might hit zero before even getting to the Bai Xinsai. The Fire-Toothed Dog had no objections to this arrangement. After gulping down the water and munching on a couple of super invincible insanely spicy roasted wings, it turned around and plunged back into training. Qiao Sang watched with mixed feelings. It seemed the Fire-Toothed Dog was really eager to learn Mars Rain. Qiao Sang watched the Fire-Toothed Dog spraying flames non-stop for a while, then took out her phone to search for training institutes in Hangkang City that offered lessons on Mars Rain. Soon the phone¡¯s browser displayed several skill training institutes. One of them was just three streets away from her current location. Qiao Sang clicked on it. [One-on-one nanny-style coaching] [One of the domestic most renowned training institutes for the signature moves of Fire Attribute Beasts] [Nearly 500 trainers in the team, with 1 A-rank Beast Tamer, 12 B-rank Beast Tamers, and 122 C-rank Beast Tamers] [Over 20,000 successful signature skill trainings every year] The descriptions looked exaggerated; if it were one of the most famous in the country, they would have to add another zero to the 20,000 successful trainings a year. However, if they truly had an A-rank Beast Tamer as a trainer like the introduction claimed, the institute¡¯s strength was not to be underestimated. Qiao Sang clicked further to inquire about the cost of training for Mars Rain. The reply with the price came quickly. Qiao Sang¡¯s head spun for a moment. So many zeros¡­ Individual, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, hundred¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t bear to look any further and quickly closed the page, stowing away her phone. It would be better to let the Fire-Toothed Dog continue its training as is; seeking professional training shouldn¡¯t even be considered¡­ ¡­ ¡­ June 30th. Qiao Sang took the bus 63 early in the morning to the Pet Beast Arena in Shouke Garden. The entrance to the arena was already lined with people, most of whom seemed to be around the same age as Qiao Sang. There were also a few reporters with microphones, randomly grabbing people for interviews. Carrying the Fire-Toothed Dog, Qiao Sang deliberately took a long detour to queue up at Entrance 2, fearing that some sharp-eyed reporter might corner her for an interview. After all, with sunglasses on, the Fire-Toothed Dog was quite noticeable among its fellow rookie Beast Tamers of the same age. The Fire-Toothed Dog wasn¡¯t wearing sunglasses out of its own volition; it was Qiao Sang who decided to put them on. After making no progress with Mars Rain training these past few days, the Fire-Toothed Dog seemed to have lost some confidence and had been talking less. So Qiao Sang took the initiative to put sunglasses on it. With the sunglasses on, the Fire-Toothed Dog may not have become more talkative, but its spirits had at least improved. After standing in line for about twenty minutes, Qiao Sang checked in, received her competition tag, and made her way to Section D, Row 11 of the arena. ¡°Qiao Sang!¡± Someone in Seat 5 of Row 11 was waving their arms and calling out to her. Qiao Sang sat down beside Fang Sisi and asked, ¡°Aside from you, how many others from our class are here?¡± They had chatted on the phone last night when Fang Sisi reached out to Qiao Sang, and through the conversation, they realized they had both signed up for Bai Xinsai on June 30th, leading to this encounter. ¡°Not many, around 4 or 5, I guess. The Bai Xinsai is coinciding with a few matches of The Interstellar Cup, and everybody doesn¡¯t want to miss the live broadcasts of those matches,¡± Fang Sisi replied, her eyes gleaming as she focused on the Fire-Toothed Dog. It was her first time seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog with sunglasses. It was just too cool! Fang Sisi thought to herself about how cool the Fire-Toothed Dog was, and she couldn¡¯t help but say it out loud. Normally, if someone complimented it like this, the Fire-Toothed Dog would have puffed out its chest and strutted around, barking proudly. But now, it just puffed out its chest without making a sound. The Fire-Toothed Dog wanted to bark and show off as well. But it couldn¡¯t, because these past few days it had eaten way too many super duper abnormally spicy grilled wings. Its throat hurt¡­ ¡°Your Cotton Caterpillar is looking good, it seems much bigger than last time,¡± Qiao Sang complimented. Actually, she meant to say fatter¡­ In just a short five days, the Cotton Caterpillar had plumped up a lot more than before. However, Bug-Type Pets like the Cotton Caterpillar have short evolutionary cycles, and if they eat and sleep well, they develop much faster than other Pet Beasts. This kind of change was visible to the naked eye. ¡°Cotton~¡± Feeling shy when praised, the Cotton Caterpillar turned around, presenting its back to Qiao Sang. ¡°Is it that big? I haven¡¯t really noticed,¡± said Fang Sisi as she directly picked up the Cotton Caterpillar to weigh it, ¡°It does seem like it¡¯s gained quite a bit.¡± Cotton Caterpillar: ¡°¡­¡± They were expressing the same thing, but why did it feel so awkward when its own Beast Tamer said it¡­ After chatting idly for about twenty minutes, the seats around them gradually filled up. Accompanied by the loud bangs of fireworks, the Bai Xinsai officially began. ¡°What¡¯s your number?¡± Fang Sisi asked. ¡°123, what about you?¡± Qiao Sang responded. ¡°11,¡± Fang Sisi replied. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be heading to the waiting area to line up? I think it¡¯s going to be your turn soon,¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but remind her. The preliminary battles at the Bai Xinsai were not determined randomly, but by matching contestants by their numbers in pairs, like 1 with 2, 3 with 4, and so on. ¡°Can¡¯t be, there are still five pairs in front of me. I¡¯ll head backstage when the fifth pair starts; I want to watch more of the matches,¡± Fang Sisi said. Even though Qiao Sang felt it wasn¡¯t right, she didn¡¯t say anything more. What Fang Sisi said made some sense; it would take some time for the host to finish introducing the event and then a few matches to be fought. 16 minutes later. ¡°Damn! How did it get so fast! Qiao Sang, I can¡¯t talk to you any longer; I¡¯ve got to hurry!¡± Fang Sisi picked up the Cotton Caterpillar and left her seat. Then she sprinted down the aisle towards backstage. In the 16 minutes, the host¡¯s introduction alone had taken up about 10 minutes. The remaining time practically saw a match every minute. The F-rank Beast Tamers entering the stage all had only low-level Pet Beasts with simple strategies; basically, in just about three rounds, if the opponent managed to land the first attack, it usually meant the end of the match. Qiao Sang herself had thought that it would be either in the afternoon or even tomorrow by the time it was her turn. Now it seemed like it would definitely be her turn this morning¡­ ¡°Contestant number 11, Fang Sisi.¡± ¡°Contestant number 11, Fang Sisi.¡± The Pet Beast Arena¡¯s host called out Fang Sisi¡¯s name twice, but she was nowhere to be seen. ¡°Let¡¯s congratulate¡­¡± The host was about to declare the contestant number 12 the winner, but then a voice came through the earpiece. ¡°Let¡¯s congratulate contestant number 11, Fang Sisi, for her spectacular entrance!¡± Since the start of the competition, the host had been announcing the contestant numbers and names in a very straightforward manner, and this was the first time the word ¡®spectacular¡¯ had been used during a contestant¡¯s entry. For a moment, the expectation of the audience arose. 3 seconds later. Fang Sisi appeared on the field, out of breath. By her side, the plump Cotton Caterpillar struggled to move along¡­ Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Chapter 49 The Taste of Money Chapter 52: Chapter 49 The Taste of Money ¡°Could that be an investor¡¯s relative?¡± The thought was quickly dismissed by everyone. Investors were usually flush with cash, their relatives wouldn¡¯t likely contract with just a Cotton Caterpillar¡­ Qiao Sang felt relieved. Whether it was the first battle or not, this must be Fang Sisi¡¯s and the Cotton Caterpillar¡¯s first official match, and it was a good start that they made it without any issues. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, who do you think will win?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The pet beast of contestant number 12 was a Sha Duo mouse, skilled in self-defense and evasion. And the Cotton Caterpillar, a synonym for weakness, was basically at the bottom of the strength rankings among all entry-level pet beasts until it evolved. Unless there was an unforeseen event, Fang Sisi had no chance of winning. Qiao Sang asked Fire-Toothed Dog merely to get it to observe the situation on the field more closely, to develop the ability to judge the level of both sides. ¡°Ya.¡± Fire-Toothed Dog pointed in the direction of Fang Sisi and barked. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Was the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s vision really that bad?! ¡°Why?¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°Ya Ya.¡± Fire-Toothed Dog explained in its slightly hoarse voice. This person had just complimented it for being handsome. Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief. At least it wasn¡¯t because of poor vision¡­ ¡°Contestant number 12, Zhang Shuo, is 16 years old and already has one year of beast taming experience, while his opponent, Fang Sisi, only became a Beast Tamer not long ago. Sha Duo, what do you think will be the outcome of this match?¡± the middle-aged commentator with slicked-back hair asked the handsome young man next to him. A typical pet beast competition commentary is divided between a main and a co-commentator. The main commentator generally has keen eyesight and a fluid tongue, responsible for fervently reporting the live developments of the match. The co-commentators are usually guests with a following, invited by the organizers. They are generally responsible for analyzing strategies and tactics from a professional perspective to help the audience understand the match. The guest that Bai Xinsai invited this time was Sha Duo, who recently became quite popular. He won over the audience with his handsome appearance and never-give-up attitude in the Yuhua Region competition not long ago. Although he only made it to the top 24, his popularity was even higher than some who were in the top 10. ¡°I think¡­¡± Before Sha Duo could start sharing his opinion, the match on the field had already ended. He continued, ¡°It seems I don¡¯t need to say anything.¡± Right at the start of the match, the Sha Duo mouse burrowed underground, and the Cotton Caterpillar was simply left bewildered on the spot, getting knocked unconscious by the Sha Duo mouse as it emerged from the ground. Qiao Sang put away his phone he was using to record the match and checked the time. 21 seconds. It was not all that surprising¡­ Fang Sisi returned to her seat with the Cotton Caterpillar, sighing deeply, ¡°I lost so badly.¡± Qiao Sang nodded, ¡°It was quite bad.¡± Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t speak, but nodded several times in agreement. Fang Sisi: ¡°¡­¡± As her friend, shouldn¡¯t she be consoling her?! ¡°But at this stage, the Cotton Caterpillar naturally doesn¡¯t have an advantage. Once you evolve it into a Baxue Butterfly, the opponent likely won¡¯t stand a chance against you,¡± Qiao Sang said. Fang Sisi looked at her plump Cotton Caterpillar and was somewhat consoled. She hadn¡¯t come to the competition expecting to go far, just to join in the fun and gain some experience. Fang Sisi quickly adjusted her attitude. She pointed at the match of group seven and laughed, ¡°Hahaha, that Deep-fur Turtle is so silly, just standing there stupidly getting hit.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Did she forget that just now the Cotton Caterpillar also remained motionless and was taken care of by the opponent¡­ There wasn¡¯t much to see in the competition. Most of those watching in the stands were friends and family of the competitors, and as the number of participants dwindled, so did the audience. But soon, the spectators who had not gone far upon hearing the buzz returned to their seats one after another. ¡°My God, it¡¯s a baby Jiao Dragon!¡± ¡°Which young master from a big family came to play?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear the host? His name is Lu You.¡± ¡°In Hangkang, besides Lu¡¯s Group, which other Lu family could be so lavish?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t Lu¡¯s Group one of the investors in this competition? Did they invest just for their young master?¡± The battle between F-rank Beast Tamers didn¡¯t attract them, but a Dragon-type Pet Beast that hadn¡¯t evolved yet drew them all back. Qiao Sang stared intently at the baby Jiao Dragon on the field. This was her first time seeing a Dragon-type Pet Beast in reality. Those scales¡­ Those sharp claws¡­ Those Jiao horns¡­ Constantly exuding a scent of money¡­ As expected, the baby Jiao Dragon won the match with absolute superiority. There¡¯s a reason the Dragon series is recognized by most as the strongest element. Whether it¡¯s defense or attack power, they are far superior to ordinary Pet Beasts. Luckily, they are rare and slow to develop, with long evolution cycles, otherwise, they really wouldn¡¯t leave any room for ordinary Beast Tamers to survive. ¡°Contestant number 67, Lu You, has just achieved an impressive victory, it seems he¡¯s the seed player of this competition,¡± the commentator praised Lu You. Qiao Sang agreed with the second half of the sentence but thought the first half was quite exaggerated. The baby Jiao Dragon, though a Dragon-type Pet Beast, was still a low-level one. It was clear it hadn¡¯t been cultivated for long, winning in two rounds after a skill showdown, eventually victorious with Dragon Claws, a stronger attack skill. Compared to previous matches, this could be considered exciting, but not exactly impressive. Qiao Sang put down her phone and started to watch the video she had just recorded. If they kept winning, there was a high chance they would become opponents later. As a qualified Beast Tamer, analyzing competitors and devising tactics was also part of the curriculum. ¡°Qiao Sang, send me the video you just recorded, I only focused on the match and didn¡¯t record it,¡± Fang Sisi suddenly said. ¡°Do you like the baby Jiao Dragon too?¡± Qiao Sang asked. She had a reason for asking, considering there had been over thirty matches before, but Fang Sisi had never thought about recording any video. ¡°What? The baby Jiao Dragon is so ugly, I don¡¯t like it at all. Did you see the Apricot Fungus kind just now? How cute is that, especially the sound it made when it was defeated and fell down, it¡¯s so adorable! Hurry up and give it to me, I have to see it again!¡± Fang Sisi said excitedly. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She forgot Fang Sisi was all about looks¡­ ¡­ After several more matches, there finally appeared the first F-rank Beast Tamer with a mid-level Pet Beast ¡ª contestant number 99, Guo Yiqi. This was a truly overwhelming battle. With just a flap of its wings, Guo Yiqi¡¯s Poison Butterfly scattered toxic powder that knocked out the opponent¡¯s White Sand Fox. Qiao Sang noted this down on her memo pad as she watched the recorded video. ¡°What do you think about the Poison Butterfly?¡± Fang Sisi asked beside her. Qiao Sang was taken aback, not expecting Fang Sisi to discuss this with her. After a moment of thought, she answered seriously, ¡°Fire Element overcomes Bug Series but not Poison Series. Fortunately, the Poison Butterfly¡¯s toxicity isn¡¯t very strong, and the Fire-Toothed Dog can disintegrate its poison powder with high temperatures. But in this match, the Poison Butterfly only used poison powder and didn¡¯t use any other skills. I think if we encounter it, it¡¯s better to strike first and keep the rhythm in our own hands.¡± Fang Sisi: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t asking you about that. I was asking what you think about the Poison Butterfly¡¯s appearance.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Listing sentiments Chapter 53: Listing sentiments I feel like chatting. First, let me introduce myself: a chronic procrastinator and a severe sufferer of laziness. The initial reason I started writing this story was my recent fondness for Beast Taming narratives and then wanting to find a female-centric Beast Taming story to read. Sadly, there were too few, and their backgrounds were mostly quite old-fashioned, so I decided to just write one myself. I¡¯ve followed Pok¨¦mon from the Kanto Region to the Kalos Region, so writing an overview of Beast Taming should be no problem for me¡­ Although I knew the female readership was small and not many would read it, I still chose to write with a female protagonist and publish in the female-oriented category. After all, I am a girl¡­ As a newbie, I posted the first two chapters with zero backlog, purely on a whim, and then after writing over ten thousand words, I got signed. At the time, I was thrilled¡­ Later, I realized that being signed or not didn¡¯t make much of a difference as not many people were reading it. Since it was in the female-oriented category, I had braced myself for this, so I decided to let loose and update every other day¡­ So, I kept on with this lax schedule for half a month before I got a chance to be featured. The editor only asked me not to stop updating during the feature period, and since it was my first time being promoted, of course, I agreed. Even though I didn¡¯t understand why my first serialization during the promotional period would appear on QQ Reading¡­ But my first monthly ticket and my first lengthy review came from readers on QQ Reading. I was so excited that I impulsively promised not to stop updating or abandon the story¡­ Lately, though, I¡¯ve been thinking that, being as lazy as I am, an occasional hiatus might still happen¡­ Being prone to laziness, I don¡¯t have a backlog. I always drag my feet and only start writing late, and then I¡¯d play with my phone for a while, write a bit, and then eat some snacks¡­ Later, after surviving the recommendation PK, I couldn¡¯t take a break due to the next round of promotion. But by then, I had readers who would comment and reward me with votes, which motivated me a bit more, so during that period I often managed to update by 6 pm. Actually, I¡¯ve thought about taking a day off many times¡­ Because the most comfortable pace for me is an update every two days¡­ But because people voted for me and commented every day, I persevered. In the beginning, I would excitedly respond to every comment, but not anymore; I¡¯m afraid of being urged to update faster¡­ Although the number of readers is not much compared to others in the female category, for me, moving from no interactive readers to having daily feedback is already quite an achievement. About going premium, the editor talked to me the other day, said it¡¯s going to be May 23rd¡­ I feel it¡¯s too soon. I have no backlog, and going premium typically means rapid updating¡­ I procrastinated until the 22nd and still haven¡¯t started saving up chapters. But there¡¯s no need to panic. I¡¯ve decided to drink coffee tonight and code more words to update a bit more tomorrow¡­ Moreover¡­ New authors going premium tend to write two chapters a day mostly because there¡¯s a full attendance prize. But because I had five days of no updates between signing and going premium¡ªthose days before the promotion when I updated every other day¡ªI won¡¯t be eligible for that full attendance prize even if I update two chapters daily after going premium. I found out about that later¡­ I¡¯m a bit sad but also somewhat relieved¡ªit feels like I found an excuse not to update twice daily¡­ I know the number of readers will dramatically decrease after going premium, but that¡¯s okay. I won¡¯t abandon the story! If the performance is good, I will try hard to save up some chapters for a mass release. If it¡¯s not, I will still update consistently; it¡¯ll be less frequent, but that¡¯s the sentiment of a lazy person! I really want to list and thank the readers who¡¯ve been consistently supporting me every day, but it seems inappropriate to put in the speech for going premium. I¡¯ll take the time to properly thank everyone next time¡­ Let me answer a question that many of you might be concerned about: whether there¡¯s going to be a male lead in the story. Personally, when I read romance, I like stories of intense, painful love¡­ If I wrote that, I¡¯m afraid I couldn¡¯t resist creating a melodramatic tale of tortured love, which doesn¡¯t fit the tone of this book, so I probably won¡¯t introduce a male lead. Lastly, please support me with your first subscription, especially since the chapter for the 23rd is something I worked on fueled by coffee¡­ Well, that¡¯s about it. Speech for going premium, done perfectly¡­ Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Chapter 50 Interview Chapter 54: Chapter 50 Interview ¡°She¡¯s pretty, but the Baxue Butterfly is more beautiful,¡± Qiao Sang replied. The Baxue Butterfly and the Badu Butterfly both evolve from the Cotton Caterpillar, making it easy for people to compare the two. The Badu Butterfly is brightly colored, with flamboyant wings that scream poison. The Baxue Butterfly, on the other hand, has wings like transparent gauze, conveying a sense of pure and simple elegance. Fang Sisi glanced at the Cotton Caterpillar, and the image of the Baxue Butterfly floated into her mind. Indeed, the Baxue Butterfly is prettier¡­ What the Cotton Caterpillar didn¡¯t know was that its Beast Tamer was so enchanted by the Badu Butterfly on stage that she nearly altered its evolutionary path. The competition continued efficiently. ¡°Let¡¯s welcome contestant number 105, Pan Jiashu¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to the waiting area first,¡± Qiao Sang said. At this rate, it would be her turn in about ten minutes. ¡°Mhm, go ahead. I¡¯ll record the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s gallant figure for you,¡± Fang Sisi nodded. Hearing this, the Fire-Toothed Dog quickly adjusted its sunglasses with its paw. ¡­ Qiao Sang didn¡¯t have to wait long in the backstage contestant waiting room before a staffer with a headset called her name and hurried her to the arena. ¡°Let¡¯s welcome contestant number 123, Qiao Sang.¡± When Qiao Sang arrived at the arena and took her place, she was momentarily stunned. Seeing the arena from the spectator¡¯s seat and standing in the center as a contestant felt quite different¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog was similarly taken aback. Why were so many people staring at it? It stood silent, puffing out its chest, trying to stand even taller. ¡°Contestant Qiao Sang¡¯s Pet Beast is a Fire-Toothed Dog! It¡¯s rare for a 15-year-old novice Beast Tamer to bond with a Fire Attribute Beast as their first one! What do you think, Sha Duo?¡± the middle-aged commentator with slicked-back hair asked. ¡°Indeed, contestant Qiao Sang made a bold choice. At 15, I certainly wouldn¡¯t dare to deal with a Fire Attribute Beast,¡± Sha Duo quipped about himself. ¡°It looks like contestant Sun Jie is in a tough spot this round. I wonder what his Pet Beast is?¡± the middle-aged commentator said, looking at the situation on the field. Most F-rank Beast Tamers, who still only own a primary Pet Beast, typically carry it with them to display their status as a Beast Tamer. But some prefer to keep their Pet Beast inside the Beast Taming Codex to maintain an air of mystery. Sun Jie, contestant number 124, clearly adopted this approach, as he hadn¡¯t summoned his Pet Beast half a day into the event, maintaining an aura of secrecy. ¡°Please send out your respective Pet Beasts,¡± the referee said, reminding contestant number 124 who hadn¡¯t responded. After struggling for a while, Sun Jie finally summoned his Pet Beast. A familiar figure appeared before Qiao Sang. It was a Cotton Caterpillar¡­ Contestant Qiao Sang, a slender girl, had a Fire-Toothed Dog as her Pet Beast, while contestant Sun Jie, looking to be around 180cm tall, bonded with a Cotton Caterpillar. This pairing brought a striking visual impact to the audience. ¡°It seems there¡¯s no suspense for contestant Qiao Sang this round.¡± As the commentator¡¯s voice faded, the Fire-Toothed Dog spat out a Flame Vortex and swiftly ended the match. ¡°Contestant Sun Jie is just unlucky. If it hadn¡¯t been for contestant Qiao Sang, he might have stood a fighting chance,¡± the commentator said, trying to save some face for Sun Jie. The Bai Xinsai wasn¡¯t just watched by the live audience but also by netizens following the livestream. [Isn¡¯t this just bullying?] [Why do so many people bond with Cotton Caterpillars?] [Because they¡¯re cheap.] [I want the link to this Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s sunglasses in one second!] [Link request +1] [Link request +10001] [Link request +10002] ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog returned to its seat and impatiently asked Fang Sisi for the video. It wanted to see its own glorious moment on stage! Although Fang Sisi didn¡¯t understand the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s words, she could still understand its body language. She laughed awkwardly, ¡°Haha, I just got a call.¡± But that wasn¡¯t the case. The truth was that she had started recording, but when her favorite mushroom strain passed by, she couldn¡¯t resist turning the camera toward it. By the time the mushroom strain was out of view and the camera turned back to the arena, the match was already over¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s wagging tail suddenly came to a stop. The sunglasses hid its disappointed eyes, but Qiao Sang still sensitively picked up on it. ¡°If you want to watch, we can watch it at home later, there will be replays of the competition available,¡± Qiao Sang consoled. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s tail immediately started wagging again. Fang Sisi stood by, looking on with admiration. No wonder she was the one who had the guts to contract with a fire attribute pet beast right off the bat, she had the Fire-Toothed Dog completely under her control. ¡­ Even though the competition for F-rank Beast Tamers was dull and lacked highlights, Qiao Sang still spent the whole day at the arena. She was used to preparing well for anything in advance. 7:20 p.m. Qiao Sang looked at the information recorded in the notes on her phone. It summarized a total of 21 Beast Tamers. Aside from the contestant number 67 with a little Kui Dragon, the rest were F-rank Beast Tamers who already had mid-level pet beasts. Most new Beast Tamers around Qiao Sang¡¯s age were basically making a one-day trip to the competition scene. Apart from Qiao Sang, the other four classmates from Class 37 who had participated were all eliminated. [Qiao Sang, you got to hang in there!] [Our class only has you left as a lone seedling.] [If you come across a contestant named Zhao Hai, remember to take revenge for me!] Although they had graduated, the class chat group hadn¡¯t been disbanded, and the eliminated students started @¡¯ing Qiao Sang one by one in the group. But Qiao Sang had yet to appear in the group. She was busy strategizing and studying her opponents with the Fire-Toothed Dog. After she had reviewed all 21 Beast Tamers on her list and watched all the recorded videos again, Qiao Sang searched for the replay of today¡¯s competition and handed the phone to the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Bai Xinsai wasn¡¯t a major competition, but it still garnered some popularity in Hangkang City during the period after the middle school graduation exams. Any player with a spotlight was singled out and had clips of their matches edited, and Qiao Sang showed the Fire-Toothed Dog its own little segment. The screen was filled with a barrage of bullet comments on the video. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked anxiously. Qiao Sang reached out to turn off the bullet comments, and the Fire-Toothed Dog finally started watching the video contentedly. After watching it once and calling out for Qiao Sang, she replayed it for the Fire-Toothed Dog. Not until Qiao Sang had replayed it three times for the Fire-Toothed Dog did it stop calling out. As the video ended again, the Fire-Toothed Dog tapped the screen with its paw. Having seen its Beast Tamer handle the controls so many times, it had learned how to replay the video by itself. ¡­ The following day. Hunter¡¯s Park. At the entrance of the Pet Beast Arena. Qiao Sang was blocked as soon as she arrived. ¡°Qiao Sang, I¡¯m a reporter from Sharp News. Could you spare a few minutes for an interview?¡± At every competition held in different places, there are always a few contestants who become the talk of the town. After yesterday¡¯s live broadcast, Qiao Sang had become one of those discussed contestants. It wasn¡¯t so much because her matches were clean and decisive, but because, as a rookie Beast Tamer, she dared to contract with a fire attribute pet beast as her first. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I have to go in for the competition,¡± Qiao Sang declined. ¡°Yesterday, everyone was impressed by the courage you showed in contracting a fire attribute pet beast and by the impressive entrance of the Fire-Toothed Dog. Everyone wants to learn more about you and the Fire-Toothed Dog, I hope you won¡¯t refuse,¡± the reporter from Sharp News said sincerely. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± ¡°Tooth¨C¡± Both Qiao Sang and the Fire-Toothed Dog became a bit bashful. ¡°Then you guys just¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s Lu You!¡± someone shouted. The reporter from Sharp News, who had been sincere just a moment ago, along with his team, vanished from in front of Qiao Sang and ran in the direction where Lu You was being called. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Fire-Toothed Dog: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 51: Won? Chapter 55: Chapter 51: Won? F-rank Beast Tamers who met the eligibility requirements to compete were numerous, and after an efficient day of battles, the preliminary rounds had not yet ended yesterday. However, there were only slightly more than 60 contestants left, so it was expected that the preliminaries could be finished in no more than an hour¡¯s time. Qiao Sang arrived at row 9 in zone C. Bai Yunmiao had also signed up for this Bai Xinsai and successfully passed the preliminary round. The two met up like this, having both passed the preliminaries. ¡°Qiao genius, I¡¯ve inquired about it. The people who pass the preliminaries will be randomly shuffled on the big screen, and the ones paired together will be a group,¡± Bai Yunmiao said, pointing to the screen above the center of the arena. Since learning Qiao Sang¡¯s name, Bai Yunmiao had been calling her Qiao genius online. Qiao Sang nodded; this kind of random pairings by system was common in various competitions. ¡°Why are you dressed up so¡­ nice today?¡± Qiao Sang asked. To be precise, it should be described as formal. Bai Yunmiao was sitting at her seat in an extremely ladylike manner, with her makeup and hair done perfectly, wearing a little black dress paired with a pair of bright-colored high heels, a true banquet attire. ¡°Isn¡¯t it to look good on camera? I watched yesterday¡¯s replay online. It was like a death shot, presenting me so ugly. It didn¡¯t even capture one-third of my beauty,¡± Bai Yunmiao complained. Indeed, sometimes the live streams without any filters were like mirrors reflecting monsters. Bai Yunmiao continued, ¡°And since half the contestants have been eliminated today, I think there¡¯s a high chance I will be interviewed.¡± Interviews¡­ Qiao Sang recalled what had just happened and felt a tightness in her chest, no longer wanting to talk¡­ ¡­ Inside the arena, Qiao Sang unexpectedly saw someone she recognized among the group nine preliminary contestants¡ªDai Shushu. Had she not seen her here, Qiao Sang would have almost forgotten about her¡­ The Pet Beast of Dai Shushu wasn¡¯t one of the five choices for newbie Beast Tamers, but a Water Shrimp. Not all Water-type Pet Beasts were amphibious Extraordinary Creatures, and even if some could move freely on land, they generally couldn¡¯t exhibit their full strength. Due to the limitations of the terrain, few Beast Tamers were willing to assign their first contract slot to a Water-type Pet Beast. Qiao Sang started observing seriously. She couldn¡¯t deny that in her heart, she still regarded Dai Shushu as a competitor. 56 seconds later. ¡°Contestant Chen Cheng wins.¡± Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment. This was completely different from what she had expected! She hadn¡¯t even begun analyzing Dai Shushu and the Water Shrimp¡¯s combat level, and the match was over just like that! Her opponent¡¯s Pet Beast, a plump pigeon, hit the Water Shrimp twice with aerial strikes, rendering it unable to continue fighting¡ªit was a completely ordinary preliminary battle! Was Dai Shushu really that weak?! Qiao Sang felt a bit dazed. Why had she initially regarded Dai Shushu as a strong rival¡­ Qiao Sang tried to recall hard. Back then, they were all self-awakened; the difference was¡­ Cultural scores¡­ That¡¯s it, cultural scores¡­ Dai Shushu was indeed a rival to be reckoned with¡­ Similar to yesterday¡¯s efficiency, the names of all the contestants who advanced in the preliminary rounds were soon fully logged into the system in less than an hour. The photos of the contestants inside the large screen in the center of the arena were wildly scrambling. 6 seconds later. The photos came to a standstill. All the team pairings had been sorted out, and Qiao Sang saw her opponent among them. The person in the photo had eyes as big as mung beans and a hairline that was slightly receding, showing a face that seemed older than his actual age. Xie Jianyin. Qiao Sang recognized him immediately; he was one of the twenty-one Beast Tamers she had recorded in her memo. This stroke of luck wasn¡¯t bad, not wasting her hard work researching¡­ The battle to advance to the top 64 soon kicked off. ¡°` Those who passed the preliminaries were slightly better than those who were eliminated, so the duration of the matches also increased, going from one minute per game originally to two to three minutes now to determine a winner. ¡°Who do you think has a better chance of winning, contestant Qiao Sang or contestant Xie Jianyin?¡± the middle-aged commentator with a slicked-back hairdo asked Sha Duo. On the field, Qiao Sang and Xie Jianyin had already taken their places. As a member of the third group, Qiao Sang had arrived backstage as soon as the first group¡¯s match began. As expected, it was her turn immediately¡­ ¡°Contestant Xie Jianyin has been an F-rank Beast Tamer for three years, and he has a better chance of winning than contestant Qiao Sang, in terms of both experience and strength,¡± Sha Duo stated his view. ¡°It¡¯s a pity, among so many contestants, to run into someone with a mid-grade Pet Beast as an opponent.¡± ¡°I recall Xie Jianyin¡¯s Pet Beast is a Longtail Serpent.¡± ¡°It pains my heart to think that such a pretty young girl would lose to such an ugly man.¡± ¡°He¡¯s only 18 years old, a boy.¡± The spectators on site started discussing, with most voices rooting for Qiao Sang. Even though strength is paramount nowadays, with both contestants being F-rank Beast Tamers, people still tended to support the contestant with higher visual appeal. Moreover, Qiao Sang¡¯s contracted Fire-Toothed Dog was still fresh in everyone¡¯s memory because it was the only Fire-element Pet Beast to appear among the Beast Tamers participating in the Bai Xinsai. ¡­ As the referee issued the command to send out the Pet Beasts, a gray Star Array lit up in front of Xie Jianyin. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy began to gather inside its body, immediately getting ready for action. Last night, it and its Beast Tamer had spent half the night discussing strategy, outlining what to do against any opponent they might encounter. Next was just to wait for that unimpressive-looking guy to appear¡­ From the gray Star Array, a beast with an all-red body, an oval-shaped head, and a black stripe running from its head to the tail emerged. Huh? Why wasn¡¯t it that unimpressive-looking guy? The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t understand. Why was this different from what its Beast Tamer had explained? Qiao Sang was speechless looking at the opponent¡¯s Pet Beast. Fire Chain Snake, a Fire-element beginner Pet Beast. Had she not seriously studied the mid-grade Longtail Serpent for half of yesterday, only for him to bring a beginner Fire-element Pet Beast to the match? And to send out a Pet Beast with the same attributes as the Fire-Toothed Dog, knowing she only had one. Apparently, he hadn¡¯t taken the Fire-Toothed Dog seriously¡­ Xie Jianyin indeed hadn¡¯t taken the Fire-Toothed Dog seriously, to be precise, he hadn¡¯t taken Qiao Sang seriously. He had contracted with his second Pet Beast, the Fire Chain Snake, for two months already. As a Beast Tamer with two Pet Beasts, of course, he intended for both to take turns in the matches! For a student fresh out of junior high with newly contracted Pet Beasts, whichever one he summoned would easily be enough to deal with her. The referee had just announced the start of the match, and Qiao Sang immediately issued the command to act according to the original plan. At the same time, Xie Jianyin also gave the command for a flame spray. The energy inside the Fire-Toothed Dog was already brewing. Thus, it released its skill faster than the Fire Chain Snake. Outside the arena. ¡°This is the Spark of a Minor Accomplishment realm!¡± exclaimed the commentator. The Fire Chain Snake¡¯s flame spray had just condensed in its mouth and hadn¡¯t even traveled 10 centimeters when the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Spark struck it head-on. The two forces collided, creating a loud explosion. At the center of the explosion, the Fire Chain Snake suffered a heavy blow. ¡°Chain!!!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t care that the Fire Chain Snake had already been sent flying back to the ground; it immediately created four Shadow Clones and got ready to surround the opponent. Following the tactics it and its Beast Tamer had devised the night before, it would first use two Shadow Clones to confuse the opponent, as the real body and another clone¡­ ¡°Victory goes to contestant Qiao Sang!¡± the referee announced at that moment. ¡°Tooth?¡± The Shadow Clones of the Fire-Toothed Dog, who hadn¡¯t yet formed an encirclement, all abruptly stopped. They won? ¡°` Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Chapter 52: Not Dressed Up for Nothing Chapter 56: Chapter 52: Not Dressed Up for Nothing ¡°One move! It only took one move! Sha Duo, what¡¯s your view on this match?¡± The middle-aged commentator asked. Defeating an opponent with a single move isn¡¯t anything special at this level of competition. The atmosphere isn¡¯t enough when the match is too short, and the audience can¡¯t discern anything professional. That¡¯s when the role of the commentators and guests becomes important. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s attack speed and skill power are both superior to those of the Chain-Snake, especially its attack speed. It launched its skill almost as soon as the match began and before Xie Jianyin could even give any commands,¡± Sha Duo analyzed. The middle-aged commentator listened but had a different opinion. Attack speed is certainly important, but he believed the key to victory was that spark. It was a spark of the minor achievement realm. If that spark were only beginner-level, lacking in power, the blast wouldn¡¯t have been strong enough to knock the Chain-Snake unconscious. He remembered that Qiao Sang¡¯s profile mentioned she was a recent junior high school graduate¡­ The host continued with the process and started introducing the names of the participants in the fourth group, while the audience was still discussing the recent match. ¡°What¡¯s the deal with Xie Jianyin? He had the Long-Tailed Snake but sent out a Chain-Snake instead?¡± ¡°Maybe he thought he could win even with the Chain-Snake.¡± ¡°Feels like feeding in a game. Could there have been some deal made behind the scenes?¡± ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog is strong in its own right. What¡¯s so surprising about it winning? If it were a fixed match, they would at least go through a few moves. How could he lose so quickly? Besides, what¡¯s the point of fixing a small-scale match like this?¡± Nowadays, there are many competitions with large audiences, especially for major events, which are covered extensively by major media and online platforms. If it¡¯s a high-level event only A-ranked Beast Tamers can join, the number of viewers online would be at least in the hundreds of millions. Any Beast Tamer who¡¯s made an appearance at such events gains a host of fans, and their value skyrockets. Not to mention achieving a certain rank in the competition. It¡¯s usually only at this level of competition that there might be fixed matches. Both the manipulating capitalists behind the scenes and the Beast Tamers hoping for instant fame would try to pull off something under the table. But fixing a match like the Bai Xinsai, which relies on the participants¡¯ family and friends for viewership rates, makes no sense whatsoever. Over here, Qiao Sang had just sat down with the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms. ¡°Qiao Genius, you¡¯re so cool! I didn¡¯t even realize what happened, and you already won,¡± Bai Yunmiao laughed. ¡°Actually, I didn¡¯t realize it either,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded, indicating it felt the same. ¡°Haha, that clueless expression on the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s face when it knew it had won was hilarious. It¡¯s a pity I didn¡¯t record it. You can check it online later; it¡¯s meme-worthy,¡± Bai Yunmiao continued with a laugh. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly seemed a bit restless. Were the online records not of its impressive moments during the competition? What was wrong with its expression? How could it be funny? Qiao Sang was also curious. During the battle, the Fire-Toothed Dog had its back to her, so she hadn¡¯t seen any expression. But now the platform was live-streaming, and she¡¯d have to wait until the morning session ended and go back to watch the replay. The competition moved on efficiently. When it was time for the 20th group to enter the arena, Bai Yunmiao took out a mirror from her crossbody bag to check her reflection. Then she pulled out a comb and started grooming her bangs. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t resist saying, ¡°You even brought a comb.¡± Bai Yunmiao replied seriously, ¡°As a refined Beast Tamer, one must always be image-conscious in front of the cameras.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± It was the first time she¡¯d heard someone describe a Beast Tamer as refined; that term seemed more appropriate for a choreographer. After all, pet coordinators not only focus on the appearance of their pet beasts, but also manage their own. She felt that Bai Yunmiao had the potential to be a coordinator¡­ Bai Yunmiao was contestant number 25 in the group, and her opponent was not on the list in Qiao Sang¡¯s memo. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, who do you think will win?¡± Qiao Sang asked as usual. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog pointed at the figure in the sky which it favored through association¡ªthe plump pigeon. Qiao Sang felt that Bai Yunmiao had not just complimented the Fire-Toothed Dog on being handsome, so the Fire-Toothed Dog must have made an unbiased choice for the pet beast it thought could win¡­ Bai Yunmiao¡¯s pet beast was a Golden Sprinkler Vine. Approximately 90 centimeters tall, with a small and round green-blue body, its golden eyes were pupil-less and only a bean-size, and on its head grew a tendrilled vine about 5 centimeters long, giving it a somewhat dopey charm. On the field, both sides had been sparring for two minutes, each expending a bit of energy. The plump pigeon¡¯s flying altitude had also dropped slightly. The Golden Sprinkler Vine swung its head broadly, sending several blade-like leaves hurtling toward the plump pigeon in the air. The plump pigeon flapped its wings frantically, dodging in a panic. It barely recovered from the barrage of leaf blades when two vines emerged from the Golden Sprinkler Vine¡¯s index fingers on its hands, binding it tightly. The next second, the plump pigeon¡¯s viewpoint flipped by 180 degrees. ¡°Pigeon!¡± Under the vines¡¯ control, the plump pigeon was slammed headfirst into the ground. ¡°Contestant Bai Yunmiao wins,¡± the referee announced the result. The Fire-Toothed Dog covered its eyes, unable to bear watching. Qiao Sang looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog covering its eyes. Could this be a jinx? ¡°How is it, how is it, did my hair get messed up just now in the arena?¡± Bai Yunmiao asked as soon as she sat down upon returning. ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Qiao Sang answered. Bai Yunmiao¡¯s hairstyle was a bun, meticulously gathered together. Unless it was vigorous movement, it would not get disheveled. Upon hearing this, Bai Yunmiao was quite pleased, then took out a mirror and comb and started combing her fringe. ¡­ As the morning¡¯s competition ended, competitors and spectators inside the arena began to leave one after another. At the entrance of the arena. Bai Yunmiao, pointing at a reporter not far away holding a microphone, said nervously, ¡°What should I do, I¡¯m a bit nervous now. If they interview me when I pass by them, what should I say?¡± Qiao Sang said, ¡°That depends on what they ask, right? They mostly ask why you joined the competition and what you think about it.¡± Bai Yunmiao nodded and asked, ¡°How do I look now?¡± ¡°Beautiful,¡± Qiao Sang complimented. ¡°Then I¡­ Ah! They¡¯re looking this way! Ahhh! They¡¯re coming over here!¡± Bai Yunmiao said excitedly. ¡°Calm down, maintain a good image,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°You¡¯re right¡­ They seem to be heading our way!¡± Bai Yunmiao whispered excitedly. Qiao Sang looked over, and indeed, the reporter with the microphone was approaching them. It seemed Bai Yunmiao¡¯s foresight had been correct. All that preparation wasn¡¯t for nothing. Soon the reporter and his team had arrived in front of them. ¡°Qiao Sang, I¡¯m a reporter from Hangkang Aggregate Platform. I¡¯d like to interview you about the Fire-Toothed Dog and the competition. Do you have some time right now?¡± Qiao Sang, looking at the microphone placed in front of her, fell silent. Bai Yunmiao: ¡°¡­!¡± Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Chapter 53 Alsius Chapter 57: Chapter 53 Alsius ¡°Qiao Sang, the contestant?¡± the reporter asked again. ¡°Go ahead,¡± Qiao Sang said. Beside her, Bai Yunmiao looked dejected. ¡°May I ask why you decided to participate in the Bai Xinsai?¡± The reporter turned her head to signal the cameraman to prepare for shooting before asking. ¡°It¡¯s for someone,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°Oh? May I ask who that person is?¡± The reporter¡¯s eyes lit up. As a qualified reporter, she had a keen ability to capture news and had already thought of a headline based on Qiao Sang¡¯s response. [Fire Element¡¯s Top Choice, Qiao Sang, Joins Bai Xinsai¡ªall for Him!] ¡°Bai Yunmiao, my friend and also my rival,¡± Qiao Sang said as she extended her hand to pull Bai Yunmiao to her side. The camera naturally shifted its focus. Bai Yunmiao: ¡°!!!¡± Qiao Sang, I love you! ¡­ The top 64 competitions continued that afternoon. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t go to the venue but instead traveled to the open Pet Beast Training Ground she frequented these past few days. Two days before, the training for the Fire-Toothed Dog had stalled due to running out of money. Without the special milk to replenish its strength, whether it was speed training or skill deployment, the dog could barely make it a few hours before it was completely exhausted, requiring almost half a day to recover. Fortunately, today was July 1, the day pocket money was distributed. Early in the morning, her mother transferred 5,000 Alliance Currency to her. After contracting the Fire-Toothed Dog, her monthly allowance had quintupled. Although 5,000 Alliance Currency might be a drop in the bucket for nurturing a Pet Beast, it was like timely rain for Qiao Sang, who had just run out of money. After unwisely consuming the insanely spicy Mars Rain chicken wings for several days without any progress, the Fire-Toothed Dog finally heeded Qiao Sang¡¯s advice and resumed its regular training. Four hours later. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Primary (156/1000)+] [Skills: Bite (Beginner 74/100)+, Rush (Mastered 344/500)+, Flame Tooth (Minor Achievement 563/2000)+, Spark (Minor Achievement 697/2000)+, Shadow Clone (Beginner 62/100)+, Flame Vortex (Beginner 92/100)+] [Points 141] The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s self-training with the Mars Rain wings had mainly resulted in Flame Vortexes, so the numbers behind it had increased rapidly. The points at the bottom had increased by 32 due to two battles. This time it was divisible¡­ It must be because the level of the battling Pet Beasts was about the same. After the training, Qiao Sang returned home and started watching the Bai Xinsai afternoon replays on her phone. After watching for a while, she felt something was off. Five minutes later. Qiao Sang realized what it was. Where did all the bullet chats go? Usually, although not many people watched, the screen was half-filled with bullet chats. Today, however, there were only a few sporadic ones. Then, a bullet chat floated by. [Guys, hold the fort; I¡¯m gonna go. Lin Ya¡¯s match is starting.] Lin Ya. In Dragon Country, only one person was referred to as such: the thrice representative of Dragon Country at the Interstellar Cup, Lin Ya. Qiao Sang quickly shut off her phone and went to the living room to turn on the TV. There was no need to change the channel; almost every station was showing the Interstellar Cup once it began. On the screen, a bird Pet Beast with orange feathers, a purple crown on its head, a short black pointed beak, and three rod-like protrusions rising from its back, was panting heavily and hovering in the air. Its entire body was enveloped in terrifying bolts of electricity, forming a fearsome magnetic field that could be felt even through the screen. Qiao Sang recognized it immediately; it was the Emperor Level Extraordinary Creature, the Purple Crowned Falcon. As the Pet Beast of god-level player Lin Ya, every detail of its contract and evolution stages were thoroughly uncovered, including its emotional experiences, which no one spared. The very next day after it was released, it made headlines on various major news outlets. It could be said that it had no privacy at all. A few hundred meters away from the Purple Crowned Electric Falcon floated a white Pet Beast in a humanoid form. It¡¯s known that Extraordinary Creatures tend to grow larger with evolution. Like the Emperor Level Purple Crowned Electric Falcon, which has a massive body close to a hundred meters in size. Yet, the white Pet Beast opposite it was not only similar in size to humans but also shared the stature of an adult male. It was quite a rarity. The difference between the two Pet Beasts was starkly conspicuous in the same frame; the white Pet Beast wasn¡¯t even the size of one of the Purple Crowned Electric Falcon¡¯s claws. The humanoid Pet Beast raised its claw-like hand in the air, and the entire ground instantly darkened, its white silhouette vanishing from sight. Qiao Sang blinked in surprise and quickly took out her phone to search the information. As a participant¡¯s Pet Beast in the Interstellar Cup, its data could be searched online. Qiao Sang soon found the white Pet Beast¡¯s information. Its name was Alsius. On seeing this, she was shocked. This humanoid white Pet Beast turned out to be an Evil-type Pet Beast! Aren¡¯t Evil lineage supposed to be black? Why was it white?! But Qiao Sang didn¡¯t dare to question it for too long, after all, she was academically challenged¡­ ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, quick, come here!¡± Qiao Sang called out. ¡°Ya?¡± After slurping some milk in the kitchen, the Fire-Toothed Dog sauntered over leisurely. ¡°Which one do you think will win?¡± Qiao Sang asked, pointing at the TV. The two Pet Beasts on the screen had already started to clash. Alsius weaved in and out of the darkness, and its white afterimage could occasionally be spotted. Sang Jianzhuang couldn¡¯t help but comment. You¡¯d think if you were a normal black Evil-type Pet Beast it would be better; hidden in the darkness, your afterimage would be invisible. The Purple Crowned Electric Falcon, on the other hand, let out a sky-piercing shriek. Terrifying lightning bolts descended like fiery serpents wrapped in electricity, zigzagging chaotically through the dark environment created by Alsius. The thunder roared, frighteningly loud. The Fire-Toothed Dog watched intently for a while before making a judgment. ¡°Ya.¡± It pointed seriously at the Purple Crowned Electric Falcon wearing the purple crown and barked. Qiao Sang suddenly had a bad feeling in her heart. Lin Ya¡­ wouldn¡¯t be about to lose, would he¡­ Three to four minutes into the TV screen battle, the energy from the lightning gradually subsided, and the white silhouette still faintly appeared in the darkness. ¡°Azi, dodge!¡± After watching for so long, Qiao Sang finally heard Lin Ya¡¯s command. A black hole suddenly opened above the Purple Crowned Electric Falcon, a white claw-shaped hand stretched out from within, holding a high-speed spinning ball of Evil-type energy. The next second, the energy ball smashed viciously on the Purple Crowned Electric Falcon¡¯s head. ¡°Purple Yiyi!!!¡± ¡°Oh my gosh! What have I just witnessed! Alsius suddenly appeared above the Purple Crowned Electric Falcon! Two Alsius! Was the Alsius in the dark mist a fake?!¡± the commentator exclaimed excitedly. With the Purple Crowned Electric Falcon plummeting from the sky and the dark mist dissipating, there was no sign of any white afterimage. And from within the black hole slowly emerged a figure. It was precisely Alsius. ¡°Let¡¯s congratulate Klika on his victory in this match and on becoming the second contestant to make it into the top ten of this year¡¯s Interstellar Cup!¡± As the commentator¡¯s voice faded, Qiao Sang turned to look at the innocent-looking Fire-Toothed Dog next to her. A half-baked idea suddenly formed in her mind. Perhaps she could use the Fire-Toothed Dog to pick winners and losers first before placing bets on the Interstellar Cup¡­ Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Chapter 54 The Third One Chapter 58: Chapter 54 The Third One The thought once formed seemed increasingly uncontrollable. Qiao Sang immediately took out her phone to search for the list of next matches in the Interstellar Cup. Pasuoer versus Chen Mo. Each match in the Interstellar Cup was a 6V6 format. 99% of the Beast Tamers participating in the Interstellar Cup were S-rank Beastmasters with seven Pet Beasts, so the lineup before each match was unknown. In a group of seven Pet Beasts, there was definitely one Pet Beast that was benched for the round. This added a significant level of difficulty for the spectators who wanted to analyze the lineups and attributes before placing their bets. Qiao Sang had no such trouble. She directly searched on her mobile for the posters of Pasuoer and Chen Mo with their respective Pet Beasts and lay it in front of the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Who do you think is stronger and can win?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog studied the matchup seriously. In the morning, it thought the little chubby pigeon that could win had lost, and just now the big bird it had pointed out had lost too, yet its Beastmaster still trusted it enough to ask for its opinion on this matter. This time it would definitely not let down its Beastmaster¡¯s trust; it would prove itself to her! ¡°Tooth!¡± After pondering for a long while, the Fire-Toothed Dog pointed at the more robust Pasuoer and barked. Qiao Sang nodded and then logged onto the Interstellar betting network and placed a bet of 1,000 Alliance Currency on Chen Mo. ¡­ July 2nd. The screen above the arena was showing photos of the Bai Xinsai 64 to 32 competitors. In the middle of row 9 in block C. ¡°It¡¯s rare to see you let out the Goldvine.¡± Qiao Sang spoke in surprise. She had encountered Bai Yunmiao a few times before. Every time she was alone, and even after yesterday¡¯s match, she immediately withdrew the Goldvine. ¡°Didn¡¯t I get interviewed yesterday? When I watched the video at home, little Jin saw it and complained I didn¡¯t bring it. Today it clamored to come out and be interviewed,¡± Bai Yunmiao said helplessly. Qiao Sang glanced at the Goldvine. It had a pink bow tied to the lone vine on its head, indeed sitting pretty as if ready for an interview¡­ ¡°Never mind about me, what¡¯s with your Fire-Toothed Dog? It looks emotionless¡ªare you sure you didn¡¯t make it angry?¡± Bai Yunmiao leaned in and whispered. The notoriety of Fire Attribute Beast remained quite prominent among rookie Beast Tamers. Even though the Fire-Toothed Dog always seemed obedient, if it showed even the slightest sign of discontent, Bai Yunmiao would still feel uneasy. ¡°No, it¡¯s about what you said yesterday, how its expressions were funny.¡± Qiao Sang explained, ¡°After it watched the video of its own match, it thought managing expressions was important, so it came with a poker face. It will be back to normal after going home when the match is over.¡± ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded its head coolly. ¡°So cool!¡± Bai Yunmiao exclaimed. The Fire-Toothed Dog suppressed the urge to smile and lifted its head 45 degrees upwards. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± After the first match began, Qiao Sang looked around and asked, ¡°Why are there less than half as many people here today?¡± ¡°Did you see Lin Ya¡¯s match yesterday?¡± Bai Yunmiao returned with a question instead of answering directly. ¡°I only watched the last one.¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°Didn¡¯t Lin Ya lose? He made it into the top 10 in the last two Interstellar Cups, but this time he was ranked outside of top 10. I guess most people couldn¡¯t accept it at the moment and didn¡¯t have the heart to come,¡± Bai Yunmiao explained. Qiao Sang understood. As the only competitor from Dragon Country on Blue Star, everyone pinned their hopes on Lin Ya. The emotional setback of his loss was definitely far more severe than when the national soccer team failed to make it into the World Cup in the past. Not to mention other aspects, just from an emotional standpoint, people back then didn¡¯t have much hope for the soccer team and were still deeply pained and critically disappointed when they lost. But now, Dragon Country had placed great expectations on Lin Ya. ¡­ ¡°The contestant Guo Yiqi won his last match easily, but this round, he¡¯s in a predicament,¡± the middle-aged commentator said in a slightly hoarse voice devoid of emotion. His state of mind was worlds different from yesterday¡¯s. In the spectator stands, parents who had come to watch their children compete were talking to one another. ¡°How much did you lose yesterday?¡± ¡°20,000, what about you?¡± ¡°100,000.¡± ¡°And you¡¯re still in the mood to watch the game today?¡± ¡°Not feeling very good right now, staying at home in case my wife finds out.¡± The questioner glanced at his bloodshot eyes and nodded in understanding. ¡°20,000 isn¡¯t a small amount either, does your wife know?¡± ¡°Heh, she lost 150,000 herself last night and cried all night at home.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this, which match is your child¡¯s?¡± ¡°Son, which group are you in?¡± the man with bloodshot eyes turned and asked his child. ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve already finished and come back.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The atmosphere at today¡¯s competition was a bit gloomy. Whether it was the audience or the commentators, none had much enthusiasm, but Qiao Sang still methodically took notes as always. Out of the 21 beastmasters noted in her memo pad, only 17 remained after yesterday¡¯s competition. Qiao Sang crossed out the eliminated competitors one by one on her memo pad, and by the time her turn was nearing, another competitor had been eliminated. Bai Xinsai did not save these competitors with intermediate pet beasts for last as if they were seeded players. Instead, the order was randomized and teams arranged haphazardly, inevitably bringing two competitors with intermediate pet beasts against each other ahead of time. Qiao Sang entered the stage for the eleventh match. Her opponent was Jin Chengxi, one of those remaining on her memo pad. ¡°Your Fire-Toothed Dog has some good strength.¡± ¡°But you¡¯re unlucky to have met me. I won¡¯t be like Xie Jianyin, that idiot, sending out a pet beast I haven¡¯t been contracted with for long.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you lose too badly.¡± Qiao Sang didn¡¯t say a word. ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything you want to say to me?¡± Jin Chengxi couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Then, thank you in advance,¡± Qiao Sang said. It wasn¡¯t about thanking him for not making her lose too badly, but for sending out his first contracted pet beast. She finally had a chance to put her long-researched tactics to use! Jin Chengxi suddenly felt embarrassed. He hadn¡¯t expected the other party to be so polite after all the provocative things he had said. Maybe he should go easy on her after all¡­ The next moment, Jin Chengxi called out his pet beast, the Desert Tail Fox. With a command from the referee, the Fire-Toothed Dog took the lead and split into two, rushing forward simultaneously. ¡°Sand Throw!¡± Jin Chengxi saw Qiao Sang had not given any commands to her Fire-Toothed Dog and took the initiative to attack, momentarily panicking. Qiao Sang smiled. She had been waiting for his Sand Throw. The two indistinct Fire-Toothed Dogs charged straight into the cloud of dust. Jin Chengxi was taken aback. Who would willingly enter the area of someone else¡¯s skill? Although Sand Throw couldn¡¯t cause decisive damage, the dust settling on the Fire-Toothed Dog, getting into its nostrils and fur would definitely hinder its performance. This was the perfect time to press on for victory! For a moment, Jin Chengxi also forgot his decision to be lenient towards her. ¡°Use Quicksand!¡± ¡°Desert.¡± The Desert Tail Fox yelped, its tail gradually glowing with an earthy light. The dusty surface in front of them began to swirl, suddenly forming a sinking pit of quicksand. Two struggling red figures emerged from the dust. Just then, a third Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly appeared behind the Desert Tail Fox. Jin Chengxi ¡°!!!¡± Fuck! When did this one get here! Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Chapter 55 As Long as It Hasnt Evolved Chapter 59: Chapter 55 As Long as It Hasn¡¯t Evolved ¡°Desert Tail Fox in grave danger!¡± As the commentator¡¯s voice fell, the Fire-Toothed Dog clamped its flame-engulfed fangs around the neck of the Desert Tail Fox. The Fire-Toothed Dog had already faced the Desert Tail Fox once before. It was well aware of the weakness in the Desert Tail Fox¡¯s neck. Although last time Flame Tooth had struck a vital point, it couldn¡¯t take the fox down due to the gap in strength until it suffered additional damage from a heavy blow. But this time¡­ The commentator suddenly stood up, ¡°Am I seeing this right? This is the Flame Tooth at the level of minor mastery!¡± His commentary had once again become rich with emotion. Mid-level skills at minor mastery aren¡¯t uncommon, but they¡¯re incredible when displayed by a pet beast freshly contracted by a junior high graduate. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog used the sand thrown as a cover to produce a second doppelganger, while its true body quickly moved behind the Desert Tail Fox¡ªan unexpected move for a rookie Beast Tamer,¡± Sha Duo, with dark circles under his eyes, added to the commentary. The whole arena fell into a moment of silence after watching the Desert Tail Fox fall and the referee announced the result. Jin Chengxi, standing at the front side of the field, couldn¡¯t see it. But the audience seated around the arena had a clear view of everything. Under the cover of the dust, the Fire-Toothed Dog had sprung forth a third doppelganger, maneuvering into Jin Chengxi¡¯s blind spot to the rear of the Desert Tail Fox, the timing and positioning were just perfect. ¡°That¡¯s just too cool!¡± ¡°I feel like I¡¯ve seen this match before.¡± ¡°Now that you mention it, I also have this feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu.¡± ¡°Though, don¡¯t you guys think it bears resemblance to the last match of Alsius from yesterday?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Holy crap! It really does!¡± The crowd suddenly remembered yesterday¡¯s battle that broke countless hearts. Although they were worlds apart, the tactic of feinting to the east and attacking from the west, the surprise attack from behind, wasn¡¯t that exactly Alsius¡¯s style?! The audience, as if on cue, shifted their gaze in unison to the center of the arena. Qiao Sang had single-handedly stirred up the excitement of the arena. ¡°And now, please welcome¡­¡± The competition continued. Qiao Sang sat down, cradling the cool-faced Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Qiao the genius, the Fire-Toothed Dog is too cool! Also, how does it seem like you¡¯ve completely figured out your opponent¡¯s moves?¡± Bai Yunmiao said, admiringly. The Fire-Toothed Dog tried to maintain a cool face. ¡°I haven¡¯t completely figured them out; I just did some research beforehand,¡± Qiao Sang replied. She had watched two of Jin Chengxi¡¯s matches. Jin Chengxi was an offensive player who would pounce on any vulnerability shown by his opponents. All she needed to do was deliberately expose a flaw, and he would focus all his attention on it. If it hadn¡¯t been for inspiration from Alsius¡¯s match yesterday, actually, she had prepared a different strategy. Of course, this new strategy was still predicated on the Desert Tail Fox using the Ground Split skill. But there aren¡¯t many skills a mid-level pet beast can have. In the previous two matches, Jin Chengxi had ordered the Desert Tail Fox to use Ground Split, so there was a good chance this new plan would come into play. The outcome was quite smooth. ¡°Qiao the genius, is it true what the commentator said, that the Flame Tooth was at the level of minor mastery?¡± Bai Yunmiao asked. ¡°It¡¯s true,¡± Qiao Sang nodded. Bai Yunmiao looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog in shock. The Fire-Toothed Dog, expressionless, tilted its head 45 degrees upward, ready to bask in the forthcoming praise when instead Bai Yunmiao changed the subject. ¡°My next opponent is Chen Qian, do you have any good advice for me?¡± After recalling for three seconds, Qiao Sang answered, ¡°No.¡± Chen Qian wasn¡¯t on her list to remember. So she didn¡¯t know what kind of pet beast Chen Qian had¡­ Bai Yunmiao looked a little disappointed. ¡°Yesterday, by relying on attribute reversal, your Sago Vine managed to win against the pudgy pigeon; you should believe in your own strength,¡± Qiao Sang consoled: ¡°I haven¡¯t researched Chen Qian because she doesn¡¯t have a mid-level pet beast. As long as her pet doesn¡¯t evolve into a mid-level beast before the match, with your strength, you have a good chance of winning.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right!¡± Bai Yunmiao was instantly heartened. Twenty minutes later. Bai Yunmiao carefully combed her bangs in the mirror, while her Gold Tendril also reached out its tiny hands to adjust the pink bow on its head. Everything was ready, and Qiao Sang called out to her, ¡°Good luck!¡± ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked in response. Bai Yunmiao, her elbow bent, gave a fist bump back and then confidently took her place in the arena. Both Bai Yunmiao and Gold Tendril¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. ¡°Please send out your Pet Beasts.¡± The next moment, a white Star Array lit up in front of Chen Qian. A two-meter-long Pet Beast with a brown shell on its back and two short tails appeared on the ground. ¡°Yesterday, competitor Chen Qian¡¯s Pet Beast was still a Deepfur Turtle, but today it has evolved into a Double-tailed Land Turtle. It seems that the scales of victory are tilting in favor of competitor Chen Qian,¡± the commentator broadcasted the situation in real-time. Bai Yunmiao was frozen in place, involuntarily recalling what Qiao Sang had just told her. ¡°As long as her Pet Beast doesn¡¯t evolve into an intermediate level before the match, with your strength, you have a good chance of winning.¡± Is his mouth really jinxed¡­ Qiao Sang, looking at the expressionless Fire-Toothed Dog in his arms, fell into thought. Could this bad luck be contagious? This small chance of a pre-match Pet Beast evolution, and they just had to encounter it¡­ While feeling sympathetic for Bai Yunmiao, Qiao Sang took out his phone and started recording. If there were no surprises, Chen Qian might also become his opponent¡­ As expected, Gold Tendril lost its ability to fight after a single Ground Split move. Although Gold Tendril¡¯s attributes were the nemesis of the Deepfur Turtle, the gap between an intermediate and a beginner Pet Beast was still obvious. Victories against higher-leveled beasts, like those Qiao Sang experienced, were after all rare. Bai Yunmiao returned to her seat, looking dejected. Gold Tendril was not by her side, clearly having been taken back into the Beast Taming Codex. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but console her, ¡°Actually, you could let Gold Tendril come out. Reporters also interview the feelings of those who lost after being eliminated.¡± Bai Yunmiao: ¡°¡­!¡± That was absolutely unnecessary! She did not want that interview! ¡­ That evening, the Fire-Toothed Dog, holding the phone, was satisfied watching its own video. Looked very handsome. The expression was very cool. Everything was just as it wanted! The Fire-Toothed Dog happily rolled around on the bed. After admiring itself several times, it took the phone in its paw to the living room and placed it in front of its own Beast Tamer, wanting her to have a look too. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog tugged at Qiao Sang¡¯s trouser leg and barked. Qiao Sang understood what the Fire-Toothed Dog wanted and looked down to start watching. Because Alsius had lost the match, not many people were in the mood to watch the Bai Xinsai broadcast, resulting in only a line or so of comments on the phone. The sparse comments did not affect the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s viewing pleasure, so it did not ask its own Beast Tamer to turn off the comments. Qiao Sang read through, the comments catching her eye. [The Fire-Toothed Dog looks so scary!] [Looks really fierce] [The Fire-Toothed Dog is so cool! Winning against a higher level so beautifully!] [Qiao Sang is truly brave] [I was there at the scene, didn¡¯t dare to look too long when passing by for fear it would suddenly attack me] ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, seeing that its Beast Tamer had been staring for a while without a word, barked inquisitively. Qiao Sang raised her head, patted the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head and smiled, ¡°Great job, everyone is praising how handsome you are and saying you won beautifully.¡± ¡°Tooth~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog blushed with pleasure, then blissfully rolled around on the couch again. Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Chapter 56: The Strong Pig Chapter 60: Chapter 56: The Strong Pig Qiao Sang didn¡¯t want these external comments to affect the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s mood. As long as the Fire-Toothed Dog felt happy, that was enough. Qiao Sang¡¯s attention returned to the TV. On the screen, two enormous Pet Beasts were fiercely battling each other. The score was already 5¨C4, it was the match point. Qiao Sang had been watching the Interstellar Cup competition on time tonight, as it related to her financial issues, and she had been watching until now. The person who took the lead and reached the match point at this moment was Chen Mo. Watching Pasuoer¡¯s Pet Beast, the Phantom Flame Dragon, overpowering Chen Mo¡¯s Dual-Head Gear Dragon, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but tense up. She picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was busy re-appreciating its own performance on the phone, and held it close. ¡°Quick, cheer for that Phantom Flame Dragon.¡± ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog tilted its head. ¡°It¡¯s the Pet Beast of the Beast Tamer you picked yesterday,¡± Qiao Sang explained. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog understood and raised its paw. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Twenty minutes later, Qiao Sang watched with satisfaction as the Dual-Head Gear Dragon turned the tables and won the match. ¡­ ¡­ The next day. In her usual spot in Zone C, Qiao Sang saw Bai Yunmiao, who had returned to her daily attire. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you came specially to watch my match,¡± said Qiao Sang, holding the Fire-Toothed Dog and sitting down next to her in a teasing tone. ¡°Haha, I did come especially to watch you,¡± laughed Bai Yunmiao. Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment. The location of the Bai Xinsai competition was in Hunter Park, situated in the suburbs. Although it was close to the city, it still took a lot of time to come from the downtown area. Those who lost the competition basically didn¡¯t want to waste their time coming here again. That was how Fang Sisi did it initially. Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t expected Bai Yunmiao, whom she hadn¡¯t known for long, to be willing to spend time to come and watch her compete¡­ Qiao Sang was moved and was just about to say something. Bai Yunmiao spoke, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s because my parents started arguing, and I didn¡¯t want to stay at home, so I came here instead.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± So much for being moved¡­ ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your parents?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°They were talking this morning, and the conversation moved to my future,¡± Bai Yunmiao replied. ¡°My mom wants me to become a coordinator, whereas my dad wants me to be a Professional Beast Tamer¡ªthat¡¯s how the argument started.¡± Qiao Sang said, ¡°That should depend on your own wishes, right?¡± Bai Yunmiao made a face. ¡°I haven¡¯t decided; I¡¯m just going into my senior year of high school. College is a year away, and I haven¡¯t even started thinking about this issue yet.¡± Feeling uncertain about the future plans is an issue many high school students face. In the past world, high school students just needed to focus on their grades and, after the college entrance exams, they could choose their majors based on their scores. But in this Beast Taming society, it is necessary to plan ahead. ¡°Is your Spray Gold Vine about to evolve?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°Yes,¡± Bai Yunmiao sighed. Qiao Sang understood. No wonder her parents had gotten into an argument over this issue. Spray Gold Vine has two evolutionary forms. One is called Wither Vine, which has strong combat strength and may even learn a skill to absorb energy that both harms the target and heals itself. But its body is covered with wrinkled skin like that of a toad. If one wants to use Wither Vine to become a coordinator and participate in coordination competitions, 99% would be eliminated in the first round of the preliminaries. After all, coordinators base their battles on the appearance of their Pet Beasts and the grandeur of their skills. Wither Vine certainly doesn¡¯t qualify in terms of appearance. Its other evolutionary form, Sweetbind Vine, can emit a beguiling fragrance, and its pink leaves wrap around its body like a grass skirt, looking very endearing. However, its attack strength is extremely weak. It¡¯s quite unrealistic to use it to pass the Alliance¡¯s assessments to become a higher-ranked Beast Tamer. One would have to contract a second, more combat-capable Pet Beast and train it to an intermediate level to take the assessment. This back and forth made her much slower than others in becoming an E-rank Beast Tamer. It was undeniable that an F-rank Beast Tamer¡¯s time and effort were primarily spent on their first contracted Pet Beast. ¡°If you can¡¯t decide, you could actually ask the Golden Shower Vine for its opinion,¡± Qiao Sang said. She felt that the Golden Shower Vine would probably prefer to evolve into a Sweet Knot Vine. Its appearance yesterday with a pink bow could tell that it liked to look pretty. Bai Yunmiao blanked for a moment, then realized, ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± ¡­ After several days of competition, only 32 players remained. The spectator seats became even emptier. But for the sake of popularity, the organizers invited more guests and media. In the guest seats. ¡°Are there any standout players in this competition?¡± one of the guests, newly invited, asked. ¡°There¡¯s one called Hou Yuxiang, 17 years old, with two mid-level Pet Beasts, a Baxue Butterfly and a Balanced Suction Duo.¡± ¡°17 years old, Ice-Type and Psychic Series, must be from Litian Royal Beast High School.¡± ¡°Aside from Litian, which other school has 17-year-old students that impressive.¡± ¡°There¡¯s also one named Lu You, from Shengshui Middle School, who contracted with a little Kiwi Dragon.¡± Suddenly, another guest spoke up. Silence fell over the guest seats. None of them seated had ever contracted a Dragon-type Pet Beast¡­ ¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s opponent today wasn¡¯t on her memo. But a Beast Tamer who could make it this far with a primary Pet Beast had to have some level of skill. ¡°Could you¡­ maybe go a little easy on the attack?¡± the girl with the hat said, her face flushed. Qiao Sang was momentarily taken aback. She had never encountered someone so shy during a competition before. ¡°Okay,¡± Qiao Sang replied. The girl gave a grateful smile before summoning her Pet Beast. A pure white Pet Beast with bulging biceps and an upturned nose appeared on the ground. ¡°Chaa!¡± The all-white Pet Beast flexed its arms, showcasing its well-developed muscles on both sides. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± It was actually a Might-Swine¡­ This didn¡¯t match its Beast Tamer¡¯s image at all! Qiao Sang completely failed to realize that her Fire-Toothed Dog in front of her, which was grinning provocatively at the Might-Swine while wearing sunglasses, also clashed with her image. The two Beast Tamers stood quietly. Their Pet Beasts, however, were locked in an intense staring duel. As soon as the referee signaled for the match to begin. The girl with the hat and Qiao Sang simultaneously gave the command to charge. The Fire-Toothed Dog and the Might-Swine, who had already locked eyes for eight hundred rounds, were ready to burst. Following their respective Beast Tamers¡¯ commands, they both charged at each other at the same time. One could say that both had tremendous momentum. The two Pet Beasts collided without mercy, neither showing any sign of retreat. The next second, the Might-Swine was sent flying. The Fire-Toothed Dog stood its ground, wearing a cool expression, and casually lifted its triangular sunglasses with a paw. ¡°The Might-Swine is unable to fight, player Qiao Sang wins,¡± the referee declared the result. ¡°Piggy!¡± The girl with the hat ran towards the Might-Swine with a cry in her voice. Qiao Sang felt somewhat guilty. They had agreed to go easy¡­ She didn¡¯t expect the Might-Swine to be knocked out so easily¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s experience with charging could indeed be said to be quite rich. It wore the Weighted Ring every day and practiced charging against a tree. So knocking out a primary Pet Beast now was normal. But the opponent was a Combat Series Pet Beast known for its strength. This felt a bit abnormal¡­ Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Chapter 57 No!!! Chapter 61: Chapter 57 No!!! In the guest seating area. ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s strength is extraordinary.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just strength, whether it¡¯s speed, reaction, or techniques, this Pet Beast isn¡¯t on the same level as those who became new Beast Tamers at the same time.¡± A guest who had seen the competition a few days ago spoke, ¡°And its Beast Tamer, if not for the information displayed before us, it would indeed be hard to believe that he¡¯s a newcomer¡­¡± ¡°Yesterday, this person named Qiao Sang used a Fire-Toothed Dog to win against a Desert Tail Fox in a higher league.¡± Another guest added. ¡°Oh? Is it a freshman from Li Tang?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t know, the profile didn¡¯t say.¡± The profiles of the competitors in the Bai Xinsai were filled out by the competitors themselves online. Except for the identity of the Beast Tamer which couldn¡¯t be falsified, other experiences could be written freely and those verifying the information wouldn¡¯t go out of their way to investigate. Most people tend to enrich their profiles; some even wish they could include being a class cadre in elementary school. The goal is simple, just to give the commentators more to say when introducing them. Someone like Qiao Sang, who only wrote down her status as a Beast Tamer and nothing else, was truly rare. ¡­ After watching the morning competition, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t continue to watch in the afternoon. After returning home and finishing her meal, she took the Fire-Toothed Dog on bus number 59. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s strength had exceeded expectations. As an excellent Beast Tamer, one should fully understand the status of their own Pet Beast at all times; only then can they bring out and improve its strength more effectively. Songchang Street. Pet Beast Gym. Rejecting the reception¡¯s suggestion to apply for a membership, Qiao Sang paid for an hour and then went straight to the second floor with her Fire-Toothed Dog. As soon as she entered, she felt a wave of heat. There was a Pet Beast training in front of each machine to a greater or lesser extent. Most Beasts in the gym belonged to the Combat Series, with just a few of other attributes mixed in. Not all Pet Beasts were accompanied by their Beast Tamers. The higher the level of a Beast Tamer, the more Beasts they contract and the more limited their energy; they cannot always accompany their Pet Beasts in training. At that moment, the initiative of the Pet Beasts became apparent. The three Power Claw Crabs sitting on the ground in front of the mirror on the wall and chatting clearly lacked initiative; not a drop of sweat could be seen on them, an obvious sign they hadn¡¯t started training. Qiao Sang led her Fire-Toothed Dog to a Strength Tester. The ordinary Strength Testers in the gym could only measure the force a Pet Beast could unleash under normal conditions. Techniques like ¡°Flame Fist¡± or ¡°Freeze Punch¡± couldn¡¯t be tested, requiring a more advanced Strength Tester. In front of a Strength Tester, a Gravity Monkey was striking the test target forcefully with its fist. A number immediately floated on the virtual screen above the target. 369kg. The Gravity Monkey frowned upon seeing the number. When it turned around to test again, it noticed someone was standing behind it watching. The Gravity Monkey immediately straightened its back a bit, guarding its face with its left hand and clenching its right hand into a fist, its muscles tensing slightly. In the next instant, a punch accompanied by the sound of a rushing wind hit the Strength Tester. 433kg. A number higher by dozens of kilograms appeared on the virtual screen. The Gravity Monkey looked at it with satisfaction, then turned around and pulled a business card from its fabric belt to hand to the human who had been watching it. ¡°Zhong zhong, Zhong.¡± Qiao Sang took the card and saw the Gravity Monkey¡¯s selfie printed on the upper left corner, with the big words ¡°Intermediate Fitness Coach¡± written behind it. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, quickly explain to it that we¡¯re just here to queue.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded and turned to communicate with the Gravity Monkey. ¡°Ya Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± ¡°Zhong Zhong, Zhong.¡± ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Zhong.¡± The Gravity Monkey came to understand, turned around with a friendly smile towards Qiao Sang, and then reached out to take back the card from her hand. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Although the Gravity Monkey was a bit stingy about taking the card back, it kindly gave up its spot. ¡°Begin.¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog responded, then stood in front of the Strength Tester and, imitating the Gravity Monkey, clenched its paw into a fist-like shape and swung it towards the target. 13kg. Qiao Sang stared at the number on the virtual screen and fell silent for a moment. Something seemed off¡­ Besides speed, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s usual training consisted of skills. It hadn¡¯t trained in sheer strength, so producing only 13kg of force was normal. Qiao Sang figured it out quickly. She approached a muscle-bound man nearby who clearly looked like a fitness enthusiast and asked if she could let the Fire-Toothed Dog charge at the strength tester. The muscle-bound man glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was only about 60 centimeters tall, and said, ¡°Sure.¡± Just then, Lu Gangyan, who was by the muscle man¡¯s side, punching another strength tester, heard the conversation, his eyes lit up, and he immediately retreated several steps, ready to charge with all his might. The muscle man¡¯s eye twitched, and he barked, ¡°Not you! Others might not break it, but if you hit it, it¡¯s done for!¡± Qiao Sang felt the man was speaking the truth, but the Fire-Toothed Dog was not pleased. It retreated about ten meters away from the strength tester. Because it was a Pet Beast Gym, the space was several times larger than a regular gym. Even if the Fire-Toothed Dog retreated about ten meters to use its charge move, it wouldn¡¯t affect the training of other pet beasts. The Fire-Toothed Dog felt it was being underestimated. From the day it was born until now, no one had ever looked down on it! It wanted to prove it could destroy this thing! Four seconds later. Qiao Sang watched with satisfaction as the number on the virtual screen changed. 128kg. Higher than she had imagined. Although the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s charge was still at the proficiency level, it was much stronger than the same move at the low level of a normal pet beast. She couldn¡¯t figure out why, but she had achieved her goal of testing the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s strength. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Qiao Sang said as she crouched down to pick up the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog took two steps back and shook its head. It hadn¡¯t destroyed this thing yet! How could it leave! Qiao Sang thought the Fire-Toothed Dog hadn¡¯t had enough of the test and wanted to try a few more times. The Fire-Toothed Dog was always diligent and had high expectations of itself. Back when she was buried in books preparing for the middle school exams and had no time to supervise the Fire-Toothed Dog, it still trained conscientiously every day at the foot of the apartment building. Thinking of this, Qiao Sang said with relief, ¡°Then you continue. Just tell me when you want to leave.¡± She was ready to extend the time. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded solemnly. In its eyes, underestimating it was the same as underestimating its Beast Tamer. For the sake of its Beast Tamer, it would work hard too! The Fire-Toothed Dog gathered its strength, feeling the energy inside its body boiling with its resolve. Its gaze was steadfast as it thrust its limbs, charging forcefully towards the strength tester. 20 minutes later. Qiao Sang was astonished to see the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s tested strength steadily increase. From the initial 128kg. Then 146kg. After that, 159kg, and it kept climbing until it reached an astounding 298kg! Yet the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s proficiency in its charge remained at the proficiency level, and the strength produced by the skill shouldn¡¯t increase step by step. With its energy and physical strength depleting, the Fire-Toothed Dog should have been getting weaker. The Fire-Toothed Dog was gearing up once more. Qiao Sang suddenly remembered something the vice principal of Shengshui Middle School had mentioned recently. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog is now close to a critical point, akin to the precursor of a skill awakening¡­¡± Qiao Sang suddenly realized. Could it be¡­ Meanwhile, the Fire-Toothed Dog felt the energy within becoming more and more turbulent. A searing flame suddenly appeared around its body, entwining it from head to toe. The Fire-Toothed Dog had a premonition. This time it would work! In a trance, it seemed to hear the agonized shouting of its own Beast Tamer. ¡°No!!!¡± Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Chapter 58: The First Groups Battle List Chapter 62: Chapter 58: The First Group¡¯s Battle List ¡°Clang!!!¡± The Strength Tester shattered to pieces, and even the special pressure-resistant target was pierced by flames, still reeking of scorch. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at the results in front of it with satisfaction. It turned its head, wanting to boast to its own Beast Tamer. But it found her standing there, motionless, with a blank stare as if she¡¯d been struck by lightning. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog ran over anxiously. Had its own Beast Tamer suddenly gone stupid? Qiao Sang was dumbstruck for a long time before she accepted reality. If heaven gave her another chance to start over, she swore she would never bring the Fire-Toothed Dog within half a step of this Pet Beast Gym! No! It was any and all Pet Beast Gyms she would not step foot in! Under the watchful eyes of everyone present in the Pet Beast Gym, Qiao Sang tremblingly took out her cellphone and dialed a number. ¡°Hello, mom¡­¡± An hour later, under her mother¡¯s guidance, Qiao Sang walked out of the Pet Beast Gym. ¡°Three times in one month,¡± her mother began. Qiao Sang knew what her mother was referring to. Once a TV, once a porcelain vase, and once a Strength Tester. But what her mother didn¡¯t know was, there was also that wall in the alleyway¡­ ¡°It¡¯s all my fault,¡± Qiao Sang said. The TV was broken when she was watching it with the Fire-Toothed Dog, the porcelain vase was shattered when she asked the Fire-Toothed Dog to help clean, and the Strength Tester was destroyed when she let the Fire-Toothed Dog test on it. And then there was that time in the alley¡­ ¡°Of course it¡¯s your fault,¡± her mother looked at her gravely, ¡°This money will be deducted from your allowance every month, 2000 until it¡¯s paid off.¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s brain quickly began to work. Her mother had just compensated 34,000 Alliance Currency. 2000 a month meant that it would take over a year and five months¡­ What kind of tragedy is this¡­ ¡­ At 19:30 PM. Qiao Sang started to seriously research the remaining competitors in the Bai Xinsai. After today¡¯s competition, the top 16 had been decided. If she won tomorrow, she would make it to the top 8. It¡¯s worth noting that although those ranked 4th to 10th didn¡¯t receive the same generous prizes as the top three, they were all awarded 30,000 Alliance Currency, which would just cover her losses today. Qiao Sang looked at the newly organized list. Including herself, only 4 of the top 16 Beast Tamers were still at the Beginner level with their Pet Beasts. The other 12 contestants¡¯ Pet Beasts had all reached the Intermediate level. Among those 12, 3 contestants even had two Intermediate level Pet Beasts. In total, there were 15 Intermediate level Pet Beasts, as long as she didn¡¯t encounter one of¡­ Qiao Sang continued researching for over an hour. ¡°Ya.¡± At that moment, the Fire-Toothed Dog besides her called out. Qiao Sang looked down. She saw three sunglasses, one yellow, one purple, and one green, laid out on the ground. ¡°Yaya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at its own Beast Tamer, then at the sunglasses, its expression fraught with dilemma. ¡°Let¡¯s go with this one,¡± Qiao Sang stretched out her hand and pointed at the purple sunglasses. These days in the competition, the Fire-Toothed Dog had been wearing different sunglasses every day, suffering a mild case of choice paralysis, with Qiao Sang making the decision for it each time. The Fire-Toothed Dog picked up the sunglasses chosen by its own Beast Tamer, put them on, and was ready to go to the standing mirror to check its reflection. Qiao Sang watched the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s actions with amusement, suddenly remembering something, her awareness shifted to the Beast Taming Codex. She initially had only thought about the money she lost, completely forgetting to check what Skill the Fire-Toothed Dog had awakened. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Attribute: Fire] [Level: Beginner (160/1000) +] ¡°` [Skill: Bite (Beginner 74/100) + Charge (Master 466/500) + Flame Tooth (Minor Accomplishment 609/2000) + Spark (Minor Accomplishment 745/2000) + Shadow Clone (Beginner 72/100) + Flame Vortex (Master 118/500) + Blazing Charge (Beginner 1/100) +] [Points: 220] These past few days, the Fire-Toothed Dog hasn¡¯t stopped training, all of its stats have slightly increased. The Flame Vortex has already gone from Beginner to Master. The points have increased by 80 directly after defeating the Desert Tail Fox, and an additional 14 were added for defeating the Power Pig. The points added for defeating the Desert Tail Fox twice weren¡¯t the same. Qiao Sang guessed that it was because when the Fire-Toothed Dog first defeated the Desert Tail Fox, it was in cooperation with the Fat Pigeon, and even though the Fire-Toothed Dog delivered the final blow, it only received part of the points. And the points earned for defeating the Power Pig were also not quite the same as those for previously defeated beginner Pet Beasts. It must be due to the differing strengths. Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze moved to the last skill in the list. It was actually Blazing Charge! This skill is considered one of the more difficult to learn among intermediate skills. If one were to learn it from an institution specialized in training Blazing Charge, the cost would likely start at a six-figure sum. Back when she could hardly afford to buy herbs for the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s baths, it was over ten thousand Alliance Currency each time, nearly 160,000 for half a month¡­ Qiao Sang was startled for a moment. By her calculations, she actually came out ahead! ¡­ ¡­ The next day. Hunter Park. Pet Beast Arena. At her usual spot, Qiao Sang saw Bai Yunmiao. ¡°What, your parents are fighting again?¡± Qiao Sang came over with the Fire-Toothed Dog and sat down, asking with a smile. ¡°Qiao Genius, you¡¯re really smart!¡± Bai Yunmiao said admiringly. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What started their argument this time?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°It¡¯s the same thing as yesterday. I asked the Gold Sprinkle Tendril for its opinion, and it wants to evolve into a Sweet Knot Tendril. I told my parents, and my dad said that I made this decision because of my mom, and then they started arguing,¡± Bai Yunmiao explained. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Such a realistic depiction of married life¡­ Before she could think of a way to console her, Bai Yunmiao suddenly said in surprise, ¡°Qiao Genius, how come you seem different from the other day?¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback and asked, ¡°Different in what way?¡± ¡°Your expression is different. The last few days you had the calm of a master, but today you look like you¡¯re beaming with joy,¡± Bai Yunmiao brought her face closer with a smile and asked, ¡°Did something good happen?¡± ¡°You can even see that.¡± Qiao Sang said helplessly. ¡°What is it?¡± Bai Yunmiao asked curiously. ¡°Yesterday, the Fire-Toothed Dog managed to break a Strength Tester¡­¡± Qiao Sang paused. Bai Yunmiao¡¯s gaze uncontrollably shifted to the Fire-Toothed Dog wearing sunglasses. Truly a Fire Attribute Beast, only Qiao Genius could put up with such temperament. If it were her, absolutely not. Even if her brain region were developed again and she could contract a second Pet Beast, she definitely wouldn¡¯t consider a Fire Element¡­ ¡°And then it learned Blazing Charge,¡± Qiao Sang continued. ¡°Holy shit!¡± Bai Yunmiao¡¯s eyes instantly widened. She¡¯d welcome a Fire Attribute Beast like this by the thousands! The 16-to-8 competition didn¡¯t display all the competitors¡¯ matchups on the big screen at once like the previous days, due to fewer people and more time. Instead, after each group finished, the upcoming matchup of players would be displayed on the big screen. The players didn¡¯t need to queue backstage in advance. Because there would be Pet Beast performers presenting shows between each match, providing some entertainment to the audience. Amidst the sound of fireworks, the Pet Beast performers warmed up the crowd. After waiting for the commentator and the guest speakers to finish their opening remarks, photos started shuffling around in the large screen above the Pet Beast Arena. Five seconds later, a set of photos appeared on the screen. ¡°The first pair of competitors has been announced! They are the player Lu You with his strength and power symbol, the young Kui Dragon, as his Pet Beast! And the daring Qiao Sang, who contracted the Fire-Toothed Dog as her Fire Attribute Pet Beast as her first choice!¡± the commentator introduced with great passion. ¡°` Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Chapter 59 Thick Skin Chapter 63: Chapter 59 Thick Skin One was Lu You, who attracted much attention as soon as he appeared. Both his background and his Pet Dragon had been hot topics of discussion throughout the Bai Xinsai. The other was the only contestant daring enough to contract with a Fire Attribute Beast, Qiao Sang. The pace of her battles and the performance of her Fire-Toothed Dog had also been a focal point for everyone. As soon as these two appeared, the barrage of comments on the platform instantly increased. [Thrilling!] [This match-up seems predetermined, the organizers know exactly what we want to see] [The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s sunglasses are new again, where¡¯s the link?!] [Eyeballing it, I think the winner will be Lu You] [Eyeballing it, I think the person before me is right] Although both competitors attracted much attention, the cheers for Lu You and his Pet Dragon still solidly overwhelmed those for Qiao Sang and her Fire-Toothed Dog. Both had already taken their places. The handful of spectators in the stands were cheering, mostly shouting the names of Lu You and his Pet Dragon. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t like to talk big before a match, and Lu You was also quite reserved, resulting in neither of them speaking. Not until the referee shouted the start. ¡°Dig a hole.¡± The first to issue a command was Lu You. As a Pet Beast with both Ground Type and Dragon-type attributes, digging a hole was a basic skill well within the capabilities of his Pet Dragon. After Lu You spoke, his Pet Dragon started clawing at the ground and burrowed into the dirt. Due to a lack of proficiency, the process couldn¡¯t be completed instantly, and during that time, if the Fire-Toothed Dog was fast enough, it could interrupt the Pet Dragon¡¯s digging. But Qiao Sang didn¡¯t issue any instructions. ¡°It seems Lu You intends to resolve this in close combat, but how will Qiao Sang respond?¡± It wasn¡¯t until his Pet Dragon¡¯s digging skill was completed that Qiao Sang finally said, ¡°Shadow Clone.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog immediately split into five, lining up in a straight row. The ground remained still, and the audience held their breath, fearing they¡¯d miss the moment of confrontation if they blinked. Lu You¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Five was a bit too many¡­ His plan was to first launch a surprise attack from underground and then finish the opponent with a powerful Skill before they could recover. But now, the first move had been disrupted. However, this was also the charm of competition. If everything went according to plan, what fun would that be? ¡°Now is the time!¡± With Lu You¡¯s words, the Fire-Toothed Dog in the middle quickly stepped back. Lu You¡¯s eyes lit up as he yelled, ¡°The middle one!¡± At that moment, the ground at the spot where the Fire-Toothed Dog had retreated erupted as his Pet Dragon burst out and sent the Fire-Toothed Dog flying. ¡°Who would have thought that Lu You¡¯s initial command was a feint! It was all to lure out the real body of the Fire-Toothed Dog! A truly cunning¡­ intelligent tactic!¡± A smile curled at the corner of Lu You¡¯s mouth. Although the process differed slightly from his plan, there were no significant deviations, and the result was still as perfect as ever. He raised his right hand, ready to snap his fingers and give the final command, ¡°Dragon¡­¡± The final word lingered on his lips, unspoken. He couldn¡¯t believe the scene before him. The Fire-Toothed Dog that had been knocked to the ground in the middle had vanished without a trace! Was that a doppelganger?! He had been tricked! Lu You realized this and was about to speak, but it was already too late. ¡°Flame Vortex.¡± Seizing the moment of his opponent¡¯s surprise, Qiao Sang issued her attack command. The remaining four Fire-Toothed Dogs opened their mouths together. Four spiraling flames of intense heat struck the Pet Dragon simultaneously. ¡°Gyaaa!!!¡± The Pet Dragon let out a painful howl. ¡°This is it! Qiao Sang has also displayed such intelligence! Completely misdirecting Lu You! The Flame Vortex has hit the Pet Dragon from all directions! Could the victor be Qiao Sang?¡± the commentator exclaimed excitedly. It wasn¡¯t enough yet. Qiao Sang assessed the state of the small Jiaolong. The reverence for Dragon-type Pet Beasts wasn¡¯t without reason. Whether it was attack, speed, or defense, they excelled in all aspects. The small Jiaolong also possessed the Ground Type attribute, which was the perfect counter to the Fire Element. The Shadow Clones summoned by the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t pack as much punch as the original. Three illusions together with one real Flame Vortex weren¡¯t enough to break through the small Jiaolong¡¯s defense and deliver a fatal blow in one hit. ¡°Flame Tooth!¡± Qiao Sang promptly commanded. Flame Tooth had reached the stage of slight mastery; it was currently the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s most powerful attack Skill. Given the small Jiaolong¡¯s current state, it should be sufficient. ¡°Dig a hole!¡± Lu You urged frantically. Even when the small Jiaolong was at its peak, the Fire-Toothed Dog could stop this Skill, let alone now. The small Jiaolong, enduring the pain, reached with its claws towards the ground. At the same time, four fiery fangs clenched onto the small Jiaolong in unison. One on the left limb, one on the right limb, one on the left shoulder, and even one on the head. ¡°Jiao!!!¡± The small Jiaolong screamed agonizingly. Along with its screams, a white dragon¡¯s breath sprayed uncontrollably all around without a target. Everyone watched intently. Could it be that a Dragon-type Pet Beast, symbolic of invincibility at its level, was about to lose like this? 10 seconds passed. The small Jiaolong had not yet fallen. The Fire-Toothed Dogs clamped onto the left limb, right limb, and left shoulder disappeared one after another due to the small Jiaolong¡¯s fierce struggles. Only one ferocious-looking Fire-Toothed Dog was still biting down hard on its head. It seemed that this was the real one! Lu You was overjoyed. No one had ever driven his small Jiaolong to such an extent. He didn¡¯t realize the small Jiaolong could withstand so much damage; he thought he had lost the moment the Flame Tooth bit down. ¡°Use headbutt on the ground!¡± Lu You yelled. The Fire-Toothed Dog clung to the small Jiaolong¡¯s head, its power from Flame Tooth gradually weakening. Yet the small Jiaolong, though staggering, showed no signs of falling. The Fire-Toothed Dog couldn¡¯t help feeling depressed. If it had bitten other opponents like this for so long, they would have been long gone; this one had really thick skin¡­ Before it could wallow in its frustration too long, the taste in its mouth started feeling increasingly wrong. Just then, it heard its Beast Tamer¡¯s command. ¡°Jump off.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t hesitate and carried out the instruction straight away. ¡°Bang!¡± The audience¡¯s hearts jolted. They saw that when the small Jiaolong executed the headbutt, the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t release its grip, but at the moment the Jiaolong¡¯s head hit the ground, the Fire-Toothed Dog leaped away instantly! The timing of this move was impeccable! The small Jiaolong raised its head, dazed, swinging its head left and right. Why did it suddenly feel like there were so many more people around¡­ It slipped. The sky was so blue¡­ And it was so sleepy¡­ ¡°The small Jiaolong is unable to continue fighting! The winner is contestant Qiao Sang!¡± the referee announced excitedly. Having served as a referee for so long, he had grown numb to the outcomes of such matches. But to win under circumstances of disadvantageous attributes and species, how cool was that! ¡°It seemed like the initiative of the match was in Lu You¡¯s hands from the start, but in reality, it was always flowing with Qiao Sang¡¯s rhythm. It truly was a brilliant match! Sha Duo, what do you think?¡± The commentator was the first to recover from the shock and spoke. ¡°Contestant Qiao Sang has the qualifications to become a Professional Beast Tamer. I look forward to encountering her in the future regional competitions,¡± Sha Duo spoke. Upon hearing this, the audience, both onsite and streaming live, erupted in excitement. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Chapter 60 Scam Calls Chapter 64: Chapter 60 Scam Calls Regional Competition. As the name suggests, it is the largest scale event in a region. Just taking the Yuhua Region they were in, there were 11 provinces. And the Hangkang City they were in was just one of the 12 prefecture-level cities in the Zhehai Province out of those 11 provinces. To participate in the regional competition, there were two conditions. One, you had to be under the age of 40 and already certified by the Alliance as having reached the level of a C-grade Beast Tamer. This wasn¡¯t to say that all those who participated in the regional competition were C-grade Beast Tamers under 40. Rather, these are the minimum age and level requirements. An upper limit was set for the age, but the requirement for the Beast Tamer¡¯s level was a lower limit. Two, you needed to obtain the certification to participate from the Beast Taming Center of the province¡¯s capital. Getting this certification was somewhat troublesome. You had to pass the participation assessment in all of the prefecture-level cities in the province within a year. Take Zhehai Province for example; each of the 12 prefecture-level cities had departments set up in local Beast Taming Centers specifically for assessing qualifications. The content of the assessments varied, and the evaluative criteria of each examiner were different. If you were lucky and encountered a lenient examiner, they might just let you pass by catching a thief. If you were unlucky and met a strict examiner, it wasn¡¯t impossible they¡¯d have you steal an egg from a dragon-type extraordinary creature. Zhehai Province was barely manageable, with only 12 prefecture-level cities, averaging out to having one month to complete the certification in each city. But Yongwu Province, close to Zhehai Province, had a total of 18 prefecture-level cities. That meant you only had 20 days to complete the certification in each city, which just wasn¡¯t feasible for an ordinary Beast Tamer. In summary, a Beast Tamer who could pass the participation assessment in all of the prefecture-level cities within the province in one year was no ordinary person. Sha Duo, having just participated in this year¡¯s Yuhua Regional Competition and achieved a not insignificant ranking, actually stated in front of so many people that he looked forward to encountering Qiao Sang in future regional competitions. It was an immensely high recognition for her. In no time, the livestream¡¯s barrage of comments exploded. [Is Sha Duo serious?] [Could I be witnessing the rise of a superstar?] [To be honest, that person is truly strong] [Even if she can participate in the regional competition, Sha Duo will be over 40 by then, right?] [The previous comment is seriously mean, but I like it] [We have tomorrow¡¯s news] In the guest seats. ¡°This Qiao Sang, although young, seems to have quite seasoned combat experience.¡± ¡°That Doppelganger move was brilliant, didn¡¯t even see her give a command on the field; it¡¯s clearly a strategy designed before the match.¡± ¡°Also, that Fire-Toothed Dog, you can¡¯t tell at all that it was a recent contract from the coordination between them.¡± ¡°What do you think about getting her to do a livestream?¡± the previously silent young female guest suggested. ¡°A livestream? Doing what? There might be some hype now, but if she loses the next match, she¡¯ll be forgotten.¡± ¡°How do you feel about the Fire-Toothed Dog wearing sunglasses?¡± the young female guest inquired. ¡°Pretty cool,¡± another guest praised. ¡°I¡¯ve just opened an online store selling sunglasses. If I ask her to do a livestream at this moment, accurately speaking, if I ask the Fire-Toothed Dog to do a livestream, what do you think?¡± the young female guest continued. Everyone turned their gazes simultaneously towards the Fire-Toothed Dog in the purple triangular sunglasses in the arena. ¡°It feels¡­ actually pretty good.¡± another guest hesitated before answering. ¡­ As Qiao Sang hugged the Fire-Toothed Dog and just returned to the spectator seats, Bai Yunmiao pulled out a pen and a pink, lace-edged A4 paper from her sling bag, excitedly saying, ¡°Qiao the Genius, quickly sign an autograph for me.¡± ¡°How do you have everything in your bag.¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but tease. ¡°Hehe, actually, this paper and pen were meant for Sha Duo; it¡¯s just that there hasn¡¯t been a chance to use them,¡± Bai Yunmiao admitted with embarrassment. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Surely, your parents¡¯ quarrel isn¡¯t just an excuse for you to come here, is it?¡± Qiao Sang asked suspiciously. ¡°Why else would they call you Qiao the Genius? You guessed it so quickly,¡± Bai Yunmiao said with a blush. ¡°I¡¯ve recently become a fan of Sha Duo. When I heard he was coming as a guest for the Bai Xinsai, I just had to come.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± So she had participated in the competition for someone else¡¯s sake¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that. Qiao the Genius, quickly give me an autograph. Sha Duo said so himself, if you participate in the regional competition later, your signature will definitely be worth money. I¡¯ve got to hurry up and get it from you now,¡± Bai Yunmiao said, pushing the paper and pen toward her. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t pretentious. She took them and was about to write when she suddenly thought of something and looked up to ask, ¡°How many sheets of paper did you bring? If I sign this, will you still have paper in case you meet Sha Duo?¡± Bai Yunmiao paused, then awkwardly pulled the paper and pen back and said with a forced laugh, ¡°Haha, I¡¯d forgotten about that. I only brought this one sheet.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ After watching a day¡¯s worth of matches, Qiao Sang went home to review the games. Dragon-type Pet Beasts are indeed formidable, but if they don¡¯t secure an advantage early on in the game, with the attack and defense of a small Jiling Dragon, the match is bound to be a tough battle. Today, she underestimated the small Jiling Dragon¡¯s defense, thinking she could end the match with Flame Tooth. If at the end, instead of charging headfirst, the small Jiling Dragon had used ¡®Iron Head¡¯ to throw the Fire-Toothed Dog off first and then create distance, they might have been able to fight on for a while. In the end, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s attack power just wasn¡¯t enough. The remaining contenders all have mid-level Pet Beasts; she has no advantage against any of them and can only rely on tactics to prevail. The three Beast Tamers, each with two mid-level Pet Beasts, who she had studied yesterday, had all successfully advanced; facing them would make a tactical victory difficult. Sometimes, absolute strength is something that even tactics cannot compensate for. If she¡¯s lucky tomorrow and doesn¡¯t encounter one of those three first, she might still have a chance for a higher ranking; otherwise¡­ The movement of being nudged on her calf pulled Qiao Sang back from her thoughts. She looked down to see the Fire-Toothed Dog with a smartphone in its mouth, nudging her with its paws. The smartphone¡¯s screen was lit up in the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s mouth, and the vibration shook its facial fur tremblingly. It turned out someone had called. Qiao Sang suppressed a smile, took the phone, and saw it was an unfamiliar number. She swiped with her right hand and hung up the call. The next second, the phone vibrated again. It was the same number. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t hesitate and hung up the call again. She didn¡¯t have a habit of answering calls from unfamiliar numbers. But the very next second after she hung up, the screen lit up again. Qiao Sang frowned slightly and pressed the answer button. ¡°Is this Miss Qiao Sang?¡± came the voice of a young woman on the other side of the call. ¡°It¡¯s me. Who is this?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°I¡¯m someone who appreciates you. Are you interested in discussing a deal worth tens of thousands? I was at¡­¡± Qiao Sang took the phone away from her ear, quickly hung up, and blocked the number. Sure enough, it was a scam call. They thought they could fool her, but they were mistaken. In her last life, she had been tempered by society for a time; there was no way she would be easily deceived. On the other side, in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows on the 37th floor of Yijian Building. A young woman stared at the phone in her hand, bewildered by the call that was hung up and could no longer get through. Which part of the plan had gone wrong¡­ Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Chapter 61: Why Dont You Speak? Chapter 65: Chapter 61: Why Don¡¯t You Speak? July 5th. Qiao Sang arrived at her usual spot in the Pet Beast Arena two days prior, unsurprised to find Bai Yunmiao already there. Since Bai Yunmiao had come for Sha Duo, even if her parents hadn¡¯t argued, she would have found another reason to come to the event. ¡°Did you bring the mirror?¡± Qiao Sang asked as she sat down. ¡°I brought it.¡± Bai Yunmiao took the mirror out of her bag and handed it over, expressing her surprise as she watched Qiao Sang meticulously check her reflection, ¡°Qiao the Genius, why are you suddenly so conscious about your appearance?¡± It¡¯s not that Qiao Sang didn¡¯t care about her appearance before. Usually, she just tied her hair in a ponytail, and she always took the bus to the Shouke Garden, preferring to sit by the window and enjoy the breeze. As a result, by the time she arrived at the Pet Beast Arena, even if her ponytail was neat, the hair in front would still be somewhat disheveled. Contrasted with others who had meticulously groomed themselves, it gave others the false impression that she wasn¡¯t too concerned about her appearance. Once Qiao Sang confirmed that her reflection in the mirror was no different from usual, she hesitated, ¡°I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m being too narcissistic, but I feel like a lot of people are staring at me today.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog beside her watched its Beast Tamer put down the mirror and then took it with its paw to check its own reflection. ¡°Ya Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog agreed with a nod while looking at itself. Many people were staring at it too. Realization dawned on Bai Yunmiao, and she laughed, ¡°Sha Duo praised you so much yesterday; it¡¯s normal for people to pay attention to you. Several news articles came out today about it.¡± ¡°Is the celebrity effect that serious?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°You¡¯re getting off easy. At most, people look at you twice. Last time, a rookie Beast Tamer who was publicly praised by Wang Dian¡¯ao had people find his address, surround him at his doorstep, and challenge him to duels,¡± Bai Yunmiao reflected, ¡°That wasn¡¯t a duel; it was a group battle. They besieged him for a whole week.¡± Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then seriously said, ¡°I appreciate that Sha Duo isn¡¯t as famous as Wang Dian¡¯ao.¡± Bai Yunmiao: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Only eight contestants remained in the Bai Xinsai. F-rank Beast Tamers¡¯ matches were short, and even with Pet Beast Performers increasing the duration, it was not possible to have only four matches and determine the top four in one day. The organizers had already announced the schedule of the event in advance. The morning of July 5th would determine the top four, followed by the top three in the afternoon. Today was the final day of the Bai Xinsai. As time trickled by, more and more people entered. Qiao Sang, observing the packed audience stands surrounding the Pet Beast Arena, sighed, ¡°I don¡¯t know where the organizers found so many people to watch.¡± Just yesterday, a quarter of the seats were empty. Bai Yunmiao cast a glance her way and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you ever follow external information?¡± She still remembered when she first added Qiao the Genius, messages sent to her went unanswered. It was not until they met again that she realized there were indeed people in this world who could resist checking their phones. ¡°I do check it, but I didn¡¯t yesterday,¡± Qiao Sang replied. She had spent her time training with the Fire-Toothed Dog and studying their opponents. ¡°Yesterday, the platform¡¯s official account announced that today there would be an exhibition match between Gao Xulu and Sha Duo. After the match, five lucky audience members would be drawn to get a photo and autographs with them,¡± Bai Yunmiao explained. Qiao Sang instantly understood why so many people had shown up. Gao Xulu was also a contestant in this year¡¯s Yuhua Region competition. Though he didn¡¯t make the top ten, his ranking was still quite decent. What was most important was that Sha Duo had been defeated by Gao Xulu. The organizers really knew how to play their marketing strategies. Qiao Sang looked towards the commentator¡¯s booth. Instead of the usual two people, there were now three people seated there. To the left of the middle-aged commentator sat a woman with chestnut short hair. It was Gao Xulu. ¡­ As the opening ceremony came to an end, the images on the big screen above the arena scrambled. Soon after, the list of the first pair of competitors appeared on-screen. Hou Yuxiang vs. Yang Qi. Both are Beast Tamers with two mid-level Pet Beasts, and they are strong contenders for the championship. Qiao Sang was paying close attention to the field. When these two competed against each other, they were sure to employ a greater variety of tactics. In previous matches, due to the disparity in strength, each of their battles was essentially an overwhelming victory. The Pet Beasts didn¡¯t display much of their strength, leaving no valuable data for effective analysis. This was also one of the reasons Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t confident about facing them. However, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t stay focused for long. Because a minute later, the referee announced the result. The one who could overwhelm others, Yang Qi, was overwhelmed by Hou Yuxiang¡­ Hou Yuxiang¡¯s Controlling Electric Imp took control of the match with a single Illusion Ray, casting Yang Qi¡¯s Deity Pigeon into a state of confusion. Then, while the Deity Pigeon was confused, the Controlling Electric Imp threw it to the ground with Telekinesis, and the match was over. Qiao Sang fell into thought. Illusion Ray is a skill unique to Psychic Series Pet Beasts. It can deal damage and has a certain chance to throw the opponent into confusion, but this chance isn¡¯t very high. If a creature of the same rank was bewitched so quickly, either it was the opponent¡¯s bad luck or the Illusion Ray had at least reached a minor state of perfection. Whether or not this move hits mostly depends on luck. After all, Illusion Ray isn¡¯t a skill that can guarantee to confuse the opponent one hundred percent of the time. However¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s luck¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help sighing as he remembered the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s scenes of pointing out who would lose. ¡°One minute of competition, half an hour of performance,¡± they say, and that¡¯s precisely what¡¯s happening now. Since the first match ended so quickly, the organizers had to ask the Pet Beast performers to extend their performances. Fortunately, the performers were professional and did not let the atmosphere at the venue die down. The second match was between Wei Wenya and Luo Xinlin. Wei Wenya is the last of the three Beast Tamers who own two mid-level Pet Beasts. Facing Luo Xinlin¡¯s Fatty Pigeon, Wei Wenya sent out the Electric-type Pet Beast, Electric Naughty Cat, which could specifically counter Flight Types. The advantage of owning two mid-level Pet Beasts was fully showcased at this moment. Beast Tamers with only one Pet Beast had no choice, while those with two could choose the most advantageous one to face their opponent¡¯s Pet Beast. The result was no surprise. Wei Wenya won the match. After the Pet Beast performers livened up the atmosphere, the names for the third match appeared on the big screen. Chen Qian versus Qiao Sang. In the guest seating area. ¡°Song Yuan, you have a good eye, this Fire-Toothed Dog looks pretty cool with sunglasses on, with so much media coverage today, if the Fire-Toothed Dog performs well, it could indeed bring considerable traffic to your new online store.¡± ¡°This Chen Qian¡¯s Pet Beast is a Two-Tailed Land Turtle, its level is a whole head higher, tough indeed.¡± ¡°Qiao Sang has experience defeating higher-ranked Pet Beasts, and Chen Qian¡¯s Two-Tailed Land Turtle was recently evolved; there should be a fight,¡± said a guest who had been watching from the start of the Bai Xinsai. ¡°By the way, Song Yuan, what did Qiao Sang say when you contacted him yesterday? Is the live stream¡¯s payment by the session or is it based on a commission from the sales?¡± ¡°Song Yuan?¡± ¡°Song Yuan, why aren¡¯t you speaking?¡± Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± She indicated that she didn¡¯t want to speak¡­ Could she really tell them that after several calls, she had been hung up on and then blocked? She would definitely be ruthlessly mocked¡­ On the field. Both sides were already in place. Following the referee¡¯s command, a two-meter-tall Two-Tailed Land Turtle with a brown shell on its back appeared before Qiao Sang. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Chapter 62 Too Self-Absorbed Chapter 66: Chapter 62 Too Self-Absorbed The Double-tailed Terrapin, a Ground Type pet beast, inherits the Deep-furred Tortoise¡¯s dislike for water. If one were to possess a Water-type pet beast, this match might see the Double-tailed Terrapin perpetually retracted within its shell, unwilling to come out. ¡°One with an extremely strong defense, the Double-tailed Terrapin, and the other with an outstanding attack power, the Fire-Toothed Dog, who will emerge victorious in this match!¡± The audience at the scene, listening to the commentator¡¯s passionate opening, all cast their eyes onto the arena. Half a minute later. ¡°What¡¯s going on with these two?¡± ¡°Are they going to fight or not?¡± ¡°Qiao Sang! Come on!¡± ¡°The referee did blow the whistle and start the match, right?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not going to fight, get off the stage already, and let us watch the performance match between Gao Xulu and Sha Duo quickly.¡± Among them was a voice that stood out from the rest. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog! Come on!¡± ¡°Qiao Sang! Come on!¡± Bai Yunmiao stood up and shouted excitedly. She certainly hadn¡¯t forgotten that she was defeated by Chen Qian! On the field. Chen Qian was the first to lose patience and issued a command. The Double-tailed Terrapin stomped its left forelimb hard on the ground, and a crack quickly opened up on the surface a meter in front of it. The crevice swiftly expanded into more than a dozen fractures spreading towards the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s position. It was then that the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s form flickered and split into two. ¡°Facing the Ground Split, the Fire-Toothed Dog has used Doppelganger, what is this?¡± the middle-aged commentator was puzzled. He had been in the industry for over a decade, commenting on around twenty matches every year. Among them, there were not a few on a large scale, but very seldom had he been this perplexed during a match. Chen Qian also didn¡¯t understand. She had thought it through before the match, planning to have the Double-tailed Terrapin retreat into its shell as soon as the Fire-Toothed Dog attacked. With the attacking power of the Fire-Toothed Dog, it was unlikely to break through the Double-tailed Terrapin¡¯s defense. She would then wait for the Fire-Toothed Dog to tire out before launching her attack. Unfortunately, the opponent didn¡¯t follow her script. The reaction of the Fire-Toothed Dog to the Ground Split also wasn¡¯t as she had envisioned in her mind¡­ She watched intently at the opposite side, wanting to see how the opponent would respond. ¡°Now is the moment,¡± said Qiao Sang, her first words since entering the stage. As soon as she finished speaking, the Fire-Toothed Dog on the left jumped onto the back of the one on the right and stomped forcefully. The Fire-Toothed Dog on the right was instantly swallowed up by the ground that just collapsed, disappearing from sight. Meanwhile, the Fire-Toothed Dog on the left used the momentum of the stomp to leap into mid-air. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog evades the Ground Split using its Doppelganger! But what now¡­¡± The commentator paused momentarily. Because the Fire-Toothed Dog in mid-air was rapidly rushing towards the Double-tailed Terrapin, making rapid use of the remaining unstable rubble as footholds. ¡°That agility is extraordinary,¡± a guest remarked. ¡°But why didn¡¯t it launch an attack when the ground was still intact? What¡¯s the difference between attacking now and attacking earlier?¡± another guest inquired. ¡°There is a difference, the Double-tailed Terrapin can¡¯t use any skills for about 10 seconds after employing Ground Split,¡± Song Yuan slowly explained, watching the field. ¡°Song Yuan, so you do speak, huh.¡± Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°This is Blazing Charge!¡± a guest suddenly exclaimed at that moment. On the field, the Fire-Toothed Dog, using the scattered rubble, picked up speed in its charge. As it sprinted, a flame burst forth from within the Fire-Toothed Dog, enveloping its entire body. Blazing Charge. A mid-tier skill with considerable power, combining special and physical attacks, it also has a chance of inducing the Burned status on the opponent. ¡°Quickly retreat into the shell!¡± Chen Qian swiftly came up with a response. She of course knew about the roughly 10-second window where the Double-tailed Terrapin could not attack after using Ground Split, but this didn¡¯t bother her at all. As long as the Double-tailed Terrapin¡¯s defense was strong enough, standing there motionless and being attacked, so what? If the opponent was banking on those ten seconds, they would only be disappointed. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s body was wrapped in flames that were not very widespread, and the color was orange-yellow, clearly indicating a beginner¡¯s level. The Twin-tailed Land Turtle obediently retracted its limbs and head into its shell. Chen Qian¡¯s heart settled, and she had already thought of the skill she would order the Twin-tailed Land Turtle to use after ten seconds. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Qian was taken aback by the scene before her eyes. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Blazing Charge didn¡¯t hit the Twin-tailed Land Turtle¡¯s body; instead, it struck the ground in front of it! The ground, already fissured from the recent Ground Split, quickly cracked open even more. The impact of the Blazing Charge caused the spot where the Twin-tailed Land Turtle stood to collapse. The Twin-tailed Land Turtle, unsteady in form, ended up tilting and leaning its shell against a rock, exposing its pristine underbelly. Beautiful! Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but commend inwardly. The Twin-tailed Land Turtle¡¯s defense was strong, but not all over its body were the defenses equally robust. Its underbelly was the weak spot in its defenses. As long as the Fire-Toothed Dog attacked this spot, it would break through the turtle¡¯s defense and inflict damage. Everything so far was perfectly in line with her pre-planned strategy. Now, all she had to do was rush and attack the Twin-tailed Land Turtle¡¯s exposed belly like mad. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. But the Fire-Toothed Dog, seeing the Twin-tailed Land Turtle¡¯s position leaning against the rock, hesitated. Its own Beast Tamer had said to flip this guy over and attack its belly. Except now the creature was wedged by the stone. Its belly was exposed, but it wasn¡¯t completely turned over. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t hesitate for too long, a spark sprayed out and under Qiao Sang¡¯s expectant gaze, it attacked the rock the Twin-tailed Land Turtle was leaning against¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s thoughts froze momentarily. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked satisfied at the sight of the Twin-tailed Land Turtle with its shell facing down and belly up. Now its position matched exactly what its Beast Tamer had described. ¡°Get up!¡± Chen Qian urged desperately. She finally understood what the opponent was planning! Hearing the command, the Twin-tailed Land Turtle stretched its head and limbs out from its shell. It made an effort to flip over. It didn¡¯t budge. It tried to flip again. Still, it couldn¡¯t move¡­ The Twin-tailed Land Turtle was in despair. Its shell was too heavy for it to flip itself over! The Fire-Toothed Dog promptly jumped onto the Twin-tailed Land Turtle¡¯s stomach, tirelessly spraying sparks and a flame vortex at the turtle¡¯s underbelly. ¡°Lupa!!!¡± The Twin-tailed Land Turtle screamed in agony. ¡°Get up, now!¡± A sweat broke out on Chen Qian¡¯s forehead. ¡°Lupa!!!¡± It couldn¡¯t stand up! The Twin-tailed Land Turtle truly lived up to its reputation as a Pet Beast with extremely high defensive power. Even while attacking its weakest defense point, the underbelly, the Fire-Toothed Dog took about two full minutes to make it faint. Fortunately, the Fire-Toothed Dog was always training to unleash skills, so two minutes of continuous skill release didn¡¯t make it feel too strained. ¡°The victor is contestant Qiao Sang!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog ran excitedly towards its Beast Tamer, but restrained itself from grinning too widely because of the many people watching. Qiao Sang caught her Fire-Toothed Dog in one motion, her face a mixture of emotions. The match had unfolded just as she expected, although there were some minor differences. For instance. If she knew that the Twin-tailed Land Turtle couldn¡¯t flip over and would expose its head and limbs, then why attack its underbelly at all? Why not directly attack its head?! Her own Pet Beast was just too obedient¡­ Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 63 Semi-Finals Chapter 67: Chapter 63 Semi-Finals ¡°Qiao Sang, the player, has achieved another victory in a rank-skipping battle with her high tactics! She¡¯s become the third contestant to advance to the semi-finals in the Bai Xinsai tournament! And she is the only one who has won with a Primary Pet Beast! What do you both think of this match?¡± the commentator asked as he looked toward the two guests beside him. ¡°As I¡¯ve said before, I look forward to facing her in the future regional competitions,¡± Sha Duo said with a laugh. ¡°The direction this match took was beyond my expectation. Qiao Sang played very well. A victory based on reverse attributes and rank-skipping is something I couldn¡¯t achieve when I was younger, and of course, I can¡¯t do it now either,¡± Gao Xulu said earnestly. ¡°Ms. Xulu, don¡¯t say that. A Primary Pet Beast defeating an Intermediate Pet Beast is definitely not the same as a General-level Pet Beast defeating a King-level Pet Beast,¡± the commentator quickly interjected. At this, Qiao Sang returned to her seat. The commentator¡¯s voice was crystal clear all the way from the backstage passage to the audience seating area. Before Bai Yunmiao could open her mouth in excitement, Qiao Sang asked first, ¡°Who is more famous, Gao Xulu or Sha Duo?¡± Bai Yunmiao was taken aback for a moment. Although she didn¡¯t understand why Qiao Sang suddenly asked this, she still thought for a moment and answered, ¡°Although Gao Xulu has beaten Sha Duo, it seems like they both have about the same number of fans. Most people support Gao Xulu for her strength, while the vast majority support Sha Duo for his personal charm.¡± ¡°Then I can rest easy,¡± Qiao Sang let out a sigh of relief. ¡°What were you worried about just now?¡± Bai Yunmiao asked, puzzled. ¡°Just now, Gao Xulu praised me so heavily, I was afraid her fans would gang up on me for a group battle. Since she¡¯s about as famous as Sha Duo, I can relax,¡± Qiao Sang explained. Bai Yunmiao: ¡°¡­¡± On the arena stage. While the Pet Beast performers put on a show, three or four staff members summoned their Pet Beasts to repair the playing field. After each match, it was necessary to ensure that the field was restored to its original condition, so as not to affect the following match. F-rank Beast Tamers needed to repair the field fewer times after their matches. The winner of the fourth match was named Li Langyi; although he had two Pet Beasts, one was still Primary level. If there were no surprises in the afternoon match, he would definitely choose to send out his Intermediate-level Long-Tailed Snake. Qiao Sang, looking at the list of remaining contestants in her memo, felt somewhat worried. Apart from Li Langyi, she wasn¡¯t confident about facing any of the others. Unlike other contestants. Hou Yuxiang and Wei Wenya both relied solely on their strength to crush their opponents, without using strategy. They each have two Intermediate Pet Beasts of different attributes; the skills they demonstrated were just a few, making it difficult to properly assess and study them. Unlike her. Strategy required a lot of brainpower, and all her secret moves had been revealed. ¡­ Back in the Pet Beast Arena¡¯s player resting room. ¡°Qiao Sang, what are you doing?¡± Bai Yunmiao asked as she entered with some takeout. Because it was the finals of the Bai Xinsai in the afternoon, most people did not leave and dined near the Youth Park. As a semi-final contestant, Qiao Sang naturally did not go back either. ¡°I¡¯m letting Fire-Toothed Dog draw lots, whoever it picks will be my opponent this afternoon,¡± Qiao Sang said, intently watching the dog¡¯s movements. ¡°This isn¡¯t something the organizers asked you to do, right?¡± Bai Yunmiao couldn¡¯t help asking. She had to question it because the props for the dog to draw lots were really rough. Just three crumpled pieces of paper were placed on the table without any sort of cover or container. ¡°Of course not, I set this up myself,¡± Qiao Sang said. Bai Yunmiao: ¡°¡­¡± Of course¡­ But was Qiao Sang really that childish¡­ She didn¡¯t seem like it usually¡­ Fire-Toothed Dog kept staring at the paper wads on the table without moving. It wasn¡¯t that it was hesitating, but every time it picked a paper wad, its Beast Tamer would put it back and ask it to choose again. This left it confused about what it was doing wrong. After 30 seconds. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nudged one of the paper balls with its paw. Qiao Sang opened it and almost spat blood. It was Hou Yuxiang again! For the third time! They say all good things come in threes, but the Fire-Toothed Dog had drawn Hou Yuxiang¡¯s name three times in a row. Could it be that he really was going to be the opponent for the first match in the afternoon? Hou Yuxiang was clearly the strongest among the three. This was just too unlucky¡­ ¡°Why let the Fire-Toothed Dog draw? Why don¡¯t you draw it yourself?¡± It was at this moment that Bai Yunmiao suddenly spoke up. ¡°Because the Fire-Toothed Dog has a unique kind of luck; it claims that whoever it picks is more likely to lose, and it¡¯s usually right,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°So, the opposite is true then? The person it chooses means they won¡¯t be facing them?¡± Bai Yunmiao retorted. Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then saw the light. That seemed to be the logic! ¡­ 2 PM in the afternoon. Pet Beast Arena. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, dear audience present and viewers watching our Bai Xinsai live stream, next up, we are announcing the first pairings for the semifinal. Please look at the big screen!¡± The remaining four images kept shuffling, and after 6 seconds, they halted. Staring at the grouping on the screen, Qiao Sang rigidly looked towards the Fire-Toothed Dog, who was trying hard to keep a straight face. ¡°The pairing for the first group is out! The contestants are Wei Wenya and Li Langyi! Consequently, the remaining contestants, Hou Xiangyu and Qiao Sang, automatically become the second group of opponents!¡± Bai Yunmiao looked at Qiao Sang sympathetically: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Qiao Genius, even if you lose, you can still compete for third place. At worst, you¡¯ll be fourth, which is already quite impressive.¡± Anyone with clear eyesight could tell that Hou Xiangyu, who possessed the Swaying Scale Beast, was the strongest of the four contestants. And Qiao Genius¡­ Qiao Sang smiled stiffly: ¡°Thanks, I do feel somewhat consoled.¡± Having come this far, who didn¡¯t hope for a higher position? If his opponent in the semifinal had been Li Langyi, with his understanding of Long-Tailed Snakes, he stood a high chance of winning, then he could secure a spot in the final. He had never dreamed of first place, but he had indeed thought about second¡­ After all, the second-place prize was much better than the third. Not to mention Alliance Currency, the difference in value between the motorcycle and the Water-type Evolution Stone was substantial. He had even thought about selling the Water-type Evolution Stone on a website¡­ He had the price tag all figured out¡­ ¡­ In the arena, with the referee¡¯s whistle command, both sides summoned the Long-Tailed Snake and Li¡¯s Champion Duck. There was no upset in the match. Li¡¯s Champion Duck, as Wei Wenya¡¯s lead Pet Beast, had an edge over the opponent in both coordination and signature moves. The skills released by the Long-Tailed Snake were all deftly avoided by Li¡¯s Champion Duck, which ultimately won the match with a Water Cannon. It seemed that his next opponent would be Li Langyi. Qiao Sang was not the least bit surprised by the outcome¡­ The second semifinal match came quickly. ¡°Will it be another crushing victory for Hou Xiangyu, or will Qiao Sang create a miracle and succeed in another level-defying challenge! Who will earn the last spot in the final!¡± the commentator exclaimed passionately. After finishing, he didn¡¯t forget to let the guest commentators weigh in: ¡°What do you both think?¡± Most of the audience had come specifically for the guests, so naturally, they were expected to speak more. ¡°Sentimentally, I hope Qiao Sang wins, but realistically, it should be Hou Xiangyu,¡± Sha Duo said with a smile. ¡°What about Miss Xulu?¡± ¡°I agree,¡± Gao Xulu replied. Commentator: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s a concise answer. Now, let¡¯s turn our attention back to the arena.¡± Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Chapter 64: Fortunately Caught Up Chapter 68: Chapter 64: Fortunately Caught Up On the field. A gray Star Array lit up in front of Hou Xiangyu. A creature that looked like a scale weight in shape, but unlike the weight, its body was soft and light gray, floated above the Star Array. Facing the known situation where his opponent only had a Fire-Toothed Dog, Hou Xiangyu did not send out the slightly weaker Bashe Butterfly, but rather, with great respect, summoned his Scale Absorber. Hou Xiangyu looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog on the opposite side, which was already brimming with readiness, with full admiration. He had only watched the Bai Xinsai competition on the first day to get a general idea of the level of the contestants, and he hadn¡¯t paid attention to it on the following days. Except for the round of 8 to 4 that morning. Although he hadn¡¯t watched all of Qiao Sang¡¯s matches before, he had heard the name. After all, there were only a few standout contestants in the Bai Xinsai, and the reports were all about them. As the only contestant with an exclusive contract for a Fire Attribute Beast, and openly regarded by Sha Duo as a future opponent, it was hard for her not to attract attention. This morning¡¯s match was indeed worthy of the media¡¯s coverage of her, perfectly demonstrating the concept of winning with weaker strength through tactics. The tactics were quite clever. But many people overlooked the fact that tactics also require the Pet Beast to have the strength to cooperate. Just from a single match, the Fire-Toothed Dog had already showcased the skills of Shadow Clone, Blazing Charge, Flame Vortex, and Spark. And the moment when it darted across the collapsing ground towards the Twin-Tailed Land Turtle, stepping on the stones¡ªit couldn¡¯t have done that without a certain level of reaction speed. It was hard to believe that the beast was just contracted by a junior high graduate. That match had even made him want to contract a Fire-Toothed Dog of his own. The reason he sent out the Scale Absorber wasn¡¯t that he thought the Bashe Butterfly would lose. It was simply that summoning his strongest Pet Beast was a form of acknowledgment and respect for the opponent¡¯s strength. Everything was in place. With the referee¡¯s whistle, both parties used their skills at the first opportunity. The Scale Absorber¡¯s body emanated a layer of semi-transparent telekinetic fluctuations, and its two short claws pointed towards the Fire-Toothed Dog. As soon as the whistle sounded, the Fire-Toothed Dog quickly charged towards the Scale Absorber. En route, its figure flickered, multiplying from one to two, and two to four. All four Fire-Toothed Dogs simultaneously used a fierce ramming attack. The telekinetic fluctuations on the Scale Absorber¡¯s short claws faltered, uncertain which target to use the telekinesis on. And in that moment of hesitation, one Fire-Toothed Dog had already appeared before it. The Scale Absorber regained its senses, its energy stirred, and its body appeared in a different direction. The Fire-Toothed Dog struck at empty air. Troublesome¡­ Qiao Sang inwardly sighed. The Scale Absorber, to her surprise, also knew how to use Instantaneous Movement; she hadn¡¯t seen it exhibit that skill in its previous matches. She had thought of several plans to defeat the Scale Absorber. For a Psychic Series Pet Beast, depleting its internal energy or attacking with a faster reaction speed might work. But this Scale Absorber had Teleportation. It was difficult to attack something like that. After all, Teleportation is a skill that can be used with just a thought, and was definitely faster than the Fire-Toothed Dog could react. Even if she managed to get within less than a meter¡¯s distance, the Scale Absorber could instantly teleport away. Long-range attacks were also unlikely to hit it. It seemed she would have to resort to a war of attrition¡­ With distance between them, a deadlock ensued. ¡°Illusion Ray.¡± Hou Yuxiang was the first to issue a command. The Scale Absorber extended its short claw, and a beam of light mixed with various colors shot from its claw. After the Illusion Ray hit one of the Fire-Toothed Dogs, that Fire-Toothed Dog quickly vanished. It was a Doppelganger. After resolving one Doppelganger, the Illusion Ray didn¡¯t stop. Instead, it swept towards the other three Fire-Toothed Dogs in a continuous assault. Since a Doppelganger¡¯s energy can¡¯t compare to the original, and its speed isn¡¯t as great. Soon, the two Fire-Toothed Dogs serving as doppelgangers vanished under the sweep of the Illusion Ray. Only the real Fire-Toothed Dog remained, dodging around. Just as the Scale-Control Oddity focused its power on attacking the single Fire-Toothed Dog on the field, Qiao Sang spoke up with a countermeasure, ¡°Shadow Clone.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s figure shimmered, and immediately split into four again. Scale-Control Oddity: ¡°¡­!¡± Hou Xiangyu frowned, guessing the opponent¡¯s intention. The Illusion Ray required no small amount of energy, especially to maintain such a sweeping state. Whereas the Fire-Toothed Dog only needed to dodge and use Shadow Clones, which didn¡¯t require much energy as long as it had the stamina. Even though the Scale-Control Oddity was a mid-level Pet Beast with considerably more energy inside it than the Fire-Toothed Dog, under this unequal energy consumption, it was feared that the Scale-Control Oddity¡¯s energy would be depleted first. ¡°Stop it,¡± Hou Xiangyu said calmly. The Scale-Control Oddity lowered its short claws, and both sides were in stalemate again for a moment. We need a quick resolution, Hou Xiangyu quickly judged the situation on the field and made a decision. ¡°Shadow Clone.¡± A slight stir of energy inside the Scale-Control Oddity, and four Scale-Control Oddities appeared on the field. Qiao Sang was slightly stunned. There are so many hidden skills! These weren¡¯t seen in the previous battles! A flicker of energy on the four Scale-Control Oddities, and they each appeared behind the four Fire-Toothed Dogs. ¡°Four Fire-Toothed Dogs versus four Scale-Control Oddities, the situation has become exciting. I didn¡¯t expect both sides to exchange so many moves. Player Hou Xiangyu hasn¡¯t ended the match as quickly as in the previous rounds. What do you think is the problem here?¡± the commentator asked, looking at the situation on the field. This time, before Sha Duo could speak, Gao Xulu spoke first: ¡°Of course, it¡¯s because Player Qiao Sang is strong enough.¡± Commentator: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue watching.¡± ¡°Illusion Ray,¡± Hou Xiangyu gave his command immediately afterward. Four Illusion Rays were launched simultaneously at the four Fire-Toothed Dogs. Just when everyone thought the match was about to end. ¡°Shadow Clone!¡± Qiao Sang shouted. Shadow Clone? Whether it was the audience present or the viewers watching the live broadcast, everyone was momentarily puzzled. Wasn¡¯t he already using Shadow Clones? The Fire-Toothed Dog was also stunned for a moment. But it quickly felt the change in energy inside itself. Its figure shimmered, and the four Fire-Toothed Dogs instantly became eight. ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog cocked its head. How did its Shadow Clone suddenly get stronger? The entire arena was shocked. Are all the newcomers hiding their strength so deeply? In the guest seats. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the Fire-Toothed Dog had also been hiding its strength in the previous rounds.¡± ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve watched the earlier matches, and this Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Flame Tooth and Spark have already reached a state of minor achievement, and its Flame Vortex is at a proficient level. I didn¡¯t expect it had also mastered Shadow Clone to such a degree.¡± ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog looks quite small. I thought it was young, but it seems it must be older.¡± ¡°That shouldn¡¯t be right. Logically, a Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s orange-red short hair on top of its head should turn red like the rest of its fur when it reaches one year old, but the one in the field still has orange-red hair on top of its head,¡± a guest who had passed the Breeder qualification exam said. ¡°You mean a Fire-Toothed Dog, with so many skills and such high proficiency, is not even one year old?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t listen to him; he didn¡¯t even pass the F-level Breeder exam.¡± The guest with the Breeder qualification: ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Sang, seeing the eight Fire-Toothed Dogs on the field, let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness he made it in time. Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 65 Great Achievement Chapter 69: Chapter 65 Great Achievement As she instantly split into four Doppelgangers on the control scale, she quickly realized that points had been added behind the ¡°Shadow Clone¡± value in the Beast Taming Codex. The Fire-Toothed Dog usually trained in the release of offensive skills, and the Shadow Clone was not often practiced. As a result, the proficiency of Shadow Clone had not yet reached mastery. But that didn¡¯t matter. If not now, when else should she use the Golden Finger! Qiao Sang silently praised herself for her quick thinking. On the other side, Hou Xiangyu wasn¡¯t thrown off balance, and he calmly assessed the situation on the field and made a judgment right away. ¡°The one farthest from you.¡± The others didn¡¯t understand what he meant by that, but the control scale Doppelganger got it. They saw all four control scale Doppelgangers simultaneously fire the Illusion Ray at the Fire-Toothed Dog farthest from them. The Fire-Toothed Dog attacked flickered and began moving. Four Illusion Rays came at it from different directions at the same time. Just as it dodged one, another reached its feet, but thankfully, the Fire-Toothed Dog elegantly sidestepped it. But under the barrage of attacks, the Fire-Toothed Dog seemed to be struggling more and more. Just as an Illusion Ray was about to hit the Fire-Toothed Dog, another Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly ran over and blocked the attack from below, and then it vanished without a trace. At this point, what didn¡¯t the audience understand? The Fire-Toothed Dog being targeted was the original! Incredible! How was it recognized?! The audience didn¡¯t know, but Qiao Sang had guessed it. Just now, the Fire-Toothed Dog had tilted its head in confusion about its suddenly enhanced Shadow Clone proficiency. Of the eight Fire-Toothed Dogs in the field, only the original Fire-Toothed Dog made this vivid movement, instantly distinguishing itself from the other clones. Hou Xiangyu¡¯s powers of observation were truly extraordinary. But this kind of skill consumption that seemed not to need energy was exactly what she wanted. As long as the Fire-Toothed Dog could evade and cause the control scale Doppelganger to use up more energy, then¡­ Before Qiao Sang could continue her positive thoughts, the Fire-Toothed Dog was hit by an Illusion Ray and flew backward. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but call out. She couldn¡¯t deny that she was a bit panicked. Everything had gone so smoothly since she first formed a contract with the Fire-Toothed Dog, and this was the first time it had been hurt. Even though she knew the battle was against a stronger opponent, Qiao Sang still felt the impulse to win. Retreating before the end was not her style, nor the style of the Fire-Toothed Dog. Qiao Sang steadied her mind. The Fire-Toothed Dog had already gotten up on all fours. The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded towards its Beast Tamer, its expression resolute. Qiao Sang understood that the Fire-Toothed Dog was signaling that it was fine and could continue fighting. The Illusion Ray had only caused damage to the Fire-Toothed Dog and hadn¡¯t put it into a confused state. Qiao Sang had calmed down by now. She looked at the situation on the field and quickly devised a strategy. ¡°Imitate it.¡± As Hou Xiangyu was a person who had long been on her mental note list, Qiao Sang had naturally studied him. But one Teleportation skill had made her original tactics pointless, and she had to think up a new plan on the spot. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t hesitate, all its remaining clones, along with the original, began spraying flames at the four floating control scale Doppelgangers. The Fire-Toothed Dog had more clones than the control scale Doppelgangers, so naturally, there were more whirls of flame than Illusion Rays. Under the unequal number of skill attacks, the four control scale Doppelgangers had to stop their Illusion Rays and change direction to execute Teleportation. The Fire-Toothed Dog also kept changing positions as it continued to spray flames. Hou Xiangyu watched the several Fire-Toothed Dogs on the field running in all directions, and he could no longer discern which one was the original. What a hassle. He sighed, originally thinking he could easily win the match, but unexpectedly, it had taken so long, and he still hadn¡¯t secured the victory. If time continued to be wasted like this, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy might truly be insufficient. The continuous firing of the Illusion Ray had already drained a significant amount of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy. Supernatural Power Series Pet Beasts even rely on their internal energy for defense; if it ran out of energy, it was definitely going to lose. He had wanted to save his trump card for the class division competition next semester, but it seemed he had to use it now, in the Bai Xinsai. ¡°Use Telekinesis with all your might!¡± Hou Xiangyu looked up and shouted at the Fire-Toothed Dog. Qiao Sang¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as a bad premonition began to form in his mind. The Fire-Toothed Dog, still teleporting to dodge the flames, heard the command. Its short arms opened, and the three doppelgangers disappeared instantly, leaving only its body floating in the air. After quickly teleporting away to avoid the concentrated attack of flames, the energy surfacing on its body was no longer the semi-transparent telekinetic fluctuations but blue ones. ¡°What¡¯s this!¡± the commentator couldn¡¯t help exclaiming. ¡°This telekinetic power has already reached Great Success,¡± Sha Duo finished the sentence for the commentator. On the guest seats. ¡°As expected of someone who was admitted to Li Tang High School, to train a Fire-Toothed Dog to such a level at such a young age.¡± ¡°Under normal circumstances, it would take four to five years to elevate Telekinesis to Great Success.¡± ¡°It¡¯s normal for others to contract Supernatural Power Series Pet Beasts and quickly boost their strength by buying a heap of ¡®Telekinesis Fruits.''¡± ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog probably doesn¡¯t have much energy left. The Beast Taming Codex says that when a Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy is less than half its peak, its floating height would be below 5 meters. Look, it¡¯s only floating at about 3 meters right now,¡± commented a guest with Breeder certification. The guest beside him glanced at him and asked, ¡°If you know so much, how come you haven¡¯t passed the F-grade Breeder certification?¡± The Breeder-certified guest: ¡°¡­¡± On the battlefield. Under the full force of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Telekinesis, all the Fire-Toothed Dogs were manipulated to float in the air. He was hiding his capabilities too deeply! Qiao Sang looked at the scene in front of him with a headache. Telekinesis at Minor Achievement required locking onto specific targets to manipulate. But Telekinesis at Great Success could directly lock onto an area and control a wide range of objects. How could he dodge now? Unless the controlled Pet Beast was stronger than the one controlling it, there was no escaping it. The Fire-Toothed Dog floated in the air, dumbfounded. Why was it floating¡­ This feeling. So fun! However, before the Fire-Toothed Dog could enjoy floating in the air much longer, its body suddenly sank and it was slammed uncontrollably onto the ground. ¡°Ya!¡± the Fire-Toothed Dog cried out in pain. With that slam, all the Fire-Toothed Dogs on the field disappeared one after the other, leaving only one still lying on the ground. Should he admit defeat? Qiao Sang sighed inwardly. With the Supernatural Power Series Pet Beast¡¯s Telekinesis reaching Great Success, winning seemed impossible. Continuing the fight would not result in victory but would only cause more injuries to the Fire-Toothed Dog. Actually, getting this far was already enough. As long as she could win against Li Langyi in the next match, she would secure third place. She wanted to win, of course. But having tried and seen no hope, she wouldn¡¯t blindly persist. Just as Qiao Sang was about to give up, the Fire-Toothed Dog, with its injured body shaking, stood up. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog turned to look at its Beast Tamer, dissatisfied with her daze. Hurry up and give the command! It wanted to beat up this guy! It had never suffered like this since it was born! Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 66: The Characteristics of Fierce Fire Chapter 70: Chapter 66: The Characteristics of Fierce Fire Qiao Sang looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog and was stunned for a moment. ¡°So spirited even after such a nasty fall¡­¡± It seemed she had underestimated it¡­ Since the Fire-Toothed Dog had expressed its opinion, she naturally gave it her full support. Watching the Fire-Toothed Dog sway on its feet yet looking convinced it could take down its opponent, Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes became resolute. She wanted to win. Perhaps it was the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s spirit that influenced her, but at this moment, the urge to win surged in her mind again. It was no longer the mentality that she couldn¡¯t win before the match even started. Nor was it the confidence of having thoroughly studied the opponent like in the previous matches. Instead, it was an impulse from her youth that she hadn¡¯t felt in a long time. A sense of hot-bloodedness that was unique to the young blazed within her once more. ¡°So what if we keep fighting?¡± ¡°Let the Fire-Toothed Dog get injured if need be!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog in the arena wasn¡¯t scared! What was there for her, a Beast Tamer who only needed to move her lips, to fear! ¡°Blazing Charge!¡± Qiao Sang said with determination. Some spectators watching from afar on the big screen noticed that at this moment, the expression of contestant Qiao Sang overlapped with that of the Fire-Toothed Dog, they were exactly the same. Without hesitation, the Fire-Toothed Dog sprang into action. Unlike the previous Blazing Charges. This time it didn¡¯t need a running start for the energy inside to burst forth, a single initial movement of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s hind legs and flames surged out from within, wrapping around its entire body. From its momentum, no one would guess that it had just been injured. The position of the controls was not very high, and with a forceful jump, the Fire-Toothed Dog could easily reach it. On that side, having just used up a lot of power for a wide-range use of Telekinesis, it had barely caught its breath when it saw the Fire-Toothed Dog, wrapped in flames, charging fiercely towards itself. It froze for a moment, only to feel the temperature around it suddenly heat up. Coming back to its senses, it found the Fire-Toothed Dog, shrouded in flames and unrecognizable, had already charged to its front. In a panic, it clumsily Teleported to another direction. ¡°Telekinesis.¡± Before it could stabilize its figure, it heard its own Beast Tamer¡¯s command. Hastily, it spread its short arms, mobilizing the scant energy within itself. ¡°Yet another failure, Teleportation at this stage and level among Pet Beasts is simply an insurmountable Skill,¡± the commentator interjected timely. The Fire-Toothed Dog missed its target. But the flames wrapping around its body did not vanish. It turned around and continued its assault on the controls. However, halfway through its charge, its body became immobile. By the time it realized what was going on, it was already plummeting harshly to the ground. ¡°Blazing Charge!¡± Qiao Sang issued the same command again. The Fire-Toothed Dog, with difficulty, got up, flames wrapping around it once again. The audience couldn¡¯t help but discuss upon seeing this. ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s perseverance is extraordinary. Your third Pet Beast contract is also a Fire-Toothed Dog, how does it compare to this one?¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re talking about my Fatty, haha.¡± ¡°No matter how many times it attacks, it¡¯s useless. The other can Teleport, and their Telekinesis is fully mastered. Isn¡¯t this effort futile?¡± ¡°Why bother with what others think, isn¡¯t it just enough to enjoy the match?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t help but feel sorry for the Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± ¡°This is a competition, getting hurt is part of it, you¡¯re too soft-hearted.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the arena. This time, before the Fire-Toothed Dog could get close, the controls didn¡¯t bother with Teleportation and directly used Telekinesis to pin the Fire-Toothed Dog in place. ¡°Thud!¡± The sound of heavy impact on the ground was heard again. Qiao Sang clenched her fists as she watched the Fire-Toothed Dog drag its injured body and stand up once again. Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, she said forcefully, ¡°Blazing Charge!¡± At this point, everyone present couldn¡¯t understand. ¡°What¡¯s with this Qiao Sang?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t she quite clever in the previous rounds?¡± ¡°Although Blazing Charge has strong attack power, what¡¯s the point if it doesn¡¯t hit the opponent?¡± ¡°Perhaps she¡¯s given up and decided to just show off her own courage since she¡¯s going to lose anyway.¡± At the commentator¡¯s booth. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog has stood up again! It hasn¡¯t given up! Even if it loses this match, the unyielding spirit of the Fire-Toothed Dog will be etched in our memories!¡± the commentator said, moved. The flames wrapped around the Fire-Toothed Dog once more. Seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog charge again with sheer willpower, some tender-hearted spectators couldn¡¯t help but cover their eyes, unwilling to watch the scene that would follow. ¡°Thud!¡± The sound of the heavy fall was heard once more. The audience covering their eyes at the sound removed their hands. And then they were stunned. ¡°What the fuck! What happened? Can someone tell me why the Controlling Weight Opponent is the one on the ground?!¡± However, no one around him answered. They didn¡¯t know why either! Qiao Sang was somewhat excited. Her strategy was flawless! She wasn¡¯t very familiar with some of the skills of the Psychic Series Pet Beasts, but she had a certain judgment based on the situation in the field. At first, the Controlling Weight Opponent¡¯s Telekinesis wasn¡¯t fully mastered; it had been used out of desperation later. She thought that the strength of Telekinesis could be controlled. The greater the intensity of Telekinesis, the more energy it consumed. So the Controlling Weight Opponent must be controlling the strength of its Telekinesis within a certain range to conserve its energy. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s first two Blazing Charges were to give the Controlling Weight Opponent the illusion that it could control the Fire-Toothed Dog with only a part of its Telekinesis strength. Of course, the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t know her plan. It simply listened to her and used all its strength to perform the Blazing Charge. But the third time the Blazing Charge was used, she had entered the Beast Taming Codex and had suddenly improved the skill level of Blazing Charge from Beginner to Expert. Even though it was only from Beginner to Expert, the Blazing Charge was already one of the more powerful moves among mid-tier skills. And the Controlling Weight Opponent had already been blinded by the power of the first two Blazing Charges. The intensity of the Telekinesis output the third time would only be about the same as the previous two times. The outcome was indeed as she had anticipated. In the end, the Telekinesis outputted by the Controlling Weight Opponent couldn¡¯t withstand the suddenly intensified Blazing Charge. ¡°Gnash!¡± ¡°Gnash!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked twice. The first bark was out of happiness, the second out of pain. It had completely forgotten to control its facial expressions to remain aloof, excitedly jumping on the spot and then collapsing due to weakness. Fortunately, it quickly got back up. On the other side, although there were no flames burning on the Controlling Weight Opponent, it felt as if it were being scorched by fire. ¡°Weigh!¡± The Controlling Weight Opponent rolled continuously, crying out in pain. Hou Xiangyu¡¯s heart sank. He knew this was a burning status effect appearing on the Controlling Weight Opponent. Blazing Charge was a skill with a certain chance to induce a burning status on the opponent. Once burning was triggered, it would continuously cause damage. The Controlling Weight Opponent¡¯s energy was running low, and its defenses were weak. If this continued, it would likely lose¡­ But the opponent wasn¡¯t faring much better. ¡°Stand up! Illusion Ray!¡± Hou Xiangyu shouted. ¡°Flame Vortex!¡± Qiao Sang shouted at the same time. The Fire-Toothed Dog had taken too much damage; if the opponent¡¯s energy was still sufficient to execute a sweeping Illusion Ray, it surely couldn¡¯t dodge. In that case, it would have to fight head-on! The Controlling Weight Opponent, enduring the continuous burning sensation, stood up and lifted its short claws, gathering all the remaining energy in its body. And the Fire-Toothed Dog also tried to focus its energy into a larger mass. ¡°Bang!¡± The two forces of energy collided, and didn¡¯t cancel each other out. The Illusion Ray pushed past the Flame Vortex, striking directly towards the Fire-Toothed Dog. Victory was his! Hou Xiangyu thought to himself. He couldn¡¯t believe that winning against an initial-stage Fire-Toothed Dog could excite him so much. ¡°The victor is Hou¡­¡± The words of the referee were stopped abruptly. They saw the fallen Fire-Toothed Dog propping itself up and standing once again! Unlike before, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s gaze was fierce, tinged with bloodshot eyes, and its body was entwined with traces of red-orange flames. This wasn¡¯t Blazing Charge, this was¡­ ¡°This is the Furious Fire trait!¡± the commentator stood up excitedly. Hou Xiangyu almost spit blood. What was wrong with this Fire-Toothed Dog! Was it not going down! Meanwhile, the Controlling Weight Opponent¡¯s energy was depleted, its eyes closed, and it collapsed without the strength to hold on any longer. The whole place fell silent. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 67: The Fearless Eyeglasses Store Chapter 71: Chapter 67: The Fearless Eyeglasses Store Moments later, the audience erupted into deafening cheers. ¡°How did we win just like that?!¡± ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog, I love you!¡± ¡°Ahhhh!¡± ¡°Qiao Sang, please give me the Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± ¡°Qiao Sang, you¡¯re so cool!¡± ¡°What an upset! The scale-controlling oddity goes down! The last contestant entering the final match is Qiao Sang!¡± the commentator exclaimed excitedly, ¡°This is definitely the most thrilling match of Bai Xinsai! At the very last moment, the Fire-Toothed Dog even unleashed its fierce trait! It¡¯s a pity that the scale-controlling oddity fell too quickly, not giving us a chance to witness the Fire-Toothed Dog under the fierce fire state!¡± Hou Xiangyu, ¡°¡­¡± Didn¡¯t he consider that I could hear that too?! Qiao Sang stared dumbfounded at the Fire-Toothed Dog on the stage, covered in wounds yet emanating an aura even stronger than before. As if sensing its Beast Tamer¡¯s gaze, the Fire-Toothed Dog turned its head, and its ferocious eyes immediately softened into two crescent shapes at the sight. Then the flames on its body dissipated, and with closed eyes, it collapsed. ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± Qiao Sang snapped back to reality and quickly ran over to pick it up. ¡­ Pet Beast Arena. Infirmary. A completely green Pet Beast with two antennae on its head, the ends of which were spherical, clenched its paws into fists, brimming with energy. A green light emanated from the spherical ends of its antennae. A spray of bright green powder emerged from the light and landed on the Fire-Toothed Dog lying down. Two minutes later, the Fire-Toothed Dog opened its damp eyes. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog is fine now, it just unleashed the fierce fire trait, so it¡¯s better to rest a bit more. Skip the warm-up before the match,¡± the Pet Beast female doctor said after her examination. ¡°Ya!¡± Looking towards the direction of the doctor¡¯s voice, the Fire-Toothed Dog happily bounded over. Qiao Sang opened his arms to catch it and said with gratitude, ¡°Thank you doctor, I understand.¡± ¡°It¡¯s part of my job. I also saw the match just now, it was spectacular. Make sure to give it your all in the finals,¡± the female doctor said. ¡°We will,¡± Qiao Sang smiled. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog also gave a loud cry in response. Only after seeing that the Fire-Toothed Dog was all right did Qiao Sang finally have the mood to recall the last moments of the recent match. Fierce Fire, Trait. Every Pet Beast possesses its corresponding trait. Most traits are beneficial to the Pet Beast, but a small portion are either harmful or completely useless. Take the Moon Rush Grass for instance. The moment it encounters rainy weather, it goes to sleep. If one confronts it in a match, simply deploying a Pet Beast that can call upon rain guarantees a victory without a fight. Like the Eight-Tubed Coral encountered a while back. Its trait is to adjust the nanocrystals on the surface of its skin upon contact with an object to achieve invisibility, although such traits are auxiliary in nature. Meanwhile, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s fierce fire trait gives it an attack boost and is absolutely advantageous. Once injured to a certain extent, and when stamina is severely depleted, the fierce fire is triggered. It is as if taking a drug, where the Fire Element Skill¡¯s power and attack speed increase manifold. It¡¯s undoubtedly a trait that all Fire Attribute Beasts aspire to possess. However, such a trait does not always trigger. Like how the Moon Rush Grass¡¯s sleeping in rainy weather is a mandatory trait, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s fierce fire trait needs to be mastered to be unleashed. Generally speaking, a Fire Attribute Beast that can trigger Fierce Fire 100% of the time and masters it is considered a formidable character. Because it needs to be extremely injured to the point of nearly dying to even attempt practicing such a trigger. Although the Fire-Toothed Dog has the fierce fire trait, Qiao Sang felt it still had to take its time to master this skill. There were nearly 50 minutes left until the final match. Qiao Sang held the Fire-Toothed Dog, preparing to head to the audience seats to watch the Pet Beast performance. On the way from the medical room to the audience seats, the Fire-Toothed Dog paused when it saw a piece of glass reflecting its image, then jumped out of Qiao Sang¡¯s arms. It walked up to the mirror to check its reflection and then became frantic. ¡°Ya?¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Where were its sunglasses? Qiao Sang took out a pair of broken red triangular sunglasses from her bag and said with sorrow, ¡°The competition was too intense just now, and they broke.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog stood there dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning, and then sadly took the broken sunglasses with its paw and cried out, ¡°Ya!!!¡± The sound was even more pitiful than when it was sucked by the weight control and fell from the sky under Psychic Control. ¡°Out with the old, in with the new. I¡¯ll buy you several pairs tonight, and you can pick whatever you want,¡± consoled Qiao Sang. Immediately, the Fire-Toothed Dog calmed down, nodding with tears in its eyes. Just then, a voice came from not far away, ¡°I happen to have a pair of sunglasses with me that I can give to the Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± Qiao Sang turned her head. She saw a woman about 25 or 26 years old approaching her, with black flowing hair and delicate features that seemed non-aggressive. ¡°Hello, my name is Song Yuan.¡± ¡°Hello,¡± replied Qiao Sang politely. ¡°I called you yesterday, but you seemed to think it was a nuisance call and hung up on me,¡± Song Yuan said with a smile, showing no sign of embarrassment. Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, ¡°Is it the one ending in 1772 that called several times until I blocked it?¡± Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°That was me.¡± ¡°Sorry, I thought it was some kind of scam call,¡± Qiao Sang said apologetically. ¡°It¡¯s fine, being cautious is good. I wouldn¡¯t casually answer calls from strangers either. I contacted you because¡­¡± Song Yuan was interrupted by a ringtone from her phone. ¡°Sorry, let me take this call first.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± said Qiao Sang. She noticed at a glance that the phone number on Song Yuan¡¯s screen didn¡¯t have a saved contact. ¡°Hello, who is this?¡± Song Yuan answered the call. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± One minute later. ¡°Sorry about that. Where were we?¡± Song Yuan asked after hanging up the call. ¡°You were saying you wouldn¡¯t randomly answer calls from strangers,¡± Qiao Sang reminded her. Song Yuan, looking embarrassed, cleared her throat and explained, ¡°That¡¯s how we small business owners have to be, we have to answer every call, or we might miss some important ones.¡± Qiao Sang nodded in understanding. ¡°I¡¯m contacting you because I would like the Fire-Toothed Dog to endorse the sunglasses from my online store,¡± Song Yuan revealed her intention. ¡°The Fire-Toothed Dog looks just right with sunglasses, and we can talk about the money. If you¡¯re willing, we can exchange contact information and discuss this in detail after the finals.¡± Initially, she had only wanted the Fire-Toothed Dog to do a live stream once. But Qiao Sang¡¯s and the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s performance today convinced her that this was definitely a beast with potential. Qiao Sang was silent for a moment before asking, ¡°Could you tell me the name of your online store?¡± Song Yuan quickly replied, ¡°Fearless Glasses Store.¡± Qiao Sang started searching on her phone. Indeed, there was such a store. The legal person¡¯s name matched. The phone number was also the one she had blocked yesterday. It seemed she wasn¡¯t a scammer¡­ ¡°Okay, we¡¯ll talk in detail after the finals then,¡± Qiao Sang said, putting down her phone with a big smile. ¡°Great! I overheard you talking to the Fire-Toothed Dog when I was coming over. I happen to have a pair of our store¡¯s sunglasses with me. Could you please ask the Fire-Toothed Dog to wear them during the finals?¡± Song Yuan said excitedly, handing over a pair of sunglasses. Qiao Sang fell silent as she looked at the sunglasses. The Fire-Toothed Dog glanced at them and then shook its head like a bobblehead. It had aesthetic preferences, too! Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 68: Did they throw the game? Chapter 72: Chapter 68: Did they throw the game? The sunglasses in front of me had a trendy design and striking color, carrying an attribute of sweet vitality. They were indeed a pair of eye-catching sunglasses. But they wouldn¡¯t be quite suitable for the Fire-Toothed Dog to wear. Because they were a pair of heart-shaped pink sunglasses. Qiao Sang fell silent for a while before tactfully declining, ¡°Better not, as you saw, the sunglasses the Fire-Toothed Dog wore in the last contest got smashed like that. If your sunglasses also get broken during the finals, I¡¯m afraid it wouldn¡¯t be good.¡± ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded repeatedly and extended its paw to show off the damaged pair of red sunglasses. Song Yuan laughed, ¡°The material of the frames for our sunglasses is made from the claws of a Nicky Geck. I won¡¯t make guarantees about other contests, but for a contest of Bai Xinsai¡¯s level, it¡¯s definitely no problem.¡± ¡°I know what you¡¯re worried about, but you have to trust the instinct of a businessman, like a soft girl riding a motorcycle, or a restrained man hitting the nightclubs, it¡¯s this kind of contrast that¡¯s the most attractive.¡± That did sound quite reasonable. As expected of a businessman, Qiao Sang was almost persuaded. However, since the Fire-Toothed Dog showed such resistance, Qiao Sang felt that he should respect its opinion. ¡°This might not really¡­ suit the Fire-Toothed Dog,¡± ¡°If the Fire-Toothed Dog wears it during the finals, even if we don¡¯t come to an agreement on a cooperation afterward, I¡¯ll still pay you an extra fee, starting from a five-figure sum,¡± Song Yuan spread out her five fingers. ¡°That would indeed be more suitable,¡± Qiao Sang continued. ¡°Tooth?¡± ¡­ Inside the players¡¯ resting room. Wei Wenya sat on the sofa, while a blue, duck-shaped Pet Beast was doing one-handed push-ups on the ground. ¡°Dad, is everything you said true?¡± ¡°Of course, the prize was personally set up by your second uncle, how could he deceive you?¡± the man sitting on the sofa replied. He wore his hair slicked back, dressed in a black suit, and his shoes shined to a glossy finish, lounging with one leg crossed over the other, the very image of a business elite. ¡°But won¡¯t it be discovered when second aunt appraises the A-grade Water-type Evolution Stone as D-grade at the appraisal place?¡± Wei Wenya expressed her worries. ¡°Your second aunt is an experienced appraiser; no one will suspect her. Besides, she¡¯s handling everything by herself; no one else is involved,¡± the man answered in an unhurried manner. ¡°Can¡¯t we discuss with the organizers to swap the prizes for the first and second place? Otherwise, it would be so embarrassing to deliberately lose to a junior high graduate in front of so many people,¡± Wei Wenya whined. ¡°You have to understand that what¡¯s important right now is not your ranking or saving face, but the future growth of your Power Duck. Once you have that Water-type Evolution Stone, I¡¯ll find a way to get you a bottle of high-purity Bing Sheng Water.¡± ¡°Only when Power Duck evolves into a High Level Pet Beast will you have a chance to try out for the Yongda team.¡± ¡°Besides, the kid you¡¯re up against next has beaten that Hou Xiangyu. Even if you lose, you won¡¯t lose too much face,¡± the man said patiently. ¡°I got it,¡± Wei Wenya compromised. The conversation between father and daughter didn¡¯t affect Power Duck, which kept doing one-handed push-ups without stopping. ¡­ Ladies and gentlemen! We¡¯ve finally arrived at the final match of the Bai Xinsai! Please welcome the contestants who have broken through the competition over the last few days¡ªWei Wenya and Qiao Sang!¡± the commentator said with passion. As the background music played in the arena, Qiao Sang appeared in the Pet Beast Arena with the Fire-Toothed Dog. The audience seats erupted in enthusiastic cheers. ¡°Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!¡± ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog! Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± ¡°Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!¡± ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog! Fire¡­ huh?¡± The cheering spectators hesitated for a moment as they saw the Fire-Toothed Dog that had entered. Why did the sunglasses the Fire-Toothed Dog was wearing look a little different from usual? The big screen showed the Fire-Toothed Dog with a stern face, wearing a pair of pink heart-shaped sunglasses that greatly clashed with its image. Well, talk about a strong visual impact. Truly worthy of being a victorious, contrarily appealing Junior Pet Beast. So unique! ¡°Fire-Toothed Dog! Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± On the field. The Fire-Toothed Dog tried its best to suppress the urge to bare its teeth in a grin. Its own Beast Tamer had not lied to it. Wearing these sunglasses, I look intimidatingly handsome. They never call me that normally. It seemed that human aesthetic standards were different from its own. When the background music stopped, Wei Wenya clasped her hands to form a seal, and her Electrish Cat appeared on the field. Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised. Wei Wenya was someone who had caught her attention on the first day of the competition and had been noted in her memo. She knew that Wei Wenya also had a Water-type Pet Beast, the Powerhead Duck. She did not expect the opponent to not send out a Pet Beast that could counter hers attribute-wise. Perhaps she felt it was unnecessary¡­ After all, aside from defense, the Electrish Cat was superior to the Fire-Toothed Dog in all other aspects. Accompanied by the referee¡¯s whistle, the Electrish Cat opened its mouth and let out a cry, while straightening its curled tail. A dazzling bolt of lightning suddenly appeared from mid-air and struck towards the location of the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog blurred for a moment, and quickly split into eight copies, attacking the Electrish Cat from various directions. The two Fire-Toothed Dogs running straight ahead disappeared instantly under the lightning attack, vanishing without a trace. The remaining six Fire-Toothed Dogs continued their assault. As they nearly reached the Electrish Cat, all six Fire-Toothed Dogs burst into flames around their fangs, ready to pounce and bite. ¡°Dodge quickly!¡± Wei Wenya ordered swiftly. Should it get bitten, the match could be lost in an instant. She intended to lose, but on her own terms, not by being truly defeated. The speed of the Electrish Cat had always been its advantage. But the Fire-Toothed Dog was approaching it in an encircling formation. Hearing the command from its Beast Tamer, the Electrish Cat looked around momentarily unsure where to dodge; hesitating, it could only attempt to leap up and out of the encirclement. The Electrish Cat had a strong leap, and it almost made it out with that jump. Unfortunately, one of the Fire-Toothed Dogs jumped onto the back of another, and with a powerful leap, its flame-wrapped fangs bit down on the Electrish Cat¡¯s tail, dragging it down to the ground. Then the other Fire-Toothed Dogs swiftly pounced on it, biting the Electrish Cat in a frenzy. ¡°Naughty!!!¡± The Electrish Cat let out a pitiful screech. By the time the surrounding Fire-Toothed Dogs backed off, the Electrish Cat had already closed its eyes and fainted. The referee was stunned for a moment. He couldn¡¯t believe the finals had ended so quickly. Regaining his composure, he walked over to the Electrish Cat to check, finally assured that the match was indeed over. ¡°The winner is contestant Qiao Sang.¡± The audience was filled with sighs. ¡°This is the final?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t even as exciting as the semi-finals.¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t even as exciting as a Pet Beast Performer¡¯s show.¡± ¡°What was the Electrish Cat dodging at the end? Its attack power is stronger than the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s, why didn¡¯t it just use lightning to break through directly?¡± Qiao Sang had the same question. Wei Wenya, like Hou Xiangyu, had been a contestant who had won with overwhelming force, and her skills should not be of this level. Previously, when Wei Wenya sent out the Electrish Cat, it would finish its opponent with a single lightning strike or electric shock, without any follow-up. Thus, Qiao Sang could not accurately judge her strength. After competing with Hou Xiangyu, she had placed Wei Wenya¡¯s strength on the same level as his. But this¡­ Was she throwing the match? ¡­ In the passage to the medical room of the Pet Beast Arena. ¡°My dear, I told you to lose on purpose, but didn¡¯t you lose a bit too quickly?¡± the formally dressed man said sternly. Wei Wenya: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 69: Exhibition Match Chapter 73: Chapter 69: Exhibition Match ¡°` The award ceremony was scheduled to take place after Sha Duo and Gao Xulu¡¯s performance match. Before Qiao Sang left the competition area, a staff member specifically came over to ask for her seat number among the audience, saying they would invite her to the stage to receive her award later. Unlike the orderly manner of receiving awards in her previous life, the beastriding society now generally favored flamboyant entrances. The Beast Taming Competition wasn¡¯t so bad; only the entrance for the award ceremony was a bit flashy. But for the Coordination Competitions, even a participant¡¯s initial entrance had to be particularly creative. The difference was that in the Coordination Competitions, it was up to the participants to wrack their brains for ideas. Whereas, in the Beast Taming Competitions, the entrance style was managed by the organizers¡¯ planning, and those receiving the awards just needed to quietly wait for arrangements. When Qiao Sang returned to her seat in the audience, before Bai Yunmiao could even speak up, the uncle sitting on the other side enthusiastically said: ¡°Child, which school are you from? Your performance was truly amazing, far better than my good-for-nothing son.¡± Just as Qiao Sang was about to respond, the aunt sitting in front of her turned around and said, ¡°Child, are you here alone? Didn¡¯t your parents come with you?¡± ¡°Qiao Sang, do you have plans for the summer? If not, come to our Luwu Junior Pet Beast Full Custody Institution. Your Fire-Toothed Dog can play to its heart¡¯s content there and release its nature. I¡¯ll give you a discount,¡± said the young man who was also sitting in front. For a moment, voices attempting to strike up a conversation surrounded her. Qiao Sang responded to each one in turn. She actually wasn¡¯t very accustomed to interacting with so many strangers. In her previous life, she lived in a fast-paced city where people often kept a strong sense of personal boundaries, and the social atmosphere was cold. In the same neighborhood, neighbors might pass each other by without even a greeting. Yet the strangers speaking to her now were genuinely enthusiastic and full of goodwill. Qiao Sang somewhat understood that this had something to do with her first-place finish, but more importantly, people in her previous life all had their own matters to attend to. Everyone had their own circle of life. This circle could be so small that beyond the campus, the workplace, or even the home, there was no one else to talk to. Because there was no common ground between people, there were no topics to discuss. But now, the shared interest in pet beasts brought them closely together. When the background music at the venue began to play and the commentator announced that Sha Duo and Gao Xulu¡¯s performance match had officially started, those sitting around finally quieted down and turned their attention back to the competition arena. ¡°Qiao Sang, you¡¯re even more talented than the recent graduates from our school; they probably couldn¡¯t have taken first place if they were here,¡± Bai Yunmiao said with a face full of admiration. ¡°Don¡¯t just flatter me. Those who are truly powerful at this stage probably didn¡¯t even come to the competition,¡± Qiao Sang said as she casually took off the sunglasses from the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s face. She had felt for some time that the sunglasses looked awkward on the dog¡¯s face. ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, sensing the change in gaze, dipped its head and used its paw to take the sunglasses back from its beast tamer¡¯s hand and put them on again. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Who was it that absolutely refused to wear them at the beginning? ¡°After all, it clashes with the timing of The Interstellar Cup competition, but even so, not to mention those before, just looking at the ones who competed after you, Hou Xiangyu and Wei Wenya, one from Li Tang High School and the other just got accepted into Yongda¡ªcompared to them, you¡¯re so young. Normally, who would¡­¡± Bai Yunmiao¡¯s words were interrupted by Qiao Sang. ¡°Look quick, Sha Duo has sent out the Sichuan Swallow,¡± Qiao Sang interjected. Bai Yunmiao immediately muted himself and looked towards the arena. The red Star Array in front of Sha Duo had just disappeared. Before a Beast Tamer reveals their rank badge, the color of the Star Array is the common standard by which the public determines a Beast Tamer¡¯s rank. An F-rank Beast Tamer¡¯s Star Array is white, an E-rank Beast Tamer¡¯s is gray, a D-rank Beast Tamer¡¯s is green, and a C-rank Beast Tamer¡¯s is orange-yellow. Red is the hallmark of a B-rank Beast Tamer or, in other words, proof that Sha Duo could contract with five pet beasts. Gao Xulu¡¯s Star Array was also red. Under her red Star Array, a pet beast around three meters in size with a red back, greyish-white belly, and pure white wingtips and tail feathers appeared in the arena, its wings spread wide. Furthermore, most of its feathers bore some mysterious patterns. ¡°` It doesn¡¯t look like it grew naturally, but rather as if it was deliberately carved by someone. Qiao Sang knew vaguely with her limited knowledge that this kind of pattern was very expensive¡­ There are many occupations derived from pet beasts, and Pet Beast Spirit Engraver is one of them. They can draw patterns on the bodies of pet beasts using special techniques to produce various effects. These patterns could accelerate energy condensation, increase defense and attack power, enhance the pet beast¡¯s breeding capabilities or suppress them. In short, there are many corresponding effects, but there are time and usage limits. Official competitions do not allow the pet beasts to have engraved patterns, as this power is similar to wearing artifacts, regarded as external forces rather than coming from the pet beasts themselves. However, the upcoming event is an exhibition match where not just engraving patterns, but even wearing artifacts is not an issue. Because there¡¯s no need to determine a winner in an exhibition match, just a touch is enough. But some of Sha Duo¡¯s supporters, like Bai Yunmiao, expressed their confusion. ¡°Gao Xulu is already stronger than Sha Duo, so why send out a Fiery Arrow Owlet with engraved patterns? Isn¡¯t that bullying?¡± ¡°Perhaps the effect of this pattern is not the kind that enhances strength,¡± Qiao Sang guessed. ¡°You make sense,¡± Bai Yunmiao was immediately convinced. Their attention returned to the four-winged swallows and the Fiery Arrow Owlets, who were fiercely battling in the air. Although the four-winged swallow was smaller in size, its momentum was not any less than that of its opponent. The two pet beasts exchanged several moves in the blink of an eye, releasing skills continuously as if they didn¡¯t need energy at all. After each clash of skills, the two pet beasts tacitly pulled apart and then flew in another direction to continue their assault, thrilling everyone watching. Neither Sha Duo nor Gao Xulu issued any commands throughout. About ten minutes into the fray, the four-winged swallow dodged a burst of air flames from the Fiery Arrow Owlet and suddenly sidestepped, flying towards the spectator stands. The Fiery Arrow Owlet, seeing this, followed closely behind, still managing to unleash a violent storm while in pursuit. The four-winged swallow didn¡¯t look back, but seemed to sense the danger and dodged with a single movement of its wings. It was thrilling, especially as both Flight Type pet beasts flew towards the spectator stands, intensifying the excitement even more. ¡°Damn!¡± ¡°Oh my god!¡± ¡°Aaahhh!¡± ¡°Help!¡± The direction the two pet beasts were heading towards was Section A of the spectator stands, where the crowd ducked and shielded their heads, wary of getting caught in the action. The four-winged swallow flew dangerously low, barely grazing the spectators as it passed. Luckily, the Fiery Arrow Owlet behind it did not release any more skills. But the sight of the two chase each other around the spectator stands, repeatedly lowering their altitude to interact closely with the audience was more thrilling than a roller coaster. Qiao Sang watched with a mixture of awe and fear. Just as the four-winged swallow was about to reach Section C, Qiao Sang hugged the Fire-Toothed Dog with one hand and pulled Bai Yunmiao down to crouch with the other. In three breaths, the four-winged swallow appeared over Section C of the stands. Qiao Sang felt the violent movement of the air above her, and as the four-winged swallow passed, her ponytail was whipped around fiercely by the wind. Fortunately, the four-winged swallow flew away quickly. Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief, but just as she looked up, her body suddenly left her seat and appeared dozens of meters in the air. ¡°Aaaaah!¡± ¡°Ya!!!¡± Qiao Sang was frightened, while the Fire-Toothed Dog was excited. After six seconds, Qiao Sang, pale-faced, appeared on the award platform, alongside a similarly colorless Wei Wenya. ¡°I now announce that the Bai Xinsai award ceremony officially begins!¡± Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter 70: Name? Chapter 74: Chapter 70: Name? Qiao Sang had yet to steady her nerves. Meanwhile, the Arrow Flame Owl that had carried her away coolly turned and left. Indeed, when the deed was done, it vanished with its deeds and glory deeply concealed. Hou Xiangyu, who was still seated in Section B of the audience, watched in utter confusion as Qiao Sang and Wei Wenya were carried away by the Arrow Flame Owl and the Four-Directions Swallow, respectively. The award ceremony had begun? What about him? He was, after all, the third place winner! Why wasn¡¯t anyone coming to fetch him? There was no sense of propriety at all! Was he expected to walk up there by himself?! Before he could grumble any further in his mind, his body suddenly became unbalanced, and he found himself hanging in midair. ¡°Ahhh, ahhhhhh!¡± Qiao Sang watched Hou Xiangyu, who had been snatched onto the stage by a Strapping Flight Owl that flew in from outside, with a dazed expression. So this was what it felt like to watch someone else being carried onto the stage¡­ How embarrassing¡­ Qiao Sang had made up her mind. If the organizers later asked her to make a victory speech, she would definitely take the opportunity to curse a couple of times in front of so many people. The prizes started to be distributed from the third place, and soon it was her turn. The first place prize was 200,000 Alliance Currency plus a Pet Beast Egg. But what was handed to Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t a Pet Beast Egg; it was a voucher for choosing any Pet Beast Egg at the Pet Beast Base. The organizers were generous! It only then occurred to Qiao Sang that the platform¡¯s announcement for the first place prize mentioned a random Pet Beast Egg. She had thought that the organizers hadn¡¯t disclosed the type of egg initially to add an element of suspense; she had not expected they would let her choose one directly from the Pet Beast Base. Although this voucher could only be used to select a Pet Beast Egg valued at no more than 500,000. But this was much better than being given an egg without any choice as to the type. The slots for a Beast Tamer¡¯s contracts are limited, and each one requires careful deliberation. If you have no choice due to constraints, that¡¯s one thing, but if there¡¯s a choice, you certainly want to choose one that you fancy. The second creature Qiao Sang wished to contract had to be Water-type, Grass-type, or Flight Type Pet Beast. With this amount of money, there were many more options available. ¡°Contestant Qiao Sang, do you have anything to say about winning first place this time?¡± the host asked. ¡°First of all, I want to thank my mom, her support allowed me to contract the Fire-Toothed Dog, next I want to thank my Fire-Toothed Dog who has been with me all along; I couldn¡¯t have won this competition without it. Lastly, I want to thank the organizers¡­¡± When the photo session of the award ceremony ended, Qiao Sang called out to Sha Duo, who was taking the photo with her: ¡°Mr. Sha Duo, I have a friend who is your fan.¡± ¡­ Qiao Sang returned to the audience. The final part of the Bai Xinsai was the drawing of five lucky winners, and Bai Yunmiao was not among them. ¡°Qiao genius, are you going to check out this Pet Beast Egg now, or will you wait until you have the second page of the Beast Taming Codex?¡± Bai Yunmiao asked with a smile, showing no sign of disappointment. ¡°I¡¯m probably going to the Pet Beast Base tomorrow to have a look,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Bai Yunmiao was about to ask more when she saw Qiao genius pull a piece of paper from her bag and hand it to her. ¡°I just got Sha Duo¡¯s autograph for you,¡± she said. Bai Yunmiao was stunned for a long while, then looked down at the paper in disbelief. A moment later. ¡°Ah! Qiao genius, I love you to death!¡± Bai Yunmiao lunged at Qiao Sang. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog caught in the middle cried out. Bai Yunmiao quickly let go, fearing the Fire-Toothed Dog might give her a nip. ¡­ A coffee shop near Shouke Garden. The warm lighting inside cast a cozy and serene atmosphere on the walls. A pink pet beast, carrying a tray with three cups of coffee on its head using both hands, approached a table of female customers sitting by the glass window. ¡°Here you go.¡± It placed the coffees on the table one by one, its slender vertical oval brown eyes smiling as they narrowed. ¡°And who might this be?¡± Song Yuan asked. ¡°This is my friend, Bai Yunmiao,¡± Qiao Sang introduced. ¡°Hello,¡± Bai Yunmiao said with a straight face, pretending to be mature and composed. Qiao Sang felt somewhat helpless. Ever since she gave away Sha Duo¡¯s autograph, it was clear that Bai Yunmiao automatically elevated their friendship to a new level. Topics that were never brought up before were now discussed thoroughly all at once. The two usually took different buses home; a few days ago, they went their separate ways after leaving the Pet Beast Arena. But this time, Bai Yunmiao insisted on coming along, concerned after overhearing the partnership discussion. She said the world is full of perils, and being only 15, it was easy for her to get deceived. ¡°Your friend is really beautiful. It¡¯s true that the friends of beauties are beauties themselves,¡± Song Yuan complimented. ¡°Not at all,¡± Bai Yunmiao blushed and shyly looked down. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± A little praise and she gets like this, more like she¡¯s the one who¡¯s easily fooled. After some small talk, Song Yuan got down to business. ¡°This is the draft contract I¡¯ve prepared. Take a look and if there¡¯s anything you¡¯re dissatisfied with, let me know,¡± she said. Qiao Sang started to read the contract closely. Three minutes later. ¡°I can only sign a six-month endorsement,¡± Qiao Sang said, looking up. ¡°Why? Are you dissatisfied with the terms I¡¯ve offered?¡± Song Yuan frowned. The terms she offered were quite favorable, considering Qiao Sang had won first place at the Bai Xinsai. But that first place would only be a crowd-puller for a few days before the hype died down. The subsequent appeal would need to rely on advertising and packaging. An annual fee of 600,000 Alliance Currency for an endorsement was something she offered because she saw Qiao Sang¡¯s potential and wanted to build a good relationship. ¡°Because the Fire-Toothed Dog will evolve in half a year, and the contract specifies the Fire-Toothed Dog, not the Blazehound, so if the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s image doesn¡¯t appear after half a year, I would be in breach of contract,¡± Qiao Sang said earnestly. The endorsement requires a new popular product to be filmed once a quarter, and the Fire-Toothed Dog would definitely not be present to shoot the product after half a year. Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± Evolve in half a year? Where does her confidence come from¡­? She was titled first place at the Bai Xinsai, not a Cotton Caterpillar¡­ For a moment, Song Yuan regretted discussing the endorsement deal with Qiao Sang. Often, new Beast Tamers who win a few matches and achieve small victories tend to lose sight of reality, only to come to their senses after some time has passed. She hadn¡¯t expected Qiao Sang to be that sort of person. ¡°Six months it is then. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll print the formal contract based on what we have here,¡± Song Yuan nodded. Although she was somewhat prejudiced against Qiao Sang, she still smiled as usual, no different from before. Qiao Sang, however, sensitively noticed that the other party¡¯s tone had cooled significantly. But she didn¡¯t have any particular thoughts on it. She simply assumed it was because she only signed for half a year. Once they had settled on the contract, the three chatted for a while longer when Song Yuan suddenly asked, ¡°By the way, what¡¯s the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s name?¡± Qiao Sang stared blankly for a moment before hesitantly saying, ¡°Name?¡± Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± Bai Yunmiao turned her head with a laugh, ¡°She¡¯s asking what other name you¡¯ve given the Fire-Toothed Dog. But you probably haven¡¯t decided on one yet.¡± Song Yuan continued, ¡°That won¡¯t do. When we do the publicity, we can¡¯t just keep calling it Fire-Toothed Dog. It needs another name to distinguish it from other Fire-Toothed Dogs. What do you think of calling it Hangkang¡¯s Most Handsome ¡®Fang¡¯?¡± Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 71: The Most Handsome Wanted Criminal Chapter 75: Chapter 71: The Most Handsome Wanted Criminal ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked happily, seemingly very satisfied with the name. ¡°That name is so overused, the Fire-Toothed Dog that the son of the aunt next door brought over the last time was called that,¡± Bai Yunmiao said. Qiao Sang fell into deep thought on the side. She hadn¡¯t really considered the matter of names before. Not all Beast Tamers in this society give their Pet Beasts names. Some Beast Tamers give their Pet Beasts names similar to screen names, not the serious kind. The goal is to stand out from the crowd and attract attention. Others hire experts to name their Pet Beasts based on attributes, birth month, and place of birth. But most would just pick a random doubling of a name from the species name and be done with it. However, such names become awkward to call out as the Pet Beasts grow because Pet Beasts evolve. Setting aside what the Beast Tamers might think, many Pet Beasts are unsatisfied with their original names after they evolve. Take the Cotton Caterpillar, for example. Many Beast Tamers would call the Cotton Caterpillar ¡®Chong Chong,¡¯ but its evolved forms like the Baxue Butterfly and Badu Butterfly are already beautifully transformed. At that point, calling it ¡®Chong Chong¡¯ would not be to their liking. But ¡®Chong Chong¡¯ has been used for so long it¡¯s become a habit, and it would feel awkward to suddenly change to ¡®Die Die.¡¯ Because of this, some Beast Tamers simply use the species name of their Pet Beasts directly. After all, they have a contractual relationship, and the Pet Beasts are very clear who is calling them. In daily life, using the species name is not an issue, but it¡¯s different once a Pet Beast gets an endorsement; it definitely needs its own name. ¡°Let¡¯s call it Yaobao,¡± Qiao Sang spoke up. If she was going to name it, might as well pick one that wouldn¡¯t sound out of place even if the Fire-Toothed Dog evolved. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog protested with its bark. It still preferred being called ¡°Hangkang¡¯s First Handsome Ya.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Naming you Yaobao means you are my treasure. Don¡¯t you like it?¡± Qiao Sang feigned disappointment. The Fire-Toothed Dog paused for a moment, then quickly caught on and started to coax its own Beast Tamer. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± It liked the name, so Yaobao it would be! ¡°Then that¡¯s settled,¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s disappointed expression vanished immediately. Bai Yunmiao took it in stride. Song Yuan, on the other hand, was stunned for quite a while. Truly worthy of being the person who dared to make a contract with a Fire Attribute Beast as her first, she could even make the Fire Attribute Beast comfort her in return¡­ What a talent¡­ With that, the name matter was settled. ¡­ Qingcheng Jiayuan. When Ye Xiangting got home, she saw a table full of dishes and even the Speed Attracting Fruit that Flight Type Pet Beasts exceptionally loved. These fruits cost 1500 Alliance Currency each, and she couldn¡¯t normally bring herself to buy them. Ye Xiangting¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly, her first reaction was to wonder where her ex-husband had learned about their daughter getting into Shengshui Middle School and had gotten in touch with her. Lost in her chaotic thoughts, Qiao Sang walked out from the room. ¡°Mom, you¡¯re finally back, all the dishes I made have gone cold,¡± she said. Ye Xiangting was stunned and hesitated, ¡°Did you make all of this?¡± ¡°Yes, to celebrate my victory in the Bai Xinsai competition,¡± Qiao Sang said as she pulled out a chair and sat down at the dining table. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog came running out from the room and jumped onto Qiao Sang¡¯s lap. Bai Xinsai first place¡­ Ye Xiangting was stunned once again. She naturally knew her daughter had been participating in the Bai Xinsai competition. But she had thought it was just for fun. First place?! Were all the competitors just like my daughter, fresh out of middle school¡­ It seems that even such a first place is quite impressive¡­ ¡°I won a prize of 200,000 and bought some quick-tempting fruits, so go ahead and eat, chubby pigeon.¡± Qiao Sang pushed the quick-tempting fruits towards the chubby pigeon. ¡°Coo!¡± The chubby pigeon flapped its wings happily. When it returned with her, it had been drooling over the quick-tempting fruits on the table, but hadn¡¯t eaten any since it didn¡¯t know who bought them. Now that it knew its little owner had bought them, the chubby pigeon had no more reservations and immediately started munching on a quick-tempting fruit. Throughout the whole dinner, Ye Xiangting felt like she was listening to something unreal. 200,000 Alliance Currency¡­ Pet beast eggs that cost less than 500,000¡­ Should she find someone to talk about this with¡­ 7:22 PM. Qiao Sang went back to her room, turned on her computer, and prepared to research her second pet beast; she habitually glanced at the trending searches first. All the trending topics were about the fresh happenings of the Interstellar Cup. [The Real Dark Horse Feilinusi!] [Akishi Yuki Reluctantly Says Goodbye to the Interstellar Cup] [Dream Demon Spirit¡¯s Epic Feat of Three in a Row!] [Blue Star¡¯s Beast Tamers Have All Been Annihilated] [Eight from Blue Star Caught This Afternoon While Smuggling Themselves to Tianyuan Star] Tianyuan Star is the host planet for this Interstellar Cup. Every Interstellar Cup inevitably has a few caught trying to sneak in to see the games live; this time was no exception. Only this time the smugglers were from Blue Star. She didn¡¯t need to click through to know that the comments were probably full of condemnation, mostly blaming the smugglers for embarrassing Blue Star. The Interstellar Cup is a sensitive time. Spread across all the competing Beast Tamers, a country might not even have one. Everyone¡¯s sense of honor was no longer confined to country and country, but had escalated to contention between planets. Qiao Sang continued to scroll down, and her gaze quickly stopped on a certain line of trending searches. Among the many searches related to the Interstellar Cup, one unrelated topic stood out conspicuously. [Class A Wanted Notice, The Most Handsome Criminal] Qiao Sang clicked in to take a look. She swore it definitely wasn¡¯t the words ¡°most handsome¡± that drew her in. The man on the wanted notice had no beauty filter applied, his skin was pale, his eye sockets deep, and he had a pair of profound phoenix eyes, cold as a frigid pool, seemingly lifeless. His crimson lips were tightly pursed, giving off a keep-away vibe, but there was no denying he had an exceptionally handsome face. Among criminals, he deserved the title ¡°most handsome.¡± Qiao Sang read on. [Zhou Xian (Male, 28, from Zhehai Xianglin) together with accomplices murdered researcher Tan Yuxin and stole confidential research materials] She read further. Qiao Sang¡¯s breath hitched. 5 million Alliance Currency! This guy¡¯s quite valuable! Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but scroll back up to take several more looks at the wanted notice. If this guy hailed from Zhehai Xianglin, there was a chance he might return to his hometown for a visit. Being from the same province, what if she bumped into him¡­ Surely someone with this bounty was dangerous, but if she encountered him, she wouldn¡¯t need to handle it herself; she could call the police! In that case, she might even get a reward for providing information. While the odds were about as good as winning the lottery, being a person, one should still have dreams. After memorizing the man¡¯s face, Qiao Sang spent some more time looking at the trending searches and then started to research Water Element, Grass-type, and Flight Type pet beasts. As for the priority of her second pet beast¡¯s attributes, she preferred Grass-type first, then Water Element, lastly Flight Type. There was no need to talk about Grass-type pet beasts; other than being expensive, they had no faults. Not many Water-type pet beasts could exert their full strength on land, but the possibility that they could learn healing moves was what Qiao Sang currently desired. The last, Flight Type pet beasts were purely to fulfill her wish to soar the skies. Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 72 Where is the Difference? Chapter 76: Chapter 72 Where is the Difference? ¡°` Among these three types of pet beasts, there are quite a few priced under 500,000. However, if you want one with a healing trump skill included in its inherited skills, it¡¯s rather difficult to obtain. It¡¯s not that there aren¡¯t any pet beasts at this price range with such skills. It¡¯s just that those which meet this price range and simultaneously have healing trump skills in their inherited skills are mostly pre-ordered by internal staff or official units. Ordinary Beast Tamers like those without connections or background can only settle for others. After all, with such pet beasts, the survival rate skyrockets. In the future, even becoming a doctor or nurse would have a shortcut. Most of these pet beasts are of the Grass type. As everyone wants but can¡¯t get them, the price of Grass-type pet beasts gets inflated, fueling the prices of other Grass-type pet beasts that didn¡¯t inherit healing special moves. Bai Yunmiao¡¯s Sprinkling Vine was only left available because she had a father who had been working in a government unit for over a dozen years. That¡¯s why, even though Grass-type pet beasts are mostly gentle by nature, few recommend them as starter beasts for rookie Beast Tamers. Getting a pet beast with a healing ability in its inherited skills is impossible. Qiao Sang shifted her attention to pet beasts that might learn healing skills postnatally. There are quite a few pet beasts capable of learning healing skills postnatally. But when considering ones with great potential and a high ceiling for racial evolution, the options suddenly shrink significantly. After researching for 2 hours, Qiao Sang finally settled on three pet beasts. They were Cotton Bird, Water Lantern Crocodile, and Cherry Blossom Cotton. Both Cherry Blossom Cotton and Water Lantern Crocodile, provided they have no issues with talent and are given specialized training, are highly likely to learn one or two healing skills. And the Cotton Bird, with a body soft as cotton. The Swift White Bird it evolves into maintains its soft body structure, and its speed ranks high among its Flight Type peers. The riding experience is exceptional. Most importantly, the price range of all three pet beasts is between 480,000 and 500,000 Alliance Currency. The pet beast egg voucher from Bai Xinsai is a one-time use. Whether the exchanged pet beast egg is worth 100,000 or 500,000, it¡¯s all the same. In that case, naturally, the more expensive the better. Once decided, Qiao Sang turned off the computer, finished her nightly routine, and lay on the bed with her hands behind her head. Staring at the ceiling lamp above and listening to the sounds of the Fire-Toothed Dog still playing with the fat pigeon in the living room, Qiao Sang¡¯s thoughts began to wander, pondering the tasks ahead. Tomorrow she would go to buy the pet beast egg, sign the endorsement contract the day after, and she had also agreed with her aunt to visit her hometown for a while mid-month. Today was only July 5th. Song Yuan said they would shoot the commercial on the day of the contract signing to capitalize on Bai Xinsai¡¯s popularity as soon as possible. Considering this, she actually had nothing to do on July 8th, so maybe she should go to her hometown earlier¡­ The noise from the living room ceased after a while, and the slightly ajar door creaked open. The Fire-Toothed Dog poked its head in, saw its Beast Tamer hadn¡¯t slept yet, and happily leaped onto the bed in two or three bounds. ¡°Ya.¡± It lay down cozily next to its Beast Tamer to sleep, picking the most comfortable spot. A few seconds later, the Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly remembered something, jumped down from the bed, closed the door properly, and then returned to pick a comfortable spot and lie down again. Qiao Sang watched feeling utterly gratified. All her hard teaching over the past month had not been in vain. The Fire-Toothed Dog would not have been so well-behaved in the beginning. The three pet beasts she had selected all had gentle personalities, and after hatching, they would surely get along harmoniously. The more Qiao Sang thought about it, the more optimistic she felt about the future. As usual, before sleeping, she took a look at the Beast Taming Codex. And with that look, she was astounded. [Name: Fire-Toothed Dog] [Element: Fire] [Level: Beginner (192/1000)+] [First Trait: Blazing Spirit Level: D (1/500) Status: (Hard to handle) Description: (When health is below 1/4, potential is activated, fire skills and speed double)] [Skills: Bite (Beginner 74/100)+ Headbutt (Proficient 483/500)+ Flame Tooth (Partially Mastered 645/2000)+ Spark (Partially Mastered 786/2000)+ Shadow Clone (Proficient 3/500)+] ¡°` Flame Vortex (Mastery 164/500) + Blazing Charge (Mastery 109/500) +] [Points 454] Dear heavens! The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s level points only increased by 1 or 2 each day, how could they have suddenly increased by 30 points compared to yesterday! And look! A trait has also appeared! It seems far more detailed than the descriptions of the skills¡­ And it seems that, like the skills, points can directly be added to it. Qiao Sang earnestly observed the data, drastically different from yesterday¡¯s, feeling her heartbeat intensify. She remembered that after defeating the little chi dragon yesterday, the points shot up by 60. From the original 220 to 280. This further confirmed her suspicion that the system awards points based on the strength of the opponent. Otherwise, there¡¯s no explanation for why defeating a beginner level chi dragon and a mid-level Desert Tail Fox only had a 20 point difference. But today during the semi-finals against Control Balance Oddity, she added 25 points and 91 points to Shadow Clone and Blazing Charge, respectively. Logically, the points remaining should be 164. Considering the 80 points earned for each victory over a mid-level pet beast, the total should be 404. But now there are 454 points. It seems that one of the mid-level pet beasts defeated today awarded far more than 80 points. Without any surprises, it should be the Control Balance Oddity¡­ But that¡¯s not the most important thing. The most important is that the pattern of changes in all the above points is different from before! According to the usual pattern, once the Fire-Toothed Dog used a skill, the corresponding skill¡¯s points would increase by one. After yesterday¡¯s match against the little chi dragon, the Fire-Toothed Dog continued its regular training, which added a few points to its data. But today, the Fire-Toothed Dog fought three consecutive battles against mid-level pet beasts and won all of them. To celebrate, she came back early to cook dinner and did not continue with its usual training. Yet, the data displayed did not adhere to the number of times skills were used in today¡¯s matches, but inexplicably increased by quite a lot. No, that¡¯s not right! The data for Spark, Blazing Charge, and Shadow Clone still increased normally, following the usual pattern. The problem lies with Collision, Flame Tooth, and Flame Vortex. What is different about these skills¡­ Qiao Sang tried hard to recall today¡¯s match. Three minutes later. ¡°Whoa¡­¡± Qiao Sang promptly covered her mouth. The Fire-Toothed Dog had already fallen asleep; she almost woke it up. However. It might actually be better to wake it up¡­ It isn¡¯t very late now, she could go downstairs to verify her hypothesis¡­ If it really is as she suspects, the efficiency of skill training could definitely be improved by a lot, and time correspondingly saved. That would leave her more time for other activities. Qiao Sang looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog, sleeping soundly and drooling, in the dim light. In the end, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to wake it up. She habitually grabbed some tissues from the nightstand and wiped the drool from the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s mouth. Forget it¡­ Let it sleep. It would be the same if she woke up early tomorrow and woke it up then; there¡¯s no rush at this moment¡­ ¡­ The next morning. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at Qiao Sang at the edge of the bed in distress. Its own Beast Tamer could really sleep a lot. Should it wake her up? It was getting hungry. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 73 Big Clients Ah Chapter 77: Chapter 73 Big Clients Ah An hour later. It finally couldn¡¯t bear the hunger anymore and leaped onto the bed, flipping the blanket open with its mouth. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog tried to wake its Beast Tamer. ¡°Let me sleep a little more,¡± Qiao Sang mumbled as she turned over. Hearing this, the Fire-Toothed Dog hesitated for a moment then used its mouth to cover her with the blanket again. 40 minutes later. The Fire-Toothed Dog jumped onto the bed again and flipped the blanket open. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Let me sleep a little more, just a¡­ ah!¡± ¡­ At the dining table, the Fire-Toothed Dog finished the last bite of its Energy Meal, contentedly patting its stomach with its paw. Ever since the holidays began and she had some free time, Qiao Sang had learned to make two different flavors of Energy Meal from her mother. They were the simplest kinds to make. As long as the proportions of the ingredients were right, just chop them, mix them, and add a bit of energy fruit gel, and voila. It was somewhat similar to making a salad. Whenever Qiao Sang made them, the Fire-Toothed Dog would graciously eat half. This time, having finished the Energy Meal, it was clear that it was really starving. ¡°Yaobao, a girl¡¯s face is very important, so don¡¯t jump on it anymore, okay?¡± Qiao Sang said earnestly. The Fire-Toothed Dog cocked its head, blinking its moist eyes. ¡°Ya?¡± Qiao Sang understood what it meant and explained, ¡°Yaobao is your name, I just picked it yesterday, don¡¯t you remember?¡± ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog remembered. It responded promptly. Qiao Sang still felt a bit scared remembering the feeling of being pressed on her face in the morning. But seeing how well-behaved the Fire-Toothed Dog was, she comforted herself. It was good that she had contracted with the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was soft. If it had been a Taijin Rock Beast, she might have ended up disfigured¡­ ¡­ 9:45 AM. In a shaded area downstairs at Qingcheng Jiayuan complex. ¡°You first use Shadow Clone, then have all your Shadow Clones use Flame Tooth,¡± Qiao Sang said. She had spent half of the previous day thinking, and her conclusion was that the problem might lie with the Shadow Clone. All the data had a traceable pattern. Firstly, there was no issue with the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s level increasing by 30 points in one day. It was evident from the past when the Fire-Toothed Dog ate Red Luan Fruit and increased its Level points. Under normal nurturing conditions, the Fire-Toothed Dog was also capable of growing. Even without eating Red Luan Fruit, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s level increased by 1 or 2 points every day. If so. The Fire-Toothed Dog had faced a tough battle with Kontai Suction Incubus the day before, which triggered its Trait for the first time. That battle facilitating its growth was not surprising. And the other Skill data that differed from before were Rush, Flame Tooth, and Fire Vortex. The difference lay in that the day before, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Shadow Clones had used these Skills. If her guess was correct. This indicated that as long as the Shadow Clones also used the Skills, once the Clone vanished, the returned points were the same as when the main body released Skills. In the past competitions, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Shadow Clones had indeed used Skills. However, she had not promptly checked the Beast Taming Codex after each day¡¯s competition but only looked at the data at night after the Fire-Toothed Dog completed its training. That had led her to believe all the data changes were due to training. The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded and immediately followed the instruction. Together with seven Shadow Clones, all the Fire-Toothed Dogs simultaneously unleashed the Flame Tooth. Qiao Sang entered the Beast Taming Codex. [Flame Tooth (Minor Achievement 653/2000)] Although she had already guessed her idea was correct, Qiao Sang still couldn¡¯t help but shout excitedly when she saw the value had changed from 645 to 653. A 4 or 5-year-old boy who had run over to see the Fire-Toothed Dog got scared by the shout and turned, crying, and ran to his mother. The boy¡¯s mother was sitting on a long bench nearby and from afar thought her child had been scared by the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°I¡¯ve told you Fire Attribute Beasts are very scary, see if you dare to run over to see them again.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s nose twitched, suddenly feeling a bit itchy. ¡­ At 2:45 PM, Qiao Sang took the Fire-Toothed Dog by subway to the Hangkang Pet Beast Base. In various districts of Hangkang City, there were specialized bases for breeding Pet Beasts, and there were also numerous individual vendors selling Pet Beast Eggs. But the most popular and best-running was still the Hangkang Pet Beast Base. The Pet Beast Egg voucher from the Bai Xinsai awards also belonged to the Hangkang Pet Beast Base. The last time she came it was early, just as they were opening, and there weren¡¯t many people. But this time, as soon as Qiao Sang entered, she immediately felt a difference from last time. The reception hall wasn¡¯t particularly crowded, but people in groups of two or three were conversing. Qiao Sang looked around. Each group of conversing people had an employee in professional attire assisting them. Just as she was thinking about asking at the service area, a woman in her twenties wearing professional attire approached. ¡°Hello, do you have a reservation?¡± The employee smiled warmly, not treating Qiao Sang like a child at all. Being an employee at the largest Pet Beast Base in Hangkang City definitely required keen observation skills. It¡¯s not about looking down on anyone, but having the necessary ability to recognize people. Although the girl in front of her was young and dressed plainly, holding a Fire-Toothed Dog and possessing an aura of calm, she was clearly not just any ordinary child. Generally, no one would come to visit the base alone, but if it was to buy a Pet Beast Contract, this girl already had a Fire-Toothed Dog. At this age, she couldn¡¯t possibly contract a second one. Either the girl was waiting for someone, or she already had a preferred Pet Beast and came early to see and possibly make a reservation. The employee thought it was the latter. ¡°No, I¡¯m here to buy a Pet Beast Egg,¡± Qiao Sang replied. The employee¡¯s spirits lifted. Not just making a reservation but buying directly¡ª a prospective customer indeed. ¡°Do you have a preferred Pet Beast Egg then?¡± the employee asked. ¡°Yes, I would like to see the Cherry Cotton first,¡± Qiao Sang responded. Not just a prospective customer but a major one at that! If this purchase went through, she could meet this month¡¯s sales target in advance. Just as the employee excitedly thought about leading Qiao Sang inside the base, someone behind her called her name to come over. The employee then remembered she hadn¡¯t finished assisting the previous customer¡­ She had just taken the opportunity to greet this girl while her previous customer was visiting the restroom. But letting this opportunity pass and giving the deal to someone else was something she couldn¡¯t manage. The employee quickly made arrangements. She formed a hand seal and summoned a Cyan Delight Butterfly, saying, ¡°Miss, let it accompany you inside the base for a tour, and I¡¯ll come over as soon as I¡¯m done here.¡± Beast Tamers and their Pet Beasts have mutual senses. As the development of the brain domain strengthens, the range of this sense can also increase accordingly. Qiao Sang naturally had no objections. She had nothing else to do next, and touring the environment inside the base sounded good. ¡°Delight~¡± The Cyan Delight Butterfly turned in a circle on the spot. Following its lead, Qiao Sang carried the Fire-Toothed Dog into the corridor of the Pet Beast Base. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 74 Treasure-seeking Ghost Chapter 78: Chapter 74 Treasure-seeking Ghost The corridors within the Pet Beast Base were numerous, with several new paths branching off at the end of each one. They were quite maze-like, making it easy to get lost without someone familiar with the terrain leading the way. The Qingyue Butterfly was leading the way. Clearly familiar with the layout here, it almost flew towards one of the paths without any hesitation. All the while the Qingyue Butterfly kept talking, which was a pity as Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t understand¡­ But the Fire-Toothed Dog was having a great chat with it. From the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s words, Qiao Sang could vaguely guess what the Qingyue Butterfly was talking about. It was nothing more than ¡°Did you also come from here?¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± ¡°Me too,¡± and so on. After turning three corners and passing through two areas, they finally reached the destination the Qingyue Butterfly intended to lead them to¡ªthe activity hall. The interior had a layout similar to a courtyard. At a glance, there were Pet Beasts of every attribute except for Dragon-type and Fairy Series Pet Beasts. The Spectral-type Pet Beasts were the least in number, only a few scattered around. Next was the Fire Attribute Beasts, also just a handful in single digits. Looking at the whole activity hall, disregarding attributes and just considering species, there had to be dozens of different varieties, if not a hundred. ¡°Most of our base¡¯s Pet Beasts are here. If you can¡¯t decide which Pet Beast to contract, you can have close contact with them before considering,¡± a male staff member not far from Qiao Sang was saying to three young people, ¡°Most of the Pet Beasts that appear here are of a gentle disposition, so you can be assured.¡± Qiao Sang had sharp ears and overheard the conversation. She thought that Yaobao probably hadn¡¯t appeared here before¡­ Sure enough, there was excitement and curiosity filling the eyes of the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms. If it wasn¡¯t for its Beast Tamer still holding it, it would have likely dashed into the fray by now. ¡°But there are still some things that need special attention. Don¡¯t take a picture of that Flame Sparrow when it¡¯s not on guard, and there is the only Fire-Toothed Dog in the hall¡ªit just had a breakup and isn¡¯t interested in anything. We brought it here to cheer it up; you¡¯ll be fine as long as you don¡¯t flaunt your affection in front of it,¡± the male staff member continued. Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment. Looking around, she indeed spotted a Fire-Toothed Dog meditating under a landscape stone. This couldn¡¯t be one of the ones that had fought over a female Fire-Toothed Dog out of jealousy¡­ And what about the other one? Could it be it already won its beauty and returned? Just as Qiao Sang was about to draw closer to listen carefully, the Qingyue Butterfly timely flew in front of Qiao Sang. It always remembered its Beast Tamer¡¯s words. It needed to provide good customer service and not let the customer feel neglected. The Qingyue Butterfly enthusiastically introduced her to the place. ¡°Yue Yue.¡± ¡°Yue Yue, Yue, Yue Yue.¡± ¡°Yue.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± The words of the male staff member were already not very clear, and Qiao Sang didn¡¯t stay put, holding the Fire-Toothed Dog as she walked into the area where Pet Beasts were active. She hadn¡¯t walked two steps when a mostly green Pet Beast blocked her path. Qiao Sang recognized it as a Grass-type Pet Beast, Huangbaohua child. Its distinguishing feature was the yellow bud on top of its head that had yet to bloom. If the flower on its head ever bloomed, that would mark the day it was to evolve. It held a small yellow flower of the same color in its hand, offering it to her with a bashful appearance. Qiao Sang¡¯s pupils shook. Fuck! Why does this scene seem so familiar! In Qiao Sang¡¯s bewildered moment, the Qingyue Butterfly dutifully took over the role of explaining what the Huangbaohua child wanted to convey. ¡°Yue.¡± ¡°Yue Yue, Yue.¡± ¡°Yue.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Yaobao, translate,¡± Qiao Sang said. The Fire-Toothed Dog began to translate dutifully. ¡°Ya Ya.¡± ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Ya.¡± Qiao Sang calmed down. It just wanted to be her Pet Beast, and she had thought¡­ When she understood the meaning of the Huang Bao flower¡¯s child, Qiao Sang felt a bit heartbroken. What a good Pet Beast. It had a good appearance, good judgment, and a good attribute. Too bad she didn¡¯t have the money¡­ The Bai Xinsai¡¯s voucher was for Pet Beast Eggs and couldn¡¯t be exchanged for a Pet Beast that was already born. Even if her endorsement fee came through, it would be useless; the price range for a Huang Bao flower was around 500,000. She certainly couldn¡¯t go bankrupt by spending all her prize money and endorsement fee on it. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Qiao Sang said as she crouched down and painfully rejected it. ¡°Bao~¡± The Huang Bao flower child shook its head with a smile, looking unconcerned. Seeing this, Qiao Sang felt even more heartbroken. Such a good temperament¡­ Should she call Song Yuan and ask her to provide the endorsement fee in advance¡­ After all, the Huang Bao flower child met all her expectations. Contracting a Pet Beast would certainly be best if it was a mutual choice. But the money¡­ As Qiao Sang was struggling internally and unable to make a decision, the Huang Bao flower child turned its head and walked over to another young man who had just come in. ¡°Bao~¡± The same little yellow flower, the same shyness. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She had indeed invested her feelings in the wrong place. Most of the Pet Beasts here were gentle by nature and not afraid of strangers. After interacting a few times, Qiao Sang¡¯s mood grew increasingly joyful. Just as she was about to check out a little Fire Owl not far away, the Fire-Toothed Dog beside her suddenly stopped in its tracks, its body stiff as it stared at a tree. Qiao Sang looked in the direction it was facing. A yellow and grey Pet Beast was hanging upside down from a tree branch. It had no wings, no legs, yet its bottom clung firmly to the tree branch. Its head was encircled by a yellow ring, and both of its eyes were yellow, with grey pupils the size of beans. Feeling the intensity of her gaze, it looked over. It curled a corner of its mouth and squinted its eyes, revealing a face full of a mischievous smile. Qiao Sang quickly picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog and turned to walk in another direction. Mama mia! Why was there a Treasure-seeking Ghost here! The Treasure-seeking Ghost was not only a bizarre Spectral-type Pet but also a troublesome existence even within the Spectral Series Pet Beasts. It liked to search for treasures, but what it sought weren¡¯t the gold and silver treasures in the eyes of humans, but things it found novel and liked itself. Anything that interested it, it would find a way to pocket. The yellow ring on its head wasn¡¯t just for show; it was specially designed to store things. That ring was like another space; once it put something in the ring, the item could never come out unless it itself took it out. It sounded quite useful, and some unscrupulous people would indeed try to specifically contract with a Treasure-seeking Ghost. But the Treasure-seeking Ghost had an extremely vexing trait¡ªit only stored things it was interested in. If the items a contracted Treasure-seeking Ghost liked were normal, it would be okay. But if they were not, it could truly lead one to bear a lifetime of infamy. Once, a man was reported by a neighbor for theft. To prove his innocence, the man didn¡¯t resist when the police came to search his place. When they found out he owned a Treasure-seeking Ghost, the police asked him to summon it. Thinking himself innocent, he didn¡¯t hesitate to let the Treasure-seeking Ghost take out everything from its ring. As a result, the Treasure-seeking Ghost pulled out several pieces of women¡¯s underwear from the ring. This led to the man trying to explain himself for a long time, and even after it was verified that he was framed, he couldn¡¯t lift his head in that community again. Qiao Sang quickly turned and walked away, fearing she had something on her that would interest the Treasure-seeking Ghost. But before she had taken two steps, the Treasure-seeking Ghost floated up in front of her with its body airborne. Qiao Sang stopped abruptly in her tracks. That was close, almost bumped faces¡­ The Treasure-seeking Ghost had a mischievous smile as it took off the ring from its head and pulled out a grey egg with a yellow ring. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 75 Touch Porcelain Chapter 79: Chapter 75 Touch Porcelain Pet Beast eggs, barring a few extremely similar ones, are mostly easy to recognize. The egg in the Treasure-Seeking Ghost¡¯s hand was gray with a hint of yellow, and this yellow was ring-shaped, clearly indicating the Pet Beast inside belonged to the same species. Qiao Sang was startled. Could it be thinking, like the earlier Yellow Bao Flower Child, that it wanted the Treasure-Seeking Ghost inside this Pet Beast Egg to become its own Pet Beast? But she had never considered including a Spectral-type Pet in her plans. Let alone rookie Beast Tamers, even some Professional Beast Tamers were hesitant to form a contract with Spectral-type Pets. They were different from the hot-tempered Fire Attribute Beasts. When Fire Attribute Beasts got angry, it was obvious and straightforward, letting people see it at a glance. When Spectral-type Pets got angry, it might not show on the surface. But behind the scenes, they weren¡¯t the least bit merciful when messing with people. Their methods of mischief largely depended on their abilities. If it was a Treasure-Seeking Ghost, then stealing toilet paper when going to the bathroom and stealing clothes during a bath were definitely within its capabilities. Qiao Sang pretended not to see and walked past it. Seeing this, the grin on the Treasure-Seeking Ghost¡¯s face grew wider as it nodded towards a shadow in the upper right. The shadow received the message and signaled to two other shadows, after which the three shadows flew off in different directions. Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t walked two steps when the Treasure-Seeking Ghost appeared in front of her again. Before Qiao Sang could bypass it again, the Treasure-Seeking Ghost moved the Pet Beast Egg to its left hand. Its limbs were very short, with three short fingers on each hand. With its left hand cradling the Pet Beast Egg, the Treasure-Seeking Ghost extended a short finger from its right hand and waggled it in front of Qiao Sang. Qiao Sang was puzzled. What¡¯s this? The price of this Pet Beast Egg? 100,000 or 1,000,000? While Qiao Sang was trying to figure out what it meant, the Treasure-Seeking Ghost poked the Pet Beast Egg hard with that short finger. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­!¡± A hole appeared in the Pet Beast Egg, and a particularly short gray finger poked out from the inside, then the egg gradually cracked from that hole. The Pet Beast Egg quickly split into two halves, and a mini version of the Treasure-Seeking Ghost about 20 centimeters tall blinked at Qiao Sang. Two seconds later. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-Seeking Ghost spread its arms and called out coquettishly. Qiao Sang stood there dumbfounded. This couldn¡¯t be it mistaking her for its mother, could it¡­ Seeing that Qiao Sang didn¡¯t embrace it, the little Treasure-Seeking Ghost¡¯s mouth pursed with a sense of grievance, and tears began to stream down. The Treasure-Seeking Ghost laughed triumphantly, then also pursed its mouth, bursting into loud sobs. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun!¡± The people around started to look over. They saw a large and a small Treasure-Seeking Ghost crying their eyes out in front of a young woman. It was hard not to make a connection between them. Qiao Sang, caught between whether to stay or leave, watched the two crying Treasure-Seeking Ghosts. The little Treasure-Seeking Ghost in front of her had just been born and hadn¡¯t absorbed much nutrition; its crying was real, as if it had been greatly wronged. After a short while, its voice grew significantly weaker, as if it lacked the strength to continue crying. Qiao Sang, in a moment of impulsivity, set down the Fire-Toothed Dog and picked it up. Fire-Toothed Dog: ¡°¡­¡± The little Treasure-Seeking Ghost immediately stopped crying, though the tear drops still swirled in its eyes. The Treasure-Seeking Ghost kept crying loudly. Soon, a man with blonde hair who was a staff member came over and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± The Treasure-Seeking Ghost floated up to the staff member, showing off the broken shell while glancing in Qiao Sang¡¯s direction and crying pitifully. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± Qiao Sang, ¡°¡­¡± What else was there to not understand. This Treasure-seeking Ghost was ready to fake an accident! For a moment, she felt that the little Xunbao Ghost in her hand was particularly hot. The blonde staff member quietly watched the Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s performance. Having worked here for three years, he knew the Pet Beasts well, if not like the back of his hand. Especially the Pet Beasts that couldn¡¯t be sold and always stayed at the base¡­ Spectral-type Pets were expensive and had eerie temperaments; few Beast Tamers were willing to spend a lot of money to contract them. As the least popular Pets for sale, they always used various methods to force the Beast Tamers they took a fancy to contract with them or their kind. This Treasure-seeking Ghost was no stranger to this deed, accusing every time of a soon-to-hatch Pet Beast Egg being broken by the Beast Tamer. Most Pet Beasts decided life and death with a single glance, forming an attachment to the first creature they saw upon birth and a fondness in their hearts. The Treasure-seeking Ghost was no exception. This Xunbao Ghost specifically targeted female Beast Tamers because most women tend to be softhearted, usually unable to stand seeing young pets crying at them. If the female Beast Tamer they encountered happened to have the means to buy, its schemes really could succeed. The base was happy to see success, and every time the Xunbao Ghost did this, they went with the flow, endeavoring to sell off the young creatures. After all, if it worked out, it was a win-win situation. ¡°Miss, can we talk outside?¡± the blonde staff member asked. Seeing the crowd gathering more and more, Qiao Sang agreed. The two came to an office where a middle-aged man in his fifties wearing a work uniform was seated. The middle-aged man understood everything when he saw the large and small Treasure-seeking Ghosts. Although both employees understood what was going on, the blonde staff member still went through the motions of reporting the situation. The middle-aged man cleared his throat and said, ¡°Miss, this Pet Beast Egg has already been reserved by one of our customers, and now, this is awkward for us to sell.¡± Most Beast Tamers who buy Pet Beast Eggs do so because they want the creature to see them as its first vision upon birth; now that it has seen someone else first, it¡¯s indeed prone to being returned. Qiao Sang was understanding, but that didn¡¯t mean she was going to take the blame. ¡°You can check the surveillance, I didn¡¯t break the egg; it was this Treasure-seeking Ghost that deliberately punctured it in front of me,¡± Qiao Sang pointed at the Xunbao Ghost beside her. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± The Xunbao Ghost shook its head, explaining itself with a look of having been wronged. The middle-aged man said, ¡°Then let¡¯s look at the surveillance.¡± He knew, the Xunbao Ghost had prepared thoroughly. Indeed, the three cameras that could capture that area showed nothing but the ghostly faces of three Spectral-type Pets at the crucial time. Qiao Sang turned to look at the Xunbao Ghost pretending to be innocent at her side. There were accomplices too?! ¡°Miss, did you come here intending to buy a Pet Beast?¡± the middle-aged man did not mention the surveillance. ¡°I was planning to buy a Pet Beast Egg,¡± Qiao Sang replied. A hint of joy appeared on the middle-aged man¡¯s face before he could speak. Qiao Sang continued, ¡°I¡¯m buying the Cherry Cotton one.¡± The middle-aged man¡¯s expression faltered, and he said earnestly, ¡°Let me speak honestly with you, Spectral-type Pet Beasts are easier to sell when they are still in the egg. Once they are born, we find it very hard to sell them. The Treasure-seeking Ghost is stronger than the Cherry Cotton, and look how much the little Xunbao Ghost in your arms likes you; won¡¯t you consider switching to buy one?¡± His words were half true, half false. The second part was true, but the first part was false. Spectral-type Pet Beasts were difficult to sell even as eggs¡­ Not only was their temperament a problem, but their price was another factor. Spectral-type Pets were elusive and hard to come by. Moreover, they were very powerful, only overpowered by their own Spectral Series and the Evil Series, thus naturally pricier than the average Pet Beast. But in this hard-to-sell scenario, it was common to lower the price for a sale. But even with a price drop, hardly any Beast Tamers were actually willing to buy¡ªthat was also true¡­ Qiao Sang looked down. There, the little Xunbao Ghost blinked its watery eyes steadily at her, as if terrified she would let go. Qiao Sang¡¯s heart trembled. Illusion, all illusion, it was all an illusion¡­ Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 76: Race Ceiling Chapter 80: Chapter 76: Race Ceiling ¡°` Thinking about so many lessons from the past where Spectral-type Pet Beasts made the trending list¡­ Not to mention others, just the Treasure-seeking Ghost that tried to frame her today, and the three complicit Spectral-type Pet Beasts that blocked the surveillance cameras, are enough for her to take warning. Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze became resolute, and she was just about to refuse, when the Treasure-seeking Ghost by her side acutely sensed it. It took a step back, pinched its own face, pulled down the corners of its mouth, then floated in front of Qiao Sang, and large tears began to silently fall from its eyes. This time it didn¡¯t cry out loud, simply letting the tears flow ceaselessly. Qiao Sang was taken aback, instinctively feeling that it was up to some trick again. But the Treasure-seeking Ghost didn¡¯t do anything else; it simply reached out its hand, wanting to take Xiao Xunbao back. Xiao Xunbao gripped Qiao Sang¡¯s clothes tightly with its two short arms and turned its head to indicate refusal. ¡°Xun Xun!¡± The voice of the Treasure-seeking Ghost was hoarse as it called out, carrying a sense of utter misery. The two staff members exchanged a knowing look. ¡°This Treasure-seeking Ghost is its mother, and it is doing this so its child doesn¡¯t have to stay in the Pet Beast Base forever like it,¡± the middle-aged man said with a touch of sorrow. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say earlier that the Pet Beast Egg had been reserved?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The middle-aged man: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°The Beast Tamer who reserved it also booked two other Pet Beast Eggs, I don¡¯t know whether it¡¯s for gifting or other uses. After all, as a mother, being anxious about handing her child over to an unknown person is understandable,¡± the blonde staff member explained. Of course, that was a lie. He was just applying the experience of another Pet Beast to this situation. Though this Treasure-seeking Ghost wasn¡¯t actually its mother, its goal was indeed to prevent its kin from remaining in the Pet Beast Base like it did. The male Treasure-seeking Ghost, only five years old, cried even faster, as if its heart had been touched. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Why couldn¡¯t she believe it? Seeing the girl unmoved, the middle-aged man tried a different tactic, ¡°The Treasure-seeking Ghost has been proven capable of evolving to Emperor Level, while the Cotton Birds only have examples of evolution to King Level. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to reconsider?¡± It had to be said that the middle-aged man hit the nail on the head. Emperor-level Pet Beasts correspond to the standard of an A-rank Beast Tamer, whereas King-level Pet Beasts are the basic requirement for becoming a B-rank Beast Tamer. Of course, even if the growth limit of the Cotton Bird species is King-level, that does not mean that every Beast Tamer can cultivate it to that degree. Normally, the energy and resources of a Beast Tamer are limited, and the talents of their contracted Pet Beasts can¡¯t all be top-notch. If out of ten thousand Beast Tamers who contract with Cotton Birds, even one can cultivate it to King-level, it¡¯s already considered quite fortunate. Most people who contract Cotton Birds don¡¯t consider their growth limit, but Qiao Sang had to. Because she had the Golden Finger. With this Golden Finger, she could fully elevate a Pet Beast with low talent to the species¡¯ maximum potential. But she didn¡¯t know whether the Golden Finger could help a Pet Beast break through the species¡¯ growth limit. After all, exceeding the growth limit, a matter that concerns the level of life itself, has always been a key research project of the Alliance and is not so easily resolved. She initially wanted to contract the Cotton Bird for its healing skill, to increase her chances of survival in the wild. In the end, her ultimate goal was to enhance her strength. When choosing a Pet Beast yesterday, she seemed to have forgotten that point¡­ ¡°What about the Water Lantern Crocodile?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The middle-aged man: ¡°¡­¡± He sighed inwardly. The girl was very decisive, and it was clear she had made a choice before coming; it seemed the Treasure-seeking Ghost had picked the wrong person this time¡­ ¡°Also King Level,¡± the middle-aged man stated seriously. Qiao Sang continued to inquire, ¡°And the Cotton Bird?¡± ¡°Same, King Level,¡± the middle-aged man replied. Qiao Sang pondered thoughtfully. Her decision yesterday now seemed too rash; perhaps she should go back and study it a bit more¡­ Xiao Xunbao, sensing that it wasn¡¯t chosen, pursed its mouth and, without any warning, burst into tears. This startled the Treasure-seeking Ghost so much that it forgot to continue its act, thinking it had accidentally caused this due to its overly genuine performance. Qiao Sang focused her gaze on Xiao Xunbao. Though the Treasure-seeking Ghost was a Spectral-type Pet Beast, at least it wasn¡¯t part of the evil crowd. Actually, if Spectral-type Pet Beasts didn¡¯t enjoy pranks so much, if their personalities weren¡¯t so quirky and were a bit more normal, they would likely be many people¡¯s choice. ¡°` This little Treasure-seeking Ghost looked soft and cute, nothing at all like it had a peculiar temperament. Just as she thought this, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost suddenly stopped crying without any warning, raised its head with tears still in its eyes, and looked at Qiao Sang before sweetly calling out. ¡°Xun~¡± Qiao Sang wore a strange expression on her face. It felt as though the little Treasure-seeking Ghost knew exactly what she was thinking¡­ After smiling, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s gaze moved to the door as if it saw something. Qiao Sang¡¯s heart tightened. She always felt the little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s behavior was abnormal, but when she followed its gaze, she discovered nothing. ¡°Miss, if you want a pet beast with a higher racial limit, maybe Xiao Liu here could introduce some to you.¡± said the middle-aged man. The blonde employee, that is, Xiao Liu, nodded in agreement nearby. Upon hearing this, the Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s mouth puckered, knowing the people at the base were no longer going to help it, and reached out to take the little Treasure-seeking Ghost away. This time, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost did not dodge because its attention was still on the door. It was only after leaving Qiao Sang¡¯s side that the little Treasure-seeking Ghost realized what was happening, and puckered its mouth as if it was about to cry. Right at that moment, the door was suddenly opened. ¡°Miss, what brings you here?¡± asked the female worker who opened the door, looking at Qiao Sang. ¡°Yue!¡± The previously inconspicuous Green Joy Butterfly cried out cheerfully and flew to the female worker¡¯s side. Qiao Sang gazed at the person who entered in a daze and didn¡¯t respond for a long while. The Treasure-seeking Ghost, clasping the little Treasure-seeking Ghost, had already drifted to the door. ¡°Wait!¡± Qiao Sang suddenly called out. The Treasure-seeking Ghost stopped and turned around, its free hand uncertainly pointing at itself. ¡°Xun?¡± ¡°Right, don¡¯t leave just yet.¡± said Qiao Sang. The eyes of the Treasure-seeking Ghost lit up, and it zoomed back in a flash. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost blinked its teary eyes and looked over. Qiao Sang could clearly feel her heartbeat accelerate. She was excited and nervous inside, but it didn¡¯t show on her face. ¡°How much for this little Treasure-seeking Ghost?¡± All three present people were taken aback. The middle-aged man said, ¡°760,000.¡± Qiao Sang didn¡¯t speak, only frowning slightly. ¡°I can give you a 20% discount.¡± the middle-aged man quickly added. ¡°40%.¡± Qiao Sang suggested. The middle-aged man was both shocked and pleased. Although he didn¡¯t know what made the girl suddenly change her mind, her manner of cutting the price indeed indicated she wanted to buy the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. Yet, the amount she had cut was possibly too steep¡­ Before he could probe further about the price, he saw the young girl take out a voucher from her pocket and place it on the table. ¡°This is a voucher worth 500,000 for a pet beast egg. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost should technically still be in its egg but the Treasure-seeking Ghost wanted to stick with me, so it deliberately broke the pet beast egg in front of me. You initially invited me to the office probably because you wanted me to purchase it.¡± ¡°My Fire-Toothed Dog was bought from your base, so one could say I¡¯m a regular customer. I am quite disappointed by your handling of this matter.¡± ¡°The three Spectral-type Pets that appeared on the security monitor just now probably aren¡¯t doing this for the first time. I believe it wouldn¡¯t look good if this gets out. If possible, how about trading this voucher for the little Treasure-seeking Ghost? I will also keep silent about the events that occurred here.¡± ¡°Oh, I forgot to mention that I won this voucher as the first-place prize of the Bai Xinsai which ended just yesterday. Have you heard of the Bai Xinsai? I suppose if I make a statement or something now, there would still be quite a few people interested.¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost listened, stunned. The middle-aged man: ¡°¡­!¡± Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be them trying to sell the little Treasure-seeking Ghost? Why did it feel like they were being compelled to sell it now¡­ 20 minutes later. Qiao Sang, with the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms and the little Treasure-seeking Ghost perched on her head, walked out of the Hangkang Pet Beast Base. Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 77 Dual Attributes Chapter 81: Chapter 77 Dual Attributes A Fire Attribute Beast and a Spectral-type Pet, matched with a girl around 15 years old, had a turn-back rate that could be called 100%. Everyone was both surprised and hesitant to approach. No one dared to believe such a small child could control these two different types of pet beasts. So much so that no one dared to step within three meters of Qiao Sang. Qingcheng Jiayuan. Block C, Unit 606. ¡°We¡¯re all family now, you two have to get along well, understand?¡± Qiao Sang said to the two pet beasts staring at each other with wide eyes. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at the Treasure-seeking Ghost with a face full of vigilance. And the Treasure-seeking Ghost looked back, not understanding why. ¡°Yaobao, don¡¯t be so scared, it¡¯s been less than a day since its birth, didn¡¯t you watch it come out of the egg?¡± Qiao Sang laughed. She could understand why the Fire-Toothed Dog was acting this way. Ever since watching ghost movies, the Fire-Toothed Dog had always been sensitive to Spectral-type Pets, and today at the Pet Beast Base, it was the first to spot the Treasure-seeking Ghost hanging upside down on a tree. If the little Treasure-seeking Ghost could get the Fire-Toothed Dog to understand more about it, perhaps it could eliminate its misgivings towards the Spectral-type Pets, and then it wouldn¡¯t be necessary to take a few more walks through the haunted house later on. Otherwise, seeing a Spectral-type Pet and becoming distressed, how could it compete against a Beast Tamer with a Spectral-type Pet in the competitions? ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog obediently responded but remained on guard. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost seemed to sense the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s defenses against itself. It slowly drifted over, trying to get close, but the Fire-Toothed Dog jumped onto the sofa next to it, pulling away. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost did not give up, wobbling as it tried to rise higher, but before it could ascend a meter, it lost control and fell down. Luckily, Qiao Sang¡¯s quick reflexes caught it in time. ¡°Xun¡«¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost called out sweetly, and then a faint blue light flickered over its body. This time it floated steadily about one and a half meters above the ground. Qiao Sang was almost moved to tears. What a gifted child! It could use the powers of the Psychic Series just after being born. Had she not been observant and quick-thinking, she might have missed out on this wonderfully talented little Treasure-seeking Ghost. At the Pet Beast Base, she could distinctly feel that there was something unusual about the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. All its responses were consistent with her internal thoughts. When she realized that the maximum potential of the three pet beasts she had chosen was only King Level and thought about going home, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost suddenly started crying on its own. Then when she thought to herself how cute the little Treasure-seeking Ghost was, it started laughing. This ability to sense people¡¯s inner thoughts is commonly known as Extrasensory Perception, and only psychic series pet beasts possess it. Actually, she wasn¡¯t certain at the time. It was not until the little Treasure-seeking Ghost inexplicably focused its attention towards the door. A newly born pet beast is more sensitive to the outside world and can be easily attracted by novel objects and phenomena. There were so many things happening around it at that time. Several staff members were talking next to it, and there was another Treasure-seeking Ghost crying in front of it. Logically speaking, it was impossible for its attention to be drawn to something outside the door. Unless, of course, the noise outside the door had attracted its attention. If we assume the little Treasure-seeking Ghost is a pet beast with psychic series powers, then all its behavior makes sense. Its psychic abilities allowed it to sense the commotion outside the door, and since it was newly born and using this ability for the first time, it became curious about what it sensed outside. If her guess was correct, then this was a Spectral-type pet beast with psychic series powers. In a world filled with extraordinary creatures, there are many with a combination of two attributes, or even several attributes. For example, the little Jiulong she had encountered before was a Ground Type with Dragon Type attributes, and the Fiery Arrow Owl was a Flight Type with Fire Element attributes. But these are relatively common combinations of attributes. Both Psychic Series and Spectral Series are rare attributes, and combining the two, there may not be many in the whole world. If the people from the Hangkang Pet Beast Base knew that they had traded away such a potentially powerful pet beast for a Pet Beast Egg voucher worth only 500,000, they would probably be green with regret. After leaving the Pet Beast Base, Qiao Sang admired for the sixth time the page about the little Treasure-seeking Ghost in the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Treasure-seeking Ghost] [Attributes: Spectral, Psychic] [Level: Beginner (3/1000) +] [Traits: First Trait: Reception Level: C (2/1000), Status (Available), Introduction: (Can absorb all solid objects with a ring, current internal capacity of 15 cubic feet) Second Trait: Penetration Level: B (1/2000), Status (Good), Introduction: (Can penetrate an opponent¡¯s barrier or decoy to attack) Third Trait: Extrasensory Perception Level: C (1/1000), Status (Available), Introduction: (In a duo battle, can read our side¡¯s attacks and dodge their special move damage) Hidden Trait: Cursed Body Level: B (1/2000), Status (Good), Introduction: (Has a 30% chance to paralyze the opponent when attacked)] [Skills: Tongue Lick (Beginner 1/100) +, Hypnotism (Beginner 1/100) +, Dream Eating (Beginner 1/100), Barrier (Beginner 1/100), Telekinesis (Beginner 1/100)] Every time she saw Qiao Sang, she was bursting with excitement. After the excitement, however, she worried a bit that the Fire-Toothed Dog would eventually be surpassed. After all, the Fire-Toothed Dog was so competitive, having a younger yet so skilled companion by its side might be a real blow to its pride. On the other side, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost floated up to the Fire-Toothed Dog, clumsily took off the ring from its head, and pulled out a small bottle of milk to offer to him. The milk bottle was labeled ¡°For Young Pets Only.¡± This kind of milk was given away by the Pet Beast Base, specially for newborn pet beasts to consume. The Fire-Toothed Dog had used it when it was at the base too. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at the milk in front of it, recalled the taste it had had back at the base, and couldn¡¯t help swallowing. After struggling for a moment, it still stretched out a paw to take it. When Qiao Sang emerged from the Beast Taming Codex, she saw the Fire-Toothed Dog and the little Treasure-seeking Ghost sitting side by side drinking milk, in full harmony. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Could it be that she had stayed in the Beast Taming Codex not for a minute but an hour? 6:10 p.m. Ye Xiangting came home and, as usual, made dinner. When her daughter came out of her room, she immediately saw the Spectral-type Extraordinary Creature perched on her head. Ye Xiangting hurriedly covered her mouth, afraid she might scream. After forcing herself to calm down, she took out her phone. ¡°Mom, what are you doing?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°Calling the patrol department,¡± Ye Xiangting answered. ¡°Why are you calling the patrol department?¡± Qiao Sang was puzzled. ¡°Let me tell you something, you need to stay calm; don¡¯t do anything rash for a while,¡± Ye Xiangting said softly. ¡°I¡¯ll text you, look at your phone, don¡¯t talk, reply to me with the phone.¡± Seeing her mother¡¯s serious demeanor, Qiao Sang nodded and began to feel nervous. 3 seconds later. Qiao Sang looked at her phone. [There¡¯s a Treasure-seeking Ghost on your head] Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Mom, this Pet Beast is the one I just contracted today.¡± ¡°I was saying¡­¡± Ye Xiangting stopped mid-sentence, then raised her volume incredulously, ¡°What did you say?!¡± ¡°This is the Pet Beast I just contracted today,¡± Qiao Sang replied. She took the little Treasure-seeking Ghost down from her head and said to it, ¡°Treasure-seeking Ghost, this is my mom.¡± ¡°Seek~¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost sweetly greeted Ye Xiangting. After digesting the news, Ye Xiangting asked with a semblance of calm, ¡°Your Beast Taming Codex can contract a second Pet Beast now?¡± Knowing that seeing is believing, Qiao Sang directly used the Beast Taming Codex in front of her mother to retract and release the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. Seeing the grey Star Array and the disappearing Treasure-seeking Ghost, what reason did Ye Xiangting have to disbelieve? She sprang up from her chair and went back to her room. ¡°Mom, what are you doing?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°I¡¯m making a phone call,¡± her mother replied. Qiao Sang reminded her, ¡°You haven¡¯t eaten your dinner yet!¡± Her mother¡¯s voice came from the room, ¡°I¡¯ll eat later!¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 78 Filming Chapter 82: Chapter 78 Filming 7:45 PM. Qiao Sang sat at her desk, planning for the upcoming part of summer vacation. It was only July 6th now, and school traditionally started in early September. There were still more than a month and a half. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s points had reached 456. If they were all added to its level, with a normal increase of 2 points per day, it would only need 176 days to evolve. She could have the Fire-Toothed Dog gain points through battles and complete an evolution during the summer break. As for its Blaze trait, she had made the Fire-Toothed Dog try activating it that morning, but it couldn¡¯t be used with 100% certainty like a skill. She had also done some research on traits. The Alliance graded traits starting from E to S, comprising six levels in total. The judgment wasn¡¯t based on utility but on whether mastery of that trait had been reached. It was somewhat similar to evaluating skill proficiency. If it was a mandatory trait, like the Moon Rush Grass sleeping in the rain, that was a natural E-level trait that couldn¡¯t be changed. Because it couldn¡¯t be controlled voluntarily. Many experienced Beast Tamers would consider the traits of the Pet Beasts they contracted with. Qiao Sang thought that the Beast Taming Codex¡¯s evaluation of trait levels was probably based on the Alliance¡¯s standards. If the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Blaze trait needed points or an unfavorable state to activate, she felt it could be left for now and allowed to happen naturally. After all, if she needed Blaze to turn defeat into victory in future battles, she couldn¡¯t consider herself a qualified Beast Tamer. About skills, she had experimented that morning. Being in the residential area, the Fire-Toothed Dog could only use its Doppelganger to practice Flame Tooth. If it used the Doppelganger to train other skills simultaneously, they would probably receive complaints from the residents resting below in the community. Doppelgangers five times, releasing Flame Tooth a total of 40 times. That was the current limit of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s internal energy. It was so much better than the beginning when it could only release Flame Tooth about 20 times a day after replenishing its energy. The Treasure-seeking Ghost was an accident. According to her original plan, the second Pet Beast in her possession should still be an egg. But for such unexpected things that went beyond her plan, she didn¡¯t feel averse. In fact, she thought it wouldn¡¯t hurt to have more such surprises¡­ The Treasure-seeking Ghost was still a newborn. Making it train right away was simply too inhumane. It could enjoy its childhood a little more; training it after a month wouldn¡¯t be too late¡­ The summer break still needed to focus on the Fire-Toothed Dog¡­ Under the light, the girl propped her chin with one hand and held a pen in the other, writing intermittently. In the living room, the three Pet Beasts were playing hide and seek. The Treasure-seeking Ghost floated openly above the TV set, camouflaging itself. Watching the Fire-Toothed Dog and the chubby home pigeon searching aimlessly in the kitchen area, it clenched its short claws into fists near its mouth, feeling an inexplicable sense of excitement. Another room was busy with a phone call. ¡°Hello, Sister-in-law? No, just calling for a chat. My Sang Sang¡­¡± ¡­ The next day. Qiao Sang set off for the Golden Entertainment Building with the Treasure-seeking Ghost perched on her head and the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms, as she had agreed with Song Yuan. The Treasure-seeking Ghost was holding a milk bottle, drinking from it on Qiao Sang¡¯s head, its eyes curiously observing the surroundings. Passersby would deliberately avoid eye contact with it and look away first. This made the ghost feel particularly amused, leading it to deliberately stare at people until they noticed. In contrast, the Fire-Toothed Dog appeared more mature and composed than usual. It knew today was an important day. Its Beast Tamer had said, As long as today¡¯s photoshoot went well, it could drink milk to its heart¡¯s content in the future! The milk powder money for the new little guy might also depend on today¡¯s earnings! On the 18th floor of Golden Entertainment Building. ¡°President Song, the person you scheduled an appointment with has arrived,¡± reported a young woman in professional attire as she knocked on the door. ¡°Let her in,¡± Song Yuan said, picking up the contract she had prepared. The young woman did not leave, standing there hesitantly, as if she had something to say. She recalled that the boss had scheduled a meeting with the first-placer of the Bai Xinsai. Since the discussion of potential cooperation was approaching, Qiao Sang¡¯s background had been thoroughly investigated. A recent middle school graduate, she had been specially recruited by Shengshui Middle School and won the first place in the Bai Xinsai with her junior-level pet beast, the Fire-Toothed Dog. But the dossier didn¡¯t mention she owned a Treasure-seeking Ghost. Could it be a wild extraordinary creature? Should this be reported to the boss¡­ Yet, there seemed to be no reaction from the security downstairs¡­ ¡°Do you have anything else?¡± Song Yuan asked. ¡°No.¡± After some consideration, the young woman chose to trust the security. 30 seconds later. Song Yuan stared at the approaching Qiao Sang for a long while, not immediately greeting her but rather picking up her phone to dial a number. ¡°Hello, is this the patrol department? I have encountered a wild Spectral-type pet beast here, a Treasure-seeking Ghost, at the address¡­ Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­!¡± Qiao Sang quickly interjected, ¡°This is a pet beast that I recently contracted!¡± Song Yuan: ¡°!!!¡± After a short but effective communication, Song Yuan finally hung up the phone. ¡°I recall you just graduated from middle school,¡± Song Yuan said with a complicated expression. ¡°Perhaps I¡¯m somewhat of a prodigy,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± Suddenly, she didn¡¯t feel like talking anymore. After a while, Song Yuan couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why did you choose a Spectral Series beast for your second contracted spirit? You could have contracted a more manageable pet beast first, and considered a Spectral-type after a few years when your strength had grown.¡± Song Yuan was puzzled. In truth, she wasn¡¯t the type to meddle, and there were indeed highly talented children in her relatives¡¯ families, but compared to the girl before her, they all seemed quite ordinary. This compelled her to have an appreciation for talent. Given the girl¡¯s aptitude, she was fully capable of pursuing a career as a Professional Beast Tamer. However, contracting a challenging pet beast too early could waste time cleaning up messes and engaging in battles of wits with the pet beast. Not to mention guarding against some of the more radical pet beasts that might fight to the death to end the contract. By no means did this seem like the right choice. People say geniuses think differently from ordinary folks, but those relatives¡¯ children of hers seemed perfectly normal. Qiao Sang sighed, ¡°Ah, I didn¡¯t want to, but it¡¯s a genius.¡± Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± She really shouldn¡¯t have spoken. The endorsement and photoshoot went exceptionally smoothly. The Fire-Toothed Dog only needed to shoot three new seasonal pairs of sunglasses, which didn¡¯t take much time at all. Xiao Xunbao, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost, curiously watched the whole process. It floated leisurely before a pair of pink heart-shaped sunglasses that had just been taken off, clumsily removing the halo on its head to place the sunglasses inside. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She kept a close watch on Xiao Xunbao the entire time. Knowing the habits of Treasure-seeking Ghosts, she couldn¡¯t let it do as it pleased. Each Treasure-seeking Ghost had its own preference, and she wanted to see what her own pet favored. She hadn¡¯t expected it to take a liking to the sunglasses. Could it be that it had the same taste as the Fire-Toothed Dog? Just as Qiao Sang was about to ask Xiao Xunbao to remove the sunglasses, before she even spoke, it took off the halo and volunteered to take them out on its own. Qiao Sang was quite relieved. She thought that Xiao Xunbao had sensed her inner thoughts. But then it took the sunglasses and floated over to the Fire-Toothed Dog, which had just finished its photoshoot, and handed them over. ¡°Xun Xun~¡± ¡°Fang~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog uttered a bashful bark. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± As the Beast Tamer of the two pet beasts before her, she certainly knew what they were saying. Qiao Sang looked at Xiao Xunbao with a strange expression. Was that compliment serious? Why did she get the feeling that there was a touch of sophistication beyond its years in those words¡­ Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 79: Returning to Hometown Chapter 83: Chapter 79: Returning to Hometown At this moment, having finished looking at the photos, Song Yuan came over and said, ¡°Yaobao is quite impressive, has a good sense of the camera and cooperates well with everything.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog had an expression that seemed to say, ¡®Of course.¡¯ Everything was for it and its little companion to be well-fed and watered; of course, it had to be serious about it. Before Qiao Sang could respond modestly, Song Yuan continued, ¡°Don¡¯t forget to send me your account on Chao Bo later. I¡¯ll have the online store follow you, and remember to post the photos once they are selected.¡± Chao Bo is similar to Weibo from her previous life, where the trending topics and such were mostly looked at. Qiao Sang nodded; this was already mentioned in the contract. ¡°Right, remember to verify your account as the champion of the Bai Xinsai,¡± Song Yuan instructed. ¡°Alright,¡± Qiao Sang nodded in agreement. After glancing at the Fire-Toothed Dog and the Treasure-seeking Ghost, Song Yuan couldn¡¯t help but show concern once more, ¡°Have you decided on which training institution you¡¯ll go to during the summer break?¡± Most middle school graduates who are progressive and have just contracted a Pet Beast would entrust their beasts to specialized training institutions to get a head start before high school begins. However, this would inevitably weaken the bond between the beast and its owner, which is a serious issue for new Beast Tamers who have not been contracted for long. Especially if the contracted beast is a temperamental Fire Attribute Beast. Song Yuan thought that with two Pet Beasts, Qiao Sang would most likely entrust the Fire-Toothed Dog to some training institution. She was ready to give a reminder out of kindness. ¡°Training institution? No, I¡¯m planning to go back to my hometown to play during the summer vacation,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Song Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± It seems she was worrying too much¡­ After leaving the Jinyu Building, Qiao Sang brought Xiao Xunbao to the Beast Taming Center to register it on the way. The entire process attracted frequent glances from passersby, making her the center of attention in the hall. The last time she brought the Fire-Toothed Dog here, she did not receive such treatment. Qiao Sang considered herself to be low-key. But the Fire-Toothed Dog liked being outside. Xiao Xunbao had just been born and leaving it inside the Beast Taming Codex seemed rather heartless. Under the watchful eyes of the public, Xiao Xunbao¡¯s registration was finally settled. ¡­ July 8th. 9:20 in the morning. Carrying a backpack, Qiao Sang set off on the journey back to her hometown with the Fire-Toothed Dog and Xiao Xunbao in tow. Qitang Town was not far from Hangkang City, only about 90 kilometers away, and it took just half an hour by high-speed rail, which was faster than traveling within Hangkang City itself. Now that she had money, Qiao Sang unhesitatingly splurged on two seated tickets. On the high-speed train. The Fire-Toothed Dog and Xiao Xunbao sat at the window seat. The two little heads were pressed together, excitedly looking at the scenery outside, and from time to time, they pointed their paws at something and engaged in fervent discussion. Watching them, Qiao Sang felt an inexplicable sense of peaceful times. The relationship between her two Pet Beasts was a lot more harmonious than she had anticipated. She had thought that given the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s wariness towards Spectral-type Beasts, it would take a long time to accept Xiao Xunbao. Unexpectedly, in just two evenings, their relationship had progressed by leaps and bounds. Just as she took out her phone to capture a picture of her two beasts from behind, her phone vibrated in her hand. Glancing at it, Qiao Sang was unsurprised and answered, ¡°Hello, Mom.¡± Since her mother had left for work in the morning, this was already the third call. ¡°Where are you now?¡± ¡°Just got on the train 7 or 8 minutes ago.¡± Qiao Sang fully understood why her mother was calling so frequently. Having contracted the second Pet Beast, Xiao Xunbao, her mother might not say it out loud, but deep down, she was probably still worried. ¡°` If it weren¡¯t for work that she couldn¡¯t get away from, she might have stayed at her hometown for a few days. ¡°Remember to feed the Treasure-seeking Ghost a bottle of milk every three hours, don¡¯t forget,¡± her mother said. ¡°Also, I put a bag of Red Luan Fruit in your bag, when the Fire-Toothed Dog gets hungry on the road, remember to give it to him.¡± ¡°Mom, you¡¯ve mentioned this several times already,¡± Qiao Sang said helplessly. There was silence on the other end of the phone before a voice came through. ¡°Cough, do you still remember Auntie Wang next door?¡± Qiao Sang thought for a while before she remembered who her mother was talking about. Auntie Wang, who had known her mother since childhood and could be considered as having grown up together, drifted apart a bit after each got married. They only gathered during the New Year, and the topics of their conversations were mostly about their children. They were of similar age and had children of roughly the same age. But her mother was always a bit unhappy after these chats. Because Qiao Sang was a poor student while Auntie Wang¡¯s son was an excellent one. ¡°Yes, I remember, what about her?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°I told her about you over the phone, but she didn¡¯t believe it. When you have a chance, remember to take the Fire-Toothed Dog and the Treasure-seeking Ghost to visit her house.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Before Qiao Sang could respond, her mother continued, ¡°If you forget, it¡¯s alright. I put some Hangkang specialties in the Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s ring. Remember to take them to your grandma and your Auntie on your mother¡¯s side.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Qiao Sang replied. She glanced at the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. It seemed that her mother got along quite well with the little Treasure-seeking Ghost; she didn¡¯t even know when her mother had put the items¡­ ¡°Right, I think I bought a bit too much, so you can take some to Auntie Wang,¡± her mother quickly added. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Qitang Town, located in Jiajin County under the jurisdiction of Hangkang City. Although it is part of Hangkang City, the number of Beast Tamers here had dramatically decreased. In rural towns, the proportion of Beast Tamers was not as high as in cities and those who awakened as Beast Tamers were more likely to choose to develop in more developed areas. The Beast Tamers remaining in town fell into three categories. Either they had made no progress in Beast Taming or they were old and returned home for a comfortable life. The last kind was those who passed the civil service exam and became public servants. Ye Ranran, Qiao Sang¡¯s cousin, was the last type. As soon as she stepped off the high-speed train and out of the station, Qiao Sang saw a honey-skinned, attractive woman walking towards her with a two-meter-tall wind sculpture at her side. The wind sculpture¡¯s feathers were blue and white, with a fan-shaped tail, and its white tail feathers shone brightly in the sunlight. Its wings were exceptionally wide, and its eyes were very sharp, with a speed that could be considered outstanding among Flight Type pet beasts of the same rank. The wind sculpture had a straight figure, and around its neck hung a work badge. Unnoticed, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost was staring at the feathers on the wind sculpture¡¯s tail, seemingly entranced. ¡°If I hadn¡¯t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn¡¯t believe it. I can¡¯t believe you were able to contract two pet beasts, and they¡¯re even a Fire-Toothed Dog and a Treasure-seeking Ghost,¡± Ye Ranran exclaimed. No need to ask, Qiao Sang knew this news must have come from her mother. ¡°Isn¡¯t today not your day off? How come you¡¯re free to come?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°Don¡¯t even mention it. A colleague wanted to set me up with her nephew, everyone was teasing, and when the boss passed by and heard about it, he gave me leave to go on a blind date,¡± Ye Ranran said. ¡°You must not have gone yet since it¡¯s so early. Have you seen his photo? How does he seem?¡± Qiao Sang asked. She was teasing with her mouth, but her mind was on something else. Her cousin worked at the local police station and was a grassroots officer. The ease with which her boss gave her leave indirectly suggested that there shouldn¡¯t be any major problems with local public security¡­ While the two of them were talking, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost casually floated in front of the wind sculpture and skillfully took out a bottle of milk from the ring and handed it over. The first to notice this action was the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°` Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Chapter 80: Spirit Plant Master Chapter 84: Chapter 80: Spirit Plant Master ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog tilted its head, quite puzzled by its little brother¡¯s actions. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost sweetly called out to the wind sculpture. The wind sculpture didn¡¯t know the Treasure-seeking Ghost but recognized Qiao Sang. As a member of the order keepers in Qitang Town, it was familiar with the behavior of the Treasure-seeking Ghost. People often tried to bribe it with food or drink, but it had always righteously refused. But the creature in front of it was its master¡¯s sister¡¯s Pet Beast, which by rounding up, sort of made them family. Should it accept the gesture to give face¡­ The wind sculpture felt conflicted. It glanced at the small bottle of milk in front of it. To call this bribery seemed a bit shabby; it had weaned off milk at the age of three¡­ This must simply be a friendly gesture. Go to ????????????????????.co What ill intentions could a little one with milk to spare have? The wind sculpture quickly came to terms with it. ¡°Feng xiou.¡± It slightly spread its huge wings, lowered its head, and used its beak to pop the milk bottle cap off with the help of the little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s claw. Then it picked up the bottle with its mouth and guzzled down the full bottle of milk in one go. Catching the empty bottle with its wing, the wind sculpture gave the little Treasure-seeking Ghost a friendly smile. ¡°Xun.¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost, seeing the milk finished, happily called out. It then pointed at and gestured toward the wind sculpture¡¯s tail. ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun.¡± ¡°Xun.¡± A gust of wind blew by, and the wind sculpture remained as rigid as a statue in its place. So this was the little one¡¯s idea all along! It hastily stepped back, shaking its head like a rattle-drum. ¡°Xun Xun!¡± ¡°Xun!¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost pointed at the empty bottle still held by the wind sculpture. The wind sculpture stood there dumbfounded, struggling within itself. Its master had told it that as a public servant, it mustn¡¯t casually take others¡¯ belongings, or it could be reported. If it got reported, its master¡¯s job might be at risk¡­ The wind sculpture hesitated for a long while, then extended its wing to the back. ¡°Feng xiou!!!¡± Qiao Sang and Ye Ranran, who were in conversation, got startled and turned to see the tearful wind sculpture and the innocent-faced little Treasure-seeking Ghost. The Fire-Toothed Dog watched the whole process with its eyes wide open. Its inner world was filled with unprecedented confusion. So, this was also an option¡­ ¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s old house wasn¡¯t in the center of the town but was located near the water trade route by the Liu Gan Stream. The houses here weren¡¯t tall buildings; they were all old homes with courtyards. The mountains were beautiful, the water was pure, and the air was fresh, but it was inconvenient for take-out delivery or any other services. Her eldest uncle made some money a few years back and renovated the old house, making it look rather grand among the adjacent homes. After dropping Qiao Sang off at the old house, Ye Ranran suggested they go together to check on the blind date. Qiao Sang decisively refused. Wasn¡¯t that just asking her to be a third wheel? Her third aunt had already cleaned up the room Qiao Sang used to stay in. After simply settling in her stuff, Qiao Sang went to visit her grandparents. The old couple weren¡¯t in good health, so they rarely walked around outside. Her grandmother used to be quite domineering, but had become much more amiable with age. If it had been earlier, seeing such an uncontrollable Pet Beast, she might have picked up a shoe to chase and beat it. Now, she merely smiled and made small talk. Her grandfather was a proud man in his youth and participated in many competitions big and small. After entering a C-grade Secret Realm deemed dangerous by the Alliance, his originally contracted Pet Beast had perished there. Upon returning, dispirited, he gave up his previous ambitions and settled in Qitang Town to marry and start a family. They say his strong Flying Owl could have escaped on its own, but it chose to bravely hold back the enemy to save its master and ultimately lost its life. Grandpa looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog and Treasure-seeking Ghost surrounding Qiao Sang, and after a long silence, he only said to take good care of them. ¡­ After lunch, Qiao Sang took the Fire-Toothed Dog and the little Treasure-seeking Ghost to the yard, wanting to carry out a carefree training session. But when she saw the yard filled with all kinds of flowers, vegetables, and fruits, she was stumped. Was the yard always like this¡­ Just then, her third aunt came over with a watering can and said with a smile after seeing Qiao Sang standing there dumbfounded, ¡°What do you think? Isn¡¯t it beautiful?¡± Regaining her senses, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°Third Aunt, when were all these planted?¡± Beaming with pride, the third aunt said, ¡°Didn¡¯t your sister Jing Wen want to apply for the South Botanical University to become a Spirit Plant Master? Your uncle brought these specially from outside for her to study.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Spirit Plant Masters are professionals responsible for cultivating plants that contain energy. The third aunt has two kids, and Ye Jing Wen is her younger daughter. When she was 15, she did not awaken her brain domain. Being born in an ordinary family without a single Beast Tamer meant she would have hardly any chance to learn about Pet Beasts, but in the Ye Family, there were quite a few Beast Tamers, allowing Ye Jing Wen to continue accessing knowledge about Pet Beasts. Normally, to apply for universities with majors related to Pet Beasts, one must be a Beast Tamer. The same goes for the Spirit Plant major. However, there is another route through independent recruitment. Independent recruitment has always been predominantly professional, which also gives some hope to those who are not Beast Tamers. Due to household registration issues, Ye Jing Wen attended high school in Qitang Town, and she just finished her second year of high school and was stepping into her third. Having a goal now, it was natural to start thinking about the independent recruitment after one year. ¡°Where is sister Jing Wen? Why didn¡¯t I see her at lunch?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°She went to a teacher¡¯s house for tutoring. The teacher lives in the town. It¡¯s inconvenient to travel back and forth, so she ate there,¡± the third aunt replied. Such a nerd¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly. It seemed that the yard was even less suitable for training than the green space downstairs of the apartment complex¡­ The plants in the apartment complex are ordinary, whereas these are all Spirit Plants¡­ This must have cost a fortune¡­ ¡­ Willow Gan Stream. Only about one kilometer away from the old house, this place is quiet; you could stay for twenty minutes without seeing a soul. ¡°Yaobao, use Doppelganger first, then release Flame Vortex until there¡¯s hardly any energy left inside you,¡± Qiao Sang instructed. The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded and started training proficiently. Little Treasure-seeking Ghost watched curiously from the side. Qiao Sang took out her phone, preparing to track the number of attempts in her notes. The purpose of this training session was not to increase the proficiency of Flame Vortex but to test how many times the Fire-Toothed Dog could release Flame Vortex with its full energy. After recording Flame Vortex, she still needed to record the release frequency of Spark, Blazing Charge, and other skills. By doing this, she could effectively observe what kind of skills the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy could support releasing. It would also give her a clear understanding of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s limits in future battles. Soon the Fire-Toothed Dog was drained of energy. Looking at the Fire-Toothed Dog gasping for air, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost skillfully removed a ring, took out a bottle of milk, and passed it over. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s body stiffened, it stepped back, and then trotted up to its own Beast Tamer. ¡°Flame Tooth.¡± The longing was evident in the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes. Understanding the plea, Qiao Sang took a bottle of milk out of her backpack, opened it, and handed it over. Only then did the Fire-Toothed Dog take it and began to drink at ease. ¡°Spark?¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost tilted its head in confusion. It didn¡¯t understand why everything seemed fine in the morning, but now it had changed. Qiao Sang did not notice the undercurrent flowing between the two Pet Beasts. She was busy making notes. The Fire-Toothed Dog could create Doppelganger 7 times, releasing Flame Vortex a total of 56 times. But Flame Tooth required less flame than Flame Vortex did, yet the energy it consumed turned out to be even more demanding. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t ponder long. Flame Tooth had already reached a minor level of proficiency, whereas Flame Vortex was still at an expert level. The higher the proficiency, the greater the power and the more energy consumed; there was nothing surprising about this. Just as Qiao Sang figured this out, her phone rang. She answered with a casual, ¡°Hello, Mom.¡± ¡°Daughter, did you give the specialties to your aunt and grandma?¡± ¡°I did.¡± ¡°What about Auntie Wang?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± C Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 81 Energy Recovery Potion Chapter 85: Chapter 81 Energy Recovery Potion Aunt Wang and my mother have been neighbors since childhood, both originally from Shuitao Road, yet the man Aunt Wang married lives in the Chen Chuan Neighborhood at the town¡¯s center. Qiao Sang rode an ordinary bicycle usually used by her aunt for grocery shopping and headed for the town center. Fire-Toothed Dog sat in the front basket, while Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, as usual, lay on Qiao Sang¡¯s head. Qiao Sang allowed the Treasure-seeking Ghost to lie on her head. Who could refuse a Pet Beast that helps block the sun in the hot summer? Chen Chuan Neighborhood. After parking the bicycle, Qiao Sang went to Building A, Apartment 501. The door was opened by Aunt Wang herself. Although they had seldom met and barely spoken, Qiao Sang remembered what her mother¡¯s friend looked like, as there were only a few. When Aunt Wang opened the door, she stood stunned for a moment. She sized me up, her gaze lingering longer on Fire-Toothed Dog and Xiao Xunbao, before saying with disbelief, ¡°Qiao Sang?¡± ¡°Auntie, it¡¯s me. My mom sent me to deliver some stuff,¡± said Qiao Sang. ¡°Come in, come in. You¡¯ve grown up so much, Auntie almost didn¡¯t recognize you,¡± Aunt Wang hurriedly invited her in. Go to ????????????????????.co Qiao Sang remembered her baby fat and flat chest as she looked at herself in the full-length mirror that morning. A grown girl? No. She was still a young girl¡­ ¡°Auntie, this is what my mom asked me to bring for you.¡± After sitting on the sofa, Qiao Sang winked at Xiao Xunbao. Xiao Xunbao sensibly took out the local products from the ring. ¡°Your mom, really, making you come over and bring things, why so formal?¡± Aunt Wang said with a smile. She got up to pour two cups of tea and set them on the coffee table, ready to have a long chat. ¡°I heard from your mom that you got into Shengshui Middle School?¡± asked Aunt Wang. ¡°Mhm,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°I also heard from your mom that you just graduated and participated in a competition, where you came in first,¡± Aunt Wang probed. ¡°Mhm,¡± Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t at all surprised that her mother had said these things. It turns out what Xiang Ting said was all true¡­ She had just questioned her yesterday via phone and now her daughter was here to prove her wrong¡­ Aunt Wang suddenly felt that her own son, whom she was so proud of, wasn¡¯t that impressive anymore. ¡°What do you usually eat?¡± Aunt Wang suddenly asked. ¡°Ah? Whatever my mom cooks, I eat,¡± Qiao Sang replied after a brief pause. It seems I¡¯ll need to ask Xiang Ting for the recipes¡­ Then I¡¯ll have to listen to her bragging for a long time¡­ ¡°What¡¯s your daily routine like?¡± continued Aunt Wang. Qiao Sang was a little puzzled, as the questions sounded like those a doctor would ask a patient¡­ Before Qiao Sang could answer, Aunt Wang shifted to several other questions in quick succession. ¡°Did you attend any tutoring classes in your ninth grade?¡± ¡°What does Fire-Toothed Dog normally eat?¡± ¡°How do you usually get along with Fire-Toothed Dog?¡± ¡°Initially, my son also wanted to make a contract with a Fire Attribute Beast, but I rejected the idea. What do you think about him contracting with a Fire Element Beast as his second choice?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She understood, this was an interview. Politely declining Aunt Wang¡¯s invitation to stay for dinner, Qiao Sang left and immediately called her mother to report that she had completed the task. Her mother was very pleased. ¡­ Qiao Sang rode back to the old house, with Fire-Toothed Dog still leisurely holding milk and drinking. ¡°Qi Yuan Milk can restore a Pet Beast¡¯s stamina, but the effect isn¡¯t instantaneous.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog drank several bottles and hadn¡¯t recovered to its peak condition. Now that there was too much free time, if she were to train during the same time frame as she did in Hangkang, it would be a huge waste of the summer vacation. Qiao Sang quickly came up with an idea. As someone possessing several hundred thousand in substantial funds, she returned to her room and immediately ordered 30 bottles of F-rank Energy Recovery Potion online. F-rank Energy Recovery Potions correspond to recovering the energy of low-level Pet Beasts. People living in the city normally don¡¯t need to purchase Energy Recovery Potions, as they can just let their Pet Beasts recover slowly on their own. In the case of competitions, the organizers provide a special supply, treatments, and so on, so Beast Tamers don¡¯t need to buy them themselves. Most of the group that does purchase Energy Recovery Potions are Beast Tamers heading to the Secret Realm. Those who can go to the Secret Realm wouldn¡¯t casually summon low-level Pet Beasts because they¡¯re virtually useless there. This leads to F-rank Energy Recovery Potions having a significantly lower sales volume and price compared to other ranks of Energy Recovery Potions. Even so, an F-rank Energy Recovery Potion still costs 2,000 Alliance Currency per bottle. After all, for Beast Tamers without healing skills in their Pet Beasts, this could be crucial in the Secret Realm. Girls tend to be unable to stop once they start shopping online, and Qiao Sang was no exception; after buying the F-rank Energy Recovery Potions, she started browsing other products. Back when she had no money, that was one thing, but now that she had money, she naturally wanted to look more. Qiao Sang lay in bed scrolling through her phone while Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, floated over and curiously stared at the phone screen. The phone displayed items needed by Fire Attribute Beasts. Qiao Sang thought about buying an item that could accelerate the absorption and condensing of Fire Element energy for the Fire-Toothed Dog. Such items have always been hot commodities in the market. They can speed up energy absorption, shortening the growth cycle of the Pet Beast, allowing it to evolve faster. While the Fire-Toothed Dog had the Golden Finger, it wasn¡¯t possible for it to have fights 24 hours a day, and always win. Having an additional way to absorb energy was naturally good. Moreover, these items could allow the Pet Beasts to use their corresponding Element skills more quickly. Although they weren¡¯t allowed in competitions, they would definitely be useful at other times. After looking for quite some time, Qiao Sang settled on an E-rank Condensing Fire Bead. There is a large price discrepancy among Pet Beast items. It depends not only on the item¡¯s rank but also on who made it. If the item¡¯s creator is a master who could be looked up online, even an F-rank item they made could be more expensive than a D-rank item certified by the Alliance but made by a Beast Forging Master without a notable name. Qiao Sang specifically chose well-reviewed stores for her purchase. After chatting with customer service for a while and promising to post beautiful photos and a lengthy positive review, she finally purchased it for 120,000 Alliance Currency. Even though customer service gave her a discount, she still felt it was too expensive. If an E-rank item made by an unnamed Beast Forging Master is this price, who could afford the higher-ranked B-rank or A-rank items? No wonder the wealthier Beast Tamers in this world are more powerful. For others, buying an item is like playing, but for you, buying one is like betting your life, how can you compete? Just as Qiao Sang was about to exit the online store and check out other things, a grayish short toe suddenly appeared on her phone screen. Turning her head, she saw Xiao Xunbao looking at her with watery eyes. ¡°Xun~¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost called out coquettishly. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re still too young; I¡¯ll buy it for you in a month.¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost blinked, then skillfully removed a ring and handed a bottle of milk to Qiao Sang. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°Xun Xun.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 82 Sister oh Chapter 86: Chapter 82 Sister oh ¡°This is for you to drink,¡± Qiao Sang said softly, stroking Xiao Xunbao¡¯s head. Xiao Xunbao hesitated at her words but still pushed the milk forward. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°If you drink this, how are you going to grow?¡± Qiao Sang laughed. Xiao Xunbao¡¯s action of offering the milk paused. It gazed at Qiao Sang, looking nothing like the clever creature it had been two days ago. ¡°I¡¯m not saying we can¡¯t buy it now, as long as you promise to be good. You must drink your milk on time, and if there¡¯s something you want, tell me. Don¡¯t hide it in the round hoop on your own; I will figure out a way to get it for you,¡± Qiao Sang took the opportunity to set conditions. After all, she was going to buy it sooner or later; it was just a matter of timing. It might be better to go along with Xiao Xunbao¡¯s wishes now and set some requirements. Trying to change the inherent habits of a species is too difficult. Instead of allowing Xiao Xunbao to stash things behind her back, it¡¯s better to let it know that the things it desires can be obtained openly, not just stealthily taken. Xiao Xunbao stared blankly at Qiao Sang for a while, then suddenly threw itself into her arms, crying. ¡°Xun!¡± Go to ????????????????????.co ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Why are you crying?¡± Qiao Sang was stunned. Xiao Xunbao just kept crying. It didn¡¯t know why, but it suddenly felt like crying. The Fire-Toothed Dog was watching TV and drinking milk when Xiao Xunbao¡¯s crying startled it. It looked at Xiao Xunbao, then at the milk it was drinking, remembering what its Beast Tamer had said about everyone being family. After some hesitation, it walked over and offered the half-finished milk in its paw. ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± The crying of Xiao Xunbao quieted down a little as it turned to look at the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s gesture. ¡°Xun Xun.¡± ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± The two Pet Beasts conversed harmoniously. Qiao Sang looked on with relief at this scene. If it had been before, Yaobao would never have willingly let go of something by its mouth. When Xiao Xunbao calmed down, Qiao Sang chose a Flame Tooth accessory, the same model as the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s, according to its wishes. The model was the same but the energy it concentrated was different. Xiao Xunbao possessed two attributes. After much consideration, Qiao Sang chose the Concentration Beads, which could accelerate the gathering of psychic energy. With the Golden Finger enhancing levels, whether the energy concentrated was Spectral Series or Psychic Series, the effect was the same. The difference was in which skill could shorten its release time. It was well-known that Xiao Xunbao was a Spectral-type Pet Beast. If everybody was guarding against its Spectral Series skills and it suddenly pulled out a Psychic Series trump card, that would indeed catch them off guard. Surprise attacks hinge on being swift, accurate, and brutal. With that analysis, it was clear that the Concentration Beads were the more appropriate choice. After purchasing the Concentration Beads, Qiao Sang quickly shut off her phone, fearing she might lose control and make more impulsive purchases. Pet Beasts with rare attributes are expensive. Similarly, items with rare attributes are also expensive. Luckily, it was the same online store. The chat history from earlier was still there, and the customer representative, seeing that Qiao Sang had bought two items in a single day, offered a friendly price of 139,999 Alliance Currency. After an online shopping spree, half her wealth was gone. Even Qiao Sang felt a sense of panic. This money is just too easy to spend¡­ ¡­ At 6 p.m., at the dinner table. Ye Ranran¡¯s aunt, a woman who loved to chatter about family matters, glanced at Ye Ranran who was earnestly eating and gossiped, ¡°How did the blind date go today? Is the guy from a government agency or a public institution?¡± Ye Ranran looked up at Qiao Sang, casting a pleading gaze. Qiao Sang gnawed on a chicken leg, pretending not to notice. She was quite interested in hearing some gossip though¡­ Ye Ranran glanced over at Ye Jing Wen who was holding a book in one hand and eating with the other. ¡°A public institution, he¡¯s a teacher,¡± Ye Ranran answered honestly. ¡°Teachers are good, which school and what does he teach?¡± the third aunt-in-law asked. Qiao Sang could sense something from this. In this society, when it comes to starting a family, a Beast Tamer is definitely the top priority, followed only by profession. The third aunt-in-law was asking such questions to gauge whether the man in question was a Beast Tamer or not. Ye Ranran took a sip of soup and said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter what he teaches, we¡¯re not suitable for each other.¡± The third aunt-in-law frowned and said, ¡°What¡¯s not suitable? You¡¯ve only met once and haven¡¯t even tried to get along. If your mother finds out, she¡¯ll get anxious again.¡± Ye Ranran is the eldest daughter of the second uncle. Although the third aunt-in-law is an ordinary person, she has a good nature and a deep understanding of the way between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, and she gets along well with her sisters-in-law. ¡°He has a Pet Beast called a Snow Browed Rabbit, which is a natural nemesis to my Wind Sculptor. It¡¯s not suitable,¡± explained Ye Ranran. The third aunt-in-law fell silent instantly. In today¡¯s society, when it comes to dating, especially if both parties are Beast Tamers, how well their Pet Beasts get along is very important. Having a boyfriend or girlfriend is one thing, but marriage definitely requires caution. Once they live together and their Pet Beasts have to see each other all the time, if they start fighting upon meeting, it can really affect the couple¡¯s relationship. After all, Beast Tamers are undoubtedly devoted to their own Pet Beasts. Nowadays, girls don¡¯t ask that soul-searching question, ¡°Who¡¯s more important, your mom or I?¡± Instead, they frame it as ¡°Am I more important, or is your Pet Beast more important?¡± to gauge a guy¡¯s feelings for them. ¡­ After dinner, Qiao Sang went to Liu Gan Creek. The Fire-Toothed Dog had fully recovered its energy. Soon, after it created 10 Doppelgangers and Spark was released 80 times, it entered its languid state again. The Treasure-seeking Ghost handed over the previously prepared milk. This time, the Fire-Toothed Dog hesitated for a moment before taking it. Qiao Sang bent down to take notes. Although both Flame Tooth and Spark were at a minor mastery stage, there was still a significant difference in energy consumption between a mid-level Skill and a low-level Skill. Just as Qiao Sang finished taking notes and thought about heading back, a serene voice arose from behind her, ¡°Sis.¡± Qiao Sang was so startled she nearly jumped. Turning around, she saw a figure in a white dress with disheveled hair¡ªa classic midnight ghostly appearance. Thankfully, it was still summer, and it got dark late; so the sky was still a bit light. Although the girl in front of her had long hair and a white dress, she wore black-rimmed glasses. It didn¡¯t give off the fearsome beauty of a ghost, but rather made her seem like a bookworm. ¡°Sis, you scared me to death,¡± Qiao Sang said as she touched her little heart. ¡°You¡¯ve bonded with both a Fire Element and a Spectral Series, and still you have such a small heart?¡± asked Ye Jing Wen. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Does she need to train her courage every day in the face of a Fire-Toothed Dog that demands milk and a Treasure-seeking Ghost that needs to be braver? ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Qiao Sang countered. ¡°I came specially to find you,¡± said Ye Jing Wen, pausing for a moment, ¡°Sis, do me a favor.¡± ¡°Call me by my name,¡± Qiao Sang said. She had just been startled; now that she had calmed down, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to call out ¡°Sis.¡± The two were not much different in age and usually called each other by their names. Moreover, Qiao Sang felt mentally much older than Ye Jing Wen now. ¡°Sang, help a sister out,¡± Ye Jing Wen corrected herself. ¡°What is it?¡± Qiao Sang asked. She was actually curious; if it was important, why didn¡¯t Ye Jing Wen mention it at home instead of making a special trip out here to find her? Qiao Sang thought of something and suddenly became wary. She wasn¡¯t asking to borrow money, was she?! Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 83: Releasing Life Chapter 87: Chapter 83: Releasing Life ¡°I¡¯d like you to help me steal something,¡± Ye Jing Wen answered. Oh, it¡¯s not borrowing money then, so there¡¯s no problem. But stealing something¡­ Qiao Sang looked at Ye Jing Wen with a strange expression on her face, so you¡¯re that kind of person¡­ It was clear that Ye Jing Wen could tell what Qiao Sang was thinking from the expression on her face. ¡°It¡¯s not what you think, I just want you to help me steal a Magnetic Brute Rat out,¡± Ye Jing Wen quickly explained. Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then she asked in surprise, ¡°Steal a pet beast? Have you found a wild Magnetic Brute Rat¡¯s lair?¡± The control over wild extraordinary creatures in the rural towns wasn¡¯t as strict as in the cities. And, because Qitang Town was near mountains and water, wild extraordinary creatures often appeared. In the absence of resources and Beast Tamers, these wild extraordinary creatures were mostly in their initial forms and found it difficult to progress further. The town government didn¡¯t pay much attention to them since they didn¡¯t pose any significant danger. If villagers reported them, authorities would take action, but if not, they wouldn¡¯t go out of their way to patrol and create extra work for themselves. This situation had led some people to sense business opportunities. Go to ????????????????????.co Normally, the capture of wild pet beasts mostly occurred in Secret Realms. Beast Tamers did not necessarily capture wild pet beasts for contracting; it could also be for trade and profit. If Ye Jing Wen had discovered a Magnetic Brute Rat¡¯s lair and wanted Qiao Sang to capture a few for sale, it made sense. Because the Alliance¡¯s regulations allowed only Beast Tamers to sell wild pet beasts. Not to mention whether ordinary people could capture wild pet beasts through other methods, even if they did, there was a high risk of the beasts breaking free without caution, offering no guarantee of safety. However, some aspects still puzzled Qiao Sang. Capturing a wild pet beast from its den, how could that be called stealing? It made sense why Ye Jing Wen didn¡¯t ask Ye Ranran for help since public servants couldn¡¯t be involved in these kinds of pet beast trade incidents. But didn¡¯t she have a father who was a Beast Tamer? There was no reason not to think of her own father first when it came to making money. Before Qiao Sang could figure it out, Ye Jing Wen had already explained, ¡°What are you thinking? I¡¯m not asking you to steal from the Magnetic Brute Rat¡¯s lair. My friend caught a Magnetic Brute Rat on the mountain, and I want you to steal it and let it go back.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Ye Jing Wen continued, ¡°A few days ago, I went up the mountain to look for Bahorn Grass and ran into a Velvet Spider. It was the Magnetic Brute Rat that saved me¡ªI would probably be lying in the hospital if it weren¡¯t for it.¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s eyebrows lifted, signaling for her to go on. ¡°Then, when I got back, I mentioned this to my friend, and he suggested buying some food that Magnetic Brute Rats like and going up the mountain to thank it. However, when we went, the day before yesterday, he actually brought his father.¡± At this point, Ye Jing Wen visibly grew angry, ¡°He lied to me! Saying he wanted to thank the Magnetic Brute Rat, but he actually wanted to catch it.¡± The tone of her voice didn¡¯t sound like it was merely directed at a regular friend; instead, it carried the sentiment of someone deeply resentful of a scumbag. Ye Jing Wen¡¯s tone shifted to self-reproach, ¡°If the Magnetic Brute Rat hadn¡¯t recognized me, it certainly wouldn¡¯t have been so easily lured out by some food.¡± She still remembered the way the Magnetic Brute Rat had looked at her. After a moment of silence, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°This friend of yours isn¡¯t your boyfriend, is he?¡± Ye Jing Wen: ¡°!!!¡± Seeing the shocked expression on Ye Jing Wen¡¯s face, Qiao Sang continued in a meaningful tone, ¡°Dating too early is not good.¡± She had thought Ye Jing Wen was completely immersed in her studies and was surprised to find she had managed to balance both studies and romance¡­ ¡°He¡¯s not my boyfriend anymore,¡± Ye Jing Wen retorted. This also indirectly confirmed the nature of their previous relationship. Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, had been listening to their conversation the whole time, and right after Ye Jing Wen finished speaking, it took out a bottle of milk from the ring and handed it over. ¡°Xun~¡± Ye Jing Wen was startled. She glanced at the ¡®For Young Beasts¡¯ label on the milk bottle and declined, ¡°Thank you, I¡¯m not thirsty.¡± After rejecting Xiao Xunbao, Ye Jing Wen earnestly said, ¡°Qiao Sang, can you help me steal the Magnetic Brute Rat out? Besides you, I can¡¯t think of anyone else.¡± Having said this, she quietly glanced at Xiao Xunbao, who was putting the milk back into the ring. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog was holding milk in its left paw and patting its chest with the right, giving the impression that it was all over the situation. Qiao Sang spoke seriously, ¡°Steal what steal.¡± Ye Ranran felt a bit disappointed at that moment. In fact, there was something else she hadn¡¯t mentioned. If Zhang Huai could find a Beast Tamer to contract with the Magnetic Brushtail Mouse through normal channels, that would be one thing. But he told her that his father had found a buyer and was planning to sell the Magnetic Brushtail Mouse to a culinary enthusiast. The fate of the Magnetic Brushtail Mouse in the hands of a culinary enthusiast did not need to be spelled out. That was something she couldn¡¯t accept. She had been prepared to resign herself to that fate, when at that very moment, her cousin came back to their hometown. If her cousin had only the Fire-Toothed Dog, she would not have brought it up, but unexpectedly, her cousin had also contracted a Treasure-seeking Ghost. The presence of the Treasure-seeking Ghost gave her the idea of theft. ¡°This isn¡¯t called stealing, it¡¯s called releasing,¡± continued Qiao Sang. Ye Ranran¡¯s eyes lit up, and she became excited instantly, nodding vigorously in agreement, ¡°Right, it¡¯s not stealing! It¡¯s releasing!¡± Qiao Sang was not someone who overflowed with compassion, but when the issue concerned her own family, she naturally thought from the family¡¯s perspective. But as easy as it sounded, the actual operation was not so simple. First of all, relying on the Fire-Toothed Dog was impossible, as it could only face problems head-on. The release task had to be undertaken by the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. However, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost was only three days old, having never used any skills before, and sending it away to act alone always felt a bit worrying¡­ ¡­ At 11:20 p.m., Qiao Sang and Ye Ranran rode their bicycles to a residential area in the center of the town. The Fire-Toothed Dog had already fallen asleep and was tucked into the Beast Taming Codex by Qiao Sang. Since the little Treasure-seeking Ghost was a Spectral-type Pet, it was particularly lively at night and did not like to sleep. ¡°Is this the place?¡± asked Qiao Sang. ¡°Yes,¡± Ye Ranran nodded in response. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost made a noise, but no one could see it around. Only Qiao Sang, who had contracted with it, accurately nodded in a certain direction. On the other side, In the dimly lit room, chewing sounds continued to emanate, occasionally mixed with the crackling of lightning. The Magnetic Brushtail Mouse looked at its unchanged cage full of despair. It listlessly watched the night sky through the window, wondering if its beloved would move on if it knew of its disappearance¡­ The fruit on the mountain would ripen in a few days; it wondered if it would ever have a chance to taste it again¡­ Humans, all humans! The food that had lured it out had gone untasted before it was trapped, how unfair! The hungrier the Magnetic Brushtail Mouse thought about it, the more it became energized. It got up angrily and bit towards the iron cage, turning its sorrow into strength. Suddenly, a bottle of milk appeared out of thin air in front of it. The Magnetic Brushtail Mouse remained in its gnawing posture, temporarily frozen on the spot. Then it realized something and turned its head to look at its own tail. It saw that, at some point, its tail had turned into a lightning shape. Momma mia! It was an Extraordinary Creature of the Spectral Series! Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 84 Lets Do It Together Chapter 88: Chapter 84 Let¡¯s Do It Together ¡°Magnetic!!!¡± The Magnet Rodent suddenly leaped to the corner of the cage, screaming in fright. The person in the inner room turned over and continued to sleep without paying any attention. In the past two days, the noise made by the Magnet Rodent hadn¡¯t been small. The person inside had become accustomed to it, from initially being annoyed. Those people had specifically sought out freshly caught pet beasts to use as ingredients, priding themselves on the health and freshness of their food. A lively beast was good; movement proved the Magnet Rodent was still alert. Otherwise, a lethargic and listless one would easily be returned by customers. The Magnet Rodent huddled in the corner of the cage, shivering intensely. It remembered its mother saying that ghostly creatures were even more terrifying than the thorn-tailed lizards on the mountain. Its great-grandfather had been cursed by a spectral-type pet and had turned into a female Magnet Rodent, dooming its great-grandfather to live his days in gloom and ultimately choose to leave his homeland. It couldn¡¯t also be about to change gender, could it? If it returned to the mountain now, surely no one would recognize it! Just as the Magnet Rodent was about to cry without tears and was in a turmoil of confused thoughts, the bottle of milk that couldn¡¯t make it into the cage due to the barrier suddenly vanished. Before the Magnet Rodent could begin to feel relieved, the milk abruptly appeared inside the cage. Go to ????????????????????.co ¡°Magnetic!!!¡± ¡°Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, quickly appeared. The Magnet Rodent¡¯s cries came to an abrupt halt as it stared blankly at the small spectral creature before it. It didn¡¯t seem as terrifying as its mother had described¡­ ¡°Xun Xun.¡± ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun, Xun.¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost tirelessly explained its intentions. The Magnet Rodent hesitated for a while, then began to confirm its suspicions incredulously. ¡°Magnetic?¡± ¡°Magnetic?!¡± ¡°Xun.¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost nodded its head. ¡°Magnetic!¡± The Magnet Rodent cried out excitedly. It nodded solemnly, indicating that it would cooperate with all its might. But the next second, the Magnet Rodent¡¯s spirits drooped again. It pointed at the cage, then at itself. ¡°Magnetic.¡± ¡°Xun.¡± At that moment, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost took off the ring and placed the milk inside it. The Magnet Rodent was stunned. It looked again at the little Treasure-seeking Ghost, eyes filled with admiration. ¡°Xun Xun.¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost pointed at the ring and then at the Magnet Rodent. ¡°Magnetic!¡± The Magnet Rodent nodded vigorously and without hesitation leaped into the ring. After the little Treasure-seeking Ghost put the ring back on its head, it vanished from sight. The dim room quieted down once more. The person inside felt nothing amiss; instead, they felt relieved that their ears were finally at peace. ¡­ Outside the residential area. ¡°Why are you going up the mountain for Bahorn Grass? Can¡¯t you buy it online?¡± ¡°I mainly want to save some money.¡± With nothing else to do, the two of them started to chat casually. ¡°Why did you think to come to your hometown for the summer vacation?¡± Jing Wen asked. ¡°I mainly wanted to help my Fire-Toothed Dog evolve,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Jing Wen was taken aback and really wanted to make a snide remark. Do you remember you¡¯ve just graduated from junior high? If pet beasts evolved so easily, the mountains around Qitang Town would have already become a dangerous realm! However, she then thought about Qiao Sang¡¯s recent actions and swallowed the words. What right did she have to sneer at someone else? She might end up in the hospital just from trying to climb a mountain, and now, to rescue the Magnet Rodent that had saved her, she had to rely on her cousin. If she had been a Beast Tamer, Zhang Huai wouldn¡¯t have dared to catch Magnet Rodents in front of her with his father so brazenly. Ultimately, it was because they didn¡¯t take her seriously. While Jing Wen was feeling downcast, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°I heard from my aunt that you want to become a Spiritual Plant Master?¡± Jing Wen nodded, a bit embarrassed, ¡°With autonomous recruitment, a major in Spiritual Plant Mastery counts for 60% of the score, plus 20% for culture classes. The remaining 20% is based on pet beasts. I want to give it a try.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the most studious one in our generation besides me. I believe in you,¡± Qiao Sang said. You? Studious? Jing Wen was momentarily speechless, but Qiao Sang¡¯s words did lift her spirits quite a bit. She was about to speak when she saw Qiao Sang suddenly mount the bicycle. ¡°It¡¯s done, let¡¯s go,¡± Qiao Sang said and pedaled away with a push. That fast?! Jing Wen was stunned for a moment, then quickly suppressed her excitement and hurriedly got on her bike to follow. The bicycles only stopped when they reached an area with no surveillance. Under the dim streetlight. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, emerged, and it stretched the ring, revealing a yellow figure slowly appearing in front of Qiao Sang. The magnetic brute rat panted heavily. There wasn¡¯t much air inside the ring, and it felt like it was about to suffocate if it stayed any longer. After catching its breath, the magnetic brute rat looked around at its surroundings. There was moonlight, a night breeze, and the spectral creature that had rescued it. And also¡­ ¡°Magnetic!¡± The magnetic brute rat tensed up as if facing a great enemy, its tail stood erect, and faint sparks of electricity emerged on its body. Humans! Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, quickly stepped in front of Qiao Sang to explain. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± ¡°Xun!¡± Jing Wen: ¡°¡­¡± Didn¡¯t you notice that the magnetic brute rat was about to attack me¡­ Indeed, life is miserable without a pet beast¡­ After Xiao Xunbao¡¯s explanation, the magnetic brute rat let down its guard. Then, as its spirit relaxed and its strength dissipated, it fainted. ¡­ The next day. As soon as Qiao Sang woke up, she found the magnetic brute rat in her room, drinking milk with Xiao Xunbao. It was late last night, so Jing Wen had suggested letting the magnetic brute rat sleep over at their place and to take it back to the mountain first thing in the morning. It was only natural that the magnetic brute rat slept in Qiao Sang¡¯s room. If it had been at Jing Wen¡¯s, it might have been struck by lightning the moment it woke up without Xiao Xunbao as a translator. Qiao Sang checked the time. 9:12 AM. Qiao Sang was a bit groggy from just waking up. Is it that late? Normally her pet Yaobao would not wait until this time and not call her. Yaobao? Yaobao! The next second, Qiao Sang was fully awake and formed a hand seal. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog in the Star Array looked at its Beast Tamer with a grievous expression. Qiao Sang felt a bit embarrassed. Not feeling at ease about leaving the Fire-Toothed Dog at home alone last night, she had kept it in the Beast Taming Codex, intending to release it when she got back, but due to exhaustion, she had forgotten¡­ ¡°Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao joyfully called out upon seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog come out. The Fire-Toothed Dog turned its head and saw the magnetic brute rat, which had been watching it intently, standing next to its little brother. In towns, although wild extraordinary creatures weren¡¯t strictly controlled, wild fire attribute beasts were still under strict surveillance. After all, even in their initial form, if fire attribute beasts randomly spit fire, they could easily cause a wildfire. That was why the magnetic brute rat had never seen a single fire element creature on the mountain. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog cocked its head to the side. Had its Beast Tamer gotten a new pet while it was in the Beast Taming Codex?! ¡­ At 10:20 AM. At the foot of Huangming Mountain. Since Jing Wen had to go to tutoring, Qiao Sang alone took the magnetic brute rat there. Huangming Mountain wasn¡¯t far from Shuitao Road, an eight or nine minute bike ride would get you there. ¡°Magnetic.¡± The magnetic brute rat called out in gratitude. Even though it had been dreaming of returning these past few days, it still felt somewhat surreal to actually be back. After expressing its thanks, the magnetic brute rat couldn¡¯t wait to run up the mountain. But it hadn¡¯t run a few steps before it turned its head and noticed the human who had sent the spectral creature to rescue it was following behind. ¡°Magnetic?¡± ¡°I just happen to be going up the mountain too, let¡¯s go together,¡± said Qiao Sang. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 85: The Adventures of the Magnetic Mouse Chapter 89: Chapter 85: The Adventures of the Magnetic Mouse The ultimate goal of coming back home for the summer vacation was to train the Fire-Toothed Dog so that it could evolve. It was part of the training plan to find some wild Extraordinary Creatures to fight while back home. Actually, Qiao Sang¡¯s favorite spot was the small woods near Tan¡¯an Village. Because climbing up the mountain was troublesome, while the small woods in Tan¡¯an Village were on flat ground, much easier to come and go. But since they were at the foot of Huangming Mountain this time, she thought she might as well go up and look for wild Pet Beasts to train with. On Huangming Mountain. Qiao Sang carefully observed her surroundings. Although this wasn¡¯t a Secret Realm, high-level wild Extraordinary Creatures were unlikely to appear, but it was still necessary to take the proper safety precautions. When facing an environment with wild Pet Beasts, the most taboo thing was to be careless. The mountain path twisted and turned, Qiao Sang walked on the narrow trail, with the Fire-Toothed Dog and the Magnetic Han Mouse taking point. The quietness around was uncanny, and after walking for dozens of minutes, not a single wild Pet Beast was seen. Qiao Sang turned her gaze to the Magnetic Han Mouse leading the way upfront. It wasn¡¯t that there were no wild Pet Beasts at all¡­ Go to ????????????????????.co The body of the Magnetic Han Mouse shivered, inexplicably feeling a chill. Ten minutes later. Qiao Sang finally saw the first wild Pet Beast¡ªa Saddleworm. Its body was brown with a yellow-green vest, making it look like a saddle, and its body, resembling a saddle, was covered in white fine hairs. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Qiao Sang immediately called out. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog immediately stopped and assumed a combat stance, while the Magnetic Han Mouse was startled and also stopped. Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, was lying on Qiao Sang¡¯s head, curiously watching. The Saddleworm, hearing the noise, turned its head to glance their way, then indifferently crawled past Qiao Sang at a slow pace. Qiao Sang stood still for a long while. This was rather embarrassing¡­ Some low-level wild Pet Beasts were quite naive and non-aggressive; as long as one did not provoke them, they generally wouldn¡¯t attack without reason. Clearly, the Saddleworm belonged to that category. Qiao Sang felt a bit reluctant to make a move on this type of wild Pet Beast. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at its Beast Tamer in confusion. Qiao Sang coughed dryly, ¡°It¡¯s alright, I just wanted you to be careful where you step.¡± ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog felt embarrassed. It had misunderstood its Beast Tamer. After another ten or so minutes of walking the mountain trail. The Magnetic Han Mouse stopped and pointed to a certain spot with an inviting gesture. ¡°Ci.¡± ¡°Ci ci.¡± Without the need for the Fire-Toothed Dog to translate, Qiao Sang understood the meaning behind the Magnetic Han Mouse¡¯s gestures. Just as she was about to refuse, Yu Guang suddenly caught a glimpse of a place. Compared with other shrubs, the shaking of that particular shrub was especially noticeable. ¡°Yaobao!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes changed, and it assumed a combat stance again. The next second, a slightly larger Magnetic Han Mouse burst out from the shrubs, launching an attack without hesitation. Golden yellow electricity emanated from its body; an electric arc shot straight towards Qiao Sang in an instant. The Fire-Toothed Dog, without thinking, charged forward to block the electric arc with its body. Fortunately, Qiao Sang was quick enough to grab the Fire-Toothed Dog that had suddenly run in front of her and rolled to one side. The electric arc struck the ground, sparks flew, and a small crater was left behind. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog turned its head back to look at Qiao Sang with concern. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Qiao Sang quickly got to her feet and shook her head. She was worried that if she moved too slowly, another electric arc would come shooting at her. Seeing that its Beast Tamer was alright, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s body erupted in red flames, its gaze furious as it looked at the magnetic brute mouse that had suddenly appeared, ready to charge at it. But right as the Fire-Toothed Dog was about to pounce, it discovered that the magnetic brute mouse had somehow levitated, floating in mid-air. ¡°Magnetic!!!¡± The floating magnetic brute mouse struggled desperately, glaring at Qiao Sang with a look that suggested it would love nothing more than to rush over and bite her. Qiao Sang noticed the commotion, paused, then turned to look at Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, by her side. By this time, the curiosity in Xiao Xunbao¡¯s eyes was gone. A blue glow emanated from its body as it floated in mid-air, its yellow eyes turning blue. Qiao Sang was startled for a moment. Using telekinesis to control objects was one thing, but controlling living creatures was something else entirely. The energy required for the latter was not just a little bit more. And yet Xiao Xunbao had managed to use telekinesis to control another being, specifically a wild Pet Beast that was struggling with all its might. To think that Xiao Xunbao was only born four days ago¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog quickly snapped out of its daze. With a plow of its hind limbs, the flames on its body expanded once again, and it blazed forward in a flash. Its speed was so fast that it seemed like a red light had streaked by. Just as the Fire-Toothed Dog leapt into the air to collide with the magnetic brute mouse, a yellow figure appeared in front of it. The ferocity of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Blazing Charge was such that it sent both the yellow figure and the magnetic brute mouse it was shielding flying. ¡°Magnetic!¡± ¡°Magnetic!¡± Two different cries of the magnetic brute mice could be heard at the same time. Shortly after, both magnetic brute mice passed out. Qiao Sang looked at the slightly smaller magnetic brute mouse that had just rushed out to block the way and understood everything. The larger magnetic brute mouse that had suddenly launched an attack obviously recognized the one she had brought back. It must have been certain that she was the bad guy, which is why it chose to attack¡­ Qiao Sang looked sympathetically at the magnetic brute mouse she had brought back, now lying on the ground unconscious. That poor kid had been through too much these past few days. Just when it had nearly made it back home, it had to suffer through such a miserable incident. She thought that this whole experience could make a book. She even had a title in mind, ¡°The Adventures of Magnetic Brute Mouse.¡± ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± After the Fire-Toothed Dog realized it had knocked out the little friend it had been chatting with, it panicked and ran over to Qiao Sang, calling out to her. ¡°It¡¯s okay, you didn¡¯t do it on purpose. Even if you had realized midway through your charge that it was standing in front, you wouldn¡¯t have been able to stop the Blazing Charge in such a short distance,¡± Qiao Sang comforted, stroking the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head. ¡°I have brought medication with me, so I can treat it right away.¡± Without having contracted a Pet Beast with healing skills, Qiao Sang had bought some medication that could treat injuries for emergency use. After bonding with Xiao Xunbao, she had picked up some of these medications at the Pet Beast Base as a precaution. Even if she wasn¡¯t venturing into a Secret Realm, it was always good to carry some, just in case. And sure enough, they came in handy so soon. ¡°Xiao Xunbao, the medicine,¡± Qiao Sang turned and said to Xiao Xunbao. Now that the Fire-Toothed Dog had its name, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t want to play favorites, but at the same time, she couldn¡¯t think of any nice names on the spot, so she simply dropped the word ¡®Ghost¡¯ and called it Xiao Xunbao. She had been using the name for two days, and Xiao Xunbao seemed to like it quite a bit. At that moment, Xiao Xunbao was floating by the larger magnetic brute mouse, intending to use its Dream-Eating recovery skill to restore some of the energy it had spent. Feeling caught in the act of doing something wrong because of Qiao Sang¡¯s call, Xiao Xunbao stiffened. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao promptly gave up on what it had intended to do. It floated back to Qiao Sang and took out a bottle of medical spray from the hoop it wore. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 86 The Biggest Case Chapter 90: Chapter 86 The Biggest Case ¡°` This medical spray can only heal external injuries, just spray it on the wound. Qiao Sang decided to treat the magnetic beast she had brought back to the mountain first, in case the other one that tried to strike her with lightning woke up earlier and decided to give her another hit. Since the medicine was not as immediate in effect as healing skills, it took 15 minutes before the magnetic beast woke up. After waking up, the magnetic beast was a bit dazed and looked around anxiously once it came to its senses. With a turn of its head, it found its mother still unconscious on the ground. Seeing that its mother¡¯s wounds had been treated, the magnetic beast sighed in relief; only then did it notice the human nearby. ¡°Magnetic.¡± ¡°Magnetic, magnetic.¡± The magnetic beast explained anxiously to Qiao Sang. Thanks to the Fire-Toothed Dog acting as a translator, Qiao Sang quickly understood their relationship¡ªmother and child. Just as she was about to speak, the other magnetic beast woke up as well. The Fire-Toothed Dog instantly went on guard. Go to ????????????????????.co As it turned out, being on guard was the right decision, for the mother magnetic beast sought out Qiao Sang almost the moment she opened her eyes. Just as the lightning around her body was about to strike again, the Fire-Toothed Dog also wrapped itself in flames. A battle was about to erupt. At that moment, Qiao Sang quickly scooped up the slower-reacting magnetic beast and lifted it in front of her as a shield. ¡°Don¡¯t release the lightning! Let¡¯s talk this out!¡± The mother and child magnetic beasts exchanged looks, one confused and the other a mix of heartache and anger. A second later, the electricity around the mother magnetic beast dissipated. The Fire-Toothed Dog was instantly stunned¡ªthis worked? ¡°Quick, explain to your mom,¡± Qiao Sang said to the magnetic beast in her hands. Five minutes later. The mother magnetic beast looked at Qiao Sang with an apologetic expression. It was clear that the misunderstanding had been resolved. ¡°Alright, now that you¡¯ve reunited with your family, we won¡¯t disturb you any longer,¡± Qiao Sang said to the magnetic beast. She still had to look for wild pet beasts, and if she couldn¡¯t find any in the next half hour, it would be time to go back. The magnetic beast nodded in gratitude, but its mother blocked Qiao Sang¡¯s path. ¡°Magnetic, magnetic!¡± ¡°Magnetic!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog once again took on the role of translator. It turned out the mother magnetic beast wished to repay her with tree fruit. Qiao Sang was going to refuse, but changed her mind and accepted. Tree fruit favored by wild pet beasts was certain to contain various kinds of energy. Although one couldn¡¯t expect to find valuable fruit trees in the mountains near a town, any spiritual plant was never useless. If someone cultivated them deliberately, they definitely wouldn¡¯t plant them on mountains with wild pet beasts. Not to mention soil issues, there were also temperature considerations, the timing for fertilization, and balancing tree vigor that required human attention. And then there was pinching and back-budding. Tree fruit typically aimed for branching out and lush foliage, which led to the most fruit and made it easier for harvesting. Pinching and back-budding are done to achieve this goal. To prevent tree fruit from concentrating nutrients at the very top, it¡¯s necessary to suppress the growth at the top and help other parts to bud, allowing the nutrients to flow to other branches. This way, the growth of tree fruit can be ideal. ¡°` Ordinary fruit trees require attention to so many details, and those containing energy need even more careful cultivation, certainly not to be grown so haphazardly on a mountain that anyone can access. Since it was a wild fruit, Qiao Sang no longer had any concerns. The Magnetic Fierce Mouse¡¯s mother led the way, and after 6 minutes, it dove into a thicket. Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then followed. ¡­ Qitang Town. Police Station. A twenty-year-old young man, looking puzzled, said, ¡°Even if it¡¯s confirmed that the person entered Zhehai Province, they should¡¯ve gone to Xianglin. Why come to our Hangkang?¡± Sitting across from the young man was a middle-aged woman with a round face. Hearing this, she said, ¡°The route has been traced. After evading surveillance, the person settled down near Ming Lane. He was photographed by a female college student because he was handsome, and she shared the photo in her group, which is how the police noticed him.¡± The middle-aged woman chuckled and added, ¡°Sometimes, being handsome isn¡¯t always a good thing.¡± The young man frowned slightly and said, ¡°A photo was even taken, yet Zhou Xian has managed to elude discovery up to now.¡± Nowadays, there are surveillance cameras everywhere, leaving identity information for nearly every whereabouts and action. Information on pet beasts is all registered with the Beast Taming Center. Even if he sent his pet beasts to act on his behalf, they should have been screened out immediately. As a C-ranked Beast Tamer, and quite a handsome one at that, even if he hid away in some mountain region, he should¡¯ve been noticed by the locals by now. Yet, there¡¯s been no word for so many days. Plastic surgery? Gender reassignment? Could it be that he contracted a pet beast that could disguise his face with mud? But according to the records, he¡¯d only been a C-ranked Beast Tamer for a year, and all of his pet beasts were accounted for. It¡¯s unlikely that he could have contracted a fifth pet beast so quickly. Unless he¡¯s hidden away at the base of a mountain, in a spot where not even a single soul can be seen. But how would he manage food and drink? Beast Tamers need to consider not only their own sustenance but their pet beasts¡¯ diets as well. He remembered that the man¡¯s records stated he had two General-level Pet Beasts, one High-Level Pet Beast, and one mid-level Pet Beast. The sustenance for these four pet beasts couldn¡¯t be easily found just anywhere. The middle-aged woman took a sip of tea from the desk and said, ¡°In any case, he¡¯s seriously injured, and his pet beasts are injured too. He doesn¡¯t dare go to the hospital, so it¡¯s just a matter of time before he¡¯s caught.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. That man won¡¯t make it to us. Qitang Town is crowded, the place is tiny, and no sooner did Ranran get engaged than the news traveled three streets over. If he dares show up here, believe it or not, even the vegetable seller, Wang Dajie, will know before the police do,¡± she continued. Ye Ranran, sitting beside the middle-aged woman, was taken aback. She hadn¡¯t even spoken. How did she get dragged into this? ¡°It¡¯s a matter of time before he¡¯s caught, but the concern is that he might, out of desperation, lash out at the public,¡± the young man said worriedly. A C-ranked Beast Tamer isn¡¯t a small player. If we can¡¯t locate his hideout in advance and evacuate the public to set up a covert defense, innocent people could definitely get hurt. ¡°Guang Bei, you¡¯ve been at our station for two years now. What¡¯s the biggest case you¡¯ve come across?¡± the middle-aged woman asked. Zhang Guangbei was taken aback and replied, ¡°Isn¡¯t it this case?¡± The middle-aged woman shook her head and said, ¡°The higher-ups only told us to be aware of this person, not that the case was ours to handle. Even if Zhou Xian came to Qitang, that would be a matter for those above to send someone. Our station doesn¡¯t have a C-grade Beast Tamer to contend with him.¡± ¡°The biggest case is always the one you¡¯re facing now. The biggest case you have right now is the theft this morning, where a newly captured wild pet beast was stolen. Nothing was caught on camera. Aren¡¯t you curious?¡± she asked. The young man¡¯s train of thought was successfully diverted, and he argued, ¡°It¡¯s obvious that the Magnetic Fierce Mouse escaped on its own. It¡¯s absurd that the owner expects us, the police, to help find a pet beast that escaped into the mountains. Who knows if this Magnetic Fierce Mouse that got away will attack ordinary people in town.¡± ¡­ Huangming Mountain. Qiao Sang looked at the scenery before him, slightly surprised. If it weren¡¯t for the Magnetic Fierce Mouse leading the way, one would never suspect such a place existed within this densely vegetated mountain. Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 87: This is 5 Million! Chapter 91: Chapter 87: This is 5 Million! Gone was the narrow mountain path, and before Qiao Sang lay a vast expanse of green open space. Within her field of vision, she suddenly spotted two wild pet beasts. On the grass, a Lithe Sparrowhawk was chasing after a Saddleback Caterpillar. A normal-sized Lithe Sparrowhawk would be around 14 centimeters, but the one in front of her was fat and sizeable, obviously overfed. It looked to be about 25 centimeters long, its body mostly a grape grey-brown color with the head being chestnut brown, a black line extending from the head straight to the end of the tail. The bird¡¯s beak seemed exceptionally sharp and long for its size. The Lithe Sparrowhawk was a gregarious pet beast, and even if there weren¡¯t many on the mountain, there must be members of its kind nearby. Qiao Sang, however, had no intention of engaging these two wild pet beasts in combat. A Flight Type pet beast not flying but instead chasing a slow-moving Bug-Type pet on the ground, deliberately lagging behind as if it couldn¡¯t catch up, was clearly familiar and playfully frolicking. She had no desire to be a killjoy while others were having a good time. The Lithe Sparrowhawk in the midst of dieting sensed Qiao Sang¡¯s presence. Seeing that it was the Magnetic Brute Rat and her offspring who had led her here, it paid them no attention and turned back to its dieting business. Halfway through this area, the mother Magnetic Brute Rat came to a halt. Go to ????????????????????.co ¡°Magnet magnet.¡± It pointed to the tree in the middle of the area with half of the green fruits remaining and made a sound. Qiao Sang found herself unable to move a step further at the sight before her. This kind of fruit was called Satiety Fruit. Eating it had no special effects other than being able to satisfy hunger for three meals with one fruit. If one was strapped for cash and couldn¡¯t afford to keep a pet beast, they could buy Satiety Fruit to ensure that the pet would not want to eat anything else for a day after having one. Of course, this was only effective for pet beasts below the high level. Research had shown that pet beasts at the high level needed to eat three Satiety Fruits a day to be effective, whereas General-level ones required six. Still, many Beast Tamers chose to buy Satiety Fruits to feed their pets in order to save money. Being a beast tamer with tens of thousands to her name, Qiao Sang was certainly not so captivated by the sight of Satiety Fruits that she couldn¡¯t proceed. Her gaze stiffly fixed on the huge, dark, and silver figure ahead. Who could tell her why there was a General-level Silver-tailed Sea Snake on Huangming Mountain! In the shadow of the central Satiety Fruit tree coiled a giant snake-like pet beast about four meters long, its front three-quarters black, with the remaining tail end a cold silver. As the third evolutionary form of the Short-tailed Snake, Qiao Sang was not unfamiliar with it. The evolutionary form after the Short-tailed Snake is solely the Long-tailed Snake, and the second stage of evolution can only become a Silver-tailed Snake. But there were two forms to the third stage of evolution from a Silver-tailed Snake. One was the Venomous Black Python, a pure Poison Series pet beast, and the other was the Silver-tailed Sea Snake, which belonged to both the Water and Poison Series. The Venomous Black Python was the standard evolutionary form of the Silver-tailed Snake. But to evolve into a Silver-tailed Sea Snake required two conditions. First, the beast had to be in the sea during evolution, and it also needed to have a Poison Dew Pearl in its mouth, both conditions indispensable. This was certainly not a pet beast that should be on Huangming Mountain! While the Silver-tailed Sea Snake hadn¡¯t opened its eyes, Qiao Sang tiptoed back, picking up the curious Fire-Toothed Dog who was still looking intently at the tree. ¡°Tooth?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked confused. Weren¡¯t they supposed to move forward? Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, quietly sucked on its milk atop Qiao Sang¡¯s head. It only wanted to drink milk and had no interest in the tree fruits. The Magnetic Brute Rat and her offspring watched Qiao Sang walk in the opposite direction, paused for a moment, and then followed along. Only when she retreated to where the Lithe Sparrowhawk and the Saddleback Caterpillar were playing did Qiao Sang begin to feel safe. Encountering a General-level pet beast without its Beast Tamer nearby on Huangming Mountain was very abnormal. The Magnetic Brute Rat showed no sign of surprise when it saw the Silver-tailed Sea Snake, which meant it knew of the beast¡¯s existence. But this Silver-tailed Sea Snake could not possibly be a wild pet. Regardless of whether the necessary Poison Dew Pearl existed, on the matter of the condition being in the sea, let alone Huangming Mountain, there wasn¡¯t any sea in all of Hangkang City. There wasn¡¯t time to think much earlier, but recalling the appearance of that Silver-tailed Sea Snake, it was indeed very strange. The blackness of its face concealed much, but the silver part of its tail bore three deep, untreated wounds that were festering. Whoever had enabled a Short-tailed Snake to evolve into a Silver-tailed Sea Snake definitely wouldn¡¯t lack the funds to treat it. Even if temporarily strapped for cash, this was a General-level pet beast¡ªany normal person would take out loans to cure it. And yet there was no Beast Tamer by its side. It was not normal. ¡°` Highly abnormal. Countless thoughts instantly flooded Qiao Sang¡¯s mind. After pondering for a moment, she took out her cell phone and chose to call the patrol department. Two seconds later, Qiao Sang¡¯s face darkened. There was no signal¡­ While Huangming Mountain was indeed a mountain, it wasn¡¯t the kind that was desolate and uninhabited; people occasionally chose to hike it to see the sunrise and exercise. Jing Wen had even posted on social media while hiking there before. After thinking for a while, she picked up her cell phone again and tried calling the police station. Two seconds later, Qiao Sang panicked. Why couldn¡¯t she get through to the police station?! Under normal circumstances, even if there was no cell phone signal, one could still make an emergency call because such calls have a higher priority in transmission. The signal here must have been deliberately blocked, Qiao Sang immediately concluded. The sudden appearance of an injured Silver-tailed Sea Snake without a Beast Tamer, coupled with the signal being blocked, linked the two unusual events together, giving Qiao Sang a sense of crisis. She wanted to go down the mountain. ¡°Magnet?¡± At this moment, the mother Magnahawk Rat beside her uttered a puzzled sound. Still somewhat curious, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°Did you see the Silver-tailed Sea Snake¡¯s Beast Tamer just now?¡± ¡°Magnet.¡± The mother Magnahawk Rat shook her head. Qiao Sang had nothing else to ask. As she turned to go down the mountain, the Magnahawk Rat she had saved pointed in the direction to the left. ¡°Magnet, magnet.¡± ¡°You know?¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback. ¡°Magnet.¡± The Magnahawk Rat nodded. It had seen the Beast Tamer while meeting its mate in secret. Although Qiao Sang was very curious about what the Beast Tamer of the Silver-tailed Sea Snake was like, why they didn¡¯t treat its wounds and had come to the mountain, there were too many things that didn¡¯t seem right about the situation. She decided it was best to leave first. ¡°I¡¯ll be going now, you can keep the tree fruits, and I hope we get the chance to meet again in the future,¡± Qiao Sang said to the mother and child Magnahawk Rat. After speaking, Qiao Sang, cradling the Fire-Toothed Dog, pushed through the bushes they had come through. When she emerged, she saw the mother and child Magnahawk Rat blinking at her. Qiao Sang stood there in a daze for a while, then let out an awkward laugh and quickly pushed through the bushes behind her. In front of her were the mother and child Magnahawk Rat once again. ¡°Magnet?¡± ¡°Magnet?¡± The mother and child Magnahawk Rat both tilted their heads in the same direction. It¡¯s like hitting a ghost wall! Qiao Sang was completely panicked. ¡°Tooth!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog jumped out of Qiao Sang¡¯s arms and looked around cautiously. Qiao Sang forced herself to calm down. Any unusual phenomenon in this world was caused by Extraordinary Creatures. The scene now, whether it was Psychic Series Pet Beasts using illusions, mirrored spaces, or Spectral Series Pet Beasts casting dreamscapes and ghost hits wall, could be achieved. There must be a not low-level Extraordinary Creature of either the Psychic Series or the Spectral Series on this mountain. No wild Pet Beast that would appear in towns could perform a skill of this level. ¡°Where is the Silver-tailed Sea Snake¡¯s Beast Tamer? Take me to them,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Magnet.¡± The Magnahawk Rat sensed Qiao Sang¡¯s seriousness and adopted a more respectful attitude as well. Seven minutes later. Qiao Sang, hiding behind a tree, was staring in shock at the man lying on a pile of grass, pale and with his eyes closed. Holy shit! That¡¯s 5 million! ¡°` Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 88: The Stone Helmet Spirit Chapter 92: Chapter 88: The Stone Helmet Spirit At this moment, Qiao Sang realized. Everything seemed fated in the grand scheme of things. If she hadn¡¯t returned to her hometown, how could she have possibly gone to rescue the Magnet Rat? Without rescuing it, how could she have coincidentally come to Huangming Mountain? And if she hadn¡¯t come here, how would she have encountered the Magnet Rat¡¯s mother? Most importantly! If she hadn¡¯t met the Magnet Rat¡¯s mother, how could she have had the chance to encounter this 5 million! As the saying goes, ¡°Before heaven confers a great responsibility on a person, it will first wear down their spirit and work their muscles and bones!¡± Qiao Sang pulled her head back that she had poked out and in passing, hugged the Fire-Toothed Dog that was still peering out. ¡°Ya?¡± ¡°Ci?¡± ¡°Ci?¡± Three little heads looked at Qiao Sang in unison. The Treasure-seeking Ghost wasn¡¯t affected in the least, continuing to sip its milk. It had exhausted too much energy just now and only wanted to replenish. Go to ????????????????????.co Qiao Sang tiptoed back to a further distance behind a Chinese parasol tree where she could still observe any movements of the 5 million, relying on it to conceal her tracks. After an indeterminate amount of time, the feeling of adrenaline pumping and her heart racing with tension and excitement finally started to dissipate. Qiao Sang calmed down and started analyzing the situation. He was an at-large murderer; revealing herself would not be a wise choice. The wanted poster only listed his name, appearance, age, place of birth, and price on his head, along with the incident he was involved in, but it didn¡¯t mention the level of the Beast Tamer or his Pet Beasts. However, that was to be expected, as the purpose of the police issuing this wanted poster was to alert the public to watch for this person and report his whereabouts, not to hope that the public could catch him. The safest course of action now was to call the police. But with no signal and no way to get down the mountain. For the former, either there was a signal jamming device on the mountain, or the 5 million had a Thunder-type Pet Beast using electromagnetic interference on the signal. As for the latter, it was unknown if it was a Psychic Series Pet Beast or a Spectral-type Pet Beast causing trouble. The Magnet Rat had gone in and out after encountering the Silver-tailed Sea Snake and the 5 million. One thing was certain, such Skills, whether it was Mirror Space or Ghost Hitting the Wall, couldn¡¯t be operational 24 hours a day. Qiao Sang cautiously looked around the area where the man lay, and saw that the 5 million lay there with his eyes closed, seemingly severely injured, but she couldn¡¯t find any Pet Beast nearby. This was highly abnormal. Was it possible for an at-large murderer who was seriously injured to be so unguarded? ¡°Xiao Xunbao, look over there, other than the lying¡­ man, do you see any other figures?¡± Qiao Sang said to the Treasure-seeking Ghost. ¡°Xun.¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost pointed in the direction of the man. Yes, it had seen it long ago. Qiao Sang fell into thought. Sure enough, there was a Pet Beast guarding near the 5 million, and it was a Spectral-type. Normally, invisible Spectral-type Pet Beasts can¡¯t be seen. However, as fellow Spectral Series creatures, they could see each other, although not as clearly as when they were visible. ¡°Magnet Rat, besides the Silver-tailed Sea Snake, have there been any other Pet Beasts appearing on the mountain recently?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The Magnet Rat and its offspring shook their heads. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but think, if that were really the case, it would be great. The 5 million were now injured; it was unknown whether he was unconscious or asleep, but if there was only one Spectral-type Pet Beast by his side, it would be entirely possible to cause a commotion and lure the Pet Beast away. The greatest strength of a Beast Tamer is their Pet Beast, yet their greatest weakness is themselves. The 5 million were currently vulnerable; if she could take the opportunity to tie him up¡­ Qiao Sang quickly dismissed the idea. Easier said than done, as there were too many uncertainties in actually taking action. For starters, how could she lure away that Spectral-type Pet Beast? If the commotion was too big, what if the 5 million woke up? And if the 5 million were alert and if there were any Pet Beasts summoned from the Beast Taming Codex, what then? Lastly, even if the first two events were luckily successful, how would she get down the mountain? During this time, both the spectral-type pet beast and the silver-tailed sea snake would probably have realized that their beast tamer had disappeared. As Qiao Sang racked her brain for a strategy, Xiao Xunbao tilted its head and glanced at its beast tamer, then at the spectral creature with a deflated mouth and a bitter look on its face. It seemed that her beast tamer wanted the spectral creature to go away. As a sensible Treasure-seeking Ghost, it felt completely necessary to take care of this matter for its beast tamer. After finishing the last drop of milk, Xiao Xunbao leisurely floated towards the place where the spectral creature was. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s voice pulled Qiao Sang back from her thoughts. By this time, Xiao Xunbao had already drifted in the direction of the man. Qiao Sang was dumbfounded, when had Xiao Xunbao gone over?! What was it doing going over there? Could it be that it saw a fellow kind and wanted to say hello? For the moment, Qiao Sang was extremely anxious. She felt they were about to be exposed¡­ Wait, she couldn¡¯t admit to knowing the other was a fugitive, not even if she were beaten to death¡­ Qiao Sang looked over in a panic. She caught sight of Xiao Xunbao calling out to the air, and then a pet beast about one and a half meters tall, with a stone helmet on its head, exhibiting only one purple round eye on the face that it revealed, materialized. Qiao Sang recognized this as a high-level pet beast known as the Stone Helmet Spirit. The reputation of the Stone Helmet Spirit within the spectral-type pets was quite decent; at most, it enjoyed floating its helmet in the air to scare people at night without showing its body. At this moment, Xiao Xunbao pulled out a bottle of milk from its ring and handed it over. Qiao Sang was genuinely worried about Xiao Xunbao¡¯s actions. Why does this kid offer milk to everyone it meets?! The Stone Helmet Spirit looked fierce and brutal; how could it possibly be persuaded to drink milk? The next second, Qiao Sang was stunned. She saw the distant Stone Helmet Spirit cautiously take the milk and start drinking it, after which a row of tears formed in its purple eyes. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± What on earth is happening to this world¡­ What Qiao Sang didn¡¯t know was that the Stone Helmet Spirit hadn¡¯t had a decent meal ever since it went on the run with its beast tamer. When the Stone Helmet Spirit finished the milk, Xiao Xunbao pointed in a direction and floated over, with the Stone Helmet Spirit closely following, afraid of losing track. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Perhaps in this world, it¡¯s not that beast tamers need pet beasts but rather that pet beasts need beast tamers, otherwise how could they be sold without even knowing it¡­ All that remained on the expanse of grass ahead was a man with his eyes tightly shut. Qiao Sang¡¯s heartbeat involuntarily sped up. Should she go over and bind the five million? Right now, the five million was completely still, with no pet beast around; this opportunity could be described as once in a blue moon¡­ But what if he woke up halfway and summoned another pet beast? No matter! Heaven wants to bestow wealth upon this person, but first it must test her resolve¡­ With determination, Qiao Sang untied the laces from her white sneakers, picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog, and quickly ran over. Looking at the still man before her, she crouched down and swiftly tied his fingers together with the shoelace, binding his hands. A beast tamer needed to use both hands to form seals to summon a pet beast. As long as his hands couldn¡¯t form the seals, it would prevent him from summoning a new pet beast. During the binding, the man¡¯s eyelids twitched slightly, and the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was on high alert, noticed immediately. Without a second thought, it head-butted the man¡¯s head. The Fire-Toothed Dog had always practiced its head-butting against trees, so the hardness of its head was self-evident; following the impact, the man¡¯s eyelids had barely opened before closing again. ¡°Well done,¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but praise. ¡°Tooth,¡± the Fire-Toothed Dog barked joyfully. Although it didn¡¯t understand what was happening, it sensed from its beast tamer¡¯s series of actions that this man should not wake up. After tying a firm knot on the man¡¯s hands, Qiao Sang finally breathed a sigh of relief. Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 89: Could It Be a Mistake? Chapter 93: Chapter 89: Could It Be a Mistake? But the next second, Qiao Sang fell into a dilemma again. How was she supposed to take away the five million? It was a spur of the moment decision to bind the five million, but after doing so, just as she had feared, how could she leave the mountain? Even if she dragged the five million for a distance, what would she do when the Stone Helmet Spirit and the Silver-Tail Sea Serpent realized their Beast Tamer was gone? Beast Tamers and their Pet Beasts have a mutual sense of connection, and as the brain domain develops more, the distance of this sensory connection also increases. This five million included a General-level Silver-Tail Sea Serpent, and the Beast Tamer¡¯s rank would not be lower than D-grade, maybe even a C-rank Beast Tamer who had passed the Alliance¡¯s assessment. If it really was a C-rank Beast Tamer, no matter which corner of the mountain his Pet Beasts were in, as soon as he moved, even if she got down the mountain, he might still sense it. In this way, directly taking the five million to the foot of the mountain was an impossibility, and Little Treasure-seeking Ghost had not come back yet. She was no C-rank Beast Tamer, and if she went too far, Little Treasure-seeking Ghost might not be able to find her. Qiao Sang felt a headache coming on, her personality wasn¡¯t like this before, she always felt that she had become a bit impulsive lately, there¡¯s a saying that you are influenced by those you associate with, who had she been spending time with? ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s bark pulled Qiao Sang back from her thoughts. ¡°Ya Ya.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co The Fire-Toothed Dog gave a loud bark towards its own Beast Tamer. Should it shoot a jet of fire at the man? Its eyes were bright, full of enthusiasm for the task. ¡°No! Although he is not a good person, burning him to death is not the way to go, let¡¯s hand him over to the police,¡± Qiao Sang quickly stopped it, afraid that the Fire-Toothed Dog would impulsively spew fire. The Fire-Toothed Dog tilted its head to the side. Could you actually burn someone to death? It thought that it was like fighting, where you would only get hurt and pass out. ¡°Ci?¡± At this moment, the Magnetic Brute Rat and her child also caught up and looked puzzled at the man on the ground, his hands bound like a rice dumpling. After thinking for a while and failing to come up with a better idea, Qiao Sang simply took out her phone and called the police station again. ¡°Hello, this is the 660 emergency service desk, your call will be recorded.¡± The call connected! Qiao Sang was startled, then quickly said, ¡°This is in Jiajin, Qitang, Huangming Mountain, Zhou Xian, that A-grade fugitive, he¡¯s here, hurry up¡­¡± ¡°Dudu dudu¡­¡± The line went busy before she could finish speaking. The sweltering heat of summer combined with the stimulation from adrenaline had already soaked the back of Qiao Sang¡¯s shirt, but at this moment the air suddenly turned cool, giving her a chill. A shadow loomed over Qiao Sang¡¯s head, and she unconsciously clenched the phone still by her ear and slowly looked up. ¡­ Qitang Town. Police station. ¡°Hello, this is the Jiajin County Public Security Bureau¡¯s Qitang Substation,¡± the operator answered the call. ¡°¡­¡± There were two groups at the Qitang Town substation, with one group on duty each day. The duty officers were divided into two types: internal and street officers, and case officers. The former dealt with cases and patrolled during the day, while the latter were on call 24 hours to respond to any cases. But because the police officers in Qitang Town were all Beast Tamers, and yet the town was mostly populated by ordinary people, the on-duty officers were more than capable of handling the cases, and there was never a scenario where two groups of duty officers needed to mobilize at the same time. However, at this moment, both groups of duty officers were fully mobilized. Four police cars and three Flight Type Pet Beasts¡ªa plump homing pigeon, a Wind Sculptor, and a Roar Sparrow¡ªheaded in the same direction. Aboard the Wind Sculptor. ¡°What kind of mouth does Guang Bei have? Talk about a jinx, with so many places in Hangkang, Zhou Xian just had to come to our town, such rotten luck,¡± the middle-aged woman sighed. ¡°Can we really take down Zhou Xian just by going over there? According to his file, he¡¯s a C-grade Beast Tamer with two General-level Pet Beasts,¡± Ye Ranran said worriedly. ¡°We can¡¯t take him down,¡± the middle-aged woman stated. Ye Ranran: ¡°¡­¡± The middle-aged woman paused, then continued, ¡°Ideally, we should first secure Zhou Xian¡¯s whereabouts and wait for someone from above to come over, but we can¡¯t get a callback from the person who reported the crime.¡± A moment of silence filled the air. After a while, Ye Ranran said, ¡°While it sounds unethical to say this, my cousin just went to Huangming Mountain a few days ago, thankfully she didn¡¯t encounter him and came back safe.¡± The middle-aged woman said, ¡°Yeah, I heard that it was a girl who called the police, I wonder how she¡¯s doing now.¡± ¡­ On Huangming Mountain. Qiao Sang raised her head and her heart tightened when she saw the purple round eyes staring intently at her. Stone Helmet Spirit? Where was her Xiao Xunbao?! Qiao Sang looked around. She saw Xiao Xunbao staggering out from behind the Stone Helmet Spirit, its grey cheeks flushed with red. It leisurely floated above Qiao Sang¡¯s head, found a comfortable position to lie down, closed its eyes, and looked very much like it was drunk. As long as it¡¯s okay¡­ Relieved, Qiao Sang waved her right hand, and for the first time, she stored the Treasure-seeking Ghost into the Beast Taming Codex. The Stone Helmet Spirit squinted its purple round eyes and looked at its master lying on the ground. There was a big bump on the head, and the hands were bound, looking even more miserable than before. ¡°Stone Helmet! Stone Helmet!¡± The Stone Helmet Spirit cried out in anger. Its purple pupils suddenly contracted, and its eyes emitted a purple glow. The next moment, its figure vanished, the spot where it disappeared turned rapidly black and then expanded outward until it stopped at a radius of about four meters. A chill settled in Qiao Sang¡¯s heart. It was the Night Spirit Feast. Unlike the Dream Devouring skill which consumed the dreams of targets in a sleeping state to recover half of its inflicted damage, the Night Spirit Feast could drag a conscious target into the darkness to harm them and restore its own energy. It was essentially an advanced version of the Dream Devouring skill. Qiao Sang¡¯s face grew solemn. What should I do? The Fire-Toothed Dog is no match for the Stone Helmet Spirit; are we really going to be defeated here? The Stone Helmet Spirit was so easy to deceive, but would giving it a bottle of milk still work now? However, all the milk was in Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s ring¡­ While Qiao Sang¡¯s thoughts were racing, the Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly leapt onto the man, opened its mouth wide, and its teeth were engulfed in flames. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog bent its head down towards the man¡¯s neck, its gaze roaming around, its tone threatening. Qiao Sang stared at the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s actions, stunned for a long moment. Fuck! Her seemingly innocent and adorable Yaobao, how could it be so¡­ smart! When had it learned this? It felt like she had seen this somewhere before¡­ At the same time, feeling this scene seemed familiar were the nearby Magnetic Rats and their young. ¡°Stone Helmet!¡± ¡°Stone Helmet!¡± The Stone Helmet Spirit quickly emerged, fearing that if it were too late, its master would lose his life. ¡°Yaobao, just maintain that pose and don¡¯t move!¡± Qiao Sang exclaimed excitedly. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog responded with a sound while maintaining its lowered head posture. It understood that it had to make this ghostly creature surrender, just as its own Beast Tamer had done to the Magnetic Rats earlier. ¡°Withdraw your skill,¡± Qiao Sang seized the opportunity to demand. ¡°Stone Helmet.¡± The Stone Helmet Spirit nodded and the next second, the blackness on the ground gradually dissipated. ¡°Take out whatever you¡¯re using to block the signal,¡± Qiao Sang said. She had been able to make phone calls just before, and then suddenly lost signal when the Stone Helmet Spirit appeared; she highly suspected it was related to the Stone Helmet Spirit. ¡°Stone Helmet?¡± The Stone Helmet Spirit tilted its head, not understanding the meaning. Qiao Sang was shocked by the Stone Helmet Spirit¡¯s reaction, had she guessed wrong? Just then, a yellow Flight Type Pet Beast with half of its wings bald came hobbling into Qiao Sang¡¯s line of sight. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 90: Thunderclaw Bird Chapter 94: Chapter 90: Thunderclaw Bird Thunderclaw Bird, a General-level Pet Beast. Its lightning-like speed ranks among the top three Flight Type Pet Beasts at the same level in the Yuhua Region. The well-developed muscles of its thighs, its agile speed, and its splendid appearance make many Beast Tamers covet it. Qiao Sang stared in shock at the Thunderclaw Bird before her, its appearance exceedingly wretched. If not for the Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s general shape still being recognizable, she would have hardly believed that this was the king among the General-level Flight Type Pet Beasts. Qiao Sang¡¯s body tensed involuntarily. Undoubtedly, this kind of Pet Beast, which was not supposed to appear on Huangming Mountain, also cost 5 million. Qiao Sang silently watched the two Pet Beasts before her, her face showing no reaction. Only her tightly clenched fists revealed her nervousness. A Thunderclaw Bird, a Rockhelm Spirit, and a Silvertail Sea Serpent. If these were not a criminal¡¯s Pet Beasts but those of an ordinary Beast Tamer, she might have even wanted to take a photo as a keepsake. But now, she only felt an unprecedented crisis. It made her realize that the world was much more dangerous than she had imagined. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co The Thunderclaw Bird spotted the person it had never seen before from afar. It looked at the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s stance, hesitated briefly, and then a strange excitement rose in its heart. Qiao Sang felt that the Thunderclaw Bird, limping toward her, seemed to be moving even slower as if its injuries had suddenly become more severe. The Thunderclaw Bird dragged its mutilated body to the side of the Rockhelm Spirit, its sharp eyes looking at the Fire-Toothed Dog with dissatisfaction. ¡°Rockhelm!¡± ¡°Rockhelm!¡± The Rockhelm Spirit hurriedly came forward to report everything that had just happened. ¡°Thunderclaw!¡± The Thunderclaw Bird pretended to flap its wings angrily, but as it raised its wings halfway, it felt a wave of intense pain. Out of the corner of its eye, the Thunderclaw Bird caught sight of its left wing: bald and devoid of feathers, and the anger on its face suddenly became genuine. ¡°Thunderclaw!¡± The Thunderclaw Bird turned its head and cried out loudly at the Fire-Toothed Dog, as if it was about to charge. ¡°Rockhelm!¡± The nearby Rockhelm Spirit, startled, quickly stepped in front of the Thunderclaw Bird. ¡°Thunderclaw! Thunderclaw!¡± The Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s demeanor was ferocious, as if it was irrepressibly angry, yet its claws stayed where they were, not moving an inch forward. Qiao Sang looked at the two tugging Pet Beasts with a strange expression on her face. The Rockhelm Spirit¡¯s concern seemed genuine, but why did this Thunderclaw Bird feel so fake? For a General-level Thunderclaw Bird, if it really wanted to attack the Fire-Toothed Dog, one could understand why it would worry about not being as fast as the Fire-Toothed Dog due to its injured legs and wings. But what about its Thunder-type Skills? Were they just for show? Was it afraid that its lightning would also strike its own Beast Tamer? Qiao Sang¡¯s thoughts raced, and she suddenly called out, ¡°Yaobao!¡± The time spent together had indeed made the bond between the Fire-Toothed Dog and Qiao Sang even stronger. Upon hearing its Beast Tamer¡¯s voice, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s mouth opened slightly, ready to bite at the man¡¯s throat. ¡°Rockhelm!!!¡± The Rockhelm Spirit let out an earth-shattering lament at the sight. While the Thunderclaw Bird stopped its movement and excitedly watched the Fire-Toothed Dog. The flames on the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s sharp teeth stopped just a hair¡¯s breadth away from the man¡¯s neck. The Rockhelm Spirit sighed with relief. But the Thunderclaw Bird showed disappointment, then continued angrily crying out at the Fire-Toothed Dog, with the Rockhelm Spirit hurriedly intercepting. Watching the two Pet Beasts¡¯ entirely different behaviors, Qiao Sang realized that the Thunderclaw Bird, seemingly angry, was actually trying to provoke the Fire-Toothed Dog into really biting down. Not every bond between a Pet Beast and a Beast Tamer is akin to that of family and partners. Some Beast Tamers purely see their Pet Beasts as tools for making money, pushing them to the limit. If a low-level Beast Tamer has insufficient intimacy with their Pet Beast, it¡¯s entirely possible for a hot-tempered Pet Beast to prefer suffering backlash over maintaining the contract. But for high-level Beast Tamers, the more developed their brain domain, the more powerful the Beast Taming Codex, it¡¯s impossible for the Pet Beast to break the contract even under backlash. As long as the Beast Tamer awakens the Beast Taming Codex to three pages, reaching the level of a D-rank Beast Tamer, the Pet Beast contracted to them no longer has the chance to terminate the contract on its own. Unless the Pet Beast¡¯s level is much higher than that of the Beast Tamer, which is impossible. The higher-level Pet Beasts that have not been contracted are basically in the Secret Realm. Their thinking is mature enough that without overwhelming force, it¡¯s impossible to contract with them. Only a Beast Tamer who is stronger than them can contract with them. But even if one forcefully contracts with such a high-level Pet Beast, there¡¯s no guarantee it will obey. If it¡¯s not a Pet Beast that has been raised from a young age, it can easily have various disagreements with its Beast Tamer. Therefore, in this world, even Beast Tamers who have reached A-rank prefer to contract with low-level Pet Beasts in their initial form and then slowly train them. But there are always some people who think differently. They take the risk of contracting high-level Pet Beasts to rapidly enhance their strength. Qiao Sang felt that the person who offered 5 million might be one of these people. The behavior of the Thunderclaw Bird was clearly different from that of the Stone Helmet Spirit. If one assumes that the Stone Helmet Spirit was contracted when it was still a low-level Pet Beast, while the Thunderclaw Bird was contracted after it had already become a high-level Pet Beast, then everything makes sense. Because the Thunderclaw Bird, despite the risk of backlash, could not break the contract and under the influence of the contract could not harm the Beast Tamer it had contracted with, so it wanted to use a roundabout way to kill and thus have the contract automatically dissolve. After straightening out her thoughts, Qiao Sang immediately felt a lot more relaxed. She looked up at the two quarreling Pet Beasts and said, ¡°You two better not start fighting. If you scare me, I¡¯ll have the Fire-Toothed Dog snap your Beast Tamer¡¯s neck.¡± The Thunderclaw Bird paused upon hearing this, then adopted an angry posture and was about to rush over. ¡°Stone Helmet!¡± The Stone Helmet Spirit once again stepped forward. This time, the Thunderclaw Bird made a different move. It threw back its head and let out a long cry towards the heavens, and instantly, a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky towards the location of the Stone Helmet Spirit. The Stone Helmet Spirit got a fright and quickly vanished from sight. The next second, the lightning struck mercilessly where the Stone Helmet Spirit had stood, leaving a deep pit in the ground. The Stone Helmet Spirit reappeared behind the Thunderclaw Bird. ¡°Stone Helmet!¡± ¡°Stone Helmet!¡± It angrily accused the Thunderclaw Bird. Their master had forbidden the Thunderclaw Bird from recklessly releasing its Skill on the mountain, because lightning that appeared out of nowhere would draw attention to the place. And right after that despicable human had spoken those words, how could the Thunderclaw Bird take action again? It was clearly on purpose! The Stone Helmet Spirit was just angrily scolding and did not fight back. The Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s eyes swiveled, catching sight of Qiao Sang¡¯s position, and it swiftly flapped its still-feathered wings downward. A Thunderball about 20 centimeters in diameter immediately formed. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyelid twitched and she cleanly and decisively ran to the side of the man to use him as a shield. Seeing this, the corner of the Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s mouth twitched and the direction of the released Thunderball curved towards the Stone Helmet Spirit. ¡°Stone Helmet!¡± This time, the change in the direction of the Thunderball was so sudden that the Stone Helmet Spirit, completely unprepared, took the blow head-on. Although the Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s condition was not even a tenth of its prime, the Thunder-type power was real; the Stone Helmet on the Spirit¡¯s head cracked open. ¡°Stone Helmet!!!¡± The Stone Helmet Spirit touched the crack with its hand, and then began to wail in grief. It angrily looked at the Thunderclaw Bird and stretched out its right pincer. A black Shadow Ball began to condense in its hand. ¡°Stone Helmet!¡± ¡°Thunderclaw!¡± Watching the crazed release of energy from the two figures in front, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of regret. Without their Beast Tamer, Pet Beasts are really just like loose sand¡­ ¡­ ps: Thanks to Luoyu Morany for the reward for the new month! Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 91 Ill Help You! Chapter 95: Chapter 91 I¡¯ll Help You! The Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s strength should have overwhelmed the Stone-Helmet Spirit. But its old injuries were too severe, its energy within reduced to a mere trickle, its wings, once a source of pride, now crippled from a great battle not long ago. Now, it couldn¡¯t even walk smoothly, let alone fly. The Stone-Helmet Spirit had its own scars, yet they were nowhere near as critical as those of the Thunderclaw Bird. Most importantly, it could vanish to gain distance, while the Thunderclaw Bird could only stand still, relying on lightning for attack and defense. The skirmish, to everyone¡¯s surprise, was subtly tipped in favor of the Stone-Helmet Spirit. For what might have been the umpteenth time, the Stone-Helmet Spirit¡¯s circular eyes emitted a purple glow as the black ground beneath it opened like an abyss, dragging the Thunderclaw Bird down. To the Thunderclaw Bird in its current state, the skill ¡°Night Spirit Feast¡± was practically unavoidable. The Thunderclaw Bird was consumed by the black ground for the third time. ¡°Stone-Helmet~¡± Every time the Thunderclaw Bird was caught by ¡°Night Spirit Feast,¡± the Stone-Helmet Spirit would emit a bizarre cry as if intoxicated. When the Thunderclaw Bird emerged again, its feathers looked even duller and lifeless, wilted like a plant. ¡°Thunderclaw.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co The Thunderclaw Bird glared at the Stone-Helmet Spirit with resentment. If it hadn¡¯t been breaking through the encirclement back then, taking on so much damage, it would not be in this position, with the Stone-Helmet Spirit riding high. They all spoke so nicely, talking about reaching the pinnacle of bird life. But what happened? Once it left the mountains, it was forced to fight every day, and when it couldn¡¯t win, a bunch of people chased and attacked it. Forget about a good meal, it hadn¡¯t even had a peaceful sleep. Its favorite wings were bare, and the hardest of its claws broken off a piece. Just because it was the newcomer, it had to do all the dirty, tiring work. Here, that Silver-Tail Sea Snake could guard the tree fruits and even sleep peacefully. But it was stuck at the signal tower, releasing electromagnetic signals, told that it couldn¡¯t directly destroy, only interfere. It couldn¡¯t use skills at will, couldn¡¯t sleep whenever it wanted, always having to release electromagnetic signals from time to time. It had had enough of this unfair treatment! The Thunderclaw Bird grew angrier the more it thought about it. ¡°Thunderclaw!¡± It let out a long cry to the heavens, gathering the scant energy left in its body. Just a moment ago, the sky was clear and the sun blazed down; now, a swath of darkness enveloped the sky. Massive clouds formed, lightning branches extending in bizarre patterns across the sky, thunder booming through the heavens. The next second, several bolts of lightning, like unfurled claws, continuously struck around the Stone-Helmet Spirit, setting off large bursts of electrical arcs mid-air. This phenomenon quickly caught the attention of the police who were rushing over from afar. ¡°It¡¯s Zhou Xian¡¯s Thunderclaw Bird,¡± the middle-aged woman said with a grave expression. How could this be, why is it causing such a commotion all of a sudden? Who is the Thunderclaw Bird fighting with? Besides that child who reported the incident on the mountain, could there be anyone else? ¡°Ah Feng, go faster,¡± Ye Ranran patted the Wind Sculpture. ¡°Wind Shoo.¡± The Wind Sculpture cried out and sped up. Qiao Sang stood by, terrified by what he was witnessing. This was his first time being so close to lightning bolts¡­ Clearly, Qiao Sang had forgotten the recent incident where he was attacked by the Magnetic Brute Rat. The range of the lightning attack was vast; yet, not a single bolt struck within a two-meter radius centered around the man. The Stone-Helmet Spirit dodged frantically, but because the attack range was so wide, lightning struck wherever it moved. Soon, a bolt of lightning struck directly onto the Stone-Helmet Spirit, knocking it to the ground in an instant. ¡°Stone-Helmet!!!¡± The Stone-Helmet Spirit let out a piercing shriek. The lightning in the sky continued to fall, showing no signs of stopping. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s attention was drawn to the scene of the Thunderclaw Bird being ravaged by lightning. It forgot to maintain the energy of the Flame Tooth, staring unblinkingly at the dazzling lightning before it. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes held a longing. When would it ever become so powerful¡­ At that moment, the man on the ground woke up to the tremendous noise, furrowing his brow as he slowly opened his eyes. Just then, the Fire-Toothed Dog turned its head and locked eyes with the man. Both man and beast were startled. The next second, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes became fierce, and it slammed its head forward with force. The man had not yet reacted before he fainted again. The Fire-Toothed Dog breathed a sigh of relief. That was close¡­ Qiao Sang did not notice the little episode with the Fire-Toothed Dog. She looked at the two injured pet beasts in front of her and had a bold idea. After about half a minute or so, the thunderstorm finally stopped, and the dark clouds dispersed completely. The Thunderclaw Bird, which had had only a little energy to begin with, was left with almost nothing after being devoured three times by the Dark Night Soul Eater. The storm of thunderclouds it had released with all its might had drained the last of its energy. The figure of the Thunderclaw Bird began to wobble, propping itself up with sheer willpower to avoid falling. It looked at the Stone Helmet Spirit lying on the ground, scorched black and unable to get up, with a sense of triumph. Kid, your big brother is still the big brother. So what if it¡¯s hurt like this? As long as there is enough energy, can¡¯t it instantly knock down anything with its ultimate move! ¡°Thunderclaw.¡± ¡°Thunderclaw.¡± The Thunderclaw Bird arrogantly called out to the Stone Helmet Spirit. ¡°Stone Helmet.¡± The Stone Helmet Spirit glared at the Thunderclaw Bird with hatred; it struggled to get up, but its limbs had no strength at all. Its vision started to blur in front of it, and at that moment, it suddenly thought of its master. The Stone Helmet Spirit no longer paid attention to the mocking Thunderclaw Bird; it lay on the ground and looked towards its master, who still had his eyes closed. It didn¡¯t move, but its eyes once again emitted a purple glow. This time, the black ground slowly started to spread from it towards Qiao Sang¡¯s direction. Qiao Sang watched the black ground pass by the Thunderclaw Bird without stopping and continue to spread toward her, and she had a bad feeling in her heart. No waiting! Although she did not understand where the limit of a high-level pet beast and a general-level pet beast were, from their current state, it looked as if they were at the end of their tether. ¡°Stone Helmet Spirit, I¡¯m going to help you!¡± Qiao Sang shouted. The Stone Helmet Spirit was stunned when it heard this, and it forgot to continue casting its skill. Help it? Help it with what? ¡°Yaobao, use Blazing Charge on the Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s wing where it has no feathers!¡± Qiao Sang said. Even if this attack didn¡¯t knock down the Thunderclaw Bird, it didn¡¯t matter. With her present, she could simply summon Yaobao back to the Beast Taming Codex when the time came. This made the Thunderclaw Bird furious. As Qiao Sang spoke, the Dark Night Soul Eater¡¯s skill range, having passed under the Thunderclaw Bird¡¯s feet, stopped not far after. ¡°Thunderclaw!¡± The Thunderclaw Bird did not pay attention to the movements on the ground; it angrily wanted to turn and attack Qiao Sang. No feathers? Who has no feathers?! Which one is featherless! The Thunderclaw Bird suddenly tried to move its feet, but its legs gave out, and it collapsed. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes lit up when it heard the order. It had just seen the Thunderclaw Bird release the lightning and knew it was a formidable opponent. Its own Beast Tamer instructing it to attack that big fellow showed how much trust she had in it! ¡°Fang!¡± Flames surged rapidly over the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s body as it excitedly gathered its energy. In the next instant, like a streak of red light, it crashed into the immobilized Thunderclaw Bird with force. ¡°Thunderclaw!!¡± The Thunderclaw Bird let out a pained cry. It felt extremely humiliated seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was about the same size as one of its claws. The wing that still had feathers struggled to move, attempting to strike at the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Yaobao! Use Flame Tooth to bite it!¡± Qiao Sang said timely. The Fire-Toothed Dog opened its mouth, and the flame-wrapped fang bit down on the wing that stretched out to it but already lacked any strength. ¡°Thunderclaw!¡± After this call, the Thunderclaw Bird, despite its unwillingness, fainted. When the Wind Sculpture arrived, what Ye Ranran and the others saw was exactly this scene before their eyes. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Chapter 92 A Gift from a Friend No content Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 93 Dark Elixir No content Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 94: You Want a Free Ride? No content Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Chapter 95: Energy Sphere Chapter 99: Chapter 95: Energy Sphere Learning skills has always been a headache for Beast Tamers. If you have money, it¡¯s fine. Just send your Pet Beast to different skill training institutions. These institutions specialized in skill learning would define the skills that can be learned in advance. They list out the learnable skills with a series of professional training methods, and these methods are essentially intellectual property, a means to make money, not to be shared carelessly. If you¡¯re broke, you have to figure out how to learn on your own. Searching online and discussing with others to broaden your own thinking is something most Beast Tamers do, and nobody complains about it. The comment that suddenly appeared just now was clearly from someone who knew how to learn Mars Rain. Qiao Sang got a bit excited and was about to reply when that person quickly sent another message. [Only 19998 to take away the learning method, PM me, let¡¯s talk details] Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Pfft! Turns out to be a scammer. Didn¡¯t even bother to check the market price for learning Mars Rain before scamming, the price isn¡¯t right even if you add another zero at the end. Qiao Sang ignored him, continuing to wait for others to discuss. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??¦Ï.§ã0 Soon there were a few more comments. [Front row, seeking the same] [First, you need to have a Fire Attribute Beast] [The guy above is wrong, first you need to have a high-level Fire Attribute Beast] [Even high-level Fire Attribute Beasts aren¡¯t enough, it has to be General-level to even discuss] Qiao Sang read this, and typed out a response. [What if it¡¯s a low-level one?] As soon as he sent this, it was like poking a hornet¡¯s nest, and the number of comments skyrocketed. [Disperse, the OP is an idiot] [Let¡¯s not talk learning for now, does a low-level Fire Attribute Beast have enough energy to cast Mars Rain? Even if you wring it out, it won¡¯t be enough, right?] [Mars Rain feels just like setting off fireworks, maybe you can buy some fireworks to set off and study it] [Energy Sphere is round, and so are fireballs, one is about containing Fire Element energy, the other is releasing Fire Element energy outward, you can start from fireballs] [Instead of researching how to learn Mars Rain, you might as well figure out how to make money to learn Mars Rain] [I am but a humble man, once studied the issue of low-level Pet Beasts learning high-level skills, now live very well in a mental hospital] Although most of the comments weren¡¯t serious replies, Qiao Sang still found some useful information in them. One of the main reasons why low and mid-level Pet Beasts can¡¯t learn high-level skills is that they lack sufficient energy. The amount of energy required for high-level skills is more than the Fire-Toothed Dog can currently handle. The fastest solution would be to evolve the Fire-Toothed Dog, but right now, the Fire-Toothed Dog just can¡¯t evolve. However, it¡¯s possible to try increasing energy without evolving. After all, the Fire-Toothed Dog is still growing and hasn¡¯t reached its energy saturation point. Another piece of information is that the Energy Sphere is a state where energy is concentrated and contained. If that¡¯s the case, forming an Energy Sphere certainly requires mastery over Fire Element energy to perfection. With the Golden Finger enhancing proficiency, this isn¡¯t too difficult. Qiao Sang looked down and noted down the training direction. He created a targeted training plan for the Fire-Toothed Dog for the upcoming period. As he was concentrating on writing, there was a knock at the door. Qiao Sang put down the pen, stood up, and opened the door. ¡°Mom, what brings you here?¡± Qiao Sang asked in surprise. The mother at the door looked weary, her usual meticulous makeup now smudged without any attempt of touching up. Could something have happened? As Qiao Sang was speculating, his mother¡¯s expression suddenly relaxed, she smiled gently. ¡°I heard from your Auntie that you ran into a murderer today. I was worried so I came to see you. Now that I see you¡¯re fine, I¡¯m relieved,¡± she said. Qiao Sang was taken aback, feeling a twinge of sadness in his heart. Everyone marveled at his luck and praised his capability, but none asked if he was alright. Qiao Sang pretended not to care and said, ¡°You could¡¯ve just called me, there was no need to make a trip. Do you have a day off tomorrow?¡± His mother smiled and replied, ¡°How did you know? I have plans to go shopping with your Auntie Wang tomorrow.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ The arrival of my mother was a minor interlude, and the next day at noon she rode off on a plump domestic pigeon to the train station. It seemed she had forgotten the shopping trip she had promised with Auntie Wang. Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, still hadn¡¯t woken up after a night, but the blush on its face had faded. Liu Ganxi. The Fire-Toothed Dog was spinning in circles frantically. It looked at the changes on its body in amazement. Just a second ago, its fur had suddenly grown longer, its stature had inexplicably shot up, and its claws had become much sharper. ¡°Yaobao, now release ¡®Spark¡¯ continuously until all the energy in your body is depleted,¡± Qiao Sang instructed. Upon hearing its Beast Tamer¡¯s command, the Fire-Toothed Dog stopped in its tracks, almost losing its balance due to dizziness. When it began to mobilize the energy inside its body, it was startled. Why did it feel like there was suddenly more energy? ¡°Yaobao?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog cocked its head and looked towards its Beast Tamer with a mix of surprise and confusion. ¡°This is the benefit of the contract; see how the Pet Beasts with a Beast Tamer progress faster than those in the base,¡± Qiao Sang coaxed. In fact, her words were not false, albeit she was using the Golden Finger. She had just added 600 points directly to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s level. Now, in the Beast Taming Codex, the line about the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s level read: [Beginner Stage (800/1000)+] The changes appearing on the Fire-Toothed Dog were just as she expected. The points after the level indicated the degree of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy accumulation at the beginner level. The conditions for a Pet Beast¡¯s evolution were partly the accumulation of energy and partly the opportunity for transformation. The latter included a variety of elements. Items for evolution, the environment, the intimacy with the Beast Tamer, or having trained a specific skill to a certain level, among other things, were all related. The former was much simpler. The more points the Fire-Toothed Dog had at its level, the more energy it would have within. Mars Rain was a skill that consumed a lot of energy¡ªso she thought she might try to increase its energy first without evolving it. She didn¡¯t dare to randomly add the remaining 200 points, considering there was still a month and a half left. Qiao Sang did not plan to tell the Fire-Toothed Dog about the Golden Finger. She was afraid that if it knew, its mentality might change, and if in the future it only relied on the Golden Finger and stopped making an effort, it would be all over. ¡°Yaobao!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog had an epiphany, so that¡¯s how it was. Then it excitedly began to mobilize the energy within its body. 30 minutes later. The Fire-Toothed Dog, having released ¡®Spark¡¯ 320 times, collapsed on the ground exhausted. Qiao Sang handed it milk right away. Although everything was as she predicted, witnessing the Fire-Toothed Dog having enough energy to release that many ¡®Sparks¡¯, Qiao Sang was still somewhat taken aback. This Golden Finger was too powerful¡­ ¡­ At 3:12 PM. In the room. ¡°Take a look at this water balloon,¡± Qiao Sang said as she held out a freshly filled mini balloon towards the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°To learn ¡®Mars Rain¡¯, you first have to learn to gather the Energy Sphere, and this Energy Sphere is just like this water balloon, where all the energy is gathered together, just like the water is contained within this balloon.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like much on the surface, but you must know that inside contains tremendous energy. Go ahead and feel it for yourself.¡± ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded solemnly, extending its paw to take it. ¡°Pop!¡± The moment its sharp claw touched the water balloon, it burst, sending water spilling everywhere. The Fire-Toothed Dog: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 96 Harmony and Joy Chapter 100: Chapter 96 Harmony and Joy ¡°Do you feel it?¡± Qiao Sang asked. The Fire-Toothed Dog was startled and looked down at the puddle of water on the ground and the droplets still clinging to its paws. After staring for quite a while, its eyes widened in realization. So the water sphere hadn¡¯t burst by accident; its Beast Tamer had intentionally let it feel the energy inside! ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded earnestly. It felt it! Qiao Sang felt somewhat guilty. Her original intention was just for Yaobao to catch the water sphere and take a look, but she hadn¡¯t expected that the increase in points would make its claws much sharper. Wait a minute, she still had to trim them after all, especially since Yaobao didn¡¯t have any skills related to its claws. ¡°Feeling it is good. An Energy Sphere is just like that, harmless until touched, but upon contact, the energy inside explodes,¡± Qiao Sang took the opportunity to explain. ¡°What we need to do first now is to form this Energy Sphere.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog was eager to try after listening and started to feel the energy inside its body, ready to experiment immediately. ¡°Don¡¯t practice in the room! Have you forgotten about that TV?¡± Qiao Sang yelled, stopping it in fright. After spending so much time with Yaobao, she could tell from that little expression and those restless paws exactly what it was about to do. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog stopped its movements, feeling embarrassed. It had indeed forgotten. ¡°This is different from generating fire by circulating the energy within your body. You have to directly condense the Fire Element energy, and the most important thing is the condensation has to be compact, with a stable internal structure,¡± she continued. ¡°Otherwise, the Energy Sphere might explode on its own before it even reaches the sky, and such uncontrolled explosions won¡¯t result in Mars Rain,¡± Qiao Sang added. Plainly put, an Energy Sphere is a spherical form of condensed energy. It doesn¡¯t seem difficult to form. But to make it form without any energy leaking out and to have it ascend to a certain height in the air, it must have a very stable internal structure, which is very challenging. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog listened intently and nodded firmly. Seeing this, Qiao Sang was quite satisfied. Not to mention anything else, but just based on this learning attitude, it felt like half the battle was already won. ¡°There¡¯s one more thing to do before training,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked confused. What else was there to do? ¡°Come here, let¡¯s clip your nails.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ After dinner, Qiao Sang was preparing to take the Fire-Toothed Dog to Liugan Creek. Just as they exited the front door, they saw a Sky-Piercing Pig with a green bag on its back, panting with white and gray wings, flying to their doorstep. It turned out to be the delivery of the F-grade Energy Recovery Potion and the E-grade Condensing Fire Bead and Concentration Beads she had ordered last time. Watching the Sky-Piercing Pig leave after dropping off the package, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but remark. Indeed, Pet Beasts have the advantage in the job market. She never thought pigs could deliver parcels¡­ Arriving at Liugan Creek, the Fire-Toothed Dog, wearing the Condensing Fire Bead, began trying to form an Energy Sphere. Qiao Sang found an open space and sat down cross-legged. She reached up and brought down the Treasure-seeking Ghost perched on her head. Because Xiao Xunbao¡¯s paws were still clutching tufts of her hair, the process was slightly painful. Qiao Sang put the Concentration Beads on it and looked at Xiao Xunbao still closing its eyes, and she couldn¡¯t help but worry. Wasn¡¯t it supposed to get better after a sleep? Was this sleep a bit too long? It had almost been two days. Qiao Sang poked Xiao Xunbao¡¯s cheek, but there was no response. She sighed, placing Xiao Xunbao back on her head. In a place Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t see, Xiao Xunbao conscientiously grabbed another two tufts of her hair in its paws. The Fire-Toothed Dog was still trying to condense energy, but each time it opened its mouth, what came out was still flame. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t play with her phone; she just quietly watched from the side. Sometimes watching your own Pet Beast train is also a kind of pleasure. After failing for the thirteenth time, on the fourteenth attempt what appeared before the Fire-Toothed Dog was no longer flame, but an Energy Sphere the size of a fingernail. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes lit up. Regardless of the size of the Energy Sphere, successfully condensing it was the first step. What came next was stabilizing the internal structure. As long as the structure inside was stable, the more energy the Energy Sphere contained, the larger it would naturally become. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at the Energy Sphere before it, very excited. It raised its head and called out excitedly to its Beast Tamer. At the same time, the Energy Sphere spun out of control and headed straight for Qiao Sang. ¡°Ya!!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog got a fright. It immediately wanted to use some skill to save the situation. But as soon as it opened its mouth, it realized something. Its own skills would cause harm to its Beast Tamer even if she wasn¡¯t injured¡­ ¡°Fuck!¡± Qiao Sang blurted out an exclamation as the Energy Sphere came flying towards her face. Luckily, the Energy Sphere was only the size of a fingernail, and Qiao Sang leaned her head back at a 75-degree angle to dodge it. Even though she evaded the Energy Sphere, her head suffered a different kind of harm. Feeling the pain on her scalp, Qiao Sang suddenly realized something was amiss. When did the little Treasure-seeking Ghost grab onto her hair again? And could it really stay so still while asleep? But her thoughts were quickly interrupted by the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s bark. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog ran up, looking at its Beast Tamer with concern. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Qiao Sang reassured. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog relaxed. ¡°But if you do that again I don¡¯t know if I¡¯ll still be fine.¡± Fire-Toothed Dog: ¡°¡­¡± In the following training, the Fire-Toothed Dog became much more focused on controlling the Energy Sphere. Qiao Sang silently moved to a different spot and continued sitting cross-legged. This time, she divided her attention between the Fire-Toothed Dog and the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. When she focused on her head, she quickly noticed something was off. Her head would occasionally vibrate subtly. Had she not deliberately focused on it, the slight vibrations would have been imperceptible. Qiao Sang quickly made a judgment. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s stomach was growling¡­ The little guy was probably awake by now¡­ And was pretending to be asleep. Qiao Sang grabbed the little Treasure-seeking Ghost and pried its eyelids open. No reaction. She tickled the armpit. Still no reaction. Wow, quite the convincing act. ¡°Xiao Xunbao, if you don¡¯t wake up, I¡¯m going to have to take you to the hospital,¡± Qiao Sang said. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost remained motionless. ¡°When you wake up in the hospital, that¡¯s when I¡¯ll come to take you back,¡± Qiao Sang continued. This time, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s eyelid twitched slightly. ¡°Xun~¡± The next second, it opened its eyes and rubbed them with its paws, appearing just like it had just woken up. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Seeing its Beast Tamer not speaking, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost affectionately rubbed its head against her. ¡°Out with it, why were you pretending to sleep?¡± Qiao Sang demanded. The Fire-Toothed Dog, hearing the commotion, stopped its training and turned its head to look. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog ran over joyfully to vocalize a greeting. Its little brother had finally awoken! ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost, seeing its Beast Tamer¡¯s questioning look, became nervous and without any hesitation, blurted out everything that was on its mind. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun, Xun, Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun.¡± It turned out the little Treasure-seeking Ghost thought it had messed things up. It was supposed to lead the enemy away, but due to its gluttony, it ended up not knowing what happened afterward. Fearing it would be disliked, it dared not wake up. Qiao Sang sighed, ¡°You¡¯re so young, yet you¡¯re so full of thoughts. To me, as long as you¡¯re safe, that¡¯s all that matters. Also, you did really well at the time. If you hadn¡¯t led the Stone Helmet Spirit away, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to do what came next.¡± The eyes of the little Treasure-seeking Ghost instantly filled with tears. ¡°Yaobao and I have both been very worried about you these past few days,¡± Qiao Sang continued. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s voice was tearful. ¡°You must be hungry, hurry up and take out the milk to drink. I heard your stomach growling,¡± Qiao Sang said with a laugh. As if to prove her point, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s stomach growled right on cue. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s face turned red, and it buried its head in Qiao Sang¡¯s chest, forgetting to cry. At this sight, Qiao Sang and the Fire-Toothed Dog couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. In the setting sun, by the stream, the scene was full of joy and harmony. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Chapter 97 Count me in Chapter 101: Chapter 97 Count me in Training days are always dull, but that¡¯s for the Fire-Toothed Dog. Under the shade of a tree by the Liu Gan Creek, Qiao Sang and Xiao Xunbao leisurely enjoyed their ice pops. ¡°You¡¯re still small, eat less of the cold stuff,¡± Qiao Sang said, taking a bite of her ice pop. ¡°Xun~¡± After cheerfully responding, Xiao Xunbao stuffed the whole ice pop into its mouth, its body shivering as its eyes curved into crescent moons. Seeing this, Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, thinking that Xiao Xunbao was becoming naughtier by the day. Ever since the incident where it feigned sleep, Xiao Xunbao¡¯s nature had become increasingly uninhibited. In the past, if she told it to eat less ice, it would instantly put down the ice pop. Not like now, where it verbally complied but the body was so honest. Meanwhile, the Fire-Toothed Dog sensed the energy within its body and opened its mouth. The next second, an energy sphere the size of a baby¡¯s fist appeared in front of it. The Fire-Toothed Dog kept its mouth open, maintaining the circulation of the energy sphere, trying to condense it even more solidly. ¡°Yaobao, keep it up!¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï ¡°Xun! Xun!¡± Qiao Sang and Xiao Xunbao cheered from the side, looking just like two cheerleaders. The Fire-Toothed Dog focused on the energy sphere, and when it felt its inner structure was stable enough, it tossed its head back, launching the energy sphere into the sky. Qiao Sang looked up, closely following the trajectory of the energy sphere. Indeed, after rising about 4 meters high, the energy sphere rapidly fell, heading towards Liu Gan Creek. ¡°Bang!¡± There was a loud splash. Afterward, a fish flipped onto its side, floating to the surface. ¡°Xiao Xunbao,¡± Qiao Sang called. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao, biting its ice pop, gave a muffled response. It stretched out two short digits, a blue light radiating from its body, and the Concentration Beads around its neck glowed faintly in response. The fish in the water was levitated over under its control. Qiao Sang put the fish into a plastic bag that had been prepared earlier. This was the seventh fish to have been unlucky since the Fire-Toothed Dog started training with the energy sphere. Luckily, the fish in Liu Gan Creek were wild, otherwise, they¡¯d have to change the training spot again. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog was long accustomed to failure; it wasn¡¯t discouraged and continued to sense the energy within its body. It had been ten days since the energy sphere practice commenced, and the Fire-Toothed Dog had progressed from generating energy spheres the size of a fingernail to ones the size of a baby¡¯s fist. That was a speedy improvement for a beginner-level Pet Beast. However, the structure within the energy sphere wasn¡¯t solid enough, and it would fall uncontrollably after not rising much, sometimes even exploding in mid-air. Qiao Sang glanced at the time. 5:01 PM. Since the addition of Grade F Energy Recovery Potion, the Fire-Toothed Dog had been training until meal time every day before returning home. Qiao Sang considered herself a relatively ambitious person, but without pressure, she felt she couldn¡¯t be as diligent as the Fire-Toothed Dog. Having such an easy-to-care-for Pet Beast was¡­ awesome! The new Beast Tamers who graduated middle school with her were still exploring how to get along with their Pet Beasts. Let alone training skills¡ªthat aside, even getting their Pet Beasts to proficiently master skills they already knew sometimes required coaxing and deceiving. The five recommended pet beast personalities for newcomers were good. But good personalities do not always mean hardworking. Fang Sisi had messaged her just the other day, distressed that her Cotton Caterpillar wasn¡¯t willing to spin silk. Qiao Sang suggested she check online or consult a Breeder. A day later, Fang Sisi sent over the breeder¡¯s diagnosis. Although the diagnosis listed a whole bunch of symptoms, it all boiled down to one word, lazy. Qiao Sang happily watched the Fire-Toothed Dog once again condense an Energy Sphere, leisurely enjoying the rest of her ice pop. ¡­ 5:56 p.m. At the dining table. Auntie Three took a bite of the braised fish and sighed, ¡°The fish Qiao Sang brings every time is always so delicious.¡± Qiao Sang scraped up a bite of rice and said, ¡°It¡¯s because Auntie Three cooks it so well.¡± ¡°You sweet child,¡± Auntie Three laughed, then added, ¡°By the way, Ranran, how did you feel about your blind date today?¡± During Qiao Sang¡¯s stay of more than ten days at her hometown, Ye Ranran had already been on three blind dates. Regarding this, Qiao Sang indicated it was none of her business, but was all for the gossip. Qiao Sang bowed her head to eat, yet her ears perked up to listen. Ye Ranran glanced around the dining table, then her gaze settled on Qiao Sang and she said, ¡°Why do I feel like you¡¯ve gotten tanner?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°!¡± Getting tanner and gaining weight were issues that girls tended to care about, and Qiao Sang was no exception. She had spent all her days outside during this period, and even though she sought shade, the blazing sun was hard to avoid and she hadn¡¯t applied any sunscreen¡ª the possibility of getting tanner was just too high. ¡°I just bought some Bright Frost Coral powder; you can soak it and drink some later,¡± Ye Ranran said. Bright Frost Coral powder could noticeably improve one¡¯s complexion, showing immediate effects after drinking, and had been continuously well-received in the beauty market. Qiao Sang nodded repeatedly and said, ¡°Sure, so how did you feel after the blind date today?¡± Ye Ranran: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s no good, that guy was actually rooting for Klika during The Interstellar Cup,¡± Ye Ranran said helplessly. The Interstellar Cup had ended two days ago, but many people were still immersed in it and hadn¡¯t snapped out of it. Klika was the one who had won against Lin Ya. Clearly stronger than Lin Ya, he had advanced victoriously until he finally stopped at the top three. Although Klika was formidable, in the Dragon Country, basically, everyone was rooting for Lin Ya. Even non-Beast Tamers were likely aware of what Lin Ya represented for Dragon Country. During The Interstellar Cup, rooting for different Beast Tamers could easily lead to emotional rifts. Statistics showed that during every Interstellar Cup, the divorce rate among couples rose by 9%, and the number of couples who argued and broke up over The Interstellar Cup was countless. ¡°That¡¯s indeed unacceptable, who even set up such matches,¡± Auntie Three said discontentedly. Obviously, Auntie Three was also a Lin Ya supporter. As dinner was nearly over, the always quiet Uncle Three spoke up, ¡°Ah Sang, we¡¯re short of one person.¡± Qiao Sang was startled for a moment before she remembered the marathon relay race that Uncle Three had mentioned earlier. Uncle Three had always lived in the town, but could he really not even muster a three-person team to enter a marathon? Could it be that Uncle Three had poor social ties or was ostracized by the town¡¯s Beast Tamers? For a moment, Qiao Sang¡¯s imagination ran wild. ¡°But Xiao Xunbao was only born not long ago, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll hold the team back,¡± Qiao Sang expressed her concern. Since Uncle Three wanted to participate, he surely aimed for a place. Marathons were tough competitions; typically, the participating Pet Beasts were systematically trained, possessing certain speed and endurance. Both the physical and mental aspects were relatively superior. If it was just a team of three people each sending out one Pet Beast, that would be manageable, but if two Pet Beasts had to be sent out, then Xiao Xunbao was clearly not suitable for the event. ¡°It¡¯s alright, we¡¯re just short of one person. You can think of yourself as just filling the spot. This competition calculates the rankings not only based on the overall team time but also on the results of each relay segment for the individual Pet Beasts. I mainly want to win an individual ranking,¡± Uncle Three explained. Qiao Sang instantly felt relieved. If they weren¡¯t aiming for a team ranking, then it didn¡¯t matter if Xiao Xunbao could only run 100 meters before giving out. ¡°Okay, count me in. Who¡¯s the other person?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Ye Ranran put down her chopsticks and said, ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 98: Spirit Mark Chapter 102: Chapter 98: Spirit Mark Back in her room, the Fire-Toothed Dog was watching the Hangkang sports channel as usual. Qiao Sang, on the other hand, was watching an online course about Pet Beast Spirit Engravers while drawing on the cheeks of Xiao Xunbao with a brush specially made for Spirit Carvers. It wasn¡¯t that she was idly using her holiday time to acquire a new skill, she simply wanted to help her Fire-Toothed Dog with the aspect of condensing Energy Spheres. After some time of training, she could more or less perceive the existing problems with the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s practice of Mars Rain. Mars Rain was an advanced skill, and even though she had awarded points to her Fire-Toothed Dog, its current energy was far from sufficient to unleash it. Don¡¯t be fooled by its rapid progress in the first step of condensing Energy Spheres. But even if the internal structure of the Energy Sphere stabilized, I feared that the explosion formed in the sky would not be Mars Rain, but rather a drizzle. And the kind of drizzle that had hardly any droplets at all. There were three possible solutions. The first was evolution. Practicing Mars Rain was just an attempt and not urgent, and it wouldn¡¯t matter if the Fire-Toothed Dog evolved into a Blazehound even after more than a month of continuous practice. But what worried her was that even after evolving into a Blazehound, the energy might still be insufficient, as the basics of a mid-level Pet Beast learning a high-level skill were also in textbooks. The second solution was to use an item. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï The reason for discarding this option was simple. There was no money, at least not at the moment. The third was to engrave energy patterns. This mostly required skillful techniques; while individual materials might be expensive, compared to items, it was practically nothing. The materials needed for those simple patterns and the proportions they needed to be mixed could be bought online with money, and with Qiao Sang¡¯s current financial situation, it was still affordable. Engraving patterns mainly tested one¡¯s technique; each stroke had to be completed in a single breath. Besides, the Spirit Power infused in each stroke had to be the same. Uneven Spirit Power could lead to an imbalance in the energy structure of the pattern and ultimately lead to failure. Simply put, using Spirit Power meant activating the Beast Taming Codex inside the brain. Beast Tamers didn¡¯t feel anything when summoning their Pet Beasts using the Beast Taming Codex, but constantly operating the Codex to use spiritual power and engrave the patterns would definitely be strenuous. Qiao Sang had been learning how to engrave energy patterns for three days and had yet to encounter such distress. Pet Beasts mainly relied on their own internal energy to release skills, and the energy patterns she was learning were designed to absorb outside energy when releasing skills. Qiao Sang specifically signed up for an online course on this type of pattern for a month, and her test subject was Xiao Xunbao. It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to experiment directly on the Fire-Toothed Dog, but the thing detested water, and bath time was always a drag. Given the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s aversion to water, experimenting with this pattern on it would probably take forever to succeed. Xiao Xunbao didn¡¯t have this problem. On the contrary, it had been quite enthusiastic about the pattern engraving these past three days, even proactively retrieving the materials each time. ¡°All done, give it a try,¡± Qiao Sang said as she set down the brush. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao stretched out a short claw and opened its hand wide to indicate there was no hurry. It picked up a small mirror that had already been prepared nearby and started looking at its face, occasionally squeezing its eyebrows and making all sorts of silly faces. Qiao Sang watched on, feeling helpless. If someone uninformed saw this, they might think she was drawing faces instead of Spirit Marks. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao put down the mirror and let out a happy chirp, seemingly very pleased with its facial masterpiece. The next second, a faint purple light emerged from its body, but soon dissipated. ¡°Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao spread its hands and shook its head, indicating it was no use. It was another failure. Although Qiao Sang had been prepared mentally, she couldn¡¯t help feeling somewhat disappointed. ¡°Thud, thud.¡± Just as she was preparing to wash off the markings from Xiao Xunbao¡¯s ghostly face, someone knocked on the door. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao floated eagerly over to open the door. ¡°Ah Sang, why did you paint a ghostly face on the Treasure-seeking Ghost?¡± Ye Ranran was taken aback upon seeing the door opened by Xiao Xunbao and asked with confusion. ¡°Xun~¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Xunbao laughed uproariously, floated over to the table, picked up a small mirror, and started admiring itself again. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­!¡± This is a Spirit Mark! Qiao Sang moved her lips, wanting to explain. But being thought of in this way when Xiao Xunbao wasn¡¯t making a ghostly face, she felt that trying to explain would be somewhat humiliating¡­ ¡°Is this powder from Bright Frost Coral?¡± Qiao Sang looked at the bowl in Ye Ranran¡¯s hand, choosing to ignore her previous question. ¡°Yes, I just made some and brought a bowl over for you on my way.¡± Ye Ranran entered the room and placed the bowl on the table. Qiao Sang took a sip, it was slightly sweet. ¡°What¡¯s the deal with Third Uncle? How can it be that he can¡¯t even muster two people to form a team for the race?¡± Qiao Sang asked. In truth, she had wanted to ask this for a while, but it wasn¡¯t appropriate to raise the question in front of Third Uncle at the dinner table, fearing she might touch a sore spot. ¡°What do you mean we can¡¯t muster up people? Aren¡¯t you and I human?¡± Ye Ranran teased. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Just kidding. The main problem with Third Uncle is that the person he initially found wanted the same prize, and others also had Pet Beasts that overlapped in racing capabilities.¡± ¡°The marathon relay race this time is divided into sea, land, and air segments, each requiring two Pet Beasts. Third Uncle doesn¡¯t have any friends left who own a Flight Type Pet Beast that can take on the air segment of the race. Your Treasure-seeking Ghost can barely count as one for that segment,¡± Ye Ranran explained. So, it wasn¡¯t because of poor relationships or ostracization¡­ ¡°By the way, these next few days you should take the Fire-Toothed Dog out for some practice runs. Land is the first leg of the race, and the Fire-Toothed Dog will likely be the second runner. Third Uncle mainly wants to rely on the Howling Swamp Crocodile to clinch first place for the individuals.¡± ¡°However, since water is the second leg, I¡¯m worried that if your leg is too far behind, it might put psychological pressure on the Howling Swamp Crocodile. Recently, I don¡¯t know why, but it¡¯s been getting frightened very easily, and it seems its mental resilience isn¡¯t all that strong,¡± Ye Ranran continued to say. The pressure was on the Fire-Toothed Dog. Qiao Sang turned her head to look at the Fire-Toothed Dog, which was intently watching a racing channel. She didn¡¯t foresee a problem. ¡°Is Xiao Xunbao the last runner?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Ye Ranran nodded and said, ¡°Yes, the last one. Don¡¯t worry, there aren¡¯t really any expectations on winning the team race. Even if your Xiao Xunbao doesn¡¯t run, it¡¯ll be fine.¡± Qiao Sang glanced at Xiao Xunbao, who was still holding the mirror and making ghostly faces. Hmm, even if it doesn¡¯t run, it¡¯ll be fine, then she could rest assured¡­ ¡­ In the following days, the schedule for the Fire-Toothed Dog became even fuller. In the morning, it would go through skill release training, then drink half a bottle of F-grade Energy Recovery Potion to practice condensing Energy Spheres. In the afternoon, it would continue the same training from the morning. After finishing the F-grade Energy Recovery Potion, it wouldn¡¯t practice Energy Spheres to the point of exhaustion but would instead reserve time to run several laps around Liugan Creek. At night, after recovering on its own from drinking milk, it still had to go practice concentrating on the Energy Spheres. It was even more intense than when Qiao Sang wanted to get into Shengshui Middle School. Her own Pet Beast was so competitive that Qiao Sang was also affected. During a pleasant holiday, she ended up reading books to supplement her knowledge and practicing Spirit Marks on Xiao Xunbao¡¯s ghostly face. ¡­ July 24. Sunny. The day of the Qitang Town Marathon Relay Race. Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 99: Racing Flight Chapter 103: Chapter 99: Racing Flight The Fire-Toothed Dog got up early in the morning to search through its backpack, but after a long time, it still couldn¡¯t find the pair of sunglasses it was looking for. Its rummaging paused for a moment, its head tilted, a look of confusion on its face. It remembered that those flashy pink sunglasses were definitely in the bag. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t fret for long and immediately turned to look for Qiao Sang. When in doubt, seek your own Beast Tamer. With the backpack in its mouth, the Fire-Toothed Dog approached Qiao Sang, who was tying her ponytail. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Qiao Sang tied the last loop of the hairband and calmly said, ¡°That pair, I also forgot where I put it. Just wear the red ones. They match the color of your fur, and they look good on you.¡± To one side, Xiao Xunbao, who was preparing to remove the ring, paused. Didn¡¯t its own Beast Tamer just put those pink sunglasses there last night? Xiao Xunbao glanced at its owner and caught her winking at it. It instantly understood. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? The Beast Tamer did it on purpose. ¡°Xun¡­¡± Xiao Xunbao instinctively covered its mouth. So it was a secret! Hearing this, the Fire-Toothed Dog immediately forgot about the sunglasses it wanted to find and started to rummage for the red triangular sunglasses to put them on. ¡°Ya!¡± After putting on the sunglasses, it wagged its tail and barked at Qiao Sang. ¡°So pretty!¡± Qiao Sang praised with a face full of sincerity. Compared to that pair of pink heart-shaped sunglasses, any pair looked nice on it. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s tail wagged even more joyfully. If only there was a full-body mirror like the one at home, it would definitely want to take a look at itself. ¡­ Qiao Sang had also participated in an official competition before, so she wasn¡¯t the least bit flustered by the marathon relay race. Anyway, she was just there to make up the numbers¡­ But when she arrived at the scene, she was still startled by the scale of the event. Pingxiang Street. The starting point of the race. She saw that from one end of the street to the other, it was packed with people standing shoulder to shoulder. Looking up, the race track made from clouds conjured by Flight Type Pet Beasts stretched from the west end to the east end, seemingly endless. On either side of the cloud race track, there were dozens of Beast Tamers flying on Flight Type Pet Beasts. She couldn¡¯t tell if they were staff members or just onlookers. Looking at the bustling crowd on both sides of the street, Qiao Sang seriously wondered if the entire Qitang Town had shown up. Xiao Xunbao perched on Qiao Sang¡¯s head, blinked its eyes curiously, and looked around. This was its first time seeing so many people. Soon, it made eye contact with several of them. Following that, those people all smiled at it. Xiao Xunbao was taken aback and a bit puzzled. ¡°Xun?¡± In the past, whenever people made eye contact with it, they would move away in fear. Why was it different this time? ¡°Ah Sang, come here to pick up your equipment,¡± Ye Ranran called out from a place marked ¡®Athletes¡¯ Check-in¡¯. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect so many people to come,¡± Qiao Sang said as she walked over. ¡°It must be pretty much the whole town. There¡¯s usually not much entertainment, so everyone hardly ever misses a competition involving Beast Tamers,¡± said Ye Ranran. Qiao Sang nodded her head, noting that in the city, with many Beast Tamers and frequent competitions, small competitions would be ignored if not publicized. The Bai Xinsai race is a perfect example. In the town, with fewer Beast Tamers and competitions, any whisper of a Beast Taming competition didn¡¯t need to be advertised¡ªit would spread from person to person. ¡°Ah Sang, don¡¯t get nervous later on, just stay calm and treat it as usual,¡± her uncle suddenly said on one side. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Although surprised by the number of people who had arrived, she really wasn¡¯t nervous¡ªit wasn¡¯t her who was racing¡­ ¡°Yaobao, are you nervous?¡± Qiao Sang bent down and asked. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, wearing sunglasses, looked cool as it shook its short middle claw on its right paw. ¡°Uncle Three, we¡¯re not nervous, so you shouldn¡¯t be either,¡± Qiao Sang said looking up. Uncle Three: ¡°¡­ Yeah.¡± Qiao Sang queued up to receive two number cloths and tied them onto the Fire-Toothed Dog and Little Treasure-seeking Ghost. The Fire-Toothed Dog was A071, and the Little Treasure-seeking Ghost was C166. The start of the race numbers were marked with A, B, C. They represented the first, second, and third racing tracks: land, river, and sky, respectively. These racing numbers were not just for identifying the competitors; they also came with timing chips. When passing the timing points, the chips would be read to capture their arrival times, thus uploading the information to the timing backend to compile the race results. ¡°I¡¯m heading to the second track now. Aunt Three and Jing Wen are waiting over there; we¡¯ll meet up in a bit,¡± Uncle Three said. ¡°Uncle Three, you can go ahead with peace of mind; we¡¯ve got this,¡± Ye Ranran said. Qiao Sang nodded in agreement. The Pet Beasts Uncle Three was racing were the Howling Swamp Crocodile and the Inkfish, both suited for the second track. After Uncle Three left, Ye Ranran spoke up, ¡°I¡¯ll have Aunt Lin drive you to JinSong Village. You know her; she¡¯s the one who went with me to Huangming Mountain last time. She really likes you; she¡¯s been talking about you a lot lately.¡± Ye Ranran¡¯s Desert Tail Fox was the first leg of the first track. Meanwhile, Qiao Sang¡¯s Fire-Toothed Dog was the second leg, stationed 10 kilometers away from the starting point at JinSong Village. ¡°No need, I can get there myself. It¡¯s not good to trouble others. Besides, with so many people on the streets now, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to drive,¡± Qiao Sang declined. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll call you when Ah Mo is about to reach JinSong Village,¡± Ye Ranran didn¡¯t insist. ¡­ 30 minutes later, Qiao Sang regretted her decision. This was her first time in such a race, and she had no experience. Who could tell her why the first leg was so far from the second leg!? Qiao Sang pedaled fiercely, racing down the streets on her bike. Had the race started? It must have¡­ probably¡­ It wouldn¡¯t be that the Desert Tail Fox finishes the first leg and she still hasn¡¯t arrived, would it!? ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog in the bike basket cheered her on. Little Treasure-seeking Ghost clutched tightly onto Qiao Sang¡¯s hair with its short claws, its round eyes squinting in the wind. Qiao Sang biked with a sense of panic sweeping through her. Taking someone else¡¯s car would¡¯ve been so much better. Why the heck was she riding a bike for no reason¡­ Now look, she had thought she was just going to have an easy ride, but even that was looking doubtful¡­ ¡°Beauty, want a lift on the fly?¡± Qiao Sang looked up excitedly. Above her, she saw a large-winged sharp-beaked bird flying, with two men and a woman seated on it. At the very front was a man who appeared to be in his 40s, while the man and woman seated behind looked to be in their early 20s. While riding her bike, Qiao Sang shouted, ¡°I need to get to JinSong Village, is that on your way?¡± The large-winged sharp-beaked bird flew beside her to her right. Hearing her, the middle-aged man in his 40s replied cheerfully, ¡°On the way, on the way! They¡¯re also heading to JinSong Village. I¡¯ll charge you 800; how about it?¡± The two young people exchanged a knowing look. They were going to fleece a youngster because of her age. They had agreed to share the ride for 600 each, and now this man was asking a child for 800. Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t flown on a pay-per-ride basis before, but her mother was a professional at ferrying people by flight. Even though it was tourist flights, she still knew the going rates. ¡°400 to fly!?¡± Qiao Sang called out. The middle-aged man decisively replied, ¡°Fly!¡± The two young people were taken aback; were they the ones being fleeced?! Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 100 The Second Arrival Chapter 104: Chapter 100 The Second Arrival Qiao Sang parked her bicycle by the roadside, took a picture to remember the location, and then boarded the shared flight. The Large Winged Sharp-Beak, an evolved form of the Sharp-Beak, is typically about 2.5 meters in size. Beast Tamers riding Flight Type Pet Beasts have no issues, but to carry passengers, one must have an air transport license. There are specific regulations from the Air Management Bureau regarding carrying passengers on Flight Type Pet Beasts. Flight Type Pet Beasts measuring 1.5¡ª2 meters are classified as two-person mounts. Those measuring 2 meters¡ª2.5 meters are classified as three-person mounts. While those between 2.5 meters to 3 meters can carry four people. The Large Winged Sharp-Beak hovered between the standards for a three-person and four-person mount. For such beasts that were on the cusp of the size standard, annual measurements of their precise dimensions were required by the Air Management Bureau. However, many Flight Type Pet Beasts that did not meet the standard were overloaded with passengers. Qiao Sang opposed such overloading practices. But times change. She dared not ask whether this Large Winged Sharp-Beak was overloaded, fearing the truth might be affirmative¡­ Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.?¦Ï Along the way, the middle-aged uncle talked non-stop. Initially, the two young men were cold and reluctant to engage in conversation for some reason, but later opened up a bit under the barrage from the middle-aged uncle. Through the conversations, Qiao Sang learned that these two were also heading to JinSong Village to participate in the relay race¡¯s second leg and felt completely at ease. ¡°I feel like the prize for the individual first place is better than that for the team first place. If it weren¡¯t for the need to earn money to support the family, I¡¯d definitely give it a try too,¡± said the middle-aged uncle. Qiao Sang had been listening to their conversation and couldn¡¯t help asking when she heard this, ¡°What¡¯s the prize for the individual first place this time?¡± Her uncle was participating in the marathon solely for the individual first place prize. Moreover, he and his original teammates also wanted the same prize, which was why he didn¡¯t continue to team up, showing just how popular this individual first place prize was. Her uncle was the sole breadwinner for a large family. He had two Pet Beasts to look after, and his eldest son was attending Beast Taming University, a time when expenses were high. Ye Ranran wanted to study as a spiritual botanist, which was also an expensive major¡ªas evident from the many spiritual plants in the backyard, which showed they had spent quite a lot lately. For a moment, Qiao Sang¡¯s mind was flooded with imaginings of the prize. Things like cash, spiritual plants, several boxes of Pet Beast energy food¡ªall practical items. ¡°A photographic collection of Yan Shen and his Pet Beast, taken recently during The Interstellar Cup, brand new and first issue too. No idea how our little broken town got ahold of it,¡± said one of the young men. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She wanted to go back¡­ ¡­ By the time they arrived at the relay handover point in JinSong Village, quite a few people had already gathered there. After registering at the competitor¡¯s check-in, Qiao Sang took her Fire-Toothed Dog to the designated location¡ªat the entrance of the village. ¡°Just follow the main group, and you won¡¯t go wrong. You remember the Howling Swamp Crocodile, right? The one with the really tough skin, yellow color, and big mouth that greeted you this morning,¡± Qiao Sang said, still worried. ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog patted its chest with a paw, looking confident. ¡°If you get tired, there will be tables with water set up along the route; just help yourself to some,¡± Qiao Sang instructed. ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded its head. Actually, when it was tired, it preferred drinking milk, but since its Beast Tamer hadn¡¯t mentioned it, it assumed there would only be water available. After saying all that needed to be said, Qiao Sang left the racetrack. Since the race was for Pet Beasts, Beast Tamers could only wait on either side of the track. There were 233 teams participating in the marathon relay race, totaling 699 Beast Tamers and 1398 Pet Beasts. At the entrance of the village, over two hundred Pet Beasts stood closely together, including the presence of High-Level Pet Beasts. Despite this, the Fire-Toothed Dog stood out and wasn¡¯t overlooked, its distinctive sunglasses and flame-like fur drawing the attention of many. ¡°Whose Fire-Toothed Dog is this?¡± ¡°Wow, that red Pet Beast looks so cool!¡± ¡°` ¡°It looks like a Fire Attribute Beast based on its color and appearance.¡± ¡°This reminds me of the champion Pet Beast from the Bai Xinsai in town not long ago.¡± Qiao Sang turned her head, surprised to find someone here who had seen the Bai Xinsai, and it was a child in their early teens. Not bad, kid, you¡¯ve got a good eye. Qiao Sang silently approved. Time ticked by. Thirteen minutes later, a rumbling sound grew from faint to loud. ¡°Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao the Treasure-seeking Ghost excitedly called out towards the source of the sound. Qiao Sang followed the direction of the sound and froze in place, rubbing her eyes in disbelief, almost thinking she was hallucinating. She saw a brown, shelled Pet Beast¡­ rolling over. Yes, rolling¡­ The brown, shelled Pet Beast kept rolling, and just when Qiao Sang thought it had strayed onto the course by mistake, a male voice yelled, ¡°We¡¯ve arrived, we¡¯ve arrived, you can stop now!¡± Only then did the brown, shelled Pet Beast stop rolling, lazily stretching out its head and limbs. On its right forepaw, it wore a competitor¡¯s number cloth marked A112, and around its neck, a yellow relay strip. Qiao Sang was somewhat stunned, it was a Double-Tailed Land Turtle¡­ This was a competing Pet Beast? Wasn¡¯t a marathon about running?! How come it was¡­ rolling! The Double-Tailed Land Turtle, clearly having undergone professional training, showed no signs of dizziness after such a long roll and steadily handed the yellow relay strip to a Six-Tentacled Snail. What followed completely revolutionized Qiao Sang¡¯s understanding of a marathon relay race. The Six-Tentacled Snail, now wearing the yellow relay strip, used three of its flesh-colored tentacles to spray a thick liquid onto the ground. Then it climbed onto this viscous fluid. The liquid made the ground exceedingly slick, and as soon as the Six-Tentacled Snail reached it, it slid forward several meters. Next, it continued to slide forward while spraying the sticky liquid, moving so fast that its figure soon vanished from sight. Qiao Sang watched dumbfounded as all of this unfolded before her, completely different from what she remembered of marathons. That¡¯s right¡­ This is a Pet Beast marathon¡­ It¡¯s normal for it to be different from a human marathon¡­ She had always assumed this marathon would involve land creatures running, water creatures swimming, and flying creatures competing in the air. She hadn¡¯t expected such twists¡­ Most of the competitions society usually holds are Beast Taming fights and extravagantly coordinated contests; other less popular competitions don¡¯t have their rules known to all. She had taken for granted her understanding of the rules for the marathon relay and hadn¡¯t seriously looked into them. Qiao Sang glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog wearing sunglasses, looking all confident, and suddenly regretted a little. If the other Pet Beasts were all pulling off such fancy tricks, her Yaobao, who simply ran dumbfoundedly on its legs, definitely couldn¡¯t keep up¡ªwould it end up coming in last¡­ After the first team took over, the second team¡¯s Pet Beast also approached swiftly. It was a Desert Tail Fox; it came jogging over with labored breathing, not utilizing any special traits or skills. But it seemed to catch sight of the exchange zone. The next second, its two-meter-long tail glowed with an earthy light, a pile of floating sand appeared beneath its limbs, and a narrow path made of sand formed on the ground in front. The floating sand carried the Desert Tail Fox down the narrow path in a slide right up to the relay point. Then it took off the yellow relay strip hanging around its neck and handed it to the Fire-Toothed Dog with sunglasses. Qiao Sang was shocked. What the heck! The second one to arrive is Ye Ranran¡¯s Desert Tail Fox! ¡°` Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter 101 Red Lightning Chapter 105: Chapter 101 Red Lightning Ye Ranran¡¯s Desert Tail Fox was so powerful that Qiao Sang had never imagined; her emotions immediately relaxed. With over two hundred Pet Beasts, the Fire-Toothed Dog being the second to run, there¡¯s no way it would end up last. No sooner had the Fire-Toothed Dog put on the yellow relay strap than it whooshed out. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun!¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost shouted desperately, cheering on. While shouting, it also floated along. Qiao Sang was quick to pull it back. ¡°Xun?¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost looked innocently puzzled. ¡°Don¡¯t waste your energy, we¡¯re relying on you for the sixth leg, let¡¯s go directly to Liuyang River to wait for Yaobao,¡± Qiao Sang said. Her words were half true, half false; the first part was false and the latter true, she hadn¡¯t really counted on the little Treasure-seeking Ghost for the sixth leg. Running along was out of the question; the third leg was at the Liuyang River over 10 kilometers away, and with her tiny arms and legs, she¡¯d probably be done for before even reaching halfway. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? Moreover, marathons didn¡¯t allow pacing, and during the race, there would be professional medical teams and technical services, ensuring safety with backend support. Pacing could cause unnecessary trouble and chaos during the race, making it hard to control the order. Qiao Sang gazed in the direction where the Fire-Toothed Dog had disappeared. Yaobao, we can only support you in spirit! Come on! ¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog ran desperately forward. It remembered its Beast Tamer saying to follow the main group, but now there wasn¡¯t even a single opponent in sight, let alone a main group. Then, it thought of the Six-Tentacled Snail that had started running before it. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog sped up. It could only try to catch up to that Six-Tentacled Snail for now! After running for who knows how long. The Fire-Toothed Dog, exhausted, dragged its limbs, struggling to move forward. Now, it was not just hard to run, but even walking was tough. Although the Pet Beast marathon was different from the traditional human marathon, both essentially were high-load, strenuous, and long-distance athletic events. Even though Pet Beasts could use their attributes and Skills to speed up and make the race more interesting, it was impractical to continuously use attributes and release Skills. Excessive energy consumption could cause the Pet Beasts to run out of stamina during the race. So experienced marathon-running Pet Beasts would run on their own for a while and then sporadically use Skills to increase their speed. They would use their attributes or Skills for a sprint when they were close to the destination, just like Ye Ranran¡¯s Desert Tail Fox did. But the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t know this; from the start, it had been running with all its might. Initially, it was fine, but when it slowed down, dozens of other competing beasts gradually overtook it. The Fire-Toothed Dog wasn¡¯t stupid. When it noticed that some of the other competing beasts used Skills, it too released Skills to accelerate. Blazing Charge, Bash, it used them all. But soon it was drained of energy. The Fire-Toothed Dog hadn¡¯t undergone professional training, and had mainly been practicing Skills recently. The few laps it ran around Liugan Creek did nothing to prepare it for the marathon. Its physical fitness might be decent among its peers, but it was far from enough for a marathon. The scorching sun baked the earth. Even the usually heat-resistant Fire-Toothed Dog felt the torture. Panting with its tongue out and struggling to breathe, it felt increasingly unable to catch its breath, its limbs needing great effort to lift, even more difficult than when it first wore the Weighted Ring. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog let out an unconscious cry, its throat as dry as if it was about to catch fire. At that moment, it suddenly remembered the water its Beast Tamer had mentioned. Looking around, it found neither table nor water. Have we not arrived yet? Stars twinkling in its eyes, the Fire-Toothed Dog gazed hazily ahead, considering the word ¡°give up¡± for the first time. So tired¡­ Really so tired¡­ ¡°Bump.¡± A Bounce Piglet happened to pass by. Its tail, spring-like, ended in a grey ball, and it had the contestant number cloth A099 tied to its body. Standing its tail straight, the grey ball touching the ground, it used its spring-like property to hop and instantly overtook the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Bump.¡± The Bounce Piglet didn¡¯t leave right away; it turned its head to give the Fire-Toothed Dog a smug smile, provocatively lifting its smallest short toe. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog flared up in an instant. It wanted to roar at the Bounce Piglet, but the anger it mustered was so weak that only it could hear it. As it watched the Bounce Piglet bounce away, the Fire-Toothed Dog felt a fire ignite inside, wanting to chase after it. But the spirit was willing, and the flesh was weak. The overzealous charge was too much for its already exhausted limbs to support; after a few steps, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s legs gave way, and it collapsed. In a daze, it thought it heard its Beast Tamer calling its name. Yaobao. Truth be told, it didn¡¯t like that name much¡ªit lacked presence¡ªbut its Beast Tamer liked it, so there was no helping it. If it fell here, would its Beast Tamer be disappointed? And the younger one, it too was waiting for its relay baton. Suddenly, the Fire-Toothed Dog felt a tinge of defeat. Its Beast Tamer trusted it so much, telling it to wait at Liuyang River¡ªwhat if it didn¡¯t make it¡­ It wanted to get up and continue¡­ A tiny spark inside the Fire-Toothed Dog slowly grew into a flame; the next moment, the flame fluttered, and a surge of red fire enveloped it entirely, inside and out. ¡°There¡¯s a Fire-Toothed Dog here, seems to be out of energy, quickly send¡ªholy shit!¡± a logistic staff member exclaimed in surprise. ¡°What happened? What¡¯s going on?¡± the person on the phone asked worriedly. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a Fire-Toothed Dog that was down on the ground suddenly burst into flames¡­ must¡¯ve triggered its Blazing trait, and then whoosh, it just ran out of sight. This is my first time seeing a Fire Attribute Beast running a marathon and bursting into flames,¡± the logistic staff member explained, still shaken. It was like seeing a patient who had fallen down suddenly get up lively and perform a backflip for you; truly a frightening sight¡­ ¡­ Liuyang River. Qiao Sang looked at the Bounce Piglet, which was rapidly making its way to the third relay point using its tail to bounce off the ground, and remarked, ¡°That tail is really perfect for this race, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I still think the skill of that Ice Snow Ferret is more suitable, actually making its paw pads stick to ice balls to slide here. I don¡¯t know how they came up with it,¡± Ye Ranran said. ¡°In the heat of summer, the ground is scorching hot; those ice balls won¡¯t last long before melting. It¡¯s just for a little mid-race relief, but it¡¯s clear they¡¯ve put in the effort; their balance is unparalleled,¡± Qiao Sang analyzed. ¡°To come up with a more effortless solution for the Pet Beast marathon to rest a bit when tired is enough. The main thing is still the pet beast¡¯s physical strength and stamina,¡± Ye Ranran said with a smile. Qiao Sang fell silent for a moment before asking, ¡°What if there¡¯s no effortless solution?¡± After pondering for a moment, Ye Ranran replied, ¡°Rely purely on physical strength and stamina? That shouldn¡¯t be the case, how exhausting. Everyone prepares a plan for the Pet Beast marathon. I¡¯ve never seen anyone so foolish as to come to the race without a plan.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Heh, the fool is right here. ¡°Seek!¡± ¡°Seek!¡± Xiao Xunbao the Treasure-seeking Ghost suddenly cried out excitedly. Qiao Sang looked toward the racetrack. In the distance, a figure wrapped in blazing flames sped forward, like a red lightning bolt that whooshed past her in a flash, overtaking the Bounce Piglet that was about to reach the relay point before it stopped. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 102: Wheres the Relay Baton?! Chapter 106: Chapter 102: Where¡¯s the Relay Baton?! Red flames wildly darted about, unabashedly flaunting themselves there. With its unique, triangular sunglasses, she instantly recognized the familiar figure as her own Yaobao. Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, not feeling the joy of the Fire-Toothed Dog reaching the relay point so quickly but, instead, deep concern. This is a fierce fire state, isn¡¯t it?! What happened? How did the fierce fire come out?! Could it have been triggered by running out of stamina in the marathon? Thinking of this, Qiao Sang suddenly felt somewhat guilty. It seemed like it wasn¡¯t impossible¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog stopped in its tracks and didn¡¯t immediately look for the Howling Swamp Crocodile at the third relay point. Instead, it contemptuously hooked its mouth corner at the Bounce Ball Pig that was half a step slower and extended its right front paw, raising its outermost little toe. The Bounce Ball Pig glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog with Yu Guang, and in the next second, brushed past it, taking the lead in passing the yellow relay band to a little Rain Frog on the shore. The Fire-Toothed Dog still maintained its cool posture, but from the stiffness of its mouth corners, it wasn¡¯t hard to tell that it was petrified there. The Fire-Toothed Dog, not yet half a year old, was experiencing the great ups and downs of life for the first time. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï The transition from swagger to emotional trauma happened in an instant. The flames raging on its body also wilted in no time. ¡°Yaobao, the relay band!¡± Qiao Sang shouted. ¡°Xun! Xun!¡± It was only then that the Fire-Toothed Dog came to its senses and turned around, intending to hand over the relay band to the Howling Swamp Crocodile, who was almost in tears. It lowered its head. ¡°Tooth?!¡± Where was the relay band?! ¡­ Since its inception, the Qitang Town Pet Beast Marathon had never before experienced a situation where the relay band was lost midway. There was no choice but to reissue it urgently. No one expected that a relay band would be burned to ashes by a Fire-Toothed Dog whose Fierce Fire trait had been activated. In the town, Fire Attribute Beasts were already rare, and those with the Fierce Fire trait were even scarcer. Seeing a marathon trigger the Fierce Fire trait was also a first for the town¡¯s old-timers. In a way, the Fire-Toothed Dog had become famous in Qitang Town. Latter on, when hosting another Pet Beast Marathon, organizers would specially provide Fire Element Beasts with relay bands made of special fireproof material. Of course, that¡¯s a story for another time. By the time the logistics staff got a new relay band, three minutes had already passed. There were four levels to the strength of the Pet Beast Marathon competitors. First, those who were far ahead, leaving others behind; second, those who could keep up with the main group; third, those who reached the checkpoints within the allotted time; and fourth, those who quit midway. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s performance was decent this time, making it into the second tier, but the differences in strength within the second tier were not significant, and some rankings were separated by just a few seconds. The three-minute delay directly caused the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s initial ranking of 51st in the second leg to plummet to 62nd. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I hadn¡¯t even thought we¡¯d make 62nd place,¡± Qiao Sang consoled. ¡°Tooth.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes grew even more woeful. It had never lost before, and now, not only had it lost, it had lost to 61 competitors all at once. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao timely removed the hoop and offered up some milk. The Fire-Toothed Dog took the milk and started drinking with mournful determination. Sad as it was, it still had to drink the milk. ¡°Look at you, you used to pass out not long after Fierce Fire emerged, but now you¡¯re staying conscious and can even drink milk; that¡¯s progress,¡± Qiao Sang continued to comfort. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s milk-drinking paused, and it looked up blankly at its Beast Tamer. It seems that¡¯s the case¡­ ¡°Yaobao!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes brightened, and its mood instantly improved. Watching Qiao Sang revive the Fire-Toothed Dog with just a few words, Ye Ranran exclaimed, ¡°I suddenly feel that Jing Wen was right last time, you really do have the talent to be a Breeder.¡± Breeders need to clearly understand and manage different Pet Beasts¡¯ breeding methods and health conditions, as well as develop various plans based on the Pet Beasts¡¯ current psychological state and strength level to guide their growth. One of the subjects for the Breeder certification is Pet Beast Psychology. Qiao Sang, having contracted with the Fire-Toothed Dog not long ago, could already clearly grasp its psychological state, which obviously showed her talent in this area. ¡°It is quite rare to see such a young Fire Attribute Beast that can ignite fierce flames. Ah Sang has talent, the Pet Beast she contracted has talent, and it¡¯s better to be a Professional Beast Tamer,¡± said her third uncle as he watched the Howling Swamp Crocodile half-submerge into the water and leave. A smile played around his eyes, clearly pleased with the timing of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s arrival. ¡°Ranran and Ah Sang have worked hard today. If you get first place this time, you can look at that photo collection as much as you want,¡± the third uncle said with a laugh. No need at all! Ever since Qiao Sang found out what the personal prize was, she could hardly bear to look her third uncle in the eye. What he wanted was so at odds with his usual hardworking, mature, and stable image, she wondered how his wife and Ye Jing Wen viewed his motive for participating in the marathon. Qiao Sang turned her head and subconsciously began to look for her aunt and Ye Jing Wen. She saw them, their faces alight with excitement as they frantically took photos of the competing Pet Beasts nearby, paying no attention to the conversation here. Qiao Sang noted this but didn¡¯t disturb them. For ordinary people who lived in a small town all year round, the chance to see so many Pet Beasts at once was rare. ¡­ Song Pine Old Street. A public auditorium. As one of the few Beast Taming competitions in town, it attracted the attention of the entire town¡¯s population. People gathered at the starting point by default, but the rules forbade following alongside, and besides, the weather was hot and stuffy, making it unbearable to stand outside the whole time. Therefore, the live broadcast being shown in various places was packed with people. As the exchange point for the third leg of the third racecourse, the auditorium nearby was set up as a venue for watching the live broadcast. Qiao Sang, as a contestant for the first race, had sent the Fire-Toothed Dog to the second leg and had to leave early for the third leg¡¯s exchange point, leaving no time to watch the live broadcast. But now there was time. Qiao Sang tiptoed, trying hard to see the big screen inside the auditorium, but it was crowded with people in front, and she couldn¡¯t see anything at all. The Fire-Toothed Dog also mimicked its Beast Tamer, standing on tiptoes, and naturally couldn¡¯t see anything either. Only Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, leisurely rose half a meter in the air to take in the broadcast scene in its entirety. ¡°Ah Sang, stop struggling, you¡¯re even shorter than me, and I can¡¯t see; let alone you,¡± Ye Ranran said, advising her from the side. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± That made a lot of sense, and she couldn¡¯t come up with a rebuttal¡­ At that moment, an uncle in front of them suddenly turned around. He was startled when he saw Qiao Sang, then looked to the side. Indeed, he saw the memorable Fire Element Beast from the earlier broadcast. ¡°Isn¡¯t this the little Fire Element dog that fell over and got up again, overtook a pig and was then overtaken by the pig, and then passed the baton in a blaze?¡± the uncle exclaimed excitedly. Suddenly, people watching in front turned around one after another. ¡°Where, where!¡± ¡°Where is it? Let me see quickly!¡± ¡°Let them in, you¡¯re all blocking them out!¡± ¡°I know! That¡¯s the Fire-Toothed Dog!¡± ¡°Let the people behind through, let them come in to watch!¡± Riding on the coattails of the Fire-Toothed Dog, Qiao Sang and Ye Ranran found themselves a prime VIP spot at the front of the auditorium to watch the live broadcast. Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 103 Teleportation Chapter 107: Chapter 103 Teleportation ¡°Isn¡¯t that Officer Ye?¡± ¡°Officer Ye, is this child a relative of yours?¡± ¡°Officer Ye, I just saw your white fox, it got second place. Although quite a few looked the same in that round, yours seemed especially lively. I recognized it at first glance.¡± ¡°Officer Ye, have you found a partner yet?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the name of this little red dog of yours, Officer Ye?¡± ¡°Officer Ye¡­¡± Qitang Town was small, so small that one would bump into acquaintances just a few steps away. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t well-known in Hangkang, being away for years, but Ye Ranran was quickly recognized by people. It was like when elders accompany a child and encounter people they know; the adults engage in conversation while the child becomes the backdrop. Ye Ranran answered with a smile, while Qiao Sang¡¯s attention was on the live broadcast. On the big screen, a tangerine-red lamp star was positioned backward opposite to the racetrack, releasing a water jet from its rear that propelled it several meters forward. Qiao Sang secretly scoffed at the method; although it could speed up the progress, positioning backward came with numerous safety risks, as it could easily lead to collisions with other competing pet beasts. Before long, the live broadcast on the big screen switched from the surface of the river to the underwater view. A blue sponge salamander was seen constantly waving its two tails at 360 degrees, spinning like an activated propeller to hasten its speed. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã0 However, it quickly tired out, and the tails finally came to a stop. The live broadcast then made another shift. A deep blue spiny seahorse appeared in the view. Qiao Sang immediately understood that the broadcast was focused on pet beasts that employed unique methods of moving forward! It made sense, though, considering a marathon is a lengthy athletic event, and continuously watching pet beasts simply running or swimming could be pretty dull.¡± The spiny seahorse on the screen would use its straw-like, thin and long snout to take a deep breath every time it moved a distance, and with each deep breath, its coiled tail would unfurl. Then, a stream of gas surged out, causing the water behind it to bubble up as if boiling. The force of the gas propelled the spiny seahorse forward by more than a dozen meters. Qiao Sang stared in disbelief. Damn, it was actually using the expulsion of ¡°grain qi¡± to increase its speed! Who in the world thought of this method? It was simply brilliant! It did, however, make one feel sorry for the competing pet beasts in the rear¡­ Although the method seemed crude, the technology behind it was far from simple. After all, farting wasn¡¯t something one could just do on command¡ªit must have taken specialized training. For a moment, Qiao Sang held the spiny seahorse and its Beast Tamer in high regard. Standing there, dumbstruck, was also the Treasure-seeking Ghost. It looked at the live broadcast, feeling as if a door to a new world had opened. Ever since seeing the spiny seahorse¡¯s method of propulsion, Qiao Sang found the broadcast of other pet beasts somewhat bland in comparison. Finding it uninteresting, Qiao Sang thought of her third uncle¡¯s Howling Swamp Crocodile. Where was the Howling Swamp Crocodile? Why hadn¡¯t it appeared on screen for so long? Three minutes later, the screen switched to a black inkfish. Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then involuntarily squinted and peered closer. This inkfish, why did it look so much like the one belonging to her third uncle? ¡°Ranran, don¡¯t you think this inkfish looks a lot like third uncle¡¯s?¡± Qiao Sang asked Ye Ranran uncertainly. Ye Ranran, who was chatting with the auntie next to her, turned her head upon hearing this. Seeing the inkfish on the screen using its wing-like side fins to push itself forward by releasing jets of water, she felt a sudden jolt and quickly stood up. ¡°Ah Sang, we¡¯re doomed!¡± Although third uncle desired to be the individual champion of the marathon, it was, after all, a team relay race. If the pet beast was not properly waiting on the racecourse for the handoff, naturally, the result would be invalidated. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t finished; she was the final leg. But Ye Ranran was rather flustered and rushed over in a hurry. ¡­ Pingxiang Street. The starting point for the first leg of the first racetrack is also the hand-off point for the last leg of the third racetrack. After Qiao Sang placed the Treasure-seeking Ghost on the track, she hugged the Fire-Toothed Dog and waited to the side. Many people around laughed and pointed at the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. Ordinary people knew of the existence of Spectral-type Pets, but they didn¡¯t understand what Spectral-type meant in the eyes of a Beast Tamer. Fearless are those who are ignorant; sometimes, not understanding something means not fearing it. In their eyes, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost was just a pet beast that could leave the ground but couldn¡¯t reach the floating cloud racetrack. The floating cloud racetrack was dozens of meters up in the air, while the little Treasure-seeking Ghost could only stay around 2 meters above the ground. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost looked up at the competing pets far above in the sky, and, thinking of something, suddenly gripped its claws tight, its little grey face turning red with strain. ¡°Fang?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog pointed at the little Treasure-seeking Ghost and questioned. ¡°It must be thinking about how to make its movements faster,¡± Qiao Sang said uncertainly. In fact, she thought its posture looked a bit like it was trying to take a big one, but she quickly dismissed the idea. Taking a big one was impossible, after all, Spectral-type Pets have a bottomless pit inside them, as some of them can swallow anything. Emotions, life, dreams, etc. can all become their strength. Experts have indicated that the higher the level of the Spectral-type Pet, the more malevolent they are because their evolution is essentially based on swallowing, and not just energy at that. ¡­ Who knows how long it had been when a blue-and-white pet beast raced by like the wind. The Wind Sculpture, true to its nature as a Flight Type pet beast known for speed, was the sixth to arrive for the final leg¡¯s hand-off. It soared past the little Treasure-seeking Ghost with the relay strap, swiftly attaching it above. Having passed on the baton, Qiao Sang¡¯s task this time was now successfully completed. She took out her phone to contact Ye Ranran, when suddenly, the onlookers started to stir. ¡°What is this?!¡± ¡°How can a Spectral-type pet beast teleport!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it a Flight Type pet beast?¡± ¡°Am I seeing hallucinations because of the heatstroke?¡± ¡°Whose pet beast is this?¡± ¡°Could it have turned invisible and then floated forward before appearing again?¡± ¡°You TM show me how quick you can float! If you can float like that, I¡¯ll directly call you daddy!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? If I could float like that, you should be shouting ¡®save me¡¯!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback by the commotion. Spectral-type pet beasts? It seemed that the Treasure-seeking Ghost from her home was the only one in the entire marathon. Qiao Sang put down her phone and looked up at the racetrack. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost was no longer in its original position. At that moment, it gripped its claws tightly, its little grey face as red as when Qiao Sang first suspected it of trying to take a big one. But in the next second, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost suddenly disappeared and reappeared out of thin air 3 meters away. Qiao Sang: ¡°!!!¡± This is teleportation, isn¡¯t it?! Qiao Sang was completely flustered. Could the little Treasure-seeking Ghost teleport? No, it couldn¡¯t! Just last night, when she was reading the Beast Taming Codex, nothing had changed, and after absorbing the Dark Elixir and waking up, there were only 40 extra points behind the level and an additional 60 points in the level of the skill Cursed Body. Qiao Sang watched the little Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s silhouette, continuously clenching its fists and teleporting, somewhat bewildered. Is learning a skill this easy nowadays¡­ Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 104 It seems to have succeeded... Chapter 108: Chapter 104 It seems to have succeeded¡­ Pet Beasts learning skills is an extremely important matter, as they play a crucial role both in competitions and in daily life. If they learn one more skill, their masters will have many more future options. For example, if a Water-type Pet Beast learns the ¡°Air Bubble¡± skill, it can envelop a person in a bubble and dive into the water, allowing them to experience the underwater scenery up close without the need for any special equipment. Then its Beast Tamer could have the opportunity to become an underwater photographer, a safety officer, or an archaeologist. Take the Ancient Mist Region, known as the ¡°Water World,¡± whose provincial capital Shangyou City is crisscrossed with waterways, where boats are virtually the only mode of transportation on the roads. The main reason the Ancient Mist Region is called the Water World is that the waters beneath the nine prefecture-level cities in the entire region are interconnected. Beneath these connected waters lies a world-renowned underwater city, with many ancient ruins. After a long period of construction, buildings have now spread throughout the entire underwater area, making it a must-visit spot for travel bloggers from all over the world. There, having a Water-type Pet Beast that knows the ¡°Air Bubble¡± skill is a mandatory requirement for recruitment by the local underwater administration. In addition to ¡°Air Bubble,¡± having a Water-type Pet Beast that can cast ¡°Rainfall¡± is a prerequisite for recruitment by the Meteorological Bureau. And ¡°Water Gun¡± is a requirement for firefighters. An average Beast Tamer might be relieved from worry about food and clothing for the rest of their life just because their Pet Beast learned one rare skill. While everyone else was trying their best to teach their Pet Beasts new skills, Qiao Sang¡¯s Pet Beast inexplicably learned a new one on its own. First, it was the Fire-Toothed Dog, now it¡¯s the Xiao Xunbao Ghost. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï Qiao Sang¡¯s expression was distant, and suddenly, a question flashed through his mind at lightning speed. Where did the notion that skills are hard to learn come from? ¡­ The Xiao Xunbao Ghost, holding back a burst of anger, clenched its fists while teleporting, yet after six attempts, it was still on the same street. ¡°Xun~¡± The Xiao Xunbao Ghost turned its head to look behind itself and couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that its speed wasn¡¯t fast enough because it hadn¡¯t released that gas. It straightened its head and, clenching its fists, tried harder, and its face turned even redder. ¡°Ah Sang, this is Teleportation, isn¡¯t it?¡± a voice, shaky with uneven breath, spoke up from beside him. Qiao Sang turned his head and saw Ye Ranran standing there stiff as a plank, her eyes wide with shock as she stared in the direction of the Xiao Xunbao Ghost. She looked so silly¡­ Qiao Sang snapped back to reality, having entirely forgotten that he too had just had the same expression. ¡°It should be,¡± Qiao Sang replied. ¡°If I remember correctly, the Treasure-seeking Ghost is a Spectral-type Pet Beast, isn¡¯t it?¡± Ye Ranran¡¯s voice trembled slightly. ¡°You remember correctly,¡± Qiao Sang nodded. ¡°Then¡­¡± Ye Ranran murmured as she started to speak. Before she could finish, Qiao Sang interrupted, ¡°It¡¯s exactly what you¡¯re thinking.¡± Ye Ranran was stunned. It took her great effort to find her voice again, ¡°How much did you spend?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t spend any money. It was exchanged using a Pet Beast voucher from Bai Xinsai,¡± Qiao Sang said. Ye Ranran: ¡°!!!¡± That statement shocked Ye Ranran more than when she first learned that Qiao Sang had received a prize of five million. ¡°Where are Uncle Three and the others?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Ye Ranran didn¡¯t immediately answer the question; instead, she looked resentfully at Qiao Sang and said, ¡°I¡¯m going into shutdown mode.¡± Qiao Sang sighed and said, ¡°You see, someone as low-key as me wasn¡¯t planning to say anything about it, but I didn¡¯t expect Xiao Xunbao to suddenly learn Teleportation.¡± The quality of a Pet Beast is not something that needs to be concealed, with the existence of the Beast Taming Codex there¡¯s no need to worry about others trying to snatch a Pet Beast that has already been contracted. Ye Ranran: ¡°¡­!¡± This has to be on purpose, right? This is definitely intentional! ¡­ Although Xiao Xunbao Ghost learned Teleportation, it was still young, and its internal Energy Sphere wasn¡¯t sufficient to support too many movements, nor did it meet the physical strength standards. It did not reach the finish line within the last allotted time. However, there were as many as 23 other competing Pet Beasts in the same fourth tier that didn¡¯t finish either, so it wasn¡¯t too embarrassing. On the way back home, Qiao Sang hugged the Fire-Toothed Dog with a delighted mood and hummed a tune from time to time. The Treasure-seeking Ghost, having lost the competition, wasn¡¯t upset at all. It lounged on Qiao Sang¡¯s head, leisurely enjoying its milk, seemingly less competitive than the Fire-Toothed Dog. The family walked home amidst laughter and jokes, except for Third Uncle, who reverted to his usual silent and reticent demeanor. There was no particular reason, except that his high hopes had been dashed when the Howling Swamp Crocodile lost by a mere nine seconds to a Lightning Otter and ended up in second place. ¡°Dad, second place is pretty good, too. You can get reimbursed for half a year¡¯s expenses at Qi Tang Beast Taming Center. It¡¯s the perfect time to take the Howling Swamp Crocodile and the Ink Fish for a health checkup,¡± Jing Wen consoled. ¡°Yeah, Third Uncle, I actually think the second-place prize is much more useful than the first,¡± Qiao Sang said with a laugh. Third Uncle managed a smile, ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s good enough to have a second place. You and Ranran have really put in effort this time.¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t hard at all, not at all,¡± Qiao Sang grinned ear to ear. Who would have thought that Xiao Xunbao, whom everyone expected to just make up the numbers, learned a new skill? That was worth its weight in gold! Qiao Sang was in high spirits throughout the journey, but her smile faded as soon as they reached home. ¡°Eh, where¡¯s the bicycle I rode out this morning?¡± Third Aunt suddenly asked, looking at the spot where they usually parked the bicycle. Qiao Sang: ¡°!!!¡± ¡­ Evening. 7:28 PM. Liu Gan Creek. Qiao Sang sighed as she watched the Fire-Toothed Dog start to sense the energy within its body. It should have been resting after having run a marathon and retrieving the bicycle from a great distance today. But the Fire-Toothed Dog was too eager to improve, insisting on practicing the Energy Sphere. If a Pet Beast wanted to train, as a Beast Tamer, she couldn¡¯t just sit by and speak disheartening words. And so, there was the scene of them at Liu Gan Creek late at night. Qiao Sang found a spot to comfortably sit cross-legged on the ground, resting her chin on her palm, watching the Fire-Toothed Dog in front of her that had already formed an Energy Sphere. Not sure if it was an illusion, but the Energy Sphere seemed to have gotten slightly bigger. As Qiao Sang stared at the Energy Sphere, she wondered, Will I manage to blast out a fish tonight¡­ The Energy Sphere started rising. 1, 2, 3¡­ it didn¡¯t stop even at 6 meters. Qiao Sang was momentarily startled and sat up straight unconsciously, lifting her head to watch the Energy Sphere soar higher and higher. Why hasn¡¯t it lost control? Could it be that its height has reached the standard of the Mars Rain in mid-air? The red Energy Sphere continued to ascend until it stopped at a height of around 23 meters. This time, the Energy Sphere didn¡¯t fall out of control or explode by itself. Instead, it lingered in the air for 2 seconds before bursting open. Three blooms of red flames fell in the quiet night sky, decorating the darkness like red meteors descending from the heavens. ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± The crimson sparks landed on the ground, one after another, producing huge sounds. Dust filled the air, accompanied by the fiery, dazzling burst of scarlet flames. A bloom of red flame fell not far in front of Qiao Sang, lighting up her face with mouth agape, pupils dilated, and jaw almost dropping. Qiao Sang felt as if her brain had crashed to a halt. Mars Rain¡­ It seemed to have worked¡­ Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter 105 Mystique Chapter 109: Chapter 105 Mystique ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog ran over excitedly and stopped in front of its own Beast Tamer, pointing its paw at the sky and then towards the direction where the red flames had just fallen, its body dancing with its gesticulations. ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Qiao Sang was still in a dazed state while the little Treasure-seeking Ghost floated over to the Fire-Toothed Dog, its face brimming with admiration. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± ¡°Ya~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog couldn¡¯t control the rising corners of its mouth. It raised its right front paw, palm out, and waved it about, although the movement was meant to be modest, its pair of shiny black eyes sparkled as it looked at the little Treasure-seeking Ghost with expectation. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost clearly understood the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s true feelings and praised it even more vigorously. ¡°Xun Xun!¡± ¡°Xun!¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï After a while, Qiao Sang¡¯s brain began to operate again, working at high speed. Why was it successful? Common sense said it was impossible to learn so quickly, this speed of mastering was completely unscientific. Of course, successfully releasing a skill once didn¡¯t mean it had been mastered. It might be that a certain moment¡¯s opportunity made it possible, and there was a high probability that it couldn¡¯t be released subsequently. But this situation did not exist for the Fire-Toothed Dog, with the effect of the Golden Finger, it could execute a skill it had released successfully once with a hundred percent success rate every time. But what was the opportunity that made this release possible? Relying solely on the explanation of exceptional talent always felt too mystical, this was a high-level skill after all, there definitely had to be other reasons. Qiao Sang reviewed the events of the day, the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t do much other than run marathons. Could it be that exercising physically made it clearer to sense the energy within? Or did the potential unleashed after triggering Blazing Charge still play a role? It wasn¡¯t impossible, any improvement in one aspect of a Pet Beast might affect other aspects of them. For example, eating well and gaining weight would make it relatively easier to train in skills like the overwhelming mountain press. But still, learning Mars Rain just by exercising and triggering Blazing Charge felt unscientific. Suddenly, Qiao Sang thought of something and his consciousness went to the Beast Taming Codex. [Level: Beginner (935/1000) +] [First Trait: Blazing Charge Level: D (2/500), Status: (Difficult), Description: (When health is below 1/4, potential is unleashed, Fire Element skills and speed increase by two times)] [Skill: Bite (Beginner 74/100), Headbutt (Mastered 498/500) +, Flame Tooth (Proficient 694/2000) +, Spark (Mystique 10786/20000) +, Shadow Clone (Proficient 1271/2000) +, Flame Vortex (Mastered 220/500) +, Blazing Charge (Mastered 165/500) +, Mars Rain (Beginner 1/100)] [Points 786] A lot of things that didn¡¯t make sense became clearer when looking at the data. For the past half-month, the Fire-Toothed Dog had been training to release skills related to Spark. With the boost from the F-grade Energy Recovery Potion, the Fire-Toothed Dog could release Spark 640 times a day, and the afternoon the day before yesterday, it had just mastered Spark at the Mystique level. Skill proficiency is divided into six stages: Beginner, Mastered, Proficient, Advanced, Completion, and Mystique. Mystique is the highest level of skill proficiency. Qiao Sang looked at the data in the Beast Taming Codex, and his thoughts gradually became clear. One of the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Fire Element skills had already been mastered to the level of Mystique, so its control over Fire Element energy must have reached a quite high realm, and it had also just triggered Blazing Charge today. These two factors combined with the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s exceptional talent made the successful release of Mars Rain seem reasonable¡­ If that was the case, it¡¯s no wonder there is no example of a Beginner stage Pet Beast mastering a high-level skill. After all, the energy of Pet Beasts is limited, and during the Beginner Stage, no Beast Tamer would think of training a skill to the level of a Mystique. That¡¯s the proficiency of a Mystique! Even for a low-level skill, one wouldn¡¯t know how many years it would take to reach that level. With that time, it would be better to evolve the Pet Beast earlier and train higher-level skills. The more Qiao Sang thought about it, the more she felt she had analyzed it correctly. Her gaze slowly moved up. [Level: Beginner (935/1000) +] Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment. Recently, the Fire-Toothed Dog had always been wearing an E-grade Condensing Fire Bead, adding 7 points a day. Last night it was at 905, but today it suddenly increased by 30 points. Could it be because of a blaze? But now was not the time to think about this! Qiao Sang exited the Beast Taming Codex and quickly knelt down to take off the Condensing Fire Bead from the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s neck. She was scared to death! Previously, when the points increased daily, she hadn¡¯t noticed, but now with a sudden increase of 30 points, she discovered the problem. At this rate, she wouldn¡¯t even need to use the Golden Finger to add points; in about 10 days, the Fire-Toothed Dog would break through on its own! Back when she first became a Beast Tamer, she never even dreamed that one day she would actually worry about her own Pet Beast evolving too quickly. ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, which had been basking in the glory of compliments, became aware and looked at its Beast Tamer with a puzzled face. ¡°What you have now does not suit your current status anymore. Let me replace that string with a nicer one before putting it back on you,¡± Qiao Sang said seriously. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at the bland-looking string and nodded in agreement. It had now mastered Mars Rain and was a top expert among its kind; it was time for an equipment upgrade. Little Treasure-seeking Ghost, on the side, glanced at its Beast Tamer and silently stepped back, flipping the Concentration Beads 180 degrees to its back with a claw, afraid that its own would be targeted as well. ¡­ In the following few days, the Fire-Toothed Dog continued to practice the Spark skill in the river, alongside running a few laps with the long-lost Weighted Ring as additional exercise to build its stamina. Lately, the Fire-Toothed Dog proposed practicing Mars Rain because it was stimulated by the Thunderclaw Bird, and now it was practicing its physical abilities because it had been challenged by a marathon. As for training Mars Rain, that was a chapter coming to a close. The day after mastering Mars Rain, Qiao Sang conducted the same test. Unlike other skills, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Doppelganger couldn¡¯t sustain the release of Mars Rain. After several diminishing clone experiments, they found that currently, the Fire-Toothed Dog could only cast Mars Rain with its original body. Three times was its current limit. Moreover, the red flames that burst from the Energy Spheres weren¡¯t very abundant, just as Qiao Sang had surmised before; the current energy was insufficient to create the scale of a rain. But this was an issue of energy accumulation; sooner or later, it would be possible. Qiao Sang told the Fire-Toothed Dog there was no rush, but she doubled the time she spent every day practicing Spirit Marks on the face of the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. She couldn¡¯t help it. Her two Pet Beasts were so powerful, learning skills as if they were playing, if she didn¡¯t show some initiative, she felt like she wouldn¡¯t have any face. When July 30th came, after training in the evening, Qiao Sang returned to her room. The Fire-Toothed Dog routinely started watching battle competitions. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost blinked at the edge of the bed. ¡°That¡¯s Teleportation you¡¯re doing there. If you clench your fist and hold your breath before each move, anyone with quick actions would reach you before you¡¯ve even moved,¡± Qiao Sang spoke earnestly. ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun.¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost pointed at its butt. With resignation, Qiao Sang said, ¡°How many times have I told you, you can¡¯t really fart.¡± Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter 106 Intensive Training Chapter 110: Chapter 106 Intensive Training Xiao Xunbao the Treasure-seeking Ghost was different from the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog cared about getting stronger, and no matter what she said about training, it would trust her unconditionally. However, Xiao Xunbao harbored a desire to explore new and novel things, having strong curiosity, and when at Liugan Creek, it had to get up close to observe any insect or bird it encountered. It even had to go to the kitchen to see how the fish she brought for her third aunt was prepared. Although Xiao Xunbao hadn¡¯t begun serious training, you could tell it had its own ideas just from trying to correct its Teleportation movements. It wouldn¡¯t rest until it farted. ¡°Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao pointed at its butt and then pointed outside the door again. ¡°I know you want to Teleport further away, but it¡¯s not achieved by farting, it¡¯s by intention,¡± Qiao Sang emphasized the word ¡°intention¡± heavily while speaking. Xiao Xunbao seemed to understand but not quite, then turned its head to look in the direction of its butt. ¡°Xun?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Because you¡¯re a Spectral-type creature, your species doesn¡¯t fart. A Yaobao is born with the ability to breathe fire but can¡¯t float in the air like you can, and you can float from birth but can¡¯t breathe fire like a Yaobao. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??¦Ï.?¦Ï ¡°The prickly seahorse you saw that can fart in the water also can¡¯t float in the air like you, and you can¡¯t stay in the water like it either.¡± ¡°Everyone is different; it¡¯s predestined from birth,¡± said Qiao Sang. She had explained this issue several times before and even looked up the body structure of Spectral-type Pet Beasts online to read to Xiao Xunbao. But Xiao Xunbao was still young and couldn¡¯t understand complicated explanations, so she had to find a simpler way to say it. ¡°Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao suddenly had an epiphany. Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief. It finally understood¡­ ¡°What you need to do now is not to make those movements before Teleporting; you have to change this habit,¡± Qiao Sang took the opportunity to say. Teleportation is a type of extra-sensory perception, concerned with instantaneous actions. If there were these movements before moving, it wouldn¡¯t matter normally, but in a competition, they would be a major vulnerability. Xiao Xunbao blinked its eyes without speaking and disappeared on the spot, reappearing on the ceiling above the bed. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao called out from the ceiling and the next second reappeared beside the bed. ¡°Xun.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­!¡± So you can do it! That behavior before, always clenching your fists and holding your breath, was purely because you wanted to fart, wasn¡¯t it! Qiao Sang silenced herself for a moment and resisted the urge to make a sarcastic remark: ¡°Well done, exactly like that.¡± ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao looked at its own Beast Tamer with an innocent face. Qiao Sang suddenly felt the urge to draw Spirit Marks on Xiao Xunbao¡¯s face; it didn¡¯t matter if it didn¡¯t work, she just purely wanted to practice. Just as she was about to take out the materials, her phone, which she had left to one side, began ringing. Since she was waiting to be notified about receiving 5 million, she had recently set the volume to maximum, and the ringing sound overshadowed the noise from the television. Qiao Sang picked up the phone and looked at it, and before she could say anything, her mother on the other end spoke up first. ¡°Quick, pack your things and come back tomorrow; your school¡¯s teacher called me just now.¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback and asked, ¡°Which school?¡± ¡°What other school could it be, Shengshui Middle School. They said you¡¯re a special admission student selected for the Beast Taming class,¡± her mother explained joyously on the phone. ¡°It¡¯s an elite class; you need to report there tomorrow, and all the kids selected for this class have to attend a training camp.¡± Just when I had finally finished my middle school exams and was looking forward to a two-month break, waking up naturally every day, only half the vacation had passed and I received the bad news about the training camp. Qiao Sang¡¯s feelings were a bit complicated, on one hand, she was happy to be selected for the key class, on the other, she thought of those days when she was dominated by the alarm clock¡­ ¡°Hey, did you hear me?¡± Seeing that there was no response on the other end of the phone, her mother asked. ¡°I heard it. Does the training require boarding?¡± Qiao Sang quickly accepted the reality. ¡°It should, I didn¡¯t ask. Just come over tomorrow and report first. If you need to board, give me a call, and I¡¯ll bring you whatever you need,¡± her mother said. ¡°Okay.¡± Qiao Sang had no objections. ¡°Right, I¡¯ve already spoken to your third aunt, but you should tell your third aunt and grandma again in person, and make sure to explain clearly why you are leaving,¡± her mother continued. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Her mother¡¯s ulterior motive couldn¡¯t be more obvious. After hanging up the phone, Qiao Sang no longer felt like practicing spirit marks. She would have plenty of time to practice later¡ªnow was the time to enjoy the last few hours of her holiday! ¡°Let¡¯s watch TV!¡± Having said that, Qiao Sang walked towards the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Treasure~¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost followed behind cheerfully with a call. ¡­ The next morning, the long-missed alarm went off, and Qiao Sang struggled to get out of bed. Opening her bleary eyes, she saw that the Fire-Toothed Dog and Xiao Xunbao had already helped themselves to some milk. Being young¡­ youth is really great. By the time she was done washing up and packing her things, it was only 7:52 AM. Her third aunt kept bringing food from the kitchen to the main house where they usually ate. ¡°Why are you up so early today?¡± her third aunt asked with a smile. ¡°You¡¯ve been sleeping past 9 AM these past few days.¡± Looking at the exceptionally grand breakfast, Qiao Sang said, ¡°Third aunt, stop teasing me. You already knew, yet you still made all this delicious food early in the morning.¡± ¡°You, oh you, your mom already called and told me about it: key class, and it¡¯s at Shengshui Middle School, no less. That¡¯s really something,¡± her third aunt sighed. ¡°I just found out myself,¡± Qiao Sang sat down. ¡°Haven¡¯t the others gotten up yet?¡± ¡°Not yet, they¡¯re all so lazy,¡± her third aunt said. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± It seems she used to be the latest one¡­ After breakfast, since the others still hadn¡¯t emerged from their rooms, Qiao Sang asked her third aunt to say goodbye for her before she headed to the train station. ¡­ The train station in Hangkang City was closer to Shengshui Middle School, which was also the reason Ye Xiangting suggested her daughter report there first. Because it was still the summer vacation, there weren¡¯t many people around Shengshui Middle School. Last time, as an outsider, Qiao Sang had used the north gate, but this time she could go through the south gate. Qiao Sang stood in front of the south gate, looking at the gate that stretched over a hundred meters in length and tens of meters in height, and at the school plaque above that was full of grandeur. The school gate is an important symbol of a school, and without a doubt, Shengshui Middle School reflected the standard of being the top Beast Taming middle school in Hangkang on its facade. The large gate was shut tight, but there seemed to be a security guard in the guard room to one side. Qiao Sang walked over and said through the window, ¡°Uncle, I¡¯m here to report today. Could you please let me in?¡± The security personnel inside looked up, and after seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog in her arms and the Treasure-seeking Ghost on her head, he was stunned for a while. ¡°Reporting? Are you in your second or third year of high school? I don¡¯t seem to have seen you before,¡± the security personnel hesitated. ¡°I¡¯m a new student, the school notified me to report today,¡± Qiao Sang replied. The security personnel was taken aback for a moment, then his eyes suddenly widened. A new student?! Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter 107 Spatial Movement Chapter 111: Chapter 107 Spatial Movement ¡°` A new student contracted with two Pet Beasts? And they¡¯re from the Fire Element and the Spectral Series?! The security personnel couldn¡¯t help but doubt if they had misheard. But today was indeed the day for the new student training at the elite class to report. The security personnel felt somewhat dazed; he was also a Beast Tamer, although not a highly ranked one, he had nonetheless come all the way from a proper Beast Taming High School. To contract with two Pet Beasts as a freshman just officially becoming a Beast Tamer, he hadn¡¯t seen such a thing in reality in his many years. However, he had seen it in the news¡­ The security personnel steadied his mind; as the security of the top Beast Taming school in the city, he couldn¡¯t appear inexperienced. ¡°Show me your information card.¡± Qiao Sang handed over her card. The security personnel stared at the screen and looked it over repeatedly. No delayed schooling, no repeating grades, just a recent junior high school graduate who had turned 15 years old. This was a genius among geniuses; barring any accidents, her future was bound to be limitless. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï He slowed down the registration process and warmly said, ¡°Qiao Sang, your name has a nice ring to it.¡± ¡°Not at all.¡± Qiao Sang scratched her head. ¡°Really, it¡¯s nice. I register so many names every day, but yours stands out to me.¡± Qiao Sang started to feel embarassed; she had been complimented on her looks before, and lately on her talent, but no one had ever sincerely praised her name like this. ¡°I had an ancestor, a grandmother, who also had the single name ¡®Sang¡¯; it¡¯s no wonder I feel a connection with you on first sight.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± The security personnel realized he had misspoken as soon as he finished talking. Such remarks were usually made to superiors, and now he had used them on a child. He gave an awkward laugh and said, ¡°You¡¯re here for the training, right? Wait while I make a call to have Teacher Xian come to pick you up.¡± To have a teacher come to pick her up? Was that really necessary? Qiao Sang was a bit overwhelmed and was about to refuse when she saw the security personnel had already made the call. ¡°Hello, this is the south gate security room. A freshman for the elite class training has arrived to report, named Qiao Sang. Please pick her up.¡± That was fast¡­ It felt like he didn¡¯t even need to look up the number, as if it were right at the top¡­ ¡°Xun.¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost on her head suddenly sensed something and looked blankly in a certain direction. It seemed like the air in that direction twisted slightly. The next second, a pet beast, with saggy skin, wrinkles all over, gray and pink in various places, a white belly, and ears so large they looked like wings, resembling a bat, appeared out of nowhere, carrying several pieces of paper in its claws. Qiao Sang stared at the suddenly appearing pet beast, taken aback for a moment, finding it familiar but unable to name it, only knowing it must be a Psychic Series pet beast. A chill went through her heart; the skill this beast used seemed not to be Instantaneous Movement but Spatial Movement. Instantaneous Movement was a skill that allowed oneself to reach another position in an instant; it could be contained by sealing off the space. Simply put, it meant confining the beast in a room and closing the door, restricting its movement to within that space only. But Spatial Movement could disregard three-dimensional space and move to other coordinates. The difference between the two was no small matter. It was evident from the ranks given by the Alliance, where Instantaneous Movement was a mid-tier skill, whereas Spatial Movement was a high-tier skill. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, seeing the pet beast that had suddenly popped out, bared its fangs, ready to defend. ¡°` The pet beast with large ears paid no attention to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s actions. It sized up Qiao Sang and then began to flip through the papers on its paw one by one. It didn¡¯t get far before stopping, the large-eared pet beast glanced at the page it had flipped to and then back at Qiao Sang, as if confirming something. ¡°Teacher Xian, her name is Qiao Sang,¡± the security personnel reminded. Qiao Sang was somewhat puzzled, so Teacher Xian was referring to a pet beast¡­ On reflection, it wasn¡¯t unheard of for pet beasts to teach, although their students were other pet beasts. The main reason these pet beasts could teach was because their own Beast Tamers held positions at the school. ¡°Xian.¡± Teacher Xian nodded and, holding the paper in its left paw, swiped its right paw upwards. Qiao Sang felt darkness before her eyes and a dizzying sensation in her head. When her vision cleared, she found herself already in an office-like room. Qiao Sang was shocked. This Teacher Xian¡¯s spatial movement could actually bring people along! The proficiency must at least be at completion! One should know that without any ¡°Golden Finger,¡± training a high-level skill to completion was not something an average-ranked pet beast could achieve. ¡°Qiao Sang, long time no see,¡± a deep male voice sounded from beside her. Qiao Sang turned her head and saw a middle-aged man with a meticulously combed pompadour sitting behind a desk, with Teacher Xian at his side. In front of him sat a male student who had once taken the special recruitment exam with her. ¡°Good to see you, Vice Principal,¡± said Qiao Sang promptly. She immediately recognized the speaker. Her memory had been getting better and better since the awakening from the Beast Taming Codex, and she hardly forgot any person or object she had seen. The most important thing was that the vice principal was the first A-level Breeder she had encountered and had once guided her. Liu Yao was initially taken aback when Qiao Sang turned around. Then he suddenly straightened up, leaned forward, and squinted his eyes. ¡°Qiao Sang, this Treasure-seeking Ghost is?¡± ¡°It¡¯s my second pet beast.¡± ¡°Holy shit!¡± Before Liu Yao could begin to process this information, the male student in front of him exclaimed in astonishment. ¡°Lu Liangye, mind your language,¡± Liu Yao glanced at him. Upon hearing this, Lu Liangye immediately shut his mouth and made a zipping gesture across his lips. The news was indeed too shocking; he had cursed right in front of the vice principal¡­ Liu Yao stood up and approached Qiao Sang, staring intensely at the Treasure-seeking Ghost for a while before turning his gaze to the Fire-Toothed Dog. The Fire-Toothed Dog, which had been looking around in astonishment at how the surroundings had suddenly changed, noticed someone staring and lifted its chin to show off its sharp fangs in a dashing pose. The more Liu Yao watched, the more incredulous he felt. About to say something, he suddenly remembered another student was present, so he returned to his office chair and said, ¡°I was just in the middle of talking to Lu Liangye when you came in, so listen as well.¡± Qiao Sang nodded. ¡°For this team training, we will have a total of 12 people. Not all students from the heavy-duty class will be here. You were chosen to participate not because you did exceptionally well on the exams ¨C you should know your own scores were barely above the minimum passing line.¡± Qiao Sang and Lu Liangye exchanged a knowing look. So this guy also didn¡¯t score high on the culture tests. Lu Liangye felt a lot more balanced in an instant. ¡°However, that¡¯s not important. The purpose of this training is not to make up for cultural lessons, but to form a team capable of defeating Li Tang Beast Taming High School,¡± Liu Yao said. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter 108: Signs of Evolution Chapter 112: Chapter 108: Signs of Evolution Litian Royal Beast High School is the number one Beast Taming High School in Zhehai Province, with a profound history, the school¡¯s name having changed countless times. When discussing this school, it isn¡¯t just the graduation rate that is mentioned, but also the various competitions students participate in during their enrollment. Whether it¡¯s cultural or martial, team or individual, they have won places in national and even international middle school competitions. Sometimes, they are too lazy to even post provincial competition results on the school website. However, despite the numerous competitions, they still publicize the provincial rankings of individual or team battles for middle school students. After all, combat competitions have always been the most popular. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t too surprised when she heard this. As the second-ranked Shengshui Middle School in the province, it¡¯s normal to aim for the top-ranked high school. She guessed that there must be such new student training every year, and the speech would likely be the same. The purpose is to elevate the students¡¯ learning attitude and ignite their passion for training. The second-best school doesn¡¯t accept being second to the top one. Those who can enter Shengshui Middle School always feel they could also get into Litian Royal Beast High School. The scores of students admitted to these two schools are not much different, but since they are from different cities, they each have only one choice. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï But once they step into high school, the gap becomes apparent; Litian always has the upper hand over Shengshui. So, the people of Shengshui Middle School are extremely intransigent towards Litian Royal Beast High School, especially the new students. Qiao Sang glanced sideways at Lu Liangye, noticing his clenched fists and excited expression. Sure enough, another one inspired¡­ Qiao Sang herself didn¡¯t feel much; her mental age made her rather indifferent to these school rankings. High school is just a transitional phase; university is the real crux of a student¡¯s life. She is completely undaunted by competitions. Her Fire-Toothed Dog is about to evolve, and Spark¡¯s proficiency has reached Mystique. Having mastered Mars Rain, she is absolutely confident in crushing her peers. If it weren¡¯t for the school¡¯s arrangements, she felt she could defeat Litian without any special training. If the vice principal thinks a few words can spark her enthusiasm for the training, he is bound to be disappointed. ¡°You all know about Litian Royal Beast High School ¨C the ace high school. Their school team even won third place in the national middle school Beast Taming competitions, but you were selected by the school based on various considerations. I believe that after training, you will not lose to Litian¡¯s team,¡± said the vice principal. ¡°One reason you were chosen is because of your contracted Pet Beasts, as well as your combat skills; however, the most important factor is your cultural scores,¡± Liu Yao said slowly. Qiao Sang was taken aback. What does this have to do with cultural scores now? ¡°If your cultural scores aren¡¯t high, it¡¯s hopeless to dream of getting into top-tier universities. But if you defeat Litian and achieve first place in provincial competitions organized by the government within three years, in addition to passing the D-rank Beast Tamer qualification assessment¡­¡± ¡°At that time, for the college entrance examination, you just need to reach the single-recruitment score set by the education bureau for the Beast Taming combat specialty, which is usually 160 points¡ªthis year¡¯s entrance exam will have the same score,¡± Liu Yao continued. 160 points?! Qiao Sang and Lu Liangye¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Although Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t aiming for a tier-two university, she was still deeply shocked by this number. Keep in mind, the college entrance exam has a total of 750 points! Liu Yao was quite pleased with the reaction of the two students in front of him. ¡°Of course, you stood out from many students, and our expectations for you definitely exceed just tier-two universities. If you meet the two conditions I mentioned, tier-one universities and top-tier institutions also have specialized tests. Just pass those, and you could be exempt from the college entrance examination,¡± he said. Qiao Sang: ¡°!!!¡± For someone who had gone through a hellish college entrance exam once, these last words undoubtedly struck a chord in her heart. ¡°Vice principal, when do we start the special training?¡± Qiao Sang asked, unable to hold back. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it starts tomorrow. There will be two teachers instructing you. They will divide you into groups based on your performance. The teachers will explain the details tomorrow, and I will also provide cultivation directions based on the specifics of your Pet Beasts,¡± he reassured. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes lit up¡ªcultivation directions personally set by an A-rank Breeder. Even setting aside the college entrance exam privilege, this special training was worth it just for this benefit! ¡°Remember one thing, you are not irreplaceable. If your performance isn¡¯t good, other students may take your place at any time. I hope you will cherish this opportunity and train well,¡± Liu Yao added. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 108: Signs of Evolution_2 Chapter 113: Chapter 108: Signs of Evolution_2 ¡°Vice Principal, rest assured, we will work really hard!¡± Qiao Sang was already completely fired up with enthusiasm for the training camp. Liu Yao nodded with satisfaction, ¡°Very good. Student Lu Liangye, you may go out first.¡± Lu Liangye was totally bewildered. Just like that, he was asked to leave? What about Qiao Sang? ¡°Vice Principal, I¡¯ll work hard too.¡± ¡°Hmm, I know. I still have something to discuss with student Qiao Sang. Please go out first.¡± What could they have to discuss that couldn¡¯t be said in front of him! ¡°All right.¡± Lu Liangye stood up to leave and politely closed the door behind him. As soon as Lu Liangye left, Liu Yao could hardly wait to stand up and come to Qiao Sang, his eyes blazing as he stared at the Fire-Toothed Dog and exclaimed in amazement. ¡°Your Fire-Toothed Dog is completely different from a month ago; its jaws are short and powerful, its teeth sharp and lethal, and its fur is two degrees glossier than before. It seems like it is about to evolve.¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help feeling impressed. An A-rank Breeder could tell all that at a glance. ¡°Is it really about to evolve?¡± Qiao Sang asked excitedly, pretending. ¡°Yes, and the Fire-Toothed Dog is in great spirits, its gaze clear. There¡¯s no sign it¡¯s been forced to improve with elixirs. You¡¯ve taken very good care of it,¡± Liu Yao praised. He paused and then continued, ¡°This Fire-Toothed Dog has extraordinary talent. When it shows signs of evolving, I suggest you use an A-rank Fire Element Evolution Stone; if possible, it would be best to use an S-rank.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? The Fire-Toothed Dog cannot evolve naturally; to evolve into a Blazehound, it must use a Fire Element Evolution Stone. Qiao Sang had researched this about evolution signs as well. Pet Beasts approaching evolution all exhibit certain behaviors that differ from their usual patterns. For example, a Cotton Caterpillar would spin silk around itself, and a White Sand Fox would suddenly experience acute pain in its tail. As for the Fire-Toothed Dog, it gets an inexplicable urge to bite things. That¡¯s when you have to buy a stick for it to chew on continuously; otherwise, anything might get damaged. Qiao Sang thought for a moment and then asked, ¡°Is there a chance for the Fire-Toothed Dog to evolve without an Evolution Stone?¡± Liu Yao did not expect her to ask this question. He was taken aback for a moment and then answered, ¡°There are such cases, though they utilized other resources as substitutes, which are not less valuable than the Evolution Stones.¡± Before Qiao Sang could speak, Liu Yao said with an uneasy tone, ¡°Student Qiao Sang, if you have any issues, you can come to me. You and your Fire-Toothed Dog both have great talents, and I don¡¯t want you to be held back by resources or other matters.¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Really?¡± Liu Yao affirmed solemnly, ¡°If there¡¯s a problem, I will definitely help you. You¡¯re a talented child, and all you need to do is study hard and train well. With your talent, you should not be buried amongst the masses.¡± Many talented novice Beast Tamers faded into obscurity due to a lack of money or resources. He was not a philanthropist, but this child¡¯s talent was truly impressive. In just a month, she had bound with two Pet Beasts using the Beast Taming Codex, and the Fire-Toothed Dog she contracted also possessed a rare talent, growing at an incredibly fast rate. This made him truly passionate about nurturing talent. And most importantly, with her joining, this cohort might really have a chance to defeat Litian Royal Beast High School. That way, he would have fulfilled his childhood friend¡¯s request and could return to the research institute to continue his own work. Liu Yao looked at Qiao Sang with an encouraging gaze, signaling her to boldly state what she wanted. Qiao Sang said excitedly, ¡°If we need to board during the training camp, can I apply to live off-campus? And can I bring my cellphone during the school term?¡± Liu Yao: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ The student dormitories at Shengshui Middle School were suites, with two bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom¡ªa luxurious setup for a high school. Feeling mentally and physically exhausted, Qiao Sang arrived at the female dormitory, which was named Qinxuyuan. From the name, it wasn¡¯t hard to see the high expectations Shengshui Middle School had for its students. After calling her mother to explain that she would be staying on-campus, Qiao Sang went to the dormitory supervisor and got the room card for her assigned dormitory, number 312. On her way to the dormitory, Qiao Sang was full of resentment. The Vice Principal was difficult to deal with. He spoke so nicely, yet he agreed to neither of her requests. Fortunately, she wouldn¡¯t have to hand in her phone during the training, or she wouldn¡¯t know what would become of her 5 million. Qiao Sang arrived at 312 and just used the room card to open the door. ¡°AHH!!!¡± A high-pitched scream rang out from inside. Qiao Sang and Xiao Xunbao covered their ears at the same time. ¡°Grrr!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s fur instantly bristled, and it jumped out of its Beast Tamer¡¯s arms, ready for battle as it eyed the culprit with its defenses up. Seeing the culprit crying and hiding in another girl¡¯s arms, looking scared, the Fire-Toothed Dog closed its bared teeth and its fur settled down. It was scared to death; it thought there was an enemy. It turned out to be just a scaredy-cat. ¡°Senior¡­ senior, why do you have our dorm room card?¡± The girl who spoke had naturally curly long hair that fell thickly behind her like seaweed. ¡°I¡¯m a new student, just here to report. I¡¯m staying in this dorm as well,¡± Qiao Sang explained. The girl forgot her fear and stood stunned in place. A new student?! She was both excited and dazed. To think that Shengshui Middle School had a new student who had contracted with two Pet Beasts, and furthermore¡­ She shyly glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog and the Treasure-seeking Ghost. Oh my! Her future roommate¡¯s contracted beasts were everything she was afraid of¡­ ¡°I¡­ my name is Jin Feifan, I also just arrived today to report,¡± said Jin Feifan, trying hard to smile. Although the roommate looked scary, she had to get on good terms for the sake of their future together! ¡°My name is Qiao Sang. Are you here for the training camp as well?¡± Qiao Sang asked as she entered the room to look around at the dormitory¡¯s layout. ¡°Yes, yes, anyone here at the school at this time should be here for the training. That¡¯s great, we can move together,¡± Jin Feifan forced a smile. Qiao Sang looked at her quizzically, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, you look like you¡¯re about to cry?¡± Jin Feifan: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: CHAPTER 109: The Little Ball Reeds Chapter 114: CHAPTER 109: The Little Ball Reeds Jin Feifan¡¯s smile stiffened, and he didn¡¯t know how to respond for a moment. He¡¯s been found out¡­ Would his roommate think he actually didn¡¯t welcome her¡­ Qiao Sang observed Jin Feifan for a while and said seriously, ¡°I¡¯ve got it, you have a bit of frown lines, carrying a naturally sorrowful air. If you shave off the drooping ends of your eyebrows and draw a more upturned shape, that¡¯d be good.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jin Feifan was taken aback for a moment and asked in a low voice. ¡°Really,¡± Qiao Sang smiled. ¡°But we¡¯re just in the first year of high school, it¡¯s a bit early for eyebrow makeup. You look good this way too, with a unique personal touch.¡± This roommate is quite like her Pet Beast, both so timid. While talking, Qiao Sang glanced over the two bedrooms, one of which had already been made up with a bed. ¡°If you want to stay in this room, I can move my stuff out,¡± Jin Feifan hurriedly said when she noticed her roommate looking at the bedroom where she had placed her belongings. ¡°No need, I don¡¯t mind which room I stay in,¡± Qiao Sang said. The two rooms were side by side, each with a bed, a desk, a cabinet, and a window, no real difference. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked around the place it would be living in alongside its Beast Tamer. It paused as it looked at the empty room and then ran around the living room looking from east to west, but still didn¡¯t find what it wanted. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Not giving up, it then ran into the bathroom and rummaged through the entire dorm block to no avail. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, anxious, ran up to its Beast Tamer and started gesturing with its paws. Seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eager face, Jin Feifan stepped back several paces in a panic. Oh my, what¡¯s going on, so scary¡­ Qiao Sang, unfazed, said to the Fire-Toothed Dog, ¡°We¡¯re here to become stronger, it¡¯s normal not to have a TV.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog was taken aback. Become stronger? Then whether they had a TV was not that important. Jin Feifan was a bit slow to catch on. Is that it?! This is enough to placate a Fire Attribute Beast?! ¡°This is Xiaoqiu Puba, right?¡± Qiao Sang said, joining the conversation. Xiaoqiu Puba, a Grass-type Pet Beast, was a creature with a healing Inherited Skill. When Qiao Sang was researching her second Pet Beast, she considered it, but the price exceeded her expectations. Besides, purchasing it directly was out of the question, and without political backing or internal channels, it would be almost impossible to place a reservation. ¡°Qiu.¡± Xiaoqiu Puba, which had been hiding in the arms of its Beast Tamer, timidly turned its head and mumbled in response when it heard someone mention its name. About 20 centimeters tall, it was green, with short limbs, resembling a large round ball. Its eyes were also green, but slightly red from recent crying, and on its head grew a white dandelion. The Treasure-seeking Ghost stared blankly at the dandelion on Xiaoqiu Puba¡¯s head as it turned around. ¡°Yeah, I call it Xiaoqiu,¡± Jin Feifan said, his smile becoming genuine when mentioning his Pet Beast. ¡°Xun~¡± At that moment, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost floated in front of Xiaoqiu Puba, deftly removing the ring and pulling out milk to offer it. Qiao Sang blinked, a bad feeling welling up inside her. Having the Treasure-seeking Ghost with her every day, she was acutely aware that its gifts of milk, except when offered to the Fire-Toothed Dog, were never for free¡­ ¡°Qiu!¡± Xiaoqiu Puba buried its head back into its Beast Tamer¡¯s embrace. ¡°Xiao¡­ Xiaoqiu, go ahead and take it, the Treasure-seeking Ghost is just greeting you,¡± Jin Feifan said with a trembling voice. Oh no, a Spectral-type Pet Beast! It¡¯s so close to her! ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog spoke up for its little brother. It just didn¡¯t understand why so many people were afraid of such a well-behaved little brother. The Fire-Toothed Dog had completely forgotten the way it reacted when it first saw the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. ¡°Xiaoqiu, come on¡­ take it!¡± Jin Feifan almost cried out. Mommy, the Fire-Toothed Dog is so close to her too! ¡°Ball!¡± The little ball cried and refused to turn its head. Seeing that Jin Feifan and the little ball were both backed into a corner, Qiao Sang held back her laughter and said, ¡°Xiao Xunbao, come back. There might not be many bottles of milk left in your ring. If you give it away, there won¡¯t be any for you.¡± Startled by her words, Xiao Xunbao paused, rapidly weighing her options in its mind. Milk versus dandelions¡­ Food versus fun¡­ Well, food is more important; running out of milk would not be good. Xiao Xunbao no longer offered the milk. It opened the cap with its paw and floated back onto Qiao Sang¡¯s head to drink it itself. Jin Feifan was dumbfounded and forgot how to speak, as if stunned by the sight before him. Spectral-type pets obedient too¡­? ¡­ Qiao Sang went back to her room and closed the door. All her luggage was in Xiao Xunbao¡¯s ring, and since she didn¡¯t have to study during the training camp, Qiao Sang didn¡¯t ask her mother to send anything over. After simplifying sorting her room, Qiao Sang lay down on her bed. Xiao Xunbao glowed blue, and it stretched out two short claws, attempting to use telekinesis to make the Fire-Toothed Dog float. As Xiao Xunbao was still a few days from being full moon, its telekinesis was not strong enough to make the Fire-Toothed Dog float, but one in every five tries would make the dog¡¯s limbs lift slightly off the ground. Whenever it managed to lift off the ground, even a little, excited barks would follow. This was the advantage of having two pets; they could entertain each other. Otherwise, without a TV and with the Fire-Toothed Dog being so lively, it really might not stay put in such a small room, and she could also have time to do other things. Qiao Sang pondered while lying in bed. There were 10 bottles left of the Grade F Energy Recovery Potion, enough for ten more days of high-intensity skill-casting training. But now that the location had changed, some skills were inconvenient to train, such as Spark and Mars Rain. Spark¡¯s proficiency was currently (Mystique 14626/20000), and it would only need nine more days of regular training to max out the proficiency. When a pet beast¡¯s skill reached its proficiency peak, the attribute related to that skill would become stronger. She was also curious to see how the Fire Element inside the Fire-Toothed Dog would change once Spark¡¯s proficiency was maxed out. Unfortunately, she couldn¡¯t continue training now. With Spark¡¯s proficiency reaching Mystique level, its power was different from before, and without a body of water or a river, she dared not let the Fire-Toothed Dog release it. The school was a public place, and even training on the playground late at night when no one was around seemed risky, for fear that the fire might damage the ground. It was more convenient living outside. She wondered how she could live off-campus during the school term¡­ Qiao Sang thought about this problem all night long. ¡­ The next morning, Qiao Sang walked out of her room with dark circles under her eyes. ¡°Qiao Sang, you¡¯re up. I bought breakfast for you,¡± Jin Feifan greeted her courageously from the living room table. Qiao Sang paused for a long while before walking over to take a look. Pan-fried buns, steamed soup dumplings, rice balls, crab roe soup dumplings, small wontons, shumai, spring rolls, porridge, tea eggs, fried dough sticks, soy milk¡­ After a moment of silence, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Did you buy all this just for us to eat?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know what you like, so I bought a bit of everything,¡± Jin Feifan explained softly. Qiao Sang pulled out a chair and sat down, saying helplessly, ¡°Thanks, but don¡¯t go to such expense next time. Actually, a bun and a bowl of soy milk are enough for me.¡± As she spoke, she picked up a shumai and started eating. Seeing that Qiao Sang didn¡¯t refuse, Jin Feifan said happily, ¡°Got it.¡± ¡°What do you want to eat at noon? I¡¯ll treat you,¡± Qiao Sang said, taking a sip of soy milk. ¡°At noon?¡± Jin Feifan hesitated before replying, ¡°Don¡¯t you know? The school has prepared a special group meal for us at lunchtime.¡± Qiao Sang was perplexed, ¡°Group meal?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you check the message in the group?¡± Jin Feifan asked. Qiao Sang was even more perplexed, ¡°What group?¡± ¡°The group that everyone participating in the training camp was required to join through the official Shengshui Middle School website,¡± Jin Feifan answered. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Why does this conversation feel so familiar¡­ Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 110: Group Four Chapter 115: Chapter 110: Group Four ¡°Pull me into the group,¡± Qiao Sang said. They had added each other as friends the day before. ¡°Sure,¡± Jin Feifan responded. It wasn¡¯t long before Qiao Sang¡¯s phone chimed with a notification. After quickly finishing off her siu mai, Qiao Sang fished her phone out of her pocket to check it. The group was aptly named New Student Training Group. With her included, the group had 14 members. Qiao Sang remembered the vice principal mentioning two teachers yesterday, so the numbers seemed to add up just right with the teachers included. The group notice listed the gathering time and location, as well as a few things to note. 9 AM, Training Field #2. Qiao Sang checked the time: 7:45 AM. It was still early. The phone kept pinging with notifications; the group chat was ablaze with activity early in the morning. Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment before switching her phone to silent mode. She definitely had to carry her phone with her, and she couldn¡¯t have it ringing during training. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï Inside the group chat. [Fang Qi: Those who just joined, please change your nicknames, everyone should use their real names] [Peng Xiaoyuan: Oh whoa, looks like everyone¡¯s here now] [Jiang Nai: Judging by the profile picture, seems like a girl] [Wang Jihang: Everyone¡¯s up so early] [Lu You: If Jin Feifan added her, she must be a guy] [Fang Qi: I thought Jin Feifan is a girl, I think I saw her during the special admissions exam coordination] [Jiang Nai: No girl would be named Jin Feifan] [Lu Liangye: She¡¯s a girl] [Jiang Nai: Yo, how would you know] Lu Liangye leaned against his headboard, watching the messages in the group. How did he know? After leaving the vice principal¡¯s office yesterday, he had browsed the group list and noticed she wasn¡¯t there; now that everyone was present, who else could it be but her? [Lu Liangye: I¡¯m talking about the new addition to the group; I saw her at the vice principal¡¯s yesterday] [Jiang Nai: Who¡¯s asking you about the new person? We¡¯re discussing Jin Feifan] [Lu Liangye: ¡­] After checking the group messages for a while, Qiao Sang changed her nickname to her real name and set the phone aside to continue her breakfast. ¡°Then I¡¯ll treat you to dinner,¡± Qiao Sang offered. ¡°Sure,¡± Jin Feifan said happily. The roommate seemed pretty nice; not as intimidating as her two Pet Beasts. ¡°How come people in the group don¡¯t even know if you¡¯re a guy or a girl? Haven¡¯t you spoken up before?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Jin Feifan sheepishly said, ¡°I¡¯m quite shy around people.¡± Qiao Sang was slightly surprised. She knew some introverts were not good at interacting in person, but were bold online; she hadn¡¯t expected Jin Feifan to be the same both in real life and on the internet. ¡­ 8:55 AM. Training Field #2. ¡°Who else hasn¡¯t arrived?¡± a man with a tall, slender figure and skin even fairer than a woman¡¯s, leaning against the wall, asked. A woman dressed in professional attire glanced at the information in her hand, comparing it with the children who had arrived. ¡°Two girls are missing, one named Qiao Sang, and the other named Jin Feifan,¡± Qin Wen responded. ¡°Why do all women, young or old, seem to have no sense of time?¡± the man complained. Qin Wen shot him a glance and said indifferently, ¡°We¡¯re to gather at 9 AM, and it¡¯s only 8:55 AM now; the time hasn¡¯t arrived yet. If anyone lacks a sense of time, it¡¯s you, Luo Qian.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I come early today?¡± Luo Qian countered. ¡°` ¡°Heh,¡± Qin Wen sneered, ¡°you¡¯re late to eight out of ten meetings, and you just flat out skipped the last one about the special recruitment exam for self-awakening. You were also nearly 40 minutes late to the coordination for the special recruitment exam. Need I say more?¡± ¡°Sister, you¡¯re my sister, alright? Was it necessary to snap at me just because I said one thing?¡± Luo Qian grumbled in submission. ¡°Don¡¯t even start. I¡¯m 31, and you¡¯re 32. I can¡¯t afford to be called your sister,¡± Qin Wen said with a cold face. Luo Qian: ¡°¡­¡± No wonder she¡¯s still not married. Who could stand that temper? God knows who will be unlucky enough to end up with her¡­ ¡°Fine, when we divide into teams later, I¡¯ll let you choose first, okay?¡± Luo Qian said helplessly. ¡°Do you have any sense of responsibility? We¡¯re picking the best lineup to fight against Li Tang, not playing house. We should choose as we ought to,¡± Qin Wen said discontentedly. Luo Qian: ¡°¡­¡± At that moment, the doors to the training venue swung open, and two young girls appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes. The time was 8:59 AM. ¡­ Actually, Qiao Sang was full after finishing five steamed buns. But seeing a table full of food and not wanting to waste it, she had a few bites of everything, which ended up giving her a stomachache. So, she was delayed. By the time the two girls rushed to Training Area No. 2, they arrived just in time. Training Area No. 2 was indoors. As Qiao Sang approached the entrance, she could hear voices of many people chatting inside. Upon entering, ten young boys and girls turned their heads in unison to look at them; the chatter stopped abruptly, and the spacious training venue fell into an eerie silence. Qiao Sang strode in; her eyes were sharp, and she immediately recognized several familiar faces. Three were from the special recruitment exam, and one was Lu You, who she¡¯d met at the Bai Xinsai. ¡°Alright, now that everyone is here, come over and gather,¡± Qin Wen called out, clapping her hands. She looked at the two girls who had just entered, quite pleased. They weren¡¯t late, which served to slap Luo Qian in the face, and also¡­ Qin Wen¡¯s gaze unobtrusively swept over the girl holding a Fire-Toothed Dog and with a Treasure-seeking Ghost perched on her head. While the vice principal had already mentioned it, seeing it with her own eyes still felt incredible. Luckily the vice principal had told her beforehand, which allowed her to brace herself; otherwise, the authority she had as a teacher might have been undermined on the very first day. ¡°Damn, how did this girl get to bring two Pet Beasts? And look at what she¡¯s brought: a Fire-Toothed Dog and a Treasure-seeking Ghost!¡± Luo Qian whispered, shock written all over his face. Qin Wen ignored him, this flirt must have been too busy chasing girls to check the work group. Twelve students quickly lined up side by side, their Pet Beasts standing next to them. Qiao Sang took a quick survey. Lush Ball, Short-tailed Snake, Ringed Bream, Minor Dragon, Electric Bat, Deep-fur Turtle, Lyric Sparrow, Mighty Duck, Bubble Bell, Long-eared Cat, Icy Raccoon. With her Fire-Toothed Dog and Xiao Xunbao Ghost included, surprisingly, there were no duplicate attributes. The girl standing next to Qiao Sang leaned over and whispered, ¡°Big shot Qiao, do you remember me?¡± Qiao Sang glanced over and nodded, ¡°Yes, I remember, Zheng Yining.¡± Zheng Yining said happily, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect us to see each other again so soon.¡± ¡°Neither did I,¡± Qiao Sang replied. She had originally thought that the students selected for the camp would be those with strong combat abilities. But after seeing these Pet Beasts, she realized she was wrong. Lush Ball, Lyric Sparrow, and Long-eared Cat clearly weren¡¯t meant for battle. If she were to consider suitability for individual Beast Taming combats, with so many freshmen in the school, there were obviously better choices. After a moment of thought, Qiao Sang came up with another possibility. Could it be that these twelve were picked from among those with poor academic scores? ¡°This is our first meeting, of course, some of you might have seen us during the special recruitment exams.¡± ¡°The twelve of you were chosen collectively by our group of teachers. Some were admitted on recommendation, some through independent awakening of their abilities for the special recruitment, and others through the coordinated exams for special recruitment.¡± ¡°This time, we have gathered you for intensive training, and we will be dividing you into four teams: three for individual combat, three for group combat, three for individual coordination, and three for group coordination.¡± ¡°Let me introduce myself. My name is Qin Wen, and I am responsible for the individual and group combat teams,¡± Qin Wen stated. ¡°My name is Luo Qian. You can call me Teacher Luo or Teacher Qian. I¡¯m in charge of the individual and group coordination teams,¡± Luo Qian said with a smile. ¡°` Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 111: Energy Testing Machine Chapter 116: Chapter 111: Energy Testing Machine The competition involved not only battles but also coordination contests, and it was divided into individual and team categories. Qiao Sang realized this was why Pet Beasts like the Fire-Toothed Dog, which were not adept at fighting alone, were present. In team battles, with its healing skills, the Fire-Toothed Dog could act as a healer, and if it had vine-like skills, it could play a control role. If it also had skills like Flying Leaf Quick Knife for attacking, it could engage in containment, making it an absolutely top choice for team combat. Even if it wasn¡¯t for team battles, being selected for the coordination category due to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s appearance wouldn¡¯t be bad either. ¡°One very important reason you were chosen is that your rapport and coordination with your Pet Beasts far exceed that of your fellow freshmen. While they are still troubled with how to get along with their Pet Beasts, you have been able to command your Beast to fight. That¡¯s where your talent lies.¡± ¡°Some of you may not be the most outstanding among the freshmen, but in terms of nourishing Pet Beasts, you are the best!¡± Qin Wen encouraged loudly. At these words, everyone involuntarily straightened their backs a bit, even Jin Feifan, who was on the very edge trying hard to lower his presence, lifted his chin slightly. Only Qiao Sang was completely baffled. Commanding Pet Beasts to fight? Wasn¡¯t it just about the contract? And that¡¯s the best? Qin Wen observed everyone¡¯s reaction and changed her tone. ¡°I want to say something beforehand, you are the school¡¯s initial choice but not the final one. I hope through this training camp, all of you will make it into the final team instead of being replaced midway,¡± she said. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï Qiao Sang internally remarked how after a round of praise, she also gave everyone a wake-up call, making them aware of how precious this training opportunity was. Quite the teacher, with a knack for speaking. As expected, everyone stood even straighter. ¡°Enough talk,¡± Qin Wen said, pointing to an Energy Tester next to her. ¡°Let¡¯s start by testing everyone¡¯s Energy Value. Line up and put the testing helmet on your Pet Beast.¡± The Energy Tester was different from the Strength Tester. While the Strength Tester measured strength, the Energy Tester measured the Energy Value inside the Pet Beast. Overall, it was a high-tech product that cost many times more than the Strength Tester. Looking at the testing machine, Qiao Sang felt a little uneasy. However, since they only needed to wear a helmet for testing and didn¡¯t have to release any skills, he thought it wasn¡¯t a big problem. ¡°This test isn¡¯t for selecting people for the combat group, is it?¡± Zheng Yining asked quietly, turning her head. ¡°Very likely,¡± Qiao Sang nodded. The Energy Value could indicate the endurance of the Pet Beast and the power of the skills it released, which were important in battle competitions. It seemed insignificant for coordination contests. ¡°We¡¯re done for, we¡¯re done for; if I¡¯d known we were doing this the first day, I would have let Long Ears eat more energy meals this morning,¡± Zheng Yining said anxiously. Having just eaten an energy meal which was still undigested in the body, the test value might be affected slightly, though not significantly. Looking at the elegant cat below licking its paws, Qiao Sang said, ¡°I think Long Ears is more suited for the coordination contest.¡± Hearing this, Zheng Yining sighed, ¡°I know, but Long Ears isn¡¯t interested in coordination contests; it just likes battling.¡± Qiao Sang was surprised and looked again at Long Ears, continuing its paw licking. Really, Pet Beasts are not always what they seem¡­ Then she thought of something and suddenly turned to Jin Feifan beside her, ¡°Do you have a preference for which group to join?¡± Jin Feifan said modestly, ¡°Me and Xiao Xunbao both want to join the coordination group.¡± ¡°Xunbao.¡± Xiao Xunbao weakly echoed. Qiao Sang nodded in agreement, not surprised at all. While chatting, the queue had formed, and soon the first person had finished testing. ¡°Wang Jihang, 2602.¡± Qin Wen reported the value displayed on the screen connected to the testing helmet. For a junior Pet Beast, an Energy Value ranging from 1 to 10,000 was not bad for a newly contracted Beast by a freshman Beast Tamer. Luo Qian was beside, jotting down notes with her head down. ¡°Next.¡± As Qin Wen was about to remove the testing helmet from the Bubble Bell¡¯s head, the Bubble Bell dodged it with a tilt of its head. Qin Wen paused, tempted to try again, but this time the Bubble Bell floated up wearing the helmet. ¡°Bell.¡± The Bubble Bell continued to float and laugh, thinking it was a game someone was playing with it. ¡°Wang Jihang,¡± Qin Wen called out the name of his Beast Tamer helplessly. ¡°King Bell, be good, take off the helmet quickly,¡± Wang Jihang urged as he approached. ¡°Bell.¡± PaoPao Bell smiled and called out to its own Beast Tamer, then floated away in the opposite direction. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Is it really certain that it can command in battle? Fortunately, the helmet for the test was connected to the Strength Tester by a wire, so PaoPao Bell didn¡¯t float far. The test proceeded quickly. Among the first 10, the highest was Lu You¡¯s Little Jilong with an Energy Value of 5630, and the lowest was Peng Xiaoyuan¡¯s Li Jian Bird with 911 Energy Value. Zheng Yining returned dejectedly, holding her Long-Ear Cat, which had just been tested. With an Energy Value of 1156 for her Long-Ear Cat, if the groups were to be formed based on Energy Values, she obviously wouldn¡¯t make the top six. What¡¯s more, there was still the formidable Qiao Sang yet to go, so it seemed battle groups were likely out of her reach. ¡°Next,¡± called the instructor. Qiao Sang stepped forward. The remaining 11 people turned to look at her en masse, giving her their undivided attention, especially Lu You and Lu Liangye, who had lost to Qiao Sang before and appeared as if they wanted to stare her down. It was common for people of the same age to compare themselves to each other, and ever since Lu You contracted his Little Jilong, he had never once lost among his peers. Until he met Qiao Sang¡­ Lu You stared intently at Qiao Sang¡¯s back. After that loss, he watched all the matches related to Qiao Sang during the Bai Xinsai, and he had to admit she was indeed much stronger than him in battle, managing to win with her Fire-Toothed Dog even over a control type Kou O. That being said, there was still a feeling of frustration inside him, a feeling that he just needed more time to defeat her. After all, he had contracted a Dragon-type Pet Beast, Little Jilong, while Qiao Sang had a Fire-Toothed Dog ¡ª in terms of both attributes and future potential, he had the upper hand. He thought they probably wouldn¡¯t meet again, but unexpectedly, she turned out to be a freshman at Shengshui Middle School too. What he had anticipated even less was that upon meeting her again, she would also have a Treasure-seeking Ghost with her. Still, as long as the Energy Value of her Fire-Toothed Dog was lower than that of his Little Jilong during the test, he could comfort himself. Just give him time¡­ ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao couldn¡¯t wait any longer and floated over. Having watched all this, it had been eager to try the device from the back for a while. The Fire-Toothed Dog stayed in its Beast Tamer¡¯s arms, a bit lost in thought. Today there¡¯s no training, it feels so boring¡­ Qin Wen blinked in surprise, then came to her senses and put the helmet on the Treasure-seeking Ghost. ¡°Qiao Sang, Treasure-seeking Ghost, 1388,¡± Qin Wen announced. Qiao Sang paused for a moment when she heard the number. Others might not know, but she was well aware that Xiao Xunbao was less than a month old ¡ª this value put it in seventh among the Pet Beasts tested so far. Isn¡¯t that too high? After reporting the number, Qin Wen reached out to remove the helmet. But the Treasure-seeking Ghost tilted its head to dodge it and blinked while making eye contact with her. Qin Wen: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Qiao Sang,¡± Qin Wen called her name directly. She shook her head secretly. Although the child was talented, starting with a Fire Element contract and a Spectral Series was a bit too much. The training for Pet Beast cooperation that followed was likely going to take a very long time. The Fire-Toothed Dog she knew was fine, but the Treasure-seeking Ghost¡­ ¡°Xiao Xunbao,¡± Qiao Sang spoke. ¡°Xun~¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost obediently responded and then took off the helmet with its paws. Qin Wen: ¡°¡­!¡± Everyone stared at the Treasure-seeking Ghost¡¯s action, stunned for a moment, then unanimously turned their heads to look at Wang Jihang. With everyone¡¯s eyes on him, Wang Jihang flushed red with embarrassment and frustration, exclaiming, ¡°What are you looking at me for!¡± Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Chapter 112 Extreme Energy Value Chapter 117: Chapter 112 Extreme Energy Value Don¡¯t you have a clue why? And you have the nerve to ask? Although everyone was thinking this way, it was the first day of meeting and they weren¡¯t familiar with each other, so there were things that were indecent to speak too clearly about, and nobody around responded. Only Jiang Nai, who shared a dormitory with him, reluctantly said, ¡°Because you¡¯re handsome.¡± ¡°Hmph,¡± Wang Jihang turned his head away, barely accepting this explanation. His gaze unconsciously drifted to the Treasure-seeking Ghost that had floated back to Qiao Sang¡¯s head, his envy barely containable. This was a Treasure-seeking Ghost! A Spectral-type Pet more difficult to attend to than his own King Bell! How did this guy manage it?! ¡°It¡¯s the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s turn now,¡± Qin Wen smiled as she came back to her senses. Having taught so many students, she had actually encountered quite a few with talent. But to be so well-rounded in personal brain domain, pet beast nurturing, and combat awareness, she had really only seen this one. Given time, she was afraid this kid would soon meet the standards for the junior-second-year school team. This child was meant to be a born Professional Beast Tamer. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï The Fire-Toothed Dog stepped forward and donned the helmet. All eyes converged on it once again. This caused the Fire-Toothed Dog to subconsciously lift its head and puff up its chest, maintaining a stoic face. ¡°Big Boss Qiao, your Fire-Toothed Dog looks a lot handsomer than the last time I saw it,¡± Zheng Yining exclaimed. ¡°It has grown,¡± Qiao Sang laughed. The first time she saw Yaobao, it looked like a little poor thing, a head shorter than the other Fire-Toothed Dogs, and she even imagined an entire bullying drama. Who would have thought that in just about two months, such a big change had occurred, completely erasing the image of the poor little thing from the past? The green light on the test helmet flashed twice before finally settling down. ¡°1¡­¡± Qin Wen stared at the value on the testing device¡¯s screen, frozen in place, speechless. Unit, ten, hundred, thousand¡­ Holy shit, there¡¯s another number after that! She stared intently at the number displayed on the screen, counting each digit. It was a simple five-digit number, clear at first glance, but she couldn¡¯t bring herself to believe it and looked over it again and again. Unit, ten, hundred, thousand¡­ ten thousand! Ten thousand?! How could it have broken ten thousand?! You see, the energy value of a junior Pet Beast ranges between 1 and 10,000; this is common knowledge, the content of textbooks. But the value now displayed completely overturned her long-held beliefs. A junior Pet Beast¡¯s energy value reaching over 8,000 meant it was ready to start evolving preparations, with 10,000 being their limit. Most Beast Tamers with resources and backgrounds would wait until reaching the 10,000 limit before preparing their pet beasts for evolution. A pet beast evolved in such a manner would have a far higher future growth ceiling than other pet beasts of the same tier. Logically, even if the Fire-Toothed Dog had an exceptional talent and its body reached the junior Pet Beast¡¯s limit energy value, that should be 10,000. How could it be 13,966! Moreover, without evolving or showing any signs of pre-evolution¡­ This is illogical¡­ ¡°Qin Wen?¡± Luo Qian, who was by her side, saw that Qin Wen hadn¡¯t spoken for a long time and couldn¡¯t help but remind her. Qin Wen came back to her senses and took a deep breath, ¡°Qiao Sang, Fire-Toothed Dog, 13,966.¡± This was an era where the strong got stronger and the weak got weaker. The world is vast, and every day something might happen that common sense can¡¯t explain; there are too many Beast Tamers, and each year some geniuses appear that defy our knowledge. If one hides their strength without being sufficiently noticed and no corresponding nurture, it¡¯s easy to become lost in the crowd. Hangkang is only a prefectural city, and with Qiao Sang and the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s talent, they could go to the vast world. ¡°What?¡± Luo Qian was startled, thinking he must have heard wrong. He turned his head to look at the numbers on the testing device¡¯s screen. Then he was dumbfounded. ¡°Next,¡± Qin Wen struggled to calm her emotions. Everyone present for the training session had just become Beast Tamers, and they were not particularly clear about what ranges of Energy Values were normal at this stage, but that did not prevent them from being shocked. ¡°Damn, my Deep-Hair Turtle hasn¡¯t even reached a fraction of that.¡± ¡°Neither has my Electric Bat¡­¡± ¡°Except for Lu You, none of us have even reached a fraction.¡± ¡°Could the Fire-Toothed Dog be stronger than the Minor Chilong?¡± ¡°Lu You, what do you think?¡± Lu You said expressionlessly, ¡°Don¡¯t talk to me for now.¡± ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog suddenly jumped into its own Beast Tamer¡¯s arms. After finding a comfortable position, it maintained its poker face expression. Although it did not understand why everyone kept staring at it, that did not prevent it from enjoying the attention of the crowd. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head tilted upwards slightly. Indeed, even without sunglasses, it was still the coolest. Qiao Sang did not understand the range of Energy Values for a beginner Pet Beast either, but with a comparison in place, she knew that the Fire-Toothed Dog had far surpassed other Pet Beasts at the same level. Her heart was filled with joy. Not bad, not bad, the month of holiday spent in training was not wasted at all. ¡°Jin Feifan, 1955,¡± Qin Wen reported the value and then said to Luo Qian, who was still in a daze, ¡°You take over for now, I need to step out and make a call.¡± After speaking, she turned her head to give Qiao Sang a deep look before quickly leaving the training ground. A dozen seconds later, Luo Qian regained his senses and asked in surprise, ¡°Where did Teacher Qin go?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± This teacher seems so unreliable¡­ ¡°Teacher Qin went out to make a phone call,¡± someone replied. Luo Qian nodded, looked at the document in his hand, and asked, ¡°What was Jin Feifan¡¯s test value just now?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°1955,¡± Jin Feifan muttered. Luo Qian looked up after recording and said to the vibrant group of students in front of him, ¡°Since Teacher Qin isn¡¯t here, let¡¯s test your coordination abilities.¡± ¡°Everyone should know that coordination contests are all about being spectacular. Your Pet Beasts need to be good-looking, their special moves must pair up nicely, and you yourself also need to look good.¡± ¡°In short, it¡¯s about stimulating the audience¡¯s visual nerves, evoking a higher level of sensory appreciation that is delightful and stunning, not ugly and terrifying.¡± ¡°I believe you¡¯ve all seen coordination contests on TV. There¡¯s too much to go into detail right now, so anyone here on a coordination special admission, step forward.¡± Including Jin Feifan, a total of three students stepped out. ¡°You guys have experience from taking the exams and practiced pairing special moves, so demonstrate it to the others,¡± Luo Qian said. The three of them looked at each other. The girl with long black hair and delicate features in the middle said, ¡°I¡¯ll go first.¡± Everyone conscientiously stepped back a few steps to make room for her. ¡°Amaze them, Mei Mei,¡± the girl with long hair said to her Mighty Duck beside her. Qiao Sang was somewhat expectant on the sidelines. Coordination contests are largely about the performance, and even the final round of gorgeous battles is about how to counter the opponent¡¯s moves with more elegance. Coordinators might not be as adept in combat as Professional Beast Tamers, but when it comes to controlling energy, they are definitely a notch above. Professional Beast Tamers focus on the power of the special moves, wishing for their Pet Beasts¡¯ moves to be as formidable as possible. Coordinators, on the other hand, focus on how to make the sparks created by the collision of special moves more stunning, which requires controlling the output of energy. Too much or too little won¡¯t do. One focuses on releasing while the other on containing. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 113 Good Seedling Chapter 118: Chapter 113 Good Seedling Qiao Sang¡¯s face was filled with anticipation. This was still the first time she had seen someone demonstrate coordinated ability in real life. The powerhouse duck was entirely blue, with stout limbs, webbed feet, and webbed hands. As a dual-type pet beast of the combat series and water-type, it exhibited the characteristics of these two attributes most vividly. ¡°Li.¡± Powerhouse duck took a step forward and flexed its developed biceps on the left and right sides, respectively. The moment Fire-Toothed Dog saw this, it forgot to keep its poker face, its eyes lit up, and it instantly became spirited. After Powerhouse duck had finished showing off its muscles, it tilted its head upward and opened its mouth to release about twenty transparent bubbles, each roughly the size of a ping pong ball. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s head followed the rising bubbles gradually upward. As the bubbles slowly descended, its head also lowered. The transparent spherical bubbles fell around above Powerhouse duck, its muscles tensed and it leaped up, its fists like arrows shot from a full moon bow, swiftly attacking the bubbles that were slowly falling. After each was shattered, Powerhouse duck slid into a kneel with its hands up as if waiting for something. Immediately after, the transparent bubbles turned into water and, in a rush, fell onto Powerhouse duck, drenching it completely like a duck in soup¡­ Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Li.¡± Without hearing any applause or cheers, Powerhouse duck stood up, wiped the water from its face, and bowed to the surrounding people, indicating that the performance had ended. ¡°¡­¡± The atmosphere in Training Field No. 2 quieted down, and many people felt a sense of loneliness from the performance, including Qiao Sang. That¡¯s it? She had been ready to applaud only to be presented with this? Was this the grand display of a special skill combo? ¡°Yi?¡± Fire-Toothed Dog tilted its head, clearly not quite understanding. ¡°Xun.¡± Treasure-seeking Ghost covered its mouth and started to giggle. ¡°Alright, next one,¡± Luo Qian said. The second to showcase was a chubby kid, whose pet beast was an Ice Snow Marten. Having seen the first performance, Qiao Sang had lost much of her expectations for the second. She had also mistaken her wishful thinking, hoping to see the kind of dazzling special skill combo that one sees on TV. Those who appear on TV and participate in coordination competitions are genuine coordinators, not something that students who have just become Beast Tamers can compare with. ¡°Qiao Sang, what should I do, I¡¯m so nervous,¡± Jin Feifan came to Qiao Sang¡¯s side and said with an uneasy face. ¡°It¡¯s alright, aren¡¯t you a special recruit for coordination? Just do it like you did during the examination,¡± Qiao Sang consoled. ¡°But during the examination, the special skill combo that Fang Qi demonstrated had a completely different effect from what we¡¯re seeing now,¡± Jin Feifan said in a low voice. Qiao Sang was taken aback upon hearing this. The same special skill combo leading to a different outcome? How could there be anything different about the simple process of bubbles being shattered and water spilling onto one¡¯s body? Qiao Sang reviewed the scene of Powerhouse duck¡¯s performance in her mind, the image freezing on the frame where it spit out bubbles, and she suddenly had a speculation. When Fire-Toothed Dog was battling against the water hoop carp, the water hoop carp had also used this skill. At that time, it was outdoors, and under the refraction of sunlight, the bubbles seemed to have color and looked a lot more crystalline. Now, indoors at the training field and without any lighting, the bubbles just appeared to be ordinary transparent ones. ¡°` Similarly. In this environment, the burst bubbles just looked like ordinary water, resembling most the water sprayed from a showerhead in the bathroom, nothing special. ¡°Were you taking an outdoor exam at that time?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Jin Feifan, although puzzled as to why his roommate would ask this, still answered honestly, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it, under the effect of light, the color of the bubbles is variable. There¡¯s no light here, so the effect is different from what you saw on the day of your exam,¡± Qiao Sang explained. This issue could actually be understood with a bit of thought, but nobody considered it as they were just watching the performance without much contemplation. If it wasn¡¯t for Jin Feifan mentioning the disparity between the two demonstrations, Qiao Sang wouldn¡¯t have started to think about this matter. As for Jin Feifan, it was almost her turn, making her so nervous that all she could think about was what she should do next. Jin Feifan was momentarily stunned, then had an epiphany, her eyes lighting up in an instant. That was a Water-type¡¯s signature move, unrelated to her Grass-type! Luo Qian, who had been attentively eavesdropping with ears pricked up to their conversation, also had his eyes light up. Despite wearing an eternal smile that gave no hint of change from his usual demeanor, his mind was already churning tumultuously. The revelation of that Energy Value had indeed shocked him. Afterward, he couldn¡¯t resist observing the Fire-Toothed Dog. Upon closer inspection, it was extraordinary: its fur, its appearance, its presence could easily score over 90 points in the first round concerning looks in an official coordination competition! And its Beast Tamer. The girl had delicate eyebrows and eyes, red lips and white teeth; she was clearly a promising candidate for a coordinator. If she didn¡¯t decline in looks, she would definitely be someone whose appearance could astonish others as soon as she entered the arena. If it wasn¡¯t for his bad reputation, where staring at a person of the opposite sex for more than three seconds could lead to misunderstandings, he would have already started admiring her openly. When he first entered Shengshui Middle School, he had grand ambitions too, but reality quickly wore them down. Forever the runner-up, occasionally third place ¨C that was the status quo of Shengshui Middle School in the provincial level middle school coordination competition. If striving hard still wouldn¡¯t result in first place, then why force himself? Better to spend more time enjoying life. However, the emergence of Qiao Sang today allowed him to see a glimmer of hope again. This newcomer seemed to be born for coordination, and her quick analysis of how light affects perception further confirmed this for him. Provided the Fire-Toothed Dog made it through the first round, it would certainly settle the battle in style in the second round with its Energy Value and attack power, within the allotted time. If the opponent is down, what else is there to compare? Of course, it would win! The more Luo Qian thought about it, the more he felt he had a chance of winning against Li Tang. This student must somehow be included in the coordination team! ¡­ Outside Training Field No. 2. ¡°Vice Principal, I¡¯m telling the truth,¡± Qin Wen said while holding her phone. There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and then the steady voice of a man came from the speaker, ¡°Can you rule out the possibility that the Energy Value tester is broken?¡± ¡°I can guarantee the machine is not broken. We just had it checked yesterday in preparation for today¡¯s assessment,¡± Qin Wen immediately responded. Liu Yao was silent for a few seconds, then asked in a gentle voice, ¡°What are your thoughts?¡± Qin Wen blurted out the words she had prepared earlier, ¡°An Energy Value of 13966 is something our second-year students would reach. Qiao Sang has already contracted two Pet Beasts, and the second one, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, seems to listen well to her too, so training should be no problem.¡± ¡°Her talent is extremely high, and she has already far surpassed other freshmen. I don¡¯t think training her with the new students will facilitate her growth very well.¡± ¡°I suggest specialized coaching to cater to her talents, letting her directly join the second-year school team¡¯s collective training. This way, I am confident that in her third year¡­ no, in her second year, she could win in the individual combat competition against Li Tang.¡± Liu Yao¡¯s lips curled into a wider smile, his tone softening as he said, ¡°You¡¯re right about specialized coaching. I agree with this approach; you go ahead and handle it.¡± Qin Wen let out a sigh of relief, thankful that the vice principal was in charge of the team training. If it had been any other leader, it might not have been so simple. She then remembered something else and expressed her concern, ¡°There¡¯s another thing that worries me. I¡¯m a bit concerned that the Fire-Toothed Dog has reached such an Energy Value without evolving. If possible, I hope you can help take a look.¡± ¡°` Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 114: Professor Xian Chapter 119: Chapter 114: Professor Xian No. 2 training ground. Xiao Xunbao curiously stared at the ice-type weasel that was upside down, its limbs together, spinning nonstop and releasing a blizzard. The 360-degree rotation made the snowflakes appear especially beautiful. ¡°So pretty.¡± Jin Feifan, now free from psychological pressure, finally had the mood to appreciate someone else¡¯s performance. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but step forward two paces. So cool¡­ In the summer, ice-type pet beasts are simply must-haves for home and travel¡­ ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog disdainfully extended its right front paw to knock off a snowflake that had landed on its nose. After spinning for about 20 seconds, the ice-type weasel stopped, and then¡­ there was no more then¡­ ¡°Xuexue!¡± The chubby boy ran forward and picked up the ice-type weasel, anxiously calling out. The ice-type weasel had stars in its eyes and had fainted¡­ Luo Qian secretly shook his head. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã0 He was present during the coordination of the special recruitment exam, and the child had performed well on the day of the exam, with the ice-type weasel able to stand up steadily after spinning for a long time. But after a month had passed, the performance was even worse than when they first contracted, obviously having played instead of training in the past month. ¡°Next,¡± said Luo Qian. Jin Feifan tensed up, and the stem of the dandelion connected to the small ball in his arms instantly stiffened as well. ¡°You can do it,¡± Qiao Sang encouraged from the side. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao also called out sweetly. The small ball gazed dumbly at Xiao Xunbao. It hadn¡¯t expected the Treasure-seeking Ghost to cheer for it, and spectral series creatures didn¡¯t seem so scary after all¡­ ¡°Mm!¡± Jin Feifan looked at Qiao Sang and nodded vigorously. ¡­ The small ball stood in front of everyone, its two short legs, almost invisible, shaking violently. If it weren¡¯t for the trembling of its spherical body, nobody would have noticed its legs shaking. Qiao Sang was somewhat worried and puzzled as she watched the small ball tremble like this. How did someone so timid pass the coordination exam? Beast Tamers are professions under the spotlight¡ªbeing stage-fright free is the minimum requirement. This should have been considered in the special recruitment exam. The way the small ball was shaking was clearly unqualified. Soon, Qiao Sang knew why. It turned out the small ball was using the shaking of its legs to make its body tremble, which in turn shook the dandelion on its head. The dandelion seeds drifted away. Clever! Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but sigh internally. It was known that the dandelion on the small ball¡¯s head wouldn¡¯t scatter unless it willed it, not even by a level 8 wind. Obviously, the small ball itself was allowing the dandelion to disperse. But to the audience, it looked like the body trembling was causing the scattering. If it couldn¡¯t control its body, then it would make sensible use of it. For a moment, Qiao Sang saw Jin Feifan in a new light. Though his roommate was timid, he still had ideas. Dandelion seeds floated through the training ground. It wasn¡¯t over yet. A faint green light emanated from the small ball, and a new dandelion quickly grew out from the stem on its head. Then the body trembled, the dandelion scattered again. And so it went, growing out, scattering, growing out, scattering¡­ After repeating 5 times, the ground was covered with dandelion seeds. ¡°Yaobao!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog stretched out its paw excitedly catching the white fluff balls. It was apparent that although it didn¡¯t like snowflakes, it enjoyed catching dandelion seeds. ¡­ After leaving the field, Jin Feifan held the small ball and came over to Qiao Sang, saying happily, ¡°That scared me to death, but thankfully nothing went wrong.¡± Qiao Sang complimented, ¡°Small ball perfectly masked its fear. That was great.¡± ¡°Ball.¡± The small ball called out shyly. ¡°At crucial moments, my small ball is indeed reliable,¡± Jin Feifan laughed. ¡°By the way,¡± asked Qiao Sang casually, ¡°how did you think of using the leg twitch to scatter the dandelion seeds?¡± Jin Feifan was taken aback for a moment: ¡°Using leg twitch? No, I¡¯ve been trying to fix small ball¡¯s bad habit. If its legs don¡¯t shake, the dandelion on its head won¡¯t scatter.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°???¡± ¡°The way Xiao Qiu disperses dandelion seeds is different; some need to shake their heads, some need to pinch the stem, and my Xiao Qiu needs to shake its legs. However, this habit can be changed with training,¡± Jin Feifan explained. Qiao Sang was speechless for a long time. So it wasn¡¯t shaking its legs from fear¡­ I¡¯ve learned something new¡­ ¡°Let me say a few words,¡± Luo Qian said, his face losing its usual smile. ¡°I can only say I¡¯m very dissatisfied with the three coordination demonstrations just now. Compared to a month ago, you¡¯ve made no progress whatsoever, and some of you have even regressed.¡± ¡°The main reason you all became special coordination entrants is that everyone had just contracted with their Pet Beasts during the exam a month ago and couldn¡¯t show off their Pet Beasts¡¯ strengths well, so those of you who could successfully direct your Pet Beasts to perform scored high.¡± ¡°But now, a month has passed, and you¡¯re still the same, while others have already built good relationships with their Pet Beasts and can make them obediently perform. So what advantage do you still have?¡± ¡°I could just randomly call out any student to do what you¡¯ve done.¡± After finishing, Luo Qian pretended to look down at the roster: ¡°Let¡¯s go with Qiao Sang.¡± Qiao Sang was somewhat stunned. Her middle school teachers often called on her during class, and now her high school teachers were doing the same. Could it be because her name was too pleasant to the ear¡­ ¡°Just have your Pet Beast do a random display,¡± Luo Qian said. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± This was too sudden, she hadn¡¯t even prepared¡­ But she wanted to join the combat division, and it wouldn¡¯t be a big issue even if the coordination display went poorly. Qiao Sang was just about to call Yaobao when suddenly Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, floated in front of her. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°Xun Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao looked excited, eager to try. ¡°Then Xiao Xunbao, it¡¯s your turn,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost joyfully circled its Beast Tamer. Qiao Sang looked down and pondered what Skill combination to use for Xiao Xunbao? Even if the display wasn¡¯t good, she couldn¡¯t be too embarrassed¡­ However, before Qiao Sang could come up with a plan, Xiao Xunbao had already floated in front of everyone. ¡°Xun~¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost cried out, then raised its short paws and pulled the corners of its mouth hard to make a face. Then it placed its stubby toes under its eyelids and pulled downward. Soon after, it positioned its stubby toes at the corners of its eyes, pulling hard upward while opening its mouth to stick out a long tongue. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She thought Xiao Xunbao had taken an interest in Skill combinations, only to realize it was about showing off its funny faces¡­ ¡°Good!¡± Luo Qian started clapping first. With the teacher clapping, how could the students not follow suit? They all cooperated and began to clap as well. ¡°Xun~¡± Seeing this, the Treasure-seeking Ghost was delighted and made even more enthusiastic faces. ¡°Qiao Sang¡¯s display was very good. Look at the Treasure-seeking Ghost, playful and mischievous, its successive movements fully reflect its own characteristics,¡± Luo Qian praised loudly. The crowd suddenly understood. The core of the coordination competition showcase was the charm of the Pet Beasts themselves, sometimes not even requiring Skills to reveal their charm. But still¡­ Were a few funny faces really better than the first three displays¡­ Luo Qian praised without a blush, unphased. To get Qiao Sang to join the coordination group, he¡¯d make out the living as the dead if necessary. He believed that if Qiao Sang saw how much faith he had in her, she would surely be moved and choose the coordination group first. After all, student Qiao Sang came in through combat tests, and with the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Energy Value, Qin Wen would definitely compete with him for her. Qin Wen was so stern, like a head disciplinarian, while he was so amiable. Any student would know whom to choose. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± This teacher was indeed unreliable, but luckily she wanted to join the combat division. ¡°Xun~¡± After its happy display, Xiao Xunbao floated back onto Qiao Sang¡¯s head. ¡°Qiao Sang, you did very well. Woud you like to¡­¡± Luo Qian hadn¡¯t finished speaking when the door to the training area was suddenly banged open. Qiao Sang turned her head to look. Entering the door were not only Qin Wen, the combat division teacher but also¡­ Professor Xian. Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 115 There Are Exceptions to Everything Chapter 120: Chapter 115 There Are Exceptions to Everything Luo Qian swallowed his words. Qin Wen had a fierce and rigid personality; if she heard that he had invited a student to the coordination group ahead of the assigned group steps, she would probably have directly confronted him¡­ Luo Qian¡¯s expression tensed as he glanced at the figure flying next to Qin Wen. Why was the vice principal¡¯s Sky Manifest Bat also here? ¡°What¡¯s the name of Teacher Xian¡¯s pet beast? I feel like I¡¯ve seen it before, but I can¡¯t remember its name,¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°It¡¯s called the Sky Manifest Bat, a pet beast from the Lian Ke Area. Do you feel it¡¯s familiar because you just saw the hot search a while ago, about that actor Gao Xuan¡¯s fake scandal?¡± Jin Feifan explained. Qiao Sang was taken aback, but quickly recalled the event. Gao Xuan was considered a second-tier celebrity; in this society, movies and TV dramas were not nearly as adulated as in past lifetimes. Most celebrities¡¯ fame was linked to their pet beasts, and the main reason Gao Xuan gained popularity was due to his Psychic Series Eagle-Eyed Falcon. Gao Xuan had once used his Eagle-Eyed Falcon on a film set to rescue more than 23 people from a landslide, just in time to be captured by a behind-the-scenes shoot, which shot him to fame. However, it was later revealed that the real rescuer was not Gao Xuan¡¯s Eagle-Eyed Falcon, but a Beast Tamer who happened to pass by, using a pet beast that was none other than the Sky Manifest Bat. The blue glow that appeared on the Eagle-Eyed Falcon in the behind-the-scenes footage was just preparation for the next scene. Coincidentally, it matched the timing of the rescue. The passing Beast Tamer left after the rescue, and the saved people, in their panic, were unaware. Through editing, the footage was manipulated, deceiving the public with the fake rescue. The one who leaked this information was the very photographer who had filmed the behind-the-scenes. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï Back then, Qiao Sang had glanced over the content casually before exiting without paying much attention. No wonder it looked familiar yet she couldn¡¯t recall the name¡­ ¡°Xian.¡± Just as Qiao Sang finished reminiscing, Teacher Xian suddenly appeared in front of her with a teleport. ¡°Whoa¡­ wow.¡± Qiao Sang managed to twist her exclamation in time. Teacher Xian glanced at the paper he had been holding in his claw and then at Qiao Sang. ¡°Teacher Xian, this is Qiao Sang,¡± said Qin Wen, and then turned to Qiao Sang with a smile. ¡°The vice principal is looking for you.¡± Qiao Sang was startled, not yet comprehending, when Teacher Xian waved his right claw upward, and just like that, they vanished from everyone¡¯s view. ¡°¡­¡± The group fell silent. After a moment, Zheng Yining approached Jin Feifan and asked, ¡°Do you think the vice principal calling Qiao Sang over is anything serious?¡± A friend of a friend is a friend. That girl had come over with Qiao Sang and had been standing and talking with her soon after, clearly having a close relationship. Jin Feifan was taken aback, not expecting someone to come up and talk to him. ¡°There shouldn¡¯t be anything wrong, I guess,¡± Jin Feifan replied quietly. In reality, he was also uncertain. When teachers called students to the office, it was seldom for anything good, not to mention this time it was the vice principal who had called her. Having collected himself, Luo Qian approached with curiosity. ¡°What¡¯s the matter with the vice principal summoning Qiao Sang?¡± Qin Wen glanced at him and answered, ¡°Good news.¡± Luo Qian: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ On the other side, Qiao Sang looked resentfully at the man dressed in a white lab coat, his hair immaculately combed. Could you maybe give me a heads-up before Teacher Xian teleports me next time? Someone with a weak heart could have been scared to death by this! ¡°Vice Principal, you were looking for me?¡± Qiao Sang tried to force a smile and asked. ¡°Right, have a seat wherever you like,¡± Liu Yao said as he poured a bottle of red liquid into a test tube. Qiao Sang scanned her surroundings. Unlike the last office she was in, this room was filled with various sophisticated instruments, and both the humidity and temperature were obviously controlled, indicating that it was a laboratory. Qiao Sang found a random stool and sat down at the lab bench. The Fire-Toothed Dog curiously watched Liu Yao make the potion, instinctively sniffing at it with its nose. ¡°Yaobao!¡± It smells good! Liu Yao heard the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s cry and began to laugh. ¡°Old Xian, get the fruit out.¡± ¡°Xian.¡± The Sky Manifest Bat responded and disappeared instantly. When it reappeared, it was accompanied by a plate full of cherry-sized red fruits, spiraled with patterns. The next second, the plate of fruits materialized in front of Qiao Sang on the lab bench. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s gaze was once again drawn to the plate of fruit in an instant. It lowered its head to sniff, and its eyes immediately lit up. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost floated over curiously and took a sniff as well. But it quickly returned to its own Beast Tamer¡¯s head and started staring at the Sky Manifest Bat. Clearly, the Treasure-seeking Ghost was more interested in the Sky Manifest Bat than the fruit. Qiao Sang looked at the fruit in front of her with a sense of guilt. She never expected that, at her age, there would actually be types of fruit she couldn¡¯t recognize¡­ What was it called again¡­ But it wasn¡¯t her fault, the world had too many fruits, with different regions, countries, and planets all having their own native fruits. And she had basically only eaten the more common fruits found in the Yuhua Region. As an A-level Breeder, the vice principal had the money, and it was quite normal for him to buy rare fruits from other regions as snacks. Although she didn¡¯t recognize it, she absolutely couldn¡¯t show weakness in front of others. ¡°Thank you, Vice Principal.¡± After saying this, Qiao Sang picked up a red fruit and pretended to put it into her mouth. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog barked joyfully, also lifting a fruit with its paw and attempting to pop it into its mouth. ¡°Wait!¡± Liu Yao, who had always been composed, suddenly raised his voice by an octave. Qiao Sang was startled, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Ya?¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog blinked, pausing with the fruit in its paw near its mouth. Liu Yao¡¯s eye twitched as he explained, ¡°These are Blazing Flame Fruits, only Fire Attribute Beasts can eat them.¡± After he finished, he felt it wasn¡¯t enough and specifically added, ¡°Humans can¡¯t eat them.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± This is probably what social death feels like¡­ ¡°Haha, I know, here, Yaobao, eat.¡± Qiao Sang forced a laugh and stuffed the fruit into the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s mouth. ¡°Ya¡­¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog opened its mouth only to be blocked. It began to eat instinctively. ¡°Ya!¡± So delicious! And its internal energy began to heat up, feeling like it was increasing! After swallowing the red fruit, the Fire-Toothed Dog immediately stuffed another it held in its paw into its mouth. ¡°Haha, eat slowly, no rush, there¡¯s more,¡± Qiao Sang said with a forced smile, offering another red fruit to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s mouth. Liu Yao: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Just now, Teacher Qin contacted me to say your Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy value has reached 13,966.¡± Liu Yao said. Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment; could it be that her Fire-Toothed Dog was so outstanding that the vice principal came looking for her? ¡°Hmm.¡± Qiao Sang hummed in response while continuing to feed the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Do you know the energy value range for a junior Pet Beast?¡± Liu Yao asked. Could it be that the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy value had exceeded the regular range of a junior Pet Beast? Qiao Sang immediately had a guess. She wasn¡¯t panicking; even if the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy value was over the limit, what did that indicate? It indicated excellence! ¡°15,000?¡± Qiao Sang roughly threw out a number. Liu Yao shook the test tube in his hand twice and spoke with gravity, ¡°It¡¯s 1 to 10,000. Normally, when a junior Pet Beast¡¯s energy value reaches 10,000, it would evolve.¡± ¡°And those Beasts that need auxiliary conditions to evolve do so because their internal energy value is shackled and can¡¯t be raised further, thus they resort to such methods to break through.¡± ¡°However, there are always exceptions.¡± Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter 116 What is this? Chapter 121: Chapter 116 What is this? ¡°Just like when the first variant Paralado appeared before everyone, only then did people become aware of the existence of variant pet beasts,¡± Liu Yao suddenly remembered that Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t highly cultured and kindly reminded her, ¡°If you¡¯re tested on the energy value in an exam, you should still write the conventional answer.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She was listening with interest when this sudden remark felt rather like a wet blanket. Liu Yao poured some red powder into a test tube and continued, ¡°A pet beast¡¯s talent that exceeds the energy value range of its own level is absolutely top-notch within its species.¡± If before he thought Qiao Sang had a 60% chance of winning against Li Tang, now that he knew the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s energy value, he felt that the probability of winning could rise directly to 90%. There was still a 10% uncertainty. After all, those selected for the Li Tang school team were from major dog-owning households. Resources were poured onto their pet beasts as if money was of no concern. However, with him around, that probability could rise even further. Liu Yao shook the test tube and asked, ¡°Do you know what the premise is for researching the evolutionary limits of pet beasts?¡± Probably realizing the question was too advanced for a kid who had just become a Beast Tamer, he didn¡¯t wait for Qiao Sang to speak and answered himself, ¡°It is to first raise a pet beast that has an energy value exceeding the range of its own level.¡± ¡°Of course, that¡¯s just the premise for research. And even if the Fire-Toothed Dog breaks through the conventional energy value at the primary stage, it might not be able to continue breaking through the energy value at the middle stage when it evolves into Blazehound.¡± Actually, after all that had been said, it still boiled down to talent. If the pet beast itself lacked talent, even a billionaire could go bankrupt without being able to break through the conventional energy value. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, and her heart rate unconsciously sped up. The species limit for the Fire-Toothed Dog, currently announced by the Alliance, was a King Level Flame-Eater Dog. If it was really as the vice-principal had said, then the Fire-Toothed Dog could definitely meet this premise. Others didn¡¯t know how to raise a pet beast to exceed the conventional range of energy values, but she had some idea in her heart from looking at the data in the Beast Taming Codex every day. Apart from its own talent, mastering a skill to the level of a Mystique, learning advanced skills, and in a nutshell, doing things that a normal primary pet beast can¡¯t do. With the Golden Finger in hand, the Fire-Toothed Dog could definitely try to break through its species limit! The more Qiao Sang thought about it, the more excited she became, and her action of feeding the fruit stopped as well. The Fire-Toothed Dog was already used to its Beast Tamer zoning out from time to time. It leaned in close and took the red fruit from Qiao Sang¡¯s hand into its own mouth. ¡°Ya~¡± Upon first taste, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes curved in satisfaction and it let out a content sound. ¡°But with me here, I can ensure the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s talent is fully utilized,¡± Liu Yao said earnestly. This was no longer just about winning against Li Tang. Pet beasts with energy values exceeding the conventional range were few and far between. If he could truly raise a Flame-Eater Dog that surpassed the conventional energy value, he could totally start researching whether it was possible for the Fire-Toothed Dog species to break through another level of life. Of course, this would require Qiao Sang¡¯s consent, but with the evolution of the Fire-Toothed Dog to a Flame-Eater Dog possibly taking many years, and whether it could meet the requirements was still questionable, he hadn¡¯t planned on talking about it yet. ¡°Thank you, Vice-Principal,¡± Qiao Sang came back to her senses and said politely. With the Golden Finger and the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s efforts, she felt that surpassing the conventional energy value wasn¡¯t difficult. Besides, the vice-principal wasn¡¯t easy to deal with. His words were not reliable; although he agreed to any requests, he didn¡¯t consent to the two matters of living off-campus and carrying a phone. One mustn¡¯t rely on others for everything, but rather on oneself. ¡°Your Fire-Toothed Dog has such a high energy value because it hasn¡¯t reached energy saturation within its body. What do you usually feed it?¡± Liu Yao asked gently. The Fire-Toothed Dog was well raised, which indicated good everyday nutrition, but now with him around, he could definitely tailor a more suitable nutrition formula for it. Qiao Sang answered honestly, ¡°Milk, and occasionally a Red Luan Fruit.¡± Back in Hangkang, her mother was at home and there were energy meals. But after returning to her hometown, without anyone to cook, it mostly relied on milk for nutrition. Liu Yao was stunned. Milk? Red Luan Fruit? Without a specially tailored energy meal from a Breeder, just relying on milk and Red Luan Fruits to reach that level?! Red Luan Fruits were basically just for snacking; apart from slightly improving the constitution of Fire Attribute Beasts, they had no real effect. Liu Yao fell silent for a few seconds, then asked, ¡°What brand of milk?¡± Nowadays, some specially made milk did indeed have good effects on pet beasts. ¡°Qi Yuan Milk.¡± Qiao Sang paused, ¡°And that kind given by the pet beast facilities, the kind for young pets.¡± Liu Yao¡¯s mind went blank, and his hands stopped moving. This information was too impactful. So a Fire-Toothed Dog of around three months old, sustained by ordinary milk and Red Luan Fruits, had broken through the conventional energy value range? This, what kind of genius pet beast is this¡­ Liu Yao immediately felt heartache. Such a waste of talent! How can such a talented pet beast eat something so carelessly! ¡°Eat some more.¡± Liu Yao said, looking at the Fire-Toothed Dog eating the Wanyan fruit with a satisfied face and feeling sorry for it. After he finished speaking, he looked at Qiao Sang and couldn¡¯t help but sigh; fortunately, he met her so early, or this talent would have been truly wasted. Qiao Sang was slightly stunned, did the vice-principal just sigh while looking at her? 5 minutes later. ¡°Ya~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog contentedly patted its belly with its paw. This is delicious, I¡¯ll have my own beast tamer buy some in the future. Suddenly, the Fire-Toothed Dog paused. It turned its head and patted its beast tamer with its paw and then pointed at its own teeth. ¡°Yaya.¡± ¡°Yaya.¡± ¡°Are your teeth itchy?¡± Qiao Sang asked, puzzled. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog nodded. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, floated over to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s side and called out worriedly upon hearing this. Qiao Sang fell into thought; the Fire-Toothed Dog doesn¡¯t have a tooth replacement phase. Itchy teeth could either mean it damaged its teeth or it¡¯s a sign of evolution. The latter seems unlikely, she just checked the Beast Taming Codex last night, and its level was still at the beginner stage (949/1000), signs of evolution only appear when a pet beast is close to evolving. Based on its current value, the Fire-Toothed Dog should still have about 25 days before evolving. Could it be that the teeth are bad? That¡¯s impossible, she has always been attentive to cleaning. If neither of those possibilities is likely, then what exactly is the problem? Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes drifted to the now empty plate on the experiment counter and was taken aback. She recalled what the vice-principal had said. Wanyan fruit¡­ Only fire attribute beasts can eat it¡­ He also said that with him present, he could ensure the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s talent is utilized as it should be¡­ Just as Qiao Sang¡¯s thoughts were in chaos, Liu Yao came over with a prepared potion. ¡°Here, drink this, and all will be well,¡± Liu Yao said, smiling at the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at the red beverage in front of it and paused. It still remembered the drink smelled good. The Fire-Toothed Dog looked up at the human smiling at it. Its own beast tamer knew him, he had just given it something delicious, and the red beverage smelled good as well. With this in mind, the Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t hesitate, took it with both paws, and drank it down in one gulp. Qiao Sang was still comforting herself. No, the vice-principal said that the Fire-Toothed Dog needed a fire element evolution stone to evolve. If she hadn¡¯t added the points to the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s level, under normal circumstances, indeed, a fire evolution stone would be needed for evolution. Qiao Sang was relieved, and just as she came back to her senses, she saw the Fire-Toothed Dog gulp down the potion. This seemed to be the potion that the vice-principal had been preparing all along¡­ At that moment, she suddenly remembered the vice-principal had once said that other resources could replace evolution stones¡­ Qiao Sang had a bad feeling in her heart. It shouldn¡¯t be as she feared¡­ She took a deep breath, pointed at the empty bottle with a slightly unsteady voice, ¡°Vice-principal, what is this?¡± Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 117 The Second Option Chapter 122: Chapter 117 The Second Option ¡°It¡¯s a Derivative Fire Potion, don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s good for Fire Attribute Beasts,¡± Liu Yao said with a smile. Qiao Sang nearly roared out loud. Because it was good for Fire Attribute Beasts, that¡¯s exactly what she was worried about! ¡°Do you remember when I told you that your Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Energy Value had already exceeded the normal range, yet it still hadn¡¯t evolved?¡± Liu Yao asked. Qiao Sang felt utterly panicked inside, but she still answered, ¡°Its physical energy value hasn¡¯t reached saturation.¡± ¡°Right,¡± Liu Yao nodded. ¡°A Pet Beast¡¯s Energy Value can be increased through combat, its own growth, and corresponding resources.¡± ¡°However, even with resources, it¡¯s not something that can be enhanced whenever one wishes.¡± ¡°Beasts with high talent grow quickly and absorb resources rapidly, whereas those with lesser talent grow slowly, and even if fed fruits like the Thousand Flames Fruit which are supposed to boost Energy Values, they can¡¯t absorb them.¡± ¡°Some Beast Tamers, in their haste to have their Pet Beasts evolve, inject them with various energy potions or make them drink without considering whether their Beasts can withstand it or not, which is inadvisable.¡± ¡°Your Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Energy Value is beyond the normal range, so its talent is unquestionably exceptional. The reason it hasn¡¯t reached saturation is either because it¡¯s hit a temporary bottleneck and can¡¯t increase further, or it lacks the corresponding energy to absorb.¡± ¡°So, I fed it some Thousand Flames Fruit to test it. If it¡¯s the former situation, it would feel full after eating just one and wouldn¡¯t be able to eat more, but it devoured an entire dish.¡± At this point, Liu Yao looked toward the Fire-Toothed Dog with an amused smile, ¡°This means your Fire-Toothed Dog is perfectly capable of absorbing energy.¡± ¡°Its itchiness just now indicates that the energy is nearing the saturation point, and the Derivative Fire Potion works similarly to a Fire Element Evolution Stone, but its effects are milder.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.?¦Ï ¡°Evolution Stones have a forcible enhancement effect when used on a Pet Beast, and even if the Pet Beast hasn¡¯t reached energy saturation, using a high-grade Evolution Stone can still result in evolution.¡± ¡°The Derivative Fire Potion only takes effect when the Pet Beast¡¯s energy can no longer increase at this stage. Looking at the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s current state, if nothing unexpected happens, it should perfectly make the potion take effect in about half a day.¡± After hearing the last sentence, Qiao Sang felt a dark wave before her eyes and nearly couldn¡¯t stand steady. Half a day? Evolution? Isn¡¯t there half a month until the next shoot? So, did she just breach the contract?! ¡°Yaobao!¡± Upon hearing this conversation, the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s eyes blazed. Evolution! It was finally going to evolve! Didn¡¯t evolution mean it could become stronger? ¡°Yaobao!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog turned its head, wanting to share its joy with Qiao Sang immediately. But upon seeing its Beast Tamer¡¯s expression, it hesitated, the excitement in its heart giving way to confusion. Its own Beast Tamer didn¡¯t seem too happy about its evolution¡­ Liu Yao looked at Qiao Sang¡¯s expression, puzzled, and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qiao Sang tried to force a smile, her eyes brimming with tears, ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m just too excited.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t fret over it, this is what teachers should do. You just need to study hard and not waste your talent; if there¡¯s anything else, just speak up, and I, as your teacher, will help you solve it,¡± Liu Yao assured with a smile. Qiao Sang laughed dryly, ¡°I want to live off-campus.¡± Liu Yao: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°And I also want to keep my phone with me during school.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After Qiao Sang had left, Liu Yao sat in his chair, perplexed, ¡°Old Manifest, I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s just my imagination, but I feel like Qiao Sang didn¡¯t seem very happy just now.¡± ¡°Manifest.¡± The Sky Manifest Bat fluttered its wings. It wasn¡¯t your imagination; she seemed unhappy as soon as she heard the Fire-Toothed Dog was going to evolve. But why? Who could resist the allure of evolution? It didn¡¯t understand either. ¡­ Qiao Sang returned to her dorm room, closed the door, and lay on her bed. Just the thought that the Fire-Toothed Dog would evolve in half a day drained her of the mood to continue with today¡¯s training. Though the vice principal hadn¡¯t agreed to her requests to live off-campus and keep her phone, he did consent to her skipping this afternoon¡¯s training. Qiao Sang lay on her bed, her eyes void of life, staring at the ceiling. Breaching the contract, huh¡­ How much will she have to compensate¡­ She thought she had been thorough when she signed a contract for just half a year, never expecting life to throw her a curveball so unexpectedly¡­ ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog, looking at its Beast Tamer¡¯s state, no longer felt the excitement of knowing it was about to evolve. It hung its head low by the bed, lost in thought. The Treasure-seeking Ghost watched its Beast Tamer, then glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog, pulled a ring off, and took out some milk from inside, first offering it to its Beast Tamer. ¡°Xiao Xunbao~¡± ¡°Xun Xun~¡± As Qiao Sang was preoccupied with thoughts about the breach-of-contract penalty, she subconsciously accepted what was offered to her. Xiao Xunbao¡¯s eyes curved, and it floated in front of the Fire-Toothed Dog, holding out a bottle of milk. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°Xun Xun~¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog lifted its head, its wet eyes glanced at the milk and then back to Qiao Sang, who was still daydreaming. ¡°Ya.¡± It shook its head and then lowered it again. ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao floated to the other side of the Fire-Toothed Dog and pushed the milk forward. ¡°Ya.¡± After rejecting the milk again, the Fire-Toothed Dog walked over to the corner of the room and sat down with its head drooping. Xiao Xunbao was stunned and then followed. It put the milk on the ground and floated to where the Fire-Toothed Dog could see, putting its two short paws to its mouth and pulling them apart to make faces. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t react. Xiao Xunbao, undiscouraged, kept changing its facial expressions, trying to cheer it up. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun¡­¡± The commotion finally caught Qiao Sang¡¯s attention. She snapped back to her senses and looked toward the corner of the room, and when she saw the Fire-Toothed Dog looking listless, she was frozen for a second. She quickly got out of bed and walked over to the Fire-Toothed Dog, picking it up worriedly, ¡°Yaobao, are you alright?¡± It was the first time the Fire-Toothed Dog had evolved, and it was also her first time experiencing this. Seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s behavior different from usual, she immediately worried that something might have gone wrong. The Fire-Toothed Dog was stunned by being suddenly picked up. It looked up at Qiao Sang¡¯s anxious face and felt a sting in its eyes, burying its head in the Beast Tamer¡¯s arms. ¡°Ya.¡± It shook its head but didn¡¯t cry. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± Seeing this, Xiao Xunbao floated in front of its Beast Tamer and began gesticulating. There was definitely something seriously wrong! Qiao Sang understood the Fire-Toothed Dog very well and, seeing Xiao Xunbao¡¯s gestures and recalling what had just happened, she immediately knew where the problem lay. The Fire-Toothed Dog had a very strong pride and was surely very excited about being able to evolve. But as a Beast Tamer, she had an emo expression, and the Fire-Toothed Dog must have thought that she was unhappy about its evolution. Qiao Sang sighed, lifted the Fire-Toothed Dog over her head, and looking into its eyes, she explained, ¡°I¡¯m actually very happy that you can evolve, I was just thinking about the endorsement.¡± ¡°Do you still remember the endorsement? The one from last time with the sunglasses, we signed a six-month deal, and according to the contract, in half a month, you still have to pose again as a Fire-Toothed Dog, or else we¡¯d have to pay a penalty.¡± She hadn¡¯t intended to bring this up, like the time she removed the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s Condensing Fire Bead and just tricked it into exchanging it for a rope. In her view, her own pet beast only needed to do what it liked: train, eat, play, without worrying about anything else. The affairs of human society were too complicated for pet beasts; moreover, this was her responsibility. But now the Fire-Toothed Dog had clearly misunderstood, and she didn¡¯t want it to continue under that assumption. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked dazedly at its Beast Tamer and let out an involuntary cry. ¡°But it¡¯s not a big problem, don¡¯t worry about it, just go ahead and evolve,¡± Qiao Sang spoke in a soothing voice, ¡°do you remember the man we caught last time on the mountain? Because we caught him, we made 5 million, which is enough for this breach of contract, and we¡¯ll still have a lot left over.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog stared unblinkingly at its own Beast Tamer. ¡°To be honest, the thought of seeing your Blazehound form today is quite exciting. Have you seen your evolved version? It¡¯s incredibly cool!¡± Qiao Sang, intending to comfort the Fire-Toothed Dog, persuaded herself in the process. That¡¯s right, she had 5 million. What¡¯s the big deal about evolving? It¡¯s not as if she couldn¡¯t afford it! Qiao Sang placed the Fire-Toothed Dog on the bed and took out her phone to search for images of the Blazehound. ¡°Look, isn¡¯t it handsome?¡± Qiao Sang showed the phone to the Fire-Toothed Dog, smiling as she asked. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t look at the phone but stared at its Beast Tamer, recalling the days since they had bonded by contract. It remembered the TV, that wall, the Strength Tester, and the broken vase, each time its Beast Tamer was in a dire state. And now, because it carelessly drank something, causing it to evolve earlier, its Beast Tamer was going to be in a dire state again. Its Beast Tamer was clearly unhappy, yet she forced herself to cheer up for its sake. It could feel that its Beast Tamer was truly happy now. No one knew, at that moment, the page of the Beast Taming Codex corresponding to the Fire-Toothed Dog in Qiao Sang¡¯s mind was flickering with a soft glow, and the name now had an evolution option added to it. There were two options, but the second option was faint, sometimes the first option glowed faintly, other times the second option glowed as well. But it was clear that the first option was much brighter. The next second, a dazzling white light emanated from the Fire-Toothed Dog. Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 118 This is Not a Blazehound! Chapter 123: Chapter 118 This is Not a Blazehound! The piercing white light almost blinded Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes. Qiao Sang was stunned, ¡°Is it, has it evolved?¡± Didn¡¯t they say it would take about half a day?! It hasn¡¯t even been an hour now, right? The vice-principal is too unreliable! However, since she had mentally accepted that the Fire-Toothed Dog could evolve today, half a day and an hour made no difference to her. The thought of the Fire-Toothed Dog about to evolve into a Blazehound made Qiao Sang¡¯s heart start to race. Unlike the somewhat cute appearance of the Fire-Toothed Dog, the Blazehound looks majestic, with a body of blazing red, no longer bearing the black stripes and the tuft of orange hair on its head. Its imposing appearance is very suitable for practicing the skill of intimidation. With just one glare at the opponent, some of the more timid opponents would lose the courage to continue the battle. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun!¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost opened its eyes wide and cried excitedly twice. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï Under the eager gaze of Qiao Sang and the Little Treasure-seeking Ghost, the light faded. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡­ was still a Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Xun?¡± The Little Treasure-seeking Ghost cocked its head to the side. A sudden sense of dread filled Qiao Sang, had the evolution¡­ failed? ¡°Yaobao.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked up at its Beast Tamer and weakly grinned before collapsing onto the bed. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s heart tightened, and she quickly picked up the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Xun!¡± The Little Treasure-seeking Ghost showed a panicky expression. The Fire-Toothed Dog hadn¡¯t fainted¡ªit was just the suppression of energy inside its body that was too painful. ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog looked at its Beast Tamer and called out weakly. Qiao Sang was stunned. She used to only understand what the Fire-Toothed Dog meant when it spoke, and though it clearly said it was fine, this time her mind became very clear, almost as if she had an epiphany, she felt the unspoken words of the Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°Why did you interrupt your own evolution?¡± Qiao Sang asked gravely. The Fire-Toothed Dog didn¡¯t speak, but she felt its answer. The evolution had been interrupted by the Fire-Toothed Dog itself. Qiao Sang actually had a hunch, but still couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Yaya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog explained, enduring the pain. It didn¡¯t want to evolve now; it could wait until half a month later to evolve. Qiao Sang fell silent. After a few seconds, she spoke, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? We have money, we can afford the penalty for breaching the contract.¡± ¡°Ya.¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog had a resolved expression, just as it had when it first decided to learn Mars Rain. ¡°If you don¡¯t evolve now and something goes wrong with your body, and you wait half a month to evolve into a Blazehound, you might not be as strong as the other Blazehounds, you might not be as tall, and you might not look as handsome,¡± Qiao Sang said with a somewhat sad tone. The body of the Fire-Toothed Dog stiffened, almost forgetting the pain. It looked conflicted, as if pondering some world-shattering problem. After what seemed like an eternity, the Fire-Toothed Dog clenched its teeth, shut its eyes, turned its head to the side, and covered its ears with its paws, signaling its decision. Qiao Sang¡¯s expression froze when she saw the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s gesture. It had always wanted to become stronger¡­ The second option about the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s evolution in the Beast Taming Codex became even clearer at that moment. Qiao Sang¡¯s palms were sticky with the cold sweat of the Fire-Toothed Dog due to its pain. ¡°Xun.¡± The Little Treasure-seeking Ghost called out worriedly. ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± Qiao Sang reassured. It¡¯s okay, the problem isn¡¯t serious, she had already thought of a solution. Qiao Sang looked deeply at the Fire-Toothed Dog, its fur sticky and clumped together from the sweat. Without further hesitation, she picked up her phone next to her and dialed a number, putting the call on speaker. The call connected quickly. ¡°Hello, why are you calling me all of a sudden?¡± the woman¡¯s voice on the other end asked with a laugh. ¡°I want to cancel the contract,¡± Qiao Sang said straightforwardly. The Fire-Toothed Dog refused to evolve because of the endorsement deal. Since that was the case, cancelling the contract was the way to go. ¡­ Song Yuan sat at her desk, looking over the sales figures from the day before with satisfaction. She had certainly not misjudged the situation; ever since the Fire-Toothed Dog took on the endorsement, sales had skyrocketed, traffic had increased multiple times over the past month. All she had to do was wait for the new designs for next quarter to make another killing. The sharp ringtone pulled Song Yuan back from her reverie. Upon checking the caller, it was none other than the very one who had made her a fortune. Song Yuan answered the phone with a smile. ¡°I want to cancel the contract.¡± Those four words left Song Yuan dumbfounded, and before she could ask why, the other party added another shocker. ¡°Yaobao is going to evolve today, which means it can¡¯t shoot the next season¡¯s sunglasses campaign. I will pay the penalty for breaking the contract, sorry.¡± Song Yuan was left speechless for a long while. Evolution? Today? Are you kidding me? Only a month had passed since the last Bai Xinsai, and she almost lost it when Qiao Sang said evolution might happen six months later during the contract signing. Now, just a month in, and she¡¯s being told about evolution? Although she really wanted to curse someone out, reason told her that this might actually be true¡­ After all, who would pass up the opportunity to make money with such a lame lie? ¡°Can you bring Yaobao over to me today? I¡¯ll have someone record its evolution process and upload the footage to the official website. That way, as long as everyone knows the Blazehound is Yaobao, we won¡¯t have to affect next quarter¡¯s filming, and you won¡¯t have to pay the penalty for breach of contract,¡± Song Yuan offered after a moment of silence. When she agreed to a six-month contract last time because Qiao Sang mentioned evolution as a reason, Song Yuan didn¡¯t believe it. She thought the other party was just a Beast Tamer newbie who had gotten arrogant after a small competition win. But this phone call forced her to believe it. The contract was signed; it was just one more shoot. Who would prefer to pay a penalty rather than come to shoot? Moreover, Qiao Sang mentioned evolution today. If this was true, then it would surely be the best time to make connections. Before even starting high school, if someone could evolve their Pet Beast to mid-level, it made sense to cozy up to them now rather than later when they might be out of reach. Both Qiao Sang and the Fire-Toothed Dog, who were staring at each other, were stunned. It turned out that even with evolution, there was no need to pay the penalty¡­ The Fire-Toothed Dog, overexcited, momentarily lost control of the energy inside it, and a blinding white light flared up again. But it quickly suppressed it, gasping for breath. ¡°Ya¡­¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog yelped in pain. ¡°Thank you! I¡¯ll be right there!¡± After saying this, Qiao Sang quickly hung up and dialed another number. The call connected after two rings. ¡°Vice Principal, it¡¯s Qiao Sang!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Once Liu Yao was briefed, he didn¡¯t say much, only suggesting they let Teacher Xian take Qiao Sang over. Qiao Sang felt for the first time that the vice principal was incredibly reliable! Not only had he given her his phone number in advance, but he also arranged for Teacher Xian to drive her over to save time. On a clear traffic day, it would take over half an hour to get to the destination, but Teacher Xian, after glancing at the navigation and closing his eyes to sense the surroundings, managed to get there in about ten minutes. And they went straight to the 18th floor of Jin Entertainment Building. ¡­ Song Yuan was stunned for a long moment when she saw Qiao Sang and the three Pet Beasts being respectfully escorted in by the front desk. She turned to look at the quietly seated Pet Beast beside her and was dumbfounded; it seemed to be a King-level Pet Beast, a Sky Manifest Bat¡­ ¡°Boss Song, could we start filming now?¡± Qiao Sang urged as she approached. Song Yuan snapped back to her senses and was about to ask a few questions, but seeing the Fire-Toothed Dog completely drenched, she spoke seriously, ¡°I¡¯ll have the camera crew ready immediately.¡± ¡°Can we just use a phone to record it?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Song Yuan was taken aback, she glanced at the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s condition, and her heart skipped a beat. It really was about to evolve; it seemed to be suppressing something, right? But of course, the clearer the video the better, since there were so many Fire-Toothed Dogs; too blurry a video could easily be questioned by others. Song Yuan looked at Qiao Sang and steeled her heart, ¡°Okay!¡± Missing this opportunity to bond with such a person now might make it difficult to do so later. Song Yuan opened her phone¡¯s camera app and announced, ¡°I¡¯m ready. We can start now.¡± Meanwhile, a crowd of people pressed against the door outside. ¡°Is what you¡¯re saying true?¡± ¡°Absolutely, why would I lie to you? That girl appeared out of nowhere right in front of me. Scared the life out of me,¡± the receptionist recounted, still frightened. ¡°Isn¡¯t she Yaobao¡¯s Beast Tamer?¡± ¡°Right, that¡¯s her. I remember she brought a Spectral-type Pet here last time. I was nearly scared to death,¡± the receptionist whispered. ¡°A Spectral-type Pet can only make itself appear out of nowhere by becoming invisible; it can¡¯t do the same for humans, right?¡± ¡°She brought another Pet Beast with her today. I wonder if that Pet Beast is responsible.¡± ¡°I heard that she brought Yaobao for evolution. The boss told me about it and even asked if the film crew had other work today.¡± ¡°Evolution? It looks like she¡­ Hey, don¡¯t push me!¡± ¡°Make some room for me; I want to see the Pet Beast that can make someone appear out of thin air.¡± Inside the room. ¡°Yaobao, let¡¯s start. You can evolve without any concerns this time,¡± Qiao Sang said gently as she placed the Fire-Toothed Dog on the ground. ¡°Ya!¡± The Fire-Toothed Dog solemnly nodded at its own Beast Tamer. It relaxed and stopped suppressing the energy within its body, allowing the energy to sweep over it. At the same time, in Qiao Sang¡¯s mind, the second option for the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s evolution in the Beast Taming Codex was no longer flickering in and out but had become fully visible and stable. The two options flickered with light, interchanging their glow. Qiao Sang¡¯s heart pounded with each flicker. It was finally going to evolve! The glow from the two options shimmered and ultimately settled on the second option. The white light around the Fire-Toothed Dog began to fade slowly. ¡°Don¡¯t push!¡± ¡°I was here first, alright!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t crowd; what if we get caught!¡± The door burst open and a throng of people shoved their way in. Some fell to the ground, some gave an awkward smile, while others were drawn toward the retreating white light. Qiao Sang ignored the commotion by the door, her heart fluttering with anxiety and excitement as she watched the light gradually dissipate. In front of her, a Pet Beast materialized with fluffy white fur, eyes like blazing flames, the fur on its shoulders bristled as if it had grown a pair of wings, and with red stripes like a tiger¡¯s decorating its body, it was also surrounded by red fur. There was dead silence; no one spoke, and everyone was dumbstruck. This¡­ this wasn¡¯t a Blazehound!!! Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 119 Flame Listening Dog Chapter 124: Chapter 119 Flame Listening Dog People in the Yuhua Region basically all know that the Fire-Toothed Dog only has one evolutionary path, which is to become a Blazehound. However, the magnificent-looking Pet Beast in front of them, aside from being the same size as a Blazehound, has no other similarities. Qiao Sang stared blankly at Yaobao, who had completely changed in appearance. She might still be a poor student, scoring only the minimum passing marks on her exams. She didn¡¯t recognize the Sky Manifest Bat, almost mistook the Wan Yan fruit for regular fruit, and wasn¡¯t clear about the Energy Value range for each stage of a Pet Beast. But if she were to take a test on the Fire-Toothed Dog species, she wouldn¡¯t dare guarantee a perfect 100, but she¡¯d at least score a 90. The Fire-Toothed Dog is different from the Cotton Caterpillar and other such Pet Beasts with multiple evolutionary paths; from beginner to King Level, it has only one evolutionary path from start to end. If a Pet Beast acquires a different route during evolution, its subsequent evolutions will all deviate from the original pathway. For example, the Cotton Caterpillar can evolve into either a Bashe Butterfly or a Badu Butterfly, but the evolutionary form of the Bashe Butterfly is the Snow Wing Patch Butterfly, while that of the Badu Butterfly is the Poison Wing Phoenix Butterfly. This means all of Yaobao¡¯s future evolutions are now unknown. Just as Qiao Sang¡¯s thoughts were racing, Yaobao looked at her with eyes curving, and the next second, she excitedly pounced onto her. ¡°Thump!¡± Qiao Sang was instantly knocked to the ground. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï Now evolved, Yaobao had grown to about 1.8 meters in size, no longer the small creature she was initially. ¡°Yaa!¡± Excited, Yaobao pounced forward, looking to snuggle in her Beast Tamer¡¯s arms like always. The next second, its head tilted to one side. ¡°Yaa?¡± How had her Beast Tamer shrunk? Qiao Sang was entirely pinned underneath, with only her right hand sticking out, desperately struggling: ¡°Ya¡­bao. Get off, I¡¯m going to be crushed¡­¡± ¡°Yaa!¡± Yaobao was startled and quickly got up and off her. Qiao Sang gasped for air. Damn, she had thought she was a goner! This enthusiasm was going to be difficult to cope with in the future unless she worked on her physique or reached the level of a D-rank Beast Tamer and received the reciprocation from her Pet Beast. The people around finally snapped back to reality and found their voices again. ¡°This isn¡¯t a Blazehound, is it?¡± ¡°Are you sure what just evolved was a Fire-Toothed Dog?¡± ¡°Am I dreaming? Xiao Liu, can you feel this?¡± ¡°Damn! Are you sick? If you want to pinch someone, pinch yourself! ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!¡± ¡°Amazing! Is this the second evolutionary form of the Fire-Toothed Dog? It¡¯s just too cool!¡± ¡°When did the Alliance announce this form? How come I didn¡¯t know about it!¡± ¡°Idiot! Look it up online!¡± Upon hearing this, the crowd seemed to think it made sense. They were just about to pull out their phones when a familiar voice rang out. ¡°Everyone out, what are you doing here during work hours?¡± The crowd froze, then looked up at the person who had spoken. Song Yuan looked at them expressionlessly. ¡°¡­¡± The people quickly evacuated with the speed that could outrun sound. After the company¡¯s people had left, Song Yuan¡¯s expression changed, her eyes shining as she looked at the noble Pet Beast and said, ¡°Qiao Sang, what is Yaobao¡¯s new evolutionary form called?¡± Qiao Sang paused before replying, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Song Yuan was taken aback, ¡°Isn¡¯t this a new form?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a new form.¡± Qiao Sang nodded her head. Song Yuan was stunned for a long moment: ¡°Why don¡¯t you know the name of the new form?¡± Qiao Sang was somewhat confused: ¡°Why would I know the name of the new form?¡± The two looked at each other. Song Yuan stared at Qiao Sang in a daze, then suddenly thought of a possibility, and her hand holding the phone trembled involuntarily. No way! Could it be that the Alliance hasn¡¯t announced this form?! Ever since she started focusing on making money and leaving society, she hasn¡¯t been as attentive to the news about pet beasts as before. At most, she would only watch the famous Beast Tamers¡¯ matches to select products to create hit items. Pet beasts have different evolutionary paths, and some are easier to achieve than others, which is quite normal. She had always thought that Yaobao¡¯s current evolutionary form was a difficult one to achieve, which was why she never saw it in reality. But what if this form hasn¡¯t been announced by the Alliance, and Yaobao was the first to evolve into it? The more Song Yuan thought about it, the more excited she became, her smile growing increasingly maniacal. Once she confirmed her speculation with her phone, she couldn¡¯t control her facial expression at all. ¡°Boss Song¡­¡± When Qiao Sang saw the way Song Yuan was looking at Yaobao, he subconsciously tried to pull it behind him. A pull, but unable to move it¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t call me Boss Song, it feels distant. If you don¡¯t mind, just call me Sister Song from now on,¡± Song Yuan said with a beaming smile. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t shy: ¡°Sister Song, once the video is done, I have to get back to school. I¡¯ll be joining the training session at school, so could you please let me know about the next shoot two days in advance, so I can ask for leave?¡± ¡°Sure thing, it isn¡¯t easy to leave when you¡¯re on a school training session, don¡¯t just ask for leave whenever. About the shooting for the new product, there¡¯s no rush, we only have the design for now and haven¡¯t started production. Just give me a call when you have a day off, and I¡¯ll arrange the shoot for you,¡± Song Yuan said with a laugh. Qiao Sang sincerely expressed her thanks. She knew the principle of ¡°no gain without a reason¡±; Song Yuan must have seen Yaobao¡¯s potential, which was why she was so agreeable. But she really did take Qiao Sang¡¯s interests into account in terms of the breach of contract penalty as well as the next photo shoot. ¡°I¡¯ll send you back to school now,¡± Song Yuan said, then turned to pick up her bag and go. Things must not be rushed: the contract was about to expire, and they needed to build a good relationship before bringing up the renewal. ¡°No need, my teacher is here too. He¡¯ll take me back,¡± Qiao Sang said. Before Song Yuan could respond, the Sky Manifest Bat, hearing what Qiao Sang said, waved its paw and made her disappear right before Song Yuan¡¯s eyes. Song Yuan: ¡°!!!¡± ¡­ In the dormitory. Qiao Sang was on the bed, looking pale. Teacher Xian¡¯s habit of teleporting people without warning was really unpleasant! ¡°Yaobao¡­¡± Yaobao stayed by the bed, looking confused. It wanted to jump up as usual and be with its Beast Tamer, but why did the bed seem to have no place for it? And its Beast Tamer had become smaller, and the little one was now even smaller than its own head. ¡°Xunxun.¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost kept circling around Yaobao. It had been circling Yaobao just now too, but at that time, everyone¡¯s attention was on Yaobao, and no one noticed it. Is this what evolution is? So magical. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost, tired of circling, came over to its Beast Tamer and called out. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°Xun Xun~¡± It wanted to evolve too~ But Qiao Sang didn¡¯t respond because she was currently looking at the Beast Taming Codex. [Name: Flame Listening Dog] [Attributes: Fire, Psychic Powers] [Level: Intermediate (1100/10000)+] [First Ability: Blaze Level: D (2/500), Status: (Hard to Use), Description: (When HP is below 1/4, potential is unleashed, fire skills and speed increased by 2 times)] [Second Ability: Body of Flames Level: B (1/2000), Status: (Useful), Description: (30% chance of causing the opponent to suffer burns when using contact-based skills)] [Skills: Bite (Beginner 74/100)+, Charge (Proficient 498/500)+, Flame Tooth (Skilled 694/2000)+, Spark (Mystique 14626/20000)+, Shadow Clone (Skilled 1751/2000)+, Flame Vortex (Proficient 220/500)+, Blazing Charge (Proficient 165/500)+, Mars Rain (Beginner 4/100), Phantom Flame (Beginner 1/100)+, Telekinesis (Beginner 1/100)+, Sense Touch (Beginner 1/100)+] [Points 786] Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 120: The Sense of Touch Chapter 125: Chapter 120: The Sense of Touch Qiao Sang calmly analyzed the data. Some pet beasts¡¯ evolutionary attributes changing or gaining new ones is a normal occurrence. The most exaggerated examples of this are the Evergreen Worm, the Bamboo Flower Snake, and the Little Leapfish. These three types of pet beasts are very weak in the early stages, but they have the potential to transform into dragons. However, the Evergreen Worm and Bamboo Flower Snake must evolve to the Emperor level, and no Beast Tamer with the ability to raise a pet beast to that level would contract with these two types. With money, isn¡¯t it more appealing to just buy a dragon-type pet beast directly? Why waste so much effort? Compared to the first two, the Little Leapfish only needs to evolve to a high-level pet beast to acquire dragon attributes. The Alliance even gave it a very domineering name, the Water Tyrant Dragon. But if one dreams of the Little Leapfish leaping through the dragon gate so easily, they would be mistaken. When the Alliance first announced the Little Leapfish could evolve into the Water Tyrant Dragon, the market price for the Little Leapfish shot up from 6,000 Alliance Currency to 600,000 Alliance Currency. Even so, the Little Leapfish still sold out at that time, the demand far exceeding supply. After all, this price was much cheaper compared to buying a dragon-type pet beast directly. These days, who doesn¡¯t dream of contracting a dragon-type pet beast? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?0 The Little Leapfish gave them hope. Unfortunately, the dream didn¡¯t last long: statistics showed that out of the same group of Beast Tamers who bought the Little Leapfish, only one in ten million successfully raised a Water Tyrant Dragon. The odds were comparable to winning the lottery. Thus, the price of Little Leapfish soon dropped back down. Yaobao¡¯s evolution into an unknown new form, gaining a psychic series attribute, was something Qiao Sang had never considered, but she wasn¡¯t surprised when she found out. With the Golden Finger already in play, Yaobao learning high-tier skills during the beginner stage, and encounters with creatures like the Treasure-seeking Ghost, which had the two rare attributes of psychic and spectral, what else couldn¡¯t happen? However¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze became focused on the topmost part of the data, her expression turned serious. Why would Yaobao¡¯s evolutionary form¡¯s name appear here? Could it be that the Flame Listening Dog has already appeared within the Alliance? That¡¯s impossible, if so, the Alliance would¡¯ve definitely made an announcement. Qiao Sang pondered for a while and thought of a possibility. Is it possible that the Flame Listening Dog appeared on another planet and the Alliance doesn¡¯t know about it? If that¡¯s the case, this Golden Finger is even more powerful than she had thought. Thinking this, Qiao Sang stopped deliberating on the issue. What she should be doing right now is focusing on improving her academic scores, winning against Li Tang Beast Taming High School, and securing the preferential admission policy for the college entrance exams. Other planets and such were still too far out of reach for her. Qiao Sang continued to read on. The trait gained one addition, but it requires an opponent to close in and attack first before its body temperature rises, emitting flames and scorching the opponent. To put it simply, it¡¯s a trait that needs to take a hit first; only then can the flames on its body touch the opponent, thus having a certain chance of causing a burn status. Why are fire attribute beast¡¯s traits all so tragic¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but comment sarcastically. She read on. Three new skills had been added. She knew Telekinesis. Incorporeal Flame refers to colorless flames. The power doesn¡¯t seem to have changed much from regular flames, but being invisible is definitely a great advantage in battle. However, experienced professional Beast Tamers will notice the distortion around the Incorporeal Flame and take precautions against it. The Alliance seems to rank it as a high-tier skill. If Yaobao hadn¡¯t learned Mars Rain, she might have gotten excited about it. But since Yaobao learned a high-tier skill in the beginner stage, evolving to the intermediate stage with a high-tier skill didn¡¯t faze her. Qiao Sang directed her attention to the last skill listed. Touch-Know Force. What is this¡­ Qiao Sang felt a bit embarrassed; she knew most common skills, even if not from textbooks, then from competitions through the explanations of commentators, so she could broadly understand what most skills did. But she didn¡¯t know about Touch-Know Force¡­ Qiao Sang quickly had a guess: this probably wasn¡¯t a combat-related skill. As for what exactly it was and its use, she would have to look it up online. After a quick review of the Beast Taming Codex, Qiao Sang¡¯s consciousness returned to reality. She was quite pleased with her performance this time. Calm and collected. ¡°` Facing the new evolution of Yaobao, she didn¡¯t look foolish at all, and she remained quite calm even after learning about the addition of psychic abilities to its attributes. Qiao Sang felt that her mental strength had improved significantly over the past month. From now on, no matter what situation she encountered, she could stay calm and keep her composure. However, the next second, she was slapped in the face by her own assumption. ¡°Holy shit!¡± Qiao Sang nearly had a heart attack when she saw Xiao Xunbao so close to her face. ¡°Seek!¡± Xiao Xunbao, frightened, teleported onto its beast tamer¡¯s head and, with its claws, frantically grabbed two tufts of hair as it looked around anxiously. ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao also looked around, alert. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay,¡± Qiao Sang hurriedly said. It was indeed embarrassing to be scared by her own pet beast, but she couldn¡¯t blame herself. She was confident that anyone who opened their eyes to find a head so close to their own would be startled. ¡°Seek.¡± Xiao Xunbao, realizing what had happened, looked evasive and was a bit sheepish. Her beast tamer was too timid; it couldn¡¯t be blamed. ¡°Xiao Xunbao, you can let go of my hair now¡­¡± ¡°Seek.¡± Xiao Xunbao awkwardly released its grip. With all the commotion, it had forgotten to mention its desire to evolve. Now without the pain on her scalp, Qiao Sang could finally start thinking about what to do next. Yaobao was now too big; the dorm room at Litian Royal Beast High School might be bigger than at other high schools. But the space she was allotted was only about eight square meters, and with a bed and a wardrobe, there was virtually no room left to move. She needed to find a way to move out¡­ But at the moment, that seemed impossible¡­ Suddenly, Qiao Sang had an idea and excitedly said, ¡°Yaobao, now that you have telekinesis, can you hover like Xiao Xunbao?¡± ¡°Ya?¡± Yaobao cocked its head. Telekinesis? Hover? Like the game we usually play? Can I float without my little buddy? If its own beast tamer said so, it must be right. Yaobao tapped into the energy within its body. The next second. ¡°Bang!¡± Due to too much energy and excessive telekinesis, Yaobao banged directly into the ceiling. ¡°Yaobao, are you okay?¡± Qiao Sang watched with a bit of pity. Yaobao did not fall as Qiao Sang thought it might, but excitedly stayed up on the ceiling, calling out. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± It was flying! It could fly too! Soon enough, Yaobao began to regulate the energy within its body to control how high it floated. ¡°Seek!¡± Xiao Xunbao watched this scene in amazement. It floated over to Yaobao and started circling around. Amazing! Its appearance and abilities had changed; was this evolution? Yaobao had high natural talent, and after learning the skill Mars Rain, its control over the energy within had reached a certain level. Now, after a few trials, it could use telekinesis quite adeptly. Qiao Sang nodded to herself as she watched Yaobao float up and down in the room using its telekinesis. She really was a genius, having thought of getting Yaobao to move around the room above by using telekinesis. This way, although the space was still confined, at least there was some, and they could directly practice releasing telekinetic power. ¡­ ¡°` Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 121 Damn it! Chapter 126: Chapter 121 Damn it! 5:42 PM. Jin Feifan dragged his weary body back to the dormitory, accompanied by a dejected-looking little Qiuqiu whose head drooped like a wilted dandelion. Upon pushing the door and entering, he immediately saw his roommate, who he hadn¡¯t seen all day, giggling stupidly at the ceiling, completely devoid of the aloof demeanor he had when they first met. Curious, he followed his roommate¡¯s gaze and looked up. ¡°Aaaaahhhhh!!!¡± ¡°Qiu!!!¡± ¡­ 20 minutes later. Qiao Sang had been talking until his mouth was dry and tongue was parched. Jin Feifan sat on the stool with a blank expression, struggling to digest the news. ¡°What did you guys train in after I left?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Jin Feifan was still in a daze and didn¡¯t respond. Seeing this, Qiao Sang seemed to think of something and looked up at Yaobao, who was excitedly fluttering back and forth, giving it a meaningful glance. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï Whether it was due to evolution or having acquired psychic abilities, the telepathic connection between her and Yaobao had grown stronger. No need for words, often a look or a gesture was all it took for them to understand each other. Earlier in the room, just one look from Yaobao told her that it disliked the small space and wanted to go out for a romp. Yaobao itself was using psychic control to levitate, simultaneously controlling the rise and fall of the little brother next to it, with all its focus on the hovering Treasure-seeking Ghost. But at the same moment Qiao Sang gave the signal, it seemed to sense something and turned its head to look over. ¡°Ya.¡± Almost immediately, Yaobao understood what its Beast Tamer wanted, changing direction to float behind Jin Feifan. ¡°Xun!¡± Without the psychic control, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost plummeted rapidly, until it reached its usual hovering height. The Treasure-seeking Ghost stabilized itself, and seeing that Yaobao was no longer joining it to play, it pouted, emitting a blue glow as it tried to levitate back to the previously achieved height. Jin Feifan was still in a daze. Yaobao approached from behind and lightly touched his back with one of the claws on its right forepaw. Jin Feifan instinctively turned his head. ¡°Aaaaahhhhh!!!¡± Yaobao looked innocently as it drew back its claw. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Her intention wasn¡¯t to scare Jin Feifan but to find out what he had trained that day. Not needing Jin Feifan to speak out loud, but to know through the sense of touch. Just thinking of touch-based perception made Qiao Sang burst into laughter again. He had looked it up online. Touch-based perception was classified by the Alliance as a high-level skill, without any offensive capability, but its value, in a certain sense, far exceeded some of the other skills of the same level. It was a skill that allowed sensing past events by touching certain people or objects. This skill wasn¡¯t easily learned by high-level Psychic Series beasts, and only those with a certain natural talent could master it. As long as a pet beast mastered this skill, all the Federation¡¯s investigative agencies or law enforcement would prioritize its employment. After all, with a high proficiency in this skill, it practically becomes a miraculous detective ability. ¡°Boss.¡± Jin Feifan came back to his senses and softly called out to his roommate, who was grinning like an idiot. Qiao Sang immediately toned down his expression and modestly waved his hand, ¡°You don¡¯t have to call me boss. I only managed to evolve Fire-Toothed Dog on the first day of intense training, and at most, it evolved into a new form that the Alliance has not researched. It¡¯s not a big deal, just call me by my name.¡± Jin Feifan: ¡°¡­¡± Is this not a humblebrag? But she was always one to take others¡¯ suggestions to heart, so seeing that the boss said so, she obediently stopped calling him that. ¡°Alright, are you going to the intensive training tomorrow?¡± ¡°Of course I¡¯m going, by the way, what did you all train in after I left?¡± Qiao Sang once again posed this question. Speaking of this, Jin Feifan heaved a deep sigh and said, ¡°We had each of our pet beasts display the skills they had learned, tested their attack and defense, and then ran ten laps on the track field with our beasts.¡± ¡°They say training together with our beasts strengthens the bond. After lunch, in the afternoon, each of us had to battle against Teacher Qin¡¯s Flame Listening Dog at least once. The Flame Listening Dog is a high-level pet beast, and our group was basically being trounced miserably. In the end, we still had to¡­¡± Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but interrupt her, ¡°Isn¡¯t this just a one-sided beating?¡± Not to mention a junior Pet Beast fighting against a High Level Pet Beast, she couldn¡¯t even guarantee that Yaobao, having evolved into a Flame Listening Dog, could stand up against a High Level Pet Beast. Jin Feifan was stunned for a moment, then replied, ¡°Not exactly, we took turns fighting, and Sheshedi didn¡¯t fight back, only dodged.¡± Qiao Sang asked, puzzled, ¡°Then how were you guys getting trashed?¡± ¡°All 11 of our Pet Beasts ran out of energy and stamina, and not a single Skill hit it,¡± Jin Feifan said indignantly. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± So pathetic¡­ Jin Feifan continued, ¡°In the end, we stayed in the gravity room for an hour.¡± The gravity room! Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes lit up, not expecting the school to have a gravity room. Now that Yaobao had evolved into a Flame Listening Dog, she definitely needed to get new weight training equipment for speed training, but now she wouldn¡¯t need to buy it! That would save her a considerable amount of money! Jin Feifan glanced at the Flame Listening Dog that had flown back to the top of the living room and said enviously, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the Fire-Toothed Dog to evolve into such a good-looking Pet Beast. Growing up like this, it¡¯s certain to be chosen for the Coordinating Group, isn¡¯t it?¡± Qiao Sang quickly said, ¡°Don¡¯t talk such unlucky nonsense, I¡¯m aiming to join the Combat Group.¡± Jin Feifan: ¡°¡­¡± That¡¯s true, the Combat Group does have better prospects than the Coordinating Group. ¡­ The next morning. Training Field No. 2. When Qiao Sang walked in with Xiao Xunbao above his head, everyone was instantly dazzled by the stunning mane and handsome, yet gorgeous appearance of the Pet Beast beside him. Everyone went wild, swarming around Qiao Sang so tight that not a drop of water could get through. ¡°You¡¯re Qiao Sang, right? I remember you from yesterday!¡± ¡°Qiao Sang, what¡¯s the name of this Pet Beast? Is it a family member¡¯s?¡± ¡°This Pet Beast isn¡¯t from the Yuhua Region, is it?¡± ¡°Is this a Fire Attribute Beast?¡± ¡°¡­¡± A bunch of people bombarded him with questions, but only Zheng Yining, Lu Liangye, and Lu Youmin sensitively realized that the Fire-Toothed Dog that was always by Qiao Sang¡¯s side was gone. ¡°This is the Fire-Toothed Dog, it just evolved yesterday,¡± Qiao Sang explained. ¡°Yaobao.¡± Yaobao barked to confirm its identity. It proudly raised its head, allowing others to see its handsome features more clearly. Even though its current home had no mirrors, it didn¡¯t stop it from knowing that it looked handsome from the admiration in people¡¯s voices. The training field fell silent as everyone looked at each other. Fire-Toothed Dog? Evolved? Looks like this? Do you believe it? I sure don¡¯t. Qin Wen, who had been paying attention to the scene, was stunned. She was the one who had contacted the vice-principal yesterday, so she naturally knew that the Fire-Toothed Dog had been taken by Qiao Sang to evolve. But this one in front of her¡­ A chill ran through her, and she couldn¡¯t care less about going out, shaking as she directly made a call on the spot. ¡°Hello¡­ Vice-principal¡­¡± She didn¡¯t notice that Luo Qian standing beside her was looking at the new evolved form of the Fire-Toothed Dog with shining eyes. 30 seconds later. ¡°Xian.¡± Qiao Sang looked up at the figure that had suddenly appeared before her and had a bad feeling, having seen her quite often recently. No way¡­ ¡°Teacher Xian, you¡­¡± Before she could finish, everything before Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes turned dark. Sky Manifest Bat! Damn it! Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 122 Thank You, Vice Principal! Chapter 127: Chapter 122 Thank You, Vice Principal! Vice Principal¡¯s office. Qiao Sang kneeled on the floor, pale-faced, her hands bracing against the ground, trying to calm her emotions and struggling to control the urge to burst into a fit of swearing. Impulsiveness is not good, impulsiveness is the devil. It was just an unexpected spatial movement without prior warning, and this was the fifth time already. Discounting the third time when I went to the Jin Entertainment Building and was prepared, it was actually just four times. The problem was not big. Qiao Sang stood up and lifted her head, a polite and gentle smile appearing on her face. ¡°Vice Principal, were you looking for me?¡± Liu Yao did not speak. He was focusing intently on the pet beast in front of him that he had never seen before. The fur was soft and gorgeous, with red stripes indicative of the cat family pet beasts. From many angles, it looked more like a tiger-type pet beast or a lion-type pet beast, with a long fluffy tail and red eyes, the characteristic sharp teeth significantly smaller in proportion compared to when it was a Fire-Toothed Dog. The sharp teeth of the Fire-Toothed Dog were milky white, and now in this form, the teeth were a cold white tone, shorter yet appearing even more lethal. Why did it evolve into a new form, and what were the conditions? ¡°Vice Principal, Vice Principal,¡± Qiao Sang called out twice in succession. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï Liu Yao finally looked up, his gaze complicated as he looked at the youthful face before him. He thought that a child who had just become a Beast Tamer for over a month, being able to contract two pet beasts ¡ª one of which exceeded the conventional energy level range in the beginner stage in about three months, was already the second most talented youth he knew of. He didn¡¯t expect her to have evolved the Fire-Toothed Dog into another entirely new branch, which by that alone meant she was incomparable to the talents of her time. ¡°I didn¡¯t believe it when Mr. Qin told me, I didn¡¯t expect it to be true,¡± Liu Yao chuckled softly. Mr. Qin? Qiao Sang was startled, then suddenly remembered that the energy value incident last time was also mentioned by Mr. Qin ¡ª the speed at which Mr. Qin relayed messages seemed to be on par with her mother¡¯s¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s sit down and talk,¡± Liu Yao said, not taking the vice principal¡¯s exclusive leather chair but sitting on the sofa for receiving guests instead. Qiao Sang sat down opposite him. ¡°Lao Xian, make tea,¡± Liu Yao said to the Sky Manifest Bat. ¡°Xian.¡± The Sky Manifest Bat flapped its wings, a blue light shimmering on its body. Cups, teapot, and tea leaves rose into the air in synchrony, showing that this was not its first time performing the task given the practiced movements. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes brightened, her mind starting to dream up the beautiful future when Yaobao and Xiao Xunbao would master telekinesis. ¡°Do you know why the Fire-Toothed Dog evolved into a new form?¡± Liu Yao¡¯s words brought Qiao Sang back to reality. Qiao Sang shook her head. When Yaobao evolved into a Flame Listening Dog, she herself was completely bewildered. ¡°Then, what do you think caused your Fire-Toothed Dog to evolve into a new form?¡± Liu Yao continued to ask. ¡°Is it because of the energy value?¡± Qiao Sang speculated after thinking for a moment. ¡°That might be part of the reason, but it¡¯s not all of it. Our Yuhua Region¡¯s research institute has tried to breed various pet beasts to exceed conventional energy values before letting them evolve.¡± ¡°Although not all pet beasts have been successfully bred, the Fire-Toothed Dog is one of them. If merely exceeding the conventional energy value were the condition, it would evolve into the Blazehound,¡± Liu Yao explained patiently. Qiao Sang nodded. Sometimes the evolution of pet beasts doesn¡¯t depend on just one condition, like the Silver Tail Sea Snake she encountered before that had to be in the sea and ingest a poison dewdrop simultaneously. ¡°Xian.¡± At this moment, the Sky Manifest Bat finished brewing the tea, a total of five cups. Four of the cups floated towards the guest table under the control of telekinesis, obviously, two of them were prepared for Yaobao and Xiao Xunbao, and one was for the bat itself. The Sky Manifest Bat held a cup like an old scholar, savoring it slowly. Qiao Sang looked on with wonder. So, pet beasts like to drink tea too¡­ ¡°Yaobao.¡± Yaobao approached and sniffed the tea in the cup, but quickly lost interest and returned to sit beside its own beast tamer. ¡°Xunbao.¡± Xiao Xunbao also floated over and lowered its head to take a sniff. Though it felt that it couldn¡¯t compare to milk, it was still curious enough to stick out its tongue and take a lick. ¡°Xunbao.¡± Xiao Xunbao¡¯s expression froze, and it immediately retracted its tongue and floated back to its own beast tamer¡¯s head. So bitter, so hard to drink¡­ Qiao Sang stifled the urge to laugh, and as she did, a thought suddenly occurred to her, ¡°Could it have something to do with intimacy?¡± It is possible that when a pet beast¡¯s relationship with its beast tamer reaches a certain level of rapport and intimacy, it might trigger an evolution in the pet beast that differs from regular evolution. Liu Yao was taken aback, Intimacy? How long have you been contracted that the intimacy level has reached such a degree? However¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s talent should not be judged by ordinary standards. Given her, it might not be impossible¡­ ¡°Research institutes have basically conducted research on all pet beasts regarding intimacy. Fire-Toothed Dogs cannot evolve through intimacy,¡± Liu Yao shook his head. ¡°What if the energy value exceeds and the intimacy is also reached?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°Although these two requirements are seldom met, it¡¯s not like no one has ever achieved them after so many years of social development. Think again, what else about your Fire-Toothed Dog is different from others?¡± Liu Yao said, sipping his tea. Qiao Sang also took a sip of her tea, ¡°Vice principal, I¡¯m just a student. Even my first year of high school hasn¡¯t started yet. The matter of how the Fire-Toothed Dog evolves into a new form should be left to professional researchers.¡± Liu Yao put down his cup and cleared his throat, ¡°I am a researcher, a senior one at that.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± The vice principal¡¯s identity is so cool, both an A-level breeder and a senior researcher. Compared to that, the title of vice principal of Shengshui Middle School seems so useless¡­ ¡°As the beast tamer who first bred a Fire-Toothed Dog into a new form, I hope you can cooperate with the research institute,¡± Liu Yao continued, ¡°Of course, there are benefits to this.¡± Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. Liu Yao said earnestly, ¡°I can apply for you to become a junior researcher. If you want to pursue a career as a researcher in the future, this would be an excellent foundation.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She naturally knew what it meant to be a researcher; researchers have a high status, only need to complete their research tasks, produce research results, and don¡¯t have to consider other matters. Once a research project is approved, a significant amount of research funding is provided, all required resources are allocated, and protection can be requested to enter some secret realms. But. It would be such a waste of time. She hadn¡¯t even started her first year of high school, hadn¡¯t begun to catch up on the theoretical knowledge she was missing, and had already missed one day of yesterday¡¯s training. If she participated in the research on the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s evolution, she feared she wouldn¡¯t have much time for future training sessions. Besides, Xiao Xunbao was about to turn one month old and needed a training plan to be established, and Yaobao had just evolved to the middle stage. There was a mountain of things waiting for her to do. Becoming a junior researcher would undoubtedly be a fantastic opportunity if she wanted to be a researcher in the future. But all she wanted was to earn money, nurture her pet beasts, attend a good university, and become a professional beast tamer. If she didn¡¯t want to be a researcher, then aside from having a high-sounding title, this opportunity wouldn¡¯t be much use to her. Qiao Sang organized her thoughts internally and was just about to politely decline when Liu Yao spoke up, ¡°I remember you mentioned wanting to live off-campus. If you participate in the research, I will agree to that.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°!¡± Liu Yao continued, ¡°And the matter with the mobile phone, I can approve that too, you just can¡¯t take it out during class.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°!!¡± ¡°I forgot to mention, junior researchers get paid, 100,000 a month.¡± Qiao Sang leapt to her feet, ¡°Thank you, vice principal, for giving me this opportunity!¡± Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 123 Is this a Fireball? Chapter 128: Chapter 123 Is this a Fireball? Under various temptations, Qiao Sang straightened up her attitude and answered whatever the vice principal asked. ¡°What do you think might be the reason, besides energy value and closeness, for the Fire-Toothed Dog evolving into a new form?¡± ¡°Could it have something to do with the Mars Rain potion?¡± Qiao Sang guessed. Other Fire-Toothed Dogs evolved through the use of Fire Element Evolution Stones, but Yaobao relied on the Mars Rain potion, making it hard not to consider this factor. Liu Yao thought about it seriously and indeed there was a possibility, although both promote evolution, the composition of the Mars Rain potion was completely different from that of the Evolution Stones. It is known that some Pet Beasts could evolve into different forms depending on the time of day they evolve, let alone the influence of the evolving materials. ¡°What else?¡± Liu Yao asked, expecting more. ¡°Could it have been influenced by Teacher Qin¡¯s Spatial Movement?¡± Qiao Sang said. Liu Yao was stunned, ¡°How so?¡± ¡°Because the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s new evolved form has added Psychic Series abilities,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Liu Yao fell silent for more than ten seconds to digest this news. Psychic Series, it actually gained Psychic Series abilities¡­ With this, the research would surely attract attention from beyond the Yuhua Region, and the research value was even more alarming than he had thought. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï The selection of the research team members would need to be incredibly cautious. Wild guesses are fierce as tigers, but in the end, they might not be related at all, leading the future research team down many wrong paths. Of course, that was a matter for later. ¡­ Training ground number two. Qiao Sang returned here in high spirits. Upon entering, she saw two teachers with swords drawn and bows bent. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Qiao Sang went up, patted Jin Feifan¡¯s shoulder, and asked out of curiosity. This pat attracted the attention of the students who were originally watching the teachers argue, and they all turned their eyes to her. Qiao Sang felt somewhat baffled by the stares; there was a spectacle unfolding, so why were they watching her? Noticing Qiao Sang¡¯s arrival, Jin Feifan¡¯s face showed a complex expression as he whispered, ¡°They¡¯ve just announced the groupings, and you¡¯ve been placed in the individual combat group.¡± Qiao Sang felt delighted internally, not bad at all, the teachers had great insight, recognizing her strength even though she hadn¡¯t completed all the tests. But what did this have to do with the current situation? The next second, Jin Feifan resolved her confusion. ¡°Teacher Qin put you in the individual combat group, while Teacher Luo wanted you in the individual coordination group, so they started arguing over it,¡± he explained. So, this was all because she was too outstanding and caused trouble. Qiao Sang had mixed feelings, thinking back to two months ago when she was called into the office for a scolding due to poor grades, and now two teachers were fighting over her. ¡°And you, which group were you assigned to?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Jin Feifan answered with a bitter face, ¡°I was selected for the group combat team.¡± Although she felt sorry for her roommate for not being placed in the group he desired, for someone with Jin Feifan¡¯s abilities being in the group combat team was actually a good choice. Just as Qiao Sang was about to speak words of comfort, she suddenly felt two intense gazes upon her. Looking up, she saw the two teachers staring straight at her. ¡°Qiao Sang, you¡¯re back just in time; do you want to go to the combat group or the coordination group?¡± Luo Qian asked, trying to smile despite being furious inside. He couldn¡¯t believe Qin Wen would be so cunning as to directly take someone to the combat group through the vice principal, but it didn¡¯t matter, as long as Qiao Sang herself wished to join him, he would not hesitate to fight for her! Under the watchful eyes of two teachers, most kids might have hesitated for a long time without being able to give an answer, but not Qiao Sang, she almost didn¡¯t think at all before responding. ¡°Obviously the combat group.¡± Luo Qian: ¡°¡­¡± Could you hesitate a bit! ¡­ After being divided into groups, the training sessions for the 12 individuals were split up. Whether in the individual or team combat groups, everyone followed Qin Wen to the training field. Among the six people, Qiao Sang knew three. Besides Jin Feifan, Lu Liangye was also assigned to the team combat group, and there was Lu You in the individual combat group. ¡°Except for one person, everyone¡¯s level was tested yesterday.¡± Qin Wen said seriously, ¡°Qiao Sang, step forward.¡± Qiao Sang obediently took a step forward. ¡°Everyone had a battle with me yesterday, you were absent, so we¡¯ll make up for it today.¡± Qin Wen said as she clasped her hands together and summoned Shuishuidi. At the sight of Shuishuidi, Qiao Sang got the chills; the impression its tongue had left her was profoundly deep. ¡°Yaobao!¡± On the side, Yaobao called out excitedly. It hadn¡¯t fought for so long it didn¡¯t know its own strength anymore. Influenced by Yaobao¡¯s excited state, Qiao Sang also began to feel her heartbeat quicken. It had been a month since the last serious battle, and during this month, Yaobao had trained diligently, using up all its energy each day and continuing to train after replenishing it. Now, Spark had reached Mystique and had even learned Mars Rain, evolving into a Flame Listening Dog; its progress had been enormous. She was also eager to test Yaobao¡¯s current strength. After exchanging a silent understanding with Yaobao, the pet beast jumped in front of Qiao Sang, its aggressive stance confronting Shuishuidi. ¡°Yaobao!¡± ¡°Do you think Qiao Sang could land a hit on Teacher Qin¡¯s Shuishuidi?¡± ¡°She probably could, her Pet Beast is a mid-level one, definitely stronger than ours, but only managing to score a hit at most, at least the loss wouldn¡¯t look so bad.¡± ¡°Maybe she could win?¡± The people discussing this were taken aback, then turned and laughed, ¡°Lu You, I always thought you were the cool and distant type, never knew you could be so humorous.¡± Lu You: ¡°¡­¡± He was just expressing his opinion normally, though he also felt the chances were slim. But during the Bai Xinsai, hadn¡¯t everyone been surprised when Qiao Sang¡¯s Fire-Toothed Dog beat Hou Xiangyu¡¯s control scale suction figurine? ¡°You attack first,¡± said Qin Wen. Qiao Sang nodded without any courtesy while at the same time, Yaobao opened its mouth, and without any mercy, a basketball-sized, blazing ball of fire charged toward the other side. Shuishuidi was initially nonchalantly standing in place, but as it saw the terrifying attack, almost as big as its face, it quickly started to adjust its energy, trying to erect a water wall to block it. However, Yaobao¡¯s attack was too fast, almost as soon as Qiao Sang nodded, the attack began. Just as a fledgling water wall started to form in front of Shuishuidi, the fireball was already about 2 meters away from it. Qin Wen¡¯s heart tightened at the sight, her years of experience telling her that even a fully formed water wall wouldn¡¯t completely withstand this fireball filled with tremendous energy. ¡°Jump up!¡± Qin Wen quickly ordered. Without hesitation, Shuishuidi immediately followed the Beast Tamer¡¯s command, bending its legs for a high leap. Its reaction was quick and the leap high, but the energy of the fireball was too horrifying. The basketball-sized fireball exploded on the ground, the flames rolling outward from the point of impact, and the scorching tongues of fire reached up to touch the soles of Shuishuidi¡¯s feet. ¡°Shuishuidi!!!¡± Letting out a scream, Shuishuidi bounced even higher with the impetus of the flames. The onlookers were dumbfounded. Damn! A hit on the first attack?! ¡°Was that a fireball?¡± someone swallowed hard. ¡°Nonsense! Do you think that thing looks like a fireball? That¡¯s a Grand Fireball!¡± Lu Liangye exclaimed loudly. Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 124 What about School? Chapter 129: Chapter 124 What about School? The large-bodied Tongue Licker was now hanging in mid-air with both feet off the ground. Besides falling downward, it couldn¡¯t move in any other direction, and if Yaobao could launch a fast enough attack, it was practically a sitting duck. Unfortunately, considering the distance between them, Yaobao wouldn¡¯t be able to land a hit on Tongue Licker still descending from the air with such attack speed. It should target the spot where the fireball had hit, which was also where Tongue Licker was expected to land. Having analyzed the situation in front of her, Qiao Sang was about to speak up. Who would have thought, just at the moment she finished her analysis, Yaobao seemed to sense her thoughts, and with one open mouth, a basketball-sized Spark was launched toward the spot she had pictured in her mind. Right as Tongue Licker touched down, its injured footpad made intimate contact with the ground still hot and littered with embers, and it valiantly endured without making a sound. However, the next second met it head-on with the terrifyingly energetic ball of flames. ¡°Tongue Licker!!!¡± That was the advantage of striking first, as if it were executed well, one could entirely take control of the combat rhythm. Everyone was dumbfounded. ¡°How does it feel like Qiao Sang is getting the upper hand¡­¡± Wang Jihang blurted out. He was the last one left in the human combat group. ¡°You¡¯re not seeing things,¡± Lu Liangye nodded solemnly. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? He no longer harbored any feelings of comparison towards Qiao Sang. If she had been only a little stronger than him, he might have been reluctant to acknowledge it, but now that she was leagues ahead of him in all aspects, all he could feel was envy and admiration. ¡°Tongue Licking,¡± Qin Wen said calmly. Tongue Licking? Qiao Sang paused for a second, then remembered Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost. She recalled that Xiao Xunbao also had this skill, where it would lick with its tongue, and there was a chance to paralyze the opponent. But that would require close proximity to be effective. Logically, Water-type Pet Beasts were more suited for long-range attacks, especially since they were slower on land compared to in water. Did Tongue Licker learn some kind of secret move that would unexpectedly reach her side? ¡°Yaobao,¡± Qiao Sang simply called out the name without further comment. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao responded with a sharp and vigilant look in its eyes. Tongue Licker, standing in place, extended its long tongue and then¡­ began to lick its own wound¡­ Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Yaobao: ¡°¡­¡± What better time to attack than now! Just as Qiao Sang was thinking this, a blue glow emanated from Yaobao, and for an instant, Tongue Licker stiffened and couldn¡¯t move. Qin Wen froze, dumbstruck. Was that Telekinesis? How could it be Telekinesis?! Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be a Fire Attribute Beast?! Qiao Sang¡¯s mind raced, knowing that with Tongue Licker¡¯s abilities, it would likely break free from control soon, and Yaobao¡¯s telekinesis wasn¡¯t strong enough to inflict substantial damage on Tongue Licker. She would have to use this short window of control to land a high-damage attack. ¡°Mars Rain!¡± Yaobao¡¯s head tilted back, gathering energy within. But at the same moment, the blue light around it dispersed, and Tongue Licker was free from the control. Qiao Sang hesitated, this wasn¡¯t what she had in mind! She had thought that while still under control, the Mars Rain would descend, making it absolutely impossible for Tongue Licker to avoid. With Yaobao¡¯s current energy, Mars Rain couldn¡¯t cover the entire field, and an uncontrolled Tongue Licker should have the ability to dodge it. But now the telekinesis was gone. Could it be that Yaobao couldn¡¯t release two skills at the same time? No, that couldn¡¯t be right. When deploying Flame Tooth, Yaobao could also launch a fierce charge simultaneously. Was it an issue of differing attributes, or was this something that had to be trained to be achieved? While Qiao Sang was pondering, Qin Wen¡¯s heart was pounding wildly, and she quickly called an end to the combat. ¡°Enough! The battle ends here!¡± If she hadn¡¯t misheard, the Mars Rain was what Qiao Sang had just called out, right?! That Mars Rain?! Qin Wen strove to calm her emotions. It was just a test to assess their combat level¡ªwhether Mars Rain was real or not, it was already enough¡­ Yaobao hesitated for a moment upon hearing that, and the not-fully-formed Energy Sphere dissipated. ¡°Ya?¡± No more fighting? ¡°Qiao Sang, you did very well, there¡¯s more training to come so we don¡¯t want to waste your Pet Beast¡¯s strength and energy,¡± Qin Wen said as she stepped forward, wiping off sweat. Everyone was still reeling from the revelation that the evolution of the Fire-Toothed Dog could unleash Psychic Series skills, but Qin Wen¡¯s words snapped them back to reality. Not wanting to waste the Pet Beast¡¯s strength and energy? Who was it that drained all their Pet Beasts¡¯ energy yesterday? ¡­ 6 PM. After returning to her dorm room, Qiao Sang took a shower. She lay on her bed, picked up her phone, and went online to buy a leash suitable for Yaobao¡¯s current size so she could string on the Condensing Fire Bead later, while also looking up rental houses near Shengshui Middle School. Her requirements for a house weren¡¯t high. Besides being near the school, it needed to come fully furnished with appliances, including a pool, and few neighbors around, otherwise the noise from releasing skills every day could lead to frequent visits. Unfortunately, even with such modest requirements, she found only two places available for rent. After confirming viewing times with both landlords, Qiao Sang turned off her phone. She looked up at Yaobao and Xiao Xunbao playing above her in the room. A day¡¯s training hadn¡¯t even come close to pushing Yaobao to its limits. It completed ten laps while the other Pet Beasts had barely managed two, and the gravity in the gravity room was set to 10kg for fairness¡ªwhich was a level of resistance Yaobao left behind eons ago. Qiao Sang felt somewhat helpless; a day¡¯s training hadn¡¯t seemed as productive as the progress she¡¯d made back home recently. After watching her two Pet Beasts play for a while, Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. ¡­ 6:56 PM. On the playground. A figure shrouded in blue light was running around the track, and if one looked closely, they¡¯d notice the figure was about five centimeters above the ground. ¡°Yaobao, not too fast, steady now. We¡¯re aiming for consistency, not speed. The longer you run like this, the more effective it will be,¡± Qiao Sang, lying on Yaobao¡¯s back with her hands behind her head, said leisurely as she gazed into the sky. ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao gave a light bark and then slowed its pace. Qiao Sang, resting comfortably on its fur and enjoying the evening breeze, felt increasingly impressed with her own cleverness. If the Fire Element skills couldn¡¯t be trained in school for now, then she might as well focus on developing Psychic skills. Using telekinesis, combined with carrying her while running, would train both telekinetic release and physical stamina, and it also gave her a chance to admire the night sky. She was killing three birds with one stone¡­ ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao lay in the same position on Qiao Sang¡¯s stomach, gazing at the night sky. It became entranced by the twinkling stars. After a while, Xiao Xunbao stretched out a paw, poking Qiao Sang¡¯s belly, looking up at the star-filled sky. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°Xun Xun~¡± ¡°There, there, that¡¯s not something we can do,¡± Qiao Sang laughed. Wanting the stars, how cute¡­ ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao withdrew its paw and let out a disappointed cry. Yaobao, hearing the conversation, looked up at the night sky. It was now capable of flying, and its little buddy just wanted one of the stars. Easy! Qiao Sang, enjoying the tranquility and delight the night sky brought, hadn¡¯t felt this calm in a long time. The evening breeze was so gentle¡­ huh, maybe not that gentle¡­ Qiao Sang hugged Xiao Xunbao tightly, turned her head, and was instantly flabbergasted. Where¡¯s the school? The playground?!? The ground???! Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Chapter 125: High School Sophomore Team Chapter 130: Chapter 125: High School Sophomore Team ¡°` ¡°Ahhhhhhhh!!¡± The shrill screams echoed in the sky above Shengshui Middle School. Qiao Sang had imagined that her contracted Pet Beast would one day carry her through the skies, but she never thought that Pet Beast would be Yaobao. In society, it was usually Flying Type Pet Beasts that carried people into the sky. Psychic Series Pet Beasts could also use telekinesis to allow people to move through the air. However, on one hand, Psychic Series Pet Beasts were too rare and expensive, and on the other hand, controlling a person to move through the air for a long time consumes a lot of energy, so the Pet Beast¡¯s level must be at least high-level or above to do so. But even if a Psychic Series Pet Beast reached a level where it could move people a few kilometers or tens of kilometers through the air, no one would do that. Why not comfortably ride on a Flying Type Pet Beast? Why bother with levitating, which feels insecure and isn¡¯t fast enough? But these two concerns needn¡¯t be worried about with Yaobao. Because you can ride it. Just because of this point, the news of the Flame Listening Dog in the future would certainly cause a national sensation. At this moment, Qiao Sang felt anything but sensational. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? She looked down from Yaobao¡¯s back with trepidation, immediately feeling a bit dizzy. ¡°Yaobao, why are you running up towards the sky?¡± Qiao Sang asked with a trembling voice. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao responded loudly, of course to pick stars for its little brother! ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao immediately cheered. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Recently, Yaobao had been so well-behaved that she almost forgot it used to occasionally create some ¡°surprises¡± for her. ¡­ In the end, of course, the stars weren¡¯t picked. However, Qiao Sang discovered the possibility that she might be able to fly even without contracting a Flight Type Pet Beast, thanks to Yaobao. And really, its fur was so soft and comfortable to sit on, and there were no large wings obstructing her view from time to time, it was simply the perfect flying mount. Although using psychic powers to move through the air doesn¡¯t consume much energy for Psychic Series Pet Beasts, Yaobao had just evolved and had to carry both her and Xiao Xunbao. Since it was Qiao Sang¡¯s first experience with such an exciting flight, she wasn¡¯t reassured and kept urging Yaobao to return quickly. Luckily, Yaobao was quite obedient to her. As for flying in the future, she would only consider it after testing Yaobao¡¯s physical fitness and energy limits. ¡­ The next day, August 3rd. Qiao Sang struggled to get out of bed past eight o¡¯clock. Xiao Xunbao, holding milk, looked up at the sky beside the bed with a longing look. Yaobao, as always, was working hard, practicing by using telekinesis to float in mid-air in the room early in the morning. Three bottles of milk floated in front of it, crisscrossing under the control of telekinesis, heading towards its mouth. ¡°It¡¯s time to stop having milk and switch to energy meals,¡± Qiao Sang thought, looking at the milk bottles that were completely mismatched to Yaobao¡¯s current size. After washing up and coming to the living room, she saw her roommate looking at his phone at the dining table. ¡°You¡¯re up,¡± Jin Feifan said, looking up with a smile of surprise. ¡°Mhm,¡± Qiao Sang yawned. ¡°Did you also have a bad sleep last night?¡± Jin Feifan asked, looking at Qiao Sang¡¯s tired appearance. ¡°` ¡°I didn¡¯t sleep well.¡± Qiao Sang replied. Last night, Yaobao had indeed come back halfway through as she instructed, but the night was dark and windy. The landing spot was nowhere near the interior of Shengshui Middle School. When she finally made it back, she found the school gates were firmly closed. Fortunately, with Yaobao¡¯s help, she was able to scale the wall. Later, she discovered that the door at the bottom of the dormitory building was also locked. It was only by relying on Yaobao¡¯s ability to fly that she managed to enter via the balcony of her dorm room. All this back and forth meant she was late. ¡°You didn¡¯t sleep well either?¡± Qiao Sang noticed the use of ¡°also¡± in her roommate¡¯s question. ¡°Yeah, last night, out of nowhere, there was this terrifying scream like something out of a horror movie. It scared me to death. I kept thinking something had happened outside all night long.¡± Jin Feifan said, still shaken: ¡°I knocked on your door yesterday but you didn¡¯t answer. Did you hear that sound?¡± Qiao Sang shook her head: ¡°Maybe I wasn¡¯t in the dorm at the time, so I didn¡¯t hear anything.¡± Jin Feifan paused, his face turning pale as his anxiety returned: ¡°It can¡¯t be that I was the only one who heard it. I felt like it was quite loud.¡± Her roommate was really a scaredy-cat. Qiao Sang looked at the frightened Jin Feifan and paused before asking, ¡°What time did you hear it? Let me think about it.¡± Jin Feifan thought for a moment and replied, ¡°Around 7:40 p.m.¡± Qiao Sang reflected for a moment. At that time, she had been on the sports field training Yaobao and had not heard anything¡­ Wait a second¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s facial expression stiffened. The terrifying scream from a horror movie couldn¡¯t possibly have been her, could it? ¡°Did you remember anything?¡± Jin Feifan asked hopefully. ¡°Haha, no.¡± ¡­ After finishing a day¡¯s training in the afternoon, Qiao Sang was about to leave when someone called out to her. ¡°Teacher Qin, what¡¯s up?¡± she approached the wall and inquired. ¡°How do you feel about the training these past two days?¡± Qin Wen asked back with a smile. ¡°I feel like I¡¯ve gotten tanner,¡± Qiao Sang answered seriously. Back at home, when she trained, she always stayed in the shade. Since coming here, she mostly spent her time in the blazing sun on the sports field. She felt like she had become a shade darker in just two days. Qin Wen: ¡°¡­¡± Who asked you about that! After a few seconds of silence, she said, ¡°You can teach your Treasure-seeking Ghost a skill called ¡®Black Curtain.¡¯ It can cloak things in shadow, it¡¯s used for shielding, and it doesn¡¯t cause any harm when used on a person.¡± ¡°Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao blinked its eyes. ¡°Okay,¡± Qiao Sang nodded. That was not urgent. She would wait until Xiao Xunbao¡¯s first month was up and it could start training. ¡°You¡¯ve already contracted two Pet Beasts, and one of them is a mid-level beast. It¡¯s not quite suitable for you to train with the freshmen anymore. Gather at Training Ground 5 at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. From now on, you will train with the sophomore team.¡± Qin Wen got straight to the point, without beating around the bush. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes lit up. It turned out the teacher had considered everything! ¡°Actually, you should have joined the sophomore team yesterday, but they¡¯ve been on a task these past few days, and they only just got back this afternoon.¡± Qin Wen continued. ¡°Task?¡± Qiao Sang asked curiously. ¡°Yes, there¡¯s a difference between sophomores and freshmen. Those who can make it into the sophomore team all have two mid-level Pet Beasts, exceptional students. Besides basic training, we also have them take on some tasks from the Beast Taming Association to get some practice.¡± ¡°Even though our combat group has six people, individual combat and team combat are different. We require students in individual combat to take on solo tasks, while those in team combat are given team tasks.¡± ¡°When you get there, it¡¯ll be the same. The current coach for the sophomore team is Teacher Zheng Guoping, whom you should have met during your special admission process,¡± Qin Wen said with a smile. Qiao Sang thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Is that the teacher who served as the referee?¡± ¡°No,¡± Qin Wen paused, ¡°It¡¯s the one with the particularly loud voice and the particularly bad temper.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°But he¡¯s a really good person,¡± Qin Wen added. Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Chapter 126 Zheng Baolong Chapter 131: Chapter 126 Zheng Baolong Evening. Qiao Sang, after bathing, went to the training ground with Yaobao in tow. It was the usual 5-centimeter sprint above the ground. She had just started running when she suddenly thought of something and propped herself up on the soft fur, turning her head to say worriedly, ¡°Don¡¯t run off into the sky without a sound again this time.¡± ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao agreed cheerfully. It had no obsession with plucking stars; it was solely because its younger brother liked them. If not allowed to pluck, then it wouldn¡¯t pluck. Training was more important! Qiao Sang¡¯s mind was put at ease, and she lay back down again. ¡°Xun~¡± Little Treasure-seeking Ghost was perched on its Beast Tamer¡¯s belly, staring unblinkingly at the starry sky. After spending so much time together, Qiao Sang had a pretty good idea of what the little Treasure-seeking Ghost liked. It liked pretty things, and those pretty things were always small objects. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Qiao Sang felt it was necessary to give the little Treasure-seeking Ghost some basic knowledge. But the little Treasure-seeking Ghost wasn¡¯t even a month old yet; explaining the universe, celestial bodies, planets, and the like was far too profound. After pondering for a moment, Qiao Sang said, ¡°It might look small, but it is actually bigger than Yaobao. It¡¯s just that we¡¯re so far away from it that it seems small.¡± ¡°Xun?¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost blinked in confusion, then turned to look at Yaobao, who seemed immensely large to it. ¡°Moreover, many of the stars don¡¯t actually shine; if you saw them up close, you¡¯d realize they¡¯re not even as bright as your own eyes,¡± Qiao Sang continued. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost tried hard to remember what its own eyes looked like. It looked up, then down, and after a slight pout, its gaze carried a touch of disdain when it looked up again. As the little Treasure-seeking Ghost watched the starry sky, it suddenly stretched out a paw and pointed upwards. ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll get the chance to see them up close in the future,¡± Qiao Sang replied. In an age when humanity had already successfully colonized other planets, it would be a disservice to herself not to take an interstellar trip. However, that was a matter for many years in the future. Right now, getting into a good university was the real priority. Qiao Sang¡¯s consciousness entered the Beast Taming Codex. Yaobao¡¯s telekinesis had reached (Proficient 431/500) and was increasing at a rate of 1 point every 30 seconds. Telekinesis, unlike other skills, could maintain a continuous state of release so long as the energy was kept in circulation. Gaining 1 point of proficiency every 30 seconds, the speed of progression was incredibly fast. If Yaobao could maintain its telekinesis for 24 hours, it could gain 2,880 proficiency points in one day, and in seven days, its telekinesis could reach the peak of Mystique. Of course, that was a dream¡­ It definitely wouldn¡¯t be enough to maintain telekinetic energy for 24 hours. Excluding training, eating, and sleeping, Yaobao could at most practice telekinesis for 2 to 3 hours a day. This was, after all, a school, and they had to continue with training during the day; it was not possible to train to the point of exhaustion every day like before. At home, even if you used up all your energy, you could go back, drink milk, and watch TV to relax a bit. But there was no TV at school, and Yaobao had nothing else to do in the dormitory except float in place with its telekinesis; that it still managed to train for 2 to 3 hours was entirely due to its novelty and excitement about being able to fly. However, being on the training ground, where it could move around while using telekinesis, seemed to be better; Yaobao was, after all, a creature that liked to be active. While Qiao Sang was considering how long to let Yaobao run in the evenings based on the data, she faintly sensed a vibration from the outside world. Her consciousness returned to reality, and she realized someone was calling her. It was the vice principal. Qiao Sang quickly answered the call. Before she could speak, Liu Yao said, ¡°Qiao Sang, our research project team is all set. Come meet everyone tomorrow.¡± Qiao Sang was stunned for a second. Everyone¡¯s here already? That was fast? Seeming to know what Qiao Sang was thinking, Liu Yao smiled and said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, the research isn¡¯t starting immediately. From the proposal to the project approval, it¡¯ll take at least three months. It¡¯s just that several researchers are interested in this project, so they want to come over and have a look.¡± Qiao Sang sighed with relief. She had thought societal efficiency had reached such a terrifying level. ¡°But, I still have to attend the training camp tomorrow.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s in the evening, around 6 o¡¯clock. I¡¯ll have Lao Xian pick you up then.¡± Pick me up? Recalling her past experiences with transportation, Qiao Sang diplomatically said, ¡°Vice Principal, there¡¯s no need to trouble Teacher Xian. Just tell me the location, and I can get there myself.¡± ¡°It¡¯s no trouble. Elder Xian is very fast.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± It was precisely because he was too fast, leaving no time for preparation, that she found it inconvenient. If in the future, Yaobao or Xiao Xunbao could learn Spatial Movement, that would definitely allow her to teleport after making all the necessary preparations. ¡­ The next morning at 7:43 AM. With dark circles under her eyes, Qiao Sang set off for Training Ground No. 5. She had been so excited about the conversation yesterday, excited to train with the sophomore team, that she had forgotten their training started at 8 AM, a full hour earlier than the freshman team¡­ Thinking that she would have to sleep one hour less every day from now on, Qiao Sang lost her excitement from the day before. She arrived at Training Ground No. 5 listlessly. Just as she stepped in, she was greeted by a water cannon about ten centimeters thick. Qiao Sang was startled and her somewhat groggy mind didn¡¯t react instantly. Fortunately, Yaobao was quick to react, stepping in front immediately and spraying out a flame three times thicker than the water cannon. The water cannon instantly retreated several meters and was demolished. ¡°Bang!¡± A loud noise followed, and white steam evaporated into the air above the training field. ¡°Sorry, sorry! We were training and accidentally misfired our skill. Are you okay?¡± A bespectacled boy jogged over, accompanied by a Li Shou Duck. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao dug in with all four limbs, ready to attack at any moment, its already red eyes turning a deeper shade of anger as it locked onto the culprit responsible for the water cannon. Seeing this, the boy with glasses immediately stopped in his tracks, staying three meters away, staring blankly at the Pet Beast he had never seen before. ¡°Li Shou!¡± The Li Shou Duck glared and positioned itself in front of its Beast Tamer. ¡°Guanshou, it¡¯s our fault. Apologize quickly!¡± Regaining his composure, the bespectacled boy hurriedly pressed the Li Shou Duck¡¯s head down and bowed himself. ¡°Li Shou.¡± After a moment of struggling expressions, the Li Shou Duck obediently called out. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Qiao Sang finally fully woke up. It wasn¡¯t intentional and the apology was sincere, so naturally, she wasn¡¯t going to make a fuss. ¡°Yaobao, I¡¯m fine. Come back,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Yaobao.¡± Yaobao glanced at the still bowing culprit, then looked back to confirm that its Beast Tamer was indeed unharmed, before turning back to its Beast Tamer¡¯s side. ¡°Xu Yajie, you¡¯re done for. It¡¯s been a week and you still haven¡¯t got the hang of it; you can¡¯t even control it. If Zheng Baolong finds out during today¡¯s inspection, you¡¯re going to¡­¡± a crew-cut boy teased from the center of the field. Meanwhile, from behind Qiao Sang, a voice suppressing anger sounded: ¡°Who are you calling Zheng Baolong?¡± ¡­ ps: Thank you to Boss Star Luan i for the tip! Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Chapter 127: The Red Target Chapter 132: Chapter 127: The Red Target The crew-cut boy froze in place. Xu Yajie turned his head and looked at him sympathetically, having been caught red-handed using Zheng Baolong¡¯s nickname¡ªthis poor guy was in for a rough day. ¡°Shi Gaofeng, repeat what you just said!¡± Zheng Guoping bellowed as he walked in. He was so angry that he didn¡¯t notice Qiao Sang¡¯s presence at first. ¡°Teacher, let me explain,¡± Shi Gaofeng said, his face stiff with resolve. ¡°Zheng Baolong is a term of respect for you¡ªit¡¯s derived from the majestic and authoritative appearance of the volcanic T-Rex, don¡¯t you think it suits you?¡± ¡°Just look at yourself now, your commanding presence is exactly like it.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± What a talent, this sycophancy! However, given that the volcanic T-Rex is known for its explosive temper, lighting up at the slightest spark, the nickname Zheng Baolong is obviously based on personality traits¡ªand the infamous teacher must be well aware of it himself. Just as she thought the teacher Zheng would lose his temper. Zheng Guoping snorted coldly and said, ¡°What happened just now? What¡¯s this about losing control?¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Shi Gaofeng chuckled, then quickly replied, ¡°It¡¯s about Xu Yajie; his lead-duck still can¡¯t control the water jet compressed to twice its size.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?? Xu Yajie: ¡°¡­!¡± ¡°You mean he said¡­¡± Zheng Guoping turned to look at Xu Yajie, about to scold him, but then he noticed Qiao Sang standing in the middle. He paused for a moment, recalling the student mentioned by the Vice Principal and Qin Wen. Self-awakened, two pet beasts, Fire Element, Spectral Series, exceptional energy value, evolution of the Fire-Toothed Dog into a never-before-seen new form¡­ Zheng Guoping unconsciously straightened up, wanting to leave a good impression on this genius girl. He softened his tone and asked in a volume slightly lower than usual, ¡°You¡¯re Qiao Sang, right?¡± Everyone present, including another girl who had been silent, were stunned. Having suffered under Zheng Baolong for an entire year, when had they ever seen him this gentle? Could she actually be some unknown daughter of his? The three of them glanced back and forth between Zheng Baolong and Qiao Sang, quickly dismissing the idea; there¡¯s no way Zheng Baolong¡¯s genes could produce such a pretty daughter. Qiao Sang conversed calmly with Zheng Guoping for a few words before finally starting the day¡¯s training. ¡°From now on, you will train together with Qiao Sang. She¡¯s a new student. If she doesn¡¯t understand something when I¡¯m not around, you, as her seniors, can teach her,¡± Zheng Guoping said. Xu Yajie and the others were taken aback. A new student? Before they could give it much thought, Zheng Guoping continued, ¡°Peng Huan and the other two are still out on a mission, we¡¯ll leave them be for now. Let me talk about your mission performance this time.¡± Xu Yajie and the rest stiffened, unable to focus on the matter of the new student anymore. Zheng Guoping picked up the tablet in his hand, frowned as he looked at it, and said dissatisfiedly: ¡°Shi Gaofeng, what¡¯s this about your mission? You were just asked to do liposuction¡ªsuch a simple task and you got a complaint and a bad review?¡± Shi Gaofeng said aggrievedly, ¡°Xiaomei really seriously controlled the amount of fat she absorbed. The woman¡¯s weight was indeed 10 pounds less as per her request, but when she looked in the mirror, she complained that her bust size had shrunk and then left a bad review.¡± ¡°Meimei.¡± The berry spikewort next to him, with most of its body purplish-red and its limbs grey-white, round in shape, nodded repeatedly. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± So this is the task I have to do¡­ Zheng Guoping said sternly, ¡°That¡¯s because you let the Berry Spiker suck fat from the same spot continuously. According to the task issuer¡¯s request, you should have let the Berry Spiker¡¯s spikes pierce into different parts for varying degrees of absorption.¡± ¡°Only then can you fulfill the task while also training the Berry Spiker¡¯s control ability.¡± Qiao Sang suddenly realized the true purpose of this task! ¡°And Xu Yajie, you were supposed to create a wave underwater to give the task issuer a chance to embrace the girl he likes. What happened? You couldn¡¯t even control that and ended up shooting the task issuer onto the shore,¡± said Zheng Guoping with a disgusted expression. Xu Yajie and his Force Duck hung their heads, not daring to speak. ¡°Wang Yao,¡± Zheng Guoping looked at the tablet, nearly bursting a vein, ¡°The task issuer said your task was completed, but in the end, when confirming, you beat up his Longtail Snake. Why?¡± Wang Yao looked guilty, glanced at her Great Flame Sparrow, bit her lip, and said, ¡°The Longtail Snake kept sticking out its tongue, and Xiao Yan thought it was provoking, so it attacked.¡± Qiao Sang looked at the Great Flame Sparrow yawning beside her, surprised. Was it really so ferocious? Zheng Guoping took a deep breath, reminding himself not to get angry on his first day in front of Qiao Sang. When he felt the fury in his heart subside a bit, Zheng Guoping said coldly, ¡°After all this time, you still can¡¯t control the behavior of your Pet Beasts.¡± ¡°Although it is a Fire Attribute Beast, the Great Flame Sparrow is the first Pet Beast you ever contracted, and you¡¯ve been together for an entire year. This new student, Qiao Sang, also has a Fire Attribute Beast as her first contracted beast, yet she has only had the contract for two months, and never has a situation like that with the Great Flame Sparrow happened.¡± This sentence was loaded with information. First was that the contract with the Fire Element Pet Beast had been for two months, but new students universally underwent awakening a month ago, which indicated that this new girl had awakened on her own. And two months¡¯ time¡­ Wang Yao and the others turned their heads in bewilderment to look at the Pet Beast whose name they could not even recall. It did not look like a beginner-level Pet Beast at all¡­ Yaobao proudly lifted its head. Qiao Sang felt a bit uneasy with the gazes of others upon her. Wasn¡¯t this attracting animosity towards her¡­ ¡­ After several minutes of rebuke, Zheng Guoping finally felt a bit of relief. He fiddled with the tablet for a few moments, and the training ground¡¯s floor began to move apart from the middle, then a rocky terrain rose from beneath. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but marvel. It truly was worthy of being Beast Taming High School, the number one in Hangkang City. To know such terrain creation was expensive, not any regular Beast Taming High School would just casually waste the education committee¡¯s allocated funds for its construction. Qiao Sang looked towards the new terrain, which was dotted with rocks in the middle and had six fixed red targets at the front, each with a diameter of only about 10 centimeters. From the left side of the training ground, or from Qiao Sang¡¯s perspective, the red targets looked even smaller than coins. ¡°Xu Yajie, you go first,¡± Zheng Guoping called out from the other side of the red targets. Shi Gaofeng gave Xu Yajie a pat on the shoulder with a gleeful look of sympathy. Xu Yajie stepped forward with a troubled face. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t understand why he looked so dismayed. In her eyes, it should simply involve using a Skill to attack the red targets across the way. Although the distance was rather far, looking to be about 35 meters, with rocks as obstacles in the middle, as long as the Skill¡¯s power and attack range were sufficient, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem to hit the stationary targets. But the next second, Qiao Sang was dumbstruck. She saw Xu Yajie¡¯s Force Duck stamp its feet and clench its claws into fists by its sides. As it opened its mouth, a stream of water shot out at a width far less than normal. And then it hit Zheng¡­ Baolong in the face¡­ The entire training ground fell completely silent. Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Chapter 128 Skill Compression Chapter 133: Chapter 128 Skill Compression Xu Yajie¡¯s face was ashen white, his eyes filled with panic and despair. The Power-headed Duck silently took two steps back. In the vast training ground, only the sound of water droplets could be heard, and¡­ ¡°Xun! Xun! Xun!¡± The previously invisible Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, made itself known, laughing and rolling around above Qiao Sang¡¯s head. Qiao Sang¡¯s head wasn¡¯t big enough for it to roll completely around, so as soon as Xiao Xunbao rolled, it rolled off and stabilized itself, floating in the air. That wasn¡¯t all, after stabilizing, Xiao Xunbao looked directly at the still dripping Zheng Baolong and pointed at him with its short claws, continuing to laugh. ¡°Xun! Xun! Xun!¡± All eyes, including Zheng Baolong¡¯s, were drawn to the scene. Qiao Sang¡¯s face gave nothing away, but inside her emotions were in tumult. After thinking for two seconds, she raised her hand and took Xiao Xunbao back into the Beast Taming Codex, pretending nothing had happened. Shi Gaofeng and the others looked at the disappearing Xiao Xunbao with disordered expressions. Until now, none of them had known there was a Spectral-type Pet in the training ground, and it had been taken into the Beast Taming Codex by a freshman. A freshman with two Pet Beasts?! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã? This news was too shocking, so much so that they momentarily forgot about Zheng Baolong, who was still scowling. Zheng Guoping¡¯s temples bulged, his complexion turning from white to green, and then from green to black. He glanced at Xu Yajie and then at Qiao Sang, finally fixing his gaze on the former. ¡°Xu Yajie, go out right now and run 20 laps!¡± Running 20 laps in this kind of weather was downright inhuman. Xu Yajie¡¯s face turned ghastly pale, but he dared not say another word; he took his Power-headed Duck and turned to leave the training ground. ¡°Next, Wang Yao.¡± Zheng Guoping continued the testing and training. When the Power-headed Duck was being tested, Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t noticed anything special. She simply thought it was training for a skill release to break through rock obstacles and attack a microscopic target. But when the Great Flame Sparrow released the Flame Vortex, she realized it wasn¡¯t that simple. As a Fire Attribute Beast just like the Great Flame Sparrow, Yaobao, while still in his Beginner form as a Fire-Toothed Dog, had undergone daily skill release training regarding Fire Element skills. The Flame Vortex, being one of Yaobao¡¯s Fire Element skills, was naturally known to Qiao Sang in terms of how it should be released. Besides the increased rotation speed and temperature of the flames. A Beginner-level Flame Vortex is about 20 centimeters wide with an attack range of about 3 meters, while an Expert-level Flame Vortex remains the same width but has an attack range of about 9 meters. Although Yaobao hadn¡¯t released a Flame Vortex during his stage as a Flame Listening Dog. Qiao Sang had carefully researched all of Yaobao¡¯s skills online. When a Fire Attribute Beast evolves from Beginner to Intermediate level and releases a Flame Vortex with the same proficiency, although the length of attack remains the same, the width increases from the initial 20 centimeters to 30 centimeters. However, the Flame Vortex released by the Great Flame Sparrow was neither within the Expert-level category of 30 centimeters wide and 9 meters long nor within the Proficient-level range of 18 meters long. It was about 8 centimeters wide and could spray over 30 meters, almost reaching the red target. Because they were undergoing a test for skill compression to increase attack distance. No wonder the Power-headed Duck couldn¡¯t control the direction of the water jet spray. If the limbs aren¡¯t strong enough, they naturally can¡¯t control the direction of the compressed water jet, causing it to go awry. It was like how firefighters in her previous life had to deal with the recoil when using high-pressure water jets, which is the reactionary force from the water ejection, which requires strength. At this thought, Qiao Sang started to feel a bit of sympathy for Zheng Baolong. With the compressed water jet attack, how thick would one¡¯s skin have to be to withstand it¡­ Once Wang Yao and Shi Gaofeng had completed their tests, Zheng Guoping said, ¡°Qiao Sang, it¡¯s your turn to try.¡± Qiao Sang nodded and went to stand directly opposite the red target. ¡°What¡¯s the name of your Fire¡­ this Pet Beast?¡± Zheng Guoping asked. Qiao Sang paused for a moment and decided to stick with the name from the Beast Taming Codex, ¡°It¡¯s a Flame Listening Dog.¡± ¡°Ya?¡± Yaobao looked up at his Beast Tamer with confusion. Flame Listening Dog? Wasn¡¯t it a Blazehound? Qiao Sang looked down at Yaobao with an amused smile, ¡°We¡¯ll look in the mirror when we get back tonight.¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao barked excitedly. It hadn¡¯t had a good look at itself since it evolved! Wang Yao weirdly watched the interaction between Qiao Sang and the Flame Listening Dog. It¡¯s just looking in a mirror, right? Why so happy? It doesn¡¯t seem like a Fire Attribute Beast at all¡­ As a Fire Attribute Beast, at this moment, shouldn¡¯t it sneer disdainfully and then arrogantly raise its head, ignoring the Beast Tamer¡­ ¡°Does your Flame Listening Dog know any long-range attack skills?¡± Zheng Guoping continued to ask. Because it knew so many skills, Qiao Sang took a moment to reply, ¡°Spark, Flame Vortex, Firestar¡­¡± Before she could finish, Zheng Guoping cut her off, ¡°Then let¡¯s go with the Flame Vortex. Have your Flame Listening Dog release it.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± replied Qiao Sang, then made eye contact with Yaobao. ¡°Yaobao.¡± Yaobao nodded and immediately sprayed a Flame Vortex onto the rocky terrain. ¡°Master level Flame Vortex,¡± Zheng Guoping noted with his head down. It¡¯s just a master level Flame Vortex, right? This Flame Listening Dog is already an intermediate-level Pet Beast, so this is normal¡­ Zheng Guoping struggled not to recall that the person before him was still a freshman who hadn¡¯t started high school yet. Wang Yao, though unaffected by the master level Flame Vortex, couldn¡¯t believe what she had just seen. Just a look, nothing said, and the Flame Vortex was unleashed just like that? How did the Flame Listening Dog know it was supposed to release the Flame Vortex? Wang Yao suddenly turned her head and stared at her Great Flame Sparrow, hoping it could sense what she was thinking at that moment. The Great Flame Sparrow looked baffled by her gaze. After a mutual stare-off for a moment, the Great Flame Sparrow had an epiphany. ¡°Flamey flamey.¡± It pointed at its Beast Tamer¡¯s left eye with its left wing. Wang Yao subconsciously touched her left eye. Then, she touched an eye booger¡­ Wang Yao: ¡°!!!¡± On the other side. ¡°Can you try having your Flame Listening Dog output a Flame Vortex with the same energy level but with a smaller width?¡± Zheng Guoping said. Qiao Sang nodded, then communicated with Yaobao. ¡°The same skill as before, but try to make the flames as wide as this.¡± Qiao Sang gestured with her hands, indicating a width of about 8 centimeters. This was different from the time she consumed the super duper crazy spicy grilled wings in the alley and then compressed the active energy. That was energy compression, but what she was training now was to compress the width of the skill without changing the output energy, thereby increasing its length. The 8 centimeters was the width she set by looking at the Great Flame Sparrow. In her view, just like the Great Flame Sparrow, as a Fire Element Beast, Yaobao should also be able to achieve it. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao focused on the energy inside its body and rapidly started the process. It remembered the width its Beast Tamer had mentioned¡­ Zheng Guoping walked from the side of the red target toward the center. The first attempt to compress and reshape the skill probably wouldn¡¯t be successful. A mastery level Flame Vortex should end around 15 meters if it was successful with the width Qiao Sang just gestured. Once the Flame Listening Dog failed, he could set a length target for Qiao Sang right beside him. 15 meters would be quite remarkable. Zheng Guoping stopped about 15 meters away from where the Flame Listening Dog stood. Simultaneously, Yaobao perfectly unleashed the Flame Vortex at the width Qiao Sang had gestured. The high-speed rotating flames hit a rock at the 13-meter mark. ¡°Bang!¡± Exploding rock chips flew everywhere, and one landed squarely on the face of Zheng Guoping, who had just steadied himself beside it. Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Chapter 129 News Chapter 134: Chapter 129 News However, nobody paid attention to this scene, as everyone¡¯s focus was on the Flame Listening Dog at the moment. Shi Gaofeng and Wang Yao stared blankly at the unusually wide Flame Vortex before them. This, this is a success on the first try? Impossible¡­ You should know that compressing and transforming their skills is something they can only see definite progress on each week based on previous efforts. Today¡¯s test was only a success after a whole month of rigorous training. However, not only did the Flame Listening Dog succeed, but the width of the Flame Vortex it released seemed almost equal to that of Wang Yao¡¯s Great Flame Sparrow¡­ Shi Gaofeng turned his head towards the still dazed Wang Yao. Wang Yao was in a daze, seemingly lost in thought. ¡°Yan Yan!¡± Meanwhile, the Great Flame Sparrow fluttered its wings on the spot, locking its gaze on Yaobao with a fighting spirit, no longer displaying its usual laziness. ¡°Ya.¡± Yaobao itself was sharing the success with its own Beast Tamer when it heard the call of the Great Flame Sparrow and turned to make eye contact. From the gaze of the Great Flame Sparrow, it saw a will to fight. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Yaobao hesitated for a moment, and then its gaze shifted, looking back without any hint of backing down. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Yan Yan!¡± The two Fire Attribute Beasts locked eyes, sparks flying between them. Had it not been for their Beast Tamers being close by, they might have already started clashing. Qiao Sang watched from the sidelines without intervening. In her opinion, competition among Pet Beasts was a good thing, as it would encourage progress. If Wang Yao was willing, they could arrange a private battle. ¡°Ahem.¡± Zheng Guoping cleared his throat. Only then did everyone turn to look at him. Qiao Sang looked at Zheng Baolong and hesitated, ¡°Teacher, what happened to your forehead?¡± Zheng Guoping looked at Qiao Sang with complicated eyes. Feeling the pain on his forehead, he took a deep breath and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Who else could he blame? Blame himself, of course. For running blindly forward without believing in the capabilities of a genius. ¡­ After finishing the day¡¯s training, Qiao Sang dragged her exhausted body back to her dormitory. Yaobao lay on the ground, lacking the energy to float in the air and practice Telekinesis like usual. The workload of the second year was indeed not something the first year could compare with. Just the physical training alone went from the original 10 laps to 20 laps. Fortunately, Beast Tamers were not required to run the distance together with their Pet Beasts. Otherwise, she would have been completely drained. Moreover, based on the different endurance levels of the Pet Beasts, they were each given individual gravity room chambers where they could adjust the gravity settings, which was quite considerate. All things considered, the training was much more effective than in the first year. Qiao Sang¡¯s thoughts returned to the present, and looking around her room, she suddenly felt something was missing. She paused for a moment, then suddenly sat up from where she had been leaning against the bedhead and formed a hand seal. ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xiao Xunbao.¡± The grey Star Array lit up, and the Treasure-seeking Ghost appeared within it, wailing plaintively twice. Qiao Sang gave an awkward laugh before changing the subject, ¡°You must be hungry, right? Hurry and get some milk to drink.¡± Xiao Xunbao paused, feeling its hunger. It seems hungry indeed¡­ After taking off its hoop to drink a couple of sips of milk, its eyes curved into crescents, forgetting to continue its complaints. Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back against the bedhead, taking out her phone to check it. The vice-principal hadn¡¯t contacted her yet, but everyone in the first-year team group chat was mentioning her. Qiao Sang opened the chat. Messages were still being refreshed. [Fang Qi: This Pet Beast in the news looks like Qiao Sang¡¯s, could it be the same one?] [Jiang Nai: It¡¯s the same type of Pet Beast, but probably not the same one.] [Fang Qi: I think it¡¯s the same one, the timing of the news report and the evolution of Qiao Sang¡¯s Fire-Toothed Dog are so close together.] [Peng Xiaoyuan: But the news says it¡¯s the first new form of the Fire-Toothed Dog ever seen. If that¡¯s true, doesn¡¯t that mean Qiao Sang is the first person to evolve a Fire-Toothed Dog into a new form?] [Lu Liangye: If others can now contract with two Pet Beasts, and she can evolve the Fire-Toothed Dog, what¡¯s so impossible about that?] [Jiang Nai: But during that time, wasn¡¯t she with us at school?] ¡°` [Fang Qi: Did you forget that she was suddenly taken away by Professor Xian?] [Cheng Xiaoyun: Hurry and tag her to ask.] [Fang Qi: I¡¯ve been tagging her for ages, probably didn¡¯t check her phone.] [Wang Jihang: The boss is now training with the sophomore team, not as idle as us.] [Jiang Nai: Yo, why do I detect a hint of jealousy in your tone?] [Cheng Xiaoyun: Then tag her again.] [Qiao Sang: No need to tag, they¡¯re probably talking about my Fire-Toothed Dog.] ¡°` She had just scrolled up and read the news they were talking about. It was today¡¯s news. It was about the new form of the Fire-Toothed Dog. The photo used was from that time at the Jin Entertainment Building, taken from the perspective of the office doorway, probably shot by the employees who were watching the excitement. However, the news specifically emphasized that the message had been verified by a senior researcher, indicating the reliability of the news, suggesting that it wasn¡¯t just Song Yuan¡¯s doing. The Vice Principal would presumably be that certain senior researcher. Such news would surely draw public attention. Connecting this with the joint Vice Principal¡¯s mention of waiting for the research personnel to gather, it wasn¡¯t hard to guess it was meant to attract attention from higher-ups, to get the project approved sooner. Otherwise, the employees would have leaked the news earlier, not waiting days for this report to emerge. The freshman team group chat went crazy with Qiao Sang¡¯s remark; they were all swearing and couldn¡¯t say anything else. Qiao Sang turned off her phone and didn¡¯t continue chatting with them, because at that moment, Professor Xian appeared out of nowhere in front of her. That was too quick, it wasn¡¯t even 6 p.m. yet¡­ The Sky Manifest Bat¡¯s claws twitched slightly. ¡°Wait!¡± Qiao Sang shouted to stop it. ¡°Xian?¡± The Sky Manifest Bat tilted its head in confusion. Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, spun its eyes and pulled out a bottle of milk from the ring to hand over. ¡°Xun~¡± ¡°Xun Xun~¡± The Sky Manifest Bat paused at the sight of the milk, then took it. Qiao Sang gave Xiao Xunbao a look of approval. ¡°Professor Xian, Yaobao just finished training and is all sweaty, hasn¡¯t taken a shower yet. Can we go after he¡¯s cleaned up?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Since the visitors were here specifically to see Yaobao, it was best to have it looking spirited. ¡°Xian.¡± The Sky Manifest Bat, holding the milk and seemingly more agreeable, nodded. Yaobao¡¯s closed eyes trembled upon hearing the conversation. A bath? A bath?! It decided to play dead¡­ Qiao Sang immediately realized Yaobao was pretending to be asleep. Every time it needed a bath, it was always like this; either playing dead, pretending to be busy, or acting as if it didn¡¯t understand. Qiao Sang thought for two seconds and then came up with a solution. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to look at yourself in the mirror? You should have a bath and groom to look sharp before seeing your new look for the first time.¡± Yaobao perked up its ears, and the next second, it opened its eyes and got up, heading to the bathroom. ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± It made sure to turn back and urge its Beast Tamer to follow. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ At the Yuehe Hotel. In the Jiqing Pavilion private room. When Qiao Sang was teleported here, she found that only the Vice Principal was sitting at the table. ¡°The others had a bit of trouble on the road and should be late. Don¡¯t worry about them; sit down and have something to eat first,¡± Liu Yao said calmly to the teleported Qiao Sang. Clearly, for him, the sudden appearance of a person before him, no matter what time, was a common occurrence. After Qiao Sang sat down, Liu Yao smiled and asked, ¡°How did you find today¡¯s training with the sophomore team? Got any questions?¡± Qiao Sang paused for a moment. Questions? Indeed, she had one. ¡°I heard that the sophomore team members have all contracted two Pet Beasts, but how come I saw them training with only one today?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Chapter 130: Renting a House Chapter 135: Chapter 130: Renting a House ¡°Because they have entrusted their other Pet Beast to the Pet Beast Training Hall,¡± Liu Yao replied. Qiao Sang paused for a moment and asked, ¡°Is it for a long period?¡± Liu Yao laughed and said, ¡°Yes, after all, people¡¯s energy is limited. Unless one is a Professional Beast Tamer, it¡¯s basically impossible to take care of multiple Pet Beasts.¡± ¡°As students on the school team, you have to spend most of your time training your Pet Beasts. It would be fine if all your time were spent on your Pet Beasts, but you also have to study.¡± ¡°This way, it¡¯s very difficult for both Pet Beasts to improve in all aspects, but if you keep one by your side and the other at the training hall, the efficiency will be much higher.¡± Qiao Sang nodded her head. Indeed, when there are multiple Pet Beasts, sometimes they can¡¯t all be taken care of. If the Pet Beasts are being trained by someone else during class, it¡¯s easy to get ahead of classmates who don¡¯t train in terms of time efficiency. Moreover, Pet Beasts of different attributes and species have different focal points; some training suitable for certain Pet Beasts may not be suitable for others. A Treasure-seeking Ghost like Xiao Xunbao is not suitable for physical and speed training. As a Spectral-type Pet, its special trait and the skill of Teleportation are enough to make its whereabouts unpredictable during battle. Moreover, its movement and evasion rely mainly on energy, not physical strength. ¡°Do you have any other questions?¡± Liu Yao asked. Faced with a knowledgeable expert who was solving her doubts face-to-face, Qiao Sang naturally did not want to waste this opportunity. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??¦Ï.§ã¦Ï On the path of Beast Taming, without someone to guide you, trying to make it far with self-exploration is basically impossible. Even if you have money and resources, you still need someone to tell you how to use them. Otherwise, it¡¯s like when she initially had the Wan Yan fruit in front of her and naively thought it was a fruit for people to eat. Although Qiao Sang had the Golden Finger, if it weren¡¯t for Yaobao¡¯s high natural talent and diligence, and the ability to discuss how to learn skills online, she wouldn¡¯t have made it this far on her own. Qiao Sang voiced the questions that had been pressing on her mind for the past two days: ¡°I¡¯ve found that Yaobao cannot use Fire Element skills while using Telekinesis, is it because two different attributes¡¯ skills can¡¯t be used at the same time?¡± She had searched for answers online for this question. But the opinions on the internet varied widely; everyone seemed to make sense, and she didn¡¯t know which was the correct answer. Liu Yao was stumped for a moment, not expecting Qiao Sang to ask this question¡­ After thinking for a bit, he said, ¡°What you¡¯re referring to is a combination skill. It¡¯s possible, but this usually occurs in doubles matches. If it¡¯s just one Pet Beast using a combination skill, the difficulty is very high.¡± ¡°Just considering your Yaobao, let¡¯s not talk about the attribute issue. Do you think it can release a Flame Vortex while also spraying flames at the same time?¡± Qiao Sang shook her head: ¡°Of course not, it only has one mouth.¡± ¡°Similarly, when a Pet Beast is maintaining a skill, it¡¯s basically impossible for it to use another at the same time,¡± Liu Yao said with a laugh. ¡°You might consider a different approach. Why do skills have to be used simultaneously? If a Pet Beast can release skills quickly enough, it can definitely combine them into a combo.¡± Qiao Sang asked, ¡°But Psychic Series Pet Beasts can use Telekinesis to maintain themselves in the air while also attacking with other skills. Then why can¡¯t they use other skills while controlling someone with Telekinesis?¡± ¡°Because using Telekinesis to maintain themselves has already become their instinct,¡± Liu Yao explained. ¡°When the execution of a skill becomes as simple as breathing, naturally they have the capacity to do other things.¡± So that was it¡­ While Qiao Sang was chatting with Liu Yao, Yaobao had already circled the private room three times. Where¡¯s the mirror? What happened to the promised mirror! ¡­ The project¡¯s research team consisted of nine people. For some reason, two were absent today. Since the vice principal didn¡¯t inquire further, Qiao Sang naturally didn¡¯t ask either. Hardly anyone ate. Almost everyone surrounded Yaobao, eyes shining as they bombarded it with questions. After the meal was over and she was added to the research group, Qiao Sang left the Yuehe Hotel and did not head towards the school. Because she had someone to meet. ¡­ Xingtong Street. Near Shengshui Middle School. ¡°Are you Miss Qiao?¡± A young man in his 20s, dressed in a white shirt, flew down on a Fat Jiaju bird. ¡°That¡¯s me,¡± Qiao Sang nodded. ¡°Just call me Xiao Wang. Which of the two houses would you like to see first?¡± asked the young man. He glanced subtly at the girl¡¯s pet beast next to her, stunning him and yet unnamed. ¡°The one from Shitu Road, right?¡± Qiao Sang said. That place was closer to Shengshui Middle School, her top choice in her heart. An hour later, Qiao Sang chose the house on Chang¡¯an Road. The reason was simple, just two words, affordable¡­ The house on Shitu Road was 12,000 Alliance Currency a month, while the one on Chang¡¯an Road was only 5,000 Alliance Currency a month¡­ In terms of size, layout, and decoration, the house on Chang¡¯an Road actually was not much different from the one on Shitu Road; both were around 10,000 Alliance Currency when she first saw them online. However, for some reason, the landlord changed the listing to urgent two days ago and dropped the price. Thanks to Xiao Wang¡¯s silver tongue, Qiao Sang naturally ended up renting it. By the time they signed the rental contract and handed over the keys, it was almost 10 o¡¯clock at night. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t rush back to school. She took Yaobao to the pond in the courtyard that she especially liked and smiled, ¡°First, take a look at yourself in the water to make do. The mirrors here aren¡¯t big enough. When we move in tomorrow, I¡¯ll buy a large full-body mirror.¡± Yaobao was almost moved to tears. So you remember! It thought its Beast Tamer had forgotten! ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao couldn¡¯t wait and ran to the edge of the pond to look down, and it froze. Who is this handsome pet beast?! ¡°Xun~¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost, which had been invisible and lying on Qiao Sang¡¯s head, drifted to the pond and also started looking at its own reflection. As it watched, it began making faces at its reflection in the water. ¡°Ya?¡± ¡°Ya Ya?¡± Yaobao turned its head to look at its Beast Tamer with a serious expression. Qiao Sang¡¯s mouth twitched before she answered, ¡°That¡¯s right, this super freakishly handsome pet beast is you.¡± That adjective must be something it learned from Super Freakishly Hot Grilled Wings¡­ ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao¡¯s eyes lit up, and it turned its head excitedly to look again. Three minutes later, Xiao Xunbao grew tired of playing and drifted back onto Qiao Sang¡¯s head, while Yaobao was still indulging in self-admiration. Ten minutes later, Yaobao was still looking at its reflection. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Yaobao, that¡¯s enough. The mirror will be clearer tomorrow. Stop looking for now. I have a training exercise I want to try,¡± Qiao Sang said. She got this idea from the conversation with the deputy headmaster earlier in the evening. Although it was late, she just wanted to give it a try, and it wouldn¡¯t take up much time. ¡°Ya.¡± Hearing the word training, Yaobao immediately turned its head, abandoning its vanity. ¡°First, create a doppelganger,¡± Qiao Sang directed. Yaobao complied. Two identical Flame Listening Dogs appeared by the pond, indistinguishable from each other. Qiao Sang picked up a stone from the ground and threw it above the pond. ¡°Have the doppelganger control this stone with telekinesis.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the eyes of the Flame Listening Dog on the left flashed blue, and the stone just hung there, not falling further. Watching the stone suspended in mid-air, Qiao Sang¡¯s heartbeat quickened. She then said, ¡°Now, try having the original spray Spark at it.¡± Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Chapter 131 Did you play with water? Chapter 136: Chapter 131 Did you play with water? ¡°` ¡°If a single mouth can¡¯t release a jet of flames and a Flame Vortex at the same time, then would two mouths do the trick?¡± Following this logic, if there were two Flame Listening Dogs, would one be able to use Psychic Series Skills while the other uses Fire Element Skills? Qiao Sang looked expectantly at Yaobao¡¯s main body. To her right, the Flame Listening Dog opened its mouth and hot flames gathered in front of it, the red blaze exceptionally dazzling in the night. However, the next moment, the yet-to-be-formed ball of flames suddenly dissipated. Qiao Sang was taken aback, it had failed¡­ But it couldn¡¯t be considered a complete failure, at least flames had appeared while the Doppelganger was using Psychic Control. But where was the problem? Qiao Sang recalled the scenes of Yaobao releasing Skills through its Doppelganger. At that time, all Doppelgangers were able to release Skills, but they all used the same one. After thinking for a moment, Qiao Sang understood. Doppelgangers didn¡¯t have consciousness, all of their actions were controlled by the main body. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï If it was just one action, it was still manageable, but more than that would be a bit strenuous. Both the main body and the Doppelganger had energy to release Skills; since it wasn¡¯t an energy issue, it must be a matter of spiritual power. Maintaining the Doppelganger while continually releasing Telekinesis and then having the main body perform a completely different Skill was too much for Yaobao to handle efficiently. Simply put, its brain wasn¡¯t up to the task¡­ Qiao Sang looked complicatedly at Yaobao, still in a daze. ¡°Ya?¡± Yaobao, shocked and bewildered, stared at the vanished Spark. The Skill it practiced the most was Spark, yet this time, it failed to unleash it! Overwhelmed by the shock, Yaobao forgot to maintain the Shadow Clone, and the stone, no longer controlled by Telekinesis, dropped into the pond, rippling the water. At the same time, a pair of dark eyes opened beneath the water where no one could see. Xiao Xunbao seemed to sense something and curiously looked towards the direction of the pond. The eyes under the water closed again. ¡°Xun?¡± Xiao Xunbao tilted its head and stared at the pond for three seconds before its gaze nonchalantly drifted away. ¡°It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s normal to encounter this the first time you try; we can focus more on this area during our training for a while. It¡¯s late now, let¡¯s go back to sleep,¡± Qiao Sang said as she came forward and patted Yaobao on the head. ¡°Ya.¡± Yaobao shook its head, feeling wide awake and ready to train now. Qiao Sang felt a headache coming on, what do you do when your Pet Beast is too eager¡­ ¡°Staying up late will make you ugly,¡± Qiao Sang warned. Yaobao¡¯s body stiffened, recalling its own handsome form. Ugly? That¡¯s unacceptable! ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Yaobao crouched down, signaling its Beast Tamer to get on so they could leave quickly. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Sure is easy to fool¡­ After Qiao Sang left, the dark eyes under the pond opened once again. ¡­ The next day. After finishing training, Qiao Sang went back to her dormitory to pack her things. She opened a package that had just arrived today, containing a new rope for Yaobao. Jin Feifan stood at the doorway, his face a picture of sadness: ¡°Are you really going to move out?¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± Qiao Sang reassured, ¡°but I¡¯ll still be at the school every day, so we can see each other often.¡± She hadn¡¯t expected to become so dear to her roommate after just a few days together¡­ Qiao Sang felt sentimental. Jin Feifan said enviously, ¡°I also applied to live off-campus, but the school didn¡¯t agree.¡± Qiao Sang casually asked, ¡°When did you apply?¡± Without thinking, Jin Feifan replied, ¡°Right when you moved in¡­¡± His voice suddenly stopped. Qiao Sang stopped what she was doing and looked up to meet Jin Feifan¡¯s panicky gaze. Just finish your sentence! This way, it¡¯s easy to misunderstand that you applied after I moved in, not before! Jin Feifan, staring at Qiao Sang, blurted out in a fluster, ¡°It¡¯s not what you think; although I did consider moving somewhere else when you first came, I haven¡¯t thought about it since!¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°` So she hadn¡¯t misunderstood¡­ But thinking about it, it made sense; when she first moved in, her roommate clearly seemed afraid of Yaobao and Xiao Xunbao. She must still be scared, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t be standing at the door, not coming in. At that moment, a tiny head popped out from behind Jin Feifan. It looked around at the luggage being packed up, then glanced cautiously in the direction of the Treasure-seeking Ghost, hesitated for a few seconds, and mustered up the courage to walk in. ¡°Qiu.¡± ¡°Qiuqiu.¡± Qiao Sang, Yaobao, Xiao Xunbao, and Jin Feifan all looked at it in surprise. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, its nearly invisible short legs started to tremble. Blushing, it extended a paw and plucked the dandelion from atop its head, offering it forward. ¡°Qiu!¡± ¡°Qiuqiu!¡± Seeing the small creature¡¯s action, Qiao Sang paused for a moment, ¡°For me?¡± It stiffened. Jin Feifan quickly reacted and translated for his Pet Beast, ¡°It¡¯s for the Treasure-seeking Ghost.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost looked at the small creature in confusion, not understanding why it, which always avoided the ghost, was now offering a dandelion to it. After all, it would cry whenever it was given milk in the past. ¡°Qiu.¡± ¡°Qiuqiu.¡± Seeing the Treasure-seeking Ghost not coming over, the creature bravely lifted its head and called out to it twice more. ¡°Xun~¡± The Treasure-seeking Ghost snapped out of it, floated over to the creature, hesitated, then accepted the dandelion. While taking it, it couldn¡¯t help but wonder if this little guy wanted its milk¡­ ¡­ Chang¡¯an Road. Tianjing Garden No. 1705. The house had two floors; Qiao Sang planned to stay on the first floor for convenience and began tidying up her bedroom there. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao scurried around the living room on the first floor. Its mirror, its mirror! The Treasure-seeking Ghost, perched atop its Beast Tamer¡¯s head, wondered why the small creature didn¡¯t ask for milk from it in the end while holding the dandelion in its hands. Qiao Sang, hearing the commotion from the living room while in the bedroom, became a little worried. She came out and saw three Flame Listening Dogs rummaging through the living room as if searching for something. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Qiao Sang asked the Flame Listening Dog that was peering under the sofa. Because of the contract, she could clearly distinguish which one was Yaobao¡¯s real body. ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Yaya.¡± Yaobao turned its head and whined twice, looking aggrieved. Its mirror! Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She cleared her throat and said, ¡°I¡¯ve bought a super-large full-length mirror, but it won¡¯t arrive for a couple of days. If you really can¡¯t wait, you can make do with the mirror in the bathroom.¡± Yaobao¡¯s expression twisted, the bathroom mirror was too small, and every time it went in there, it ended up getting bathed¡­ ¡°Yaya.¡± It remembered the feeling of touching water and quickly shook its head. It¡¯s just two days, right? It could wait! Seeing this, Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t surprised in the least; she knew it would be like this¡­ ¡°If you¡¯re bored, you can watch TV.¡± Qiao Sang turned on the TV and returned to the bedroom to continue organizing her things. When she finished arranging the luggage she brought, she went to the living room and saw Yaobao as absorbed in a battle competition on TV as it used to be back home. It feels like it¡¯s been a long time since she watched TV¡­ Qiao Sang thought about it and decided to join on the sofa for a while. She had barely taken a few steps when she felt something unusual under her foot. Qiao Sang looked down and was instantly stunned. She asked in disbelief, ¡°Yaobao, did you play with water?¡± Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 132 Advertising Chapter 137: Chapter 132 Advertising On the previously clean floor, a puddle of water had inexplicably appeared. Yet only Yaobao was in the living room. But Yaobao playing with water¡­ that was unrealistic¡­ Qiao Sang felt somewhat disheveled at the moment. ¡°Yaobao.¡± Yaobao, distracted by the fighting scene on the TV, responded absentmindedly. No?¡­ Qiao Sang never thought Yaobao would lie to her, and she instantly thought of several other possible reasons for the water appearing on the floor for no apparent reason. It could be due to a large temperature difference between the inside and outside causing humidity, water dripping from upstairs, or a leak in a bathroom or other room¡¯s pipes, with the water then seeping along the walls to the floor. If this sort of thing happened often, it was no wonder the rent was considerably cheaper, which she figured might be part of the reason. Without delving into where the problem might be, Qiao Sang cleaned up the water off the floor and went to watch TV on the sofa. The battle competition had just ended a round, and it was time for commercials. In the commercial, a Green Ke Meow Meow was having a candlelit dinner with a fashionably dressed long-eared cat. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.?¦Ï Right then, the phone on the table rang. The scene switched, and it was Green Ke Meow Meow¡¯s wife, Black Pa Cat, on the call. Because the voiceover was human, Qiao Sang could understand exactly what they were saying. Black Pa Cat, ¡°Are you at home?¡± Green Ke Meow Meow, ¡°I¡¯m at home, yes.¡± Black Pa Cat, ¡°Then why do I hear other sounds near you?¡± Green Ke Meow Meow, ¡°Because I¡¯m watching TV.¡± Black Pa Cat, ¡°The courier just arrived, why didn¡¯t you open the door?¡± Green Ke Meow Meow, ¡°Maybe the TV was too loud, I¡¯m going to open it now.¡± The camera then switched to a panoramic view of the location Black Pa Cat was at, who sprayed some perfume on herself while standing at an apartment door. It turned out Black Pa Cat had come back from a business trip and was planning to surprise Green Ke Meow Meow. Just when Qiao Sang thought Green Ke Meow Meow¡¯s lie would be exposed, the door opened. And the one who answered the door was supposedly the Green Ke Meow Meow who should have been at the candlelit dinner! What was going on? Teleportation? Spatial Movement? She remembered that Green Ke Meow Meow wasn¡¯t a Psychic Series pet beast. The camera cuts back to the dinner table, and Green Ke Meow Meow put down the phone, smirking with pride, as it turned out he had prepared a Doppelganger at home. Qiao Sang raised her eyebrows slightly. This was possible? The scene switched back to the apartment, where Black Pa Cat embraced Green Ke Meow Meow warmly, only to see Green Ke Meow Meow¡¯s Doppelganger¡¯s heart beating faster and his face turning redder as he smelled the perfume on Black Pa Cat. Then it exploded on the spot and disappeared¡­ Back at the dinner table, the facial expression of Green Ke Meow Meow changed dramatically. The screen was then filled with a bottle of perfume. ¡°Just a drop, and anything can happen, Meng Ran Perfume, you deserve it!¡± Qiao Sang, ¡°¡­¡± This was actually a perfume advertisement¡­ But could a Doppelganger be controlled from a distance? Even if the commercial had editing effects, it didn¡¯t stop Qiao Sang from thinking in this direction. If a Doppelganger could be controlled from a great distance, then leaving Yaobao¡¯s Doppelganger at home for training while the main body went to school for intensive training would be perfect, right? And if both sides were doing their own thing for a long time, Yaobao¡¯s spiritual power could develop, and both ends could be looked after, so perhaps the Doppelganger and the main body could simultaneously release different skills. Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes lit up; the more she thought about it, the more feasible this method seemed. The idea was good, but the implementation was a problem. Firstly, how to maintain the existence of the Doppelganger and control it over the long distance from Tianjing Garden to Shengshui Middle School? Although she specifically chose a house close to the school, the distance was still around one kilometer. It didn¡¯t seem far on a normal basis, but if the Doppelganger and the main body were to be separated by that distance, it would not be just any ordinary distance. However, now that Yaobao had developed Psychic Series abilities, as long as the spiritual power increased, long-distance control of the Doppelganger was entirely possible. Qiao Sang pondered for a moment, then turned her head and said, ¡°Yaobao, release all your doppelgangers to practice Spark at the courtyard pool, and your main body stays here to watch TV.¡± Upon hearing this, Yaobao opened its mouth wide with its eyes bulging. Is that even possible¡­ Yaobao didn¡¯t say anything, but Qiao Sang read its meaning from its expression. ¡°Of course it¡¯s possible, just try.¡± At present, the school¡¯s training camp was mostly focused on physical fitness, and training for skills didn¡¯t take up much of Yaobao¡¯s energy. As for the release of skills, one didn¡¯t need to replenish energy to practice directly. Hearing the Beast Tamer say so, Yaobao didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and immediately mobilized its energy. 15 Flame Listening Dogs appeared in the living room in an instant, marching in a lineup heading majestically toward the courtyard. Ever since the proficiency of the Shadow Clone skill had advanced from masterful to moderately skilled, the number of shadow clones also increased accordingly. Soon, the explosive sounds from the pool at the courtyard kept erupting one after another. ¡°Ya¡­¡± Yaobao watched TV absentmindedly. Controling the 15 doppelgangers in the courtyard, it couldn¡¯t focus on the television at all¡­ ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya.¡± Yaobao¡¯s expression twisted for a moment, then it turned its head towards its own Beast Tamer and pointed with its paw in the direction of the courtyard. Maybe it should just go to train as well. ¡°You don¡¯t need to go train. I am doing this specifically to train your main body and doppelgangers to act independently,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile. ¡°Yesterday, didn¡¯t your doppelganger use Telekinesis and then your main body couldn¡¯t use Spark? If you can focus on doing your own thing while controlling the doppelganger, I reckon your skills would come out fine.¡± Yaobao was stunned. So it wasn¡¯t just practicing Spark! There were other forms of training involved! ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Yaobao¡¯s expression turned excited, and it turned its head, staring at the TV with a determined look, as if facing an opponent. It was going to take watching TV seriously! Qiao Sang nodded satisfactorily to one side. When it came to training, Yaobao never needed her to worry. If only Xiao Xunbao would train as diligently in the future¡­ ¡°Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao unconsciously touched its nose, feeling a bit itchy. Suddenly, Xiao Xunbao¡¯s motion of touching its nose froze, and the dandelion in its right paw was also unconsciously let go. It straightened up and stretched its head forward, sniffing with its nose. There was something¡­ it smelled so good¡­ Xiao Xunbao was tempted to follow the scent. However, it hadn¡¯t floated more than a few steps before Qiao Sang noticed it. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Qiao Sang asked curiously. Usually, Xiao Xunbao would follow her around all day, spending almost 24 hours a day on her head except when sleeping. Unless it encountered something that attracted it, it rarely left. But now that they weren¡¯t outside and there was nothing new, why would Xiao Xunbao suddenly float away from her head? Could it be because she hadn¡¯t washed her hair for two days? Xiao Xunbao pointed in the direction of the courtyard and began to explain. ¡°Xun Xun.¡± ¡°Xun.¡± Qiao Sang paused for a second: ¡°Are you saying there¡¯s a really nice smell?¡± ¡°Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao nodded its head. Qiao Sang frowned in thought; she remembered that only spectral-series food, along with resentment, souls, life, fear, regret, and other such energies could smell good to a Spectral-type Pet¡­. Meanwhile, at the corner of the courtyard, a creature whose appearance couldn¡¯t be made out was fuming as it watched the 15 Flame Listening Dogs continuously spewing Sparks into the pool. Due to its extreme anger, two bubbles of steam came out of its nostrils, expanding and contracting intermittently. COMMENT Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 133: Body of Flame Chapter 138: Chapter 133: Body of Flame Xiao Xunbao Ghost was then drifting toward the courtyard from inside the house, following the scent. Qiao Sang got up and followed behind, curious about what sort of smell could appeal to the Xiao Xunbao Ghost. In the corner of the wall, the pet beast¡¯s ears, rippling like water, twitched slightly, immediately sensing someone approaching. The next second, two bubbles hanging under its nostrils burst open, and it leapt into the water splashed out by Spark¡¯s attack, dissolving completely and vanishing from sight. If one looked carefully, they would notice that the patch of water was slightly larger than before. ¡°Xun?¡± The Xiao Xunbao Ghost stopped. Huh? Where did the smell go? Not giving up, the Xiao Xunbao Ghost sped up and drifted outside the courtyard, sniffing around. ¡°Xun¡­¡± It tilted its head, looking somewhat confused. It¡¯s really gone¡­ Qiao Sang came to the side of the Xiao Xunbao Ghost and looked around, seeing nothing but 15 Flame Listening Dogs. Was it possible that the Xiao Xunbao Ghost smelled something outside the wall? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï If that was the case, its sense of smell seemed much sharper than before. Qiao Sang suddenly realized that tomorrow would mark one month since Xiao Xunbao¡¯s arrival, which meant it was time to start training with Yaobao. The Xiao Xunbao Ghost was still regretting the loss of the pleasant scent, not realizing that its days of lying flat were over¡­ 10:33 PM. Qiao Sang, after taking a shower, lay on the bed browsing the data in the Beast Taming Codex. Spark (Mystique 15532/20000). It was the first time Yaobao, having evolved into a Flame Listening Dog, engaged in a long session of Skill release training. Without using an F-grade Energy Recovery Potion, the 15 doppelgangers could use Spark an average of 60 times each, directly adding 900 to Spark¡¯s proficiency. This was not the limit. Had Yaobao not been using both ends of its brain, with part of its attention on the TV, and if it hadn¡¯t squandered too much spiritual power, the proficiency could have increased even further. With a thought from Qiao Sang, the Beast Taming Codex turned by itself to the page about the Treasure-seeking Ghost. [Level: Beginner (255/1000) +] Different from Yaobao, Xiao Xunbao Ghost seemed to have higher talent, which was why its level points automatically increased by 3 each day, just like the Concentration Beads increased by 5 points similar to the Condensing Fire Bead. After drinking the Dark Liquid Specter, it gained an additional 40 points to its level, leading Xiao Xunbao Ghost to accumulate over 200 points in a month without any training. If left unchecked and allowed to play, it would evolve into an intermediate-level Treasure-seeking Demon in three months. This was the advantage of high talent and resources. If talent was lacking and resources were poor, even training hard for a month might not achieve the current level of Xiao Xunbao Ghost. Qiao Sang¡¯s gaze moved downward. [Skill: Tongue Licking (Beginner 1/100) +, Hypnotism (Beginner 1/100) +, Dream Eater (Beginner 1/100) +, Barrier (Beginner 1/100) +, Telekinesis (Beginner 23/100) +, Teleportation (Beginner 11/100) +] Xiao Xunbao Ghost currently possessed 6 skills, with all but Dream Eater being train-able without a specific target. After some thought, Qiao Sang decided to focus on training Hypnotism, Dream Eater, and Telekinesis first. She preferred offense over defense. Hypnotism, combined with Dream Eater, were a nauseating pair of skills for disturbing opponents, and adding Psychic Control, it would be difficult to find a match among same-tier pet beasts. But Dream Eater needed a target to work. Whom to practice on¡­ ¡­ August 6th. Xiao Xunbao Ghost¡¯s one-month anniversary. Qiao Sang awoke abruptly to the sound of screams. ¡°What¡¯s happening! What¡¯s happening!¡± Qiao Sang sat bolt upright in bed, her heart missing a beat. Was it a fire at home or what? ¡°Yaobao!!!¡± Following the sound, Qiao Sang saw Yaobao, completely drenched, standing beside the bed, wailing with tears streaming down. Seeing her awake. Yaobao¡¯s mouth puckered, the sound abruptly stopped, and in the next second, the tears in its eyes multiplied and its cries grew even more pitiful. ¡°Yaobao!!!¡± ¡°Yaobao!!!¡± Qiao Sang stared blankly for a long moment, she had never seen Yaobao cry so miserably before¡­ She tried hard to piece together the sequence of events. ¡°Are you saying you woke up to find your whole body wet?¡± ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao nodded its head in aggrieved agreement. Qiao Sang fell into thought, Yaobao didn¡¯t sleepwalk, so it couldn¡¯t have been playing with water while unconscious. Of course, it would be even less likely to play with water when it was awake. Although Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, was naughty, it wouldn¡¯t engage in such pranks. Even if Yaobao had peed in its sleep, it was unrealistic to think the urine would have drenched its whole body, right? Who would wet their entire body with urine? If it wasn¡¯t any of those things, then where did the water come from? After thinking for a long time with no conclusion, Qiao Sang turned her head and asked Xiao Xunbao, ¡°Did you see what happened?¡± Xiao Xunbao didn¡¯t love sleep, so it might have seen something. ¡°Xunbao.¡± Xiao Xunbao shook its head while drinking milk. It hadn¡¯t seen anything. ¡°Yaobao!!¡± Yaobao¡¯s ears drooped, and it wore a face that suggested a loss of all hope to live. Qiao Sang understood Yaobao¡¯s current psychological state, it inherently disliked water, and coping with it while conscious and emotionally prepared was one thing. But waking up to find oneself covered in the very substance one hated was potentially crushing. It¡¯s like some people hate cockroaches. Ordinarily, if awake, you¡¯d avoid them at all costs, but waking up to find yourself covered in cockroaches would probably lead to a breakdown. That said, Qiao Sang still found it somewhat amusing to see Yaobao so downcast simply because it was wet. ¡°Yaobao, you now have a fire body; you can simply dry yourself off,¡± Qiao Sang said helplessly. ¡°Yaobao¡­¡± Yaobao stopped its pitiful cries abruptly, staring blankly at its Beast Tamer, and then it felt itself. The next second, the red stripes on its body and the red fur on its feet burst into intense flames, engulfing its entire body. Before long, the flames dissipated, and a Flame Listening Dog with a dry and smooth coat appeared before Qiao Sang. The fire body trait could be activated at any time, although it only had a chance of inflicting burn effects on an opponent when hit by an attack as they closed in. But this didn¡¯t prevent its use in everyday life. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao excitedly spun around in place, looking at itself. The water was gone! But soon, it fell into a new confusion. Why hadn¡¯t its own Beast Tamer told it that the fire body could be used like this after its bath a few days ago¡­ Qiao Sang knew what Yaobao was thinking just by looking at its expression. She felt a bit guilty; she had just forgotten about it¡­ To prevent Yaobao from continuing to dwell on this issue, Qiao Sang cleared her throat and said, ¡°Try using your touch-knowing ability to see if you can recall how the water got on you.¡± The touch-knowing ability allows one to sense past events that have happened to a person or object through touch. She had always wanted to properly test it out, but had not found the right opportunity at the school. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao nodded seriously and immediately forgot what it had been thinking about just a moment ago. Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 134 Spit it Out and Give it Back! Chapter 139: Chapter 134 Spit it Out and Give it Back! Yaobao was so easy to bluff¡­ Qiao Sang sighed, then saw Yaobao sitting on the floor with its butt, claws on its chest, its mouth pouting higher and higher, and its face getting darker and darker. She had read about Tactile Power online. As the proficiency and Pet Beast Level increased, she could see further into the past events of objects, and as long as the spiritual power was high enough, it could even synchronize with the Beast Tamer¡¯s mind through the contract. Not only that, if the skill was trained to a certain extent, it could even project the scenes from the past directly into reality. Just like watching a virtual movie. The specific Pet Beast Level needed to achieve this wasn¡¯t detailed online. Psychic Series Pet Beasts were rare to begin with, and those with the Tactile Power skill were even less common. Even if some big shot¡¯s Pet Beast reached that level, they probably wouldn¡¯t easily disclose it online. After all, Tactile Power was a Divine Skill for intelligence agencies to perfectly replay the process of a crime. If someone with ulterior motives knew the specific time range they could probe into, they could easily use it to devise a more perfect crime plan. With Yaobao¡¯s current Entry Level proficiency and spiritual power, it couldn¡¯t synchronize with her own mind yet. But looking at Yaobao¡¯s expression, Qiao Sang guessed it might have almost seen the scene of why it was wet. Otherwise, why would its expression be so rotten? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? Yaobao closed its eyes and reluctantly watched the scene that had just unfolded on its body, unable to bear looking directly. It didn¡¯t feel anything wrong while it was moving, but the problem became significant when replaying it from a bystander¡¯s perspective. Who is this figure, crying and howling, without any dignity?! Could it really be itself?! No! It utterly refused to admit it! The playback stopped right when it realized it was soaked with water and began to cry. It saw nothing but its own wretched state. Yaobao opened its eyes lifelessly, feeling like it would never be happy again¡­ ¡°Did you see anything?¡± Qiao Sang asked Yaobao, who had just opened its eyes, as she sat on the bed. ¡°Ya¡­¡± Yaobao shook its head, its ears drooping, its face full of emo. ¡°What was the last scene you saw?¡± Qiao Sang asked curiously. Since it didn¡¯t see anything, then why was its expression so rich and colorful during the process it had just seen? ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Ya Ya¡­¡± Yaobao lifted its head with an air of not wanting to look back. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± So that was it¡­ It seemed Entry Level Tactile Power could only see about 10 minutes into the past. Looking at Yaobao¡¯s emo face, Qiao Sang consoled, ¡°It¡¯s okay, only you, me, and Xiao Xunbao know about this, no one else will know.¡± ¡°Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao held up a claw and swore earnestly, assuring that it would absolutely not tell anyone. ¡°Ya.¡± Yaobao made a sound, having been somewhat comforted. ¡­ Yaobao being mysteriously soaked was obviously abnormal. But Qiao Sang didn¡¯t continue the investigation because it was already 7:27 a.m., and she had to go to school for training. After a quick breakfast, Qiao Sang headed off to school. Xiao Xunbao floated over its Beast Tamer¡¯s head and habitually concealed its figure. It now preferred being invisible to others while being able to blatantly observe them. Yaobao followed alongside Qiao Sang until they reached a fork in the road, where Yaobao suddenly disappeared on the spot. Qiao Sang stopped in her tracks without any change in expression. Because the one that had been accompanying her was just a Doppelganger¡­ If one step was calculated as 0.5 meters, she took 484 steps, so Yaobao¡¯s current Doppelganger control distance should be around 242 meters or more. After calculating the distance, Qiao Sang stepped back and formed a sign; the real Yaobao appeared within the grey Star Array. ¡°Ya.¡± Yaobao called out in dismay. It had thought its doppelganger could go directly to the school. ¡°You¡¯ve already done very well,¡± Qiao Sang first reassured, then asked, ¡°Do you have a doppelganger left at home?¡± ¡°Ya.¡± Yaobao nodded. ¡°That¡¯s good, now put on the Condensing Fire Bead; your control distance should be a bit longer.¡± Qiao Sang crouched down and put the Condensing Fire Bead, strung with a red cord, on Yaobao. After he started again towards the school and took about 100 steps, which was roughly 50 meters, Yaobao stopped and helplessly called out. The doppelganger at home had vanished¡­ Qiao Sang sighed, ¡°Around 290 meters, still so far from 1 kilometer. Yaobao, you¡¯re not cutting it¡­¡± Other Beast Tamers would probably roll up their sleeves and start a big argument with Qiao Sang if they knew. An Intermediate Pet Beast able to control a doppelganger nearly 300 meters away, and you call that not cutting it?! Does that mean their Pet Beasts at the Intermediate Stage, which can only control doppelgangers within their line of sight, are garbage, weak, chicken?! The reason Qiao Sang thought Yaobao wasn¡¯t cutting it was that she had no other Pet Beast for comparison. If she had an Intermediate Pet Beast to compare with, she¡¯d realize how awesome Yaobao was. A big reason for this was the fact that it had Psychic Series abilities. Unfortunately, neither the person nor her two beasts knew what the normal level should be at this stage. ¡°Xun~¡± The little Treasure-seeking Ghost appeared and offered milk to Yaobao, signaling it not to be sad. ¡­ Qiao Sang arrived at training grounds number five. As soon as she entered, she realized she was the last to arrive again. Xu Yajie was still practicing compressing the Water Gun. Shi Gaofeng, on the other hand, was training his Flying Leaf Quick Knife¡¯s accuracy, attempting to make the Quick Knife turn mid-flight. With new skills generally being difficult to learn, the school team¡¯s skill training was focused on making changes on top of the existing skills. Qiao Sang felt the training direction was good but not suitable for herself. Yaobao had high talent and learned new skills quickly; it could learn high-rank skills even when it was just a Primary Pet Beast, the Fire-Toothed Dog. And as long as it released the skills it had learned, the proficiency would rapidly rise. High-level skills with high-level proficiency would certainly dominate Pet Beasts of the same tier, and it was quite normal even to challenge those of a higher tier. She didn¡¯t need all these tricks with direct power overwhelming everything. But Qiao Sang just thought about this quietly to herself. ¡°Qiao Sang, you¡¯re here!¡± called out Wang Yao, squatting nearby. She was the only girl in the senior two-person melee team training, and now with Qiao Sang joining, and both of their first contracted Pet Beasts being of the Fire Attribute type, the two naturally became quite familiar with each other over the past couple of days. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Qiao Sang approached and asked. Wang Yao was seen applying a fresh red sauce-like substance onto the tongue of the Great Flame Sparrow. ¡°Are you feeding your Great Flame Sparrow ketchup?¡± Wang Yao paused in her spreading motion, looked up at Qiao Sang wordlessly and said, ¡°This is primal fire pulp; if you apply it, fire skills released within ten minutes will feel much easier, thus increasing a certain level of proficiency.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± No wonder Wang Yao¡¯s Great Flame Sparrow managed to train the Flame Vortex to Minor Accomplishment Level in just one year without the Golden Finger. ¡°Ya.¡± Yaobao approached and sniffed with its nose. ¡°Yan yan.¡± Seeing this, the Great Flame Sparrow generously dabbed some of the primal fire pulp from its tamer¡¯s hand and offered it to Yaobao. Because the wing of the Great Flame Sparrow was large enough, it got a good portion of the primal fire pulp on it. Yaobao hesitated for a moment, then licked it. ¡°How much is a bottle of this primal fire pulp?¡± Qiao Sang inquired curiously. Wang Yao took a deep breath and said, ¡°Around 300,000.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°!!!¡± She quickly stepped forward, pried open Yaobao¡¯s mouth: ¡°Spit it out, give it back to them!¡± Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 135: Unnatural Phenomena Chapter 140: Chapter 135: Unnatural Phenomena ¡°` ¡°Yaobao¡­¡± Yaobao¡¯s mouth was forced wide open. As Qiao Sang got closer and took a look, she let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, her fast reaction and agile movement had prevented tens of thousands of Alliance Currency from being swallowed. It was still on the tongue. ¡°Hurry up and spit it out and give it back to it,¡± Qiao Sang said as she held Yaobao¡¯s mouth open with one hand while pulling the Great Flame Sparrow¡¯s wing closer with the other. ¡°Yaobao¡­¡± Yaobao patted Qiao Sang¡¯s arm with its paw, indicating that it could keep its mouth open by itself. Understanding what Yaobao meant, Qiao Sang proudly let go of her hands. Yaobao obediently opened its mouth and extended its tongue. Its own Beast Tamer was really too poor¡­ ¡°Yanyan!¡± The Great Flame Sparrow withdrew its wing dissatisfiedly. It was just some original magma after all; what it gave away had never been meant to be returned! ¡°Um¡­¡± Wang Yao watched Qiao Sang¡¯s series of actions and couldn¡¯t help but feel admiration. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï Although it was a Fire Attribute Beast that was already bonded with her, being able to make it spit out something that was already in its mouth was impressive¡ªher own Great Flame Sparrow would probably have smacked her with its wing on the spot. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qiao Sang turned to ask. ¡°The original magma can take effect just by being applied to the tongue; it doesn¡¯t need to be swallowed,¡± Wang Yao explained. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­!¡± ¡°Yaobao¡­¡± Yaobao kept the tongue-out pose, looking innocent. Wang Yao smiled wearily: ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯m used to it. Just consider that mouthful of original magma a gift I gave to¡­¡± ¡°Yanyan!¡± The Great Flame Sparrow suddenly became anxious at this statement. ¡°It¡¯s a gift Xiaoyan gave to the Flame Listening Dog!¡± Wang Yao immediately corrected herself. ¡°Yanyan.¡± The Great Flame Sparrow nodded in satisfaction. Qiao Sang looked at Wang Yao with a complex expression, feeling as if she was looking at her past self¡­ ¡°Thank you,¡± Qiao Sang said, patting Wang Yao¡¯s shoulder for comfort. She understood the hardship of bonding with a Fire Attribute Beast; she had gone through the same with Yaobao when it was still a Fire-Toothed Dog. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Wang Yao replied with tears in her eyes. Since the original magma had taken effect, there was no reason to waste it. Qiao Sang immediately had Yaobao go to the training field, to the rock area that hadn¡¯t been replaced yet, to release Sparks. The Great Flame Sparrow followed behind to practice the Flame Vortex. Watching the rocks on the field burst one after another, Wang Yao hesitated: ¡°Are you sure the Flame Listening Dog is releasing Sparks? It seems like the power is even greater than Xiaoyan¡¯s Flame Vortex.¡± ¡°Probably because of high proficiency,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Wang Yao was skeptical. The Flame Vortex was a mid-level skill, whereas Sparks were a low-level skill. How proficient in Sparks did one have to be to overpower the Flame Vortex? Moreover, her Great Flame Sparrow had already reached minor proficiency in the Flame Vortex. But it was Qiao Sang speaking, a super rookie who had shattered her understanding, which made her reluctant to dismiss the possibility that these overly powerful effects were truly from Sparks. The two fell silent for a while. Qiao Sang suddenly asked, ¡°Do you know how a pet beast¡¯s spiritual power can be increased?¡± ¡°Spiritual power?¡± Wang Yao thought for a moment and said, ¡°You can buy some potions that boost spiritual power, or maybe something like the Soothing Fruit.¡± ¡°Right, you can also expose the pet beast to something it¡¯s afraid of. It seems that overcoming it can train their spiritual power.¡± ¡°But that last part I mentioned was from the newly-released movie ¡®Tengguoguo Drift Diary,¡¯ so I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s true or not.¡± ¡°Generally, it¡¯s the Psychic Series beasts that deal with increasing spiritual power; I¡¯ve never tried it,¡± Wang Yao added. Qiao Sang fell into deep thought. If she wanted to control the Doppelganger over a long distance, an increase in spiritual power was definitely necessary. With not much money left, the latter method could be worth a try. Overcoming a fear, huh¡­ What was Yaobao afraid of again¡­ ¡°` ¡°` Yaobao was still earnestly casting its skill, utterly unaware that it was about to enter the darkest moment of its life. Then, a little while passed. Qiao Sang pulled out her phone and checked the time, asking, ¡°It¡¯s already 8:13 pm, why hasn¡¯t Teacher Zheng Baolong come yet?¡± Before Wang Yao could answer, Shi Gaofeng, who happened to come over for a rest after a tiring practice, said loudly, ¡°You mean Zheng Baolong? Gong Wei and their group battle team came back today. I saw them standing in the playground getting scolded miserably by Zheng Baolong when I was on my way here, probably still being scolded now.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve only been here for two days, so you don¡¯t know. When Zheng Baolong starts scolding someone, it never ends, he can¡¯t stop for at least an hour,¡± he added. ¡°Really?¡± A voice that they absolutely didn¡¯t want to hear at this moment resonated from behind. Shi Gaofeng stiffly turned his head. It was Zheng Baolong himself. ¡­ After finishing a day of training, Qiao Sang returned home and collapsed on the sofa. She looked at the Beast Taming Codex, and currently, the page about Yaobao¡¯s Spark ability showed (Mystique 16162/20000). At school, Yaobao did not use Doppelganger, and the time it cast Spark was only a mere twenty minutes or so, yet the points increased by over 600. The saying that only Beast Tamers who spend money would have a future really isn¡¯t false. At this thought, Qiao Sang remembered her own 5 million Alliance Currency. Almost a month had passed; why hadn¡¯t the police contacted her yet? They couldn¡¯t have forgotten about her¡­ ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao¡¯s call brought Qiao Sang¡¯s mind back to reality. Looking at the solemn-faced Yaobao, Qiao Sang then remembered the morning¡¯s incident, which she had promised to resolve after returning from school, but had almost forgotten. There was no time to think in the morning; now, reflecting on it, everything seemed wrong. Yaobao was in the same room, inexplicably drenched in water, yet there was not a single trace of water around it. This was not a natural phenomenon. Suddenly, Qiao Sang associated it with the mysterious puddle of water that had appeared in the living room the night before, and the cliff-like drop in rent. There was something wrong with this house¡­ And it wasn¡¯t the kind of common issue she had initially thought. Qiao Sang¡¯s heart tightened, and she took out her phone to call the agent, Little Wang. It rang only twice before the other end picked up. Before the other party could speak, Qiao Sang went straight to the point, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m the one who just rented number 1705 at Tianjing Garden the day before yesterday, remember me?¡± ¡°Remember, remember, Miss Qiao, is there anything wrong?¡± Little Wang asked. The agent had to make phone calls daily; if not hundreds, then at least dozens. Remembering so quickly who was calling was indeed due to the deep impression left by that never-before-seen Pet Beast. ¡°Last time you mentioned that the landlord lowered the rent because there was an issue, could I ask what exactly the issue was?¡± Qiao Sang spoke with gravity. She hadn¡¯t asked in detail before, completely blinded by the drastic drop in rent. After pondering for a moment, Little Wang replied, ¡°The landlord just said that there was an urgent need for money due to family issues.¡± Lies, Qiao Sang immediately made a judgment. Would someone who could afford such a big house be lacking a total of 15,000 Alliance Currency in rent for three months? Moreover, if it was so urgent, how could it be lowered by so much? ¡°Did the landlord mention that this house would inexplicably have water appear out of nowhere?¡± asked Qiao Sang. On hearing this, Little Wang, who didn¡¯t have much experience in this job, became anxious, ¡°Miss Qiao, there is absolutely no problem with the house. I showed it to you myself, and besides, we¡¯ve already signed the contract.¡± It seemed the landlord didn¡¯t tell him. Qiao Sang hung up the phone without saying much more. Dealing with the agent would make the communication too complicated, and she had too many things to do right now. Besides, she was quite satisfied with the house¡¯s price, environment, and location; it was better for her to solve it on her own. Qiao Sang pondered. All unnatural phenomena are caused by Extraordinary Creatures. Could there be an Extraordinary Creature in this house? ¡°` Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Chapter 136: Water-type Pet Beast Chapter 141: Chapter 136: Water-type Pet Beast Following this train of thought, Qiao Sang felt more and more that the likelihood of an extraordinary creature being involved was extremely high. Every time she went online, almost every other day, she would see netizens sharing strange occurrences they encountered at home. Things like a phone ringing for no reason, and when answered, nobody would be speaking on the other side. After numerous such events, the netizen simply disconnected the phone line, only for the phone to still ring every now and then. It wasn¡¯t until the inspection department personnel visited that they realized a Bell Ghost had made its home in the phone. Then there were occurrences like not being able to see one¡¯s face in the mirror. Or waking up to find all one¡¯s hair gone. Without exception, all these incidents were caused by extraordinary creatures. After reflecting for a moment, Qiao Sang took Yaobao to the edge of the courtyard pond. Water was easily associated with water-type extraordinary creatures; the first thing she thought of was places with water, and the place with the most water in the house was the pond. Upon seeing the pond, Qiao Sang knew she was probably right on target. Yesterday, so many of Yaobao¡¯s doppelgangers had thrown Sparks into the pond that most of the water should have evaporated and overflowed. She hadn¡¯t had the chance to refill it yet. But now the water in the pond was so full it was almost overflowing, without any sign of decrease. After staring at the pond for a while, Qiao Sang turned back to the bedroom. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï ¡°Yaobao?¡± Yaobao followed her into the room with a confused face. It didn¡¯t understand what its Beast Taming master was doing walking back and forth. Although Yaobao, having evolved into a Flame Listening Dog, had a much higher level of understanding and rapport with Qiao Sang, if she didn¡¯t verbalize her thoughts and gave no outward signs, it wasn¡¯t always possible to know what she was thinking. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, there should be a water-type Pet Beast in our house, and the water on you must be its doing,¡± Qiao Sang explained, sitting on the bed. Yaobao froze for a moment, then flames flared in its eyes. Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, curiously looked around, as if searching for the water-type Pet Beast nearby. ¡°But it¡¯s no big deal. I¡¯m going to call the inspection department now and have them come over,¡± Qiao Sang said as she prepared to take out her phone to call. After all, the first thing to do when encountering a wild extraordinary creature in the city is to call the inspection department. Not being a Professional Beast Tamer, who would be so bold as to try to handle it on their own? Qiao Sang didn¡¯t even consider keeping the wild Pet Beast for herself. Some Beast Tamers who couldn¡¯t afford to buy Pet Beasts might try to keep it for themselves to form a contract. However, she was about to become a millionaire with an asset of 5 million, and her first Fire-Toothed Dog was extraordinarily talented, and the second Treasure-seeking Ghost also had exceptional gifts. Her third Pet Beast would definitely be chosen with utmost care; she couldn¡¯t just contract any beast. Besides, she didn¡¯t have the third page of the Beast Taming Codex yet. They didn¡¯t even know what the creature was or if it was dangerous, so the best solution would be to let the inspection department handle it. Just as Qiao Sang was about to dial the first two digits of the inspection department¡¯s number, a paw with red fur pressed on her hand. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Looking up, Qiao Sang saw Yaobao shaking its head at her with a look of indignation. ¡°Yaobao!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned, ¡°Are you saying that you want to find it yourself and give it a thrashing?¡± ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao¡¯s eyes blazed with fire; it was determined to find the perpetrator and have a colossal battle for three hundred rounds! ¡°Xun Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao, holding its milk, cried out in support, completely unconcerned about the size of the issue. Qiao Sang was silent for two seconds. This proposition wasn¡¯t out of the question. Based on what they could see currently, this unknown Pet Beast hadn¡¯t done anything harmful other than getting Yaobao completely wet. Its nature didn¡¯t seem to be violent. Moreover, higher-level Pet Beasts usually had larger sizes. But there were no signs of this Pet Beast, so it was likely not big, and its level probably wasn¡¯t too high either. With this in mind, Qiao Sang stood up briskly. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll handle it ourselves!¡± ¡°Yaobao!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± One human and two beasts surged with formidable momentum as they set out toward the courtyard. ¡­ By the pond. ¡°It should be here,¡± Qiao Sang nodded at Yaobao. ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao split into multiple doppelgangers, encircling the pond and bombarding the interior with Sparks. With its original body nearby to bolster it, the power of the Sparks was incomparable to that of yesterday. In no time at all, the water in the pond had decreased by more than half. But apart from that, nothing else happened¡ªthere was no scene of a Water-type Pet Beast being blasted out as Qiao Sang had imagined. Could she have guessed wrong? That shouldn¡¯t be¡­ Yaobao had no doubts that the culprit was in the pond¡ªif its Beast Tamer said it was there, then it definitely was. ¡°Ya!¡± Seeing that the Sparks had no effect, Yaobao¡¯s eyes grew even sharper. All 15 doppelgangers vanished simultaneously. The next second, an energy sphere containing enormous power coalesced before it. Qiao Sang quickly took Xiao Xunbao to shelter under the eaves, not intervening but concernedly said, ¡°Remember to control the location of the Mars Rain.¡± The thing that most pleased her about this house was the large, barren courtyard, devoid of any plants or flowers, so there was no worry about damage while practicing the wide-range attack Skill of Mars Rain. Later, moving out would just require hiring a Beast Tamer with a Ground Type Pet Beast to refurbish it a bit. However, this was Yaobao¡¯s first use of Mars Rain since evolving into a Flame Listening Dog¡ªits power aside, it had been so long since the last use of Mars Rain that Qiao Sang feared it might misfire with the energy sphere¡­ If it landed towards the house, she really would have nowhere to cry. Yaobao blinked to show it understood, as it was currently unable to speak while concentrating on the energy sphere. Meanwhile, a few meters away from the pond, a small patch of water began to ripple. A single eye quietly opened within it. The eye gazed intently at the energy sphere rising into the sky. It felt a strong sense of unease. Just as it was considering whether to change locations, the Mars Rain already exploded, with dozens of fireballs dragging red tails plummeting from the sky. One of them landed right in front of it. Qiao Sang looked up, fixated on the fire rain that filled most of the courtyard¡ªboth the scale and the size of each red flame were markedly different from before. The fire rain fell wildly, with the scorching flames relentlessly assaulting the ground. ¡°Bang, bang, bang!!!¡± Several loud explosions rent the air as the ground cracked apart, dust and stones flying everywhere like arrows shooting in all directions. Blistering flames ran amok, with tongues of fire licking the earth close to the ground. Even standing far away, Qiao Sang could feel the hot air wave rushing toward her. Qiao Sang stared, dumbfounded, at the heavily fractured ground. She would bet that even if she were to immediately join a fight against the students from Litian Royal Beast High School, with this Mars Rain, she could stand on untouchable ground. The strongest students from the Beast Taming High School generally also had only mid-level Pet Beasts, and how many of those could learn advanced Skills? ¡°Ya¡­¡± Yaobao too was shocked by everything it saw. Was it really that powerful before¡­ When the fire rain finally ceased, Qiao Sang and Yaobao were still lost in the awe of Mars Rain¡¯s power. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± At that moment, Xiao Xunbao excitedly pointed at a certain spot and began shouting. Qiao Sang snapped back to reality and looked in the direction being pointed. There lay a pale blue creature, about 30 centimeters long. C Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Chapter 137 Shuilu Yana Chapter 142: Chapter 137 Shuilu Yana Blue is mostly a color unique to water-type pet beasts. She had guessed right! Qiao Sang inwardly admired her own cleverness. Xiao Xunbao floated over and, seeing the light blue pet beast with ears that seemed to ripple like water, curiously poked them with its claws. Although the ears looked like flowing water, the claws didn¡¯t penetrate as if touching water but were instead blocked at the surface. Where the ear was touched, it rippled like water, which was quite magical. ¡°Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao immediately got excited and poked it several more times with its claws. Then it started poking the tail too, because the light blue pet beast¡¯s tail, just like its ears, appeared to swirl like water. Qiao Sang walked up and paused for a long while when she saw the appearance of the light blue pet beast. From a distance, she couldn¡¯t make out the features of the small-sized, light blue pet beast, which had only curled up into a ball when it fainted, revealing nothing but its color. Now, looking up close, Qiao Sang realized that she had never seen this pet beast before and¡­ it was explosively cute! She saw it lying on its side on the ground, a small ball with four legs, a fox-like face, light blue scales, large pointed ears, with the insides a deeper azure than the outer parts. In the middle of its forehead sat a teardrop-shaped azure gemstone, its back connected to its tail, which split at the end resembling a mermaid¡¯s tail. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.?¦Ï What was most stunning were its ears and tail, which amazingly seemed to be made of water. Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but squat down and touch its ears, cool and soft to the touch. A refreshingly cool sensation transmitted from her fingertips, which would be incredibly pleasant to touch in summer. This feeling¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t control herself and touched it a few more times. Yaobao then came over; unlike Qiao Sang and Xiao Xunbao, it wasn¡¯t captivated by the outer appearance of the light blue pet beast. It glared resentfully at the fallen beast for a moment. So, this was the culprit that had made it soaking wet in the morning. The more Yaobao thought about it, the angrier it got, and it went over to shake the creature vigorously with its claws. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Why did it faint! Wake up and fight it for three hundred rounds! ¡°Yaobao, let¡¯s wait until it wakes up naturally before we ask why it did that,¡± Qiao Sang said with sympathy, looking at the small-sized pet beast being shaken. People tend to be more tolerant of attractive things, and face obsession applies not only to people but also to pet beasts in today¡¯s society, fully demonstrated in the coordination contests. If a pet beast looks good enough, just standing there is enough to confidently make it into the second round without having to showcase anything special. And pet beasts that aren¡¯t as attractive, even if they perform their guts out, still face scrutiny. ¡°Ya.¡± Reluctantly, Yaobao retracted its claws. Although it really wanted to fight that culprit right here, right now, for a full three hundred rounds, it held back because its own Beast Tamer had said so. Qiao Sang affectionately stroked Yaobao¡¯s head, pleased. Then she picked up the light blue pet beast and brought it to the living room, placed it on the sofa, then took out her phone to snap a photo and searched online. Information about the light blue pet beast quickly surfaced online. [Shuilu Yana, a water-type beginner pet beast on the brink of extinction from the Ancient Mist Region, with a docile nature, aversion to fighting, and a symbol of beauty and peace] [Its cell structure resembles that of water molecules, giving it the unique ability to morph its body into water] [It must constantly hydrate, so it uses its ears or tail to absorb moisture from the air into its body] [If its ears and tail are twice their usual size, it is an indication that it will rain in a few hours] [It is said that as long as the gemstone on its head lights up, there is nothing it can¡¯t regenerate, even if it¡¯s missing limbs] Reading the information on her phone, Qiao Sang¡¯s mind went blank. A water-type pet beast from the Ancient Mist Region on the brink of extinction?! The Ancient Mist Region is tens of thousands of miles from the Yuhua Region, an exaggeration¡­ but in short, very far away¡­ How could the Pet Beast from that side end up in the Yuhua Region? And it can recover even if it¡¯s missing arms and legs?! That must require a Super-level healing Skill to achieve, right? Qiao Sang forced herself to calm down, took a deep breath, and began searching for the reasons why Shuilu Yana was on the brink of extinction. The extinction of Pet Beasts inevitably comes down to great calamities in ancient times, as well as the relationships involved in the food chain. Or the difficulty of their offspring to thrive, and then there¡¯s the fact they were once excessively hunted by humans. Recalling what she had just read online about the function of the gemstone on the head of Shuilu Yana, Qiao Sang strongly suspected it was due to overhunting by humans. The internet soon gave her the answer. [Difficult to breed plus indiscriminate hunting] Qiao Sang fell silent for a while. As expected¡­ The value of such an endangered Pet Beast is unimaginable; although not as powerful as a divine beast, its rarity is absolutely comparable. Dragon-type Pet Beasts and Fairy Series Pet Beasts may be rare but still have a market price; with enough money, you can definitely buy them. But for endangered Pet Beasts, it¡¯s not a question of money anymore. Qiao Sang looked down at the still unconscious Shuilu Yana and couldn¡¯t help it¡­ her heart stirred¡­ A Pet Beast with powerful healing abilities and rarity that rivals divine beasts laying in front of you¡ªif that doesn¡¯t move your heart, then you truly have no desires, comparable to a saint; you¡¯re simply not human! Beast Tamers can¡¯t resist temptations related to Pet Beasts. Qiao Sang admitted that she was human and a Beast Tamer. ¡°Xiao Xunbao!¡± Qiao Sang turned her head with sparkling eyes and said, ¡°Wait until it wakes up, and it will all depend on your social skills. Take out anything tasty or fun you have! I will repay you tenfold later!¡± ¡°Xun!¡± Upon hearing this, the Treasure-seeking Ghost immediately got excited and started to pull all sorts of things out from its ring. Milk, candy, snacks, the feathers of a wind sculpture, dandelions, pink heart-shaped sunglasses¡­ Yaobao listened to its Beast Tamer¡¯s words, somewhat dumbfounded¡ªweren¡¯t these things for that troublemaker¡­? But when it saw the familiar sunglasses on the coffee table, it momentarily forgot what it had just been thinking about. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Yaobao excitedly picked up the pink heart-shaped sunglasses with its paws. It had been looking for them for so long¡ªturns out they were in its little brother¡¯s ring! Yaobao picked up the sunglasses and tried to put them on. One try, and they didn¡¯t fit¡­ the frame poked into the flesh of its face¡­ Ever since Yaobao evolved from a Fire-Toothed Dog into a Flame Listening Dog, its size increased several times over, as did the size of its head, meaning the sunglasses that once fit a Fire-Toothed Dog could no longer be worn. ¡°Ya¡­¡± Yaobao quickly realized that the issue lay in its own evolution. It looked down at the sunglasses in its paws, dejected and unwilling to accept this reality. ¡°What¡¯s the big deal, I¡¯ll buy you several new pairs of sunglasses; you can choose them later,¡± Qiao Sang generously said. ¡°Ya!¡± Upon hearing this, Yaobao¡¯s tail began to wag excitedly, instantly reenergized. Seeing that Yaobao was in a good mood, Qiao Sang seized the opportunity and said, ¡°Do you know who this Pet Beast is?¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao nodded. Of course, it knew¡ªthe big baddie that soaked it through! ¡°No, this is a poor child who has strayed far from home, is alone and friendless, a single shadow with no kin, no backup, no support.¡± Qiao Sang pretended to speak gravely. Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Chapter 138 Beautiful and Peaceful Chapter 143: Chapter 138 Beautiful and Peaceful Yaobao paused and turned to look at the still-unconscious Shuilu Yana on the sofa. Could the culprit be so pitiable¡­ Seeing Yaobao¡¯s expression, Qiao Sang knew it had softened, and she continued, ¡°Maybe it splashed water on you because it was too lonely and wanted to play with you.¡± Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, stopped its movement of taking things out of the ring and glanced at its Beast Tamer. Who would believe such a thing, it certainly didn¡¯t. Yaobao seemed lost in thought, is that how it was¡­ Qiao Sang, seeing that her deception was almost complete, said earnestly, ¡°When it wakes up, we should greet it kindly, let it feel love and warmth.¡± At this point, she sighed, ¡°This child is really too pitiful.¡± ¡°Ya¡­¡± Yaobao¡¯s expression twisted for a moment, then glanced again at the closed-eyed Shuilu Yana. It hadn¡¯t noticed before, but now that it looked, it realized how pitifully small the creature was; it could flatten it with just its backside. So when it sprayed water on itself, it probably wasn¡¯t a challenge but, just as its own Beast Tamer had said, it wanted to play¡­ With that thought, Yaobao nodded. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??¦Ï.§ã¦Ï ¡°Ya.¡± ¡°Yaya.¡± It¡¯s just a greeting, it could do that. Qiao Sang almost laughed at the sight but managed to restrain herself. It wasn¡¯t hard to guess why Shuilu Yana sprayed water at Yaobao; it was probably practicing its skills last night by shooting water into the pool, hence only Yaobao got wet and not her or the little Treasure-seeking Ghost. The internet said that Shuilu Yana has a gentle nature and is a symbol of beauty and peace. If that were true, as long as she sends a friendly signal, it won¡¯t be hard to get along with it and gain its acceptance. Tomorrow, she would go ask her teacher for the Meditation Method to enhance her brain domain. Once she had the third page of the Beast Taming Codex, by that time¡­ hehehe¡­ Qiao Sang finally couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. The little Treasure-seeking Ghost looked at Qiao Sang¡¯s foolish smile and thought back to the earlier conversation, covering its mouth and giggling; both its Beast Tamer and big brother Yaobao seemed so silly. Just then, Shuilu Yana on the sofa opened its eyes. This pet beast, as rare as a divine beast, captivated Qiao Sang¡¯s heart with every move, and she noticed the moment it opened its eyes. While Shuilu Yana seemed explosively cute with its eyes closed, the look it had upon opening them was completely different. Its eyes, as dark as the deep sea, instantly transformed its aura from cute to mysterious. Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment, then showed the friendliest smile she could muster, ¡°You¡¯re awa¡­¡± Before she finished speaking, a jet of water splashed her in the face. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Ya!¡± Seeing its own Beast Tamer sprayed in the face, Yaobao instantly flared up, forgetting its earlier words and readied for three hundred rounds of battle. ¡°Wait!¡± Qiao Sang spoke calmly with her left hand, ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡± She touched her face with her right hand, feeling the water. Shuilu Yana¡¯s action was also understandable; it had been knocked out a moment ago, could it be expected to show a pleasant face? But no matter, everything could be remedied. Shuilu Yana has a gentle nature and is a symbol of beauty and peace! Qiao Sang tugged at the corners of her mouth and again put on a benevolent face, ¡°So, we¡­¡± ¡°Pff¡­¡± Another jet of water interrupted her. Qiao Sang: ¡°!!!¡± So much for the symbol of beauty and peace! Let her finish a sentence, at least! ¡°Ya!¡± Fur bristling, Yaobao glared angrily at Shuilu Yana. ¡°Lulu!¡± Shuilu Yana, seeing the Flame Listening Dog several times its size, was not intimidated and arrogantly lifted its head to challenge Yaobao. The expression was sassy, the attitude proud, but the appearance of two erratic-sized bubbles suddenly emerging from its nostrils made its aloof demeanor collapse in an instant. Qiao Sang felt tempted, she really wanted to capture this moment¡­ ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Lulu!¡± Sparks flashed in the eyes of the two pet beasts, on the verge of battle. Just then, the little Treasure-seeking Ghost floated between them holding two bottles of milk. ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun.¡± It hadn¡¯t forgotten the task its Beast Tamer had entrusted to it. Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief. It was fortunate that Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, was around. With Shuilu Yana not communicating with her, she could only rely on the Xiao Xunbao¡­ Seeing its younger brother standing in the middle, Yaobao reined in its aggression. Shuilu Yana stared at the milk before it, its nostrils bubbling before the bubbles burst. It seemed to have thought of something and came to its senses, flicking its tail and directly knocking over the milk in Xiao Xunbao¡¯s claws. ¡°Ya!¡± Yaobao¡¯s expression changed, and it opened its mouth, revealing its long-missed fangs wrapped in flames. Shuilu Yana looked on indifferently, its tail glowing blue as the visible ripples of water began to accelerate rapidly. ¡°Xun Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao, holding two bottles of milk, once again played the role of peacemaker. Shuilu Yana looked at the milk, which had returned to the claws of Xiao Xunbao, and was taken aback again. The Xiao Xunbao quickly understood Shuilu Yana¡¯s intentions. It released its claws, letting the milk fall, but just before the milk touched the ground, it suddenly stopped. The next second, the milk returned to its claws. It turned out that Xiao Xunbao had just used telekinesis to bring the milk back. ¡°Xun Xun~¡± After showing its ability, Xiao Xunbao continued to offer the milk in front of Shuilu Yana. Shuilu Yana was stunned looking at the milk; it hadn¡¯t expected that after all it had done, the Pet Beast would still offer it milk. ¡°Ya!¡± ¡°Ya Ya!¡± Yaobao, maintaining its Flame Tooth, signaled its younger brother to move aside, insisting on having a fight first. It was already quite annoyed with this creature! ¡°Xun Xun.¡± Xiao Xunbao turned and shook its head, ever mindful of its Beast Tamer¡¯s words. Qiao Sang was quite moved by the scene. She hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Xunbao to be so capable and reliable! Shuilu Yana appeared entranced for a few seconds by Xiao Xunbao speaking on its behalf. The next moment, the blue glow on its tail vanished, and the flowing water returned to normal before it leaped off the couch and ran towards the courtyard. ¡°Xun Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao, seeing this, desperately wanted to chase after it. Yaobao, looking at the culprit that had run away, let the fire on its fangs dissipate and scornfully watched in the direction Shuilu Yana had run. Hmph, what a coward. Not daring to fight with it. ¡°Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao was anxious to follow. Qiao Sang called out just in time: ¡°Let it be, don¡¯t chase. It should know your intentions by now.¡± She had been watching the whole time. This Shuilu Yana was not quite as described online. It didn¡¯t seem gentle or peace-loving. It was covered in spines, especially towards humans; it didn¡¯t hesitate to attack her with twin water cannons at the slightest disagreement, yet it waited for Yaobao to take the first shot during their standoff. It was clear that Shuilu Yana had been ready to fight with Yaobao but had held back due to Xiao Xunbao¡¯s intervention, showing that it did have a softer side. Qiao Sang guessed that Shuilu Yana wouldn¡¯t leave the house immediately. For a wild supernatural Pet Beast, the city was dangerous, especially for one as close to extinction as it was. Probably stepping outside would result in it being caught the minute it was spotted. Having traveled all the way from the Ancient Mist Region to the Yuhua Region, it likely had encountered such events. Once it determined that staying here posed no danger, it probably wouldn¡¯t change locations easily.¡± Although there wasn¡¯t the friendly handshake she had envisioned, there would be more days to come¡­ Qiao Sang was still imagining the future. Xiao Xunbao, pouting with a wronged expression, floated to her side. ¡°Xun Xun¡­¡± The milk had not been delivered. Qiao Sang softened, speaking gently: ¡°You¡¯ve already done very well.¡± ¡°Xun.¡± ¡°Xun Xun¡­¡± Xiao Xunbao called out twice, sounding aggrieved. Without having delivered anything, did it still get its tenfold reward? Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Chapter 139 Can I Interview You? Chapter 144: Chapter 139 Can I Interview You? Having solved the mystery of why his body was wet, Yaobao of course had to continue releasing his skills, since the whole reason Qiao Sang had gone through all the trouble to move out of the school was to train him. However, knowing that a Shuilu Yana was living in the pond made Qiao Sang somewhat troubled. If she wanted to get along with the Shuilu Yana, she certainly couldn¡¯t keep destroying its living environment. Even though water can be replenished, after all, her relationship with the Shuilu Yana was not good at the moment. After much thought, Qiao Sang could only ask Yaobao to release his skills on an open ground further away from the pond. Anyway, the ground in the courtyard was almost ruined by the Mars Rain, and someone would inevitably have to be hired to refurbish it when moving out, so it didn¡¯t matter if it was destroyed a few more times. In the courtyard, the sound of flames attacking the ground and exploding was incessant. Dust billowed, and pebbles flew chaotically, inevitably falling into the pond. The Shuilu Yana in the pond opened its eyes to see the water become murky and bubbles instantly appeared from its nostrils. That night, a puddle of water seeped through the bedroom door. ¡­ The next morning, Qiao Sang was once again woken up by a shrill cry. She sat up in shock, and the same scene as yesterday unfolded before her eyes. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï Qiao Sang leaned against the headboard and held her forehead, saying, ¡°Your ¡®Fire Body.¡¯ Yaobao¡¯s wailing stopped abruptly, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment. Xiao Xunbao silently drank its milk on the side. After Yaobao used its ¡®Fire Body¡¯ to evaporate the water from its body, it immediately became spirited and turned around to rush toward the courtyard. ¡°Yaobao!¡± It must be that guy¡¯s doing! It wanted to go and fight it three hundred rounds! ¡°Wait, we don¡¯t have time, we should head to school first,¡± Qiao Sang quickly made up an excuse to stop him. She felt a headache coming on. Fire Attribute Beasts and Water-type Pet Beasts were naturally not very compatible, and after this series of events, would she really be able to get along with the Shuilu Yana? ¡°Yaobao¡­¡± Yaobao reluctantly stopped in its tracks. To keep up the pretense, Qiao Sang had no choice but to head out 40 minutes earlier than usual. The bitterness of such a rush was known only to those who had experienced it. Once it was sure there was no one in the house, the Shuilu Yana in the water finally closed its eyes with relief. Last night, to change the water to clean, it had almost exhausted itself¡­ Humans are so cruel, not satisfied with making it replenish most of the water source by setting a fire in the pond, but now they had even contaminated the water, forcing it to change the entire pond from beginning to end. Too cruel¡­ If it weren¡¯t for the pesky Spectral-type Pet that was always following her around, it definitely would have given her a taste of what water was like. In a daze, Shuilu Yana fell asleep. A red and white figure appeared by the pond. ¡­ On the way to school. As Qiao Sang rode on Yaobao¡¯s back, she was surprised to find that when they reached the same old spot from yesterday, about 290 meters away, Yaobao didn¡¯t stop but continued to move forward. ¡°Is your doppelganger still at home?¡± Qiao Sang asked. Since she wasn¡¯t walking on her own today, Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t calculate by steps and could only estimate their current position based on yesterday¡¯s distance. They were definitely beyond 300 meters. ¡°Yaobao.¡± As Yaobao walked, it nodded its head while moving. Qiao Sang suddenly felt it was somewhat incredible. What happened? How did the distance to control the doppelganger increase overnight? While Yaobao walked, its brain operated at high speed, its attention divided, spiritual power continuously depleted, and its expression more serious than usual during training. Its Beast Tamer had to hurry to school, and although it didn¡¯t have time to beat up the main culprit, the doppelganger could do it! Thinking this, Yaobao strengthened its concentration on controlling the doppelganger even further. After advancing another 50 meters, Yaobao came to a stop, his expression somewhat deflated. Qiao Sang¡¯s smile bloomed as she patted Yaobao¡¯s head and praised him, ¡°Your progress is so fast, it¡¯s almost divine.¡± ¡°Yaobao¡­¡± Yaobao comfortably squinted his eyes. If Qiao Sang knew that Yaobao was so focused on improving his power just to fight Shuilu Yana, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to smile again. As she was about to reach the school, her cell phone in the pocket vibrated, a call from an unknown number. ¡°Hello, good day.¡± Under normal circumstances, Qiao Sang definitely wouldn¡¯t answer calls from unknown numbers, but now was an exceptional time¡ªthe 5 million matter hadn¡¯t been reported yet. She carried her phone with her 24/7, hoping for it to ring, and no matter what number called, she would answer. ¡°Hello, good day, is this Miss Qiao Sang?¡± ¡°Speaking.¡± ¡°This is Hangkang City Police Department. Your bounty has been approved. I was wondering if you have time today to come and collect it?¡± ¡°I do!¡± Heavens knew how many days and nights she tossed and turned, unable to sleep well, waiting for this call! Qiao Sang immediately called the vice principal to request leave after hanging up. She didn¡¯t state the exact reason, simply stating she had something to attend to. Liu Yao was rather speechless receiving this call. Who has ever heard of a student taking their leave request directly to the vice principal? ¡°Don¡¯t you have Mr. Zheng¡¯s contact information?¡± Liu Yao hinted subtly. Qiao Sang, caught in an extreme excitement, completely missed the implication: ¡°Vice principal, you¡¯re so smart, how did you know I didn¡¯t have it?¡± Liu Yao: ¡°¡­¡± Just when Qiao Sang thought the vice principal had hung up, Liu Yao spoke again: ¡°If you have time after finishing your business today, come to my office. I¡¯ve been too busy recently and forgot to help you set a direction for your pet beast¡¯s training.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have time!¡± Qiao Sang happily ended the call. What a good person¡­ She was more and more convinced that the vice principal was reliable now. ¡­ The call was from the Hangkang City Police Department. Since Qitang Town is a subordinate town of Hangkang City, such a large bounty naturally has to be collected from the higher-level public security authority, which is the Hangkang City Police Department. Knowing that she could collect it today, Qiao Sang was in no rush to hurry, since it was still early in the day. She opened the navigation app and set off for the police station seated on Yaobao. If one looked closely, they would notice that Yaobao was now one centimeter off the ground. Qiao Sang never forgot to train Yaobao whenever and wherever possible¡­ By the time they reached the Hangkang City Police Department, 40 minutes had passed. As soon as Qiao Sang entered, a long-haired beauty with a microphone approached her, accompanied by a chubby dove with a camera hanging around its neck. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m a reporter from Hangkang Focus Channel. May I interview you?¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback. The last time she was interviewed by a reporter was during the Bai Xinsai. Could the hype still be going on? ¡°Sorry, I have something to take care of right now and it¡¯s not convenient.¡± Qiao Sang declined. Joking, this was the police station, and she was about to collect 5 million. If the interview revealed that she had collected a bounty of 5 million today, and it was broadcasted for acquaintances to see, what would she do if everyone came asking to borrow money? ¡°I just thought that the pet beast next to you looked a bit like the new evolutionary type of the Fire-Toothed Dog that¡¯s been circulating recently, and I wanted to know the name of this pet beast.¡± The beautiful reporter explained. So, it wasn¡¯t about Bai Xinsai that she was being interviewed¡­ ¡°Sorry, it¡¯s still inconvenient right now.¡± Qiao Sang refused again. Five minutes later, escorted by a desk officer, Qiao Sang made her way to the designated reception room. Upon entering, she saw a face she had just seen before. ¡°Hello, you must be Miss Qiao who subdued the A-grade fugitive Zhou Xian. I¡¯m a reporter from Hangkang Focus Channel, specifically here to interview you¡ªwe just met outside,¡± said the beautiful reporter with a microphone and a smiling face. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 140: Unusual Ears Chapter 145: Chapter 140: Unusual Ears It turned out that they had come specifically to interview her; how awkward¡­ At that moment, a slightly overweight middle-aged man in a white police uniform came in, followed by two young officers in blue uniforms. ¡°You must be Qiao Sang, truly accomplished for your age. At such a young age, you were able to subdue an A-level fugitive with composure,¡± the middle-aged man in the white uniform said with a smile as he approached her. ¡°This is Director Pan of the Hangkang City Public Security Bureau,¡± the young male officer in blue to her left introduced. Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment and hadn¡¯t had the chance to speak when Director Pan chuckled and said, ¡°Several media outlets came to report on this incident, and we will definitely let them publicize it truthfully, so everyone will know that Hangkang has produced a young female hero like yourself.¡± The beautiful reporter chimed in at the right moment, ¡°I will make sure to report it well.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± With the conversation having reached this point, what more could she say? It was two hours later when she finally came out of the police station. She felt slightly overwhelmed by her journalist friends¡¯ overwhelming enthusiasm. One question followed another, not only about how she subdued the A-level fugitive on Huangming Mountain but also about Yaobao. However, it was understandable; the recently leaked photos of Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s new form weren¡¯t high-definition, and the news was still a hot topic. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï Any pet beast resembling the new form of the Fire-Toothed Dog appearing in public was bound to attract attention. Qiao Sang didn¡¯t hide anything, since it was something that would come to light sooner or later, she told the truth. Who knew that this would drive the reporters crazy¡­ If she hadn¡¯t later taken Yaobao back into the Beast Taming Codex, their gazes, their eagerness, it felt like they were about to eat it alive. It had to be said that news media workers were really¡­ dedicated¡­ not like ordinary people who are afraid of fire attribute pet beasts¡­ Turning a corner, Qiao Sang summoned Yaobao out of the Beast Taming Codex. When Yaobao appeared, it looked around in confusion. Where is everyone? What happened to all the microphones and cameras? ¡°It¡¯s all right now, we¡¯ve come out,¡± Qiao Sang said, observing Yaobao looking around. ¡°Yaobao.¡± Yaobao sighed in relief. Today, without a mirror or sunglasses, the plethora of cameras aiming at it made Yaobao fear they¡¯d make it look ugly; thankfully, they were now out. Just then, the ground suddenly moved. A pet beast about 50 centimeters long, with short brown-gray fur, round ears, and a dark stripe on its forehead appeared before them. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao was startled and instinctively wanted to spray fire. Because lately, whenever it thought of releasing a skill, the first thing that came to mind was Spark, due to recent practice. ¡°Wait, don¡¯t attack it,¡± Qiao Sang intervened. The pet beast in front of her was a mid-level Short-Eared Mouse, naturally capable of burrowing, but that wasn¡¯t the most important thing. What was important was that this Short-Eared Mouse wore not only a badge but also a camera on its chest, clearly indicating it was a pet with an owner and a job. ¡°Short-Eared.¡± The Short-Eared Mouse greeted politely and lifted its badge with its right paw. Qiao Sang bent down to look. It was a press badge¡­ Qiao Sang¡¯s eyes became complex as she glanced at the Short-Eared Mouse. Indeed, its ability to reach the interviewee directly through the crowd and ground was quite suitable for a reporter. ¡°Short-Eared, Short-Eared.¡± Seeing that she had noticed its press badge, the Short-Eared Mouse took the camera and called out to Yaobao twice. Yaobao, taken aback by the camera aimed at it, soon understood what was happening and puffed out its chest, posing with a cool expression. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She wondered if she should remind Yaobao that, from such a low angle, the Short-Eared Mouse might only capture unflattering angles in its photos¡­ Qiao Sang glanced at Yaobao, who was trying hard to keep a straight face, and thought, ¡°Well, my Yaobao is flawless at every angle!¡± That was just a minor episode. After the Short-eared Mouse politely waved its hand, it left, not asking questions as persistently as other reporters did. Even if it had asked, it¡¯s true that Qiao Sang wouldn¡¯t have understood¡­ With a substantial sum in her pocket, Qiao Sang was in such a good mood that she seemed to breeze along on her way to school. ¡­ Shengshui Middle School. Vice Principal¡¯s Office. Liu Yao squatted down to examine Yaobao¡¯s paw, and then flipped its eyelid to have a look. Qiao Sang pondered at the side, feeling as if this resembled the process of a doctor examining a patient¡­ ¡°Have you named it?¡± Liu Yao asked while peering into Yaobao¡¯s ears. Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment, ¡°Yaobao.¡± Liu Yao: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°No, I mean the species name of this form. You¡¯re the first person to evolve a Fire-Toothed Dog into a new form, so you have the right to name it,¡± Liu Yao explained. ¡°Flame Listening Dog.¡± Qiao Sang then remembered she hadn¡¯t told the Vice Principal about the name Flame Listening Dog yet. ¡°Flame Listening Dog¡­¡± Liu Yao stopped what he was doing and looked at Qiao Sang with surprise: ¡°The name you chose is quite fitting.¡± ¡°Is it?¡± Qiao Sang said, scratching her head sheepishly. Of course, it was fitting. It wasn¡¯t her who chose the name, though; it was the one shown in the Beast Taming Codex, with a designated authentic source. ¡°When did you find out that the Flame Listening Dog¡¯s ears were extraordinary?¡± Liu Yao inquired. Extraordinary ears¡­ she had no idea¡­ ¡°I knew it as soon as it evolved; its ears are much bigger than before,¡± Qiao Sang blurted out. The Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s ears were already prominent, and now, as a Flame Listening Dog, given the current body proportions, they appeared even more so; it wasn¡¯t too far-fetched a claim. Liu Yao: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re only looking at the surface. I¡¯m not quite certain myself either. Let me check with an otoscope,¡± Liu Yao said and then nodded at the Sky Manifest Bat beside him. The Sky Manifest Bat disappeared on the spot. In five seconds, it was back, bringing the otoscope with it. Such efficiency, such speed¡­ Qiao Sang couldn¡¯t help but envy it. Liu Yao placed the ultra-fine endoscope near Yaobao¡¯s ear. Yaobao couldn¡¯t resist wriggling its ear a bit. It felt itchy¡­ Connected to the endoscope was a display no larger than an ordinary tablet, which Liu Yao scrutinized. He quickly came to a conclusion. ¡°Indeed, the Flame Listening Dog¡¯s inner ears have a structure for ultrasonic location. The specifics of the sound frequencies it can hear aren¡¯t clear, but it should be at least twenty times that of humans,¡± Liu Yao put away the endoscope and continued, ¡°It¡¯s a pity it can¡¯t emit ultrasonic waves like echolocating bats can, otherwise it could navigate perfectly in the dark by utilizing the reflected echos.¡± Qiao Sang realized then, listening was precisely what ¡®Listening¡¯ meant. As for not being able to emit ultrasonic waves, she didn¡¯t see it as a pity. After all, in a normal evolution, a Fire-Toothed Dog would evolve into a Blazehound. Now having evolved into a Flame Listening Dog with superior hearing, plus gaining a powerful Psychic Series ability, she was already more than grateful. ¡°I think it¡¯s quite good as it is,¡± Qiao Sang said with a smile looking at Yaobao. ¡°Yaobao!¡± Feeling the gaze of its Beast Tamer, Yaobao responded with a wagging tail and a happy curve in its eyes. Seeing this, Liu Yao¡¯s lips curled upwards and he didn¡¯t dwell further on the topic of the Flame Listening Dog¡¯s hearing abilities. ¡°I have finished examining the Flame Listening Dog. I remember you have a Treasure-seeking Ghost too. Summon it now so I can have a look,¡± Liu Yao said as he stood up. Qiao Sang nodded and addressed the air, ¡°Xiao Xunbao.¡± ¡°Treasure!¡± The next second, Xiao Xunbao appeared on the display. In its claw, it held an endoscope, imitating how Liu Yao had just examined Yaobao, trying to insert it into its own ear. Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Chapter 141 Phantom Ghost Ring Chapter 146: Chapter 141 Phantom Ghost Ring Qiao Sang, because of the contract bond, could sense in which direction Xiao Xunbao was. Liu Yao was different, though. The visual device was right at his feet, and a simple glance down revealed a grey and yellowish Spectral-type Pet Beast within sight, causing his heart to skip a beat. Fortunately, his encounters with the Sky Manifest Bat, which appeared and disappeared unpredictably, had forged a strong heart in his younger days, preventing him from losing composure and crying out. Liu Yao steadied his mind and crouched down to check on Xiao Xunbao. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao handed over the endoscope with one claw while pointing at its ear with the other. Although Liu Yao couldn¡¯t understand what the Treasure-seeking Ghost was saying, as a Breeder, he could often understand the meaning behind a Pet Beast¡¯s actions. ¡°You don¡¯t need an ear check,¡± Liu Yao said. ¡°Xun¡­¡± Xiao Xunbao pursed its mouth, and its two yellow eyes stared straight at Liu Yao, seemingly asking why. At that moment, Liu Yao¡¯s attention was completely drawn to its eyes, and he exclaimed in surprise, ¡°The color of your eyes is actually golden yellow.¡± Qiao Sang was taken aback and grew anxious, ¡°Is there a problem?¡± She knew that normal Treasure-seeking Ghosts had medium-yellow eyes, but golden yellow was also within the yellow spectrum. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï People in Dragon Country also had various pupil colors, including black, light brown, and dark brown. To her, it seemed merely a matter of genetics. Could it be more complicated than that? ¡°No problem. I just think the color is quite nice,¡± Liu Yao replied. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± She really was going to snap! It¡¯s like when you go for a medical check-up and the doctor looks at you and says an organ isn¡¯t quite like others¡ªit¡¯s terrifying, okay! After examining for a while, Liu Yao asked, ¡°You¡¯ve raised it very well. Have you thought about its future evolution path?¡± Qiao Sang was startled. The only evolutionary form of a Treasure-seeking Ghost was a Treasure-seeking Demon, but there were two evolutionary paths after becoming a Treasure-seeking Demon. These were the Treasure-seeking Spirit and the Spectral Loop Ghost. Truth be told, Qiao Sang hadn¡¯t given this much thought; both the Treasure-seeking Spirit and the Spectral Loop Ghost were High Level Pet Beasts, and Xiao Xunbao was still a low-level one. To her, it felt too early to consider this, at least until Xiao Xunbao evolved into a Treasure-seeking Demon and became a mid-level Pet Beast. ¡°I haven¡¯t thought about it yet,¡± Qiao Sang honestly replied. ¡°Then you need to start thinking now,¡± Liu Yao stopped his examination and looked up, ¡°If you want it to eventually evolve into a Treasure-seeking Spirit, then there¡¯s no issue¡ªyou just continue to raise it normally. But if you want it to evolve into a Spectral Loop Ghost, you will need to adopt a different breeding strategy while it is still a Treasure-seeking Ghost.¡± This was news to Qiao Sang. Most Pet Beast breeding was focused on preparing for the next stage of evolution; she hadn¡¯t heard of the need for such early cross-stage preparations. After pondering for a few seconds, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°What would I need to do if I want it to evolve into a Spectral Loop Ghost later?¡± Having contracted the Treasure-seeking Ghost, she naturally sought to fully understand this species through online research. Although she hadn¡¯t considered whether she wanted it to evolve into a Treasure-seeking Spirit or a Spectral Loop Ghost, that hadn¡¯t prevented her from conducting research on both potential forms. The Treasure-seeking Spirit, a Spectral and Evil Attribute dual-type Pet Beast, could evolve naturally once sufficient conditions were met. The Spectral Loop Ghost, a Spectral-type Pet Beast, might lack the Evil Attribute, but compared to the Treasure-seeking Spirit, it could more easily learn Spectral skills and had a certain chance of automatically waking curse-type skills when evolving into a Spectral Loop Ghost. Just like how the Fire-Toothed Dog had awakened Touch Knowing and Phantom Flame when it evolved into the Flame Listening Dog. However, evolving into a Ghost Ring Specter would require the Treasure-seeking Demon¡¯s rings to split into two, and she was not clear on how to do that. She only knew that the number of Treasure-seeking Monsters that evolved into Treasure-seeking Ghosts far exceeded those that became Ghost Ring Specters, because the conditions and materials needed for the latter were much more difficult to obtain than the former. Comparing the two, Qiao Sang was more inclined towards the Ghost Ring Specters. The Little Treasure-seeking Ghost had already gained a Psychic Series; skill was about quality, not quantity. The Psychic Series and Spectral-type skills were enough for it to learn, so it was better to evolve into a Ghost Ring Specter, which could more easily comprehend Spectral-type skills. Liu Yao wasn¡¯t surprised by Qiao Sang¡¯s choice; Ghost Ring Specters were much rarer than Treasure-seeking Ghosts. ¡°If you want it to evolve into a Ghost Ring Specter, you have to teach it Phantom Flame, and then use the Phantom Flame to forge the ring for a week. Once the ring splits into two, use Dark Serene Crystal at night to enable its evolution,¡± he said. Qiao Sang was somewhat confused: ¡°Phantom Flame? Isn¡¯t that a Fire Element skill?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you need to prepare while it¡¯s still a Treasure-seeking Ghost. Although the Treasure-seeking Ghost is a Spectral-type Pet Beast, its ring can absorb materials of different attributes. It can use the ring as a medium to release Phantom Flame.¡± ¡°As it evolves, the energy saturation of the ring will increase. If you wait until it turns into a Treasure-seeking Demon to teach it Phantom Flame, the materials required would be more than ten times what¡¯s needed,¡± Liu Yao explained. Qiao Sang was caught off guard by this flood of information. She couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Are the rings that powerful? Does that mean as long as there are enough materials, it could learn skills of other attributes?¡± Are the rings of a Treasure-seeking Ghost that amazing? She had never heard of that before! Doesn¡¯t that mean the Treasure-seeking Ghost could release skills of all other attributes using the ring as a medium? Rounded off, isn¡¯t that the same as having an all-attribute Pet Beast? Impossible! If that were the case, Treasure-seeking Ghosts would be selling like crazy. How could it be that they can¡¯t be sold, and instead rely on the Treasure-seeking Ghosts themselves to desperately try to make ends meet. ¡°You do have a wild imagination,¡± Liu Yao laughed. ¡°Of course, that¡¯s not possible. The ring absorbing materials of different attributes is just to extract the energy needed to expand the points within its space.¡± ¡°Phantom Flame is an exception; it inherently includes Spectral Series elements, and this material requirement is based on extensive research,¡± he continued. ¡°It¡¯s not that any fire-related material would be sufficient for it to absorb and form Phantom Flame.¡± So that¡¯s how it is! Qiao Sang finally understood, but it wasn¡¯t her fault, since the information provided by the vice principal touched upon her blind spots in knowledge¡­ After inspecting everything thoroughly, Liu Yao got up, went to his desk, and hand-wrote two breeding schemes. Qiao Sang leaned in to have a closer look. Thankfully, he hadn¡¯t scribbled them like a doctor¡¯s prescription¡­ ¡­ Leaving the school gates. Qiao Sang took the two breeding schemes devised by an A-class Breeder to a nearby Pet Beast Cultivation Institution. The Pet Beast Cultivation Institution was able to fully direct the growth of a Pet Beast, and could also produce Energy Pills based on the formula of materials. Energy Pills perfectly fused all nutritional materials, making them convenient to carry. They could also be tailored to the tastes of the Pet Beast, making them the best choice among all energy meals. Although she had the formula, Qiao Sang had never made them herself; a single mistake in the process could render all the materials wasted. Thinking that professional matters require professional people, she thus came here. Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Chapter 142: Forget About This Incident Chapter 147: Chapter 142: Forget About This Incident This Pet Beast Cultivation Institution was not very large, and it seemed rather deserted, with only a man in a black short-sleeved shirt sitting on a low stool, playing ¡°Fight the Landlord¡± with two sand burrowers. ¡°Pair of twos!¡± Qiao Sang had just walked in when she saw the man excitedly throwing cards. ¡°Burrow, burrow.¡± One of the sand burrowers casually tossed out four cards, which appeared to be a bomb. The man immediately fell silent. ¡°Excuse me, is anyone there?¡± Qiao Sang looked inside, trying to call someone else out from within. ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± The man, hearing her voice, immediately put down his cards and came over. What good luck that a customer had come just at this critical moment, giving him the perfect excuse to get out of the game. The man couldn¡¯t help but feel happy as a smile beamed across his face, ¡°Are you looking for a breeder, boarding services, or do you want your Pet Beast to learn a specific skill?¡± Qiao Sang was slightly stunned. Was this institution¡¯s service so comprehensive? To know that breeding, boarding, and teaching Pet Beasts skills are all major services, it was rare for a single institution to offer all three. Qiao Sang started to see this institution in a new light; despite its small size, it was fully equipped. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã? The man¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Yaobao standing by; not because he recognized it as the new evolution of the Fire-Toothed Dog mentioned in the recent news but because he was captivated by Yaobao¡¯s appearance. A Flame Listening Dog looked expensive no matter what. It seemed like this was a wealthy client¡­ With that thought, the man¡¯s attitude became even more enthusiastic, ¡°We have professional breeders here, and we support monthly, quarterly, and annual boarding, as well as skills training.¡± He pointed to the two Pet Beasts still holding cards and continued, ¡°You see these two sand burrowers? They¡¯ve been here for about a week and already learned to play cards and roll dice.¡± ¡°Whatever skill you wish your Pet Beast to learn, whether it¡¯s Werewolf, Three Kingdoms Kill, or Murder Mystery, we can ensure it will learn it.¡± Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± So this ¡°skill¡± was not the skill she had in mind¡­ ¡°I¡¯d like to make a month¡¯s supply of Energy Pills according to this plan.¡± Qiao Sang took out two sheets detailing the breeding plan and explained her purpose. The man laughed and took them, scanning the contents, but the quick glance almost made him lose his composure. Wow, pure liquid, Fire Melt Fruit, Fire Elemental Crystal, Warmth-Containing Powder¡­ Just a glance at the list showed expensive materials¡­ What a big spender¡­ Only a high-level Energy Pill craftsman would dare to use these materials to make Energy Pills. This deal, if finalized, would require external help to produce. ¡°I wonder if these materials are supposed to be provided by us?¡± The man took the matter more seriously given the extravagant array of materials. ¡°How much would it cost if you provide them?¡± asked Qiao Sang. She had not bought the materials before coming to the cultivation institution to save time, planning to have the institution provide them. It might cost more than purchasing the materials herself, but was money an issue? No! She was now someone with an asset of 5 million Alliance Currency! ¡°200,000 then, for a month¡¯s supply of the two types of Energy Pills,¡± the man estimated and said. Qiao Sang paused for a moment, her brain quickly doing the math. 200,000¡­ That¡¯s 2.4 million a year, enough to buy 24 Fire-Toothed Dogs¡­ What the hell! This place is a rip-off! ¡°Excuse me,¡± Qiao Sang retracted the papers from the man¡¯s hand and turned to leave. ¡°Wait a second!¡± The man quickly blocked her, ¡°The price can be negotiated, don¡¯t rush off.¡± He admitted he had marked up the price a bit, but it was only a little over the regular market price for making specialized Energy Pills, which wasn¡¯t fixed. Doesn¡¯t everyone negotiate the price before leaving? So why just walk away without discussing? Finally having a potential deal after so long, he naturally did not want to let it slip away. Qiao Sang stopped in her tracks and said, ¡°50,000.¡± ¡°You can go now.¡± This time, it was the man¡¯s turn to turn around and leave. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­¡± So be it then! 10 minutes later, Qiao Sang was back at the same place¡­ Because she had just called the vice-principal to confirm that the cost of the materials plus the production fee was indeed nearly 200,000. No wonder people always say it¡¯s easy to contract a pet beast but hard to raise one; she truly understood that now¡­ After over half an hour of friendly communication, the final deal was settled at over 180,000 per month. Pay monthly, with an initial deposit of 20,000, and pay the remainder when the energy pills arrive each month. ¡­ Qiao Sang returned home with a heavy heart. She thought the 5 million would be enough for her to splurge for a quite a while, but now just custom ordering energy pills for a year would cost nearly half of her entire wealth. Plus, the materials Xiao Xunbao Ghost¡¯s ring needed to absorb and the Dark Serene Crystal required for its evolution when the time comes, she feared that she might use up all her money¡­ At this moment, Qiao Sang felt an unprecedented crisis. Because this was just the cost of raising a mid-level and a low-level pet beast, what would she do when her pet beasts reached higher levels? Qiao Sang sat on the sofa and picked up her phone to search for the materials required for Xiao Xunbao Ghost¡¯s cultivation plan. The ring¡¯s required materials weren¡¯t too many, just 10 kinds. Looking at the materials that came up in the search, she breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully they weren¡¯t as expensive as she had imagined¡­ Of these, she directly placed orders for 8 kinds online, spending only 32,000 Alliance Currency. But she hesitated to choose the Hundred-Year Root Grass and the Phantom Flame Fruit. There were many fakes online, and these two materials were amongst the most expensive; one cost over 60,000, and the other over 80,000. Buying materials isn¡¯t like buying clothes, where you can spot the quality at a glance; if you get the right product, it¡¯s a joy, but if you don¡¯t, you end up embroiled in an annoying consumer rights battle with the seller. For such expensive materials, you either buy them and take them to the identification center to verify, or you directly go to a branded physical store. After thinking for a while, Qiao Sang decided to find time to visit a physical store to buy these two items. She continued to look at her phone for a while, but then a crackling noise suddenly came from the courtyard. ¡°What happened?¡± Qiao Sang asked with surprise as she looked up. ¡°Xun!¡± ¡°Xun Xun!¡± The Xiao Xunbao Ghost, hearing its Beast Tamer ask this, excitedly floated to the left and opened its mouth, imitating Yaobao¡¯s fire-breathing stance. Then it floated to the right side of the ground and imitated Shuilu Yana¡¯s fainting position from before, closing its eyes and collapsing. Qiao Sang: ¡°¡­!¡± She had actually forgotten about this! In the morning, to stop Yaobao from finding Shuilu Yana and fighting, she tricked it into going early to school, and when she came back, she was only focused on searching for materials online and had forgotten about Yaobao¡¯s business. Now, had they already started fighting?! Just then, a loud boom came from the courtyard. Without a doubt, that was the sound of a fight breaking out¡­ Qiao Sang swiftly stood up with a tense expression and quickly walked towards the courtyard. All she could hope for was that Shuilu Yana, like yesterday when Yaobao released Spark, had stayed under the water and hadn¡¯t come out¡­ ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao, wearing an expression of someone enjoying the spectacle, closely followed behind. When Qiao Sang arrived at the courtyard and saw the scene in front of her, her vision went dark. There, Yaobao was standing proudly with its head held high, while Shuilu Yana lay fainted in front of it. Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Chapter 143 Task Chapter 148: Chapter 143 Task Qiao Sang took a deep breath and, with heavy steps, approached Shuilu Yana. Her mind was a mess. In the midst of the chaotic courtyard, with Yaobao¡¯s self-satisfied face eager to offer praise and Xiao Xunbao incessantly poking at Shuilu Yana¡¯s tail. She wanted some peace. If there were a blank third page in the Beast Taming Codex right now, she would definitely try to make a contract with the unconscious Shuilu Yana. Unfortunately, there wasn¡¯t one. Having gone through such events twice, she no longer had any confidence in building a good relationship with Shuilu Yana¡­ ¡­ When Shuilu Yana regained consciousness and saw the scene in front of it, it was stunned; before it was the familiar blue, and its tail waved unconsciously a few times. It was actually in the water¡­ It surfaced, with only its eyes peeking above the water. No one there. The new human and her two pet beasts were nowhere to be seen. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï Shuilu Yana¡¯s tail flicked, and it thought about returning to the pool. At that moment, from the corner of its eye, it spotted something vaguely familiar by the pool. Upon swimming closer, Shuilu Yana hesitated for a moment. It was a bottle of milk. In the living room. Qiao Sang was setting up a newly delivered, super-large full-body mirror. The happiest with the full-body mirror at home was undoubtedly Yaobao. Once the mirror was installed, Yaobao carefully used telekinesis to place it beside the glass curtain wall where the light was best. The experience of seeing oneself in a blurry underwater reflection versus a clear mirror reflection was completely different. Yaobao sat half in front of the mirror, once again lost in its own handsomeness. On the other side. ¡°Just keep controlling this coin, and you can set it down whenever you feel tired,¡± Qiao Sang said, holding a coin to Xiao Xunbao. Xiao Xunbao had just had its full moon celebration, and today was its first official day of training. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao nodded, and a claw emanated a blue light. Soon, under the control of telekinesis, the coin floated into the air. Seeing this, Qiao Sang was very satisfied, as some pet beasts can be resistant at the start of their training and unwilling to cooperate. Xiao Xunbao had never been trained, and she had been somewhat worried. It turned out that her worry was unwarranted. Relieved, Qiao Sang sat down, took out her phone, and started to search for a physical store that sold Lian Gen grass and You Yan fruit. Meanwhile, Xiao Xunbao got bored of controlling the coin after a short while. It unconsciously moved the claw it was using for telekinesis. As its fingers moved, the coin began to spin and move, tracing circles in the air. ¡°Xun~¡± Xiao Xunbao¡¯s eyes lit up as it began to wave its fingers more dramatically. The coin shot up to the ceiling with its movements, then rapidly descended, barely stopping before reaching the floor, and then zoomed suddenly towards Yaobao. The unexpected arrival of the coin snapped Yaobao out of its self-admiration. It turned its head to glance at its little brother. ¡°Xun!¡± Xiao Xunbao issued a challenge. ¡°Yao!¡± Yaobao¡¯s gaze changed, indicating acceptance of the challenge. Soon its eyes emitted a blue glow. When Qiao Sang figured out the location of the physical store and looked up from her phone, she was immediately dumbfounded. All the visible items in the living room, such as the TV, remote control, cups, plants, and throw pillows, were floating in mid-air. Qiao Sang¡¯s brain stalled for two seconds. Xiao Xunbao, the Treasure-seeking Ghost, was a beginner-level pet beast with only beginner telekinesis, so it shouldn¡¯t be able to manipulate so many things at once. Other than Yaobao, she couldn¡¯t think of anyone else who could do this. She turned her head stiffly and, sure enough, saw Yaobao¡¯s eyes and body emanating blue light, and the blue light that originally covered just one finger on Xiao Xunbao had now spread over its entire body. These two little guys¡­ Qiao Sang took a deep breath to calm herself. It wasn¡¯t their fault, they were both less than half a year old, what did they know? This was when a Beast Tamer had to properly guide them. Thinking this way, Qiao Sang felt much better, her expression softened, and she was just about to speak calmly when she realized that she was floating off the couch, her feet in the air. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Both of you, stop it right now!!!¡± ¡­ In the following days, training finally got on the right track. Every day before going to school, Yaobao left a doppelganger at home, and only after reaching a certain distance and the doppelganger disappeared, it then used telekinesis to leave the ground and head to school. On the way back home, it also used telekinesis and occasionally played with Xiao Xunbao using telekinesis at home. The points in telekinesis were gradually increasing, proficiency had successfully reached an intermediate level, and it was making steady progress toward mastery, increasing over 200 points a day. Spark had also reached the pinnacle of its mystique on the fifth day after moving house. Xiao Xunbao¡¯s telekinesis and hypnotism had both been successfully mastered. Hypnotism was used on Yaobao, and, as a mid-level pet beast, Yaobao¡¯s spiritual power was far superior to Xiao Xunbao¡¯s and would not be easily hypnotized. Even if hypnotism was effective after repeated attempts, Yaobao would break free with its strong willpower, which also served as practice for its spiritual power. Everything was developing in a positive direction. Except for one thing¡­ the relationship with Shuilu Yana¡­ ¡­ One week later. 7:22 AM. The moment Qiao Sang opened her eyes, she saw Yaobao calmly using its flaming body to evaporate the water on its body. During this period, Yaobao had been drenched every morning, going from initial agitation to eventual acceptance. Now it didn¡¯t make up excuses when it was bath time. Shuilu Yana wasn¡¯t doing much better; several times, when Qiao Sang was busy with her own things and not paying attention, Yaobao would run to the courtyard and unleash a barrage of skills. Then Shuilu Yana would faint¡­ It didn¡¯t stop there; every time after it fainted, Yaobao would run over and ask her to come look and show off its victory. Qiao Sang went from initial panic to eventual breakdown and finally numbness; it was a rollercoaster of emotions. However, there was one thing Qiao Sang didn¡¯t understand: why Shuilu Yana, bullied every day, was still willing to stay in this house. The outside world was dangerous, but it wasn¡¯t as dangerous as Yaobao, who was persistently ready to fight on schedule every day¡­ Shaking off the jumble of thoughts, Qiao Sang arrived at school. On the training field. ¡°Qiao Sang, how¡¯s the practice on the range of the Flame Vortex?¡± Wang Yao asked with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s going okay,¡± Qiao Sang replied. Currently, the school team¡¯s skill training was focused on skill compression, aside from when she let Yaobao practice at school, she hardly practiced at all when they went back home. ¡°Let me tell you, my Little Flame has already reached the training requirements, it can hit the target at a range of 30 meters with a hundred percent accuracy,¡± Wang Yao whispered. Last time, the Great Flame Sparrow¡¯s range was close to hitting the red target but didn¡¯t quite make it; this kind of skill compression is easy to apply at the start, but the further you go, the harder it becomes to improve. ¡°Not bad, you must be the first in our group to meet Zheng Baolong¡¯s standards,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°If there¡¯s a check today, you¡¯ll probably be the only one he won¡¯t scold.¡± ¡°That includes you too,¡± Wang Yao said with a laugh. ¡°But there won¡¯t be a check today.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Qiao Sang asked, puzzled. ¡°We have to go on missions every once in a while, and judging by the schedule, it should be today,¡± Wang Yao replied. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 144 Forgot to Update Information Chapter 149: Chapter 144 Forgot to Update Information Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment before she remembered the matter of selecting a task. ¡°Is the task selected by ourselves, or is it designated by Zheng Baolong?¡± Qiao Sang asked. ¡°At that time, the staff at the Beast Taming Center will filter tasks for you based on your pet beast¡¯s attributes, rank, and skills, and then we can pick our own. All you need to do is synchronize the completion progress to Zheng Baolong, and he usually won¡¯t intervene, at most he¡¯ll just scold you a bunch at the end of the task,¡± Wang Yao answered. Qiao Sang was silent for a few seconds, ¡°Is there never a situation where he praises instead?¡± Wang Yao spread her hands helplessly, ¡°You don¡¯t understand, unless you complete the task perfectly, and the client gives you five stars along with a positive review that leaves Zheng Baolong speechless, he¡¯s definitely going to nitpick and sermonize you.¡± ¡°Is it very difficult to get five stars?¡± Qiao Sang asked, puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s not just difficult, it¡¯s incredibly tough,¡± Wang Yao complained. ¡°Some of the task publishers are so hard to please that they won¡¯t give full stars for even the slightest dissatisfaction. Sometimes, even if you¡¯ve clearly solved their problem, they¡¯ll insist there was an issue with your attitude during the task, and leave you a lengthy review criticizing you.¡± ¡°Do you remember the three from the group battle team who returned from their task and got scolded on the training field for ages?¡± Qiao Sang nodded, ¡°I remember.¡± ¡°They took on a task that involved taking turns in sparring practice, and when they left, the person who published the task was still laughing and talking with them.¡± Wang Yao shrugged, ¡°But after they submitted the task and went back to check, the comments claimed they were too weak and didn¡¯t achieve any training effect.¡± A sense of alarm went off in Qiao Sang¡¯s mind, realizing that tasks might not be as simple as she thought. ¡­ Beast Taming Center in Hangkang. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï Third floor, Task Hall. The hall¡¯s virtual supersize screen constantly refreshed with tasks, displaying either those newly published or the ones that had been lingering unaccepted for a while. Quite a few people crowded in front of the virtual screen to check for tasks suitable for themselves. The majority of tasks on display were for the Secret Realm and weren¡¯t suitable for novice Beast Tamers. ¡°Have all of you registered?¡± Zheng Guoping looked towards the group of students in front of him and asked. Shi Gaofeng, Xu Yajie, and others nodded. ¡°The main purpose of you taking on tasks is for training. Don¡¯t just accept any task for the sake of completion. Consider what the task can bring to you, understand?¡± Zheng Guoping spoke with a heavy emphasis. ¡°Understood,¡± the group responded. Zheng Guoping nodded in satisfaction and then turned to find a seat. Wang Yao glanced at Zheng Baolong¡¯s retreating figure and clicked her tongue, then whispered to Qiao Sang, ¡°Aside from the beginning, he has never accompanied us to the Beast Taming Center again. He clearly came because of you this time, and that speech was probably for you to hear.¡± Qiao Sang was slightly taken aback and suddenly felt some pressure. There were 23 task reception windows, and her number was 02899; it was her turn before long. Qiao Sang approached window 06. The staff member at the reception was a woman with shoulder-length hair. ¡°Hello, please show your information card and Beast Tamer badge,¡± she said. Qiao Sang fished out her information card and Beast Tamer badge and handed them over. After scanning, the staff member looked at the information displayed on the computer screen several times with uncertainty. What¡¯s this? 15 years old? Fire-Toothed Dog and Treasure-seeking Ghost? Are you serious? Could there be a mistake with the data? Although filled with doubt internally, the staff member maintained a calm expression on her face. ¡°It doesn¡¯t show you have an ongoing task here. Are you here to publish a task or to receive one?¡± she asked. ¡°To receive,¡± Qiao Sang said. ¡°Then, let me filter some tasks for you; please wait. You have a Fire-Toothed Dog, I wonder if it¡­¡± she began. Before the staff member could finish, Qiao Sang interrupted her, ¡°Mine is not a Fire-Toothed Dog.¡± Of course. The staff member breathed a sigh of relief. She thought to herself, where could such a young child contract two pet beasts, especially from the Fire Element and Spectral Series? ¡°` I don¡¯t know who did the registration, but they were careless enough to make a mistake. ¡°Sorry, my Fire-Toothed Dog evolved, and I haven¡¯t had the chance to update the information yet,¡± Qiao Sang continued. The evolution of a pet beast isn¡¯t like a contract that needs to be registered within seven working days; she had been staying at school lately, and by the time she finished training and got to the Beast Taming Center, it was always after hours, so she hadn¡¯t updated her pet¡¯s information. The staff member listened to her words blankly, repeating them several times in his head. Evolution? Evolution?! Seeing that the staff member didn¡¯t respond, Qiao Sang asked, ¡°Do I need to go downstairs and update the information first?¡± The staff member snapped back to reality and brought back the professional smile, ¡°No need, you can simply summon your pet beast for me to have a look.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Qiao Sang nodded and began to make the summoning gesture. Ever since Yaobao was interviewed by a swarm of reporters a week before, its handsome, high-definition face had graced the front pages of all major news outlets in the Yuhua Region. Walking on the street, it would always draw a crowd if there were many people around¡ªheading to school in the morning was okay, since there weren¡¯t many people due to the early hour, but coming home from school in the evening, she would always be surrounded by several layers of onlookers. There was no choice but to take back alleys afterward. Qiao Sang wasn¡¯t panicked. Hot news emerged every day, and once the buzz over the Fire-Toothed Dog¡¯s new evolution faded, this situation wouldn¡¯t happen anymore. In the past two days, the number of enthusiastic greetings she received on her way home had clearly decreased. In a while, she expected life would return to normal. But for now, there was still some buzz left, and since the Beast Taming Center was a place that attracted a large number of people, Qiao Sang had to store Yaobao in the Beast Taming Codex first to move around more easily. Under the grayish Star Array, a red and white figure appeared within it. The staff member suddenly stood up from the chair. Isn¡¯t this pet beast the one that was on the news recently?! She looked confused¡ªyes, it was the new evolutionary form of the Fire-Toothed Dog, and wasn¡¯t this child¡¯s registered pet exactly that? ¡°Yaobao!¡± Yaobao barked excitedly. It finally came out! But the next second, with a wave of Qiao Sang¡¯s right hand, before Yaobao could express its excitement any further, it was back in the Beast Taming Codex. ¡­ Qiao Sang sat in front of window 06, looking at the tasks displayed on the desktop screen, her fingers sliding across the screen, browsing through them one by one. All the tasks were suited to Fire Attribute Beasts and Spectral-type Pets; the tasks were also all within Zhehai Province. As an F-rank Beast Tamer, she wasn¡¯t assigned any adventure tasks in secret realms. Based on Qiao Sang¡¯s current Beast Tamer level, the tasks displayed on the screen were all non-dangerous daily challenges. [Task: A haunted house urgently requires a Spectral-type Pet for three days, no level requirement, the scarier the better, preferably with a skill like ¡®Dreamscape¡¯] [Task Location: No. 231 Qin She Road, Hangkang City, Zhehai Province] [Task Reward: 1000 Alliance Currency per day] Qiao Sang glanced at it and quickly dismissed the task. Xiao Xunbao looked too cute to fit the scary criteria, and besides, it didn¡¯t have the skill ¡®Dreamscape¡¯¡­ She continued scrolling down. [Task: Looking for a Fire Attribute Beast capable of precise control of energy output for an outdoor camping trip of two days, hoping the Fire Element Beast can perfectly manage the cooking fire] [Task Location: Nanxia Shiling, Hangkang City, Zhehai Province] [Task Reward: 3000 Alliance Currency] Why not just bring a proper fire-making tool¡­ what a bunch of people with too much money and nowhere to spend it¡­ ¡°`