Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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Guwu Region.

Haicheng Pet Beast Battle Arena.

The night sky was lit up with dazzling fireworks, so spectacular that it seemed like an invitation for the entire city to enjoy the grand celebration together.

The arena's floor had split open from the center to the sides, transforming into a blue water-based stage.

Around a hundred types of water-element pet beasts, which Qiao Sang had never seen before, were performing. They shifted formations and displayed their skills, creating an enchanting spectacle.

“What were the rewards for previous division championships?” Qiao Sang asked curiously.

“Don’t ask me.” Xu Yixuan sighed.

“I’ve never even attended an awards ceremony for a division championship before.”

Did I just ask the wrong person? Qiao Sang cleared her throat and changed the topic.

“I didn’t expect such an impressive show before the awards ceremony.”

“Yeah, it’s my first time seeing it too.” Xu Yixuan remarked with a sigh.

Qiao Sang decided to stay quiet after that.

Not far away, several instructors from other regions were enthusiastically discussing how to train their students. Occasionally, they subtly tried to probe Sun Boyi for details about Qiao Sang’s usual training routines.

Whenever the conversation veered in that direction, Sun Boyi would just smile without saying a word.

Before long, the lights shifted.

The performing water-element beasts leaped off the stage, disappearing beneath the water’s surface.

In the next moment, a massive podium slowly rose from the water.

Simultaneously, a thin, bubble-like membrane spread evenly across the water stage, creating a stable surface.

Yi Ao stepped onto a blue platform, descended to about half a meter above the stage, then jumped down, landing steadily on the membrane. From afar, it looked as though he was standing on the water itself.

Holding a microphone, he announced:

“Ladies and gentlemen, the awards ceremony is now beginning! First, let us welcome the third-place winner of this year’s National Campus Beast Mastering League Division Championship: Hu Fan, from the Guwu Region...”

Waiting Area.

Yabao had deactivated his lightweight miniaturization bracelet, returning to his full form. Wearing a custom-made green triangular pair of sunglasses, he tried to suppress his excitement and put on a cool expression.

Meanwhile, Little Treasure perched on Qiao Sang’s head, eagerly slipping diamond-studded gloves onto his paws.

As for Lubao, she stood nearby with a cold and aloof expression.

Soon, Yi Ao called out Qiao Sang’s name:

“Next, let’s welcome the champion of this year’s National Campus Beast Mastering League Division Championship! The youngest high school senior champion in history! Representing the Yuhua Region: Qiao Sang and her pet beasts: Blazing Star Canine, Treasure-Seeking Demon, and Ice Xilu!” ℞�

The arena erupted in thunderous cheers and applause.

“Ice Xilu! Ice Xilu!”

“Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!”

Most of the audience shouted Qiao Sang’s and Lubao’s names. Occasionally, someone cheered for Yabao or Little Treasure, but those voices were quickly drowned out.

Qiao Sang led her pet beasts onto the podium.

A blue ceremonial pet beast, carrying a tray with the awards, stepped forward.

Yi Ao delivered a prepared speech, his voice rising noticeably when he talked about Lubao:

“Ice Xilu’s expression remains stoic, and that’s precisely where its strength lies! To win without arrogance and to lose without despair, one who has thunder in their heart but remains calm on the surface is destined for greatness!”

“Lu.”

Lubao glanced at him, only understanding that this human had commented on her expressionless face.

Are all Guwu Region people this exaggerated? Qiao Sang’s lips twitched slightly, momentarily forgetting to pay attention to the award itself.

After the awards were presented, the cameraman clicked the shutter, capturing the moment.

In the photo, Qiao Sang stood with Yabao on one side, looking cool with his green sunglasses, and Lubao on the other, exuding an icy aura. Perched on her head, Little Treasure waved enthusiastically, showing off his diamond-studded gloves. The scene was oddly harmonious.

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Deep Sea Mantis Hotel.

Sitting on the bed, Qiao Sang examined a deep blue, nearly black pearl in her hand.

In addition to the trophy, the division championship prize included this water-element Awakening Pearl.

She searched online and found that these pearls could awaken latent talent skills in a water-element pet beast’s bloodline when consumed.

Pet beasts are born with varying chances of innate skills, depending on their talent and bloodline purity. For instance, Yabao’s skill is Fire Fang, while Lubao has Healing Light.

However, it’s not uncommon for some pet beasts to be born without any innate skills.

As society evolved, interspecies relationships among pet beasts became more accepted. Pet beasts of different species often formed bonds, which diluted bloodlines over generations. Naturally, the number of pet beasts born with innate skills decreased.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

This is where Awakening Pearls gained their value.

This is my first time seeing one... Qiao Sang held the water-element Awakening Pearl up to her eyes for a closer look.

The deeper the pearl’s color, the higher its quality. Even without professional appraisal, its deep, almost black hue indicated that this pearl was of exceptional quality.

Speaking of which, besides Healing Light, what other innate skills does the Ice Lurianas species have? Qiao Sang picked up her phone to research further.

At that moment, her phone rang.

The caller ID displayed: Professor Jiang.

Qiao Sang answered, “Professor Jiang?”

“Qiao Sang, when are you coming back?” Jiang Xiu asked.

“I’m not going back. I’ll head straight to the Zhongkong Region in a couple of days.” Qiao Sang replied.

The final stage of the National Championship was only a week away. Traveling back to the Yuhua Region before heading to Zhongkong would waste too much time. She hadn’t even started gathering information on her competitors yet, so every moment counted.

“Do you have time to visit the Ice Luriana Conservation Center tomorrow?” Jiang Xiu asked.

Qiao Sang was startled. “The Ice Luriana Conservation Center?”

“Yes.” Jiang Xiu confirmed.

“Dr. Jiang over there asked me to invite you. If you’re willing to go, let me know what time, and I’ll pick you up tomorrow.”

“Dr. Jiang has spent most of his life studying the Ice Luriana species. I believe speaking with him will greatly benefit you in raising Ice Xilu.”

Jiang Xiu paused, as if recalling something, then added, “Oh, and Dr. Jiang asked me to tell you not to use the Awakening Pearl on Ice Xilu just yet.”

“Why?” Qiao Sang asked, puzzled.

“I don’t know.” Jiang Xiu admitted.

“But if you want to find out, he’ll explain when you meet him tomorrow.”

Seriously? Did he have to say that just to get me to go? Can’t people be more straightforward without using all these tactics?

Qiao Sang muttered to herself before imitating Jiang Xiu’s tone, “Why don’t you just give me Dr. Jiang’s contact information so I can ask him myself?”

Jiang Xiu: ...

“I’m joking.” Qiao Sang laughed.

“Tomorrow at 9 a.m., I’ll be ready.”

“Alright.” Jiang Xiu replied.

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