Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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“This is a Rolling Octopus. It loves doing backflips for no reason.”

“That’s an Axe Fish. Though it looks scary, it’s actually very gentle.”

“That pet beast with something like a fishing rod on its head is called the Angling Fish. It uses the ‘rod’ to lure prey.”

Jiang Xiu was introducing the pet beasts they saw along the way.

Qiao Sang listened quietly.

She had to admit, seeing wild pet beasts up close and having them explained like this was far more interesting than just attending pet beast ecology classes.

The deeper they went, the dimmer the surroundings became.

However, dozens of medium to large aquatic pet beasts had prepared in advance. Each had some glowing organ on their body that lit up.

One large shark-like pet beast caught Qiao Sang’s attention because the glowing part of its body was its teeth. It was moving forward with its teeth bared, making it quite memorable.

Such a distinctive glowing spot... Qiao Sang suppressed her urge to laugh and asked,

“Professor Jiang, does this activity only include aquatic pet beasts that can glow?”

Of course not! Jiang Xiu chuckled, realizing the misunderstanding.

“No, it’s just a coincidence. The beastmasters participating this time happen to have glowing aquatic pet beasts.”

“I see…” Qiao Sang didn’t doubt him and continued enjoying the sight of the wild aquatic pet beasts.

As they ventured deeper, the wild pet beasts they saw started looking more intimidating.

“Xun?”

Little Treasure tilted his head curiously, wondering why the creatures became scarier as they went further down.

Qiao Sang joked, “Maybe since no one can see each other down here, they just grow however they like.”

Though she was joking, her tone was so serious it was convincing.

“Xun~”

Little Teasure nodded with an enlightened expression.

Jiang Xiu: …

He didn’t understand what the Treasure-Seeking Demon was saying, but from Qiao Sang’s reply and the Demon’s reaction, he could piece together the gist of it.

So this is what Qiao Sang’s personality is like… Jiang Xiu mused.

At that moment, the leading turtle-like pet beast stopped.

Jiang Xiu understood immediately.

“We’ve arrived.” He said.

Qiao Sang looked around. The aquatic wild pet beasts in the area all scattered upon seeing them, leaving a hundred-meter radius completely empty.

“Bibi!”

The leading turtle called out, and the medium-to-large aquatic pet beasts dispersed, swimming off in different directions.

“We should move too.” Jiang Xiu said.

He led the way with his Sea Salt Lizard toward a direction no one else was heading.

“Not staying together?” Qiao Sang asked.

Jiang Xiu explained, “High-level pet beasts exert pressure on lower-level ones. If too many high-level pet beasts gather, wild ones won’t come near. We have to split up.”

Qiao Sang nodded and formed a hand seal. A green star array glowed underwater, and the next moment, Lubao appeared beside the Sea Salt Lizard.

After such a long competition, Qiao Sang was well aware of Lubao’s overwhelming impact on the people of the Ancient Guwu Region. She didn’t dare summon her when there were so many people around earlier.

“Lu!”

Lubao was momentarily stunned by the underwater environment but soon let out a cheerful cry.

Ice Xilu! Ice Xilu! Ice Xilu! Jiang Xiu internally screamed.

He had wanted to suggest Qiao Sang summon her Ice Xilu but held back, fearing it would seem too intentional. Luckily, he finally got to see the Ice Xilu now.

Lubao’s personality really isn’t as aloof anymore after evolving… Qiao Sang thought.

“Yap yap!”

Yabao glanced at the Sea Salt Lizard, then at Lubao, and suddenly grew excited. He asked if she could create a bubble to encase himself, like the Sea Salt Lizard.

“Lu.”

Lubao thought for a moment and nodded, indicating it should be doable.

“Xun!”

Little Treasure immediately looked over with anticipation.

They’ve grown closer, huh? In the past, Lubao wouldn’t even acknowledge Yabao… Qiao Sang thought with satisfaction.

Under the gaze of four pairs of eyes, Lubao opened her mouth.

A transparent bubble slowly formed, expanding and enveloping her head, then neck. But as it reached her body, the bubble suddenly burst with a pop.

“Yap…”

“Xun…”

Yabao and Little Treasure looked disappointed.

Guess it doesn’t work…

“Lu…”

Lubao’s mood visibly dropped, and she resumed trying to create a bubble.

Once again, the bubble burst at the body.

“Yap…”

“Xun…”

The two shook their heads in unison.

Still doesn’t work…

“Lu…”

Lubao’s mood sank further.

Of course, it won’t work. Lubao hasn’t practiced this skill before; how could she succeed in just one or two tries?

Qiao Sang cleared her throat and explained, “Bubbles are easier to form in low-pressure environments. The deeper the water, the greater the pressure, so the bubbles burst easily. It’s normal for Lubao to fail. On land, it’ll definitely succeed.

“Like the Sea Salt Lizard, they form their bubbles before entering the water.”

“Yap Yap!”

“Xun xun!”

Yabao and Little Treasure suddenly looked enlightened.

So it’s not Lubao’s fault!

“Lu.”

Lubao’s low spirits immediately vanished. She swished her tail, lifted her head proudly, and acted as though it had never doubted herself.

Jiang Xiu watched this unfold, his thoughts racing.

Qiao Sang’s ability to cheer up the Ice Xilu with just a few words further solidified his determination to keep her in the Ancient Guwu Region.

He’d even decided on her workplace: The Water Luriana Species Research and Conservation Center!

The difficulty in evolving the Water Luriana species largely stemmed from their complex emotions.

With Qiao Sang around, perhaps the evolution rate of the Water Luriana species could improve!

While maintaining a calm exterior, Jiang Xiu secretly opened his backpack, pulled out an item, and discreetly placed it on the Sea Salt Lizard’s blue circular marking.

The blue spot emitted a stream of water that engulfed the item, which slowly sank into the Sea Salt Lizard’s body and disappeared. Moments later, the Sea Salt Lizard spat the item out.

How should we communicate with wild aquatic pet beasts later? Qiao Sang wondered, observing the surroundings.

“Look! What’s that? Should we pick it up?” Jiang Xiu’s sudden exclamation startled her.

Qiao Sang looked in the direction he pointed, observed for three seconds, and shook her head.

“It’s just a Thermal Stone. No need to pick it up.”

Jiang Xiu: ???

Realizing his expression wasn’t quite right, Qiao Sang quickly added, “I mean, I don’t need it. But if you want it, Professor Jiang, go ahead. You found it, after all.”

Jiang Xiu: …

Too late, too late…

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