Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

It wasn't until the third class break that Qiao Sang finally received a private message from the official backend of Yulianton University: [Leona, Pet Beast Potion Department, Year 5 Class 2: I have a B-grade Fire Washing Potion. 5 credits per bottle. I require full payment upfront. Do you accept?]

Qiao Sang's first thought was:Damn, that's so cheap!

Back then, borrowing material-related books for the vice principal cost her 5 credits per day!

Her second thought was:Let's test the waters, maybe I can get a discount...

Thinking this, she typed: [I'll buy in bulk. Could you give me a discount?]

About a minute later, the other party replied: [No discount on the credits, but I'll throw in one extra B-grade Fire Washing Potion.]

A treatment course required 10 bottles. Effects started showing after three courses, so an extra bottle... was it even useful?

Qiao Sang grumbled inwardly but still replied: [Deal.]

She already considered the credits a nice surprise. Soon, she would be leaving Yulianton University, so hoarding credits would be a waste anyway.

---

After morning classes ended, students began filing out of the classroom.

Qiao Sang remained in her seat, quietly waiting.

"Yap?"

Yabao looked up with a puzzled expression.Not leaving yet?

"You said you wanted to train your fire energy's temperature." Qiao Sang explained.

"I bought a Fire Washing Potion, it increases fire energy's temperature. Someone's delivering it soon."

"Yap!"

Yabao's eyes lit up at her words. He wagged his tail like crazy and happily rubbed his head against his Beast master's cheek.

"Gang Slice…"

Gangbao watched silently from the side. When she saw her Beast master enjoying the moment, she couldn't help imagining herself in Yabao's place.

But… her own head was so hard. If she tried rubbing like that, her expression definitely wouldn't look like that...

Just then, a tall, black-haired, black-eyed upperclassman walked into the classroom.

She had heavy dark circles under her eyes, a clear sign of frequent all-nighters.

Beside her was a one-meter-tall monkey-type beast, carrying a backpack. Its fur was nearly all white, and it too had prominent dark circles.

Qiao Sang immediately recognized her: The one who accepted the task, Leona.

The girl walked straight over.

Brainy Monkey, General-level Normal-type pet beast. Excellent memory. Rumored to possess intelligence on par with humans...

As Qiao Sang recalled its info, she prepared to speak.

But just then, a voice, same tone as Little Treasure, rang out: [Let me take a look~ Brainy Monkey. General-level, Normal-type pet. Super high IQ. When it thinks, it tilts its head back to boost brain cell flexibility. Summary: Smart, but sucks at fighting.]

Qiao Sang: …

The Brainy Monkey silently glanced toward the space where the Pet Beast Identifier had appeared.

But soon, it vanished again.

Leona didn't seem to hear the identifier's voice. Calmly, she confirmed: "You're Qiao Sang?"

"That's me." Qiao Sang nodded.

"Here are your 31 bottles of Fire Washing Potion."

With that, the Brainy Monkey placed its black backpack on the desk and unzipped it.

Qiao Sang glanced inside, all of them were potions filled with bright red liquid.

The Brainy Monkey began setting the bottles out on the table one by one.

"Count them." Leona said.

No need, she'd watched the monkey take them out one by one.

Qiao Sang said, "No need to count. I trust you."

"Yap, yap, yap…"

Yabao, however, raised a paw and began counting each bottle seriously.

Leona was briefly stunned. She hadn't expected that kind of reply.

The Brainy Monkey pulled a few sheets of paper from the backpack and handed them over.

"These are the appraisal certificates for the Fire Washing Potions." Leona said, her tone softening, like someone who'd finally slept after a long night. Her mood visibly brightened.

Qiao Sang took them, skimmed through, then picked up her phone and transferred the credits.

"I've sent the credits. Check it on your end."

Leona didn't take out her phone.

"I trust you too."

Wait, no, check it! You're making me feel awkward here!

Qiao Sang chuckled.

"Then I'll head out first."

She looked toward where Little Treasure was.

"Xun~"

Little Treasure appeared.

The Brainy Monkey glanced at him.

Little Treasure grinned back with a friendly smile.

Brainy Monkey: …

"Yap…"

Yabao remained completely unfazed by the mood, his eyes glowing blue as he carefully floated the potions back into the backpack one by one.

"Wait." Leona suddenly said.

Qiao Sang looked over.

Leona glanced at Yabao, speaking calmly: "I don't know when your Fire Qilu evolved, but I know it's a General-level beast. If you're having it take the Fire Washing Potion, I suggest waiting a bit longer. B-grade Fire Washing Potions are best suited for late-General-level or King-level beasts."

"Using it at early- to mid-General level will cause immense pain, and may even leave hidden injuries."

"Yap…"

Yabao had just put all the potions into the bag and was about to take one out when he heard this. Silently, he retracted his paw.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment.

"What if we apply healing during the process?"

Leona fell silent.

By now, Qiao Sang was basically a celebrity at Yulianton. Everyone discussed her and her beasts, including their rank and skills.

Naturally, Leona knew she had an Ice Aipalu with Healing Light.

Judging by her question, Qiao Sang clearly intended to use Healing Light while Fire Qilu took the potion.

To use an super-tier healing skill just to relieve potion pain…

Such a scene was hard to even imagine.

Leona hesitated, then nodded.

"That would work."

Qiao Sang finally relaxed.

---

One minute later.

At the villa.

"Yap!"

Yabao sat on the ground with a serious expression, opened a red potion bottle, and downed it.

Lubao stood beside him, watching closely and ready to heal at a moment's notice.

"Yap?"

About three minutes passed. Yabao swayed his tail and blinked.

Where was the pain?

Didn't feel anything.

"Maybe it takes longer to kick in." Qiao Sang said, uncertain.

"Yap!"

Yabao immediately straightened up with renewed seriousness.

Ten minutes later, his expression finally changed, like he was enduring something.

"Lubao." Qiao Sang called.

"Lu Ai~" Lubao responded, signaling understanding.

Gurgle…

Just as she began gathering energy to cast Healing Light, a sound came from Yabao's belly.

"Yap…"

Yabao finally flopped onto the ground, unable to endure any longer.

He was hungry…

Qiao Sang: …

Lubao: …