Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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Fortunately, aside from academic subjects, there were other ways to earn extra points.

When the time came to contract her fourth pet beast, with her golden finger ability, raising it to an advanced level within six months shouldn’t be a problem.

According to the previous point system of Sainan High School, evolving a beginner-level pet beast to an intermediate level earned 20 points, while evolving an intermediate-level pet to an advanced level granted 100 points.

At the very least, she would have 120 points. Adding that to her current 94 points, she would have a total of 214 points. That meant she was still… 786 points away from the 1,000-point goal…

Thinking of this, Qiao Sang’s heart sank halfway.

Sigh, she wondered how many points the school would award for a breakthrough in brain domain development tomorrow…

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Nine senior officials of the school sat on either side of a long conference table. Almost everyone who could attend was present.

At the head of the table sat a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties. His appearance was ordinary, yet he exuded an undeniable air of authority.

“How many points do you think would be appropriate?” He asked slowly.

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss Qiao Sang’s point allocation.

As soon as he finished speaking, the previously quiet meeting room erupted with differing opinions.

“How about 1,000 points? A genius with 39% brain domain development at just 15 years old is unprecedented.” Said a man with black hair and sharp facial features.

“No way. Qiao Sang isn’t even from our Chaosu Star. If she gets 1,000 points, we’re essentially telling all our students that they’re inferior to an exchange student from Blue Star.” An elderly black man objected.

“Well, they are inferior. Not just in Sainan High School, no high school on Chaosu Star has a 15-year-old with 39% brain development.” A blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman with light makeup shrugged.

Another blond man, ignoring the woman’s remark, glanced at the black-haired man who had spoken first. With a dissatisfied tone, he said:

“Just because she’s from the same country as you doesn’t mean you can spout nonsense. You really think 1,000 points is reasonable?”

The black-haired man chuckled.

“Oh? You think 1,000 is too little? Fine, make it 2,000 then.”

“You-!” The blond man slammed the table and stood up.

“Sit down. I didn’t come here to watch you argue.” A red-haired young man seated just below the head of the table said indifferently.

The blond man snorted and reluctantly sat down.

Silence fell over the meeting room for a moment.

After a few seconds, a brown-haired woman with a cold and serious demeanor spoke:

“I think 300 points is enough. Our school values well-rounded abilities. If brain domain development alone earns more points than three years of hard work from other students, how would they feel?”

A black-haired woman beside her countered:

“A student who breaks through 20% brain development gets 200 points. We all know how difficult it is to reach 30%. Isn’t 300 points too stingy?”

The blond man immediately retorted, “But 1,000 is too much! That’s the equivalent of two rare resources!”

“I agree. She’s only here as an exchange student, she’s not even from Chaosu Star.”

“This has nothing to do with where she’s from. Even if she were from Chaosu Star, 1,000 points is excessive.”

“1,000 is too much, 300 is too little. We can compromise.” The black-haired woman suggested calmly.

“How about 500 points? I remember there’s an SS-rank Water Evolution Stone in the exchange vault that costs exactly 500 points. First, it would show we acknowledge her talent. Second, resources like this can be replenished over time. Third, 500 points wouldn’t shake up the top ranks on the leaderboard.”

Several officials nodded in agreement.

At this moment, the red-haired young man spoke:

“I have no objections to the points, but I want to personally test the Blue Star exchange student’s brain domain again.”

“Of course. A 15-year-old with 39% brain development, we all want to see that for ourselves, regardless of where she’s from.” The elderly black man chuckled.

“I’ve already informed the school doctor. She’ll be brought in tomorrow.”

The middle-aged man at the head of the table asked:

“Does anyone object?”

Silence filled the room.

His voice remained steady, unhurried: “Since there are no objections, it’s decided.”

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7:00 AM

Lubao cast a healing light, instantly erasing the dark circles under Qiao Sang’s eyes after her all-nighter.

After a quick wash and breakfast, she led Yabao and the others to the outdoor training grounds, as directed by the school doctor.

The training grounds were massive, equivalent to four football fields. With no classrooms nearby, they didn’t have to worry about disturbing lessons, no matter how much noise they made.

“You guys train here. I’ll summon you back after school.” Qiao Sang instructed Yabao and Lubao.

“Lu.”

Lubao nodded.

“Yap?”

Yabao scanned the area, seemingly satisfied with the environment. Then, as if recalling something, he asked, What about Little Treasure?

“Xun xun…”

Little Treasure looked at them with a sorrowful gaze. He has to go to school…

“Yap yap?”

Yabao had already learned yesterday that Little Treasure had to attend school. But did that mean every day?

“Xun?!”

Little Treasure's eyes widened in shock.

Every day?! He had never considered such a terrifying prospect!

Seeing his reaction, Qiao Sang put on a serious expression.

“Of course not. There are weekends and holidays. And once I graduate, Little Treasure won’t have to study anymore.”

“Xun…”

Little Treasure patted his chest in relief. Phew. That scared me.

After saying goodbye to Yabao and Lubao, Qiao Sang left with Little Treasure.

“Yap…”

Yabao watched Qiao Sang’s departing figure.

When she was completely out of sight, his expression dimmed, and his tail drooped.

Lubao glanced at Yabao, then started singing:

“Lu~ Lulu~ Lu Lu Lu~ Lu~ Lu Lu~”

Invisible sound waves rippled through the air.

Gradually, Yabao’s tail lifted off the ground again.

"Lu?”

Lubao finished her song and called out. Shall we train?

“Yap.”

Expression calm once more, Yabao nodded.

Let’s train.

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Meanwhile, Qiao Sang and Little Treasure passed through the school grounds, following the homeroom teacher’s directions to a small forest.

Though called a forest, it was more like a park, lush with greenery and populated by numerous small pet beasts.

The identification bracelets on their paws made it clear they weren’t wild beasts.

Some of them were adorned in lavish outfits, their mannerisms elegant.

Little Treasure curiously looked around.

Suddenly, his gaze locked onto a white lace glove on the paw of an egg-shaped pet beast.

“Xun xun!”

After staring at it for two seconds, Little Treasure turned to Qiao Sang, raising both of his tiny paws.

Gloves! He forgot to buy diamond gloves!

Oh… Right… Qiao Sang’s expression turned awkward as she was about to respond.

At that moment, the surrounding pet beasts suddenly panicked, scattering in all directions.

Qiao Sang sensed something and turned her head.

A two-meter-tall bipedal beast with a predominantly purple body and a white stripe running down its face was approaching.

“You must be the new student. Let me check… Ghost Ring Phantom. You have five minutes until class starts. You should hurry.”

Qiao Sang: !!!

Who?! Who’s speaking?!

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