Beast Taming Starts from Zero

Ground-type Pokémon are already immune to Electric-type moves to some extent. Now, Garuda not only has the Ground type but also the Lightning Rod ability. It's no exaggeration to say that it's completely immune to attacks from Electric-type Pokémon of the same level, in addition to its extremely high defense.

Even though Tingbao possesses the ultimate-level Electric Discharge and the high-level skill Thunderbolt, it cannot cause much damage to Garchomp.

It's really too difficult to beat a Garchomp.

Qiao Sang looked at Ting Bao, waiting for its reaction.

"Tingting".

Tingbao gave a "So that's how it is" look and exclaimed.

It said that its electric-type skills couldn't do any damage to that guy, because it had the lightning rod property.

"Tingting?"

After Tingbao finished speaking, he called out again.

So, is it time to train in Dragon-type moves?
Qiao Sang laughed, quite satisfied with Tingbao's reaction, and said:
"No, let's see how you lost first."

"Tingting?"

Tingbao looked puzzled.

Qiao Sang turned around and called out, "Ya Bao."

"Ya Ya!"

Ya Bao stopped training and teleported over.

Before its beast tamer could speak, it placed its paw on Tingbao's head.

It had heard the conversation and naturally knew what its beast tamer meant by "look".

Tingbao paused for a moment, looked at his beast tamer, and saw that his beast tamer had already closed his eyes, so he didn't say anything, just stayed quietly and let Ya Bao put his paw on his head.

At the same time, Qiao Sang simultaneously saw in his mind the scene of Xiao Xunbao fighting with Tingbao.

The images kept rewinding, and soon she saw the figure she had seen on TV not long ago—the Earth Dragon.

“It’s this match,” Qiao Sang said.

"Ya Ya!"

Ya Bao called out, controlling the start time of the match, and then played it correctly.

"Searching..."

In reality, Little Treasure Hunter floated over and, seeing Tooth Treasure's actions, silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, during this time it diligently took Lao Liu to find opponents to compete against and did not go out to play, otherwise if it were seen, it would probably be another training session.

"Tingting?"

When Tingbao saw Xiaoxunbao coming over, he called out, indicating what his beast tamer was asking Yabao to do.
"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter called out, indicating that Brother Tooth Treasure was using his tactile abilities.

"Tingting?"

Tingbao looked curious and called out.

What is tactile perception? Can you see it fighting against Garchomp?

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter began to explain.

“Tingting…”

After hearing this, Tingbao was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes turned to Yabao with admiration.

Wow, I didn't know there was such an amazing skill...

"Looking around~"

Seeing that look, Little Treasure Hunter felt a sudden sense of crisis and quickly added with a cry, indicating that it could actually learn this skill, but it was too busy to do so.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qiao Sang and Ya Bao opened their eyes.

Little Treasure Hunter quickly shut up.

“I watched the whole match,” Jossan said. “Your Electric-type moves aren’t completely ineffective against Garchomp.”

"Tingting." Tingbao immediately focused its attention. It thought for a moment, then called out, indicating that it did not feel that the electric-type moves had any effect on the Garchomp.

"Who said that?" Qiao Sang laughed. "Think back again, didn't the electric grid successfully trap the Earth Dragon?"

"Tingting".

Tingbao nodded and called out.

That's true, but the guy burrowed underground, so he wasn't completely trapped.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter nodded in agreement.

"That's because you didn't use an electric grid to trap the bottom of the Jaggi. If your electric grid could completely trap the Jaggi from all 360 degrees, would you still be afraid of it getting out?" Josang said.

She had just witnessed the battle between Tingbao and Garchomp. Leer was effective, and so was Electric Net. As long as Garchomp's movements could be restricted, Tingbao could still win by using Dragon-type moves.

"Tingting?"

Tingbao's eyes lit up, then he seemed to realize something and his anger subsided.

However, its power grid cannot provide complete 360-degree shielding.

Qiao Sang smiled and said, "Then let's practice."

……

Half past six in the evening.

At the dining table in the living room, Michaela glanced at Little Treasure and Tingbao, who were eating their energy meals, and asked:
"Why are they back so quickly today?"

"Because I changed the training plan for the next session..." Qiao Sang recounted the events of today's match between Tingbao and Earth Dragon while eating.

Tingbao listened from the side, his body stiffened for a moment, then he tried to pretend that he didn't care and continued to eat his energy meal.

After listening, Michaela nodded slightly: "Since we lost, we should win back the victory. However, that Garuda has the lightning rod property, so even if Thunder Dragon fights again, its chances of winning are not high."

"Tingting!"

Upon hearing this, crackling yellow arcs of electricity instantly appeared on Tingbao's body, and he gave Michaela a disgruntled look, something he hadn't done in a long time.

Michaela: "..."

"Tingbao," Qiao Sang called out.

Upon hearing his beast tamer's voice, Tingbao reluctantly suppressed the electric arcs on his body.

"I thought your personality had improved..." Michaela thought to himself, then added, "But with training, I believe Thunder Dragon can increase its chances of winning."

"Tingting".

Tingbao gave a "you don't need to tell me that" look, called out, and continued eating his energy meal.

It ate in big mouthfuls, speeding up the process of consuming its energy meal.

"Tingting".

Half a minute later, Tingbao's plate was empty. It barked once, indicating that it had finished eating and was going to train.

After saying that, he twisted his body and flew towards the open-air training ground.

Teacher, you truly live up to your reputation. You even know how to motivate Tingbao's training... Upon seeing this, Qiao Sang seemed to understand something and looked at Teacher Michaela with admiration.

"Would you believe me if I said I didn't...?" Mikaela accepted Josan's gaze without changing his expression.

……

ten minutes later.

Open-air training ground.

“If you want the electric grid to completely trap the target from all 360 degrees, you need to increase the power of the lightning on your body first,” Josang said.

"Tingting".

Tingbao cried out, and suddenly yellow arcs of electricity shot up from his body.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of electric arcs flashed forward like flying snakes, quickly intersecting each other.

The incredibly dense web of lightning quickly formed, but unfortunately, it didn't completely intertwine into a sphere before dissipating.

Qiao Sang immediately saw the problem and said, "You need to maintain the time when the lightning appears on your body."

"Tingting".

Tingbao nodded, and yellow arcs of electricity reappeared on his body.

Dozens of electric arcs intertwined to form a network.

This time, the lightning web extended considerably, but it still dissipated before it was completely sealed off.

“Tingting…”

Tingbao looked disappointed.

“The direction of the training is correct,” Josang said. “Just keep practicing in this way.”

"Tingting".

Tingbao adjusted his mindset, nodded, and continued training.

At first, Tingbao had a serious expression on his face.

The lightning net failed to gather the ball.

Tingbao's expression gradually changed from serious to even more serious.

The lightning net failed to gather the ball.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Failure, failure, failure...

"Tingting!"

Finally, Tingbao gritted his teeth and channeled his energy.

The lightning net failed to gather the ball.

“Tingting…”

Tingbao collapsed to the ground.

Out of energy...

Qiao Sang stepped forward with the energy recovery fluid, handed it over, and said gently:
"Let's recover first before continuing our practice."

"Tingting".

Tingbao used its tail to scoop up the energy recovery liquid and drank it.

At this moment, Michaela, who had been watching from the sidelines, walked over and said:
"The energy in Thunder Dragon's body is actually enough to allow the electric grid to converge in all directions. The current situation is that the proficiency is a little lacking. Either spend time practicing to improve the proficiency, or stimulate the potential within the body. If it can be unleashed, it should be successful."

Stimulate the potential within? How can that be done? Qiao Sang fell into deep thought.

"Tingting".

At this moment, Tingbao finished drinking the energy recovery liquid, looked at Michaela with a dissatisfied expression, and called out.

Don't worry, it will be mastered sooner or later.

Seeing this, Qiao Sang had a sudden thought and asked, "Teacher, you shouldn't be afraid of lightning, right?"

Michaela: "???"

Michaela had a bad feeling and asked, "What's wrong?"

Qiao Sang chuckled and said, "Could you please be the target so that Tingbao can use the electric net?"

...Michaela looked at Tingbao.

Tingbao happened to look over at that moment.

Michaela clearly saw a hint of excitement on its face, an expression it hadn't shown when it was practicing with the electric grid.

She paused for a moment, then suddenly rose into the air and nodded, saying:

"bring it on."

"Tingting!"

Before his beast tamer could speak, Tingbao showed an excited expression and barked.

Immediately, streaks of yellow electricity appeared on his body, transforming into countless lightning snakes that converged into a net and headed towards Michael in mid-air.

Bolts of lightning rapidly intersected and converged around Michael, forming a net. Soon, the last two bolts of lightning connected, creating a spherical lightning net that completely trapped Michael within it.

It worked! As expected, Teacher Michaela is the best at stimulating Tingbao! Qiao Sang exclaimed excitedly upon seeing this:
"That's awesome, Tingbao!"

"Tingting!" Tingbao called out happily.

After I became the target, I actually succeeded on my first try... Michaela glanced at the electric net gathering around him, his lips twitched slightly, and he coughed.

"Quickly remove the power grid," Qiao Sang urged.

"Tingting".

Tingbao looked up at Michaela and then removed the electric grid.

Michael landed on the ground and said calmly, "Not bad, you've barely mastered this form of electric net, but you still need to strengthen your training, otherwise you might not be able to use it successfully at crucial moments."

This human still looks down on it... Tingbao's expression turned dissatisfied again.

"Understood," Qiao Sang nodded.

Just as Michaela was about to say something more, the doorbell rang.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter raised its paw, cried out, and then disappeared.

A moment later, it brought Jacqueline in.

“Professor Jacqueline,” Josan greeted her.

"It hasn't been that long, and Thunder Dragon has already shed its skin." Jacqueline stepped forward, observed Thunder Dragon, and exclaimed in amazement.

Although she appeared to be sighing, she was actually quite calm inside, after all, she had recently experienced the event of Yan Jia'ou evolving into a royal-level pet beast.

Compared to this, the speed at which the Thunder Dragon shed its skin for the first time is really nothing.

“Let’s go in and get checked,” Michaela said.

“Okay, let’s go into the living room.” Jacqueline asked as they walked, “Were you training just now?”

Mikaela remained unfazed.

Qiao Sang hummed in agreement and said, "We are conducting training on the power grid."

“There’s no problem with skill training right after shedding your skin, but you should reduce your defensive training. Wait at least three days,” Jacqueline said.

"Will it be okay if you get injured during the battle?" Qiao Sang asked, as if something had occurred to her.

“It’s alright,” Jacqueline said. “The main thing is that we can’t keep putting extra strain on the body.”

During the casual conversation, the group went to the living room, where Tingbao began the examination.

About ten minutes later, Jacqueline packed up the equipment and said, "Thunder Dragon's physical condition has improved considerably. It's time to replace the energy pills. I'll send the new energy pills over in three days."

"So fast." Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised.

“Thunder Dragon is only a mid-level pet.” Jacqueline laughed. “If it weren’t for the fact that some materials need to be purchased separately, plus the shipping time, I could deliver it to you within a day.”

“Tingting…”

Tingbao, who was listening nearby, became somewhat dissatisfied.

What do you mean by "still a mid-level pet"? It makes it seem useless.

After saying goodbye to Ms. Jacqueline, Qiao Sang took Tingbao back to the open-air training ground and said:
"Let's start practicing Dragon's Tail now."

……

Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Open-air training ground.

"Tingting!"

Tingbao's tail, gleaming with a silvery-white light, lashed out fiercely.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, mud and rocks flew everywhere, and a small crater appeared in the ground instantly.

Qiao Sang said with satisfaction, "Good, you can go and challenge the Earth Dragon to a match now."

It's impossible to completely overwhelm a Garchomp in just three days, but if you develop a battle strategy specifically targeting it, defeating it is not impossible.

"Tingting!"

Tingbao's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed excitedly.

It has been waiting for this day for a long time!

Only three days... Qiao Sang muttered to herself, then turned to look at the little treasure hunter training not far away, and said:
"Little Treasure Hunter, take Tingbao to find the Earth Dragon."

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter, who had been keeping an eye on things, teleported over immediately, his eyes glowing blue.

"Wait," Qiao Sang interrupted, "Take me with you."

Tingbao looked over.

Qiao Sang noticed Tingbao's gaze and smiled, "This is your chance to redeem yourself, how could I not be here watching?"

"Tingting!"

Tingbao's eyes crinkled, and his confidence inexplicably surged. He called out.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure grinned and disappeared from the spot with its beast tamer, Tingbao, and the training Yabao.

Ya Bao: "???"

……

on the grass.

"Ya?"

Ya Bao glanced around at the surroundings and called out.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter responded, indicating that since his own Beastmaster had come, you would definitely follow.

"Tooth."

Ya Bao barked, indicating that you were right, and then quietly stayed next to its own beast tamer, controlling the training of the distant clone.

"Are you sure that earth dragon is here?" Josan asked.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter called out to indicate whether the other party was present; they would find out by trying.

After saying that, it gave Tingbao a wink.

"Tingting".

Tingbao received the look, nodded, then gathered his energy in his dantian and roared:
"Tingting!"

Garuda, come out and battle me!

Just shout it out... Qiao Sang remained silent.

The surrounding insect-type pets all looked over, and then went back to doing their own things.

A gust of wind blew by, but the Garuda didn't appear.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter looked thoughtful and called out, indicating that the Earth Dragon might not be there right now, and suggested they come back another time.

"Tingting." Tingbao nodded in agreement.

Josang calmly said, "No, let's try again."

Then, looking at Tingbao, he said, "Like last time, challenge an insect-type pet."

Tingbao nodded, then shouted to the insect-type pets around him:
"Tingting!"

The surrounding insect-type pets either fled or flew into a rage.

Before long, many insect-type pets wearing score recorders stepped forward.

Half an hour later, insect-type pets fell to the ground one after another.

Qiao Sang gave Tingbao a wink after they had just finished their fight.

Tingbao understood immediately and called out:
"Tingting".

If you don't want me to fight here anymore, just call out Garchomp.

The insect-type pets all looked over angrily.

Behind them, an ant-like insect-type pet hesitated for a moment, then turned and crawled in a certain direction.

It came to a tree and burrowed into the ground.

There was already an opening below, and the ant-like insect-type pet moved forward in the dark.

After a dozen meters or so, the view suddenly opened up before me.

The cave is about twenty meters in size. Many insect-type pets were carrying food in from all around, and the one lying in the middle was a gadget dragon.

"Hey," the ant-like insect called out.

The Earth Dragon opened its eyes, looking puzzled, and called out, "Earth Dragon?"

"Blackie".

"Blackie".

The ants were making noises and gesturing.

"TuTu." The Earth Dragon seemed to recall something, revealing an expression of "Oh, it was it," and called out.

Tell it that I will not fight against a defeated opponent again. (End of Chapter)