Beast Taming Starts from Zero

"Why?" Lei Da was stunned for a moment and asked, puzzled.

Thunder Dragons have been accumulating points quite happily during this period of thunderstorms, and with only about a week left in the competition, they should hurry up and get out to fight.

Qiao Sang sighed and said:

"Take a look at the news."

After that, hang up the phone.

Qiao Sang put down her phone and looked at the food in front of her, which had looked quite appetizing, but suddenly lost her appetite.

This is too difficult. First, it was reported that Tingbao was looking for opponents that specifically countered his abilities, and now it's being reported that he changed the arena. How is he supposed to rack up points now...?

"Tingting".

Tingbao was focused on eating and didn't hear the news broadcast. After finishing the energy pills in its plate, it looked up and barked, indicating that it had finished eating and could go out to find an opponent to compete with.

"Tingting?"

After saying that, it cried out, indicating when the Thunderbird would be coming today.
Qiao Sang looked at it and said, "It's not coming today."

"Tingting?"

Tingbao paused for a moment, then looked confused.

Why didn't it come? If it didn't come, how could it challenge so many opponents today?
"Searching..."

Before Qiao Sang could answer, Xiao Xunbao swallowed the energy pill and let out a sigh.

Without thunderstorms, you can only attempt a maximum of eight challenges, just like before.

"Because the news just clearly stated that allowing pets other than those used in the competition to change the weather at the venue is a violation of the rules, and if caught, there will be varying degrees of suspension," Qiao Sang explained.

With only nine days left in the competition, if he's suspended again, he probably won't have another chance to participate, let alone become number one in the standings.

"Tingting?"

Tingbao didn't understand the seriousness of the situation. After thinking for a moment, he called out.

If there were no thunderstorms, could it take on eight challenges at once and become the top scorer?
"I'm afraid not," Qiao Sang said honestly.

At the current rate of score improvement, one would need to find opponents every day to have any chance of surpassing the Garuda.

"Tingting!"

Upon hearing this, Tingbao became anxious and cried out, indicating what to do!
If it can't become number one in points, then it can no longer fight that annoying Garchomp!
"Don't rush, let me think about it," Qiao Sang reassured her.

Based on previous news reports, conversations, and Tingbao's expression, Michaela roughly guessed what they were talking about and couldn't help but ask:

"How many points does Thunder Dragon have now?"

“11003,” Qiao Sang replied.

Recently, she has been taking Tingbao out to find opponents to fight, so she naturally knows the specific scores.

“Where’s the Earth Dragon?” Michaela asked.

Qiao Sang picked up her phone, searched for a number, and said, "14250".

The scores of the top ten players in the Pet Free Points Battle Tournament are updated in real time on the official website of the tournament, and you can see the specific values.

"How many days are left until the end of the competition?" Michaela then asked.

“Nine Heavens,” Qiao Sang said.

Michaela pondered for a moment and said, "The time is too short. There are many ways to get a pet to agree to a battle; this isn't the only way."

Qiao Sang said helplessly:
"You have no idea how stubborn that earth dragon is; in some ways it's quite similar to the Dragon King."

Just like when the Dragon King wanted the little mill dragon of his race to form a contract with him, no matter how many times he said it, he couldn't convince her. It wasn't until she formed a contract with Tingbao that he gave up.

The Dragon King watched TV without changing his expression.

It's taken as a compliment.

Michael glanced at the Dragon King and instantly understood how difficult the Earth Dragon was to deal with, saying, "You'll have to figure this out yourself, but don't get too hung up on it."

This means that even if they can't become the top scorer, there's still plenty of time in the future, and there's always a way to get the Garuda to agree to a battle.

As an S-rank beast tamer, this level of competition was simply not worth her getting involved in.

She originally proposed this competition to give Thunder Dragon more opportunities to develop his skills through battles. When she learned that the competition would last for half a year and there was only one month left, she knew that it was basically impossible for Thunder Dragon to get first place in the standings.

A crucial element for challenging multiple opponents at once is possessing large-scale attack skills, something Thunder Dragon lacks.

Jossan understood what Teacher Michaela meant and nodded:
"I see."

She wouldn't get stuck on a single point; it's Tingbao who does.

“Tingting…”

While Josan and Michaela were talking, Tingbao had already become anxious.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure gave a reassuring call, indicating that there was no need to worry. If all else failed, it would hypnotize the earth dragon and make it fight against you.

"Tingting!"

Tingbao remembered the blank expression on the face of the person it had been hypnotized by Little Treasure Hunt, and barked in protest, indicating that it didn't want to be like that.

"Ya Ya!"

Ya Bao heard the conversation and called out.

Or it could go and beat up that little guy, making him fight you.

In its view, there is nothing that war cannot resolve.

"Hyotei".

Lu Bao, who had been quiet all along, glanced at Ya Bao and called out, implying that a Royal-level player like you was going to fight a Mid-level player, how could you be so shameless?

Ya Bao thought for a moment.

The other party does seem ridiculously weak...

"Teeth..."

Thinking of this, Ya Bao looked at Ting Bao with a helpless expression and called out, indicating that it had no other choice.

"Xia Xia."

Seeing that everyone looked listless, Xia Lala suggested calling out.

It should go talk to that earth dragon; maybe it will agree.

In its memory, no matter what it said, the surrounding pets would give it some face, more or less.

"Qingqing."

Qingbao called out, indicating that you didn't need to get involved; this was a small matter that your own beast tamer could handle.

Huh? What am I supposed to solve? Tingbao becoming number one in points? Isn't that giving me too much credit when I can't change the venue or the weather? Can this really be considered a small matter? A series of thoughts flashed through Qiao Sang's mind, but she continued to put on a thoughtful expression.

"Steel Chieftain".

Steel Treasure glanced at its beast tamer silently, then calmly barked, indicating that it had a solution.

Qiao Sang's eyes lit up instantly, and she turned to look at him: "What's the plan?"

"Tingting?"

Tingbao's eyes lit up as well, and he asked impatiently.

Ya Bao and the others also looked over.

"Steel Chieftain".

Gangbao calmly called out, indicating that since the other party thought Tingbao was too weak, they could find a mid-level pet to fight it, win against it, and then let Tingbao win against that mid-level pet. That way, the Earth Dragon would know that Tingbao was not weak.

"Great idea..." Qiao Sang's eyes lit up even more.

However, she quickly realized something and sighed, "Such a pet is not easy to find."

After all, most of the intermediate-level pets in Huachang City participated in the Pet Free Points Battle Tournament, and the Earth Dragon ranked first in points, which, in a sense, makes it the undisputed number one in strength among intermediate-level pets.

Rather than finding a mid-level pet that's even stronger than a land dragon, figuring out a way to quickly accumulate points seems like a more feasible option.

Gangbao somewhat agreed and continued taking the energy pills.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure waved its paws, gave Tingbao a helpless look, and barked.

It's a pity that I'm already at the King level, otherwise if I were still at the Intermediate level, I would definitely help you with a fight against the Garuda.

"Tooth."

Ya Bao nodded in agreement.

Unfortunately, it's already at the royal level.

After saying that, it seemed to remember something and let out a cry as if stating a fact:
"Tooth."

Even if it defeats the intermediate-level Garuda, you still can't defeat me.

Lu Bao rolled her eyes.

"Tingting?"

After thinking for a moment, Tingbao preferred to get the most points first, and then let the Earth Dragon take the initiative to challenge it. It looked at its Beastmaster and called out expectantly.

Is there any other way to quickly accumulate points?

“I’m still thinking about it,” Qiao Sang said.

Actually, there are quite a few ways to quickly rack up points. For example, before the match, you can let other pets wear down the pets participating in the match, and then let Tingbao come out and invite a group of opponents who have exhausted most of their stamina and energy to fight.

Alternatively, Little Treasure Hunter could cast a curse of bad luck on all the participating pets before the competition, which would greatly reduce their chances of winning.

Alternatively, Tingbao could drink a potion to enhance his attack power before the match, since no formal physical examination would be conducted beforehand...

"Tingting?" Just as Qiao Sang was pondering, Tingbao called out.

If it is considered a violation for pets other than those used in competitions to change the weather of a venue, can they learn to use lightning weather effects?
...Qiao Sang's face twitched slightly, and she said tactfully:
"This is an advanced skill. There are only nine days left in the competition, and we don't have time to learn it."

Why not? Tingbao felt he could.

It called out earnestly:
"Tingting".

Lu Bao's healing light allows it to stay awake at night, so it can practice when it can't find an opponent.

Lu Bao glanced at it after hearing this.

“No,” Qiao Sang refused. “You’re still developing, you can’t go without sleep.”

After saying that, she comforted him, "Don't worry, I will definitely think of a way."

"Tingting".

Tingbao remained silent for a few seconds, knowing he couldn't convince his own beast tamer, and nodded.

……

One o'clock.

Inside the bedroom, Tingbao, who had its eyes closed, suddenly opened them. It glanced at its sleeping beast tamer, then, struggling against its drowsiness, twisted its body, flew up, opened the door, and headed towards the open-air training ground.

It looked up at the sky, and just as it was about to take off, Little Treasure Hunter's surprised voice rang out from the side:
"Search?"

Why aren't you asleep yet?
"Tingting".

Tingbao stopped what it was doing, looked at Xiaoxunbao, and barked, indicating that it wanted to practice practicing thunderstorms.

"Search?"

Little Treasure Hunter called out curiously.

Do you know how to practice?

Tingbao's body stiffened for a moment.

"Tingting".

Two seconds later, Tingbao honestly shook his head.

I don't know, but I still want to give it a try.

"Search?"

Little Treasure Hunter looked puzzled and called out.

Why do you practice when everyone is sleeping?

"Tingting".

Tingbao called out.

You forgot that I've been out competing all day and haven't had time to practice.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter called out.

You can come back sooner.

"Tingting".

Tingbao shook his head without even thinking.

No, it needs to accumulate points.

"Search!"

Little Treasure Hunter suddenly remembered something, his expression of sudden realization dawned on him, and he exclaimed.

You want to practice lightning weather, and then devour the lightning yourself!
"Tingting".

Tingbao nodded.

I fought against many opponents today, but I didn't accumulate as many points as after absorbing lightning.

"Looking around~"

Little Treasure Hunter looked hesitant and called out.

However, their own beast tamer said that it was impossible to learn this skill in the remaining nine days.

"Tingting".

Tingbao called out firmly.

But it wanted to try.

All it could think about was fighting that earth dragon that looked down on it again. It wanted to try any method, and the only way it could quickly accumulate points was by devouring lightning.

"Searching..."

When Xiao Xunbao saw Tingbao's appearance, he sighed and called out.

Then give it a try.

"Tingting".

Tingbao nodded to Xiaoxunbao, then looked up at the sky.

Just as it was about to fly up again, a voice rang out:
"Hyotei".

Tingbao paused for a moment, then turned to look.

Suddenly, Lu Bao appeared.

"Search?"

Little Treasure Hunter looked surprised and called out.

Why are you here too?
"Hyotei".

Lu Bao let out a cry, indicating that you had woken her up.

Then, quite suddenly, the gem on his forehead emitted a faint blue light that shone on Tingbao.

Tingbao was stunned again.

"Tingting!"

When the pale blue light dissipated, Tingbao was no longer sleepy. It showed a grateful expression and called out to Lubao.

Lu Bao didn't say anything and turned to leave.

Seeing Tingbao come out to train at night, it inexplicably thought of itself when it tried to catch up with Ya Bao.

No matter the outcome, as long as you've tried and won't regret it, that's enough.

Just then, it saw its own beast tamer in the living room.

"Hyotei".

Lu Bao stopped, a smile appearing on her face, and called out.

I knew you would come out.

Qiao Sang sighed:
"You all stay up and go outside, how can I not come out?"

Now her brain is at the level of an A-level Beast Tamer, and her five senses are frighteningly sharp; she can wake up at the slightest noise.

"ice King?"

Lu Bao called out, indicating whether she needed him to cast a healing spell on her.

Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then said, "Let's go."

Lu Bao smiled again, and the gem on her forehead emitted a faint blue light, shining on her beast tamer.

Half a minute later, Qiao Sang walked into the open-air training ground, looking refreshed.

She looked up at Tingbao, who was soaring into the sky, and sighed inwardly. She thought to herself, "He's so stubborn. He agreed on the surface, but he still sneaked out to train at night. He's clearly not the type to enjoy training..."

Little Treasure Hunter noticed its Beastmaster and floated over, calling out:
"Looking around~"

You weren't asleep either~
Josan looked at it.

"Searching..."

Little Treasure Hunter, feeling the gaze, seemed to remember something. His body stiffened, a guilty expression appeared on his face, and he handed over his phone, calling out.

It was just received, and it hasn't been played with much yet...

...Qiao Sang's eyelids twitched, but she didn't take the phone, and said:

"Give it to me when it gets light."

"Search!"

Little Treasure's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly. Then, carrying his phone, he happily floated towards the living room.

Qiao Sang looked up at the sky and said:

"Tingbao, come down first."

It was late at night, and the sound reached Tingbao's ears very clearly.

Its body stiffened slightly, then it flew downwards and stopped in front of its own beast tamer.

“Didn’t I say you’re still developing and shouldn’t stay up all night?” Qiao Sang said.

Tingbao didn't speak, her expression showing a hint of stubbornness.

Just when it thought its beast tamer would let it go back to sleep, Qiao Sang said in a conciliatory tone:

"Once the Pet Free Points Battle Tournament is over, you'll have to switch back to this routine." (End of Chapter)