Beast Taming Starts from Zero

7 p.m.

Inside the luxuriously decorated private rooms of the Mili Restaurant.

Several waiters kept bringing in delicious food.

Ya Bao and the others ate heartily, and even Jiu Bu Gu, who was mostly melancholy, was enjoying the food, his eyes occasionally lighting up, clearly satisfied with the taste.

As Michaela cut his steak, he said, "You've become an A-level professional Beastmaster. You should have told the Dragon Kingdom's National Beastmaster Bureau, but once they find out, they might ask you to go back for training immediately. To avoid trouble, I think it's better to tell them in a few years."

Qiao Sang took a sip of his drink and said, "Isn't it said that only those who haven't become A-level professional beast tamers within twenty years will be required to go back for training?"

“That’s because they think you’ll only become an A-level professional beast tamer around twenty years from now,” Michaela laughed. “Generally, only A-level professional beast tamers can participate in international and interstellar competitions. If you become an A-level professional beast tamer, they’re unlikely to let go of a combat power like you.”

"Of course, it's not a big deal if you find out. I can't let you go back to training so soon, it's just a bit troublesome."

"Then let's not talk about it for now," Qiao Sang said nonchalantly.

Although she would like to participate in some international and interstellar competitions, she still wants to see more of the world for now, since her strength is steadily increasing anyway.

Then, as if struck by a thought, she asked, "How long do Abyss Spiders live?"

The Evil Abyss Spider is a King-level pet. Although King-level pets can live for a considerable time, insect-type King-level pets generally have shorter lifespans than King-level pets of other races.

The examiner named Red lived for nearly a thousand years. I remember Teacher Michaela saying that he entered the Beast Taming Alliance at the age of 502. To be able to enter the Beast Taming Alliance at that age, he must have already been an A-level professional Beast Tamer.

He is currently an A-level professional beast tamer, which means that he has not had the opportunity to contract a new pet beast during this period.

The examiner was nearly a thousand years old. Even if the Evil Abyss Spider was contracted at 500 years old, it would still be over 400 years old. However, she remembered that the average lifespan of a King-level Insect-type pet was not that long.

And then there's that Thunder Dragon, so temperamental and full of energy, not at all like a dragon-type pet that's hundreds of years old. Older dragon-type pets should be like the Dragon King, mature and steady, full of the aura of a strong person who has been tempered by time... Qiao Sang thought to herself as she glanced in the direction of the Dragon King.

The Dragon King was raising his claws and picking something out of the gaps between his teeth.

Um, Teacher Michaela is only about two hundred years old, and the Dragon King should be considered quite young among the Royal-level Dragons... Josan quickly looked away, pretending he hadn't seen it.

Michaela thought for a moment and replied, "Around 230 years old on average."

After she finished speaking, she asked, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then asked instead of answering, "That's not right. If he's only 230 years old, how come the examiner who helped me with the assessment has an Abyss Spider? Wasn't he an A-level professional Beast Tamer who joined the Beast Taming Alliance when he was around 500 years old?"

Michaela immediately understood what Jossan wanted to ask and smiled:

"Once you reach the level of an A-grade professional beast tamer, unless you contract some pets with exceptionally long lifespans or raise them to at least the royal level, very few pets can live to the average age of an A-grade professional beast tamer."

Qiao Sang took a moment to process it, then suddenly realized something and exclaimed:
"You mean the pet that Examiner Red previously contracted is gone?"

Michaela hummed in agreement: "The Evil Abyss Spider must be the new pet he contracted after his Beast Taming Page became available."

When a pet dies an unnatural death, the tamer's brain will be severely damaged. However, when a pet dies naturally due to its nearing the end of its lifespan, the tamer will not be greatly affected. Even if there are some minor effects, they will recover after a period of time.

At that time, the newly opened contract page can be used to contract new pets.

“So even if they don’t want to become professional beast tamers, any beast tamer with a bit of talent will consider pets with high potential,” Michaela continued. “Because that way, the contracted pet can potentially stay with you for a lifetime.”

After saying that, she seemed to remember something and said earnestly:
“One of the requirements for participating in the Interstellar Cup is to be an S-rank Beastmaster, who must own seven pet beasts. You only have one contract slot left, so you can’t just rely on personal preference anymore. With your talent and resources, it’s not impossible to find a pet beast with a maximum potential of Venerable level to contract with, if you spend some time.” “You’re only a teenager and you’re already an A-rank professional Beastmaster. Even if you don’t participate in the Interstellar Cup in the future, finding a pet beast with a high potential will still benefit you.”

“Tingting…”

While eating, Tingbao couldn't help but look up at that annoying human.

It always felt that this human was mocking it.

Thinking of this, arcs of electricity uncontrollably appeared on Tingbao's body.

Qiao Sang noticed the movement and glanced at it.

The electric arcs on Tingbao's body instantly subsided.

“I understand,” Qiao Sang said. “But I feel it’s too early to talk about this. I’ve only just become an A-level professional beast tamer, and I’m still a long way from S-level.”

That's true... Michaela smiled, changing the subject and asking instead:
"What are your plans next?"

After thinking for a moment, Qiao Sang said, "I plan to look for the Sun Crystal while taking Xia Lala to some fun places."

After I find the Sun Crystal, I will leave Yantian Star and be separated from Xia Lala. It would be better to take her to some fun places while I am still here.

After all, once he leaves, he doesn't know if the tenth seat will still allow Sharara to come out and play.

"Qingqing."

Hearing the conversation, Sharara looked up and sweetly meowed, indicating that there was no need to take it to a special place; it could go anywhere.

"That won't do," Qiao Sang said with a smile. "We agreed that I would take you out for a trip."

"Qingqing..."

Xia Lala was stunned for a moment.

After spending so much time together, it has actually forgotten about going on a trip...

Michaela couldn't understand what Sharara was saying, but she vaguely guessed something from Jossan's words, and she was just about to speak.

Suddenly, I heard a noise and turned to look out the French windows.

Qiao Sang also turned to look.

A gigantic flying-type pet was seen flapping its wings and slowly passing by the window.

A huge holographic screen is installed on its side.

The sky revealed illusory and dazzling advertisements.

Accompanied by holographic images and professional narration, dazzling text also appeared in the air:

"The Master Challenge will take place in a month. This competition, covering hundreds of countries and regions around the world, will bring together the most outstanding A-level professional beast tamers to compete for a prize pool of 10 billion Alliance Coins and the highest glory. Qualified A-level professional beast tamers are welcome to register. Let us witness together the perfect resonance of the beast taming era and the beast taming spirit." (End of Chapter)