You call this beast taming?

Chapter 22 Why is this perfectly good system throwing a tantrum?

boom! ! !

The crimson, glass-like teeth fell, producing a violent roar.

"Hiss!!"

With a cry of pain, the electric spider collapsed to the ground, losing its ability to fight.

"Waaaaah..."

He stood on all fours, panting heavily.

A faint wisp of white steam drifted between the teeth.

The entire hall was completely silent.

"Niu Bo Yi".

Finally, it was Gong Yunzhou who broke the silence.

"No wonder he's a man who dares to ride in a light bamboo carriage." Gong Yunzhou clapped lightly.

Ye Qingzhu on the stage rolled her eyes at her senior brother, then turned to Wen Zhixu and nodded, saying, "You won."

No wonder the Twilight tentacles had such injuries that day.

but....

Putting aside the "thick fur" skill at the proficient level, Erliang, as a Golden Mane Dog, not only learned "Fire Fang" but also raised her proficiency to the master level, which really surprised her.

How can you improve your proficiency without improving your overall skill level?

Moreover, besides the master-level "Fire Fang," there was also a light-type skill, which seemed to be a recovery skill. She didn't remember ever seeing this skill before...

How did you do that?

Not only her, but the students who had been watching were also discussing it endlessly.

"Was that a light-based skill? Can a golden-maned hound learn light-based skills?"

"How did they do that? A master-level 'Fire Fang,' at a normal training pace... should have already completed its mutation and grown to the transcendent level, right?"

"Wow, that's amazing. No wonder she can fight against Senior Sister Ye."

Some praised Wen Zhixu and Erliang for their prowess, while others felt indignant on behalf of Ye Qingzhu.

"Hmph! How long has Senior Sister Ye been subduing the Electric Spider? She's just taking advantage of the long training time."

"Exactly! If Senior Sister Ye had used her full strength, she would have defeated them long ago."

"..."

Listening to the discussions, Gong Yunzhou patted Wen Zhixu on the shoulder and laughed, "Don't take it too seriously, Qingzhu has a lot of little fans."

Wen Zhixu chuckled and shook his head.

"Speaking of which, Master-level 'Fang of Fire'... Ah Xu, how long have you been training Erliang?" Gong Yunzhou asked with some curiosity.

"Hmm...it's been almost three weeks."

"Duo Jiu?!" Gong Yunzhou exclaimed in astonishment, and Ye Qingzhu beside him was also completely stunned.

This shocked them even more than when they had just witnessed Erliang unleash a light-based skill, the master-level "Fire Fang".

Three weeks?

What were they doing less than three weeks after they tamed their first pet?

The two had almost the same thought, and then looked at each other.

For a moment, I didn't even know what to say.

"Ahem." Wen Zhixu coughed lightly, pointed to the box of "Liusha Fruit" that he had asked him to hold earlier, and said, "Brother Yunzhou, this..."

"Oh, right, here you go." Gong Yunzhou was a few beats slow to react, but after regaining her senses, she handed it back to him.

Wen Zhixu smiled and pretended to take the box.

Rewards and badges are yours!

Ok?

What about the system?

By the time Wen Zhixu's smile had become somewhat stiff and Gong Yunzhou's hands were almost sore, the notification he was waiting for finally appeared intermittently, like a broken internet connection, after flashing a few times.

[Accepted a major side quest: Challenge the Alliance! Quest one completed!]

[Rewards: Rainbow Feather 'Shattered' x1, TM 'Headbutt' x1]

At the same time, a small stone appeared on the interface of this large side quest.

Judging from the location, it should be... his first "badge".

It just feels weird.

call--

Wen Zhixu breathed a sigh of relief.

who cares!

Bug successfully exploited!

The system is so slow to respond, it seems to be conveying a sense of "reluctance"?

Why is this perfectly good system acting up?

Do your best on the next task, and I'll "make it up" to you, okay?

"Thank you very much, Brother Yunzhou," Wen Zhixu said sincerely.

Gong Yunzhou forced a somewhat stiff smile. He had no idea why Wen Zhixu had been making him hold up that box of "Quicksand Fruit" for so long; it was all very strange...

"No, it's nothing." Gong Yunzhou waved his hand and said, "By the way, your and Qingzhu's pets both need treatment. Let's go to the infirmary."

"Ugh..."

Erliang kept blowing on his paws, which were numb and hot, and blistered.

Wen Zhixu secretly slipped it an energy cube, and the little guy finally beamed with joy.

As for the Electric Spider, it had already been taken back into Ye Qingzhu's Beast Taming Space.

The three arrived at the infirmary.

The training base has specialized pet therapists who use equipment and suspended bamboo (a type of bamboo used by wood-type pets) to help pets recover.

"Here you are."

Gong Yunzhou handed over a piece of paper.

"These are the test results for two ounces."

The dense array of numerical values made Wen Zhixu's scalp tingle, but thankfully there was a summary and evaluation at the end.

Pet: Golden Mane Dog (2 taels)

[Level: Late Stage of Mutation]

[Strength: Medium]

Speed: Above average

[Dexterity: Above Average]

Endurance: Above average

[Energy: Superior]

[Skill: Top Grade]

[Note: The player's basic skills are somewhat lacking, but can be improved through basic training and a diet rich in nutrients. Their skill aptitude is exceptional; focused development is highly recommended!]

Below are numerous cultivation suggestions.

Wen Zhixu read these carefully and felt he benefited greatly.

"After three weeks, I understand why the basic value of two liang is lacking," Gong Yunzhou said.

"How... were you trained?" Ye Qingzhu hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice.

She was very curious. If even the proficient level was difficult, how could she have achieved the master level in such a short time?

"Waaaaah!!"

Of course, it's because I'm a genius!

Two ounces of hands on hips.

"Little thing..." Wen Zhixu rubbed the little guy's head, wanting to tell him that sometimes he should learn to be humble.

To everyone's surprise, Gong Yunzhou and Ye Qingzhu exchanged a glance and both felt that this was a very reasonable explanation.

That makes sense.

That makes absolutely no sense...

While receiving treatment, the three chatted for a while, and Wen Zhixu learned a lot of tips on raising pets.

"We should go."

Looking at the time, Wen Zhixu hurriedly said.

"I send you....."

Before Ye Qingzhu could even speak, Wen Zhixu had already grabbed Erliang, who was still looking around the infirmary, and rushed out the door, his voice carrying far away:

"I'll definitely do it next time!"

"Hahaha—" Gong Yunzhou laughed for a couple of minutes before feeling a chill down his spine, and his voice stopped abruptly.

"Cough, cough... Erliang's sense of smell is quite impressive, but I can't figure out why he can smell the scent of a ghost-type supernatural creature. I'll go ask my master!"

After saying that, he hurriedly ran out.

Ye Qingzhu was so angry that she stomped her feet.

...

"Phew, phew, my life is more important."

Wen Zhixu, panting heavily, ran out of the Pingjiang training base.

"Waaah~"

Erliang agreed with this.

After leaving the Pingjiang training base, Wen Zhixu could finally think about the mission rewards he had received.

What he cared about most was obviously the broken "Rainbow Feather".

Within the system's special space, he saw the precious pearl.

[Rainbow Feather 'Shattered': A feather radiating seven-colored light, said to contain extremely powerful energy. Though shattered, it should not be underestimated.]

Immense power!

This thing can't possibly be drained dry like the "Fire Stone" again, can it?

If Erliang could really drain this stuff dry, Wen Zhixu would probably be laughing in his dreams.

Try taking it out.

Bear!!

Suddenly, a wave of heat rose up from around Wen Zhixu and Erliang, carrying with it an ancient and surging aura.

However, this heat wave came quickly and disappeared even faster, as if... it couldn't be controlled for a while.

After confirming that nothing had happened, Wen Zhixu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

In fact, he had already tried before. Unless he wanted it, no one else, whether human or supernatural, could see or touch the things produced by the system.

It can be considered a "protection mechanism" of the system.

Wen Zhixu quietly placed the broken "Rainbow Feather" on Erliang's body, without telling it for the time being.

lest....

The little guy, unaware of its own strength, swallowed the thing.

After all, this feather is much smaller than the previous "Fire Stone".

"Huh?"

Erliang looked left and right, scratching his head with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong?" Wen Zhixu asked knowingly.

Erliang frowned, scratched his ear again with his hind foot, and twitched his nose slightly. His expression grew increasingly serious.

Just as Wen Zhixu was worrying that something might be wrong with it...

"Waaaaah!!"

I'm hungry!!