Beast Taming Begins with Inheriting a Legacy.

the next day.

1 month 18 number.

Gu Ling got up and turned off the alarm clock that rang at 6 a.m. She first got dressed and washed up, and then went back to her room to wake up Xian Jiu and the mischievous boy.

"Wake up, Xianjiu."

"You little rascal, we're off to Liuyun City for fun!"

A hammock has now been installed on the ceiling of Gu Ling's room, hanging down in the air. The hammock is crescent-shaped and looks like a pirate ship.

"...Hehehe." The mischievous little devil sat up from the hammock, rubbing his blood-red eyes with his chubby little hands as he floated out of it.

Although the mischievous ghost can float and sleep anywhere, Gu Ling still added this hammock for the mischievous ghost as its bed.

The mischievous boy fell in love with this hammock, which looks just like a pirate bed, the moment he saw it, and now he goes to bed there on time every night.

Seeing that she had woken up the mischievous cat, Gu Ling turned and walked to the cat's bed. She then squatted down, reached in, and poked the little bulge inside. She said with feigned sigh, "Xian Jiu, if you don't wake up soon, I won't take you to Liuyun City. The mischievous cat and I will go instead..."

Upon hearing this, Xian Jiu, who was still a bit grumpy and wanted to stay in bed, sat up as if she had been electrocuted. At the same time, she kicked off the blanket, her whole body bristling, and her beautiful, round cat eyes glared at Gu Ling, meowing in protest.

"...Meow!" Beast Tamer, don't even think about leaving me here to play!

Gu Ling smiled slightly: "Then hurry up and get up to eat breakfast."

Gu Ling booked a train ticket for 8:40 a.m., from Anping County to Hailan City. She needed to leave at least an hour early so that she would have plenty of time and wouldn't be in a rush.

I'm just going to Liuyun City for a few days, so I don't need to bring any of my large luggage from home; that would be too much trouble.

Today, Gu Ling needs to pack her large luggage and take it to the courier station to be sent directly to her hometown, Ping'an Town.

After finishing breakfast and sending the package... it was almost 7:30.

"...Let's go, let's go to the station!"

After leaving the courier station, Gu Ling hurriedly led Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost to the bus station and then took a bus to Hailan City.

An hour later, the person and two pets arrived in Hailan City without incident. It was during the Lunar New Year holiday, and there were many people and cars on the road as countless people rushed home, inevitably causing some traffic jams.

However, Gu Ling didn't even have time to catch her breath before she quickly transferred to another train to Hailan West Station, finally arriving before 8:40.

Before getting on the bus, Gu Ling specifically used her phone to search for news from the past two weeks.

...Well, there aren't any fugitives wanted recently, so this trip should be safe and uneventful.

Gu Ling put away her phone and then prepared to put the mischievous creature back into her pet space.

The special magnetic field that Ghost-type pets possess may affect human transportation and cause accidents. Therefore, the Pet Alliance has explicitly prohibited Beastmasters from releasing Ghost-type pets to ride on large vehicles such as high-speed trains.

Upon learning that he was going to enter the pet space, the mischievous boy's eyes immediately welled up with tears. He looked at Gu Ling and Xian Jiu with reluctance, as if he were facing a life-or-death separation.

The mischievous little devil tried to struggle: "Hehehe~" Can't a little devil really stay outside?

"...No, you need to go in right now!"

If the mischievous kid hadn't been clinging tightly to the tablet, refusing to let go until the very last moment, Gu Ling would have actually believed it...

This guy just can't bear to part with his tablet!

Since I'm in the pet space, I don't have a tablet to play with.

Xian Jiu sighed, then carefully hugged her tablet and waved her little paw at the mischievous boy: "Meow~"

Gui Gui, you can go now without worry~

I'll share the tablet time with you too.

"..."

After a two-hour journey, the high-speed train successfully stopped at Liuyun South Station.

"Welcome to Liuyun City South Station. Please check that you have your luggage..."

Gu Ling followed the flow of people off the bus.

Gu Ling had already packed most of the luggage into the mischievous boy's belly before they set off. She only carried a backpack with some commonly used items.

Before leaving the station, Gu Ling released the mischievous ghost, then dressed it in a pirate cloak and a pirate captain's hat, covering its chubby, green body.

Dressing up pets is a common practice. When walking down the street, even if someone sees a mischievous animal covered in green, they will just assume it's makeup and won't attract too much attention.

Now that we've arrived in Liuyun City, the first step is to find a hotel or inn where we'll be staying for the next few days.

Just as Gu Ling took out her phone, ready to search online, Xian Jiu came over with her tablet and showed Gu Ling a picture of a hotel: "Mmm~".

Beastmaster~ Stay here~

Gu Ling was stunned for a moment, then belatedly realized: "You had already found someone?"

When did this happen?

How come she didn't know?

Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost exchanged a glance, then chuckled.

Seeing this, Gu Ling narrowed her eyes slightly and put her hands on her hips: "Tell me honestly, how long have you two been plotting this?"

"Meow~" Just as you, Beastmaster, are preparing for your final exams~

"Hehehe~" We're helping the beast tamers relieve some of their pressure!

After hearing the explanation, Gu Ling was both amused and exasperated: "You guys... well, let's just play according to your guide then."

The two little ones immediately cheered: Yay! ╰(*°▽°*)╯

The hotel that Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost found was very close to the amusement park, about a ten-minute walk away. There were also many residential areas and shopping malls nearby, so the location wasn't too remote.

After putting their luggage away at the hotel, the two pets and the person excitedly set off for the amusement park.

After buying tickets and entering the amusement park, Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost immediately rushed towards the haunted house.

Xian Jiu and the mischievous boy had done their homework beforehand and knew the amusement park map like the back of their hand. Even Gu Ling had barely figured out which way was north, south, east, and west when the two little guys 'whooshed' away.

Gu Ling could only chase after them, calling out, "Wait for me..."

Hearing Gu Ling's voice, Xian Jiu turned around somewhat displeased: "Meow~" Beast Tamer, hurry up~

The mischievous boy nodded repeatedly: "Hehe~" Haunted houses are a popular entertainment option, and many people want to go.

Upon hearing this, Gu Ling's face darkened.

These two guys... just how many strategies did they prepare?

When the person and two pets finally arrived at the haunted house, they were stopped by the staff and then learned some bad news.

"We apologize, the haunted house is currently closed for renovations..."

Gu Ling asked again uncertainly, "The haunted house needs renovation?"

"right."

The staff member looked apologetic: "I'm so sorry, the haunted house has been under renovation for the past few days, but it will be finished soon. If you want to come and have a haunted house adventure, you can come tomorrow afternoon."

Gu Ling nodded: "Okay."

After the staff left, Gu Ling turned around and said helplessly, "You all heard it too, we can't go into the haunted house now. Let's go play something else first, and come back to explore the haunted house tomorrow."

"Hehe~" The mischievous boy looked disappointed, but when he thought about the other entertainment facilities he could play, he cheered up again.

Beastmaster, let's go play something else!

"Okay..." Gu Ling patted the mischievous boy's head to comfort him.

Then, Gu Ling took Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost to play on the other amusement park rides.

The amusement park has done a lot of advertising, and its entertainment facilities are indeed much better than those of other amusement parks. It has also taken into account the size of the animals and set up many seats specifically for them.

After spending most of the day at the amusement park, Gu Ling got hungry and left to have lunch at the nearest popular restaurant.

After finishing their meal, Xianjiu and the mischievous boy originally planned to go back and continue playing, but when they passed a commercial street full of pet clothing shops, they couldn't tear themselves away from the dazzling array of pet clothing inside.

"Meow~" Beastmaster~ The cat wants to see~

"Hehehe~" Beastmaster~ Ghost wants to touch~

Gu Ling immediately received two pitiful little eyes. Even though he was a mischievous little devil without a tail, it was as if a little tail had grown behind him, swaying back and forth and acting cute.

"Then let's take a look." Gu Ling sighed helplessly.

Anyway, it's almost Chinese New Year, so buying the two little ones some new clothes for the holiday is a good idea.

Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost were delighted, and then they ran into the nearest shop in a flash.

"Don't buy too much..."

"This is too expensive, maybe we should just forget about it..."

"This is too old-fashioned, it doesn't suit you, Xian Jiu..."

"..."

In the end, watching Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost each pick out three or four sets of pet costumes, Gu Ling expressionlessly took out her phone, scanned the code, and paid.

Beep~ Bank card deducted——

-

30001

This street is located to the east of the amusement park, right?

very good!

She absolutely will not come here for the next few days! Absolutely!

After putting all the strange and wonderful pet costumes she had bought into the hotel, it was already getting dark when Gu Ling went out again.

Before Gu Ling could even consider what to do next, the mischievous boy eagerly handed her the schedule.

"...Are there any movies to watch now?"

Gu Ling glanced at the two little ones, somewhat surprised: "You two are going to see a movie?"

Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost nodded repeatedly.

"Then let's go." Gu Ling was in a great mood and agreed with a wave of her hand.

Compared to pet costumes costing tens of thousands of yuan, movie tickets cost only a few dozen yuan at most.

She's rich! She can afford it!

"..."

The movie that Xianjiu and Mischievous Ghost both chose is a grand adventure film about a group of pet animals who live at sea and sail on the harsh ocean. The plot and special effects are quite good, but some of the dialogue...

From Gu Ling's perspective as a high school student, it's a bit awkward and cringeworthy.

However, it feels just right for Xianjiu and the mischievous little guy to watch.

Throughout the entire movie, both Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost were extremely excited, their eyes glued to the big screen, afraid of missing a single shot.

After watching the movie, on the way back to the hotel, Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost sat on Gu Ling's shoulders, one on each side, like guardian deities.

Xian Jiu was eating cat treats.

Meanwhile, the mischievous child was engrossed in watching the live-streamed lesson while holding a tablet.

"Welcome to Dr. Yu's mini-lesson. Today we'll analyze people with distorted and abnormal mindsets, and how to determine if someone is mentally abnormal..."

"People with twisted and abnormal minds exhibit four main characteristics..."

Gu Ling's eyelids twitched.

Psychologically twisted and abnormal?

What kind of live-streamed class is this...? Were there any learning resources she found for the naughty kid that were this weird? They were all so sunny, cheerful, and positive!

The mischievous ghost had already finished watching all the "study materials" that Gu Ling had searched for before. Now, the live-streamed courses that the mischievous ghost was watching were all searched for by itself.

Gu Ling was busy with final exams last month, so she didn't pay much attention to the mischievous boy's "study" progress.

At this moment, the tablet's sound was played aloud, and could be heard clearly within a three-meter radius.

Gu Ling could also clearly sense that some passersby seemed to be avoiding her and taking a detour after hearing the content of the live-streamed lesson...

Gu Ling: "..."

"First, emotional expression: People with distorted or abnormal psychology are more likely to exhibit extreme emotional fluctuations, such as anger, pain, sadness, anxiety, etc."

"Second, social performance: People with distorted and abnormal psychology are usually not good at socializing. Their behavior is out of step with society, making it difficult for them to integrate into society. They show indifference or hostility towards people and things."

Gu Ling nodded secretly.

There's nothing wrong with it...

This live stream is quite normal.

Those people who "went around" just now must have been there by accident!

Just then, Gu Ling passed by a residential area and saw a group of children running towards her in a panic, as if someone was chasing them.

"Get out! Get the hell out of here..."

Gu Ling looked closely and saw a disheveled man with a menacing look in his eyes not far away, threatening the group of children with a hoe.

Gu Ling didn't want to cause trouble and was about to take a detour when the live stream teacher's voice came again:

"Third, behavioral manifestations: People with distorted and abnormal psychology usually exhibit some abnormal behaviors, such as self-harm, self-mutilation, suicide, etc., or abuse, murder, burying corpses, etc..."

Burying the body?

Gu Ling's gaze couldn't help but fall on the hoe in the man's hand, which seemed to be stained with some dark red clay.

When I came here during the day, there seemed to be a small park nearby. The soil in the park was quite sticky and darker in color... it looked like red.

"Fourth, psychological manifestations: People with distorted and abnormal minds usually have abnormal psychological conditions, and may experience symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and schizophrenia. These symptoms may cause their behavior to become abnormal..."

As the live stream teacher's voice faded, a man's somewhat manic laughter suddenly rang out from not far away:

"Hahahaha..."

"They all have to die! They all have to die..."

Suddenly, the man threw down the hoe, braced himself on the ground with both hands, and twisted his body like a mutated monster, laughing maniacally and crawling in the shadows.

Gu Ling, standing frozen in place: ?!

The mischievous kid watching the live-streamed class: ?!

Xianjiu, who was eating dried fish: ?!

Note: The content regarding psychological distortions and abnormal behaviors is from Baidu.