Beast Taming Begins with Inheriting a Legacy.

After adopting Mischievous Ghost from the Pet Alliance branch according to the procedure, Gu Ling went to the Pet Supermarket and bought some pet food suitable for ghost-type pets.

The little rascal is underdeveloped and needs some nutritional supplements before we can consider further training.

When Gu Ling returned home, she saw Gu Ya and Gu Zhou packing their luggage for leaving the next day.

The school where Gu Ya and Gu Zhou attend has a National Day holiday from the 1st to the 9th. The 8th and 9th are weekends, so the holiday is extended.

However, at Nanping No. 1 Middle School, especially the elite class, the holiday period is from the 1st to the 7th, and students have to return to school early on the 8th and 9th for make-up classes.

Xiang Jinli took a large bunch of grapes from the refrigerator, arranged them on a plate, and brought them over: "You two should carefully check your luggage, so you don't forget anything again."

Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost, who had just returned, exchanged a glance and immediately ran over and jumped onto the coffee table to eat grapes.

Gu Zhou finished packing his luggage, plopped down on the sofa, grabbed a few grapes and stuffed them into his mouth, mumbling, "Okay, Mom."

Xiang Jinli was preoccupied with the vegetable seeds she had just planted, so she didn't plan to leave with Gu Ya and Gu Zhou and wanted to stay in Ping'an Town for a while longer.

Gu Mingsheng has just completed his mission and is currently on vacation, so he's not in a hurry to go back.

"Ding~"

Gu Ling's phone beeped with a text message. She opened it and saw that her bank account had received a deposit.

— 200,000 received in bank card

Gu Ling was taken aback.

20? Is this the reward for catching a naughty kid?

Gu Ling turned to Gu Mingsheng: "Second Uncle, don't you want the prize money? According to the Pet Beast Guild's rules for dividing spoils, the 20 yuan prize money should at least be split equally, right?"

"You can keep it; in the end, you'll be the one who catches the troublemaker."

Gu Mingsheng originally filled in Gu Ling's bank card number, so the 20 yuan bonus was directly deposited into Gu Ling's bank card.

"But..." Gu Ling hesitated.

Gu Mingsheng waved his hand: "Consider this your allowance. You're going to raise two pets now, so you can't afford to support them without having more money on hand."

Gu Ling turned to look at Xian Jiu and the mischievous boy, who had already eaten most of the bunch of grapes, and immediately felt that her wallet was about to be in danger, so she no longer refused Gu Mingsheng's kindness.

"Thank you, Second Uncle."

Taking advantage of the situation, Gu Zhou asked for money: "Dad! I want pocket money too!"

Xiang Jinli interjected, "You two gave your sister your living expenses for this month, go ask your sister for it."

"Ah..." Gu Zhou's face immediately fell. "I protest! I should keep my own living expenses!"

"Protest denied. Don't even think about using your allowance to buy another game console."

Gu Mingsheng asked, "What game console?"

"No, no, no! It's nothing..."

Feeling the oppressive gaze from his father, Gu Zhou's scalp tingled, and he quickly tried to change the subject:

"...By the way! Gu Ling, did you get the adoption certificate? Did the Pet Alliance test the Glutton's strength level? It really has the strength of a War General?"

"It's all done. I even got a new name: Mischievous Kid," Gu Ling replied.

Although ghost-type pets have long lifespans, they generally live in the wild without the support of their pet space. In addition, due to strict human control over most pet resource producing areas, wild pets cannot obtain enough resources, making it difficult for them to improve their strength.

Converted to human years, this mischievous little baby is already considered to have warrior-level strength, which is quite an extraordinary talent.

Moreover, she managed to persuade the mischievous creature with high aptitude to become her second contracted pet without spending a single penny, making a killing.

"Tsk tsk, you've really hit the jackpot. You've only been a Beast Tamer for less than three months and you already have a War General-level pet." Gu Zhou said enviously.

Gu Ling remained calm: "There's no contract yet."

Hearing this, Gu Zhou curled his lip: "What's the difference? You can still command the mischievous ones to fight, can't you?"

This guy must be ecstatic inside, why is he still pretending?

Upon hearing this, Gu Ling's mind stirred slightly, and she sincerely suggested, "How about we have a match to try? I'll ask the mischievous one to go easy on me."

"Get lost! You still want to harm me?!"

The mere mention of battles immediately brought to mind Gu Zhou's "prematurely deceased" game console.

He'd only bought it a few days ago! And it was taken away!

Rejected, Gu Ling turned to Gu Ya beside her and called out, "Sister Ya Ya~"

Hearing their conversation, Gu Ya immediately made a "☐" gesture when she received Gu Ling's intense gaze: "Don't look for me, I don't have a masochistic fetish."

Ok.

Gu Ling looked regretful.

She really wanted to try what it would feel like to command a warrior-level pet in battle.

Unfortunately, Gu Zhou and Gu Ya can't take her out to play right now.

Hopefully, when she returns to school, her kind and friendly classmates in the elite class will be willing to grant her this small wish.

……

Gu Ling was going back to school the next day and needed to pack her luggage, so after chatting for a while, she went upstairs to her room.

Inside the room, Gu Ling handed the two newly bought boxes of jelly to the mischievous boy: "You little rascal, from now on, after you finish your meal, you can only eat one piece of Ghostly Breath Jelly. You can't sneak any beforehand, understand?"

"Hehe~" The mischievous boy nodded happily, then stuffed the box containing the Ghostly Jelly into his stomach.

Gu Ling selected a Ghostly Breath Jelly at the supermarket that could supplement the daily nutritional needs of Ghost-type pets. Each box contained 15 jelly pieces, and Gu Ling bought two boxes, totaling 2 Dragon Coins.

Electric-type pets like Xianjiu need to supplement their diet with electricity daily. Long-term consumption can improve their electric-type talents. This is the purpose of the electromagnetic fruit that Gu Ling bought earlier.

However, the effect of the Ghostly Jelly is even weaker than that of the Electromagnetic Fruit. After all, you get what you pay for, and Gu Ling only bought it as a transitional product for the mischievous boy.

We'll replace it with a more suitable Ghost-type resource later.

An hour later.

After packing her luggage, Gu Ling opened her mobile shopping app and started browsing: "What kind of pet resources should I choose for this naughty kid...?"

When Gu Ling thought of ghost-type pets, she couldn't help but think of someone.

"Xia Zihan's first pet was a miniature doll, so she should have more experience in choosing resources for ghost-type pets, right?"

Gu Ling didn't have Xia Zihan's contact information, but since they were in the same class group, Gu Ling directly messaged Xia Zihan privately:

[Zihan, I recently adopted a Ghost-type pet, but I'm not quite sure how to train it. Could you tell me what pet resources you've used for your Mini Doll?]

After waiting a few minutes, Xia Zihan replied to the message.

[You became a two-star Beastmaster so quickly?]

Gu Ling: [Not yet, just adopted. It was a wild pet before, and the health check report showed some developmental problems.]

Xia Zihan: [Then you can try this Styx Water, which is taken from the Xuanming Soul River. It's a great tonic and nutrient for ghost-type pets. You can take it internally or use it for bathing. Also, the Mysterious Skull and Ghost Incense are good value for money.]

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Xia Zihan sent over the links to the three recommended pet resources, saving Gu Ling the trouble of searching for them herself.

[The mysterious skull can be carried by your pet at all times.]

[However, Ghost Incense is a bit dangerous. Humans cannot directly touch the incense, let alone smell its fragrance. When burning the incense, it is best to let the pet absorb it alone in a closed space...]

Humans who spend a lot of time with Ghost-type pets are easily affected by the special soul energy magnetic field emanating from these pets. Mild effects include lethargy and drowsiness, while severe effects can lead to mental breakdown and even mental instability.

However, as long as your own mental strength is strong, it generally won't have a significant impact. Moreover, after the contract is formed, the power of the contract will also minimize this impact.

Upon realizing that spending too much time with ghost-type pets could turn someone into a fool, Gu Ling quietly took a few steps away from the mischievous kid who was watching the drama.

Okay, I got it.

Gu Ling sent two cat-themed thank-you emojis in a row.

[Yes, you're welcome]

After chatting with Xia Zihan, Gu Ling first went online to learn about the information of these three resources, and then clicked on the link to place an order.

Because the use of Ghost Incense was somewhat dangerous, Gu Ling consulted customer service.

The customer service representative immediately sent Gu Ling two product links.

Link One is a specially made box. As long as the Ghost-type pet stays inside to absorb the Ghost Incense, the fragrance will not spread outside.

Link Two is a mind-clearing and refreshing pill. If you accidentally inhale the scent of Ghost Incense, taking this pill within 10 minutes will generally not cause any harm to your body.

Gu Ling looked through everything and found no problems with the product.

The box and pills are useful, but...

Gu Ling glanced silently at the two products, both of which displayed the same store name.

That's awesome!

So you've taken over the entire upstream and downstream industry chain, right?

Gu Ling felt uneasy all over, as if there was a bright pit in front of her that she couldn't avoid and could only jump into.

Not only do you have to jump, but you also have to give a five-star review afterwards, praising the store's product as amazing.

After complaining for a while, Gu Ling resigned herself to her fate and placed the order.

Ten bottles of Styx water: 5000 yuan

A mysterious skull: 8

One box of Ghost Incense: 8

A special box: 5000 pieces

One bottle of pills: 2000 yuan

...a total of 17.2

Gu Ling clutched her chest in pain, looking at the order amount several times over.

The 20 yuan prize money had just been received, and now it's almost all gone in the blink of an eye.

The speed at which money comes in can't keep up with the speed at which it's spent, so I must work harder to cultivate and improve my strength.

Then I can go to the Pet Guild to take on missions and earn rewards, which will ease the pressure a bit. Otherwise, I really can't afford to support my two "money-devouring beasts" at home!

After calming down, Gu Ling turned to her two pets who were watching a TV series and said, "Turn the volume down a bit, I'm going to meditate."

"Mmm~" Xian Jiu responded perfunctorily, reluctantly plugging in the earphones to the tablet, and then each of them wore one earphone separately from the mischievous one.

How can mere meditation be disturbed by external noise?

The Beast Tamer's training is lacking, so I, the cat, have to suffer a little bit of injustice~

Upon seeing this scene, Gu Ling thought, "..." What should I do if I want to hit the cat's head?

Out of sight, out of mind, Gu Ling got up and retrieved a strange spiritual fruit she had bought earlier.

With the island ghost incident resolved, Gu Ling can now focus on her cultivation.

Not only to quickly form a contract with the mischievous ghost, but also for the sake of his own health, he wanted to improve his mental strength so that he wouldn't be affected by the special soul power magnetic field emitted by the mischievous ghost.

After consuming the Strange Spirit Fruit, Gu Ling didn't have time to savor its taste before immediately calming her mind and beginning to meditate.

The first two hours after consuming the Strange Spirit Fruit are the best time to absorb its energy, so don't waste them.

……

In a void of pet space, the Ancient Book of Beast Taming floated quietly in the air, and Gu Ling's spiritual body sat cross-legged.

In front of Gu Ling was a small puddle, only about the size of a bowl.

At the bottom of the puddle, a small handful of clean water had accumulated.

After an unknown amount of time, a drop of water gradually condensed above the puddle and slowly dripped into it.

This is the manifestation of Gu Ling's spiritual power. Only by filling this puddle can the pet space be upgraded to two stars.

The objects that each Beast Tamer conjures using their mental power are random, and very few people can conjure up the exact same object.

It's like a reflection of each person's inner self, allowing us to glimpse their true nature.

only……

When Gu Ling saw the puddle, she racked her brains but couldn't figure out what it could possibly reflect.

"Does this reflect a heart as pure as water? Pure and clear? A mind with exquisite wisdom? Untainted by defilement?"

Gu Ling objectively and truthfully analyzed his own nature, and I feel that this explanation is quite reliable.

Two months have passed since I became a Beast Tamer after awakening in the Pet Space.

During this meditation practice, Gu Ling finally saw clearly the puddle that her spiritual power had materialized.

Gu Ling estimated that to fill this small puddle, it would take 6000 drops of spiritual essence.

Based on Gu Ling's previous efficiency of only condensing 2 drops of mental beads in 1 hour of meditation, even if he spent 6 hours meditating every day, it would take at least a year to collect 6000 drops of mental beads.

However, Gu Ling has now consumed the Strange Spirit Fruit, which allows her to condense 5 to 10 drops of spirit beads per hour.

The effects of the Strange Spirit Fruit can last for 7 to 10 days. If Gu Ling meditates for 6 hours a day, he estimates that he can condense 210 to 600 drops of spirit beads during this period.

Gu Ling also has 8 Strange Spirit Fruits and 1 Glassy Strange Wood Fruit of even higher quality. If the absorption effect is good, the level of the pet space can be upgraded to two stars within three months.

"...Sigh, dreams are beautiful, but three months is a bit risky. We also have to consider the drug resistance that might develop from continuously taking the Strange Spirit Fruit."

Gu Ling only bought 10 Strange Spirit Fruits not only because she was short of money and couldn't buy more, but also because she was considering the issue of drug resistance.

The remaining 8 Strange Spirit Fruits are enough for Gu Ling to use for three months. If he continues to consume Strange Spirit Fruits after three months, the effect will be greatly reduced.

"I'm so hungry..."

Gu Ling opened her eyes, exited the meditative state, and reached out to touch her stomach, which was constantly feeling hungry.

Unbeknownst to her, Gu Ling had been meditating for three hours.

There is a minor drawback to consuming precious resources like the Strange Spirit Fruit: it easily depletes the body's energy, or in simpler terms, makes one prone to hunger.

If it weren't for the fear of starving to death during meditation, and the fact that human meditation can't replace sleep like super-powered pets, Gu Ling would have loved to meditate 24/7, not wasting a single drop of the strange spiritual fruit's energy. (End of Chapter)