Beast Taming Begins with Inheriting a Legacy.

A moment later, in the hotel room.

Gu Ling watched the live replay of Bai Xiuwen's Qiankun match over and over again.

"Psychic-type pet, Skeleton Night Hawk..."

Gu Ling raised her hand and beckoned the mischievous boy to her, pointing to the skeleton night hawk in the video: "Mischievous boy, if nothing unexpected happens, this will be your first opponent."

The mischievous child curiously poked its head closer: "Hehehe~"

It's quite impressive that they managed to keep their "mischievous kid" card hidden until the top 8 of the team competition.

When facing the Psychic-type Noctowl, it's naturally more advantageous to send out the Ghost-type Mischievous, which has a type advantage.

When Xian Jiu heard that the mischievous one could participate in the competition, she hurriedly nudged over and patted Gu Ling's trouser leg with her little paw: "Meow~"

I want to play too!

"Don't worry, Xian Jiu, you can play tomorrow. Tomorrow is the round of 16 in the individual competition." Gu Ling patted Xian Jiu's head.

Xian Jiu's cat eyes brightened slightly, then she raised her head and puffed out her chest: "Meow~" Finally, I can show off my feline prowess!

"Hehe~" The mischievous little devil floated in mid-air, clapping his two chubby little hands enthusiastically.

While the two little ones were playing around, Gu Ling took a moment to check Xian Jiu's current stats—

Name: Rai-Yin Cat

[Attribute]: Electric (Mutant: Psychic)

【Characteristics】: Characteristic 1: Static Electricity, Mental Strength (Hidden Characteristic: Magic Defense)

[Qualification]: 398 (Intermediate)

[Level]: Extraordinary

【Skill】:

[普通系技能]：叫声（小成50/500）、二连踢（小成250/500）、识破（精通80/2000）、电光一闪（精通350/2000）、影子分身（精通200/2000）、高速移动（小成450/500）

[Electric-type skills]: Electric Shock (Minor Mastery 150/500), Thunderbolt (Mastery 10/2000)

[超能系技能]：冥想（精通40/2000）、念力（精通400/2000）、瞬间移动（小成320/500）、反射壁（入门45/100）、催眠术（入门20/100）

[Dark-type move]: Bite (Mastery 105/2000)

[Steel-type move]: Iron Tail (Mastery 105/2000)

[Introduction]: Naturally proud and combative, they like to chase lightning on the vast grasslands. They live in groups as children and live alone as adults.

After three months of intensive training, in addition to Gu Ling using points to upgrade [100,000 Volts] to the Master level a few days ago, [Meditation] has also been upgraded to the Master level thanks to Xian Jiu's efforts.

In addition, the proficiency in other skills has also improved significantly.

Currently, Xianjiu has mastered 8 skills, which is quite impressive for a pet of the extraordinary level. It can take down any enemy with a single move.

Even a pet beast at the level of a warrior general can still put up a fight.

"Oh right, who's my opponent in the round of 16 tomorrow...?"

Gu Ling had been so focused on the team competition's quarterfinals match against Yulan Middle School that she had almost forgotten about her opponent in the individual competition's round of 16.

When Gu Ling opened the match schedule list posted in the match group, she was slightly taken aback when she saw the name next to hers.

"Zhang Ze? It's him."

Gu Ling's opponent in the top 16 was Zhang Ze, the second-ranked student in his grade at Qingchuan No. 1 Middle School.

What a coincidence.

Both players qualified from the same field competition zone.

This morning, Qingchuan No.1 Middle School's team competition ended in the round of 16, their worst team competition result in recent years.

In the team match between Qingchuan No.1 Middle School and Yulan Middle School, Zhang Ze was the second player to play, so he was lucky and was not beaten by Bai Xiuwen.

"Zhang Ze's pet is a fire-type Charcoal-Headed Turtle, which is also of the Extraordinary level. Xian Jiu should be able to handle it..." Gu Ling clicked into Zhang Ze's information.

Zhang Ze's Charcoal-Headed Turtle has amazing attack and defense capabilities; it's the kind that can both fight and withstand attacks.

The only drawback is its somewhat bulky size and slow movement speed.

If Xian Jiu wants to win the match, she must find a decisive opportunity to strike while ensuring zero mistakes.

Afterwards, Gu Ling watched Zhang Ze's performance in the field battle and team competition.

In the open field battle, most of the wild pets in Amber Forest are Grass or Bug types. Zhang Ze's Charcoal Turtle is like a fish in water there, and a single spark can scare away a large number of wild pets.

Even when surrounded by several yellowtail wasps, the charcoal-headed turtle can simply retreat into its shell and withstand most of the attacks thanks to the shell's hardness.

"How can I break through the Charcoal Turtle's defense?" Gu Ling muttered to herself.

Xian Jiu was also craning her neck to watch the charcoal-headed turtle in the video. After hearing Gu Ling's words, her cat-like eyes darted around, and then she meowed excitedly, "Meow~".

Beastmaster, you can just steal the charcoal turtle's shell!

Gu Ling couldn't help but chuckle: "How could you possibly steal this?"

"Mmm~" Xian Jiu put her hands on her hips and retorted emphatically.

In the movie "The Adventures of Raijin Cat," there's a turtle whose shell can be easily removed.

"Alright, alright, you're right..." Gu Ling helplessly rubbed Xian Jiu's head.

Let's not shatter the filter that Xianjiu has for animated films, otherwise it will be difficult to fool Xianjiu with animated films in the future.

"This charcoal-headed turtle doesn't have that kind of ability; it can't get its shell off..."

"Meow~"

This turtle shell is so big, it really looks like a spinning top.

Xian Jiu recalled how the turtle in the cartoon was bullied by others many times. The most hilarious scene was when its shell was whipped, spinning like a top, which would make the turtle dizzy every time.

"...A spinning top? It makes you dizzy?"

Gu Ling's eyes lit up slightly: "That's right! A spinning top!"

"Xian Jiu, do you want to try out the 'Giant Spinning Top' in the competition?" Gu Ling stared intently at Xian Jiu.

"Meow?" Xian Jiu tilted her head, somewhat puzzled as to why the Beast Tamer had suddenly become excited.

Gu Ling held Xian Jiu in his arms, cleared his throat, and said, "Let me tell you first, when we fight the Charcoal Turtle tomorrow..."

"..."

……

Gu Ling spent most of the day studying the hotel room, and was only pulled out by Huang Weiwei when it was time for dinner.

"Lingling, don't put too much pressure on yourself. You should relax a bit." During dinner, Huang Weiwei advised Gu Ling to relax.

Although Bai Xiuwen from Yulan Middle School is very strong, he can't forget to relax and rest.

"Yes, yes, young lady..."

What else could Gu Ling say?

Of course, we just nodded in agreement.

After dinner, Gu Ling and a few other girls went out for a stroll.

However, Gu Ling was still thinking about tomorrow's match and couldn't help but suggest taking a walk around the central arena.

As they passed the training hall, Gu Ling and his group heard the sound of machines running inside.

"It's so late, and there are still people training here?"

Gu Ling and the others walked over curiously and saw that only one training machine was running in the entire training hall.

The training equipment continuously ejected white balls, and even though the white balls were made of fiber, they had considerable attack power due to the high-speed firing.

"Coo coo~"

On the training field, a skeleton nighthawk, covered in dust and dirt, with only its eyes as red as rubies, was flying around.

The Skull Night Hawk's eyes glowed red, and the white orbs it launched were stopped by telekinesis, finally losing all impact force and falling vertically to the ground.

Not far behind the Skull Night Hawk stood a short-haired girl with a cold expression, watching the Skull Night Hawk's training with her arms crossed.

"It's Bai Xiuwen?!" Huang Weiwei exclaimed in surprise.

"Is she here...doing pre-match training?" He Siruo asked uncertainly.

The schedule for the friendly matches is very tight, and not many players can maintain high-intensity training during this period. Moreover, it is possible that they might do something unwise, causing their pets to expend a lot of energy or suffer some kind of injury before the match, thus affecting their performance.

Unexpectedly, Bai Xiuwen was training here.

Xia Zihan's eyes showed a hint of surprise as she pointed to the display screen: "Look at that timer over there, it's been three hours..."

The training equipment Bai Xiuwen is using is mainly used to train the pet's reaction speed and endurance. The display screen automatically records the pet's training time.

Huang Weiwei couldn't help but ask, "Bai Xiuwen, your Skeleton Nightingale is already very tired. Shouldn't you let it rest for a bit?"

Bai Xiuwen glanced coldly at Gu Ling and the others, curled her lips, and said indifferently, "What's it to you? Rest is just an excuse for the weak to be lazy."

Huang Weiwei glanced again at the Skeleton Night Hawk, who was clearly exhausted but was still forcing himself to stay awake.

"Pets aren't robots, they need to rest properly, right? And even robots will have problems if they run for too long."

Seeing that Gu Ling and the others showed no sign of leaving, Bai Xiuwen's face turned cold, and he said sarcastically, "What kind of strength do you have? What right do you have to talk to me like that?"

"I don't recall seeing your picture on any of the championship favorites, do I?"

Huang Weiwei clenched her fists subconsciously, feeling somewhat annoyed but unable to refute anything.

Seeing that the two were arguing, Gu Ling stepped forward with a sigh and said, "Hello, my name is Gu Ling, from Nanping No. 1 Middle School. If nothing unexpected happens, I will be your opponent in the next team match."

"opponent?"

When Bai Xiuwen heard that it was Nanping No. 1 Middle School, her expression did not change at all.

Bai Xiuwen's gaze swept over Xianjiu on Gu Ling's shoulder, paused, and then his tone revealed a hint of contempt: "That weak Thunder-Marked Cat on your shoulder? Does it even deserve to be my opponent?"

Upon hearing that she was called "weak," Xian Jiu immediately became furious!

"Meow!" Xian Jiu glared at Bai Xiuwen angrily.

That two-legged creature is awful!

How dare you look down on me!

Gu Ling patted Xian Jiu's head reassuringly, her tone calm: "No matter how much you disdain it, this is the truth."

It's okay for capable people to be a little arrogant.

Gu Ling didn't pay much attention to it.

After all, Gu Ling had met the once most arrogant and domineering top genius in Shanghai.

Bai Xiuwen didn't say anything more. He turned his head and glanced at the Skeleton Night Hawk, who was exhausted but still forcing himself to stay in flight. He snorted coldly, "Useless."

Upon hearing this, the Skull Night Hawk lowered its head slightly and made a humble "cooing" sound in its throat.

Bai Xiuwen raised his hand and put the Skeleton Night Hawk back into his pet space, then left without looking back.

"How could any pet be willing to form a contract with someone like that?"

"Bai Xiuwen is going too far by training animals without any regard for their physical capabilities..."

"..."

Huang Weiwei, He Siruo, and Xia Zihan did not witness Bai Xiuwen's match this morning, so they naturally did not know much about Bai Xiuwen himself.

Now, having witnessed Bai Xiuwen's attitude towards his pets firsthand, it's even harder to understand.

"Never mind, that's someone else's business," Gu Ling said reassuringly.

The world's great wonders.

Not all beast tamers cherish their pets.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be any pet poachers who exploit pets for illicit profit.

It is said that pet poachers will not hesitate to sacrifice their pets in times of crisis to save their own lives.

The two pet poachers that Gu Ling only came into contact with, who stole pet eggs from the Longfeng Cave Nature Reserve, had sacrificed several of their own pets to escape during a breakout attempt within the reserve.

"It's getting late. Let's go check out the battlefield and then head back."

"Mmm." Huang Weiwei hugged Gu Ling's arm: "Lingling, do your best in the individual competition to reach the top 16 tomorrow."

Gu Ling nodded slightly: "I will."

"..."

The four girls went to the battle arena for a walk, and Gu Ling and Xia Zihan familiarized themselves with the venue where the top 16 individual matches would be held tomorrow.

Afterwards, the four girls returned to the hotel.

Before going to bed, Gu Ling reviewed Bai Xiuwen's information again, her gaze finally lingering on "Parents died in a wild animal riot".

"...Zero Zero, I'm turning off the lights."

"it is good."

"..."

Day 5 of the friendly match.

—Top 16 in the individual competition

The central battle arena was still packed with people.

Gu Ling and Zhang Ze met in front of the battlefield.

"What a coincidence, we meet again." Gu Ling greeted Zhang Ze upon seeing him.

However, Zhang Ze was not in a good mood at the moment. His face was very cold, and he only nodded slightly.

After all, they just lost the team competition yesterday, achieving their worst result in recent years. No wonder they're in a good mood.

"I've already watched the replay of your field battle livestream," Zhang Ze said.

"oh."

Knowing that his field battle was being broadcast live, Gu Ling could imagine Zhang Ze's reaction.

Shock? Disdain? Contempt?

"Opportunistic tactics".

Sure enough, Zhang Ze's tone wasn't very friendly at this moment.

Zhang Ze thought about it for a long time, but he never expected that Gu Ling would obtain the special points token in that way.

Gu Ling showed no sign of anger or embarrassment, and smiled in response: "Winning is all that matters."

"..."

Inside the rest area of ​​Nanping No.1 Middle School.

Huang Weiwei and the other two girls didn't have any matches, so they came over to watch Gu Ling's match.

He Siruo suddenly nudged Huang Weiwei's arm and pointed to a spot in the audience: "Is that... Bai Xiuwen? Is she here to watch Gu Ling's match?"

Huang Weiwei and Xia Zihan looked up at the same time and saw Bai Xiuwen standing in a corner, watching Gu Ling's battle.

"Didn't she look down on Lingling last night? Why did she come to watch the game today?" Huang Weiwei couldn't understand it either.

Xia Zihan withdrew her gaze and thought to herself: "Being able to come and watch the next opponent's match, Bai Xiuwen shouldn't be as arrogant as he seems on the surface."