Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

After hanging up the phone, Qiao Sang quickly found her homeroom teacher's number and dialed.

She really didn't want the teacher to see her mother's missed call and call back later.

No one answered the phone.

Qiao Sang kept calling, trying five times in a row, but eventually, the line changed from unanswered to The number you are trying to reach is currently unavailable.

There was nothing she could do, so Qiao Sang sent a text message and gave up.

The Fire fang Dog kept its head up, gazing out the window.

Qiao Sang followed its gaze.

High in the sky, over a hundred meters up, an advertising airship about 30 meters by 19 meters in size moved slowly with a TV screen on display.

These kinds of airships were a common sight, and pedestrians could catch a glimpse of them now and then.

At this moment, the TV screen outside the airship was showing an interview related to the Galactic Cup.

"What's your opinion on your upcoming opponent?" One of the reporters asked.

"Baudelaire is an outstanding beastmaster. His tactical combinations are varied and intricate. Especially in the last round, the match where he used the Earthcalamity Dog and the Twin-headed Serpent Dragon together to execute that combo, 'Calamity into Calamity,' was truly breathtaking. I'm sure you all saw it too." Lin Ya responded.

The person answering was the same man Qiao Sang had seen in the mall earlier, the one with the Giant Sky Toad.

"This is your third time participating in the Galactic Cup. In the previous two, you stopped at the top ten. Do you think you'll achieve better results this time?" The reporter continued.

"We're all top-tier beastmasters in the galaxy. I can't say I have confidence." Lin Ya replied with a smile.

The interviewing reporters exchanged glances, clearly surprised by his answer.

"But I'll give it my all." Lin Ya added.

"The odds on the Galactic Betting Network for you and Baudelaire are 1.89 and 1.23, respectively. What do you think about having higher odds than Baudelaire?" Another reporter asked.

"Everyone should bet cautiously." Lin Ya said with a friendly smile.

Qiao Sang stared at the interview on the airship's screen for a moment, then lowered her head and started searching for the Galactic Betting Network on her phone.

The Galactic Betting Network is the official betting site of the alliance.

While there are other websites, big and small, where you can bet on Galactic Cup matches, the Galactic Betting Network is the most reliable in terms of safety and credibility.

Without hesitation, Qiao Sang placed a bet of 5,000 Alliance Coins on Baudelaire.

Although Lin Ya was the representative of Blue Star and the only Dragon Nation participant in the Galactic Cup, Baudelaire's odds were lower than Lin Ya's.

Such odds are meticulously calculated by betting companies, and barring any surprises, the difference in odds reflects their chances of winning.

Qiao Sang chose to trust the data provided by the betting company.

In addition to Lin Ya and Baudelaire's match, Qiao Sang also bet 5,000 Alliance Coins on another nearby match, again based on the win probability.

After placing the bets, Qiao Sang felt refreshed, convinced she'd make a bit of money.

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June 9th came in the blink of an eye.

At 8:50 AM.

Hanggang No. 6 Beastmaster High School.

The Fire fang Dog, full of energy, looked around with eager eyes, moving with a light step. The 10kg weight ring on its right front leg no longer affected it at all.

Qiao Sang, on the other hand, walked towards the designated location with unsteady steps, the dark circles under her eyes standing out starkly against her pale skin, making it clear she hadn't slept well.

Qiao Sang couldn't help but yawn. Due to the time difference with the galactic matches, she had stayed up until 3 AM watching Lin Ya and Baudelaire's match.

When it comes to money, sacrificing a bit of sleep is a small price to pay.

As she watched, the time flew by, and before she knew it, it was morning.

Before 3 AM, she stayed up to watch the match, but after 3 AM, she was too angry to sleep.

Lin Ya won.

Her 5,000 Alliance Coins were gone…

What was up with those betting company odds? Completely unreliable!

Gambling really is a harmful vice. Now, Qiao Sang could only hope that the other match would help her recoup some losses.

Otherwise, she would have to cut back on a few bottles of Qiyuan Milk she buys daily.

Fire fang Dog, I'm sorry!

The Fire fang Dog was utterly fascinated by the new environment, curiously glancing around, blissfully unaware that its favorite Qiyuan Milk might be in jeopardy.

Hanggang No. 6 Beastmastar High School, Admissions Office.

The door was slightly ajar, and from outside, one could hear several people inside talking. Qiao Sang knocked on the door.

"Come in." A deep voice called from within.

Qiao Sang pushed the door open and walked in.

The room instantly fell silent, and all eyes turned to Qiao Sang and the Fire fang Dog beside her.

Inside the office sat four men and two women, all appearing to be in their 30s or older.

Qiao Sang was a bit puzzled. Isn't today supposed to be the special recruitment day? Why don't I see anyone my age? And why are these people all staring at me? Weird…

"Hello, teachers. I'm here for the special recruitment." Qiao Sang said to the middle-aged man closest to her.

Since everyone was seated and exuded that unique teacherly vibe, Qiao Sang decided to address the person closest to her.

"You must be Qiao Sang. I'm the vice principal of this school." Chen Shengtang greeted warmly.

He could barely contain his excitement, but he tried to maintain a calm demeanor, displaying a standard smile that showed eight teeth, striving to appear more approachable.

After all, the student before him was the first self-awakened special recruit in the history of Hanggang No. 6 Beastmaster High School!

Self-awakened beastmasters have a natural advantage in beast mastery, being able to unlock their brain regions more quickly.

Such talents are rare, with only about 40 appearing in the entire Zhejiang Province each year.

Usually, they are directly admitted or specially recruited into the top-ranked beastmaster high schools, so it was unexpected for their school to have such a candidate this year!

Chen Shengtang was so thrilled that he had been waiting here since early morning, eagerly anticipating the arrival of this student, Qiao Sang.

The more Chen Shengtang looked at Qiao Sang, the more satisfied he was. Not only was she attractive, but she also had the guts to contract a fire-type beast as her first pet!

And she chose to apply to their school—what great judgment!

Vice principal…

"Hello, Vice Principal." Qiao Sang responded, a bit surprised that the vice principal of a school would recognize her.

She didn't have time to think too much about it, so she quickly took out her information card and the proof of self-awakening and handed them over.

Although she had already registered online, the necessary procedures still had to be completed in person, including verifying the information and retesting the development level of her brain region to prevent any oversights.

Qiao Sang felt pretty relaxed about this special recruitment at Hanggang No. 6 Beastmaster High School.

She was confident she would pass, and since her heart was set on Shengshui High School, she was only here to give herself a backup option.

"Have you had breakfast?" Chen Shengtang asked with a friendly smile, not rushing to verify the information.

"If you haven't, our school's cafeteria has a hearty breakfast, and I can take you there." Said a female teacher wearing glasses, speaking kindly.

Chen Shengtang gave her an approving glance.

The female teacher by the window felt a bit jealous.

Such keen observation—no wonder she's already a director at such a young age.

"I've eaten." Qiao Sang replied.

The teachers at this school seem really nice…

Chen Shengtang glanced casually at the self-awakening proof, primarily to check the brain region's development level.

At this, his heart tightened.

[Brain Region: 5%—9%, fluctuating significantly, cannot be confirmed, recheck needed after stabilization.]