Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

Chapter 129: Renting A House

"Because they all entrusted their other pet beasts to the pet beast training center." Liu Yao replied.

Qiao Sang paused for a moment and asked, "Is it for a long time?"

Liu Yao smiled.

"Yes, after all, human energy is limited. Unless you're a professional beast master, it's hard to take care of multiple pet beasts at once."

"As members of the school team, you need to spend most of your time training your pet beasts. If all your time is dedicated to the beasts, it would be fine, but you also have to study."

"In this case, trying to make progress with two pet beasts in all aspects becomes difficult. However, if you keep one with you and leave the other at the training center, your efficiency will greatly improve."

Qiao Sang nodded in agreement.

Indeed, when you have too many pet beasts, it becomes hard to manage them all.

If your pet beast is being trained by someone else while you're in class, it would be easy to surpass classmates who aren't receiving such training.

Additionally, different pet beasts with various attributes have different training focuses.

Some training methods are suitable for one type of pet beast but not for others.

For example, Little Treasure is not suited for physical or speed training. As a ghost-type pet beast, his ability to teleport is already sufficient to make his movements unpredictable in battle.

Plus, his movement and dodging rely more on energy than physical strength.

"Do you have any other questions?" Liu Yao asked.

It was a rare opportunity to have an expert answering her questions face-to-face, so Qiao Sang didn’t want to waste it.

On the road to mastering beast taming, without guidance, it's nearly impossible to go far by relying on yourself alone.

Even if you have money and resources, someone still needs to show you how to use them.

Otherwise, you'd end up like she did when she first came across the Flame Fruit, foolishly thinking it was edible for humans.

Although Qiao Sang had a golden finger, if it weren’t for Yabao’s high talent and diligence, as well as the ability to learn skills and discuss strategies online, she wouldn’t have come this far on her own.

Qiao Sang voiced the question that had been weighing on her mind these past few days: "I noticed that Yabao can't use fire-type skills when he’s using psychic powers. Is that because it's impossible to use two different types of skills simultaneously?"

She had looked this up online before.

However, the explanations varied, and everyone seemed to make sense, leaving her unsure which one was correct.

Liu Yao was stunned for a moment. He hadn’t expected Qiao Sang to ask this question…

After thinking for a bit, he replied, "What you’re referring to is probably a combo technique. It's possible, but it generally happens in double battles. If it's a single pet beast using a combo technique, it's much more difficult."

"Take your Yabao for example. Without even considering the attributes, do you think it could release a Fireball and a Fire Whirl at the same time?"

Qiao Sang shook her head. "Of course not. It only has one mouth."

"Exactly. When a pet beast is maintaining one skill, it's practically impossible for it to use another." Liu Yao explained with a smile.

"But you can think about it differently. Why do skills have to be used simultaneously? As long as your pet beast can release its skills quickly enough, it can still create a combo effect."

Qiao Sang asked, "But psychic-type pet beasts can use their telekinesis to float in the air while attacking. Why can’t they use other skills while controlling someone with their psychic powers?"

"Because maintaining their own levitation with telekinesis has become second nature to them." Liu Yao said.

"Once using a skill becomes as effortless as breathing, they naturally have the energy to do other things."

So that’s how it is…

While Qiao Sang was chatting with Liu Yao, Yabao had already circled the private room three times.

Where’s the mirror? Where’s the promised mirror?!

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There were nine researchers in the project team.

For some reason, two were absent today. Since the vice principal didn’t ask, neither did Qiao Sang.

Hardly anyone was eating. Everyone was gathered around Yabao, their eyes glowing with curiosity as they peppered it with questions.

After the dinner, they added her to the research group, and Qiao Sang left the Yuehe Hotel without heading back to school.

She had an appointment.

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Xingtong Street.

Near Shengshui High School.

"You must be Miss Qiao?" A young man in his twenties, dressed in a white shirt, rode down on a plump pigeon.

"That’s me." Qiao Sang nodded.

"Just call me Xiao Wang. Which of the two apartments would you like to see first?" He asked.

He subtly glanced at the striking pet beast beside the girl, though he couldn’t name it.

"Let’s check out the one on Shituo Road." Qiao Sang said. It was closer to Shengshui High School, her first choice.

An hour later, Qiao Sang chose the apartment on Chang’an Road.

The reason was simple: One word, cheaper.

The apartment on Shituo Road was 12,000 alliance coins per month, while the one on Chang’an Road was only 5,000.

Both apartments were similar in size, layout, and decor. Initially, both were listed online for around 10,000 alliance coins.

However, two days ago, the landlord of the Chang’an Road apartment, for some unknown reason, urgently slashed the rent.

Thanks to Xiao Wang’s smooth talk, Qiao Sang ended up renting it.

By the time the lease was signed and the keys handed over, it was almost 10 PM.

Qiao Sang didn’t rush back to school.

She brought Yabao to the courtyard, where there was a pool she particularly liked, and said with a smile, "You can use the water as a mirror for now. The mirror here isn’t big enough. Tomorrow, when we move in, I’ll buy you a full-length one."

Yabao was nearly moved to tears.

So you remembered! He had thought his beast master had forgotten!

"Yap!"

Eagerly, Yabao rushed to the edge of the pool and looked down. He froze.

Who is that incredibly handsome pet beast?!

"Xun~"

Little Treasure , who had been perched invisibly on Qiao Sang’s head, floated down and looked into the pool at his own reflection.

After staring for a while, it started making funny faces at the water.

"Yal?"

"Yap yap?"

Yabao turned to his beast master, his expression dead serious.

Qiao Sang’s mouth twitched as she replied, "That’s right. That super ultra-cool handsome pet beast is you."

That phrase was probably something he learned from the super ultra-spicy roasted chicken wings…

"Yap!"

Yabao’s eyes sparkled as he turned back, excitedly admiring himself again.

Three minutes later, Little Treasure, having tired of the fun, floated back onto Qiao Sang’s head, but Yabao was still busy with his reflection.

Ten minutes later, Yabao was still staring.

Qiao Sang: ...

"Yabao, that’s enough. The mirror we buy tomorrow will give you a clearer view. For now, let’s try a new training idea I had." Qiao Sang said.

The idea came to her during her conversation with the vice principal earlier.

Though it was late, she just wanted to test it out. It wouldn’t take too long.

"Yap."

At the mention of training, Yabao immediately snapped out of his vanity.

"First, create a clone." Qiao Sang instructed.

Yabao followed her order.

Two identical Flame Hounds appeared by the pool, indistinguishable from each other.

Qiao Sang picked up a stone from the ground and tossed it above the pool.

"Have the clone use telekinesis to control the stone."

No sooner had she spoken than the Flame Hound on the left glowed blue in the eyes, and the stone froze in mid-air.

Watching the hovering stone, Qiao Sang’s heart raced. She quickly added, "Now, try having the real one use Ember on it."

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