Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

Chapter 277: Lick Her Awake!

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Senior Year’s School Team?

Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment. "That doesn’t seem appropriate."

Honestly, the training on the senior team wouldn’t benefit her much. Since it wouldn’t help significantly, it made more sense to stay with the sophomore team.

After all, she was already used to it, and there was no need to switch environments.

“What’s inappropriate about it?”

Liu Yao said, “You’re about to compete in the National Campus Beast Mastering League for the senior level. Staying with the sophomore team would be what’s really inappropriate.”

“The training for sophomores and seniors is different. Sophomore teams focus on building harmony with their beasts and utilizing a variety of skills, while the senior team trains for real battles.”

“If you want to perform well in the senior-level National Campus Beast Mastering League, you need to train with the senior team. You’ve met Coach Sun Boyi, the one in charge of the special admissions program. He’s the coach of the senior team.”

Qiao Sang felt a stir in her heart and replied, “Got it.”

Combat training. This is exactly what Yabao needs!

Normally, battle experience and skill proficiency are honed through real combat, gradually improving over time.

Her initial decision to become a sparring partner was to get more opportunities for real combat, but school took up too much time.

Now, if she could engage in combat training at school, that would be perfect.

Of course, most importantly, she could earn some extra points!

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In the school’s office reserved for team coaches, Zheng Guoping was animatedly chatting away.

“This kid Qiao Sang, the moment I first saw her during the special admissions round, I knew she was something else. I mean, what ordinary kid would choose a Fire Fang Dog as their first beast?”

That’s not what you said back then... Qin Wen glanced sideways at him from a chair nearby.

Oblivious, Zheng Guoping continued, “Three beasts, a full three beasts! None of the freshmen at Litan Beast Taming High can match up to her.”

Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he raised his voice, “No, this won’t do! I need to speak with the principal. Qiao Sang can absolutely represent the sophomore level in this year’s National Campus Beast Mastering League!”

With that, he bolted for the door.

“Stop right there!” Qin Wen quickly called out.

What a joke! Qiao Sang was set to represent the freshmen!

It’s just that the other freshmen couldn’t match her level, so she’d been training with the sophomores.

When the competition came around, she’d return to represent the freshman team, as had been agreed from the beginning!

“What is it?” Zheng Guoping stopped and turned back.

“You’re really asking me that?” Qin Wen frowned.

“What did we agree to? If Qiao Sang competes for the sophomore team, what about our freshmen?”

Zheng Guoping chuckled, “Qiao Sang is such a… genius. Competing in the freshman level would be too easy for her. Besides, we have precedents in Hanggang City for younger students competing at higher levels. Qiao Sang has been training with the sophomore team all along, so competing for the sophomore level isn’t too much of a stretch. The honor still goes to our school anyway.”

“I heard there are a few other decent freshmen. Why not pick a substitute to fill in? Qiao Sang competing at the sophomore level would better allow her to showcase her abilities. Pressure brings progress, isn’t that what you always say?”

“Oh, you just want the Special Coach Honor Medal.” Qin Wen bluntly pointed out.

“We’ve already discussed this: Qiao Sang would train under you, but ultimately, she’s representing the freshman level.”

What coach wouldn’t want that honor?

The Honor Medal signifies a coach’s achievement and status.

Higher status brings greater connections, more options, and, of course, a better salary.

According to the Coach Rewards Act, any head coach whose student wins first place in a nationally hosted provincial competition receives both the Special Honor Medal and a grand prize of one million Alliance Coins.

The Honor Medal is divided into special, first, second, and third levels, with the special level being the highest.

These are awarded by the National Beast Combat Bureau and are prestigious enough for newspapers and TV, a level of honor no coach could resist.

If Qiao Sang competes at the sophomore level, then the registered coach will be Zheng Guoping, who trains the sophomore team.

“Fine, I’ll give up the head coach’s bonus, okay?” Zheng Guoping realized he had no solid argument and softened his tone.

“No way!” Qin Wen snapped.

Who’s forcing who to take money here… Zheng Guoping grumbled inwardly.

For a moment, the two of them glared at each other in silence.

Just then, a sharp ringtone cut through the tension in the office.

Both turned to look, it was Sun Boyi’s phone.

Sun Boyi, who’d been quietly eating breakfast and scrolling on his phone, glanced at the caller ID, answered, and said, “Vice Principal, what can I do for you?”

Whatever the vice principal said on the other end made Sun Boyi choke on his soybean milk.

“Cough… What?! Qiao Sang is competing at the senior level?!”

Qin Wen: !!!

Zheng Guoping: !!!

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Meanwhile, on the other end, Liu Yao ended the call, put his phone down, and said, “I’ve arranged it with Coach Sun. After school, just head straight to Training Field No. 1.”

“Alright.” Qiao Sang nodded.

“Oh, by the way.”

Liu Yao suddenly said, “Summon your Ice Qiya. I’d like to take a look.”

Without a word, Qiao Sang formed the summoning seal with both hands and called out her pet, Lubao.

Even if the vice principal hadn’t requested it, she’d planned to have him examine Lubao.

Sure enough, Lubao was still fast asleep.

Qiao Sang bent down and scooped her up.

Liu Yao’s eyes lit up when he saw the Ice Qiya, and he leaned in to inspect it closely.

After a moment, he frowned, “Your Ice Qiya doesn’t look well-rested.”

No wonder he’s a breeder… Qiao Sang thought, worried. “Ever since she evolved, she's been sneaking off to train at night instead of sleeping. I’m not sure what to do about it. If this continues, it’ll definitely affect her health.”

Liu Yao paused, “Isn’t Ice Qiya supposed to have Healing Light?”

Qiao Sang was stunned. Healing Light… does that mean…?

Liu Yao continued, “Healing Light is an inherited skill of Water Luriana. It removes all negative statuses like fatigue, sleep deprivation, and physical exhaustion.”

Qiao Sang was silent for a few seconds, then asked, “If Lubai gets tired and uses Healing Light on herself, would she not need sleep?”

Liu Yao thought for a moment, “Theoretically, yes.”

Qiao Sang: !!!

Well, if that’s true, doesn’t that mean she could stay alert 24/7 without any sleep?

Qiao Sang immediately decided to test it. “Little Treasure! Lick her awake!”

“Xun~”

Little Treasure instantly appeared, sticking out his tongue and giving Lubao a lick.

In the middle of her dream, Lubao’s body twitched, showing a pained expression, but she only rolled over and kept sleeping.

“Xun!”

Little Treasure pouted, upset that Lubao hadn’t woken up from his tongue attack.

He stuck his tongue out again and gave a harder lick.

“Lu…”

Lubao’s face twisted a bit as she slowly opened her eyes.

Seeing this, Qiao Sang quickly called out before Lubao could fall back asleep, “Lubao! Use Healing Light on yourself!”

“Lu…”

Although still half-awake and drowsy, Lubao instinctively obeyed upon hearing Qiao Sang’s command.

A soft blue glow lit up.

As the glow faded, an alert and refreshed Lubao blinked her bright eyes, looking lively.

“Lu lu!”

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