Beast Taming: Starting From Zero-Chapter 598: The Eerie Eyes

It seemed that 27th District was indeed much more dangerous than 25th District. Back in 25th District, she had bought several corn cakes, yet not a single pet beast had come to snatch them from her...

Qiao Sang observed the scene before her with an expressionless face while quietly placing Yabao on the ground.

Yabao instantly understood.

In the next second, his body slowly expanded, returning to his original size.

Qiao Sang unconsciously relaxed, feeling an overwhelming sense of security.

Ai Lun cast her an approving look.

"Not bad. It seems Qiao Sang still remembers my words. The first thing a beast tamer should do when entering the lower ten districts is summon their pet beast to stay by their side for protection. The stronger the pet beast, the less likely wild beasts will dare to approach. In this place, there's no need to hide your pet beast’s power, letting them display their full strength is crucial."

"You’ll notice that here, almost no one equips their pet beasts with those so-called lightweight miniaturization bracelets. All beast tamers allow their pets to remain in their natural form."

No, I forgot. I just instinctively made Yabao bigger because it felt safer... Qiao Sang complained internally but outwardly maintained the confident posture of a top student.

The surrounding classmates struggled to tear their gazes away from Yabao. One by one, they formed hand seals and began summoning their own pet beasts.

Except for Tang Yi, Yuna, and Hulis, this was the first time most students had seen Yabao’s true form.

Its aura and magnificence were on a completely different level from its smaller form, leaving them utterly stunned.

Once everyone had summoned their pet beasts, the previously wary wild beasts around them diverted their attention and no longer focused on them.

Seizing the moment, Ai Lun spoke up:

"You are beast tamers. Even if you are still weak now, as long as you stay united, most intelligent wild beasts won’t attack a group of beast tamers without reason."

She paused briefly before adding, "Unless you provoke them first."

"Teacher, what should we do next?" A female student raised her hand to ask.

Ai Lun’s expression turned serious, and she spoke each word clearly:

"Figure it out on your own. Get from here to No. 106, Awu Avenue. That is the final task of your field training class."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang immediately pulled out her phone to navigate the route.

Though it was just a simple walk, she still remembered the woman from 25th District who was sprayed with hydrofruit juice just because she accidentally blocked the sunlight. It was clear that this journey might not be so easy.

Ai Lun continued, "You can form teams or go alone. However, your bodyguards can only protect you from the shadows and cannot accompany you directly."

"I will monitor your performance through surveillance."

As soon as she finished speaking, the students began looking around, choosing their teammates.

At times like this, the safest strategy was naturally to team up with the strongest person.

Qiao Sang noticed that many people were looking at her.

Oh, so now you remember me? Not when we were discussing class topics, but now?

Thanks to her enhanced brainpower, her perception had also improved. Even as she was looking down at her phone, she could sense her classmates’ attention. She straightened her posture silently.

At that moment, Tang Yi asked, "Teacher, will forming teams or going solo affect our final grades?"

The class fell silent, all eyes turning to Ai Lun, awaiting her answer.

Ai Lun smiled.

"Of course, it will. But the main focus is on how well you’ve mastered survival skills and your handling of wild beasts."

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Reactions varied across the class, and many students immediately abandoned the idea of teaming up.

If the grading was based on individual performance, forming a team would reduce opportunities to shine.

For example, if a teammate took the lead in handling a situation, the teacher would remember them instead, increasing their score.

Only the top three individuals, not the top three teams, would receive points. The more points someone else gained, the fewer points one would receive.

In other words, this was ultimately a solo competition.

A total of 25 kilometers...

After confirming the route, Qiao Sang put away her phone and asked, "Does arriving first give a higher score?"

"Not necessarily." Ai Lun replied ambiguously.

Qiao Sang followed up, "Do we return immediately after finishing the task?"

"Of course." Ailun said, amused.

"Or do you want to stay and explore 27th District?"

Qiao Sang remained silent.

She didn’t really want to explore, but since they were already here, she thought it would be a good opportunity to let Gangbao visit home. After all, Gangbao had mentioned wanting to return...

Seeing that no one had more questions, Ai Lun nodded toward her pet beast.

The vine-covered creature trembled, releasing over a dozen seed-like objects that floated onto each student's shoulder.

"These eerie eyes allow my Ghost Vine Beast to track your positions." Ai Lun explained, pausing intentionally.

During that pause, the seeds slowly opened, revealing tiny, green bean-like eyeballs.

Qiao Sang and Tang Yi stared in shock at their shoulders.

Meanwhile, the other students were unfazed, acting as if this was perfectly normal.

Ai Lun continued, "At the same time, these eerie eyes will also monitor your movements."

Qiao Sang’s curiosity sparked.

"Teacher, are they alive?"

"No." Ai Lun clarified.

"This is my Ghost Vine Beast’s innate skill, Eerie Eye, which allows it to observe distant locations."

"Will they fall off in the wind?" Qiao Sang asked.

Ai Lun’s mouth twitched slightly.

"No. Unless forcibly removed, they will firmly attach to any surface."

Qiao Sang continued, "How do you view the recorded footage?"

Ai Lun’s expression turned complicated. For the first time, she truly felt that Qiao Sang was a poor student.

Qiao Sang was sharp enough to notice the words "How do you not know this?" practically written on Ai Lun’s face.

Is this common knowledge? If she hadn’t just explained it, I wouldn’t even know that beast was called a Ghost Vine Beast...

Ai Lun finally answered, "The Ghost Vine Beast can see the images through its Eerie Eyes. If it has mastered them to a great extent, its beast tamer can also see what it sees."

Qiao Sang understood.

It was similar to Yabao’s perception sensory ability, once a skill reached a certain proficiency, she too could experience what Yabao sensed.

But how did the Eerie Eye monitor multiple places at once? Could it only focus on one location at a time, or was it like a surveillance room, displaying all views simultaneously?

Just as she was about to ask another question, Ai Lun quickly interrupted,

"Alright, I’ve said everything that needs to be said. Decide whether you’re teaming up or going solo and get moving."

Why does it feel like she’s saying that specifically to me...?

Qiao Sang glanced around.

Now, not a single person seemed willing to form teams.

Suddenly, Tang Yi approached her.

"Want to team up? If we join forces, we’ll definitely take first and second place."

Qiao Sang gave him a look.

"And who gets first place, you or me?"

Tang Yi grinned.

"That depends on who’s better."

"No." Qiao Sang refused without hesitation.

If it were someone else, she might consider it, but Tang Yi was about as knowledgeable as she was.

To form a good team, partners should complement each other. Since they had the same strengths and weaknesses, teaming up would be disadvantageous for their scores.

Tang Yi didn’t push further, he had only asked instinctively, since they came from the same place.

Qiao Sang glanced around.

Everyone who met her gaze quickly looked away, avoiding eye contact.

If they had wanted to team up with her before, now she was the last person they wanted to work with.

Since it was an individual competition, teaming up with the strongest would only mean handing over the spotlight.

Qiao Sang withdrew her gaze and chose to go alone.

As the others departed, Ai Lun decided against following Qiao Sang. Instead, she summoned a flying pet beast and took off after Tang Yi.

She left only the Ghost Vine Beast behind.

"Gui-gui."

The Ghost Vine Beast watched Qiao Sang, waiting for her to set out.

Sitting atop Yabao, Qiao Sang didn’t move immediately. Instead, she formed a hand seal and summoned Gangbao.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure emerged and pulled out a soft hat from his ring, handing it to Gangbao.

"Gang."

Gangbao calmly accepted it and placed it on her head.

She had already gotten used to being forced to wear hats these past few days.

Then, Qiao Sang said, "Gangbao, we’ve arrived in 27th District."

"Gang Gang…"

Gangbao froze for a moment before suddenly looking round.

Her expression was filled with disbelief.

It was really 27th District...