36: Chapter 36: Still underestimated! The principal requests your presence!

A red light flashed, and the nearly two-meter-long Fire Dragon Fish landed in the center of the room. Its scales shimmered with a bright fiery luster, and it let out a low whimper from its throat as if it were anticipating something.

It clearly knew that it was now feeding time!

Jiang Yun turned around and began pulling things out of his storage ring, the clattering sounds echoing continuously.

In just a moment, two "small mountains" piled up in front of the Fire Dragon Fish. On the left were fiery red fire spirit stones, each one plump and radiating scorching energy fluctuations.

On the right were pale blue water spirit stones, their crystals transparent enough to clearly see the water-element energy flowing within.

The two piles combined were about half a person's height.

"Little Fire, eat up. This time, there's plenty."

Jiang Yun clapped his hands.

His tone was as calm as if he were talking about having a regular meal.

After all, Jiang Yun wasn't short on Spirit Stones now!

Today, he wanted to test exactly where the limit of the Fire Dragon Fish's appetite lay.

The Fire Dragon Fish seemed to understand his words. It suddenly raised its head, its golden vertical pupils brightening significantly.

The next second!

It opened its massive mouth, and a powerful suction force suddenly erupted!

The fire spirit stones on the left were the first to move. The outermost stones were instantly sucked into the air, turning into a red torrent that "whooshed" right into its mouth.

Immediately after, the water spirit stones on the right were not to be outdone. The pale blue crystals formed a thin line, continuously pouring into its throat.

The entire process was incredibly fast.

In less than half a minute, the two "Spirit Stone mountains" had shrunk by a significant amount.

Jiang Yun watched, dumbfounded!

Although he knew the Fire Dragon Fish had a large appetite!

He had originally thought the Fire Dragon Fish could absorb five or six hundred stones at most this time. He hadn't expected to still have underestimated its appetite... It could actually eat so much this time!

The amount consumed was at least seven or eight hundred stones!

Yet it was still eating... it seemed to want to devour all the Spirit Stones on the ground.

One must know that these two piles combined totaled nearly 1,500 stones!

If it ate at this speed!

His savings probably wouldn't last many feedings!

He had heard that the resources required by a pet with top-tier Aptitude and greater strength were staggering, but the Fire Dragon Fish was only at the Black Iron Sixth Tier, yet its consumption was already comparable to a Silver Rank beast.

This was simply appalling... About ten minutes later, until the very last water Spirit Stone was swallowed by the Fire Dragon Fish, it snorted contentedly and puffed out a small wisp of flame.

The red light around its body slowly receded, but the luster on its scales was several times brighter than before, and its Aura had also become much more stable.

The energy fluctuations around its body climbed visibly to the naked eye.

At first, it was just a faint red glow lingering around it, but soon the red light became thick, like a layer of flame armor wrapping around its body. The luster of its scales grew brighter and brighter, even beginning to flicker with fine golden light, and the temperature in the room rose by several degrees.

"As Little Fire's Realm increases, its absorption speed... seems to have become faster as well!!"

"If it returns to the Beast Taming Space, this speed will surely double!"

Jiang Yun reached out and touched the Fire Dragon Fish's scales; they were warm to the touch, and he could feel the power hidden within. He made an estimate in his mind.

"It absorbed all 1,500 Spirit Stones without a single bit of waste... At this volume, it should definitely be able to Breakthrough to the Black Iron Eighth Tier this time, right?!"

Thinking of this, his gaze became fervent, and his previous heartache instantly vanished.

Resources should be spent where they matter most!

It's worth it!

He pulled back his thoughts and began planning the next step: "As long as it reaches the Black Iron Eighth Tier, I can use that spirit gathering flower as a catalyst. The pure Spiritual Qi of the spirit gathering flower is majestic enough to help the Fire Dragon Fish break through the Bottleneck from Black Iron to Bronze. Once it steps into the Bronze Rank, not only will its strength have a qualitative leap, but it will also unlock new skills. At that time, facing an opponent of Xiao Ling's level, I'll be able to win with certainty!"

The more Jiang Yun thought about it, the more excited he became. He patted the Fire Dragon Fish's head: "Digest well. We're one step closer to becoming stronger."

The Fire Dragon Fish rubbed against his palm, letting out a docile whimper from its throat, then turned into a streak of red light and returned to the Beast Taming Space.

It fell into a deep sleep.

Having eaten so much, it would probably be a day or two before it woke up again.

The next morning.

When Jiang Yun and his sister arrived at the Rookie Class.

He clearly felt that something was wrong.

The occasional contemptuous and ill-willed looks from before had disappeared, replaced by various complex gazes—some of curiosity, some of awe, and some of a cautiousness he couldn't quite name.

He didn't pay it much mind and walked straight into the classroom.

But as soon as he entered the view of all the students in the Rookie Class, the originally noisy classroom instantly fell silent. Dozens of gazes focused on him simultaneously, and the air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.

Jiang Yun raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.

When he passed by a classmate.

The classmate, who was originally crouching, suddenly looked up, a fawning smile immediately appearing on his face: "Brother Yun, morning! You look exceptionally handsome today!"

That look.

It was a world of difference from his previous attitude of constantly mocking him as a "useless trash who only relies on luck."

Jiang Yun glanced at him but didn't respond.

At this time, from the corner of his eye, he spotted Xiao Ling's lackeys sitting diagonally behind him.

When Xiao Ling was looking for trouble before, these few people had been the most active, constantly glaring at him with provocative eyes.

But now, those people were either lowering their heads and pretending to be busy, or turning their heads around and looking everywhere, not even having the courage to meet his gaze. One of the boys even subconsciously lowered his head when Jiang Yun looked over, his shoulders hunching slightly as if showing submission.

Clearly, Jiang Yun's defeat of the Intermediate Class student Xiao Hong yesterday had caused a significant shock in the hearts of these students.

They weren't fools.

To be able to defeat Xiao Hong's Black Iron Sixth Tier Earth-Splitting Lizard.

Jiang Yun's strength must have also reached the Black Iron Sixth Tier!

Or even higher!

With their beasts' strength only at the first or second tier, how could they afford to offend Jiang Yun?

Jiang Yun was now indeed the strongest presence in the Rookie Class.

Jiang Yun scanned the surroundings.

He didn't see Xiao Ling's figure.

Apparently, Xiao Ling had been hurt quite badly by the Icefield Snake that day and didn't come to class today.

Now in the class, Jiang Yun and his sister were only somewhat familiar with Zhang Qiang and Li Na.

The four of them met and began to converse with smiles and laughter.

This drew a wave of envy from the other students around them.

They wondered why they hadn't been sharp-eyed enough back then.

They had clearly missed out on a powerful backer!

A few more minutes passed.

Until Coach Lin arrived at the square.

His gaze immediately fell on Jiang Yun.

Previously, when Coach Lin taught, he would only scan the whole class and never specifically focus on any one person. But this time, not only did he look at Jiang Yun for a few extra seconds, he even nodded slightly, his eyes filled with clear approval.

Everyone's eyes once again focused on Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun's excellence had clearly received the coach's recognition!

This made the faces of the Core Students in the Rookie Class very awkward!

As Beast Tamers who had each awakened a Beastmaster Talent, they actually couldn't compare to a Beast Tamer without one... The morning class was Beast Taming Theory.

During the class, when Coach Lin was explaining skill sequencing, he specifically gave an example of a high-level skill combination.

After finishing, he didn't ask a random question like usual, but instead looked directly at Jiang Yun: "Jiang Yun, what are your thoughts on this skill sequencing? Combining it with your Fire Dragon Fish, tell me your ideas."

The field went silent once again.

Everyone's gaze focused on Jiang Yun once more.

Coach Lin was famously strict in the school and rarely took the initiative to let students express their views, let alone calling on them by name.

Jiang Yun stood up without any nervousness.

Through his experience in the Misty Forest.

He naturally had personal experience and insights regarding the use of skill sequencing and combinations.

Then, Jiang Yun said in an orderly manner: "Coach, I think this combination is not only powerful but can also continuously produce different effects. My Fire Dragon Fish first uses Fire Domain Cage to trap the opponent, then takes the opportunity to release Flame Breath, which can catch the opponent off guard."

Coach Lin's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but nod: "Very good! Knowing how to adjust tactics based on your own beast's attributes is much better than rote memorization of theory! Sit down. In the future, if you have ideas, you can communicate with me more."

Coach Lin was very satisfied with Jiang Yun's answer.

In his heart, he felt a bit more expectation for Jiang Yun.

Naturally, this caused a wave of envy and surprise among the other students!

After the bell rang for the end of class.

Many female students crowded around, some asking about beast training problems, some wanting to get on good terms with him, and some even wanting to start a relationship... The scene was as lively as a marketplace.

Jiang Yun brushed them off with a few words and was about to leave.

But Coach Lin suddenly called out to him: "Jiang Yun, wait a moment."

Jiang Yun stopped and turned to see Coach Lin walking toward him.

It seemed like there was something.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun spoke up and asked in confusion: "Coach, is something the matter?"

Coach Lin looked around and then said with a smile: "I just received word that the Principal wants to see you. Go to his office immediately."

"The Principal is looking for me?"

Hearing this news, Jiang Yun was stunned.

Last time, he was introduced to the Principal because of the Fire Dragon Fish's performance, and for that reason, he was specially made a Core Student of the school.

Why was the Principal looking for him at this time?

Could it be that the news of him defeating Xiao Hong yesterday had already reached the Principal?