12: Chapter 12 Beast Taming Assessment

Gulp.

The students of the Beast Taming Class surrounding the sparring ground all gasped in unison.

It was because Qin Ding had used too much force with that final strike of his staff, leaving a small gash on Li Dong's chin!

The School Doctor's mouth twitched. He glanced at Qin Ding, who was putting away his staff and walking off, then sighed and quickly walked over to the unconscious Li Dong, extending a tentacle from his Twin Emerald Vines to rest on Li Dong's chin.

Accompanied by flashes of green light, the blood from Li Dong's wound stopped immediately, and within the next few seconds, it healed rapidly, returning to normal.

Even the unconscious Li Dong began to stir and wake up.

"Are you awake?"

Looking at Li Dong, who was gritting his teeth and refusing to make a sound, the School Doctor didn't say anything; he stood up and walked toward the School Doctor's seat.

Because this kind of thing happened in every Beast Taming Class every year; it wasn't anything unusual. They were all young people, and it was normal to be a bit heavy-handed and cause a small cut.

As long as it wasn't a serious injury like a broken limb, it could basically be healed in a few breaths.

Zhao Yi and Fei Ma exchanged glances, and both could see the look of panic in each other's eyes.

They considered themselves to be about the same level as Li Dong. Yet, Li Dong had been knocked unconscious by Qin Ding in two strikes and had even been cut and drawn blood. Furthermore, their weapons were knives, which were short-range.

If they went up, wouldn't they likely get beaten even worse?

Involuntarily, the two of them looked at Instructor Liu Jun in perfect unison. Unexpectedly, Instructor Liu Jun was also looking at them, his sharp eyes seemingly piercing through the thoughts in their hearts.

With Bai Muxue as a cautionary example, the two spoke in unison, almost without hesitation.

"Instructor, we concede."

"Fine, then the Beast Taming Class monitor is confirmed to be Qin Ding."

This time, Instructor Liu Jun didn't ask any more questions. After all, Qin Ding had just unleashed his ferocity with that last strike; nobody wanted a few wounds on their own head.

Looking at the approaching Qin Ding, Instructor Liu Jun didn't dawdle and pulled out a card with the words "Scholarship" printed on it.

"The card will not be taken back; it will automatically expire when you graduate from your third year of high school. The password is six zeros. Of course, if you receive further funding from the school, it will also be deposited into this card."

"Thank you, Instructor."

Da Hei blinked its eyes and trotted over to meet the approaching Qin Ding.

"Woof woof?"

[Boss, did we win?]

"Yeah, we won."

"However, the next thing should be about you."

After all, the school wouldn't let these students bring their Beast Tamers to school for no reason.

Tightening his grip on the card, the heartstrings that Qin Ding had kept taut for three months finally relaxed. Just at that moment, a soft, complimentary voice rang out.

"Congratulations, Monitor Qin."

"Awoo."

The white fox in Bai Muxue's arms followed up with a sound, as if expressing its congratulations as well.

"Yinyue, do you think so too?"

"Awoo."

Watching the interactive conversation between Bai Muxue and the white fox, Qin Ding's eyes flickered slightly. He could now be certain that Bai Muxue was also using a Life and Death Contract.

"Alright, everyone follow me."

Instructor Liu Jun, who had returned from the other three Beast Taming Classes, looked at the one hundred students of the Beast Taming Class standing in neat rows and waved his hand.

"Next, you will be facing spirit beasts with your Beast Tamers. If you don't handle it well, you'll get hurt, so pay attention!"

The students of the Beast Taming Class, who had been discussing the sparring match just seconds ago, instantly fell silent upon hearing this, and their hands gripping their weapons began to sweat.

Regarding this, Instructor Liu Jun could do nothing.

Being a Beast Tamer is just like this. Is it glamorous? Yes, it is, but it's exchanged with one's life. Why are powerful Beast Tamers worthy of respect? Isn't it because of this?

Especially after the appearance of Spirit Realms, the mortality rate of Beast Tamers has skyrocketed.

"Don't be anxious; only those whose cold weapon skills reach 'Excellent' will participate in the assessment. Except for Qin Ding and the other seven, you are responsible for observing the battle."

Once these words were spoken, it gave the other ninety-two students plenty of breathing room. Their tense hands immediately relaxed, and a relaxed atmosphere showed signs of returning.

Instructor Liu Jun and Wang Chunfa exchanged glances, then led the Beast Taming Class toward the location of the Beast Taming Department.

The Beast Taming Class was separated from the normal first-year and third-year high school departments. Behind the school gate was the normal high school department, behind the high school department was the teachers' office building, and behind the office building was the Beast Taming Department.

And behind the Beast Taming Department was a mountain. Yes, perhaps one should say that every Beast Taming high school had a mountain inside. As for how this mountain came to be?

Some say it was specially preserved when the city was expanded, specifically left for the expanding Beast Taming high school, while others say it was man-made, with the purpose of being left for the Beast Taming high school to use.

As for how it was used? It seemed that some spirit beasts with extremely low levels and aptitudes were kept on the mountain for students to practice with and adapt.

The general students started their trials first. When they reached the foot of the mountain, Qin Ding looked back at the teaching building behind him; as expected, that was where he would be staying for the next half year.

The teaching building specifically for teaching knowledge about spirit beasts, Spirit Realms, and spirit items was no longer the same as before; they were done with normal academic studies.

Rustle, rustle...

Hmm?

While lost in thought, Qin Ding suddenly heard the sound of something moving in the grass under the trees ahead, and Da Hei's back straightened slightly.

The class's discussions instantly vanished, and everyone held their breath, staring intently at the bushes, all anticipating what kind of spirit beast would emerge.

The next second, the method of appearance was completely beyond everyone's expectations.

A 'mouse' as round as a watermelon, covered in brown fur, flew directly out of the bushes, its piercing shriek filled with terror.

[Spirit Beast: Ball Squirrel (Terrified)]

[Aptitude: Inferior]

[Element: None]

[Level: 1 (Low Tier)]

[Ability: Cowardly]

[Bloodline: Mouse (100%)]

[Evolution Path Mouse-type: 1-1219]

[Aptitude Improvement: ...]

[Introduction: A type of mouse-type spirit beast whose body size far exceeds other mouse species, but whose courage is very small. It has no cultivation value, but its meat is relatively tender.]

Terrified? And the scream just now... does it mean a status? It's the first time I've seen a status.

Looking at it this way, did some powerful spirit beast throw it out? Unfortunately, that creature seemed to have run away after throwing out the Giant Squirrel, and didn't give him a chance to trigger the Life Records.

However, the meat is relatively tender, huh...?

Instructor Liu Jun casually glanced at the Ball Squirrel, which was constantly looking around, and turned to face the crowd.

"With assessments, there are also rewards. Which one of you eight will come up first? If you kill this spirit beast, you can take the carcass."

Qin Ding pondered for a moment, looked down at the indifferent Da Hei by his feet, and did not choose to step forward. This scene, in the eyes of some, took on a different meaning.

"I'll do it!"

Li Dong, with his Brocade Fighting Chicken, went directly past Qin Ding, his gaze locked straight onto Instructor Liu Jun.

Instructor Liu Jun was stunned for a moment and instinctively glanced at Qin Ding. Seeing that Qin Ding remained indifferent, he seemed to understand something, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but lift slightly in a subtle way.

He looks down on such a small piece of meat? Interesting.

"Fine, Beast Tamers can use the weapons they brought along and fight together with their Beast Tamers. You may begin."

"No need, just letting my Brocade Fighting Chicken go is enough."

Instructor Liu Jun looked at the confident and arrogant Li Dong, frowned, but in the end, didn't say anything and just nodded silently.