18: Chapter 18 Bai Muxue's Teacher

At home.

Qin Ding sat in a chair with his legs crossed, resting his head on his hand as he stared at Black Dog, who was lying obediently on the floor.

[Spirit Beast: Black Dog]

[Aptitude: Inferior]

[Element: None]

[Level: 9 (Low Tier)]

[Ability: Grudge]

[Bloodline: Canine (89%), Lupine (10.99%), Draconic (0.01%)]

[Evolution Path - Draconic: (Must complete Lupine evolution path first)]

[Evolution Path - Lupine: Must reach Level 11]

[Evolution Path - Canine: Must reach Level 11]

[Aptitude Enhancement: When reaching Level 10, consuming a blood spirit fruit has a certain probability of triggering a rebound, directly increasing it to Good grade.]

[Description: A common breed of meat dog; special individuals have a certain cultivation value.]

"So, after eating that black wolf, its bloodline has already improved? The consumption ability of beasts is quite overbearing."

He scrutinized the changes in Black Dog, but other than its fur becoming darker, he didn't see any obvious changes.

"Tell me, why was Wan Kang's Pink Pig carrying you and the White Fox?"

Black Dog, who had been waiting for Qin Ding to ask, instantly perked up. Its Black Dog eyes brightened, and its back straightened, leaving Qin Ding stunned.

This Earth Dog... what's going on? Why does it look like it's about to give a glorious speech?

"Woof!"

[That is a dog pet I traded for using the blood food from that rooster! My mount!]

As soon as these words came out, Qin Ding's confusion froze on his face, and the room fell into a pin-drop silence.

Huh? Boss doesn't seem very happy? Shouldn't Boss be happy that I acquired a dog pet? It counts as our outside thug, right?

Black Dog, not understanding the intricacies of Beast Tamer contracts, naturally didn't know why Qin Ding was silent; it only believed that the Pink Pig had been bought off.

In fact, the thinking of a spirit beast isn't complicated: if you eat the blood food I give you, you are implicitly becoming my thug.

He took a deep breath. "That Pink Pig won't be your thug, nor will it be your beast pet. Don't go to school tomorrow; just stay at home."

If he was curious about Black Dog's methods before, he was now a bit afraid—afraid that if Black Dog saw that Wan Kang didn't allow the Pink Pig to be its mount, Black Dog would bite someone.

Black Dog: ???

"Alright, don't feel wronged. You just ate the black wolf, so take this time to rest and consolidate at home. Strive to break through to Level 11 as soon as possible, and I'll figure out a way to evolve you then."

Oh, so I'm supposed to drink bitter water at home to improve my strength? Alright then, that's acceptable.

Meanwhile, across the hall, at Bai Muxue's home.

"So... that's how it is?"

Bai Muxue's tone had a hint of amusement. Her eyes curved, and she gently stroked the White Fox. "I watched Black Dog grow up. It used to look quite honest, just a bit gluttonous."

"Now it seems that's not entirely true. The first day it went out, it bullied other spirit beasts and even recruited them as lackeys. It's quite different from its parents."

Parents? That Black Dog's parents? Mu Xue has even met that Black Dog's parents?

The White Fox blinked, just about to ask about the situation, when the computer running on the side suddenly chimed.

Beep, beep.

Just as Bai Muxue was feeling sentimental, the computer suddenly sounded an alert. Without any hesitation, she immediately put down the White Fox in her arms and walked quickly to the computer desk.

A chat box with an avatar of an unknown green spirit beast and the note "Teacher" appeared directly on the computer desktop with a strong notification.

[Teacher: Little Mu Xue, how is your studying going?]

Looking at the message sent by the other party, a flash of joy and a hint of pride crossed Bai Muxue's eyes.

[Bai Muxue: Of course I easily passed the required assessment. I also have to thank Teacher for sending me Little White.]

[Teacher: That's nothing. However, regarding you—you asked me about the Life and Death Contract before. You should have signed it with the White Fox by now, right?]

[Teacher: Remember, the first spirit beast you sign a Life and Death Contract with has a significant impact. However, since you are on the path of a Breeder, you won't be going to dangerous places, and the Federation re-examination will also give students like you a green light to a certain extent.]

Green light...

Looking at the last sentence her teacher said, Bai Muxue couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

The Federation re-examination does indeed provide convenience for candidates who are Breeders, and the higher the Breeder level, the greater the convenience. It's even possible to be directly admitted to the Federation's First Beast Taming Academy without an examination.

But...

Suddenly thinking of something, Bai Muxue's eyes lit up, and her hands began to type rapidly on the keyboard.

[Bai Muxue: Teacher, if I become a Tier 3 Beast Tamer before the Federation re-examination, will there be a green light?]

When she composed and sent this message, Bai Muxue felt a bit nervous. She was nervous about hearing a bad answer, yet also worried about hearing that there would be a green light, but only to a small degree.

Sure enough, after Bai Muxue sent this message, the chat box went silent. Just as Bai Muxue was waiting anxiously, and three minutes had passed, the other side replied.

[Teacher: Little Mu Xue, if you can achieve this, Teacher will personally guarantee your entry into the Federation's First Academy. I have only heard of such talent among the The Twelve Councilors and the top juniors of their families.]

The moment she saw this answer, Bai Muxue smiled.

That smile was like winter snow melting from her eyes. The corners of her eyes curved into a faint arc, and the moment the corners of her mouth lifted, the icy lines of her face instantly softened.

[Teacher: By the way you put it, do you feel like you're about to break through to Tier 2? Goodness, I should just go to your house and bring you to Federation City. That small place of Chang City isn't worthy of raising a big Buddha like you.]

In an instant, the smile on Bai Muxue's face froze. While she began to try her best to stop her, she explained that she was just curious and asking on a whim.

[Bai Muxue: I was just curious. I'm still far from breaking through to Tier 2 Mental Power.]

This time, the other side stopped talking again. After a long while, the other side replied with an "Alright then."

"Xiao Xue, go call Qin Ding over. It's time to eat."

"Okay, Mom."

Responding to her mother's call, Bai Muxue sent the last message to her teacher and got up to leave the room.

Human Federation Capital, Federation City, Breeder Association Vice President's office.

A stunning and lazy woman leaned sideways on the sofa. The ties of her wine-red silk bathrobe were completely undone, sliding down the curves of her body and piling up at her waist.

The soft, cold light of the screen illuminated her face. At this moment, she was flipping through the chat history and found a picture of the Black Dog that Bai Muxue had sent, along with the evaluation she had given.

"An adult Black Dog with the lowest aptitude, a common meat dog. Kill it; don't raise it, it's a waste of money."

Hmm, that was exactly how she had evaluated it back then.

But now...

A faint, imperceptible smile played on her lips. Her fingertips slowly slid across the phone screen, stopping at a new message.

[Bai Muxue: Teacher, it's time for dinner. Bye-bye.]

"Oh~ I think I guessed something wrong before..."

"That Black Dog might not be the spirit beast that Little Mu Xue raised in advance, but someone else's~"