8: Chapter 8 The School Beauty's Admirer? Dude, you have a good eye for people!

The noise and chatter in the classroom didn't affect Gu Yuexi at all.

Her cool, stunning face remained indifferent, as if none of this had anything to do with her.

She put away the box containing Chu Sheng, walked straight to an empty seat in the last row, and sat down. Taking a textbook from her bag, she began flipping through it on her own.

Her calm demeanor—unfazed even if Mount Tai were to collapse before her—actually left her gossiping classmates at a loss for words.

Since the person herself didn't care, their rowdy behavior started to make them look quite classless.

Consequently, the discussions gradually died down.

However, the way everyone looked at Gu Yuexi became extremely complicated.

There was regret, there was sympathy, but mostly, there was a complete lack of understanding.

To them, this was no different from giving up on herself.

"Quiet! Everyone, be quiet!"

The young teacher at the podium slapped the desk to get everyone's attention, then cleared his throat and began the lesson.

However, while teaching, his eyes would subconsciously drift toward Gu Yuexi, and he couldn't stop sighing inwardly.

Meanwhile, inside the plastic box Gu Yuexi had placed on the desk, Chu Sheng was "listening" to everything with great interest.

"Tsk tsk, it looks like my debut gave everyone quite a shock!"

Chu Sheng was blooming with joy inside.

Great. Everyone thinks I'm trash and that Gu Yuexi is finished. This is perfect.

Playing the pig to eat the tiger—it's an old trope, but as long as it works!

For now, feel as much sympathy and regret as you want!

In half a month, when the Joint Exam begins, I... no, my Blood Bag Empress will make a grand entrance and make your eyes pop out of your heads!

The class period quickly passed in this eerie atmosphere.

As soon as the bell rang and the teacher left, a tall boy walked straight toward Gu Yuexi.

[Chen Hao, 18 years old, late-stage Rank 1 Beast Tamer.]

This was the information Chu Sheng had scanned earlier using [Blood Food Tracking].

Not bad, this skill is actually quite useful!

A late-stage Rank 1 Beast Tamer with a mid-tier bloodline monster—this guy was likely a top-tier existence in Class 8.

He could probably even rank in the top thirty of the entire grade.

"Classmate Gu Yuexi."

Chen Hao walked up to Gu Yuexi's desk with what he thought was a gentle smile.

He had always admired Gu Yuexi, but since she used to be the high-and-mighty school beauty, he had felt a sense of distance despite his good grades and hadn't dared to approach her.

Now, the opportunity had arrived!

The school beauty had fallen from grace and become a "loser" who contracted a mosquito; it was the perfect time for him to step up and show off his charm!

Gu Yuexi looked up, her cool eyes glancing at him, but she said nothing.

Chen Hao didn't mind. He cleared his throat and said in the tone of someone experienced, "Classmate Gu, actually... you don't need to be too discouraged. The first contracted beast doesn't determine a Beast Tamer's entire future!"

"I know you might have made such a choice for... for certain reasons! But it's okay!"

The people around them couldn't help but twitch their eyes at his words.

Was this the legendary "blindly spouting nonsense to comfort someone"?

She contracted a mosquito, and it doesn't determine her future?

She'll never reach Rank 5 in this lifetime to contract a second monster!

Her path as a Beast Tamer is completely ruined, okay?!

Is this Chen Hao... taking advantage of Gu Yuexi's supposed lack of beast-taming knowledge to talk nonsense?

Just then, with a thought, the large green wolf that had been dozing by his seat suddenly stood up, walked over to him, and affectionately rubbed its head against his leg.

It was a giant wolf comparable in size to an adult Tibetan Mastiff, with blue-grey fur. Most peculiar were the pair of small, fleshy wings on its back, which looked somewhat comical.

[Windblade Wolf, mid-tier bloodline, late-stage Rank 1 monster. Can manipulate wind elements for attacks; can reach Rank 5 or higher upon reaching maturity!]

"See this? This is my partner, the Windblade Wolf!"

Chen Hao patted the Windblade Wolf's head with pride. "Although it's only Rank 1 now, its bloodline potential is very high! With proper training, its future is limitless!"

"If you're willing, I can share my experience in training the Windblade Wolf with you. Although it might not be very useful for your... well, for your contracted beast, at least it will help you understand some of the basics of beast taming."

"When you're capable of contracting a second monster in the future, I can even introduce you to some connections to ensure you get a monster with a decent bloodline!"

Chen Hao spoke incessantly, his face full of confidence. He felt that his words perfectly showcased his strength and resources while expressing his concern for Gu Yuexi—it was flawless!

A fallen girl like Gu Yuexi needed a strong and gentle shoulder like his right now!

The surrounding classmates were both speechless and envious.

They were speechless because... this guy was completely bullshitting Gu Yuexi. She contracted a mosquito; how could she possibly contract a second beast? His pick-up game was way too pathetic.

And they were envious because...

A Windblade Wolf with a mid-tier bloodline! That was the top-tier contracted beast in their class!

Compared to Gu Yuexi's mosquito... it was like heaven and earth! They wondered if the school beauty would be fooled.

Inside the box, Chu Sheng almost burst out laughing listening to Chen Hao's nonsense.

"Pfft... Buddy, are you trying to play the hero saving the damsel?"

"Sharing experience? Introducing connections? Do you know who's sitting in front of you? That's the Beast Empress! When it comes to taming beasts, she's the ancestor!"

"And that winged husky of yours—you dare to show off with just a mid-tier bloodline? My blood bag... no, my Empress just killed a high-tier bloodline snake for a snack!"

Chu Sheng complained wildly in his mind, looking at Chen Hao as if he were a clown.

But, to be fair...

This Windblade Wolf's blood vitality seems quite robust. One sip would probably be very nourishing, right?

Chu Sheng subconsciously licked his proboscis, feeling a bit hungry again.

Faced with Chen Hao's enthusiasm, Gu Yuexi's reaction left him stunned on the spot.

"Are you finished?"

Gu Yuexi spoke slowly, her voice cold and devoid of emotion.

"Ah? Yes... I'm finished." Chen Hao was taken aback.

"Since you're finished, move. You're blocking the light."

Gu Yuexi's gaze returned to her textbook, as if everything that just happened was nothing more than a fly buzzing in her ear.

"..."

The smile on Chen Hao's face instantly froze.

The surrounding classmates waiting for a show were also stunned for a moment.

Then, one after another, they looked at Chen Hao as if he were a clown.

Didn't expect that, did you? The school beauty isn't stupid!

She's not falling for your bullshit at all! Hahaha!

Chen Hao's face turned from blue to white; he felt as if he had been slapped in public, a burning pain searing his cheeks.

He took a deep breath, wanting to say something more.

But seeing Gu Yuexi's "keep away" expression, all the words got stuck in his throat.

Ultimately, he could only let out a cold snort and return to his seat dejectedly with his Windblade Wolf.

He felt extremely disgruntled.

Isn't she just a pretty face?

What's she so arrogant about?