Beast Taming: I Can Add Points

’This is one of the few Pet Beasts who hasn’t been influenced by that dumb puppy. I have to treasure her!’

The other Pet Beasts also welcomed Xiaolan.

At the same time, Xiaolan’s dream of leaving her clan to venture out into the wide world had officially come true!

Though hit by a wave of multiple joys, Xiaolan wasn’t excited for long. She slowly turned her head. Han Lan and Chang Xi were watching her with smiles.

"Congratulations, Xiaolan."

Han Lan’s eyes curved into crescents. "From now on, you can go and make your own way in the outside world, just as you wished."

"Hiss!"

Xiaolan shot forward, burying herself in Han Lan’s embrace. She didn’t know what came over her. She was supposed to dislike her father—he was so rigid, so fierce, so completely inconsiderate of a fish’s feelings...

And yet, he was also the one who made her feel most at ease. As long as she was by his side, she felt completely safe.

"Do not cry. Always remember that we are proud Fish Dragons. Water carries tears and weakens our storms, revealing our vulnerability to others."

Han Lan instructed her with a serious expression, wiping a tear from the corner of her eye. Then, a smile returned to his own. "Though you are a Pearl Harbor Sea Serpent, this old father of yours is still used to seeing you as a Fish Dragon, hahaha."

"Hiss." Xiaolan stared earnestly at her father.

’I was clamoring to go out and see the world, but now that the moment is here, I suddenly realize how much I don’t want to leave my parents.’

"Go, Xiaolan. Whether you’re a Storm Fish Dragon or a Pearl Harbor Sea Serpent, our love for you will always be the same."

Chang Xi affectionately nuzzled Xiaolan’s forehead with her own.

"The Dragon Palace will always be your home. We and the clan will always be your strongest supporters. From now on, no matter where you go, we will be watching you grow."

"Hiss hiss!"

Xiaolan nodded vigorously. After locking eyes with her parents for a moment longer, she resolutely swam toward her new companions, not looking back this time.

Shao Ya hugged Xiaolan and bowed deeply. "Please rest assured! I’ll take care of Xiaolan as if she were my own family!"

She understood what a difficult decision this was for Han Lan and Chang Xi. There was no Fish Dragon Race influence on land to help look after her; they were essentially entrusting Xiaolan entirely to her.

"That is precisely why we are entrusting Xiaolan to you." Han Lan smiled faintly, then looked at the others gathered around.

"It’s getting late, and you all must return tomorrow, so please get some rest. We have already initiated joint patrols of the nearby waters with the Purity Abyss Alliance, so you can all relax and have a good night’s sleep."

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Clan Leader."

Su Zhi bowed in thanks, then turned to Shao Ya with a smile. "Congratulations!"

"Thank you."

The girl’s eyes curved into a smile, though it was unclear if she was thanking him for his congratulations or for something else entirely.

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The next day, after breakfast, Han Lan and a few of his Guards escorted Su Zhi’s group to the Storm Strait.

The moment they saw the sunlight and breathed fresh air again, they all felt refreshed and revitalized, as if reborn.

Although the Vast Sea Condensed Pearl had allowed them to move freely in the underwater world, the sensation of breathing in water was still a little strange...

But the moment they surfaced, the full weight of their bodies returned, and the familiar feeling of real air passing through their throats was a welcome comfort.

The bizarre and magnificent world beneath the sea was certainly mysterious and breathtaking, but the unremarkable land was their home and their destination.

One by one, the group stepped onto the beach. Han Lan and several other Fish Dragons remained behind them, their massive bodies breaking the surface of the sea, exuding an oppressive aura.

Su Zhi turned and waved. "This is far enough. Thank you for your generous hospitality over the past two days!"

"Mm, take care. I’m sure that by the next time we meet, you will have changed beyond recognition."

Han Lan gave a sentimental laugh, his gaze falling on Xiaolan, who was coiled in Shao Ya’s arms. His smile softened.

"Farewell, my beloved daughter. I look forward to seeing how much you’ve grown, too!"

"Hiss!"

Xiaolan nodded and waved her fins, watching as her parents’ dorsal fins slowly slipped beneath the waves, tracing a white wake on the surface until they vanished completely.

Her eyes were initially filled with reluctance, but she quickly perked up.

’Now, it’s time to officially face the wide world!’

The resident Beast Tamer had been waiting for them on the beach for some time. She led them to the lighthouse to retrieve the personal belongings they had stored before going into the sea.

Although she had mentally prepared herself, the resident Beast Tamer was still a bit shocked when she saw Shao Ya recall Xiaolan into her Beast Taming Space.

’Most people just manage to turn an enemy into a friend. You guys went and ran off with their daughter... uh, though, strictly speaking, she’s not their biological daughter, is she?’

Katie and Bilang were also waiting in the lighthouse.

[Pet Beast: Xue Li (Wave-Riding Duck)

Attribute: Wind Element, Water Element

Race: High Level Elite

Real-time Energy Value: 3490]

"Quack?" Bilang shrank back, looking bewildered at this duck who was a whole size bigger than him.

’You’re... Xue Li?’

’We’re both ducks, so how did you go into the sea, come back out, and evolve into... this?’

’And this Real-time Energy Value... it shot up by over a thousand! That’s just ridiculous!’

"Quack~" This time, it was Xue Li’s turn to raise her head smugly.

Katie, who was scrolling on her phone with her legs crossed, glanced at Xue Li and raised an eyebrow in surprise. "You evolved into a Wave-Riding Duck? I thought they were extinct."

"Yep, yep!"

Liu Yuhang nodded. Even though it had been two days since Xue Li’s evolution, he still got excited talking about it.

’All my hard work has finally paid off! It wasn’t for nothing!’

But the significance went far beyond that. As the first Wave-Riding Duck to reappear on Blue Star in decades, Xue Li was bound to attract a great deal of attention.

He could already imagine the doors of major universities opening for them.

In the future, not only would they be swarmed with advertisement and collaboration opportunities, but various high-threshold Beastmaster-related professions would also be extending offers. This was all something the old Liu Yuhang would never have dared to dream of.

At the same time, Liu Yuhang felt a little nervous.

’Based on my calculations, will Katie praise or encourage me now? If she uses that deliberately cute or teasing tone, I won’t be able to resist at all.’

’If I can’t resist... then so be it.’ Liu Yuhang decided to just roll with it, bracing himself to be flustered by a critical hit of cuteness...

"Oh."

Katie remained expressionless and went back to scrolling on her phone.

"...?" Liu Yuhang was left standing there, baffled.

’Why... is this different from the script I had in my head?’

Like a mouse trying to steal milk while the cat is sleeping, he cautiously approached her. "Um, is something on your mind...?"

Katie glared at him. "No!"

Liu Yuhang practically flew backward in fright, blinking in confusion.

He turned his head to see Su Zhi watching him with his hands in his pockets and a comical expression on his face.

Liu Yuhang: "What are you laughing at?"

Su Zhi: "I was just thinking of something happy. Oh, right, Shao Ya contracted a new Pet Beast."

Shao Ya: "Pfft... *cough cough*, that’s right. I contracted a new Pet Beast."

Liu Yuhang: "..."

"Hey, Class Rep, do you know why she’s giving you the cold shoulder?"

Su Zhi slung an arm around Liu Yuhang’s shoulders and whispered earnestly, "The day before yesterday, you promised you’d go to the amusement park with her yesterday. But then we went into the sea, and you ended up standing her up."

Liu Yuhang looked blank. "But I remember you were the one who brought it up. Why is she mad at me...?"

Su Zhi: "That’s not important."

Liu Yuhang: "But we had a good reason for standing her up. Is Katie really that angry?"

Su Zhi said gravely, "That’s the key part of the problem. She’s not really angry. She just wants to see how you’ll handle it~"

Liu Yuhang’s ears perked up. "So what should I do?"

Then, as if he hadn’t heard a thing, Su Zhi gave Liu Yuhang a push and waved at Katie. "We’re heading back for breakfast. See you at the hotel later, ’kay? Liu Yuhang knows where it is."

"Okay, okay!"

Katie waved back with a sweet smile, politely seeing her friends off.

Then, she shot Liu Yuhang an expressionless glance and went back to scrolling on her phone, legs still crossed.

Liu Yuhang: "¿"

"Quack," Xue Li announced, saying that she and Bilang were going to go out and spar, so as not to disturb the conversation between their Beast Tamers.

The resident Beast Tamer also gave a meaningful smile. "I’ll go be the referee~"

"CLANG."

The door... was shut.

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