Beast Taming: My Intelligence System Chapter 4: Choosing a Pet Beast (Part 3)

Li Weiyang's Eye of Insight had only recently awakened, allowing her to view just the fundamental details of pet beasts.

Right now, her current level prevents her from detecting the talents of pet beasts.

Yet, even without top talent, ample resources can compensate. Plus, these pet beasts are still in their early stages; sufficient resources will naturally boost their talents significantly.

From the knowledge Ye Bai possesses, pet beasts are currently classified into tiers like this.

Tier One through Tier Nine.

Every tier consists of ten levels.

Beyond Tier Nine lie higher realms, though Ye Bai's knowledge hasn't covered them yet.

To him, a Tier Three pet beast represents the peak of fighting strength.

For instance, the homeroom teacher Zhang Lingxue, a Tier Three, Level Eight Pet Beast Master.

Without her time sunk into research, she would have advanced to Tier Four Pet Beast Master long ago.

Li Weiyang boldly approached Ye Bai, flashing her eight perfect white teeth in a smile aimed at the little snowballs.

Displaying a warm and inviting manner, this served as Li Weiyang's innate facade.

Regrettably, the pair of little snowballs kept orbiting Ye Bai, ignoring Li Weiyang completely.

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A trace of disappointment crossed Li Weiyang's face as she stayed quiet.

Her eyes locked onto the little snowballs, sensing a vast gulf despite their nearness.

Ye Bai: Such intense green tea vibes!

"Ye Bai, you can't hog the little snowballs forever. Show some generosity and don't stop the class monitor from picking them."

Noticing Li Weiyang's downcast look, a self-righteous defender (bootlicker) jumped in to rebuke Ye Bai on her behalf.

Just like with the little snowballs, Ye Bai ignored the bootlicker entirely, leaving He Qingyuan red-faced and awkward.

"Fine, Ye Bai, do you no longer respect your classmates?"

"Have you gotten so arrogant that you won't even talk to me?"

The classmates around frowned at He Qingyuan's nonstop yapping.

At that moment, He Qingyuan puffed up his chest, smugly gesturing at his pet beast, the Boxing Rabbit.

"See this? It's the Boxing Rabbit I picked with care, a real champ."

"Boxing Rabbit, get up and say hi to the class!"

True to its name, the Boxing Rabbit was a hefty, plump rabbit standing half a meter high, sporting large red eyes and a protruding buck tooth from its three-lipped mouth.

Clenched, its paws resembled boxing gloves, earning it the Boxing Rabbit title.

The Boxing Rabbit was hot-tempered, easily riled up and agitated. Once fired up, it might ignore its Pet Beast Master's commands and wildly assault the foe.

They bully the weak while cowering from the strong—taunting inferior pet beasts but staying utterly silent against superiors.

That's why it's also known as the Rogue Rabbit.

Since He Qingyuan had just contracted the Boxing Rabbit, it wasn't bonded with him yet, so it refused to obey.

The Boxing Rabbit let out a huge yawn before flopping onto the floor, idly scratching its rear, utterly bored.

The classmates witnessed this, amplifying He Qingyuan's humiliation as his face flushed crimson, unsure if from fury or frustration.

Suddenly recalling the Ruby Carrot he'd bought with three months of allowance.

The Ruby Carrot served as a unique ingredient and nurturing resource for pet beasts.

Packed with diverse trace elements and nutrients, it brimmed with juice and offered a sweet flavor.

The little snowball’s nose came from Ruby Carrot, a resource that regenerates.

As He Qingyuan pulled out the Ruby Carrot, the Boxing Rabbit snapped to attention, leaping up to cunningly grab it from his grasp.

Thumb-sized and roughly two centimeters long, the Ruby Carrot gleamed like a precious jewel.

The Boxing Rabbit chomped it down in one go.

A burst of fresh aroma wafted through, energizing the spectators instantly.

Devouring the carrot in mere bites, the Boxing Rabbit appeared far from sated.

It flashed a 'smart move, I'm pleased' look, clenching its paw into a fist with audible pops.

Suddenly, the Boxing Rabbit sprang from the ground on powerful legs, slamming its fist into a nearby decorative stone.

A sharp crack echoed as the stone exploded into fragments.

While He Qingyuan basked in the crowd's envious stares, Ye Bai at last spoke up.

"What’s wrong, Ye Bai, feeling scared already? Quick, apologize to Li Weiyang now, or your head won’t hold up like that stone did moments ago," He Qingyuan boasted with smug arrogance.

Ye Bai's face spasmed; he'd witnessed fools chasing trouble before, but never one this brazen.

Ye Bai glanced toward Li Weiyang, catching her subtle flash of malicious glee.

Truth be told, Li Weiyang had always despised Ye Bai's cold detachment, and she aimed to use this moment to probe his true strength.

She'd remained deeply cautious of Ye Bai all along, likely due to the 'study god aura' that clung to him like a shroud.

Ye Bai bellowed to a nearby staff member: "Teacher, hello, he's wrecking the Secret Realm's flowers and plants—he deserves punishment."

Li Weiyang...

He Qingyuan...

Every student on site....

Ye Bai, you're truly something else.

The staff member remembered the exact rule from the Secret Realm guidelines and nodded firmly: "Student, you've harmed public assets in the Secret Realm; per the regulations, punishment must be ten times over."

With that, the staff requested He Qingyuan’s name and slapped him with the initial fine.

He Qingyuan's expression darkened to pitch black.

A certain curse—nmp—burned in his throat, but he wasn't sure whether to spit it out.

Right then, a shadowy blur shot from the sidelines, smashing into the Boxing Rabbit near He Qingyuan like a fired cannonball.

Overwhelming impact struck the Boxing Rabbit, sending its form hurtling backward without control.

With a massive splash, it plunged straight into the adjacent fountain.

"Boxing Rabbit!"

He Qingyuan cried out, and that's when all eyes spotted the intruder: a jade-white Hundred-Change Silkworm.

Larger than typical Hundred-Change Silkworms, its body now bounded away in frantic escape.

It leaped and skipped with alarming speed.

Trailing behind, staff wielding capture nets yelled after the Hundred-Change Silkworm, "Stop right there, Hundred-Change Silkworm!"

Abruptly, the earth split apart as a Burrowing Rat emerged, steel drill gleaming on its snout, glaring savagely at the Hundred-Change Silkworm.

Trembling, the Hundred-Change Silkworm scanned elsewhere, only to see Pet Beasts with balled fists sealing off that route.

Trapped on all sides, the Hundred-Change Silkworm turned its gaze toward Ye Bai.

Eyes cunning, it eyed Ye Bai like a juicy feast.

The Hundred-Change Silkworm vaulted right onto Ye Bai’s palm; he sensed twenty pounds of 'pork' thudding down.

Little Snowball jolted in shock, dissolving into swirling snowflakes that burst forth.

Though the Hundred-Change Silkworm looked comically dumb, Ye Bai caught a sly glint flickering in its gaze.

Sun Crystal's glow illuminated the Hundred-Change Silkworm’s pristine jade form, revealing a brief shimmer at the forehead's core.

Drawing from his Intelligence System's data, Ye Bai instantly realized this wasn't a mere Hundred-Change Silkworm, but the far rarer Thousand-Change Silkworm.

From his studies, Ye Bai knew Thousand-Change Silkworms closely resembled Hundred-Change Silkworms, yet proved infinitely scarcer.

Among a million Hundred-Change Silkworms, one might never spot a Thousand-Change Silkworm.

Its silk threads wove with unmatched smoothness, perfect for crafting supreme satin.

As the Intelligence System indicated, Thousand-Change Silkworm silk fetched prices where "an ounce equals an ounce of gold."

Such knowledge stayed hidden from most.

Possessing a Thousand-Change Silkworm equated to a golden-egg-laying goose.

To Ye Bai, it transformed from beast to ticket to vast wealth.

White radiance flared on the frantic Thousand-Change Silkworm’s brow, signaling its intent to bond with Ye Bai via contract.

Just then, the lead staff member approached: "Apologies, student, but please surrender the Hundred-Change Silkworm so we can remove it."

"This creature appeared out of nowhere; it's no Secret Realm-bred Pet Beast, posing real danger and defiance."

"With your fresh talent awakening, contracting such a Pet Beast risks disaster."

"Besides, its temperament rages wildly, constantly stealing meals from other Secret Realm Pet Beasts."

"Those Pet Beasts wail in protest, forcing us to lay traps for capture—yet it saw through ours and fled here."

This round, staff deployed a Heaven and Earth Net to snag it and boot it from the Secret Realm.

Regrettably, chaos ensued, landing this hazardous Hundred-Change Silkworm into a contracting student's grasp.

The head staff explained patiently, while even Li Weiyang advanced, urging Ye Bai to relinquish the Hundred-Change Silkworm.

Although she despised Ye Bai, being classmates meant she often hid behind him as a shield, forcing many others to back down.

Ye Bai's awakened talent wasn't impressive, yet Li Weiyang saw him as more than just a pond fish. Without truly craving Ye Bai's Little Snowball, she never would have directed her lackeys to provoke him.

In this regard, Li Weiyang drew a clear bottom line, holding a resolute position against angering those who shouldn't be offended.

"No need, I don’t have a Pet Beast. Just this one will do."

Seizing the moment of everyone's distraction, Ye Bai bit into his finger and pressed it hard against the Thousand-Change Silkworm’s forehead.

A brilliant white light erupted in an instant, completely engulfing both Ye Bai and the Thousand-Change Silkworm.

The blood traced a bizarre rune across the Thousand-Change Silkworm’s forehead, forging a fragile link between Ye Bai and the creature.

Within the slot of Ye Bai’s Pet Beast Space, a radiant gem suddenly materialized.

Hungry, hungry, hungry.

Intense hunger surged from the Thousand-Change Silkworm’s mind into Ye Bai’s awareness, a scorching blaze as if his heart and lungs were being incinerated.