Unscientific Beast Taming Chapter 5

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Within the pet breeding base of Icefield City.

As night fell.

A silhouette emerged from the dormitory structure and headed directly toward the infirmary.

In such a pet breeding base, clashes among wild pets happened frequently, and sometimes breeders got hurt by accident.

That's why nearly every standard pet breeding base included an infirmary.

The infirmary in this place didn't discriminate based on who needed treatment. Both human injuries and pet wounds could be addressed, and the approach was straightforward… In the age of beasts, naturally, it relied on the restorative powers of certain pets.

Upon reaching the infirmary swiftly, Shi Yu spotted the on-duty doctor seated at a desk, sorting through paperwork.

“What’s the issue?” She lifted her gaze as she noticed the approaching figure.

“Doctor, it seems I’ve twisted my wrist. I’m concerned it might interfere with my tasks tomorrow…”

Shi Yu stepped closer and held out his arm. The mildly swollen hand continued to shake slightly.

“Let me check it out.” The woman doctor kept a neutral face while eyeing Shi Yu’s wrist.

From his attire, she could identify him as an intern breeder at the base, fresh out of school as a recent graduate.

Typically, these sorts of staffers tended to run into mishaps, but she was accustomed to it by now.

“I’ll apply a basic remedy,” she murmured.

Moments later, Shi Yu sensed a sharp drop in the surrounding temperature, accompanied by a sudden breeze.

Fwooo…

A gentle wind swept through, causing the room’s curtains to sway lightly.

Simultaneously, as the female doctor whispered, a massive white-green magical array shimmered into existence overhead, dotted with innumerable glowing specks, directed at Shi Yu.

Next, the array undulated like liquid, releasing a pristine white dandelion that drifted forth.

Larger than Shi Yu’s hand and rootless, the white dandelion settled onto the back of his hand after the doctor summoned it.

“This won’t take long,” she assured.

Right after her words, the white dandelion emitted a soft white glow that wrapped around the back of Shi Yu’s hand.

Instantly, Shi Yu experienced full recovery under the luminous embrace.

He had indeed twisted his hand, though not severely—it happened en route. Earlier, it ached a bit, but now all discomfort had vanished completely.

Shi Yu marveled at the sight.

It made sense why the intern mentioned how remarkable the breeding base’s infirmary was. It truly lived up to the hype.

Transcendent creatures proved incredibly beneficial for humanity, particularly in fields like healthcare.

Once treatment concluded, the white dandelion lifted away from Shi Yu’s hand.

Meanwhile, inside Shi Yu’s thoughts, the third page of the illustrated stone handbook turned over.

An image materialized of the plant pet known as Dandelion.

This time, what got successfully logged and duplicated was a scarce healing ability, boasting immense worth and practicality!

The Dandelion had not only deployed its skill but also touched Shi Yu directly, aligning perfectly with his anticipation.

The medical staff at the breeding base’s infirmary were all Beast Tamers who had bonded with uncommon healing-type pets. Earlier, when fellow workers sought care for mishaps here, Shi Yu devised this strategy to attempt copying such restorative skills.

Yet, Shi Yu realized he’d been overly hasty. With three months remaining in his internship, future chances would arise. No need for such recklessness.

“All better now, I assume?” The female doctor inquired after withdrawing her pet, glancing at Shi Yu. “Besides, you’re overreacting. Bai Puying called it a trivial scratch.”

Back then, Shi Yu’s dramatic reaction led her to believe it was grave… In truth, without her intervention, his body would have mended on its own.

Still, she appreciated how he sought medical help immediately after getting hurt, a habit she noted positively.

She’d encountered plenty of Beast Tamers and their pets ignoring small hurts, only for them to snowball into major issues over time.

Shi Yu felt awkward.

Apologies, but fabricating this minor injury had required considerable internal debate on his part.

Shi Yu nodded promptly and expressed gratitude, “I’ll watch out more carefully next time. Thanks a lot.”

Internally, he felt a touch sheepish. After all, he’d interrupted her duties. Tomorrow, he ought to pick up some treats favored by plant pets as a gesture of thanks…

Employing healing abilities to mend wounds formed the core treatment style at the pet breeding base’s infirmary.

Even for tiny cuts, the doctors preferred using pets for care. The rationale was clear: frequent applications boosted the pets’ skill mastery.

Acquiring a skill didn’t guarantee fluid execution. Usually, repeated practice turned it into a seamless asset.

Thus, the Skill Guide’s feature of repeatedly applying identical skills to heighten proficiency acted like a cheat, effectively ramping up pet training speed.

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Thanks to the breeding base’s infirmary, Shi Yu managed to acquire a precious healing skill, lifting his spirits.

Back in the dormitory after the infirmary visit, Shi Yu freshened up and hit the bed.

Prior to sleep, he started envisioning the moment he’d step into the role of a Beast Tamer.

Upon becoming a Beast Tamer, countless avenues would open up.

This held especially true for those clearing the professional Beast Tamer exam. Beyond meeting minimal duties, they’d enjoy freedom, monthly stipends from the Beast Tamer Association, and a dramatic social ascent.

“A Beast Tamer fresh from contracting their first pet beast qualifies as an Apprentice Beast Tamer.

“Once Apprentice Beast Tamers and their starter pets achieve sufficient prowess, they can join the Beast Tamer Association’s standard evaluation.

“Passing that grants official status as a professional Beast Tamer.”

Shi Yu whispered to himself. He wondered how soon the skill index would propel him to official apprentice level…

Armed with the index, his edge in pet development should be substantial.

At eighteen, one hit the prime window for entering Beast Taming.

Lost in these musings, Shi Yu drifted off.

Since his transmigration, Shi Yu had acclimated to this realm in just a single day.

Now, he’d locked in his immediate goal.

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Come morning, Shi Yu rose at dawn to kick off another workday.

He even squeezed in time to grab a thank-you present for the lady who’d tended his wound the day before.

Having steadied his mindset and curbed his eagerness to become a Beast Tamer right away, Shi Yu gradually blended into this existence.

Time flew, and three months passed in a flash. As the internship wrapped up, Shi Yu at last could claim his pet.

Leveraging his job’s perks, he duplicated two additional skills successfully.

The initial one was the mid-tier skill “Super Vision,” sourced from a wind-element pet of advanced transcendent rank—the Greenback Eagle, part of the aerial patrol squad over the base.

As implied by its title, Super Vision served to amplify visual acuity.

Eagles possessed sharp sight naturally, but those with awakened Super Vision enjoyed superior clarity. They pierced basic deceptions, navigated darkness, spotted distant objects, and perceived foes’ actions in slowed motion.

Though it didn’t appear combat-ready at first glance, its potential soared, with broad applications. Urban scouting and guard pets often wielded Super Vision.

Regrettably, it fell short of Shi Yu’s dream sensory skill that maximized all five senses… Were it not for the scarcity, he’d never settle for mere Super Vision.

That said, it remained solid. Should the iron-eating beast master it, its battle intuition would surge dramatically.

The next was the superior skill Absolute Sleep.

It originated from a high-tier transcendent race pet, the Sleeping Demon.

Sleeping Demons, as undead pets, commanded just two innate skills: Hypnosis Wave and Absolute Sleep.

Clearly, this particular Sleeping Demon belonged to some tamer.

The owner frequently deployed the Hypnosis Wave to lull young pets into deep rest—a prime auxiliary move.

Absolute Sleep, however, targeted the user, inducing profound slumber for rapid stamina restoration. It counted as a regenerative skill.

Few pets could grasp Absolute Sleep, yet the iron-eating beast might pull it off?

Shi Yu targeted this skill for future independence…

Post-Beast Tamer life would demand rigorous pet training for swift progress.

Training drained the pet’s energy, leading to fatigue and the need for breaks.

Normally, Beast Tamers recalled pets to the Beast-Taming Space for quicker recuperation, though this taxed the tamer’s own vitality heavily.

The wealthy could afford restorative aids, but Shi Yu’s situation differed.

He figured if his pet learned “Absolute Sleep,” it could rebound stamina swiftly… Economical and effortless. Plus, the iron-eating beast adored napping anywhere.

In case Shi Yu got hurt while training, he’d face clinic visits and medicine costs, but imparting the healing skill “High-Speed Healing” to his pet would enable self-repair.

Such strategies would cut expenses sharply…

Truly, a stroke of brilliance.

Naturally, Shi Yu’s skill acquisitions weren’t about cutting corners… They stemmed from practical necessities of his circumstances.

He was certain the yet-to-be-met iron-eating beast would get it. Their household was downright broke.

Replicating those two skills took considerable scheming from Shi Yu, and he still needed to acquire High-Speed Healing.

But why just two more? Because after the index hit five skills total, it appeared capped.

This left Shi Yu frustrated.

Though he’d suspected a limit existed, starting at five felt stingy.

Luckily, he’d avoided rushing into basic skills. Otherwise, regret would sting.

For now, the skill guide capped at five entries…

To unlock extra slots, Shi Yu surmised he’d need to elevate his Beast Tamer rank, akin to nurturing unique Beast Taming talents.

Boosting Beast Tamer capabilities was straightforward, really.

It involved ongoing reinforcement, alteration, and growth of the Beast-Taming Space via meditation.

The larger the Beast-Taming Space, the higher-ranked pets one could bind, and the stronger the hold over them.

The larger the Beast-Taming Space, the quicker pets advanced within.

The larger the Beast Space, the more pets a Beast Tamer could accommodate.

Beast Tamers tailored their Beast-Taming Space growth to personal priorities. No requirement to max all paths equally.

As the Beast Space advanced, linked special Beast Taming Talents would amplify too.

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