Chapter 19: Two Gluttons, No, Three Gluttons

"Next, let's proceed with practical training."

"Please follow me to Arena No. 6."

Zhang Lingxue led everyone to the arena.

Ye Bai noticed that Zhang Lingxue had changed into casual clothes at some point, and she had tied her hair into twin tails, making her look just like a girl-next-door basketball player.

However, the male students all liked it and whistled in unison; naturally, Ye Bai was not among them, and he instead took a few steps back to distance himself from these people.

He had seen what happened to people who teased Zhang Lingxue—they were dealt with very, very miserably.

He himself had only dared to act that way earlier because he relied on being Zhang Lingxue's favorite disciple.

But from the way Zhang Lingxue's ruthless gaze swept over those people and finally landed on him, Ye Bai knew that Zhang Lingxue intended to deal with him as well.

"Alright, future Pet Beast Masters, let me see the mental state of your Pet Beasts."

"Today's lesson is titled 'How to Correctly Understand Your Pet Beast'."

After hearing their Class Teacher's words, everyone released the Pet Beasts they had on hand.

To Ye Bai's surprise, he saw the boxing rabbit that had been abandoned by He Qingyuan, now standing together with a chubby classmate.

This classmate would occasionally pull a Ruby Carrot or a Golden Carrot from his pocket and toss it to the boxing rabbit.

The boxing rabbit looked perfectly content, showing no sign of the sorrow of being abandoned.

Oh my, it had found itself a long-term meal ticket.

Both the person and the rabbit were eating, and the sound of *crunch, crunch* echoed across the arena.

The key was that Ye Bai's Thousand-Change Silkworm couldn't bear to be left out either; it hopped and skipped over, circling around this classmate with a fawning expression.

A moment later, the chubby classmate noticed a white, chubby Baibian Can at his feet, its tongue hanging out on the ground, drool dripping down.

The chubby classmate subconsciously handed over a gilded Golden Carrot: "Want some?"

The chubby classmate spoke in a muffled voice.

The Thousand-Change Silkworm nodded like it was pounding garlic, its eyes practically glued to the Golden Carrot.

"Then you can have it."

The chubby classmate stuffed the Golden Carrot into the Thousand-Change Silkworm's mouth.

The Thousand-Change Silkworm subconsciously bit through the skin of the Golden Carrot, and an exquisite flavor bloomed in its mouth.

At this moment, the Thousand-Change Silkworm felt that if it had wings, it would be moved enough to fly away.

It looked at the chubby classmate with burning eyes, as if this guy were a walking reserve of rations.

Ye Bai silently covered his forehead; was he starving the Thousand-Change Silkworm or what? Why was it so gluttonous?

Originally, it was just one person and one rabbit eating with a *crunching* sound, but after the big glutton Thousand-Change Silkworm joined in, the chewing sounds became even louder.

Zhang Lingxue looked at Ye Bai with a mournful expression, signaling with her eyes for Ye Bai to control his Pet Beast.

Ye Bai simply spread his hands, revealing a helpless expression.

Unless the Thousand-Change Silkworm was completely full, no one could disturb its meal.

Patience had its limits, and Zhang Lingxue's fists were clenched tight.

The Thousand-Change Silkworm suddenly felt like it was being watched by something; a chill ran down its back. It looked up in confusion and was scared out of its wits—it was that woman who had been leering at it.

"Thousand-Change Silkworm, is the food good?"

"Why don't you be the first to give everyone a demonstration."

Zhang Lingxue revealed a sinister smile, which, combined with her striking appearance, made her look like a witch brewing medicine in the forest—ah, ptooey, like the woman brewing medicine for Wu Dalang.

The chubby classmate and the boxing rabbit remained immersed in the delicious food, unable to extricate themselves.

Zhang Lingxue let out a long sigh; this chubby classmate's name was Li Chen, the son of Jiaying City's richest man, Li Defu.

Because he had been abused by a nanny since childhood, he developed persecutory delusions; he felt at any time and any place that someone was harming him, and only eating could make him forget everything.

To treat his condition, Li Defu specifically took him to see a world-class psychological expert, Mr. Charles.

After an examination, Mr. Charles informed Li Defu that he was just a bit starved for affection, and if he encountered a suitable Pet Beast, his situation would likely improve.

Li Defu found many Pet Beasts, but Li Chen would tremble with fear the moment he met a Pet Beast.

When the staff at Shenshan Middle School called to ask Li Defu when Li Chen would adopt a school Pet Beast, Li Defu finally adopted a "dead horse as a living horse doctor" attitude and let Li Chen enter the Secret Realm to choose a Pet Beast.

And Zhang Lingxue, as his future Class Teacher, hosted them throughout the process.

As a result, once Li Chen entered the Secret Realm, he was too scared to move his legs the entire time, cowering in the car and refusing to get out.

But when he arrived at the boxing rabbit farm, he saw a rabbit that stood out from the crowd, all alone.

This rabbit was skin and bones, looking as if it would fall over if the wind blew.

It was training against a wooden post all by itself, its fists smashing the post to pieces.

"That boxing rabbit was abandoned and is wary of people, but it awakened a very special skill: Berserk."

"It hasn't eaten for several days, just to prove a point to itself; no matter how the staff tried to persuade it, it wouldn't listen."

Zhang Lingxue introduced to everyone.

Li Chen could feel the rabbit's unwillingness, loneliness, and solitude—just like himself right now.

So, for the first time ever, Li Chen walked over; even though he was terrified, he walked over step by step.

"Wait, walking in rashly will be very dangerous; that boxing rabbit still has a certain degree of aggression."

Zhang Lingxue called out to warn him.

Li Chen heard her, but turned a deaf ear; he didn't want to leave a bad impression on this boxing rabbit.

The boxing rabbit, currently training, could feel Li Chen approaching; it looked up and raised an eyebrow, as if to say, "Need something?"

Li Chen saw a lingering sadness in the boxing rabbit's ruby-red eyes, and his heart was touched once again.

The boxing rabbit was so thin that its jawline was visible; its fists were covered in wood splinters, and fresh blood was trickling out, dripping onto the ground along the back of its hands.

Its fists were covered in countless scars, both new and old, and the ground was covered in dried bloodstains.

"What a coincidence, I haven't contracted a Pet Beast yet; would you like to be my friend?"

"I can promise that I will never abandon you for my entire life."

Li Chen scratched his head and asked the Boxing Rabbit.

It was unclear which of Li Chen's words touched the Boxing Rabbit's sorrow, as tears could not stop falling, landing on the ground drop by drop.

Snot and tears were smeared together.

"Cry it out, you'll feel much better."

Li Chen reached out his chubby hand and gently wiped the Boxing Rabbit's tears.

"Do you like eating Ruby Carrot?"

"I also have Sapphire Carrot and Golden Carrot here."

Li Chen shoved a bulging backpack into the Boxing Rabbit's hands: "Hurry and taste them; these are things I carefully selected and believe are delicious."

(End of this chapter)