[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-starting-from-zero":3,"chapter-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-144":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Starting From Zero",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1459167,1907,"Chapter 144: Searching for the Ghost Lamp","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>The task seemed easy and well-paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other time, Qiao Sang might have taken it, but remembering Zheng Baolong's words, she decided not to consider it further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao had mastered the Ember skill to perfection and was already highly skilled at controlling fire energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A task involving controlling fire for cooking during a camping trip wouldn’t offer much training value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang continued scrolling through several more tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task: Seeking fire-type pet beasts with good looks and charm. Beastmasters who are eloquent are preferred. Details to be discussed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task Location: Baoshu Fire-Type Training Center, 91 Xinde Street, Fengwu City, Zhejiang Province.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the details weren't clear, experienced Beastmasters would know what this kind of task involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This task was similar to hiringextras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, it was a publicity stunt. It offered no training value, so she skipped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task: Looking for grass-type pet beasts with the Sleep Powder skill or ghost-type pet beasts with Hypnosis for insomnia relief.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too simple. Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task: Hiring a fire-type pet beast capable of using the Mimic skill to perform for three days. Each performance only lasts three hours.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mimic skill allows a fire-type beast to alter the shape of its flame, though the power remains unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill is often used by performance pet beasts. Since Yabao didn’t know this skill, she passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time browsing, Qiao Sang still couldn’t decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many tasks, but not many that fit her criteria of offering both challenge and growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a particular requirement you have for a task?\" The staff member asked enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang looked up and replied, \"I'm looking for something challenging that will help me improve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the staff member was filled with admiration.Look at her! Not only a genius but also hardworking, no wonder she’s so impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think this task would suit you.\" The staff member suggested, looking at the computer screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Task 665: Searching for the Ghost Lamp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was surprised and checked the task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the desk screen and the staff computer were synced, she didn’t have to scroll down further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task Number: 665]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task: Searching for the Ghost Lamp. Beastmasters with ghost-type pet beasts preferred. No set date. Details to be discussed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task Location: 702, Unit 5, Xiying Residential Area, Hanggang City, Zhejiang Province.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: Negotiable]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang paused for a moment as she read. She didn’t expect someone to think so highly of her…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where would a Ghost Lamp be in a town?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was one, the patrol department would have captured it by now. You’d need to venture into a secret realm to find one…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang looked up and said, \"I think I’m too inexperienced. It doesn’t seem safe to head into a secret realm at my level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff member smiled and explained, \"No need to enter a secret realm. The task isn’t about finding a wild Ghost Lamp, it’s about the task giver’s contracted Ghost Lamp that has gone missing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing a contracted pet beast wasn’t unheard of, especially with novice Beastmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It usually happened when the Beastmaster’s level was too low, resulting in a limited sensing range, and the pet beast accidentally wandered too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning the pet beast would be difficult as the range exceeded their capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, novice Beastmasters were typically very careful and kept a close eye on their pet beasts, rarely losing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, finding a ghost-type pet beast was difficult…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The task giver had probably reported it to the authorities but couldn’t find the beast, leading them to issue this task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure, her little Treasure-Seeking ghost, could see the invisible Ghost Lamp, and this task would test various skills. Plus, the task location was convenient in Hanggang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed a suitable task for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, Qiao Sang made her decision. She clicked on the task’s details, pressedConfirm, and signed her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others had already chosen their tasks and were gathered together, discussing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi Gaofeng, why did you choose the fat-suction task again?\" Wang Yao teased with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I didn’t succeed last time, I want to try again. If you fall, you have to stand back up! Plus, there aren’t many pet beasts capable of fat suction. If I don’t take this task now, it’ll be gone for half a year.\" Shi Gaofeng said confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, your task is similar to your last one, you’re just standing there as a model again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m doing it to train Xiaoyan’s patience.\" Wang Yao shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng scoffed and patted Xu Yajie on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least you're honest and didn’t pick a similar task to last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yajie was silent for a few seconds before replying, \"I wanted to, but the task giver from last time gave me a one-star rating and a thousand-word negative review. I probably won’t get a similar task again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Task givers and task takers are free to choose one another. If a Beastmaster has a poor task history, task givers can refuse to hire them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng awkwardly withdrew his hand, glancing aside to change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why isn’t Qiao Sang done yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qiao Sang found them, the atmosphere felt odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re finally here. What task did you pick after all that time?\" Shi Gaofeng sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m looking for a missing Ghost Lamp.\" Qiao Sang replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yao looked concerned. \"That won’t be easy to find. Is there a time limit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng raised his hand, wanting to pat Qiao Sang on the shoulder, but then awkwardly put his hand down, remembering she was a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smart choice. You found a task without a deadline. Even if it’s incomplete by the next gathering, you’ll have an excuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yao gave him a side-eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you forget how you were scolded after taking a month long task and not completing it? Zheng Baolong won’t care about deadlines as long as the task is unfinished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng froze, his body tensing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of that scolding was so distant,he’d almost forgotten it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yao turned to look at Qiao Sang sympathetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You haven’t experienced Zheng Baolong’s temper yet. All I can say is, good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Baolong always set a five-day deadline for tasks. For a task like searching for a ghost-type pet beast with no fixed location, success truly depended on luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough about me. What tasks did you guys choose?\" Qiao Sang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi Gaofeng went for the fat-suction task again, I’m sending Xiaoyan to model for three days at an art studio, and Xu Yajie will be on medical support at a competition for five days.\" Wang Yao replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both of you picked tasks similar to last time. Won’t Zheng Baolong have something to say about that?\" Qiao Sang asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t say anything.\" A familiar voice answered from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: …!\u003C\u002Fp>",1162,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.562Z",1,"novelbin.me","f94046582b9c63f7cc0f3180ff30d3232fc04d303a9325263e54902e09ce1363","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-145","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-143",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]