[{"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-145":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},1459168,1907,"Chapter 145: The Old Lady","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-145",145,"\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng, Wang Yao, and Xu Yajie instinctively took two steps back in sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang stiffly turned her head. Normally, it was Shi Gaofeng getting caught, but now it was her turn. Her feelings were truly indescribable...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Shi Gaofeng and the others were mentally lighting a candle for Qiao Sang, Zheng Guoping spoke up with a grim expression, \"Shi Gaofeng, if I hear the nameZheng Baolongagain, you're going to clean all the school toilets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng froze, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, I didn’t say those three words just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guoping snorted coldly, \"If it weren't for you constantly saying nonsense in front of Qiao Sang, how would she know to call me that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Gaofeng looked bewildered.How is this even possible???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Baolong is majestic! He was absolutely right! If it weren’t for Shi Gaofeng constantly bringing it up, how would she even know that nickname?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, you're so wise.\" Qiao Sang said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guoping turned to Qiao Sang, his tone calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve taken the task, right? Post it in the group, let me take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All tasks taken from the Beastmaster Center could be viewed by logging into the official website with a Beastmaster's credentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Beastmaster agreed, they could also share a link for others to track their task progress in real time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang quickly took out her phone and posted the task details in the Invincible Shengshui group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cringeworthy group name belonged to the second-year high school team, a group she joined on the first day of their training camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guoping looked down for a while. When he spoke again, his tone remained as calm as before: \"If this task isn't finished by the next gathering, you'll be cleaning the girls' restroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Baolong was clearly still holding a grudge about her calling him by that nickname earlier...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was definitely revenge…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Liao City Pet Beast Training Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Qiao Sang entered, she was greeted by a familiar sight: A man in a white short-sleeved shirt, sitting on a low stool, enthusiastically throwing cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, instead of sand moles on either side of him, there was a small scorpion and a white sand fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruining beasts, huh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing footsteps, the man turned around. The moment he saw Qiao Sang, his eyes lit up, and with a flick of his cards, he sprang to his feet, excitedly rushing over with a flushed face, \"You’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone else had seen this scene, they might have thought it was a touching reunion after a long separation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was puzzled by his enthusiasm. The last time they met, he didn’t act this way, since the negotiation had been so tough that he couldn’t even force a smile by the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, are my energy pills ready?\" Qiao Sang asked politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're ready, ready! Finished two days ago, I've been waiting for you to come pick them up.\" The man beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s Flame Hound? Why didn’t you summon him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang realized what was going on. No wonder his attitude had changed so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time she hadn’t mentioned Yabao, but he must have seen the news, recognized Yabao from the police interview, and realized it was a Flame Hound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s too handsome. I’m afraid someone might steal him.\" Qiao Sang joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man froze, then nodded earnestly, \"You have a point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man quickly brought out two large containers of energy pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The packaging for both containers was identical, except for the labels: one for a Flame Hound, and the other for the Treasure-Seeking Ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After verifying them, Qiao Sang pulled out her bank card, ready to pay the remaining balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stopped her, \"Meeting is fate. Of all the pet training centers, you chose us, so it must be destiny. Therefore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang’s heartbeat quickened. She knew the value of Yabao’s new form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the research institute hadn’t figured out how Fire Fang evolved into Flame Hound, Yabao was considered more precious than rare pet beasts in the eyes of many.q\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that this shop was willing to give her a 50% discount, or even waive the fee entirely, just to win her over?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their goal was probably to get her to promote their center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were that business-savvy, maybe she could consider it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, just forget about the small change. The total is 181,000. You already paid a 20,000 deposit, so just give the remaining 160,000.\" The man said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: \"…Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Liao City Pet Beast Training Center, Qiao Sang went to a nearby alley and summoned Yabao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao looked at his Beastmaster with a resentful gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few more days, okay? Do you remember how we were surrounded for almost an hour last time?\" Qiao Sang comforted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xuuuun~\" Little Treasure appeared, echoing her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing we can do. You're just too handsome.\" Qiao Sang sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao perked up instantly, ears standing straight and tail wagging energetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, that’s true. What can he do when he's this handsome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang watched his reaction with amusement.What an easy one to please...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting a bit more, Yabao’s eyes curved with joy, and he happily wagged his tail as he returned to the Beastmaster's codex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice job.\" Qiao Sang praised Little Treasure standing by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Little Treasure echoing her words, Yabao wouldn’t have agreed to return so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure shyly hid away, embarrassed by the praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Qiao Sang felt a gentle tug on her hair from two small forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled and, without a word, turned and walked in the opposite direction from home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiying District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unit 5, Apartment 702.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a large city, searching for a lost ghost-type pet beast was an incredibly difficult task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only five days left before the next task report meeting, Qiao Sang didn’t want to waste time, so she went straight to the task location instead of going home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike most of the high-rise buildings in the city, this community had a nostalgic feel to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quiet, peaceful, and without elevators...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, after the running training she’d been doing at school, Qiao Sang climbed to the seventh floor without breaking a sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was opened by a plainly dressed woman who appeared to be in her fifties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, my name is Qiao. I’m here for the task from the Beastmaster Center.\" Qiao Sang replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was stunned, glancing at Qiao Sang in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment, I’ll go check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and walked into the house, returning shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in. You don’t need to take off your shoes.\" The woman said from the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang glanced inside. Though the decor was simple, the house was clean, with shiny, dust-free floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment's hesitation, she decided to take off her shoes anyway before entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman looked surprised, then smiled, her face creasing with crow's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the inner room, then turned back, hesitating before lowering her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person who posted the task is our old lady. She’s eccentric, reclusive, and since her Ghost Lamp disappeared, her temper’s only gotten worse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two other Beastmasters came before you, but the old lady gave them poor reviews. You're still young, so I’d advise you to drop the task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang stood stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t the fact that the task poster was an eccentric old lady that made her hesitate, but rather that she hadn’t expected the poster to be an elderly woman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always assumed the Ghost Lamp belonged to a novice Beastmaster...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it’s an elderly person, she must have had the Ghost Lamp for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After such a long bond, the Ghost Lamp should know its way home by now. How could it have gotten lost.\u003C\u002Fp>",1332,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.562Z",1,"novelbin.me","f12758b338a3bf62cc64d7f918ed4f23c3f6d6e4a9558e62b3aa3e942855033a","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-146","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-144",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]