[{"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-236":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},1459009,1907,"Chapter 236: The Master of Overthinking","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-236",236,"\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Luriana shot up into the sky like a water pillar, drawing a graceful arc in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since it was Water Luriana’s first time attempting this, she lost control mid-flight, and the water stream veered sharply downwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With awhoosh, she plummeted straight down, head-first into the ground, leaving most of her body and tail sticking out above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu lu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Luriana struggled desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao ran over with a worried look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao was a little concerned.This guy was an older pet beast; getting hurt like this might cause some lasting damage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Yabao’s voice, Water Luriana froze. Her tail stopped moving, and her limbs went still, while her head buried underground turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To embarrass herself like this in front of her crush!Facing this would be worse than staying buried forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before Water Luriana could further sink into despair, Yabao reached out his paw and pulled her up from the ground, as if yanking a radish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao leaned in, looking at Water Luriana, whose face was covered in dirt, with genuine concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu lu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yabao so close, Water Luriana’s face flushed a deep red. Forgetting to think, she spun around and dived headfirst into the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao tilted his head, full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang finished her meditation and slowly opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she did, she noticed Yabao crouching nearby with a worried expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap Yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his trainer awake, Yabao’s eyes lit up, and he quickly approached Qiao Sang, eagerly explaining what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water Luriana is hiding in the water and won’t come out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen?\" Qiao Sang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap yap...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao explained helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you’re saying Water Luriana succeeded in her water jet training, but then fell mid-way and possibly knocked her head?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao nodded seriously, believing it was a real possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This couldn’t go on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Luriana, already advanced in years, fell and hit her head;it might speed up her decline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang, anxious, got out of bed, slipped on her shoes, and headed for the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Little Treasure appeared, blocking her path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang moved left, and Little Treasure followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang moved right, and Water Luriana did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the matter?\" Qiao Sang finally stopped and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure proudly puffed up his chest, as if saying, \"Trust me, I’ve got this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know what’s wrong with Water Luriana?\" Qiao Sang was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap?\" Yabao also looked surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun~\" Little Treasure nodded proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had watched everything unfold nearby,so it was sure of what he saw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just a hit to the head.Other than that, what else could be wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Qiao Sang could say anything, Little Treasure somehow pulled out a phone and skillfully operated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In moments, he pulled up a video from his history and showed it to Qiao Sang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was amazed at this move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, playing with phones and even knowing her lock code, accessing history?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang looked down at the phone, with Yabao curiously peering over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The video playing was a trailer of a recently released drama that Qiao Sang had watched while browsing online before the school term began. Little Treasure had been beside her at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang watched the video in silence. She remembered the drama was a romance and motivational story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on a novel, much of the plot had been spoiled in the comment section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The story followed two trainers who disliked each other since childhood. However, one of them had a pet beast, a green Kemeow, who fell in love with the other’s Sakura Wood Cotton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of its trainer, the green Kemeow tried to avoid Sakura Wood Cotton but fell into depression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When its trainer discovered this, he sought to reconcile with his rival for the happiness of his pet beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many chaotic incidents, the two trainers became friends, even teaming up to compete in a regional double-beast tournament. The two beasts ended up together, achieving a classic happy ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang struggled to connect this plot to Water Luriana’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trailer had reached the part showing the two beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point in the story, the protagonists were still rivals, and every meeting led to a beast battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the video, Sakura Wood Cotton attacked with Leaf Blade, and the green Kemeow, deliberately missing its target, let itself be hit by Leaf Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After falling, the green Kemeow blushed and ran away, shaking off Sakura Wood Cotton’s paw when it tried to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the trailer continued, Xiao Xunbao paused it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang looked up, bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao looked equally puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this have to do with Water Luriana?Qiao Sang felt her brain slow to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps seeing Qiao Sang’s confusion, Little Treasure began acting out the courtyard scene, switching between playing Yabao and Water Luriana, reenacting everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Qiao Sang said, \"You’re saying Water Luriana likes Yabao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang turned to look at Yabao, still utterly confused by the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Luriana likes Yabao? Impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two were at each other’s throats just recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Yabao is barely six months old, while Water Luriana is practically a senior pet beast.Could she actually have a crush on a younger one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way! Absolutely not!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as a seasoned drama fan, Qiao Sang couldn’t bring herself to imagine that far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up, heading for the door, muttering, \"I’d better go check Water Luriana’s head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure teleported in front, urging her to trust him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang twitched a smile, resigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, let’s have Yabao give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just go ask Water Luriana if she would like to stay here. If she agrees, you two can be together, but only if we make a contract, so we can travel together in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Little Treasure. \"Little Treasure, since Yabao says Water Luriana won’t come out, could you help out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xun!\" Little Treasure looked thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap...\" Yabao seemed totally lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yabao and Little Treasure walked off, Qiao Sang sat down with her book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to stay out of this; Water Luriana might just splash her with water again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao was bound to fail, but at least this could let Water Luriana know she’s open to contracting her and see how she feels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On another note, Water Luriana actually managed to master the water jet technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yabao and the others return, she’ll still check on her head, and ask her to show the move once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu lu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang’s thoughts were interrupted by a voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Luriana stood by her bed, face bright red, looking shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to her were a very puzzled Yabao and Little Treasure, who had aPraise me!look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu lu~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>",1176,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.562Z",1,"novelbin.me","2b8a44fa89ac72acda1051fd20653557ca8a7f2b8a4167bf83765cdb6bb09428","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-237","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-235",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]