[{"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-412":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},1458885,1907,"Chapter 412: What The Heck?!","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-412",412,"\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, there was a knock on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was about to get out of bed when Lubao eagerly went over and stretched out a paw to open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fei fei!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the door opened, the Emerald Python enthusiastically lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao instinctively sidestepped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fei fei!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao immediately protested. Puffing out her chest, she called out, asserting,Can’t you see how much stronger I’ve become?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao stared at the Emerald Python for a moment but, finding nothing on it to ignite his fighting spirit, lost interest and looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner of the room, Little Treasure stayed in his world of gloom, silently emo as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao's expressions seemed a lot richer after her evolution…Qiao Sang thought to herself, then shifted her gaze to the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She noticed Uncle Pei hadn’t stepped in but was instead standing outside, holding up his phone to snap a photo of the open door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is he doing?Qiao Sang was momentarily baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Shipan uploaded the photo to his social feed with the caption: \"The door? Ice Xilu opened it for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Pei.” Qiao Sang got out of bed to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Shipan lowered his phone and stepped aside, revealing a woman in a beige mid-length coat behind him. She now entered Qiao Sang’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Emerald Python’s beastmaster.” Pei Shipan introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m Wei Ying.” Wei Ying said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, elder sister.” Qiao Sang replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying blinked in mild surprise before a smile tugged at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was older than Pei Shipan by a few years, her appearance often made her look older than him. Hearing Qiao Sang call himunclebut addressing her assistersuddenly brightened her mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two moved to the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying turned to Qiao Sang with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for getting the Emerald Python released early from the pet modification center.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gratitude was sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Qiao Sang’s qualifications, 15 years old, three contracted beasts (two of them advanced-level), Wei Ying couldn’t see her as just an average lucky kid who happened to bond with an Ice Xilu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t do anything.” Qiao Sang quickly denied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was all Uncle Pei’s arrangements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Shipan interjected, “But it was your idea in the first place. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have acted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does it sound like all the credit is mine…?Qiao Sang thought to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She brought out the prepared potions and items, placing them on the glass coffee table to change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a Grass Stone and an Energy Vitality Enhancer. They should help the Emerald Python evolve in a short time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her way back to the hotel, she’d researched the Emerald Python and its details. As soon as she returned, she dug through Little Treasure’s storage ring to find the best-suited items for the Emerald Python.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t mention that the Grass Stone was Grade A and the Energy Vitality Enhancer was Grade S.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Shipan glanced at the items on the table, his gaze sharpening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he wasn’t an appraiser, he’d encountered plenty of high-quality items in his time. He could instantly tell that the items were exceptional, though he couldn’t determine their exact grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t accept this.” Wei Ying said, pushing the items back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe anyone in Guwu District would’ve helped Ice Xilu if they’d encountered it. You don’t need to give me these.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If that were true, Lubao wouldn’t have wanted to flee to another district.” Qiao Sang replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While a group might treasure an endangered pet beast, a single individual’s thoughts could be much less altruistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still can’t accept them.” Wei Ying insisted firmly, her brow furrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a pity. I really thought these Grade-A Grass Stone and Grade-S Energy Vitality Enhancer would be perfect for the Emerald Python.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying: !!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Shipan: !!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wasn’t done speaking!” Wei Ying suddenly pressed her hand onto the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying said seriously, “Since these were chosen especially for the Emerald Python, it wouldn’t be right to refuse your kindness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden change of heart feels oddly familiar…Qiao Sang smiled. (T\u002Fn: Pretty much like you, Qiao Sang.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s wonderful. I truly appreciate both you and the Emerald Python. Without you, I never would’ve met Lubao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lubao walked over and affectionately nudged her beastmaster with her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How I wish I could switch places with Qiao Sang right now…Pei Shipan thought enviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I pet Ice Xilu?” Wei Ying asked hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lubao?” Qiao Sang looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao glanced at the slightly familiar human next to the Emerald Python. After a moment of contemplation, she lowered her head, offering herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Shipan: !!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying’s eyes instantly welled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, she wasn’t this emotional even when she heard about the Grass Stone and Energy Vitality Enhancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With trembling hands, she reached out and stroked Lubao’s fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worth it. This life is truly worth it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she finished, Pei Shipan couldn’t help but ask, “Can I pet it too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao shot him a glance, then flicked her tail and walked over to the Emerald Python, clearly expressing her opinion through action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang gave him a helpless look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Shipan: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the evening, the two stayed before finally leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Qiao Sang added Wei Ying as a friend and took a group photo with Lubao and the Emerald Python.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap yap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the door closed, Yabao and Lubao faced each other, calling out with full fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's already late. If you fight now, you won’t get enough rest, and what about tomorrow’s match?\" Qiao Sang tried to persuade them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the logic, Yabao and Lubao called out again, agreeing to postpone their battle until tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When is my match tomorrow again...?Qiao Sang decided to check the schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The regional matches were divided into three time slots: Morning, afternoon, and evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Specific match times for each participant were announced the evening before at 6 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qiao Sang was about to grab her phone to check the schedule, her fingers brushed the screen and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen showed 99+ notifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are there so many messages...?Qiao Sang opened the chat app.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of nearly a hundred messages, almost half were from Xu Yixuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clicked on the chat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Haven’t you seen it yet?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quick, look! Look!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t bother searching; I’ll screenshot it for you!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Image]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Did you see it?!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang opened the image to find a screenshot of trending topics in the Guwu region. At first glance, the list was almost entirely about Lubao:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Is Ice Xilu a masochist?!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Xilu!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Qiya evolves!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Xilu’s Ice Flower Seal!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Xilu’s Aesthetic Beauty!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Conditions for Ice Qiya’s Evolution]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Why Did Ice Qiya Evolve?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Xilu’s Beast Tamer, Qiao Sang]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang stared blankly at the top trending topic for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A masochist?! What the heck?! The audacity of this slander against Lubao’s reputation was simply intolerable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring all other messages, Qiao Sang immediately opened the trending topic to figure out what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>",1216,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.563Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e6808ff407f11f1ee1f0898855e52aba68fcc3c04cb8d0255dcf7adeb7859f1","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-413","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-411",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]