[{"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-414":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},1458887,1907,"Chapter 414: Hiccup","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-414",414,"\u003Cp>Read at: https:\u002F\u002Fblogspot-translatedstories.\u002F?m=1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang looked toward the audience as she heard the chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every row had an Emerald Python present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could swear there weren’t this many yesterday!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience was noisy, with voices overlapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, large pets were rare in the stands since they often obstructed views and caused disputes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite the numerous Emerald Pythons scattered throughout the seating area, everyone seemed unusually harmonious\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, no way. I rented it. Since Ice Xilu gets happy seeing Emerald Pythons, and these tickets were hard to get, I was worried its Emerald Python friend’s Beastmaster couldn’t get in. When Ice Xilu sees mine from a distance, maybe it’ll think it’s its buddy and stay cheerful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Man, that’s considerate! Let’s exchange contacts. I need a friend like you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dude, tell me honestly, your Emerald Python isn’t actually Ice Xilu’s buddy, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, didn’t think I’d be exposed so quickly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Section D, Row 6, a well-dressed youth asked, “Miss, where did you rent your Emerald Python? It looks just like the one in Qiao Sang’s photo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying replied coolly, “It’s mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fei fei.” The Emerald Python nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth paused before laughing, “The one you rented is quite cooperative.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth stared at the Emerald Python, his suspicion growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seriously, where did you rent it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying, clearly annoyed, replied, “I told you, it’s mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t play coy.” The youth said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me the rental place. Tomorrow, I’ll rent it for a day and pay you to rent it again after that. How about this much?” He held up five fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Ying hesitated for a few seconds before responding, “Fine, I’ll give you the contact.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Xu Yixuan lost her match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was expected, each group had at least two contestants with advanced-level pets, and the first-place spot could only go to one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yixuan’s opponent was Qin Shuo from the Guwu region, whose advanced-level pet, the Water Otter Lion, defeated her effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yixuan accepted the result gracefully, as her goal was to rank in the top six of her group and advance to the next round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next, let’s welcome Qiao Sang from the Yuhua region and Chen Ye from the Guwu region!” The host Yi Ao announced enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exciting background music played as the crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the contestant area, a slightly chubby boy looked as though he might cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cheerful-looking boy beside him comforted him, “What’s there to cry about? Even if you weren’t up against Qiao Sang, other groups also have advanced-level pets. You’d lose a few rounds anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Idiot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby boy stood, straightened his uniform, and said seriously, “Why would I cry about fighting Ice Xilu? I’m excited! Thrilled!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the cheerful boy could respond, a white light enveloped the chubby one, teleporting him to the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheerful boy: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye, a contestant from the Guwu region, had two intermediate-level pets: One Water-type and one Ice-type. As Qiao Sang watched him from afar, relevant information about him surfaced in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye waved excitedly at Qiao Sang, attempting to appear friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to lower my guard? Not happening. Qiao Sang’s expression remained cold and impassive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience buzzed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No suspense in this match. Once Ice Xilu steps in, it’s game over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t Qiao Sang’s opponent from our Guwu region? Lucky him to fight Ice Xilu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If only I were born twenty years later, I’d be standing where he is!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the crowd’s surprise, Little Treasure appeared on the field instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun~ hic~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure let out an uncontrollable hiccup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena went momentarily silent before the audience erupted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not Ice Xilu…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa, I totally forgot Qiao Sang has three pets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why didn’t she send out Ice Xilu? Advanced-level versus intermediate-level would’ve been a breeze!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this pet’s name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No clue. Judging by its appearance, it seems to be Ghost-type.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks so tiny, though.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Ice Xilu…For real this time, Chen Ye looked like he might cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the tears were genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Python, known for its powerful jaws capable of causing severe injuries... Qiao Sang analyzed the medium-sized, entirely blue creature with sharp fangs as its data flashed through her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun!” Little Treasure appeared serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lubao evolved during a match, so can I!He thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure immediately vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mud—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Ye could command, the Water Python looked around warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hic~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a hiccup echoed ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Python instinctively opened its mouth, firing a water gun toward the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack hit an invisible figure just a meter away, splashing onto Little Treasure and forcing it into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure staggered back several meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience burst into laughter:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha! Got caught because of a hiccup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much did it eat to hiccup like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Ghost-type is hilarious!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang frowned.Careless. Didn’t expect a hiccup to give him away. Should’ve made him drink less… He’s too fragile to take more hits. Time to end this quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shadow Control.” She commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure lifted a short claw, and shadows slithered on the ground, quickly lunging toward the Water Python’s shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Black Water!” Chen Ye countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had researched Qiao Sang and knew her pet could use Shadow Control. Black Water was weak but effective against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Python opened its jaws and sprayed dark, viscous liquid across the field, merging it with its shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun~ hic~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the interference, Little Treasure didn’t stop. Shadows peeled off the ground, transforming into ribbons of darkness that shot toward the Water Python like silk in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>",949,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.563Z",1,"novelbin.me","3652f11c5b75ddaa4ced3457a99a2c8dbc4e72d6f691441dca6fe3ac1f3fbb42","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-415","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-413",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]