[{"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-535":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},1459358,1907,"Chapter 535: 21st Floor Arrived","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-535",535,"\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Year, Class 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Qiao Sang entered the classroom, Yuna, who sat next to her, immediately lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao Sang, I heard you contracted a Steel Falcon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news sure spread fast...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang turned to look at Hulis, who was sitting in the last row, the same person she had encountered at the Climate Hall yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the first in the class to know about her contracting the Steel Falcon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing her gaze, Hulis lifted his head. When he saw it was Qiao Sang, his eyes flickered slightly, and he grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it the one that broke into our house?\" Yuna asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Claire, the butler, had reported the incident to Yuna, it wasn’t surprising that she knew about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was.\" Qiao Sang confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of a champion, daring to contract a wild Steel Falcon.\" Yuna sincerely admired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wild pet beasts had strong personalities and were hard to tame, so few people were willing to contract them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, wild Steel Falcons were notorious troublemakers. Even if one was injured and seemed too weak to resist, people passing by would still hesitate, wondering if it was faking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, Qiao Sang actually contracted one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to say something modest--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi walked into the classroom with dark circles under his eyes, his steps unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to you?\" Qiao Sang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi looked at her with a dejected face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She motioned for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was the pet beast arena tournament.\" Tang Yi said weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, I won six matches in a row. Then a staff member approached me during a break, said I was performing well, and offered me a contract. If I could win the title of Defender of the Night, I'd get an extra 20% cut from the betting pool. Of course, I agreed and stayed there all night. But when I reached my 22nd match, just one win away from the title, I lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang's gaze suddenly showed a trace of sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t participated in the pet beast arena last night, it would be one thing. But she did, and she knew how much each match's earnings were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After over 20 matches, an extra 20% of the betting pool would have easily reached seven figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like fighting through a dungeon with a million-dollar grand prize, making it all the way to the final boss, only to be one hit away from victory when the boss unleashed a devastating attack, ending it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qiao Sang was about to offer some comforting words, Yuna chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a common trick in pet beast arenas. They entice strong competitors to stay, and if one keeps winning, they’ll eventually face a powerful opponent in the final match to stop them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The chosen competitors are always skilled and feel like they’re just one step away from victory, so they can’t resist continuing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he was set up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But even knowing this, many still sign the contract.\" Yuna continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winning means an extra 20% profit, and losing doesn’t really cost anything. It’s an upfront temptation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang's first thought was:Only strong competitors get chosen? Then why didn’t they pick me yesterday? What, am I not good enough?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her second thought:Forget it. It’s not their fault for lacking foresight. After all, I only played two matches before leaving...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You going again tonight?\" Qiao Sang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike regular seniors, he had won second place in the National Campus Beast Mastering League. Even if he slacked off, he could still get into a top university with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His teachers would even turn a blind eye if he skipped homework, and he didn’t have the pressure of preparing for the college entrance exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go with you.\" Qiao Sang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Tang Yi was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, realizing what she meant, he instinctively asked, \"Aren’t you going to study?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won’t take much time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this the same person who used to bury her face in books every day, refusing to be dragged away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as he processed the situation, a sudden excitement surged in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Qiao Sang came along, wouldn’t he have the chance to battle her?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Yuna spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll come with you guys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" Qiao Sang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She vaguely felt that Yuna was being even friendlier than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After school, the three of them left together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the school gate, various medium and large pet beasts were waiting for their owners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sainan High School didn’t require students to live on campus, so every day, people came to pick up the young nobles and heiresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Qiao Sang spotted the same avian pet beast that had taken her to the Sfevo Manor last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, instead of riding it, she had Yabao enlarge himself and sat on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao's unusual appearance instantly drew everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the beast master community, pet beasts were symbols of status. The rarer the pet, the more prestige its owner had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Yabao had never been seen on Chaosu Star before, Qiao Sang instantly became the most eye-catching figure at the school gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People whispered about her identity and snapped pictures of Yabao, hoping their families could acquire a similar beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang remained calm under their gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not riding with us?\" Yuna asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I want Yabao to get familiar with the route so he can find his way next time.\" Qiao Sang explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yap?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao blinked, then suddenly took on a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had a mission!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hekin Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the elevator, Qiao Sang pressed the button for the 21st floor, while Tang Yi pressed for the 11th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tang Yi was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been here before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Came yesterday.\" Qiao Sang replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna glanced at the floor numbers, then asked knowingly, \"Qiao Sang, are you already a D-rank beast master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 21st floor was where D-rank beast masters competed in arena battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\" Qiao Sang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I took the exam yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she noticed Tang Yi had pressed 11.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You haven’t taken the exam yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To qualify for the D-rank beast master exam, you need to have contracted three pet beasts. My brain capacity meets the requirement, but I haven’t contracted a third pet yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you have to contract one from Chaosu Star.\" Qiao Sang mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, you won’t have time to qualify before the college entrance exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me about it.\" Tang Yi shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contracting a pet from here isn’t bad. Qiao Sang just contracted a Steel Falcon.\" Yuna smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi looked at Qiao Sang in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You contracted a pet? That fast? What kind of beast is a Steel Falcon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yi looked clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt a bit sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was supposed to be the one who came to Chaosu Star with Qiao Sang, yet she told the locals about her contract before him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I contracted it yesterday.\" Qiao Sang explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A classmate saw me do it, so word spread. They just didn’t tell you. I’ll summon it for you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, so she hadn’t intentionally told them first. That was fine then... Tang Yi immediately felt better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the 11th floor arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not getting off?\" Qiao Sang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I’m going with you.\" Tang Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lower-ranked beast masters could challenge higher-ranked arenas, as long as they didn’t mind losing face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 21st floor arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>",1274,"2026-06-06T02:23:19.836Z",1,"novelbin.me","b9010ac2a78c5832a91e9490b9c1a015bcd9e45c1b2d628ec97ebb1630df6ae7","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-536","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-534",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]