[{"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-59":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},1458832,1907,"Chapter 59: Thick Skin","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-59",59,"\u003Cp>One is Lu You, who has been the center of attention since his first appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s his background or his Little Dragon, both have been hot topics in the Bai Xin Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other is Qiao Sang, the only contestant daring enough to contract with a Fire-type beast as her first pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her battle rhythm and the performance of her Fire fang Dog have consistently drawn everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these two appeared on the field, the platform's bullet comments surged instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exciting! Exciting!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It’s like this match-up was predetermined, this competition knows exactly what we want to see.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fire fang Dog changed its sunglasses again, someone share the link!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Based on my observation, I think Lu You will win.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although both are highly anticipated, the support for Lu You and his Little Dragon easily overshadows that for Qiao Sang and her Fire fang Dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them stood in their respective positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the audience, the few cheering voices mostly called out Lu You and Little Dragon’s names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang isn’t one for trash talk before a match, and Lu You is also aloof, so neither of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the referee shouted, \"Begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dig!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to give a command was Lu You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a dual-type Ground and Dragon pet beast, Little Dragon naturally had no trouble with the basic skill of digging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Lu You spoke, Little Dragon began to claw at the ground, burrowing into the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since its skill proficiency wasn’t high enough yet, the process wasn’t instantaneous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, if Fire fang Dog’s speed were quick enough, it could have interrupted Little Dragon’s digging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qiao Sang didn’t issue any command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Lu You intends to solve this in close combat. I wonder how Qiao Sang will respond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Little Dragon completed its digging did Qiao Sang speak, \"Shadow Clone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire fang Dog instantly split into five, forming a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground remained still, and everyone held their breath, afraid to miss the moment of confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu You frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five is a bit much...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan was to dig, ambush the opponent, and then use a finishing move before they could recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his initial rhythm was disrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that’s the charm of competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If everything went according to plan, what would be the point?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lu You’s voice fell, the Fire fang Dog in the center suddenly stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu You’s eyes lit up, and he shouted, \"The one in the middle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Little Dragon suddenly burst out from the ground where Fire fang Dog had stepped back, sending it flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would have thought that Lu You's initial command was a feint! The goal was to lure out the real Fire fang Dog! What a cunning... I mean, clever tactic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu You couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the process was slightly different from what he had imagined, the result was still perfect, as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his right hand, about to give the final command, \"Dragon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last syllable got stuck in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t believe what he was seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire fang Dog that was sent flying in the center... had disappeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a clone?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been tricked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu You realized it and was about to speak, but it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Whirl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment of distraction, Qiao Sang issued the attack command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four remaining Fire fang Dogs simultaneously opened their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four swirling flames shot out, all hitting Little Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiii!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Dragon let out a cry of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unbelievable! Qiao Sang has completely misled Lu You! The Fire Whirl hit Little Dragon from all sides! Could Qiao Sang be the victor?\" The commentator shouted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang assessed Little Dragon’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-type beasts aren’t praised for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s in attack, speed, or defense, they’re well-rounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Little Dragon has a Ground attribute that counters Fire-type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combined power of the three illusory Fire Whirls and one real one wasn’t enough to break Little Dragon’s defense and achieve a one-hit knockout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Fang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang immediately followed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Fang had already reached the intermediate stage, making it Fire fang Dog’s strongest attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Little Dragon’s current state, it should be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dig!\" Lu You shouted in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its full state, Fire fang Dog could stop Little Dragon from digging, let alone now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Dragon, enduring the pain, reached its claws toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, four blazing fangs bit down on Little Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One on its left limb, one on its right, one on its left shoulder, and the last on its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiii!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Dragon let out a heart-wrenching scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it screamed, a white Dragon Breath spewed uncontrollably in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone watched intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the Dragon-type beast, known for being unbeatable among its peers, really lose like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten seconds passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Dragon still hadn’t fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Fire fang Dog biting down on its left limb, right limb, and left shoulder had disappeared one after another due to Little Dragon’s violent struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one Fire fang Dog with a fierce expression remained, biting down hard on its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this one is the real one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu You was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had ever pushed his Little Dragon this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even know Little Dragon could withstand so much damage. He thought he had lost the moment Fire Fang landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use Iron Head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu You shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire fang Dog bit down hard on Little Dragon’s head, but the power of Fire Fang was waning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite its trembling, Little Dragon showed no signs of collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firefang Dog couldn’t help but feel frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, opponents would have been done for long before now.This guy has such thick skin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as it was starting to feel down, the sensation in its mouth became increasingly strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that it heard its master’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jump back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire fang Dog didn’t hesitate, immediately following the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Little Dragon executed Iron Head, Fire fang Dog didn’t release its bite. But the moment Litle Dragon’s head hit the ground, Fire fang Dog leaped away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing was too perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Dragon raised its head, its vision spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are there so many people here all of a sudden...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its foot slipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky is so blue...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to sleep...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Dragon has lost the ability to fight! The winner is Qiao Sang!\" The referee announced the result excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been a referee for so long, he had grown numb to most match outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But winning this match, despite the disadvantages in both attribute and species, was just too cool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The opening of this match seemed to be in Lu You’s favor, but in reality, it was Qiao Sang who controlled the rhythm throughout. It was truly a spectacular battle! San Duo, what do you think?\" The commentator asked, being the first to react amid the stunned audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao Sang has the potential to become a professional Beastmaster. I look forward to seeing her in future regional tournaments.\" San Duo replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as those words were spoken, the crowd both at the venue and watching the live stream erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>",1212,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.287Z",1,"novelbin.me","097084b5a44d184cfa7725b59568681567c5b71f698dd4441690492b0db3ea6b","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-60","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-58",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]