[{"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-867":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},1459663,1907,"Chapter 867: Yabao vs. Lubao","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-867",867,"\u003Cp>Beast Taming: Starting From Zero\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The task was completed? In less than half a day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examiner was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took her several seconds to process the news before she picked up the phone and dialed the number for the Inspection Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call connected quickly: “Hello, this is Examiner Liu. I’d like to confirm whether a Beast Master who took an assessment task today has reported the coordinates of a lost Baby Moon… Yes, the name is Qiao Sang… Alright, I understand…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hung up, fell silent again, and then turned her gaze to Qiao Sang, her expression complicated: “How did you find that Baby Moon so quickly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang gave her the short version of what happened, rushing through it for fear that if she talked too long the examiner might just clock out for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the examiner’s face went slightly dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Qiao Sang without making any comment, then opened the task list on her computer and clickedPass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This luck… it was just a bit too terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang walked out of the office feeling refreshed, even the endless rain outside suddenly looked a lot more pleasing to the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the last task had taken her half a month, at least this one was completed quickly enough to make up for the lost time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she walked toward the stairs, she dialed Teacher Mikayla’s number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After five beeps, the line connected. From the speaker came Mikayla’s calm voice: “What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher, I’ve already completed the task.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other end went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher, can you hear me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I hear you. How exactly did you complete it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was searching on the street for half the day and ran into ‘Want Sun’ again, the Rain-Sheltering Butterfly that followed Lubao last time…” Qiao Sang recounted everything in detail, then added her own reflection:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that I think about it, this task was a total trap. If I hadn’t been lucky, how would I have guessed that the wild Baby Moon had already been contracted by someone in such a short time? Thankfully that person knew me from a match, otherwise I might not have finished this even by the time the Regional Tournament started.” Ŗ𝘼ɴọ𝔟Ê𝒮\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao listened seriously, nodding from time to time, he completely agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected it at the time either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sometimes, luck is also part of strength.” Mikayla said, still in her steady tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wild beast from a secret rift being contracted, without surveillance footage or eyewitnesses, who would immediately think of that just by searching blindly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To actually run into a Beast Master who had done so, and even have them start a conversation… That kind of luck…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I really am lucky, aren’t I…Qiao Sang brightened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher, since I’ve finished the task already, let’s head to the next city now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, silence on the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, Mikayla’s voice returned: “Rest here for one night. You didn’t really rest properly last time in Pantian City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need.” Qiao Sang said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lubao has Healing Light, she can just heal me directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You might not need it, but I do…Mikayla thought, suppressing a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re still young. You need a proper night’s sleep. That’s enough, rest early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that...click, the call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the call was over, Yabao barked loudly, demanding to battle Lubao before rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao? Its goddess?Want Sun instantly gave Yabao a hostile glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Brother Yabao vs. Lubao?Little Treasure perked right up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure? It’s raining.” Qiao Sang tried to delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was indeed an indoor arena in the Beast Center, but it wasn’t suitable for King-level battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And outdoors, in the rain, Yabao would clearly be at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao’s eyes were firm with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang sighed at his unwavering gaze and gave in: “…Alright. I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and headed toward the outdoor training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Changyu City, with its constant rainfall, few trained outdoors. At dinnertime, there were even fewer people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick glance around, Qiao Sang found an empty space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forming hand seals, two orange-yellow star arrays lit up, summoning Lubao and Gangbao onto the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rain…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of Lubao,Want Suninstantly had heart-shaped eyes, flapping eagerly to shield her from the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, this one was unreliable, thank goodnessHates Rainwas still on her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rain…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That butterfly glanced atWant Sunwith a look of utter disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gang Zhan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gangbao surveyed the area, then nodded,mission ready?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang affirmed: “Before we head to the next city, Yabao wants a match against Lubao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Di.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao turned, slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected Yabao to issue a challenge, especially in rainy weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao barked, eyes burning with fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Di.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao’s expression hardened. She nodded, accepting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll referee. You two can fight freely.” Qiao Sang said, backing away to the sidelines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she thought again, grew uneasy, and stepped even further back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao and Lubao took their positions at opposite ends of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain fell steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao’s focus never wavered from Yabao, not even noticing she wasn’t getting wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rain…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Want Sunsimply gazed at Lubao, entranced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, both beasts began to enlarge, their towering shadows swelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FromWant Sun’sview, the colossal shadows seemed to swallow the sky itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rain!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terror surged in its instincts, it trembled, eyes widening in horror, before frantically fleeing towardHate Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing back, it saw Lubao’s massive form. Shock shattered its heart,crack, in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rain…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It knew… it could never be with its goddess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure whirled in excited circles, waving a glowing red support stick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go Big Brother Yabao! Go Big Brother Yabao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao glanced over expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure froze, waved weakly again: \"Xun Xun…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao, go too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gangbao: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give me the whistle.” Qiao Sang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure quickly found it in the ring and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang lifted it to her lips:FWEEE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, Yabao blazed forward, a torrent of fire streaking across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked beneath his launch, speed so great he crossed the distance in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fangs gleamed, flames roaring forth. Behind him, an immense fiery Fire Qilu head formed, biting down with searing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as it was about to land, Lubao slammed her paw into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone-chilling frost erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every raindrop froze midair, encased in ice, time itself seemed to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fiery Fire Qilu head froze solid too, suspended mid-bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yabao?Gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao raised her head, far above, Yabao reappeared, unleashing a devastating crimson energy sphere skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Di.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao’s tails swept, unfreezing all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain resumed. The fiery head shattered into shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Lubao leapt, vanishing into the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing danger, Yabao warped to another spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the instant he appeared, frost engulfed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body froze solid, locked in the sky, along with the suspended raindrops and the unspent energy ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure’s jaw dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao had become terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gang Zhan…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gangbao’s face was grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Melting Water, Ice Field Domain, aerial reach, Lubao was using brains now. Yabao had predicted earlier, escaping upward, but this time Lubao’s power far outclassed his own…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This match is over, Qiao Sang thought, analyzing swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, a frozen raindrop warped, and Lubao’s head emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant ice spear materialized above, slamming Yabao down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked into a crater, shards of ice scattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure covered his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang blew her whistle: “Battle over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even as she said it, blazing flames erupted from the crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao rose, body burning, unfazed by the downpour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Di…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lubao stared, momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao only gave her a deep look, then extinguished his flames, staggering back toward Qiao Sang\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10:54 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beast Center, Dormitory, Room 1103.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rain…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both butterflies trembled in the corner, still shaken from the afternoon battle, unable to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang finished washing up and leaned against the bed, only to notice Yabao still awake, eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, by this time he would already be fast asleep, impossible to wake even with tickles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure noticed too, peeking at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why aren’t you asleep?” Qiao Sang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still training, Yabao replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Training?” She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, do you mean your clone is still training outside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure’s eyes widened in realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her water tank, Lubao briefly opened her eyes to glance at Yabao, then shut them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang wasn’t sure whether to feel proud or worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the battle, Yabao seemed to have matured overnight, calmer, steadier…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally said softly: “Still, get some rest. We’re traveling early tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao shook his head.He wasn’t done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Then are you hungry? Want Little Treasure to fetch food?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, Qiao Sang smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could even ask, Little Treasure had already produced Yabao’s favorite snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao bit into a red fruit, then looked at Qiao Sang, asking if he could watch matches on her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.” She agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure glared.When I wanted to play at night, you said no…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll watch with you.” Qiao Sang added gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao rubbed his head against her shoulder, touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart melted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang and Yabao sat red-eyed, fighting sleep, staring at match replays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun Xun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure lounged beside them, eating seeds, watching too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao’s head bobbed, his eyelids heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, suddenly, a soft blue glow enveloped them. Fatigue melted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned to see Lubao in her tank, eyes still closed, looking asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting eyes, Qiao Sang and Yabao said nothing, and returned quietly to the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock, knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s me.” Mikayla’s voice came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang, toothbrush in mouth, opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher, so early?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You seem to have gotten up late today.” Mikayla noted, glancing around the room and spotting Yabao still asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Went to bed a bit late yesterday. I’ll be quick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Qiao Sang finished washing up and asked as usual: “Which city are we heading to next?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yongtian City.” Mikayla replied.\u003C\u002Fp>",1715,"2026-06-06T02:23:28.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","996c52d3c895b60123bb6b904f7608eb328fc677bdaed46610f09289dbfde864","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-868","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-866",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]