[{"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-88":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},1458861,1907,"Chapter 88: The Stone Helm Spirit","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-88",88,"\u003Cp>At that moment, Qiao Sang understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was predestined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t returned to her hometown, she wouldn’t have saved the Magnemouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t saved the Magnemouse, she wouldn’t have come to Huangming Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t come to Huangming Mountain, she wouldn’t have met the mother of the Magnemouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most importantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t met the mother of the Magnemouse,how would she have had the chance to stumble upon this 5 million reward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes: \"When heaven bestows wealth upon a person, it first tests their will and exhausts their body!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang pulled back her head and, in passing, grabbed the curious Yabao who was still peeking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three little heads turned in unison to look at Qiao Sang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Little Treasure remained unaffected, calmly sipping on his milk. He had used up a lot of energy earlier and only wanted to replenish it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang cautiously retreated further, positioning herself behind a large wutong tree that still provided a clear view of the5 million. She hid there, waiting in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until some time later that the intense surge of adrenaline, the pounding heartbeat, and the thrill of excitement finally began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang calmed down and tried to analyze the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was a fugitive murderer, so exposing herself was definitely not a wise choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wanted notice listed only his name, appearance, age, hometown, and bounty, along with the crimes he had committed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no mention of his level as a beastmaster or details about his beast companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was typical, though. The purpose of such a wanted notice was to alert the public to report sightings of him, not to expect civilians to capture him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The safest course of action now was to call the police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were two problems: No signal, and no way down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the first issue, either there was a signal jamming device on the mountain, or this 5 million guy had an Electric-type beast that was using electromagnetic interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the second issue, she couldn't tell whether it was a Psychic-type or Ghost-type beast that was causing the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magnemouse had been in and out of this area, even after seeing the Silver-tailed Sea Serpent and the 5 million guy, so it was clear that whatever was trapping them, whether it was a mirage or ghost trick, couldn’t be in effect all the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang glanced around the man’s surroundings. He lay there, eyes closed, appearing gravely injured, but there was no sign of any beasts nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wounded fugitive with no beast companions keeping guard? How was that possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Treasure, check around that man. Is there anyone else aside from him?” Qiao Sang whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure pointed toward the man’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had already spotted something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang fell into deep thought. So, therewasa Ghost-type beast nearby, lurking and invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, one wouldn’t be able to see an invisible Ghost-type beast. However, Ghost-type creatures could see each other when they were invisible, though their forms wouldn’t be as distinct as if they were fully materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Magnemouse, have there been any other strange beasts around the mountain lately besides the Silver-tailed Sea Serpent?” Qiao Sang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magnemouse and its offspring shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang’s mind raced. If only things were really that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 5 million guy was injured and either unconscious or asleep. If the only beast guarding him was a Ghost-type, then it might be possible to create a distraction and lead it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beastmaster’s greatest strength lies in their beasts, but their biggest weakness is their own vulnerability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could take advantage of his current state and tie him up...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang quickly dismissed the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easier said than done, and there were too many unknowns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, how would she lure the Ghost-type beast away without causing too much commotion? If the noise woke up the 5 million guy, then what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, what if he managed to summon more beasts after waking up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, even if by some miracle she succeeded, how would she get down the mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, the Ghost-type beast or the Silver-tailed Sea Serpent would eventually notice their master was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Qiao Sang was deep in thought, Little Treasure tilted his head, looking from his master to the miserable-looking Ghost-type creature nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like his master wanted the ghost to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a considerate Treasure-Seeking Ghost, he decided he should help his master solve this issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished his last sip of milk, Little Treasure leisurely floated over to where the Ghost-type creature was hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of Yabao pulled Qiao Sang out of her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Treasure had already floated over to the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was stunned.When had her little ghost moved over there?! And why?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he be trying to say hello to a fellow Ghost-type?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt a wave of panic.Was she about to be exposed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever happens, she couldn't let them know she was aware of his bounty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang watched nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw Little Treasure make a sound toward the empty air. Suddenly, a creature appeared, a Ghost-type beast about 1.5 meters tall, wearing a stone helmet on its head, with only a single large purple eye visible through the visor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang recognized it as a high-level beast: a Stone Helm Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the world of Ghost-type beasts, the Stone Helm Spirit had a relatively benign reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At worst, they liked floating their helmet around at night to scare people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Little Treasure pulled out a bottle of milk and offered it to the Stone Helm Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang was genuinely worried about her little ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he keep offering milk to everyone?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stone Helm Spirit looked fierce and menacing.Why would it ever accept the milk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her utter disbelief, the next moment, the Stone Helm Spirit carefully took the milk and began to drink it. Tears of gratitude welled up in its purple eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was happening in this world…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Qiao Sang didn’t know was that ever since the Stone Helm Spirit had been on the run with its beastmaster, it hadn’t had a decent meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Stone Helm Spirit finished the milk, Little Treasure gestured to a distant spot, then floated away, with the Stone Helm Spirit quickly following as if it were afraid of getting left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe this world isn’t about beastmasters needing their beasts, but beasts needing their beastmasters…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead, the man was still lying motionless in the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Sang’s heart began to race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should she go over and tie him up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what if he woke up and summoned more beasts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it was now or never!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortune favors the bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steeling herself, Qiao Sang quickly untied her shoelaces, grabbed Yabao, and dashed toward the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knelt down and tied his hands together tightly, binding his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beastmaster needed their hands to make summoning seals. As long as his hands were bound, he wouldn’t be able to summon any more beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she was tying him up, the man’s eyelids fluttered. Yabao immediately noticed and, without a second thought, headbutted the man right in the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yabao had trained his headbutt extensively, smashing into trees countless times. The man’s eyes, which had barely opened, promptly shut again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good job.” Qiao Sang praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yap!” Yabao barked happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it didn’t understand what was happening, it sensed that this man wasn’t supposed to wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the man’s hands were securely tied, Qiao Sang finally let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>T\u002FN:(I've left the author's note here because I think it's real. And funny.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Author's Note:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve realized most of you are superficial. Just because he’s handsome doesn’t mean he has any romantic connection with the female lead... He’s not a hunk; he’s a 5 million bounty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1343,"2026-06-06T02:23:08.287Z",1,"novelbin.me","847dce832942d185ff62ec8f881140aa261c7ed8083ddd6635858cd7c75b1303","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-89","beast-taming-starting-from-zero-chapter-87",1023,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-starting-from-zero-cover.jpg"]