Chapter 17

Only one person can give buffs to their pet beasts!

With the awakening over, the principal stood up again!

He walked to the center of the square, before everyone.

"Alright, students, the talent awakening is finished."

"First, congratulations to those who awakened talents—whether pet beast or extraordinary talent—you now have the foundation to grow stronger, and your futures have already improved."

"Don't lose heart if you didn't awaken a talent; becoming a martial artist is still a fine choice, and if you're not interested in combat, you can choose humanities or another career."

"Pet beast evolutionist, researcher, or pilot—all are excellent options."

"But remember, always protect yourself—safety comes first, no matter your career."

"I have nothing more to say. A week from now, the Northwest Night Patrol Corps will open a special training camp across the entire Northwest Gathering Area; those interested can sign up."

"Of course, if your future path leads you to a stable humanities career, you may skip this training."

"If your dream is to defeat ferocious beasts, protect the people, and become a strong one, then my advice is to go."

"It will greatly enhance your strength."

"Now, students, go home and rest for a while. This afternoon, we will open the dimensional rifts for students with pet beast talents!"

After speaking this long passage, the principal began to leave.

The students also started to drift away in small groups.

But… this time, those who awakened extraordinary talents were surrounded by many people.

Among them, Brother Yi Feng was the most smug, acting like he owned the place.

He didn't even look at the ground as he walked.

As the awakening lineup disbanded,

Jiang Siyu immediately turned her gaze toward Qin Bei's direction.

Qin Bei also stood up and waved at Jiang Siyu.

"Not bad, little genius."

Looking at Jiang Siyu, who was a head shorter than him, Qin Bei couldn't help but reach out and pat the dog's head.

"Sigh, I didn't want this—I just wanted to be a manga artist."

Jiang Siyu chatted half-heartedly.

A strange sound suddenly came from beside them.

Both turned their heads.

There, Xiang Duan wore a twisted expression.

"What's wrong with you?"

Qin Bei asked with concern.

"It's… fucking humblebragging!"

Xiang Duan pointed at Jiang Siyu with a pained look.

Qin Bei hesitated for a moment.

This really was humblebragging.

What others dream of, you treat like trash.

"What's this…?"

Jiang Siyu asked curiously.

"A new friend of mine, Xiang Duan,"

Qin Bei said, swatting away Xiang Duan's extended dog paw.

Both nodded slightly, exchanging a greeting.

"Will you come this afternoon?"

Qin Bei looked at Xiang Duan.

"Nope, boring. Besides, this afternoon's for pet beast students—I've got to train hard at home to prepare for the training camp in a week."

Xiang Duan waved goodbye, leaving them with a dashing back view.

Qin Bei fell into thought.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Siyu looked at Qin Bei with a gentle gaze.

"What's this training camp?"

Qin Bei asked curiously.

Jiang Siyu: "..."

"When did you get so dumb? Did your personality change lower your IQ too?"

Jiang Siyu rolled her eyes, and as they walked out of the school gate, they continued talking.

"The training camp was proposed by a War King. It's been held for decades across the entire Da Xuan Dynasty—every year, those who awaken talents go to a special place for group training."

"The results are good—it's far better than newly awakened talents foolishly entering Secret Realms to challenge ferocious beasts."

"Survival rates and strength have both increased dramatically since it began."

Jiang Siyu explained.

Qin Bei nodded, understanding.

But just as they were chatting happily,

A group of people suddenly walked toward them.

"Hello, beautiful lady, would you like to have lunch together?"

Brother Yi Feng arrived, surrounded by a crowd, and directly interrupted the conversation between Qin Bei and Jiang Siyu.

Jiang Siyu's eyebrows instantly furrowed.

"Did your family ever tell you that interrupting others while they speak is an impolite behavior?"

Jiang Siyu spoke to Brother Yi Feng without the slightest courtesy, her tone fierce.

"Sorry, my mistake. But Jiang Siyu, we both possess Transcendent Talents; I imagine we must have many topics in common. How about finding a place to eat together and get to know each other?"

Brother Yi Feng scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"No thanks. Also, next time you call someone by their name, please include their surname."

Jiang Siyu said coldly.

Only in front of Qin Bei would she reveal her true personality.

As for others,

she always wore a cold face.

"Classmate Jiang Siyu, our Brother Yi Feng is a Transcendent Talent after all; perhaps you two will be classmates in the future. Please be a bit more polite in your tone."

Behind Brother Yi Feng, a short figure hurriedly jumped out and spoke to Jiang Siyu.

"None of your damn business!"

Qin Bei retorted directly.

"You must be that Beast Taming Talent who awakened on your own. Why are you, a Beast Tamer, hanging out with us Transcendents?"

Brother Yi Feng asked, frowning.

"Because I like it."

Jiang Siyu cut in.

She then directly took Qin Bei's hand.

And swept past Brother Yi Feng and his group.

Leaving them with a domineering, overflowing-back view.

"So cool! This is the school beauty I've dreamed of!"

Brother Yi Feng's eyes sparkled.

"Brother Feng, this guy is a bit ungrateful. How can a mere Beast Tamer stay with a noble Transcendent?"

"Transcendents should stay with Transcendents. This guy—how about we block him after school tonight?"

The short figure beside Brother Yi Feng said discontentedly.

"Hmm, that makes sense. But this Jiang Siyu is clearly a Transcendent; why is she staying with a Beast Tamer? She has no Transcendent pride at all!"

Brother Yi Feng felt somewhat displeased.

From the moment he awakened his Transcendent Talent.