Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

In an opulently decorated VIP lounge, spotless and pristine.

The female manager kept apologizing profusely: "We're truly sorry. This was a serious oversight on our part. We never expected something like this to happen. The person who intruded into your lounge wasn't airport staff. She used the toxins from her pet, Agate Lily, to put both the staff assigned to serve you and the guard beasts outside into a hallucinated state. That's how she was able to break in so easily."

"Our airport usually focuses on defending against wild beasts. We didn't anticipate that someone would be so bold as to attack a VIP customer directly."

"From here on, we will provide full protection and ensure no strangers come near the lounge. We'll also make sure you board safely."

Good, judging by her attitude, it doesn't look like they're going to make me pay for damages.Qiao Sang sat on the sofa, took a sip of tea, and spoke with poise: "Your security protocols are seriously lacking. I trusted that you'd be reliable, that's the only reason I let that person in."

"Yes, yes, absolutely our fault." The manager nodded, then gave a signal to a staff member nearby.

The staff quickly brought over several energy recovery potions and placed them on the coffee table.

"The ones you previously requested were all destroyed during the incident. These are Grade A energy recovery potions, our way of expressing our apologies."

The manager added sincerely, "We've also upgraded your business class ticket to first class at no extra cost. When you arrive at your destination, a dedicated beast vehicle will pick you up and take you wherever you wish."

These aren't something you can just grab at a random pet potion shop.

I just didn't want to be charged for damages... didn't expect to get a bonus like this.She set her teacup down and said seriously: "Alright then, I won't pursue the matter. I just hope there are no more incidents before I board."

The manager breathed a sigh of relief and smiled brightly: "Rest assured, something like this will never happen again!"

She then turned to the staff and asked: "Where's the medical team? Why aren't they here yet? Go check."

Just as the staff was about to leave, Qiao Sang interjected: "No need. I can heal myself."

Her hand had hurt a lot at first, but whether it was thanks to her high immunity or defense, it barely hurt anymore, she'd almost forgotten the injury if it hadn't been mentioned.

"Lu Ai..."

Lubao stood to the side with a remorseful look. The gem on her forehead emitted a soft blue light that shone onto Qiao Sang.

Once the light faded, the dark-red, corroded wounds on her hands fully healed.

The manager was briefly stunned but quickly composed herself.

VIP customers often had rare or powerful beasts. She'd seen healing beasts in action before, but rarely ones that could fully regenerate injuries in just a few seconds, only once, seven years ago.

She said respectfully: "Please rest well..."

Qiao Sang interrupted: "What are you going to do with that woman?"

Furetin, being a C-rank beast master, had far greater endurance than normal people. Being buried under rubble had only knocked her out briefly

In Chaosu Star, aside from wild beasts, all domesticated beasts were trained from birth not to harm humans without cause.

That said, orders from their tamer always took precedence.

Once Furetin passed out, her beasts, Electric Toad and Agate Lily, lost their command and dared not act on their own. They were quickly subdued without much resistance.

Afterward, Qiao Sang was moved to a different VIP lounge, and hadn't kept track of what happened to Furetin and her beasts.

The manager replied: "We've called the police. She'll be transferred to the station."

Qiao Sang nodded, approving of this solution.

As long as the woman was restrained and didn't cause trouble before her flight, Qiao Sang had no interest in getting further involved.

"Please rest, and don't hesitate to call us if you need anything." Said the manager.

Qiao Sang leaned into the sofa and nodded: "Alright."

The manager and staff quietly left and closed the door behind them.

Qiao Sang immediately straightened her posture and formed a seal with her hands.

Two orange-yellow star arrays lit up.

In an instant, Yabao and Little Treasure appeared from the arrays.

"Xun xun?"

Little Treasure had already regained clarity.

He blinked blankly at his master, unsure why he had been inside the beast codex just now.

"Yap!"

Yabao jumped onto the sofa, eyes full of worry.

"I'm fine." Qiao Sang patted Yabao's head to comfort him.

"Xun xun?"

Little Treasure looked between Qiao Sang and Yabao, completely confused.

"Gang Slice."

"Gang Slice."

Gangbao walked over to Little Treasure and patted his shoulder, briefly recounting what had happened.

Little Treasure's expression shifted from confusion to "What?!", then to "I'm going to destroy that jerk!"

He looked like he was ready to storm outside.

So dramatic...Qiao Sang played along and stopped him: "She's already been captured."

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure made a "She got off easy" face.

Inside, he secretly wiped away cold sweat.

How could I have been so useless just now...? I hope this doesn't hurt my chances of becoming the boss. At least my master's safe...

Qiao Sang picked up one of the Grade A recovery potions from the table and handed it to Lubao.

"Lu Ai."

Lubao took the potion, plopped down, and started drinking.

"Put the rest in the ring." Qiao Sang pointed to the remaining bottles and instructed Little Treasure.

Then she added: "Put them in the one without Adinishi."

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure nodded in understanding, removed the ring from his head, and stored the remaining potions inside.

Qiao Sang pulled out her phone and opened the files sent earlier by her spy teacher.

Her eyes locked onto a single name: [Fuanli DiCaprio]

Now, among the five targets, only this one remained...

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Airport Departure Lounge.

A young man with chestnut hair, wearing a black jacket, frowned at his phone.

No matter what he tried, none of those people could be reached.

Did something happen to all of them?

He thought for a moment, then walked over to the service desk and said in a low voice:

"I lost my beast master badge. I need to see the surveillance footage."

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2:48 AM.

There were two knocks on the VIP lounge door, followed by a crisp voice: "Miss Qiao, the flight you're taking is about to arrive. Would you like to board early?"

Qiao Sang stood up, opened the door, and said: "Let's go."

The staff member respectfully led the way at the front.

Several individuals dressed in black uniforms with a security appearance followed in two neat rows behind.

Each uniform bore a Beast tamer badge.

So there were so many Beast masters standing outside just now, no wonder it had been so quiet. It seemed that the person named Fuanli had realized he couldn't handle it alone and had chosen to retreat sensibly...Qiao Sang glanced backward quietly, feeling a strong sense of security.

The journey proceeded smoothly.

Before long, she was escorted to the boarding gate of the exclusive VIP passage.

"Miss Qiao, we wish you a pleasant journey." The staff member said with a smile.

Qiao Sang nodded and stepped into the VIP boarding passage.

"Wait!"

At that moment, a blond male staff member rushed over quickly and said, "Apologies, there's been a situation. Boarding may need to be delayed."

Qiao Sang stopped and looked at him.

The lead staff member frowned and asked, "What happened?"

The blond staffer gave a wry smile.

"A Blazing Cycle Eagle suddenly appeared on the tarmac and started causing damage."

"The plane's okay, right?" The lead staffer asked urgently.

"No." The blond man shook his head.

"The eagle didn't do much before our security took action. However..."

"However what?" Qiao Sang pressed.

The blond staffer looked at her.

"The Blazing Cycle Eagle suddenly disappeared. We suspect it wasn't a wild beast, and there may be a dangerous individual attempting to sabotage the airport. We're currently investigating."

"We don't know when that individual might strike again, so we recommend delaying boarding until we apprehend him."

Blazing Cycle Eagle, at a time like this? No doubt about it...Qiao Sang immediately said: "I might know who it is. I'll give you a photo, use that to search."

The blond staffer looked grateful.

"That would be very helpful. But could you also come with me to the surveillance room? Since you're familiar with him, it'll be quicker for you to identify him."

The lead staffer frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied that such a request was made of a VIP.

She turned and said respectfully to Qiao Sang,

"You really only need to provide the photo."

Qiao Sang stared at the blond man in silence for two seconds, then suddenly spoke: "Fuanli DiCaprio."

The blond man showed a confused expression.

"Who are you referring to?"

Qiao Sang replied calmly, "That's the name of the dangerous person."

The blond man looked as though he suddenly understood.

Before he could speak, Qiao Sang continued: "Hypnosis."

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure appeared instantly, teleporting in front of the blond man. His eyes glowed purple.

The blond man's face changed, and he instinctively took a big step back, startled.

"What are you doing?"

The security personnel, who had remained motionless, seemed to realize something. They quickly moved forward, placing Qiao Sang behind them for protection.

"Miss Qiao?" The lead staffer was a bit overwhelmed by the sudden turn of events.

"His eye color is different too." Qiao Sang said, raising her eyebrows as she looked at the blond man.

"You're wearing special contact lenses that prevent hypnosis, aren't you?"

If this were just an ordinary staffer, he would've been hypnotized the second he made eye contact with Little Treasure.

"How did you recognize me?" Fuanli, realizing she was certain, decided to stop pretending.

Honestly, he hadn't expected to be recognized. His current appearance looked nothing like his real self.

"Xihuan Grass."

Qiao Sang said slowly, "Also known as Replica Moss, can attach to a target's face to replicate their appearance, then attach to another person's face to make them temporarily look like the original."

"I'm a VIP. No ordinary staffer would ask someone who almost couldn't board normally to go help find someone."

She had done her homework.

Once she learned what Xihuan Grass could do, she understood that facial recognition wouldn't help find the fifth person, any stranger could be dangerous.

Fuanli snorted.

"Didn't think those guys would rat me out like that."

Qiao Sang: ???

Does he really think the other four sold him out?

Everything was clear now. With his identity exposed, there was nothing to be confused about.

The lead staffer's face darkened.

"Why haven't you captured him yet?!"

Several security guards immediately formed hand seals.

Colorful star arrays lit up.

Fuanli raised a hand.

"Wait!"

The guards paused in confusion but resumed quickly.

Six different-shaped beasts appeared from the star arrays.

Fuanli revealed a strange smile.

"You don't have time to deal with me now."

Qiao Sang's brows furrowed. A bad feeling rose in her chest.

Suddenly, from the direction of the tarmac and the regular boarding area, waves of chaotic screams, crying, running, and glass shattering came in rapid succession.

Then, the public broadcast system played a sweet female voice: "Dear passengers, please do not panic. The barrier system had a temporary failure but has now been restored. Some wild beasts entered during that time. Our staff is doing everything they can to handle the situation. Your safety is our top priority."

No way...Qiao Sang realized what had happened and turned to look outside through the glass wall.

She saw wild beasts everywhere on what had previously been a calm tarmac.

Some were flying high, some standing on planes, and others on the ground excitedly casting skills.

The airport usually had barriers that blocked wild beasts, only planes could pass through.

But just moments ago, the barrier had failed.

"T-this..." The lead staffer looked outside in panic.

The security personnel exchanged glances, unsure whether to stay and fight Fuanli or help with the beasts outside.

At that moment, Qiao Sang decisively said: "You go help the others, I can handle this myself."

"But..." The lead staffer began.

"It was you, wasn't it?" Qiao Sang stared at Fuanli.

The staff and security guards all turned to glare at him furiously.

Fuanli waved a hand.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

Qiao Sang stared at him, then suddenly smiled.

"Teleport."

She's leaving? That calm? Not even staying to fight me?Fuanli was surprised at her command.

But it suited him fine, he couldn't beat her anyway.

His real goal was to prevent Qiao Sang from boarding.

In truth, it wouldn't have mattered even if she had boarded, there were so many beasts outside now that the plane wouldn't be able to take off anytime soon.

Still, given her clearly special status on Blue Star and Ice Aipalu's healing light, if something really happened, it would've been a big mess.

Hopefully, during this airport chaos, Ogav and that big shot would arrive...

As the thought flashed by, Little Treasure's eyes lit up with blue light.

The next second, Fuanli vanished from where he stood and reappeared outside on the tarmac.

!!!

Fuanli looked around at the dramatically changed scene and the wild beasts everywhere, he was completely stunned.