Chapter 8

The Ring Lake Forest is an E-class secret realm located within Guancheng, with a total area of 61 square kilometers. It is named for the ring-shaped lake in the center.

Since this secret realm has been thoroughly explored, and most of the extraordinary creatures inside are below the elite level, it has been classified as a low-risk secret realm.

Such a place is most suitable for new beast tamers to come and train.

However, precisely because it is so safe, it is very difficult to gain anything substantial here.

It is said that when this secret realm was first discovered, there were many rare pet beasts and heavenly treasures.

But now, it has been visited countless times by beast tamers, and it is estimated that even the lake bottom has been explored by many people. What could be left?

Of course, if you are lucky, you might still find some heavenly treasures that previous visitors overlooked in hidden corners, but the probability is extremely low, similar to winning the lottery.

On January 6th, it was finally the day to enter the Ring Lake Forest.

On the playground of Guancheng No. 1 High School, the first-year students stood in formation by class.

Principal Wu Zhiguo was giving a speech, repeatedly emphasizing the safety guidelines for entering the secret realm.

Although these guidelines are very important, they are a required course for beast tamers, and everyone is already very familiar with them. Repeating them so much made people drowsy.

Fortunately, just before Su Yi was about to fall asleep, the principal's long speech finally ended.

"Alright, everyone, perk up. In our class, there are still fourteen students who have not contracted a pet beast. These fourteen students are the focus of this practical class."

"To help you, the school will dispatch seven senior students to form three-person teams with you, one senior leading two juniors, to enter the secret realm and help you successfully contract your desired pet beasts."

"These students are the elites of our school, not only possessing considerable strength but also rich experience in exploring secret realms. You should get along well with them and listen to their advice."

Ms. Liu Yiting, the homeroom teacher, announced with a smile.

"Teacher, you mean seven seniors will come to lead us? That's great!"

A boy was overjoyed.

But someone next to him poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"What are you so happy about? They are here to help those who haven't contracted pet beasts yet. You already have one, don't you?"

"Uh... What about us? Teacher, I also want someone to lead me. Without protection, I feel uneasy..."

Seeing the tall and strong boy acting like a timid little girl, Liu Xinran was speechless.

"The girls haven't complained, so why are you, a big boy, acting like this? Beast tamers are combat professionals, warriors of the nation. Courage is a quality that each of you must possess!"

"Do you think we are sending you into the secret realm for what? It's to train you!"

"Remember, from the moment you contract a pet beast, you are already a true beast tamer!"

"Of course, since this is your first time entering the secret realm, you can form teams with your classmates to help and support each other."

"According to school requirements, apart from the teams led by senior students, other teams must have at least five members to act freely in the secret realm. Got it?"

Liu Yiting looked serious.

It was the first time everyone saw her so serious, so they quickly responded, "Got it!"

"Very good!"

While Liu Yiting was giving her speech, the seven senior students arranged by the school had already walked over.

"Hello, Ms. Liu. We are the reinforcements for Class 4, Grade 1. I am Wang Sheng from Class 2, Grade 3."

"I am Bai Zhening from Class 3, Grade 3."

"I am Jian Jun from Class 3, Grade 3."

...

The seven introduced themselves one by one.

Seeing the pet beasts they brought, many people's eyes widened.

"Look, that one is a Rock Armor Turtle. It's so big, its spirit energy level must be at least six-star ordinary, right?"

"Damn, what's that? An Ice Plains White Wolf? So cool!"

"These seniors are so strong!"

Everyone was amazed.

"Hey, hey, what are you all looking at? The one in the middle is Bai Zhening, the real heavyweight! Last year, she ranked twelfth in the state high school league and was the only sophomore in the top sixteen. You didn't know that?"

A student couldn't help but remind them.

"Ah, Bai Zhening!"

"Is it her? I thought she looked familiar. If I'm not mistaken, she was already an elite-level beast tamer last year. This sense of security, oh, I wish I could be in her team..."

For a moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the tall girl in the middle.

She was wearing the standard combat uniform of Guancheng No. 1 High School, paired with black knee-high boots and fingerless leather gloves, giving her a heroic and graceful appearance.

Two military daggers were attached to her waist, making her look formidable.

"Bai Zhening?"

Su Yi also curiously examined her.

Since he rarely paid attention to the state high school league, he was not familiar with her, only having heard her name.

"It's a pity she didn't summon her pet beast; otherwise, I could have roughly judged her strength."

Su Yi shook his head, feeling a bit regretful.

"Bro, I really envy you. If I had known the school would send Bai Zhening to our class, I wouldn't have bought a pet beast from the Beast Tamer Mall so early. A few more days wouldn't have mattered."

Li Xinhuo grabbed his hand, staring intently at Bai Zhening not far away, full of regret.

"Why envy me? There are fourteen students in our class without a contracted pet beast. It's not certain that I will be in her team."

Su Yi found it amusing.

"At least you have a one in seven chance, while I have none!"

Saying this, Li Xinhuo was almost in tears.

"You're exaggerating. Even if she is strong, she can't guarantee that we will contract excellent pet beasts. It still depends on luck."

Su Yi pulled his hand away, not really understanding his goofy desk partner's logic.

"Hey, hey, what about pet beasts? Is that all you care about? Look at her looks, her figure, and those long, straight legs. Which girl in our class can compare? If I can spend two days with her in the secret realm, it would be such a joy!"

Li Xinhuo spoke with great emotion.

"Uh... I think the girls in our class are also excellent and not inferior to her."

Su Yi said this while silently putting some distance between them.

"Are you blind? The girls in our class can't..."

Li Xinhuo wanted to correct him, but he suddenly froze.

He noticed that the girls in the class were looking at him with extremely unfriendly eyes...