Chapter 9

Some guys speak in a way that girls really like.

But some guys, as soon as they open their mouths, will offend girls to the point of no return.

If Li Xinhuo had a dating system, it would definitely pop up a notification at this moment:

"Ding, all girls in the class have a -100 favorability rating, lost the right to choose a partner for three years..."

Although Li Xinhuo doesn't have any dating system, he is also aware that he might be categorized as one of the most hated people by the girls in the class...

This is just a small episode.

"These are the students in our class who have not yet contracted a pet beast. Do you know any of them? If so, you can be grouped together first, it will be easier to get along with familiar people."

Liu Yiting politely asked Bai Zhining and others.

However, the seven of them shook their heads, indicating no.

This was actually expected. In the Beast Taming School, the vast majority of outstanding students have one thing in common: a good family background.

Without a wealthy family, it is very difficult to obtain enough resources to raise a pet beast solely through one's own efforts.

And the freshmen who still do not have a contracted pet beast also have one thing in common: a poor family background.

Students from these two types of families, relatively speaking, have a low probability of intersecting.

"Since there is no one, let's group according to the grade ranking. This will be fairer, okay?"

Liu Yiting continued to seek the opinions of the seven.

"Okay."

"I have no objection."

"I also have no objection."

...

The seven people expressed their opinions one after another.

"Alright, it's settled then."

Liu Yiting didn't waste any more words and immediately took out a report card, saying: "Su Yi, Zhang Xiaotong, you will be in the same group as Bai Zhining; Wu Zicong, Xiong Mingyu, you will be in the same group as Wang Sheng; Li Haoxuan, Guan Jin, you will be in the same group as Jian Jun..."

Before the grouping list was finished, many people were whispering and gossiping below.

The most exaggerated was Li Xinhuo.

"Su Yi, good brother, do you remember my promise? I said I would help you capture a pet beast after entering the Lake Ring Forest. A man of his word, I will definitely keep my promise, let me be in your group!"

He grabbed Su Yi's arm, extremely excited.

"This isn't something I can decide. If you really want to be in my group, go talk to Senior Bai Zhining yourself."

Su Yi said indifferently.

Don't look at him being so calm, but when he heard that he was in the same group as Bai Zhining, he was actually very happy.

After all, she is an elite-level beast tamer!

With her protection, they could probably walk around the Lake Ring Forest without any worries!

"This..."

Hearing Su Yi's words, Li Xinhuo was clearly tempted and couldn't help but glance at Bai Zhining. However, what he didn't expect was that this glance met her cold gaze.

In an instant, he was intimidated and quickly lowered his head, as if he had committed a major mistake.

Without the courage to make eye contact with Bai Zhining, he certainly wouldn't dare to approach and talk to her.

"You are really too spineless!"

Su Yi couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

...

There are twelve classes in the first year of high school.

To send them to the Lake Ring Forest, the school specially arranged twelve large buses.

Su Yi sat in the last row on the right by the window, and to his left was Zhang Xiaotong, a shy and bashful girl with a few freckles around her nose.

Next to her was Bai Zhining.

"Su Yi, what type of pet beast do you plan to contract?"

Zhang Xiaotong suddenly mustered up the courage to speak, her voice as soft as a mosquito's.

"I haven't decided yet, let's see how it goes. What about you?"

Su Yi was a bit surprised, but out of politeness, he turned his head and answered her question.

But when Zhang Xiaotong saw him looking at her, she instinctively averted her gaze, her face turning red, and it took her a long time to answer: "I want to contract a healing-type pet beast. I heard that there are water sprites in the Lake Ring Forest, it would be great if I could encounter one..."

"Don't worry, we will definitely encounter one. Water sprites usually appear in places with abundant water sources. Once we enter the secret realm, we can search along the lake."

Su Yi said with a smile.

"That's not what I meant, there's no need to plan the route specifically for me..."

Zhang Xiaotong quickly waved her hands, trying to refuse.

"It's fine, it's not specifically for you. The area around the lake is the most densely populated with extraordinary creatures, maybe I can also find a pet beast I like."

Su Yi still had a warm smile on his face, which, combined with his handsome appearance, was very pleasing to the eye.

Zhang Xiaotong lowered her head, her face red, and said: "Thank you, you are really nice... But let's search along the lake for one day first. Regardless of whether we find anything, if you want to go to other places to capture a pet beast on the second day, I will accompany you."

"Alright, let's do that."

Su Yi didn't object.

Sitting on the bus was actually a very boring thing. Now that the two of them were somewhat familiar, they started chatting softly like others.

Bai Zhining was originally sitting on the side, resting with her eyes closed, but seeing them chatting more and more, she couldn't help but frown.

After hesitating for a moment, she opened her eyes and asked: "Are you two a couple?"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, like pearls falling on a jade plate.

However, this question instantly made the two of them flustered.

"Not that kind of relationship, Senior, don't misunderstand, we are just ordinary classmates..."

Zhang Xiaotong's face turned bright red, and she quickly waved her hands to explain.

"Good, just a reminder, the thing I hate the most is being in a team with a couple."

After saying that, Bai Zhining withdrew her gaze and quietly looked straight ahead, no longer paying attention to them.

With her interruption, Zhang Xiaotong was too embarrassed to speak to Su Yi even if she were to die.

The atmosphere between the three of them suddenly became awkward.

After a moment of silence, Su Yi thought of something and said: "Sorry, Senior, we didn't consult your opinion just now. Can we search along the lake after entering the secret realm?"

"Whatever you want, my task is to protect your safety and help you capture a pet beast when necessary. As for other things, you decide yourselves." Bai Zhining said indifferently.

"Thank you, I'm sorry for the trouble, Senior."

Su Yi originally wanted to chat a bit more with her, but seeing her cold demeanor, he decisively ended the conversation.

Two hours later, the twelve large buses, carrying hundreds of teachers and students, finally arrived at the destination.

It looked like a military fortress, with tall and sturdy walls, not only guarded by soldiers but also equipped with many heavy machine guns and cannons.

However, these heavy weapons were not facing outward but inward.

"Alright, students, we have arrived at the destination. The entrance to the Lake Ring Forest is inside the fortress. I will remind you again, after entering the fortress, cooperate with the inspection, follow the arrangements, and do not act on your own!"

The voice of the homeroom teacher, Liu Yiting, sounded again.