My tamed beasts can't be demons.

Chapter 99 Fireworks Wants to Hug Its Master! (Bonus Chapter 33)

There are designated campsites within the safe zone.

For some wealthy students, specially cleared safe zones can even be attractive tourist attractions.

Moreover, there are thousands of different tourist attractions.

Xu Wuhu was a very competent class monitor, having come to the secret realm several times in advance to take care of everything.

Even the game venues have been planned.

As soon as everyone came in, they naturally started by playing games.

The game content is determined by drawing lots.

Zhou Lu saw the game content he had drawn.

[Hug and Run]...

Carry the spirit beast to the destination, then let the spirit beast carry you back.

Zhou Lu glanced at Hua Huo beside him, and was about to explain to it what "Hug and Run" meant when Hua Huo had already skillfully snuggled into Zhou Lu's arms.

This time, it didn't shrink its size; instead, it lay horizontally in Zhou Lu's arms in a princess carry.

The little grass wriggled its body, revealing a happy expression, clearly enjoying interacting with its owner like this.

After all the other students were ready, the group set off together under Xu Wuhu's command.

Fireworks' body is very light, perhaps intentionally to reduce Zhou Lu's burden.

For this reason, it even threw Benben aside.

Zhou Lu's physical fitness was not actually outstanding among his classmates.

After all, he was just one of those who barely passed the combat class.

However, the main purpose of this game is not to win, but to enhance the bond between you and your spirit pet.

At least in the latter half, Hanabi wrapped her vines around Zhou Lu's neck, extremely happy, so much so that she was reluctant to get down even when they reached the end.

In the end, Zhou Lu pulled it off his neck.

Little Grass was reluctant to leave and wanted Zhou Lu to play the game again.

"No way." Zhou Lu put his hands on his hips. "Now you can carry me back to the starting point."

That's all there is to the game.

Hanabi: (0v0)!

Zhou Lu awkwardly crossed his arms over his shoulders and looked up at the fireworks.

His body lay horizontally, enveloped by two of Hanabi's leaves, held in Hanabi's arms in the same princess carry position.

"This position feels a bit strange..."

Fireworks: (*^▽^*)

Little Grass hugged Zhou Lu and happily rushed towards the starting point.

Actually, fireworks can be accelerated using vines.

However, this is just a game, and Hanabi doesn't intend to cheat.

Most importantly, hugging its owner like this gives Hanabi a feeling of protecting its owner, which Hanabi likes very much.

The little grass wriggled its roots and crawled forward.

Contrary to Zhou Lu's expectations, Hua Huo was not the last spirit pet to arrive.

Several spirit pets didn't quite understand their master's commands, thinking their master was just playing with them, which resulted in a waste of time.

Time always flies when you're playing games.

At least in Hanabi's opinion, such a game could last for three days and three nights without feeling too long.

Unfortunately, time is extremely precious for all students at the Beast Taming Academy.

That's why the time for team building and rest is so precious.

At least Zhou Lu could tell that everyone was enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

"By junior year, we won't be able to gather this many people." Xu Wuhu sat down next to Zhou Lu. "By next year, everyone's abilities will be clearly differentiated. Many of us probably won't cross paths again until the graduation party."

"..."

Xu Wuhu remained silent for a long time, then gave a bitter smile and said, "Some of them won't even be seen at the graduation party."

While hard work can bridge the gap, that's only under the condition of equal talent.

Although Xu Wuhu was unwilling to admit it, the fact was that many people in the Combat Class 3 would be eliminated one after another in the future Beast Taming Exam.

The resources provided by the Beast Taming Academy are invaluable.

With so many people, the academy cannot possibly take care of them all.

Under competition, all resources will naturally concentrate on geniuses.

"Alright! Let's not talk about that anymore!" Xu Wuhu composed himself and smiled at Zhou Lu, "Are you joining the hunting trip?"

Zhou Lu laughed heartily, dispelling the slight melancholy that had just arisen: "Come on! Of course I'll come!"

Xu Wuhu took into full account the differences in ability among his classmates, which is why he set the team building destination in the secret grassland.

The biggest enemy here is undoubtedly these bison.

With Hanabi's current strength, dealing with these beasts is no problem at all.

Hanabi's interest was immediately piqued upon hearing that they were going to deal with the cattle.

It still remembers the scene when the bison snapped their vines the last time it came here.

That really made the little grass look quite disheveled.

Hanabi is very vengeful!

With a flick of his wrist, Benben was thrown out by the swinging of the firework vines.

With a whooshing sound, the dragon egg slammed into the head of the bison herd's leader.

This precision is something I honed using my master's cup!

Fireworks stand proudly with hands on hips.

Struck so hard by Benben, the huge bison fell stiffly to the ground.

This immediately took its life.

This was a simple throw by Hanabi without any special skills.

"Well done! Fireworks!" Zhou Lu excitedly pumped his fist.

Although the animals hunted were just ordinary wild beasts, the excitement from the hunt was incredibly real.

It's like fishing; the most exciting moment is when the fish bites the hook.

As for what they actually caught next, that's not important!

At least that's what he thought—that's what Zhou Lu, who only ever fished for giant fish, believed.

However, just as Zhou Lu was sending Hua Huo to drag the prey back, Xiao Cao Cao suddenly stopped.

[Run! Run!]

[Run! Run!]

[Something terrifying is coming!]

The surrounding wild grass swayed in the wind, constantly warning the fireworks.

Fireworks decisively spread the branches that had remained on its owner.

The tiny vines quickly intertwined and spread out, covering Zhou Lu's body with a layer of exquisite rattan armor.

Plant mimicry!

[Mucus]!

Fireworks completed the armed protection of Zhou Lu in the fastest way possible.

The next moment, the grass in front of the students suddenly cracked open.

A giant stone man crawled out of the crack.

Lu Rang's figure flashed, and he appeared directly in front of everyone.

He was the teacher in charge of ensuring the safety of the third combat squad's team building activity.

Lu Rang, who had always appeared calm and collected, now had a solemn expression.

"A clay spirit?!" Lu Rang exclaimed, announcing the name of the spirit beast.

Why would a Tier 3 spirit beast appear in a Rank C secret realm?!

Before Lü Rang could react, a sudden burst of firelight appeared behind them.

Two second-tier, three-tailed red foxes appeared on the grass behind the students.

Bo Yan stood atop the earth spirit, looking down at the panicked students below, feeling smug.

It's a real pity. If the secret technique could only conceal the rank of one spirit pet, I could have brought in more third-tier spirit beasts.

Thinking this, his gaze fell on Hanabi.

There's no need for me to linger in the fight; I just need to take it with me.

The fifth watch has been completed; we will continue tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)