Beast Taming: Starting from Transmigration and Starting with a Cheat Code

"Sir, you...you may have the wrong person."

Qin Ming subconsciously took a half step back, his wariness diminishing the slight longing that had arisen in him earlier.

These days, there are all sorts of scammers, and they can all pull it off so convincingly.

Although he was annoyed, Qin Ming didn't want to argue with an old man. What if the old man got agitated and collapsed? There were no security cameras around, which would be exactly what the old man wanted.

Qin Ming turned to leave.

"Hey! Young friend, wait a moment!"

The old Taoist priest moved with surprising speed, stepping in front of him.

That reaction speed...

This is definitely not something an elderly person could own; it's obviously a young person in disguise!

Qin Ming understood the situation. He felt ashamed, but there was no need to back down anymore. His voice turned noticeably cold, and he said sharply, "I'm not interested."

"By intercepting others in public without cause and disrupting public order, those with egregious circumstances may be guilty of the crime of provoking trouble! Have you thought this through!?"

The old Taoist's enthusiastic expression froze instantly, and he explained with a wronged expression, "I am not one of those charlatans! I simply came down from the mountain to travel and was tempted by what I saw!"

"I still have my identification!"

The old Taoist priest spoke with great conviction, and his self-righteousness made Qin Ming slightly doubt his judgment. But then the other man reached into his pocket and pulled out a cell phone!

Not at all like a Taoist priest, Qin Ming rolled his eyes inwardly, and not wanting to waste any more time, he took another detour to leave.

"If you come again, I'll call the police!"

Qin Ming, who was blocked again, issued a final warning.

"Then report it!" The old Taoist priest shouted even louder than Qin Ming, sounding aggrieved.

Is it easy for elderly people to find things on their phones?

This young man has absolutely no patience...

Qin Ming was taken aback by the shout. It's rare to see a swindler so brazen. Maybe he should wait and see?

Anyway, he doesn't pay money, doesn't tell fortunes, and adheres to the core values ​​of materialism. He's a high-scoring student in Marxist philosophy class.

Let's see what tricks this old man is up to. Qin Ming has nothing to do today, so he's going to spend it all with this old Taoist!

Qin Ming secretly turned on his phone's recording mode, intending to gather some evidence to rid the people of this scourge.

After fiddling around for a while, the old Taoist awkwardly touched his nose, having shown nothing, and sheepishly put his phone away.

"I forgot my login password for the platform. My grand-disciple helped me with the operation."

Qin Ming: ...

With your terrible acting skills, how is he supposed to respond?

Such a terrible scam probably never succeeded, and it's highly unlikely to get through. Qin Ming shook his head and sighed.

The old Taoist clearly saw Qin Ming's distrust. He stroked his dignified and otherworldly appearance, but Qin Ming saw it as a fake long beard and sighed.

"Alas, the world is full of foolish people, unable to recognize the true face of an immortal. Very well, it seems that unless I reveal my true abilities, my young friend will not believe me!"

His expression turned solemn. He spread his fingers slightly, palm facing upward, and then his fingernails dug into his palm as he made complex hand gestures.

He was muttering incantations, "Heaven and earth, yin and yang, Hai; divine thunder, booming, Wu; dragon thunder, swirling water, Zi; water and thunder, reversed, Si; imperial edict, pointing to thunder, Yin; thunder and lightning, intertwined, Chen..."

This looks...it's even more realistic than movie special effects!

Qin Ming keenly sensed that the surrounding air seemed to have solidified, and an indescribable, unseen pressure permeated the air...

Is this old Taoist priest really going to play this for real? Qin Ming was a little worried because he sensed something was wrong, but... he had to believe in science!

He steadied his phone to record the video.

Qin Ming had never actually seen a real thunder technique in real life, not counting video effects.

The next second, a bolt of lightning struck from a clear sky!

A bolt of lightning struck straight down in broad daylight. Qin Ming wouldn't deny that he didn't see it clearly. Even if he didn't see it clearly, the deafening thunder was undeniable!

Putting aside its power, this was the first time he had ever seen something real on Earth!

Qin Ming, who was quite confident in his own strength, was not worried about anything at all; his excitement and joy far outweighed everything else.

If he becomes an apprentice, and his skill level increases in the future, wouldn't his ability to control water and teleport be able to be reasonably explained?

Even medical miracles can be attributed to metaphysics—that's the magic of the sect!

However, these hypothetical scenarios still need to be secretly discussed with the old Taoist priest to see if they are feasible.

"Master, you truly are a master of disguise! Your demeanor is truly extraordinary! May I ask if you could also teach me water manipulation, shrinking the earth to an inch, and Taoist medicine? I am particularly fond of these magical techniques!"

Qin Ming spoke with genuine respect, his attitude undergoing a complete transformation.

The old Taoist priest, Xuan Chengzi, a respectable Taoist from Longhu Mountain, looked at the overjoyed Qin Ming and didn't think much about why Qin Ming wasn't shocked or afraid, but only delighted.

With only the thought of not missing out on a promising talent, he stroked his long beard and said slowly, "Of course, but the methods are profound and cannot be easily passed on!"

"Understood," he said. "Master! Please accept my bow!"

Qin Ming was quite perceptive, but still had some reservations. "May I ask if I can become a lay disciple? I still have many worldly ties to fulfill, and I long to travel the world and explore its beautiful landscapes!"

Xuan Chengzi, focused on bringing promising talents in first, agreed, saying, "Why not? The Tao follows nature. Your love for mountains and rivers shows you truly have potential!"

"Today I will teach you a secret formula. Remember it well. Once you master it, you can befriend all beasts and even command and use their strength!"

Xuan Chengzi, with his extensive teaching experience, began to teach according to the student's aptitude, and Qin Ming's heart was seized by a tremendous hope.

"Master, are there any rare and exotic animals in Longhu Mountain?"

Xuan Chengzi remained silent for a moment.

The incantation is now only useful for repelling mosquitoes; no one can understand its deeper meaning anymore. But with Qin Ming's expectant gaze, how could he bear to disappoint his newly accepted apprentice?

He could only feign profundity, saying, "The mountains hold many wonders, but countless ordinary people spend their entire lives without ever seeing them."

Got it! Who can say for sure about matters of fate?

In a few days, I'll trouble Cangxuan's son to cooperate with the performance and see how the old Taoist priest reacts.

Qin Ming has already observed the little wolf king. He has a calm personality and is capable of handling important matters. His appearance is not as exaggerated and unconventional as his father's. He is most suitable for gradual development!

Wonderful!

Qin Ming's smile was genuine and radiant. He had memorized every profound incantation from the old Taoist priest, and of course, he had to go all out with his act.

Xuan Chengzi looked at his disciple, whose eyes were as sincere as starlight and who was diligently studying, and became more and more satisfied.

Infected by Qin Ming's smile, he finally abandoned his aloof demeanor and laughed heartily, "With a disciple like this, my path is not lonely!"