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

Qin Ming and Little Fatty entered the academy cafeteria one after the other.

They specifically chose a time outside of mealtimes, when there weren't many students in the cafeteria, but the staff were all there, so they could talk and make their deal.

But the moment the chubby little guy's round figure appeared, Qin Ming keenly noticed that the cafeteria aunties who were cleaning changed their expressions slightly.

They exchanged a desperate "here we go again" look, quickened their pace, and almost ran into the kitchen as if they had seen some kind of monstrous flood.

Qin Ming's lips twitched, and he subconsciously took two large steps to the left, creating a safe distance of at least three body lengths between himself and Little Fatty, and stopping Little Fatty from subconsciously trying to follow.

"...Little Fatty,"

Qin Ming cleared his throat, his tone heavy.

"Something seems amiss. Why don't you go for a walk for a bit? I'll go check it out first."

Little Fatty blinked its round eyes, seemingly confused, but it always unconditionally trusted its boss's commands. It nodded its big head憨憨地 (憨憨地 is a Chinese idiom meaning "honestly") and said, "Boss! I trust you!"

After saying that, he slowly turned around and moved out.

Qin Ming watched its carefree back, swallowed hard, and an ominous premonition enveloped his heart.

He sneaked silently to the half-open door to the kitchen, like a thief, holding his breath.

Inside, the sounds of hurried conversation, though barely suppressed, could still be heard clearly. The volume might be hard for an ordinary person to catch, but with Qin Ming's enhanced physical abilities, he could hear it perfectly.

A young voice, trembling with sobs, almost wailed, "Master Liu! Boss Liu! Something terrible has happened!"

"That hungry turtle is here again! What do we do today?"

His response was a long, mournful cry that seemed to encapsulate the vicissitudes of life: "Alas~~".

"Why is he doing it earlier and earlier? But I really have none left! Not a single drop!!"

"No, why aren't you doing it yet? What are you sighing about!"

Old Liu's voice instantly turned irritable, "You've been on vacation for a week, what do you know?!"

"That ancestor of turtles has a particular fondness for 'Steamed Crystal Spirit Carp,' the main ingredient of which is the Crystal Spirit Carp that grows in the cold pool behind the mountain where spiritual energy is abundant. You can only catch a few of those things in a year!"

It's an extremely beneficial treasure for strengthening the foundation and improving the cultivation of spirit beasts, and it's also incredibly delicious, with tender meat that melts in your mouth...

Then, her tone shifted, filled with resentment at the trampling of labor: "But that fish has so many bones! And not just ordinary bones, but tiny, fine bones that contain spiritual energy. Removing them is extremely mentally taxing!"

First, you have to use a jade knife to draw out the spirit, then simmer it over a low flame to force out the soft thorns, and finally use ice-attribute spiritual power to instantly solidify and preserve its freshness. The entire process involves at least forty-nine steps!

"I misunderstood you, Lao Liu!" came the voice from before.

Old Liu's voice was choked with emotion, and he couldn't stop talking: "The price of this fish is outrageously high! Normally, it would be good if we could sell one fish every one or two months."

The academy set up this menu purely to showcase its class and sophistication! How did they end up with someone who comes every day, orders it at every meal, and is incredibly wealthy?!

Towards the end, the mature man's voice even carried a hint of a sob.

Qin Ming: ...

He silently and tremblingly touched his empty wallet, finally solving the mystery of the plummeting amount on his meal card! His heart ached so much he could hardly breathe!

Old Liu's suppressed pain, which he had been suppressing for several days, seemed endless. He continued, heartbroken, "The key is that turtle, it's incredibly cunning!"

"Yesterday we were really out of stock, so I thought I'd take a 'Braised Spirit Bone Fish' dish at a discounted price to make up the numbers... but he shook his head so hard!"

The claws slammed against the dining table, making a loud banging sound and sparks flying!

He wasn't just banging on the table; he was banging on my initial passion and dignity as a chef!

"They say that a customer's approval is the best praise for a chef, so I had no choice but to give him the last dish..."

Someone immediately chimed in, "Then that's wrong of you. How could you still be hoarding supplies at a time like this?"

Old Liu's voice instantly rose eight octaves, filled with unspeakable grief and indignation, "That's mine!"

"I came here to work because I couldn't find the ingredients; this is the payment I negotiated with the college!"

"I don't even have anything to eat myself! I had a stupid lapse of judgment yesterday and gave it to it. I regretted it so much that I got up in the middle of the night and slapped myself twice. I didn't sleep a wink all night. Look at my dark circles!"

A chaotic scene erupted in the kitchen, punctuated by Old Liu's heart-wrenching roar.

Qin Ming, standing outside the door, froze silently.

He finally understood just how heavy the weight of Little Fatty's "trust" truly was.

The delicious fish I shared yesterday wasn't bait to lure him in.

Why does this feel like a trap? Qin Ming belatedly realized...

Going into the kitchen to talk to Lao Liu now would be like walking into a trap, especially since they really have nothing left.

Little Fatty's breeding plan is impossible to find even the mother's scales here. If we rush in now, we might only find fish bones at most.

Qin Ming shook his head, deleting the unreliable information. He had the key information: "cold pool in the back mountain" and "glass spirit carp".

He feigned composure but actually left the cafeteria expressionless.

As soon as I came out, I saw Little Fatty lying obediently (and hungry) by the flower bed, his turtle head nodding off.

Qin Ming took a deep breath and, before the little fat boy could open his eyes and make any longing "mmm" sounds, quickly and decisively announced:

"Fatty! The canteen's out of food and supplies, and this road is blocked! Let's go straight to the cold pool behind the mountain and solve the problem at its source!"

After saying that, Qin Ming frantically searched for relevant information on various websites of the school. His efforts paid off, and many relevant clues began to appear...

"【Cultivation Section】: "Sharing Experiences in Body Refinement at the Cold Pool...with measured data on water temperature and spiritual energy concentration in the outer area of ​​the Cold Pool."

This data is somewhat useful, Qin Ming saved it with one click.

"[Strange Tales Section]: A White Figure Deep in the Cold Pool..."

"【Task Bounty Section】: Purchase adult 'Glassy Spirit Carp', with a body length of no less than one foot. Each carp will be paid 30 Academy Points or equivalent cultivation resources."

Note: The depths of the icy pool are dangerous; proceed with caution if you are not capable! (Last quest submission: two and a half years ago)

It seems that Chef Liu from the cafeteria was telling the truth; these ingredients are indeed hard to find. But thankfully, the live "Liuli Spirit Carp" has finally appeared.

As Qin Ming pondered, a post with numerous comments caught his eye.

"【Food Exchange Section】: Cold-water fish have excellent meat quality, especially some of the specialties from Hantan. A simple steaming method is enough to make them incredibly delicious!"

A large group of IDs with excessive cat content left comments below, making Qin Ming, whose ID was "Yaliguida", feel like he had come to the wrong place.

Little Fatty, will you be affected by moving around in cold water? Qin Ming thought of the hibernation habits of turtles.

"Hmm, for delicious food, turtles aren't afraid!"

Little Fatty held his head high and spoke with a hint of pride, as if reminiscing about his glorious past.

"While chasing krill on Earth, the turtle actually saw the aurora borealis!"

Seeing the chubby boy's excited expression, Qin Ming felt both helpless and indulgent. Fine...

"Then... let's set off now and go to the Cold Pool to meet the legendary Crystal Spirit Carp!"

"Hmm!"

Little Fatty nodded emphatically and strode forward.