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

Qin Ming glanced at Huo Lin from time to time out of the corner of his eye, both afraid of disturbing his state of mind and unable to resist trying to find the root cause of his fatigue.

— Huo Lin's breathing was steady, and its tail was swishing vigorously, clearly indicating that it was in good physical condition; however, its ears were pulled back flat, revealing a hint of displeasure.

She was perfectly fine just a moment ago; her unpredictable moods are truly baffling.

Is it...

Did you eat too much and get a sore throat?

But, given Huo Lin's constitution, would he also get internal heat?

Qin Ming was deep in thought when, without realizing it, his gaze met Huo Lin's sidelong glance. That look clearly conveyed grievance, defiance, and a hint of disdain…

Qin Ming felt a sudden pang of unease and quickly looked away, pretending nothing had happened.

This time, the "spirit" is absorbing energy much more smoothly than last time. With the Fire Scale in charge, it's no big deal for him to be distracted or rest now.

But why did he become even more uneasy?

After failing to understand Huo Lin's little emotions, Qin Ming couldn't even understand his own.

All that remained in the air was the pure and easily understood joy of a little fool.

The more Qin Ming sensed, the more silent he became.

The dazzling crystal in mid-air gradually dimmed as it rotated in circles, like the setting sun, having completed its mission.

Qin Ming cleared his mind of distractions and focused his gaze.

[Name]: Formation Disc (Source) (Under Development)

[Attribute]: Mechanical + Law (Fragment)

[Evaluation]: Through alternating cycles of water and fire, forging and transforming, an extraordinary underlying framework is being built. Progress: (1.2/5)

The progress is excellent, even exceeding expectations. Huo Lin's actions are indeed extraordinary.

Qin Ming couldn't help but smile – Huo Lin's journey to Blue Star was a complete success.

"Thanks! You're amazing!"

Under Qin Ming's sincere praise and infectious smile, Huo Lin's terrible mood improved somewhat.

"By the way, what do you think of this newborn spirit?"

Qin Ming couldn't help but want to show off the array plate he had created by chance—it was already so extraordinary even before it was fully created, its excellent foundation was clearly visible!

But Huo Lin's mood took a sharp turn for the worse. He rolled his eyes, turned around and left, "Awoo, I want to go home~"

Qin Ming: ?

"So soon?" Qin Ming scratched his head, a little embarrassed, and explained to the hero, "Um... Fire Scale, my talent has a cooldown period."

"Awooo! Awooo! Awooo!"

Qin Ming didn't understand, and Huo Lin didn't explain either. He channeled his grief and anger into his appetite, jumped onto the dining table, and began to eat heartily.

Actually, overeating is bad for your health. And this kind of dumpling-like eating method, can you even taste the flavor?

Qin Ming hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping himself, and couldn't leave because he was worried. As he watched, he found himself getting hungry, unconsciously swallowed, and rolled up his sleeves to join in.

A moment later, "Burp, you really know how to eat! I never knew those dishes could be eaten like that." Qin Ming gave Huo Lin a thumbs up for his innovative way of eating.

"Hiccup—of course, I truly love good food!" Huo Lin raised an eyebrow, beaming with pride. "Another table, please!"

There's nothing a meal can't solve; if one meal doesn't work, have another. Huo Lin is a living example.

Finally, when the human and the beast returned to the Lingwu Continent, they were both suffering from "carbohydrate sickness" due to excessive carbohydrate intake, and their steps were unsteady.

In fact, Huo Lin could easily dispel the drowsiness of being full by circulating his energy, but he had never experienced such a blissful and satisfied state before, and he was so immersed in it that he did not want to wake up.

Qin Ming admitted that he had been careless; his dining companion was too fierce, and he forgot to dodge.

……

He was so dizzy from carbon monoxide poisoning that he lost consciousness, and when he woke up, it was already broad daylight.

Qin Ming rubbed his eyes and reached for his phone, startled awake by the numerous missed calls on the screen.

They were all Zeng Gui'an.

He had no choice but to call back.

The call was answered almost instantly after it was dialed, and the other party spoke first with an imposing manner.

"Qin Ming! What were you doing yesterday? I couldn't contact you for ages!"

"Ahem," Qin Ming said somewhat guiltily, quickly changing the subject, "Let's get down to business. What's the rush?"

"Big news!" Zeng Guian's voice rose, brimming with excitement. "The academy has introduced a new assessment model this year, supposedly specifically designed to test everyone's practical potential and adaptability!"

With Qin Ming's strength and temperament, he is naturally fearless in the face of any assessment.

He switched his phone to speakerphone and, while washing up, casually asked, "And then?"

"The school really went all out!"

"It's said that the assessment scenario was created by several top experts working together, and a top healer was even personally overseeing it to ensure success!"

Upon hearing the words "healing expert," Qin Ming paused slightly while washing his face.

In ordinary simulated battles and virtual scenarios, where would one need to use resources of this level?

Thinking of the arrival of the Heavenly Deer, many guesses flashed through his mind, and his brows furrowed slightly in the mirror.

"So, it's a real-world location, and during the assessment, they might actually use lethal force?"

"Huh?...Is...that so?"

Zeng Guian on the other end of the phone was clearly not thinking that far ahead; he was simply excited to see the big shot in person and participate in such a grand event.

Qin Ming's touch seemed to extinguish all the passion in his heart, like a bucket of ice water being poured over him. His excitement came to an abrupt halt, and he even stammered.

"You're still not clear about the specific assessment details, rules, and risk levels?" Qin Ming keenly noticed the other party's hesitation and pressed for an answer.

The atmosphere on both ends of the phone subtly shifted at that moment.

"I... how could I possibly know such detailed inside information!" Zeng Guian said with a hint of guilt.

"The assessment content is definitely highly confidential, how could we leak the questions now?" He tried to justify himself, but even he himself didn't feel confident saying it.

"What did Brother Shen say?" Qin Ming stopped pressing the matter and instead sought information from more reliable friends.

"He...he didn't say anything, did he?" Zeng Guian's voice lowered. "After hearing the news yesterday, he went straight to the training ground."

Thinking back to Qin Ming's deduction, he was truly uneasy now.

"So," Qin Ming's voice came through the speakerphone, tinged with a hint of mockery, "Brother Shen is stronger than you, yet he knows to hone his skills at the last minute, even if it's not quick, it'll still shine. And you, yesterday, were only busy bombarding me with phone calls?"

"Hmph~ Enough nonsense!" Zeng Guian, as if his tail had been stepped on, forced a smile and said, "Open the door! Let's go to the training ground together, right now! Immediately! Make up for all the training we missed yesterday!"

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow, walked to the door, and pulled it open.

Sure enough, Zeng Guian was there, holding his phone in one hand, speaking confidently, "Hey, don't just laugh at me, you slacked off yesterday too!"

"We can't let this go unpunished," Qin Ming said, leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed. "Hey, even though I didn't go to the training ground yesterday, I think I've gotten a bit of a feel for array formations?"

Zeng Guian, who had voluntarily moved back to a lower position, was stuck.

He stared wide-eyed, scanning up and down, as if trying to find any trace of Qin Ming's joke.

After confirming with his eyes several times, his expression gradually crumbled.

"Get out of here!!"