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

"Senior Lu, this experiment can't continue right now. If you have other important matters to attend to, shall I take you back?" Qin Ming asked carefully, his tone gentle.

He paused, then added, "As for what Huo Lin said before he left, you don't need to worry about it too much."

He knew perfectly well that having Tianze Shenglu as a bodyguard, given his strength and status, was a waste of his talents and unrealistic. It would be better to offer him a way out, making things easier for everyone.

"Oh, it's nothing," Tianze Shenglu shook his head nonchalantly, a sly glint in his eyes. "It was Lu himself who wanted to follow you."

He figured he didn't have anything important to do. Compared to this, they had only met a few times. Both he and Huo Lin's breakthroughs had some connection with this human in front of him.

Regardless of whether there was any element of luck or coincidence involved, Tianze Shenglu always trusted his intuition.

This... this human is incredibly lucky, he's definitely going to mooch off him!

"Besides, you haven't even resolved the issues with your academy's assessment yet. How can Lu withdraw halfway through at this point? That's just too unreliable!"

Saint Deer's eyes darted around, a slight smile playing on his lips. He spoke righteously, while also taking the opportunity to smear Huo Lin, who was not present.

With such a senior figure willing to offer guidance, Qin Ming was naturally more than happy to oblige. "Thank you very much, Senior Lu!"

After saying that, he summoned all the spirit beasts in his contracted space with a thought.

Keda stood tall and proud, Xiaopang blinked lazily, and Cangxuan's sharp eyes scanned the surroundings.

Cangxuan's attributes are most compatible with Tianze Sacred Deer, making its guidance most effective.

Keda, having collaborated with many water-type spirit beasts, has a considerable understanding of this and can provide guidance.

But, Little Fatty...

Saint Deer blinked and stared for a long time, tilting his head back and forth. He really wanted to show off his skills in front of Qin Ming, but this one in front of him... was really not suitable.

"It's alright," Qin Ming said promptly, easing the Holy Deer's slight embarrassment. "As for Little Fatty, I have a suitable teacher for him to consult. As for the other two spirit beasts, I'll trouble Senior Deer to offer him some guidance!"

"Quack! Duck will try its best~" Keda is full of enthusiasm.

Cang Xuan also let out a low cry, his eyes resolute, and nodded slightly to Qin Ming.

Seeing Cang Xuan and Ke Da, in high spirits, follow the Tianze Sacred Deer to the side to receive targeted guidance and instruction on energy utilization techniques, Qin Ming nodded.

Let's turn our attention to a leisurely "truant".

"Little Fatty," Qin Ming said earnestly, "shouldn't you go find Elder Kong or Brother Jingwu and ask them for some guidance?"

Little Fatty yawned lazily, glancing slowly at Qin Ming. The sun was shining brightly and the breeze was gentle, making it the perfect place to enter the realm of emptiness.

He opened and closed his eyelids slightly in a perfunctory manner, then remained motionless like an old monk in deep meditation.

Seeing this attitude, Qin Ming took a deep breath. "Little Fatty, you know how difficult the academy's assessment is. Huo Lin ran away halfway through, and our original trump card is gone. Now we have to rely on our own efforts."

He was afraid that Little Fatty wouldn't take it seriously, so he carefully analyzed the tactical arrangements: "Keda will be the main attacker, Cangxuan will be responsible for supporting attacks and scouting, and everyone should contribute to the team. Our current lineup is just missing a solid defender, you see..."

Upon hearing this, Little Fatty glanced at Psyduck, who he considered to be "slender," and shook his head. Then he turned to Cangxuan, who was "thin," and shook his head again.

He slowly stretched his neck, and his reflection revealed a steady, heavy, and sturdy body that exuded a sense of security. His slit-like eyes slowly widened, and the corners of his mouth turned down.

With that physique... if he doesn't take the hits, who will?

The problem is, he can't handle it either!

"Ugh—!" Little Fatty let out a mournful whimper, and his hind legs, which had been sticking out leisurely, instantly retracted into his shell.

He buried his head in his shell, remained silent for two seconds, then couldn't help but stick it out again to confirm the cruel reality once more.

Immediately afterwards, the space around Little Fatty rippled and he disappeared from the spot, his whereabouts unknown.

Qin Ming wasn't too worried about this. In this ethereal realm, given Little Fatty's affinity for space and Elder Kong's favoritism towards him, he would definitely be able to find the location accurately—if he wanted to.

……

Somewhere in space, clouds and mist swirl.

"Ugh! Grandpa Kong, save the turtle!" Little Fatty's figure appeared in a flash, rushing towards Grandpa Kong who was leisurely sipping tea with a sob in his voice.

"Oh dear," Old Kong hurriedly put down his teacup, catching Little Fatty with a look of heartache, and casually rubbed his tortoise shell. "What happened? Who bullied our Little Fatty? Tell me, why does he seem to have lost weight again?"

"Waaah!" Little Fatty snuggled into Old Man Kong's arms and began to complain.

Elder Kong listened intently, his face showing a kind yet amused expression: "The academy assessment... it's an indispensable part of your growth. If I were to directly intervene, that would be bullying the weak, which is inappropriate."

"Waaah!" The chubby boy raised his head, his eyes looking even more aggrieved.

"They started by bullying the weak?" Old Kong's smile faded slightly, but he still shook his head. "...It's still not appropriate. They definitely know what they're doing. Don't you still have Qin Ming and two other friends? You have to trust in the power of teamwork."

"Waaaah!!" Little Fatty gestured excitedly.

"You're the only one taking the damage? A sixth-tier spirit beast attacked you?" Elder Kong's smile froze, and his brows furrowed slightly.

He's been watching over and feeding this little chubby turtle all along. Now that it's finally gained some weight, how can he let others bully it like this?

It's so deceiving!

Years of cultivating his composure allowed him to barely suppress the anger rising within him. He still retained his reason and, thankfully, did not descend upon the academy in his true form to cause trouble beforehand.

Elder Kong pondered for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and patted Little Fatty's shell: "Since that's the case... I'll give you special training! Open a time-speed secret realm! Fight them!"

"Hmm!" Upon hearing this, Little Fatty's eyes crinkled into a smile, and he nodded vigorously, full of fighting spirit.

……

Meanwhile, in the conference room of Shanghai Academy.

"Then, the academy assessment the day after tomorrow will proceed according to the plan we just agreed on. Prince Shen, do you have any questions or anything to add?" Dean Hui asked, looking at Shen Qingxian, who seemed somewhat distracted.

Shen Qingxian had no objection to the academy's assessment arrangements themselves; his current worried expression was purely because...

Where is his deer?!

In the contractual connection, Tianze Sacred Deer left only a vague "Don't worry" thought before severing the link. Although he could vaguely sense through the contract that the guy seemed... quite happy? His state was also stable, so it was definitely voluntary.

but!

Which "yellow-haired kid" stole away the innocent and adorable deer he raised from a cub?!

They disappeared without even giving a proper heads-up?!

Shen Qingxian rubbed his temples, a nameless anger rising in his heart mixed with his father's worry.