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

Qin Ming did have other options; he could have easily glossed over the issue using vague yet accurate academic terms such as "individual differences," "coincidence," and "difficult to replicate."

After all, the appearance of spirit beasts is sometimes purely coincidental. It's not unreasonable to say that he was just incredibly lucky to have found a chosen Ink Butterfly.

After all, the effect of black hole dust is the best proof. No one can refute this point, and the project team had no choice but to accept it in the end.

However, when he looked up and met the gazes of Lao Li, Researcher Chen, and several other project team members, his eyes held a mixture of exhaustion from staying up all night to research, an excited thirst for unknown answers, and a pure, unwavering dedication to pushing academic boundaries.

Qin Ming's heart felt as if it had been gently bumped by something.

He was all too familiar with that expression. It was from another world, from countless late nights working late into the night, from his reflection in the mirror to the gleam in the eyes of his colleagues in the laboratory.

It is the pursuit of truth, the relentless pursuit of "possibilities," and the scientific belief that is willing to devote all one's efforts to verification even when the hope is slim.

The thick stack of materials in front of him, which embodies wisdom and hard work, has benefited him greatly. Behind it are countless sleepless nights and repeated deductions.

Can he bear to watch these enthusiastic people, knowing full well that there is a "shortcut," still get lost in the fog, groping in vain, and possibly even lose confidence due to prolonged lack of results, ultimately causing a very valuable research direction to end in disappointment?

Having traversed a world, must even the most genuine research beliefs and passion that once drove me be severed and cooled down?

No. Precisely because he had walked a similar path and knew the hardships involved and the value of that belief, he dared not and was unwilling to easily betray it.

Initially, Qin Ming's anxiety stemmed from the fact that he was "not easily fooled." But now, faced with the undisguised expectation in the eyes of this group of people and their humble and respectful attitude in seeking their advice, that anxiety strangely subsided and transformed into a calm determination.

He couldn't explain the whole story, but perhaps... he could point them in the right direction.

"Oops!" Qin Ming slapped his forehead, a perfectly timed look of annoyance and realization on his face. "Look at my memory! I almost forgot about that!"

Qin Ming spoke quickly, with a certainty in his memory, "Back when the black hole had successfully evolved and just stabilized, the spiritual plants around it that provided energy seemed to have undergone subtle changes in form and aura, becoming more... uh, how should I put it, more 'fitting' with his own energy fluctuations."

"I was so happy at the time that I didn't pay much attention to this detail and thought it was a natural phenomenon of evolutionary energy radiation."

"Now that I think about it, could it be that this 'co-adaptation between environment and individual' has some kind of hidden influence on his initial stability and subsequent 'appetite'?"

Ordinary high-quality spiritual plants, no matter how high their energy, might be like ill-fitting clothes if they lack this 'compatibility,' never comfortable to wear.

His statement cleverly shifted the concept, vaguely interpreting the "handmade preparation" of the sacred deer and the "affinity blessing" of the golden light of merit as "the coordinated natural evolution of the environment and the individual".

It sounds both mysterious and consistent with the common sense that there may be an energy resonance between spiritual plants and spiritual beasts, and it shifts the blame to the mysteries of nature and evolution.

Sure enough, the researchers around him had their eyes light up as soon as they heard it!

Natural co-evolution! Energy field compatibility!

These keywords, like pebbles thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up countless associations and theoretical support in their minds.

That's right! High-grade spiritual plants are good, but if they don't "resonate" with the energy attributes and fluctuation frequency of the spiritual beast itself, the absorption efficiency and mental pleasure may indeed be greatly reduced!

This kind of microscopic "field adaptation" that is difficult to capture with conventional instruments is precisely the subject that cutting-edge animal ecology is exploring.

With this "theoretical template," things seem much clearer!

Analyzing in this direction, trying to adjust the combination of spiritual plants, and even simulating the energy field after "co-evolution"... although it is still complicated, at least there is a clear breakthrough point, and it is no longer like the blind men and the elephant!

Several young researchers already had eager expressions on their faces, their fingers unconsciously tapping on the recording board, and various experimental designs flashing through their minds.

But they immediately realized that this junior might be holding the most crucial "original sample"—those spiritual plants that had undergone "co-evolution"!

Old Li took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and stepped forward. His tone was more earnest than before, even carrying a hint of pleading: "Qin Ming, this discovery is extremely important! If it's convenient... could I go with you to see the current state of those spiritual plants?"

He quickly showed off the exquisite jade box and several professional tools he carried with him: "I have the most complete equipment for short-distance transplantation and preservation of living plants here, which can absolutely minimize interference."

"Furthermore, if we could observe the original growing environment of those spiritual plants in person and record data such as soil composition, light, and spiritual energy flow, it would be extremely helpful in understanding the conditions under which this 'co-evolution' occurs!"

Old Li spoke with sincerity and his reasons were sound.

Qin Ming thought for a moment and then nodded. He really didn't have much experience in transplanting delicate spiritual plants, so it would be best to have Old Li, an expert, to help him.

As for the "exaggerated" renovations to the dormitories... well, it's no secret that the college supervisors who issue tickets conduct regular inspections.

The researchers' character and professional ethics are trustworthy, so there's no need to publicize it everywhere.

"Sure," Qin Ming agreed casually. "With Researcher Li's help, that would be even better."

Seeing that he agreed so readily, the other researchers looked excited and crowded around him, helping to check and replenish his tools, their eyes filled with the expectation that "we're counting on you."

Soon, under everyone's watchful eyes, Qin Ming, carrying the black hole that was still clinging to him, left the project team's laboratory with the fully armed Lao Li.

On the way, the atmosphere was much more relaxed than on the way there. Old Li, carrying his equipment, said with emotion, "Qin Ming, now I understand a little why Elder Yan insisted on letting you participate deeply despite all the objections, and even valued you so much later on."

Your insight, your thinking... everyone has seen your performance these past few days, and we all admire you.

Qin Ming was a little embarrassed by the praise and touched his nose: "Researcher Li, you flatter me. I just stumbled upon this by chance. It was the profound knowledge of the senior members of the project team that benefited me greatly. Let's learn from each other."

"This direction...were you conducting your cultivation experiments in your own dormitory?" As the two walked towards the residential area, Old Li guessed, his tone carrying a hint of surprise and...a vague worry?

Could the conditions in student dormitories really cultivate spiritual plants that could trigger "co-evolution"? He began to feel a little sorry for those precious spiritual plants that might have been "ruined".

"Yeah, I just did it in the dorm for convenience," Qin Ming admitted frankly.

Upon hearing this, Old Li was speechless for a moment, unsure whether to admire Qin Ming's skill and daring or to lament the spiritual plant that might have been hindered by an unsuitable environment. His enthusiasm for conversation waned, and he silently quickened his pace.

Qin Ming stopped in front of what appeared to be an ordinary student dormitory door, took out his ID card, and swiped it across.

The moment the door opened, a faint light, rippling like water, flashed by—a sign that the high-level concealment and protection array had been temporarily dispelled.

Before Old Li could even express his surprise, he instinctively followed Qin Ming inside.

The next second, it was as if I had passed through an invisible film of water, and the view in front of me suddenly opened up.

Old Li's feet suddenly froze on the spot, his pupils dilated sharply, his mouth opened slightly, and he stood stiffly at the doorway as if he had been frozen in place.

"You...you...you..." He pointed at the space before him, which was completely beyond his imagination, his voice trembling slightly, "This...this is the territory of some reclusive master from the academy, where you're temporarily staying?! Never mind...you don't need to tell me!"

He forcefully suppressed the urge to ask further questions, because his entire mind was uncontrollably captivated by the scene before him, leaving no room for any other thoughts.

This is no longer a student dormitory.

To the left was a vibrant miniature forest, with soil of various colors and spiritual plants arranged in a pleasing manner. Many of these plants were ones he had only seen in books and illustrated books, but now they were thriving. There was even a black moss that was blooming with tiny, indescribable flowers.

To the right are an ingeniously structured and stylishly designed aerial pergola and observation deck, bathed in bright, soft light.

In the courtyard, there is a crystal-clear, misty spring pool, and beside it lies a turtle with a shell as dark as black jade.

A snow-white cat, except for its black paws, was curled up on a warm stone by the pool, dozing off. Hearing the noise, it lazily lifted its eyelids.

These flowers... these grasses... this cat... this turtle... and the layout of the entire space and the subtly flowing, harmonious yet abundant complex spiritual energy field...

Old Li felt he couldn't see enough, and he unconsciously softened his breathing, afraid of disturbing this little "paradise".

Just then, a "plop" sound broke the silence as someone fell into the water.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw two spirit fish facing each other beneath the clear surface of the spring.

One was slender and graceful, its scales shimmering with a cool, bright silver light like moonlight, its posture elegant yet clearly wary; the other was round and sturdy, its entire body reflecting colorful light like iridescent glass, its cheeks puffed out, standing menacingly in front of the other.

Old Li was repeatedly shocked by the sight before him. These two exceptionally beautiful spirit fish, worth a fortune in the outside world and potentially impossible to acquire even with points, were simply kept as ornaments in the dormitory's spring pond. And there were even turtles and cats eyeing them menacingly nearby?

His vision went black, and he felt a tightness in his chest. Finally, he couldn't help but let his professional instincts kick in, and he muttered a complaint under his breath.

"You're just going to keep these fish like this? That's extravagant! Absolutely too extravagant!"

This is such a waste!

It would be so great to take it for research or cultivation!

Qin Ming was stunned when he saw it. He had traded the Moonflower Fish for Keda a while ago, and it should have been given to Xiaopang to raise and increase production.

As for the chubby Crystal Spirit Carp, they must have been raised by Little Fatty, but how did they get released?

"Little Fatty," Qin Ming looked towards the edge of the pond, "What's going on? What's wrong with these two fish?"

Little Fatty slowly raised his head, his black bean eyes devoid of emotion. He transmitted his thoughts, "Hmm... Exile and rehabilitation. These two fish are disobedient in the turtle's space, fighting amongst themselves and affecting the rest and growth of the other fish."

So the turtles "exiled" them here to calm down, and incidentally... complete their daily tasks of circulating the pond water and watering specific aquatic plants.

Exile? Rehabilitation?

Qin Ming's lips twitched. Hearing the chubby boy use the word "exile" in such a calm tone, especially in his meticulously crafted "luxury dormitory" that countless students envied... it just felt so strange.

This is clearly an enviable place! I can still hear Old Li's exclamations of admiration and envy as he describes the ingenious renovation of his house…

Perhaps Qin Ming's turbulent emotions were sensed by Xiao Pang, who blinked innocently and asked, "Boss, are you overthinking this?"

Although the environment here isn't bad, for them, their wives, children, and tribe members aren't around, and they have daily "labor tasks." They even live in fear of having their meals taken away. Isn't that a form of "exile"?

He paused, then added, "And besides, their wives have quite a few suitors in their original tribes!"

This is what it means to be concerned—a sweet burden, yet a distant spur, so that they may reflect on their actions here, strive to "reform" themselves, and earnestly be "released" as soon as possible to return and protect their families!

Qin Ming: "..."

He looked at the two fish in the pond again. At first glance, they seemed energetic and full of fighting spirit, but now, upon closer inspection, the Moonflower Fish's frequently wagging tail fin and the Glass Spirit Carp's bulging gills seemed more like expressions of anxiety and frustration.

So this isn't about being full of energy, but rather about the frustration and unfulfilled emotions of someone in exile?

Just then, Old Li's excited, slightly trembling voice came from the side. He was completely unaware of Qin Ming and Little Fatty's conversation; he was simply praising the condition of the two fish based on his professional eye:

"Wonderful! Qin Ming! You've raised these fish exceptionally well! Look at their color, their activity, their vitality!"

I have never seen a fish that can maintain such vitality and "competitive spirit" in an artificial environment!

How did you manage to do that? The breeding environment, the management methods... it's incredible! Absolutely incredible!

Qin Ming looked at Old Li's excited expression, as if he had discovered a new continent, and then at the two "prisoned fish" in the pool who were "serving their sentences" and "longing for their wives and children"...

He silently and slowly raised his hand to cover his face.

The misunderstanding seems to be deepening. How can he explain that the two fish's hyperactivity might not be due to good care, but rather... a bad mood?