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

"Is the cat home?"

Qin Ming looked down, about to type "Here," when he subconsciously glanced up and saw that the school bully cat, who had been elegantly grooming itself just moments before, had vanished without a trace.

That guy might be hiding in some corner of the house, or he might have already slipped out the door quietly while everyone's attention was on the black hole.

Qin Ming was used to this; actively searching for a spirit cat with elusive tracks and perfect concealment was a very low-value endeavor.

Anyway, when it was mealtime and Little Fatty was scooping up "aquatic products" from the spring, that figure would always appear on time.

So, Qin Ming calmly deleted the word "in" he had just typed and retyped: "Which instructor from the Array Formation Academy is looking for me? I'm free right now. Do I need to prepare any materials or bring any supporting documents?"

Xuan Jin's reply came quickly and concisely: "Sun Houpu, Vice Dean. Your presence in person is sufficient; no items are required."

Even though all the questions have been answered, the "The other party is typing..." message at the top of the chat interface is still flashing intermittently.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment, smiled knowingly, tapped his finger lightly, and added, "The cat was just here a moment ago, but he's probably gone out to play by himself now. According to his usual routine, he should be back this afternoon. If you have time and want to come visit, you're welcome anytime."

The message has been sent.

Sure enough, the "typing" message disappeared instantly.

Immediately afterwards, a smiling emoticon made of rune lines popped up in the chat box, conveying a simple sense of joy.

Qin Ming chuckled, shook his head, and put his phone away.

He had originally planned to travel light, but then he thought better of it and waved towards the spring: "Little Fatty, let's go, I'll take you to visit the Array Academy."

Keda is currently engrossed in the self-cultivation of the Scroll King and supervising the Black Hole Rice Project, Cangxuan has to take care of the cultivation and experiments of spiritual plants in the experimental field, and Xiaobao is staying at home in the Beast Taming Space...

All things considered, Little Fatty, the "aquaculture farm owner" and "sleeping enthusiast," is the most leisurely.

Moreover, among all his spirit beasts, Little Fatty is the most sensitive and perceptive to energy flow and field structure, especially in areas involving formations and barriers that require precise energy manipulation and spatial understanding, where his talent is particularly outstanding.

Qin Ming felt that this was definitely inherited from him! He thought with a bit of pride.

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The Array Academy is located southeast of the Magic City Academy. Its architectural style is ancient and heavy, with faintly flowing runes visible between the eaves and brackets, and the air is filled with the faint scent of spiritual ink and special minerals.

As Qin Ming approached the academy's main gate, which was engraved with a huge Bagua diagram, he spotted Xuan Jin waiting there amidst the bustling crowd of students, most of them hurrying along, deep in thought, or engaged in debate.

It wasn't that Xuan Jin had any particularly striking appearance or actions, but rather that he possessed an aura that kept strangers at bay. His spotless, moon-white robe, embroidered with runes, gave him a unique "clearing effect," allowing Qin Ming to identify his target from afar.

"Xuan Jin! Over here!" Qin Ming quickened his pace and greeted him with a smile, "Thanks for going out of your way to wait for me."

Xuan Jin nodded slightly in response. His gaze, carrying a hint of barely perceptible expectation, swept over Qin Ming and around his feet.

When he discovered that only the slow-moving Xuan Turtle Little Fatty was following, and not the familiar cat figure, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Without saying much, he took something out of his seemingly ordinary but actually extraordinary sleeve pocket and handed it to Qin Ming.

It was a rather peculiarly shaped "cat toy".

The main body is a short, warm, soul-nourishing wood handle, with a cluster of shimmering, seemingly alive "void velvet" fixed at the top by an extremely intricate miniature array.

These downy feathers are not physical objects, but are woven from the faint light energy emanating from the edges of spatial rifts, possessing an indescribable attraction to feline spirit beasts.

Several small, comforting and whimsical runes are engraved on the handle, clearly showing that some thought was put into it.

"I acquired it by chance," Xuan Jin said succinctly, his tone flat, as if describing an insignificant trinket. "It's useless to me. Please pass it on."

He paused for a moment, then seemed to remember something, raising his hand to point deeper into the academy, "Elder Sun is on the second floor, at the very end, in the 'Yanzhenzhai' room. Just go there."

It was rare to hear Xuan Jin say so much at once, although Qin Ming clearly felt that he, as the messenger and guide, was just an "incidental" role.

However, he didn't mind; on the contrary, he found his friend's selfishness rather endearing.

He took the expensive, well-made cat toy, weighed it in his hand, and chuckled, "I'll definitely bring it. But... why didn't you give it to him yourself?"

He could tell that Xuan Jin seemed to want to get along with the school bully cat, but having someone else deliver it was not as effective as giving it to him personally and interacting with him on the spot.

"I..." Xuan Jin paused for a moment when asked the question, a very subtle hint of embarrassment flashing across his pale face, as if he hadn't expected Qin Ming to be so direct.

His lips moved, but he didn't say anything; his eyes just darted around.

Qin Ming saw this and found it amusing, but on the surface he wore a knowing and comforting expression. He patted Xuan Jin on the shoulder, and the latter's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

"Hey, what's there to hesitate about? My kids, except for Xiao Bao who's a little timid, are all used to it and don't react much. Just come over whenever you have time, give him a toy, feed him some treats, and pet him. If he's happy, he might let you pet him. There's nothing wrong with it."

Xuan Jin seemed to be persuaded, and Qin Ming, seeing this, pressed his advantage, "Alright, alright, I won't say any more. It's not good to keep Old Master Sun waiting. I'm going upstairs now, I'll let you know when the cat comes back. Goodbye!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, giving Xuan Jin no more time to hesitate, and led the little fat boy straight into the academy.

Xuan Jin stood there, watching Qin Ming's figure disappear at the top of the stairs.

Following Xuan Jin's directions, Qin Ming quickly found the "Yanzhenzhai" located at the end of the second-floor corridor.

The door to the room was made of heavy ebony, with no superfluous decorations on the surface. Only in the center of the door was a slowly rotating, complex three-dimensional miniature array that emitted a gentle and stable energy fluctuation. It served as both a door lock and a sign of identity.

Just as Qin Ming was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, the faint sounds of conversation coming from inside made him pause.

A young, excited male voice, tinged with obvious dissatisfaction and grievance, pierced through the excellent soundproofing and entered Qin Ming's ears:

"Mentor! Why wasn't I included in the annual exchange program with the Array Formation Department of Donglin Academy?!"

"I am your personally instructed disciple! Whether it's academic performance, practical array formation skills, or the latest research on the improved 'Overlapping Wave Pattern,' in what way am I inferior to others? Why should this opportunity be given to an outsider?!"

Qin Ming: "..."

His raised hand froze in mid-air, his feet rooted to the spot. He looked up again to confirm the address—it was indeed "Yanzhenzhai," Old Master Sun's place.

Isn't this embarrassing?

It couldn't be that Master Sun suddenly sought out a student who wasn't his direct disciple or even had never taken his classes; it couldn't just be for a simple tea chat, could it?

Should I keep knocking, or pretend I didn't hear it and slip away first?

Qin Ming's brain cells began to work at high speed.