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

Ouyang Xuan walked from the window to the long table, pulled out a chair and sat down, his movements unhurried, the hem of his robe fluttering and falling behind him.

"Sit down." He gestured to the chair opposite him.

Qin Ming pulled out a chair and sat down, his expression neither humble nor arrogant.

Inside the Spirit Control Space, Cang Xuan and Xiao Pang's breathing rhythms changed. In fact, everyone was ready to attack, but Qin Ming stopped the two who were going to attack later.

But Qin Ming didn't take Keda back, because he knew the intention behind it.

Xian Lao sat down to the side, his position perfectly positioned at an angle between Qin Ming and Ouyang Xuan, so that he could intervene promptly should any conflict arise.

Ouyang Xuan glanced at Xian Lao but said nothing.

He sat in the chair, his posture neither upright nor relaxed, but rather the way someone who had long held a high position would sit.

There's no need to deliberately straighten your back to show authority, nor is there a need to deliberately relax to show composure.

He just sat there, and the entire center of gravity of the conference room shifted.

"Regardless of the reason, any powerful individuals of unknown origin who enter the campus without prior notice should be expelled immediately."

"But you did well, so I can give you a chance to explain."

Ouyang Xuan spoke, his tone not heavy, but every word he uttered carried undeniable weight.

Although he and Xian Lao were actually asking the same question, Qin Ming could tell the difference between the two ways of asking it.

When the old man asked, "Is it controllable?" he was concerned about the personal safety of Qin Ming and those around him, and it contained the worry of an elder for a younger generation.

Ouyang Xuan's use of "expulsion" is from the perspective of the principal of Canglong Academy; it is a declaration of sovereignty by the master of a domain to an unauthorized intruder.

Powerful spirit beasts have their own territories, and any being of the same level who enters without permission is considered a provocation.

This isn't a personal grudge; it's about rules. Appearing in the other side's core area without prior notification is inherently disrespectful. At best, it's rudeness; at worst, it could be considered a declaration of war.

The principal's words, from a higher moral standpoint, directly pointed out the inappropriate behavior of the eighth-ranked person around Qin Ming.

This is much more direct than questions about whether someone is controllable or poses a threat to those around them, because in the former, the questioner can still defend themselves and gather evidence, but in the latter, the outcome is already decided.

Qin Ming composed himself and did not panic, nor did he hesitate for long.

"But Principal, shouldn't auspicious beasts be excluded?"

Ouyang Xuan's expression changed visibly. For the first time, an unexpected look appeared on his usually rock-solid face. His eyebrows rose slightly, and the lines at the corners of his eyes relaxed—not with anger, but with surprise.

Old Man Xian raised his eyebrows even higher and leaned forward, saying, "An auspicious beast? Is the one beside you an auspicious beast?"

Qin Ming nodded.

In fact, this was just his guess, but he had met Huo Lin's elder brother. That man carried the power and responsibility of controlling clouds and rain. Wherever he went, the plants and trees became more vibrant, and the water became clearer.

Qi Lin can go wherever he wants without needing to report or obtain any permission.

It's not just because of his power, but also because his very existence is a blessing.

Qi Lin is welcomed wherever he goes. Huo Lin, since he is Qi Lin's brother, should be treated the same way... right?

Qin Ming had a question mark in his mind, but he didn't show it on his face.

"There's no such rule in the school regulations. Who told you that?" Ouyang Xuan asked.

The tone remained calm, but the way the question was phrased had changed. It was no longer an interrogation, but a request for verification.

Qin Ming noticed that Elder Xian gave him a very subtle eye signal from the side—his eyelids drooped slightly and then quickly lifted, the movement so small as to be almost imperceptible, but his overall relaxed expression gave Qin Ming a clear signal.

"I deduced it myself based on the sacred beast's usual behavior," Qin Ming replied.

This wasn't a lie. He had indeed witnessed Qi Lin's actions and deduced from this that the auspicious beasts weren't included. It's just that the object of his deduction wasn't the Fire Kirin.

But the other two people present had no idea.

Qin Ming's relationship with the sacred beast had reached the point where he could observe its behavior on a daily basis and deduce the rules from it.

Xian Lao and Ouyang Xuan exchanged a glance. The eye contact was brief, lasting less than half a second, but both of them read the same message in each other's eyes.

Ouyang Xuan withdrew his gaze, his expression returning to calm. "In that case, I won't investigate further."

He paused, then brought up the next item on the agenda, "I heard there was a dispute at your former residence today."

These words were spoken lightly, but Qin Ming knew what Ouyang Xuan was referring to. The dormitory entrance had been blocked by the enforcement team, and thirty people had been bound and gagged by Cang Xuan in the martial arts arena—less than half an hour had passed since this incident, and Ouyang Xuan already knew about it.

It wasn't reported by someone; he perceived it himself. The perception range of an eighth-level principal is more than enough to cover the entire academy.

"After that, we moved to the West Pavilion, where the scenery was even better, which also fulfilled our hospitality."

West Pavilion.

Qin Ming had heard of this place. It was the highest-standard residence in the academy, a private courtyard with its own cultivation pool and a training room reinforced by array formations.

Normally, only high-ranking spirit masters visiting the academy are allowed to stay here. It is extremely rare for students to be allowed to stay here.

This is not only about arranging dormitories, but also about redefining Qin Ming's identity.

Qin Ming did not refuse, stood up to thank him, and politely took his leave. Keda followed at his feet, and the two of them walked out of the conference room.

The dull thud of the door hinges turning closed behind them, the isolation array was reactivated, and all sound and breath in the conference room were completely sealed off.

The footsteps faded into the distance.

Ouyang Xuan remained seated. After a moment, confirming that Qin Ming had gone far away, he stood up and turned to a blank wall in the conference room.

He bowed respectfully.

"Teacher, what do you think? Does that phoenix truly carry that person's blessing?"

A faint ripple appeared on the surface of the crystal on the wall, and a figure emerged from the ripple.

The old man was not tall and was slightly hunched. He wore an old robe, the fabric of which was faded but clean.

Her hair was completely white, tied casually at the back of her head. Her face was lined with wrinkles, but her eyes were bright, not clouded by age, but clear and bright from having seen too much.

"Your judgment is correct," the old man said.

Upon receiving confirmation, Ouyang Xuan's expression became even more complex. "With this phoenix by his side, his future is limitless."

The blessings of top-tier sacred beasts are not given casually. The number of blessings that beings of that level can bestow from their very source is extremely limited.

Some sacred beasts only give blessings once or twice in their entire lives.

However, as long as the blessed spirit beast does not encounter a fatal accident along the way, the blessing will not be consumed.

It will remain dormant deep within the bloodline of the spirit beast until it breaks through the final bottleneck, at which point the blessing will truly be activated and transformed into the power to overcome the bottleneck.

Many talented individuals get stuck at the last step, unable to overcome it even after a lifetime of effort.

Qin Ming's ability to reach that destination already had that ticket stored in his bloodline in advance.

Ouyang Xuan's eyes held a hint of envy.

It wasn't jealousy, but a pure sigh of admiration for the luck and opportunities of the younger generation. If he had such opportunities, he wouldn't be in this situation.

"And that phoenix also fully recognizes Qin Ming as its master," Ouyang Xuan exclaimed. "Their level of understanding is extraordinary."

Ouyang Xuan saw it clearly the moment it burst forth. Without being summoned, it protected its master on its own. Facing the pressure of an eighth-level being, it trembled all over, but refused to back down in the slightest.

This tacit understanding is not something that can be trained; it is something that naturally grows from countless battles fought side by side and spent every day together.

What is trained is called obedience; what grows naturally is called trust.

The elderly man, addressed as "teacher," nodded, about to say something, when suddenly his expression turned strange.

He seemed to have heard some unexpected and funny news, and for a moment he didn't know how to react.

"His tortoise is no ordinary creature, according to my big tortoise," the old man said, as if relaying a message.

Ouyang Xuan's expression froze completely.