Starting with the Broken-Winged Frost Butterfly: Beast Taming

"Sure, where should we eat?"

Zhu Ran shrugged. Why should he refuse when someone has come to invite him to dinner, especially three top beauties with completely different styles?

"Let's go eat at Chef Rabbit! I heard they've released some new desserts, and I've been wanting to try them!"

The girl on the far left was the one who spoke.

With long, reddish-brown hair, a voluptuous figure, and a gentle demeanor, she's undeniably a beautiful young woman.

A name surfaced in Zhu Ran's mind, along with a whole host of fragmented memories:

Shang Yunying is a foodie who loves beautiful food and afternoon tea. Her father seems to be the president of a small business association, making her a typical rich second-generation...

"Can."

Yu Manrong didn't care what she ate; her attention remained focused on Zhu Ran's back.

That ice butterfly...

No, the Pokédex system has already entered it, and the official species name given is "Broken-Winged Frost Butterfly." It should be called that from now on to be more accurate...

"Ee?" ૮₍ˊᯅˋ₎ა?

Xue Xican's jade-like compound eyes immediately opened, cautiously and warily assessing the situation.

It didn't sleep soundly at all, after all, it was hanging on its owner's back, with only two or three layers of clothing between it and the owner.

If I accidentally fall into a deep sleep and lose control of the ice element, wouldn't all my hard work on the crafting be completely ruined?

"The videos are all the same, but seeing her up close in person, she's so cute, mua, can I give her a kiss?"

Shang Yunying revealed her shallow dimples, stood on tiptoe, and waved her hands incessantly, trying to attract the attention of the giant butterfly.

"babble!"

Xuexi's gaze, however, went past her, fixed intently on the green-haired girl in the middle.

Zhu Ran followed suit and looked.

Her light green, bouncy curly hair was styled into double buns and adorned with colorful hair clips; her makeup was light and delicate.

Her style leans towards a sophisticated, preppy look, elegant and appropriate, with an inherent sense of "dignity" that she maintains deliberately.

Qin Yin, the vice class monitor of the Species Evolution class, is a model student in the eyes of teachers and classmates because she is considerate in all aspects of interpersonal relationships.

but.

I don't think I've ever seen her laugh heartily.

Being overly reserved in her emotions is one thing, but this girl doesn't seem like it. What burdens are making her live such a tiring life?

Zhu Ran's gaze shifted downwards, landing on Qin Yin's arms.

Humanoid, emerald green, with a head resembling forked weeds, black pupils forming inverted triangles, a slender torso, and thick limbs. Each arm and leg holds an irregular, hard object; the four pieces, following the shape of their edges, seem to fit together to form a giant circular shield…

Xuexi stared at Qin Yin not because her appearance or temperament was far superior to the other two girls.

It was simply because the pet she was holding, though its aura was suppressed to the lowest level, still exuded a faint sense of threat, making it feel as if it were facing a formidable enemy.

[Race]: Leaf Shield Demon

[Attribute]: Wood

[Life Level]: Mature

[Bloodline Strength]: B

[Core Talents]: Earth Nourishment/Leaf Shield Damage Reduction/Four-in-One Leaf Shield

[Racial Skills]: Leaf Entanglement, Emerald Leaf Barrier, Shield Strike Counterattack, Round Shield Protection

[Status]: Dependency

"What?! So it was Ah Ye who stole Frost Butterfly's attention. I have a pet too!"

Shang Yunying puffed out her cheeks, feigning anger, her two bulging breasts trembling violently, a sight to behold.

"Furnace, come out and meet your nemesis!"

The index and middle fingers, adorned with bright red nail polish, snapped together a pink fate card.

"Lulu lulu lulu lulu—"

It sounded like a strange noise, like a boiler boiling.

A badger appeared in Shang Yunying's arms. It was brownish-brown, round, and its belly radiated warmth, making it a natural-born portable furnace.

[Race]: Stove Badger

[Attribute]: Fire/Earth

[Life Level]: Mature

[Bloodline Strength]: B

[Core Talents]: Belly Heater/Warm Fleece Wrap/Thermosensitive/Earthwalker

[Racial Skills]: Scorching Tide, Gift of Residual Heat, Earth's Thermal Current

Status: Longing

Suddenly, the owner chose her and gave her his special favor.

The little badger was startled, then immediately started whimpering and rolled over, begging for a pat on the back.

but.

The joy lasted only a few seconds.

His nose twitched rapidly as he sniffed the scent.

There are other "gaudy and shameless" women around!

The little badger by the fireplace suddenly opened its eyes and locked onto Xuexi.

Then it was like seeing a ferocious demon.

It trembled all over and desperately tried to burrow into its owner's arms.

"You idiot, Furnace Darling! They haven't even moved! You're a B-grade mature being, is there any need to be so afraid?!"

Shang Yunying slapped the little guy's bottom hard, her expression a little annoyed.

"Alright, stop fooling around. Everyone's hungry. Let's go eat."

Qin Yin smoothed the hair behind her ear and gently urged her on.

"I know, I know, I'm just so angry! How could my carefully nurtured furnace turn into a coward? This is not scientific..."

Just as the group was marching towards the classroom door.

A figure flashed by.

A tall, imposing figure stood in front of the crowd.

With his sword-like eyebrows slanting upwards towards his temples and his bright, piercing eyes, dressed in white, he looked like a handsome man who had stepped out of an ancient painting.

"Yinyin, can I join? I'd also like to hear Brother Zhu's training philosophy."

"Not welcome!"

Shang Yunying immediately put her hands on her hips and reprimanded her without any politeness:

"Fan Jiangci, why do you have to get involved in everything? Don't you know it's weird?"

The suddenly raised voice drowned out the surrounding noise.

Even though get out of class had already ended, the students lingered and were unwilling to leave.

Those gazes, initially filled with only a touch of natural curiosity, secretly locked onto Zhu Ran.

At this moment, everyone turned their heads and watched this farce with an air of authority.

"Fan Jiangci, didn't you look down on Zhu Ran? Stop pretending! If you want to woo Yinyin, don't be so roundabout. It's disgusting!"

Yu Manrong, who had been silent for a while, had a frosty expression on her face. Her eyes were like knives as she stared straight at the other person, and her tone was so cold that it had no warmth at all.

No, what does it have to do with me?

How can I get shot even when I'm lying down?!

Zhu Ran touched his nose and glanced around. Sure enough, he was being stared at again. It was ridiculous and funny.

"Shang and Yu, what you're saying is really hurtful."

Fan Jiangci sighed:

"Yinyin and I have known each other since elementary school. If it weren't for Yinyin, I wouldn't even have come to Chung-Du University."

"As for Zhu Ran, we're all classmates, so how can you say he looks down on us? There might have been some misunderstanding..."

"Misunderstanding my foot! Get lost!"

Yu Manrong said impatiently:

"You're always sticking to Yin Yin like a leech, do you know I find you more annoying than Yin Yin?"

"that is!"

Shang Yunying pursed her lips and said speechlessly:

"Fan Jiangci, you don't think you're superior just because you're the third in the class to get an advanced trainer's license, do you?"

Fan Jiangci shook her head and said:

"Everyone has different strengths, a license doesn't prove anything, I..."

"Please stop bothering me!"

Qin Yin abruptly interrupted, placing her hands folded in front of her, her face devoid of any smile.

Fan Jiangci sighed softly, her posture remaining composed, her words growing even calmer:

"I just wanted to spend more time with you, I didn't expect it to cause you so much trouble."

"Yinyin, Shang, Yu, and Zhu Ran, please eat and drink well. I'll apologize to you later."

Having said that, the Life Card flickered.

A massive, swift coyote appeared, bringing with it a foul stench. Upon seeing Fan Jiangci, it immediately prostrated itself on the ground, as humble as a puppy.

Fan Jiangci straddled the hyena, ignoring the strange looks from those around him, and with a few bursts of speed, disappeared completely at the end of the street.