Taming beasts is not as good as taming yourself

"Obtaining extraordinary materials is both difficult and easy. It's difficult because these important resources are controlled by powerful forces and rarely circulate in the market. Even if a few do leak out, they are at prices that are unimaginable to ordinary people."

"As for whether it's simple, the Public Security Bureau is one of the strongest forces in Liuquan City. Now that you've joined the Public Security Bureau, you have a channel to obtain extraordinary materials."

"Of course, I've given you the channels. If you want to obtain extraordinary materials, you need to exchange them for mission points. These points are earned by participating in patrol, arrest, and combat missions of the Public Security Bureau." Yang Wukong explained the acquisition of extraordinary materials to Wu Xiao in detail.

"Instructor, besides using mission points, are there any other ways?" Upon hearing that obtaining extraordinary materials required applying with mission points, Wu Xiao felt a bit of a headache.

He had only just joined the Security Bureau and didn't have any mission points. Without points to exchange for extraordinary materials, his plans would be impossible to carry out.

"Use mission points to apply for redemption. This is the rule and a benefit provided by the bureau. If you go to the market to buy it yourself, the price will be high, and you may not even be able to buy it." Yang Wukong shook his head.

In this world centered around the beast taming system, the most important resource is the pet beast, followed by various extraordinary materials that can help the pet beast break through, and cultivation manuals that allow the pet beast to learn new skills.

It's fair to say that anything related to pets is expensive.

"Why are you so concerned about methods other than mission points? Are you reluctant to give up mission points?" Yang Wukong asked, puzzled by Wu Xiao's worried expression.

"Instructor, I'm a newbie, where would I get mission points?" Wu Xiao shrugged.

"Who says new recruits don't get mission points? As long as you pass the special training, the bureau will give you a reward of mission points. Those who perform well will receive an extra reward." Yang Wukong's tone was tinged with envy. He never had this kind of treatment back then.

Giving new recruits some mission points will help them strengthen themselves as quickly as possible and also reduce casualties during missions.

"Don't worry, I'll give you an excellent score on your special training assessment. I'll report the situation to the higher-ups later, and then you'll get the mission points," Yang Wukong said, patting Wu Xiao on the shoulder. He'd been an instructor for so many years, and this was the first time he'd ever seen such a little monster as Wu Xiao.

"Thank you, Instructor!"

The problem of extraordinary materials was solved just like that, which made Wu Xiao overjoyed.

"We're here. This is your dormitory. You can arrange your own accommodations for the next three months." Yang Wukong led Wu Xiao to the dormitory building, which was the dormitory for the official security guards. It was a standard one-person-one-room dormitory.

As for the new recruits arriving tomorrow, they will temporarily stay in dormitories shared by several people for special training. Only after the special training is over will they be able to move into the single dormitories here.

"Phew~~"

Watching Wu Xiao enter the dormitory, Yang Wukong finally breathed a long sigh of relief. At this moment, he was also glad that he had tested this little monster in advance. If it had happened tomorrow, in front of others, wouldn't he, as the instructor, have lost all face?

How can I keep the other little guys in check then?

"I need to report this." Yang Wukong took out his police atlas. As an instructor, he naturally had the right to decide who passed the special training, but a report afterward was also necessary.

"Beep beep beep!"

Yang Wukong was writing a report with the illustrated guide when a communication request popped up. The initiator was Zhou Shanhai. Upon seeing this, Yang Wukong quickly answered the call.

"Xiao Yang, tomorrow is the new recruits' special training..." Zhou Shanhai's voice rang out as the communication was connected.

This special training was different from the past, with many precedents to follow, so Zhou Shanhai naturally had to pay more attention. In addition, Zhou Shanhai also wanted to remind Yang Wukong when he made this call.

"There's a new recruit named Wu Xiao. Keep an eye on him. This kid took a hit from Tian Qing with 30% of his power and was unharmed. Don't spar with him unless necessary," Zhou Shanhai warned.

Yang Wukong was considered an athlete in the Public Security Bureau, but compared to Wu Xiao, this little monster, he was far inferior. Tian Qing's attack with 30% of his power was something that even Zhou Shanhai, without using any other means, couldn't withstand, let alone Yang Wukong.

If the instructors get beaten up by the trainees during tomorrow's special training, the team will be difficult to manage. That's why Zhou Shanhai came here specifically to remind them.

"what!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Wukong was stunned. Who was Tianqing? Everyone in the Public Security Bureau knew that he was Zhou Shanhai's pet beast, whose combat strength could rank among the top five in the entire Public Security Bureau.

"Captain, why didn't you say so sooner?" After the initial shock, Yang Wukong sighed. If he had known this would happen, he would have given that little monster special permission to pass the training, thus saving himself from losing face.

"What's wrong?"

Yang Wukong's reaction startled Zhou Shanhai. "You wouldn't have already...?"

"Sigh~~"

Yang Wukong reported what had just happened to Zhou Shanhai.

"That works too. This level of special training doesn't seem to be of much use to that little monster." Zhou Shanhai nodded, agreeing with Yang Wukong's suggestion to let Wu Xiao pass the special training ahead of time.

"It's a pity, if only that little guy had a higher talent for mental strength." Zhou Shanhai sighed before ending the communication.

So far, neither Zhou Shanhai nor Yang Wukong know that Wu Xiao has successfully condensed the contract rune. Whether it was the assessment of the Sprout Academy or the special training assessment, Wu Xiao did not use the methods of a beast tamer at all, and passed them all by martial arts methods.

The circulation of spiritual energy within the body is difficult for outsiders to detect.

Wu Xiao also did not intend to reveal that he had condensed the contract rune. After all, he did not plan to contract a pet beast at the moment, and letting outsiders misunderstand that he had not yet condensed the contract rune was the best excuse.

The next day.

A dozen or so energetic teenagers appeared in the lobby of the Public Security Bureau; these were the new recruits reporting for duty today. This number was definitely the smallest in recent years, but they were all selected by Zhou Shanhai using the latest standards—promising talents with excellent character.

In previous years, many of the new recruits lacked the necessary mental fortitude. When faced with some vicious criminals, some were simply terrified or lost their composure, leading to mission failures or even injuries and fatalities.

The increase in casualties has put the Public Security Bureau under great pressure in terms of compensation and public opinion.

Therefore, the Public Security Bureau has changed its policy this year, no longer using talent as the sole criterion for recruitment, but placing more emphasis on character assessment.

Who is Ren Yuan?

After the dozen or so new students completed their registration, Yang Wukong also appeared, carrying a list. Having learned his lesson from Wu Xiao's mistake yesterday, Yang Wukong had thoroughly investigated the situation of the new students beforehand.

The most noteworthy among them is a young man named Ren Yuan, who is the only apprentice beast tamer among the newcomers who has successfully condensed a contract rune. Such talent would attract attention anywhere.

"I am!"

A thin, frail-looking boy stepped forward. His thin appearance made Yang Wukong frown. It was obvious that this boy had devoted all his time to cultivating his spiritual power, which was why he was able to condense the contract rune before graduating from the Sprout Academy.

However, the Public Security Bureau is not a Beast Tamer Academy. Here, practical combat is emphasized more. Although the main combat strength of Beast Tamers lies in their pets, when the battle is stalemate and the pets are unable to provide assistance, then the Beast Tamer can only rely on himself to protect himself.

Of course, as a very mature Beastmaster system, there are corresponding countermeasures. Beastmaster skills, various life-saving items and equipment are all trump cards for Beastmasters to save their lives in critical moments.

However, if you can also have a good physique, this is also a life-saving trump card, and the most cost-effective one at that.