Beast Taming: Starting From Zero Chapter 955: Qinyin Fairy

The creature before them was approximately 80 centimeters in height, boasting a body the color of a clear sky. Cyan, spiraled ears sat on either side of its head, connected to the base of the skull by a circular band of white clouds.

Another set of cloud rings functioned as bracelets around its wrists. A white emblem marked the center of its forehead, while cyan patterns ran from the lower neck down to the belly. Its lower half was enveloped in soft, snowy clouds, and its pair of cyan eyes shimmered with incredible purity.

Everyone's gaze brightened instantly, sparking a chaotic wave of camera shutters and flashes.

"Xun xun!"

Recalling the orders given by his Beast Master, Little Treasure circled Qingbao in a full 360-degree orbit, executing professional-grade camera pans.

"Xun xun..."

However, as Little Treasure moved in for a close-up, a sense of unease struck him. Lowering the phone, he stared at Qingbao before looking back at his own body. He floated closer, using his paws to measure the height difference between them.

It felt as though an arrow had struck Little Treasure's heart. Overwhelmed by shock and looking visibly devastated, he retreated a step.

"Qing qing~"

Qingbao dissolved into the wind and disappeared, only to manifest again beside Qiao Sang, rubbing her cheek with deep affection. The moment she had come into contact with the Sky Cloud Crystal, her loyalty to her Beast Master had reached the maximum 100%.

Watching this, Yu Ke and Yu Le were filled with envy, though excitement was their dominant emotion. Even the patriarchs of their clan had never personally seen a legendary pet undergo evolution.

Mikayla stowed her camera, fighting the temptation to touch Qingbao, and remarked, "Now that Qing qing Ni has successfully evolved, I will contact the school authorities to arrange for an official inspection."

Qiao Sang, feeling the velvety skin against her cheek, beamed with a massive smile. She let out a giggle and answered, "Okay."

Mikayla turned and headed out.

"Quick, let me hold her," Ye Xiangting urged, moving toward them.

"Qing qing~"

Without needing a prompt from Qiao Sang, Qingbao drifted directly into Ye Xiangting’s embrace. She was well aware that this woman was her Beast Master’s mother.

... As she held Qingbao, Ye Xiangting’s heart softened completely. While many pets start off cute, very few maintain that charm after evolving, particularly when transitioning from Mid-level to High-level. Most grow beyond three meters, losing their dainty appeal.

Qingbao, conversely, had retained the endearing nature of her Breezewing Nini stage without much change in size.

Suddenly curious, she asked, "What is the name of this form?"

Yu Ke and Yu Le turned their heads simultaneously, wearing matching expressions of stunned anticipation.

"She is known as a Qinyin Fairy," Qiao Sang replied.

The Qinyin Fairy represents the High-level evolution of Breezewing Nini. They have a penchant for traveling as invisible gusts of wind, making sightings of them extremely rare.

The researchers specializing in legendary pets had provided Qiao Sang with detailed records alongside the resources. She had studied them thoroughly, committing the entire evolution tree to memory.

"That's a lovely name," Ye Xiangting remarked, gently stroking the fluffy clouds on Qingbao’s lower body.

"Qing qing~"

Qingbao squinted her eyes happily, leaning into the compliment.

... Noticing the pleasant breeze, Qiao Sang realized that Qingbao’s temperament had mellowed. Previously, if her mother had held her this long, the pet would have shifted into wind and fled long ago.

"It will be some time before the representatives from the Imperial Beast University arrive and formulate specific energy pills," Liu Yao noted while packing his gear.

"I happen to possess some energy pills designed for general High-level Fairy-type pets. They are certainly superior to the Mid-level ones she's been using. Do you want them for Qingbao's transition period?"

Qiao Sang’s eyes sparkled. "That would be fantastic!"

Liu Yao gave a warm smile. "I'll deliver them to you tomorrow."

"Qing qing~"

Understanding the offer, Qingbao gave Liu Yao a charming smile. Briefly dazed by her cuteness, Liu Yao laughed and patted her head. This time, she didn't pull away.

... Feeling the soft texture beneath his palm, Liu Yao marveled at the creature.

Seeing the others interacting with the Qinyin Fairy, Yu Ke couldn't hold back anymore. Stepping forward, she asked tentatively, "May I... can I pet her?"

Despite her familiarity with Qiao Sang, the prospect of touching a legendary Qinyin Fairy made her hands shake with nerves.

Qiao Sang glanced at Qingbao for approval.

"Qing qing~"

Qingbao gave a small nod.

Yu Ke felt her heart skip a beat. With a trembling hand, she reached out. The instant she touched the pet, a single thought echoed in her mind: So soft!

"Me too! I want a turn!" Seeing Yu Ke’s success, Yu Le dashed forward. Qingbao remained patient and allowed it.

The group huddled around Qingbao, touching her cloud-like fur, her paws, and her head, nearly grooming her from top to bottom.

"Qing qing..."

Though the joy of evolution kept Qingbao in high spirits initially, her smile eventually became strained. Even so, she resisted the urge to vanish into the wind.

Qiao Sang, sensing the rising wind pressure, brushed her hair back and cleared her throat. "Since the evolution was a success, I think I'll head home now."

The moment she spoke, the turbulent winds vanished, replaced by a soft evening air. Yu Ke and Yu Le tried desperately to persuade her to stay longer.

Qiao Sang declined politely, saying, "Mom, Vice Principal, I'll see you later then."

"No need to worry about me, I'll make my own way back," Liu Yao said with a smile.

"See you tomorrow, then."

"Xian xian."

Beside the Vice Principal, the Sky Bat beat its wings as its eyes radiated a blue light. In a flash, both he and the pet disappeared.

Qiao Sang turned to her own pet. "Little Treasure."

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure drifted over gloomily, his eyes glowing blue. Soon, only Yu Ke and Yu Le remained in the massive training area, staring at the empty space with a sense of sudden loneliness.

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"Don't worry, God Qiao is coming back tomorrow anyway!" Yu Le said, trying to cheer his sister up.

Yu Ke nodded. "You're right."

Just then, the Hu Ji Tiger approached and tapped a button on its wrist device. A holographic display projected into the air, showing the footage of Qingbao’s evolution, edited with intense BGM and dramatic close-ups.

"When did you manage to film this?" Yu Ke asked, pleasantly surprised.

"Hu ji." The Hu Ji Tiger gestured toward the security station.

"You put this together in the security room just now?"

The tiger gave a firm nod.

"Sis! Give him a raise! This Hu Ji Tiger definitely deserves a raise!" Yu Le shouted.

Yu Ke agreed instantly, "A raise! He's getting a raise for sure!"

"Hu ji." The tiger remained stoic, waving a paw to decline. To a professional housekeeper, providing satisfaction to the employer was simply part of the duty; no bonus was required.

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2:00 AM. Pet Center. Room 2603.

Little Treasure had moved past his height insecurities and was busy training his Barrier skill, hoping to win more praise in future bouts.

Qiao Sang rested in bed, her mind entering the Beast Codex. she quickly navigated to the page dedicated to Qingbao.

Name: Qinyin Fairy

Attribute: Fairy, Flying

Level: High-level (35000/100000)+

Characteristics:

1st: Wind Transformation - Grade: S (MAX). Status: Useful. Intro: Can turn into wind anywhere, any time, in any stage, to go anywhere.

2nd: Charming Body - Grade: A (33/10000). Status: Extremely useful. Intro: When an opposite-gender pet uses a contact-type move against this pet, there is a 70% chance they will fall into an infatuated state.

3rd: Prankster Heart - Grade: A (387/10000). Status: Extremely useful. Intro: Can move first when using status moves.

4th: Aura of Intimidation - Grade: A (1/10000). Status: Extremely useful. Intro: Creates a sense of pressure on the opponent, making them feel an aura of dominance.

5th: Fairy Field - Grade: S (MAX). Status: Useful. Intro: Strengthens the effects of Fairy-type moves used by all Fairy-type pets within range.

6th: Fairy Skin - Grade: S (MAX). Status: Useful. Intro: Normal-type moves become Fairy-type and their power increases.

7th: Moody - Grade: S (MAX). Status: Useful. Intro: One stat will greatly increase while another greatly decreases; influenced by mood and uncontrollable.

8th: Overconfidence - Grade: A (1/10000). Status: Extremely useful. Intro: After defeating an opponent, attack power increases.

Skills: Fairy Wind (Proficient 203/500)+, Charm (Proficient 5166/10000)+, Misty Terrain (Beginner 1/100)+, Tailwind (Ultimate 10001/20000)+, Draining Kiss (Beginner 54/100)+, Finger Command (Beginner 3/100)+, Charming Voice (Beginner 13/100)+, Flatter (Beginner 1/100)+, Power Swap (Beginner 1/100)+, Dazzling Gleam (Beginner 1/100)+

Qiao Sang contemplated the two new characteristics in silence. Moody and Overconfidence. One was S-grade and the other A-grade, yet neither seemed to align with Qingbao’s personality.

Since Qingbao had previously unlocked two S-grade traits simultaneously, Qiao Sang wasn't as shocked this time. Her threshold for surprises had risen.

She realized that the awakening of characteristics was largely random and not strictly dictated by a species' common traits or a pet's individual character.

Analyzing Overconfidence, she noted that while it boosted attack power, it only triggered after a victory. In her typical 1v1 tournament matches, its utility was limited, though it would be invaluable in wild skirmishes or secret realms.

Her focus shifted to the three new techniques. Qiao Sang felt a bit puzzled. Flatter was a mid-tier Dark-type skill that confused enemies but boosted their Special Attack.

Moving past her confusion, she examined the others. Power Swap, a high-tier Psychic-type move, allowed the user to trade Attack and Special Attack stat changes with the foe. Her interest was piqued.

Still, caution was necessary; if the opponent’s raw power was too great, mimicking their techniques might instantly exhaust her pet’s energy.

The final skill was Dazzling Gleam, a high-tier Fairy-type move. Qiao Sang felt a sense of relief. She planned to have Qingbao master these new skills tomorrow to broaden her offensive repertoire. With Power Swap in her arsenal, Qingbao could hold her own even against superior adversaries.

Exiting the Beast Codex, Qiao Sang saw Little Treasure still working on his Barrier before she drifted off to sleep.

Ten minutes later.

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure was growing weary. Glancing at his sleeping Beast Master, his eyes shimmered blue. He used his telekinesis to bring the phone from the nightstand to his paws and began to play.

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The Following Morning.

Qiao Sang was jolted awake by a persistent phone ring. She reached for the device, blinking her eyes open to see Yu Ke’s name on the screen.

Answering the call, she asked groggily, "What's wrong? Why are you calling this early?"

Yu Ke’s voice sounded panicked: "There's a major problem!"

Qiao Sang sat up, fully alert: "Is the training ground closed?"

"No! It's the news! The evolution of Breezewing Nini into a Qinyin Fairy has been leaked by paparazzi!" Yu Ke exclaimed.

"It's already at the top of the trending search results!"

Qiao Sang: ???