The next afternoon, Qian Qi arrived early at the Magic Beast Storage Room.
"Pick a Flame Dog, and put on the anti-bite mouth cover and dog chain." Uncle Li placed the two tools into Qian Qi’s hands, "Lead the Flame Dog to the Beast Square and walk a few laps first, to prevent it from being too energetic and attacking the students later."
Qian Qi nodded repeatedly, holding the mouth cover and dog chain, and walked into Room Number One.
She had a fondness for this dog like no other, even when naming it, she only gave Ah Tu a name.
This expressed her unique and singular affection for it.
The Flame Dog saw the anti-bite mouth cover and dog chain in Qian Qi’s hands and didn’t show much resistance, as these items indicated it could go outside and exercise.
Staying in the cramped indoor environment was undoubtedly a slow torment for them, they could only go crazy at the walls to calm their anger.
To reduce the damage rate to the walls, Uncle Li would usually pick a few Flame Dogs daily to take them to the Beast Square for a walk at dusk.
But once the anti-bite mouth cover was on, it meant there was "food" wanting to contract with them.
Humph, a group of tiny and weak food even dared to propose contracts—
Ah Tu was snorting coldly, suddenly feeling a small hand between its two high-up dog ears, stroking its bald head again and again.
While stroking, the owner of the small hand softly coaxed close to its ear, "Ah Tu, there are a lot of bad classmates outside, they will only bully you, understand? Only I truly care about you~"
[Wow, you are...capable of anything for a contract!]
Even using such typical PUA tactics?
Qian Qi ignored the system with a smile and put the anti-bite mouth cover on Ah Tu, then led it out and opened the gate.
Outside, several Power Awakening wielders brought by Uncle Li each held a Flame Dog, noticeably more struggling compared to Qian Qi’s ease of control.
Seeing how effortlessly Qian Qi managed to control a Flame Dog, they couldn’t help showing surprised and puzzled expressions.
Qian Qi noticed this, and instantly showed a sympathetic expression, patting Ah Tu’s body with regret, "Alas, poor Ah Tu has been shedding fur lately and is depressed, it doesn’t even want to struggle."
The other Awakeners looked at Ah Tu’s patchy body and suddenly had a look of realization: No wonder this little student could control the Flame Dog, it turned out this dog was withdrawn.
The only one who knew the truth, Liu Wangda: ...
Gosh, she can really talk nonsense! Does she even consider who caused Ah Tu to shed fur?
After leaving the Magic Beast Storage Room, the energetic Flame Dogs excitedly led the Awakeners towards the Beast Square, running around the large circle surrounding the square while shouting and howling, clearly the open space outside made them very excited.
Ah Tu also followed excitedly, wanting to run 10 laps, but after one lap, its neck was held back by the chains of "fate".
It turned back to see Qian Qi panting and stopping, clutching its body while out of breath, "I, I can’t run anymore."
This speed was ridiculously fast, she almost got dragged and slid on the ground by the Flame Dog!
"Hey, little student, give it your all!"
Beside her, two Awakeners who had lapped her saw her weakness and laughed heartily, "Little student, our pre-class laps are competitive, the last one to finish has to treat to dinner tonight!"
What? Treat to dinner? Seven or eight big guys, isn’t that going to cost a lot of money?
Qian Qi couldn’t help but glare fiercely at Ah Tu.
"You, lay down!" Qian Qi cursed as she climbed onto the Flame Dog, "I refuse to believe I can’t surpass them!"
Ah Tu wanted to resist, but its strength was inadequate, so it was forced down by Qian Qi’s hands as she sat firm. She then whipped the dog chain onto Ah Tu’s backside.
With a fierce look, she ordered, "Charge, Ah Tu! Show your magic beast dignity—"
Ah Tu yelped in pain and sprinted towards the Awakeners and Flame Dogs ahead.
Soon, the Awakeners felt a brief gust of wind as Qian Qi, riding on the Flame Dog while shouting "dei~ go~", overtook them and vanished into a small black dot.
Liu Wangda and others: ???
No way, wait? Why can she ride on the Flame Dog?!
They looked at the Flame Dogs they held with a bit of eagerness, but as soon as they tried, the Flame Dog rolled over, throwing them to the ground where they ate dirt.
Liu Wangda and others: ...
Why can she do it, but we can’t!
The Guardian Beast practical class for freshmen is the beginning for Beast Taming Department students to select the magic beast they fancy and try to build a good relationship. Only when Flame Dogs no longer have much hostility towards them can the contract possibly succeed.
However, the number of students in the Beast Taming Department is relatively few compared to other departments.
The entire freshman year only has about 200 students, which may seem a lot on the surface, but actually, many are academic sluggards.
Also called—"repeaters."
According to Qian Qi’s knowledge, first-year students in the Beast Taming Department must successfully contract with a magic beast and complete relevant assessments to smoothly advance to the second year.
Some students, however, haven’t succeeded in advancing even after four years.
"Students, today we’re observing the E-level Flame Dogs. Their attribute is the Fire element, and their E-level skill is bite. While their attack power isn’t strong, they excel in speed and agility, and shouldn’t be underestimated in battle."
A few teachers led their classes, standing in front of various Flame Dogs explaining them, while naturally, a class stood in front of Qian Qi and Ah Tu.
Someone instantly recognized Qian Qi.
"What the heck? Qian Qi the Big Shot? How are you here too?"
Since the last competition with the D-level Bear Iron Beast, the student-recorded video had already gone viral on the campus forum, making most students in the Beast Taming Department able to recognize Qian Qi.
Especially when they saw her holding a Flame Dog that was particularly quiet and obedient, they couldn’t help but show envious expressions.
"Wow, why is Qian Qi the Big Shot’s Flame Dog so quiet?"
"Yeah, all the others are constantly howling, looking fierce."
"But why does this Flame Dog have so much fur missing? Could it be sick, which is why it seems so listless?"
Qian Qi looked at the lethargic Ah Tu beside her, feeling guilty as she patted its head.
Wasn’t it during the race’s last moment, accidentally hitting your balls? Do you need to be so downcast?
She clearly asked Senior Su Xingle, who said the Flame Dog’s balls are tough, they won’t get damaged.
Ah Tu glanced at Qian Qi with complicated emotions.
Yeah, they won’t get damaged, but darn it, they hurt!!!