Beast Taming: the More the Better

"Welcome aboard the Cloud Soarer, respected Major Su Ping, respected Senior Breeder Liu Fuhai, and Intermediate Breeder Sun Chaoju! If you need anything, please instruct me. I am at your service at any time!"

Old Sha, Sun Chaoju, and Liu Fuhai entered the Cloud Soarer together, settling onto one of the mere six sofa seats. This mechanical voice reached the ears of Su Ping and the others.

Liu Fuhai didn't react much. Given his special status, he'd ridden on some high-class aircraft before. Su Ping and Sun Chaoju, however, seemed a bit slow to respond.

This thing really is a true Mechanical Pet Beast, not just a semi-mechanical awakened intelligence like before, Su Ping thought.

Sun Chaoju's thoughts, meanwhile, went along these lines: Why is there no 'respected' before my name? Is an Intermediate Breeder unworthy of respect? Damn it! My fate is my own, not dictated by Heaven! Thirty years the river flows east...

But he let it go, ducking his head slightly as he looked over the lavishly luxurious special aircraft. Without Su Ping's clout, he wouldn't even dream of riding in it, let alone getting inside to take a look.

My goodness, a private aircraft exclusively for Spirit Saint Level beings! What kind of concept was that? Sun Chaoju felt his life had truly been worthwhile!

So, with that thought, Breeder Sun looked towards the calm-faced, middle-aged woman, Aunt Qin, and asked a question that made Liu Fuhai's old face flush, "Um, can I take a photo?"

Aunt Qin was slightly taken aback before breaking into a smile. "Of course, you can!"

Sun Chaoju ignored his teacher's disapproving glare, took out his latest model phone, snapped a few photos, then contentedly posted them to his social media feed and in the 'Jianghai Wolves' group chat.

He then started composing a caption: "Never would've imagined a dedicated exclusive aircraft would be like this, truly an eye-opener..."

After some thought, Sun Chaoju deleted his initial caption and then retyped: "A longer journey is taken to behold grander sights. Let us strive together."

Then, purposefully, he added the 'Cloud Soarer' logo below this message. His intentions were quite obvious.

Without a doubt, his social media feed was flooded with likes and inquiries, but of course, Old Sun wouldn't deign to reply.

Meanwhile, in the 'Jianghai Wolves' group chat, there was a chorus of jeers. It was clear that Sun Chaoju had already blabbed about the 'trivial' matter of going to the Magic Capital. On the very day Su Ping had mentioned it to him, Sun Chaoju, unable to contain himself, had spilled all the details in the group.

Everyone knew that he was off to the Magic Capital for the Breeder contest in a little over ten days. He might even get a chance to make an appearance before the many interested members of the public.

To say they weren't envious would be impossible, yet nothing could be done. After all, who could blame the lucky dog for stumbling upon such incredible luck?

[Old Yang Amidst the Sand: Not to be critical, Old Sun, but enough already, okay? Is there no end to this? Do you have to show off just for getting on a plane?]

[Wolf Den - Sun Chaoju: Hehe, Old Yang, you're just inexperienced. I don't blame you. You'll all understand eventually.]

[Old Yang Amidst the Sand: Screw it, where's the group admin? @Old Zhao, Boss Zhao, either kick this bastard out for a few days, or we're leaving the group! Who knows how much this guy is going to show off!]

Then, not five seconds later, Sun Chaoju received a message that he had been kicked out of the 'Jianghai Wolves' group chat. He didn't care, scoffing dismissively.

Hmph, blatant jealousy! But today, Master Sun was in a good mood and couldn't be bothered to stoop to their level.

Sun Chaoju felt he had reached the pinnacle of his life, while those nearby clearly paid no mind to his minor emotional outburst.

Aunt Qin smiled gently at the old man and the young man, asking, "Would you like something to drink? We will arrive at the Magic Capital and the Academy in less than thirty minutes. If you're feeling tired, there are rooms available for rest."

"Is there green tea?" Liu Fuhai asked.

"I'll have a cola," Su Ping said.

Aunt Qin looked towards Sun Chaoju, who was glowering at his phone. He belatedly replied, "Ah, I'm fine with anything!"

Liu Fuhai, beside him, wished he could open a window and throw this disgrace out of the aircraft.

Aunt Qin, unfazed, smiled slightly and said, "Cloud Soarer, three green teas, one cola, and three tree fruits."

Within ten seconds, a mechanical arm emerged from somewhere, its tray holding three steaming cups of green tea and a chilled cola. Tree fruits were also provided for Old Sha, who was listlessly dozing nearby.

Evidently, Aunt Qin was very familiar with the Forest Wolf and also seemed quite interested in this new Forest Wolf Evolver. However, as it involved many complex matters, it wasn't appropriate for her to inquire further.

Su Ping sipped through the straw, unabashed that his drink was different from the others. He looked at the mechanical arm with interest, finally unable to help but ask, "Aunt Qin, is Cloud Soarer a real Mechanical Pet Beast?"

The question didn't even require Aunt Qin's response. Suddenly, a light above turned on. A small 3D blue holographic figure appeared on the coffee table in front of the sofa seats, announcing, "Respected Major Su Ping, Cloud Soarer is indeed a real Mechanical Pet Beast! Do you have any instructions?"