Beast Taming: the More the Better

This is the Secret Realm Exploration Area of Magic Capital Academy.

Soon, a figure slowly emerged from a vortex.

It was the silhouette of three young women, who almost immediately captured the attention of everyone present.

Especially the one leading them.

"Miss Qin, how was your harvest in the Linhai Secret Realm this time?"

Someone greeted her with a smile. Qin Xiaoxue responded with a faint smile that seemed friendly but maintained a strong sense of distance, and she nodded in acknowledgment.

However, it was obvious that under normal circumstances, Miss Qin might have chatted about their findings to see if anything could be exchanged.

But now, not only had she prematurely ended her exploration in the Linhai Secret Realm—a place one could only enter twice a month—she also had no spare time to deal with passersby.

That old woman! She knew Su Ping was coming today, yet she still insisted on sending me into the Linhai Secret Realm to learn meditation.

Why doesn't she learn it herself?

Qin Xiaoxue complained inwardly.

Little did she know, at this very moment, the two girls beside Qin Xiaoxue glanced at each other, and their gossip flames blazed even higher.

Several months ago, when Miss Qin had interrupted her meditation, they had overheard some gossip.

They had learned the name 'Su Ping.'

However, it seemed this person was someone Miss Qin had encountered before in her hometown of Linzhou.

Not a student from Magic Capital Beast Taming Academy.

During these months, they hadn't caught wind of anything. But in the past few days, it was clear that Miss Qin was often distracted, staring at her phone.

And today, she had been thrown into the Linhai Secret Realm by the Dean, showing an unprecedented lack of interest even in exploring the Secret Realm. This clearly indicated a significant issue.

Consequently, she had hurriedly left the Secret Realm, even more than twenty minutes earlier than the scheduled time.

All these abnormalities clearly indicated many things.

So, after stepping out of the spacious Secret Realm plaza, Qin Xiaoxue checked the reply on her phone. Then, she glanced at her two roommates, who were peeking over eagerly, and said without changing her expression, "Um, Xiao Lu, Xiao Xiao, you guys go back to the dorm first. The old lady has something she needs me for, so I can't join you."

However, much to her surprise, after exchanging glances, the short-haired girl licked her lips and said, "Xiao Xue, the funds that the combat society applied for last month and the Combat Energy Detector haven't come through yet. It's not much, but it's something all members of the society are looking forward to. As president of the combat society, I've been constantly pestered by the members."

The short-haired girl's eyes darted around shiftily as she continued, "So, Xiao Xue, can you help us out? We'd like to accompany you to meet the Dean. With just a word from the Dean, this funding should be no issue."

Qin Xiaoxue glanced at the little rascal and cleared her throat. "Xiao Xiao, you should be discussing the combat society's funding with Director Yan. But don't worry, I'll mention it to the old lady."

Clearly, Qin Xiaoxue's reply had all but confirmed the two girls' suspicions. The one named Xiao Xiao pressed on, "Xiao Xue, it's not that I don't trust you, but this matter is really important..."

Qin Xiaoxue glanced sideways at her two best friends, then nodded. "Alright then, let's go together!"

As soon as she spoke, the two girls were momentarily taken aback. However, they quickly caught on and nodded enthusiastically, propelled by the still-burning flames of gossip within them.

Qin Xiaoxue promptly summoned Woodhead and mounted it. It had already broken through its race limit and reached Leader Second Rank, intuitively understanding its master's intentions as it raced swiftly through the campus streets.

The two excited girls followed behind.

However, fifteen minutes later, their eager flames of gossip were thoroughly extinguished.

This was because Qin Xiaoxue had indeed brought them to the central teaching building, and at that moment, the Dean was actually inside a mechanical vehicle.

"Dean... Dean..."

Upon truly seeing the woman, the two girls were completely at a loss.

Weren't we supposed to see Miss Qin's rumored boyfriend? Weren't we here to enjoy the drama and get some juicy gossip?

Why is this so different from what we imagined?

The woman glanced at the two girls, who exchanged looks with each other, then she looked at Qin Xiaoxue. Qin Xiaoxue merely shrugged, a mischievous smile flashing in her eyes. Hmph, hmph, you two little rascals, you dare to tease me?

Didn't expect your big sister to turn the tables, did you?

That Su Ping even dared to say I'm not smart? The Pet Beast Thirty-Six Stratagems I've been cramming lately weren't for nothing!

Qin Xiaoxue then said, "Xiao Xiao mentioned that their combat society hasn't received the funding or the Combat Energy Detector they applied for in the past six months, so she came to talk to you about it."

Such a trivial matter? The woman was slightly taken aback.

Afterwards, seeing the triumphant smile in her granddaughter's eyes and the 'you win' expression in the eyes of her granddaughter's two friends—who were also influential figures at Magic Capital Academy—she understood everything and smiled faintly, "Alright, I will talk to the faculty director in charge of clubs about this matter."

"Yes, thank you, Dean. We appreciate your hard work."

"Goodbye, Dean."

Ling Xiaoxiao shook her short hair, watching Qin Xiaoxue get into the Dean's car. Xiao Lu, by her side, could only ask, "Xiao Xiao, what do we do now?"

"Whatever! I don't believe this! Come on, let's follow."

"But... isn't that a bit much? That's the Dean's car; we..."

Ling Xiaoxiao patted Xiao Lu's shoulder, a glint of wisdom flashing in her eyes. "Don't worry. You know how closely the Dean supervises Xiao Xue. The Dean definitely doesn't know about that Su Ping business and wouldn't approve of it!"

"Therefore, I deduce Xiao Xue is just putting on an act! She'll definitely find an excuse to get out of the car halfway. When that happens, we'll... hehehe..."

As she spoke, realization dawned in Xiao Lu's eyes, and she nodded excitedly, "Oh, I see! Then what are we waiting for? Hurry, hurry, hurry!"