The King of Beast Trainers

Below the title, is the poster's description:

"It was like this, about a day ago, I suddenly obtained a mysterious Black Card.

At the same time I got this Black Card, a string of text appeared before my eyes, and there was a prompt sound in my ears, it instructed me to use this card to contract and capture an animal as a Pet Beast, to become a Beast Trainer.

At first, I thought I was like the protagonist in an anime, embarking on some incredible adventure.

But things were not that simple. Just after I followed the card's guidance to complete the beginner's task, I was teleported to an extremely dangerous place, teeming with wild beasts, where I nearly died!

My Pet Beast was severely injured trying to protect me, and the nearby pet hospital was completely unable to treat it, the doctors also judged that it had no chance of surviving, what should I do?

I have a feeling that we are bonded, and if my Pet Beast dies, something bad will happen to me too..."

Besides the text description, the poster also attached a picture.

It was of a large cat that looked like it had been turned to stone, its eyes gouged out, and one of its legs missing; it was in a pitiful state, with gray blood oozing from its body, the injuries very strange.

Fang Lan said seriously, "Finished reading?"

"Mhm," Lu Ran nodded.

Fang Lan said angrily, "The injuries seem off, the picture must have been Photoshopped, this person... I suspect they're an extremist who abuses pets."

This low-quality story, which looked utterly fake, was most likely just a ploy by the other party to grab attention, it's too made-up!

Do they think they're "the chosen child"?

"Indeed." Lu Ran agreed with Fang Lan, there were indeed many people like that, but his gaze still lingered on the smartphone screen.

At first glance, this post really seemed like a sensationalist tactic by an extremist who abuses animals.

However, Lu Ran was quite sensitive to such seemingly obvious fake news.

Supernatural phenomena...

Immediately, he envisioned a scene where the city was being invaded by countless monsters...

Thinking of that dream again...?

Lu Ran sighed internally.

Actually, he was highly concerned with such supernatural information.

The reason was simple, he harbored a secret unknown to others.

He could understand the "inner voices" of non-human beings, possessing a superpower similar to understanding beast language, capable of Psychic Sensing with animals.

This superpower was something he had acquired two years ago.

At first not very proficient, but after practicing, he could now hear the thoughts of many animals.

He could predict the weather, he could dominate the Green Sea City insect fighting championships, all thanks to this superpower.

And accompanying this superpower, there was also a strange dream.

Every once in a while, he would dream of the city being overrun by various monsters, with himself dying tragically within, before waking up in shock.

Initially, Lu Ran also sought a doctor, but no illness could be detected.

Without a doubt, he knew something was not normal about himself.

So, it was precisely because of his own abnormality, Lu Ran always felt that there had to be something abnormal about the world too.

Yet, for so long, the only abnormality he found was with himself.

Even on the internet, where one could often encounter extraordinary stories and strange rumors, in the end, they could never be verified, seeming fabricated.

This time, although Lu Ran took it seriously at first, he soon shook his head, having been through this countless times, he wouldn't believe such casually made-up stories again.

This world is still quite scientific...

"Let's eat first."

Just as the waiter finally served the meal, Lu Ran put down his phone and said to Fang Lan.

"All right," Fang Lan nodded.

The image she had shown him just now was quite gory, but Fang Lan didn't seem uncomfortable after looking at it. It was no surprise, considering she came from a medical family specializing in animal medicine.

As they picked at their food, Lu Ran asked, "Are you taking all those pets with you to Devil City?"

"Of course," Fang Lan replied. "I still have to keep up with my weekly updates. Otherwise, my followers will miss me."

Fang Lan was actually a pet blogger, always sharing pictures of her pets online. She never showed her own face, only her pets'.

However, Lu Ran always had his reservations about her calling herself a pet blogger. After all, Fang Lan's pets were snakes, spiders, scorpions, and centipedes—could these really be considered cute?

"Looks like you're going to have to rent your own place," Lu Ran shrugged. With those pets, Fang Lan wouldn't last a day in a dormitory. Even if the dorm auntie didn't care, her roommates would probably strangle her in her sleep.

Could you stand having a roommate who keeps pets...especially scorpions, centipedes, and snakes?

"If I have to live alone, then I'll live alone," Fang Lan said nonchalantly. "You just hurry up and pass your exams so you can come and split the rent with me."

"You talk as if I like your pets. They scare me too," Lu Ran said exasperatedly. He wasn't a coward, but Fang Lan had used spiders and other creepycrawlies to scare him since they were seven or eight, creating a traumatic memory from his childhood.

What kind of girl is she? Hasn't changed a bit... Aren't cats and dogs adorable?

They bantered back and forth, and soon the rain stopped and dinner was nearly finished.

Since Fang Lan had plans to meet her best friend that afternoon, she paid the bill first and left the restaurant, leaving Lu Ran behind to pack up the leftovers. Fang Lan's visit was just to check on him since she heard he didn't attend class. Lu Ran was aware that Fang Lan's family cared a lot about him.

"Ah, boring~"

A moment later, Lu Ran also stepped out of the restaurant, feeling the moist air and watching the rainbow in the sky, his mood shifting steadily.

High school is so dull, hardly any leisure time...

He moved forward, eager to start university.

However, before he could take a few steps, a sudden voice stopped him in his tracks.

Immediately after, Lu Ran raised his hand, staring intently at the black card that had appeared in his hand out of nowhere.

It was a poker card-sized black piece of plastic. It wasn't a membership card given by the restaurant, nor was it a flyer handed out. It just suddenly appeared in his hand, very abruptly.

Beyond that, Lu Ran began to experience hallucinations and auditory illusions... At that moment, he felt both an eerie silence and a disturbing noise, as if he was cut off from the world.

Text kept refreshing, sounds continued to echo, and Lu Ran's expression grew more incredulous.

[Detected that you have the qualifications for a Beast Trainer...]

[Contract Card has materialized...]

Beginner task: [Please use the Contract Card to capture an animal as your Pet Beast and become a Beast Trainer!]

Tip ①: [Beast Trainer: A profession that involves making contracts with, nurturing, and commanding Pet Beasts for work or combat.]

Tip ②: [Contract Card: An item that enhances the user's spiritual power to capture Pet Beasts; the Contract Card contains a space suitable for the Pet Beasts to rest.]

Tip ③: [Contract Card cannot be used on humans.]

Tip ④: [The success rate of capturing with the Contract Card depends on the user's spiritual power and the quality of the card. Do not attempt to capture creatures beyond your control as it may result in card damage or a Pet Beast backlash.]

Tip ⑤: ...

"What is this?" Standing at the side of the street, Lu Ran held the Contract Black Card, aware of the bustle around him, convinced that this wasn't any animal's thoughts. This feeling was completely different from when he used his superpower.

Lu Ran took a deep breath.

Contract Black Card, Pet Beast, Beast Trainer?

In that moment, his mind raced back to the post Fang Lan had just shared, to the description by the poster!

Exactly the same!

Damn, was everything that person said true?