Zhang Lingxue then projected another type of pet beast called the Hedgehog Pig.
This pet beast looked like a newborn piglet, with huge nostrils and bright, spirited eyes. Two thumb-thick tusks jutted from its mouth, while its back was covered in centimeter-long gray bristles.
It was extremely timid. Whenever it encountered danger, the Hedgehog Pig would Curl Up, and the bristles on its body would harden to protect itself.
But if it was enraged, it would charge forward regardless of everything.
These four pet beasts were the ones Zhang Lingxue recommended to the students, their advantage being their relatively gentle temperaments.
Of course, there were countless pet beasts in the Secret Realm. There was also Little Poison Fang, a venom-type pet beast. It was a small snake-like pet beast, one meter long and only as wide as a thumb, with extremely sharp venomous fangs on both its upper and lower jaws.
It could spray venom with paralyzing properties from its mouth to numb its prey.
However, this pet beast did not have a very good temperament. It could even be said to be especially vile, enjoying injecting venom into its own Pet Beast Master's body.
Still, some Pet Beast Masters with venom-type talents were willing to raise such ill-tempered pet beasts.
The school bus soon stopped before the Secret Realm.
This Secret Realm mainly consisted of forests and lakes.
In order to expand this Secret Realm, Sacred Mountain Middle School invested a large amount of Space Stones every year to maintain the stability of its space.
To make travel easier for students and teachers, Sacred Mountain Middle School had built broad stretches of flat asphalt roads within the Secret Realm.
Zhang Lingxue had already reported the number of people entering the Secret Realm in advance. After passing the guards' inspection, she led Ye Bai and the others slowly into the Secret Realm.
This Secret Realm was dotted with numerous lakes. The sun in the sky was formed from top-grade Sun Crystals, showing just how lavish the school was.
Using Sun Crystals as a source of light could make young pet beasts stronger.
Under the warm sunlight, the lakes gleamed with golden light like fish scales.
A warm breeze drifted over, carrying the fragrance of fresh grass.
The staff had thoughtfully set up signposts along the roads. Each type of pet beast had its own designated area, making the place resemble a zoo.
"All right, everyone, go choose your pet beasts."
"Remember, every pet beast has a different temperament. You must begin the contract ritual with the cooperation of the staff."
"You must make sure the surrounding area is safe before contracting a pet beast."
"Because of the Secret Realm's environment, it strongly suppresses Pet Beast Masters like you who have only just awakened your talents. You only have one hour to choose a pet beast."
"After one hour, you must return here. Otherwise, your lives will be in danger."
"Of course, you can ignore my advice and stubbornly stay here. The watches on your wrists will sound the moment you faint."
"If there are any aftereffects, don't blame me for not warning you. And the cost of treatment will be an astronomical sum."
Zhang Lingxue continued.
"All right, dismissed. Go choose your pet beasts first."
The moment Zhang Lingxue finished speaking, almost everyone swarmed toward Li Weiyang, who had awakened the Eye of Insight.
"Class Monitor, could you please help me choose a powerful pet beast?"
"Class Monitor, I'm begging you."
"Sister Weiyang, I've never asked you for anything before. This is the first time I'm asking you for a favor. You won't refuse me, will you?"
A group of people crowded around Li Weiyang, while Ye Bai stood alone to one side.
Ye Bai rolled his eyes. A bunch of bootlickers—licking until the very end and ending up with nothing.
Li Weiyang was a typical egoist. A super-rare talent like the Eye of Insight consumed her energy every time she used it.
How could she possibly waste her own energy helping others?
She would probably dismiss them with just a few words.
He casually picked a small path and wandered around as though visiting a zoo.
Ye Bai strolled through Little Poison Fang's breeding grounds. Every Little Poison Fang here was aggressive, baring its fangs at him.
The black Little Poison Fangs flicked their red tongues, their dark blue snake eyes narrowed into slits.
Their tails were thin and long, and each had a slender Unicorn Horn on its head.
When they saw Ye Bai approach, they slammed headfirst into the bulletproof glass.
Thud.
Quite a few Little Poison Fangs knocked themselves unconscious, while the staff member nearby calmly scrolled through his phone.
Basic stuff. No need to make a fuss.
He had long grown accustomed to it. Sometimes, if he did not hear those thudding sounds, he would even wonder whether something was wrong with the Little Poison Fangs.
In fact, this was also one of Little Poison Fang's training methods. After hundreds or thousands of Ramming impacts, their skulls could become as hard as steel.
However, Ye Bai did not seem very interested in this type of pet beast. After all, Little Poison Fang was a small snake-like pet beast, and aside from certain special groups, few people liked such cold-blooded pet beasts.
Next, Ye Bai visited the breeding grounds for Hedgehog Pigs, Boxing Rabbits, and other pet beasts, but he still failed to find one that suited his tastes.
He wandered aimlessly. Only when goose-feather-sized snowflakes began falling from the sky did he realize that he had arrived at Little Snowball's breeding grounds.
Li Weiyang and the others happened to arrive here as well. Quite a few students had already formed contracts with pet beasts.
Among them were Boxing Rabbits, Hedgehog Pigs, and Chameleon Silkworms.
There were more Chameleon Silkworms than the others. These pet beasts were usually lazy and sluggish, the sort that anyone with hands could contract.
"Ye Bai still hasn't contracted a pet beast. There isn't much time left now, is there?"
"Forty minutes have already passed. It will take us another ten minutes just to return to the square."
"Ye Bai, I advise you not to be so picky, or you might end up without a single pet beast."
The students all began gossiping about Ye Bai.
Ye Bai let their words go in one ear and out the other.
"Look, it's Little Snowball!"
A student suddenly pointed into the distance.
Two Little Snowballs, like Ice Spirits, hopped and skipped over.
A panting staff member followed behind them.
"Slow down, slow down, wait for me."
"Did you sense a Pet Beast Master you can form a contract with?"
The staff member was so exhausted that he could barely catch his breath.
The Little Snowballs transformed into countless snowflakes and circled Ye Bai.
Then the snowflakes gathered in Ye Bai's hand, forming the shapes of the Little Snowballs.
One of the two Little Snowballs was fat and the other thin. They happily spun around Ye Bai.
Li Weiyang's eyes turned blood-red as she activated the Eye of Insight skill.
[Pet Beast Name: Little Snowball (Fat)] [Level: lv2 (First Order Level 2)] [Attribute: Ice] [Skills: Ram, Snow Melt] [Evolution Path: Big Snowball. Requires Ice Core*3. Complete evolution in an ice-type environment.] [Pet Beast Name: Little Snowball (Thin)] [Level: lv3 (First Order Level 3)] [Attribute: Ice] [Skills: Ram, Snow Melt, Snow Spray] [Evolution Path: Ice Spirit. Requires Ice Crystals*3, Eternal Crystal*3. Complete evolution in an ice-type environment.]
She had found it. The thinner Little Snowball was the pet beast Li Weiyang wanted to contract.
It had a total of three skills and had even mastered the advanced skill Snow Spray. Once it evolved into an Ice Spirit, its strength would skyrocket.
But that pet beast was currently in Ye Bai's hands, and it seemed to like Ye Bai more. She had to think of a way to snatch the pet beast from Ye Bai.
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