Chapter 8

Tam's performance could be said to have surprised everyone.

It wasn't because Tam's attack was particularly powerful.

A one-star Bronze level attack strength was something many people present could achieve.

What truly surprised them was the difference between Tam's own level and the attack strength he displayed.

There was a full five-star difference.

However, Lu Yuan wasn't too surprised by this.

Because a pet beast's attack strength is not only related to its own level but also to its physical strength.

Especially for a pet beast like Tam, who inherited a 'character template.'

The physical strength far exceeds that of ordinary pet beasts.

It's just that Tam himself hadn't realized this.

【Water Leap Frog】

【Attributes: Water, Earth】

【Template: Naruto's Jiraiya (Normal Form)】

【Match Rate: 95%】

【Racial Potential: Gold Three Stars (Diamond One Star)】

【Current Strength: Iron Five Stars】

【Potential: Legendary】

【Abilities: Power-Up, Tongue Sword Technique, Thick Skin】

During this month, the main focus of Lu Yuan's training for Tam was physical training and energy control.

The former progressed rapidly under the influence of the legendary potential and gold-level racial potential.

Although Tam's level was only Iron Five Stars, his physical strength was comparable to that of Iron Seven and Eight Star pet beasts.

The energy control training was to prepare Tam for learning 'Ninjutsu' in the future.

After all, a ninja who can't use ninjutsu isn't really a ninja.

Lu Yuan was cultivating Tam to become a future 'Koga Ninja Frog.'

Laying a solid foundation early on would allow for a strong foundation later.

The Tongue Sword Technique that Lu Yuan demonstrated during this test was a simplified version of Jiraiya's 'Disorderly Lion Mane Technique.'

After all, Tam's current spiritual energy control and spiritual energy were not sufficient to use the 'Disorderly Lion Mane Technique.'

So Lu Yuan had to settle for the simplified version of the 'Tongue Sword Technique.'

However, the attack's power was actually quite impressive.

If an ordinary pet beast were hit, it would either die or be severely injured.

In just one month, Tam had made such significant progress, and Lu Yuan was very satisfied with his performance.

The only downside was Tam's 'lecherous' personality.

If only this could be changed...

"Lu Yuan, number 57, your results have been uploaded to the Beast Tamer Association. You are now an Iron Five Star Beast Tamer."

The staff member's words immediately brought Lu Yuan back to his senses.

"Thank you, I appreciate it."

Seeing Lu Yuan's politeness, the staff member smiled and nodded in response.

Soon, under the guidance of the staff member, Lu Yuan arrived at a service hall.

Registering as an Iron Beast Tamer was not complicated; it took no more than half an hour for Lu Yuan to complete the process.

Holding the Iron Beast Tamer badge composed of 'flame, lightning, water droplet, rock, and metal,' Lu Yuan felt a surge of excitement.

With this, he had finally taken his first official step.

Looking at the various strange and unique pet beasts outside the association, Lu Yuan felt very pleased.

The world of Beast Tamers... what an interesting world!

...

September 1st, the national unified start of the school year.

Early in the morning, Lu Yuan arrived at his class on time.

"Lu Yuan, how was your summer?"

As Lu Yuan entered the classroom, a cheerful voice sounded behind him.

Lu Yuan turned around and immediately saw a towering man like a small mountain.

The man was nearly two meters tall, with a full beard, and his short-sleeved school uniform was even a bit tight, revealing his muscles.

Seeing him, Lu Yuan instantly recalled the man's memory.

A moment later, Lu Yuan smiled and said, "I had a good harvest. As for you, Brother Jun, I heard you participated in the summer Beast Tamer training. How did you do? I heard there were many high-achievers from other schools. Although you awakened your Beast Space at twelve, you might not be the best there."

Zhang Xiaojun laughed heartily and put his arm around Lu Yuan's shoulder, saying, "You're kidding, who do you think I am? I definitely aced it!"

As he spoke, Zhang Xiaojun flexed his muscles to show his strength.

But thinking of Zhang Xiaojun's pet beast, and seeing the muscular Zhang Xiaojun in front of him, Lu Yuan couldn't help but feel an urge to laugh.

Because Zhang Xiaojun's pet beast was a Silver-level pet beast known for being 'cute' and 'adorable'—the Flame Rabbit.

Thinking of the Flame Rabbit, which was smaller than Zhang Xiaojun's arm, Lu Yuan couldn't help but wonder.

Could his pet beast beat him, the Beast Tamer?

Just as Lu Yuan was about to chat more with Zhang Xiaojun, their homeroom teacher walked in.

"Everyone, please quiet down."

The noisy classroom immediately fell silent.

Everyone returned to their seats, looking at the homeroom teacher, Mr. Li Hong, a balding man in his forties.

Mr. Li Hong looked around and, seeing everyone present, smiled and took out a stack of application forms.

"You all should know that our Beast Tamer High School is divided into the Arts and Beast Tamer departments before the third year. In the early stages, learning Beast Tamer knowledge is more important than cultivating a pet beast, as both humans and pet beasts have their golden growth periods."

"So, the division in the third year is not only a tradition of our school but also a recognized tradition nationwide. Now is the key time for division. Students who have awakened their Beast Space can apply to join the Beast Tamer department, while those who haven't awakened their Beast Space will have to be disappointed..."

Listening to the homeroom teacher, some students showed indifferent expressions, clearly already aware of this.

Others, however, showed looks of frustration—these were the students who hadn't awakened their Beast Space.

If Lu Yuan hadn't awakened the system, he might have been one of them.

But now, Lu Yuan had clearly become a member of the Beast Tamers.

Looking at the application form on his desk, Lu Yuan filled it out for the Beast Tamer department without hesitation.

When Mr. Li Hong collected all the application forms, he was somewhat surprised.

He looked at everyone and smiled, "I didn't expect that out of our fifty-one students, nine have awakened their Beast Space. That's quite impressive."

"Students who haven't awakened their Beast Space shouldn't be discouraged... After all, while Beast Tamers have high social status, they also bear more responsibility."

"Alright, students who have awakened their Beast Space, please stand up. I'll take you to the Beast Tamer department campus."

When Lu Yuan stood up, Zhang Xiaojun, who was sitting behind him, looked surprised and then laughed, patting Lu Yuan's back hard.

Lu Yuan turned around and, seeing Zhang Xiaojun give him a meaningful look, immediately understood his meaning and smiled in return.

The two of them followed the others, walking to the adjacent campus under the envious gazes of their classmates.

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