She scanned each team member present. “However, I must remind you that balancing work and rest is equally important. Overtraining can negatively affect your performance in matches.”
Li Chengying immediately raised her hand. “Teacher Wei, will the simulated floating island training ground also be open?”
“Of course,” Wei Xiuyu nodded. “All training facilities will be open.”
Ouyang Qin, arms crossed, suddenly spoke. “Teacher Wei, when will we get the information on other schools in the Monte Region?”
Wei Xiuyu replied, “The coaching staff is compiling it. It will be sent to your phones by next Wednesday at the latest.”
After dismissal, Liu Yi walked towards the school gate with Ziyue and Chiying.
“Liu Yi! Wait up!”
Li Chengying caught up from behind, accompanied by her Cloud Howler Sparrow and Lightning Leopard.
“What is it?” Liu Yi stopped.
Li Chengying mysteriously lowered her voice. “I heard there’s a super famous battle-themed restaurant in the Monte Region called ‘Cloud Arena.’ How about we go try it together when we get there?”
Before Liu Yi could answer, Gao Xue followed up from behind. “Chengying, are you trying to drag our junior to play again? Don’t forget we’re going there for a competition.”
“It’s all about balancing work and rest!” Li Chengying stuck out her tongue. “Besides, that restaurant is really cool. Customers can watch battle performances on floating arenas while they eat.”
Liu Yi mused, “That sounds interesting.”
“Right, right?!” Li Chengying clapped her hands excitedly. “It’s settled then!”
Gao Xue shook her head helplessly, but a slight smile played on her lips.
After returning home, Liu Yi informed Auntie Chen about her upcoming itinerary.
“Going to the Monte Region, huh…” Auntie Chen said while serving soup. “The climate there is quite dry, remember to drink plenty of water. The air pressure on the floating islands is also lower than on the ground, so you might feel a bit unaccustomed to it at first.”
Liu Yi nodded. “I’ll keep that in mind.”
“Oh, right.” Auntie Chen suddenly remembered something. “The Monte Region has a specialty snack called Cloud Cotton Candy, made from a local Cloud Fluff Fruit. I heard it melts in your mouth; you absolutely have to try it.”
After dinner, Liu Yi went to check on the Blazing Lion’s pet egg.
The incubator rested quietly on the table, emitting a soft, warm glow.
The flame patterns on the eggshell were more distinct than before, and a faint light could be seen swirling within.
“Looks like I’ll have to wait a bit longer…” Liu Yi murmured softly, her fingers gently tracing the incubator’s glass cover.
Thinking about going to the Monte Region for a month, she couldn’t help but worry—what if the Blazing Lion hatched while they were away?
Just then, she suddenly remembered the 【Portable Incubator】 she had pulled from the Beast Taming Space’s stone platform pool after contracting Chiying in the Myriad Realm Secret Realm and returning home.
This could perfectly solve the problem.
...
On a weekend morning, just after Liu Yi finished breakfast, she received a text message from Wei Xiuyu:
【Meet me at the school gate at 8 AM. I’m taking you somewhere.】
Liu Yi was a bit puzzled but quickly packed her backpack and recalled Ziyue and Chiying to her Beast Taming Space.
“Auntie Chen, Teacher Wei needs me. I’m heading out.”
“Be careful on your way,” Auntie Chen poked her head out from the kitchen. “Will you be back for lunch?”
“I’m not sure yet. I’ll text you.”
Arriving at the school gate, Wei Xiuyu was already waiting.
Today, she wasn’t wearing her coach’s uniform but a casual outfit, looking much more relaxed than usual.
“Get in,” Wei Xiuyu opened the door of a black sedan. “I’m taking you somewhere special.”
The car drove out of the city, ascending a winding mountain road. About an hour later, it stopped in front of a secluded building.
“Where is this?” Liu Yi asked, looking around after getting out of the car.
The building had a discreet exterior, with no signs at the entrance, only a few uniformed staff members patrolling.
“The Longwu Region Beast Tamer Association’s Special Training Base,” Wei Xiuyu stated, showing her ID before leading Liu Yi inside. “This place is specifically for elite Beast Tamers who require confidential training grounds.”
After passing through several security gates, they arrived at a spacious training hall.
Three people stood in the center of the hall; they approached upon seeing Wei Xiuyu.
“Xiuyu, is this the student you mentioned?” asked an old man with white hair.
“Yes, Professor Lin,” Wei Xiuyu nodded. “Liu Yi, this is Professor Lin from Longwu Beast Taming University, and these two are his assistants.”
Liu Yi greeted them politely, her confusion deepening.
Professor Lin smiled kindly. “Don’t be nervous. We heard that your Moling Dragon gained a new Trait after evolving, and we’d like you to cooperate with some tests. This will also allow you to conduct confidential training here.”
He pointed to the other side of the venue. “There are specialized simulated environment training rooms that can mimic the floating island terrain of the Monte Region.”
Wei Xiuyu added, “Given the unique nature of your A-rank skills, training here means you don’t have to worry about outsiders knowing. And…”
She paused. “We’ve also prepared special sparring partners for you.”
Liu Yi looked in the direction Professor Lin was pointing, and a figure slowly walked from the other side of the training hall.
It was a young woman in her early twenties, with short, ear-length hair and sharp eyes.
Behind her were two pets: a Winged Blade Eagle, entirely silver-white with metallic gleaming wings, and a Thunder-patterned Leopard, its body encircled by faint electric light.
“This is Xu Yukun,” Professor Lin introduced. “She was a Top 8 contestant in last year’s National University League and is now my graduate student. Her Winged Blade Eagle and Thunder-patterned Leopard are both Advanced mid-stage, making them perfect sparring partners for you to experience the pressure of Advanced pets.”
Xu Yukun walked up to Liu Yi, scrutinized her, and a slight smile played on her lips. “Teacher Wei’s student? I heard your Moling Dragon has a new Trait called ‘Cloud Walking’? I’m quite interested.”
Liu Yi greeted politely, “Hello, Senior Xu.”
At the same time, she observed the other party’s two pets.
The Winged Blade Eagle was Flying and Steel-type, Advanced stage, known for its speed; the Thunder-patterned Leopard was Electric-type, also Advanced stage, characterized by strong burst power.
Both were Advanced stage pets.
Wei Xiuyu added, “Yukun’s Winged Blade Eagle and Thunder-patterned Leopard are both Advanced mid-stage, a higher Level than your two Intermediate stage pets. But don’t worry, this is mainly for you to experience what it’s like to battle Advanced pets, and to test the performance of your A-rank skills in actual combat.”
“Understood.” Liu Yi nodded, already strategizing in her mind.
Xu Yukun stretched her wrists. “Then let’s have a 2v2 match? The rules are simple: one side loses if both of their pets are incapacitated. Don’t worry, I’ll control the intensity.”
Professor Lin walked to the control panel at the edge of the arena. “I’ll be recording all the data. You can start anytime.”
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