【45L: I just came out of the tower, and the tenth floor is really hard to beat now. That dragon’s defense is so high, and its Venom Spray range is super wide.】
【70L: Seeking a guide! Has anyone defeated the new guardian?】
【88L: I barely lasted 40 seconds, but in the end, I was worn down by [Poisoned]...】
【105L: As a senior, I’m here to tell all you first-year students in this post some good news. The projections left in the tower only have about 70% of the original’s strength at that time, and their skills and traits aren’t fully replicated. Everyone still has hope of breaking through. Keep it up! (cute emoji)】
【106L: ??? What’s with the even more crushing news?】
...
Liu Yi smiled helplessly and handed the phone back to Yan Xinliu. “It seems Chiying has caused quite a bit of trouble for everyone.”
“I believe the teachers at Tianqi are probably delighted by anything that can increase the students’ strength,” Yan Xinliu said, pushing up her glasses, the lenses reflecting the sunlight.
“I’m taking back what I said earlier about ‘things will calm down once the novelty wears off.’ A first-year student breaking through to the fifteenth floor on their first challenge and having their pet become a guardian is likely the first instance in Tianqi’s history. The buzz about you among students will only continue to grow.”
Liu Yi gently stroked Chiying’s dragon horn. “It’s fine, as long as it doesn’t affect my classes and training, let them discuss.”
“Bingbing!”
Ziyue nodded in agreement, as long as no one else tried to pet her.
Yan Xinliu said, “Alright. Oh, and Teacher Wei asked me to tell you to go to her office tomorrow before the first class.”
Liu Yi nodded, understanding. Teacher Wei probably wanted to discuss the School Team with her.
Yan Xinliu took a folder from her backpack. “This is what I organized, the things covered in class last week. Take a look.”
Liu Yi took the folder. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.” Yan Xinliu picked up Pipi. “I’m leaving now, see you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow.”
“Let’s go home too,” Liu Yi said to Ziyue and Chiying.
...
Back home, Auntie Chen was sitting on the sofa.
Auntie Chen asked, “Oh, it’s only four o’clock. Are you already out of school?”
“Mm.” Liu Yi put down her backpack. “Today’s school tasks are done.”
She walked to the incubator and glanced at the pet egg inside. The golden-red patterns on the eggshell seemed even more vibrant than before, and a faint glow could be seen circulating within.
“The egg is in excellent condition,” Auntie Chen said, following her.
Liu Yi placed her hand on the incubator’s glass, as if she could feel a faint pulsation from within the egg. “Mm.”
“Quan Quan!”
Boxing Bunny hopped over, raising its tiny boxing gloves to show Liu Yi its training results for the day, indicating it had successfully made a dent in the training target.
“That’s great.” Liu Yi rubbed Boxing Bunny’s head. “Keep up the good work.”
“Fluffy~”
Fluffy Butler floated over and handed her a glass of iced juice.
Liu Yi thanked it and took a gulp, finishing it in one go. The refreshing juice instantly revitalized her.
“Go change your clothes first,” Auntie Chen said, taking the empty glass to the kitchen to wash.
Liu Yi nodded and went back to her room with Ziyue and Chiying.
In her room, after Liu Yi changed her clothes, she spread Yan Xinliu’s organized notes on her desk and quickly skimmed through them.
She said to Ziyue and Chiying, “I’m going to review my notes in the room. Do you want to rest here for a bit, or go straight to training?”
“Bingbing!”
Ziyue chirped, indicating she wanted to go train in the backyard training ground.
Chiying also nodded in agreement.
“Alright.” Liu Yi took some energy liquid from her Beast Taming Space and placed it in a basket. “Take the energy liquid with you; replenish if you need to.”
“Ziyue, practice Snowfall and Extreme Cold Storm now. Chiying, prioritize practicing Glare.”
“Bingbing.”
“Moling.”
Ziyue, dragging the basket, and Chiying, full of enthusiasm, headed to the backyard training ground.
“They seem quite happy to train,” Liu Yi said, smiling and shaking her head as she watched them leave, then began studying her notes.
...
As the sun set, the backyard training ground was bathed in a golden hue.
Liu Yi closed Yan Xinliu’s notes, stretched, and heard the whistling sound of Ziyue releasing Extreme Cold Storm from outside the window.
“Xiao Yi! Dinner’s ready!” Auntie Chen’s voice came from outside the door.
“Coming!” Liu Yi responded, then pushed open the window. “Ziyue, Chiying, come in and eat.”
“Bingbing!”
Ziyue tilted her head in response and immediately stopped her skill practice.
Chiying also turned her head, the light in her eyes gradually fading.
By the time Liu Yi came out, Ziyue and Chiying had also returned from the backyard training ground.
Ziyue’s fur still had some ice crystals clinging to it, while Chiying looked energetic, showing no signs of fatigue.
“Go shake it off first,” Liu Yi said, rubbing Ziyue’s head, then gently rubbing the golden patterns around Chiying’s eyes. “How do you feel about practicing Glare? Do you find it boring?”
“Moling.”
Chiying shook its head, indicating that the training was good and not boring.
On the dining table, Auntie Chen had already set out the food.
Ziyue and Chiying’s plates held their respective latent energy pills, while Liu Yi and Auntie Chen had three hot dishes and a soup in front of them.
“How was school today?” Auntie Chen asked. “Were you able to catch up after a week off?”
Liu Yi replied, “It was fine, and a classmate lent me her notes. Plus, I challenged the Tower of Trials this afternoon and broke through to the fifteenth floor.”
Auntie Chen praised Liu Yi, Ziyue, and Chiying a few times, impressed despite not fully understanding the details.
The three of them seemed to appreciate the compliments, eating with even more gusto.
After dinner, Ziyue and Chiying eagerly returned to the backyard training ground to continue their training.
Liu Yi followed them to the backyard to watch Ziyue and Chiying train diligently, then returned to the living room to glance at the incubator, falling silent for two seconds.
The next moment, a person engaged in meditation appeared in the room.
When four hours of meditation concluded, Liu Yi let out a sigh.
After washing up, she called Ziyue and Chiying back. “Let’s stop training here for today. We have school tomorrow, so let’s get some rest.”
Ziyue jumped onto the bed and found a comfortable spot to lie down. Chiying coiled up on the pillow, eyes closed but pupils still moving, seemingly replaying the recent training.
Liu Yi brought up Ziyue and Chiying’s information to check their training results.
【Name: Silver Snow Fox】
【Attribute: Ice】
【Level: Intermediate stage (17%)】
【Skills: Ice Blade (Expert level 61%), Frost Breath (Expert level 59%), Ice Armor (Proficient 79%), Ice Spike (Proficient 31%), Extreme Cold Storm (Entry level 39%), Frozen Bite (Entry level 35%), Frost Path (Expert level 29%), Snowfall (Entry level 40%)】
【Trait: Ice Soul Awakening (Proficient 11%), Eternal Heart (Entry level 18%)】
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