The daily life of the crew of "Beasts".

Even after Qiong Xiaoqi, other beasts still attempted to cheat. Some used the conventional method of passing notes to peek at answers, while others employed more sophisticated illusionary possession techniques, and some even secretly brought ghosts into the exam. However, all of these attempts were uncovered by the Xie Zhi.

In elementary school, there are only three subjects to be tested: Chinese, Math, and English. The tests are completed in one day, and the results are released the next day. Since the students who tried to cheat in the first math test were severely punished, things became much calmer afterward.

After a morning of studying, the three brothers quickly finished lunch and reviewed for a while before diving into their afternoon English exam.

……

"Dingle, ring, ring!"

Finally, the exams were over, and the school bell that rang was like heavenly music to the students' ears!

The next day, the results will be released, and summer vacation will begin. Classroom doors will open, and students will rush in, happily heading straight for the school gate. On the other side, in the class led by Xie Zhi, a group of mythical beasts, some happy and some worried, will leave the classroom together.

"How did everyone feel about the exam?" Shota asked.

"What I do is none of your business! Are you mocking me? Even if I didn't cheat, it's none of your concern!" Qiong Xiaoqi exploded as if his sensitive spot had been touched, cursing a few times before pulling the other two fierce-looking guys away.

Shota instinctively raised his paw, completely bewildered. He wondered if he had said anything. However, being well-mannered, Shota didn't get angry in the end, but instead looked at the other beasts, "What about you guys?"

"Hehe! Walnut will definitely do well on the exam this time. I've been studying with Fuzi in my dreams, so there's no problem!" Walnut patted his chest proudly.

"Yes, I've already tested Walnut in my dream." Fu-zai smiled with his eyes narrowed.

"Huh?" Shota stood there dumbfounded.

In a dream? Studying? Taking an exam? What's going on?

As a Japanese fox, he didn't know much about Chinese mythical creatures, so his mind was a complete mess, and he couldn't help but make all sorts of guesses.

They think about each other day and night, and dream about each other constantly, or like the male and female protagonists in TV dramas?

His mind went blank, and he instinctively looked at the laughing and joking Walnut. Could Walnut be his destined brother-in-law?

"So that's why I didn't see you in my dream, you went to find Fuzai." Baijie also looked at Hetao, her voice tinged with a barely perceptible sourness. Although she really shipped this couple, she was still a little unhappy that Xiao Mengji, whom she could kiss and hug in her dreams every night, was gone.

Walnut didn't notice Bai Jie's slight mood, but still chuckled and put her arm around his shoulder, "Hehe, it's okay. When Walnut gets better, we can all play together!"

"What dream? What do you mean by 'play together'?" Tianlu couldn't help but ask, completely confused.

"Yeah, I didn't ask last time. Baijie, Hetao, what exactly do you mean by dreams?" Bixie has a better memory and still remembers what happened when Fuzai Xiangtai first came here.

Bai Jie's expression, which had been one of quiet joy as he was being hugged by the fluffy creature, suddenly froze, and cold sweat poured down his face.

Damn it, I forgot about that. Tianlu and Bixie still don't know that walnuts entered their dreams.

"Ah, this..." Walnut realized the problem and immediately became hesitant. Entering the dream itself wasn't the issue, but what happened in the dream...

In short, Bai Jie threw a tantrum in his dream, and in reality, he forcibly choked him to prevent him from speaking. Besides, he himself felt ashamed.

"Why are you stammering?" Bixie frowned, sensing something was wrong.

Even though Bai Jie was feeling guilty, he could remain calm, but He Tao couldn't, and that's when he gave himself away. Tian Lu also cast a questioning glance his way.

Shota hesitated, wanting to say something but holding back. He had just had a gut feeling that Walnut-kun was going to become his brother-in-law, but now he seemed to have something going on with Hyakukai-kun.

Not only him, but another canine also clicked with him—the only non-divine beast among the divine beasts, Yue Tian. He couldn't help but wonder why the Third Master was caught in a chaotic battlefield.

……

In the end, Bai Jie reluctantly stepped forward and glossed over the matter, saying that they had played together in a dream. Tianlu Bixie was skeptical but didn't press the matter further.

However, after they separated from the other beasts and returned home, the two of them cornered their brother against the wall again.

“Bai Jie, I see something’s off about Walnut’s expression. Did you do something in your dream?” Bi Xie scrutinized Bai Jie.

“Yes,” Tianlu echoed.

Bai Jie was dumbfounded. "So, this matter isn't over yet?"

"Stop talking nonsense, Bai Jie, hurry up and tell me!" Tianlu pounced on Bai Jie and pinned him down, clearly determined not to give up until he got some answers.

Under interrogation from his two older brothers, Bai Jie confessed to the events of his dream with a long face. Unsurprisingly, he was then punished, not for what he did in the dream—Tianlu Bixie was prepared after the Xiaoze incident—but because Bai Jie had kept it a secret from them all along!

That night, Walnut didn't go to find Fuzai; instead, he entered Baijie's dream. As soon as he entered, he saw his best friend being vigorously ravaged by his two older brothers, in a way almost exactly like when he himself was being petted!

When he awoke from his dream, all he got was a silhouette and a "Hmph!"

"Mwah mwah mwah! Bai Jie, don't be angry. I didn't mean to help you during the day..." Walnut pouted and nudged Bai Jie, who was throwing a tantrum, with its two fluffy tails curling up around it.

Bai Jie let out a soft "mmm" as he was enveloped by an adorable, fluffy creature. How could he resist? Before long, he couldn't help but hug the walnut and rub and suck on it, which could be considered as forgiving it.

……

The next day, the last day of summer vacation, the exam results were about to be announced. The three brothers and Walnut arrived at school as if nothing had happened the day before.

Soon, the school bell rang. The Xie Zhi entered the classroom and began to announce the results. The students whose names were called went up to the front one by one to receive their test papers.

"Walnut. Math 98, Chinese 100, English 97. Not bad, you've improved. Keep it up."

Walnut was overjoyed; his hard work before the exam had paid off! He actually got a perfect score of 100! Now he was sure his mom wouldn't refuse his request!

"Bai Jie. Chinese 98, Math 99.5, English 97. He studied very well, but didn't review the paper properly."

Bai Jie scratched his head. He always got 100 on quizzes, so why did he suddenly seem cursed during final exams?

Next came a series of names, scores, and comments. One by one, the familiar faces went up to receive their papers; overall, their scores had improved.

until……

"Qiong Xiaoqi. Math 56, Chinese 59, English 55. What a pity."

When the results were announced, Qiong Xiaoqi almost jumped for joy! Five points! Just five points short! He would have passed if he had only lost those five points for cheating!!

So, all that beautiful little thing just slipped through our fingers?!

"Teacher Xie... at least let me pass one subject! I was just one point short in Chinese!" He let out a mournful cry that went straight to his bones, his resentment so intense it could have blown the classroom ceiling off.

However, this was of no use at all.

"No talking during class." The Xie Zhi uttered these words with an iron face, and Qiong Xiaoqi immediately wilted.

So, from the first class in the morning until school ended in the afternoon, Qiong Xiaoqi remained perpetually slumped over his desk, drawing circles, his face clouded with gloom. He cursed the mythical beast Xie Zhi (a mythical beast believed to bring misfortune) to always step in dog poop! He cursed that vegetable prices would always rise! He cursed that there would never be a "buy one get one free" offer on drinks!

……

"I'm home!" The door opened with a "bang," and Walnut, who had just come home from school, rushed happily into the house.

"Sister, sister! What are we having for dinner tonight?" Oleander trotted after her, her manner just like a little child.

A whiff of cooking oil wafted from the kitchen, and Miantao, wearing an apron, came out. Before she could even close the door, she was met with her son's pounding of meat and eggs.

The little furball landed in her arms, and she quickly caught it.

"Oh, Walnut and Oleander are back? Go ahead and cook, the meal will be ready in a bit."

"Hehe, Walnut got 100 on her Chinese test today! Mwah!" Walnut proudly raised her little face.

"Really? My walnuts are really great," Cotton Peach said with a smile.

Hearing the praise, Walnut was overjoyed, but being a child, she couldn't hide her feelings. "Mwah... Mom, Walnut did so well on the test. Can I go to Baijie's house with Fukuzai and Shota during summer vacation?"

Cotton Peach smiled upon hearing this and couldn't help but joke, "Even when you go to your best friend's house, you don't forget about the two little foxes. Walnut, are you looking for a little girlfriend?"

"Moji isn't looking for, it's just..."

"What?!" x2.

Walnut's matter-of-fact answer startled Cotton Blossom so much that she lost her composure! Oleander almost tripped and fell over, her face filled with astonishment!

"Really?!"

"Aren't you friends?!"

The two elders asked questions in surprise. Walnut was bewildered, not understanding why they were so astonished.

"Yes, Fuzai is a girl, and she's also Walnut's friend. So she's his girlfriend."

"Meng Ji?" The two elders were stunned.

So this is what your girlfriend is like?

A moment later, Miantao sighed and laughed, realizing she had protected Walnut too well. The child had only been in the city for a short time, and didn't even know the meaning of some of the new words that had appeared in modern times.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side, Bixie dialed Puss in Boots' phone. The brothers were truly having a tough time; they had just finished their exams and now had to go to a film set in the sweltering heat, facing pressure from both their studies and careers. Fortunately, Xie Zhi seemed to be softening recently; he and Tianlu might not have to go to school after summer vacation. As for Bai Jie, there was nothing that could be done; he was too young, and Teacher Xie wouldn't budge.