Beast Taming Star Journey

Pushing open the dormitory door, a faint musty smell wafted out. Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the simple furnishings in the room: two wooden beds, two desks, two wardrobes, and nothing else.

A slightly thin boy was making the bed with his back to me. He seemed startled by the sound of the door opening and turned around abruptly, his eyes showing a hint of panic.

"Hello... hello..." I smiled slightly, trying to appear calm, since I was new here and didn't want to leave a bad impression.

"Hello, I'm Nong Yu, a freshman." The boy seemed relieved, a shy smile appearing on his face.

"My name is Zhang Qiang, and I'm also a freshman. Which class are you in?"

“I’m in Class A,” I replied.

"I'm in Class A too!" Zhang Qiang exclaimed excitedly. "Great! We'll be roommates from now on!"

My nervousness dissipated somewhat, so it seems my roommate has a pretty good personality.

Zhang Qiang is a very warm-hearted person. He took the initiative to introduce me to the dormitory environment and some basic information about the college.

“This bed is yours,” he said, pointing to the one by the window. “It gets better lighting. The wardrobes are all here too; you can put your things in there. The college cafeteria is over there; the food is pretty good and the prices are reasonable. The library is behind the teaching building; it has a very rich collection of books…”

As I listened to Zhang Qiang's introduction, I looked around the dormitory. Although it was simple, it was clean and tidy. I put my luggage next to the bed and began to organize my belongings.

"Are you... are you also a beast tamer?" Zhang Qiang asked cautiously.

I nodded. "Yes."

"Then... what is your tamed beast?" Zhang Qiang's eyes were full of curiosity.

I hesitated for a moment, but decided to show off my little fox anyway.

"Little Fox, come out." As I called, a golden light flashed, and Little Fox appeared beside me, nuzzling affectionately against my leg.

Zhang Qiang's eyes widened in surprise, "What...what an adorable little fox! Is it...is it your tamed beast?"

I smiled and nodded. "Yes, its name is Little Fox."

"It...it's so amazing!" Zhang Qiang's eyes were full of envy. "My...my tamed beast is a groundhog, and it...it's rather timid..."

I comforted him, saying, "Every beast has its own characteristics. The groundhog is not bad either; maybe it has some hidden skills."

Zhang Qiang seemed a little relieved after hearing what I said. We chatted for a while and learned about each other's situations.

I found that although Zhang Qiang is a bit timid, he is kind-hearted and sincere. I feel very lucky to have such a roommate.

Just as we were having a pleasant conversation, a shout suddenly came from the next dormitory: "Hey! Newbies, hand over all your money!"

Zhang Qiang and I were both stunned. I frowned, a sense of foreboding creeping into my heart... The shouting from the next dormitory grew louder and louder, mixed with a few suppressed sobs.

I was furious when I heard this; I can't stand this kind of bullying.

Zhang Qiang's face was deathly pale, and his body trembled slightly. He tugged at my sleeve and whispered, "Nong...Nong Yu, let's...let's just leave it at that...Senior Wang...he's not someone to mess with..."

I patted him on the shoulder and gave him a reassuring look.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Although I'm new here, I'm not someone who can be easily bullied.

Moreover, if I back down today, what place will I have left in this academy?

“Let’s go take a look.” I got up and walked towards the door.

Zhang Qiang hesitated for a moment, but ultimately followed. Pushing open the door to the next dormitory, a strong smell of tobacco mixed with the stench of sweat hit him.

Three burly boys were surrounding a skinny boy. One of them, the leader, had a face full of scars and a fierce look in his eyes. He was yelling at the skinny boy, "Kid, if you know what's good for you, hand over the money right now! Don't make me use my hands!"

The thin boy had his head down, his body trembling, and he was clutching a small bag of coins tightly in his hand, which was obviously all his possessions.

I stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Stop."

The three boys were taken aback and all turned to look at me. The leader sized me up and down, then scoffed dismissively, "Who do you think you are? Mind your own business!"

“I am Nong Yu, a freshman from Class A,” I said, looking him straight in the eye, my tone firm. “This is the academy, not a place for you to act tough and violent!”

"A freshman from Class A?" The boy laughed as if he'd heard a joke. "A newbie like you dares to mess with me? Do you know who I am? I'm Wang Meng, a third-year student! You'd better get lost, or else..."

"Otherwise what?" I met his gaze without flinching.

Wang Meng's face darkened, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

"Kid, you're pretty arrogant! Looks like you're going to have to suffer the consequences!" he said, raising his fist to smash it at me.

I was prepared and dodged his attack by sidestepping. The little fox also darted out from behind me, letting out a low growl at Wang Meng and revealing its sharp teeth.

Wang Meng was startled by the little fox's imposing manner and took a step back.

"You...you actually have beast taming abilities!"

“That’s right,” I said calmly. “Let me give you a piece of advice: don’t bully people, or you’ll regret it.”

Wang Meng's expression was uncertain. He looked at me, then at the little fox beside me, but ultimately did not make a move.

He snorted coldly and left the dormitory with his two henchmen.

I walked up to the thin boy and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

The boy looked up at me gratefully, "Th...thank you..."

I smiled and said, "It's okay. If they dare to bully you again, just come to me."

Back in the dorm, Zhang Qiang looked at me with admiration, "Nong Yu, you...you're amazing! You actually dared to challenge Senior Wang Meng!"

I smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just can't stand them bullying the weak."

It's late at night, and I'm lying in bed, unable to fall asleep. Today's events have made me realize that in this academy, ability is the only true measure of success.

I must improve my skills as quickly as possible to protect myself and those around me. Suddenly, heavy footsteps approached... Someone stopped at the entrance to our dormitory...