Beast Taming Begins with the Inner Circle of Pets

Chapter 63 Who doesn't ask about gender before a blind date?

"Hehe, thanks. But why didn't you contract a sixth spirit pet? If you had a sixth spirit pet, I might not be able to win anymore." The young lady's earnest congratulations made Lin Manman, who considered herself thick-skinned, feel a little embarrassed.

"I haven't met a suitable one yet. This time I came to Jinling not only for sightseeing, but also to see if I could meet a suitable spirit pet."

Feng Moyun thought she was just comforting herself. The Black Rock Bear's skills were all above level five. Even if she had protective gear to defend against them, few of her spirit pets could withstand them.

Although she didn't contract a sixth spirit pet, which seemed like a disadvantage, the competition also prohibited Lin Manman's skills, so in a real contest, Lin Manman still had a greater chance of winning.

Lin Manman's eyes lit up when she heard this. This was a potential client, and a long-term, super-rich one at that!

"Isn't this a coincidence? Actually, my family is planning to open a spirit beast shop and has special supply channels. There might be some rare spirit beasts you haven't seen before. How about this, you leave me your contact information, and I'll send you a message when I find a suitable one."

Feng Moyun was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding how a normal conversation had suddenly turned into a business discussion.

However, she also wanted to befriend Lin Manman, so she added Lin Manman's contact information and, in return, asked, "My family takes in some talented non-family members every year. With your talent, the family will provide you with the best cultivation and spirit pet resources. In the future, as long as you go on missions with the family's expedition team, you can also receive a share of the group's profits every year."

"I still have to go to school. I'll think about it after I graduate from university," Lin Manman waved her hand dismissively.

I'm lying to her; I won't even consider it after graduation...

Joining any powerful family means losing a portion of her freedom. Now that she has her teacher as a pillar of support, why should she need to listen to anyone else if she wants to join an adventure team?

"You didn't call me just for this, did you? Then there's nothing to talk about. I need to graduate from university anyway."

A good professional's university degree is more valuable than the 985 or 211 university degrees she earned in her previous life!

"That's not entirely true..." Feng Moyun said, a hint of embarrassment on her face.

Lin Manman was completely bewildered. What was wrong with this young lady? Her expression was rather misunderstanding...

Before she could ask another question, Feng Moyun raised her hand and summoned the Dark King Serpent. The already small rest room instantly shrank to half its original size after the Dark King Serpent appeared.

Lin Manman looked at the huge snake head that was stretched out in front of her and took two steps back.

"If we want to fight, let's go outside. This place is too small."

"No... don't misunderstand, my little black snake wants to be friends with your snake..." A faint blush appeared on Feng Moyun's cool and beautiful face.

So she wanted to be friends with Hongyu. Lin Manman nodded in realization. It's normal to want to get to know someone like her.

Thinking about it, she also raised her hand and summoned Hongyu. As soon as Hongyu appeared, it clung to her and begged to be petted.

Seeing Hongyu obediently and affectionately letting Lin Manman pet her, Feng Moyun's eyes were filled with a hint of envy. Her spirit pets were usually taken care of by a dedicated person, so she was not as close to them as Lin Manman.

Seeing the Dark King Serpent eagerly bringing its head closer, she quickly introduced it to Hongyu.

"You remember this big guy, right? He wants to get to know you and make friends."

Hongyu opened her pink and moist eyes, looking at the Dark King Serpent with curiosity and a bit of wariness.

"Hiss."

Lin Manman and the Dark King Serpent had no contractual agreement, so she didn't understand what it was saying. Feng Moyun, who understood, couldn't help but turn her head away from her spirit pet.

"Hiss." Thanks, you're handsome too.

"Oh, so it's a compliment to our Hongyu's beauty." Lin Manman nodded in realization.

Sure enough, Rainbow Jade's pure white scales shimmered with a dreamlike glow under the lights, while the Dark King Serpent beside her gleamed with a metallic sheen.

The two snakes, one black and one white, one large and one small, placed together create a unique and striking aesthetic.

"Hiss..."

"Hiss." Okay, I have a lot of friends too.

"Okay, let's get straight to the point." Lin Manman nodded, stroking her chin. This dark king snake looked pretty cool.

"Hiss..."

"Hiss?" What do you mean by "you can only be my friend"?

Huh? So domineering? That's not how you make friends. Lin Manman was still eavesdropping when Feng Moyun leaned over and pulled her outside.

"What are you doing?" Lin Manman was confused. Did they have to avoid the two spirit pets making friends?

"Hiss."

"Hiss? Hiss!!" What? Laying eggs? You pervert!!!

Hongyu delivered a tail strike to the Dark King Serpent's head, and then, feeling wronged, used a teleportation to wrap herself around Lin Manman's waist, burying her head in Lin Manman's neck.

Realizing what Hongyu meant, Lin Manman was completely bewildered!

She couldn't help but point at the stunned Dark King Serpent and ask Feng Moyun.

"No, you mean this when you say your little black dog is making friends?"

Feng Moyun's face flushed red, and she said hesitantly, "Xiao Hei said it really likes your Hongyu and wants to lay eggs with it..."

"Is your little black snake a female?" That won't do either; her Rainbow Jade is only a little over a month old, still a baby.

Feng Moyun seemed to suddenly realize something, as if struck by lightning, "A male snake..."

Lin Manman laughed in exasperation, "You brought a snake to a blind date, didn't you even ask its gender first?"

Feng Moyun's eyes widened, her face turning a terrifying red. She hurriedly put away the Dark King Serpent, apologized profusely, and ran away, feeling both ashamed and guilty.

Feng Moyun ran away, leaving Lin Manman unable to stop laughing as she thought about it. This young lady looks so aloof and cold on the outside, how come she's so innocent and naive inside?

She forced a laugh out loud and gently coaxed and comforted Hongyu.

"I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I didn't realize it meant 'making friends' like that. Next time... next time I'll definitely ask clearly. Okay, okay, there won't be a next time..."

Finally, Hongyu was appeased, and most of the people in the venue had left.

Fang Yaqi slipped back to find her and told her that Xu Yuantao and another woman had been waiting for her at the hotel for a long time. Only then did she quickly put Hongyu back into her spirit pet space and walk towards the hotel with Fang Yaqi.

On the way, she complained to Fang Yaqi about the blunder Feng Moyun had caused, making Fang Yaqi laugh like a fool the whole way.

The two chatted and laughed as they walked along a shady path. Just as they were about to enter the plaza in front of the hotel, Lin Manman suddenly turned around as if she had a premonition.

As dusk approached, the crimson sunset cast its glow upon the lush vegetation, and the dim, yellowish light and swaying shadows gave the path a slightly eerie feel.

There was no one else on the deserted path except for her and Fang Yaqi. From the moment they stopped talking, the surroundings became quiet, with only the sound of leaves rustling in the wind.

"What...what are you doing? Don't scare me on purpose."

Seeing that she didn't speak and suddenly turned to look behind her, Fang Yaqi followed suit. They hadn't noticed anything amiss while chatting and laughing, but now that it was quiet, they felt an inexplicable sense of dread surrounding them.

"Look at you, so pathetic." Lin Manman laughed and slapped her, then pulled her along quickly toward the hotel.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt like someone had been watching her ever since she left the competition venue...

(End of this chapter)