A melodious tune began, and Ziyue closed her eyes, feeling the rhythm.
As the music reached its climax, she suddenly tilted her head back, unleashing a Frost Breath.
The extremely cold aura condensed in the air, transforming into wave-like shapes as the music swelled and subsided.
Meanwhile, Chiying practiced the proficiency of Dragon Dance nearby, occasionally tapping the ground with her tail in approval.
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Friday.
The campus of Tianqi Beast Taming High School was filled with a festive atmosphere.
Perhaps it was because there were no classes all day.
Liu Yi walked through the school gate with Ziyue and Chiying, immediately enveloped by the lively atmosphere.
“Liu Yi! Over here!”
Chen Yutong stood at the meeting point for First Year Class A-1, waving.
“Windbell! Windbell!”
The Windbell Bird beside her, with a blue ribbon tied around its neck, chirped happily.
Liu Yi walked over and saw that they had all meticulously dressed up their pets.
Li Hao’s Swiftwind Falcon wore stylish goggles, Lin Xiaomeng’s Vine Monkey had a small flower in its hair, and Zhao Mingxuan’s Fiery Dog wore a bow tie around its neck.
Even Yan Xinliu, usually quite serious, had put a unique collar decoration on her Magnetic Cat, Pipi.
“How are your performance shows coming along?” Yan Xinliu asked, pushing up her glasses.
Liu Yi stroked Ziyue’s head. “We’ve practiced a few combinations, so it should be fine.”
Just then, the campus broadcast announced, “Attention, students, the school activities are about to begin. Please proceed to the main venue in class order.”
The main venue was set up in the school’s largest outdoor training ground, with a circular stage in the center and tiered stands all around.
The third-year seniors were already backstage, preparing for the exhibition match.
Liu Yi took a seat in the class area with Ziyue and Chiying.
The host stepped onto the central stage, and after a speech, announced, “Today’s first activity is the exhibition match. First, the third-year contestants will enter for their exhibition match!”
Ouyang Qin and Gao Xue emerged from opposite sides, each followed by their pets.
“The exhibition match will be a 2v2 format,” the commentator’s voice rang out. “The rules are the same as official matches.”
Yan Xinliu leaned in and said, “This exhibition match is actually the new student exhibition match that a teacher mentioned to you earlier.”
“However, it will focus a bit more on visual appeal to attract the interest of new students.”
Liu Yi raised an eyebrow, recalling that a teacher had indeed given her a flyer before.
Ouyang Qin’s Berserker Bear and Steel-Armored Bear appeared simultaneously. Both bear-type pets were heavily muscled and let out deafening roars.
In stark contrast, Gao Xue’s Frost Crystal Butterfly and Night Shadow Doll appeared elegant and mysterious.
“Big Bear, Heavy Punch Assault,” Ouyang Qin commanded.
The Berserker Bear roared, its right fist glowing white as it lunged fiercely at the Frost Crystal Butterfly.
Gao Xue remained calm. “Liangjingjing, Ice Wall.”
The Frost Crystal Butterfly flapped its wings, and a shimmering ice wall instantly formed.
The Berserker Bear’s heavy punch struck the ice wall, sending ice crystals scattering. The Night Shadow Doll quietly slipped into the shadows, launching a surprise attack from behind the Steel-Armored Bear.
“Little Bear, defend your back!”
“Too late! Youyou, Shadow Claw!”
The Steel-Armored Bear turned hastily but was still hit by the Shadow Claw, stumbling backward.
A gasp erupted from the first-year students’ side.
Liu Yi watched the match intently, with Ziyue and Chiying beside her, their eyes fixed on the clash of skills on the field.
The exhibition match concluded with Ouyang Qin’s victory. The two third-year seniors gracefully bowed to the audience, and the entire venue erupted in warm applause.
After all the students from every grade who had signed up for the exhibition matches finished their battles, it was time for the second activity: the Breeder Knowledge Display.
Some students from the Breeding Club came onto the stage with their respective pets, demonstrating knowledge of daily care, nutritional matching, and other topics.
Among them, third-year Yu Jianshu demonstrated how to make C-rank recovery liquid with his Honeydew Butterfly. The [Honeydew Nectar] secreted by the Honeydew Butterfly in the morning was one of the ingredients for making the recovery agent.
Yu Jianshu carefully controlled the heat, added various ingredients in order, and finally successfully concocted a bottle of azure potion.
“It’s a success!” Yu Jianshu excitedly held up the recovery agent, and the Honeydew Butterfly happily landed on his shoulder.
The judging teacher nodded. “Standard operation, and the finished product’s purity reached 92%, very excellent.”
“Next, we move to the Planter Display segment,” the host announced. “All contestants, please proceed to the preparation area.”
Lin Xiaomeng nervously stood up. Her Vine Monkey nimbly hopped twice.
Seeing this, Liu Yi encouraged her, “Go for it.”
Dozens of flowerpots were already arranged on the stage. Each contestant needed to use a Grass-type pet to ripen designated tree fruit seeds within a specified time.
As the competition began, various colored lights shimmered across the field.
The Vine Monkey pressed its hands onto the flowerpot and extended its vines into the soil, continuously injecting emerald energy into it.
Soon, tender shoots broke through the soil, growing at a visible rate.
“Look at that!” Chen Yutong pointed to a contestant from the adjacent class.
His Budding Grass was simultaneously ripening three flowerpots. Seeing this, the Vine Monkey immediately split two vines to tend to two flowerpots at the same time.
In the end, Lin Xiaomeng secured second place with a slight advantage, and her classmates cheered excitedly.
When she returned, hugging her Vine Monkey, her face was full of excitement. “Our long-practiced distraction control finally paid off!”
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The campus cafeteria was exceptionally lively at noon, with students from various classes gathering in small groups, discussing the morning’s activities.
Liu Yi found a window seat and sat down with her tray.
“Is this seat taken?” Chen Yutong walked over with her Windbell Bird.
Liu Yi shook her head. “No, have a seat.”
“Your Moling Dragon is really too cool!” Chen Yutong said, setting down her tray and looking at Chiying. “The racing competition this afternoon is definitely in the bag.”
“Windbell!”
The Windbell Bird also chirped in agreement, staring at Chiying.
“Your Windbell Bird isn’t slow either,” Liu Yi said, picking up two pieces of meat and placing them on Ziyue and Chiying’s plates, which held latent energy pills. “The aerial and ground tracks are separate, right?”
“That’s right,” Chen Yutong nodded. “I signed up for the aerial group, but…”
“It definitely can’t compare to a flying Dragon-type pet!”
Just as she was speaking, Li Hao squeezed over with a plate full of food. “Liu Yi, did you see Senior Ouyang’s exhibition match this morning? It was amazing!”
His Swiftwind Dog followed behind, carrying its exclusive dog bowl in its mouth.
“I saw it. The Steel-Armored Bear’s defensive counterattack was quite impressive,” Liu Yi recalled.
“I heard that Senior Li Chengying, a third-year, also signed up for the racing competition this afternoon,” Li Hao whispered mysteriously. “She signed up for both the aerial and ground tracks!”
“Bingbing?”
Ziyue’s ears twitched, and she looked up at Liu Yi, indicating, Should we watch the matches?
“We can stay and watch after our aerial group match,” Liu Yi said, ruffling Ziyue’s head.
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