Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

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Becoming a junior researcher is vastly different from being a apprentice researcher.

Apprentice researchers hold temporary positions and must participate in research projects for two years before they can apply for a junior researcher assessment.

Junior researchers, on the other hand, are officially employed under a permanent appointment system.

Typically, becoming a formal researcher requires appropriate academic qualifications and contributions to research projects.

For someone like Qiao Sang, a high school student, she doesn't even qualify to apply.

However, exceptions can be made for applicants who have made significant contributions to research projects, provided they are endorsed by at least two experts in the same field.

Qiao Sang pondered for a moment and asked, "What’s the salary for a junior researcher?"

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9:20 PM, Deep Sea Mantis Hotel.

Qiao Sang lay on her bed, recalling what Dr. Jiang had told her earlier:

"Since the research focuses on the evolution of the Water Luriana species, you’ll need to spend a month each year at the Water Luriana Species Research and Conservation Center. After graduating from college, you’ll officially live and work in the Guwu region."

"As for housing, don’t worry. The research center can cover the cost of buying a home for you. Alternatively, you could live at the Water Luriana center if you prefer."

Honestly, the offer was incredibly tempting. The monthly salary was 150,000 yuan, and Qiao Sang almost agreed on the spot.

Fortunately, she reached into her pocket, touched her unlimited credit card, and managed to regain her composure.

The benefits were great, but accepting the offer would determine her post-graduation future.

Having come to the Beast Taming world, how could she settle for being confined to one region for years?

As she pondered, there was a series of urgent knocks at the door.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The sound made it clear that whoever was knocking was in a hurry.

Qiao Sang didn’t get up. Instead, she looked at Little Treasure.

Without her needing to say anything, Little Treasure floated over knowingly.

"Xun Xun~"

He stuck his head through the door, leaving half his body inside the room.

Outside, there was a startled exclamation, "What the!"

The knocking immediately stopped.

Little Treasure retracted his head and turned back to report that the visitor was their teacher.

I already knew from the voice... Qiao Sang thought.

She said, "Open the door."

"Xun~"

Following his master's instruction, Little Treasure opened the door.

When the door swung open, Sun Boyi stared at the pet beast before him, his expression complicated.

"Xun Xun~"

Little Treasure blinked innocently.

Taking a deep breath, Sun Boyi stepped inside, excitement returning to his expression as he said, "Qiao Sang, I’ve got some news for you!"

"What is it?" Qiao Sang sat up, puzzled.

In her memory, Teacher Sun was usually calm and composed. For him to show such unrestrained emotion, especially after exclaiming “What the!” just moments ago, was quite unusual.

"It’s good news!" Sun Boyi said, barely containing his excitement.

"The principal just called me. Apparently, someone from higher up contacted him. If you don’t use your Treasure-Seeking Demon’s spatial shift to directly move opponents out of bounds during the national league, and you manage to secure a top-two placement, you’ll be chosen as an interstellar exchange student. You’ll also be enrolled in the advanced class for third-years at the partner school, allowing you to take the university entrance exam this year!"

"What?!" Qiao Sang bolted upright, startled.

"That’s right!" Sun Boyi repeated with an even bigger smile.

"As long as you place in the top two, you’ll become an interstellar exchange student, join their advanced class, and take the entrance exam this year!"

In his eyes, securing a top-two position at the national league was a piece of cake for Qiao Sang.

No teacher wouldn’t want their students to succeed. If Qiao Sang achieved this, she’d be attending a prestigious university after just one year of high school.

This unexpected news cleared Qiao Sang’s head instantly.

While she was thrilled, she couldn’t help but think about her current academic standing.

After a brief pause, Qiao Sang took a deep breath to calm herself and asked, "When do university special admissions typically start?"

Sun Boyi replied quickly, "Each top university has a different schedule, but most begin the initial application process at the start of the year, with tests and evaluations in March or April."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"If you tell me which school you’re aiming for, I’ll look into it for you!"

March or April... That’s two or three months earlier than the standard entrance exam.

Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment.

She was tempted to shout that she understood, but reason reminded her that mastering three years of high school content in such a short time was even harder than winning the national tournament.

With a sigh, she asked, "Teacher Sun, do you really think I can do it?"

Sun Boyi, fully confident in her abilities after seeing her battle prowess, replied with unwavering conviction, "Of course you can!"

His resolute tone made Qiao Sang briefly believe that she might actually succeed.

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The Next Day, Imperial Capital International Airport.

The plane touched down at the sprawling, warmly lit airport.

Carrying Yabao, Qiao Sang was the first to disembark, followed closely by Sun Boyi.

Xu Yixuan had not advanced to the national tournament. After watching the award ceremony, she returned to the Yuhua region alone the next day.

The capital’s airport was vast, and it took over 40 minutes just to reach the exit, not including the time spent retrieving luggage.

The Central Region.

Located at the heart of the Dragon Kingdom, the Imperial Capital was one of its most prosperous cities.

As soon as she exited the terminal, Qiao Sang saw numerous flying-type beasts lined up in the air, forming several straight rows.

The sheer number of them nearly obscured half the sky.

Most of these flying beasts wore uniform-colored gear, indicating they were on official duty.

"Yap!"

Yabao, awestruck by the spectacle, gawked at the scene above.

One large, red-feathered bird noticed Yabao’s gaze and sent a playful wink down at him.

"Yap."

Yabao tilted his head in confusion before looking away. (T/n: No flirting with the baby!)

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