Some boys spoke to please girls.
But some boys would offend girls to death the moment they spoke.
If Li Xinhao had a dating system, a notification would definitely pop up at this time.
"Ding! Affection of the girls in the class, -100. You won't find a girlfriend in the next three years…"
Although Li Xinhao did not have a dating system, he also realized that he might be categorized as the group of people that the girls in his class hated the most in the future…
It was just a sideshow.
"These are the students in our class who haven't contracted a pet yet. Do you know any of them? If you do, you can be assigned to a group first. It's easier to get along with familiar people."
Liu Yiting asked Bai Zhining and the others politely.
But the seven men shook their heads no.
This was actually expected. In the Beast Taming School, most outstanding students had one thing in common—their family backgrounds were good.
Without a rich family background, it was difficult to obtain enough resources to nurture pets on their own.
The first-year students who had yet to contract a pet also had one thing in common, which was their poor family background.
The probability of students from these two kinds of families crossing paths was indeed not high.
"Since you don't know them, let's group them according to their grade ranking. That'll be fairer, okay?"
Liu Yiting continued to consult the seven of them.
"Sure."
"Fine by me."
"I have no objections either."
…
The seven of them expressed their stance one after another.
"Okay, that settles it."
Liu Yiting did not waste any more time. She immediately took out a report card and read, "Su Yi, Zhang Xiaotong, you guys are in the same group as Bai Zhining. Wu Zicong, Xiong Mingyu, you guys are in the same group as Wang Sheng. Li Haoxuan, Guan Jin, you guys are in the same group as Jian Jun…"
Before the group list was read out, there was a lot of whispering going on below.
The most exaggerated one was Li Xinhao.
"Su Yi, my good brother, do you remember my promise? I said that I would definitely help you capture pets after entering the Lake Forest. As a man, I'll do what I say. Let me team up with you!"
He grabbed Su Yi's arm, excited.
"This isn't something I can decide. If you really want to team up with me, go tell Senior Bai Zhining yourself."
Su Yi said indifferently.
Although he looked very calm, he was still very happy to hear that he was in the same group as Bai Zhining.
After all, this was an elite Beast Tamer!
With her protection, he could probably walk fearlessly through the Lake Forest!
"Well…"
Hearing Su Yi's words, Li Xinhao was obviously tempted. He couldn't help but secretly glance at Bai Zhining. However, to his surprise, his gaze happened to meet this senior's cold eyes.
In an instant, he cowered and hurriedly lowered his head, as if he had made a huge mistake.
He didn't even have the courage to look Bai Zhining in the eye, let alone talk to her.
"You're so useless!"
Su Yi could not stand him anymore.
…
There were twelve classes in the first grade.
In order to send them to the Lake Forest, the school had specially arranged for twelve large buses.
Su Yi sat at the back, on the right by the window. On the left was Zhang Xiaotong, who was in his group—a shy girl with a few freckles near her nose.
Beyond her was Bai Zhining.
"Su Yi, what type of pet are you going to contract?"
Zhang Xiaotong suddenly mustered her courage and took the initiative to speak. Her voice was as soft as a mosquito.
"I haven't decided yet. I'll take it one step at a time. What about you?"
Su Yi was surprised, but he turned to her out of courtesy and answered her question.
However, when Zhang Xiaotong saw him looking at her, she subconsciously looked away and blushed. After a long time, she replied, "I want to contract a medical pet. I heard that there are Water Spirits in the forest around the lake. If only I could meet one…"
"Don't worry, we'll definitely meet them. Water Spirits usually appear in places with plenty of water. After we enter the mystic realm, let's search along the lake."
Su Yi smiled.
"That's not what I meant. There's no need to set the course for me—"
Zhang Xiaotong hurriedly waved her hand, wanting to refuse.
"It doesn't matter. It's not a route specially designed for you. The lake is surrounded by the densest concentration of extraordinary creatures. Perhaps I can meet a pet I like."
Su Yi still had a smile on his face. Coupled with his handsome appearance, it was very pleasing to the eye.
Zhang Xiaotong lowered her head and blushed. "Thank you, you're so kind… but let's search along the lake for a day first. Whether we find anything or not, if you want to go to other places to catch pets the next day, I'll accompany you."
"Okay, that settles it for now."
Su Yi did not object.
Traveling on the bus was actually very boring. Now that they were familiar with each other, they started chatting softly like the others.
Bai Zhining was originally sitting at the side with her eyes closed, but seeing that they were getting more and more familiar with each other and were even chatting and laughing, she couldn't help but frown.
After a hesitation, she opened her eyes and asked, "You two aren't a couple, are you?"
Her voice was clear and pleasant, like pearls falling onto a jade plate.
However, these words instantly "blew up" the two of them.
"It's not that kind of relationship. Senior, don't misunderstand. We're just ordinary classmates…"
Zhang Xiaotong blushed and hurriedly waved her hand to explain.
"Good that you're not. Mind you, I hate teaming with a couple the most."
With that, Bai Zhining retracted her gaze and looked ahead quietly, ignoring them.
With her interference, Zhang Xiaotong would rather die than talk to Su Yi again.
The atmosphere between the three of them suddenly became awkward.
After a moment of silence, Su Yi thought of something and said, "I'm sorry, Senior. I didn't ask for your opinion during the discussion just now. Can we search along the lake after entering the mystic realm?"
"It's up to you. My mission is to protect your safety and help you capture pets if necessary. As for the rest, it's up to you," Bai Zhining said calmly.
"Thank you, Senior."
Su Yi wanted to chat with her more, but seeing that she was being distant, he decisively ended the conversation.
Two hours later, twelve large buses carrying hundreds of teachers and students finally arrived at their destination.
It looked like a military fortress. The high, solid walls were manned not only by guards but also by heavy machine guns and artillery.
However, these heavy firearms were not facing outward, but inward.
"Alright, students, we've arrived at our destination. The entrance to the Lake Forest is inside the fortress. I'll remind you again. After entering the fortress, cooperate with the inspectors and follow the arrangements. Don't act on your own!"
The form teacher, Liu Yiting, spoke again.