Beast Taming: My System is Bugged-Chapter 99 - 98: Keep Up the Act

Judging by the Flame Map Gu Ming had obtained in the ancestral hall, his grandfather definitely had a Fire Element Pet Beast.

And this Black and White Long-Armed Ape, though it hadn’t used any Skills in the fight and was relying purely on its physical prowess to battle the young Pet Beasts, might just have some Fire Element moves.

As this thought crossed his mind, he looked for the Ice Heart Fox.

But a glance to the other side of the field revealed the Ice Heart Fox lying unconscious on the ground, apparently knocked out, with a large bump swelling on its forehead.

Teacher Zhang’s Spirit-Seeking Flower Fairy was completely useless here; after all, it was a Cultivation Element Pet Beast.

This was only the first day of Gu Ming’s training at his ancestral home.

’This is simply too ridiculous!’

If someone claimed this was an accident, Gu Ming might have believed them. But after obtaining the Flame Map from the ancestral hall—a map now hidden in his Sea of Consciousness—Gu Ming strongly suspected this was his grandfather’s Pet Beast.

So, while the scene looked tense, he was actually just putting on an act.

He carefully observed the battle between Cyan Treasure and the Black and White Long-Armed Ape. It seemed like Cyan Treasure and Mouse Treasure were getting beaten badly, but their opponent didn’t look like it was fighting to kill.

With this in mind, Gu Ming’s anxiety lessened, and he began to seriously observe the ape’s every move.

You could tell whether an enemy Pet Beast was using its full strength or fighting seriously.

The Black and White Long-Armed Ape seemed to be treating the two Pet Beasts like toys. It even seemed to find the fight too easy and was intentionally holding back, giving the other two room to perform.

Seeing this, Gu Ming grew more and more certain of his suspicions.

’This Black and White Long-Armed Ape is my grandfather’s Pet Beast, nine times out of ten.’

’But Grandfather didn’t say anything, probably because he’s testing Cyan Treasure.’

After all, as a Little Cyan Snake, Cyan Treasure was far too ordinary among the vast world of Pet Beasts.

Whether it was worth investing in and training was something that required time and observation.

Gu Ming walked over to his grandfather, who didn’t seem nervous at all and couldn’t even be bothered to fake it. Putting on an act, Gu Ming asked, "Grandfather, it’s dangerous here. You should leave first."

The old man boomed, "This is our home! No one is retreating! The Gu Family has no cowards! Stand your ground until the very end!

"Believe in Cyan Treasure! Believe in Mouse Treasure!

"Now, Cyan Treasure, Mouse Treasure, listen to my commands! I will guide you on the spot and teach you military martial arts to defeat the Black and White Long-Armed Ape!"

Gu Ming understood now. It really was his grandfather’s Pet Beast.

Just then, his classmate Lu You arrived late. Seeing the heated battle, she couldn’t get a word in and could only clasp her hands tightly, praying for their victory.

Lu You couldn’t perceive the Black and White Long-Armed Ape’s Star Level. She could only hope that it was also a Zero-star beast that merely possessed powerful muscles but hadn’t cultivated any Mana.

Meanwhile, the old man’s voice was loud and his gaze firm as he instructed the two Pet Beasts word by word. He taught Cyan Treasure how to better use its Body Technique to dodge, retreat, and shift before turning back to strike with a Head Hammer.

As for Mouse Treasure, the old man had unique instructions for it as well.

He told Mouse Treasure when to use its Earth Shifting Technique, channeling Mana into its paws to repel the Black and White Long-Armed Ape.

Logically, neither of the two Pet Beasts was large. The Black and White Long-Armed Ape, however, was nearly two meters tall, making the size difference between them stark.

However, its small size also gave Cyan Treasure more room to dodge.

And while Mouse Treasure wasn’t adept at dodging, its Earth Shifting Technique was not to be underestimated. Especially when standing on the ground, it was like fighting on its home turf, and its combat power increased significantly.

During the battle, Mouse Treasure took the front line as the main tank, shouldering immense defensive pressure.

Cyan Treasure, meanwhile, would opportunistically circle behind the Black and White Long-Armed Ape, sink its Poison Fangs into its body to release venom, and follow up with occasional Master Level Head Hammers, making the ape howl in pain.

This was where the old man’s skill in directing them truly shone.

Gu Ming noticed that whenever the Black and White Long-Armed Ape was about to attack Mouse Treasure, his grandfather’s commands were always two steps ahead. Cyan Treasure’s Head Hammer would land right on time, successfully interrupting the ape’s attack.

Mouse Treasure would seize the moment its opponent was staggered by the Head Hammer, using its Earth Shifting Technique to land a blow on its leg and send it stumbling.

Then, under the old man’s direction, Cyan Treasure coiled its serpentine body tightly around the Black and White Long-Armed Ape’s neck, squeezing hard.

Mouse Treasure used all its strength, channeling all of its Mana into its paws and unleashing a rapid-fire barrage of blows.

This attack pattern was extremely draining on its Mana. Fortunately, Mouse Treasure’s Breathing Technique had already reached the Entry Stage, and its Physical Strength and Mana were gradually recovering.

Although its recovery rate couldn’t compare to Cyan Treasure’s, it was enough to sustain ten seconds of high-intensity attacks.

Moreover, Cyan Treasure’s Poison Fangs hadn’t stopped. As it constricted the ape’s neck, its fangs sank deep into the major artery, injecting venom as if to kill, which rapidly spread throughout the ape’s body.

Even with its powerful body, the Black and White Long-Armed Ape couldn’t withstand such a high-frequency, powerful assault of strikes to the face and Biting, and the poison quickly began to paralyze it. It couldn’t take it anymore.

With a howl, it unleashed the immense strength of its arms, grabbing Cyan Treasure’s body, tearing it off, and flinging it away.

It then beat its chest furiously, let out another roar, and stalked off, leaving a devastated battlefield in its wake.

The old man clapped his hands and praised them loudly:

"Excellent, excellent! As expected from the Pet Beasts of a grandson of the Gu Family!

"And Mouse Treasure, you did great too!"

And with that, the battle was won.

The scene had been chaotic, leaving a lingering sense of fear. But Gu Ming could keenly feel that for Cyan Treasure and the others, the fight had been real combat, its intensity no less than the battles in his dreams.

At this moment, Teacher Zhang stepped forward to comfort Gu Ming, Lu You, and the two conscious Pet Beasts. He said:

"We’ve driven that beast off now. Everything is fine.

"It’s a Zero-star Level, a Pet Beast with no Mana. Nothing to be afraid of. Next time, I definitely won’t let that Black and White Long-Armed Ape get away with this so easily."

Gu Ming read between the lines of Teacher Zhang’s words. ’Looks like I’ll have to stay for the rest of the weekend.’

’After all, this Spirit Beast’s strength wasn’t so great that it could take on three Pet Beasts by itself.’

’Of course, that was most likely an act.’

Watching everyone putting on an act, Gu Ming was momentarily at a loss for words. "I’ll go check on Cyan Treasure," he said.

"I’ll go prepare a medicinal bath," Teacher Zhang said, then promptly made his escape.

The fight had been brutal, with every punch landing squarely. Each Pet Beast was bruised and swollen.

Fortunately, they were all external injuries that could be treated with poultices.

If their internal organs had been injured or ruptured, it would have meant a trip to the hospital and a hefty medical bill. The Spirit-Seeking Flower Fairy possessed the lowest-star Healing Skills, so its healing abilities were limited. It could only handle minor issues, not cure serious injuries.

Thankfully, the situation wasn’t that serious.

In any case, three hours passed as they treated the various Pet Beasts.

Three hours later, the old man began his on-the-spot lesson in military martial arts.

This martial art originated from the era of the Spirit Element’s revival. It was the Military Boxing the old man had learned when he enlisted in the army in his youth—a martial art taught by Beastmasters for Pet Beasts to use.

However, it was mainly for humanoid Pet Beasts, making it quite suitable for a Pet Beast like Mouse Treasure, which had four limbs and could fight upright.

It wasn’t a good fit for a Snake Pet.

Still, the old man insisted it should learn, saying, "Military Boxing may not be suitable for Cyan Treasure, but the spirit of the art will strengthen its will and improve its survival skills."