Beast Taming: The Beginning of Hatching an Ancient Dragon - Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Opening the Beast Taming Space!

Li Chang’an knew that the little creature hadn’t lied earlier, and its peculiar behavior could be explained by the influence of the soul contract. So why didn’t he have any memories of the ancient dragon itself?

“Meow! (I temporarily blocked them!)”

Li Chang’an looked at the little one yawning repeatedly in his arms, feeling quite puzzled.

“Meow. (Some memories don’t align well with human perspectives and could cause trouble, so I blocked them.)”

Oh~!

Li Chang’an suddenly understood. Indeed, just based on the earlier killing aura, he could get a glimpse of the situation. The inherited memories of the Inferno Dragon were probably not very friendly.

“Can you sort out some of your dietary preferences and information about magical beasts?”

Magical beasts referred to those creatures that hadn’t been contracted by humans and remained wild and untamed. Those contracted by humans were called pet beasts, while those not contracted were called magical beasts. This fully reflected the moral standards of humans.

The little one finally gave a dizzy-eyed look and said, “Meow. (Sure thing.)”

Then it promptly fell asleep in his arms again.

Li Chang’an originally wanted to discuss a nickname for it, but the little one was just too tired. He couldn’t bring himself to disturb it.

No matter the species, young creatures are like this—eating and sleeping, with very little time spent awake.

Li Chang’an placed the little one on the bed and initially planned to go downstairs to find some food. Suddenly, a stream of memories appeared in his mind, and this memory was continuously growing. It was information transmitted by the little creature!

Li Chang’an glanced affectionately at the sleeping kitten. Truly, my cat—no, my dragon—can even work while sleeping.

Based on the information from the little one, Li Chang’an preliminarily sorted out three main categories: food-related materials, magical beast information, and language.

Especially the language part, Li Chang’an was pleasantly surprised to find that it included the three beast languages that would be tested in the final exam. Since it was a memory infusion, Li Chang’an now had a firm grasp of the exam content, and the burden on his shoulders instantly lightened.

Regarding the little one’s future diet, Li Chang’an fully realized the martial prowess of the Inferno Dragon clan. After birth, Inferno Dragon hatchlings consume nutritious mother’s milk and high-quality volcanic rock. Even in the early stages of life, Inferno Dragon parents begin training their offspring’s digestive abilities, using high-quality volcanic rock as the training material.

Once the hatchling outgrows the infant stage and enters the awakening phase, during the racial talent awakening period, it must wean off milk and start consuming fire-attribute ores and meat.

After leaving the awakening phase and officially entering the transcendent stage, the diet shifts to a mix of ores, meat, and some plants. At the elite stage, they consume Inferno Stones, which cost 10,000 Donghuang coins each, as daily food.

Subsequent items like Crimson Lotus Stones, Dusk Stones, and even more outrageous things made Li Chang’an’s heart sink. Even for his family, such food expenses would be hard to bear.

Li Chang’an felt like crying but had no tears. To have the strength of an ancient dragon, one must first afford its food expenses. Fortunately, the early stages were manageable. Later, when the little one reaches the transcendent level and registers for a Beast Tamer qualification certificate, they can head to hunting grounds to gather resources, achieving initial self-sufficiency.

Li Chang’an sighed. He remembered that his family still had reserves of high-quality volcanic rock. His father, Li Mingxuan’s main pet was a Crimson Flame Red Dragon, which also required high-quality volcanic rock in its diet. Although his father’s pet usually ate at the research institute, funded by the state, there were still rest days. So, his mother, Mu Qingqing, always kept some in her studio.

Li Chang’an found a portion of reddish soil in the material box. This was high-quality volcanic rock collected from the volcanic groups of Red Rock City. Its fire-attribute energy was even more concentrated than low-grade fire crystals.

When the little one woke up in the evening, Li Chang’an added this high-quality volcanic rock to the warm milk. The little one happily squinted its eyes.

“Maomao, how does the volcanic rock taste?”

Maomao was the nickname they had agreed upon. Originally, Li Chang’an wanted to call it Red Fur, but considering the potential for an unfortunate old age, he opted for a more affectionate name.

Maomao’s cheeks puffed up as it crunched and chewed.

“Meow. (Tastes like restaurant food.)”

A few black lines appeared on Li Chang’an’s forehead. He noticed that Maomao loved using internet slang from his memories. It seemed that the Li family’s early education needed to be arranged promptly.

After the little one finished dinner, Li Chang’an’s frozen dumplings were ready. Under Maomao’s expectant gaze, he reluctantly gave up half of his dinner and then painfully cooked another pack of instant noodles.

Li Chang’an’s parents were usually very busy—one occupied with experimental projects, the other with business. Li Chang’an spent most of his time alone, so he learned to prepare his own breakfast and dinner from a young age. Now, as he ate his instant noodles, with Maomao engrossed in pork and cabbage dumplings beside him, it felt like the home had gained a bit more warmth.

This was quite nice.

After dinner, Maomao perched on Li Chang’an’s head. The little one had initially stayed on his shoulder but then moved to his head, feeling it had found the best spot. It liked to stay there without moving.

Li Chang’an had no choice but to let it be. He took a few Void Stones from his father’s office and returned to his room to prepare.

Void Stones were ores containing faint spatial energy, used by Beast Tamers to open Beast Taming Spaces. Yes, it was that commonplace Beast Taming Space from the novels of his previous life.

On Azure Star, opening a Beast Taming Space was no simple task. It required a lengthy and intricate process to succeed. If one tried to force it open with brute strength, a staggering 80% injury rate awaited, along with a 40% chance of permanent disability.

Therefore, every Beast Tamer needed extensive learning and knowledge to ensure they took each step carefully in their progress, avoiding unnecessary loss of life.

The method Li Chang’an learned was the sixth edition revised by the Donghuang Nation. The initial success rate was as high as 76%, a high rate that represented the experiences of countless Beast Tamers who had sacrificed their futures. In Donghuang, this was a common secret technique, but in other countries, it was exceptionally precious.

Thanks to all the sages!

Li Chang’an silently expressed his gratitude and began preparing for the opening of the Beast Taming Space. A quiet space, Void Stones, an energy diversion array, and the smooth execution of the third set of national radio exercises were needed.

Yes, radio exercises.

In this world, radio exercises helped Beast Tamers activate their spiritual energy, allowing them to be more meticulous when opening Beast Taming Spaces, reducing the likelihood of failure.

A basic energy diversion array cost ten Donghuang coins. The one Li Chang’an held was the deluxe plus version, with three adjustable levels, priced at a discounted 9,996 Donghuang coins. It guided more life energy and was more stable.

Originally, Little Chang’an had bought it with his pocket money, just for this moment.

After preparing, Li Chang’an went to his backyard and activated the protective array of the yard. This array was a standard feature in the research institute’s residential area, ensuring safety.

Setting up the energy diversion array in the yard, Li Chang’an activated the first level of the array and smoothly performed a set of national primary and secondary school radio exercises. Once the spiritual energy in his brain domain became active, he activated the second level of the array and instructed Maomao to keep watch outside.

Li Chang’an operated the basic meditation and guiding techniques taught at school. Strands of invisible energy threads slowly gathered around him.

The opening of the Beast Taming Space had begun!