Chapter 394: The Primal Spirit Beast - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 394: The Primal Spirit Beast The gentle breeze of the early morning swept through the city. The taxi stopped at a bustling intersection. Pedestrians were scattered along the street, while the sound of passing cars intermittently filled the air. Lin Zhengran and Jiang Qian stepped out of the taxi together. "This is the street. Turn at the midpoint and we'll be there," she said. "A bit off the beaten path, isn't it? How did you find it before?" Walking alongside Lin Zhengran, Jiang Qian kept her gaze forward and her tone unchanged, as consistent as ever: "I asked Xiao Meng to find the most untrainable pet dogs in the city, with the condition that they be healthy. She found them for me. Xiao Meng is very capable." After speaking, Jiang Qian turned to glance at Lin Zhengran, recalling the significant looks from He Qing, her sister, and others when Lin Zhengran mentioned taking her out for breakfast. What did they mean by that... Lost in thought, she noticed Lin Zhengran also about to look at her, so she quickly faced forward. Her heart skipped a beat. Lin Zhengran fixed his gaze on Jiang Qian: "By the way, we haven’t seen much of Fang Meng this past week. Did you give her a break again?" Jiang Qian's voice remained calm, though her ears turned slightly red: "Yes, Xiao Meng suggested that since I just started dating you, it might not be suitable for her to be with me constantly. She asked for a month off, saying she had things to do. I agreed." "She asked for a break? Back in high school, when you suggested it, she was upset for quite a while." "We had some differences back then, but not anymore. So, Xiao Meng probably doesn't mind these things now. Our relationship has improved a lot." After speaking, she stole another glance at Lin Zhengran's profile. So close... I'm so close to him. Ever since I met him in high school... Jiang Qian had envisioned being this close to him many times, never imagining it would actually come true, walking beside him outside of school. Is this what it means to be in a relationship? So happy... Lin Zhengran noticed her gaze and asked curiously, "What's on your mind?" Jiang Qian immediately straightened up, her ears even redder: "It's nothing...nothing..." Lin Zhengran noticed her reddened ears and chuckled. "Do you have any place you want to visit after we check out the pets?" "A place I want to visit?" Jiang Qian inquired. "Would you accompany me if I wanted to go?" "Of course, I'm your boyfriend now." Jiang Qian looked at him unexpectedly, questioning: "So because you're my boyfriend, you'll go with me wherever I want?" Lin Zhengran laughed in response: "What a curious question. Naturally. But I’ve noticed you’ve been somewhat dazed since we started dating. It's the first time I've seen you like this in all the time I've known you." "Dazed?" Jiang Qian, blushing, looked ahead and softly said, "Sorry, I've never been in a relationship before. I don't quite understand the differences between a boyfriend and a friend. Some books say even couples need space, not thinking only of oneself. But others say couples shouldn't have space to avoid gaps, encouraging them to do everything together. Books contradict each other, so..." "So you're unsure about what's correct?" Jiang Qian wasn't even sure if she should nod. Lin Zhengran reached out to pat her head. As his hand rested on her head, Jiang Qian nervously pressed her lips together: "It's mainly...I've always been goal-oriented since I was young. Once a goal is achieved, I set another, always knowing what to do. But now, my only goal seems to be being with you. Suddenly, I’m not sure what future goals should be, and without clarity, I don't know what to do or say. I don’t know if you understand what I'm saying..." Lin Zhengran chuckled: "It's a bit convoluted, but I understand. I'll guide you slowly, so do you have a place you’d like to visit?" Jiang Qian glanced at Lin Zhengran, and slowly nodded: "Yes, it's that flower bed we saw during dinner." Lin Zhengran recalled it: "The one the restaurant manager said was going to be dismantled?" "Yes." Arriving at the pet shop, the owner recognized Jiang Qian and Lin Zhengran from their school competition. The owner greeted them warmly: "Is it really you two? Here for something today? Or for a competition?" Lin Zhengran expressed interest in seeing the black Tibetan mastiff and its highly aggressive offspring. The owner sighed: "You can, but that black Tibetan mastiff recently died." Jiang Qian was shocked: "Dead? How? It hasn't been long!" The owner led them on, explaining: "Our vet said it had no physical issues; it was psychological. Since returning from school, it wouldn't bite or eat, just laid there until its end." Inside the pet shop's back area, they found the cage that once held the black Tibetan mastiff empty. Lin Zhengran reminisced about the connection he felt with that mastiff. It seemed it preferred death over being a human's pet. Perhaps this was for the best; at least it made its own choice. In modern society, dogs with such aggression, size, and age have little room for survival. The owner led Lin Zhengran to the smaller but more aggressive puppy. Upon sensing humans, the puppy barked incessantly; its little frame appeared fiercer than its mother. "This is her pup, a female, even more temperamental. No one dares approach her," the owner explained. Lin Zhengran crouched in front of the cage, meeting the puppy's gaze. As their eyes locked, the puppy’s barking subsided noticeably. Realizing this was the person her mother spoke of, she acknowledged her desire for such a master—strong and charismatic. She quickly wagged her tail, whining to Lin Zhengran to show friendliness, hoping he'd take her along. Lin Zhengran, though, laid a hand on her head, communicating in a way she understood: "If you want to follow me, you must be well-behaved with those around me. You can't harm them. If you can't do it, I can't take you." The little dog, as if understanding, nodded and whimpered twice, nudging his hand with her head. She assured him that having chosen him as her master, she'd heed his commands, keeping everyone safe. [You have successfully tamed a Primal level Spirit Beast.] [Your power has significantly increased.] [Your spiritual energy level has risen by one.] Lin Zhengran hadn't expected his system to acknowledge it. This dog, if in a cultivation world, would likely reach terrifying heights—potentially a regional overlord. Lin Zhengran stood and told the owner, "I'd like to adopt this puppy. Please arrange the paperwork, and deliver her to my home this afternoon." (Chapter End)