Beast Taming: Starting From Zero

She actually applied to Central Hollow University… It seems Qiao Sang still has deep feelings for local schools…

Cecilia took a letter, a pen, and a blue booklet bearing the emblem of the Imperial Beast University from her briefcase.

She signed her name in the lower right corner of the letter, then stood up and handed the letter and booklet to Qiao Sang, speaking seriously:

"This is an introduction to the Imperial Beast University. As for this letter, it confirms that you passed the interview. If you're willing to join the Imperial Beast University, sign your name on the letter and burn it. Your official admission notice will be delivered to you within a week."

"Once the letter is burned, an email confirming your acceptance will be sent to you within an hour. You can check it online."

Qiao Sang looked down at the letter and booklet, remaining motionless for a moment.

To be honest, she still had doubts about whether this was real.

If the person standing before her was from Yulianton University, she might believe it, since she had personally sent the recommendation letter to them.

But the Imperial Beast University had appeared out of nowhere, she had never had any prior contact with them…

Seeing that Qiao Sang hadn't immediately taken the letter, Cecilia assumed she was hesitating between the Imperial Beast University and Yulianton University. She added:

"As someone from Blue Star, attending the Imperial Beast University is your best choice. We're recognized as one of the top academies in the entire interstellar community. We have the best beast tamers, breeders, and coordinators, and we've contributed countless scientists, philosophers, and sociologists to the world."

"As for Yulianton University, while I acknowledge its excellence as a top-tier institution, it has consistently ranked below us in the interstellar rankings. Compared to Yulianton, the Imperial Beast University is clearly superior in every way."

"You still have six months as an exchange student on Chaosu Star. If you're interested in Yulianton University, after enrolling at the Imperial Beast University, we can arrange for you to study at Yulianton as an exchange student for the remaining six months."

"I doubt you'd want to stay on Chaosu Star forever, your family and friends are on Blue Star, aren't they?"

After speaking, Cecilia extended the letter and booklet toward Qiao Sang again.

Yulianton University… Uh, they haven’t even contacted me…

Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment before finally taking the letter and booklet.

Regardless of the situation, she had already attended the interview, and they hadn't asked anything unreasonable, she might as well take it first and think later.

Cecilia and Summer exchanged smiles.

Summer extended his hand with a smile:

"We look forward to having you at the Imperial Beast University."

Qiao Sang hesitated for a second before shaking her hand.

"Thank you."

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After the two left, Qiao Sang didn't head to the cafeteria at her usual time. Instead, she summoned Little Treasure and had him teleport her straight to her dorm.

Having spent so much time at Sainan High School, Little Treasure was already extremely familiar with the school's layout.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure's eyes glowed blue as he let out a soft call.

The next second, Qiao Sang was in her familiar room.

She put down Yabao and went straight to her computer.

"Xun xun?" Little Treasure looked at Yabao with a puzzled expression.

Did something happen?

"Yap yap."

Yabao waved his paw dismissively, indicating that it was nothing, just two humans talking to their beast tamer about some school admissions stuff.

Little Treasure immediately perked up.

He glanced at Qiao Sang, then scooted closer to Yabao and whispered in a very low voice:

"Xun xun?"

Do the university's beasts need to go to school?

"Yap."

Yabao shook his head disinterestedly. He had no idea.

As Yabao and Little Treasure chatted, Qiao Sang opened her laptop.

She quickly logged into her email and scrolled down. As expected, she saw an email from the Imperial Beast University.

Receiving an official email wasn't that surprising, hackers in her past life could forge official emails without even hacking into servers.

Now, with so many mechanical-type beasts possessing similar capabilities, it was even easier… Qiao Sang remained cautious.

Even though she saw the email immediately, she would have just assumed it was a scam and ignored it.

The real question was: Who had arranged for her recommendation letter?

If she could confirm that someone had actually gotten her a legitimate recommendation, then this whole thing might really be true…

Sure, schools verified identities, but just recently in 22nd District, a man had used a beast’s illusion skill to alter what security guards and teachers saw. He kidnapped a child right in front of them, and that child still hadn't been found.

Being directly approached by the Imperial Beast University for an interview was simply too absurd. If she hadn’t personally applied, or if she didn’t know for sure that someone had helped her submit a recommendation, she wouldn’t believe it.

Professor Wang Yanmao… Of the people she knew, who would have been able to contact that big shot?

This person was most likely on Blue Star and knew her personal details and email…

Qiao Sang carefully went over everyone she knew in her mind. Then, as if realizing something, she suddenly grabbed her phone, scrolled through her contacts, and dialed a number.

Professor Wang Yanmao was a leading figure in the research world. Among the people she knew, the most capable researcher was the vice principal.

To facilitate interstellar communication, she had even given him her email…

It was possible…

The thought that the two visitors might really be professors from the Imperial Beast University made Qiao Sang hear the rapid pounding of her own heartbeat.

The call connected, and a deep voice came from the speaker:

"Hello?"

Qiao Sang took a deep breath and asked, "Vice Principal, did you… by any chance help me get a recommendation letter for the Imperial Beast University?"

The moment she asked, she held her breath.

"How did you know?" The voice on the speaker sounded surprised.

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Qiao Sang sat there in a daze, only one thought echoing in her mind:

It’s real. This is actually real.

"The people from the Imperial Beast University contacted you?!" The vice principal's voice snapped her back to reality.

Qiao Sang jolted awake, suppressing the overwhelming excitement surging through her.

"Today, two people claiming to be professors from the Imperial Beast University suddenly showed up at my school, saying they wanted to interview me. After I answered a few questions, they told me I passed and that I was accepted."

After speaking, another thought struck her, and she couldn’t help but laugh.

"I really thought they were scammers…"

The other end of the call went silent.

After about five or six seconds, Liu Yao finally spoke again, his voice slightly hoarse:

"You got accepted?"