Qiao Sang stepped inside, scanning the training room layout.
What met her gaze was a single sofa, control equipment, a massive fireproof viewing screen, and a heavy door.
Through the screen, she could see what lay on the other side: a scene of utter chaos, with the ground scorched black, as if a sea of fire had just been extinguished.
The Mechanical Beast approached the control equipment and pressed a red button, prompting the door next to the screen to slowly open.
In an instant, waves of heat could be felt surging from the doorway.
"You can let your Pet Beast enter now," the Mechanical Beast said, its abdomen emitting sound without moving its mouth.
Qiao Sang turned to Yaobao. "Go ahead."
"Ya!"
With an excited expression, Yaobao turned confidently and strode toward the other side of the door.
Soon, the door closed.
"Ya Ya..."
The training room fell into complete darkness. Instinctively, Yaobao glanced back in the direction it had come, hoping to spot its Beast Tamerâs figure.
The outside was visible from within, yet the inside was entirely opaque to those outside.
Yaobaoâs gaze shifted from a flicker of confusion to resolve. Its body tensed slightly, and its Flame Wings abruptly expanded, readying itself for the incoming fire.
Qiao Sang settled onto the single sofa.
The Mechanical Beast pointed toward the microphone fixed to the control console.
Simultaneously, its abdomen emitted sound: "You can use this to communicate with the Pet Beast inside the training room."
"Understood," Qiao Sang replied. Leaning forward slightly, she spoke into the microphone, "Hey, Yaobao, can you hear me?"
"Ya Ya!"
On the other side of the screen, Yaobaoâs previously vigilant posture immediately relaxed. With a visible expression of delight, it called out, signaling it had heard her.
"Good," Qiao Sang said, watching Yaobao through the screen. She reminded it again, "Remember, donât push beyond your limit. If you canât take it, come out."
"Ya Ya!"
Unable to see its Beast Tamer before it, Yaobao could only envision Qiao Sang speaking through her voice alone. In its mind, it pictured her worried expression. Instead of claiming it wouldnât falter, it called out solemnly, signaling its understanding.
Hearing this, Qiao Sang relaxed, nodding once at the Mechanical Beast. "Letâs begin."
The Mechanical Beast pressed several buttons on the control panel.
Instantly, flames erupted from the floor on the other side of the screen, illuminating everything within.
Yaobaoâs silhouette was swiftly engulfed by the firelight.
"Xun Xun..."
Little Treasure Hunter instinctively revealed itself, staring through the screen at the sight on the other side, its menacing expression betraying its dismay with a "Yikes... so cruel!"
"Bingâai."
Lubao, who had only half of its head poking out, fully leapt out from the backpack, landing on Qiao Sangâs lap. Serious and attentive, it watched the scene unfold through the screen.
"Gangzhan..."
Gangbao gazed at Yaobao through the screen, unwittingly displaying an expression of admiration.
Qiao Sangâs worry began to show as she stared at the fierce flames surging inside.
This training room is still too small. If it were bigger, Yaobao could remove its Mini Shrinking Bracelet and return to its original size. That way, I could better observe its condition.
Moreover, regaining its true size would allow it to unleash its full strength, making it better equipped to withstand the flames.
As these thoughts raced through her mind, the Mechanical Beast pressed several more buttons on the control interface.
Upon pressing the confirmation key, the surroundings suddenly emitted loud "clang, clang, clang" noises.
The walls extended outward, along with the viewing screen and the door.
The training roomâs ceiling visibly stretched and expanded higher.
What... This... Qiao Sang couldnât control her expression, displaying unmistakable shock and disbelief.
I was just thinking the training room was too small, and now itâs gotten bigger?
But then, her thoughts shifted, and realization dawned upon her. Her expression became one of clarity.
Thatâs right; this Fire-Element Pet Beast Training Venue had looked tens of meters tall from the outside, yet its interior seemed to have only three layers.
If she remembered correctly, the Yuliandun Academy of Architecture was one of the nine great institutions. Creating buildings that could extend and expand at will wasnât all that surprising...
No wonder training here required an appointment. If every training room had been as small as before, it could have accommodated far more Pet Beasts for training...
"Yaobao, grow larger!" Qiao Sang leaned closer to the microphone and commanded firmly.
"Ya!"
Hearing its Beast Tamerâs voice, Yaobaoâs body slowly grew in size.
At the same time, the Mechanical Beast pushed upwards on a lever at a specific part of the console, causing the flames in the training room to leap violently upwards.
Yaobao had returned to its original size, and the flames barely engulfed its lower half.
Qiao Sang could clearly see the excitement in Yaobaoâs expression, as if its entire body remained unaffected by the searing fire.