Qiao Sang silently listened.
Xie Yang continued, "You have to understand, the popularity of the Flame Hound is temporary. We need to prepare as soon as possible. There may be many Beast Tamers, but only a handful can afford a pet worth millions."
"This is why I approached you for a partnership. We have many channels to buy Fire fang Dogs in Hanggang, and with you, these people will pay attention to the Fire fang Dogs we have."
Although Qiao Sang didn't have business experience, she understood a bit.
Beast Tamers are unlikely to buy pets online. They prefer to see and select them in person.
This means that beasts from one region rarely end up in the hands of Beast Tamers from other regions.
One reason is the distance, and another is that most Beast Tamers focus only on the creatures available in their area.
If a Tamer contracts with a beast from another region, there might be no guidance on how to nurture it, including its diet, skill training, and evolution, it would all have to be figured out on their own.
When the news that Flame Hound also have psychic attributes is revealed, it will primarily be the Beast Tamers in Yunhua who will choose to buy them. Tamers in other regions might just discuss it online.
If a Fire fang Dog breeding store were opened in Hanggang City, only the wealthy people in Hanggang would likely buy them. Thatâs probably why Xie Yang didnât want to go solo but approached her instead.
With her presence, wealthy Beast Tamers from Hangang and nearby cities would be attracted.
Otherwise, established pet stores or regional beast bases would always seem more reliable than a newly opened shop.
Businesspeople really do have sharp minds.
.. Qiao Sang thought as she faced Xie Yangâs confident gaze, which seemed certain she would agree.
She carefully said, "Actually, I donât know the conditions required for the Fire fang Dog to evolve into a Flame Hounds. We still need the researchers to investigate, and once they figure it out, theyâll probably publish the findings. I might not be able to help you."
Xie Yang was stunned for a moment.
"Thatâs fine. Even without exclusive information, having you with us means we wonât struggle to make money."
Qiao Sang calmly replied, "Iâm still a student. Right now, I just want to focus on my studies."
Xie Yang was dumbfounded. He hadnât expected her to turn him down after all heâd said.
"Do you know how much money we could make?"
Xie Yang, still unwilling to give up, said, "If we partner up, you wonât have to do anything. Iâll handle all the finances. You just need to make videos and promote it, it wonât affect your studies. Weâll split the earnings 80-20, and if you think thatâs too low, we can negotiate."
Qiao Sang immediately responded, "Itâs not about the money. Iâm still a student, I donât need that much."
Xie Yang stared at her in silence, his expression like someone who had fallen in love at first sight with a perfect girl, only to realize there was something wrong with her mind.
Taking a deep breath, Xie Yang said, "But youâre a Beast Tamer! If you want to go far in this field, youâll need a lot of money!"
Qiao Sang smiled shyly. "My mom has money."
Xie Yang: ...
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When she got home, the first thing Qiao Sang did was summon Yabao.
Looking at Yabaoâs million-dollar stature, she felt a surge of affection.
âLetâs skip the energy pills today. What would you like to eat? Iâll make something for you.â Qiao Sang said softly.
Yabao, just out of the Beast Tamerâs Codex, froze at her words.
"Xun!"
Little Treasure wasnât happy.
He floated up in front of his Beast Tamer, puffing out his cheeks and pointing at himself with his short claws, indicating he wanted to eat too.
"Alright, Iâll cook for you as well." Qiao Sang laughed.
"Xun~" Little Treasure happily floated around her in a circle.
"Yap..."
Yabaoâs expression twisted.
This idiot didnât even know how bad his Beast Tamerâs cooking was.
"Yap yap."
Shaking his head, Yabao decided to stick with his stomachâs desires.
Qiao Sang gave in.
"Fine, Iâll only cook for Little Treasure."
"Xun~" Little Treasure gleefully floated in another circle.
Half an hour later.
After taking a bite of the food, Little Treasureâs happiness disappeared completely...
Meanwhile, Yabao happily munched on his energy pills as Qiao Sang picked up her phone to call her mother.
As soon as the call connected, Qiao Sang got straight to the point.
"Mom, stop working. Letâs start a business together."
Money is still important, just not with someone she didnât know well.
After all, she was still young, and the other party was a shrewd businessman.
Partnerships with unequal power never last.
Besides, who needs an 80-20 split when you can keep all the profits yourself?
But since she was still in school and had no time, her first thought was her mother.
Ye Xiangtingâs temple throbbed. But, given her daughterâs recent excellent behavior, she held back her initial response.
"I like my current job. I donât want to start a business."
"Itâs a guaranteed eight-figure, maybe even nine-figure business." Qiao Sang said.
There was silence on the other end.
After a long pause, Ye Xiangting asked, "What business?"
Qiao Sang smiled, knowing sheâd hooked her. She repeated everything Xie Yang had told her.
Ye Xiangting took several seconds to process the information while Qiao Sang continued, "With that kind of money, we can buy a standalone house. Great Owl would no longer have to worry about being scolded by the neighbors for making too much noise and could finally leave the Beast Codex. Plus, Fat Dove might have a chance to evolve twice more into the mighty Great Dove."
After a long silence, Ye Xiangting asked, "When did your Fire fang Dog evolve into a Flame Hound? Why didnât I know about it?"
Qiao Sang froze, her mind racing.
"Mom, donât you watch the news?" Qiao Sang said in a hurt tone.
"I thought youâd see it and call me. I canât believe you didnât know."
Ye Xiangting hesitated, awkwardly changing the topic.
"Starting a breeding shop isnât something you can do overnight. Letâs talk when I finish up here. Iâll pick you up from school, and weâll discuss it at home."
Qiao Sang, excited, said, "No need! Just come to Changâan Road, Tianjing Garden, apartment 1705. Thatâs where Iâm staying now."
Her motherâs voice immediately rose.
"Arenât you living on campus?!"
Qiao Sang: ...
"After Yabao evolved into a Flame Hound, he got too big. The dorm is too small, so itâs inconvenient. The vice principal approved me living off-campus." Qiao Sang explained.
With a legitimate reason and the vice principalâs approval, Ye Xiangting didnât pursue the matter further.
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On the day of training, Qiao Sang arrived at school, but this time, Little Treasure wasnât invisibly perched on her head.
For some reason, he had been asleep since early morning.
Having no choice, Qiao Sang returned him to the Beast Codex.
As she walked to the training grounds, she spotted Shi Gaofeng crouched down, talking to his Thornberry Beast.
"Good morning." Qiao Sang greeted him.
Shi Gaofeng turned and smiled.
"Huan Huan."
Qiao Sang: ...