I was terrified! Raising a colossal star beast in the Beast Taming World

Chapter 228 Two Jealous People

Bao Yunxing sat in the center, his fingers interlaced on his knees, his face calm and serene.

She forcibly suppressed the surging excitement within her. That excitement wasn't because a team had won, but something deeper and more dangerous—the kind of excitement a hunter feels when he confirms that his prey has finally stepped into his trap.

Her gaze swept over Lin Yan, Manzhu, Meng Tianxiang, and Lei Ying in turn—four faces, four emotions, but at this moment, their eyes all shone with the same light—the grim determination of those about to step onto the battlefield.

"My beloved ministers."

Bao Yunxing's voice was extremely low, only audible to the five people on the platform: "The final will begin in fifteen minutes. Once both sides enter the ring, we will set off."

No one asked "Where are you going?" and no one showed any surprise.

They had been discussing this plan for two days, and every detail had been rehearsed countless times. The map of the Moon Worship Cult's headquarters, the distribution of guards, possible barrier nodes, retreat routes—everything that could be considered was etched into their minds.

All of this depends on Xue Youyou helping them hold off Muyue for thirty minutes in the finals.

Although there were some twists and turns in the process, everything ultimately proceeded as planned.

Xue Youyou has successfully entered the finals and will face Muyue head-on.

The five of them will seize the golden opportunity when Mutsuki is unable to leave her post and strike at the heart of the enemy.

However, just as the tense atmosphere was about to solidify into an unyielding monolith, an untimely voice rang out.

"Wait a moment."

Lin Yan suddenly raised her hand, her brows furrowed, and a genuine look of worry appeared on her face: "I have a question."

All four of them turned their gazes to her at the same time.

Lin Yan cleared his throat, leaned forward, and lowered his voice, saying, "Can Xue Youyou really hold off that sect leader for thirty minutes? What if Xue Youyou can't hold off Mu Yue for thirty minutes?"

"So far in the main tournament, there have been no more than two games that have lasted close to thirty minutes. The vast majority of games have been fast-paced."

"Alright, alright, stop reading."

Meng Tianxiang interrupted her, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Why bring this up now when you could have said it earlier or later?"

They certainly knew that this plan was very risky and inherently involved gambling.

However, both Bao Yunxing and Meng Tianxiang, who first proposed the plan, had reasons for doing so.

Bao Yunxing was driven by her ambition to become emperor, while Meng Tianxiang was driven by the desire to avenge the murder of her daughter.

Lei Ying helped Meng Tianxiang take revenge as a close friend.

As for Lin Yan and Manzhu, they were simply dragged into the plan through a majority vote. It was all for the sake of the people of Yuelan Prefecture and for lasting peace.

There was a few seconds of silence on the podium.

However, after hearing Lin Yan's words, Bao Yunxing merely tilted her head slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips. The smile was subtle, yet it carried an indescribable air of certainty.

"I thought it was something important."

Bao Yunxing's voice remained calm and elegant, unhurried, as if she had expected someone to raise this question.

She slowly turned her head, her gaze falling on Lin Yan, a meaningful glint flashing in her wise eyes: "Xue Youyou, she can definitely do it, I guarantee it."

Lin Yan frowned: "How can you be so sure? What makes you so confident?"

Bao Yunxing didn't answer immediately. She looked away and returned to the preview of the finals that was playing on the big screen. In the video, photos of the two teams were displayed side by side, with two lightning bolts about to collide in the middle.

Just then, the director switched to photos of Mutsuki and Yuki.

Bao Yunxing stared at the snowy, gloomy photo.

"because--"

After giving a wicked smile, Bao Yunxing said softly, "I believe her."

These four words were spoken very softly.

It was something more complex and profound than trust. There was a hint of chill in his tone, like a dagger hidden beneath silk.

Meng Tianxiang noticed it.

Her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and her gaze lingered on Bao Yunxing's face for a few seconds.

Something's off about that tone.

Abnormal.

This is very unusual.

A bad feeling suddenly arose in Meng Tianxiang's heart.

She opened her mouth, wanting to ask something, but swallowed the words back.

Meng Tianxiang shook her head, forcefully shaking the unease out of her mind.

What are you thinking about?

Everyone had been preparing for this plan for two days.

Now that things have come to this, the die is cast and there's no turning back.

With a major battle imminent, any wavering or cowardly thought could become the final straw that breaks the camel's back.

As the Marquis of Qingming in Yuelan Prefecture, she harbors an irreconcilable hatred for the Moon Worship Cult, who killed her daughter.

At this moment, how could she possibly waste her energy being suspicious?

It's probably because the pressure was too much that she developed the wrong feeling.

Meng Tianxiang took a deep breath and cleared her mind of all distractions.

When she opened her eyes again, there was only one thing left in them—a cold, pure, and unadulterated killing intent.

at the same time.

In the contestant tunnel, Xue Youyou and her group of five were walking towards the competition venue.

The wall lamps on both sides of the passageway cast a soft glow, illuminating the ground with patches of light and shadow. In the distance, the clamor from the stands could be faintly heard—the GG music playing during the breaks in the match and the murmur of the spectators whispering among themselves, all filtered through the thick walls and becoming muffled and distant.

Meng Yanqing walked beside Xue Youyou, still savoring Xue Youyou's domineering declaration, "As the strongest beast tamer, I will not lose," and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up.

Youyou, so cool!

Su Wanrou, Cui Yelan, and Lu Yutang followed behind, each lost in their own thoughts.

Then, they encountered a group of people walking towards them in the middle of the passage.

The four members of Team One of Thunder Academy are Su Yingxue, Lu Xiyao, Lin Jinglei, and Nightingale.

They had just finished their match and were walking towards their rest area. All four of them wore expressions of victory, their steps light and energetic.

Xue Youyou had previously gone to Lei Ying's lounge in Leiming Courtyard to ask for her help, and was even forced to act as Lei Ying's tea-making maid. So, they got to know each other briefly.

Xue Youyou saw them from afar, and as they approached, she raised her hand and greeted them.

"Yo."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the narrow corridor: "Congratulations on your victory!"

The four people from Leiming Academy stopped in their tracks and looked over.

Su Yingxue, Lu Xiyao, and Lin Jinglei all nodded politely, while Nightingale, who was walking at the front, stiffened slightly the moment she saw Xue Youyou's face.

Xue Youyou's gaze swept over the four people, but she couldn't find that familiar purple figure.

"Where is your captain?" she asked.

Nightingale quickly stepped forward, her short purple hair bouncing gently with each step. A hint of unease appeared on her delicate face as she respectfully replied, "Your Highness said... she sensed that Manluo seemed to have something on her mind, so she decided to go to the Ghost Courtyard's lounge to keep her company. She asked us to come back first."

She was originally just the captain of the second team of Leiming Academy, but now she has not only successfully joined the first team, but also luckily become Lei Ying's most beloved confidante maid, and her status in the team has risen accordingly.

Now, when Lei Ying is not around, she acts as the person in charge.

Upon hearing this, Xue Youyou softly uttered an "Oh".

Then she smiled.

"The last time I met you in ranked matches, your Thunder Horned Dragon was still in its mature form, and so was my Snow Woman."

Xue Youyou's tone was casual and friendly, as if she were chatting with an old friend: "Now that we've both evolved to our complete forms, it's quite a coincidence that we're meeting offline."

The nightingale's beautiful eyes widened slightly.

She never expected that Xue Youyou would still remember her.

That ranked match was a devastating defeat for her, but for Xue Youyou, it should have just been an ordinary casual game. But now, Xue Youyou not only remembers her pet, remembers her, but even smiles at her and says, "It's quite a coincidence."

Nightingale's cheeks instantly burned.

"I dare not accept such praise! How could I possibly be compared to Lady Shirayuki!"

Her voice trembled slightly, and her hands unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes.

She bowed deeply, her short purple hair almost reaching her knees: "May Lady Yuki have great luck in the martial arts competition and perform brilliantly in the finals!"

Xue Youyou was amused by her flustered appearance and smiled, nodding slightly. "Thank you."

The nightingale straightened up, her face as red as a boiled shrimp.

She bowed to Xue Youyou again, and then, with the other three from Leiming Academy, she walked past Xue Youyou almost as if fleeing in panic.

The footsteps faded into the distance in the corridor and soon disappeared around the corner.

Xue Youyou withdrew her gaze and was about to continue walking forward when she suddenly noticed two burning gazes coming from her side.

On the left is Meng Yanqing.

On the right is Lu Yutang.

The two had remarkably similar expressions—their eyebrows were slightly raised, their eyes were half-closed, and their lips were pressed into a line.