Chapter 5, The Legendary Teacher Murong

On the second day, as dawn broke, the alarm clock rang, waking Gao Peng, who was lying on the sofa

A thick purple collar made of leather is fastened around the neck, with a small silver-gray chain at the end being held by Gao Peng.

Gao Peng, holding a purple-backed yellow-clawed centipede in his right hand, attracted the attention of many classmates

Wow, this seems to be a Purple-backed Yellow-clawed Bug, which is considered a high-level creature among ordinary quality monsters. I didn't expect that Gao Peng's family would have such a powerful beast.

However, Da Zi is not very old; it is merely the result of spending many years at home that has made her somewhat reclusive. Gao Peng squatted down and tempted Da Zi by saying in her ear: "Do you want to eat something? Let's go outside to play; there are many delicious little bugs."

The head turned around and stared straight at Gao Peng, who had a smile at the corner of his mouth

A row of school buses is parked at the entrance of the school, with a black and red color scheme. A sturdy steel ring is fixed to the chassis, and the outermost layer of the steel ring features some spikes. The surface of the school buses is reinforced with three layers of steel plates, each as thick as a thumb. The tires are made from a special material derived from a mutated rubber tree that emerged after the great upheaval in the world. Tires made from this new type of rubber are both tough and elastic, capable of withstanding even small-caliber bullets.

Although walking a centipede is relatively rare, it does not attract much attention. Nowadays, monsters are basically kept in every household, much like pets such as cats and dogs before the disaster

The snow lion dog was taken aback, turning its head to look at the parrot, its eyes, which were as large as lanterns, filled with curiosity

Gao Peng's school, Chang'an Third Senior High School, is located in the suburbs, adjacent to the training base of the Armed Police Force of Chang'an City, and it is not far from the city limits.

Moreover, there are military sentinels stationed outside the forest, making it impossible for dangerous monsters to escape from within. Only some low-level, less threatening monsters occasionally wander in from afar, lingering in the suburbs, providing practice opportunities for senior students from various universities or the envoys of Chang'an City.

Certainly, those refer to the more remote forests. The general situation of the forests surrounding Chang'an City has been largely understood by the government, and dangerous monsters are almost nonexistent. Even if there are any, they have been eradicated by the top exorcists of Chang'an City.

In comparison, although the large purple one may seem ugly at first glance, upon closer observation, one might actually find it to be adorably ugly.

Gao Peng is undoubtedly the former, as he ranks first in the class and fourth in the grade. Moreover, he is usually quiet and does not cause trouble, which makes the teachers feel at ease

So cute

In the past, during peacetime, a mischievous child would grow up to become a troublesome adult, causing at most minor disturbances. However, in this new world, no one can predict the future achievements of any individual. If, by chance, they were to forge a blood pact with a high-level monster, the destructive power unleashed could be far beyond imagination

These are merely small episodes on the streets; in today's new world, many people are in the process of adjusting to these little companions they have adopted, and everyone is striving to adapt to their arrival

"Eh, when did I cover myself with the quilt?" Gao Peng wondered as he rubbed his head, then he stopped thinking about it and hurried to get up and wash up

Indeed, this size can only be classified as a medium to large dog in today's context, and does not qualify as a true large dog

Indeed, this is how Gao Peng perceives himself. In reality, Gao Peng, who has lost both parents yet has achieved an extraordinary rise to rank fourth in his grade, is regarded as a unique presence among his classmates.

The noblewoman stepped forward, hurriedly apologizing and saying things like "I'm sorry". The man in the suit smiled wryly, saying, "It's nothing, it's just that this fool at home has a sharp tongue; I've already gotten used to it. I'll just change into another suit once I get to the office." After saying this, he raised his left hand, revealing a bag containing a brand new suit inside. It was evident that he was well-prepared.

He squatted down and patted the hard shell of the large purple creature, producing a crisp sound. "Large Purple, you need to walk on your own, do you understand?"

Putting down the heavy object in his hands, Gao Peng took a couple of breaths. No, this lazy fellow is too heavy; it is necessary to make this fellow walk on its own.

Upon boarding the school bus, some classmates were already inside. Gao Peng's popularity in class could be described as neither good nor bad; he was simply an ordinary and unremarkable presence.

Similarly, some monsters possess a temperament that is inherently suited for battle, allowing them to become beastmasters without requiring much guidance. Conversely, those monsters whose personalities are less suited for combat can also undergo transformation through specialized training and refinement.

However, even a person with a timid and cowardly personality, after spending a few years in the military camp, will emerge with a much more resilient and strong character

This is nothing more than that; in fact, many of the monsters within can easily break those thin ropes. However, this rope is not tied to the monsters, but rather to the respect for others

As it passed by the snow lion dog, the parrot opened its eyes, turned its head, and coldly uttered two words: "Fool!"

Good morning, Teacher Murong. Gao Peng ran over and politely greeted.

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The parrot flew away cleverly, and then its owner, the man in the suit, was covered in saliva by the snow lion dog

Moreover, monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Although most people raise those adorable little pets or majestic and impressive monsters, there are always some who take the unconventional path and enjoy various oddly-shaped little creatures

Since it is life, there are joys, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and there are various personalities. Even among monsters of the same kind, personalities can vary greatly, just like humans

Students from Class 2-3 of the second year gather here A voice calls out at the school gate

One of the school buses had a red-haired woman standing beside it, approximately 1.7 meters tall, wearing a black leather trench coat on the upper body and flared jeans on the lower body. She was holding a wooden sign high, on which were written the four large characters "Class 2-3".

What a cute little centipede

Gao Peng could not help but glance at the school bus a few more times, feeling astonished in his heart; monsters below the elite level would surely pose no threat to this school bus.

Quickly finishing his grooming, he took out the bread that had long been prepared in his backpack and swiftly dealt with it. He dragged out the large purple object from under the sofa, which lay lazily on the ground, motionless, allowing Gao Peng to pull it. The yellowish claws scraped against the floor, producing a rustling sound.

The large purple creature lifted its head, and the two antennae on top swayed weakly a couple of times as a response, before it lazily lay back down on the ground, remaining completely still

Gao Peng felt helpless, not knowing what was going on. This guy was becoming increasingly lazy. After frowning and pondering for a moment, he recalled that Teacher Zhang had mentioned in class that there were methods and routines to effectively command beasts. Although these creatures were referred to as monsters, they were essentially just different forms of life compared to humans.

Education has always been of great importance, especially in this new world. Children possess the purest thoughts and are most susceptible to deception, making this a critical period in their lives for the transformation of their thinking and ideas

On the bustling street, Gao Peng, carrying a red backpack, walks alongside Da Zi amidst the crowd

There are many pedestrians on the street, and many people are walking their small pets while shopping. However, regardless of the type of creature being walked, it is generally secured with a leash at critical points, held firmly by the owner.

The snow lion dog barked joyfully, extending its tongue towards the parrot to lick it.

Many areas outside the city have transformed into primeval forests, which symbolize both the unknown and danger

A person dressed in a suit and wearing a bow tie, resembling a busy office worker, hurriedly approached. On his shoulder, a black and red parrot firmly grasped his shoulder, resting with its eyes closed.

"But I heard that Gao Peng is not an orphan. Where did he get a purple-backed yellow-clawed centipede? Did he borrow it from someone?" A voice suddenly broke the inappropriate silence in the school bus, causing the atmosphere inside to turn cold.

Soon arriving at school, the school is not too far from Gao Peng's home, a half-hour walk. Currently, all schools are public, managed by the state, and the government strictly prohibits private schools.

The large purple creature's slightly swaying tentacles suddenly stiffened, becoming straight and standing tall.

For instance, to the left of Gao Peng, there is a rather fashionable middle-aged woman holding a chain as thick as a baby's arm, leading a medium to large snow lion dog that is about 3 meters tall and 6 meters long

Fool, what are you looking at! The parrot's words are sharp

Behind the man in the suit, there is an elderly gentleman over seventy years old, walking down the street with a large, colorful toad resembling a grinding stone. The toad's back is covered with lumps the size of table tennis balls, which should be the multicolored toad, a non-toxic species of toad. It is unclear why many people find this type of toad very cute and specifically raise them, as they have recently become a popular pet.

Murong Qiuyue, who weighed no less than 200 jin, smiled and nodded, her voice gentle: "Classmate Gao Peng has arrived, you can board the school bus first."

There are generally two types of students who are favored by teachers: one type consists of academically strong children, and the other type includes those who are mischievous in class