Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 121

In the dormitory room, Min and Taro were visibly depressed.

"Five thousand for second place," Min collapsed onto his bed. "And a thousand points for third and fourth."

"Not even real money for fifth to eighth place," Taro sighed, absently turning his daily cultivation crystal between his fingers. His beetle's markings had dulled to match his mood.

Liu laughed from his desk. "What did you expect? That they'd hand out fortunes like Ren's?"

Ren listened while organizing his materials, trying to find space where none existed.

"Anyway," Liu continued, "it's not like you had a chance of winning. Luna's famous wolf will sweep everyone aside, and if not her, it'll be Klein's expensive beasts or some other noble."

"Liu's right... maybe we should focus on the mines," Min murmured, then grimaced. "Although lately..."

"It's impossible to find decent veins," Taro completed the thought. "And Ren always disappears shortly after we enter to search for good veins alone... Selfish mushroom."

Ren's mushrooms pulsed as guilt pricked at his conscience. His expeditions to the depths were still too dangerous to bring a group that would make more noise.

"The interrupted gathering trip was terrible too," Min continued, his snake mimicking his dejected posture. "Only 1000 crystals from the weaver's thread. I can only say I did better than the rest with 1500 because I sold the thread to Ren."

"At least you got extra," Taro sank deeper into his bed. "If my mother hadn't sent money, I still wouldn't have the defense rune. Twelve thousand crystals..."

"You would have gotten it," Ren interjected. "Though barely 5 days before the hundred days limit."

"How are we supposed to cultivate higher ranks like this?" Min complained. "The mines are practically empty in the safe levels now, and we've already lost 5 days of gathering outside."

Ren considered how to cheer up his friends...

"We can try to win at least one round and I'll give you my 1000 crystal prize. If we don't manage even that... This tournament is just preliminary," he began. "The important one will be the final exam. By then, Taro will have evolved and we'll have a better chance." _{fɾēewebnσveℓ.com}

"If I evolve," Taro muttered.

"You will," Ren affirmed with conviction. "And when you rank up, you'll be able to get better materials. I'll teach you how to deal with the weaker worms, there are specific techniques you can use with your next ability that..."

"And now you're going to disappear with Taro in the mines?" Liu teased.

Ren ignored the comment and turned to Min. "You could start your cultivation too. Your snake has potential and..."

"Ah, no," Min waved his hands nervously. "I prefer... I prefer to wait and see how it goes for Taro first."

"Fine, I won't insist... But back to the tournament topic, you should at least try, we've practiced. Besides," he continued, "we don't need to win to pass Yang's class. Just give a good demonstration and..."

The bell's ring interrupted him.

The four exchanged glances. It was time.

"At least," Min tried to joke as they stood up, "if we lose quickly, we can go to the mines before other teams finish."

"And follow Ren, maybe this time we'll catch him before he disappears and reveal his secrets," Liu added. "We'll find his magical vein of infinite crystals."

Ren rolled his eyes.

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The training field had been transformed for the tournament.

In the first semester zone, only eight teams were going to fight.

The teams had arrived and Yang explained the battle format. The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the packed earth as students took their positions.

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