Monster Trainer
Above the forest, a blood-red dragon soared with its wings spread wide, its thunderous roar proclaiming dominion over the land. In a vast, shimmering lake, a thick, pitch-black tail vanished beneath the surface. Moonlight poured into the shadowy, ancient castle, where a pale, shriveled human hand suddenly thrust out from the earth. Cheng Yuan frowned as he examined the "Monster Compendium" in his hands. "Juvenile stage, adult stage, sovereign stage... Evolution Light? What on earth is that?" At that moment, a black-and-white feline cub scampered to Cheng Yuan's side, tugging and nibbling at his sleeve. He seized Fate by the scruff of its neck and brought it before him, blue luminescence flickering in his eyes. Species: Viking White Tiger Level: 2 Gender: Male Racial Trait: Hundred Victories Crown King (Note) Attribute: Metal... Cheng Yuan set the book aside, rubbing his smooth chin. "Interesting—so it's like a fusion of Digimon and Monster Hunter's worldviews?"
Monster Trainer
The weather was clear, and the sun shone its rays impartially on everything. Cheng Yuan cradled a small white tiger in his arms, gazing at the taxi before him that had transformed into a giant robot. "Number 5, Alley 3, Xiaoliu Street," he said. The little white tiger placed its two big paws on Cheng Yuan’s chest and nuzzled him insistently.
Cheng Yuan had been in this world for several days. The initial shock and confusion had faded, giving way to a growing sense of adaptation. This was a world that encompassed every kind of creature humanity could conceive as pet or monster: ghosts, spirits, dragons, elves, beasts, machines, elementals, and weapons. If you were strong enough, you could catch a dragon maiden in the sea, or a ship maiden on the waves—nothing was impossible. Of course, certain dungeons, such as Dragon Island or the End-Times Ocean, were notoriously difficult to conquer.
He entered the taxi. Though the driver’s seat was empty, a synthesized mechanical voice sounded, "Destination: Xiaoliu Street. Distance: ten kilometers. Fare: forty yuan. Please scan the code to start the ride." Cheng Yuan scanned and paid with his phone. The mechanical voice resumed, "Payment of forty received." The taxi set off. After a short while, the voice spoke again, "You’re quite the diligent one—coming from the Demon-Slaying Library, are you?"
Cheng Yuan nodded. The voice continued, "If only my owner had been as diligent as you back then, I wouldn’t still be a taxi today." Cheng Yuan stroked the little tiger’s hea
