CHAPTER 340: CHAPTER 169: A PLAIN SELF-INTRODUCTION!_1

Hearing the words "dog tag," Jiu Li’s entire demeanor changed drastically, her face paling.

Get a "dog tag"... Did this mean... from now on, whenever she went out, she would have to wear a collar and then be leashed? And then, in front of everyone, be led around like a little dog by her own master? No! I won’t have it! No dog would live like that!

Thinking this, Jiu Li shook her head desperately, her silly head wagging like a pellet drum in refusal. "No, I don’t want a dog tag!"

"By ’dog tag,’ I meant getting you an ID card, to give you a legal identity," Su Yan said, his expression deadpan.

Where did this Fox Demon’s mind wander off to? he wondered. Could she be thinking of something improper? No doubt about it. That must be it. After all, creatures like Fox Demons, with their minds full of lewd thoughts, would certainly jump to unhealthy conclusions first when faced with any situation. Enough of that.

"Really?" Jiu Li asked, half-believing and half-doubting.

Her master had pulled plenty of pranks before. Who knew if this was another one of his schemes to mess with her? Better to remain cautious.

Seeing Jiu Li’s wary expression, Su Yan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry as he said, "Really. What would I gain from lying to you?"

"Without an ID card, you’re an undocumented resident. How would you be able to go out in the future?"

"You can’t just hole up in the dorm forever and become a chubby, stay-at-home Fox Demon, can you? You’d be utterly useless then, wouldn’t you?"

Jiu Li, a naturally suspicious Fox Demon, still found Su Yan’s words somewhat dubious. Then, with confusion, she asked, "But isn’t it true that only the Human race can get ID cards?"

"Heh, you naive Fox Demon," Su Yan first scoffed, then explained to her, "Generally speaking, it’s true that only the Human race can get ID cards."

"But there is one exception."

"That is, Exotic beast pets raised by professional Beast Tamers can also get ID cards."

"Of course, this only applies to Exotic beast pets that have successfully transformed. Those that haven’t transformed aren’t eligible."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Li looked utterly bewildered.

Is that really a thing? How come I didn’t know? she thought. What Su Yan had just explained happened to be a gap in her knowledge.

Quickly, Jiu Li spoke again, still puzzled, "But that’s only for pets of Beast Tamers, and Master, you’re not a Beast Tamer."

"Indeed, I’m not a Beast Tamer, but I have joined the Institute of Beast Taming, so I have the right to arrange an ID card for my Exotic beast pet," he answered.

After hearing this, Jiu Li was taken aback for a moment and asked in a surprised tone, "Master, you... you said you joined the Institute of Beast Taming?"

When it came to getting ID cards for Exotic beast pets, she indeed had limited understanding. But as for university majors, she still knew a thing or two. Geniuses usually opted to join the Institute of Qi and Blood or the Institute of Spirit to enhance their own abilities to the fullest extent. And a genius like her master, needless to say, would surely join the Institute of Qi and Blood or the Institute of Spirit.

However, her master had just said that he had joined the Institute of Beast Taming...

Was this to give her a proper status?

With this thought in mind, Jiu Li couldn’t help but feel moved. Her beautiful eyes began to well up slightly, filled with love as she said, "Master, did you join the Institute of Beast Taming specifically to give me an identity?"

"Yes, that’s right," Su Yan nodded tersely.

"Master..." Jiu Li was touched, gazing at Su Yan with affection, her eyes brimming with love.

She never imagined that this hopelessly straightforward man before her would go to such lengths for her. It appeared that some people might seem tough on the outside but were soft on the inside, possessing a touch of romantic sentiment. Just like her master—normally as unyielding as steel, blunt in his speech, with no idea how to please a girl. But sometimes, the things he did, the words he spoke, were enough to warm a girl’s heart, quite romantic.

As she pondered, Jiu Li couldn’t help but feel her young heart flutter, experiencing a sensation akin to falling in love. She suddenly felt the urge to devote herself to him, to offer herself completely.

However, before she could make any indication, Su Yan, who was in front of her, suddenly spoke up. "Yes, I joined the Institute of Beast Taming specifically to give you an identity."

"Because only then can you run errands for me openly, without having to worry about being caught as an undocumented person and dealt with on the spot when you’re outside."

"So, from now on, you’ll have to work hard for me, or my sacrifice will have been in vain," Su Yan said, looking at Jiu Li before him. He hoped she would be grateful and repay his kindness manifold, like repaying a drop of water with a gushing spring. Otherwise, this whole effort would be a loss.

"ERM..."

After hearing Su Yan’s words, any sense of being moved vanished from Jiu Li’s heart without a trace.

So, he had done all this just to make it convenient for her to run his errands... Alas, her affections were misplaced... He, Su Yan, was still that familiar, ultimate, hopelessly straightforward man... Jiu Li lamented silently.

But however disappointed she felt, deep down there was still a sweet sensation. Because she could feel that Su Yan was only using ’running errands’ as an excuse. In reality, he cared more for her freedom and wanted to give her an identity. He was just a man whose words didn’t match his heart.

While Jiu Li was lost in these miscellaneous thoughts, Su Yan spoke again, "I’m leaving. Remember not to wander off."

After saying that, he stepped out onto the balcony. Then, under Jiu Li’s gaze, he took a great leap and jumped away.