Chapter 2: A Beating

Chapter 2: A Beating

Qiao Yi and Qiao Sang returned home with their mother, feeling a bit dazed. Spending nearly two hours at school enduring the spit-laden lecture from their teacher was quite an ordeal. If it weren't for the teacher's stomachache that interrupted the tirade, he might have continued the disciplinary session.

Qiao Yi washed her face twice in the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she noticed her refined facial features, an exact replica of her appearance from her previous life. She just appeared bit younger, with baby fat still clinging to her face, unlike Qiao Sang delicate gentle features hers appears naturaly cold that go well with her own personallity.

"Come out and eat," her mother's voice came from the living room.

"I'm coming." Qiao Yi responded drying her face, while getting out of the way for Qiao Sang to wash her face

"Coming."Qiao Sang also responded washing her face.

In the living room, their mother, Ye Xiangting, gave them a sharp look. "The food's getting cold. I just reheated it. Eat quickly."

Qiao Yi noticed many similarities between her current family and the one from her past life. In past life she didn't have a twin sister, she was an only child but except for that everything else is similar like her parents look same, But they were also both raised with single parent.

In this life, Qiao Yi's parents divorced when the twins were three years old. Their father, Qiao Wangyang, had remarried that year and had another daughter, now 14 years old. Quite an interesting turn of events...

Perhaps feeling guilty for their mother, he had left the house and custody to them after the divorce. Ye Xiangting never remarried, raising them and earning a living as an E-rank BeastMaster She often earned money by renting out the abilities of her pet beasts and enjoyed a comfortable life.

Ye Xiangting's life had aged quite well, She was a resilient woman with both inner and outer strength.

"Tomorrow, take a day off. I'll take you both to the Beast Control Center," their mother said.

Qiao Sang said surprised. "Why would we go to the Beast Control Center?"

"Didn't you both say you've already awakened your abilities? We need to do a test to prove it, so we can choose a pet from the Beast Base," their mother explained.

Qiao Yi was shocked. "You believe us?"

Their mother's eyes sparkled with amusement. "You're both my children. How could I not know you? While you both might be a bit slow, you wouldn't lie about something so crucial."

Qiao Yi felt a complex mixture of emotions. Both world's mothers were quite similar in appearance and personality.

"But Mom, if you believe us, why did you watch us endure two hours of scolding without saying anything?" Qiao Sang raised the question before she could say it.

Their mother smiled, a chilling one this time. "Awakening is one thing, but scoring zero and Hundred on the exam is another. I haven't asked you both why you get those scores "

Qiao Yi stared at Qiao sang giving her a look saying 'why did you ask that, now you got us into more trouble.'

Qiao Sang: ...

...

The next morning, in front of the Hanggang Beast Control Center, a chubby extraordinary beast about three meters long with reddish tail feathers descended from the sky. It was her mother's pet beast, Fat Family Dove.⭐

Excitedly, Qiao Yi got down from Fat Family Dove. This was her first time experiencing such a close encounter with the sky. It was exhilarating!

She decided that in the future, she would definitely form a contract with a flying-type pet.

"Fat Family Dove, thank you for your help," her mother patted it affectionately.

"dove~"

Fat Family Dove flapped its wings and rubbed its large head against her mother's body affectionately before disappearing in a flash of light.

Qiao Yi was constantly amazed by these occurrences. In her previous life, science couldn't explain such phenomena.

Walking into the Hanggang Beast Control Center, her mother led them directly to counter number 37.

Before the staff could speak, her mother spoke first, "Hello, we're here for two Brain Domain examination." She handed over Qiao Sang and Qiao Yi information cards.

The staff scanned the card. "Hello, that would be 1000 Alliance Coins."

Humanity, having harnessed the power of extraordinary beasts, had expanded to four habitable planets. The currency in use across these planets was the Alliance Coin.

After her mother paid, the staff registered the information and returned the cards. "Follow Qiaoli Guo inside."

Qiaoli Guo, a green extraordinary beast, appeared behind the staff. It had a circular head with a pair of green antennae tipped in yellow. It also wore a staff badge around its neck.

As a plant-type pet beast, Qiaoli Guo had a gentle temperament and was quite popular, especially among girls.

"Qiaoli."

It approached them and extended its three-fingered hand in a welcoming gesture, showing professionalism.

Hanggang City, being the capital of Zhehai Province, boasted the largest Beast Control Center in the province.

They followed Qiaoli Guo for over ten minutes before arriving at the area for brain domain testing.

Qiaoli Guo scanned its badge on a device at the entrance, and then the door opened.

"Qiaoli."

After the door opened, it called to Qiao Sang and Qiao Yi.

With a calm expression, their mother said, "Go on in."

Though their mother's face was calm, QiaoYi could sense the expectation in her eyes. While their mother believed them, she was still nervous until they got the results.

Qiao Yi and Qiao Sang followed Qiaoli Guo into the room.

Inside, she saw a short-haired female researcher in a white coat and a floating Bubble Bell, extraordinary beast.

The Bubble Bell extraordinary beast was genderless and belonged to the superpower type.

In fact, superpower-type extraordinary beasts like Bubble Bell were quite rare. There weren't many extraordinary beast bases, with perhaps only five or six new additions in variety each year. Their starting prices of extraordinary beasts were in the range of one million Alliance Coins, which most average families couldn't afford.

The researcher, busy typing at the computer, seemed unfazed by Qiao Yi, Qiao Sang and Qiaoli Guo's arrival. She had likely received advance information about their appointment.

"Please have a seat over there," she gestured towards two single couch nearby.

Qiao Yi and Qiao Sang took a seat as instructed.

"Bubble Bell," the short-haired researcher called her partner without looking up.

"Bell."

Suddenly, a blue light enveloped Bubble Bell. Before Qiao Yi could comprehend what was happening, two silver helmets attached to a dozen or so wires floated over from a distance of about ten meters and settled on hers and Qiao Sang head.

Qiao Yi eyes brightened at the sight.

This ability was so convenient.

"Stay still," the researcher said, still engrossed in her typing. Though she hadn't lifted her head, Qiao Yi knew the command was directed at them.

The silver helmet didn't obstruct her vision and she clearly saw the researcher's expression change as she received the data and images transmitted by the devices. The researcher furrowed her brows slowly

Qiao Yi and Qiao Sang tensed up instantly.

Could there be a problem?

The researcher's face grew stern. Qiao Yi heart sank thinking something wrong.

"Did you both Awaken on your own?" the researcher suddenly spoke.

"Uh, sister, is there something wrong?" Qiao Sang asked nervously.

"No, don't be nervous." The researcher saw the unease in Qiao Sang and Qiao Yi eyes. Her stern face softened slightly, though the smile looked forced.

Strangely frightening...

This made Qiao Yi even more nervous.

"Among the students in our city who awakened on their own this year, you two make the sixth and Seventh. You must have good grades, right?" the researcher asked.

Being a top student didn't guarantee awakening, but those who managed to awaken on their own were often excellent students.

Qiao Yi: "..."

Qiao Sang: "..."

Why does it always go back to their grades !

Qiao Yi knew the researcher was trying to ease their tension, but forced conversation wasn't helpful...

"I'm basically third in my class," Qiao Sang made up nonchalantly. While Qiao Yi choice to be silent.

"Being third in the whole school is quite impressive. Many first and second place students haven't awakened," the researcher managed a stiff smile, her voice gentle.

"I was first in the recent mock exam," Qiao Sang said.

Qiao Yi tried to stop her giggles, she found out Qiao Sang could be very shameless.

"Upon awakening, the brain domain typically develops by around 2%. Someone like you two who awakened on their own usually reaches around 5%. A sudden improvement is normal," the researcher explained, interpreting Qiao Sang's first-place score.

Qiao Sang: "..."

Qiao Yi: "..."

After a couple of minutes, the researcher looked up and called, "Bubble Bell."

"Bell."

Bubble Bell used its superpower to return the devices on their heads to its original place.

"Congratulations on a successful awakening. There are no issues with your brain domains. However, the fluctuations in your brain domains are a bit intense. You both should rest well and eat more dried fruits."

The researcher took out two certificates, signed and stamped them before handing them over to Qiao Yi and Qiao Sang.

"Thank You."

" Thank You"

Taking the certificate, Qiao Yi finally felt relieved.

...

...

"How did it go?" Their mother hurriedly approached as they stepped out of the room.

Qiao Sang and Qiao Yi shared a look between each other before handed their results to her.

Their mother turned pale upon seeing their results. She was momentarily afraid to take it from their hands.

"Mom, take a look." Qiao Yi offered the certificate again.

Ye Xiangting felt a chill in her heart. No self-awakening, and on top of that, scoring zero and hundred...

In reality, even without their recent score, her two daughter's previous scores wouldn't have qualified them for a Beast Control High School. To get into such a school, one had to awaken a Beast Control Code through magnetic wave awakening and also meet the score requirement.

The middle school entrance exam had a maximum score of 650 points. The lowest score requirement from the previous year was 332 points.

If the Twins didn't make the cut despite their best efforts, it would have been fine. At least they tried their best. But not only did they score bad, but they also lied about it...

Ye Xiangting began to question her parenting choices.

Maybe a beating was in order.

They needed a good scolding.

Seeing their mother accept their certificates but avoid looking at them, Qiao Yi and Qiao Sang straightened their back involuntarily.

"Smack."

"Smack."

Qiao Yi and Qiao Sang was dumbfounded