Chapter 1031: Ancient Shadow Gold
Chapter 1031: Ancient Shadow Gold
Qiao Sang took the bag, opened it, and glanced inside. The sudden burst of light nearly blinded her.
She instinctively closed the bag.
"What is it?" Migala asked.
Qiao Sang's expression was complex, and she hesitated before passing the bag to Teacher Mikara, gesturing for her to take a look.
Whatever it was, it was being treated with such secrecy... Migala took the bag and opened it.
The next second, she quickly closed it.
"Did Bao Wu Wu give you all this Ancient Shadow Gold?" Migala looked at the Treasure Seeker, taking a deep breath.
So, this was Ancient Shadow Gold... Qiao Sang finally understood what had nearly blinded her. Her pupils dilated slightly, and despite quickly recovering, her eyes couldn't hide the word "Damn."
Ancient Shadow Gold is an extremely rare metal that can autonomously absorb the energy favored by Ghost-type Companion Beasts and transfer it to the Ghost-type Companion Beasts it carries. It also has excellent malleability, allowing it to be crafted into accessories and artifacts suitable for Ghost-type Companion Beasts.
Wealthy Beastmasters often buy accessories and artifacts made from Ancient Shadow Gold for their Ghost-type Companion Beasts, adorning them with these items.
It is said that Ghost-type Companion Beasts wearing Ancient Shadow Gold can absorb energy at least five times faster than ordinary Ghost-type Companion Beasts.
One gram of Ancient Shadow Gold is worth about 150,000 Union Coins. Qiao Sang's mind was reeling at the thought of how much all this Ancient Shadow Gold must be worth.
"Xunxun~" The Treasure Seeker nodded.
"When did it give this to you?" Qiao Sang asked urgently.
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker called out, indicating it was early in the morning, before dawn, and it had specifically told her to wait until it was gone before showing her.
These pieces of Ancient Shadow Gold couldn't have been taken directly from a store that sells rare ores, could they? Qiao Sang recalled how she had asked Bao Wu Wu to find treasures, and it had found a familiar artifacts store. Her heart pounded, and she hesitated before finally asking:
"Did it tell you where it got this from?"
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker shook its head.
At that moment, Migala said:
"These were dug up from the ground."
Qiao Sang was taken aback. "Dug up from the ground?"
"Yes", Migala nodded slightly. "The shapes of these pieces of Ancient Shadow Gold are very irregular. Although they have been cleaned, you can still see they are damp and have a slight earthy smell. Additionally, Ancient Shadow Gold buried in the ground for a long time undergoes oxidation under certain conditions, causing color changes. I took a quick look, and some of the colors are the result of long-term burial and oxidation."
Just a glance and she knew all that... Qiao Sang was deeply impressed.
Migala continued:
"This Bao Wu Wu is very intelligent. After the previous incidents where it found treasures, it must have realized that some things, even if found, might not be useful. So, it specifically looked for treasures that no one knew about in the ground to give to you."
With that, she handed the bag back.
Qiao Sang took the bag, paused, took a deep breath, and felt a mix of reflection and gratitude. Her joy was impossible to hide.
"That really is a great gift..."
With so much Ancient Shadow Gold, Treasure Seeker's energy absorption speed would definitely increase significantly. Once it evolves to the Royal Tier, it might even be able to catch up with Fangy and Lulu.
Thinking of this, Qiao Sang tied the bag and handed it to Treasure Seeker, instructing:
"Put it away safely."
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker, sensing the importance of the contents from its Beastmaster's attitude, quickly removed its ring and found a good spot to store the bag.
“Xunxun?”
After placing the Ancient Shadow Gold, Treasure Seeker put the Ring back on its head and curiously called out.
What’s this shiny thing?
Qiao Sang explained, "It’s called Ancient Shadow Gold. It can help you absorb several times more energy than usual."
She paused for a moment and added, "You can have it made into something like a necklace or a glove to carry with you."
“Xunxun!”
Treasure Seeker was initially taken aback, then it floated around happily.
After the excitement, it seemed to think of something, quieting down with an expression of gratitude and nostalgia.
Migala said, "You don’t need to find an Artificer. When we get back to the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, I’ll have a Teacher from the Artifact Academy make it for you."
"Thank you, Teacher!" Qiao Sang hurriedly expressed her gratitude.
An Artificer from the Imperial Academy, and a mentor at that, was far superior to any outside Artificer.
Migala looked over and smiled, "Don’t thank me yet. I’ll just be making the connections, and that will cost credits."
Qiao Sang: “…”
…
A day later.
Youzhou.
The Ninth Research Institute of Zhitia, specializing in Ghost-type familiars.
Qiao Sang and Treasure Seeker were sitting on a sofa, sipping tea poured from a teashade pot.
"I didn’t expect you to encounter so many things in Xi Han City", Zhang Tai Dong said from the single sofa next to them, reflecting on it.
"Neither did I", Qiao Sang replied.
"So, did you really defeat an A-Class Beastmaster?" Zhang Tai Dong put down his teacup and asked.
Qiao Sang paused, then nodded, "Yes, it’s true."
Even with mental preparation, Zhang Tai Dong’s heart still trembled at the news.
If he had heard that a well-known B-Class Beastmaster had defeated an A-Class Beastmaster, he would have laughed it off. But this B-Class Beastmaster was Qiao Sang, the 17-year-old champion of the Hollow Plains Tournament. He found the event’s credibility not entirely baseless.
After all, she was not someone to be judged by ordinary standards.
Seeing Zhang Tai Dong look at her the way people at the Hollow Plains looked at Qingbao, Qiao Sang cleared her throat and explained how she had defeated the A-Class Beastmaster.
Zhang Tai Dong found it much more reasonable and reflected, "So you did defeat an A-Class Beastmaster. You must understand that even the same familiar can have vastly different strengths depending on the level of the Beastmaster commanding it. I’ve never heard of a B-Class Beastmaster defeating an A-Class one."
Defeating an A-Class Beastmaster couldn’t be avoided… Qiao Sang changed the subject, "Did you call me here for something, sir?"
She had just landed when she received Dr. Zhang’s invitation to visit the Research Institute.
"I’ve heard all about what happened in Xi Han City from Gao Renhe", Zhang Tai Dong suddenly grew serious. "Are you sure the eyes you saw in Lost Town belonged to the Mystic Black Ram?"
"Absolutely", Qiao Sang nodded. "My Teacher said so."
She paused and added, "She’s a Teacher at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy."
Zhang Tai Dong was silent for a long time before he said solemnly, "Have you ever considered staying in the Zhitia Region in the future?"
Qiao Sang was taken aback.
To be honest, she hadn’t thought about it at all…
"I won’t hide anything from you. The Mystic Black Ram in Lost Town is actually a secret", Zhang Tai Dong said seriously. "However, it never shows itself to people on its own. This time, it appeared, clearly favoring you. If you stay here, you could build a good relationship with it. Regardless of other benefits…"
He glanced at Treasure Seeker, who was still sipping tea, and continued, "The Ghost Ring King will surely develop well."
(End of Chapter)
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