Chapter 1047: A Crack
Chapter 1047: A Crack (Combined)
Migala looked at Qiao Sang and gestured for her to pay.
Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment, then took out her mobile phone, logged into the Imperial Beastmaster Academy’s official website, found the relevant genetic testing teacher, and paid 100 credits.
At the table, a Mechanical Familiar wearing a white lab coat suddenly spoke in a human voice, “Imperial Class student Qiao Sang has paid you 100 credits.”
After saying that, it continued with its work as if it hadn’t spoken at all.
Daliya smiled and pointed to the most prominent equipment nearby, saying, “Place the familiar you want to test on this.”
She then looked at the Beast Egg being held and added, “Take it out.”
Qiao Sang followed the instructions, carefully removing the Beast Egg from its protective enclosure and placing it on the equipment.
Daliya walked to the control panel beside the equipment and pressed a button. Around the equipment, antenna-like devices extended and gently placed themselves on the Beast Egg.
Daliya operated the equipment with ease.
The cylindrical machine hummed as it started to run.
After a short while, Daliya let out a light “Hmm.”
“What’s wrong? Is there a problem?” Qiao Sang instantly became nervous.
“Fangy,” Fangy also felt tense.
Fangy had been protecting the Beast Egg all this time, even mimicking scenes from the Treasure Seeker drama series by placing it on its belly to hatch, developing a strong bond.
“Is this a Thunder Dragon egg?” Daliya asked, looking at the display screen.
Migala nodded, her expression somewhat serious.
Regardless of whether the Thunder Dragon egg was pure-blood, she didn’t want anything to happen to it.
“There’s no problem,” Daliya said. “I’m just a bit surprised. You really are from the Imperial Class; a random Beast Egg you bring for testing turns out to be so rare.”
Even for students of the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, a Dragon-type Beast Egg with an Imperial Rank racial limit is not something easily obtained.
She had only been scheduled to perform a genetic test on a Beast Egg and didn’t know the specific species until now.
Qiao Sang: “...”
Fangy: “...”
Migala: “...”
Migala chuckled, “That’s why we were willing to spend 100 credits on a genetic test.”
Daliya continued as she performed the test, “How many people can get a Beast Egg with an Imperial Rank racial limit? If anyone wants to bond with a familiar, I always encourage them to do a genetic test. After all, it’s the only way to know the familiar’s potential, whether it’s good or bad. Beastmasters might lie, but genes don’t.”
That was true. While the racial limit was known, not every familiar could reach its racial limit. With limited bonding slots, if Qiao Sang didn’t have her Golden Finger, she would also want to test each familiar before bonding... Qiao Sang silently agreed.
As the thought flashed through her mind, Daliya spoke with a slightly regretful tone, “This Thunder Dragon is not pure-blood.”
She knew that once the Beast Egg was found to be not pure-blood, the Imperial Class students wouldn’t bond with it.
To have it checked so quickly... Qiao Sang was a bit surprised by the speed but didn’t feel overly disappointed.
Migala furrowed her brows and asked, “Are you sure?”
“The data doesn’t lie,” Daliya said, looking at the display. “However, this Thunder Dragon’s blood purity is quite high, at 87%. If well-cultivated, it still has a chance to reach its racial limit.”
Migala couldn’t hide her disappointment.
An 87% blood purity familiar, if well-cultivated, indeed had a chance to reach its racial limit, but the probability was very low, and it would require a significant investment of resources and time. Qiao Sang was participating in the Interstellar Cup, and Dragon Companions grew slowly. If it were pure-blood, it would be one thing, but if not, it would be uncertain whether it could even evolve to a level suitable for the Interstellar Cup, let alone achieve its racial limit.
Maybe by the time Qiao Sang exceeds the age limit for the Interstellar Cup, the Thunder Dragon still won’t be strong enough to participate.
Migala, lost in thought, couldn't help but glance at her student, who she rarely needed to worry about.
Qiao Sang, completely oblivious to Migala's gaze, asked:
"Are you done with the check-up? Can I take it back now?"
Daliya nodded:
"Of course."
Qiao Sang walked over, picked up the Thunder Dragon egg, and carefully placed it back in the protective enclosure.
Daliya seemed to have an idea and smiled:
"If you ever consider selling the Thunder Dragon egg, feel free to contact me."
Qiao Sang was taken aback, responding with surprise:
"I have no intention of doing that at all."
Daliya also paused, then smiled again:
"I was just saying, in case you ever do."
Dean said the Thunder Dragon might already be able to hear the conversation from inside the egg. Qiao Sang quickly closed the protective enclosure to prevent it from overhearing.
To be honest, even if the Thunder Dragon's personality doesn't match hers after hatching, she had never considered selling it.
"No ifs", Qiao Sang said firmly.
She didn't notice the Thunder Dragon egg inside the protective enclosure gently shaking.
...
Bosai Manor 101.
Open Training Ground.
The Treasure Seeker, while drinking an Energy Recovery Serum, channeled its energy and darted through the black holes that appeared out of nowhere.
Despite the raging gales around it, the Treasure Seeker remained unaffected.
Fangy's numerous clones were using various skills, while the original lay under the shade of a tree with a Beast Egg on its belly.
Strangely, neither the clones nor the original were affected by the gales, as if the gales only existed in the area where the Treasure Seeker was active.
In the safety zone, Migala glanced in Fangy's direction and asked:
"What do you plan to do with the Thunder Dragon egg?"
"I'll wait for it to hatch and see if its personality matches mine", Qiao Sang explained. "If it does, I'll bond with it once I reach 60% brain domain."
Migala wasn't surprised by this answer and calmly replied:
"It’s not a pureblood."
"I know", Qiao Sang smiled. "When I bonded with Fangy and the others, I didn’t know if they were purebloods either, but they’ve been raised well."
"You didn’t have many choices back then", Migala pointed out. "Now you do."
The students admitted to the Imperial Class had undergone a basic investigation, and Migala knew the general situation of Qiao Sang’s family. She also knew that most of Qiao Sang’s money came from the accumulation on an Unlimited Credit Card and the Ice Emperor Ram's consultations.
Qiao Sang smiled and said:
"This is my choice now."
Migala didn't comment, but slowly said:
"Then we'll see how it goes once the Thunder Dragon hatches."
Thunder Dragons were notorious for their arrogant personalities. If their Beastmaster didn't suit their tastes, they would become aloof and refuse to bond, and Migala believed such a familiar wouldn't match Qiao Sang's personality.
As she was thinking, she saw Yan Jiaou suddenly become extremely impatient and swipe a claw, instantly creating a crater in the ground.
Migala, with her keen eyesight, saw a tiny mosquito in the crater.
She fell silent for a moment, then noticed the Ice Emperor Ram, with a high and mighty expression, swiftly and cleanly sweeping its tail to create a water surge that struck a flying Yan Jiaou clone. She wasn't so sure anymore...
While Migala was deep in thought, Qiao Sang approached Steel Treasure and pulled out the Malice Elixir she had bought that morning.
Steel Treasure understood and opened its mouth.
Qiao Sang applied the Potion to its teeth and said:
"Try to stimulate Dark-type energy to cover your teeth."
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure nodded and began to channel energy.
Soon, a layer of black energy covered its fangs.
Qiao Sang, seeing this, smiled and continued, "Now, try to create an illusion."
Without a word, Steel Treasure's expression turned serious as it intensified its energy flow.
At that moment, Migala walked over and said:
"That won't work. First, have it try to bite something with its Dark-type energy-covered fangs. Once the energy on the fangs accumulates to a certain level, then try to create an illusion for the bite."
Qiao Sang: "……"
That's not what you said earlier...
Qiao Sang didn't voice this thought, instead calling out:
"Treasure Seeker!"
A black hole suddenly appeared before them.
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker emerged halfway, calling out to indicate it was ready.
"Bring out the Blunt Stone", Qiao Sang said.
There was nothing better than the Blunt Stone for Steel Treasure's training.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker obediently complied. As it rummaged through its Ring, it suddenly had a thought and looked up at its Beastmaster with bright eyes, calling out:
"Xunxun?"
Is this for Steel Treasure's training?
Qiao Sang nodded, "Yes."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker pulled the Blunt Stone from its Ring, placed it back on its ears, and emerged fully from the black hole. It straightened its posture and called out seriously, indicating that it thought Steel Treasure needed a better training partner.
Migala looked over.
Qiao Sang's lips twitched.
"You mean yourself."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker raised a thumb and grinned, indicating it was right and that it could help Steel Treasure train this skill, even if Steel Treasure bit it a thousand times.
Little Brother hasn't learned this skill yet, so it doesn't hurt, and I can train my Co-Return Trait at the same time. It's perfect... Treasure Seeker resisted the urge to cackle.
It seems you want to practice Mutual Demise, Qiao Sang thought.
"Steel Blade", Steel Treasure called out in its mind, indicating it agreed.
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure then called out, indicating it was ready.
"Then, Treasure Seeker, you'll help Steel Treasure practice", Qiao Sang said.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker raised its claws in a "wait" gesture.
Then it split into two.
Treasure Seeker nodded at its Substitute.
The Substitute showed a "you can count on me" expression, then turned and teleported high into the air, moving through a series of black holes.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker teleported to the other side and beckoned Steel Treasure with a short toe.
Steel Treasure paused for a moment, then flew toward where Treasure Seeker was waiting.
I should be relieved... Qiao Sang watched as both the original and the Substitute Treasure Seeker trained, feeling a complex mix of emotions.
Migala's mood was equally complex. She looked at the two identical Treasure Seekers and murmured:
"Your Night Ring King just awakened Shadow Penetration, and you can already have your Substitute perform it..."
Qiao Sang's heart stirred, and he said:
"Treasure Seeker isn't pureblood."
A pureblood familiar could never be a Variant.
Migala fell silent.
Given Qiao Sang's past, it was almost impossible for his bonded familiar to be pureblood. Yet, she couldn't deny that the familiars she had helped raise were far more advanced than pureblood familiars.
...
10:20 PM.
Bedroom.
Qiao Sang sat cross-legged on the bed, watching TV.
It was a channel interviewing a familiar expert.
The stylish and glamorous host asked, "It's said that familiars can actually be nurtured while they're still in the Beast Egg. Is this true?"
"Yes, it is true", the expert nodded. "Familiars can be taught while they're still in the Beast Egg, much like prenatal education. If you show them Beastmaster Battlematches, they'll be more interested in battles when they hatch. If you show them more Coordination Competitions, they'll be more interested in coordination."
"Can a familiar with a bad temperament be corrected to have a good temperament?" the host asked.
"A familiar's temperament is innate", the expert explained. "Just like humans, they can be born with both good and bad traits. While a familiar's temperament can be influenced after birth, the most you can do while they're in the Beast Egg is make them feel more attached to you when they hatch."
"So I recommend that if you want to bond with a familiar, you should start nurturing them from the Beast Egg stage..."
Qiao Sang couldn't help but look at the Beast Egg on the nightstand.
Honestly, aside from his Golden Finger, which made him less concerned about whether the familiar was pure-blooded, the Thunder Dragon's attributes were incredibly appealing, exactly what he needed and lacked.
If the Thunder Dragon's temperament wasn't too problematic, he would likely still bond with it... Qiao Sang thought to himself as he picked up the remote and switched to a Beastmaster Battlematch channel, then cradled the Beast Egg in his arms to watch together.
The Beast Egg remained quiet and still inside its protective enclosure.
2:00 AM.
All was silent.
Qiao Sang and Fangy were both fast asleep.
A black hole suddenly appeared in the bedroom.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker emerged from the black hole, wiping the nonexistent sweat from its forehead, then removed its Ring and took out a bottle of Energy Restorer to drink.
It then seemed to remember something and floated over to the nightstand, carefully picking up Qiao Sang's mobile phone. As it sipped the recovery potion, it began to play, occasionally letting out a "Xunxun" laugh.
The faint light from the mobile phone illuminated its face.
The Beast Egg on the nightstand began to sway from side to side.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker heard the movement, turned around, and saw the swaying Beast Egg. It froze, covering its mouth, then seemed to remember something and floated over to Qiao Sang, shaking him vigorously.
"Xunxun!"
"Xunxun!"
"What's going on..." Qiao Sang mumbled sleepily.
"Xunxun!"
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker pointed at the Beast Egg, its face full of excitement, and called out a couple of times.
Qiao Sang forced his eyes open, glanced at the still Beast Egg, then turned over, drowsily saying, "It's not moving. Don't bother me, I want to sleep..."
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker looked back at the Beast Egg and indeed saw that it was no longer moving.
It was definitely moving just now...
Treasure Seeker leaned close to the protective enclosure and stared intently at the Beast Egg for about five seconds.
Then it went back to playing with the mobile phone.
At the same moment, the Beast Egg swayed again.
Treasure Seeker turned its head sharply.
The familiar was completely still, no longer moving.
Treasure Seeker looked down at the mobile phone.
The Beast Egg swayed once more.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker turned its head sharply again.
The Beast Egg was motionless.
"Xunxun..."
Finally, Treasure Seeker gave up, put the mobile phone back, summoned a black hole, and disappeared into it.
"Click."
A crack appeared in the Beast Egg. (End of Chapter)
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