Chapter 1080: Lightning Rod's Level
Chapter 1080: Lightning Rod's Level (Combined)
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker looked around at the drastically changed environment, utterly baffled.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao froze for a moment, then, seeing their Beastmaster, put on an innocent face and blinked. But as soon as it saw the surroundings, it had a bad feeling.
Qiao Sang asked calmly, "Didn't you say you were watching the match?"
Treasure Seeker was about to answer when an Old Man passing by approached, looking at Qingbao with delight.
"Clear Hidden Sprite, your match today was amazing! I didn't expect to see you here. I thought you'd go back after the match."
"Xunxun..."
Hearing this, Treasure Seeker glanced around and instantly realized where they were, her face turning fearful.
Oh no, how could their Beastmaster summon them here!
Could it be that she already knew Qingbao and I didn't watch the match and instead snuck out to play?
Oh no, oh no, our Beastmaster definitely knows!
At this thought, Treasure Seeker's mind was flooded with the word "finished", her face full of panic and guilt. She dared not look at her Beastmaster and silently went invisible.
"Qingqing."
Qingbao also understood, its body stiffening. However, it quickly regained its composure and responded sweetly.
"Are you Clear Hidden Sprite's Beastmaster?" the Old Man asked.
Qiao Sang nodded.
"Since you're here, why didn't you bring Clear Hidden Sprite to the match?" the Old Man inquired.
"I had some business to attend to and just got here", Qiao Sang replied.
"Clear Hidden Sprite performed really well. My daughter loves it", the Old Man said enthusiastically. "You're about the same age as her, and yet you've managed to raise such an excellent familiar."
"Thank you", Qiao Sang said with a forced smile. "After the match, it didn't want to leave and insisted on staying to watch more matches and study the opponents."
... Qingbao tried its best to keep its expression in check.
Treasure Seeker shot Qingbao a "I told you not to lie to our Beastmaster" look.
Unfortunately, it was currently invisible, and Qingbao couldn't see it.
After a brief exchange, the Old Man left. Qiao Sang then turned to Treasure Seeker and Qingbao with a blank expression.
Although Treasure Seeker was invisible, Qiao Sang could see her clearly.
Treasure Seeker and Qingbao's bodies stiffened simultaneously.
"Xunxun~"
Realizing there was no escape, Treasure Seeker reappeared, putting on a pleading smile.
"Where did you go?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Ya Ya?"
Fangy looked bewildered, not understanding why they were being asked again when they had already said they were watching the match.
Steel Treasure gave Treasure Seeker a sympathetic look.
Lulu quietly poked her head out of the backpack, ears perked up.
Only Thunder Dragon was sleeping, its eyes closed.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao blinked at Treasure Seeker, as if looking to her for guidance.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker steeled herself and admitted they went out to eat.
"Anything else?" Qiao Sang asked calmly.
"Xunxun..." Treasure Seeker called weakly.
They also went shopping.
"Ya Ya?"
Fangy's expression turned to confusion. Weren't they supposed to be watching the match?
"Didn't you say you were watching the match?" Qiao Sang repeated.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker's head drooped lower.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao opened its pure eyes and let out a call, indicating that it was just afraid of getting scolded, and that Treasure Seeker could use Spatial Shift, so they could quickly return after eating and browsing for a few minutes.
"Did you guys eat outside yesterday too?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker nodded.
Qingbao's eyes showed a look of fatigue, as if it couldn't bear the burden anymore.
"Who suggested it?" Qiao Sang asked again.
"Xunxun!"
"Qingqing!"
Treasure Seeker and Qingbao quickly pointed at each other.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker looked at Qingbao in disbelief.
It was clearly you who tricked your Beastmaster into thinking you wanted to watch the match live!
"Qingqing!"
Qingbao called out in anger and embarrassment.
Your Beastmaster is asking who suggested going out!
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker's confidence suddenly wavered.
But it quickly realized something was off. When Qingbao finished its match, it hadn't even opened its mouth before Qingbao quickly floated out.
"Qingqing!"
Qingbao called out, as if to say, "Did you forget what you told me at Liumatch?"
After you finish your match, we can explore there... Treasure Seeker recalled the strategy map it had found and the words it had spoken, and its remaining confidence instantly vanished.
It really was its suggestion...
"So, one of you suggested going out to play, and the other found an excuse to stay and watch the match to trick me", Qiao Sang summarized.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy finally understood and looked at them with a mix of disappointment and frustration, calling out.
How could you do that? The match is so exciting. Why not wait until the match is over to go out and play? What's the point of tricking your Beastmaster?
Treasure Seeker: "……"
Qingbao: "……"
Oh no, its innocent image in its Beastmaster's heart is ruined... Qingbao's brain rapidly processed the situation, and its expression turned pitiful.
Just as it was about to find another excuse, Treasure Seeker stepped forward, hanging its head and calling out:
"Xunxun..."
It was wrong. If it hadn't suggested going out to play, Qingbao wouldn't have lied.
Qingbao stared at Treasure Seeker in surprise, its heart trembling, not expecting it to say such a thing at this critical moment.
Not bad, at least it's taking the initiative to admit the mistake... Qiao Sang looked at Treasure Seeker and said, "If you want to..."
"Qingqing!"
Before Qiao Sang could finish, Qingbao stood in front of Treasure Seeker, tears welling up in its eyes, and called out fearfully but bravely.
It's not Treasure Seeker's fault. It also wanted to play, which is why it agreed so quickly when Treasure Seeker suggested it. And it was the one who lied, so don't blame Treasure Seeker.
Tears silently fell from its eyes.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker, watching Qingbao's back, was deeply moved.
Qiao Sang: "……"
I haven't even said anything yet...
Qiao Sang finally sighed and said, "I understand you want to go out and play, but there's no need to lie to me. If I didn't want you to go out and have fun, I wouldn't have given you money."
Treasure Seeker felt even more ashamed.
"Qingqing..."
Tears filled Qingbao's eyes.
Steel Treasure quietly glanced at Qingbao.
Qiao Sang continued, "In the future, if you want to do something, just tell me. I hope you won't lie to me again."
Our Beastmaster is still as soft-hearted as ever... Qingbao lifted its head, preparing to show a look of "deeply moved" and "I won't do this again" and wipe away its tears to reform and maintain its obedient image in its Beastmaster's heart.
But Treasure Seeker was faster, rushing over to hug its Beastmaster, rubbing against it, and calling out with a sob:
"Xunxun! Xunxun!"
It won't do that again. From now on, if it goes out to play, it will definitely say so directly!
Qingbao: "……"
Qiao Sang felt deeply relieved. She had watched Treasure Seeker grow up and could naturally tell that it was sincere. She couldn't help but speak softly:
"Alright, don't cry anymore. Let's go watch the match."
Finally, this matter was over… Qingbao let out a sigh of relief.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker wiped its tears and floated to one side, calling out with a sincere expression.
It wouldn't go to watch the match. After all, it hadn't participated, so it was fine for Qingbao to go. It hadn't played enough outside yet, so it would just wait until the match was over and then get summoned back.
Qiao Sang: "……"
Qingbao: "……"
"Alright." Qiao Sang thought for a moment and agreed.
Treasure Seeker had experience acting independently in the Supernest. Now, she could sense a wide area, so there was no need to worry about it getting lost.
Besides, she had just promised it to speak up if it wanted to do something. If she refused right after, Treasure Seeker might go out to play again without her knowing.
"Xunxun~" Treasure Seeker called out happily, waved its claws at Qingbao, and turned to leave with a joyful bounce.
Qingbao: "!!!"
"Go on, watch the match." Qiao Sang gestured towards the match arena with her eyes.
"Qingqing."
Qingbao forced a smile and nodded.
…
5:30 PM.
After watching the match, Qiao Sang and Fangy they instantly returned to their villa thanks to Pengamei's Spatial Shift.
"Teacher, we're back!" Qiao Sang called out.
No one responded.
"Pengpeng." Pengamei called out.
"Teacher isn't here?" Qiao Sang confirmed.
"Pengpeng." Pengamei nodded and then teleported away.
Qiao Sang didn't think much of it. She went to the kitchen, took out the ingredients from the fridge, and began preparing dinner.
Steel Treasure followed its Beastmaster to the kitchen to help. Its wings glowed purple as it used Blade Feather to slice the ingredients.
Fangy and the others went to the Open Training Ground to continue their training.
Half an hour later, dinner was ready.
Qiao Sang noticed that Teacher Mikara still hadn't returned, so she took out her mobile phone and called her.
After a few rings, the call was answered.
"Hello." Teacher Mikara's voice sounded somewhat tired.
"Teacher, I've made dinner. When will you be back?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Go ahead and eat. I have some things to do, so you don't need to wait for me." Mikara said.
Then, a "mo…" sound came from the speaker.
Before Qiao Sang could say anything, Mikara quickly added: "I have to go. Bye."
And then the call was disconnected.
Teacher seems strange today… Qiao Sang put down her mobile phone and called Fangy and the others to come eat dinner.
After dinner, Fangy, Lulu, and Qingbao went to train again.
Steel Treasure tidied up the table, while Treasure Seeker, with a full belly, let out a burp, looking like it had eaten too much.
Thunder Dragon looked at its Beastmaster.
"Are you not going to train?" Qiao Sang noticed Thunder Dragon's gaze and asked casually.
"Tingting?"
Thunder Dragon called out, indicating when she would meditate.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker burped again, translating for them.
Liu is asking when you're going to meditate.
Qiao Sang: "……"
"Not in a hurry." Qiao Sang said. "I'll first have Teacher Jacqueline test your Lightning Rod trait."
With that, she picked up her mobile phone and called Teacher Jacqueline.
Last time she gave Thunder Dragon some Energy Pills, she had saved his phone number.
The Lightning Rod trait couldn't be tested like multiple scales, which required battles between familiars. Besides finding Electric Beasts of different levels to test it, this trait could also be tested using electrical equipment.
Generally, higher-level, more comprehensive Familiar Trainers would have the necessary equipment to check the condition of Electric Beasts.
Soon, the call connected.
"Teacher Jacqueline, this is Qiao Sang", Qiao Sang said straight to the point. "Are you free now? Thunder Dragon has activated the Lightning Rod trait today, and I want to check its level."
On other planets, whenever Imperial Class students encountered issues, any Teacher was obligated to help, especially since Qiao Sang had recently helped her solve the troublesome Curse Herald.
Without hesitation, Jacqueline replied:
"I'm free, wait for me."
After saying that, she hung up.
Thunder Dragon looked at Qiao Sang.
Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment, then went to the sofa and sat cross-legged to meditate.
About twenty minutes later, the doorbell rang.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker floated over to open the door.
"Hello."
"Fulu."
Jacqueline and Fulutian Tian, who was carrying a square device, greeted at the door and stepped inside.
"Teacher, you're here", Qiao Sang, hearing the commotion, opened her eyes and went to the kitchen to pour two drinks.
"Where's Teacher Mikara?" Jacqueline looked around and asked.
"She has some business and hasn't returned yet", Qiao Sang said as she placed the two drinks on the coffee table.
"Fulu."
Fulutian Tian put down the device, politely thanked them, and then took a sip of the drink.
Jacqueline carried the device over to Thunder Dragon and attached a conductive pad to his body.
Thunder Dragon, knowing what this human was doing from his Beastmaster's earlier explanation, remained calm and cooperative.
"I'm going to conduct electricity through your body. If you feel any pain, let me know", Jacqueline said.
"Tingting."
Thunder Dragon nodded.
Jacqueline pressed a certain button, and instantly, yellow lightning arcs emerged from the conductive pad.
Thunder Dragon's facial expression didn't change.
Seeing this, Jacqueline switched to another setting.
Thunder Dragon's expression remained unchanged.
Jacqueline adjusted the setting again, and after several more adjustments, the lightning power from the conductive pad almost enveloped Thunder Dragon's entire body.
Thunder Dragon didn't let out a single cry.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker watched in amazement.
Doesn't Liu feel any pain...
The yellow lightning power completely obscured Thunder Dragon's face, making it impossible to see his expression. Jacqueline asked:
"Does it hurt?"
"Tingting."
Thunder Dragon's voice sounded.
No, it doesn't hurt.
Without needing his familiar to translate, Jacqueline could tell from Thunder Dragon's unchanged tone.
She pressed a button on the device.
The yellow lightning power disappeared.
"Tingting?"
Thunder Dragon looked puzzled and called out.
Aren't we continuing?
Jacqueline looked at Qiao Sang, smiled, and said:
"Congratulations, it's an S-Class Lightning Rod."
Qiao Sang: "!!!" (End of Chapter)
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