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Chapter 1092: Stay
Chapter 1092: Stay (Combined)
The entire venue fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a wave of noise.
While quick matches weren't unheard of at the Elite Beastmaster Tournament, most of the audience and their familiars had been watching since the beginning. They had a good sense of Clear Hidden Sprite's capabilities and knew that it had been struggling more and more as the tournament progressed.
In yesterday's match, it had nearly lost.
The Thunderstar Tiger was far more powerful than any opponent Clear Hidden Sprite had faced before, yet under Qiao Sang's command, it was no match for the sprite.
"This is the level of a B-Class Master. It's terrifying."
"I can hardly believe today's Clear Hidden Sprite is the same one from yesterday."
"Turns out Clear Hidden Sprite has an Oppression trait. Why didn't it use it when Tong Jiao Scorpion used Clone yesterday?"
"The difference between having a Beastmaster's command and not having one is huge..."
"Wait, is the Thunderstar Tiger holding back? Why did it stay still and let Clear Hidden Sprite's Enchantment hit it?"
"Clearly, it was shocked by the color of Qiao Boss's Star Array. Didn't you see how it froze when it saw the color?"
"I didn't notice. I was too focused on the Star Array..."
"It feels like Clear Hidden Sprite has a backbone now with a B-Rank Beastmaster's command. Its strength has increased significantly."
"Jie Jie." A centipede-type familiar called out, suggesting that it would also be much stronger with a B-Rank Beastmaster's command.
"Kuan Kuan." A toad-type familiar chimed in, agreeing that any familiar would be stronger under a B-Rank Beastmaster's command.
In the guest area, the host regained her composure and reflected:
"Truly a one-sided match. Qiao Sang Contestant's commands were all precise and effective, and Clear Hidden Sprite executed them flawlessly."
She then remembered her mission: "Please have Mr. Leonard provide some commentary on this match."
Leonard spoke with admiration:
"Qiao Sang Contestant's commands were crisp and decisive. First, he had Clear Hidden Sprite use Enchantment to gain the upper hand, allowing Magic Shine to hit directly. He also correctly predicted that the Thunderstar Tiger wouldn't be knocked out by that alone, and immediately had Clear Hidden Sprite transform into Wind. The Thunderstar Tiger, without a clear target and fearing a sneak attack, had to use Clone to reduce the chances of being hit."
"However, Qiao Sang Contestant quickly responded by having Clear Hidden Sprite lower its Oppression, causing the Thunderstar Tiger's Clones to disappear without revealing its true form. Then, it delivered the final blow, securing the victory."
He paused and added:
"This match has shown me that I still have much to learn."
"Mr. Leonard seems deeply moved", the host said, turning to the other side. "Wekughost, do you have any comments?"
"Weku."
"Weku."
Wekughost's expression was quite serious as he called out twice.
The host, wearing an earpiece for real-time translation, listened and said:
"Indeed, the main reason the Thunderstar Tiger lost so quickly was that it was stunned at the start of the match. The color of the B-Rank Beastmaster's Star Array was too shocking and frightening. If the Thunderstar Tiger had reacted sooner and realized the match had begun, it might not have lost so quickly."
"I hope the next time a wild beast companion battles Qiao Sang, they can overcome their fear and reverence for the B-Rank Beastmaster and perform to their true potential."
"Weku."
Wekughost let out a cry.
The Host, hearing the voice in his earpiece, smiled and translated for the audience:
"Don't forget, aside from being a Beastmaster, your levels are the same."
Upon hearing this, the wild beast companions in the audience stands and the Contestant Area perked up, their expressions excited.
The Host continued:
"Let's congratulate Qiao Sang for winning this match."
Amidst the cheers and attention, Qiao Sang glanced toward Treasure Seeker's position.
Despite the distance, her keen eyesight allowed her to lock eyes with Treasure Seeker.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker understood and her eyes glowed blue.
In the next moment, Qiao Sang and Qingbao vanished from the field, reappearing in the Contestant Area.
All the contestants immediately turned their attention to her.
Meichouni initially showed excitement but then remembered the color of the other contestant's Star Array and fell silent.
"Qingqing."
Qingbao floated over to Treasure Seeker, lifting her head with a fresh, invigorated look.
"Xunxun~" Treasure Seeker gave a thumbs-up and called out in response.
Qiao Sang returned to her seat, noticing Power Dragon nearby, and asked:
"Why are you here?"
As she spoke, Thunder Dragon silently climbed onto her, giving Power Dragon a hostile look.
Power Dragon's eyes were fixed on Qiao Sang, his expression complex and hesitant.
At that moment, Migala, who had been on the phone, put down her mobile and said:
"We're not watching the match anymore. Let's head back."
"What happened?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Dragon King said it's coming to the villa to see me. It's on its way", Migala replied.
Qiao Sang raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"Is Dragon King short on money?"
Migala gave her an amused look.
"No, it has something to discuss with me."
"Alright", Qiao Sang agreed. "Let's go then."
She prepared to wait for Pengamei to take them away.
"Momo!"
Just then, a voice rang out.
Qiao Sang turned to see Aura Dragon, who had been unfriendly earlier, now looking at her with burning eyes and a servile attitude.
"Momo!"
Aura Dragon approached Qiao Sang, calling out enthusiastically.
Power Dragon gave it a strange look.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker called out.
It said that since the leader is now with us, it wants to go back with us to see the leader.
"Momo~"
Aura Dragon nodded in agreement.
Migala remained calm, seemingly unsurprised by Aura Dragon's change in attitude.
Qiao Sang said:
"I remember your match hasn't started yet."
"Momo~"
Aura Dragon's expression turned grateful as it called out.
You still remember my match hasn't started.
Power Dragon, hearing the tone, seemed to understand something and looked at Aura Dragon in disbelief.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker translated.
Is Aura Dragon really saying this... It feels so different from how it acted earlier... Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment and said, "There haven't been many matches yet."
"Momo."
Aura Dragon called out seriously.
Upon hearing this, Power Dragon's expression turned to one of hurt, as if it had been misunderstood.
Treasure Seeker, after listening, paused before translating:
“Xunxun~”
It said that if we were in a hurry to return, it could withdraw from the competition and go with us.
Withdraw? Qiao Sang looked at Aura Dragons with a stunned expression and confirmed:
“You mean withdraw?”
“Momo.” Aura Dragons nodded confidently.
If it could bond with a 17-year-old B-Rank Beastmaster, withdrawing from the competition was nothing to worry about.
What could be so urgent that they needed to see the Dragon King immediately... Qiao Sang looked at Migala and said:
“Why don't we wait until Aura Dragons finishes its match and then go together? The Dragon King will probably still take some time to get to our place, and Pengamei can return in just a few minutes.”
Aura Dragons looked touched, its expression more genuine than before.
Migala nodded slightly: “Alright.”
With Qiao Sang around, even if she returned a bit late, she was sure the Dragon King wouldn't be upset.
For the rest of the time, Qiao Sang watched the match, with Aura Dragons sitting beside her. They chatted occasionally through the translation of the Treasure Seeker.
Power Dragons looked at Thunder Dragon with a despondent expression.
Meanwhile.
In the Contestant Area, at the very back row.
A flower-type familiar covered in thorns looked at Qiao Sang's back and called out curiously:
“Thorns?”
You keep staring at this human. Could she be the one you want to bond with?
“Meimei...”
Meichouni called out, sounding dejected.
Not anymore.
“Thorns?”
The thorn-covered flower familiar looked puzzled and called out again.
Why? I remember you specifically entered the match to show this human your strength.
“Meimei...”
Meichouni called out again.
I didn't know she was a B-Rank Beastmaster. Do you think a B-Rank Beastmaster would bond with me...
“Thorns...”
The thorn-covered flower familiar didn't know what to say.
It had never met a B-Rank Beastmaster before, but it knew that at that level, their bonded beast companions were all extremely rare. Someone like Meichouni, who was even shunned by ordinary Beastmasters, didn't stand a chance.
“Thorns...”
The thorn-covered flower familiar felt a sense of shared suffering with Meichouni. It reached out its claws and patted Meichouni to comfort it.
“Meimei!”
But as soon as it patted down, Meichouni, who had been dejected, let out a scream.
The thorn-covered flower familiar was startled and pulled back its claws. It looked at its thorny palm and fell silent.
...
An hour later.
Villa.
Qiao Sang, Migala, and Fangy appeared in the living room.
“Momo!”
As soon as they appeared, an excited voice called out from outside.
Qiao Sang turned around to see the Dragon King flying over from the Open Training Ground, its face full of excitement.
“Momo.”
“Momo.”
Power Dragons and Aura Dragons called out to the Dragon King.
The Dragon King nodded at them and then came to Qiao Sang's side, looking her up and down with a burning gaze.
Why is he looking at me like that... Qiao Sang's heart raced as she greeted him: “Dragon King.”
“Momo!”
The Dragon King, who had been stern during their first meeting, now broke into a wide smile and called out enthusiastically.
Qiao Sang was taken aback by the Dragon King's sudden change in attitude.
They had parted on less than friendly terms last time, so this sudden shift was a bit unsettling...
She couldn't help but glance at Teacher Mikara.
Migala coughed:
“Didn’t you say you had something to tell me?”
“Momo?”
The Dragon King looked at Migala and called out.
“That’s right.” Migala nodded.
“Momo!”
The Dragon King looked at Qiao Sang again, its gaze even more intense.
Thunder Dragon seemed to realize something and his face darkened, but he quickly recalled the promise his Beastmaster had made earlier and managed to hold back.
The atmosphere became a bit awkward for a moment.
Treasure Seeker floated to the side, took off the Ring, and pulled out a handful of sunflower seeds, starting to crack them open.
"Qingqing."
Qingbao called out.
Treasure Seeker grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and handed them to Qingbao.
The two of them cracked sunflower seeds, their expressions suggesting they were enjoying the show.
Qiao Sang, feeling the Dragon King's gaze, felt his scalp tingle and said, "I'll take Fangy and the others to Training first. I don't want to disturb your conversation."
With that, he started to head towards the Open Training Ground.
"Momo!"
At that moment, the aura dragons looked at the Dragon King and called out urgently, signaling that the leader should speak up.
"Momo."
The Dragon King moved in a blur, blocking Qiao Sang's path, and called out seriously.
Qiao Sang instinctively looked at Teacher Mikara,
Migala didn't translate but looked at the Dragon King and said, "Why didn't you reply to my messages earlier?"
"Momo."
The Dragon King gave her a look, as if to say, "Is now the time for this?" and called out again, indicating that she should translate quickly.
Damn, what a look... Migala almost got goosebumps but remained calm on the surface as she translated, "The Dragon King wants you to seriously consider the bond."
Qiao Sang was taken aback at first, then his mind raced and he instantly understood why the aura dragons and the Dragon King had changed their attitudes so quickly. It was because of today's match—they now knew his Beastmaster's level.
My damn charm... Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, suppressing the upward curve of his lips, and said firmly, "I'm sorry, I already said everything I needed to last time."
Steel Treasure quietly glanced at his own Beastmaster.
The power dragons, who had been silent, wore an "I knew it" expression.
The aura dragons looked at the Dragon King with anxious expressions.
"Momo."
The Dragon King didn't get angry like last time but called out in a surprisingly gentle tone.
Migala's lips twitched slightly as she translated, "It says not to rush, you can take your time to consider it."
What is this all about? I've already refused so clearly and they still won't give up... Qiao Sang was about to say more.
"Momo." The Dragon King called out again.
Migala was taken aback, "It says you want to stay here?"
Huh? The Dragon King wants to stay here? Qiao Sang was stunned.
"Momo." The Dragon King nodded.
Migala, looking exasperated, asked, "What about the flock you manage?"
"Momo."
The Dragon King smiled brightly, indicating that he had already made arrangements for them to send some younger dragons to check on him daily.
Migala's eyelids twitched as she confirmed, "You mean that some of your younger dragons will come every day?"
"Momo."
The Dragon King nodded.
He had already planned it out—sending a few young dragons or power dragons each day, hoping that one of them would catch his Beastmaster student's eye.
A 17-year-old B-Rank Beastmaster, he had never seen such a talent in all his years.
Even if they only made it to the first round of the Interstellar Cup this time, there would definitely be a chance for a second or even a third try!
Thinking of this, the Dragon King's resolve to stay only grew stronger.
"Momo!" The aura dragons' eyes lit up, and they quickly called out, indicating that they would stay with the leader today.
The Dragon King gave the aura dragons a rather disdainful look.
You're already at the Advanced level; no one would bond with you. Staying would just waste time and slots.
However, he didn't say this in front of Qiao Sang but instead looked at the silent power dragons and called out, "Momo."
You should stay with me.
(End of Chapter)
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