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Chapter 1153: It Doesn't Want to Evolve (Part 2)
Chapter 1153: It Doesn't Want to Evolve (Part 2)
Early morning.
Qiao Sang lay in bed, closed her eyes, and her consciousness entered the Beastmaster Codex. She checked the data of Fangy and the others, then flipped to the page where Treasure Seeker was located.
Name: Night Ring King
Attributes: Ghost, Psychic, Evil
Level: Royal Tier (1,037,675/10,000,000) +
...
Points: 10,976
Although Treasure Seeker had successfully collected all the artifacts needed for its next evolution, it had only recently evolved into a Night Ring King. The rapid increase in its level was mostly thanks to the armor made from Ancient Shadow Gold. The last time it evolved, it gained points, and this time, the points were added to its Shadow Penetration skill. Now, it only had a bit over ten thousand points left. Even if all of them were used, it wouldn't be enough to boost Treasure Seeker from the early Royal Tier to the mid Royal Tier.
Currently, Treasure Seeker only needed to increase its energy. It seemed that Treasure Seeker would have to go out and battle more often, like Yabao, to gain more points...
As Qiao Sang thought, she quickly flipped to the last page.
Name: Thunder Dragon
Attributes: Dragon, Electric
Level: Junior (452/1000) +
...
Points: 7,123
Even though she had seen the data before, Qiao Sang still felt a surge of excitement when she saw it again.
Over seven thousand points were more than enough for Yabao to evolve to the Intermediate stage. The points gained from defeating higher-level familiars were generous. Despite the fact that Yabao didn't seem to have taken down many familiars with its Discharge skill, it still gained over seven thousand points. If this were a match, it would take many more battles against familiars at the same stage to accumulate this many points.
Unfortunately, Yabao's Discharge skill wasn't yet at mastery level. In the future, it could reduce the time spent battling and focus more on training...
Qiao Sang needed to start preparing for Yabao's evolution. She remembered that the evolution condition was to be struck by a 100,000-volt lightning bolt for a certain period. As long as Yabao could withstand it, it would evolve.
Thinking about this, Qiao Sang couldn't help but smile. This evolution condition might be difficult for ordinary beginner beasts, but for Yabao, who had a Lightning Rod, it was no problem at all. Once Yabao mastered the Discharge skill and found a familiar that could cast 100,000 Volts, the evolution would be smooth.
Speaking of which, Qingbao's Fairy's Tear should also be close to completion...
After checking Qingbao's data, Qiao Sang's consciousness returned to reality. She closed her eyes contentedly and fell asleep.
...
"Tingting?"
In the morning, Yabao woke up, looked around, and had a puzzled expression.
Wasn't it eating something?
"You fell asleep after drinking yesterday", Qiao Sang said while brushing her teeth, coming out of the bathroom.
"Tingting..."
Yabao remembered the fragments of the previous day and the food it hadn't finished eating, feeling regretful. It felt like it had lost a lot.
At that moment, Fangy jumped off the bed.
Yabao's thoughts paused, and it quickly moved to the floor, following Fangy.
Qiao Sang finished freshening up, put away her things in the ring, and went downstairs to the dining table to have breakfast with Migala and the others. The food on the table was rich and clearly made with care.
"Coldblooded Frog?"
Coldblooded Frog, wearing an apron, placed a plate of delicate pastries on the table and called out without much expression.
"Steel Chief", Steel Treasure translated in her mind. It was asking if the breakfast was good.
"It's very good", Qiao Sang replied with a smile.
"Coldblooded Frog", Coldblooded Frog called out coldly and turned to leave.
Steel Treasure remained silent for a moment and didn't translate immediately.
"What did it say?" Qiao Sang couldn't help but ask.
"Xunxun..." Treasure Seeker, with its cheeks full of food, called out.
It said it was happy if the food was good.
Qiao Sang fell silent.
So it was happy, she thought. She had thought it was unhappy. This expression was even more stoic than Lulu's...
"Steel Chief", Steel Treasure called out in her mind, indicating agreement.
Migala took a sip of milk and said, "I've already contacted the appraisal agency. We're heading back to Gaozhou today."
So efficient... Even though Qiao Sang knew that Teacher Mikara was incredibly efficient, she was still surprised and asked, "What appraisal agency?"
"The Beastmaster Appraisal Center", Migala said. "It's a direct unit of the Beastmaster League, and high-level Beastmasters have priority for appraisals."
There's even a priority for appraisals based on level... She sighed inwardly, thinking that at least she was now considered a high-level Beastmaster. She said with a light tone, "Actually, there's no need to rush. We've already found the SS-Rank Ice Crystal."
"Have you contacted the student?" Migala asked.
Qiao Sang nodded and explained the transaction process. In the end, she reflected, "I didn't expect the other party to be an Imperial Class member. I thought it would take over a month to receive the Pure Nightstone."
An Imperial Class member... There were so few Imperial Class members, and it was such a coincidence. Migala asked, "What's the other party's name?"
"I don't know; I didn't ask", Qiao Sang said. "His account is anonymous, with the character 'Zhuang' at the beginning."
Migala elegantly wiped her mouth and said, "You're probably talking about Zhuang Le. He's an S-Class Beastmaster. If he performs well, you might see him at the next Interstellar Cup."
Qiao Sang: "!!!"
Honestly, she never expected that she was trading with a future Interstellar Cup participant. Although the entire Imperial Class was focused on training people for the Interstellar Cup, the thought of interacting with a potential participant still felt surreal.
As she was thinking, the young innkeeper, wearing an apron, walked over and asked enthusiastically, "How does it taste?"
"It's good", Migala commented.
Qiao Sang added, "Thank you again for the SS-Rank Ice Crystal."
"No need to be so polite", the young innkeeper said with a smile. "I should be the one thanking you. If it weren't for you, Coldblooded Frog wouldn't have come back. Without Coldblooded Frog, I wouldn't have the Ice Crystal. In short, you found the Ice Crystal."
He then asked, "When are you planning to leave today?"
"Right after breakfast", Qiao Sang said.
"So soon", the young innkeeper said, sounding a bit surprised and reluctant. "Don't worry, we'll come back if we have the chance", Qiao Sang reassured him with a smile.
The young innkeeper smiled again. "I'll be waiting for you."
"Coldblooded Frog!" Coldblooded Frog called out from outside.
"Coming!" the young innkeeper responded and left the restaurant.
After finishing breakfast, Coldblooded Frog came to clear the table. Qiao Sang took out an Ice Essence she had prepared and handed it to Coldblooded Frog.
"Here, this is called Ice Essence. It can enhance your Ice-type talent, whether you consume it or wear it. It will help you evolve faster. Consider it a thank you for the Ice Crystal."
"Cold."
Coldblooded Frog didn’t even glance at the Ice Essence, pushing it back and calling out.
Qiao Sang smiled and said, "It’s fine. The Ice Crystal you gave me is far more valuable than this Ice Essence."
"Cold."
Coldblooded Frog shook its head.
Although its expression was somewhat cold, Qiao Sang could see the seriousness in its eyes.
"Why not take it?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Cold."
Coldblooded Frog was silent for a second, then called out, indicating it didn’t want to evolve.
"Steel Chief."
Steel Treasure helped translate in Qiao Sang’s mind.
Fangy and the others looked at Coldblooded Frog with puzzled expressions, wondering why it wouldn’t want to evolve.
Qiao Sang was equally confused and asked, "Why don’t you want to evolve?"
Coldblooded Frog didn’t answer immediately but glanced toward the hall.
The restaurant and the hall were separated by a courtyard, and through the glass window, it wasn’t hard to see the layout of the opposite room.
Qiao Sang followed Coldblooded Frog’s gaze and saw the Young Innkeeper greeting guests.
"Cold."
Coldblooded Frog withdrew its line of sight and called out again.
Its next evolution would make it even more emotionless, and it didn’t want to become that way.
"Steel Chief."
Steel Treasure helped translate.
Qiao Sang seemed to understand and sighed inwardly.
Like Lulu, who evolved through various extreme weather conditions and emotional energies, her emotions became extremely stable, completing the "Path of Indifference."
Coldblooded Frog was also on the Path of Indifference, but unlike Lulu, its path was genetically predetermined, more like a compulsion. Whether Coldblooded Frog wanted to or not, evolving would make it even more cold and unfeeling.
"You thinking this way shows that you’re not completely cold yet", Qiao Sang said.
Coldblooded Frog was taken aback.
"I understand your thoughts", Qiao Sang said, putting the Ice Essence back in her pocket. "I hope we meet again someday."
"Cold."
Coldblooded Frog nodded, then seemed to think of something and forced a stiff smile, which didn’t look very good.
...
High in the sky, a white plane emerged from the clouds, landing with a loud roar at Gaozhou International Airport.
During the flight, Qiao Sang looked out the window, silent.
"You’ve been quiet the whole way. What are you thinking about?" Migala asked.
Qiao Sang was silent for a moment before saying, "I’m a bit worried."
"Worried about what?" Migala asked again.
"Fangy and Steel Treasure’s evolution paths are unknown, and their forms have no precedent. I’m worried their personalities might change after evolving", Qiao Sang explained her concerns.
"Fangy."
Hearing his Beastmaster’s words, Fangy started to worry as well.
Steel Treasure silently glanced at its Beastmaster, giving a look that said, "You’re overthinking it."
Qiao Sang continued, "And Treasure Seeker, with its new Dark-type, will it undergo a significant personality change when it reaches the Imperial Rank?"
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker perked up.
A significant personality change?
It imagined itself with Lulu’s cool, composed eyes, exuding a strong presence, and then imagined itself like Brother Yabao, bravely charging into battle against powerful enemies. Its eyes lit up, thinking a personality change might not be so bad.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao looked at Treasure Seeker, unable to imagine what it would be like with a changed personality.
Migala understood why Qiao Sang suddenly thought of this and said, "Familiars like Coldblooded Frog are rare. You don’t need to worry too much."
Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something and asked, "Have any of your familiars undergone a sudden personality change after evolving?"
Migala fell silent.
"Momo!"
The Dragon King looked like it knew something and called out.
Before it could continue, Migala said, "One did, meimei. She used to be quite diligent, but now she loves to sleep all day."
Pengamei: "???"
"Mo..."
The Dragon King was about to say more but was silenced by Migala, who said, "We’ve arrived."
As she spoke, the plane landed smoothly, and the announcement came over the intercom:
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have safely arrived at our destination..."
"Momo."
The Dragon King pried Migala’s hand off its mouth, indicating it wasn’t happy about being silenced.
Migala smiled and whispered, "Don’t forget, Qiao Sang is my student."
The Dragon King huffed but said nothing more.
If its Beastmaster had no face, it wouldn’t gain anything either.
It seemed Teacher Mikara had some gossip... Qiao Sang suppressed her curiosity and didn’t ask.
Stepping off the plane, the temperature was suddenly much hotter.
Tingbao instantly abandoned Fangy and ran to Lulu.
Migala opened the navigation and handed it to Pengamei.
Pengamei glanced at it, and her eyes glowed blue.
The next second, they and their familiars vanished from the spot.
...
The Beastmaster Appraisal Center was located in the heart of Gaozhou.
As a direct affiliate of the Beastmaster League, the appraisers here were highly trusted. Any appraisal certificate bearing the stamp of the Beastmaster Appraisal Center was considered highly authoritative.
Even though the fees were higher than those of other appraisal institutions, many people still came here for appraisals.
It was now working hours, and many people and their familiars were coming and going from the Beastmaster Appraisal Center.
Qiao Sang, holding Xialala, and Migala entered the appraisal center and approached the front desk.
Migala gave her name and said, "I’ve made a reservation."
"Please wait a moment", the receptionist said, picking up the phone to report.
Soon, a man in a white shirt emerged from the back, bowing respectfully and said, "Please follow me."
Qiao Sang and Migala followed him.
After a short walk, they stopped at a door.
The man knocked lightly.
"Jianjian." A deep, familiar voice came from inside.
The man opened the office door and led Qiao Sang and Migala in.
At the solid wood desk sat a familiar wearing a tie and black-rimmed glasses, with a black body and a wooden head.
An Appraiser Demon, a Ghost-type General-Class Beast Companion, known for its love of appraising treasures and always being present where true treasures were found... Qiao Sang recalled the familiar’s information.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker was taken aback upon seeing the Ghost-type Beast Companion at the desk.
"Jianjian?" the Appraiser Demon called out.
The man translated, "What materials do you need appraised? You can bring them out for us to take a look."
He could translate? Could he be the Appraiser Demon’s Beastmaster... Qiao Sang looked around the room, hesitating, "This place might be too small."
The Appraiser Demon: "???"
The man: "???" (End of Chapter)
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