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Chapter 147: Old Lady
Chapter 147: Old Lady
Shi Gaofeng, Wang Yao, and Xu Yajie all took a step back in unison.
Qiao Sang's expression turned stiff as she turned her head. Usually, it was Shi Gaofeng who got caught, but now it was her turn. The feeling was indescribable...
Just as Shi Gaofeng and the others were mentally lighting a candle for Qiao Sang, Zheng Guoping, with a dark expression, said, "Shi Gaofeng, if I ever hear the words 'Fierce Dragon Zheng' again, you'll be cleaning the school toilets."
Shi Gaofeng's face froze, and he was instantly confused. "Teacher, I didn't say those three words just now."
Zheng Guoping snorted. "If you hadn't been spreading those lies to Qiao Sang, she wouldn't have learned to say it."
Shi Gaofeng looked bewildered. Was that really how it worked???
Qiao Sang was taken aback, but then her eyes lit up. "Fierce Dragon Zheng is mighty! It makes so much sense! If Shi Gaofeng hadn't mentioned it to me, I wouldn't know about this nickname."
"Teacher, you are wise", Qiao Sang said sincerely.
Zheng Guoping turned to Qiao Sang, his tone calm. "Did you take the mission? Send the link to the group so I can see it."
Any mission taken at the Beastmaster Center could be viewed on the center's official website by logging in with the Beastmaster's information. With the Beastmaster's consent, the link could also be shared for others to track the mission's progress.
Qiao Sang pulled out her mobile phone and quickly sent the mission details to the Invincible Holy Water Group. The group's name, Invincible Holy Water, was a middle school team name, which she joined on her first day of the sophomore year's intensive training.
Zheng Guoping looked down at his phone for a moment. When he raised his head, his tone was still calm. "If this mission isn't completed by the next meeting, you'll be cleaning the girls' toilets."
Qiao Sang: "..."
It seemed that Fierce Dragon Zheng was still harboring a grudge over her mentioning his nickname...
This was definitely payback...
...
Blazing City Familiar Breeding Institute.
As soon as Qiao Sang entered, she saw a familiar scene. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt was sitting on a low stool, excitedly throwing cards.
Only this time, his companions were not Sandgophers, but a Poly Scorpion and a Sandfox.
What a troublesome familiar...
The man heard the footsteps, turned around, and his eyes lit up when he saw Qiao Sang. He threw down his cards and rushed over, his face flushed with excitement. "You're here!"
If someone had seen this, they might have thought it was a touching reunion after a long separation.
Qiao Sang was taken aback by the man's enthusiastic attitude. The last time they met, things didn't end well, and he couldn't even manage a smile afterward.
"Hello, are my Energy Pills ready?" Qiao Sang asked politely.
"Ready, ready! They've been ready for a couple of days. I've been waiting for you to come", the man said warmly. "Where's Flame Listener? Why don't you summon it?"
Qiao Sang suddenly understood why his attitude had changed so quickly. She hadn't mentioned Flame Listener the last time she was here, so he must have seen the news of her police station interview and recognized Fangy as Flame Listener.
"It's too handsome. I'm afraid someone might steal it", Qiao Sang joked.
The man paused, then nodded seriously. "You have a point."
Qiao Sang: "..."
The man quickly brought out two large jars of Energy Pills. The jars were identical, with only the labels differing—Flame Listener and Treasure Seeker.
Qiao Sang confirmed everything and took out her bank card to pay the remaining balance.
The man stopped her with a gesture. "Meeting you is a sign of destiny. Out of all the Companion Breeding Institutes, you chose us. So..."
Qiao Sang's heart raced. She had always known the value of Fangy's new form. As long as the research institute hadn't figured out how to evolve a Fangflare into a Flame Listener, Fangy would remain more precious than any rare familiar in everyone's eyes.
Could it be that this store was willing to offer her a discount or even waive the fee entirely to win her favor?
Their sole purpose must be to have her promote their institution.
Since this institution had such a keen business sense, it wasn't entirely out of the question...
"So, you don't need to worry about the change. The total is 181,000, and you've already paid a 20,000 deposit, so you only need to pay 160,000 more", the man said with a sincere smile.
Qiao Sang: "...Thank you."
...
Leaving the Liao City Companion Breeding Institute, Qiao Sang made her way to a nearby alley and summoned Fangy.
"Fangy."
Fangy looked at her Beastmaster with a pout.
"Just a few more days, okay? Don't you remember how we were surrounded for nearly an hour last time?" Qiao Sang tried to soothe him.
"Fang~"
Treasure Seeker appeared to echo her words.
"Fangy",
Fangy pursed his lips.
"It can't be helped, who asked you to evolve into such a handsome form", Qiao Sang sighed.
"Fang!"
Fangy's ears perked up, and his tail wagged, instantly perking up.
It was true, it couldn't be helped. Who asked him to be so handsome?
Qiao Sang watched Fangy's reaction with a subtle smile. He was so easy to please...
After a few more words, Fangy's eyes curved, and he happily wagged his tail as he returned to the Beastmaster Codex.
"Great job", Qiao Sang praised, turning to Treasure Seeker.
If it weren't for Treasure Seeker's support, Fangy wouldn't have been so quick to return to the Codex.
"Fang~"
Treasure Seeker blushed and shyly disappeared.
Soon, Qiao Sang felt her hair being gently tugged by two forces.
She smiled and walked out of the alley, heading in the opposite direction of her home.
...
West Shadow Neighborhood.
Unit 5, Room 702.
Finding a lost Ghost-type Companion Beast in such a vast city was an extremely challenging task.
With the next task briefing in five days, Qiao Sang didn't want to waste time. So, she headed straight to the task location without going home.
Unlike the modern high-rise buildings in the city center, this neighborhood exuded a nostalgic charm.
It was quiet, harmonious, and lacked elevators...
Fortunately, thanks to her recent running exercises at school, Qiao Sang managed to climb to the seventh floor without panting.
The door was opened by a woman in her fifties, dressed simply.
"Who are you?"
"Hello, I'm Qiao. I'm here to complete a task assigned by the Beastmaster Center", Qiao Sang replied.
The woman paused, looking surprised at Qiao Sang. "Wait a moment, I'll check."
She turned and walked into the inner room, returning quickly.
"Come in, you don't need to take off your shoes", the woman said by the door.
Qiao Sang glanced at the interior. Although the decoration was simple, the place was spotlessly clean, with a shiny, dust-free floor.
She hesitated for a moment but decided to take off her shoes before entering.
The woman was taken aback by this gesture, her lips curling into a smile, revealing the lines around her eyes.
She glanced at the inner room, hesitated, and then lowered her voice. "The task was posted by our Old Lady. She has a peculiar and reclusive personality. Since her Ghost Lantern went missing, her temper has gotten even worse."
"Two Beastmasters have already taken on this task, but the Old Lady gave them poor reviews. You're young, and I advise you to decline the task."
Qiao Sang was taken aback, not because she was intimidated by the idea of dealing with an eccentric grandmother, but because she never imagined the task poster would be an old lady!
She had always assumed Ghost Lantern belonged to a new Beast Tamer...
Since it was an elderly person, they must have bonded with Ghost Lantern for a long time. Logically, after such a long period of interaction, Ghost Lantern should have known its way around and wouldn't have gotten lost...
(End of Chapter)
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