Chapter 169: Dragon Guard Academy
Chapter 169: Dragon Guard Academy
Qiao Sang was rather speechless.
She hadn't expected that Dreamless Tot and Three-Eyed Ghost Cicada would believe such ridiculous stories about familiar companions granting wishes when they passed through Lost Town.
Was she really scared out of her wits by these two clunky beasts?
Qiao Sang calmed herself. Although these two wild beast companions seemed a bit dim in some aspects, there was no denying that their combat skills were excellent.
Especially the Three-Eyed Ghost Cicada.
Without a Beastmaster, it could chain skills one after another, both defending against Fangy's attacks and finding opportunities to strike back. Clearly, it had a wealth of combat experience.
In the Hidden Realm, wild beast companions were numerous, and fights probably broke out every other day.
Qiao Sang drew a conclusion.
Indeed, familiars needed to improve through actual combat.
Simply practicing skill release could only enhance skill proficiency. For neural reactions, spatial awareness, body balance, and the ability to adapt to an opponent's offensive tactics, these could only be improved through real combat.
For instance, when Fangy released Mars Rain, even though it was an advanced skill, Dreamless Tot could interrupt it with a single intermediate skill, Odd Light.
No matter how high a skill's level, it was useless if it couldn't be released.
If not for today's battle, just passing through the Chamber wouldn't have allowed Fangy to rapidly increase her mental power, enabling both the original and the clone to release different skills simultaneously.
It seemed that part of the training time should be devoted to actual combat from now on...
...
The police officers helping Qiao Sang with the statement were familiar faces.
After a brief Q&A session, the statement was quickly completed.
Just as Qiao Sang was about to leave, a male officer with regular features smiled and said, "You're from Holy Water High School, right? Have you thought about which university you want to attend?"
Qiao Sang was taken aback. She recognized the officer who asked the question; he had led the team that went to the Chamber and was the captain of the Hanggang City Police Department, surnamed Liu.
"I haven't thought about it. I haven't even started my first year of high school yet", Qiao Sang answered honestly.
"I know, but there are some geniuses who get into university during their first year of high school. I don't think you're any less talented than them", Liu Zhezhen said. "I wonder if you're interested in the Dragon Guard Academy."
"If you're willing, I can recommend you. As long as you pass the assessment, you can sign a sponsored training contract. Then you won't need to take the College Entrance Exam and can directly enroll in the Dragon Guard Academy."
Qiao Sang was stunned. She knew about the Dragon Guard Academy, of course.
The Dragon Guard Academy was the first military school in the Dragon Nation.
With a long history, it had not only produced many military talents but also cultivated numerous politicians, entrepreneurs, and scientists, earning it a world-renowned reputation.
If she could get in through the College Entrance Exam, she would pack her bags and go without hesitation.
But this was a sponsored training program...
Sponsored training meant that a higher education institution, on behalf of an employer, would train personnel. The employer would provide funding, and the higher education institution would be responsible for the training. After graduation, the students would work directly for the sponsoring unit.
In other words, after graduating from the Dragon Guard Academy, she would have to work for the Hanggang City Police Department.
In her previous life, this would have been a promising career path.
But this was the Beastmaster world. She had come here for a reason and couldn't just stay in Hanggang City forever. Her future development would be limited.
Without time for competitions or visits to the Hidden Realm, how could she become a professional Beastmaster and participate in the Interstellar Cup?
Perhaps sensing Qiao Sang's hesitation, Liu Zhezhen continued:
"You can take some time to think about it or discuss it with your family. You don't have to answer right away. Let's exchange contact information, and you can get in touch whenever you've made up your mind."
"Thank you, Captain Liu!" Qiao Sang said gratefully.
While a captain in the city's Public Security Bureau might be a notable figure locally, it was certainly not enough to secure a spot at the Dragon Guard Academy. The process of obtaining a commissioned training slot would not be that simple.
After exchanging contact information, Liu Zhezhen held his cup and smiled.
"This time, you helped our city by eliminating two major threats. When you start school, the bureau will send a Banner of Honor to your school to boost your reputation."
"That's not necessary", Qiao Sang politely declined. "It was my duty. If I hadn't defeated them, I would have been in danger myself."
"There's also a reward."
"Thank you, Captain Liu!"
Qiao Sang paused for a moment and reminded him, "My school starts on September 1st."
Liu Zhezhen: "…"
After Qiao Sang left, a young officer who had been listening to the conversation couldn't help but ask, "Captain Liu, I admit she's a genius, but this slot was earned with lives on the line. Isn't it a bit too hasty to just give it away?"
Liu Zhezhen glanced at him and said in a low voice, "Go and watch the security footage from the Chamber, and you'll understand why."
…
Leaving the Public Security Bureau, Qiao Sang decided to head to the Beastmaster Center.
Although some areas of the Beastmaster Center had already closed for the day, the medical section was staffed 24/7.
Treasure Seeker was injured, so she needed to check on it.
Qiao Sang hailed a ride on her mobile phone.
While waiting for the car, Fang Sisi, holding Cotton Worm, asked seriously, "What do you think of my Cotton Worm?"
Qiao Sang turned to look, and Cotton Worm blinked its big round eyes back at her.
Cotton Worm had been thoroughly cleaned, revealing its original appearance. The darkness made it hard to see its color, but its body, now twice as big as it was a month ago, showed that it had been well cared for.
Qiao Sang was taken aback. "I think it looks great."
She couldn't believe that even after all the trouble Fang Sisi had put Cotton Worm through, it still managed to look so plump…
"See, my Cotton Worm is so beautiful. When it evolves into a Flame Moth, it will definitely be the most beautiful Flame Moth out there", Fang Sisi said, blinking her eyes.
"Jie~"
Cotton Worm nodded in agreement.
Qiao Sang was long used to Fang Sisi's whimsical nature.
Earlier, she had talked about evolving Cotton Worm into a Barry Butterfly to be with Treasure Seeker, but now she was back to wanting it to evolve into a Flame Moth. Wait a minute…
Qiao Sang's lips twitched as she asked, "What are you getting at?"
Fang Sisi smoothed her hair and grinned. "What do you think about my Cotton Worm evolving into a Flame Moth and marrying your Flame Listener?"
"…Go away."
She had guessed as much…
…
Heavenly View Garden, Room 1705.
Qiao Sang returned home late at night, but fortunately, she had slept in the morning and wasn't too tired.
Fangy's sleep quality was always excellent, and even the intense battle earlier didn't affect its ability to sleep on schedule.
Treasure Seeker, after being treated at the Beastmaster Center, was as energetic as usual.
There was just one thing… it no longer perched on her head.
Qiao Sang was puzzled until she went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.
"Treasure Seeker!!"
"Xun~"
Treasure Seeker covered its chest, where it had been hit by the Three-Eyed Ghost Cicada's Shadow Orb, pretending to be in pain.
Qiao Sang: "…"
Never mind, it was just a bit of dirty hair. A wash would fix it. It's not that big of a deal…
(End of Chapter)
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