Chapter 226: Did Qiao Sang Break the Rules?
Chapter 226: Did Qiao Sang Break the Rules?
The entire crowd was stunned.
To be honest, the shock today at the school start ceremony was even more intense than watching some of the top ten most incredible events online.
It was like reading a post on a forum that said: "I saw a Dominion Catfish Dragon in the Hidden Realm. Not only did it not attack me, but it even gave me food and stuck to me. Moreover, it kept saying 'Daddy, Daddy.' I suspect it wanted to recognize me as its father, so I bonded with it."
It was astonishing and shocking, but it had nothing to do with them.
However, the events that unfolded at the school start ceremony today were right before their eyes.
Freshmen, two familiars, battling over 200 rounds.
Given the ability to restore their conditions at any time, this was still within the realm of acceptance.
One was a Treasure Seeker, and the other was a Flame Listener. They could understand this, after all, with enough money, any familiar could be obtained; it just depended on whether the wealthy were willing.
New species of familiars had rarely been seen in recent years.
But every few years, a research institute would announce the latest evolution of a familiar, so they had some resistance to such news. They just never expected a Beastmaster with a new-form familiar to appear right beside them.
However, both familiars learning Advanced Skills was simply unbearable!
Everything the opponent displayed completely violated the common knowledge of familiars!
"Mars Rain! Another Advanced Skill!"
"Is it so easy to learn Advanced Skills?!"
"The Flame Listener is too freaking cool! I’ve decided, my next familiar must be a Fangflare!"
"Hey, what if I don’t want the Teleportation Codex and instead ask Qiao Sang for the secret of teaching familiars Advanced Skills? Would she give it to me?"
"You’re dreaming!"
"What are you thinking? The value of the Teleportation Codex and Advanced Skills is not even in the same league."
"Not necessarily. Think about it. Although this junior is crazy, making two familiars learn Advanced Skills at her age is impossible for anyone, especially since one of them is a Junior pet. I bet she has a mentor behind her. Trading the Teleportation Codex for the mentor’s contact, she might give it."
"By the way, the Flame Listener fell. Does that mean we won?"
"Not sure. She never said she would fight everyone in the school. She just said that those who beat her would get the Teleportation Codex. We didn’t win, and the last person who went up only fought her to a draw. Plus, she still has a Treasure Seeker."
As the crowd debated, the female teacher, acting as the referee, came to her senses. She swallowed hard, picked up the microphone, and announced, "The Flame Listener and the Powerful Duck have both lost their combat abilities. Qiao Sang wins!"
Although this round was a draw, Chen Zhenming’s familiar was only a Powerful Duck, while Qiao Sang still had a Treasure Seeker.
The combat rules were not 1v1; all bonded beast companions could participate.
The strength demonstration phase was a showcase of strength, and having more familiars was a clear indicator of that. No one in the crowd had any objections.
"Qiao Sang, do you want to continue with the Treasure Seeker?" the female teacher asked cautiously, turning her head.
Qiao Sang instinctively looked at the Treasure Seeker.
The Treasure Seeker’s body tensed, then swayed, showing an extremely weakened expression.
"Seeker…"
Qiao Sang: "…"
Qiao Sang shook her head. "No more battles."
"Seeker!"
The Treasure Seeker immediately perked up.
Finally, no more battles… The female teacher also let out a sigh of relief.
Heaven only knows how she felt, almost like a broken record.
At this time of day, the school start ceremony would usually be long over, let alone the strength demonstration segment.
At the Female Teacher's gesture, a male teacher in formal attire stepped up to the microphone and announced, "Qiao Sang's strength demonstration has concluded. Let's welcome the next School Team member!"
The students were not pleased.
With Flame Listener out of commission and School Doctor unable to continue treatment, only one Treasure Seeker remained, and now they weren't going to compete? What about their Teleportation Codex?
"Don't go! Let's keep fighting!"
"Keep going! Don't stop now!"
"Are you scared?"
The Saint Water Hall erupted in noise.
Qiao Sang stopped, about to head backstage, and turned around.
The Female Teacher instinctively stepped forward, offering the microphone.
Qiao Sang didn't hesitate, took it, and tested the volume with a "Hello." The crowd fell silent instantly.
Good heavens, even the Principal's speeches didn't make the students this quiet... The male teacher hosting the event marveled internally.
"You can challenge me anytime. If anyone beats me during the three years of high school, I'll give the Teleportation Codex to everyone who has challenged me, including the 242 people who just competed", Qiao Sang said.
The crowd was angry but dared not speak up.
If anyone objected now, it would imply that the entire school had missed this opportunity and would never win again.
Qiao Sang smiled at the scene, realizing she wouldn't have to worry about Points during her time at school.
Just as she was about to return the microphone to the Female Teacher and leave, the doors of the Saint Water Hall opened, and a group of police officers in uniform walked in.
"Hello everyone, we are from the Hanggang City Police Department. Is Qiao Sang here?"
The students were clearly taken aback, their first thought being: Did Qiao Sang break the law?
While this was the case, being visited by the police usually meant bad news, but several students still pointed to her location.
The lead officer followed the direction, grinned, and said, "Sorry for being late."
The entire hall: "???"
...
On September 1st, Qiao Sang became an overnight sensation, leaping to become a school-wide phenomenon.
Not only did her strength demonstration awe the crowd, but a group of police officers also came to present her with an award.
Regardless of her future achievements, no one in Holy Water High School's history had caused such a commotion on their first day.
At 5:33 PM, dismissal time.
Qiao Sang was packing up her things.
"Many people are peering through the windows to look at you", Jin Fanfei whispered, a smile in her voice, clearly in a good mood.
Thanks to Qiao Sang, the rest of the strength demonstration segment was rushed, with each person only competing once before no one dared to challenge anymore.
The original School Team members retained their positions.
Qiao Sang glanced around the classroom.
Not only were the windows in the hallway crowded, but the windows on the other side, facing the outdoors, were also filled with people, all perched on Flying Beasts.
Seeing Qiao Sang look over, they became even more excited.
Many held up notes they had prepared, trying to catch her attention.
"Don't leave after school, let's settle this once and for all!"
"Meet at the School Track at 7 PM for the final showdown!"
"I'm Zhou Yuwei from Sophomore Year (3) Class. Can I have a photo with Flame Listener?"
"Beastmaster, don't leave. I'll be waiting for you downstairs."
"Beautiful, can you give me the Teleportation Codex early? I promise to beat you during my time at school!"
Qiao Sang sighed. If she weren't so tired today, she would have picked a few of these people to add to her Points.
At that moment, the homeroom teacher walked into the classroom and said, "Qiao Sang, that's great, you're still here. The Principal wants to see you."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
