Chapter 27: Star Battle Betting Network
Chapter 27: Star Battle Betting Network
Qiao Sang hung up the phone and quickly found the Class Teacher's number to call.
She didn't want the Class Teacher to see the missed call from her mother and call back.
The phone went unanswered.
Qiao Sang continued calling, and after five consecutive attempts, the message changed to "The number you dialed is currently out of service."
With no other options, Qiao Sang sent a text message and gave up.
Fangflare kept its head tilted back, gazing out the window.
Qiao Sang followed its gaze.
Hundreds of meters in the air, a 30-meter by 19-meter advertising blimp with a television screen was slowly moving forward.
These blimps were a common sight, often displaying the latest news and events.
The television screen on the blimp was currently showing an interview about the Interstellar Cup.
"Could you share your thoughts on your upcoming opponent?" one of the reporters asked.
"Baudelaire is an outstanding Beastmaster with a wide range of tactical combinations. Especially in the 24 to 22 round, his combination of the Earth Doom Hound and the Dual-Headed Snake Dragon was truly spectacular, and I'm sure you all saw it", the man with the Colossal Toad, Lin Ya, responded.
"This is your third time participating in the Interstellar Cup. In the previous two, you were eliminated in the top ten. Do you have confidence in achieving a better result this time?" the reporter continued.
"Everyone here is one of the best Beastmasters in the galaxy, so I don't have much confidence", Lin Ya smiled.
The reporters exchanged glances, clearly surprised by his response.
"But I will do my best", Lin Ya added.
"On the Star Battle Betting Network, your odds are 1.89, while Baudelaire's are 1.23. What do you think about the fact that your odds are higher than Baudelaire's?" another reporter asked.
"Everyone should be cautious when placing their bets", Lin Ya said with a friendly smile.
Qiao Sang stared at the interview on the blimp's television screen for a moment, then lowered her head to search for the Star Battle Betting Network on her phone.
The Star Battle Betting Network is the official betting website of the Alliance. There are other websites where you can bet on the Interstellar Cup, but none are as safe or trustworthy as the Star Battle Betting Network.
Without hesitation, Qiao Sang placed a 5000 Union Coin bet on Baudelaire.
While Lin Ya represents Blue Star and is the only Dragon Nation participant in the Interstellar Cup, Baudelaire's odds were lower than Lin Ya's. These odds are calculated by betting companies using rigorous methods, and if there are no surprises, they reflect the probability of winning.
Qiao Sang chose to trust the data provided by the betting company.
In addition to the match between Lin Ya and Baudelaire, Qiao Sang also placed a 5000 Union Coin bet on another upcoming match, following the same strategy of betting on the higher probability of winning.
After placing her bets, Qiao Sang felt a sense of relief, as if she had made some money.
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Before they knew it, it was June 9th.
8:50 AM.
Hanggang Sixth Beastmaster High School.
Fangflare looked around with bright eyes, its steps light and quick. The 10 kg gravity ring on its right front limb no longer affected it.
Qiao Sang, on the other hand, walked to the designated location with a sluggish gait. The dark circles under her eyes were clearly visible against her pale skin, indicating she hadn't slept well the night before.
Qiao Sang couldn't help but yawn. Due to the time difference in the galaxy, she had stayed up all night until 3 AM to watch the match between Lin Ya and Baudelaire.
Given the stakes, sacrificing a bit of sleep was a small price to pay.
She ended up staying up all night, watching until morning.
Before 3 AM, it was for the match; after 3 AM, it was pure frustration that kept her awake.
Lin Ya won.
Her 5000 Union Coins were gone...
What kind of betting company gives such unreliable odds!
Indeed, gambling can be quite detrimental. Qiao Sang now could only hope that another match would help her recoup some of her losses. Otherwise, she would have to cut back on the bottles of Miracle Milk she bought every day.
Fangflare, I'm sorry!
Fangflare was full of curiosity about the new environment, looking around with wide eyes, completely unaware that its daily favorite, Miracle Milk, might soon be at risk.
The admissions office of Hanggang Sixth Beastmaster High School.
The door was slightly ajar, and from outside, one could hear several people talking inside. Qiao Sang knocked on the door.
"Please come in", a deep voice called from within.
Qiao Sang pushed the door open and stepped inside.
The room fell silent instantly, and all eyes turned to Qiao Sang and the Fangflare by her side.
Inside the office, there were four men and two women, all in their thirties or older.
Qiao Sang was a bit taken aback. Wasn't today the Special Recruitment day? Why wasn't there a single person her age? And why were they all staring at her? It was quite strange...
"Hello, teachers. I'm here for the Special Recruitment", Qiao Sang said to the middle-aged man closest to her.
Since everyone was seated and exuded a teacherly aura, Qiao Sang decided to approach the nearest person and state her purpose.
"You must be Qiao Sang. I'm the Vice Principal of this school", Chen Shengtang said warmly.
He tried to contain his excitement, forcing a standard eight-tooth smile to appear more approachable.
After all, this was the first and only Spontaneous Awakening candidate to apply to Hanggang Sixth Beastmaster High School since its founding!
Spontaneous Awakening Beastmasters had a natural advantage in beast mastery, capable of rapidly expanding their brain domains. Such talent was rare, with only about forty such individuals appearing in Zhehai Province each year. Once identified, they were usually directly admitted or specially recruited into the top few Beastmaster High Schools. It was a rare opportunity for their school!
But this year, such a talent had chosen to apply to their school!
This made him so excited that he had been waiting here since early morning, and finally, Qiao Sang had arrived.
The more Chen Shengtang looked at Qiao Sang, the more satisfied he became. Not only was she attractive, but her first familiar was a fire-type, showing great courage!
And she had chosen to apply to their school, demonstrating excellent judgment!
It turned out to be the Vice Principal...
"Hello, Vice Principal", Qiao Sang said, a bit surprised that the Vice Principal recognized her. She didn't have time to dwell on it and quickly took out her information card and the proof of her Spontaneous Awakening, handing them over.
Although she had already registered online, the formal procedures still needed to be followed. Her information needed to be verified in person, and her brain domain development would be retested to avoid any oversights.
Qiao Sang approached the Special Recruitment at Hanggang Sixth Beastmaster High School with a calm mindset. She was confident she would pass, but her heart was set on Holy Water High School. Applying here was just to have a backup plan.
"Have you had breakfast?" Chen Shengtang asked, smiling warmly, not rushing to verify her information.
"If you haven't, our school's cafeteria offers a very hearty breakfast. I can take you there", a bespectacled female teacher said kindly.
Chen Shengtang gave her an approving glance.
The female teacher sitting by the window felt a bit envious.
So skilled at reading the room, no wonder she became the Head of Discipline at such a young age.
"I've eaten", Qiao Sang replied.
The teachers at this school seemed quite nice...
Chen Shengtang casually glanced at the proof of Spontaneous Awakening, primarily to check the degree of brain domain development.
His heart tightened as he read it.
[Brain domain 5%—9%, with significant fluctuations. Uncertain, needs to be confirmed again once stabilized.]
(End of Chapter)
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