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Chapter 273: Fail, Next One
Chapter 273: Fail, Next One
Seeing Shi Gaofeng, Qiao Sang was reminded of their plan to visit the Beastmaster Center.
Testing for Beastmaster ranks is something almost every Beastmaster does at some point.
Even if their ultimate goal isn't to become a Professional Beastmaster, most F-Class newbies who meet the criteria for E-Rank Beastmaster certification can't resist giving it a try.
It's not that becoming an E-Rank Beastmaster is particularly impressive, but the perks offered by the Alliance are too tempting to ignore.
Beastmaster ranks are not determined by national policies but are standardized by the Alliance, recognized across all countries and even other planets.
Once a Beastmaster reaches E-Rank, they can enjoy a 10% discount on any paid services at any Beastmaster Center in the entire star system.
Considering that Beastmaster Centers are widespread throughout the star system and that Beastmasters frequently interact with them, the savings can add up to a significant amount over a year.
With the money saved from the discount, it's even possible to make a down payment on a house in a third-tier city.
"Are we heading to the Beastmaster Center for the test now?" Qiao Sang asked immediately.
Shi Gaofeng approached with a grin. "Smart, I've been waiting for you for a while. You don't have anything else to do, right?"
Qiao Sang shook her head. "No."
Compared to the excitement of obtaining an E-Rank Beastmaster certification, the upcoming competition events seemed less appealing.
"Let's go then", Shi Gaofeng said.
Qiao Sang nodded in agreement.
During the Sports Meet, the school was open, allowing students to come and go freely. This was the main reason Shi Gaofeng chose this time to take the Beastmaster test.
Qiao Sang rode on Fangy, while Shi Gaofeng used an electric skateboard.
As they traveled, the two chatted casually.
"When did your Treasure Seeker evolve into a Treasure Hunter Demon?" Shi Gaofeng asked.
His tone was slightly envious. Qiao Sang already had a Flame Listener, and now, just a month into the school year, her Treasure Seeker had also evolved so quickly.
It was almost unfair.
"It happened last week", Qiao Sang replied.
Although she usually trained at the Training Field after school, she didn't spend much time there. Her Treasure Seeker enjoyed being invisible, so most of the training was done by Fangy.
After the group chat, it had gone into hiding. After the mission, Shi Gaofeng and the others couldn't bring their phones to school, so they didn't know about the Treasure Seeker's evolution into a Treasure Hunter Demon.
Shi Gaofeng glanced around to ensure no one was nearby, then looked at Qiao Sang and lowered his voice. "Be honest with me, did your Treasure Hunter Demon absorb any strange energy?"
Qiao Sang was taken aback. "Strange energy?"
Shi Gaofeng lowered his voice even further. "Like Life Energy, for example."
Qiao Sang was speechless. "How could it? That's illegal."
Shi Gaofeng pursed his lips, not entirely convinced.
Ghost-type Companion Beasts typically evolve quickly by absorbing energy. If it hadn't absorbed some energy that's prohibited by the state, how could it have evolved so fast?
It's also quite strange that Ghost-type Companion Beasts can learn combat-type Skills.
However, he had once seen a news story online about a Ghost-type familiar that absorbed the Life Energy of a Slumbering Scorpion, causing its daily sleep time to increase from two hours to nine.
He believed that Qiao Sang's Treasure Hunter Demon likely learned Tile Split because it absorbed the Life Energy of a combat-type Companion Beast, which affected it.
Shi Gaofeng glanced at Qiao Sang and felt that this theory shouldn't be shared casually.
The Treasure Seeker, hidden and relaxed, sat on its Beastmaster's head, enjoying the scenery, completely unaware that its reputation had almost been tarnished.
...
At the Beastmaster Center.
The area for registering for the Beastmaster Level assessment was packed with people.
These days, any Beastmaster who meets the registration requirements would think about taking the exam, with the majority being F-Class Beastmasters aiming to become E-Rank Beastmasters.
Even so, Qiao Sang and Shi Gaofeng, wearing their Holy Water High School uniforms, stood out significantly.
After all, their age made them particularly noticeable among the mostly adult crowd.
Especially Qiao Sang, for no other reason than Fangy being by her side.
Although the Flame Listener's popularity had decreased, it was still the first time many people were seeing it in person.
A boy, who looked to be around 18, was taking covert photos with his mobile phone while standing behind Qiao Sang.
Fangy's ears twitched, and it turned to look.
The boy was startled and quickly put down his phone.
Fangy, having experienced being surrounded by photographers, glanced at the human's phone and immediately understood the source of the sound.
Fangy turned back and subtly puffed out its chest.
"Fangy..."
Another one attracted by its handsomeness, how troublesome...
The Beastmasters in front of them completed their registration and headed to the exam area one by one.
Just as it was Shi Gaofeng's turn to register, he suddenly turned and said, "Qiao Sang, don't be nervous. With your skills, you should have no problem."
You're the one who's nervous... Qiao Sang, seeing the sweat on Shi Gaofeng's forehead, didn't point it out to save him some face.
She nodded and said, "I agree, there shouldn't be any problem."
Shi Gaofeng: "..."
The exam wasn't free; a fee was required.
It wasn't much, only 500 Union Coins, to prevent people from registering without a serious intention, wasting human resources and time.
After paying, registering, and filling out the application form, the process was simple.
When Qiao Sang entered the exam area, she found that dozens of people, including Shi Gaofeng, were seated around the perimeter, having just completed their registration and waiting for their turn.
At one end of the exam area, two examiners were sitting at a long table, looking at their computers. In the center, an examiner was conducting a combat exam, with an Omnisight floating overhead, acting as a security camera for the entire process.
Qiao Sang sat down next to Shi Gaofeng.
Shi Gaofeng instinctively glanced at Qiao Sang and found her completely calm, showing no signs of nervousness.
Logically, first-time exam takers should either be excited or nervous, but Qiao Sang didn't show any expression at all.
Shi Gaofeng was somewhat impressed and couldn't help but marvel, no wonder she's almost called a freak by the whole school...
Noticing Qiao Sang staring at the examiner in the center, Shi Gaofeng whispered, "If it's the same examiner when it's our turn, we'll definitely pass. I've checked, and the one currently examining is known for being lenient. Out of ten, nine usually pass."
Just as he finished speaking, a Powerful Duck shot a Water Jet, knocking a Plump Homing Dove to the ground.
"Fail. Next", the examiner, whom Shi Gaofeng had described as lenient, announced.
(End of Chapter)
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