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Chapter 286: Forgive Me!
Chapter 286: Forgive Me!
Not going to fight anymore?
How can that be!
Qiao Sang paused for a moment, intending to say something to stir up some animosity.
At that moment, Sun Boyi said, "Even though Qiao Sang is still a sophomore, the battle just now was enough to showcase her strength. There shouldn't be any objections to her joining our Junior Year School Team, right?"
Except for He Datao, who looked utterly dejected, the other members of the Junior Year School Team all shook their heads.
No objections?
Does that mean there's no more fighting?!
No way!
Absolutely not!
"Cough, cough." Qiao Sang cleared her throat, trying to draw everyone's attention to her.
Before she could speak, Sun Boyi continued:
"Since everyone is in agreement, tomorrow, once He Datao's familiar has recovered, you three—He Datao, Xu Yixuan, and Zhang Dezhou—will have a trial match. The loser will be the reserve."
Having trained He Datao and the others for over two years, it would be a lie to say Sun Boyi didn't have feelings for them. Of course, he hoped these juniors would all participate in what would be their last National Campus Beastmaster League.
But this was a national-level competition, not just about personal glory but also the school's honor. Only the strongest would be chosen.
He Datao's spirits lifted, and he loudly responded, "Got it!"
He felt like he was back to life!
In regular battles, he and Zhang Dezhou were usually split sixty-forty.
He got the sixty, Zhang Dezhou the forty. Those numbers sounded very auspicious!
If he couldn't beat the freakishly strong underclassman, could he at least beat Zhang Dezhou?
Zhang Dezhou inwardly snickered. He didn't even need to look at He Datao to know what was going through his mind from the excitement in his voice.
"Cough, cough." Seizing the moment, Qiao Sang coughed again.
However, Sun Boyi went on:
"There's no need for more words. The National Campus Beastmaster League is coming up in about a month, so we need to train intensively, just like we usually do." Realizing Qiao Sang was new and didn't know their usual training routine, he added:
"You'll form pairs and battle each other. Once everyone has faced the other five, you'll then do team battles in groups of three for an hour. After that, you can go home."
"As for He Datao, you should head to the infirmary and get your familiar treated today."
Sun Boyi then looked at Qiao Sang with concern. "Is your throat feeling a bit uncomfortable?"
Qiao Sang paused for a couple of seconds before replying, "It's fine."
...
Knowing that they would be battling continuously, Qiao Sang decided not to stir up any more animosity.
After all, they would be training together in the future, so it was best to get along.
In the end, she wasn't a battle fiend; she was just driven by Points.
"Why are you all so tired? Keep going!" Qiao Sang was puzzled by the senior students who looked like they were about to give up after just a few matches.
They had only been battling for about an hour!
This was just the beginning! How could they all be so drained right after Teacher Sun left?
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy, seeing the familiars lying on the ground, panting heavily, called out with fervor.
Get up! Keep fighting!
Everyone: "..."
All familiars: "..."
"Treasure Seeker..."
Treasure Seeker wore an expression that said, "Maybe we should just call it a day."
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy nodded understandingly.
If you're tired, rest. I'll keep fighting!
"Treasure Seeker!"
Treasure Seeker nodded vigorously.
He thought it was a good idea!
Qiao Sang, overhearing their conversation, turned to Treasure Seeker and said earnestly, "No, you've only had three matches. You should do at least two more. If you get injured, we have Lulu, and if you run out of energy, we have the Energy Recovery Serum."
She then looked at Lulu, who was drinking the Energy Recovery Serum from a bowl with her paws, and smiled.
"Right, Lulu?"
"Lulu."
Lulu called out with a cold expression, indicating agreement.
"Seeker..."
Treasure Seeker looked pitifully at Fangy, hoping for some help.
To his surprise, Fangy was nodding, a look of approval on her face.
"Ya Ya."
Her Beastmaster had made the right call.
Treasure Seeker: "......"
Not far away, Zhang Dezhou was sitting on the ground, his hands propping him up, his legs sprawled out in a "V" shape. He looked utterly defeated. "Junior, can we take a break? We've been competing non-stop and no one can keep this up!"
The others nodded in agreement.
Qiao Sang paused. "Senior, you're part of the Combat Group, right?"
Zhang Dezhou was taken aback. "Yeah, I am."
They had all introduced themselves before the training session started, and Zhang Dezhou didn't understand why Qiao Sang was asking again.
Did she forget?
Or maybe she thought he was so handsome that she wanted to ask again to make a deeper impression?
Or was she trying to taunt him, thinking he was weak despite being in the Combat Group?
While Zhang Dezhou was lost in thought, Qiao Sang asked, "Don't you have an elimination match tomorrow? I remember Teacher Sun saying the loser has to be a reserve. Aren't you nervous at all?"
In other words: No breaks! You have to choose someone to be a reserve tomorrow, so you should be using this last bit of time to practice!
Zhang Dezhou was stunned for several seconds. His face changed, and he quickly stood up, shouting at his familiar, "Breezebell! No more breaks! Let's continue!"
Breezebell: "......"
Everyone: "."
Qiao Sang nodded in approval. That's more like it!
The training methods of the Junior Year School Team were much more rigorous and time-consuming than those of the Sophomore Year School Team. By the time the training ended and they walked out of the school gate, it was already pitch dark.
"Fangy, why don't you go back to the Beastmaster Codex and rest a bit?" Qiao Sang asked, looking at Fangy's exhausted expression.
The constant influx of Points had made her almost forget that, given Fangy and Lulu's current relationship, Lulu wouldn't be treating Fangy at all.
"Ya"
Fangy weakly shook her head.
Just walking, she could manage.
Qiao Sang: "."
Even shaking her head was difficult, and she still said that. No wonder.
Qiao Sang couldn't help but think.
If Fangy and Lulu's relationship couldn't be mended in the short term, the training efficiency would drop significantly.
If Fangy kept coming back from school so tired, she wouldn't have the heart to make her practice Skill releases anymore.
After all, the National Campus Beastmaster League was only about a month away.
"You damn well stop following me! I don't want to see you anymore!"
"What did I do now?"
At that moment, the sound of a man and a woman arguing came from the street. Qiao Sang instinctively turned to look.
"We agreed to meet at 6 PM, and now it's 7:33 PM. Did you forget again? All you do is sleep, you're almost as bad as your Sky Boar!"
"What's your problem?!"
"What's my problem?!"
"You're always nagging! You said it might take time to get ready, so I came a bit later."
"I said a bit later, not an hour and a half later!"
"I just dozed off for a bit, and I didn't realize how long it had been."
"Whatever, just don't follow me. Seeing you annoys me!"
"Don't be like that!"
The woman ignored him and turned to walk away.
Just when Qiao Sang thought there was nothing more to see, the man sighed and formed a hand seal, summoning a familiar that was mostly orange with rabbit-like long ears.
"Panggu", the man gestured to the long-eared familiar.
"Gu Gu", the familiar understood and patted its belly, calling out to the woman's back.
A wave of energy, like a sound wave, traveled toward the woman.
After the energy reached her, the man caught up and grabbed her hand, saying, "Forgive me!"
The woman glared at him and pouted, "Don't do this again!"
Qiao Sang: "!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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