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Chapter 309: This Person Has Some Skills
Chapter 309: This Person Has Some Skills
The second match was already underway.
"I've never seen this familiar before", Qiao Sang said, looking at the creature in the center of the arena. It was entirely blue, with a white belly, blue whiskers, a thick tail that curved upward, and two prominent front teeth.
"This is a Seabite", Xu Yixuan adjusted her glasses and explained, "It's a familiar from the Ancient Fog Region. Don't let its small size fool you; those front teeth can gnaw through a tree trunk."
Her thoughts wandered a bit, and she added, "When eating things like walnuts, it's quite handy to have one around."
After saying that, Xu Yixuan returned to the main topic, "Don't worry. Although the Seabite is from the Ancient Fog Region, it's not much different from a regular Water-Type Beast. Just fight as usual. Even He Datao can win this match."
As she spoke, the Seabite on the field unleashed a Water Spray, which shot directly downward. The Magma Burst Ape didn't dodge, instead countering with a Flame Jet.
However, just as the two attacks were about to collide, the Water Spray suddenly changed direction, swirling around the Flame Jet in a spiral before closing in.
The Magma Burst Ape couldn't avoid it and took a direct hit, letting out a painful cry.
The Peaceful Sea High School team burst into cheers.
Fortunately, the Magma Burst Ape had tough skin and didn't get knocked out in one hit.
Xu Yixuan's lips twitched. Could this be karma? Is He Datao really up to the task? This is only the second school they're facing.
Qiao Sang, however, wasn't concerned about this. She watched the Seabite on the field, recalling the way the Water Spray had spiraled.
Anyone who hadn't taught a Water-Type Beast the Water Spray might not understand, but Qiao Sang had taught Lulu, so she knew how difficult that move was.
To change the direction of a Water Spray, one had to maintain the flow of energy while also exerting precise control over the body.
Sure, most familiars that knew Water Spray could change direction a little, like from left to right or up and down, or make a large turn. But to control the Water Spray in a continuous spiral rotation was incredibly challenging.
Even Lulu, at her current level, couldn't do it.
This girl is not ordinary, Qiao Sang thought, glancing at the Seabite's Beastmaster.
In the previous two tournaments, Holy Water High School hadn't faced Peaceful Sea High School, so He Datao didn't have much information on the Peaceful Sea High School team. He only knew the names of the team members and their familiars, and that they were skilled at training Water-Type Beasts. The lack of detailed information made the match less smooth compared to their battle against Fuqi Beast Master High School.
In the three-person, six-match format, He Datao lost the second and fifth matches, earning a total of 12 points.
With this score, He Datao would likely be temporarily pushed out of the top tier by the end of the day.
"The next match: Group A2, Holy Water High School's Qiao Sang vs. Group A2, Peaceful Sea High School's Zhou Jing", the announcer's voice echoed.
He Datao sat dejectedly in his chair, still reeling from the shock of losing two matches.
"It's okay, it's just two matches. I'll win them back for you", Qiao Sang patted his shoulder, offering some comfort before heading to the field.
He Datao snapped out of his daze, watching Qiao Sang's retreating back, his mind filled with protests:
I don't feel any better at all! This is a personal competition, not a team event! What does your win have to do with me?
Despite his thoughts, He Datao stretched out his legs and relaxed a bit, feeling marginally better.
At that moment, Xu Yixuan spoke softly:
"Why did you lose two matches to Peaceful Sea High School, especially the second one against the Seabite? That shouldn't have happened. I just assured Qiao Sang that you were fine, and then you lost. This is really slapping my face."
"It’s not even a Water Terrain, and you still lost. Given your level, you should have had no problem. Coach always tells you not to rush into using Skills at the beginning. Familiars have limited energy, so why don’t you listen?"
"Also", He Datao added, trailing off.
His mood suddenly plummeted. What could he do about it?
Qiao Sang walked onto the field, and the crowd immediately started buzzing.
"Too bad, we won’t get to see Flame Listener."
"Why not?"
"Peaceful Sea High School has a Water-Type for every student, so Qiao Sang definitely won’t send out Flame Listener."
"That’s true, but it would be great to see her third familiar. We don’t even know what it is, just that it’s a Water-Type."
"Relax, we’ll see it eventually. There are six matches today. Even if she sends out Treasure Seeker, it won’t be as unstoppable as Flame Listener, which can sweep through all six."
"Good point."
Amidst the chatter, the Star Array on the field lit up, and a familiar figure appeared before everyone’s eyes.
"Yah!"
The crowd: "???"
The B section erupted in noise.
"What’s going on? Why did she send out Flame Listener?!"
"Didn’t Qiao Sang watch Peaceful Sea High School’s match just now? Zhou Jing’s two familiars are clearly Water-Types. She has three familiars, so why send out one that’s weak against Water-Types?"
"Well, I don’t think it’s that big of a problem. Flame Listener has a Psychic Type, after all."
"That’s true, but if a Water-Type Skill hits Flame Listener, the effect is doubled!"
"Why are you shouting and getting so worked up? You’re not from Holy Water High School, are you?"
"Right, that’s true."
On the field, the Mechanical Pet referee blew the whistle and quickly moved to the sidelines. Qiao Sang noticed that today’s referee was different from yesterday’s.
"Knowing my familiars and still sending out Flame Listener, is this a sign of respect or disdain?" Zhou Jing said, then issued the first command: "High-Speed Spin!"
"Banban!"
The yellow-shelled turtle with orange spots on its shell quickly retracted its body and began spinning rapidly, heading straight for Fangy.
Star-Spotted Turtle, an Intermediate Pet Beast, known for its preference for marsh-like habitats and the ability to spray water from all the spots on its shell. This information flashed through Qiao Sang’s mind, but she remained silent.
Fangy stood her ground, her eyes fixed on the rapidly spinning opponent.
Why isn’t she moving? Zhou Jing narrowed her eyes, sensing something was off.
Then, she suddenly remembered something and her face changed. "Turn to the opponent’s side!" she shouted in a panic.
The Star-Spotted Turtle instantly altered its trajectory, circling to the left.
At the same time, Fangy’s eyes turned blue.
Zhou Jing let out a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, she made the right call and changed the turtle’s path.
If it had charged directly at Flame Listener, Flame Listener’s Psychic Power would have taken control immediately.
After learning she would be facing someone from Holy Water High School, she had studied carefully.
While she was confident in the power of Star-Spotted Turtle’s High-Speed Spin, Flame Listener’s Psychic Power could control Mastery-level Sparks. She wasn’t willing to take that risk.
Qiao Sang smiled.
This opponent has some skill.
"Yah!"
Seeing that the Psychic Power didn’t control the opponent, Fangy’s expression turned excited.
Her Beastmaster was right!
The opponents are indeed getting stronger!
(End of Chapter)
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