Chapter 394: Departure
Chapter 394: Departure
Whenever the Regional Tournament phase arrives, the qualifying contestants from various regions usually form groups.
The purpose is to exchange and share information.
Even though it is a personal Beastmaster battle, in the Regional Tournament, everyone primarily considers contestants from other regions as opponents.
However, information is not shared for free; it is mostly exchanged.
If someone in the group is perceived as a significant threat, they would naturally be reluctant to share information.
In the end, in a personal Beastmaster battle, everyone in the group is a potential opponent.
In the past, during the National Campus Beastmaster League, people only started discussing the exchange of information after they arrived in other regions.
Before Qiao Sang joined the group, everyone was still in a state of cautious observation.
But when Qiao Sang appeared, the group couldn't contain their excitement.
After all, the only Blazing Star Hound and the nearly extinct Glacialia were too tempting.
Of course, Qiao Sang, who was participating in the Regional Tournament for the first time, didn't think much about it.
At that moment, she was going through friend requests one by one, flipping through dozens of files sent to her.
...
"I can't do it!"
In the Ancient Fog Region qualifying contestants' group, Qin Shuran quickly sent this message.
The group was formed today, and they hadn't discussed anything else except Qiao Sang from the Yuhua Region.
"I can't do it either!"
The others in the group replied:
"To attack the Glacialia? Are you crazy?"
"Damn it! Why did our region's Endangered Familiar get bonded by someone from the Yuhua Region?"
"I'd actually like to battle the Glacialia, at least I could see it up close."
"What if Qiao Sang from the Yuhua Region takes advantage of this and uses the Glacialia in every match against us?"
The group fell silent for a moment.
"I watched Qiao Sang's matches. Actually, the Glacialia is her weakest familiar..."
"Oh..."
"I've also seen her matches. Her strongest familiar is an Advanced Familiar, the Blazing Star Hound, a Fire-type and Psychic-type."
"A Fire-type and Psychic-type familiar sounds expensive. Looks like Qiao Sang is pretty wealthy. It's reassuring to know the Glacialia is in such a good family."
"Agreed."
"+1."
"..."
"Our region has encountered its nemesis."
...
The next morning at Hanggang Yian International Airport.
"Remember to call me when you get there." Ye Xiangting said softly.
Although she knew her daughter was going to the Ancient Fog Region to participate in the tournament and would have a teacher accompanying her, she couldn't help but feel a bit worried at this moment.
"I will." Qiao Sang nodded.
"Qiao Sang's mom, don't worry." Sun Boyi said solemnly, "I'll take good care of her. I promise she won't lose a single hair during the tournament."
"Do you usually lose hair when you comb it?" Xu Yixuan leaned over to Qiao Sang and whispered.
Qiao Sang was taken aback: "Yes."
Xu Yixuan didn't continue.
I heard that... Sun Boyi, whose hearing had been enhanced, winced slightly at the corner of his mouth.
"Teacher, thank you for your trouble." Ye Xiangting said gratefully.
"It's my duty." Sun Boyi acted as if he hadn't heard anything, his expression returning to normal.
At Gate 23.
A familiar, about two meters tall, mostly white with a black tail, wearing a work badge, scanned the passengers standing before it with red eyes.
A Lightseer... Qiao Sang looked at the familiar, the name of its species popping into her head.
A Lightseer, with X-ray Vision, can see through the entire body as if using an X-ray.
It is well known that X-ray exposure can be harmful to the human body, but Lightseer's X-ray Vision is harmless.
Before the discovery of Lightseer's Trait, airport staff used security wands to detect metal objects by sensing electric currents on people's bodies.
However, some prohibited items in capsule form hidden inside the body could not be detected.
Since it is harmless to the body, ensures privacy, and can detect any prohibited items hidden inside, Lightseer became a favorite at major airports after this Trait was announced, leading to a significant increase in their value.
Beastmasters who bonded with Lightseer also gained a secure and well-paying job.
Qiao Sang was scanned from head to toe, but she didn't feel anything.
"Light." Lightseer's eyes returned to their original black color as the red glow faded, signaling that Qiao Sang could go.
...
On the plane, Qiao Sang sat in the plush first-class seat.
The direct flight to the Ancient Fog Region would take over ten hours, and since she was enjoying her one year of luxury, Qiao Sang naturally didn't want to skimp on herself.
Xu Yixuan, sitting in front of her, turned around excitedly. "Is this upgrade really free?"
"Yeah, I have an upgrade voucher", Qiao Sang replied.
Feeling a bit guilty about making Xu Yixuan and Teacher Sun sit in economy for ten hours, Qiao Sang went to the check-in counter to arrange the upgrade.
"I love you!" Xu Yixuan showed a big, white smile. "When we get to the Ancient Fog Region, I'll treat you to a meal!"
Sun Boyi, sitting on the other side, turned his head and smiled. "When we get to the Ancient Fog Region, don't run around. If you want to eat something good, I'll go with you. It's not right for you to treat us when the teacher is here."
The three of them chatted a bit more.
Once the plane took off, Qiao Sang looked out the window.
During takeoff, Beastmasters were not allowed to summon their familiars.
Without Fangy and Treasure Seeker by her side, Qiao Sang felt a rare sense of loneliness...
By evening, Qiao Sang had adjusted her first-class seat to a flat position.
She closed her eyes and reviewed the information she had organized the previous day.
The dozens of reports, collected by different people, had similar content but also some discrepancies.
For example, regarding a contestant named Qin Shuran from the Ancient Fog Region, about twenty reports mentioned that his Advanced Familiar, Le Tian Sea Lion, could use two Advanced Skills, with Steam Explosion reaching the Small Success level.
However, a few other reports stated that Le Tian Sea Lion's Steam Explosion had already reached Mastery.
Given this, Qiao Sang decided to list Le Tian Sea Lion's Steam Explosion as Mastery when organizing the information.
Another case was Yuan Xiaotian from the Xilu Region. Out of thirty-one reports, only one mentioned that his Advanced Familiar, Healing Flower Bud, had the Trait Chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll doubles the speed ability in clear weather.
Even though the other thirty reports didn't mention it, Qiao Sang included Chlorophyll in her organized information.
As the saying goes, always assume your opponent is very strong.
After reviewing all the information about the Regional Tournament contestants in her mind, Qiao Sang couldn't help but think about Lulu.
Based on Lulu's description, it seemed impossible to find her. However, with Supernatural Creatures being so magical, there might be some Skills that can help recreate scenes from memory.
(End of Chapter)
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