Chapter 415: Clearing the Name
Chapter 415: Clearing the Name (Combined)
Trending was a video showing Lulu evolving into Icechill after being attacked by Ice Spikes.
The blogger had written a lengthy caption.
[As everyone knows, for a Glacialia to evolve into an Icechill, one of the conditions is that it must reach an unprecedented level of happiness.]
[Today, on the Seacity Familiar battlefield, the recently popular Glacialia has evolved! Everyone saw it evolve under attack!]
[Its opponent was the High-Class Beast Companion, Ice Sea Lion, from the Lianke Region. The attack's power was immense, yet it evolved!]
[This means that while it was under attack, it was happier than it had ever been!]
[That's right, this Glacialia is a masochist!]
[I hope our region's Aquariana species research and protection center takes this message seriously!]
[Why is the evolution rate of Glacialia in our Ancient Fog Region so low? It's because you haven't figured out the personality and preferences of each Glacialia!]
[In the video, I'm sure everyone knows what happened to this Glacialia, but I'll mention it again: it evolved from Aquariana to Icechill within a year!]
[Initially, I was worried when I heard that this Glacialia was bonded with a high school student from the Yuhua Region.]
[But she has raised it very well! Better than any Glacialia in the research and protection center in our region!]
[She knows what type of familiar Aquariana likes and made it heartbreak. She also knows the Glacialia's preferences and made it happy.]
[Why are the researchers in our region's Aquariana species research and protection center worse than a high school student from another region?]
[Is it because you don't take it seriously enough?]
[@Aquariana Species Research and Protection Center]
The comments section had already surpassed ten thousand, with most criticizing the lack of effort from the Aquariana species research and protection center.
[I just don't understand. Knowing what Glacialia likes and making it happy, is that so hard?]
[To be honest, if you didn't know Glacialia particularly well, you probably wouldn't have discovered its masochist attribute, but Qiao Sang did, and she did better than the researchers at the Aquariana species research and protection center!]
[Isn't it embarrassing? People from other regions are better at raising our endangered familiars than we are.]
[I checked, and last year's Glacialia evolution rate was only 7%. Are the people at the research and protection center just eating their salaries without doing anything?]
[Can we keep Qiao Sang in our Ancient Fog Region?]
[Seconded. I think she could work at the Aquariana species research and protection center!]
[I have no idea what the people at the Aquariana species research and protection center do all day.]
Lulu evolved while being attacked and was happy? I discovered Lulu's masochist attribute?
Qiao Sang wasn't sure whether to thank them for their attention to Lulu or mock their wild imagination.
"At least Lulu can't read, or she'd be furious..."
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and decided to log into her account to clear Lulu's name.
While others' opinions weren't important, it was unbearable to see them directed at Lulu.
She had a photo of Lulu and the Jade Python on her phone.
While the Jade Python wasn't rare in the Ancient Fog Region, it wasn't common either.
Unless a familiar had a distinctive appearance within its species or its Beastmaster came forward to claim it, it was almost impossible to identify a familiar from a single photo.
Even if someone discovered the Jade Python's origin, as long as the owner didn't issue a statement, most people would consider it a rumor.
Qiao Sang didn’t dwell on it any longer. He logged into his Superblog, uploaded a photo of Lulu and Jade Python together, and added a caption:
[Thanks to the visit of my old friend Jade Python, Lulu has evolved in happiness.]
Qiao Sang’s account had a few million fans, and comments started flooding in almost as soon as he posted:
[Wow, what’s the name of that blue familiar? It’s quite beautiful.]
[Finally, Qiao Sang remembers he has an account...]
[Where’s the Blazing Star Hound? Give us a photo of the Blazing Star Hound!]
[Does Qiao Sang now have two High-Class Beast Companions?!]
Most of the people following this account were from the Yuhua Region and hadn’t paid much attention to news from the Ancient Fog Region. They were unaware of the sensation Glacialia’s evolution had caused there.
To them, Qiao Sang and his Blazing Star Hound were far more appealing than Icechill. The former was a prodigy among prodigies in their region, while the latter was the only known Evolution form in the region, still shrouded in mystery.
Qiao Sang scrolled through the comments for a while before quietly closing the screen.
Although the comments were from people in the Yuhua Region, the internet was so advanced that it would only take one or two people from the Ancient Fog Region to see and share the post for everyone to eventually find out.
...
At the Aquariana Racial Research and Protection Center.
“Dr. Jiang, are you really going to restart this machine? Shouldn’t you reconsider?” the young man asked, worried.
“I didn’t understand Glacialia thoroughly enough before,” the middle-aged man, who had previously had an epiphany about Glacialia being a masochist, said while sitting in front of a machine that was about half a person’s height and wearing a white lab coat.
“Familiars’ preferences aren’t always common. We need to acknowledge the diversity of their interests.”
The young man hesitated. “But Glacialia are very resistant to this machine. Don’t you remember the collective protest they had in the past?”
“That just emphasizes the necessity of this machine,” Dr. Jiang said. “Only by accurately analyzing their hidden preferences can we elicit such strong reactions from them.”
“They just feel embarrassed, but think about it—what’s more important, their pride or their evolution?”
“Without evolving, they can only live for about 20 years. So, regardless of their willingness, every Glacialia must undergo this examination this time!”
“A high school student can figure out that their Glacialia is a masochist, and so can we!”
The young man looked at the white machine with a screen on its surface, hesitating to speak.
This “Familiar Analyzer” was designed to analyze a familiar’s physical condition and deduce some of its habits. Once the habits were understood, their preferences could be explored further.
If it had a 100% accuracy rate, it would be one thing, but it was barely 50% accurate.
When the machine was first invented, on the very first day of testing, a Glacialia’s front claw had a broken nail from playing. The machine analyzed that it had a bad habit of biting its nails and suggested it receive more training to relax. The Glacialia was so angry that it shot a Water Jet right on the spot.
Thinking about the past incidents, the young man sighed. He felt that the machine only served to anger the Glacialia.
But since Dr. Jiang had given the order, the examination had to proceed.
Soon, a Glacialia was coaxed and pushed over by a blue, egg-shaped familiar.
The Glacialia wore a conflicted expression upon seeing the “Familiar Analyzer.”
“Liao Liao,” the egg-shaped familiar called out.
With its call, a strange wave enveloped the Glacialia, and its expression gradually relaxed.
Dr. Jiang took the opportunity to show the Glacialia the video of the recent Glacialia evolution, explaining earnestly:
“It evolved because it faced its hidden preferences, some of which it might not even know. This is when analysis and examination are needed. Trust me, I can definitely help you figure it out!”
"Lulu."
Glacialia watched the video of Evolution's fellow species, her expression no longer hesitant. She nodded firmly.
Dr. Jiang smiled and picked up the scanner, aiming it at her forehead.
Red lines of light appeared from top to bottom on her surface.
The machine's electronic voice immediately sounded:
"Analysis starting... Sparse fur, has a habit of grooming frequently, enjoys vanity, suggest reducing scratching to avoid further loss of fur."
The young man: "..."
Glacialia's body stiffened at the analysis of herself.
Dr. Jiang diligently took notes.
At that moment, a woman wearing black-rimmed glasses rushed over, holding a mobile phone, and shouted loudly:
"Wrong! Wrong! It's not a masochist! Not some special fetish! Qiao Sang posted a Superblog! She said Glacialia evolved because she saw an old friend!"
"Lulu!"
As soon as she spoke, she saw Glacialia in the research center shoot a Water Jet right at Dr. Jiang's face.
What just happened... The woman was completely bewildered.
I said to think about it... The young man silently covered his face.
...
Deepsea Mantis Hotel.
Room 2088.
Qiao Sang lay on the soft bed, her consciousness entering the Beastmaster Codex.
She quickly flipped to the page about Lulu.
Name: Icechill
Attributes: Water, Ice
Level: Advanced (11000/100000)+
Trait: Primary Trait: Water Fusion
Level: B (1872/2000)+, Status: Effective, Description: Allows cells to change and merge with water
Secondary Trait: Rain Sprint
Level: C (79/1000)+, Status: Usable, Description: Doubles speed during rainy weather
Third Trait: Rain Sense
Level: C (823/1000)+, Status: Usable, Description: Can predict rain by absorbing moisture through ears and tail
Skills: Healing Light (Mastery 10202/20000)+, Water Jet (Small Success 644/2000)+, Bubble Beam (Proficient 389/500)+, Aqua Tail (Mastery 3996/5000)+, Water Mist (Small Success 1781/2000)+, Water Spray (Perfection 7956/10000)+, Chilling Gale (Proficient 288/500)+, Fine Snow (Small Success 903/2000)+, Frost Claw (Proficient 106/500)+, Healing Waves (Small Success 681/2000)+, Rain Invocation (Proficient 189/500)+, Snowfall (Proficient 466/500)+, Frostflower Seal (Mastery 2001/5000)+, Ice Spikes (Novice 2/100)+, Hailstorm (Novice 1/100)+, Aurora Curtain (Novice 1/100)+
Points: 3980
Ice Spikes, Hailstorm, Aurora Curtain...
Luckily, Lulu learned Frostflower Seal, or Wish's dream of becoming a strong attacker might have been a distant hope... Qiao Sang mused to herself as she looked at Lulu's three new skills.
Ice Spikes: An Ice-type Mid-Rank defensive skill that causes ice spikes to emerge and counterattack when the body is damaged.
Hailstorm: An Ice-type High-Rank weather skill that summons a hailstorm from the sky.
Aurora Curtain, an Ice-Type High-Rank defensive skill, can only be used during Snowfall or Hailstorm weather. It can halve all damage effects for a certain period of time.
Lulu has Healing Light, so Aurora Curtain isn't very useful. While Hailstorms can be a bit painful, it's impossible to defeat an opponent with them alone. Ice Spikes can both defend and passively attack, but they are almost useless if the opponent doesn't perform a Physical Attack...
Fortunately, she learned Frostflower Seal... Qiao Sang mused once again.
...
The next day.
Early in the morning.
Jiang Xiu, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, delivered the Energy Pill.
Qiao Sang took the Energy Pill and asked, "Professor Jiang, did you not sleep well last night?"
Jiang Xiu smiled wearily, "Glacialia evolved into Icechill yesterday, so the original formula no longer worked. I had to stay up all night to make a new Energy Pill for it."
Staying up all night to make an Energy Pill... Qiao Sang was both deeply moved and shocked. She turned and called, "Lulu."
Lulu understood Qiao Sang's meaning without needing any further explanation.
A blue light instantly enveloped Jiang Xiu.
When the blue light dissipated, Jiang Xiu looked completely refreshed, with no trace of the dark circles.
Healing Light... He actually used Healing Light... Just for one night without sleep, he used Healing Light... Jiang Xiu stared at Qiao Sang, his expression dazed.
It's too, too extravagant!
...
The night was deep, and the sun had just sunk below the horizon.
What should have been a tranquil time was bustling at the Seacity Familiar Battle Arena.
"Friends! It's now 6:26 PM, Ancient Fog time! Welcome to the National School Beast League Regional Tournament!" Yi Ao, standing on a blue square board, announced into a microphone.
Qiao Sang, holding Fangy and with Treasure Seeker perched on her head, sat in the audience stands.
Xu Yixuan stared at Treasure Seeker for a long time before finally leaning in and whispering, "Is your Treasure Hunter Demon in love with milk? I've seen it drink six bottles in a row."
Qiao Sang sighed, "It's been stressed out."
Ever since Lulu evolved yesterday, Treasure Seeker has been acting strange.
Qiao Sang knew Treasure Seeker well and understood that it was unhappy with being the third in line and wanted to reclaim the second position.
"Seek... burp~"
Treasure Seeker continued to drink milk while burping.
The commercials say that milk is nutritious and can help familiars grow quickly. It needed to drink more milk to get stronger fast!
"By the way", Xu Yixuan suddenly remembered something and changed the subject, "Was the Superblog you posted yesterday true?"
"Of course", Qiao Sang nodded.
Xu Yixuan sighed, "If it hadn't been trending so much yesterday, I wouldn't have known that Glacialia's evolution conditions are so bizarre. Not only does it need to be happy, but it has to be in the right weather."
"What if something suddenly makes a Beastmaster happy? It's not like they can watch for 24 hours, and it doesn't snow every day."
After reflecting, she concluded, "No wonder it became an endangered familiar."
It's not just Glacialia's evolution conditions that are bizarre; every stage of the evolution chain has equally bizarre conditions... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
Xu Yixuan continued, "Speaking of which, why didn't I pay attention to the audience stands yesterday? Were there really that many Jade Pythons?"
(End of Chapter)
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