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Chapter 423: If You Want It, Go Pick It Up
Chapter 423: If You Want It, Go Pick It Up
"This is a Tumbling Octopus. It likes to do backflips for no reason."
"That one is an Axe Fish. Despite its fearsome appearance, it's actually quite gentle."
"This familiar with a rod-like appendage on its head is called a Fishing Beast. It uses the 'rod' to attract prey by wiggling it."
Jiang Xiu introduced the familiars they encountered along the way.
Qiao Sang listened silently.
Admittedly, seeing these wild beast companions in person and learning about them was much more interesting than just attending a familiar ecology class.
The deeper they went, the darker the surroundings became.
The number of familiars that glowed in the water gradually decreased.
Dozens of medium to large Water-Type Beasts, well-prepared, lit up various glowing organs on their bodies.
One large Shark Beast caught Qiao Sang's attention because its glowing organ was its teeth, which were currently bared in a menacing grin.
That glowing part is quite distinctive... Qiao Sang stifled a laugh and asked, "Professor Jiang, does a Water-Type Beast that can't glow not qualify for this activity?"
Of course not. The participants were carefully selected to ensure you could enjoy the underwater scenery during the journey... Jiang Xiu chuckled, "No, it's just a coincidence that the Water-Type Beasts brought by the Beastmasters here all glow."
I see... Qiao Sang didn't suspect anything and continued to admire the underwater wild beast companions.
As they went deeper, the wild beast companions they saw became increasingly fierce-looking.
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker called out curiously, wondering why everyone looked scarier the deeper they went.
Qiao Sang joked, "Maybe no one can see each other, so they just grow however they want."
Though it was a joke, Qiao Sang's tone was quite serious.
"Xun~"
Treasure Seeker nodded, looking as if he had just had an epiphany.
Jiang Xiu: "..."
He didn't understand what Treasure Seeker said, but he could guess from Qiao Sang's response and Treasure Seeker's actions.
So, Qiao Sang is like this... Jiang Xiu thought to himself.
At that moment, the leading Turtle Beast stopped.
Seeing this, Jiang Xiu understood and said, "We're here."
Qiao Sang looked around.
All the Water-Type wild beast companions in this area swam away the moment they saw them, leaving no trace within a hundred meters.
"Go!"
The leading Turtle Beast called out.
Then, one by one, the medium to large Water-Type Beasts dispersed in different directions.
"Let's go", Jiang Xiu said.
With that, Seasalt Lizard headed toward a direction where no one else was going.
"Isn't it better to stay together?" Qiao Sang asked.
Jiang Xiu explained, "High-Level familiars exert a certain level of pressure on Low-Level familiars. With so many High-Level familiars gathered, no wild Water-Type Beasts will dare to come close, so we need to split up."
Qiao Sang nodded and then formed the hand seals, causing the Green Star Array to glow in the water.
In the next second, Lulu appeared beside Seasalt Lizard.
After so much time spent together, Qiao Sang knew all too well how lethal Lulu was to the Ancient Fog Region's inhabitants, so she hadn't dared to summon her when they were still in a group.
"Icechill!"
Lulu looked around in surprise when she appeared, then called out happily.
Icechill! Icechill! Icechill! Jiang Xiu mentally shouted.
Actually, he had wanted to suggest that Qiao Sang summon Icechill, but he felt it would be too obvious, so he didn't say anything.
Fortunately, Qiao Sang still managed to see Icechill!
Lulu seemed to have become less aloof after this Evolution... Qiao Sang thought to himself.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy glanced at the Seasalt Lizard, then at Lulu, and suddenly had an idea. He excitedly asked if she could encase herself in water bubbles like the Seasalt Lizard.
"Icechill."
Lulu thought for a moment and nodded, indicating that it should be possible.
"Xun!"
Treasure Seeker immediately looked on with eager anticipation.
Their relationship must have improved. In the past, Lulu would never have paid any attention to Fangy... Qiao Sang thought with a sense of relief.
Under the watchful eyes of four pairs, Lulu opened her mouth.
A transparent bubble formed, gradually growing larger and slowly enveloping Lulu.
First her head, then her neck, and as it reached her body, the bubble suddenly "popped."
"Fangy."
"Xun..."
Fangy and Treasure Seeker's faces fell in disappointment.
It seems it's not possible...
"Icechill..."
The air pressure around Lulu dropped, and she resumed her usual aloof expression before silently continuing to blow bubbles.
Fangy and Treasure Seeker looked on with renewed anticipation.
The bubble burst again when it reached her body.
"Fangy."
"Xun..."
Fangy and Treasure Seeker shook their heads in unison.
It's still not working...
"Icechill..."
The air pressure around Lulu dropped even further.
Of course it won't work. Lulu hasn't practiced this skill, so how could she succeed in just a few tries... "Ahem!" Qiao Sang cleared his throat and said, "These bubbles are easier to form when there's no pressure. The deeper the water, the greater the pressure, and the bubbles are more likely to burst. It's normal for Lulu to fail; she'll definitely succeed on land."
"Seasalt Lizards, for example, cover themselves in bubbles before entering the water."
"Ya Ya!"
"Xunxun!"
Fangy and Treasure Seeker's expressions lit up with understanding.
So it's not that Lulu can't do it!
"Icechill."
The low air pressure around Lulu immediately dissipated. She flicked her tail and lifted her head with a tsundere attitude.
She knew she could do it.
Jiang Xiu watched with a glint in his eyes.
Just by talking a few words, Qiao Sang had managed to lift Icechill's mood. This only reinforced his determination to have Qiao Sang stay in the Ancient Fog Region.
He even had a specific place in mind.
The Shu Luyana Research and Conservation Center!
The main reason the Aquariana species is so difficult to evolve is that their moods are hard to predict!
With Qiao Sang around, the evolution rate of the Aquariana species might improve!
Jiang Xiu's thoughts raced, but he kept a calm exterior. He stealthily opened his backpack, pulled out an item, and quietly placed it behind him.
The spot behind him was a blue circular spot on the Seasalt Lizard's back.
A stream of water from the blue spot quickly enveloped the object.
The object sank slowly and disappeared into the Seasalt Lizard's body.
Then, the Seasalt Lizard opened its mouth, and the object was ejected from its mouth.
I wonder how we'll communicate with the Water-Type Beast Companions we encounter later... Qiao Sang observed the surroundings.
"Look! What's that? Should we pick it up?" Professor Jiang's voice suddenly rang out.
Qiao Sang paused, looked in the direction he was pointing for three seconds, and then shook his head. "It's just a Water Temp Stone. There's no need to pick it up."
Jiang Xiu: "???"
Seeing Professor Jiang's puzzled expression, Qiao Sang realized something and quickly added, "I just don't need the Water Temp Stone. If you want it, Professor Jiang, feel free to pick it up. You found it."
Jiang Xiu: "."
(End of Chapter)
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