Chapter 465: The Fourth Stage of the National Championship
Chapter 465: The Fourth Stage of the National Championship
Yuhua Region.
Zhehai Province, Hanggang City.
A light drizzle fell from the sky.
A man in his thirties, dressed in a black suit and with a strikingly handsome face, held an umbrella as he walked into a dilapidated and aged residential complex.
Huihe Neighborhood was one of the most expensive residential complexes in Hanggang City, despite its worn appearance. It was a school district house for Hanggang No. 2 Middle School, which ranked first among junior high schools in the city.
The man entered one of the buildings, stepped into the elevator, and pressed the button for the fifth floor.
The elevator ascended quickly. The man stepped out, took out his keys, and opened the door to apartment 502.
The 106-square-meter apartment had three bedrooms and a living room. The interior decor was markedly different from the exterior, showing a lot of thoughtful effort.
Sitting on the sofa, a girl dressed in the Hanggang No. 2 Middle School uniform, who had been playing with her mobile phone, quickly put it away and stood up, saying obediently, "Dad, you're back."
Qiao Wangyang glanced at her pocket and frowned. "Why are you still playing with your phone? Have you finished your homework?"
"I was writing it, but Mom said dinner would be ready soon, so I came out to wait", Qiao Ningning replied.
Qiao Wangyang didn't say anything more. He returned to his room, took off his suit, and changed into casual clothes.
Soon, a woman in a beige sweater brought three dishes and a soup to the dining table.
"Have the results from last time come out? How did you do?" the woman asked gently at the table.
"The results are out. I got 571 points, 9th in the class", Qiao Ningning answered.
Qiao Wangyang put down his chopsticks and scolded, "Why did you score 11 points lower than last time?"
The woman said, "The test must have been harder this time."
Qiao Ningning nodded quickly, like a chick pecking at grain.
Qiao Wangyang said irritably, "Scores drop when the test is hard. You're almost taking the High School Entrance Exam. How are you going to get into a key high school with these grades?"
Qiao Ningning's head drooped, and she silently ate her rice. As she ate, she suddenly remembered something and looked up seriously.
"I think I might be able to Spontaneously Awaken! I've already thought it through. Once I Awaken my Brain Domain, I'll bond with a Fangflare and apply for the Special Recruitment at Holy Water High School."
The woman was surprised; she had never known her daughter had this idea.
Qiao Wangyang's brow furrowed. "How do you know you'll definitely Spontaneously Awaken? Do you know how many people Spontaneously Awaken every year?"
Qiao Ningning's expression was excited, her voice filled with admiration.
"Do you know Qiao Sang? She's 15, and she has three Advanced Familiars. She's the first person in our province to qualify for the National Campus Beastmaster League and reach the National Championship, and she even participated in the Senior Division match!"
"She Spontaneously Awakened in her third year of junior high and was specially recruited into Holy Water High School. Did you notice? She has the same surname as me! We're from the same city, so we might even be from the same ancestral line!"
"I'm not just guessing. Look at her photos. Don't you think she looks a bit like me?"
Qiao Ningning opened her mobile phone, tapped a few times, and placed the screen face-up on the dining table.
Qiao Wangyang and the woman looked at the phone simultaneously.
The next moment, the dining table fell silent, the atmosphere strangely quiet.
Qiao Ningning sensed something was wrong and was about to ask.
But Qiao Wangyang suddenly stood up. "I'm full. You two eat."
With that, he walked into the bedroom and closed the door.
"Mom, what's wrong with Dad?" Qiao Ningning asked, puzzled.
No way! It's absolutely impossible! It must just be a coincidence that they have the same name and age, and even look alike. This Qiao Sang can't be that child... The woman suppressed the turmoil in her heart and managed a strained smile.
"I don't know. Maybe he's really full."
...
Inside the room.
Qiao Wangyang stared at the information about Qiao Sang on his mobile phone, his expression dazed.
[The Strongest High Schooler Ever!]
[Qiao Sang's Ghost Ring Specter Suspected to Be a Variant Familiar!]
[Qiao Sang's Growth History Revealed by Acquaintances!]
[How Did a 15-Year-Old Manage to Raise Three Advanced Familiars?]
【Match News: Qiao Sang is highly likely to become the champion of this year's National Campus Beastmaster League Senior Division】
【Qiao Sang's Junior High School Class Teacher stated: Without a doubt, she is the smartest student I have ever taught】
The undeniable tacit understanding between Qiao Sang and Icechill
【Yu Hua Daily congratulates: Congratulations to Qiao Sang for successfully advancing to the National Championship's Top 17!】
Qiao Wangyang scrolled through his mobile phone screen, his heart growing increasingly uneasy.
He found it hard to believe that this was his daughter, but the face and name, along with the information from acquaintances, clearly matched his daughter.
Could a child like this really be his? Qiao Wangyang sat on the edge of the bed, his face a mask of disbelief.
He thought for a moment, opened his contacts, and dialed Qiao Sang's phone number.
Although he and Ye Xiangting had divorced, she hadn't deprived him of visitation rights, likely because he had left with nothing and the child was too young to grow up without a father.
However, after Qiao Sang grew up and learned the reason for their divorce, she became distant towards him. She rarely came out when he called during holidays, and he eventually focused his attention on Qiao Ningning, leading to less contact with Qiao Sang.
Come to think of it, the last time they spoke was during the New Year last year.
Soon, a voice came from the other end of the line: "Sorry, the number you are calling is currently in use..."
Qiao Wangyang didn't think much of it, hung up, and dialed again after a minute.
"Sorry, the number you are calling is currently in use..."
Still on the phone... Qiao Wangyang put down his phone and tried again after two minutes.
The familiar voice repeated: "Sorry, the number you are calling is currently in use..."
Who could she be talking to for so long... Qiao Wangyang frowned.
Over the next few hours, Qiao Wangyang called every five minutes.
By 11:00 PM, the woman who had been lying down couldn't stand it anymore: "Who are you calling?"
Qiao Wangyang paused and asked, "Who could she be talking to from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM? I've been calling for over five hours, and it's always in use."
The woman pondered for a moment and said, "Maybe you've been blocked?"
Qiao Wangyang: "???"
...
Soon, it was the day of the National Championship's fourth stage.
Hollow Plains.
Shouyao Familiar Battle Arena.
Under the watchful eyes and chatter of the crowd, Qiao Sang took her seat in the Contestant Area.
A brown and white Flying-type Companion passed by, holding a basket in its claws.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy called out.
"Yaoyao!"
The brown and white Flying-type Companion's eyes lit up, and it ran over immediately. It hadn't forgotten this big customer!
Qiao Sang smiled and said, "Give them all to me."
"Yaoyao!"
The brown and white Flying-type Companion excitedly displayed the QR code.
Qiao Sang paid and took the basket filled with snacks.
"Yaoyao!" The brown and white Flying-type Companion bowed and then flapped its wings and flew away.
"What do you want to eat?" Qiao Sang asked Fangy, placing the basket in front of her.
"Ya Ya!" Fangy extended a claw and picked out a bag of sunflower seeds, placing it in front of her Beastmaster, her eyes shining.
Fangy actually remembered me when it comes to food... Qiao Sang felt a wave of warmth. "For me?"
"Ya!" Fangy nodded.
"Thank you." Qiao Sang took the bag of sunflower seeds and gently rubbed Fangy's head.
"Ya!" Fangy called out eagerly, indicating that her Beastmaster should eat quickly.
"You..." Qiao Sang's heart melted, and under Fangy's watchful gaze, she opened the package and cracked a sunflower seed.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy was instantly excited.
If I eat her sunflower seeds, does that mean I can send her into battle next!
Qiao Sang: "???"
What are you talking about? Eating sunflower seeds has nothing to do with sending you into battle. Qiao Sang wondered if her ears had deceived her.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy, seeing her Beastmaster's silence, blinked her eyes and repeated what she had just said.
Qiao Sang paused for a moment and asked, "Who told you that eating sunflower seeds means you have to be sent into battle?"
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy pointed to the Treasure Seeker hiding on her Beastmaster's head.
The Treasure Seeker said so! It said that in the past, when it gave someone milk, they wouldn't refuse any requests, and the same must apply to other foods.
Treasure Seeker: "..."
The hidden Treasure Seeker remained stiff, pretending it didn't exist.
It hadn't expected Big Brother Yabao to betray it so quickly...
(End of Chapter)
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