Chapter 49: The Taste of Money
Chapter 49: The Taste of Money
Could this be a relative of the investor?
The crowd quickly dismissed the idea.
Investors are usually wealthy and powerful, so their relatives wouldn't bond with a Cotton Worm, right?
Qiao Sang felt relieved.
Whether it was her first battle or not, this was definitely Fang Sisi's first official match with Cotton Worm. Just making it through without any issues was a good start.
"Fangflare, who do you think will win?" Qiao Sang asked.
Contestant 12's familiar was a Sandgopher, known for its strong defensive and evasive abilities.
On the other hand, the Cotton Worm, a symbol of weakness, was among the weakest Beginner Beasts before evolving.
Unless something unexpected happened, Fang Sisi had no chance of winning.
Qiao Sang asked Fangflare to encourage it to observe the match more closely and develop the ability to assess the competitors' skills.
"Tooth."
Fangflare pointed at Fang Sisi with its paw and called out.
Qiao Sang: "…"
Is Fangflare's judgment really that poor?!
"Why?" Qiao Sang couldn't help but ask.
"Tooth, tooth."
Fangflare explained with its slightly hoarse voice.
This person had just complimented it on its looks.
Qiao Sang sighed with relief.
At least it wasn't poor judgment...
"Contestant 12, Zhang Shuo, is 16 years old and has been a Beastmaster for a year. His opponent, Fang Sisi, only recently became a Beastmaster. Sha Duo, what do you think about the direction of this match?" the middle-aged commentator with a slicked-back hairstyle asked the young, handsome man beside him.
In a typical familiar battle, the commentary is divided between the main and secondary commentators.
The main commentator usually has sharp eyes and a quick tongue, responsible for providing real-time updates on the match.
The secondary commentator is often a popular guest invited by the organizers, tasked with analyzing strategies and tactics from a professional angle to help the audience understand the content of the match.
The guest for this Newcomer Competition was the recently popular Sha Duo.
He had won the hearts of the audience with his handsome looks and unwavering spirit in the recent Yuhua Region tournament, even though he only made it to the top 24. His popularity was higher than some of the top 10 contestants.
"I think..."
Before Sha Duo could share his thoughts, the match had already ended.
He continued, "Looks like I don't need to say anything."
At the start of the match, the Sandgopher immediately burrowed underground, and the Cotton Worm, standing bewildered, was knocked out when the Sandgopher emerged and attacked.
Qiao Sang put away her phone, which she had been recording the match with, and checked the time.
21 seconds.
Not surprising at all...
Fang Sisi returned to her seat with Cotton Worm and sighed heavily. "I lost so badly."
Qiao Sang nodded. "It was pretty bad."
Fangflare didn't say anything but nodded a few times in agreement.
Fang Sisi: "…"
As a good friend, shouldn't she be comforting her?!
"But Cotton Worm is at a disadvantage at this stage. Once you evolve it into a Bashutter, your opponent won't stand a chance", Qiao Sang said.
Fang Sisi looked at the round Cotton Worm and felt somewhat consoled.
She hadn't expected to go far in the competition; she just came to gain experience and have some fun.
Fang Sisi quickly adjusted her mindset.
She pointed at the seventh match and laughed. "Hahaha, that Deep Fur Turtle is so silly, just standing there like a fool while the other one beats it up."
Qiao Sang: "…"
Had she forgotten that Cotton Worm had also stood still and been taken down?
The matches were mostly uninteresting.
Most of the audience in the stands were friends and family of the contestants, and as the number of participants dwindled, the stands became emptier.
However, the audience who had just left started returning when they heard excited discussions.
"Wow, it's a Tiny Dragon!"
"Which family's young master has come to play?"
"Didn't you hear the host? It's Lu You."
"Besides Lu Corporation, which other family in Hanggang bears the surname Lu and can be so extravagant?"
"Lu Corporation is also one of the investors in this tournament, right? Could it be they invested just for their young master?"
The F-Class Beastmaster match didn't attract them, but a Dragon-type Beast Companion that hadn't evolved yet drew them all back.
Qiao Sang stared intently at the Tiny Dragon in the arena.
This was her first time seeing a Dragon-type Beast Companion in real life.
Those scales...
Those claws...
Those horns...
They exuded wealth at every turn...
The match in the arena went as expected, with the Tiny Dragon securing a decisive victory.
There was a reason Dragon-type was widely considered the strongest attribute.
Whether it was defense or attack, it far surpassed ordinary familiars.
Fortunately, they were rare, developed slowly, and had a long evolution cycle; otherwise, there would be no room for ordinary Beastmasters.
"Contestant 67, Lu You, just delivered an impressive victory. It looks like he's going to be one of the top contenders in this tournament", the commentator praised Lu You.
Qiao Sang partly agreed with the latter part, but the former was a bit exaggerated.
While the Tiny Dragon was indeed a Dragon-type Beast Companion, it was still a Beginner Beast.
It was clear that it hadn't been cultivated for long. After two rounds of signature move exchanges, it won with a powerful dragon claw attack.
Compared to previous matches, it was somewhat exciting, but not particularly memorable.
Qiao Sang put down her phone and watched the video she had just recorded.
If they kept winning, they would likely become opponents in the future.
As a competent Beastmaster, analyzing opponents and formulating strategies was part of the training.
"Qiao Sang, send me the video you just recorded. I was too focused on the match to record it myself", Fang Sisi suddenly said.
"Do you like Tiny Dragons too?" Qiao Sang asked.
She had a reason for asking. There had been over 30 matches so far, but Fang Sisi hadn't thought about recording any of them.
"What are you talking about? Tiny Dragons are too ugly; I don't like them. Didn't you notice the Mushroom Seed in the previous match? It was so cute, especially that last cry when it fell. So adorable! Send it to me quickly; I want to watch it again!" Fang Sisi said excitedly.
Qiao Sang: "..."
She had forgotten that Fang Sisi was a looks-oriented person...
...
After a few more matches, the first F-Class Beastmaster with a mid-level familiar finally appeared—Contestant 99, Guo Yiqi.
This was a truly one-sided battle.
With a single flap of its wings, Guo Yiqi's Toxic Butterfly scattered poison powder, which immediately knocked out the opponent's Sandfox.
Qiao Sang watched the recorded video and made notes in her memo.
"What do you think of the Toxic Butterfly?" Fang Sisi asked from the side.
Qiao Sang was slightly taken aback, not expecting Fang Sisi to discuss this with her.
She thought for a moment and replied seriously, "Fire-type is strong against Bug-type but not against Toxic-type. Fortunately, the Toxic Butterfly's poison isn't very potent. Fangflare can use high temperatures to break down the poison powder. However, in this match, the Toxic Butterfly only used the poison powder and didn't use any other skills. If we encounter it, I think it's best to strike first and maintain control of the battle."
Fang Sisi: "..."
"I wasn't asking about that. I was asking what you think of the Toxic Butterfly's appearance."
Qiao Sang: "..."
(End of Chapter)
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