Chapter 551: I Am Not That Kind of Person
Chapter 551: I Am Not That Kind of Person
So, it's a fixed match, Qiao Sang thought to herself, no wonder the reward is so high.
She wasn't particularly surprised. In places where large sums of money were involved, some form of manipulation was almost inevitable.
"I'm afraid I can't agree to that", Qiao Sang said calmly.
"Why?" Jude asked, looking puzzled.
To him, such treatment was almost impossible to refuse.
Qiao Sang almost rolled her eyes.
Why, you ask! Fangy is in my arms, Treasure Seeker is using Invisibility nearby, and Steel Sparrow is with me all night to familiarize itself with battles. If I agree to fix a match in front of them, wouldn't that damage my image in their eyes?
"I am not that kind of person", Qiao Sang said firmly.
Indeed, a child so young and inexperienced in the world is likely still an idealist. Whether it's the Fire and Psychic-type or the Ghost and Psychic-type, familiars of these types are rare on any planet. To have two such familiars, her family must be well-off... Jude thought, then added:
"I don't mean for you to lose the entire match, just one or two rounds, so the score occasionally ends up 3-1 or 3-2."
It doesn't matter how much you explain, Fangy and the others are still listening... Qiao Sang repeated, "I am not that kind of person."
Jude was speechless, thinking that while this child was strong, she was also incredibly stubborn.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now", Qiao Sang said, standing up.
Just as Qiao Sang was about to leave the room with Fangy in her arms, Jude called out loudly:
"Do you know how much you could earn just from a 10% bonus, not counting the endorsement fees?"
Yesterday, a 20% bonus was 3.23 million, so 10% would be... Qiao Sang stopped in her tracks, took a deep breath, and set Fangy down.
"Ya?"
Fangy looked up with a puzzled expression.
Steel Sparrow flapped its wings, showing no surprise.
That's more like it... Jude, seeing Qiao Sang stop, thought she had changed her mind. He smiled and was about to say, "Your choice is correct."
But before he could speak, Qiao Sang made a hand sign and summoned another familiar he had never seen before.
Jude was stunned.
What is she doing?
"Lulu, Healing Waves", Qiao Sang said.
Lulu didn't ask any questions, and immediately began to sing:
"Ice~ ice ice ice~ ice ice~ ice~ ice ice~"
An invisible wave of sound rippled through the room.
After Lulu finished singing, Qiao Sang waved her hand, returned Lulu to the Beastmaster Codex, and then picked up Fangy again, speaking with genuine calm:
"I am not that kind of person."
With that, she pushed the door open and left.
Jude, left alone in the room, thought with a calm expression: I forgot to have her sign the confidentiality agreement...
...
The night sky was clear, and under the moonlight, Fangy and a bird familiar with a white crest moved side by side.
"Didn't you agree?" Yuna, sitting on the bird familiar's back, asked curiously.
"No..." Qiao Sang lay back on Fangy, looking melancholic.
"Why?" Yuna pressed.
I wonder why too... Qiao Sang looked at the night sky, paused for a few seconds, and then said, "Maybe it's because I don't need the money right now."
Suddenly, a voice called out from a distance:
"Miss Qiao Sang! Wait for me!"
Qiao Sang sat up and saw a medium-sized blue bird familiar flying towards them at high speed.
The person on its back was none other than Jude, who had spoken to her earlier.
Qiao Sang frowned, thinking she had been so clear, and yet this guy still hadn't given up.
If he raises the offer to a 20% or 30% bonus, would I still be able to hold my ground in front of Fangy and the others... Qiao Sang felt a mix of joy and worry, happy that the money was coming back, but worried that she might not be able to maintain her high image in front of her familiars under such temptation.
Under Qiao Sang's direction, Fangy slowed down.
Soon, Jude caught up.
"Miss Qiao Sang! There's something I forgot to mention!" Jude said urgently.
"Don't say it." To avoid being swayed, Qiao Sang firmly interrupted, "No matter what you say, I won't agree."
Jude was dumbfounded. How could she not agree to sign the confidentiality agreement?
If Qiao Sang revealed the shady dealings in the Familiar Arena Battles, it would have an impact, regardless of whether people believed her or not. After all, many knew she had beaten Frida.
According to protocol, if someone refused to cooperate with the authorities, they were required to sign a confidentiality agreement before leaving Herkim Tower to prevent the disclosure of cooperation details.
However, he had been affected by the Healing Waves, and his mind wasn't as sharp. By the time he realized it, she had already left Herkim Tower!
If Qiao Sang didn't sign the confidentiality agreement today, how could he explain it to his superiors?
Should he resort to drastic measures?
Jude was torn.
Clearly, Qiao Sang was no ordinary child. He didn't want to take extreme actions unless absolutely necessary.
Suddenly, an idea struck him.
He hadn't actually mentioned the confidentiality agreement yet...
Jude's expression became complicated as he probed, "Really, no matter what I say, you won't sign the confidentiality agreement?"
Confidentiality agreement?
Qiao Sang was taken aback. _What's this about? So he wasn't trying to negotiate a deal..._ She felt a bit embarrassed for misunderstanding. After a two-second pause, she said:
"If you insist, we can talk about it."
Hearing this, Jude breathed a sigh of relief and said earnestly, "As long as the demands aren't unreasonable, I can agree."
Before Qiao Sang could respond, he noticed Yuna out of the corner of his eye.
Jude's expression changed abruptly, and he asked, "You haven't told your friend about our cooperation, have you?"
Yuna: "..."
_You're only noticing me now?_
Qiao Sang shook her head. "No."
Jude sighed in relief again. "You can state your demands."
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, "I want the training program for Air Absorption."
...
Sai Nan High School.
Dormitory Area 1.
Dorm 502.
The efficiency was truly impressive... Qiao Sang reviewed the file Jude had sent.
Air Absorption, Flying Type Advanced Skill. By reinforcing the familiar's respiratory organs with energy, it can temporarily create a vacuum by sucking in all the surrounding air.
Note 1: Before starting the practice, you must first master internal breath holding. Once fully mastered, proceed to the energy-focused condensing of the respiratory organs.
Note 2: Filling the body with air and holding it without exhaling is called internal breath holding.
Note 3: The size of the familiar's respiratory organs fundamentally determines the amount of Air Absorption. Compressing air with energy can have an impact, but it won't bring about a substantial change.
Note 4: Familiars with small respiratory organs are advised not to waste time on this skill.
Note 5: Familiars with small bodies are advised not to waste time on this skill.
(End of Chapter)
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