Chapter 569: Did It Learn?
Chapter 569: Did It Learn?
The way Energy was channeled changed, and the Air Blades that were supposed to be released couldn't be executed.
The yellow Lightning was just inches away.
When the Lightning was about ten centimeters from the Steel Treasure, Treasure Seeker's Short Toe hooked inward, causing Thunder Hound to fall backward, landing on its back. The yellow Lightning arced perfectly overhead, narrowly missing the Steel Treasure.
"Ganggang..."
Steel Treasure looked up, staring blankly at Treasure Seeker in the sky.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker noticed Steel Treasure's gaze and flashed a grin.
"Ganggang!"
In that moment, Steel Treasure suddenly understood what a team battle meant. Its expression turned serious again, and it channeled its Energy, releasing a series of Air Blades at the bound Thunder Hound.
"Bang bang bang!"
Under the continuous barrage, Thunder Hound howled in pain, finally closing its eyes in defeat.
The audience in the stands burst into applause.
No one was surprised by the outcome.
From the beginning, they had guessed this would be the result.
However, when Steel Sparrow was caught in Ghost Ring's attack, they thought Du Silan might take Steel Sparrow down before losing.
But even so, they didn't believe Du Silan could win.
The key to the Ghost Ring and Steel Sparrow combination was Ghost Ring's control. If it could be restrained, another outcome might be possible.
However, with Ghost Ring's Psychic-Type Attribute, it could teleport and Spatial Shift, and being a Ghost Familiar, it was nearly impossible to track. It was a pipe dream for two Familiars of a lower Level to restrain it.
In the arena, Treasure Seeker heard the applause and seemed to remember something. It used its claws to support its forehead, appearing as if its Energy was depleted and it was weak, slowly floating to the ground.
"Ganggang..."
Seeing Treasure Seeker's appearance, Steel Treasure also seemed to remember something. It staggered, using its wings to cover its chest, as if the aftereffects of the match were just now setting in.
Even after the match was over, they were still putting on a show... This acting was too exaggerated... Steel Treasure's acting used to be better, hadn't it been influenced by Treasure Seeker? Qiao Sang's lips twitched, and she looked away, unable to bear the sight.
...
An hour later, all matches were over, and the nine finalists were determined.
The Principal of Sahel High School walked to the center of the arena. Without any small talk, he got straight to the point:
"We will select one contestant to receive a Bye for the next round. Please have the nine winners come to the center of the arena."
A draw, huh... Qiao Sang's eyes lit up, and a spark of hope ignited in her heart.
She stood up, ready to step onto the arena.
At that moment, Maggie turned around and smiled.
"Don't worry, the one getting the Bye will definitely be you."
"I think so too."
"It's just a formality, but I'm curious how they'll manage the slots."
The others, including Hylis, laughed in agreement.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Influenced by their words, Qiao Sang walked to the arena with a less-than-optimistic mood.
Once the nine were in place, the Principal clapped his hands.
Nine bird Familiars with predominantly yellow feathers and large, pouch-like beaks flew from the far end of the arena and lined up in front of them.
"Each of you will choose a Pouchbird. One of the Pouchbirds will have a piece of paper in its mouth with the word 'Bye' written on it. Whoever picks it will receive the Bye", the Principal smiled.
Qiao Sang's eyes lit up again.
This selection method seemed fair, leaving no room for manipulation!
The other eight glanced at the Pouchbirds in front of them, their expressions calm.
In the stands, the audience watched and commented.
"I bet they've already decided that Qiao Sang from Sai Nan High School will get the Bye. Why are they going through this charade, wasting time?"
"It's better to know the truth, but appearances must be maintained."
"Qiao Sang deserves the Bye; anyone who faces her will be in trouble."
“I’m not questioning Qiao Sang’s strength; I just think it would have been fine to announce it directly. There was no need to bring in a few Pouchbirds. Everyone knows that each Pouchbird has a piece of paper in its mouth. If the predetermined contestant isn’t chosen, they would hide the paper under their tongue.”
“It seems Qiao Sang doesn’t know that.”
“She definitely doesn’t know. She’s from Blue Star.”
On the field, Qiao Sang’s attention was entirely focused on the nine Pouchbirds in front of her, automatically blocking out the voices around her. She carefully examined the nine Pouchbirds, trying to spot any differences.
The order for choosing the Pouchbirds followed the order in which the contestants would compete today.
Qiao Sang was third.
The first two contestants didn’t even think about it and picked the Pouchbirds in front of them.
When it was Qiao Sang’s turn, she looked at the remaining six Pouchbirds, then thought of something and looked down at Fangy in her arms, asking:
“Which one do you think is good?”
“Ya Ya!”
Fangy appeared to be thinking seriously and then pointed at one of the Pouchbirds with great certainty.
Choose it!
It seems this one can’t be chosen... To be safe, Qiao Sang asked again:
“Besides this one?”
Fangy didn’t suspect its Beastmaster’s intentions and thought seriously once more.
After about three seconds, Fangy pointed at the Pouchbird at the far end.
“Ya Ya!”
This one then!
Hmm, this one can’t be chosen either... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
After having Fangy choose five Pouchbirds in this manner, Qiao Sang pointed at the last Pouchbird that Fangy hadn’t chosen and said:
“This one!”
“Fangy”
At that moment, Fangy looked confused.
The audience was bewildered by Qiao Sang’s actions, all curiously looking at the Blazing Star Hound from the Supernest that had not been chosen.
Could this familiar have some special trait that senses something?
On the field, Qiao Sang looked expectantly at the Pouchbird Fangy hadn’t chosen.
Under her gaze, the Pouchbird slowly opened its mouth, revealing a piece of paper.
It read:
【Congratulations Bye】
Qiao Sang fell silent.
She never expected Fangy’s choice to be correct...
“It seems the Bye recipient for this round has been determined,” the Principal of Sahel High School said with a smile.
“Let’s congratulate Qiao Sang from Sai Nan High School.”
“Clap clap clap...”
The crowd applauded.
...
At six in the evening.
Qiao Sang, feeling utterly drained, returned to her hotel room, closed the door, and lay on the large bed, her thoughts drifting as she stared at the ceiling.
On the bright side, she had come to participate in the Friendly Match primarily for credits. The discovery of Points was just a pleasant surprise. As long as she achieved her primary goal, it wouldn’t be a wasted trip... Steel Treasure just got a little less Points, but there will be more team battles in the future... Right, I wonder if the Points from that Rolling Leopard were added to Steel Treasure’s total... Thinking this, Qiao Sang closed her eyes and her consciousness entered the Beastmaster Codex.
The pages flipped quickly to the one related to Steel Treasure.
Qiao Sang looked directly at the last line.
【Points: 360】
Only 80 Points were added, so the Rolling Leopard’s Points must not have been counted... Qiao Sang sighed and her gaze drifted upward casually.
Suddenly, she froze.
Wait, what did I just see... Qiao Sang’s eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the new line of information in the Skills section.
【Air Absorption (Novice 1/100) +】
Air Absorption?
Steel Treasure learned Air Absorption?!
When did this happen?
Why didn’t I know about it?!
Qiao Sang’s eyes snapped open, and her consciousness returned. She looked at Steel Treasure, who was practicing internal suspension breaths.
“When did you learn Air Absorption?” Qiao Sang asked, her face full of surprise.
“Ganggang?”
Steel Treasure looked uncertain.
Did it learn it?
How did it not know?
Qiao Sang: “???”
(End of Chapter)
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