Chapter 740: Is the Spirit Pattern Waterproof? (Part 2)
Chapter 740: Is the Spirit Pattern Waterproof? (Part 2)
The next day.
5:28 PM.
Yulinton University.
In the grand hall of a building that resembled a museum.
At this moment, a large number of students from different grades had gathered here, numbering in the hundreds.
Qiao Sang and her female classmate entered the white building together.
As soon as they stepped inside, she noticed many people subtly eyeing her.
"There are so many people", Qiao Sang said, holding Fangy and glancing around, somewhat surprised.
The number of people here far exceeded what one would expect for a club event.
Bafuola explained, "Everyone must be here for the Spirit Pattern Academy's Dean. Deans rarely give lectures, and even public lectures cost a lot of credits. This is a rare chance to see the Dean and hear him explain the Spirit Pattern."
Qiao Sang fell silent for a few seconds before responding, "If you put it that way, I think the crowd is actually a bit small."
After all, the last time Dr. Dorasilla gave a lecture, the hall was packed with over a hundred people.
Bafuola inwardly grumbled. The time had been changed multiple times, and this was essentially an internal event for the Spirit Pattern Club, with nearly four-fifths of the attendees being club members. She smiled and said, "I guess not everyone received the message."
Qiao Sang glanced at her, "Why did you bring me here?"
Bafuola's expression stiffened, but she quickly regained her composure, "We're classmates, aren't we? Plus, your Steel Guardian..."
She suddenly remembered that Qiao Sang's Steel Guardian had already undergone a complete Evolution and quickly changed the subject, "What did you name your Steel Guardian after its Evolution?"
"Steel Slash Giant Falcon", Qiao Sang replied.
Bafuola recalled the appearance of the Steel Slash Giant Falcon and remarked, "It is indeed quite massive..."
"By the way, did you register the Steel Slash Giant Falcon?" Bafuola asked.
Qiao Sang answered, "I registered it at the Beastmaster Center after school yesterday afternoon."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but feel a bit worn out.
For others, registering a familiar's information might only take some time in line.
But for her, it involved calling the supervisor, being led to a room, undergoing inspections, calling more people, inspecting again, and reporting back. The entire process took nearly two hours, causing her to miss the Body-Forge Worm's home service and making the Journalism Academy's Dean, Virginia, wait for her for a long time.
So, she really had something to do yesterday afternoon, and it wasn't just an excuse to avoid me... Bafuola's expression was slightly stunned.
At that moment, Qiao Sang asked, "Why did you join the Spirit Pattern Club?"
Bafuola quickly regained her composure and replied, "Because the Spirit Pattern is also a way to enhance familiars."
I thought the same thing when I first drew a Spirit Pattern... Qiao Sang glanced at her, reminiscing about her own past.
They chatted a bit more.
Suddenly, the surrounding noise swelled like a wave.
"Everyone, please quiet down", a loud voice called out.
The somewhat chaotic hall instantly fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to the same spot.
Qiao Sang followed the source of the voice and saw a man standing on the stage.
He had very short black hair, with white streaks at the temples. His face bore the marks of time, but his eyes were sharp, and his build was tall and imposing. He looked incredibly handsome.
Longguoan... Just one glance, and Qiao Sang felt that he must be from the same country as her.
"Is he the Dean of the Spirit Pattern Academy?" Qiao Sang asked, tilting her head.
Bafuola nodded, "Yes, he's Dean Li Dongdong."
What a plain and unassuming name... Qiao Sang looked at the man on stage, who exuded a powerful presence with every gesture, and was quite surprised.
She really couldn't associate the name with the person on stage...
The Spirit Pattern Club president, with a slightly excited expression, began to speak:
"Dean Li's presence at our event is a great honor for the Spirit Pattern Club..."
Li Dongdong waved his hand, interrupting the student's flattery, and said:
"Let's skip the formalities and get straight to selecting the participants."
"Alright..." The Spirit Pattern Club president paused for a moment before continuing, "We will choose one lucky person from the audience to come up on stage, and Dean Li will personally draw a Spirit Pattern for them. The chosen person can request any Spirit Pattern they desire!"
"Afterward, they will also have the opportunity to have dinner with Dean Li and discuss anything they want to know!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall erupted into excitement.
They had some idea that Dean Li could help draw a Spirit Pattern, but having dinner and a conversation with him was completely unexpected!
This is the Dean of the Beastmaster Alliance Spirit Pattern Academy!
What merit did they have to be given such an opportunity?
All eyes were on the stage, filled with astonishment, excitement, and anticipation.
And to have dinner with him... Qiao Sang's lips twitched slightly.
Ever since she understood why she kept encountering the deans of various academies, Qiao Sang realized that Dean Li Dongdong was specifically targeting her.
Or rather, this event might have been organized just for her.
Qiao Sang couldn't help but think to herself: Why not just invite her to dinner directly, instead of going through all these formalities...
Bafu La's expression was relatively calm compared to the others.
As the insider who had received the Spirit Pattern Club president's mission and invited Qiao Sang multiple times, she could guess that this so-called lucky person was likely already predetermined to be Qiao Prodigy.
"The lucky person will be chosen by the Fortune Compass", the Spirit Pattern Club president said, nodding at a familiar standing beside him. It was about twenty centimeters tall, round-bodied, with a red needle on its head, resembling a compass.
Fortune Compass... Qiao Sang's mind recalled the relevant information.
A Supernova Star Steel General-Class Beast Companion, said to be able to find the luckiest person in the vicinity within a certain range...
At the same time, the Fortune Compass hovered in the air, and the two needles on its belly began to spin rapidly.
Since it was already predetermined to be her, this Fortune Compass must be faking it... Qiao Sang's expression became complicated.
She had expected the large screen to directly lock onto her, but having the familiar put on a show was unexpected.
Admittedly, it looked quite convincing...
"Point, point..."
The Fortune Compass had its eyes closed, and the two needles on its belly glowed with a faint white light, continuously spinning.
An invisible wave enveloped everyone in the hall.
After about half a minute, the red needle on its head moved slightly.
"Point, point."
The Fortune Compass opened its eyes.
At the same time, the red needle pointed forward.
"It seems our lucky person has been chosen!" the Spirit Pattern Club president announced loudly.
Everyone followed the direction the lucky needle was pointing.
"That's the student holding Flame Kiru!"
As expected, it's me... Qiao Sang's expression remained calm.
Truly, not at all surprising.
As expected, it's her... Bafu La exclaimed excitedly, "Ah! Qiao Sang! That's wonderful! The lucky one is you!"
You invited me so many times; I don't believe you didn't know... Qiao Sang glanced at her silently.
On the stage, Dean Li smiled for the first time since arriving.
"Turns out it's her..."
"That's so unfair, why does all the luck go to one person!"
"I heard some prodigies are born with luck."
"Wait, she's from the Beast Mastery Department and hasn't even joined the Spirit Pattern Club, so why is she here?"
"That's Qiao Sang..."
The crowd murmured softly, stepping aside to make a path.
Qiao Sang walked through the crowd with a calm expression and climbed onto the stage.
"What kind of Spirit Pattern do you want to draw?" Dean Li asked.
"I want to draw a pattern that can increase my familiar's insight", Qiao Sang replied.
"Which familiar? And what type of insight do you want to increase?" Dean Li asked again.
"Ghost Ring King. I want to increase its Psychic-type insight", Qiao Sang said.
"Xunxun~"
As soon as he finished speaking, Treasure Seeker appeared, ready to cooperate.
That's right, it's him!
Dean Li glanced at Treasure Seeker and said, "Alright."
He then walked to the long table on the stage, where various materials for drawing Spirit Patterns were already laid out.
The crowd fell silent once more.
Most of the people here were either from the Spirit Pattern Club or the Spirit Pattern Academy and knew very well that drawing a Spirit Pattern required absolute concentration and could not be disturbed.
Besides, the person about to demonstrate the process was the Dean of the Spirit Pattern Academy, and they didn't want to miss a single second.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker floated over to Dean Li and called out, indicating that it wanted the pattern to look good.
Dean Li said, "Come over here and sit down."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker obediently floated over and positioned itself as directed.
Dean Li poured various materials into a small white porcelain bowl on the table, then stirred them at a steady pace.
Soon, the mixture became a thick, white paste.
He held the bowl in one hand and a brush in the other, approached Treasure Seeker, dipped the brush into the white paste, and began to draw the Spirit Pattern with a serious expression.
Despite the presence of hundreds of people, not a single sound was heard.
Qiao Sang was subtly influenced by the atmosphere and found himself focusing intently on Dean Li's movements.
"Xunxun..."
After ten minutes, Treasure Seeker couldn't sit still and shifted its position.
"Don't move", Dean Li said sternly.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker pouted, looking at its Beastmaster with a pitiful expression.
Qiao Sang mouthed silently, "Think about the computer..."
Treasure Seeker understood and immediately straightened up.
As Dean Li continued to draw, the white lines connected harmoniously and in a regular pattern.
After another ten minutes, Dean Li put down the brush and exhaled slowly. "Done."
Looking at Treasure Seeker, it was now covered in mysterious white lines.
Some in the audience couldn't resist pulling out their mobile phones to capture the moment.
...
Forty minutes later.
Yulinton University.
Ewei Restaurant.
In the luxurious Vip box, elegantly dressed familiars placed dishes with intricate plating on the table.
By the window, Treasure Seeker held the Black Flower and admired its reflection in the window.
"Do you have any questions about the Spirit Pattern?" Dean Li asked.
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, "How long will the Spirit Pattern on Ghost Ring King last?"
"A week", Dean Li smiled. "But after a week, you can come back to me, and I can extend the duration of the Spirit Pattern."
Here it comes, he's trying to reel me in... Qiao Sang feigned surprise. "Really?"
"Of course", Dean Li said gently. "From the moment the Fortune Compass pointed to you, I knew you had a special connection with Spirit Patterns."
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Are you interested in learning Spirit Patterns?" Dean Li asked immediately.
Qiao Sang replied tactfully, "I'm afraid I don't have the time."
"You've reached this level of brain domain development at the age of sixteen. Your lifespan is bound to be long. How could you not have the time?" Dean Li dismissed her concern.
You really want me to say it, huh... Qiao Sang said, "I'm an exchange student. After this semester, I'll be returning to Blue Star..."
Dean Li waved his hand, interrupting her. "Learning Spirit Patterns doesn't conflict with your return to Blue Star."
Huh? Qiao Sang was taken aback, thinking that this was completely different from what she had expected him to say.
Dean Li spoke seriously.
"You can be listed under my name. When you return to Blue Star, you can always ask me about Spirit Patterns through the Star Network."
The hometown group was excited about the possibility of Qiao Sang participating in the Interstellar Cup, but he genuinely believed that she had the talent to learn Spirit Patterns.
The domain of Spirit Patterns values a Beastmaster's mental power above all else.
And mental power is closely linked to brain domain development.
To put it bluntly, Qiao Sang was the fastest brain domain developer he had ever seen.
Initially, he had some reservations.
After all, once she went back to Blue Star, he wouldn't be able to keep an eye on her, and whether she would return to Supernest was a question.
But then he thought, no matter which planet she was on, Qiao Sang was still a Longguoan, just like him. So he didn't hesitate anymore.
High-level Beastmasters have long lifespans. Even if they initially focus on a specific domain, they often learn skills from other domains later in life when they stop making progress.
In his view, Qiao Sang would eventually go through this phase.
The important thing now was to cultivate her interest in Spirit Patterns.
This... Dean Li's approach left Qiao Sang feeling quite confused.
So, she didn't need to transfer to Yulinton University to be listed under him...
"Your point is that I don't need to attend Yulinton University to be listed under your name?" Qiao Sang confirmed.
"Of course." Dean Li nodded, then added humorously, "Longguoan doesn't lie to Longguoan."
Qiao Sang: "..."
Longguoan... Qiao Sang suddenly understood something, and her gaze towards Dean Li became warmer.
"Can I have some time to think about it?"
"Sure." Dean Li pulled out his mobile phone and offered, "Let's exchange contact information first."
...
My damned talent, to have Dean willing to go to such lengths for me. After Dean Li left, Qiao Sang looked at the Treasure Seeker, covered in mysterious white patterns, and was about to speak.
"Ice Ai."
At that moment, Lulu, who had been quiet in her backpack, poked her head out and called, indicating that she also wanted to have Spirit Patterns drawn on her body.
Lulu, who usually had a cleanliness obsession, actually wanted Spirit Patterns... Qiao Sang was taken aback but agreed readily.
"Sure, I'll take you to Dean Li when the time comes."
Since Dean Li wanted her to be listed under his name, he probably wouldn't refuse this request...
"Ice Ai."
Lulu's two tails wagged slightly in satisfaction as she retreated back into the backpack.
Qiao Sang thought of something and looked down, asking:
"Fangy, do you want to have them drawn too?"
"Ya Ya..."
Fangy recalled the feeling of her Beastmaster drawing on her body and remembered the humans saying that drawing Spirit Patterns could make her stronger. After a moment of hesitation, she nodded resolutely.
Draw!
Everyone will have them... Qiao Sang took out her mobile phone, opened the search engine, and typed:
[Are Spirit Patterns waterproof?]
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
