Chapter 758: Opponent, Gold-Spender
Chapter 758: Opponent, Gold-Spender (Combined)
So it's fully recovered?
In the audience stands.
Some people exchanged puzzled glances, while others were still immersed in the viciousness of Iceapura.
"I thought the match was over once Toxic Toad was sealed by Frostflower Seal. I didn't expect Iceapura to unleash so many Colossal Ice Spikes after that."
"That's called being cautious."
"This Iceapura is quite ruthless. This year's Beastmaster Star Tournament might only have Apollo Novitsky who can stand up to Qiao Sang."
"You must be crazy. How can he stand up to her? Have you forgotten Iceapura has the Epic Skill, Frost Haven?"
"Well, I meant that Iceapura can only use Frost Haven once to win a match. Apollo might still turn the tables."
"I doubt it. Qiao Sang's other two General-Class Beast Companions are no easy opponents either."
"Speaking of which, what's that Healing Skill Iceapura used? The healing effect seems pretty strong."
"Not sure, it's probably a talent skill." The person speaking saved the match footage they had just recorded, edited it to only show the final moments when Iceapura emitted a blue light and fully recovered, and posted it online with the caption:
"Does anyone know what this Healing Skill is?"
...
Half an hour later.
On the way back.
"I didn't expect your Iceapura to have mastered Frostflower Seal." Birit tried to keep his tone calm.
Honestly, he had seen many prodigies, but someone like Qiao Sang, who was even more exceptional than a prodigy, was unprecedented.
Setting aside the age at which she had developed her brain domain and the number of General-Class Beast Companions she had raised, the fact that she had a General-Class Beast Companion learn an Epic Skill was already astounding. But to master a High-Rank Skill in just one year was beyond belief.
"It spent a lot of time training this skill." Qiao Sang said.
A lot? How long? You've only been a Beastmaster for a year! Birit almost wanted to roar, but he managed to control his emotions.
He understood that the girl in front of him couldn't be explained by ordinary standards; otherwise, she wouldn't have been placed in the Imperial Class at 16.
"Do you have any questions about today's matches?" Birit remembered his duty.
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and asked:
"Tao Jun is a Rune Master, so logically, both of his familiars should have Spirit Patterns. But I didn't see any on Toxic Toad. Was it not drawn?"
During the battle with Toxic Toad, she had planned to destroy the Spirit Pattern first, but she couldn't find it.
"Toxic Toad's Spirit Pattern is drawn on its tongue", Birit said.
His vision, enhanced by multiple replenishments, allowed him to see the abnormality on Toxic Toad's tongue when it opened its mouth to release the Toxic Mist.
So it's on the tongue... Even if I found it, it would be hard to destroy without cutting off the familiar's tongue... Hmm, that's a good spot for a Spirit Pattern... Qiao Sang asked:
"What is the purpose of this Spirit Pattern?"
Birit paused for a few seconds before answering:
"If I'm not mistaken, it should cause the saliva in the tongue to secrete automatically..."
He paused again, adding:
"However, it only activates when the familiar's condition is compromised."
Birit turned his head and looked at Qiao Sang intently:
"Toxic Toad's saliva is highly toxic. Even if it's frozen, it can still corrode Ice Blossom. Your final few Colossal Ice Spikes with Iceapura were well-timed, preventing that from happening."
Huh? What? Is that even possible... Qiao Sang was taken aback.
No wonder Lulu cast so many Colossal Ice Spikes afterward. She thought Lulu was just trying out the new attack Skills...
Now it seems Lulu must have noticed something was off...
Did she see the Toxic Toad's saliva dripping and corroding the Ice Blossom?
It's not impossible...
Lulu has used Azure Dew Crystals before, and her vision has always been excellent. She can track even the fastest movements accurately...
But there was some purple mist at the time. It would be quite a stretch for Lulu to see that from such a distance...
As he was thinking, Birit's voice interrupted his thoughts:
"Iceapura cast Healing Light under the live stream. In the coming days, many people will likely seek you out. Don't casually agree to help others with healing. If you must, contact me, and I'll go with you."
Qiao Sang was taken aback: "Why? I've been helping people every night recently."
Birit replied solemnly:
"Everyone you've helped so far was introduced by the Dean of Yulandon Medical College. With her as a mediator, there's sufficient security. But if you agree to help strangers privately, who knows what could happen."
"This is an Epic Skill that can cure terminal illnesses. People will do anything to get treated." Birit said seriously.
Qiao Sang nodded: "I understand."
Indeed, when it comes to terminal illnesses, people are willing to do anything.
...
The next day.
12:00 PM.
Yulinton University.
Qiao Sang, holding Fangy, waited at a landmark on the university campus, following the message from Lamar Skerry.
Passing students frequently glanced over, and the number of people turning to look back was unusually high.
Qiao Sang remained unperturbed, having grown accustomed to such attention.
Suddenly, a girl with long chestnut hair, slightly curled at the ends, and looking about 20 years old, ran over with an excited expression.
"Sorry, the teacher kept me after class to ask some questions", she said, placing her hands on her knees and catching her breath.
"Lamar Skerry?" Qiao Sang confirmed.
"It's me", Lamar straightened up, revealing a bright smile.
She then looked at Fangy: "This is Flame Kiru, right?"
Recognizing someone, Fangy naturally spread its claws.
"Xunxun~"
In the next moment, Treasure Seeker appeared, removed the Ring, and dug inside with its claws, quickly fetching a dark green triangular pair of sunglasses and placing them in Fangy's outstretched claws like a little brother.
Then, it vanished.
"Yah."
Fangy put on the sunglasses, looking cool, and called out, confirming it was him.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Lamar's eyes lit up, and she praised:
"Your Flame Kiru looks amazing with those sunglasses!"
I almost forgot you're a student in the Coordination Department... Qiao Sang inwardly remarked, then got straight to the point:
"Do you have a familiar that knows Wave of Peace?"
"Yes!" Lamar formed a seal with her hands.
An orange-yellow Star Array lit up.
Soon, a familiar figure appeared in the Star Array.
"Xianbao Butterfly?" Qiao Sang's tone was laced with surprise.
"Fangy"
Seeing the familiar, Fangy instantly became alert.
"Right, it's a Xianbao Butterfly", Lamar said with a smile. "But my Xianbao Butterfly is female, unlike Grot's."
"Xianbao."
Xianbao Butterfly chirped, greeting them.
Qiao Sang glanced at Xianbao Butterfly, then turned to Maral: "I want to train with Wave of Peace for an hour every day. When are you free?"
The training schedule for one hour each day was mentioned in the mission details. Maral replied without hesitation: "How about every noon? You have matches in the evenings lately, so you probably won't have much time then."
How considerate... Qiao Sang felt a bit embarrassed: "Do you watch my matches too?"
"Of course!" Maral's eyes lit up: "I'm a fan of your looks. Whether it's Iceapura or Flame Kiru, they both fit perfectly in the Coordination Match! Especially Iceapura! The snow it brings with its appearance, combined with its beauty, makes it feel like it could pass the first stage of the Coordination Match without even trying!"
"Xunxun~"
As soon as she finished speaking, Treasure Seeker appeared, making a pose with its claws held to its forehead.
What about it?
Maral was a bit confused by Ghost Ring King's actions and asked: "What did it say?"
Qiao Sang paused for a moment before translating: "It's asking if it's also suitable for the Coordination Match."
Just as Qiao Sang was about to give a "say it's suitable" look, Maral became serious and said: "Of course! Every familiar has its unique charm, and Ghost Ring King is very charming! To be honest, as long as the Coordinator puts in the effort, there's no familiar that can't participate in the Coordination Match."
Then she seemed to think of something and looked at Qiao Sang, suddenly getting excited: "Is Ghost Ring King interested in participating in the Coordination Match? Do you want to take it to the Coordination Match and see how it goes?"
"Xunxun!"
Hearing this, Treasure Seeker stopped posing and looked at its Beastmaster with anticipation.
Don't look at me, I have so much on my plate right now, how can I possibly have the time to participate in a Coordination Match... Qiao Sang thought to herself. On the surface, she remained calm, pulled out her mobile phone, checked the time, and changed the subject: "There's not much time left for lunch break. Let's head to my dorm for the training."
"Okay!" Maral nodded.
With that, the two walked side by side toward the Elite Dormitory Area.
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker looked back and forth between its Beastmaster and the human who had called it charming, completely confused.
Why did they stop talking?
Weren't they discussing whether to participate in the Coordination Match?
Why are they leaving now?
...
Elite Dormitory Area.
Room 100.
"Xianbao Butterfly, Wave of Peace", Maral said.
"Xianbao."
Xianbao Butterfly chirped, and a pink wave rippled out from its antenna, spreading toward Fangy.
I don't really feel anything... After the pink wave disappeared, Qiao Sang checked her emotions and found no change. She then turned to Fangy and asked: "Do you want to participate in tonight's match?"
"Fangy."
Fangy looked at its Beastmaster, seemed a bit confused, and then nodded.
Sure.
The effect of Wave of Peace on Fangy was still so strong... Qiao Sang thought to herself. Then she remembered something and turned to Maral: "Do you want to settle the 1 credit per hour daily or all at once after the training is over?"
Maral quickly replied: "I almost forgot to mention, I don't want the credits."
Qiao Sang was taken aback: "Then what do you want?"
Maral smiled: "In about half a month, the First District will host a Coordination Contest. Could you come with me?"
Qiao Sang confirmed:
"Do you just need me to go watch a match with you?"
Malal nodded, making a sound of affirmation.
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, "Sure."
Although she didn't know why the other person had made this request, just going to watch a match together didn't seem like a bad deal.
About ten minutes later, while Qiao Sang was in the bathroom, Malal sat on the sofa, holding her mobile phone and sent a text message:
[She agreed.]
...
6:20 PM.
Qiao Sang was sitting in the Contestant Area when she saw several people rushing towards her, only to be escorted away by security guards.
Almost half a minute after one young man was taken away, an agitated middle-aged man rushed over:
"Qiao Sang! Help me! I have kidney failure! Let Iceapura treat me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a security guard in a bear beast uniform used Flash of Lightning, turning into a white light that zipped past him.
In an instant, the white light headed towards the exit, and the middle-aged man vanished from the scene.
Qiao Sang: "..."
I didn't face this kind of situation when I participated in the National School Beastmaster League...
Qiao Sang felt a bit down, but then she thought of something and took out her mobile phone, opening the trending page.
There, the hashtag #Iceapura, Healing Light# was ranked third.
At this moment, Birit said:
"The Beastmaster Star Tournament is already being closely followed by the entire network. More and more people will start paying attention to you, but don't worry. You're aiming to participate in the Interstellar Cup, so these things will happen sooner or later."
Indeed, the National School Beastmaster League, although a national-level event, was mainly followed by students, parents, and teachers. The attention it received was quite different from the Beastmaster Star Tournament, where the audience came from all walks of life... Qiao Sang put away her mobile phone and nodded.
"I understand."
As soon as she finished speaking, a large bird familiar flew overhead.
A blonde woman in a yellow jacket, standing on the bird familiar, shouted into a megaphone, "Qiao Sang! I need Iceapura's Healing Light! We can negotiate anything! My contact information is..."
At this point, a transparent barrier enveloped the sky.
The woman's voice instantly disappeared, but she could still be seen holding the megaphone and moving her mouth.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Why not just contact me directly? Why make such a big scene in public... Wait, they can only find me here... Qiao Sang's expression showed she was deep in thought.
Non-students of Yulinton University couldn't enter the campus freely, and her residence had a professional security system...
Maybe she should register a social media account to make it easier for people to contact her, and even leave a message about the rewards she could offer...
Just as she was thinking, the announcer's voice rang out:
"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Beastmaster Star Tournament! Let's skip the formalities and see which contestants will be battling today!"
With that, a giant holographic screen in the center of the arena displayed 16 photos.
The photos quickly shuffled.
After about ten seconds, they paired up and stabilized.
Qiao Sang saw her opponent, Erlang Priyo.
"Erlang Priyo, 35 years old, B-Rank Appraiser", Birit said. "Although his combat skills aren't great, he's very willing to spend money on his familiars. During matches, he uses Artifacts and Spirit Patterns on them, which is how he's managed to win so far."
Got it, a big spender... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
(End of Chapter)
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