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Chapter 761: Stargazer
Chapter 761: Stargazer (Combined)
"The Stargazer Beetle has fallen under the Ghost Ring King's Shadow Control attack!" the Announcer exclaimed with enthusiasm. "Is this match coming to an end?"
The Mechanical Beast Companion Referee flew over to the Stargazer Beetle, observed for a moment, and then blew the End-of-Match Whistle.
The moment the whistle blew, the Announcer's voice rang out again: "Let's congratulate contestant Qiao Sang on winning this round!"
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"
"Ghost Ring King! Ghost Ring King!"
"Flame Kiru! Flame Kiru!"
Cheers erupted from the audience, the atmosphere as lively as it would be for a high-profile contestant.
"Xunxun~"
Hearing so many people shouting her name, Treasure Seeker was initially stunned, then enthusiastically waved her claws at the audience stands.
...
Qiao Sang returned through the corridor. She had only taken a few steps when she saw a tall figure leaning against the wall.
"Congratulations on your victory", Apollo said, walking over quickly with a smile.
Qiao Sang was taken aback. "Were you waiting for me here?"
Apollo was slightly surprised by Qiao Sang's directness. He reined in his smile, turned serious, and said honestly, "Yes, I have a favor to ask. Can we find a place to talk?"
Qiao Sang checked the time on her mobile phone and looked up. "Sure, but we might need to add one more person."
Apollo quickly replied, "No problem!"
...
Twenty minutes later.
At a café.
Apollo, wearing a mask and a cap, sat in a corner.
"Do you want to take off your mask?" Qiao Sang asked.
"I'm worried someone might recognize me", Apollo said tactfully.
As he spoke, he gave the black-haired girl in front of him a curious glance.
The café wasn't far from where the match was held, and many people who followed the Beastmaster Star Tournament were nearby, some having traveled from other places.
Logically, the girl in front of him should be one of the most recognized contestants recently, yet the people around them seemed not to notice her, going about their own business, even those at the neighboring tables. It was quite unusual.
She had a face that was hard to forget.
At that moment, Birit took a sip of coffee and said calmly, "Don't worry. I've already had my familiar sprinkle us with Invisibility Powder."
Apollo was enlightened.
Invisibility Powder, a natural substance produced by certain Grass-Type Companion Beasts, reduced one's presence to the point where even face-to-face interactions would be easily forgotten.
He hadn't noticed when the Invisibility Powder was applied... Apollo felt a chill and instinctively became wary of the older man Qiao Sang had brought along.
Then he remembered his own request and dared not delay, removing his mask and turning to Qiao Sang with a serious tone. "I want Iceapura to help me treat someone."
I knew it... Qiao Sang asked calmly, "Who is it?"
"It's my father", Apollo said heavily. "He has pancreatic cancer, and it's in the late stages. The doctors told me that unless we find someone with Advanced Healing Skills, there's no hope. I searched for a long time and finally found someone who agreed to help, but after learning about my father's condition, he said he couldn't treat him."
"Then I realized that even Ultra-Rank Healing Skills have their limits."
As he spoke, he looked at Qiao Sang, his eyes bright with hope. "I've done my research. Iceapura's Healing Light can! Miss Qiao Sang, if you agree to help, I'll do anything you ask!"
Qiao Sang pondered for a moment and nodded. "Alright..."
Before she could state her conditions, Apollo suddenly jumped up from his chair, his face flushed with excitement. "Thank you, thank you so much!"
People around them glanced over but quickly lost interest and looked away.
Apollo realized his outburst and quickly sat down, trying to keep his voice calm. "What do you want me to do?"
"I want you to join a Beastmaster Club", Qiao Sang said.
Birit: "???"
Birit looked at Qiao Sang with surprise.
A Beastmaster Club?
How did Qiao Sang get involved with a Beastmaster Club?
Qiao Sang remained calm.
She had already thought it through. Although Yuna had given her shares only to have her join the Beastmaster Club as a member, reaching the Grand Master level and participating in interstellar competitions was still a distant goal.
Now that the Beastmaster Club is in its early stages, what it needs most are famous and high-quality members. Apollo, as a four-time Beast Arena Championship champion, possesses both strength and fame. Moreover, being from Supernest, he will be developing his career here. His joining the Beastmaster Club will undoubtedly help the Supersaiyan Beastmaster Club gain attention in a short time.
"Sure!" Apollo nodded without hesitation.
After that, he couldn't wait to ask, "Can you help treat my father today? He's in a nearby hospital. I can sign the contract to join the Beastmaster Club right now!"
"No need", Qiao Sang smiled. "I'll give you a contact. You can handle the contract with them."
"What about my father..." Apollo's heart hung in suspense again.
"The treatment can be done right away", Qiao Sang added.
"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Apollo jumped up from his chair, overwhelmed with gratitude.
...
The hospital was just three kilometers away.
Going there, finishing the treatment, and coming back took only half an hour.
In the air.
Birit finally couldn't hold back his curiosity. "How did you get involved with the Beastmaster Club?"
"One of my high school classmates founded the Beastmaster Club, and I'm a shareholder", Qiao Sang didn't hide the truth. "I'll be returning to Blue Star soon and won't be able to help much, so I thought I'd introduce some talented people to them."
High school classmate...
Is this Beastmaster Club legitimate?
It probably won't last long...
Having a four-time Beast Arena Championship champion join such a club seems like a waste...
But if the club is going to fold soon, a brief "sale" of his services to cure his father seems worth it... Birit stopped thinking and asked instead:
"Did you learn anything from today's match?"
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said:
"I think we should come up with more hand signals. If the familiars can't hear commands in the future, we can use hand signals to communicate."
As he spoke, Qiao Sang seemed to have an idea and asked:
"What are the Spirit Patterns on Bellmaster and Stargazer Beetle for? I didn't feel any effect during the battle."
Birit paused. "They allow the familiars to burst with more energy than usual."
I see... Qiao Sang understood.
At that moment, Birit said, "Your Ghost Ring King doesn't have any decisive attack skills. It mainly relies on Shadow Control, which is primarily a control skill."
After a brief pause, he suggested:
"I recommend that you have your Ghost Ring King practice more attack skills in the coming days, or you could combine Dark Shadow with an attack skill to form Combination Techniques, like the one you used with Dark Shadow and Shadow Control earlier."
Qiao Sang nodded after thinking it over, finding the advice reasonable.
"Got it."
...
10:03 PM.
Qiao Sang returned to the villa and saw Vice Principal in the kitchen.
"Vice Principal, you're back early today", Qiao Sang said, surprised.
"Thanks to you, the materials were secured ahead of schedule", Liu Yao said as he brought out two plates of Energy Pills. "Let Fangy and the others try these new ones and see how they taste."
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy instantly jumped down from Qiao Sang's arms and ran to the Energy Pills, happily munching away.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker teleported to the other plate, reaching out with its claws to grab a pill. Liu Yao quickly pulled the plate away.
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker looked at its human, who usually provided treats, with a puzzled expression.
"These aren't for you", Liu Yao said, bringing out another plate of Energy Pills and placing it in front of Treasure Seeker. "These are yours."
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker happily grabbed and ate the pill.
Liu Yao turned to Qiao Sang. "Have Lulu and Steel Treasure come out too."
"Ice Ai."
As soon as he spoke, Lulu jumped out from behind.
Qiao Sang formed the seals with his hands and summoned Steel Treasure.
Lulu approached the Energy Pills, took a bite, and swished its tail, looking satisfied.
Steel Treasure took a bite, paused, and then without a word, took another bite.
"Are these four types of Energy Pills specially made?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Yes", Liu Yao said, a smile appearing on his usually calm face as he saw Fangy and the others enjoying the pills.
"Thank you, Vice Principal!" Qiao Sang said immediately.
"This is what I should do." Liu Yao waved his hand, indicating it wasn't a big deal.
Then, he seemed to remember something and said:
"By the way, I've finished reading all five of your books. I'll bring them to your room later."
Finally, he's done! My credits! Qiao Sang was inwardly delighted, but she only smiled slightly. "No rush, you can give them to me tomorrow during breakfast."
...
Qiao Sang returned to her room and began to ponder the Treasure Seeker's Combination Techniques.
To be honest, the Treasure Seeker has quite a few offensive skills, but if she had to pair them with Dark Shadow, there were a lot of limitations. After all, Dark Shadow is just an illusion, so close-range moves like Psychic Hammer and Tile Split wouldn't work.
Ghost Flame and Shadow Orb, however, could be used. Although the power might not increase much, the visual effect would certainly be more terrifying when used by the Treasure Seeker...
If she added the Oppressive Aura trait, it might have a significant impact...
Speaking of which, the Treasure Seeker has already mastered Ghost Flame, but it's a shame she hasn't seen it used much...
Just as she was thinking, her mobile phone rang.
Qiao Sang picked it up and saw it was Yuna calling.
She answered, and Yuna's voice on the other end was unusually excited. "How did you manage to get Apollo to join you?"
That's Apollo Novitsky! One of the most famous C-Class Beastmasters!
"Didn't he tell you?" Qiao Sang asked.
Yuna sheepishly replied, "I was too excited and forgot to ask."
Qiao Sang laughed. "He asked me for a Healing Light."
"Oh, I see..." Yuna immediately understood.
Recently, Iceapura and Healing Light had been trending, and she had seen it.
"I have a suggestion", Yuna suddenly said.
Qiao Sang was taken aback. "What suggestion?"
"I suggest you create a Galactic Network account during this phase", Yuna explained. "This way, even if you go back to Blue Star, people here in Supernest can still follow you."
Qiao Sang laughed. "What a coincidence, I was just thinking about creating one."
When she saw those people who wanted Healing Light running towards her during the match, she had this idea.
"Once you create it, tell me your ID! I want to be your first fan!" Yuna said eagerly.
"Sure thing."
After a few more words, Qiao Sang hung up and opened the Star Network app, downloading a software called "Star Connect."
This software is mostly used by people from different planets and is one of the most popular apps on Blue Star.
However, logging in requires the Star Network, which costs money, so Qiao Sang had never considered downloading it before.
She thought for a moment in the "Username" field and finally typed in "Genius Yoyomu."
"Xunxun~"
At that moment, the Treasure Seeker floated over and called out sweetly, asking if it could play on the computer now.
Qiao Sang looked at it and suddenly said, "Show me your Oppressive Aura."
"Xunxun..."
The Treasure Seeker was confused but instinctively adjusted its aura.
It furrowed its brow, looking like it was about to say, "I'm watching you..."
Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment. "Go practice your Oppressive Aura outside for a bit."
Treasure Seeker: "???"
It was confused!
Didn't it come to ask if it could play the computer?
Why couldn't it play the computer, and now it had to go train?!
...
The next day.
Qiao Sang took the five books that Vice Principal had given her during breakfast and, during a break, had the Treasure Seeker teleport them to the library to return them.
At 6:30 PM.
Open-air Beastmaster Arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Beastmaster Star Tournament!" The announcer's passionate voice echoed throughout the venue.
"Today, we will determine the Semi-finalists! Who will be the Star Beastmasters to advance?"
"Apollo! Apollo!"
"Stella! Stella!"
"Irky! Irky!"
"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"
The crowd loudly cheered for their favorite Star Beastmasters.
Qiao Sang was surprised to find that the volume of the crowd chanting her name was not any less than the others.
"Let's look at the big screen!" the announcer continued.
A giant virtual screen appeared, showing photos that quickly flashed by. After about ten seconds, it settled on an image.
Qiao Sang saw her opponent, Stella.
"Stella, 34 years old, C-Class Professional Beastmaster", Birit said. "She has extensive battle experience, so be careful."
Qiao Sang's lips curved into a smile. "Isn't that exactly what I need—a battle-experienced opponent?"
Birit was taken aback for a moment, then he laughed. "You're right."
(End of Chapter)
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