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Chapter 841: Black Mirage
Chapter 841: Black Mirage (Combined)
Back in the day, she used to go to school and listen to teachers criticize her daughter.
But now, the teachers at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy were praising her daughter as a prodigy. This feeling was indescribably satisfying.
Ye Xiangting felt a surge of pride and unconsciously straightened her back.
"Teacher, what kind of class is this Imperial Class you mentioned?"
"The Imperial Class is the best class in our school, the Beastmaster Academy", the middle-aged man explained. "Usually, students who have passed the B-Rank or A-Rank Beastmaster exams are selected for it."
B-Rank and A-Class Professional Beastmasters... Ye Xiangting was taken aback.
She had initially thought the Imperial Class was for the strongest freshmen, but now she was told that it was for B-Rank and A-Rank Beastmasters, who were selected from among their ranks.
Could her daughter handle such a class at this stage?
Ye Xiangting was shocked, delighted, and then worried. "Would Qiao Sang be able to keep up in such a class?"
Forget A-Rank Beastmasters; even prodigies usually become B-Rank Beastmasters by the age of thirty or older. They would be a whole decade older than her daughter, and their ways of thinking would be different. How could they be classmates?
"Don't worry about that", the middle-aged man smiled. "Each student in the Imperial Class receives one-on-one instruction from a teacher. I believe Qiao Sang's talent will allow her to catch up with the others quickly."
One-on-one instruction from teachers at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy... Ye Xiangting was stunned at first, then her eyes lit up.
"That's really a lot of trouble for you teachers!"
"It's no trouble at all", the middle-aged man replied, looking at Qiao Sang. "I think any teacher would be eager to instruct a student like Qiao Sang."
He wasn't exaggerating. Qiao Sang's talent was unparalleled at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, and the teachers had already competed internally for the chance to be her mentor.
After all, a student with the potential to perform well in the Interstellar Cup was something no one wanted to miss out on.
Even after she graduated, her mentor would be mentioned repeatedly.
Qiao Sang felt the teacher's gaze and smiled shyly.
Ye Xiangting's smile grew wider, and her posture became even more upright.
...
A few minutes later, Ye Xiangting was strolling around the campus, feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Then she thought of something and turned to Qiao Sang with a beaming smile. "Why didn't you tell me about getting into the Imperial Class?"
Qiao Sang, seeing her mother's extremely pleased expression, replied honestly, "I had so many things to do, I forgot."
Ye Xiangting was both amused and exasperated. "Even B-Rank and A-Class students have to go through a selection process to get into that class, and you managed to forget about it after getting in?"
I didn't forget about getting into the class; I just forgot to tell you, Qiao Sang thought to herself. She continued, "At that time, Professor Bilet had just arrived and had me prepare for a match. I didn't have the energy to think about anything else."
Ye Xiangting fell silent.
She regained her enthusiasm for taking photos.
"Baobao..."
Baubot helped with the photos, adjusting the angle of the mobile phone with a professional touch.
Qiao Sang held Fangy and admired the surrounding architecture.
"Ya Ya!"
Suddenly, Fangy's nose twitched, and he pointed excitedly at a food cart.
Qiao Sang walked over and saw the cart piled high with various familiar energy foods and some drinks she had never seen before.
The young man guarding the food cart was accompanied by a familiar with a black nose, ears shaped like ice spikes, and a white ice crystal on its chest that resembled a tie.
Judging by his attire and clear eyes, it was obvious that he wasn't a vendor who made a living from street vending.
"Classmate, your familiar seems to really like it. Why don't you buy some for it to try?" The young man enthusiastically pitched, "Your familiar is a Fire Pet Beast. You can try the Summer Flame Burger and the Spicy Trio for it."
As he spoke, he pointed to a fiery burger and a drink that appeared to be still bubbling, then continued:
"These are the result of trying dozens of recipes. Out of a hundred Fire Pet Beasts, ninety-nine said they loved it."
Qiao Sang chuckled, "What about the last one?"
"The last one is a Fire and Poison-type Pet. It prefers to eat various toxic things rather than anything related to fire energy", the young man replied.
Good grief, it feels like he really did test it on a hundred Fire Pet Beasts... Qiao Sang said, "I'll take one, and also some for Ghost-type, Water-type, Steel-type, and Psychic-type Beasts."
"Sure thing!" The young man's eyes lit up, and he and his familiar with ice spike ears quickly packed the food.
Qiao Sang then handed the food to Fangy and the others.
"What are you buying?" Ye Xiangting asked as she walked over after taking photos.
"Familiar food." Qiao Sang said, handing the last portion of food for Psychic-type Beasts to Baubot: "Here you go."
"Bao bao."
Baubot paused, then reached out to take it.
"How much?" Qiao Sang asked.
"It's on the house." The young man flashed a bright smile, "It's only 5 credits."
No way... Qiao Sang felt a chill inside but kept a straight face, "I don't have any credits."
The young man's expression changed, disbelief written all over his face, "What do you study, and how can you not have any credits?"
Ye Xiangting, overhearing the conversation, put down her mobile phone, which she had been editing photos on, and explained, "My daughter was an Interstellar Exchange Student at Yulinton University in Supernest. She just returned today."
The young man fell silent, seemingly considering the truth of her words.
After a few seconds, he said with a somewhat sour expression, "Forget it, you can go. I don't want the money."
"That's not right", Ye Xiangting frowned.
Just as she was about to say more, Qiao Sang interjected, "How about this: give me your contact information, and I'll transfer the credits to you once I have 5."
Having studied at Yulinton University, she understood the importance of credits to students better than her mother.
Compared to credits, money was nothing.
The young man's expression instantly brightened, like a quick change in a Sichuan opera. He pulled out his mobile phone and showed his bright teeth again, "I'll add you!"
After exchanging contact information, Qiao Sang left the food cart and strolled from the Beastmaster Academy to the Cultivation Academy.
"Classmate! Wait a moment!" A voice called out from behind.
Qiao Sang and her mother stopped and turned around.
She saw a streak of red flame darting towards them from a distance, landing beside them.
Amidst the dispersing flames, a slender figure and a nearly red Bear Beast emerged.
"Classmate, is your familiar a Variant Beast?" The black-haired girl, wearing glasses, looked at the Treasure Seeker, who was drinking a black beverage, with interest. "Sorry, but from a distance, your familiar looked a lot like Dragonland's Ghost Ring King, but the color was different. I used a Beast Identifier and found the color is indeed different, so I wanted to ask."
"It's a Variant Ghost Ring King", Qiao Sang nodded.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker puffed out its chest, pleased that the conversation was about it.
"That's wonderful!" The black-haired girl's eyes lit up. "I'm currently conducting a study on how adding multiple secondary attributes to Variant Beasts affects the genetic makeup and improvement of their offspring. I was wondering if you could lend me your Ghost Ring King for my research. I promise to cultivate an excellent Treasure Seeker egg and give it to you."
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker struggled to understand what this meant.
Qiao Sang firmly refused, "No."
"Please, consider it!" the black-haired girl urged.
Qiao Sang walked away without looking back.
Ye Xiangting followed silently.
She trusted that her daughter had her reasons for everything she did.
"Hey, if you need credits, we can talk about that!" the black-haired girl called out.
Qiao Sang ignored her.
No way, Treasure Seeker is even younger than Fangy; how could it possibly breed?
"Steel Slash?"
Steel Treasure paused at the mention of "credits", wondering if they should ask the human if it could go with the girl.
It had observed that credits seemed very important to its Beastmaster, whether at the Beastmaster Alliance or this school.
Without credits, its Beastmaster had even had to buy food on credit, something that had never happened since they bonded.
Qiao Sang's lips twitched. "No need."
She understood why Steel Treasure had said that and added, "I'll earn my own credits."
"Steel Slash."
...
The Imperial Beastmaster Academy was vast. Even after exploring only half the map, it was already evening.
Leaving the academy, Qiao Sang sat on her Water-Type Beast and returned to the living area.
Ye Xiangting let out a slow breath. "Your school seems to require credits for everything. You just got back and don't have any credits at all. What will you do?"
Not only does she not have any, she's in debt by 5 credits... Qiao Sang sighed inwardly but remained optimistic. "The Beastmaster Alliance also uses credits. There are many ways to earn them, and I have experience. Once school starts and there are more people around, I'll make some money."
"How will you earn it?" Ye Xiangting asked.
"Ya Ya!"
Before her Beastmaster could speak, Fangy called out, indicating that it would beat up everyone to get the credits!
Qiao Sang: "..."
You still remember what happened at the start of the term at the Beastmaster Alliance... Qiao Sang glanced at Fangy and said, "I'll find a way to earn them."
Ye Xiangting didn't press further.
While she was worried, her confidence in her daughter had grown significantly.
After all, every step Qiao Sang took now was something she had never dared to imagine before.
...
Over the next few days, Qiao Sang accompanied her mother around the various colleges of the Imperial Beastmaster Academy and visited some of Eagaria's famous landmarks and popular spots.
They encountered two Mystic Rifts during this time.
However, the Security Bureau had already cordoned off the areas, preventing any chaos or casualties.
Mother, who had initially been panicked, eventually even took out her phone to take photos of the scenes.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for Mother to leave.
Airport.
Ye Xiangting dragged her suitcase and instructed:
"Make sure you eat properly and go to bed early. Don’t let Lulu use Healing Light too often. School starts tomorrow, so remember not to eat the food the students put out. Their stuff costs credits, so go to the cafeteria or somewhere else to eat."
"If you want anything, just buy it."
As she spoke, she pulled out a card from her pocket and handed it over: "This money is for your living expenses. If it’s not enough, give me a call."
Qiao Sang pushed the bank card away, refusing:
"No need. I made some money at Supernest, which should last me for a while."
Although it couldn’t compare to having an Unlimited Credit Card, it was enough for now.
"Take it." Ye Xiangting directly stuffed the card into Qiao Sang’s pocket. "I quit my job and decided to open the Flame Fang Breeding Shop to earn more money for you to spend."
Qiao Sang felt a warmth in her heart and didn’t refuse anymore.
She understood that no matter what she said, her mother would insist on giving her the card.
"The boarding time is almost here, so I’ll go now." Ye Xiangting checked the time on her mobile phone and said.
"Mom, remember to call me when you get there." Qiao Sang quickly said.
"Of course." Ye Xiangting said softly. "Be careful on your way back."
Qiao Sang waved goodbye to her mother.
After watching her mother’s figure disappear, she slung the backpack containing Lulu over her shoulder and turned to walk out of the airport.
Suddenly, a figure not far away caught her attention.
It was a familiar wearing a black windbreaker, about one meter tall, bipedal, with many black stripes on its face, a slender upper body, and a more muscular lower body. It wore a pink Miniaturization Band that didn’t quite match its cool and handsome appearance.
A cool and stylish look, yet wearing a pink Miniaturization Band... Qiao Sang passed by the familiar without giving it much thought.
...
At the same time.
In the airport waiting room, a giant holographic screen was broadcasting a news report:
"Yesterday, around 8:33 PM, at the intersection of Debo Street, in front of a familiar fighting arena, a Black Mirage had just come out when it was robbed of its windbreaker by another familiar."
"According to eyewitnesses, the robber’s speed was so fast that they couldn’t make out its exact appearance..."
The holographic screen switched to security camera footage.
In the ultra-high-definition video, a white light flashed, and the Black Mirage’s figure spun around and around.
By the time it stopped, disoriented, its windbreaker was already gone.
Looking at the Black Mirage again, it was bipedal, about one meter tall, with many black stripes on its face, a slender upper body, and a muscular lower body...
...
The next morning.
Qiao Sang quickly washed up, had breakfast, picked up Fangy, slung the backpack containing Lulu over her shoulder, and looked at the Treasure Seeker, saying:
"Move to the Coastline."
Unlike Yulinton University, the Imperial Beastmaster Academy did not allow familiars to teleport or use Space Teleportation directly into the school from outside the island.
This was to avoid affecting the school’s accuracy in predicting Mystic Rifts.
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker popped a black fruit into its mouth, and its eyes glowed blue.
Qiao Sang’s vision went dark.
When it returned to light, she found herself at the Coastline.
She scanned her surroundings.
At each operation platform, there were long queues, and many people and familiars stood on the shore, dragging their luggage.
I really want to add more chapters for the patrons, but with the current schedule, it’s really hard to do so. Please bear with me for a bit longer. (End of Chapter)
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