Chapter 872: Maze Tail
Chapter 872: Maze Tail (Combined)
If this Mechanical Pet could be mass-produced, it would be easy to monopolize the entire interstellar package industry... Qiao Sang’s expression was much calmer when she saw the Mechanical Claw for the second time. She reached out to take the potion bottle.
The Mechanical Claw slowly retracted to the screen.
“Xunxun~”
At this moment, the Treasure Seeker placed a sunflower seed on the Mechanical Claw and watched curiously.
The Mechanical Claw paused for a moment, then retracted with the sunflower seed.
The ripples on the screen dissipated.
“Xunxun!”
The Treasure Seeker looked excitedly at its Beastmaster.
Did you see that? Did you see that? The sunflower seed disappeared!
Qiao Sang hadn’t expected the Mechanical Pet to be able to directly transport items back. If the computer screen were large enough, could she be pulled in and instantly return to the Imperial Beastmaster Academy? Probably not, it likely only transported objects, otherwise, it would be too overpowered... Qiao Sang thought to herself, nodding subconsciously.
“I saw it...”
Then she refocused her thoughts and looked at the Treasure Seeker. “Why haven’t you gone to train yet?”
“Xunxun…”
The Treasure Seeker stiffened, began condensing energy, and cast Light Wall.
To show its Beastmaster that it was training, it didn’t change its position.
Qiao Sang looked away and placed the Energy Accelerator to one side.
It was unknown how much energy the Steel Treasure could absorb from the Energy Accelerator. If it absorbed well, it might evolve directly into a Steel Sword Falcon. That would require going outside to take the potion, so she decided to wait until they went to the training field to use it on the Steel Treasure...
Qiao Sang continued browsing the Points Exchange.
Name: Legendary Feather
Type: Feather
Function: Enhances the aura of a familiar or helps locate the Seven-Headed Bonebird through the feather’s aura.
Note: The Legendary Feather is a feather from the Seven-Headed Bonebird. Each head of the Seven-Headed Bonebird has only one feather. Using the feather’s aura to find it will also let it sense the feather on you. If you are not strong enough, do not exchange for it to avoid a deadly encounter.
Credits: 100,000
One hundred thousand credits for just one feather from the Seven-Headed Bonebird—too outrageous. Things from legendary familiars are indeed expensive... Qiao Sang sighed, then looked at a few other items that interested her.
Name: Ghost Crystal
Type: Consumable
Function: Contains a vast amount of ghost energy, favored by Ghost-type Companion Beasts. It helps increase the energy absorption limit of Ghost-type Companion Beasts at their current stage.
Note: All impurities in the crystal have been purified. Use it confidently for Ghost-type Companion Beasts.
Credits: 5,000
...
Name: Energy Oracle
Type: Auxiliary Tool
Function: Detects unactivated attribute energy within a familiar and helps determine which attribute energy is most prominent, guiding the familiar’s development into the most suitable form.
Note: If the familiar has reached its racial limit, it will detect the unactivated attribute energy at the current stage.
Credits: 5,000
The Imperial Beastmaster Academy has so many good items... Qiao Sang looked at the information for the Energy Oracle and fell into deep thought.
This tool could undoubtedly help a Beastmaster determine which form would be most suitable for their familiar in the next stage. However, the evolution forms of Fangy and Steel Treasure in the next stage were still unknown. Even if detected, it wouldn’t be clear which direction to develop.
While Treasure Seeker and Lulu have only one Evolution chain without any branches, Qiao Sang held a massive 9,695 credits. However, she would be mostly busy developing outside in the coming days, with few opportunities to earn more credits. She thought it over and decided not to make the exchange just yet.
After browsing through all the items available for exchange, she closed her computer, picked up the Energy Accelerator, and turned to Steel Treasure.
"We're heading to the Training Field now."
"Steel Slash", Steel Treasure nodded.
...
Beastmaster Center.
Outdoor Training Ground.
Qiao Sang stood firm in Training Field 9.
The surrounding chatter kept reaching her ears:
"Damn, I got quite a scare just now. I was walking down the road when suddenly hundreds of identical Fire Pet Beasts charged over."
"I saw them too. They're training in Arena 2 right now. There's also a group of identical Flying Beasts in Arena 5."
"They seem to be Clones. I watched the Fire Pet Beasts train for a while, and they were using some Skills. Then, they just vanished."
"I don't know what those Fire Pet Beasts are called, but they look really cool and can fly. I'm thinking of adding them to my list of potential bond familiars."
"I checked with a Beast Identifier. They're called Flame Kiru, familiars from the Yuhua Region. As for the Flying Type familiars, I have no idea. They don't show up in the Beast Identifier at all."
"Speaking of which, they all seem to train on their own. I'd really like to know how their Beastmaster managed to make familiars so disciplined."
Qiao Sang automatically filtered out the surrounding noise and handed the Energy Accelerator to Steel Treasure.
Then, she remembered something and pulled her hand back.
"First, you need to increase your size."
If the potion absorbed enough to trigger an Evolution, it would be best to maintain the original size. Otherwise, the Miniaturization Band, which was still in use, might break due to the large familiar's Evolution.
"Steel Slash", Steel Treasure nodded.
His body gradually grew larger.
As Huanran expanded, the surrounding voices returned:
"Look! That's the Flying Beast that the Beast Identifier couldn't identify!"
"Wow, it's so big. Is this a General-Class Beast Companion or a Royal Beast?"
"I don't know. My Beast Identifier can't identify it at all."
"Is that girl with the ponytail the Beastmaster of this Flying Type familiar? She looks so young."
"Wait! Look! The Fire Pet Beast is also with her!"
"So, both familiars belong to her?"
"It seems so. Both familiars are Clones and use the same training methods, so they were likely raised by the same Beastmaster. Besides, we don't have these types of familiars here, and they're both with her. It must be her."
The crowd grew larger.
Usually, when people saw a familiar that wasn't often seen on the streets, they would just take a quick look and use a Beast Identifier to identify it. They wouldn't specifically gather to watch.
However, the earlier scene of a large group of identical familiars charging out was so spectacular that it immediately drew everyone's attention. Plus, these two types of familiars were not found in the Hollow Plains.
Most importantly, the Flying Beast couldn't be identified by the Beast Identifier, which piqued everyone's interest even more.
Now, with the focus of the discussion right in front of them, and the familiar growing larger, it was natural for the crowd to gather and watch.
It feels like everyone is staring... Qiao Sang tried her best to ignore the gazes and handed the Energy Accelerator to Treasure Seeker:
"Give it to Steel Treasure."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker took the potion and floated up, stopping in front of Steel Treasure.
"Steel Slash."
Steel Treasure lifted its wings, ready to receive.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker extended a short toe and waved it.
Your wings are too big, so it’s hard to hold the bottle. I’ll feed it to you directly.
"Steel Slash."
Steel Treasure glanced at the size of the potion bottle, didn’t fuss, nodded, and opened its mouth.
Treasure Seeker opened the potion and poured it into Steel Treasure’s mouth.
Steel Treasure swallowed.
If Steel Treasure successfully evolves, Qiao Sang would officially have one Royal Beast and three General-Class Beast Companions... Although she knew Steel Treasure’s evolution was inevitable, she couldn’t help but feel nervous.
Time passed slowly.
Nothing happened, and the atmosphere remained calm.
People around them began to whisper:
"What’s going on?"
"I don’t know. She just fed that familiar a potion and hasn’t done anything else."
"Let’s wait a bit longer. Maybe she’ll start training soon. If she wasn’t going to train, she wouldn’t have come to the training field."
"That makes sense. Just absorbing a potion doesn’t require a special trip here."
As they spoke, a blinding white light suddenly appeared.
All the voices stopped abruptly.
Everyone looked up, stunned, at the familiar light before them.
So, the reason for coming to the training field to feed the familiar a potion wasn’t for better training, but for the familiar to evolve?
After the initial shock, people watched the white light with varying degrees of envy and longing. The familiar in front of them, though lacking specific information, clearly had a high level just by its size and aura.
Seeing someone else’s familiar evolve to a higher level always made one imagine their own familiar doing the same, becoming powerful.
Beastmasters have a deep-seated desire for high-level familiars, ingrained in their genes.
It evolved... Qiao Sang felt a surge of joy.
Though she had mentally prepared herself for the possibility that Steel Treasure might evolve after absorbing the potion, the actual evolution still brought a wave of pleasant surprise.
The 300 credits were well spent...
It’s no wonder that prodigy Beastmasters usually come from families with resources. Regular access to these good things can turn even an average individual into a prodigy in the eyes of the public...
"Xunxun!"
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker, seeing the evolution light, was initially stunned but then waved its claws excitedly.
Little Brother getting stronger means its leadership is becoming more valuable!
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy wagged its tail, happy for its companion’s evolution.
Lulu poked her head out of the backpack and quietly watched.
The white light gradually faded, revealing a familiar with a size of over ten meters, almost entirely covered in silver, steel-like armor. The exposed parts of its body were adorned with sharp, purple feathers, resembling blades. Its dark red eyes were exceptionally sharp, making anyone who met its gaze feel a sense of fear.
Someone swallowed their saliva and whispered:
"Is this familiar a Royal Tier, or an Imperial Tier?"
"Probably Royal Tier. If it were a Royal Beast, the aura would be much stronger, and the size would be larger than this." A nearby person replied.
"But I don’t think it’s a Royal Beast. I’ve been close to one before, and the aura wasn’t this weak."
"It might just have evolved. Given its size, it can’t be a General-Class Beast Companion."
The person who initially questioned it remained silent.
"This girl looks so young, yet she’s managed to raise a Royal Beast. I wonder how she did it..."
"Don’t be deceived by appearances. A powerful Beastmaster’s looks are never a reliable indicator."
"You’re right. She might be older than all of us." The person speaking kept their voice low, afraid of being overheard.
More and more people joined in the discussion.
Some, realizing the significance, took out their phones to take photos.
Others wanted to approach and strike up a conversation but were deterred by the unknown nature of the newly evolved flying beast, imagining it to be powerful and aloof, and thus hesitated to get too close.
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure slowly shrank and flew to its Beastmaster's side.
Steel Treasure didn't feel particularly happy about its Evolution.
It understood that even though it had grown stronger this time, it was still the weakest in the queue.
"Xunxun!"
"Xunxun!"
On the contrary, Treasure Seeker was even more excited, hovering around and chirping excitedly.
Qiao Sang updated Steel Treasure's information, then decided it was time to take on a mission. She put away her mobile phone and walked toward the service hall of the Beastmaster Center.
But before she had taken a few steps, she saw Teacher Mikara in the crowd.
Qiao Sang quickened her pace and said in surprise:
"Teacher, why are you here?"
Migala smiled and said, "You caused such a commotion, I could hear the noise from my room. How could I not come?"
Qiao Sang's first thought was:
No wonder you're an S-Class Expert; it's so far from the Residential Area, yet you could still hear the noise...
Her second thought was:
Well, it is an S-Class Expert, so it's not surprising that they could hear from such a distance...
The crowd hadn't completely dispersed yet. Feeling everyone's gazes and recalling Teacher's words, Qiao Sang felt a bit awkward inside but maintained a calm expression, quickening her pace.
Migala glanced at the newly Evolved Steel Treasure and said approvingly:
"Good job. You bought the right potion right after I told you."
Mainly because the potion didn't seem too expensive... Qiao Sang said earnestly, "Of course, I have to listen to what Teacher says, right?"
Migala felt reassured and couldn't help but smile. Although this prodigious student often surprised her, the surprises were always positive, and the student was obedient.
"What are you planning to do next?" Migala asked.
"First, I'll update Steel Treasure's information, then I'll go and take on a mission", Qiao Sang replied.
"I suggest you take on the mission first", Migala said. "Your Steel Sword Falcon is a Supernest familiar, and it's in a brand new Evolution form. It's the first of its kind, so updating the information will likely take a lot of time. By the time you're done, the staff member who posted the mission might already be off duty."
That makes sense... Qiao Sang recalled the time Fangy and Steel Treasure had to call multiple supervisors to update their information and immediately changed direction, heading toward the elevator.
"I won't accompany you", Migala said.
"Alright", Qiao Sang nodded, holding Fangy as she rode the elevator to the third floor alone.
"Knock, knock."
She knocked on the Examination Office door.
"Yinyin." A familiar voice came from inside.
Qiao Sang paused, then lifted her hand to knock again.
"Ya Ya."
At this, Fangy chirped, indicating that the person inside had said to come in.
So that voice was for me... Qiao Sang turned the doorknob and pushed the door open.
She saw a familiar sitting at the usual examiner's desk. It was a black and beige rodent with a tail that seemed to merge with its body, making it hard to tell where the tail began. It had two pointed ears and wore silver-framed glasses.
Maze Tail, a High-Class Beast Companion of the General type, known for its agility and flexibility, skilled in underground maze digging. Qiao Sang recalled the familiar's information, glanced at its desk, and then at its reserved demeanor, hesitantly asking:
"Examiners?"
She remembered that Flame Sky Star's familiar could work independently and hold leadership positions, so perhaps some places in Hollow Plains were similar, as Hollow Plains was more advanced than Yuhua Region.
The rodent familiar paused, then gave a reserved smile.
"Yinyin."
"Ya Ya."
Fangy translated: It said it wasn't.
Qiao Sang: "..."
(End of Chapter)
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