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Chapter 875: Sawtooth Dragon
Chapter 875: Sawtooth Dragon (Combined)
"Who went?" the leader's voice echoed.
After a pause of about three or four seconds, Fang Lan replied, "It was Qiao Sang..."
The event was grand, so there were many people from the Special Operations Department, including not only those dedicated to this specific task but also many strangers who had taken on missions. The leader couldn't remember everyone's names.
However, Qiao Sang was an exception.
Apart from her youthful appearance, her familiars were also unique and unforgettable.
The leader quickly recalled who Qiao Sang was.
He frowned, "Ridiculous. She's responsible for Zone B. How did she manage to reach the Sawtooth Dragon before the contestants? Is anyone in charge of the aerial obstacle course track nearby? A few of you, go over there."
The Sawtooth Dragon, although a King-level dragon pet beast, was able to appear openly without causing chaos or being pursued by the Patrol Department. This meant it was definitely a bonded familiar.
Having been cultivated to the Royal Tier, it would be well-versed in human society's rules and could communicate effectively. Even without its Beastmaster present, as long as communication was established, there shouldn't be any major issues.
Otherwise, many Beastmasters wouldn't be so confident in letting their familiars act independently.
However, no one responded.
Even though they knew the Sawtooth Dragon was definitely a bonded familiar, the oppressive aura of a King-level dragon pet beast was still too intimidating for anyone to step forward immediately.
At this moment, Fang Lan spoke up again:
"Um, I think Qiao Sang should be able to reach the Sawtooth Dragon before the contestants. She has a familiar that can teleport, and I just saw her teleport away."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qiao Sang's voice came through the walkie-talkie:
"I'm already there."
"!!!"
So fast?!
Everyone in the Special Operations Department was stunned.
...
Treasure Seeker's teleportation skill had already reached Mastery Level. As long as she knew the designated route and didn't mind expending energy, long-distance travel was a matter of moments.
Qiao Sang looked at the massive Sawtooth Dragon, which almost occupied half the track, and her heart rate inevitably sped up.
Although she didn't know what would happen next with this Dragon-type Beast Companion, it was clear that this familiar was the same Dragon-type Beast Companion from her dream, key to her Brain Domain Development.
Her current brain domain was at 49%. If she could further develop it to 50%, she could then evaluate to become a B-Rank Professional Beastmaster and be considered a significant figure...
Thinking about this, Qiao Sang took a deep breath and called out with a righteous tone:
"Sawtooth Dragon! This is the Flight Festival track! No stopping allowed!"
At the same time, she subconsciously imagined:
The Sawtooth Dragon would look at her with disdain, thinking a mere human dared to order it around, and then attack.
Fangy would engage it in battle but be overpowered.
During the process, she would inevitably be attacked by the Sawtooth Dragon.
According to the records, the Sawtooth Dragon could emit a supersonic wave, attacking all targets indiscriminately.
This Sawtooth Dragon was definitely a bonded familiar and wouldn't attack humans on purpose, but the possibility of accidentally injuring her with a supersonic wave was high.
Her brain domain would then experience severe fluctuations, but she would persevere with her indomitable will, achieving a breakthrough.
Just like when she was hypnotized and struggled to regain consciousness, resulting in a Brain Domain Breakthrough and bonding with Lulu...
However, the imagined scenario did not unfold.
"Saw-saw."
The Sawtooth Dragon looked around, realizing that its stopping place was indeed different from the rest, and it looked apologetic. It let out a call and flapped its wings, flying to the side and leaving the track.
Qiao Sang: "?!!!"
Ah! My bond! Don't go!
What will I do without you!
"Fangy, chase after it!" Qiao Sang said without hesitation.
"Ya!"
Fangy's four limbs twitched, ready to run.
The next second, her Beastmaster's voice rang out again:
"Wait!"
"Fangy."
Fangy stopped.
Something was off; the location was wrong... Qiao Sang peered through the gaps in the Cloud Steps.
This wasn't above the Beastmaster Center.
That meant this wasn't the place where she had broken through...
Should she chase after it or not... Qiao Sang watched the Sawtooth Dragon gradually shrink into the distance, hesitating.
The Sawtooth Dragon was undoubtedly the Dragon-type Beast Companion from her dream.
Dragon-type Beast Companions weren't like the common familiars you could find on the street. It was practically impossible to see one and then encounter another just a few minutes later.
Moreover, this was a King-level dragon pet beast.
The chances of encountering two identical King-level dragon pet beasts in the same city within a short time were virtually zero.
The Sawtooth Dragon in front of her was most likely the one she had seen in her dream when she broke through.
But the familiar was right, and the location was wrong...
Should she give up, hoping she might see it again above the Beastmaster Center someday...
But was such a coincidence even possible? To encounter a rare Sawtooth Dragon again so soon...
Maybe Adinix's Prediction was based on her existing knowledge, just like with Lulu's Evolution...
Various thoughts flashed through Qiao Sang's mind, making it hard to decide.
After a brief moment of contemplation, her eyes grew determined:
"Chase after it!"
She shouldn't place her hopes on some vague future. From her experience with Lulu's Evolution, she should take control of her fate!
"Ya!"
Fangy let out a cry, flapped its wings, and transformed into a flame, chasing after the Sawtooth Dragon.
The Sawtooth Dragon was flying leisurely, allowing Fangy to catch up quickly.
"Jujue?"
The Sawtooth Dragon heard the commotion, turned its head, and recognized the human who had just called it to leave. It looked puzzled and called out, asking if there was something else.
Fangy didn't translate immediately as it was still focused on controlling the Clone Training.
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker, seeing Fangy didn't speak, promptly translated.
Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment: "Nothing, I just wanted to ask why you're alone here. Where's your Beastmaster?"
"Jujue."
The Sawtooth Dragon looked bewildered. It wasn't a hatchling that needed its Beastmaster to accompany it everywhere.
"Xunxun."
The Treasure Seeker translated and nodded in agreement.
Indeed, when it had grown up, it had gone out alone to gather those Little Brothers, without its Beastmaster's company.
"I didn't mean it that way", Qiao Sang said with a gentle smile. "I just wanted to know why you're out alone. Is there something you need to do?"
After a pause, she added, "Maybe I can help."
"Jujue."
The Sawtooth Dragon turned its gaze away, continuing to fly forward while calling out, indicating it was just wandering around.
Qiao Sang's eyes lit up:
"Would you like to visit the Beastmaster Center? I can take you there."
"Jujue."
The Sawtooth Dragon looked back, giving her a "Are you serious?" expression.
What was so great about the Beastmaster Center, that broken-down place?
Qiao Sang: "..."
True, the Sawtooth Dragon was a King-level dragon pet beast. Its Beastmaster must have taken it to many places, and they probably stayed at the Beastmaster Center in each city. The Sawtooth Dragon must be very familiar with it...
"Xunxun~"
At that moment, the Treasure Seeker raised its short claws and called out, suggesting that the Flight Festival currently taking place was quite interesting and worth checking out.
“Sawtooth?”
The Sawtooth Dragon stopped and looked at Treasure Seeker.
Flight Festival?
Seeing this, Qiao Sang’s heart stirred, sensing an opportunity.
Although the direction of the Flight Festival was not the same as the Beastmaster Center, as long as she could get the Sawtooth Dragon to follow, there would be a chance to guide it to the Beastmaster Center.
Besides, she was currently on a mission and needed to return.
With this in mind, Qiao Sang gave Treasure Seeker an approving look.
“Xunxun~”
“Xunxun~”
Feeling its Beastmaster’s gaze, Treasure Seeker perked up and redoubled its efforts to sell the idea.
It didn’t know why its Beastmaster was following this person, but it figured that tagging along couldn’t be wrong.
Steel Treasure silently glanced at Treasure Seeker.
It remembered that its Big Brother hadn’t even finished watching a single match...
“Sawtooth.”
Just as Treasure Seeker was enthusiastically promoting, the Sawtooth Dragon called out, indicating it had seen the Flight Festival before.
“Xunxun...”
Treasure Seeker’s expression froze, revealing an awkward smile.
So the other party knew it had been making it up...
“Sawtooth.”
To its surprise, the Sawtooth Dragon’s expression turned wistful.
It hadn’t realized the Flight Festival had developed so much.
“Sawtooth.”
Then it called out again, indicating it wanted to see it.
“Xunxun!”
Treasure Seeker breathed a sigh of relief and nodded eagerly.
It then looked at its Beastmaster with a “Praise me, praise me” expression.
Qiao Sang responded with a glance: Well done!
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker understood and happily led the way.
“Wait.” Qiao Sang suddenly spoke up.
Treasure Seeker stopped abruptly.
The Sawtooth Dragon turned its gaze to her.
“Going like this might not be appropriate.” Qiao Sang looked at the Sawtooth Dragon and asked, “Can you shrink?”
“Sawtooth.”
The Sawtooth Dragon, a well-traveled familiar, understood what the human meant by “inappropriate.” It nodded and its body gradually shrank to about 60 centimeters.
Such a cooperative Royal Tier familiar would likely not suddenly start a fight with Fangy and the others, causing her to breakthrough her Brain Domain... Qiao Sang’s thoughts flashed, and she looked at Treasure Seeker, “Let’s move directly there.”
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker nodded, its eyes glowing blue.
The next second, Qiao Sang and Fangy disappeared from the spot.
...
Two minutes later.
Flight Festival.
Above Zone B.
Qiao Sang appeared in mid-air, sitting on Fangy’s back.
Fang Lan, caught off guard, was startled and then approached, cautiously asking:
“Isn’t this one a Ghost-type Companion Beast? How did it become Psychic Type...”
Her voice trailed off as her gaze fell on the familiar that had just appeared, and she screamed:
“How did you bring the Sawtooth Dragon here?!”
Qiao Sang coughed and said:
“It was aimlessly wandering around. When we talked, it showed interest in the Flight Festival, so I brought it along.”
Fang Lan: “!!!”
Just because it was interested in the Flight Festival, you brought a King-level dragon pet beast here?!
Fang Lan took a deep breath, trying to remain calm as she asked:
“Where is its Beastmaster?”
Qiao Sang answered honestly, “I don’t know.”
“You didn’t even tell its Beastmaster and just brought the Sawtooth Dragon here?!” Fang Lan’s eyes widened, her expression clearly showing shock and disbelief.
Saying “brought” makes it sound bad... Qiao Sang said matter-of-factly, “You know, its Beastmaster wasn’t around. Don’t worry, the Sawtooth Dragon is already a Royal Tier familiar, capable of acting on its own. It was wandering around, which means its Beastmaster trusts it to be out alone.”
"Saw."
Sawtooth Dragon heard the conversation and nodded in agreement.
Fang Lan's expression turned incredibly complex when she saw Sawtooth Dragon's movement.
To convince and bring over a King-level dragon pet beast like Sawtooth Dragon in such a short time, this level of ability and courage, along with that familiar that was clearly a Ghost-type but could use Psionic Skills, if she really participates in this Regional Tournament smoothly, she might achieve impressive results right from the start...
The Giant Virtual Screen continued to livestream the aerial obstacle course event.
After about three minutes, the leading participant finally passed the spot where Sawtooth Dragon had been.
The match proceeded smoothly.
None of the spectators or participants knew that a King-level dragon pet beast had been on the track just a short while ago.
"Good job", the supervisor's voice came through the walkie-talkie.
"This is my mission", Qiao Sang said.
The supervisor's tone was cheerful, "I'll give you a good rating on the mission evaluation."
Qiao Sang paused, "Can I just work for one day?"
The walkie-talkie on the other end fell silent.
"I was joking", Qiao Sang quickly added.
"I know, keep up the good work", the supervisor's voice finally came through again.
Time ticked by.
Sawtooth Dragon remained quietly watching the match.
Since she had more missions to complete in the afternoon, Qiao Sang didn't return and solved her lunch problem nearby.
By evening, the day's matches finally concluded.
After saying goodbye to Fang Lan, Qiao Sang turned to mount Fangy but paused, looking at Fangy with a knowing expression.
"Have you been training all day?"
"Ya."
Fangy nodded.
"You must be very tired", Qiao Sang said with concern.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy shook its head.
Not tired, it had consumed several Energy Recovery Potions and was well-rested. Lulu had even cast a Healing Light on it halfway through.
Qiao Sang sighed, "Don't push yourself. Even with Energy Recovery Potions, your energy might be restored, but your mental status will still be fatigued after a full day of Clone Training."
"Ya Ya."
Fangy paused.
Didn't Lulu cast a Healing Light on it? Did its Beastmaster not hear?
Just as it was about to explain again, Qiao Sang gently said, "You've trained all day, so take a good rest first. Wait until you're fully recovered before continuing your training."
She paused and added, "Otherwise, I'll worry."
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy, moved by its Beastmaster's gentle gaze, nodded.
Just a rest, it could do that!
Then, its body slowly shrank.
Qiao Sang inwardly praised herself and looked at Sawtooth Dragon, who hadn't left yet, hesitantly asking, "My familiar is very tired. Could you possibly take me back to the Beastmaster Center?"
" Saw."
Sawtooth Dragon, remembering that this human had brought it here and watched the match together, nodded without much thought, agreeing to help.
Sure enough, a cooperative familiar! Qiao Sang felt a surge of gratitude, "Thank you so much."
" Saw."
Sawtooth Dragon let out a call, its body gradually increasing in size. Then, it curled its tail forward, lifting Qiao Sang onto its back. With a powerful flap of its wings, it took off toward the direction of the Beastmaster Center.
Qiao Sang was taken aback, "I haven't given you any navigation, how do you know the direction?"
" Saw."
Sawtooth Dragon called out as it flew.
"Ya Ya."
Fangy translated timely.
It said its Beastmaster was at the Beastmaster Center.
(End of Chapter)
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