Chapter 939: Can't Book the Arena?
Chapter 939: Can't Book the Arena? (Combined)
Qiao Sang finally managed to say, "It's not easy for the contestants either."
The old man replied, "After all, this is the Regional Tournament. It's not easy to qualify, so everyone hopes to win."
After saying that, he changed the topic, "Do you have any contestants you support?"
Qiao Sang's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Do you already know who's participating?"
"Like Yang Yuanhang, Hong Xiaoning, and Qiu Ao. They're all participating", the old man said.
Qiao Sang wasn't unfamiliar with these names. Almost every marketing account's list of contestants included these few names.
She had specifically searched and found that these individuals had previously participated in the Regional Tournament and achieved good results.
Contestants with some fame are usually closely followed by people. Once they register, the news spreads quickly.
"Who do you support?" the old man asked again.
Qiao Sang said without changing her expression, "Qiao Sang."
Migala glanced at her.
The old man thought for a moment and said, "I haven't heard of her. Has she never participated in the Regional Tournament before?"
Qiao Sang nodded.
The old man wasn't interested in contestants who hadn't participated in the Regional Tournament before, so he said, "I support Qiu Ao."
Qiu Ao, 31 years old, a C-Class Beastmaster, had participated in the Regional Tournament at the age of 28, which could be considered quite young. This was his third participation. Even with good results, a C-Class Beastmaster's chances of making it into the top ten in a Regional Tournament, especially in a place like the Hollow Plains where talent is abundant, were slim.
As they chatted idly, their flying companion landed at the entrance of the Beastmaster Center.
After paying the flying fee, Qiao Sang and Migala walked into the Beastmaster Center and headed straight for the check-in area.
With the Regional Tournament approaching in Tianan City, the Beastmaster Center was much busier than usual, with several times the number of people.
Fortunately, most of the residential area's check-ins were already completed. Although the rest area was bustling, the front desk wasn't overly busy.
When the person in front of her finished checking in, Qiao Sang stepped forward and took out her ID card and Beastmaster Badge.
"Did you make a reservation?" the staff member asked casually.
"No", Qiao Sang said as she handed over her ID card.
The staff member didn't even look at it and said, "I'm sorry, all our rooms are full."
Qiao Sang looked up and asked, "Didn't they say that contestants don't need reservations and can stay for free at the Beastmaster Center?"
The staff member was taken aback.
Then she seemed to realize something and turned to look at the foreigner beside Qiao Sang, her face showing surprise.
When did the Regional Tournament start allowing foreigners to participate?
Just as she was about to compose herself and ask the foreigner to show their ID card and Beastmaster Badge, Qiao Sang also took out her Beastmaster Badge and placed it on the front desk along with her ID card.
The staff member glanced down and, upon seeing the color of the Beastmaster Badge, was utterly shocked.
A B-Class Beastmaster's Badge?
She couldn't help but look up and scrutinize the young girl who looked like she was still in high school, realizing something:
The one participating in the Regional Tournament wasn't the foreigner, but this young girl...
"Contestants can indeed stay for free", the staff member quickly said, picking up the ID card and Beastmaster Badge to process the check-in.
When the computer screen displayed the information, she specifically looked at the age column.
Just one glance, and she froze.
How old?
17?!
The staff member looked up at the young girl in front of her, then looked back at the age on the screen several times, finally digesting this unbelievable fact.
The B-Class Beastmaster standing before her was actually this young, not just pretending to be!
To become a B-Class Beastmaster at 17, how on earth did she manage it?!
As someone who closely follows the Regional Tournament, she couldn't wait to post this news online.
"Are you done?" Qiao Sang asked.
The staff member gathered their thoughts and quickly replied, "All set! Room 2603 is ready for you!"
With that, they handed back the Beastmaster Badge and ID card with both hands.
The Beastmaster Center offered free medical care and accommodation to every contestant in the Regional Tournament.
Initially, many contestants chose to stay at the Beastmaster Center, but as incidents involving contestants at the center became more frequent each year, the number of contestants staying there gradually decreased. Eventually, the center started providing the most expensive suites to the contestants.
Even so, very few contestants opted to stay at the Beastmaster Center.
...
Room 2603.
Qiao Sang immediately noticed the large bed inside.
She paused for a moment, then decided to show respect to her teacher. "Teacher, maybe I should sleep on the sofa tonight."
"No need", Migala said, glancing around the room. "I can find a place to stay outside."
What, you're not staying with me... Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment before suggesting, "How about I stay with you outside?"
"I've already checked; this place is closest to the match arena, and it's most convenient for you to stay here", Migala explained. She paused and added, "If you have any issues with your rest, let me know."
"I'll stay within ten kilometers, just a Spatial Shift away."
Hearing this, Qiao Sang didn't argue further and nodded. "Alright."
Indeed, whether it was a Treasure Seeker or Pengamei, they could perform a Spatial Shift, making it potentially more convenient than staying on different floors of the same building.
After all, living on different floors didn't necessarily mean they would think to use a Spatial Shift.
Suddenly, Qiao Sang remembered something and said, "Oh, Teacher, someone taught me Sympathetic Positioning in the Hidden Realm."
Migala's heart skipped a beat, but her tone remained calm. "Is that so."
"Yep", Qiao Sang smiled. "She's a teammate I recruited. Actually, it was your suggestion to find a teammate."
"She must be a good teammate", Migala said.
Qiao Sang sighed, "At first, I thought she was just a slacker. She didn't help much for the first few dozen days."
Migala: "..."
"But later, she helped me a lot", Qiao Sang continued. "If it weren't for her, I might not have made it back in time for the registration deadline."
Migala felt relieved and managed a restrained smile. "That shows you have a good eye for choosing teammates."
"Not really", Qiao Sang admitted. "It's mainly because she was interested in the reward I offered."
Migala: "..."
Migala didn't want to continue this conversation and said, "Rest up. I've already contacted the school, and they should arrive tomorrow."
Qiao Sang nodded. "Alright."
"Remember to figure out Yan Jiaou's Awakened Skills", Migala reminded her.
"Got it."
"Also", Migala added, "there are hundreds of contestants in the Regional Tournament each year. It's impossible to know everything about all your opponents before the match. Instead, take this time to relax."
She smiled. "Believe in your own strength."
Qiao Sang had been working tirelessly on missions, barely sleeping in the Hidden Realm. For the past few dozen days, she had been on edge, having Flame Kiru come out of the lava every hour to help with healing. Migala had seen all of this and genuinely felt her student needed a good rest.
Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment, then smiled. "Got it!"
After Migala left, Qiao Sang immediately took out her mobile phone to book a training field. She planned to have Fangy demonstrate its three new skills to see how powerful they were.
After about three minutes, she put down her mobile phone.
All the slots had been booked...
Weren't people here to watch the match? Why would they book all the Beastmaster Center Training Fields?
Qiao Sang felt a bit disheartened.
The Beastmaster Center allowed booking of Training Fields up to a month in advance, but all the slots for the next month were taken. This meant that even if the match officially started, she wouldn't be able to book an Arena for training anytime soon.
With the match approaching, not being able to train was simply unacceptable... She couldn't just let this slide. Qiao Sang took out her mobile phone again and started searching for nearby open Training Fields.
However, after searching for a while, she found that none of them were available.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker had been watching from the side. Seeing that she couldn't book any slots, it couldn't help but look worried.
While it didn't like training, it knew that its Beastmaster had been busy preparing for this match, and such an important match naturally required proper training.
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and then dialed Teacher Mikara's number.
As the saying goes, when in trouble, seek a teacher.
After two beeps, the call didn't connect and was instead hung up.
Just as Qiao Sang was about to send a message, Teacher Mikara suddenly appeared in the room.
Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment before asking:
"Teacher, can your Pengamei usually use Skills without appearing?"
Migala replied casually, "Yes."
Then she asked, "What do you need?"
Qiao Sang immediately explained the situation with not being able to book any Training Fields.
Migala frowned slightly after listening and said, "Let me check."
She then took out her mobile phone and sent a message.
After about half a minute, her phone vibrated with a reply.
Migala read the message, then put down her phone and said in a serious tone, "Nearly half of Tianan City's Training Fields were booked at the same time."
Qiao Sang pondered for a few seconds and said, "You mean someone did this on purpose to prevent others from booking Training Fields and training?"
Migala nodded slightly, "Yes."
Usually, she would have arranged accommodation and training in advance, but this time, the last mission in the Hidden Realm took too long, leaving no time to make any arrangements.
However, this wasn't a big problem, as long as...
Before Migala could explain her plan, Qiao Sang's mobile phone rang. She picked it up and answered:
"Hello? Yes, I've officially registered in Tianan City... You're here too? I'm staying at the Beastmaster Center... It's quite good here, I'll move if something comes up... Actually, there's no problem, I just can't book any Training Fields... What? You have a villa here with an Outdoor Training Ground?! That's great, I'll come over later!"
Qiao Sang hung up and said excitedly, "Teacher, we don't need to worry about the Training Fields anymore. I have a friend with a house that has a Training Field. We can train there directly."
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker looked delighted.
"What's your friend's name?" Migala asked.
"Her name is Yu Ke", Qiao Sang replied.
To be honest, she knew that people would go to great lengths to win in such a large-scale match, but she never imagined that someone would go so far as to book all the Training Fields in the city!
Thankfully, there was Yu Ke.
Migala picked up her mobile phone, checked the time, and said, "When the time comes, I'll go with you."
"Okay", Qiao Sang nodded.
Then she thought of something and asked, "Teacher, can a Beastmaster change the color of the Star Array when summoning a familiar?"
Migala shook her head, "No, why do you ask?"
"There's nothing, just curious." Qiao Sang said, then suddenly shouted:
"Stealthy Shield!"
Migala: "!!"
"Spray?" Pengamei's voice sounded.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker, hearing its Beastmaster's words, eyes flickered and floated over to the source of the sound, extending its claws to touch it.
When it felt the texture, it first froze, then its eyes lit up.
Qiao Sang asked, "Teacher, what is Pengamei saying?"
Migala maintained her composure: "It's just asking why you suddenly shouted 'Stealthy Shield.' Is there one here?"
Qiao Sang smiled, "No, I just shouted it randomly."
What's going on that you suddenly suspect me... Migala naturally didn't believe it and changed the subject:
"Rest for now, and call me when you're ready to train."
With that, she nodded at Air's position nearby, then vanished on the spot.
"Xunxun!" Treasure Seeker eagerly floated over to its Beastmaster, calling out to indicate that the texture on Pengamei was the same as that of a Stealthy Shield.
"Qingqing." Qingbao appeared and nodded in agreement.
And the outline felt by the wind was the same as well.
Qiao Sang's heart stirred, "I see."
Although Migala and Pengamei share many similarities with Xu Gehong and Stealthy Shield, the color of the Star Array can't be faked. However, Teacher Mikara is an S-Class Beastmaster, so it's not impossible that she has some unique methods...
She quickly refocused her thoughts.
Forget it, better not think about these things. The most important thing right now is to prepare for the Regional Tournament.
...
Four hours later.
In the suburbs, far from the city, nestled among mountains and water.
There are many villa districts here, but they are too far from the city center, so they are mostly used as leisure and vacation spots by people with some means.
When Qiao Sang arrived at the location indicated by Navigation, she found a girl in a blue dress already waiting at the gate. It was Yu Ke.
"You're finally here!" Yu Ke's eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over.
"This is my Teacher, Migala", Qiao Sang introduced.
Qiao Sang's Teacher... that means she's a Teacher at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy... Yu Ke was taken aback for a moment, then straightened up and greeted:
"Teacher, hello!"
Migala smiled slightly, "Hello."
"Let's go inside quickly." Yu Ke said, glancing around as if looking for something.
"What are you looking for?" Qiao Sang asked.
Yu Ke tactfully replied, "I heard that a Qingfeng Ni appeared in Sky Rift City yesterday. Is that your Qingqing Ni?"
She was looking for Qingqing Ni.
Qiao Sang was about to speak when a deafening "bang" sounded from nearby.
"Teeth!"
Fangy immediately jumped out of its Beastmaster's arms and assumed a wary expression toward the source of the sound.
"It's nothing, nothing." Yu Ke quickly reassured, "There's another Beastmaster participating in the Regional Tournament who lives next door. He's been training recently."
Qiao Sang asked, "Do you know him?"
Yu Ke shook her head, "No."
"Then how do you know he's participating in the Regional Tournament?" Qiao Sang pressed.
"An event as big as the Regional Tournament, of course, everyone in the neighborhood knows about it", Yu Ke explained. "I've never interacted with his family or met them, but when I came over a few days ago, they came to our door with an invitation, saying someone in their family had officially registered for the Regional Tournament and wanted to throw a party, inviting all the neighbors."
She then turned to clarify her stance, "Don't worry, even if he's my neighbor, I will definitely support you."
Qiao Sang: "..."
Suddenly, she remembered how her mother would react...
Come to think of it, she hasn't even told her mother about participating in the Regional Tournament yet... (End of Chapter)
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