Chapter 94: Gloom Essence
Chapter 94: Gloom Essence
After completing her report, Qiao Sang left the Police Station.
Unlike the immediate reward for catching the thief, this time she would have to wait for notification to collect her bonus within 30 working days.
Qiao Sang had no objections to this.
However, after leaving the Police Station, she silently took out her phone, changed the usual silent mode to standard mode, and turned the volume up to the maximum.
...
The Beastmaster Center is an official Alliance institution, a government agency.
As a critical hub for the entire region, it exists not only in major cities but also in every town.
The Beastmaster Center in Qi Tang Town is located in the town center. Although it is much smaller than the one in Hanggang City, it is still a significant building compared to other structures in Qi Tang Town.
At the moment, Qiao Sang was sitting quietly in the medical area of the Beastmaster Center, holding Fangflare in her arms, waiting outside the familiar internal medicine section.
Qiao Sang wasn't particularly worried about Treasure Seeker's condition.
Treasure Seeker showed no signs of internal or external injuries; it was just sleeping deeply, looking as if it had been drunk.
In today's society, as long as you get to the Beastmaster Center in time, a familiar that was knocked out during a morning match can be treated and be back to its lively self by the afternoon, ready for the next match.
While waiting, Qiao Sang's consciousness entered the Beastmaster Codex.
【Name: Fangflare】
【Attribute: Fire】
【Level: Junior (198/1000) +】
【First Trait: Blazing Fire】
【Level: D (1/500), Status: (Difficult to Use), Description: (When health is below 1/4, potential can be activated, doubling the power of fire-type skills and doubling speed)】
【Skills: Bite (Novice 74/100) +, Ram (Proficient 483/500) +, Flame Fang (Intermediate 694/2000) +, Spark (Intermediate 866/2000) +, Shadow Clone (Proficient 125/500) +, Flame Vortex (Proficient 220/500) +, Blazing Charge (Proficient 110/500) +】
【Points: 1386】
Qiao Sang stared at the data in front of her, dumbfounded.
She repeatedly confirmed the Points at the bottom.
1386.
Last night, it was 456, and now it was 1386?
It had increased by a full 930 points...
Qiao Sang's heart raced. While she knew that the final blow to knock out Thunder Swift would add a significant number of Points, she never expected it to be this much!
This could directly allow Fangflare to evolve!
Her goal in coming to Hometown was to train Fangflare and help it evolve.
Qiao Sang's thoughts came to a halt.
She had just arrived in Hometown yesterday, and today, her goal was already achieved?!
"Number 006, Number 006."
"The Beastmaster of Treasure Seeker!"
Qiao Sang snapped out of her daze.
"I'm here!"
"Treasure Seeker is fine. It just consumed a bit of Gloom Essence. Fortunately, it was only a few drops. While Gloom Essence greatly benefits Ghost-type Companion Beasts, this one is still young and can't handle such a strong supplement."
"As its Beastmaster, you should be more careful. Don't just give it anything beneficial without considering whether it's suitable for its current stage. In this case, just let it absorb the Gloom Essence in its system. It should be fine after a good night's sleep", said a middle-aged male doctor in a white coat, holding Treasure Seeker in front of Qiao Sang.
The doctor looked to be in his late forties, with a receding hairline and sparse hair, clearly a senior-level figure.
"Thank you, Doctor. I understand", Qiao Sang said, taking the still sleeping Treasure Seeker.
Gloom Essence, a specialized supplement for Ghost-type Companion Beasts, costs around five digits per drop.
It was clear that only a Stone Helmet Spirit would have such a thing.
Trading milk for Gloom Essence and ending up in such a dire situation, Qiao Sang suddenly felt a pang of sympathy.
Initially, she had been heartbroken over the lost Points, but now she felt more at ease.
...
Liu Gan Stream.
“Fang?”
Fangflare tilted its head, puzzled by why its Beastmaster was staring at it in silence.
“Fangy, I’m going to take a few photos of you,” Qiao Sang said, stroking Fangflare’s head with a reluctant look on her face.
“Fang.”
Fangflare nodded.
Its Beastmaster’s behavior was odd, and it thought she was going to say something important. It turned out she just wanted to take photos.
Taking photos was simple. The last time, a bunch of people had praised its photos.
Fangflare immediately adjusted its posture, tilting its head up 45 degrees, and slightly baring its sharp fangs with a smile.
Qiao Sang: “......”
Was that pose a bit too quick?
She almost lost the emotional moment she was feeling.
Qiao Sang took out her phone and opened the camera, facing the handsome and adorable Fangflare.
After evolution, a Familiar’s size and appearance would change drastically.
Although Blazefang’s form was much more impressive than Fangflare’s, Qiao Sang still felt a bit reluctant about the change.
However, evolution was a necessary path for all Familiars, and it was the goal of every Beastmaster and Familiar.
No one would refuse to become stronger, especially not the highly ambitious Fangflare.
But from now on, she might not be able to pick it up anymore...
Just as Qiao Sang was lost in thought and about to press the shutter button to capture a keepsake, a phone call came in.
Seeing who was calling, Qiao Sang paused for a moment before answering.
“Hello, Qiao Sang? The photos are ready. I’ll send them to you shortly. Remember to post them on Superblog. I’ve already edited the text, so just copy and paste it when you get the message,” the woman on the other end of the line said.
Qiao Sang listened to the voice on the phone, speechless for a moment.
Close call!
So close!
She was about to breach the contract!
She had forgotten about Fangflare’s endorsement deal!
She had signed a six-month contract, and Fangflare had to shoot two seasons of sunglasses ads. The summer ads were just finished, but the autumn ones hadn’t started yet.
If Fangflare evolved into Blazefang before the autumn photoshoot, she would have to pay a breach of contract fee.
After all, the endorsement was based on Fangflare, the champion of the Newcomer Competition.
“Hello, Qiao Sang, are you there?”
“Yes, I’m listening. Have you finished the autumn sunglasses photos? If so, I can go ahead and shoot them early,” Qiao Sang tried to negotiate.
“It’s only July; it’s not that fast. You’re in Hometown, right? When you return to Hanggang for the start of the school term, we’ll be ready to shoot,” Song Yuan laughed.
The time was one and a half months away.
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and accepted.
There was no rush.
After hanging up, Qiao Sang turned to Fangflare. “Let’s practice Blazing Charge now.”
Fangflare currently had four fire-type Skills, and the release limits of the other three had already been tested. Only Blazing Charge remained.
Fangflare, still maintaining its 45-degree head-tilt and smile, was confused.
Weren’t they taking photos?
Ten minutes later.
Qiao Sang was typing on her phone’s notes app.
Blazing Charge, 48 times.
Both Flame Fang and Blazing Charge were Intermediate Skills. Flame Fang’s proficiency was higher than Blazing Charge’s, but the energy consumption wasn’t much different.
Even among Skills of the same rank, there were differences.
Clearly, Blazing Charge, in terms of energy consumption and power, was superior to Flame Fang at the same proficiency level.
Fangflare picked up the milk that was already prepared and started drinking.
Treasure Seeker was now curled up on Qiao Sang’s head, tugging at her hair and sleeping. Qiao Sang had placed the milk in her bag early in the morning.
Fangflare drank the milk and looked up at the sky.
Something seemed to click in its mind, and its eyes became determined. It finished the remaining milk in one gulp.
“Fang!”
Fangflare’s call caught Qiao Sang’s attention.
“What is it?” Qiao Sang asked.
“Fang! Fang! Fang!”
Fangflare gestured with its short claws, pointing at itself and then at the sky.
Qiao Sang was taken aback and hesitated. “Are you saying you want to relearn Mars Rain?”
“Fang!”
Fangflare nodded firmly, its eyes filled with determination.
(End of Chapter)
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