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Chapter 955: Heavenly Cloud Crystal
Chapter 955: Heavenly Cloud Crystal (Combined)
“Xunxun……”
Treasure Seeker's body trembled, inexplicably feeling a chill.
“Xunxun~”
It then seemed to remember something and looked up at the chandelier swaying from the ceiling, calling out to indicate that the wind should be gentler.
“Qingqing.”
Qingbao's voice sounded, and the wind in the room calmed down a bit, reducing the chandelier's sway.
Feeling the chill dissipate, Treasure Seeker continued to watch the live stream of the match with satisfaction.
When the morning match ended, Qiao Sang and Fangy had a hearty meal. She picked up her mobile phone to check the time, preparing to head to the suburban training ground before the afternoon match.
Just as she was about to call Treasure Seeker for synchronization positioning, her mobile phone vibrated.
Qiao Sang picked it up and saw that it was Teacher Mikara calling, so she quickly answered.
Before she could speak, Teacher Mikara's voice came through the speaker:
“Where are you now?”
Qiao Sang reported her location:
“Beastmaster Center Suite 2603.”
Her lunch had been specially delivered to the room by the Beastmaster Center staff.
With the Regional Tournament in full swing, there were too many people who recognized her outside. Going out to eat would mean being watched the entire time, and photos of her eating would be uploaded to the internet.
It was better to eat in the room for peace and quiet.
“Wait for me.” Mikara hung up the phone.
About three seconds later, Teacher Mikara appeared in the room out of nowhere.
Qiao Sang was no longer surprised by this.
Even Fangy and the others didn't react much.
“Have you had lunch?” Mikara glanced at the leftover food on the coffee table.
Qiao Sang nodded: “Just finished. Teacher, have you eaten? Do you want me to order something for you?”
“No need.”
Just as Mikara said these two words, she sensed something and turned to catch a flying tissue with her fingers.
She looked at the tissue, then at the curtain fluttering by the window, and asked:
“What's up with Qingfeng Ni?”
Qiao Sang coughed: “It's training its Tailwind.”
She then called out in the direction of the curtain:
“Qingbao, gentle wind.”
“Qingqing.”
Qingbao's voice echoed, and the curtain's movement slowed down significantly.
Mikara asked, puzzled: “Why is it training in the room?”
“Because I told it to train ten hours of Skills every day and to participate in the match when it's ready.” Qiao Sang explained.
Mikara was taken aback: “You're serious?”
“Of course.” Qiao Sang nodded.
Mikara bluntly said: “While my goal in having you participate in the match is to train you, Qingfeng Ni is just an Intermediate Beast. In the Regional Tournament, contestants can send out three familiars to battle, and even their weakest familiar is a High-Class Beast Companion. Qingfeng Ni has just evolved, and even if it faces a High-Class Beast Companion, it won't get the training it needs.”
She had Qiao Sang participate in the Regional Tournament to gain experience, but the training should involve a back-and-forth battle or some improvement in the fight, not a complete one-sided beating.
Although there are cases in reality where Intermediate Beasts have challenged and defeated High-Class Beast Companions, those are usually late-stage Intermediate Beasts facing High-Class Beasts with less talent.
Qingfeng Ni had just evolved, and its opponents would be familiars raised by young professional Beastmasters. It was bound to be at a disadvantage.
As she spoke, the wind in the room stopped blowing.
“Of course, I won't let Qingbao participate in the match as an Intermediate Beast.” Qiao Sang said: “I told it that it can only participate after evolving.”
The curtain swayed again, and the wind in the room resumed.
Evolution? Migala's brow furrowed slightly as she said:
"Qingfeng Ni should only Evolve when its internal Energy reaches the maximum it can withstand. Otherwise, it absolutely must not Evolve recklessly."
She knew that the Hollow Plains people had provided Qiao Sang with a considerable amount of resources needed for Qingfeng Ni, including the Heaven Cloud Crystals required for Evolution.
If one disregarded the potential after Evolution, these resources alone could allow Qingfeng Ni to Evolve in a short period of time.
This is too much distrust... Qiao Sang's heart sank a little as she replied:
"I understand; this would hinder its potential. I will definitely wait until its Energy reaches the maximum before letting it Evolve."
With a smile, she continued, "After all, I want Qingbao to be able to Evolve to the Divine Rank in the future."
At the same time, the wind in the room intensified.
It's not that I don't trust you, but your usual behavior has been too lenient with your Familiar... Migala felt reassured and then thought of something, asking:
"In the upcoming 108 to 54 match, you might encounter another Beastmaster who sends out a High-Class Beast Companion. After that, it will be impossible to encounter such opponents. Could it be that you are preparing for Qingfeng Ni to Evolve to the Advanced stage to Battle those General-Class Beast Companions?"
The Regional Tournament is expected to last about a month. Based on Qiao Sang's previous cultivation speed for Yan Jiaou and the others, Qingfeng Ni indeed has a certain probability of Evolving by the later matches.
However, by then, the opponents will not send out High-Class Beast Companions.
If Qingfeng Ni, just Evolved to the Advanced stage, were to Battle a General-Class Beast Companion, it would be better to have it face a High-Class Beast Companion in its Intermediate form.
The wind in the room stopped again.
You don't say, I almost forgot... Qiao Sang fell into deep thought.
Indeed, the stronger the opponents become as the matches progress. She hadn't encountered any High-Class Beast Companions in the first two matches, and it would be even less likely in the later stages.
The only chance to encounter a High-Class Beast Companion would likely be in the next 108 to 54 match...
Qiao Sang didn't answer directly and instead said:
"Let's wait and see what happens after Qingbao Evolves. Teacher, what brings you here?"
"I saw that the morning match was over and guessed you would be training at this time, so I came to accompany you", Migala explained.
You guessed right... Qiao Sang smiled.
"I was just about to go."
...
In the suburbs, at the villa.
Yu Ke and Yu Le watched several shadows outside through the glass window.
After a long while, Yu Le couldn't help but ask:
"Sis, if Qiao Sang is a student at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, then is this person her Teacher?"
"Yes", Yu Ke replied, her eyes fixed on Qingbao's shadow. "Qiao Sang described it."
Yu Le mused:
"The Imperial Beastmaster Academy must be great. Teachers even provide one-on-one guidance outdoors."
"It's impossible for every student to have one-on-one guidance", Yu Ke said. "It must be because Qiao Sang's situation is special."
Yu Le thought about it and agreed.
She continued to look out the window, her gaze settling on a particular floating shadow. She took out her mobile phone, zoomed in, and took several photos, musing:
"Qingfeng Ni has been in Wind Transformation for the past few days, so I haven't seen much. Today, it's not in Wind Transformation all the time, so I got a good look."
Yu Ke also stared at the shadow, concerned:
"Why does Qingfeng Ni seem unhappy?"
Yu Le paused, put down his mobile phone, and took a few steps forward, leaning against the glass window to take a closer look.
"Is it there?"
Meanwhile.
Open Training Ground.
In the shade under a tree.
"Why aren't you training?" Qiao Sang asked, turning to Qingbao beside her.
"Qingqing." Qingbao sighed.
Even if he evolved, he would still lose the match.
"Who said that?" Qiao Sang countered.
"Qingqing."
Qingbao sighed again, indicating that he had heard their conversation. The human teacher was right; if he evolved to the Advanced stage, he definitely wouldn't be able to beat those General-Class opponents.
Qiao Sang smiled.
"Then try your best. If you evolve within these four days, you might encounter an opponent at the same level."
Within four days? Can he do it? Qingbao's eyes expressed his confusion.
Indeed, he couldn't, but who said she had a golden finger... Qiao Sang said seriously.
"Why not? Your evolution artifacts will be delivered tonight. As long as you follow the training, you'll definitely be able to evolve."
Even if Qingbao doesn't master Tailwind by then, she can just add the points to make it happen.
Qingbao looked hesitant.
Qiao Sang smiled. "Don't worry, I'll wait until your energy reaches its limit before letting you evolve. It's just for a match; there's no way I'd let you sacrifice so much."
Qingbao was taken aback, reflecting on the magic of their bond for the nth time.
Even though he hadn't said anything, his Beastmaster understood what he was thinking.
Qiao Sang continued.
"Have you forgotten why you wanted to become stronger?"
Qingbao was startled. "Qingqing?"
"To defeat the Royal Beast Ancient Wing Bird and Icebird." Qiao Sang looked into Qingbao's eyes.
"If you don't have the confidence now, how will you ever defeat those two?"
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao's eyes gradually became more determined.
Then, the Wind Transformation disappeared.
Looks like he's going to train... Qiao Sang wore a satisfied expression.
But then, she saw Qingbao reappear beside her, and her expression turned to surprise.
"Why are you back?"
Did her motivational talk not work?
"Qingqing~"
Qingbao stretched out his claws, plucked a green leaf from Qiao Sang's head, and smiled sweetly before the Wind Transformation disappeared again.
Damn, so cute... Qiao Sang felt her heart melt.
Inside the floor-to-ceiling window.
"Sis, Qingfeng Ni smiled!" Yu Le exclaimed.
Yu Ke relaxed. "I saw that."
Yu Le sighed. "Qingfeng Ni smiled so suddenly, I didn't even get a chance to take a picture."
Yu Ke remained calm.
"Don't worry, the Open Training Ground has security cameras. We can zoom in and take a screenshot later."
Yu Le was delighted.
"You're so intelligent, sis!"
"Guardfur Tiger..."
The Guardfur Tiger, who was mopping the floor, quietly put down the artifact and headed to the surveillance room to prepare the screenshot.
As a named butler, one must always be alert, anticipating the employer's needs and completing tasks ahead of time when necessary.
...
10:30 PM.
Beastmaster Center.
Room 2603.
Qiao Sang and Fangy were intently watching the live stream of the match on the TV.
The wind kept blowing, causing her hair and Fangy's fur to flutter.
Suddenly, there were two knocks on the door.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker floated to the door, wanting to poke his head out to look.
But remembering what his Beastmaster mother had said earlier, he paused and didn't immediately poke out.
Then, his Beastmaster's voice sounded.
"Open it, it's a package."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker turned the doorknob.
Standing at the door was a familiar, about a meter tall, mostly pink and white, with a pink gem on its forehead.
"Courier."
Its claws were holding a package.
When it saw that the package was being handled by a Treasure Seeker, it wasn't surprised. It skillfully pulled out a pen from its satchel, the gem on its forehead glowing with a pink light, then handed the pen to the Treasure Seeker.
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker was familiar with the creature in front of him; it had helped deliver the Fairy Heart last time.
He took the pen and drew a silly face on the form.
The pinkish-white familiar used the glowing gem to record the entire process.
"Xunxun~"
After signing, the Treasure Seeker took the package and returned to his room, closing the door.
He then floated over to his Beastmaster and handed the package over.
Qiao Sang placed the package in front of Fangy. "Open it."
"Fangy"
While keeping an eye on the match on the TV, Fangy extended a sharp claw and gently sliced open the package.
The package opened.
Qiao Sang glanced at the contents, her eyes quickly focusing on a black, password-protected box at the center.
She took it out and entered the date of Qingbao's first appearance at the Beastmaster Center.
"Unlock successful", a mechanical voice announced.
Qiao Sang opened the box and found a pale pink, quail-egg-sized, oval crystal inside.
This was the SS-Rank Heaven Cloud Crystal...
Qingbao seemed drawn to it and appeared beside her.
As it appeared, Qiao Sang's hair and Fangy's fur stopped floating.
"Qingqing?"
Qingbao called out curiously, asking what it was.
"This is your evolution artifact", Qiao Sang explained.
"Qingqing..." Qingbao reached out a claw, trying to touch it.
Qiao Sang snapped the box shut with a "click" and said earnestly, "I told you to wait until you reach your energy limit before evolving. Not now."
Who knew if touching the SS-Rank Heaven Cloud Crystal would immediately trigger the evolution process.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao came to its senses, looking relieved.
Then it batted its eyes and rubbed against Qiao Sang's cheek.
Now it had 90% confidence that its Beastmaster would let it evolve before the next match.
Qiao Sang felt the softness against her cheek and was taken aback.
She noticed that Qingbao had become much closer to her.
Her heart softened, and she reached out to pet it.
But at that moment, Qingbao vanished using Wind Transformation and continued training Tailwind.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Put these things away", Qiao Sang said, placing the box back in the package and instructing the Treasure Seeker.
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker took off the Ring, enlarged it, and found a good spot to store the items.
Just evolving wasn't enough. Even if they were lucky and faced a Beastmaster with a High-Class Beast Companion, Qingbao might not be able to win. To increase the chances of victory, Qingbao needed to evolve a day or two before the match and get familiar with any new skills that would awaken. Thinking about this, Qiao Sang lost interest in watching the match. During a break between contestants, she closed her eyes, her consciousness entering the Beastmaster Codex and flipping to the page about Qingbao.
Name: Qingfeng Ni
Attributes: Fairy, Flying
Level: Intermediate (6844/10000)+
Her eyes quickly scanned down to Tailwind and Points.
Tailwind (Perfection: 8276/10000)+
Points: 7297
Actually, if she calculated, Qingbao's current points were enough to perfect Tailwind and max out its level for a perfect evolution. Qiao Sang did a quick calculation and had a rough idea of what to do. (End of Chapter)
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