Chapter 1018: 《Another possibility of the evolution of ghost pets》

“No, you’re screaming so terribly just from dropping a wig…” Qiao Sang was a bit speechless, yet also inexplicably alert. She asked, “Did you see an invisible Ghost-type Pet holding your wig?”

Xiao Xunbao was, after all, a General-level Pet. For something worn on its head to just disappear, the Pet that took it must either be much stronger than Xiao Xunbao or very bold and possess the ability to move objects.

If they could encounter such a Ghost-type Pet just by casually strolling through the streets, what would happen if they encountered one targeting a Pet egg next time?

“Xun!”

Xiao Xunbao looked left and right, then shook its head with a mournful expression, indicating it hadn’t.

“Ya ya.”

Ya Bao, who had just been feeling sleepy, let out a cry, indicating not to worry and to let it check.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao immediately understood something, its eyes lit up, and it floated next to Ya Bao, lowering its head.

Ya Bao raised its paw and placed it on Xiao Xunbao’s head, closing its eyes.

“Ya ya…”

After about ten seconds, Ya Bao opened its eyes, shook its head, and let out a cry.

It hadn’t seen anyone. The wig had just disappeared suddenly.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao showed a crestfallen expression.

Qiao Sang pondered for a moment and comforted it, “Don’t worry, you can use Space Movement’s positioning to look for it based on what you saw. Even if you can’t find it, I’ll buy you another one later.”

Space Movement’s co-perception positioning could completely and quickly browse and lock onto a certain area, and it could also precisely view a certain scene as if from a God’s perspective. That’s how they found Lele Seeds in the secret realm.

Since co-perception positioning could offer a God’s perspective, Xiao Xunbao could naturally do the same when performing its own positioning.

After all, co-perception positioning merely shared the images Xiao Xunbao saw in its mind during positioning, helping to position more quickly and accurately.

Qiao Sang’s thoughts were clear, and various ideas popped up almost simultaneously.

The wig suddenly disappeared without a trace, meaning either an invisible Ghost-type Pet took it directly, or a Superpower System Pet with abilities like Space Movement transferred the item.

Given they were in Zhidia District, the former was more likely.

Ya Bao’s Touch Sense could only perceive what happened on Xiao Xunbao’s head and couldn’t see invisible Ghost-type Pets. However, the images Xiao Xunbao sensed during Space Movement positioning could provide a comprehensive view. Perhaps that Ghost-type Pet, after taking the wig, thought it was safe and happily revealed itself elsewhere.

“Xun!”

Xiao Xunbao’s eyes lit up again, then closed.

The entire map of You City instantly appeared in its mind like a 3D image.

At the same time, Qiao Sang, with a thirst for knowledge, asked,

“When a Ghost-type Pet performs Space Movement positioning, can the images in its mind show invisible Ghost-type Pets?”

If Xiao Xunbao could also see invisible Ghost-type Pets while positioning, then it wouldn’t matter if the other party was invisible.

Mi Jiala was silent for a moment:

“Do you think there are many Pets that simultaneously possess Ghost-type and Superpower System abilities, plus the Profound Level Space Movement skill?”

Understood. Teacher doesn’t know either. So there are things even an S-Class Beast Master doesn’t know… Qiao Sang looked at Teacher Mi Jiala with a complex expression.

Mi Jiala understood the meaning in Qiao Sang’s eyes, was silent again for a moment, then added,

“Some knowledge comes from practice. Your Ghost Ring King happens to possess all the conditions. You can just ask it directly after it finishes positioning.”

That makes sense… Qiao Sang nodded and said, “Okay.”

Just then, Xiao Xunbao suddenly opened its eyes.

“Xun!”

Before Qiao Sang could speak, it directly handed the Pet egg forward.

“Ya ya…”

Ya Bao adjusted its position in its Yu Beast Master’s arms, raised its paw, and cooperatively took it.

Immediately after, Xiao Xunbao disappeared from its original spot.

After about five seconds, Xiao Xunbao appeared out of thin air, its paw clutching a Pet about forty centimeters tall, mostly grey-black with a grey-brown abdomen, pure black eyes seemingly without sclera, and a pink afro wig on its head.

Kong Kong Ling, a Ghost-type General-level Pet. It’s said not to breathe, and its body is hollow inside. If one unluckily sees the void within its body, their soul will be sucked away… Qiao Sang looked at the Pet Xiao Xunbao had brought back, and relevant information surfaced in her mind. Then, she thought of something and her gaze fell on Kong Kong Ling’s paw.

Sure enough, she saw a black, miniature, shrunken bracelet.

There was no need to ask; based on the afro on Kong Kong Ling’s head, it was clear it had stolen the wig.

“Xun!”

“Xun!”

Xiao Xunbao cursed at Kong Kong Ling. Halfway through, it suddenly remembered something, snatched the pink wig, put it on its own head, and then resumed its scolding.

“Kong Kong…”

Kong Kong Ling remained obediently held throughout, as if it had realized its mistake.

After about a minute of scolding, Qiao Sang coughed, “It’s good that the wig is found.”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

With its Yu Beast Master’s interruption, Xiao Xunbao finally felt a bit tired of scolding and released its paw.

Kong Kong Ling’s deep eyes looked at Xiao Xunbao’s wig.

Just then, an urgent voice rang out: “Kong Kong, I finally found you!”

Qiao Sang looked in the direction of the voice and saw a burly, strong man, broad-shouldered and bear-like, with his oiled hair meticulously combed.

Kong Kong Ling floated next to the burly man and cried out “Kong Kong, Kong Kong” twice.

After listening, the burly man stepped forward and apologized to Mi Jiala in a regretful tone:

“Excuse me, my Kong Kong Ling really likes the wig on your Ghost-type Pet’s head. I wonder if you would be willing to sell this wig to me?”

Qiao Sang: “???”

“Xun?!”

Xiao Xunbao exploded upon hearing this and started cursing again.

Mi Jiala said blandly:

“I am not its Yu Beast Master. Its Yu Beast Master is over there.”

Saying this, she gestured with her eyes.

Only then did the burly man notice there was another person beside them.

He was stunned for a moment, then looked at Qiao Sang and repeated his previous words:

“Excuse me, my Kong Kong Ling really likes your Pet’s wig. I wonder if you would be willing to sell this wig to me?”

Qiao Sang was cold and emotionless:

“No.”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao felt comfortable and stopped scolding.

The burly man didn’t show disappointment, nor did he continue to plead. Instead, he turned to Kong Kong Ling and said, “Since they won’t sell it, I’ll buy you an identical one later.”

“Kong Kong.”

Kong Kong Ling turned its head, looking displeased.

It’s already good that I didn’t make you apologize, and you’re still thinking about Xiao Xunbao’s wig… Qiao Sang didn’t want to stay put. She picked up her phone, checked the recent positioning, and prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, the burly man blocked her way and said helplessly,

“Can we talk further?”

Qiao Sang said without thinking, “Not selling.”

The burly man was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, “Not even for 5000?”

Spend 5000 to buy such a low-quality wig? Are you crazy… Qiao Sang conveyed her meaning with her eyes.

Now, she was, after all, a person with a large sum of money and naturally wouldn’t sell Xiao Xunbao’s beloved wig for a mere 5000 alliance coins.

Just as she was about to refuse, the burly man, thinking her temporary silence was hesitation, involuntarily lowered his voice and said,

“I’m also exploring the possibility of another evolution path for Kong Kong Ling. How about it, can you do me a favor?”

Qiao Sang was completely bewildered; she couldn’t understand the situation at all.

What did buying a wig have to do with Kong Kong Ling’s evolution path?

Qiao Sang couldn’t help but look at Teacher Mi Jiala.

Mi Jiala pondered for a moment and said, “I remember Kong Kong Ling has two evolution paths: one is to absorb at least A-grade Dark Stones, and the other is to find a Pet called Night Shell Ball for fusion evolution.”

The burly man glanced at Mi Jiala, understood something, and said,

“You’re not from Zhidia District, so you wouldn’t know. Dr. Zhang Taidong recently announced a study saying that some Ghost-type Pets actually have another evolution path, which requires them to be happy.”

Qiao Sang frowned and said,

“Emotional power evolution?”

The burly man nodded and said, “It should be, but it’s not as simple as just happy emotions, but making them feel happy is definitely necessary.”

Qiao Sang heard this and looked thoughtful.

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She didn’t know what this evolution path specifically entailed. Xiao Xunbao’s current evolution path reached its racial limit at the Emperor-level. She wondered if this evolution path would be suitable for Xiao Xunbao…

The burly man seized the opportunity and said,

“How about it, 5000, will you sell it? Just consider it making a friend.”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao raised both paws, pressing down firmly on its wig.

Qiao Sang glanced at the other party and said,

“No, if I give you the wig, your Kong Kong Ling will be happy, but my Ghost Ring King won’t be.”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao lowered its paws and instantly straightened its back.

Exactly, exactly.

“Kong Kong…” Kong Kong Ling looked at its Yu Beast Master.

Wait, Ghost Ring King? The burly man was stunned for a moment.

Qiao Sang, the champion of the Hollow Region, also seemed to have a Ghost Ring King…

Before he could react, Xiao Xunbao’s eyes were already fixed on the phone in its Yu Beast Master’s hand. It used the navigation on the screen to position itself, its eyes glowing blue, and then it disappeared from its original spot with Qiao Sang and Mi Jiala.

“Kong Kong!”

Seeing this, Kong Kong Ling cried out angrily at its Yu Beast Master and then disappeared invisibly.

The burly man: “…”

…

Yu Beast Center.

After checking in, Qiao Sang and Mi Jiala headed to the accommodation area.

Mi Jiala stopped in front of her room door and said warmly,

“You’ve worked hard during this time. Get a good night’s sleep. Teacher Fulaoda should arrive around noon tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Qiao Sang nodded and used her pet tamer badge to swipe open the door to the adjacent room.

“Ya ya…”

As soon as they entered, Ya Bao flapped its wings to the bedside table and gently placed the Pet egg down, afraid of even a slight bump.

Once that was done, fatigue washed over it again. It yawned and went to the bed to find a comfortable spot to lie down.

Qiao Sang quickly washed up, leaned against the bed, took out her phone, and first logged onto the Imperial Beast Academy’s official website. She went to the points interface, exchanged two bottles of shrinking potions, and then, recalling what the Kong Kong Ling Yu Beast Master had said, she opened a search engine and typed in “Dr. Zhang Taidong.”

Soon, relevant pages popped up.

【Zhang Taidong, male, 126 years old, A-grade researcher, Ghost-type Pet research expert, employed at the Zhidia Ghost-type Ninth Research Institute, once solved the key problem of Vomiting Skeleton evolving into Lotus Root Mud Man…】

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao leaned over to watch, letting out a cry of admiration.

So amazing…

Qiao Sang asked with a smile,

“What’s so amazing?”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao pointed to a certain number.

This human was already 126 years old; it still had to live for a very long time to reach that age.

Qiao Sang: “…”

“You’re right, the longer a Yu Beast Master lives, the more powerful they generally become.” Qiao Sang lowered her voice and said, “Teacher Mi Jiala is much more powerful than him.”

“Xun?!”

Xiao Xunbao understood immediately, eyes wide, and cried out.

What? Teacher Mi Jiala is even older than 126 years old?!

Qiao Sang quickly said, “Quiet down.”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao covered its mouth.

“So, if you don’t understand something in the future, just ask her. She definitely knows,” Qiao Sang said.

“Xun?”

Xiao Xunbao showed a puzzled expression.

Shouldn’t you be the one asking?

Qiao Sang: “…”

To be honest, sometimes Pets being too smart isn’t necessarily a good thing…

Steel Treasure by the window silently glanced at its Yu Beast Master.

Qiao Sang then thought of something and said,

“I almost forgot to ask something. When you found Kong Kong Ling through Space Movement’s positioning, could you directly see other invisible Ghost-type Pets?”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao recalled for a moment and cried out, indicating it hadn’t paid attention; at that time, all it saw was the wig.

Qiao Sang: “…”

I shouldn’t have bothered asking you…

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao raised its paw, striking a “don’t worry” pose, let out a cry, and then closed its eyes.

Three seconds later, it opened its eyes and cried out.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

It didn’t see any.

Invisible Ghost-type Pets usually only have an outline, making them easy to distinguish from non-invisible Ghost-type Pets.

It seems Ghost-type Pets judge whether something is invisible directly through their eyes… Qiao Sang reached a conclusion, picked up her phone again, and searched for Dr. Zhang Taidong’s recent related research.

The page transitioned.

Almost every website was reporting the same study.

Qiao Sang clicked on one of the websites:

【In late July this year, researcher Zhang Taidong published a paper titled “Another Possibility for Ghost-type Pet Evolution.” He mentioned that some Ghost-type Pets might contain another type of energy within their bodies. If this energy is activated, it could lead Ghost-type Pets down an entirely new evolutionary path.】

【This energy is similar to self-generated emotions, yet also similar to the absorption of a certain type of positive emotional energy. This energy is not only applicable to specific Ghost-type Pets but to some Ghost-type Pets, just as some Ghost-type Pets require negative emotional energy to evolve.】

【He urged everyone, if they have contracted a Ghost-type Pet, to try and make their Ghost-type Pet feel joyful and maintain happy emotions, allowing them to experience positive emotional energy. This might lead to completely new developments.】

【Even if a Ghost-type Pet has reached its racial limit, they can still try. If any Ghost-type Pet evolves into a brand new form, he hopes everyone can contact him to participate in the research and contribute to the future of Ghost-type Pets.】