Chapter 146: Looking for ghost lamps

This task was both easy and well-paid. If it were normal times and Qiao Sang chose for herself, she might have accepted it, but the moment she thought of Zheng Baolong’s words, she no longer considered this task.

Yabao had honed Spark to the peak of Profound Meaning, and his control over Fire-type energy output was already superb. Controlling the fire during a picnic naturally wouldn’t provide any training effect.

Qiao Sang looked down at several more entries.

[Task: Seek a Fire-type Pet with good image and temperament. Yu Beast Master should preferably be eloquent. Calculation is daily, details to be discussed in person]

[Task Location: 91 Xinde Street, Fengwu City, Zhehai Province, Baoshu Fire-type Training Hall]

Although the task didn’t specify what it was, any Yu Beast Master who understood would know.

This kind of task was similar to a real estate tout. When a training hall first opened, they would invite some Yu Beast Masters to pretend to sign up, making people who were genuinely interested feel like they would miss out if they were a step too late.

In short, the training hall was hiring extras.

No training effect, skip.

[Task: I suffer from severe insomnia and am looking for a Grass-type Pet that knows Hypnosis Powder or a Ghost-type Pet that knows Hypnosis.]

Too simple, skip.

[Task: Seeking a Fire-type Pet with Mimicry skill for a three-day performance, only 3 hours of performance per day.]

Mimicry is the simulation and transformation of the shape of released flames; the power does not change, only the shape of the flames changes. It is a skill mostly learned by Pet performers.

Yabao doesn’t know it, skip.

Qiao Sang looked for a long time but couldn’t choose.

There were many tasks, but very few met the eligibility criteria and could also provide training.

“Hello, do you have any requirements for the task you wish to accept?” the Staff asked enthusiastically.

Qiao Sang looked up and replied, “I want something with a certain level of difficulty that can provide training.”

Upon hearing this, the Staff looked at her with reverence. Look at her! Not only is she a genius, but she’s also so hardworking. No wonder she’s so amazing.

“I think this task is very suitable for you.” The Staff said, checking the computer in front of him, “Number 665, finding a Ghost Absorption Lamp.”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment and looked down.

Because the desktop screen was synchronized with the Staff’s computer, there was no need to scroll down further.

[Task Number: 665]

[Task: Find a Ghost Absorption Lamp. Hope a Yu Beast Master with a Ghost-type Pet accepts the task. No date limit, specific details to be discussed in person.]

[Task Location: Unit 5, Apartment 702, Xi Ying Community, Hanggang City, Zhehai Province]

She paused slightly as she looked at the information above, not expecting others to think so highly of her…

Where would wild Ghost Absorption Lamps come from in a town? If any appeared, they would likely have been captured by the Patrol Department… This would at least require going to a Secret Realm…

Qiao Sang looked up and said, “I think I’m still too weak. Going to a Secret Realm at this level might not be safe.”

The Staff smiled and explained, “No need to go to a Secret Realm. We’re not looking for a wild one. The Ghost Absorption Lamp that the task publisher contracted has gone missing.”

So that’s how it was.

Qiao Sang felt relieved.

It wasn’t unheard of for a contracted Pet to go missing, mostly happening to new Yu Beast Masters.

It was nothing more than the Yu Beast Master’s level being too low, the sensing range between them being too small, and the Pet accidentally wandering too far.

Even summoning was restricted due to the low level and long distance.

However, new Yu Beast Masters usually kept a close eye on their Pets, wishing they could carry them 24 hours a day, so it was rare for a Pet to go missing.

Even if one did go missing, the Patrol Department would quickly find it.

But Ghost-type Pets were indeed hard to find…

It was estimated that the task was posted after reporting it to the police and failing to find it.

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost could see invisible Ghost Absorption Lamps, and the search process also tested various abilities. The location was in Hanggang City, which was convenient.

It was indeed a suitable task for her.

Thinking of this, Qiao Sang no longer hesitated. She clicked on the task details page, pressed confirm, and signed her name.

…

The others didn’t overthink their task selection and had already accepted them and gathered to discuss their respective tasks.

“Shi Gaofeng, why did you choose another fat-sucking task?” Wang Yao asked with a laugh.

“It’s because I failed last time and wanted to try again. Where you fall, you get back up. Besides, there are so few Pets that can absorb fat. If I don’t do this task, it’ll probably sit for half a year.” Shi Gaofeng raised his head and said, “Isn’t the task you took similar to the last one, where you just stand still and act as a model for people?”

“Mine is to train my Little Yan’s patience,” Wang Yao said, shrugging.

Shi Gaofeng scoffed, reached out and put his arm around Xu Yajie’s shoulder, saying, “You’re the most honest, you didn’t choose one similar to last time.”

Xu Yajie was silent for a few seconds: “I wanted to choose, but the task publisher from last time gave me one star and wrote a thousand-word negative review. I’m afraid I won’t be able to access these types of tasks anymore.”

Shi Gaofeng: “…”

Task publishers and task takers have a mutual selection process. If a task taker’s historical completion record is too poor and the task publisher is not satisfied, they have the right to refuse.

Shi Gaofeng awkwardly withdrew his hand, looked around, and changed the subject: “Why isn’t Qiao Sang ready yet?”

…

When Qiao Sang found them, she noticed the atmosphere was strange.

“You’re finally here. You took so long to choose, what task did you pick?” Shi Gaofeng said with a sigh of relief.

“Finding a lost Ghost Absorption Lamp,” Qiao Sang replied.

Wang Yao, standing nearby, worried, “That’s not easy to find. Is there a time limit?”

Qiao Sang shook her head: “No.”

Shi Gaofeng raised his hand, intending to put it on Qiao Sang’s shoulder, but then remembered she was a girl and awkwardly lowered his half-raised hand.

“You’re smart, knowing to find one with no time limit. Even if you don’t complete it by the next gathering, you’ll have an excuse.”

Wang Yao glanced at him: “Have you forgotten how badly you were scolded that one time you took a month-long task? Zheng Baolong won’t care about your time limit if the task isn’t completed by the time we gather.”

Shi Gaofeng froze for a moment, his body stiffening.

It had been so long, he had almost forgotten that miserable past…

Wang Yao turned her head and looked at Qiao Sang sympathetically: “You haven’t experienced Zheng Baolong’s temper yet. All in all, good luck.”

The tasks Zheng Baolong gave usually had a five-day limit. For a task like this, with no fixed location and a aimless search for a Ghost-type Pet, whether it could be completed truly depended on fate.

“Enough about me, what tasks did you all take?” Qiao Sang asked.

“Shi Gaofeng is the same as last time. I’m having Little Yan be a model for an art studio for three days. Xu Yajie is going to be medical logistics for a competition for five days,” Wang Yao replied.

“Why are both of your tasks similar to last time? Won’t Zheng Baolong say anything if you do the same tasks?” Qiao Sang asked curiously.

“I won’t say anything,” a familiar voice sounded from behind.

Qiao Sang: “…!”