Chapter 172: Dark Shadow Control

Dark Shadow Control, a high-level skill.

It is a skill that can control the target’s actions by manipulating their shadow through darkness.

As skill proficiency increases, the shadow can also break through surface limitations and transform into a materialized attack, evolving from two-dimensional to three-dimensional, making it a powerful skill that offers both control and offense.

Qiao Sang fell silent.

This feeling was like: I know this is a tempting game, but I’ve controlled myself with my willpower, yet the next second someone tells her that if she plays this game, there’s a certain chance to win a million-dollar prize.

That’s right, Dark Shadow Control was that million-dollar prize.

This was a high-level skill!

If it were in reality, learning it at a professional Pet training institution would cost at least seven figures.

What’s more, Ya Bao most likely learned Mars Rain, which allowed its energy level to exceed the normal range at the Beginner stage.

By the same logic, if Little Treasure Hunting Ghost could learn Dark Shadow Control, would its energy level also be able to exceed the norm?

Thinking this, Qiao Sang was instantly tempted.

What’s a one in ten thousand chance? Aren’t there also Pets that can learn skills through virtual helmets? If so, why can’t this Pet be Little Treasure Hunting Ghost!

“Xun?”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost noticed her Yu Beast Master’s unusual behavior and tilted its head.

“It’s nothing, I’m just thinking about the skill you’re going to learn next,” Qiao Sang said.

“Xun?”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost tilted its head again.

What skill?

“Dark Shadow Control. Once you learn it, you’ll basically be invincible among your peers,” Qiao Sang replied.

However, Little Treasure Hunting Ghost hadn’t reacted yet, but Ya Bao, who was nearby, heard this, its eyes lit up, and it excitedly approached its Yu Beast Master to make its presence known.

“Ya!”

“Ya Ya!”

It wants to learn too!

Qiao Sang ruthlessly said, “This is a skill that only Ghost-type Pets can learn. You can’t learn it.”

“Ya…”

Ya Bao’s ears instantly drooped.

Qiao Sang comforted it, “Haven’t you noticed that you’re already an invincible existence among Pets of the same level? The Mars Rain you know is a high-level skill exclusive to fire-types. Little Treasure Hunting Ghost can’t learn it.”

“Ya!”

Ya Bao thought about it and felt that its Yu Beast Master was right. Its ears immediately perked up again, and it even extended a paw to pat Little Treasure Hunting Ghost’s head, signaling it to study hard.

“Xun…”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost nodded helplessly.

It’s actually only interested in evolution right now. What’s the point of being invincible among its peers? It can’t evolve.

Qiao Sang didn’t know its inner thoughts, only assuming Little Treasure Hunting Ghost agreed, and she still unassuredly added, “You can study for a maximum of two hours a day. Don’t exceed that.”

“Xun…”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost pouted.

Is two hours too much…?

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then smiled, “You try it first. If you think two hours is too much, you can rest earlier.”

“Xun!”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost immediately perked up when it heard this.

Ya Bao saw Little Treasure Hunting Ghost’s reaction and shook its head from the side.

This little brother is no good. As expected, it will have to rely on itself for future fights.

Qiao Sang pulled the disc from Little Treasure Hunting Ghost’s claw and placed it into the virtual helmet’s disc drive slot.

The virtual helmet didn’t need to be connected to a power source to turn on; as long as it was charged, it could be used externally like a phone. Seeing the green indicator light flash after it started, it was clear that the virtual helmet had power.

Qiao Sang put the virtual helmet on Little Treasure Hunting Ghost’s head and instructed, “Don’t panic when you go in. Just watch. It will give you prompts on what to do.”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost looked bewildered, not yet understanding why it needed to wear a helmet to learn a skill, when it felt a slight tingling sensation as the metal pressed against its head, and then its consciousness rapidly sank.

Boom!

“Respected player, welcome to the teaching world of Dark Shadow Control.”

…

“Ya?”

Ya Bao curiously circled around Little Treasure Hunting Ghost, who was wearing the virtual helmet, occasionally tapping the virtual helmet on its head with its paw.

Isn’t it learning a skill? How can it learn if it’s not moving while wearing this thing?

Qiao Sang squatted down, examining the remaining four discs while explaining, “When it wears this helmet, someone inside will teach it.”

Ya Bao was stunned for a moment, then wagged its tail, its eyes shining as it looked at its Yu Beast Master.

“Ya!”

“Ya Ya!”

It wants to wear it to learn skills too!

Qiao Sang: “…”

Does your head fit the size of this virtual helmet…? Qiao Sang naturally wouldn’t say this aloud.

She looked up at Ya Bao and said seriously, “Nine out of ten Pets who wear this can’t learn skills, and virtual helmets are for lazier Pets. You’re so smart and diligent, you don’t need this at all.”

Ya Bao was startled, remembering the scene where Little Treasure Hunting Ghost often lay motionless on its Yu Beast Master’s head.

Indeed, the little brother is too lazy.

“Ya!”

Ya Bao nodded, deeply agreeing with its Yu Beast Master’s words.

After coaxing Ya Bao, Qiao Sang lowered her head and continued to examine the remaining discs.

Hypnosis, Shadow Ball, Substitute, Taunt.

All were skills applicable to Ghost-type Pets.

This task was worth it… Qiao Sang couldn’t help but sigh.

Except for Hypnosis, the other three were skills that Little Treasure Hunting Ghost didn’t currently know but could learn.

Shadow Ball, an offensive skill, is a commonly used attack method among Ghost-type Pets.

Substitute, which requires one-quarter of one’s maximum energy to create, can block some skill damage and effects.

In a sense, Substitute has similarities with Shadow Clone, but compared to Shadow Clone, Substitute is more deceptive.

A Shadow Clone might dissipate if it falls or gets a minor injury.

But Substitute won’t.

After all, this skill is created using one-quarter of the total energy, making it quite durable.

As for Taunt…

Looking at the disc about the Taunt skill in her hand, Qiao Sang fell silent.

Her first thought was the scene of Little Treasure Hunting Ghost flipping off the Clone Demon Puppet in the secret room of the sewer.

If it weren’t for the fact that Little Treasure Hunting Ghost’s data page in the yu beast codex didn’t show the Taunt skill, she would have suspected that it had already learned it without a teacher.

Qiao Sang silently placed the Taunt disc at the very bottom.

Such a zero-damage, aggro-pulling skill, it’s better not to learn it…

…

Two hours later, Little Treasure Hunting Ghost took off the virtual helmet, looking as if it hadn’t had enough.

“How do you feel?” Qiao Sang asked immediately.

“Xun!”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost looked at its Yu Beast Master and gave a thumbs-up, confirming it.

It felt simply amazing!

“It’s good that you feel good.” Qiao Sang unassuredly said, “Remember, you can only study for a maximum of two hours a day.”

“Xun~”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost patted its chest with its paw, making a guarantee.

That night.

Qiao Sang and Ya Bao went to bed on time.

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost first floated in front of Qiao Sang and stared at her for five seconds. Still unassured, it extended a short claw to lift her eyelid and looked. Seeing no reaction, it finally relaxed.

Then it floated around Ya Bao.

After confirming that both its Yu Beast Master and Ya Bao were asleep, Little Treasure Hunting Ghost floated to the virtual helmet and gently put it on its own head, then imitated its Yu Beast Master’s movements and pressed the virtual helmet twice.

Boom!

“Respected player, welcome to the teaching world of Dark Shadow Control.”

Little Treasure Hunting Ghost excitedly looked at the illusory space before it.

Amidst its excitement, it didn’t forget to comfort itself.

It wasn’t doing this for fun; everything was for learning skills and being invincible among its peers!