Chapter 400: memory read

Jiang Xiu pondered for a few seconds and said, “I have a friend whose Pet can perform Memory Reading, but I don’t know the proficiency level of their Memory Reading. I’ll call and ask first.”

As he spoke, he took out his phone and scrolled through his contacts.

Qiao Sang immediately felt that this matter was settled.

Memory Reading is an advanced skill of the Superpower System that allows one to read the memories of others.

Unlike Touch Sense, Touch Sense allows one to perceive past events by touching any person or object.

However, the events that can be perceived can only be those that happened recently, with the time frame extending further back depending on the level of proficiency.

Memory Reading, on the other hand, can read any memory that has existed in a creature’s mind at any stage.

It is even more convenient to read when the mind is actively recalling that particular segment.

Depending on the level of proficiency, it can even read events that occurred in the mind but are not clearly remembered.

Most people cannot remember every single detail of everything that has happened to them since childhood. The memories they have forgotten are not gone; they are simply hidden in the subconscious.

Which is the deep part of the brain.

At such times, the value of highly proficient Memory Reading becomes apparent.

Jiang Xiu quickly dialed the number.

Qiao Sang clearly heard two ‘beep-boop’ sounds before the call connected, and a low, deep male voice came from the speaker:

“Speak quickly if you have something to say.”

Jiang Xiu asked directly, “What is the proficiency level of your Tuoluola’s Memory Reading?”

The man’s voice was slightly cold: “Great Accomplishment.”

Jiang Xiu’s face lit up with joy, and he said, “Come to the Deep Sea Mantis Hotel now. I need your help with something.”

“No time,” the man’s tone was indifferent. “I haven’t finished my training targets for today.”

Jiang Xiu calmly explained, “It’s to check Ice Dew Qiya’s memories. It wants to go somewhere, but its description isn’t detailed. You know Qiao Sang, the Yu Beast Master from the Yuhua Regional Competition, right? It’s her Ice Dew Qiya.”

The other end of the phone went silent.

Qiao Sang couldn’t help but slow her breathing.

The man was silent for a long time, then said, “I’m coming now.”

…

On the waterway, the Sea Salt Lizard turned around.

“His name is Pei Shipan. He’s a training fanatic. If you stay in the Ancient Mist Regional Competition for a while, you’ll definitely hear about him. That guy participates in the Regional Competition every year, so he’s quite a celebrity.” Jiang Xiu said, as if he suddenly thought of something, and then, against his conscience, added:

“Don’t think he’s just a training fanatic; he’s actually very enthusiastic. See? As soon as I said I needed help, he came.”

If I hadn’t heard that, I almost would have believed it… Qiao Sang thought to herself.

Jiang Xiu set the stage a bit before saying what he really wanted to say: “Actually, it’s not just him; everyone in our Ancient Mist Regional Competition is like this. If you come here to develop in the future, you’ll definitely feel right at home.”

To be honest, Qiao Sang really liked certain elements of the Ancient Mist Regional Competition. If she could buy a house here and come for a vacation occasionally, it would indeed be a great enjoyment…

Jiang Xiu looked at Qiao Sang’s thoughtful expression, thinking she had taken his words to heart, and immediately brightened up, once again praising the Ancient Mist Regional Competition.

Forty minutes later, the two returned to the Deep Sea Mantis Hotel.

On the way, Jiang Xiu deliberately had the Sea Salt Lizard slow down, chatting endlessly about the customs and fun places in the Ancient Mist Regional Competition, and incidentally introducing some wild Water-type Pets that passed by Qiao Sang.

“The purple glowing Pet you just saw was actually off-white. It’s called Feathered Slime, and the feather-like tentacles on its head can…”

Before Jiang Xiu could finish, a tall man wearing a hat, mask, and sunglasses, with his features completely covered, leaned against a pillar in the hotel and called out:

“Jiang Xiu.”

Jiang Xiu turned to see the newcomer, quite surprised. He hadn’t expected this guy to arrive so quickly; normally, even by submarine, it would take over an hour to get here from his training spot.

The man walked over with long strides.

Jiang Xiu suppressed his surprise and introduced to Qiao Sang, “This is Pei Shipan. You can just call him Pei Shu.”

Another one whose appearance doesn’t match his age… Qiao Sang straightened her expression and politely said, “Hello, Pei Shu.”

Pei Shipan took off his mask and nodded, “Hello.”

Then he seemed to think of something, and the corners of his mouth curved into a stiff smile.

This guy actually smiled… Jiang Xiu was startled.

Pei Shipan was known for his cold demeanor. They had known each other for nearly ten years, and he had never seen him smile.

Recalling the smile just now, Jiang Xiu concluded: It’s better if this person doesn’t smile.

After a few pleasantries, the three took the elevator to room 2088.

Pei Shipan removed his facial coverings, revealing a cool, stern face.

At the same time, Qiao Sang formed hand seals and summoned Lu Bao.

That cool face immediately showed an excited expression.

This is Ice Dew Qiya… Pei Shipan’s face was flushed with excitement. He took a deep breath, squatted down, and reached out to touch Ice Dew Qiya.

Just as his hand was about to touch Lu Bao, Lu Bao opened its mouth, and a Water Gun with a diameter larger than his face mercilessly sprayed out.

The Water Gun hit him directly in the face, turning Pei Shipan into a drenched mess.

Jiang Xiu silently covered his face.

“I’m sorry!” Qiao Sang quickly picked up Lu Bao and said, lowering her head, “Lu Bao, apologize quickly!”

Lu Bao showed a conflicted expression, just about to apologize as instructed by its Yu Beast Master, when Pei Shipan, completely soaked, wiped his face with his hand and loudly exclaimed:

“No need!”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: “How can that be?”

Pei Shipan said seriously, “It was my fault for trying to touch Ice Dew Qiya without its permission. It’s right for it to be on guard against me.”

After speaking, he took out his phone, took a selfie of himself completely wet, and then posted it on his Moments with the caption:

[Water, sprayed by Ice Dew Qiya]

Qiao Sang couldn’t see what he posted, but Jiang Xiu, who was about the same height as Pei Shipan, saw it.

He was instantly envious, but then he thought about the issue of favorability and resisted the urge to go up and touch it, to let Ice Dew Qiya give him a shot.

Why did he suddenly take a selfie and start playing with his phone… Qiao Sang was a bit bewildered by the man’s actions.

“Don’t waste time, quickly check for Ice Dew Qiya,” Jiang Xiu said, cutting to the chase.

“Okay.” Pei Shipan put down his phone, formed hand seals, and a red star array lit up in the room.

The next second, a Pet about 110 centimeters tall, resembling a deer with blue and white markings, appeared on the star array.

Qiao Sang keenly noticed that this Pet was wearing a lightweight shrinking bracelet on its left front hoof, identical to Ya Bao’s.

It seems this Pet’s true size is not small… After sighing inwardly, Qiao Sang lowered her head and explained to Lu Bao:

“Don’t you have a place you want to go? But there are too many places that fit that description, and I can’t find it, so I found someone to help. This Pet can perform Memory Reading and can clearly see what that place looks like in your memory.”

“Just don’t resist whatever it does.”

“Lu…”

Lu Bao looked up at its Yu Beast Master, then at the Pet in front of it and the human it had just sprayed with water, and finally nodded.

So well-behaved… Jiang Xiu’s heart melted at this sight.

Pei Shipan’s fingers twitched slightly, restraining his urge to go forward and touch it, and said, “Let’s begin.”

Tuoluola pressed its antlers against Lu Bao’s head.

Immediately after, ripple-like fluctuations appeared around the antlers.

“Tuotuo,” Tuoluola called out and closed its eyes.

“Lu,” Lu Bao also closed its eyes.

“It’s telling Ice Dew Qiya to recall the scene at that time,” Pei Shipan translated.

Qiao Sang understood. When a certain memory is being recalled in the mind, Memory Reading can read it faster and more accurately.

One minute later, Tuoluola opened its eyes.

“Did you see it?” Pei Shipan asked.

“Tuotuo,” Tuoluola nodded.

“What did you see?” Pei Shipan continued to ask.

“Tuotuo.”

“Tuotuo, tuo.”

“Tuotuo.”

Tuoluola earnestly described the scene it saw.

When Tuoluola stopped speaking, Qiao Sang asked expectantly, “What did it say?”

Pei Shipan hesitated for a moment and said, “It said that place has a tree, a house, and a small green Pet.”

Qiao Sang: “???”