Chapter 456: Second stage national competition

The Pet is in a ‘Fixed State’ condition, meaning it cannot use the last skill it used before entering this state for a certain period of time.

Qiao Sang understood.

A ‘Fixed State’ means unable to move, while a ‘Fixed Skill State’ means unable to use the last skill used before entering the state.

A thought suddenly flashed through Qiao Sang’s mind: The names are so similar, but the meanings are completely different. This knowledge Point must be remembered; I have a feeling it will be on a future exam.

Thinking of this, she re-read the explanation about the Fixed Skill State once more before putting down her phone and returning her consciousness to the yu beast codex.

Qiao Sang looked down and found that Xiao Xunbao’s skills, like Yabao and Lubao when they evolved, had also increased by three.

They were Mind Headbutt, Stun, and Decline Luck Curse.

Mind Headbutt, a High-level Superpower System skill, focuses psychic power in the head to attack the opponent, causing damage, with a 20% chance of making the target flinch.

Goodness, Xiao Xunbao actually awakened a physical attack skill of the Superpower System… While Qiao Sang was delighted, she couldn’t help but feel worried.

The delight was that physical attack skills of the Superpower System were extremely rare, and for Xiao Xunbao to awaken this skill would definitely produce unexpected results in battle.

The worry was that the power of any physical skill is somewhat linked to the Pet’s body size.

Qiao Sang had never seen a Pet use Mind Headbutt in reality, so she wasn’t sure of its exact power, but she felt that the effect of Xiao Xunbao using it with its small body might not be very good.

“It seems I need to find an opportunity to test this move first…”

Stun, a Mid-level Ghost-type skill, uses a sudden scream to attack the opponent, with a certain chance of making the target flinch.

This move is quite suitable for Xiao Xunbao…

Qiao Sang looked at the last skill—Decline Luck Curse.

Decline Luck Curse, a High-level Ghost-type skill, causes the Pet using it to reduce one-third of its internal energy, turning the target into an unlucky physique for a certain period of time.

Although Ghost-type Pets are not popular, some Ghost-type Pets with curse-type skills are secretly rented by many people.

In terms of market value, Pets with curse-type skills are the best among Ghost-type Pets.

If you get scolded by your boss, rent one to curse them.

If your boyfriend/girlfriend cheats, rent one to curse them.

If your teammate suddenly goes AFK during a game, causing you to lose, rent one to curse them.

All in all, Ghost-type Pets with curse-type skills are still very good at finding work.

Qiao Sang thought to herself, it seems the scope of future mission commissions has expanded a bit…

She glanced at the remaining Point: 6511.

After this period of training and competition, Xiao Xunbao’s Points were already nearly ten thousand, but just before giving Xiao Xunbao the dark nether crystal, she had entered the yu beast codex and directly added the level Points to 9999, which is why only this much was left.

“Points are a good thing; they can shorten the Pet’s evolution time so much,” Qiao Sang quietly sighed.

The next second, her consciousness returned to reality.

…

The next morning, Qiao Sang got up and went into the bathroom to wash up.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Just as she picked up her toothbrush, Xiao Xunbao suddenly floated in, its eyes brimming with tears.

“What’s wrong?” Qiao Sang asked while brushing her teeth.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao held up the diamond glove on its paw, showing a wronged expression.

It couldn’t put its glove on anymore!

Qiao Sang rinsed her mouth and comforted it, “It’s no big deal. After the competition, I’ll get a new pair custom-made for you.”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Hearing this, Xiao Xunbao showed an expression of “that’s the only way.”

After washing up, Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something, picked up her phone, and dialed her mother’s number.

After two rings, the call connected.

“Hello, Mom.”

“Why did you think of calling me today?” Her mother’s tone carried a smile.

“Nothing much, just wanted to tell you that Xiao Xunbao evolved.”

“…”

Why isn’t she speaking… Qiao Sang waited a few more seconds, and seeing that her mother still hadn’t spoken, she said “Hello?”

Ye Xiangting’s mind was blank.

Xiao Xunbao evolved?

What does that mean?

Her daughter now has three High-level Pets?

Qiao Sang said “Hello?” again.

Ye Xiangting snapped out of her daze, took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, and said, “Compete well, and strive to… bring back a championship!”

Qiao Sang smiled, “I’ll try my best.”

“Oh, send me a photo of Xiao Xunbao after its evolution.”

“Huh? What do you want it for?”

“I’m posting it on my Moments.”

“…”

After a brief chat with her mother, the call ended. Qiao Sang checked the time: 8:12 AM.

Just then, her phone vibrated; someone was calling.

Qiao Sang saw it was the Vice Principal.

She answered the call, and before she could speak, the Vice Principal’s voice came from the other end: “Qiao Sang, just come directly to the first-floor lobby later; we’re waiting for you here.”

“We”? It seems Sun Teacher is with the Vice Principal… Qiao Sang said, “Okay.”

About ten minutes later, Qiao Sang, holding Yabao, took the elevator to the first floor.

As soon as she arrived in the lobby, she saw more than a dozen familiar faces.

Qiao Sang instantly froze in place.

“Qiao Dashen!”

“Qiao Sang!”

“Qiao Shen!”

“Qiao Sang is here!”

Jin Feifan, Lu Liangye, Zheng Yining, Wang Jihang, Lu You, Wang Yao, Shi Gaofeng, Xu Yajie, and others’ eyes lit up, and they swarmed forward.

…

Shouyao Pet Arena.

Qiao Sang sat in the contestant’s seat, looking at the people in the audience, all wearing the same school uniform as her, feeling dazed.

She didn’t expect Jin Feifan and the others to suddenly come from Yuhua Region to be cheerleaders…

Are holidays that easy to get?

If they came, did that mean they didn’t have to do their homework?

At the same time, in the audience.

“Qiao Sang looked over. Do you think she’s very touched right now?” Shi Gaofeng asked.

“I don’t know if she’s touched, but I know you’re very excited.” Wang Yao glanced at Shi Gaofeng’s hairstyle and finally couldn’t help but say, “Why are you wearing a wig?”

Shi Gaofeng touched his wig and said narcissistically, “This is a National Competition live broadcast, so of course I have to dress handsomely.”

Wang Yao said speechlessly, “Is a pompadour handsome?”

“Of course it’s handsome! And this way, we’ll have more presence than other schools!” Shi Gaofeng finished speaking and looked at Xu Yajie: “You agree, right?”

“Right.” Xu Yajie said, then quietly took out an afro wig from his backpack and put it on his head.

Wang Yao: “…”

Damn it, besides me, there’s no one normal in the second-year School Team. The first-year School Team juniors seem more reliable… Wang Yao complained inwardly.

Just then, Lu Liangye, who was beside her, leaned over and asked in a low voice, “Senior, can you ask Senior where he bought that pompadour wig? I think it looks pretty cool.”

Wang Yao: “???”

Five minutes later, a man in a white suit appeared on a large, mostly white Flying-type Pet. As usual, he announced the competition rules, a virtual screen appeared, and then the battle roster for the second phase of the National Competition appeared in the audience’s view.