Chapter 568: I think that person is still you

Qiao Sang hesitated for less than a second, still thinking it would be better not to directly add Points to the level. Instead, she decided to wait for Steel Treasure to naturally evolve into a Beginner Pet, accumulate more Points during that time, and then add them all at once to help it evolve from a Beginner Pet to a High Level one faster.

The later the Pet stage, the more Points are needed, so it’s best to accumulate as many Points as possible when you can.

By accumulating a lot and then releasing it all, Steel Treasure will be able to catch up with Tooth Treasure and the others more quickly… Qiao Sang’s consciousness returned to reality, and she looked at Steel Treasure with burning eyes:

“I’ll be sending you into all the matches for the next few days.”

“Steel Steel?” Steel Treasure raised its head, a confused expression on its face.

It didn’t understand why it, the weakest, was still being sent into battle.

Of course, it’s to quickly accumulate Points while you’re still in the Beginner stage… Qiao Sang said seriously:

“Don’t you think you’re weak? Fighting opponents stronger than yourself can also increase your strength faster, can’t it? Although the competition is a team battle, and the main damage output might not be on you, your opponents are all stronger than you. In this situation, not dragging them down is already an excellent performance, because once you make a mistake, your teammates will face a two-on-one situation.”

As she spoke, Qiao Sang’s eyes curved into a smile:

“I should have said this earlier: if you hadn’t trusted Xiao Xunbao in today’s match, confidently closed your eyes to avoid the Charm of the Hat-Gentleman Immortal, and then promptly attacked the Hat-Gentleman Immortal, preventing it from being awakened by the Slap of Awakening from the Bra-Immortal, the match wouldn’t have been won so easily.”

“Steel Steel…”

Steel Treasure thought for a moment; what she said wasn’t wrong. It did play some role…

Qiao Sang continued: “You shouldn’t compare yourself directly to Xiao Xunbao and the others right now. It’s not wrong to aim to be stronger than them, but this isn’t something that happens overnight. Do you understand the concept of accumulating a lot and then releasing it all?”

“As long as you make progress every day, you’ll catch up to them eventually.”

When speaking to intelligent Pets, sometimes being more direct is better.

“Steel Steel.”

Steel Treasure nodded, looking as if it had learned a lesson.

It realized that its mentality had indeed developed some issues.

Thinking of this, Steel Treasure turned its head and continued to feed chili peppers to Chan Chan Stone, but its feeding actions were noticeably more serious.

Xiao Xunbao, who had been listening to the conversation from the side, silently went invisible.

This is terrifying! The fourth one is actually going to be in matches for the next few days. What if it drags me into all-night training sessions in the middle of the night again…

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Can’t see it, can’t see it…

…

At 8:30 AM, Qiao Sang, holding Tooth Treasure, arrived at Sahe’er School with Mai Ji and the others.

“Qiao Sang.”

A voice came from the entrance of the competition venue.

Qiao Sang looked in the direction of the voice and saw a black-haired, brown-eyed woman—it was Teacher Madeline, who had helped with the divination two days prior.

“We’ll go in and wait for you.” Mai Ji nodded and smiled at Madeline, then turned to Qiao Sang and said.

With that, he led Hugh Lewis and the others into the venue.

Hey, hey, hey, it can’t be that bad, maybe she just wants to say hello to me… Qiao Sang complained internally, while outwardly smiling and greeting: “Teacher Madeline.”

“Let’s go somewhere quiet. I’ll re-divine your previous question for you.” Madeline approached and said: “This time, there shouldn’t be a situation where the energy isn’t enough like last time. After all, you are its first divination subject today.”

“Zeus.”

Zeus Rice nodded.

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, not expecting the other party to seek her out for a divination.

She immediately nodded: “Okay!”

Geta’s appearance yesterday made her realize that Zeus Rice’s divination still had some accuracy.

The two arrived under a camphor tree.

Zeus Rice looked at Tooth Treasure, then seriously tossed the cards in its hand upwards.

The cards randomly froze in mid-air.

Immediately after, Zeus Rice closed its eyes.

Time passed little by little, and Madeline’s smile gradually stiffened. A bad premonition suddenly rose in her heart.

Could it be that the energy isn’t enough again?

But how is that possible… The divination subject is just a High-level Pet…

What went wrong?

Madeline stared at the Pet called Liao Xing Hound, her face full of confusion.

After about another half minute, the cards fell, and Zeus Rice opened its eyes, shaking its head dejectedly.

This… Qiao Sang looked at Madeline.

Madeline was silent for a few seconds, then pulled out her phone, her tone uncharacteristically serious: “Let’s exchange contact information. When Zeus Rice evolves into a King-level, I’ll contact you, and I’ll divine for you again then.”

Hearing this, Qiao Sang pulled out her phone and asked:

“Is Zeus Rice about to evolve?”

“No.” Madeline shook her head.

Qiao Sang asked again: “Then when will it likely evolve?”

Madeline thought for a moment and said: “It’s hard to say exactly when, but I believe it can evolve into a King-level within ten years.”

How long?! Qiao Sang looked bewildered.

Ten years?

Why would I still need divination for this in ten years?

Tooth Treasure would have evolved long ago!

“Is there a problem?” Madeline asked, seeing Qiao Sang’s unusual expression.

What do you think… Qiao Sang shook her head: “No.”

…

Qiao Sang sat down in C Area, third row, seat 27.

Hugh Lewis and the others didn’t ask what Teacher Madeline wanted with her. They were very respectful of personal privacy.

The matches on the field were ongoing.

Today was the third day of the friendly match, and all three selected students from each school had already participated.

Sainan High School’s third lucky participant had already competed yesterday afternoon; it was Pelegg, another student from Class 1.

Unfortunately, he was eliminated at the start, losing his very first match.

Fortunately, Pelegg’s mindset was good, and he showed no signs of dejection.

When the match on the field ended, Qiao Sang took out her phone and opened a memo to input information.

“What are you writing down?” Alva asked curiously.

“Opponent information.” Qiao Sang continued typing as she spoke: “Everyone who wins could become my opponent.”

Alva was first stunned, then looked at Qiao Sang with shock.

She’s already this strong and still this serious? Is she really not leaving any chance for others?

The matches proceeded in an orderly fashion.

By the time all the morning matches concluded, the top eighteen contestants of this friendly match had been determined.

When the Host announced this information, Qiao Sang was genuinely stunned.

That’s already the top eighteen?

Then Steel Treasure won’t be able to compete in many matches?

“This afternoon, we will determine the top nine contestants, and from these nine, we will draw lots to select one as the bye player for the next round.” On the field, the Host said into the microphone: “Therefore, after the matches conclude this afternoon, please do not leave the venue beforehand.”

Qiao Sang thought to herself, please don’t let me get a bye.

At this moment, Alva suddenly said:

“Qiao Sang, it looks like you’re going to get a bye.”

I have no grudge against you, why would you say something so unlucky… Qiao Sang hesitated, then asked: “Why do you say that?”

“Giving the strongest a bye, isn’t that common sense?” Alva waved her hand.

No, everyone made it to the top eighteen by their own skill, why do you say I’m the strongest… Qiao Sang said righteously:

“Don’t say that, they said it’s a draw.”

“That’s just a formality.” Alva laughed: “And in the round after next, among the top five contestants, one will still get a bye. I think that person will still be you.”

Qiao Sang: “???”