Chapter 569: Don’t win too easily

Five strong contenders, and one player gets a bye?!

She had just figured out a way for Steel Treasure to quickly accumulate Points, and now she’s directly advanced to the semi-finals?

Based on previous calculations, defeating a Beginner Pet is 80 Points. Even if no High-level Pet appeared in two matches, that would still be 320 Points.

A full 320 Points just gone like that?

Qiao Sang was silent for a long time.

Although what Alva said wasn’t pleasant to hear, giving the strongest player a bye is indeed a common practice in many competitions.

Damn it, to be judged as the strongest after only two rounds, isn’t that too hasty?

Qiao Sang immediately thought of something, her eyes lit up, and she suddenly stood up.

“What’s wrong?” Alva asked.

“To the restroom.” After speaking, Qiao Sang turned and left.

Going to the restroom was naturally a pretense. While people from other schools hadn’t left the venue yet, Qiao Sang went out alone to find a secluded spot.

“Don’t win too easily in the afternoon’s match,” Qiao Sang told Xiao Xunbao and Steel Treasure.

The so-called bye was just Alva’s guess, but her performance in the first two rounds was indeed stronger compared to others. However, there was still a match in the afternoon before the bye. She could totally act a bit weaker, making the leaders think that choosing her for a bye wasn’t a good idea.

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Xiao Xunbao showed a curious expression.

Why?

“To play a few more matches,” Qiao Sang said truthfully, “Otherwise, there’s a chance of continuous byes, directly entering the semi-finals.”

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Xiao Xunbao was a bit confused. Wasn’t directly entering the semi-finals a good thing?

“Steel Treasure needs to play more matches to improve its strength,” Qiao Sang patiently explained.

After this friendly match, she would have to return to the Third District. Even if Steel Treasure didn’t actively add Points itself, there would still be fixed Points added to its level every day, and evolution was only a matter of time. Opportunities like this to farm Points through team battles were rare.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao understood, patting its chest with its paw, indicating that it was on it.

As long as the fourth one sleeps on time like last night and doesn’t call it out for all-night training, it doesn’t matter how many matches they play!

Steel Treasure flapped its wings without speaking.

In its opinion, whether the match could be easy didn’t depend on itself; Xiao Xunbao just needed to pay attention.

…

2:30 PM, Pet Competition Venue.

Qiao Sang held Ya Bao and watched the match on the field.

Mai Ji was sitting right beside her.

Now, Sainan High School only had Qiao Sang as its sole representative, so he had to pay close attention.

“Which two Pets are you planning to send out later?” Mai Ji asked.

“Haven’t decided yet,” Qiao Sang said.

Revealing Pet information before a match is a big taboo, and with people all around, Qiao Sang subconsciously concealed it.

“Whoever you send, just don’t send Little Steel Falcon,” Mai Ji said in a low voice.

“Why?” Qiao Sang frowned.

“I spoke with the Sahe’er School’s higher-ups at noon, and they all agree that you are the strongest among the competitors this time. If nothing unexpected happens, you’ll get a bye after this match,” Mai Ji said earnestly:

“Little Steel Falcon is still a Beginner Pet after all. You should send a Pet you’re more confident in to win this crucial match.”

Qiao Sang looked at him, saying with righteousness:

“Teacher, this is a friendly match. Winning or losing isn’t important. I came here for exchange.”

Mai Ji: “…”

There were only 18 competitors left, and the matchups were divided into 9 groups.

Qiao Sang barely had to wait before it was her turn.

“Sainan High School’s Qiao Sang, Gwei Public School’s Du Silan, please both sides enter the arena.”

The broadcast’s voice rang out, and under the gaze of the audience, Qiao Sang and Du Silan simultaneously walked onto the field.

Du Silan had shoulder-length black hair, fair skin, and delicate features. It was clear she was also a Dragon Country native.

She looked at Qiao Sang in the distance and sighed slightly:

“It seems my luck isn’t very good.”

The voices on the field clearly reached the audience’s ears.

Laughter erupted from the crowd.

Four Pets, three of which were High-level Pets. While most people’s Pets were still only two, Qiao Sang’s strength was universally acknowledged without any dispute. The opponent she was matched with was indeed very unlucky.

However, this was also a friendly match, and not all schools participating here implemented a Point system. There were still many schools that truly came for exchange.

Gwei Public School was one such example.

Hearing this, they themselves started laughing.

Friend, don’t be discouraged! You have to believe in yourself! Only then can you make sure I don’t win so easily…

Qiao Sang wished she could transform into a compassionate mentor and offer some encouragement.

Du Silan, as one of the top 18 competitors, was naturally in her memo.

The opponent had two Beginner Pets, one Water-type and one Electric-type. They mainly relied on Water-type and Electric-type skills to double the damage and defeat opponents.

It sounded strong, but unfortunately, the opponent couldn’t yet fuse these two elemental skills, so the power wasn’t as great as imagined.

She wanted this match to be a difficult win, but if the opponent’s morale was low from the start and she still didn’t win easily, wouldn’t that be too fake?

What if those leaders saw through her and still gave her a bye?

For a moment, Qiao Sang was very worried.

On the other side, Du Silan had already begun to form hand seals.

Two gray star arrays lit up simultaneously.

A blue Pet with white spots, a round body, and two small ears on its head, and a medium-sized canine Pet with yellow markings on its body, a larger head, and a predominantly dark blue body, appeared in the star arrays.

At the same time, Xiao Xunbao appeared, accompanied by Steel Treasure, on the field.

Roaring Leopard, a Water-type Beginner Pet, doesn’t like to swim forward in water but instead rolls forward. Rolling is faster than walking… Thunder Fur Dog, its fur generates electricity through friction with the air and stores it throughout its fur. It uses the accumulated electricity in its fur to stimulate its muscles, thereby increasing its instantaneous explosive power… Qiao Sang looked at the two Pets in the distance, and the information she had learned earlier flashed through her mind.

At this moment, a voice from the broadcast rang out:

“Match start.”

Thunder Fur Dog directly transformed into a straight-line afterimage and charged towards Steel Treasure.

During its run, yellow electric arcs crackled and flashed on its body.

At the same time, Roaring Leopard opened its mouth, as if just for show, and sprayed a weak Water Gun at Xiao Xunbao.

Just as Thunder Fur Dog was about to collide, Xiao Xunbao’s eyes glowed blue.

The Roaring Leopard, still casting Water Gun, instantly appeared in front of Steel Treasure.

When the audience saw this scene, they all began to discuss:

“It’s like this again, making one of the opponent’s Pets block the attack of another Pet. Space Movement shouldn’t appear in high school competitions.”

“If you ask me, Roaring Leopard should have moved from the beginning. This Ghost-type Pet called Ghost Ring Spirit not only has Space Movement but also Dark Shadow Control. Facing such an opponent, the biggest taboo is to stay put.”

“How can they even fight now? They can’t fight at all.”

“I feel like Little Steel Falcon is completely being carried by Ghost Ring Spirit.”

As soon as the words fell, the Thunder Fur Dog on the field slammed hard into Roaring Leopard’s body.

Little Steel Falcon seemed as if it hadn’t reacted yet, remaining motionless.

Roaring Leopard flew backward, carrying Little Steel Falcon with it, and crashed heavily onto the ground.

Everyone: “???”