Chapter 614: No eyes to see

Chapter 611: Can’t Bear to Watch.

Wang Rui was very satisfied with Qiao Sang’s cooperation and immediately said, “Then you should first summon Little Steel Falcon’s new form.”

As a High Level researcher at the Third District Flying-type Pet Research Institute, he was accustomed to a superior attitude, and his tone carried a sense of condescension.

However, as soon as he spoke, he noticed the principal beside him glance at him.

Wang Rui immediately remembered that this was Sainan High School, where many children of prominent families gathered, and Qiao Sang’s background.

Although not exactly afraid, Wang Rui still made a good impression by adding, “Any Yu Beast Master who first discovers a Pet’s new form has the right to name that Pet. Have you thought of a name for Little Steel Falcon’s new form? I’ll report it for you after today.”

Qiao Sang said while forming hand seals to summon, “I’ve thought of it. It’s called Steel Guardian Falcon.”

“Steel Guard.”

As if cooperating with her, Steel Treasure, who usually remained quiet as a background prop when summoned, let out a cry.

“Steel Guardian Falcon, it’s named after its cry, isn’t it?” Wang Rui’s eyes lit up as he looked at Little Steel Falcon’s new form in front of him. He smiled and began to touch it carefully.

Steel Treasure looked numb.

It felt like it was going to be petted bald today…

It had never seen these humans like it so much before…

“What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and take pictures!” As he was petting, Wang Rui suddenly thought of something and turned to his assistants beside him.

You’ve been touching it the whole time, how are we supposed to take pictures… The assistants were furious but dared not speak. One by one, they picked up their cameras and began to photograph Steel Treasure from every angle.

Wang Rui also realized he was obstructing the photography and moved aside.

After taking pictures for nearly ten minutes, Wang Rui looked at Qiao Sang:

“Next, we need to conduct a battle to confirm whether Steel Guardian Falcon is indeed a Bond Evolution. Just fight a normal battle. If Steel Guardian Falcon gets injured during the process and you feel pain, tell us immediately.”

“Okay!” Qiao Sang, in high spirits, said with full enthusiasm.

It just so happened that she came back too late yesterday, and Steel Treasure’s new skills hadn’t had time to be tested. She could try them out during the battle to see how powerful they were.

Moreover, Steel Treasure was most likely a Bond Evolution, and she also wanted to see if fighting with a Bond Evolution Pet was as magical as the internet claimed…

“Bernice, you’re up.” Wang Rui gestured to a blonde woman beside him.

Before they came, the institute had received news that Little Steel Falcon might be a Bond Evolution. Considering that if it truly was a Bond Evolution, the Yu Beast Master would also feel synchronized pain, they had already selected suitable combatants beforehand.

Bernice had a Water Foam Crab that had recently evolved into an Intermediate Pet, making her the most suitable person for the test.

Bernice walked to one side and stood still, immediately forming hand seals without a word.

The gray Star Array lit up, and soon a crab-type Pet, deep blue all over, about 80 centimeters in size, with two protrusions on its head and six limbs, appeared within the Star Array.

The other assistants on the side set up cameras, ready to record the entire battle.

“Speaking of which, this is my first time watching one of our Interstellar Exchange Students battle.” The principal found a seat and remarked, looking at the field.

The Interstellar Exchange Students who come to our school are all in their third year of high school. They don’t know anyone well, so where would they get a chance to battle at school? Besides, let alone Interstellar Exchange Students, you haven’t even attended many battles of our own local students… Mu Deli grumbled inwardly, while outwardly agreeing:

“This is my first time watching Qiao Sang battle too.”

While the two were talking, the clash had already begun on the field.

“Water Gun!” Bernice gave the command.

Qiao Sang’s expression was strange; it had been a long time since she had encountered a Yu Beast Master who gave commands at the start of a battle…

The Water Foam Crab’s right claw opened forward, and a Water Gun immediately shot out in a straight line.

The Water Gun’s speed was not fast; for Steel Treasure, who was accustomed to its teammates’ battles, it was even a bit slow.

With this speed and power, it felt like there was no need to dodge; just use Steel Wing to cut through it… Qiao Sang thought, looking at the opponent Pet’s attack.

Just as the thought arose, Steel Treasure crossed its wings forward, which instantly transformed into two purple blades, instantly cleaving the Water Gun in front of it.

Water spilled everywhere.

As I thought, this is a good opportunity to launch an attack. Wing Blade is a good move to try… Qiao Sang had this idea in her mind and was about to give the corresponding command.

However, she saw Steel Treasure’s wings move backward, pulling back like arms.

Two feathers glowing with purple light were instantly pulled out like blades.

Immediately after, Steel Treasure, with its wings holding the purple Wing Blade, transformed into a purple light and swiftly attacked the opponent.

“Whoosh!”

Under the blurred figure, a purple blade light flashed and cut across the Water Foam Crab’s body.

And one second before that, Bernice had frantically issued the command to “Dodge.”

“Water Foam!”

The Water Foam Crab shrieked and fell, closing its eyes.

This… Qiao Sang stared at the fallen Water Foam Crab, confused for a few seconds.

Did the opponent fight seriously?

Is it over already?

The scene fell silent for a moment.

The principal in his seat’s eyes lit up:

“I didn’t expect this Little Steel Falcon to learn a High Level skill like Wing Blade as soon as it evolved into an Intermediate Pet!”

It was impossible for a Beginner Pet to learn a High Level skill, so he hadn’t even considered that possibility.

Mu Deli lowered her voice, puzzled:

“Are the people sent by the institute too weak? Their command speed can’t keep up with the changes on the field.”

The principal thought for a moment and said:

“People from the institute stay in the institute all day, so their practical combat skills are generally not very good. They probably also thought Qiao Sang’s Little Steel Falcon had just evolved and didn’t expect it to have a High Level skill like Wing Blade.”

“Moreover, Qiao Sang is an exchange student who came here as the Blue Star Dragon Country’s third-year high school champion. Even if Little Steel Falcon was contracted after she arrived at Super Dormant Star, its strength couldn’t be too bad.”

“If Little Steel Falcon is truly a Bond Evolution, then the coordination during battle will definitely be stronger than that of the people in the institute.”

“I think they only considered the pain of Bond Evolution and forgot about Qiao Sang’s strength.”

“I see.” Mu Deli suddenly understood, then said in an understanding tone, “But you can’t blame them. A normal person wouldn’t think that a newly evolved Intermediate Pet would have High Level skills, and use them so proficiently.”

The principal did not speak, which was an acknowledgment.

Generally, when a Pet first evolves, it will gain one or two new skills. For these new skills, low-level ones are easy to pick up quickly, but for intermediate and High Level ones, it would take at least a few days of practice to use them smoothly.

Situations like Qiao Sang’s are indeed rare, so it’s understandable that the institute’s people didn’t consider it.

Wang Rui clearly also realized that his considerations were not comprehensive enough. He cleared his throat, looked at Qiao Sang, and added:

“Although it’s a normal battle, our true goal is to determine whether Steel Guardian Falcon is a Bond Evolution, so you can, in fact, go easy.”

It wasn’t that there were no people in the institute with High Level, General-level, or even King-level Pets. It was just that considering the potential harm to the Yu Beast Master if it truly was a Bond Evolution, sending out an Intermediate Pet of the same level was the best choice.

But they didn’t expect a Pet of the same level to be instantly killed…

Why didn’t you say so earlier… Qiao Sang grumbled inwardly, while outwardly saying seriously, “I understand.”

“Steel Guard…”

Steel Treasure silently reinserted the two purple-glowing feathers.

“Scott, you’re up.” Wang Rui said.

Bernice wasn’t the only one with an Intermediate Pet at the institute; it was just that her Pet had only recently evolved to Intermediate level.

Bernice recalled her Water Foam Crab and retreated awkwardly.

A brown-haired, blue-eyed Middle-aged White Man walked onto the field.

He formed hand seals, and from the green Star Array, a bird-type Pet, about 70 centimeters in size, mostly yellow with a light yellow belly and a very round body, quickly appeared.

To prevent another fruitless battle, Qiao Sang spoke up to remind:

“Steel Treasure, remember to hold back, for the purpose of our battle.”

That was close, I almost said ‘go easy’… Qiao Sang sighed in relief inwardly.

Even though the idea of going easy was first brought up by that researcher named Wang Rui, saying it herself still felt a bit too arrogant, especially since the other side was an uncle decades older than her.

“Steel Guard.”

Steel Treasure chirped, indicating it understood.

Its mood was a bit joyful at the moment; it could feel that it had become much stronger in the previous battle.

“Joyful Bird, Air Blade.” Scott gave the command.

“Chirp! Chirp!”

The Joyful Bird flapped its wings forcefully, and more than a dozen Air Blades formed from condensed air immediately shot out simultaneously.

Actually, this wave of attacks is a good opportunity. They seem to only be testing, not fighting to the very end to determine a winner. Why not just let Steel Treasure intentionally dodge a bit slower and get injured? Maybe everything will end then… Qiao Sang’s heart stirred.

Steel Treasure, just about to use Iron Wall, inexplicably had a similar thought flash through its mind.

Its body paused, and one of the Air Blades struck it.

At the same time, Qiao Sang felt a slight pain in her chest.

The pain was real, but not enough to make her cry out.

It seems I wasn’t wrong… Qiao Sang felt the pain in her chest and had a “just as I thought” feeling. Then she thought of something, her expression changed, she took a step back, and let out an “Ah!”

Scott paused and immediately stopped giving commands.

“Steel Guard…”

Steel Treasure couldn’t help but give its Yu Beast Master a look of disdain, as if to say, “Your acting is terrible.”

The principal, watching from the side, fell into deep thought looking at Qiao Sang.

He didn’t know if it was his imagination, but he felt like she was faking it a bit…

Mu Deli silently held her forehead, thinking, “I only told you to hold back, not to give up completely.”

The researchers were not so rational. They instantly perked up, their faces flushed with excitement.

“When Steel Guardian Falcon was attacked just now, you felt pain, right?!” Wang Rui immediately trotted forward, asking excitedly.

Although he had previously heard from Sainan High School’s principal that Little Steel Falcon’s new evolution form was a Bond Evolution, everything was still just speculation and had not been verified by facts.

He had originally thought it would take a long time to determine Steel Guardian Falcon’s true evolutionary path, but he never expected that Bond Evolution could actually be real!

Qiao Sang clutched her chest and weakly “hmm-ed.”

“Steel Guard…”

Steel Treasure silently turned its head.

Can’t bear to watch, can’t bear to watch…