Chapter 676: None is simple

Qiao Sang opened the door, her face full of surprise as she said, “Vice Principal, shouldn’t you be here tomorrow?”

Liu Yao kicked off his shoes and hurried in: “I rushed over last night as soon as I got off the starship, so I’m a bit early.”

As he spoke, he looked around, as if searching for something.

“Liao, where’s Flame Qilu?” Liu Yao asked impatiently, “Quickly let it out for me to see.”

“It’s training in the outdoor training ground,” Qiao Sang said while leading the way, “I’ll take you there.”

Steel Treasure was probably a bit too excited today, having been training non-stop since they returned.

Qiao Sang led the Vice Principal through the living room to the outdoor training ground in the back.

A red figure with fiery wings was exceptionally striking in the night, instantly catching his eye.

Liu Yao stood rooted to the spot, staring at the red figure in the distance, as if dumbfounded.

It really evolved… At this moment, Liu Yao finally felt the reality of Liao Xing Hound’s evolution.

“Steel Treasure!” Qiao Sang called out.

Steel Treasure, hearing its Yu Beast Master’s call, immediately stopped training and ran over happily.

“Ya! Ya!”

When it saw Liu Yao, it showed a happy expression.

It hadn’t forgotten that this human had provided the formula for its Energy Pills in the past.

Liu Yao took a deep breath and reached out to stroke Steel Treasure’s fur.

Steel Treasure did not dodge.

“Tell me in detail how Liao Xing Hound evolved again,” Liu Yao said, his hand still stroking.

“It’s like this, I initially had Steel Treasure use the dream enlightenment stone…” Qiao Sang babbled, explaining how she thought of having Steel Treasure evolve in the volcano.

“You used this dream enlightenment stone correctly,” Liu Yao praised, “Judging by the appearance difference between Liao Xing Hound and Flame Qilu, it is indeed very likely that it chose the most suitable one among the two evolution paths.”

As he spoke, he moved his hand from its left leg to its right leg.

“Ya! Ya!…”

Steel Treasure was a bit annoyed by the petting, but thinking of the Energy Pills it had eaten, it endured.

Liu Yao continued:

“The color of a Pet’s body mostly represents its inherent attribute, and during the Liao Xing Hound period, the proportion of psychic-type attribute in its body was clearly greater than in its current Flame Qilu period.”

Qiao Sang nodded in agreement:

“Indeed, this time Steel Treasure evolved, and all the skills it awakened were fire-type.”

Then she thought of something and said with a slight concern:

“What I’m worried about now is that Steel Treasure’s future evolution paths are unknown, and it’s unclear how many evolution paths there are. I might not be able to find another dream enlightenment stone in the future to let it evolve into a form suitable for itself.”

Liu Yao: “…”

Liao Xing Hound has just evolved to General-level, and you’re already thinking about evolving to King-level in the future? Isn’t that a bit too early… Liu Yao subconsciously wanted to say this, but then he remembered that it only took about half a year for Liao Xing Hound to evolve into Flame Qilu, and he instantly fell silent.

After a long while, he said:

“Most Pets generally have multiple evolution forms and paths in the early stages, but in the later stages, they will become completely fixed, following one evolution chain to the end, and no longer having multiple evolution forms.”

“Flame Qilu is already General-level, so theoretically, its bloodline should be completely stable, and its evolution chain should also be fixed. The situation you are worried about should not happen.”

Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief: “Then I’m relieved.”

At this moment, Liu Yao’s hand had moved from its front leg to its hind leg.

Qiao Sang asked, “By the way, now that Steel Treasure has evolved into Flame Qilu, is it difficult to research how Yan Ling Dog evolved into Liao Xing Hound?”

Liu Yao pondered for a moment:

“It will indeed be a lot more troublesome, but the problem isn’t particularly big. When I formulated the Energy Pills for Liao Xing Hound, it was based on its physical condition, and those data are still recorded.”

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said:

“Why don’t you directly check Steel Treasure’s current physical data, so that when you want to research how Liao Xing Hound evolved into Flame Qilu, Steel Treasure doesn’t evolve again?”

Liu Yao was silent for a few seconds: “That’s what I meant too.”

He no longer dared to look at Qiao Sang with the eyes he used for ordinary geniuses.

After all, such absurd things as achieving 39% brain region at 16 and having the first new form of High-level Pet evolve into a General-level Pet in half a year had happened.

Liu Yao continued:

“I will be staying on Super Dormant Star for the next six months. If you have any questions, just come to me.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang’s eyes suddenly lit up: “I have one right now!”

“What is it?” Liu Yao asked.

“Steel Treasure’s Energy Pills,” Qiao Sang added with a smile, “After Steel Treasure evolved, I haven’t specifically found a Trainer to customize its Energy Pills yet. I was waiting for you, Vice Principal, to come and help take a look.”

“Ya! Ya!”

Steel Treasure instantly forgot the hand that had been stroking it for several minutes. It wagged its tail, looked at Liu Yao, and showed an expectant expression.

Liu Yao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, “I understand.”

…

With a strange human suddenly appearing in the house and seeming very close to its Yu Beast Master, Steel Guard was quite curious about this.

However, it just observed silently from the side, making no sound.

Until that human saw it.

“What kind of Pet is this?” Liu Yao asked after checking Steel Treasure’s physical condition and noticing the Pet secretly staring at him from the side.

“It’s a Steel Guardian Falcon, a Pet I contracted on Super Dormant Star,” Qiao Sang said.

Liu Yao was stunned upon hearing this.

He had been so preoccupied with Liao Xing Hound evolving into Flame Qilu that he almost forgot Qiao Sang had already contracted a fourth Pet…

Liu Yao looked at Steel Guard.

Steel Guard stared at Liu Yao.

The human and the Pet stared at each other for a while, then Steel Guard stepped forward and let out a “Steel Guard” sound, indicating if it could also get an Energy Pill formula.

It had observed that the human in front of it could perform examinations for a Pet of Steel Treasure’s level, so he must be more capable than the human who examined it before.

Its Yu Beast Master had a good relationship with him, which meant he should be reliable.

“It wants you to help check its body and also write an Energy Pill formula,” Qiao Sang was first stunned, then immediately translated.

Huh? Liu Yao was silent for a moment, then said:

“It’s not that I don’t want to help, but compared to me, a Trainer who specializes in the Steel Guardian Falcon species on Super Dormant Star would be more suitable to help it formulate Energy Pills.”

Qiao Sang chuckled:

“It’s fine, it’s a bond evolution, and it’s the first case of this form on Super Dormant Star as well.”

Liu Yao: “…”

He had been so preoccupied with Flame Qilu that he almost forgot about this…

Now that he thought about it, Qiao Sang had indeed mentioned this…

It’s a pity it’s not a Pet from Blue Star, otherwise he could have another research project… Liu Yao thought with a slight regret.

He adjusted his mindset and smiled, waving at Steel Guard:

“Come on, let me take a look.”

“Steel Guard.”

…

With many rooms in the villa, Qiao Sang directly let the Vice Principal stay.

Liu Yao came to Super Dormant Star specifically for Steel Treasure’s matter, so he didn’t stand on ceremony and simply found a room on the first floor to stay in.

In the middle of the night, he suddenly heard some movement and got up to go to the living room.

In the dim living room, the light from the computer screen immediately caught Liu Yao’s attention.

He saw Ghost Ring Spirit floating in front of the computer, its short toes on its two claws using Dark Shadow Control in 3D mode, typing away on the keyboard with a clatter.

Liu Yao subconsciously rubbed his eyes.

After realizing that everything in front of him was real, he stood rooted to the spot, lost in thought for a long time.

…

Early the next morning.

Qiao Sang saw the Vice Principal appear before her with two large dark circles under his eyes.

“Vice Principal, didn’t you sleep well?” Qiao Sang couldn’t help but ask with concern.

“Perhaps I stayed on the starship for too long, and my routine hasn’t adjusted yet,” Liu Yao said with a tired expression.

“Xiao Xunbao, come, cast Healing Light,” Qiao Sang said immediately upon hearing this.

The Vice Principal had just arrived and was already helping to check Steel Treasure and Steel Guard. If he became exhausted because of this, she would feel bad.

Xiao Xunbao, without a word, immediately had the gem on its forehead glow blue, shining on Liu Yao.

After the blue light dissipated, Liu Yao’s dark circles disappeared, and he returned to his usual mature and steady appearance.

“Vice Principal, are you feeling better?” Qiao Sang asked.

So this is what it feels like to be treated by the Ultra-level skill Healing Light… Liu Yao’s expression was extremely complex.

He suddenly realized that even without Flame Qilu, Qiao Sang’s other three Pets didn’t seem to be simple either…

“I feel great now,” Liu Yao steadied his mind and said, “I’ll go out to buy materials for making Energy Pills today. You do your thing, don’t worry about me.”

“Let’s go together,” Qiao Sang said, “I’ve roughly familiarized myself with the First District these past few days and know where to buy materials for making Energy Pills.”

Her original plan for today was to accompany the Vice Principal to explore the First District.

“No need,” Liu Yao refused, “You just do your own thing, I’ll take care of the Energy Pills.”

He couldn’t bring himself to let such a prodigious person waste time helping him buy materials.

Seeing the Vice Principal’s serious expression, Qiao Sang didn’t insist and nodded, “Alright then.”

She then recited the house password.

…

Since the Vice Principal didn’t need her, and Xiao Xunbao didn’t make it into the top three in the competition, Qiao Sang went to the club to train as usual.

As soon as she entered, she noticed that the receptionist and the few guests in the lobby were looking at her with strange eyes.

Qiao Sang didn’t think much of it, but when she saw Coach Er’ma’s eyes were also like that, she finally couldn’t help but ask:

“What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Er’ma hesitated for a moment:

“Did you participate in the Ghost-type Pet negative energy collection competition yesterday?”

Qiao Sang was stunned: “How did you know?”

Er’ma said with a complex expression:

“You’re in the news.”

??? A series of question marks flashed in Qiao Sang’s mind. She then pulled out her phone and checked the trending topics.

“No, I’m not,” Qiao Sang said while checking.

“Search for the keyword, ‘Shocking appearance of a Blue Star Ghost-type Pet,’” Er’ma said.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xunbao immediately thought, isn’t that talking about me? It quickly appeared, floated next to its Yu Beast Master, and stared at the phone screen with great interest, wanting to see how the news reported on itself.