Chapter 678: Haven’t you always wanted to compete?

“This holiday is destined to be anything but enjoyable…” Qiao Sang sighed.

Logically speaking, the period between high school graduation and the start of university is the most carefree time for a student.

But she couldn’t enjoy herself without a burden right now.

Since she was entering the Beast Taming Department, battles were inevitable, and the issue of Steel Treasure’s pain being connected to hers during battle had to be resolved.

There was also her knowledge base; she had skipped grades to enter university, and with her current level, attending classes might be difficult. It was better to make up for as much as she could now.

Qiao Sang handed the document in her hand to Xiao Xunbao, instructing, “Put this in the ring carefully.”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao took it, removed the ring, and specifically found a good spot before tucking it in.

After all that, it noticed its Yu Beast Master was still staring at it, and a strange, bad premonition arose in its heart.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao silently floated to the side, wanting to retreat first.

But just then, its Yu Beast Master’s voice rang out: “Xiao Xunbao…”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao’s body stiffened, and it turned its head, looking obedient.

Contrary to its outward appearance, its inner thoughts were extremely rich at this moment.

It hadn’t really done anything just now, just played on the computer for a bit, typed a few words. Its Yu Beast Master wouldn’t make it go to school just for that, right?

No!

In her apprehension, Qiao Sang spoke:

“I’ve discovered you’re simply too smart.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Being praised like this, Xiao Xunbao became even more flustered. It quickly waved its paws, indicating that it wasn’t smart at all.

Qiao Sang looked at Xiao Xunbao, her tone deepening:

“No, you are very smart! To think of using Dark Shadow Control to play on the computer, that’s a training method I’d never considered!”

“I’ve decided, I won’t limit your computer time at night anymore. However, I have one condition: you must always use Dark Shadow Control while playing, and every minute, you need to re-cast Dark Shadow Control.”

Skill proficiency increases according to the number of times it’s cast. If you keep Dark Shadow Control active continuously while playing, the Point will only increase by one. But if you cast it intermittently and frequently, it’s completely different; the Point will increase once every minute.

Xiao Xunbao was caught off guard by its Yu Beast Master’s unconventional approach, its expression a mix of joy and bewilderment.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

After a few seconds of愣, it excitedly floated next to Qiao Sang and happily rubbed its face against hers.

Not having to go to school and still being able to play on the computer was simply too good!

After arranging Xiao Xunbao’s matters, Qiao Sang opened the chat interface with Er’ma, briefly explained her situation, and sent the message.

Er’ma quickly replied:

[From what you’re saying, it does seem like the end of the first stage, but the specific situation can only be clear after a face-to-face examination.]

[I understand.] Qiao Sang sent this message and did not continue to ask questions.

She opened the chat history and saw several messages from Tang Yi:

[(Location)]

[I’m already in the First District!]

[I was originally planning to visit Zhi Zhou University, but the security guard said outsiders weren’t allowed in. How am I an outsider? I’m going to be exchanged here in the first half of my freshman year!]

[(Link)]

[666, just arrived in the First District today, and your Ghost Ring Spirit is already in the news.]

Qiao Sang glanced at the link’s title and found that it was indeed the morgue incident.

She sent a message to Tang Yi:

[If you participate in a competition here with Pareolulu, you can also make the news.]

Tang Yi replied instantly:

[Great Master, do you want to participate in the Pet Arena with me in the First District?]

Ever since it was confirmed that Qiao Sang was recommended and admitted to the Imperial Beast Academy, Tang Yi’s称呼 for her had changed to Great Master.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment, then typed her reply:

[I’ll participate when I have time later. My schedule is full every day now.]

She was indeed interested in the Pet Arena, as it could both practice combat skills and earn money, but unfortunately, there were still many things she needed to do.

On the other side, Tang Yi sat in the audience of the D-level Beastmaster Pet Arena, drinking a beverage while looking down at the chat interface.

When he saw the latest message, he couldn’t help but feel melancholic:

Ice Kexilu has Healing Light. Back then, Qiao Sang could go to the Pet Arena for two consecutive months without sleep. Now that she doesn’t have classes, she反而 has no time. As expected of a Great Master from the Imperial Beast Academy, she doesn’t want to play with him anymore…

Just then, Qiao Sang sent another message:

[(Location), this is where I live now. You can come here to find me. Haven’t you always wanted to have another match? The place I live now happens to have a venue.]

Tang Yi: “!!!”

Tang Yi was so excited that he suddenly stood up, then silently sat back down under the gaze of others.

He suppressed his wild joy and quickly replied:

[I will definitely go!!!]

…

8:50 PM.

Liu Yao and Tian Xian Bat returned to the villa carrying large bags of supplies.

As soon as they entered, Steel Treasure, who was in the living room, wagged its tail and stared at him with flickering eyes.

Food, food, it wanted food.

As an A-level Breeder, Liu Yao was always deeply loved by Pets. He didn’t mind, smiled at Steel Treasure, and then walked back to his room with the supplies.

“Steel Treasure…”

Seeing this, Steel Treasure’s expression instantly fell.

It really wanted to go to its Yu Beast Master’s side for comfort, but with its current size, it couldn’t even enter the room.

“Steel Treasure…”

Steel Treasure sighed.

Just then, Ice Ke passed by.

It walked past Steel Treasure with a blank expression, glanced at it inadvertently, then slowed its pace and began to sing, “Ice Ke~ Ice Ke~ Ice Ke~”

Invisible sound waves rippled out.

Steel Treasure’s expression gradually recovered from its dejection to calmness.

“Steel Guard.”

At the open kitchen, Steel Guard fed chili to Chan Chan Stone while watching this scene, thinking calmly:

Actually, Ice Ke isn’t as annoying as it seems towards Big Brother Steel Treasure…

…

Early morning.

Living room.

Xiao Xunbao excitedly played on the computer in the dim light.

Although it could play before, its Yu Beast Master always had time limits. It was nothing like now, where it could play indefinitely.

It cast Dark Shadow Control and chatted furiously with a newly added online friend.

Then it thought of something and looked down at the time in the bottom right corner of the screen.

[2:01]

A minute had passed.

Xiao Xunbao quickly dismissed Dark Shadow Control and recast it.

Since its Yu Beast Master allowed it to play on the computer without time limits, it naturally had to fulfill this requirement!

An hour later, Xiao Xunbao started to feel a bit tired, the kind of exhaustion that comes from being depleted.

This had never happened before when playing on the computer.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao thought for a moment, took off the ring, pulled out a bottle of B-level Energy Recovery Liquid from inside, and drank it.

Soon, the energy in its body gradually recovered.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao’s spirits lifted, and it continued to cast Dark Shadow Control and play on the computer.