Chapter 686: Dinner

“Yaya?”

Steel Treasure looked at Ice Ke, a confused expression on its face.

Aren’t you the third one?

“Ice Ke…”

As soon as it spoke, the cold aura around Ice Ke surged, and the ground beneath its feet solidified into a layer of white frost, spreading outwards.

Its body also hunched slightly, and its eyes were sharp, as if it was about to launch an attack the next second.

“Yaya…”

Steel Treasure felt Ice Ke’s state, and its expression gradually became serious, adopting a stance of “If you want to fight, I’ll fight to the end.”

Just as a battle was about to erupt, Qiao Sang suddenly said, “Steel Treasure, you said Ice Ke is the third one because it was the third to join the team, right!”

Say yes! Qiao Sang tilted her head towards Steel Treasure, giving it a desperate wink.

“Yaya.”

Steel Treasure froze for a moment, then nodded.

That was indeed why it called Ice Ke the third one.

Phew, a family conflict was almost ignited… Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief.

“Yaya?”

At this moment, Steel Treasure showed a worried expression.

What happened to your eye just now?

Qiao Sang was silent for a moment: “Sand got in it just now.”

The cold aura on Ice Ke’s body subsided slightly, but it still stared intently at Steel Treasure.

Qiao Sang took the opportunity to divert its attention: “Ice Ke, Steel Treasure has been lying down for a long time, let’s heal it first.”

“Ice Ke.”

Ice Ke flicked its tail and walked towards Steel Treasure.

The gem on its forehead emitted a blue light.

With a Healing Light, Steel Treasure quickly stood up, refreshed and full of spirit.

“Steel Guard.”

As soon as Steel Treasure got up, it barked at Steel Treasure, indicating it wanted another round.

“Wait!” Qiao Sang was startled and quickly shouted.

“Steel Guard?”

“Yaya?”

Steel Treasure and Steel Treasure looked over at the same time, with expressions of “What’s wrong?”.

What else could be wrong, it’s been twice! Twice in less than five minutes! If they continued training like this, how could she bear it… Qiao Sang coughed: “The intensity of Mars Rain is still too great for Steel Treasure right now, we need to switch to something else.”

After speaking, she looked at Ice Ke.

I remember Ice Ke has a weather-type skill called Hail, although it’s High Level, it hasn’t been practiced much and is still at the introductory level. Steel Treasure should be able to last longer under this skill…

Thinking of this, Qiao Sang said, “Next, let Ice Ke train with Steel Treasure. Ice Ke will use Hail, and Steel Treasure will practice its movement speed underneath.”

“Steel Guard.”

Steel Treasure thought for a moment, then nodded, indicating it was fine.

“Ice Ke…”

Ice Ke’s entire body emitted cold air again, staring intently at its Yu Beast Master.

What does that mean?

The training intensity for Steel Treasure and Steel Treasure is too great, but its intensity isn’t?

Qiao Sang: “…”

Has it already become this sensitive…? Qiao Sang organized her words and said, “Steel Treasure’s Mars Rain has been practiced continuously, and its proficiency has reached the Profound Level. Your Hail hasn’t been practiced much, so it’s definitely a bit weaker than Mars Rain.”

At this point, she paused and added, “I’m only comparing the power of these two skills.”

Steel Treasure silently glanced at its Yu Beast Master.

“Ice Ke.”

Upon hearing this, Ice Ke’s cold aura dissipated, and it reluctantly accepted the explanation.

Then, it flicked its tail and walked towards another open space in the training ground.

Steel Treasure flapped its wings, following closely behind.

Seeing this, Steel Treasure also walked to the side and began training on its own.

It’s finally resolved… Qiao Sang watched Ice Ke’s retreating figure, relieved, but also couldn’t help but worry about the future.

Although Ice Ke hadn’t said anything during this time, she could still tell that it had been feeling anxious lately, and this anxiety had become even more apparent after Xiao Xunbao evolved.

Before Xiao Xunbao evolved, Ice Ke would always stay in her backpack and follow her when she went out.

But after Xiao Xunbao evolved, Ice Ke stopped following her to the club for defense training and preferred to stay in the water tank with the sacred essence water.

Its state is already like this now, if it doesn’t evolve in another year or two, who knows how anxious Ice Ke will become…

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Just as Qiao Sang was deep in thought, Xiao Xunbao teleported next to her and sweetly called out, indicating that an hour had passed.

Qiao Sang: “…”

Qiao Sang took out her phone and checked the time, realizing that exactly an hour had passed since she told Xiao Xunbao to train Mind Headbutt.

Not a minute more, not a minute less.

“How do you know an hour has passed?” Qiao Sang put down her phone and couldn’t help but ask.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao grinned, a proud little expression on its face.

Because it had to re-cast its skill every minute these past few days, it had been constantly watching the time, and now its time management was incredibly precise.

You’re amazing… Qiao Sang smiled: “Come with me, I just bought a new computer.”

With that, she walked towards the living room.

“Xun!”

Xiao Xunbao was first stunned, then showed an excited expression and quickly followed.

Inside the living room.

Looking at the brand new computer, Xiao Xunbao looked left and right, absolutely loving it.

Qiao Sang coughed and said, “Now that you have two computers, you can use Substitute, and have both the Substitute and your main body play together, so you won’t feel tired.”

“!!!”

Xiao Xunbao suddenly looked up at its Yu Beast Master.

“Xun!”

Tears immediately welled up, and it cried as it pounced over, tears rolling down its face, looking as if it was so touched it wanted to offer itself in return.

It’s not that serious, it’s not that serious, I just want you to not be lazy when training Substitute… Qiao Sang was a bit bewildered by Xiao Xunbao’s action.

She knew it would be excited, but she didn’t know it would be this excited…

Just as Qiao Sang was about to offer some comfort, Xiao Xunbao had already released its claws, used Substitute, stood side by side with its main body, opened the old computer, and started playing simultaneously.

Qiao Sang: “…”

…

The next day.

6 PM.

Xiang Shide Song Restaurant.

Private room.

Pets in uniforms successively brought beautifully plated dishes.

Around the large dining table sat over a dozen teenagers of similar age, with only one of the girls appearing a bit younger.

“Qiao Sang, how exactly did your two Pets evolve?” a boy with slightly curly golden hair asked.

Except for Tang Yi, everyone looked over, waiting for an answer.

“It’s like this…” Qiao Sang briefly recounted the evolution process of Steel Treasure and Xiao Xunbao.

“If that’s all it takes for a Pet to evolve into General-level, I’d also be willing to encounter such a thing…” a male classmate next to them couldn’t help but sigh after hearing it.

“Dream on.” Gene took a sip of his drink and scoffed: “That depends on the person, okay? If everyone in that situation could make a High-level Pet evolve into General-level, General-level Pets would be running rampant by now.”

Laffey teased: “You should first let your Kilabird evolve into High Level.”

At these words, everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere became very harmonious.

Qiao Sang asked, “What are your plans next?”

“What else can we do? Go to college obediently, wait to graduate, and inherit the family business.”

“I plan to minor in Beast Taming Department in college. Actually, I always wanted to go to the Beast Taming Department, but unfortunately, my scores weren’t high enough.”

“I don’t know, haven’t thought about it.”

“I’m going to find a purebred Ultimate Water Dragon Egg before my yu beast codex develops to the third page, and then hatch and contract it.”

“I want to form a Professional Beast Tamer club and strive to participate in various large-scale competitions.” The person who said this was You Na.

Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up as she looked at her.

A Beast Tamer club is a symbol of the professionalization and specialization of Yu Beast Masters. It is the organization many Professional Beast Tamers are hired by when they make a living through competitions.

They can profit by selling tickets, advertising, transferring broadcasting rights, Yu Beast lotteries, company sponsorships, publishing various Yu Beast periodicals, Professional Beast Tamer transfer fees, customizing stadium seats, and so on.

One major reason Qiao Sang agreed to meet with these Sainan High School classmates was to find more ways to make money.

Her unlimited card was about to expire, and if she didn’t invest a sum now while she had it, she truly worried that she wouldn’t have enough funds when Steel Treasure and the others evolved into King-level later on.

Although she still had two other sources of income on Blue Star, it was naturally better to earn as much as possible while she had the chance.

Everyone who could study at Sainan High School had a strong background. If she could do business with them, it would be much easier for her, and she might even be able to make money effortlessly.

At this moment, Hugh Lewis said with a smile, “I want to create my own brand of Pet item shop. Pet arena competitions are popular now, and the competition among items is quite fierce. I’m trying my best not to lose money.”

After You Na and Hugh Lewis, many people began to express their ideas for starting a business.

You Na, Hugh Lewis, En, Wen Xiao… Qiao Sang silently memorized the classmates who planned to start businesses, intending to contact them well later.

“Oh, right, how come I haven’t seen you carrying that Liaoyuan, now called Flame Qilu, this time? I usually see you carrying that Pet when you go out,” Hugh Lewis suddenly asked.

Qiao Sang shrugged: “It evolved in a volcano, and even the miniature shrinking bracelet was burned during the evolution. I reordered one online, but it hasn’t arrived yet.”

Hugh Lewis was stunned for a moment, then laughed: “What’s the big deal? I have an uncle who specializes in this. I’ll have him send one to you, and it’ll arrive tomorrow.”

Qiao Sang: “!!!”

Holy cow, is this what it feels like to be classmates with a rich scion…? Qiao Sang said nonchalantly on the surface:

“Never mind, I’ve already ordered it, it’ll arrive soon.”

“Soon means there’s still some time,” Hugh Lewis said. “I can send this to you tomorrow, and don’t you have several other Pets? I see your Pets evolve quite quickly, so one more won’t hurt, you’ll eventually use it.”

Some of the classmates on the side showed slight disdain, secretly exchanging glances with their familiar friends.

Who didn’t know that everyone’s purpose for being here was to get on Qiao Sang’s good side?

They had only been chatting for a short while, and this Hugh Lewis guy couldn’t hold back. And sending a miniature shrinking bracelet, who cares about that?

Just then, Qiao Sang took out her phone and said, “Then I won’t be polite. I’ll send you the address now.”

Everyone: “!!!”