Chapter 747: Finally back (2-in-1)

“Gilbert, Dean,” Qiao Sang said, managing her expression and greeting him.

“Don’t stand, sit down and talk,” Gilbert said.

It really wasn’t just a simple thank you; he was preparing for a long, heart-to-heart talk… Qiao Sang pulled out a nearby chair and sat down.

Gilbert glanced at Yabao, then looked at Qiao Sang, and slowly said, “I am very sorry.”

“Ah? Sorry for what?” Qiao Sang looked confused.

Gilbert continued, “Originally, with your talent and strength, applying to our Yu Liandun University’s Beast Taming Department should have been immediately approved. Unfortunately, at the time, we considered that you skipped to your senior year of high school and your basic knowledge was not very solid, so we felt it was better to wait and see.”

So that’s what he was sorry for… Qiao Sang immediately said, “It’s normal for an application to be rejected. My basic knowledge is indeed not very solid.”

To be honest, when Sainan High School was willing to give her a recommendation letter, she felt they thought too highly of her.

But now that she thought about it, her strength was indeed far superior to her peers.

When one’s strength is unrivaled in high school, the proportion of cultural scores might not be so important.

Otherwise, people from Imperial Beast Academy wouldn’t have come specifically to find her.

Dean Gilbert said in a deep voice,

“Actually, our academy didn’t reject the application. We were still observing at the time, preparing to give a response within the deadline.”

He paused, then continued, “It’s just that we didn’t expect Imperial Beast Academy to get ahead of us like this.”

The application wasn’t rejected? Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment.

So, she almost got chosen by Yu Liandun University?

Thinking of this, Qiao Sang’s first thought was:

“Holy crap, it’s a good thing Imperial Beast Academy came fast enough…”

Her second thought was: “Why would I think that? No matter what, Yu Liandun University is a Top University that consistently ranks third among all Top Universities in the entire interstellar space. Even when I submitted my application, I never thought I’d get in…”

Qiao Sang adjusted her mindset and said, “I also didn’t expect to be able to go to Imperial Beast Academy later.”

Gilbert’s heart tightened at her words.

Why did these words feel increasingly off the more he thought about them…

He pondered for a moment, then pushed the black gold card that Meng Hua Jieke had just handed him forward and said,

“I hope to make up for our academy’s mistake.”

What did he mean? Qiao Sang looked at the black gold card that was pushed over, momentarily unable to react.

Gilbert slowly said,

“This is an unlimited card. You can swipe it as you please. I can also help you solve the resource problems for cultivating Pets in the future. I hope you can choose our Yu Liandun University again.”

Qiao Sang: “!!!”

An unlimited card!

He’s actually trying to bribe me with an unlimited card?!

Qiao Sang’s pupils constricted, greatly shocked.

Only those who have owned an unlimited card and are about to have it expire can truly comprehend this level of shock.

Unlike the unlimited card obtained from winning a prize, the expenses of that unlimited card are borne by the state. But this card clearly belongs to Dean Gilbert personally, and he will have to cover whatever is spent.

After an unknown amount of time, Qiao Sang finally broke free from her shock and said with a complicated expression, “As long as I transfer to Yu Liandun University, I can use this unlimited card?”

Dean Gilbert smiled and said,

“To be precise, you can keep using it until you participate in the Interstellar Cup. By then, you will definitely have your own exclusive unlimited card.”

Keep using it until I participate in the Interstellar Cup… How many years would that be… Qiao Sang listened quietly, her eyes a little dazed.

Gilbert looked at Qiao Sang’s expression, feeling satisfied.

The unlimited card was something he had Meng Hua Jieke extract from her through a dream a few days ago.

In a dream, the dreamer is unaware it’s a dream, and for any question, they instinctively follow their true feelings, giving the most genuine answers.

Since Qiao Sang wanted an unlimited card, she would definitely be swayed.

Gilbert immediately thought of something and said,

“Yesterday, I heard that Dean Anmaria had a purebred Shattered Thunder Dragon Egg, so I got it. I can also give you this egg as compensation, as long as you transfer to our Yu Liandun University.”

He didn’t specify which academy; in his opinion, if Qiao Sang were to transfer, she would definitely be in the Beast Taming Department.

A purebred Shattered Thunder Dragon Egg… Qiao Sang was lost in thought for a moment.

An unlimited card plus a purebred Shattered Thunder Dragon Egg… This, this… she simply couldn’t refuse!

At this moment, Dean Gilbert added,

“This purebred Shattered Thunder Dragon is qualified to be your fifth Pet, but to participate in the Interstellar Cup, you need at least seven Pets. When your brain region reaches the level where you can contract a sixth or seventh Pet, you can tell me what type of Pet you want, and I will find a way to find it for you.”

As he spoke, he looked at the 《Rare Pet Illustrated Guide》 that Qiao Sang had placed on the table and said,

“Even the Pets in this book.”

“Stop talking, my brain is about to stop working…” Qiao Sang only felt her head spinning from what he said, wishing she could agree on the spot. However, her remaining rationality told her that this was a crucial decision and she needed to calm down before making it.

Dean Gilbert gazed at Qiao Sang, awaiting her answer.

Aside from the fact that the other party was from Blue Star and Imperial Beast Academy ranked one spot higher than Yu Liandun University, these two points aside.

In other aspects, he didn’t think Yu Liandun would lose to Imperial Beast Academy.

Even the top-ranked university in the interstellar space wouldn’t possibly offer so many resources and promises to a student who hadn’t achieved anything yet.

He believed that anyone would make the choice most beneficial to themselves.

Qiao Sang thought in silence for a long time, her gaze reluctantly moving away from the unlimited card: “I need some time to consider.”

Dean Gilbert smiled at her words: “Of course, you can contact me anytime.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Meng Hua Jieke, from who knows where, pulled out a business card and handed it over.

Qiao Sang solemnly took it and put it in her pocket.

…

When Qiao Sang returned to the villa in the evening, the first thing she saw was the steaming food on the dining table.

She was silent for two seconds, then began to summon Steel Treasure, and greeted Yabao and the others to start eating.

Yabao and the others ate happily.

Qiao Sang ate while flipping through the 《Rare Pet Illustrated Guide》 she had borrowed today.

After only a few pages, she saw the record about the Shattered Thunder Dragon.

【Shattered Thunder Dragon, a Dragon-type and Electric-type dual-attribute Pet, is one of the few Pets that possesses extremely strong destructive power even at the Beginner stage. It rarely appears before humans. Due to the frequent lightning strikes near the Shattered Thunder Dragon, it is believed to be born from lightning.】

【Shattered Thunder Dragon likes to wander around during thunderstorms. Each time it evolves, it stores an astonishing amount of electricity in its body. If not properly utilized, it can be difficult to manage, and it will become restless due to excessive electricity stored within its body…】

Qiao Sang finished reading the content, did not turn to the next page, but asked:

“Yabao, what do you think about staying on Super Dormant Star?”

The other party wanted her to transfer to Yu Liandun University and also mentioned the Interstellar Cup, so it was clearly not a five-year undergraduate matter.

If she really were to transfer here, she would probably stay for a considerable amount of time.

Rationally speaking, the other party offered such good conditions, not to mention the unlimited card, and in the future, she would be able to contract Pets that she normally wouldn’t even be able to come into contact with.

For a Pet like Shattered Thunder Dragon, especially a purebred one, even with an unlimited card, she still couldn’t contract it, let alone without an unlimited card in the future.

As a Yu Beast Master, who wouldn’t want to contract a particularly rare Pet? Moreover, Dean Gilbert even promised to help find the sixth and seventh Pets.

But emotionally speaking, her familiar environment and familiar people were all on Blue Star.

Blue Star definitely held a different meaning for her compared to Super Dormant Star.

She had originally been thinking of participating in the Regional Competition after returning.

All in all, Qiao Sang was very conflicted now.

But to be honest, she was subtly leaning towards staying on Super Dormant Star now.

After all, such conditions were truly difficult to refuse.

“Yaya…”

Yabao, while eating Energy Pills, called out indifferently, indicating that Super Dormant Star was also quite good.

In its opinion, as long as its Yu Beast Master was nearby, it didn’t matter where they were.

With that “also,” Qiao Sang immediately understood that Yabao had heard her conversation in the library today.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Qiao Sang inexplicably understood Yabao’s thoughts. Her heart warmed, and just as she was about to speak, Xiao Xunbao next to her sweetly called out, indicating that it was fine anywhere.

“Ice Ai.”

Lulu then called out, indicating it felt the same.

Xiao Xunbao, Lulu… Qiao Sang was deeply moved.

“Steel Slash?”

At this moment, Steel Treasure called out, indicating, “Why are you suddenly talking about this? Are we going to stay on Super Dormant Star from now on?”

Qiao Sang turned to look, only to see Steel Treasure’s expression was calm, as if it was simply asking a question.

She almost forgot what she had initially tricked Steel Treasure with… Qiao Sang was silent for a few seconds, then honestly said, “The Dean of Yu Liandun promised me some resources and hopes that I can transfer to their school. If we really transfer, we might stay here for a very long time.”

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure called out calmly.

Staying for a very long time doesn’t mean staying here forever; it can accept that.

After speaking, it lowered its head and resumed eating the Energy Pills.

What Steel Treasure didn’t say was that after this period of companionship, it had actually long forgotten the existence of Blue Star and the original purpose for which it had been willing to contract.

With the bond between Qiao Sang and Steel Treasure now, she naturally understood that its “can accept” was specifically said for her, hoping that she could consider the decision without being influenced by the original promise she made to it.

Steel Treasure… Qiao Sang’s heart warmed, and a wave of emotion surged again.

After dinner, with their hunger satisfied, Xiao Xunbao floated next to its Yu Beast Master, its eyes blinking.

Qiao Sang instantly understood and said with a smile,

“Go play, but watch the time.”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao immediately spun around excitedly twice on the spot, then impatiently floated towards the direction of the room.

Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something at this moment and called out, “Wait!”

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Xiao Xunbao turned its head, showing a puzzled expression.

Qiao Sang coughed and said, “When you’re playing on the computer, can you also cast Dark Shadow every few minutes?”

She had already decided on Xiao Xunbao’s next training direction: the combination skill of Dark Shadow and Dark Shadow Control.

Practicing Dark Shadow was bound to happen sooner or later, but the time spent on the computer was rightfully earned by Xiao Xunbao for learning Space Confinement. This made Qiao Sang feel a bit embarrassed when making this request.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao extended its paw and made an “ok” gesture, indicating no problem.

Then, it happily floated towards the room.

“As long as it can play on the computer, it will agree to anything… It’s a pity, if Xiao Xunbao had more skills that it could train while playing on the computer, that would be great…” Qiao Sang silently sighed.

…

“Ding dong~”

Ten minutes later, the doorbell rang.

Qiao Sang went to the entrance and twisted the doorknob.

“Holy crap, I forgot to tell Dean Virginia that Xiao Xunbao learned Space Lockdown…” Seeing the person at the door, Qiao Sang showed a surprised expression:

“Dean Virginia!”

“Good evening,” Dean Virginia said with a smile, greeting her.

“This is great, I was just about to contact you, Xiao Xunbao has already learned Space Lockdown!” Qiao Sang said, maintaining her excited demeanor.

Virginia: “???”

She stopped halfway through taking off her shoes, looked up, and confirmed with a bewildered expression, “Ghost Ring King learned Space Lockdown?”

“Mm-hmm!” Qiao Sang nodded repeatedly, “It learned it not long ago, all thanks to your guidance.”

Virginia fell silent.

For the first time, she doubted her teaching ability.

Not doubting how bad it was, but rather, doubting if her teaching ability was really that amazing…

“Can Ghost Ring King demonstrate Space Lockdown for me?” Virginia asked.

“Of course,” Qiao Sang said, “Please come in first.”

“Okay…” Virginia then remembered that she had only taken off half her shoes.

After entering the living room, Qiao Sang called out, “Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao did not respond.

Qiao Sang then said, “If you don’t come over, I’m going to shorten your computer time!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

The next second, Xiao Xunbao suddenly appeared beside them.

Virginia: “…”

“Show Dean Virginia Space Lockdown,” Qiao Sang said.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Xunbao’s eyes glowed blue.

In an instant, an invisible film enveloped the surroundings.

Virginia could clearly see objects beyond one meter distorting.

“It really learned it…” Virginia murmured to herself.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao called out, indicating, “Can I go now?”

Qiao Sang nodded, “Go ahead.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Xunbao disappeared from the spot.

Qiao Sang: “…”

The film disappeared.

Virginia came back to her senses and looked at Qiao Sang with a complicated expression: “It seems you no longer need me here.”

“How could that be?” Qiao Sang smiled, “I haven’t forgotten our cooperation. I’m still counting on you to tell me some news in the future.”

Virginia was stunned for a moment, then began to smile: “I look forward to the day you participate in the Interstellar Cup.”

…

12:45 AM.

The chandelier in the living room was brightly lit.

Qiao Sang was not sleeping as usual, but rather sitting on the sofa in the living room, reading the 《Rare Pet Illustrated Guide》.

She was a little sleepless, constantly thinking about whether to return to Blue Star or stay on Super Dormant Star.

At this moment, the sound of a password being entered came from outside the door, and the anti-theft door subsequently opened.

Liu Yao, carrying a pile of things, and Tian Xian Bat walked in, looking exhausted.

“Vice Principal, you’re finally back,” Qiao Sang looked up, pleasantly surprised. (End of chapter)