Chapter 756: Opponent, Coordinator (2-in-1)

“This popularity is really huge, even the Vice Principal knows about it…” Qiao Sang sighed inwardly and nodded: “Yes, a teacher from Imperial Beast Academy came and suggested I participate in a practical combat competition, so he signed me up.”

Liu Yao was stunned for a moment, then reacted, his tone carrying a hint of surprise: “Someone from Imperial Beast Academy came?”

Imperial Beast Academy holds an undisputed dominant position among all Top Universities on Blue Star, but for the vast majority of parents, their best hope for their children is still the top-ranked Top Universities in their own country.

The so-called Imperial Beast Academy was like something from another world; they never even considered it.

Liu Yao’s knowledge of Imperial Beast Academy was limited to what was reported in the news; besides Qiao Sang, there was no one around him connected to Imperial Beast Academy.

The last time he called a teacher to inquire about a recommendation letter, it was just a hopeful attempt.

Qiao Sang hummed in affirmation.

Liu Yao was a bit dazed.

Imperial Beast Academy truly lives up to its reputation as the number one Top Universities on Blue Star; they can even send a mentor across star systems to teach…

Liu Yao asked: “Is it 1V1, just teaching you?”

“Yes.” Qiao Sang nodded.

Truly worthy of Imperial Beast Academy… Liu Yao couldn’t help but exclaim again in his heart.

In Top Universities, the status of a mentor is extremely high.

Ordinary Top Universities would never allow a mentor to go out and teach only one student, but Imperial Beast Academy could…

This scale, this resources, it’s too domineering…

“Where is that teacher?” Liu Yao suddenly thought of something and asked with a slight nervousness: “Will he come to your house to teach you?”

“Maybe.” Qiao Sang said uncertainly: “But probably not recently. I have to go out with him tonight to participate in the Beastmaster Star Tournament.”

The competition duration was only one week left, but she still had a few months of exchange time on Super Dormant Star. If there wasn’t a fixed training ground outside, there would always be a time when he would come.

Liu Yao digested the news for a moment and said: “Since there’s a competition, it seems better to switch the Energy Pill’s effect to energy recovery recently…”

When he said this, he paused, then continued:

“Could you ask that Imperial Beast Academy teacher for me, which three materials on Super Dormant Star have the same effect as Blue Star’s Fiery Yan Fruit, Ghost Dew Grass, and Adamantine Shavings?”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then smiled: “You’re finally willing to tell me this, and let me ask someone else.”

Liu Yao also smiled: “This is different. You’re studying in the Beast Taming Department at Royal Union Dun, and these are related to training. You need to ask a specialized mentor. I heard that at Royal Union Dun, if you ask mentors from other departments for help or answers, you need积分.”

“But the teacher from Imperial Beast Academy specifically came to teach you individually, so asking these things is just a casual matter.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang recalled her experiences at Yu Liandun University during this period and tried to explain: “Actually, not everything at Yu Liandun University requires积分 for mentors to help. I feel like they’re all pretty nice.”

At least the deans she met seemed very approachable.

Still too young. That’s just them showing a good side because they’re trying to recruit you. If you refuse, their attitude will definitely change… Liu Yao still remembered Qiao Sang telling him that Yu Liandun University was planning to recruit her, but he didn’t say that out loud. Instead, he said:

“Being approachable doesn’t mean no积分.积分 is a tradition that Royal Union Dun maintains for order, and it definitely won’t be easily broken.”

That’s true… Qiao Sang nodded, finding it reasonable.

Then she thought of something and asked casually: “Vice Principal, have you finished reading those five books?”

Since she had already decided to ask, were the books no longer needed? That’s 5积分 a day…

“Not yet.” Liu Yao thought of the books and his gaze softened: “But I will make time to finish them as soon as possible. Those books have helped me a lot in understanding many differences between Super Dormant Star and Blue Star.”

Qiao Sang maintained her smile: “That’s good. Take your time, no rush.”

…

After breakfast, Qiao Sang arrived at Beast Taming Department Class 1 under Little Qunbao’s Space Movement.

As soon as she landed, almost the entire class instantly surrounded her.

“Ah! Qiao Shen, tell me, how did you make a General-level Pet learn an Ultra-level skill!”

“Ice Aipalu! Can you summon Ice Aipalu for me to see!”

“Last night’s match was too cool! You instantly defeated Peilat’s Wood Algae Weng!”

“I heard that within the Ice Heaven Domain, you can freely control Ice energy, and if you want to move freely within the Ice Heaven Domain, you can also control it. Is that true! Can you let Ice Aipalu release control in the classroom!”

“Ah! I want to see too!”

“I’ve never seen a live version of Ice Heaven Domain before!”

Everyone echoed in succession.

Seeing the scene become noisy and chaotic, Qiao Sang spoke up: “Yes, 100积分 per time.”

The scene suddenly quieted down.

The freshman assessment at the beginning of the semester was the best time to earn积分, but almost all the积分 were obtained by Qiao Sang.

Now, not long after the start of the semester, everyone was extremely poor, and 100积分 was simply an exorbitant price for them.

Everyone silently returned to their seats one after another.

Because of the topic of积分, they recalled Qiao Sang’s terrifying dominance in the freshman assessment at the beginning of the semester.

They finally dispersed… Qiao Sang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, came to her usual seat, opened her phone, found Mentor Pilit’s contact information, and sent a message:

【Teacher, I want to ask, which three materials on Super Dormant Star have the same effect as Blue Star’s Fiery Yan Fruit, Ghost Dew Grass, and Adamantine Shavings? They can be substituted.】

…

Hotel.

Pilit sat at the dining table, looking at the message on his phone and remaining silent for a moment.

He knew about Fiery Yan Fruit, Ghost Dew Grass, and Adamantine Shavings, but as for which materials on Super Dormant Star could be substituted…

He wasn’t a Trainer, how could he know these things so clearly…

For professional matters, find professional people to answer. This should be asked of those Trainers…

But he had just started teaching; if he couldn’t answer, wouldn’t it be too embarrassing…

Thinking of this, Pilit opened someone’s chat page, typed, and sent:

【Ask you something, for Fiery Yan Fruit, Ghost Dew Grass, and Adamantine Shavings on Blue Star, which materials on Super Dormant Star can be substituted?】

…

Yu Liandun University.

Pet Tamer Academy.

Beast Taming Department Class 1.

Qiao Sang felt her phone vibrate.

She took it out and saw it was a reply from Mentor Pilit:

【Sulfur Flame Saliva and Scarlet Fruit can both substitute Fiery Yan Fruit, Black Heart Tulip Core can substitute Ghost Dew Grass, and Thousand Rock Heart Stone ground into powder has the same effect as Adamantine Shavings.】

Amazing, he had the answer right away, truly worthy of an Imperial Beast Academy teacher… Qiao Sang looked at the message on her phone, her eyes lit up, and she copied and pasted it to the Vice Principal.

…

6:45 PM.

After dinner, Qiao Sang turned on the TV to watch the Beastmaster Star Tournament.

Tonight was still the preliminary round, so she didn’t need to be there in person.

However, she still subconsciously wanted to understand it.

After all, anyone appearing on TV could very well become her opponent.

“Ya Ya…”

Beside her, Yabao sat quietly, unusually not training, but watching the live broadcast of the Beastmaster Star Tournament together.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

Steel Treasure went to open the door.

Then, a strange Pet sound came from the doorway: “Bu Bu.”

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure called out, seeming to take something, then the sound of the door closing.

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure flew to its Yu Beast Master with the package, called out, indicating there was a delivery.

“Open it and see.” Qiao Sang said.

Without a word, Steel Treasure flapped its wings, a sharp purple glow sliced through, and the tape on the package was instantly cut in half.

Qiao Sang opened the package, took out the contents, and unwrapped them, finding something like contact lenses, but a super magnified version.

It was an item sent by Hugh Lewis… Qiao Sang immediately realized this.

She picked up the instruction manual inside, just about to read it.

At this moment, the phone rang.

Qiao Sang glanced at it; it was Hugh Lewis calling.

She answered.

“Did you receive the package?” Hugh Lewis went straight to the point.

“I received it.” Qiao Sang said.

“This item allows a Pet to lock onto the approximate location of Pets that use invisibility skills.” Hugh Lewis introduced excitedly: “It can definitely restrain Ghost-type Pets that can turn invisible. Although similar items have appeared on the market, mine is more discreet.”

“Those items are worn directly on the head, which immediately gives the opponent a clue, but mine won’t. This item is worn inside the Pet’s eye, just like transparent contact lenses, making it undetectable.”

“When encountering an invisible opponent, have the Pet circulate energy to its eyes, and the item will automatically lock onto the opponent’s location.”

“You can let Steel Guardian Falcon wear it and try. I specifically sent a common intermediate Pet pupil size.”

Hugh Lewis became more and more excited:

“Steel Guardian Falcon is a brand new form. Its Beginner form is from our Super Dormant Star. I thought for a long time, and it’s most suitable to have it bring our product to the stage.”

“I guarantee you’ll be the only star player who dares to field an intermediate Pet! It will definitely generate a lot of buzz!”

“Those reporters will definitely interview you after the match, just mention this item briefly.”

“But you still need to be careful, don’t send it out casually, and also check the opponent’s lineup.”

“I think the best opponent would be one whose ace is only one General-level Pet, whose second-in-command is a High-level Pet, and who can also turn invisible.”

“A list of players with this kind of lineup will be compiled and sent to you after today’s matches end.”

“I suggest that after you defeat the opponent’s ace, then send Steel Guardian Falcon to fight their High-level Pet.”

“Although Steel Guardian Falcon is an intermediate Pet, I believe that with your strength, it should be no problem to defeat a High-level Pet beyond its rank!”

“Of course, I don’t expect Steel Guardian Falcon to necessarily win, but it just needs to appear once. Anyway, your Ice Aipalu has the Ice Heaven Domain, winning two matches and catching up on the score shouldn’t be a problem…”

“Uh.” Qiao Sang silently glanced at Steel Treasure, who was still quietly beside her, and finally couldn’t help but interrupt: “My Steel Guardian Falcon has already evolved into Steel Slash Giant Falcon.”

Silence suddenly fell on the other end of the phone.

Qiao Sang continued: “So the size you sent is not suitable.”

After more than ten seconds, Hugh Lewis finally spoke: “I’m sorry, I just found out. I’ll have someone send a new pair with a High-level Pet pupil size tomorrow.”

Qiao Sang was silent for a moment, then stated her opinion:

“I want to change the item. Not everyone will see interviews, and far more people will watch the competition than watch post-match interviews. I think it’s better to use an item that everyone can directly perceive with their eyes.”

“Moreover, opponents are random, and the summoned Pets are also random. We cannot guarantee that everything about the opponent will be as imagined.”

“With all due respect, the type of opponent you just described, the possibility of encountering them is probably zero.”

“I think you might have only watched my match yesterday and not others. Everyone is very strong; there are no players with only one General-level Pet.”

Hugh Lewis was silent again.

He had to admit that what she said was very correct. He wasn’t a fan, so he naturally didn’t watch any Beastmaster Star Tournament.

Yesterday, he learned that Qiao Sang was participating in this competition because he saw many of his high school classmates discussing these things on his phone, so he specifically watched the channel broadcasting the Beastmaster Star Tournament.

“I’m very sorry…” Hugh Lewis’s tone became low.

Qiao Sang actually didn’t mind.

In her opinion, the other party was just a high school graduate, and this matter happened suddenly, so it was normal for him not to have considered it thoroughly in a short time.

Putting those factors aside, this was indeed a very good item.

She was about to say something like “it’s okay,” but Hugh Lewis’s voice suddenly brightened at this moment:

“I know what item to give you!”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment and asked: “What item?”

“You’ll know when the time comes!” Hugh Lewis’s tone was light: “But it might not make it for your match tomorrow, because the size needs to be customized.”

Quite mysterious… Qiao Sang replied: “Alright, I’ll wait for your item.”

Her requirements for the item weren’t high, as long as it could be used and seen by the audience.

As she spoke, she suddenly thought of something and asked: “Do I need to send this eye-worn item back to you?”

“No need.” Hugh Lewis said generously: “It was originally meant to be given directly to you.”

Qiao Sang: “…”

The pupil size for intermediate Pets, we don’t need that either…

“Then I’ll accept it.”

After a brief chat, Qiao Sang hung up the phone.

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure, who had been quiet, suddenly called out.

Thank you for your hard work.

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: “…It’s not hard work.”

Steel Treasure glanced at its Yu Beast Master and turned to go to the training room.

Compared to other humans, its Yu Beast Master was still quite smart.

…

The third day of the Beastmaster Star Tournament.

6:30 PM.

Qiao Sang and Pilit walked into the open-air Pet Tamer arena and arrived at the player area.

This time, the giant virtual screen above the center of the venue gave several tens of seconds of close-up shots.

Yabao sat on Qiao Sang’s lap, wearing red triangular sunglasses, chest puffed out, head slightly raised.

Little Qunbao appeared, wearing a focusing monocle, a black semi-tall top hat, and a black towel draped behind him that he had insisted on buying on the way.

When the camera focused on them, many people waved glow sticks and began to cheer.

“Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Beastmaster Star Tournament!” The Host’s voice rang out in the arena: “I am Lu Yiwen, and as a Commentator, I will bring you the exciting commentary for this competition.”

“First, let’s get the big screen rolling and see which players will be battling today.”

As he finished speaking.

Dozens of identically sized photos appeared on the giant virtual screen.

Soon, the photos shuffled and then froze.

Qiao Sang saw her opponent, Groch Hardalsson.

At this moment, Pilit said: “He is a C-rank Pet Coordinator.” (End of chapter)