Chapter 768: Beast Beauty (two in one)

“Let’s congratulate Qiao Sang for successfully advancing to the semifinals!” The Host’s passionate voice resounded in the arena.

Loud cheers erupted, and the discussions immediately grew louder, becoming quite noisy.

“I knew Qiao Sang would win from the start!”

“Ice Aipalu has the Ultra-level skill Ice Heaven Domain, and Flame Qilu has the Profound Level Mars Rain. Just based on these two Pets, you don’t need to think about it; I already think they’re definitely going to the finals. Don’t forget, Ice Aipalu also has the Ultra-level skill Healing Light.”

“I noticed Qiao Sang didn’t seem to use her Ultra-level skills much. Ice Heaven Domain was only used once, and Healing Light was only used after the match ended.”

“Ultra-level skills are still too energy-consuming for General-level Pets.”

“To be honest, even without Ice Aipalu, I estimate Flame Qilu alone could make it to the semifinals. Look at it, it used so many skills in the recent battle, but it still looks very energetic, like it could fight another round.”

“The Profound Level Mars Rain is still too powerful… Speaking of which, what brand is that helmet on the Flame Happy Bird? I need to avoid it.”

…

Twenty minutes later.

High in the sky outside the open-air Pet stadium.

“Do you have any questions after these two matches today?” Pilit asked as usual.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and asked, “What was the move Dou Leng Duck used when it emerged from underground to attack Lu Bao at the end?”

Pilit replied, “That was a combination of Bulk Up, Water Jet, and Reversal Kick.”

A combination of three skills, no wonder the power was so immense… Qiao Sang suddenly understood.

Bulk Up, a Fighting-type intermediate skill, uses all one’s strength to tense muscles, thereby increasing one’s attack and defense.

Reversal Kick, a Fighting-type intermediate skill, attacks the opponent by rapidly spinning the body and kicking them, sometimes causing the opponent to flinch.

When these two skills are combined, along with Water Jet, the power is more than just doubled.

It’s a good thing she had Lu Bao use Aurora Veil at that time…

Just as Qiao Sang felt relieved, Pilit asked again:

“Have you decided what attack skill you want Ghost Ring King to train next?”

Qiao Sang didn’t hide it: “Dark Shadow plus Will-O-Wisp plus Pressure. I feel like the combination of these three should be quite powerful.”

Pilit smiled upon hearing this: “The idea is good, but Pressure is just an ability. Generally speaking, a Pet’s ability is not easy to improve. Most Pets have a fixed ability level from birth. I don’t see your Ghost Ring King usually giving off a sense of Pressure, so its Pressure level shouldn’t be high, right?”

The invisible Xiao Xunbao was displeased upon hearing this.

It materialized, frowned, and stared intently at the human who said its Pressure was lacking.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Pressure…

Pilit looked at the Ghost Ring King, who had suddenly appeared, paused for a moment, and smiled: “I’m telling the truth, and you’re still unhappy.”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao’s expression instantly collapsed, its mouth pouted, and it vanished.

How embarrassing, this human didn’t even feel its Pressure…

Qiao Sang’s mouth twitched, then she pretended as if nothing had happened and asked, “Is there any way to quickly strengthen Pressure?”

Pilit nodded slightly: “Yes.”

Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up: “What is it?”

Pilit curled his lips: “Let it be the boss.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao appeared with an excited expression, letting out a cry, indicating it wanted him to elaborate.

Qiao Sang: “…”

Pilit continued: “Generally speaking, the Pressure ability comes from the kings of the same species. Research shows that the more groups a Pet with Pressure leads, the higher its Pressure level will be.”

Qiao Sang fell into deep thought for a moment.

She only had a few Pets around her, and with Ya Bao and Lu Bao’s personalities, they would definitely not let Xiao Xunbao be the boss. Steel Treasure might be able to act it out, but it would only be acting, not sincerely…

Could it be that she should let Xiao Xunbao roam free and find some wild Pets to be its subordinates?

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao, standing beside her, also showed a thoughtful expression.

…

9:20 PM.

Villa.

Qiao Sang summoned Steel Treasure, then returned to her room to take out her phone and contact the Forging Worm’s Yu Beast Master, waiting for the Forging Worm to arrive.

In the living room.

Xiao Xunbao’s eyes scanned Ya Bao, Lu Bao, and Steel Treasure, then finally settled on Ya Bao’s back.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao took off its ring, pulled out its once beloved diamond gloves from inside, floated in front of Ya Bao, clenched its paw into a fist, coughed twice in front of its mouth, indicating if they could discuss something.

“Ya?”

Ya Bao, who was about to go to the outdoor training ground, stopped, showing a puzzled expression.

What is it?

“Xiao Xunbao~”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao lowered its voice, like a thief, and leaned into Ya Bao’s ear to express its idea.

Could it take over the boss position from now on? If so, these diamond gloves would be yours.

Saying that, Xiao Xunbao placed the diamond gloves in front of Ya Bao, showing a pained expression.

“Ya Ya!”

Upon hearing this, Ya Bao’s eyes instantly turned sharp.

It jumped back a step, putting distance between itself and Xiao Xunbao, and showed a serious expression.

It could be the boss, as long as it could beat it!

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao was startled and quickly waved its paws frantically.

No fighting, no fighting! It’s not being the boss anymore!

“Ya!”

Ya Bao glanced at Xiao Xunbao, as if warning it, then walked towards the outdoor training ground.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao looked at Big Brother Ya Bao’s back and sighed deeply.

Immediately after, it thought of something and floated towards the indoor swimming pool.

At this moment, Lu Bao had already begun its training there.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

As soon as Xiao Xunbao entered, it felt a bone-chilling cold and couldn’t help but shiver.

“Ice Ai?”

Lu Bao heard the movement, turned its head towards Xiao Xunbao, and showed an “Is something wrong?” expression.

The next second, Xiao Xunbao felt no cold at all.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao regained its vitality, floated in front of Lu Bao, and sweetly called out, indicating if it could recognize it as the boss from now on?

Before it could even show its diamond gloves, the bone-chilling cold struck again.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao looked at the expressionless Lu Bao, instantly chickened out, and immediately cried out, indicating it was as if it had never been there.

After speaking, it disappeared from the indoor swimming pool.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao, appearing in the living room, showed a weary expression.

Training Pressure is so hard…

Just then, Steel Treasure walked past it.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao’s eyes lit up, and it teleported next to Steel Treasure, shaking the diamond gloves in its paw, and cried out, indicating, “Recognize me as your big brother, and these gloves are yours.”

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure was silent for a moment, then cried out, indicating it wasn’t interested.

Saying that, it was about to walk away.

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Xiao Xunbao got anxious, chased after it, and cried out, asking why.

Big Brother Ya Bao and Lu Bao were one thing, but it hadn’t expected that it couldn’t even convince the fourth one!

“Steel Slash?”

Steel Treasure stopped, looked at Xiao Xunbao, and showed a puzzled expression.

Why do you suddenly want to be the big brother?

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Because it felt very interesting… Xiao Xunbao didn’t tell the truth, but instead showed an “I can’t help it” expression.

Then, it explained that it wanted to train Pressure, and to do so, it had to be the boss.

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure understood. It cried out calmly, indicating that if it wanted to make this move powerful, having one subordinate wouldn’t be enough. It would be better to go out more and find subordinates outside.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao sighed.

Its Yu Beast Master wouldn’t agree.

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure remained calm.

If you don’t ask, how do you know she won’t agree?

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao was stunned.

…

11:30 PM.

The Forging Worm slowly crawled out of the room.

Qiao Sang sat up in bed, covered in sweat, ready to take a shower in the bathroom.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Suddenly, Xiao Xunbao floated into the room, fidgeting.

Qiao Sang glanced at it: “Just say what you want.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao looked full of fighting spirit, indicating that it was going to train Pressure well from now on!

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang felt a surge of relief: “Then train hard.”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao fidgeted again.

But to train Pressure well, it had to be the boss, and it currently had no subordinates.

Qiao Sang hesitated: “You’re not thinking of having Ya Bao and the others…”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Before she could finish her sentence, Xiao Xunbao quickly waved its paws, indicating it absolutely had no such thought!

Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief: “Then how are you going to train?”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao became serious.

It planned to go out and recruit subordinates every night from now on!

After speaking, Xiao Xunbao secretly peeked at its Yu Beast Master’s reaction.

In its opinion, leaving its Yu Beast Master to act alone was a big deal, and it was normal for its Yu Beast Master not to agree.

After a brief two-second silence, Qiao Sang nodded: “Okay.”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao’s eyes instantly lit up, and it excitedly spun in place.

“But I have conditions,” Qiao Sang continued.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao looked at its Yu Beast Master, cried out, and showed an “Ask for any conditions” expression.

“First, the distance you go out cannot leave my sensing range,” Qiao Sang said. “Second, you must be back before 6 AM. Third, you must train your skills for two hours at night as usual before going out.”

She had considered this before.

If it wanted to improve Pressure, then it indeed had to go out and recruit subordinates, and practice its domineering aura. Anyway, Xiao Xunbao spent most of its time playing on its phone and computer at night. It was rare that it was now interested in training Pressure, so it was good for it to be more active outside.

She herself had been hesitant, as Xiao Xunbao had hardly ever left her since birth.

But since Xiao Xunbao brought it up itself, she wouldn’t stop it.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao nodded repeatedly, indicating absolutely no problem!

After resolving Xiao Xunbao’s issue, Qiao Sang went to the bathroom for a quick wash.

As soon as she opened the bathroom door and came out, her phone on the table vibrated.

Qiao Sang walked over, opened her phone, and found a message from Wen Xiao:

【The Pet beauty salon is all set! It’s officially opening tomorrow, find a chance to come over tomorrow!】

【(Location)】

Qiao Sang tapped on the location.

【Kuruga Street No. 221】

…

The next day.

12:00 PM.

After sending Lamal a text message saying that training would be suspended at noon today due to an engagement, Qiao Sang sat on Ya Bao, opened the location Wen Xiao had sent yesterday, and directed Ya Bao to fly in the air.

As soon as she left the vicinity of Yu Liandun University, she felt quite a few Flying-type Pets following them from behind.

“Ya Ya?”

Although Ya Bao didn’t turn its head, it sensed that someone was following them. It cried out, indicating whether they should shake them off.

“No need,” Qiao Sang said. “Those are probably paparazzi and reporters, just taking pictures and reporting on our whereabouts.”

Taking pictures?

Ya Bao’s spirits lifted, its fiery wings flapped vigorously, its head slightly raised, and it flew with an arrogant posture.

Ten minutes later.

Ya Bao stopped in front of a place called Pet Sherry Beauty Salon.

Qiao Sang dismounted.

Ya Bao slowly shrank and jumped into its Yu Beast Master’s arms.

Wen Xiao, who had been waiting at the entrance, eagerly came forward: “You’re finally here! Come in quickly, I’ve arranged a top Pet beautician for you!”

“A top Pet beautician?” Qiao Sang said, deliberately walking a little slower to allow more paparazzi to catch up from behind.

“Yes,” Wen Xiao also noticed quite a few Flying-type Pets suddenly circling high in the sky, and her steps involuntarily slowed down as well: “He has done beauty treatments for many famous Pet Coordinators’ Pets.”

By the time the two slowly made their way into the beauty salon, at least nearly twenty Flying-type Pets were circling high in the sky.

If one looked closely, they would notice many people on them holding cameras and taking pictures of the area below.

A man on one of the Flying-type Pets held a Pet that looked like a camera, aimed it downwards, and pressed a button.

A photo revealing the interior of the beauty salon was instantly spat out from the mouth of the camera-like Pet.

…

Pet Sherry Beauty Salon.

Ya Bao, Xiao Xunbao, Lu Bao, and Steel Treasure lay on four beauty beds, each with a Pet beautician performing massages.

“Ya Ya…”

“Xiao Xunbao…”

“Ice Ai…”

“Steel Slash…”

Ya Bao and the others all showed comfortable expressions, even the usually aloof Lu Bao was no exception.

Qiao Sang sat nearby, taking the opportunity to practice hand seals.

The semifinals were tonight, so the faster her hand speed, the better.

“What kind of feeling do you want your Pet to have after the beauty treatment?” asked a blond, blue-eyed, fashionably dressed man.

He kept his eyes straight ahead, showing no strange expression despite her constantly forming hand seals.

“He’s a top Pet beautician. You can tell him any style you want for your Pet,” Wen Xiao said.

She also didn’t ask Qiao Sang why she was forming hand seals. In her opinion, Qiao Sang wasn’t a normal person, so anything she did wasn’t strange.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, “Anything is fine, as long as it maintains their original style.”

The man looked at the four types of Pets beside him, which he had never groomed before, and his heart stirred. He said seriously, “I understand.”

He naturally knew who the black-haired girl in front of him was, as she had been appearing every night in the popular Beastmaster Star Tournament recently.

Thinking that the styles he created today would be showcased in various media, the man’s heart couldn’t help but burn with excitement.

Nearly two hours later, Qiao Sang maintained a polite smile, carrying Ya Bao, whose fur was unusually soft but whose head fur stood up like a firecracker, as she walked out of the Pet beauty salon.

Ah ah ah! I didn’t expect to maintain the first place in monthly votes until now! I thought I would be surpassed today! What should I do! I see the hope of being first in monthly votes!!! So excited!!!