Chapter 774: Lightly rendered armor

The purple feather turned direction and reattached itself to Steel Treasure, as if it had never flown out.

Qiao Sang approached and unwrapped the protective film from the item.

She found four metal boxes of different sizes.

“They’re really well-protected…” Qiao Sang picked up the smallest metal box, intending to see how to open it.

Just then, a white light suddenly flashed at the edge of the metal box in her hand.

Immediately after, the box opened automatically.

Piece after piece of silver armor components were revealed before her eyes.

Judging by the size, they were exactly Xiao Xunbao’s size.

“You bought defensive items? You’re not planning to use them in the finals, are you?” Lamal walked over, saw the items in the box, and asked in surprise.

She also had some understanding of Blue Star, knowing it was very different from Super Dormant Star.

For example, their attitude towards items.

On Super Dormant Star, most battle competitions had no strict rules against items and Spiritual Marks; if you had the ability to use items and Spiritual Marks, you used them.

In their view, items and Spiritual Marks were also part of one’s strength.

But on Blue Star.

It was said that many Professional Beast Tamers only used items in the wild and disdained using them in competitions, believing that winning a battle competition purely by the Pet’s own strength was meaningful.

Therefore, generally, formal large-scale Pet battle competitions did not allow the use of items and Spiritual Marks.

Qiao Sang was from Blue Star and an extraordinarily talented Professional Beast Tamer; logically, she should be more confined by this ideology and disdain using items, but she actually bought them at this critical juncture. Could it be that during her time exchanging on Super Dormant Star, she had already adapted to local customs?

“I didn’t buy them, someone sent them,” Qiao Sang said, picking up one of the silver components and examining it, finding it incredibly light, not as heavy as she had imagined.

Lamal paused, then immediately understood what was going on: “Did a Pet brand ask you to help promote these items in the finals tonight?”

That’s not wrong to say… Qiao Sang hummed, put down the component, and picked up the instruction manual inside to read it.

【Light Dye Armor】

【Function: Defense】

【Introduction: Can enhance defense, virtually weightless, feels like not wearing anything when put on. When in use, the armor will light up with colors according to the Pet’s attribute, adding a cool effect.】

【Note: Ghost-type Pets should use with caution, because even if invisible, the armor will still be visible externally.】

Qiao Sang: “???”

Ghost-type Pets should use with caution, so why did you send armor sized for Xiao Xunbao!

“Which Pet brand is it that you’re willing to help promote?” Lamal asked.

“It’s called Guangdao,” Qiao Sang said, suppressing the urge to complain about the item, “The person who founded this brand is my high school classmate on Super Dormant Star.”

High school classmate… Lamal’s expression immediately became complicated.

That meant the person who founded this brand was still only a freshman in college…

Is this item reliable…

Lamal instantly lost her desire to understand the item and returned to sit on the sofa.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated.

Qiao Sang took it out of her pocket and saw it was Hugh Lewis calling.

She was silent for a moment, then chose to answer.

Hugh Lewis’s voice came through the speaker: “How is it? Did you receive the package?”

“I received it…” Qiao Sang paused, then asked, “Since Ghost-type Pets should use with caution, why did you send items sized for Ghost Ring King?”

“I thought of preparing a set for each of your Pets,” Hugh Lewis said cheerfully, “Even if Ghost Ring King doesn’t use it in competition, it can still use it normally. It just has a poor invisibility effect, but the main defensive function is still there.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang’s brows relaxed: “Thanks.”

“What are you thanking me for? You’re a shareholder; all the items inherently include your share,” Hugh Lewis laughed, “As long as you can promote it well in tonight’s competition.”

“Don’t worry,” Qiao Sang said, “I will use this item in tonight’s competition.”

Today was the finals; if she didn’t use it now, she wouldn’t have another chance…

After they chatted for a few more sentences, Qiao Sang hung up the phone.

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Just then, Xiao Xunbao floated over, looking at the items in front of its Yu Beast Master with a curious expression.

What is this?

“It’s a defensive item,” Qiao Sang introduced.

As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Xunbao and smiled, “Want to try it on?”

“Xiao Xunbao ~”

Xiao Xunbao immediately cried out excitedly.

Yes, I want to try!

A full set of armor consisted of only a few parts: helmet, arm guards, and chest plate.

This set of items was clearly custom-made according to the Pet’s body shape, and Qiao Sang quickly helped Xiao Xunbao put on the entire set of armor.

And it really looked the part… Qiao Sang looked at Xiao Xunbao wearing the silver armor and showed a satisfied expression.

Although she didn’t plan to let Xiao Xunbao wear this item into the arena, it certainly looked cool.

Especially after the helmet covered Xiao Xunbao’s current hairstyle.

“Xiao Xunbao ~”

Xiao Xunbao couldn’t see itself, so it impatiently floated to the full-length mirror and looked at its reflection.

As soon as it did, its eyes lit up.

It might not be good for Water Fusion to use this item, after all, once used, if Water Fusion is activated, the item would fall off… With Steel Treasure’s strength, it’s not suitable to appear in the finals yet… Only Ya Bao… Qiao Sang thought of this, looked at Ya Bao, whose expression had gradually returned to normal, and asked:

“Do you want to try this item?”

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao looked at the positions of the remaining three metal boxes, then looked at Xiao Xunbao, and finally its gaze settled on Xiao Xunbao’s head, quickly shaking its head and barking, indicating no.

“Why?” Qiao Sang asked.

Could it be that Ya Bao knew this item was for the finals and wanted to win by its own strength?

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao raised its head slightly.

Using this item would ruin its hairstyle.

Qiao Sang: “…”

To be honest, your hairstyle is better off without it.

“Are you really not going to use it?” Qiao Sang wouldn’t give up, trying to persuade Ya Bao with her eloquent tongue.

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao shook its head resolutely.

No!

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Just as Qiao Sang was about to say something, Xiao Xunbao floated over with an excited expression, raised its paw, and cried out.

If Big Brother Ya Bao doesn’t use it, it will!

… Qiao Sang patiently explained: “If you use this in a competition, the item won’t disappear when you’re invisible, and your opponent will see your location. If you like it, you can wear it privately.”

“Xiao Xunbao ~”

“Xiao Xunbao ~”

Xiao Xunbao squirmed a bit.

If it wore it privately, wouldn’t fewer people see how handsome it looked?

Qiao Sang: “…”

“Then what will you do if your invisibility is discovered by the opponent?” Qiao Sang asked.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao puffed out its chest.

Then it wouldn’t be invisible!

Lamal sat on the sofa, watching Qiao Sang’s interaction with Ghost Ring King and Flame Qilu, feeling puzzled.

Whether a Pet used an item or not was just a matter of the Yu Beast Master’s word; why bother talking so much to the Pet?

Could it be that if the Pet didn’t want to use it, it really wouldn’t?

Although Lamal understood that the way Blue Star people interacted with Pets was not like Super Dormant Star, seeing the scene before her still made question marks flash in her mind.

…

6:20 PM.

The open-air Yu Beast arena under the night sky was enveloped in dazzling lights, with neon light and shadow constantly intertwining in the air.

The audience seats were full.

Hosts from various major media outlets were either outside or inside the venue, introducing the grand event to the cameras.

“Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome everyone to the finals of this Beastmaster Star Tournament!” The Commentator’s passionate voice resounded in the arena: “I am tonight’s Commentator! Lu Yiwen!”

I originally wanted to ask for leave because I had other things to do tonight, but then I thought, I don’t have to combine two chapters into one! So I started writing, and honestly, after combining chapters for a month, I’m a bit unaccustomed to it myself.