Chapter 782: Boss initial

To contract nine Pets, her brain domain would need to be developed to 90%. Was Teacher Pilit trusting her too much?

One must know that there were only a few people in the entire Starfield whose brain domains could be developed to such an extent.

Qiao Sang’s expression was complex. She gave an “ok” gesture and then clicked on the first instructional video.

“First, interlace your fingers, then raise and join your little fingers on both hands. Simultaneously communicate with your brain domain, connecting with the two Pets you wish to summon. Next, hook your little, ring, and middle fingers together, while your thumb and index finger overlap vertically. Then, press your hands together, and finally, flatten them… Remember, when performing the later gestures, the connection between your brain domain and your Pet must not be broken… ”

Qiao Sang followed the actions in the video, beginning to perform the corresponding hand seals.

Soon, two orange-yellow star formations of the same size lit up on the floor.

“Ya Ya…”

Ya Bao disappeared from the bed and lay in the star formation, still appearing to be fast asleep.

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure stared fixedly at her Yu Beast Master, her eyes seeming to say: Why did you summon me?

What? It was so simple after all… Qiao Sang’s heart filled with joy, but she cleared her throat and said, “Nothing, I was just trying out the hand seals. You can go back to what you were doing.”

Upon hearing this, Steel Treasure immediately prepared to continue training in the outdoor area. However, she suddenly thought of something, stopped, turned her head, and made a sound.

“Steel Slash?”

Are we going to continue practicing?

“Hmm.” Qiao Sang nodded.

Although she succeeded in her first attempt at the hand seals, she still needed to consolidate her practice. Moreover, there were seven more hand seals to learn.

Even if the hand seals for summoning four Pets simultaneously couldn’t immediately show whether her practice was up to par, she could at least familiarize herself with the gestures first.

“Steel Slash…”

Steel Treasure gave her Yu Beast Master a long, meaningful look, then made a sound, indicating that she wouldn’t leave, to avoid being summoned back again later.

That makes sense… Qiao Sang said, “Then you can stay.”

With that, she continued practicing the hand seals.

…

Two in the morning.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao floated next to her Yu Beast Master. After confirming that she was truly asleep, she quietly extended her paw and picked up the phone from the bedside table.

Just as her paw touched the phone, Qiao Sang turned over.

Xiao Xunbao jolted and instantly vanished.

“Tick-tock, tick-tock…”

The second hand of the alarm clock on the desk continued to tick rhythmically.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Five seconds later, after confirming that her Yu Beast Master had not woken up, Xiao Xunbao reappeared, letting out a sigh of relief.

She picked up the phone.

Then, she vanished from her spot.

…

On the silent, empty street, a Mechanical-type Pet in uniform leisurely flew along the roadside, conducting a patrol.

Deep in an alley she passed, several Ghost-type Pets were gathered, their heads bowed, staring at the phone screen in the center.

The screen was playing the scene of Xiao Xunbao’s battle with Bi Mo Fox in the Beastmaster Star Tournament finals.

As the scene reached the moment Bi Mo Fox collapsed and the referee blew the whistle, Xiao Xunbao turned off the phone and puffed out her chest.

“Jie Jie…”

“Lian Lian…”

“Gui Gui…”

The Ghost-type Pets immediately looked up, their eyes filled with admiration for Xiao Xunbao.

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Xiao Xunbao enjoyed the admiring gazes of the Ghost-type Pets for a moment, then made a sound, indicating, “Is this strength enough to be your boss?”

“Jie Jie!”

“Lian Lian!”

“Gui Gui!”

The Ghost-type Pets nodded repeatedly.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao was inwardly smug, wishing she could laugh up to the sky.

Recruiting subordinates was simply effortless!

“Gui Gui!”

At this moment, a Ghost-type Pet about one meter tall, entirely dark purple, with only one large eye, angrily cried out, indicating that another guy had been bullying them recently!

“Jie Jie!”

“Lian Lian!”

The other two Ghost-type Pets nodded vigorously.

The Ghost-type Pets looked at Xiao Xunbao, their expressions saying, “You must help us!”

“Xiao Xunbao?!”

Upon hearing this and feeling the gazes of her subordinates, Xiao Xunbao immediately showed an expression of, “What? Someone dares to bully my subordinates?!”

“Gui Gui!”

“Gui Gui!”

The one-eyed Ghost-type Pet indignantly recounted her tale.

That guy was also a boss, and relying on his few subordinates, he had been bothering them every night recently, demanding that they hand over emotional energy.

Now, with human control over emotional energy being strict, they only managed to get a little each day, and sometimes nothing at all. How could they just give it away for free?

The other party was robbing them!

“Jie Jie!”

“Lian Lian!”

The other two Ghost-type Pets nodded repeatedly.

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao couldn’t tolerate it for a second, making a sound that meant, “Take me to him now!”

“Gui Gui!”

“Jie Jie!”

“Lian Lian!”

The Pets showed excited expressions and immediately floated ahead to lead the way.

The silent, empty street.

Several Ghost-type Pets, surrounding Xiao Xunbao, advanced spiritedly in a certain direction.

…

Seven-five in the morning.

Qiao Sang woke up naturally, habitually picked up her phone to check the time, then looked towards the desk, noticing that Xiao Xunbao was not playing on the computer.

She didn’t play on the computer today… Qiao Sang muttered to herself, got up, quickly washed up, and went to the living room.

The first thing she saw was Xiao Xunbao drinking energy recovery fluid while frantically eating the prepared Energy Pills.

“What were you doing last night? You’re so hungry?” Qiao Sang said as she pulled out a chair and sat down.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao looked up and made a sound.

Her mouth was full of Energy Pills, making her speech somewhat unclear.

However, Qiao Sang still understood her meaning.

“Is recruiting subordinates that tiring?” Qiao Sang said casually.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao swallowed the Energy Pills and sighed.

More tiring than she imagined.

“So, did you get any subordinates?” Qiao Sang asked again.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Speaking of this, Xiao Xunbao immediately perked up. She proudly made a sound, indicating, “Of course I did.”

She already got subordinates? Qiao Sang was startled.

She immediately thought of something, her consciousness entering the yu beast codex, quickly flipping to the page about Xiao Xunbao, and her gaze moved down.

【Fifth Trait: Pressure】

【Level: C (120/1000), Status (Available)】

【Description: Will exert Pressure on the opponent, allowing them to feel the aura of an overlord.】

Holy cow, she really did get subordinates… Qiao Sang was instantly overjoyed.

The data wouldn’t lie. When Xiao Xunbao went out the previous two days, her Pressure hadn’t changed much. She had checked it as usual before going to bed yesterday, and it also hadn’t changed.

But now, the data had suddenly increased to 120.

Although this didn’t seem like much, it was clearly progress, indicating that this training direction was feasible!

Qiao Sang’s consciousness returned to reality. She looked at Xiao Xunbao, her expression very satisfied.

She had initially thought that without her by her side, Xiao Xunbao might be attracted by new things and forget about important matters when she went out alone. She hadn’t expected her to actually be seriously practicing Pressure.

It seemed Xiao Xunbao was much more disciplined than she had thought.

If she remained this disciplined after some time, then buying her a phone wouldn’t be out of the question.

…

Forty minutes later.

Qiao Sang arrived at the classroom under Xiao Xunbao’s Space Movement.

As soon as she appeared, she heard a “bang,” and colorful streamers flew all around.

“Congratulations on winning the championship!”

The classmates in the class said in unison.

Qiao Sang was startled, and a wave of emotion washed over her.

Just as she was about to say something, the classmates beside her eagerly spoke first:

“We all watched yesterday’s match, it was simply too exciting!”

“Yeah! Flame Qilu actually knows Lava Purgatory! You were hiding it too well!”

“How on earth did you train that? I remember that’s an Ultra-level skill!”

“And Ghost Ring King, so cool!”

“Since you won the championship, have you decided which Pet to send to the Energy Pool?”

“Energy Pool?” Qiao Sang looked at the classmate who spoke.

“You don’t know?” The classmate being watched noticed the confusion in Qiao Sang’s eyes and asked in surprise.

“What is the Energy Pool?” Qiao Sang asked.

“It’s a place where Pets can increase their energy absorption through soaking.” The classmate next to her replied, “There’s only one Energy Pool in the First District, and the annual quota is said to be extremely small. I heard it can allow Pets to improve their energy without side effects, but Pets above the King-level are prohibited from entering because they would directly absorb all the energy in the Energy Pool.”

“That’s right.” Another classmate chimed in, “Didn’t you get a ring among your prizes yesterday? Besides representing honor, this ring also allows you to visit the Energy Pool.”

Most of the classmates were not surprised that Qiao Sang, not being from Super Dormant Star, didn’t know the meaning of the ring or the Energy Pool.

Although they yearned for the Energy Pool, it wasn’t absolutely necessary for them to go.

After all, the Energy Pool’s greatest effect was only to allow a Pet’s internal energy to go directly from the early stage to the later stage, compressing the time it takes to absorb energy.

Of course, this was the best result.

Not all Pets could reach the later stage of energy after soaking; at most, they would reach the range they could currently absorb and withstand.

However, the most important thing for a Pet was perfect evolution.

To achieve perfect evolution, the growth process itself was sometimes very important.

Ring, Energy Pool… Qiao Sang looked surprised.

She didn’t know!

No one told her at all!

Yesterday, she had carefully looked at the ring with the Pet pattern carved on it, and seeing her name engraved on the inside, she thought it was just a simple honorary prize!

“Where is the Energy Pool?” Qiao Sang pondered for a moment, then asked.

“I don’t know that.” The female classmate next to her shook her head, “But an official will definitely contact you, or you can contact them directly and ask.”