Chapter 817: Phase 3 (two-in-one)

“What are your plans for the coming period?” Pilit asked, sitting down.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, “Classes during the day, training when I have time, Healing at night. My defense seems to have broken through a bit, so I’m planning to go to the club to see if I’m ready to enter the third stage.”

His schedule is truly packed… Pilit sighed inwardly and said,

“You only have about two months on Super Dormant Star. You’ve already learned most of what there is to know about C-level Beastmaster combat. You can’t access B-level Beast Tamer competitions yet. When you return to Blue Star, I suggest you seize the time to participate in the Regional Competition and hone your skills.”

Regional Competition, ah, it felt so distant just a year ago… Qiao Sang listened quietly, her eyes a bit dazed, then she thought of something and said with difficulty,

“I’ll still have classes when I go back, so I probably won’t have time.”

Pilit picked up a piece of meat and said with a smile, “You are a student of Di Class. Di Class’s curriculum is by no means limited to the school; it’s mostly focused on outdoor training.”

Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, wishing she could immediately return to Blue Star to complete the enrollment procedures.

Compared to attending classes in a classroom, she preferred the teaching style of Di Class.

“Actually, students in the Beast Taming Department mostly train outside as well,” Pilit continued. “The Royal Union Dun is the same, but you’re only a freshman now, so there’s still a lot of classroom content.”

Liu Yao, while putting energy food into Aodinihi’s bowl, interjected, “You skipped grades to go to university, so it’s good to catch up on more classroom knowledge.”

That’s true… Qiao Sang agreed with this statement.

She actually felt a clear improvement during this time. Many Pets could be recognized at a glance without relying on a Pet Identifier, and she knew their general information and weaknesses.

If she were still in her second year of high school, she would definitely be a top student.

“Your knowledge base certainly can’t fall behind. Di Class will have teachers providing 1v1 tutoring, just like me now. You can ask anything you don’t understand,” Pilit said, chewing his meat.

Qiao Sang pondered for a moment, then asked for guidance, “Are there any items or materials that can quickly shorten Aodinihi’s prediction time?”

After speaking, she added, “I don’t necessarily need to get this thing; I just want to understand it.”

Pilit: “…”

Liu Yao also looked over, waiting for the answer.

Aodinihi quietly ate its energy meal.

After five or six seconds of silence, Pilit tactfully said, “Aodinihi is an Illusion Beast from Super Dormant Star. Some things I can only guess at; I can’t give you a standard answer.”

Indeed, if he wasn’t sure himself, it was better not to say anything, lest the student think it was the correct answer. Truly worthy of being a teacher from Imperial Beast Academy, so rigorous… Liu Yao withdrew his gaze and continued to put energy food into Aodinihi’s bowl.

Qiao Sang felt a little disappointed.

She had originally wanted to take advantage of the unlimited card before it expired to see if she could get the relevant items and materials…

Pilit took a mouthful of rice and returned to the main topic: “I’ve researched it, and currently, the only C-level Beastmaster competition in the First District is the Pet Arena Competition. However, you’ve already defeated the four-time Pet Arena Championship overlord, so there’s no need for you to participate in that level of competition again. For the next period, I will screen some tasks for you to do.”

“Okay,” Qiao Sang had no objection.

… …

After dinner, Qiao Sang quickly tidied up and then took Ya Bao and the others to the street specializing in Pet-related items, looking for luxury Pet stores.

If she could buy with a credit card, she would buy everything; otherwise, she would just leave.

The unlimited card was about to expire, and these items could be exchanged for a lot of money on second-hand platforms.

Before long, Xiao Xunbao’s two rings were completely full.

It seems Xiao Xunbao’s two rings can’t hold much. I’ll have to find a room to put them in when I go back, and then come again when I have time… Qiao Sang thought, opening the navigation to search for the address of a high-end Pet Tamer club.

Ya Bao slowly grew larger, its eyes glowing blue, controlling its Yu Beast Master to sit on its back.

“Go straight first,” Qiao Sang said, looking at the navigation.

“Ya!” Ya Bao barked once and ran towards the sky.

… …

Twenty minutes later.

High-end Pet Tamer Club.

Qiao Sang arrived at the resting area.

As soon as she sat down, Er’ma walked over, smiling brightly: “Long time no see.”

Qiao Sang stood up and said, “I want to test how well I’ve trained my defense in the second stage.”

“I’ll take you to the training room first,” Er’ma said, leading the way.

Before coming, Qiao Sang had sent a message specifically explaining her purpose, so she knew what this visit was for.

The two took the elevator to the training room they used before.

Qiao Sang walked to the sofa and sat down.

The Punching Boy brought drinks.

Er’ma sat on a single sofa nearby and said with a smile, “Actually, I’m not surprised that you felt no pain even before your second stage of treatment was over.”

“Why?” Qiao Sang picked up the drink, took a sip, and asked.

“When you first came to me, Steel Slash Giant Falcon was still a Steel Guardian Falcon,” Er’ma explained. “Steel-type Pets usually provide a defense boost to their Yu Beast Master, and you also had other Pets evolve, which more or less brought some changes to your physique. That’s why you finished the second stage of treatment early.”

She had been following the Pet Tamer Star Competition since the preliminaries, so she naturally knew about Qiao Sang’s Pets’ situation.

The club’s privacy is extremely high, but most members here know that the Pet Tamer Star Competition champion trains here.

With the title of Pet Tamer Star Competition Champion’s coach, her hourly wage also increased significantly.

“Is it really over?” Qiao Sang was a little uneasy: “Do I need to get it checked?”

“No need,” Er’ma shook her head. “As long as you don’t feel pain when the Forging Worm moves around inside your body, then the second stage is over.”

Qiao Sang put down her cup and asked, “Then can I start the third stage of training?”

Er’ma smiled and said, “I’ve already prepared the materials needed for the third stage for you.”

After speaking, she nodded to the Punching Boy nearby.

The Punching Boy went to the small table beside them and brought over the box placed on it.

Er’ma introduced:

“In the third stage, you need to change from the inside out, eliminate impurities, and strengthen your physique. Inside this box are thirty packets of impurity-cleansing powder. Every day when you bathe, pour one packet into the water and soak for thirty days straight, once a day. Then the third stage will be complete.”

She paused, then added,

“It also has a whitening effect.”

Qiao Sang heard this and said happily,

“It’s that simple?”

“It’s that simple,” Er’ma nodded.

Qiao Sang took the box, feeling incredibly happy.

First stage: standing there being used as a punching bag by Fighting-type Pets.

Second stage: having Bug-type Pets drill into her body several times a day.

Third stage: she had expected to endure some unbearable torture.

But this? A bath?

“Then I’ll go back and soak right now!” Qiao Sang said, immediately preparing to leave.

“Wait,” Er’ma called out to her.

Qiao Sang turned to look.

Er’ma stood up, organized her words, and said, “The process of clearing impurities might be a bit painful, but you have Ice Aipalu, so it shouldn’t be a big problem.”

Could it be more painful than having Forging Worms drilling inside her body? Qiao Sang didn’t mind, smiling, “I understand.”

With that, she turned and left the room.

Er’ma looked at the closed door and breathed a sigh of relief.

Actually, she felt some psychological pressure when receiving Qiao Sang now. She had seen all the related trending topics recently.

Things like 16 years old, Royal Union Dun University, three General-level Pets, Ultra-level skill—all these trending topics combined were too terrifying.

Originally, according to the previous plan for the third stage, customers would come to the club to soak. When the customer couldn’t bear the pain, Pets that could relieve pain would be sent out, or they would be given pain-relieving potions to create invisible consumption.

However, her current increase in hourly wage was all brought about by Qiao Sang, so she couldn’t possibly still rip off others’ money like this…

Wait!

Money?!

Er’ma jolted, rushed out of the room, trying to catch up with Qiao Sang.

She hadn’t calculated the money yet!

… …

10:01 PM.

Villa.

Qiao Sang filled the bathtub with water, poured in the impurity-cleansing powder, tested the water temperature with her hand, and undressed to get in.

She felt nothing at first, but after five minutes, a “Holy cow” almost burst from her throat.

This was too painful!

Sharp pain assaulted her from all directions, as if every pore was being pricked by needles.

Qiao Sang’s face turned pale, and even breathing felt painful.

She endured the pain, wanting to summon Lu Bao, but it was too painful, and her hand gestures for the seal were intermittent, failing to succeed.

[Steel Slash?]

Just as Qiao Sang was about to try again, Steel Treasure’s voice rang in her mind.

Are you okay?

Qiao Sang was almost in tears, quickly replying: [Quick, quick, help me call Lu Bao…]

Steel Treasure’s side fell silent.

About ten seconds later, a drop of water quickly flowed in from outside the door crack, then twisted and transformed into Lu Bao.

“Ice Ai!”

Lu Bao looked at its Yu Beast Master’s appearance, showing a serious and slightly nervous expression, circulating energy, and lighting up the gem on its forehead.

As the blue light shone down, Qiao Sang’s pain quickly disappeared.

She let out a long sigh of relief, feeling relieved. Just as she was about to relax, the familiar pain returned.

However, this time the pain was not as intense as the last.

Qiao Sang looked at Lu Bao. Before she could speak, another Healing Light shone down.

This cycle of pain, Healing, pain, Healing continued for half an hour, after which the water in the bathtub was already filled with gray impurities.

Qiao Sang got up, turned on the shower, took a quick rinse, and then put on her clothes.

She thought it would be a comfortable bath, but who knew the third stage would be like transcending a tribulation… Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, looking at Lu Bao, who was still intently watching her, and said softly,

“I’m fine now.”

“Ice Ai.”

Lu Bao observed for a bit, and upon confirming that its Yu Beast Master was indeed fine, it breathed a sigh of relief, walked out of the bathroom, and headed to the outdoor training ground to continue teaching Xiao Xunbao a lesson.

Qiao Sang came to the living room, walking towards Steel Treasure, who was feeding chili peppers to the Chan Chan Stones, and asked,

“Did you feel my pain just now?”

“Steel Slash.” Steel Treasure stopped feeding chili peppers, looked over, and nodded.

Qiao Sang’s eyes were bright: “Do you think our bond has deepened again?”

“Steel Slash…” Steel Treasure was stunned for a moment, caught off guard by the question.

Qiao Sang continued,

“Your previous two evolutions were bond evolutions. Do you think the next one will also be a bond evolution?”

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure shook its head honestly.

I don’t know.

Qiao Sang said to herself, “I think there’s a high possibility that the next one will still be a bond evolution. How about for the next period, you don’t enter the yu beast codex and try staying outside to see if it can increase our bond?”

“Steel Slash.”

Steel Treasure nodded without much thought.

It didn’t know if the next one would be a bond evolution, but staying outside meant more time for training. Perhaps in the future, it could control its clones for long-distance training, just like Ya Bao.

… …

Three days later.

Eight in the morning.

The doorbell rang.

Qiao Sang opened the door, already fully equipped.

She looked at Lamal at the door and said helplessly, “Does it really have to be this early?”

“The competition starts at 9:30 AM, so we have to go early, otherwise, we’ll be queuing for half a day,” Lamal said with a smile.

Qiao Sang put on her shoes while complaining,

“Even then, it doesn’t need to be this early.”

“This is the Coordination Competition, tickets are hard to come by. Many people come from other districts days in advance, and some even stay outside the Coordination Arena overnight,” Lamal said enthusiastically. “Pet Coordinators who can participate in the Coordination Competition have won at least five coordination-type competitions, and they have a lot of fans.”

Qiao Sang finished putting on her shoes, stood up, and said with a strange expression,

“A ticket so hard to get, and you gave me one, even insisting I go as a task reward?”

Lamal’s expression instantly stiffened, but she quickly regained her composure, forcing a laugh: “Isn’t it because I see your potential as a Pet Coordinator? I thought that if you just saw the Coordination Competition, maybe you’d consider developing both Pet Taming and coordination in the future.”

“I just can’t bear to see such a talented seedling in the coordination world perish.”

You’re not a tutor at the Coordination Academy… Qiao Sang was a bit skeptical.

But since she had promised, she naturally had to do it.

Ya Bao’s body slowly grew larger, its eyes glowing blue as it controlled Qiao Sang to sit on its back.

Lamal summoned a three-meter-tall Flying-type Pet.

The two flew into the sky one after another.

Along the way, they chatted intermittently.

“Do people from your Blue Star usually like to summon their Pets and keep them by their side?” Lamal asked, looking at Ghost Ring King on Flame Qilu’s back, Steel Slash Giant Falcon, and Ice Aipalu poking its head out of the backpack.

“It depends on the person. Some people like it, some don’t,” Qiao Sang said.

“Why aren’t you interested in coordination?” Lamal changed the subject and asked, “Even though the Pets you’ve contracted are very suitable for Coordination Competitions.”

“Are Pets suitable for Coordination Competitions just because they look good?” Qiao Sang retorted.

“Of course not,” Lamal said seriously. “Being able to showcase the Pet’s charm is the most important thing.”

She paused, then added, “Of course, Pets that are inherently popular in appearance do have a certain advantage in the preliminary selection stage.”

“Xiao Xunbao ~”

Xiao Xunbao heard the conversation and couldn’t help but ruffle its golden hair.

Isn’t that talking about me? (End of this chapter)