Chapter 825: You can come in now (two in one)

As one of the Top Universities, ranked third in the interstellar, the least it lacked was training resources.

Qiao Sang had been studying at Yu Liandun University for several months, so she naturally knew there was a training hall specifically for fire-type Pets.

It was said that it contained a variety of training systems suitable for fire-type Pets, which could help fire-type Pets train in any aspect.

However, it cost 20 points per hour and required advance booking, and was basically occupied by older students year-round. Qiao Sang felt that 20 points was too expensive at the time, and Flame Qilu was making steady progress in daily training, so she didn’t make a reservation.

Who would have thought that this semester was almost over, and her points had no use.

During the first class break in the afternoon.

Qiao Sang asked:

“Can the fire-type training room in the school be adjusted according to the Yu Beast Master’s requirements?”

Dorothy thought for a moment and said, “I heard there are 108 training systems inside. With so many, it should be able to meet the training requirements of most Yu Beast Masters.”

After speaking, she looked over: “Are you planning to take Flame Qilu to try it out?”

Qiao Sang didn’t deny it: “If it has the training method I want.”

Dorothy sighed with emotion: “Our whole class, probably only you can afford this training room.”

“This semester, I see everyone has earned a lot of points, haven’t they?” Qiao Sang said.

Students at Royal Union Dun deeply realized the importance of points as soon as they enrolled. They were either studying, training Pets, or on their way to earning points.

She remembered that many classmates had set their sights on her.

Even Dorothy had begged and promised to run errands to buy snacks for a month in exchange for one of Steel Treasure’s feathers, which she then traded with a senior from the Pet Genomics department for 12 points.

As the only Steel Slash Giant Falcon currently on Super Dormant Star, it was highly sought after at Yu Liandun University.

“Points are simply not enough to spend!” Dorothy complained, “It’s hard to earn 1 point, and in the afternoon, I have to use 3 points. How can I save any? Even borrowing a book from the library costs points, and those seniors, if you ask them for information, they won’t tell you unless you give them points.”

The library, I know, but are the seniors that ruthless…? Qiao Sang recalled the seniors who had dealt with her during various tasks and hesitated:

“Are they?”

Dorothy gave Qiao Sang a resentful look: “If you were the one asking for information, of course, others wouldn’t charge you points.”

Qiao Sang subconsciously said:

“Then why didn’t you just ask me to help you inquire?”

Dorothy was stunned for a moment: “Would you?”

Qiao Sang smiled: “Why not? It’s just helping to ask.”

Dorothy’s face was full of emotion, then she thought of something, lowered her voice, and eagerly said:

“I heard that Dean Gilbert has lost several pounds because of you recently. Rumor has it he once said when he was drunk that if anyone could make you stay at Yu Liandun University, he would give that person a purebred Dragon-type Pet Beast egg. Can you help me ask if this is true?”

Qiao Sang was silent for two seconds, then got up and said, “I’m going to the restroom first.”

Dorothy: “…”

…

After school in the afternoon.

Qiao Sang carried Flame Qilu to the fire-type Pet training facility that could be used by the entire school.

The building was tens of meters high.

The movable shell was constructed from an exposed steel truss frame, covered with a translucent pad layer. This material had absolute thermal insulation, preventing the internal heat waves from affecting the outside.

As Qiao Sang walked in, a slightly deep, unfamiliar voice came from beside her: “Isn’t this Qiao Sang from the Beast Taming Department?”

“Oh, it really seems to be Qiao Sang!” Immediately after, a pleasant girl’s voice followed.

The girl’s voice was quite loud.

Hearing the name “Qiao Sang,” almost everyone nearby turned to look.

Qiao Sang turned her head and found that she didn’t know either of them.

One was a brown-haired, blue-eyed young man, dressed in exquisite luxury goods, with a red earring in his ear.

The other was a red-haired girl with a bun, full of youthful vitality.

Seeing Qiao Sang turn around, the girl’s eyes lit up. She quickly walked forward and said familiarly:

“Hello, nice to meet you. I’m Tammy from the second year of the Nurturing Institute.”

“I’m Camden from the fourth year of the Nurturing Institute.” The young man also walked over.

“Hello, I’m Qiao Sang from the Beast Taming Department.” Qiao Sang introduced herself.

“I know.” Tammy said enthusiastically, “You’re a celebrity in our Nurturing Institute. Everyone has heard of you.”

After speaking, she glanced in the direction of Steel Treasure: “You are the first Yu Beast Master in history to make Little Steel Falcon continuously evolve through bonds.”

“And I heard from the teacher,” Tammy retracted her gaze, looked at Flame Qilu, her eyes shining as if she was looking at a beloved Pet: “Your Flame Qilu is also the first brand new form on your Blue Star.”

“Flame!”

Flame Qilu proudly raised its head.

Qiao Sang pretended to smile awkwardly.

There was nothing she could do; she had heard these words countless times.

“Are you here to train Flame Qilu?” Camden, who was beside them, asked.

Qiao Sang replied: “I’m here to make a reservation.”

“Why don’t you just book directly on the school’s official website?” Tammy asked curiously.

“Because I don’t know if the training hall has the training programs I want, so I wanted to come and understand first.” Qiao Sang said.

Royal Union Dun’s official website did display the available booking programs in the training hall, but the names of those programs were like the names of dishes from her previous life, such as “Emerald White Jade Soup,” “Heroes Gathering,” and “Kiss Goodbye,” making it impossible to guess what they actually were.

“What kind of training do you want to do?” Tammy asked.

As soon as she asked, she realized this might involve privacy. Many Professional Beast Tamers would specifically clear out surrounding personnel when training Pets.

Especially those famous Professional Beast Tamers.

Without waiting for Qiao Sang to answer, Tammy quickly explained: “Both Camden and I have fire-type Pets and often come here to train. We are quite clear about what programs are available here, so we might know what program you’re looking for.”

Qiao Sang said directly:

“I’m looking for a program that allows for tempering in flames.”

“You must be talking about the ‘Rebirth’ program.” Camden blurted out.

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: “The program is called Rebirth?”

What does that have to do with tempering in flames?

Tammy thought for a moment and said, “The one who named these programs is a teacher from Dragon Country. It is said that there’s a phrase in Dragon Country called ‘reborn from the ashes,’ which is why they named this program ‘Rebirth.’”

Camden added:

“I’ve tried this program. It’s where the Pet stands inside the training room, and then the entire training room suddenly ignites, making the Pet roast in the fire to improve its resistance to fire-type energy. Many classmates even bring non-fire-type Pets to train.”

He paused, then continued:

“The Pet’s physical condition will be monitored in real-time inside. If the Pet can’t bear it, the training system will stop, so there’s no need to worry too much.”

It is indeed the program I’m looking for… Qiao Sang looked at Flame Qilu.

“Flame!”

Flame Qilu, sensing its Yu Beast Master’s worried gaze, raised its head and let out a determined cry.

Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, smiling outwardly:

“Thank you both. This is the program I’m looking for. I’ll go register for an appointment now.”

After speaking, she prepared to walk to find the teacher at the registration desk.

The ground floor lobby of all elemental training halls had teachers specifically responsible for registration and arrangements. Since she was already here, there was no need to specifically make an online reservation.

“Wait!” Tammy called out.

Qiao Sang stopped and turned to look.

Tammy said: “Who knows when your turn will be for the reservation. I’ll give you my slot first. Anyway, I’m not from the Beast Taming Department, so I don’t need to rush my training.”

Camden gave her a bewildered look.

In his impression, Tammy wasn’t such a kind person.

Qiao Sang’s heart stirred, and she hesitated: “That’s not good, is it?”

It would be a lie to say she wasn’t tempted. She didn’t have much time left at Royal Union Dun, and every reservation required waiting. Flame Qilu probably wouldn’t have many chances to come here to train.

At times like these, saving time was naturally a priority.

Tammy saw Qiao Sang’s hesitation, her heart filled with joy, and she smiled: “Just go ahead and use it. I only came here to try out what effects the programs here have on fire-type Pets. Anyway, I’m only in my second year, so I have plenty of time later.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang no longer declined: “Then I’ll transfer the points for your reservation to you.”

“No need.” Tammy quickly waved her hand: “I only booked for an hour, just 20 points, it’s not much.”

Are you kidding? If she took the points, how could she get closer to Qiao Sang?

20 points are said to be not much, no wonder everyone says that studying in the Nurturing Department is for those with a lot of points… Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, looking at the other person with much more warmth, and said:

“That’s too kind.”

I was waiting for you to say that… Tammy’s gaze eagerly swept towards Steel Treasure, then retracted, stating her purpose: “How about you give me a feather from your Steel Slash Giant Falcon to offset the points?”

Camden thought, ‘No wonder, this is the Tammy I know.’

Qiao Sang: “…”

So it was for Steel Treasure’s feather. Last time, Steel Treasure’s feather was traded by Dorothy for 12 points. This time, it’s 20 points, plus saving the waiting time for the reservation, so it’s not a loss…

It’s just that Steel Treasure will participate in the coordination competition soon. Plucking feathers at this time, I wonder if it will affect the results of the first stage…

“Steel Slash.”

As her thoughts flickered, Steel Treasure had already pulled out a feather without hesitation and handed it over.

Qiao Sang: “!!!”

“Flame!”

Flame Qilu looked at Steel Treasure, showing a “good brother” expression.

Tammy was overjoyed at the sight, quickly took the feather, carefully put it away, and said, “I’ll go to the registration desk with you right now!”

Qiao Sang: “…Okay.”

It’s already plucked, what else can be done?

The three arrived at the registration desk.

Almost everyone who came here had made an appointment in advance, so there were only a scattered two or three people in line.

Soon, it was Qiao Sang’s turn.

Before Tammy could speak, the teacher at the registration desk proactively said:

“Want to exchange reservation slots?”

Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned, then realized that with the feedback this teacher received, the previous conversation must have been overheard.

Tammy said: “Teacher, you’re so smart.”

Then she quickly pulled out her student ID and handed it over.

Qiao Sang also took out her student ID.

“Your reserved time is at 6:10.” The teacher took the student IDs, operated on the virtual screen above the desk, then turned to Qiao Sang, asking knowingly:

“The time is one hour. What program do you want to train?”

“Rebirth.” Qiao Sang said.

The teacher registered it, then handed the student IDs back: “When a training room becomes available, you will be notified via text message.”

Qiao Sang and Tammy each took back their student IDs and turned to leave.

At this moment, the teacher at the registration desk suddenly said earnestly:

“Don’t make such casual transactions in the future. Currently, a Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s feather is worth much more than 20 points.”

Tammy’s body suddenly stiffened.

Qiao Sang turned, smiling politely: “Thank you, teacher. I understand.”

The same thing has different values in the eyes of different people. For Dorothy, points were the most important, which is why she chose to exchange. But in the eyes of those who don’t lack points, a Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s feather is worth far more than a few dozen points.

With the registration desk teacher’s words, Tammy felt much more guilty. She quickly said goodbye and pulled Camden away, afraid that Qiao Sang would change her mind and ask for Steel Slash Giant Falcon’s feather back.

My points are saved this way… Qiao Sang mused as she walked to the lounge area to wait.

“Flame! Flame!”

Flame Qilu moved its limbs, stretching one moment, hopping the next, diligently doing its warm-up.

“If you can’t take it later, come out early.” Qiao Sang said.

Most of the training programs in the fire-type training hall did not allow students to enter, but they could view the Pet’s training scene through equipment, and also communicate with the Pet in the training room, guiding the Pet and adjusting the training process in real-time.

“Flame! Flame!”

Flame Qilu confidently barked, indicating not to worry, it wouldn’t come out early.

Qiao Sang: “…”

You saying that makes me even more worried…

“Steel Slash.”

While waiting, Steel Treasure didn’t want to waste time and barked at the air.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao appeared, took off its ring, pulled out Pet grooming oil, and started applying it to Steel Treasure.

Twenty minutes later, her phone vibrated.

Qiao Sang took it out and saw:

【Hello, Qiao Sang, your reservation time has arrived. Please bring your ID card to training room 13 on the third floor.】

“Flame Qilu, time’s up.” Qiao Sang put away her phone and stood up.

“Flame!”

Flame Qilu showed an excited expression.

You’re going to be roasted by fire. Anyone who doesn’t know would think you’re going to enjoy yourself with that expression… Qiao Sang silently grumbled in her heart, bent down, picked up Flame Qilu, and headed to the third floor.

Soon, she arrived at the entrance of training room 13 on the third floor.

There was no one outside.

Qiao Sang knocked on the door.

Soon, the door opened from the inside, and a mechanical Pet with an all-black iron body, green eyes, and a large mouth emerged.

It slowly opened its mouth.

At the same time, a mechanical voice seemed to emanate from its abdomen: “Please confirm identity.”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, unsure how to proceed.

Then she thought of something, took out her student ID, and handed it over: “Here.”

The mechanical voice sounded: “Please put it in my mouth.”

Qiao Sang was silent for a second, then obediently complied.

The moment she put it in, a thought involuntarily flashed through her mind:

I wonder if mechanical Pets secrete saliva.

The mechanical Pet closed its mouth, then its eyes rotated 360 degrees flexibly, as if malfunctioning.

After about five seconds, the mechanical Pet opened its mouth, revealing the student ID.

The mechanical voice simultaneously sounded from its abdomen: “Identity confirmed successfully.”

Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment, then reached into its mouth and took out the student ID.

When she noticed there was no liquid on it, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The mechanical Pet stepped aside: “You may enter.” (End of chapter)