Beast Taming: Starting From Zero
Chapter 838: Holy Sword (two in one)
Qiao Sang immediately noticed that Steel Treasure had gained a characteristic called Mental Power.
Her first reaction was: How does this characteristic feel like it specifically counters Xiao Xunbao?
Xiao Xunbao has been desperately practicing Pressure recently, but Steel Treasure awakened Mental Power that is immune to Pressure?
But thankfully, Xiao Xunbao wasn’t practicing Pressure to deal with Steel Treasure, otherwise it would cry its eyes out…
Qiao Sang’s gaze shifted downwards, and she saw that Steel Treasure had awakened three skills in the skill column.
Sword Dance, Feather Rest, and Sacred Sword.
She didn’t have a particularly strong reaction.
Ya Bao and the others basically awakened three skills reliably every time they evolved.
Sword Dance, a high-level skill of the Normal-type, can intensely dance to raise morale, thereby greatly increasing its own attack.
Steel Treasure’s Sharpness characteristic can already enhance the power of cutting moves, and with Sword Dance, it’s likely that when it truly enters the General-level, it will be able to exert the attack power typically found in the mid-General-level.
Qiao Sang was satisfied and looked at the next skill.
Feather Rest, a mid-level skill of the Flying-type, is a rare recovery skill among Flying-type Pets. A Pet with this skill lands on the ground, rests its body, and can restore half of its overall status.
However, it doesn’t fully recover immediately; there will be a certain amount of time, the specific duration depending on the skill’s proficiency and the Pet’s level.
In battle, a Flying-type Pet briefly landing is fine, but staying on the ground for a long time will definitely be attacked, which is a bit of a hindrance and not easy to use in battle.
Especially in high-level competitive battles, who would allow a Flying-type Pet to stay on the ground for more than a second?
Qiao Sang looked at the last skill, Sacred Sword, and thought, what a grand-sounding skill name…
She thought for a long time and found that she couldn’t recall any related skill names in her knowledge base.
Alas, it seems my learning is not enough… Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, her consciousness returned to reality, and the first thing she saw was Teacher Pilit caressing Steel Treasure non-stop while exclaiming, and Steel Treasure stood there with a numb expression.
Seeing that her Yu Beast Master seemed to have come to her senses, Steel Treasure quickly looked over with a pleading gaze.
“Change back,” Qiao Sang said, holding back a laugh in her mind.
The next second, Steel Treasure eagerly began to shrink, returning to its Steel Slash Giant Falcon form.
Pilit hadn’t finished observing to his heart’s content and turned his head to ask, “Why did it change back?”
Qiao Sang coughed once and said without changing her expression, “The Power of Bonds is not stable enough; it cannot maintain this form for a long time.”
“Steel Slash.”
Steel Treasure nodded.
Pilit didn’t doubt him, his eyes showing a hint of regret.
Immediately, he adjusted his mindset and laughed, “I just said that I might not see the evolved form of Steel Slash Giant Falcon for a long time, but I didn’t expect it to evolve the next second. It’s already quite good that your initial Power of Bonds can control evolution autonomously like this.”
Qiao Sang said wistfully, “In the previous two stages, temporary Bond Evolution was relatively easy.”
Steel Slash Giant Falcon has already Bond Evolved into a General-level Pet, and you’re still concerned about whether Bond Evolution is easy or not… Pilit suppressed the urge to complain and changed the subject:
“Have you thought of a name for the evolved form of Steel Slash Giant Falcon?”
Qiao Sang assumed a thoughtful posture, then looked up, pretending to have just thought of it: “Steel Sword Falcon, I think this name is quite good.”
“How about Steel Helmet Falcon? Its evolved form is almost entirely covered in armor, which feels more fitting,” Pilit said.
Qiao Sang’s expression remained unchanged: “But Steel Treasure cried out ‘Steel Sword’ when it first evolved.”
Pilit immediately switched sides: “Then let’s call it Steel Sword Falcon. Most Pets’ cries basically match one of their characteristics. Now that I think about it, Steel Sword Falcon’s feathers do look quite like swords.”
Steel Sword Falcon, Sacred Sword… Qiao Sang recalled the skill she saw in the yu beast codex and really wanted to ask about it, but she ultimately held back cautiously.
At this critical juncture of just evolving, if she didn’t know this skill and then asked about it, and Steel Treasure later displayed this skill, it would definitely arouse great suspicion.
During this time, Teacher Pilit had seen Ya Bao and the others train many times and already understood that Ya Bao and the others were extraordinary. Fortunately, he still perceived it as a matter of monstrous talent, as Ya Bao and the others were indeed much more diligent than most Pets.
Talent plus diligence, consistent progress is understandable, but adding the inquiry about Sacred Sword, anyone who thinks about it even a little would know there’s a problem.
“Do you have a mission today?” Qiao Sang stopped thinking about Steel Treasure and asked.
“No,” Pilit looked over, his tone gentle, “You’ll be finishing your university life on Super Dormant Star in two days. Enjoy these two days and do whatever you want to do.”
Things I want to do… Qiao Sang paused, then smiled and said, “Okay.”
…
Qiao Sang returned to her room, sat down at her desk, and the first thing she did was take out her phone and send a message to Dean Liz of the Medical College:
【Dear Dean Liz, I will be returning to Blue Star in a few days. I want to treat as many terminally ill patients as I can before I go back, no matter how many, it’s not a problem. I can stay up all night. Although I am not a student of the Medical College, I still want to see more people recover their health.】
The tone is sincere and earnest, directly expressing her desire to earn more and treat patients, good… Qiao Sang looked at the message she had edited, showed a satisfied expression, and clicked send.
She put down her phone, opened the computer in front of her, and typed in the words “Sacred Sword.”
Soon, the page jumped, and the screen displayed relevant information.
【Sacred Sword, Fighting-type Super-level skill, uses a sword to slash and attack the opponent, ignoring the opponent’s ability changes and directly dealing damage.】
【Note: It is best for the body to have sharp parts like a sword to learn this skill, otherwise it is not recommended to learn it.】
Fighting-type?
Super-level skill?
Holy cow, Steel Treasure learned a Fighting-type Super-level skill… Qiao Sang was a bit stunned by these two words, then ecstatic.
Honestly, she never expected this skill to be Fighting-type, and a Super-level skill at that!
Are Super-level skills that easy to awaken?
Ya Bao awakened one, Lu Bao awakened one, and now even Steel Treasure has awakened one…
Qiao Sang had previously experienced Ya Bao and Lu Bao awakening Super-level skills, so her tolerance was much stronger now; even in her ecstasy, she could think rationally.
Super-level skills are definitely not that easy to awaken.
Lu Bao used an S-rank Awakening Orb, so that’s understandable.
But Ya Bao and Steel Treasure didn’t use that level of Awakening Orb, so why could they awaken Super-level skills? Is it simply a matter of talent?
But when it comes to talent, Xiao Xunbao is actually the most talented of the four Pets, yet it’s the only one that hasn’t awakened one.
Why?
“What do Ya Bao and Steel Treasure have that Xiao Xunbao doesn’t?”
Qiao Sang murmured inwardly, beginning to think intently.
Suddenly, she thought of something, her eyes lighting up.
She thought of it!
Ya Bao and Steel Treasure are both completely new forms, but Xiao Xunbao isn’t!
Could it be that Pets with completely new evolved forms are more likely to awaken high-level skills during evolution?
Just then, her phone vibrated on the table, interrupting Qiao Sang’s thoughts.
She picked it up and saw that it was a message from Dean Liz:
【I’m very happy you have such a thought.】
【Patient List.txt】
【This is the list of currently scheduled patients. Treat as many as you can, don’t put too much Pressure on yourself.】
Qiao Sang clicked on the patient list, and after realizing that one page was full and required scrolling, she suddenly stood up and shouted,
“Get ready everyone! We’re going to treat illnesses!”
…
The next day.
7:23 AM.
Qiao Sang returned to the villa full of energy.
Hearing the commotion, Liu Yao immediately came out of the kitchen, glanced at Steel Treasure, then looked at Qiao Sang, his gaze extremely complex:
“I heard Steel Treasure Bond Evolved again?”
Qiao Sang awkwardly hummed, “Mm-hmm,” and said, “It evolved yesterday during the coordination competition.”
After speaking, she casually asked, “Did Teacher Pilit tell you?”
You pervert… Liu Yao took a deep breath, composed himself, and said, “I saw it on the news first.”
Heaven knows how long it took him to digest the news and watch the video yesterday.
He knew he couldn’t view Qiao Sang with normal eyes, but she still managed to shock him again and again.
It made the news? Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up. She pulled out a chair by the dining table, sat down, and eagerly took out her phone to open the hot search.
“Steel Slash.”
Steel Treasure flew over, its expression serious as it leaned in.
ChapterShocking! Steel Slash Giant Falcon Bond Evolved Again!# Chapter
ChapterYu Beast Star Competition Champion Qiao Sang Participates in ‘Tian Ni Cup’ Coordination Competition# Chapter
ChapterLittle Steel Falcon’s Brand New Evolution Chain is Bond Evolution Three Times in a Row!# Chapter
ChapterLittle Steel Falcon, a Contradictory Pet# Chapter
ChapterWhy does Little Steel Falcon have the Bond Evolution path?# Chapter
ChapterWhy is Little Steel Falcon so easy to Bond Evolve?# Chapter
ChapterFixed Armor Yoduo’s Forced Contract Termination Incident# Chapter
When she saw the words “Fixed Armor Yoduo,” Qiao Sang clicked on it without thinking.
【You haven’t forgotten that there was a Fixed Armor Yoduo that forcibly terminated its contract, have you?】
Sure enough, someone mentioned this… Qiao Sang’s spirits lifted, and she scrolled down one by one.
【Fixed Armor Yoduo is Fixed Armor Yoduo. Every Little Steel Falcon is different. You can’t deny the entire Little Steel Falcon species just because of one Fixed Armor Yoduo.】
【Three consecutive Bond Evolutions, this species must be loyal and righteous!】
【Forget three Bond Evolutions, I’ve never even seen a Pet with one Bond Evolution in real life.】
【It is said that if a Pet evolves into a different form, sometimes its personality will also be different. Do you think the evolution chain of Little Steel Falcon evolving into Fixed Armor Yoduo might be a bit cold-blooded?】
【Actually, there’s something I’ve wanted to say for a long time. Whose fault is it that that Yu Beast Master’s own strength couldn’t keep up and the contract was forcibly terminated? Didn’t teachers teach you not to contract Pets stronger than yourselves? To be harsh, if your Pets became stronger than you, they’d probably also forcibly terminate the contract.】
【I need to correct this. The school teaches not to directly contract Pets stronger than yourself. That Yu Beast Master raised the Little Steel Falcon from a young age to Fixed Armor Yoduo; the nature is different.】
【We have to admit, there’s a reason why almost no one on our Super Dormant Star can raise Pets that undergo Bond Evolution.】
【Anyway, just for this three consecutive Bond Evolutions, whether it’s sugar or shit, I want to try it.】
【Me too. Pets are too expensive now; I can’t afford to raise them, especially those that require evolution materials. I’d rather contract a Little Steel Falcon that can Bond Evolve. If I can make a Little Steel Falcon Bond Evolve and raise it to the General-level form, I won’t have to worry about the rest of my life.】
【That’s right, Little Steel Falcon is the first Pet that can Bond Evolve all the way from its Beginner form to the General-level.】
【No need to say anything else, I’m already on my way to the Pet breeding base now.】
Steel Treasure, we succeeded… Qiao Sang’s heart warmed. She looked at Steel Treasure beside her and smiled, “Can you understand this?”
“Steel Slash.”
Steel Treasure shook its head. It couldn’t understand; it only recognized a few words.
“Qunbao~”
Just as Qiao Sang was about to speak, Xiao Xunbao teleported over and patted Steel Treasure’s wing like a big brother.
It’s okay if you don’t understand, big brother will read it to you.
Saying that, it leaned close to the phone screen and began to read, “Qunbao,” “Qunbao.”
Later, it even took the phone directly.
Steel Treasure listened attentively, its eyes growing brighter and brighter.
Qiao Sang recalled Xiao Xunbao’s demeanor just now, thought of something, made a hand seal, and summoned Ya Bao, who had gone to bed on time last night.
“Ya Ya!”
Ya Bao cried out, full of spirit.
Just then, Liu Yao came over with Energy Pills.
Ya Bao excitedly went to the Energy Pills and lowered its head, eating heartily.
“When are you planning to return to Blue Star?” Liu Yao asked, sitting down after placing all the breakfast on the table.
Qiao Sang took a sip of porridge and said,
“I want to go back the day after tomorrow.”
Tomorrow is the last day of classes at Yu Liandun University.
She had to go back early; the journey itself would take a month. She couldn’t just head straight to Imperial Beast Academy as soon as she arrived at Blue Star; she had to go home first.
Hearing this, Aodinihi, who was eating nearby, paused.
Liu Yao nodded: “I’ll go with you then.”
“Didi…”
Aodinihi looked at the Energy Pills in its hand.
…
5:45 PM.
Yu Liandun University.
“Steel Slash.”
Steel Treasure was in a good mood. It wasn’t as quiet as usual, but occasionally spoke to Ya Bao and Xiao Xunbao.
Qiao Sang walked into the Seventh Research Base.
“You haven’t been here in a long time,” Dr. Dorarisa said with a smile, putting down the test tube in her hand.
“Because there are so many things to do,” Qiao Sang said apologetically.
Ever since Teacher Pilit arrived, her schedule had become even more packed, and she simply didn’t have time to come over.
“Are you here to say goodbye this time?” Dr. Dorarisa said calmly.
Qiao Sang hummed, “Mm-hmm,” and said, “I’m going back to Blue Star the day after tomorrow.”
The research lab suddenly fell silent.
After about two or three seconds, Dr. Dorarisa sighed, “It’s all Gilbert’s fault, otherwise we would have had more discussions about emotional energy.”
This… Qiao Sang said, “Actually, we can also communicate via Star Net.”
How can that be the same… Dorarisa looked over with a resentful gaze, then thought of something and said seriously,
“When you go back, I hope you can find a Ji Si Dan (Gis Egg) to keep by your side long-term.”
Qiao Sang paused, and before she could ask, Dorarisa continued,
“Your Ice Aipalu’s entire evolution chain requires emotional fluctuations, and Ji Si Dan (Gis Egg) can amplify the target’s emotions to the strongest degree. You need it.”
It’s either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow that I’m going back!