Chapter 844: First arrival at the Imperial Beast Taming Academy (two in one)

Qiao Sang recalled the fox-type Pet she had just seen, and indeed, she had noticed a black collar around its neck.

“That’s good,” Qiao Sang said, collecting her thoughts. “It allows wild Pets to live in human society too.”

Comparatively, the wild Pets on Super Dormant Star had a much harder time.

The Upper Tenth District was strictly controlled, and wild Pets were basically unable to move freely.

While the Middle Ten Districts weren’t as strict, wild Pets were complained about wherever they went; no one wanted to see wild Pets in their living areas.

The wild Pets in the Lower Tenth District were the most free, occasionally even trading with humans, but their numbers were too large, and most wild Pets were still in a state of having no place to sleep or eat.

However, it was understandable; Eagle Country had far fewer wild Pets, making them easier to control.

Ye Xiangting took a sip of her drink and said, “Many wild Pets that come out of the Secret Realm Rifts aren’t pacified or collared. They hide somewhere unknown and might attack people at any time, so you need to be careful.”

Qiao Sang nodded, “I know.”

She wasn’t too worried. Currently, only King-level Pets and above could pose a threat to her. If wild Pets of that level emerged from a Secret Realm Rift and didn’t have a miniature shrinking bracelet, their massive size would cause a huge commotion wherever they went. It would be impossible for them to attack without warning. She just needed Xiao Xunbao to scout ahead.

At this moment, the male anchor on the news channel playing on the restaurant’s virtual screen began to speak:

“Next up, today at 7:06 AM, a spatial rift appeared above Maofei Building. Seven Pets emerged from it. Six of them have been subdued, but one King-level Pet, Change Clothes Totem, escaped, attacked several passersby, and disappeared without a trace.”

“According to the victim, this Change Clothes Totem stole her Pet’s miniature shrinking bracelet.”

“The Public Security Bureau has stated that this Change Clothes Totem has extremely high intelligence. It only took one glance during a battle to understand the function of the miniature shrinking bracelet and how to operate it…”

The virtual screen switched to a young man in uniform, who spoke to the camera with a serious expression:

“This Change Clothes Totem has very high intelligence, and now it has stolen a miniature shrinking bracelet. It has likely shrunk its size and blended into society. Everyone needs to be extra careful. If you see any suspicious Pets, please contact us as soon as possible…”

A wild Pet that could use a miniature shrinking bracelet actually appeared. This intelligence was comparable to Steel Treasure’s. One had to know that Steel Treasure had stolen another Pet’s identity bracelet back then… Qiao Sang couldn’t help but feel a little alert. She took out her phone and searched for information about “Change Clothes Totem.”

Soon, relevant information appeared on the screen:

[Change Clothes Totem, Superpower System King-level Pet. It can communicate thoughts with targets through telepathy and possesses the ability to transform. When carrying a certain item, it will transform into the appearance of the item’s owner based on the lingering aura.]

Not only does it have a miniature shrinking bracelet, but it can also transform… Qiao Sang instinctively felt worried.

While she was thinking, the sounds of people talking around her entered her ears:

“Which Maofei Building?”

“My friend just mentioned it; it’s in Gasar City, so it has nothing to do with us here.”

“What a shame, I really wanted to see a Change Clothes Totem.”

“Is the news over already? Why don’t they say how much reward they’ll give for providing information?”

“Why don’t you call the Public Security Bureau and ask?”

So it appeared in Gasar City… Qiao Sang relaxed, regained her appetite, picked up her knife and fork, and began to cut her meat.

…

9:20 PM.

Bo Sai Manor, No. 101.

Bobers, wearing an apron, was quickly washing dishes in the kitchen.

Qiao Sang sat on the sofa, glanced towards the kitchen, and sighed with emotion, “No wonder so many people want to contract Bobers. Having it really makes things a lot easier.”

Ye Xiangting, sitting nearby and watching TV, casually said,

“Why don’t I leave it here to take care of you?”

Bobers, who was busy in the kitchen, froze. Images of being continuously smashed over the past few days, along with Steel Treasure, who could see through beast hearts, and the Xiao Bobers it was waiting to find, quickly flashed through its mind.

“Bobers!”

After these images flashed, it instantly teleported from the kitchen, hugged Ye Xiangting’s thigh tightly, and let out a mournful cry.

It didn’t want to stay!

Ye Xiangting was startled and quickly comforted it:

“If you don’t want to stay, then don’t. I was just saying it casually.”

“Bobers…”

Bobers breathed a sigh of relief, got up, and returned to the kitchen to wash dishes.

Qiao Sang raised an eyebrow and smiled, “Mom, I didn’t expect Bobers to have such deep feelings for you already.”

Ye Xiangting smiled, “Maybe it’s because I just contracted it, and it doesn’t feel very secure yet.”

After speaking, she thought of something and asked, “When are you reporting to the school?”

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, “I’ll go tomorrow and check it out.”

…

The next morning.

Qiao Sang got up and went into the bathroom to wash up.

As soon as she picked up her toothbrush, she saw Xiao Xunbao float in gloomily.

“What’s wrong? Why are you so down?” Qiao Sang asked.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao sighed deeply.

Big Brother Ya Bao was really too ruthless; it no longer wanted to train in combat with Big Brother Ya Bao.

Qiao Sang glanced at it, “Don’t you want to be the boss?”

Hearing this, Xiao Xunbao was startled. It quickly teleported to the bedroom, separated by only one wall. Seeing that Ya Bao was still sleeping, it breathed a sigh of relief, teleported back, and softly called out:

“Xiao Xunbao…”

It actually didn’t want to be the boss that much anymore.

Qiao Sang: “…”

It really couldn’t persevere at all…

“Haven’t you noticed that your Pressure has been improving during this time?” Qiao Sang tried to persuade it with practical benefits.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao shook its head.

It hadn’t noticed.

Qiao Sang was silent for a moment.

That’s true, Xiao Xunbao had spent this time on the starship, and after returning, it had been with Ya Bao and the others. It hadn’t interacted much with other Pets, nor had it used Pressure, so it naturally wasn’t aware of its own progress.

It seemed she could only use another trick…

While brushing her teeth, she communicated with Steel Treasure in her mind:

[Come here and help me reignite Xiao Xunbao’s desire to be the boss.]

[Steel Slash.] Steel Treasure responded.

“Steel Slash?”

Ten seconds later, Steel Treasure flew into the bathroom, looked at Xiao Xunbao, and called out, indicating, “Boss, can you come and help me with something?”

Boss?

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao’s spirits lifted. It patted its chest, indicating that it would help with anything.

Steel Treasure didn’t say directly but flapped its wings and turned to leave.

Xiao Xunbao quickly trotted behind Steel Treasure out of the bathroom.

Qiao Sang: “…”

…

Two hours later.

Qiao Sang and her mother set off for Imperial Beast Academy.

Along the way, there were expensive Pets everywhere, some of which were not even sold on the market.

Passersby looked at Ya Bao and Steel Treasure with interest, glancing at them twice, but they didn’t pay too much attention.

Imperial Beast Academy was built here, which had long made the surrounding residents high-knowledge individuals.

Soon, Qiao Sang saw a huge island.

Imperial Beast Academy, built on the island, occupied its entire area, even larger than some cities in other countries, making it the largest of the Top Universities on Blue Star, without a doubt.

This is Imperial Beast Academy… Qiao Sang took out her phone and snapped a picture of the endless island.

“Ice Ai…”

Lu Bao jumped from the backpack onto her Yu Beast Master’s head, looking at the surrounding sea, and couldn’t help but wag its tail.

“If you don’t have a Flying-type Pet or a Water-type Pet, can you not get across?” Qiao Sang put down her phone and asked.

“Do you see those Water-type Pets docked on the shore?” Ye Xiangting pointed to over a dozen Water-type Pets of various forms on the shore and said, “Those are specially arranged by your Imperial Beast Academy to pick up students.”

Qiao Sang was silent for a moment: “Are they free?”

Ye Xiangting nodded, “They’re free. If you’re not a student there, they won’t take you across even if you offer money.”

Qiao Sang looked at her mother, “Mom, have you been here before?”

Not only had she been here, but when she wanted to go over, these Water-type Pets had refused her… Ye Xiangting smiled slightly, “It’s not that I’ve been here. Since you’re going to this school, of course I had to understand it beforehand.”

Qiao Sang was touched, thinking, ‘That’s reliable enough.’

Ye Xiangting walked to a control panel on the shore and stood still.

Before her mother could say anything, Qiao Sang understood and took out her ID card to scan it on the panel.

The moment the ID card was placed on it, a phantom image appeared out of thin air above the control panel, forming the face of a Mechanical-type Pet.

Its green eyes scanned Qiao Sang up and down, and it said, “Approved.”

As soon as it finished speaking, the phantom image disappeared.

“Xun!”

A Water-type Pet that had been motionless by the shore slowly swam over and called out.

Ye Xiangting’s eyes lit up. She took out her phone and snapped a picture of the Water-type Pet, then eagerly pulled Qiao Sang to sit on it.

The sea breeze was comfortable, and the scenery was pleasant.

Before long, the Water-type Pet swam to the edge of the island and docked.

The gate of Imperial Beast Academy was composed of two extremely tall, massive white towers, with the Imperial Beast Academy’s emblem inlaid above. On both sides of the gate stood statues of Imperial Beast Academy’s founder and their ace Pet, giving a sense of long history.

“Quick, let’s take a picture,” Ye Xiangting said, getting off the Water-type Pet and quickly striking a pose.

Qiao Sang handed her phone to Xiao Xunbao, adding, “Use your psychic power to take the picture, and remember to include the gate of Imperial Beast Academy.”

With that, she hugged Ya Bao and stood beside her mother, striking the same pose.

Lu Bao was still on her head.

Steel Treasure was flapping its wings nearby.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao was at the very top, its eyes glowing blue, controlling the phone to take a “click” from high in the sky.

The moment the flash lit up, it put its paws on either side of its face and made a funny face.

A minute later, Qiao Sang saw her mother upload this photo to her Moments.

“Imperial Beast Academy is really big…” Ye Xiangting said, taking pictures of the surrounding buildings and sighing with emotion.

Qiao Sang put down her phone, about to speak.

Suddenly, the space in front of them abruptly cracked open, forming a small gap that then grew wider and wider. A Pet’s head covered in sharp spikes emerged from within.

Secret Realm Rift?!

Qiao Sang’s heart immediately sank. She instinctively stepped in front of her mother.

“Ya!”

Ya Bao jumped out of its Yu Beast Master’s arms, baring its teeth at the spiky-headed Pet.

“Bang!”

At this moment, a flash of fire passed, and a Pet with straightened legs used its flame-condensed leg to directly kick the spiky-headed Pet back.

Immediately after, a voice shouted:

“Secret Realm Rift!”

Almost in the blink of an eye, people gathered all around.

Various star arrays lit up, and Pets of different forms appeared within the arrays.

Everyone watched the Secret Realm Rift with great interest, not only unafraid but appearing unusually excited.

Unfortunately, the Secret Realm Rift closed quickly.

Everyone sighed one after another, chatted briefly with the people nearby, and then dispersed.

Qiao Sang was stunned. She casually stopped a girl who was about to leave and asked, “Do Secret Realm Rifts often appear at the school?”

The girl asked doubtfully, “Are you a new student?”

Qiao Sang hummed in affirmation.

“Our school was specifically built in a place in Eagle Country where there are many Secret Realm Rifts,” the girl waved her hand. “There’s no other way; with great power comes great responsibility.”

After speaking, she didn’t forget to reassure:

“Junior, don’t be scared either. Secret Realm Rifts that appear within the school’s boundaries are usually predicted in advance and announced. If the rift is large, people will be specially dispatched to guard it. If the rift is small, don’t worry about it; most of the Pets that come out of it are quite weak and can be dealt with by the seniors and senior sisters passing by.”

Qiao Sang said with a complex expression, “Do Secret Realm Rifts appear very frequently?”

The girl thought for a moment and said, “It’s alright, only a dozen or so times a day. Actually, encountering one is lucky. No matter what, this is the fastest way to gain points.”

Imperial Beast Academy also has points… Qiao Sang said, “Thank you, Senior.”

“You’re welcome,” the girl said, turning to leave, muttering, “It’s already been a semester, and she doesn’t even know this.”

Qiao Sang: “…”

“There are so many Secret Realm Rifts at the school; this is too dangerous,” Ye Xiangting stepped forward, worried.

“It’s fine, don’t worry,” Qiao Sang said. “Didn’t that Senior say that Secret Realm Rifts will be announced in advance? And the people at this school don’t seem to be afraid of wild Pets. That wild Pet’s head was dealt with as soon as it emerged from the Secret Realm Rift.”

Ye Xiangting was silent for a moment and said, “That’s true. After all, this is Imperial Beast Academy. They can’t let students encounter danger at school.”

Although she said that, she lost her interest in taking pictures afterward.

Qiao Sang went to the corresponding office to verify her information and report.

The person in charge of reporting was a middle-aged man with short red hair.

After reading the information, he looked up, his gaze burning:

“You are Qiao Sang?”

Qiao Sang was stunned, “Teacher, do you know me?”

“Of course,” the middle-aged man’s face was full of smiles. “Those students might not know yet, but all of us teachers at Pet Tamer Academy know you. After all, you’re the first person to be selected into Di Class in your freshman year.”

“Di Class?” Ye Xiangting, seeing the teacher’s impressed look towards her daughter, became energetic again and looked at the teacher.

Her gaze seemed to say: Elaborate.

“Who is this?” the middle-aged man asked.

“She’s my mom,” Qiao Sang introduced.

“Oh, so it’s Qiao Sang’s mother,” the middle-aged man smiled. “You’re too young. I really want to ask how you raised such a genius like Qiao Sang.”

Ye Xiangting was happy.

PS: Ahhh! Thanks to Jackei for the Alliance Leader reward! I, I remember I still owe so many Alliance Leader updates.