Chapter 905: The seventh mission (two in one)

What? She could know what she was thinking without communicating through consciousness? Qiao Sang was panicking.

Is the Power of Bonds that strong?

She usually didn’t think about anything she shouldn’t, right?

Occasionally? How occasionally?

Thinking of this, Qiao Sang immediately decided to experiment.

I am a transmigator…

Steel Treasure had no reaction.

Our Power of Bonds is so strong, will your next stage also be a Bond Evolution?

Steel Treasure still had no reaction.

Steel Treasure is an idiot.

“Steel Sword?”

Steel Treasure looked over with a speechless expression.

It was quite occasional… Qiao Sang coughed and changed the subject: “When we get back, I’ll find a suitable biting skill for you.”

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure didn’t dwell on the previous point and nodded.

“You’re preparing to train Steel Sword Falcon in biting skills, and then feed it a Dull Clever Stone when it reaches the King-level?” Mi Jiala asked, having overheard the conversation.

Qiao Sang hummed in agreement:

“It prefers to eat directly, and I thought about it, it would be quite good if it could awaken defensive skills next.”

Initially, Qiao Sang valued Steel Treasure not only for its intelligence but also for its strong defense. However, the skills it later awakened were almost all offensive, with Iron Wall being the only truly defensive skill.

Mi Jiala pondered for a moment and said:

“If you’re having Steel Sword Falcon practice biting skills just for these two reasons, I suggest choosing from some low-level or mid-level biting skills. They’re easier to learn and relatively easier to increase proficiency compared to high-level skills.”

“I understand.” Qiao Sang took the advice to heart.

Then, she thought of something and asked in a low voice:

“Teacher, what level of Power of Bonds do you think is needed for a Pet to perceive a Yu Beast Master’s thoughts without conscious communication?”

Mi Jiala looked over in surprise:

“You and Steel Sword Falcon have already reached that level?”

Qiao Sang and Steel Treasure exchanged glances, then Qiao Sang replied weakly:

“That’s right.”

“This is a good thing.” Mi Jiala smiled: “Pets that evolve through the Power of Bonds inherently need to be like one with their Yu Beast Master at all times to unleash extraordinary strength. Pets that can synchronize thoughts with their Yu Beast Master are rare, but this might be related to Steel Sword Falcon’s previous evolution paths all relying on the Power of Bonds.”

“It’s occasional thought synchronization.” Qiao Sang couldn’t help but correct.

Mi Jiala smiled: “Then work hard to deepen your Power of Bonds and reach the realm of thought synchronization as soon as possible.”

Qiao Sang: “…”

Qiao Sang said with a slight frown: “Thought synchronization, that’s not so good…”

If Steel Treasure knew everything she thought, what was the difference from running naked?

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure nodded in agreement.

If it knew everything its Yu Beast Master was thinking, it would hinder its Yu Beast Master’s tall image in its mind.

Qiao Sang looked at Steel Treasure in a daze: My image in your mind is actually tall?

Steel Treasure looked back: That was a long time ago.

Qiao Sang: “…”

A long time ago, yet you still keep Bond Evolving…

Steel Treasure couldn’t help but smile.

Mi Jiala saw the eye contact between Qiao Sang and Steel Treasure, a smile in her eyes, and said:

“In a competition, no matter how commands are issued, it takes time. The higher the level of the competition, the more crucial the timing of the Yu Beast Master’s commands becomes, and the more concise they should be. In higher-level competitions, Bond Evolution shows more advantages. If you can synchronize thoughts, you won’t need to issue commands at all, which is definitely an advantage in a competition.”

“If there are some thoughts you don’t want your Pet to know, you need to learn brainwave shielding. However, this is not conducive to the improvement of the Power of Bonds. I suggest you wait until you can synchronize thoughts before doing any shielding.”

Indeed, after Steel Treasure’s Bond Evolution, commanding in battles became much easier, but some commands still needed to be conveyed through thought. If they could directly synchronize thoughts during battle, it would definitely make commands and battle rhythm much smoother. Moreover, Steel Treasure has always undergone Bond Evolution, and there’s a possibility that the next stage will also be Bond Evolution. It’s better not to use brainwave shielding for now, otherwise, it might affect the growth of the Power of Bonds, which wouldn’t be good… Qiao Sang said earnestly:

“I understand.”

Steel Treasure silently glanced at its Yu Beast Master.

It really wanted to say that whether or not it could understand what its Yu Beast Master was thinking in her mind didn’t really matter, and sometimes it was better not to understand.

For example, things like “Steel Treasure is an idiot,” “Steel Treasure’s body is so hard,” “Sigh, it’s still more comfortable sitting on Ya Bao,” and so on.

But seeing its Yu Beast Master’s serious expression, it ultimately didn’t speak up.

In casual conversation, the two arrived at the Yu Beast Center.

Ya Bao’s appearance was too conspicuous, especially after the descriptions of Qingqing Ni’s Beastmaster began circulating online.

Almost the moment they landed, everyone’s eyes in the vicinity converged on them.

The Yu Beast Center was unlike the aerial trade office; most people operating here were from the central airspace region.

When everyone saw the fire-type Pet with fiery wings descending from the sky, they were first stunned, then their eyes lit up, all looking excited and eager to move.

Qiao Sang, holding the now miniaturized Ya Bao, calmly walked into the lobby of the Yu Beast Center with Teacher Mi Jiala.

While going through the check-in procedures, a group of people tried to approach.

Mi Jiala casually glanced at the crowd.

A powerful Pressure suddenly descended.

Innate fear arose, and everyone looked terrified, halting their steps.

The check-in procedures were completed smoothly.

Qiao Sang pulled out her phone, and seeing that it was only 4:15 PM, she told Teacher Mi Jiala and went alone to the assessment office on the third floor.

After two knocks on the door, a gentle voice from inside said, “Come in.”

Qiao Sang pushed the door open and found a middle-aged woman with soft features and a kind demeanor sitting inside.

She looked up at Qiao Sang, then her gaze fell on Ya Bao, and she paused, directly asking:

“Are you Qingqing Ni’s Beastmaster?”

No wonder they say sometimes a Pet represents a Yu Beast Master’s identity; with Ya Bao around, it’s like carrying an enlarged ID card in her arms… Qiao Sang looked down at Ya Bao, who was taking time to Meditate, and hummed in agreement:

“I’m here to accept an assessment task.”

Saying that, she stepped forward and handed over her pet tamer badge and identity card.

The Judge took the pet tamer badge and identity card and scanned them.

He carefully read through the content displayed on the screen, line by line.

Time passed by minute by minute.

After an unknown amount of time, the Judge finally looked up, exclaiming with an extremely complex expression:

“Originally, I thought they were exaggerating, but I didn’t expect you to be so strong at such a young age.”

“Not at all, not at all.” Qiao Sang said modestly.

“Have you tried to certify and become a B-level Beast Tamer?” the Judge asked.

Qiao Sang paused: “No.”

Becoming a B-level Beast Tamer isn’t just about reaching 50% brain activity; it also requires passing an assessment.

Many Professional Beast Tamers whose brain activity reached 50% needed several years to successfully pass the assessment and get certified. She was currently focused on completing assessment tasks, so naturally, she didn’t have the time.

“Then your assessment task is to become a B-level Beast Tamer.” The Judge looked up and said: “The assessment deadline is before the official Regional Competition.”

Become a B-level Beast Tamer? Qiao Sang was stunned.

This was the first Judge she’d encountered who didn’t look for a task on the list but instead issued one himself.

Seeing that the young girl in front of him didn’t speak immediately, the Judge added:

“If you feel this task cannot be completed immediately, you can first go to other cities to complete tasks, as long as you successfully pass the assessment to become a B-level Beast Tamer before the Regional Competition.”

Qiao Sang was silent for a moment: “Is that allowed?”

“What?” The Judge didn’t understand her meaning.

“Is it really okay to issue such a task?” Qiao Sang asked.

Although the Judge in Tian Gao City also issued simple tasks, at least they were on the task list and helped solve problems. But for this task, even if it wasn’t issued, she would eventually have to take the assessment to become a B-Grade Professional Pet Tamer anyway. This made her feel as if the other party had specifically issued this task for her.

“Why not?” The Judge looked over: “Do you find it difficult?”

Difficult? How could it be? Qiao Sang quickly shook her head: “No.”

The Judge didn’t believe it at all: “I told you, you can go complete tasks in other cities first.”

At this point, he paused, deciding to explain himself: “You are not from our central airspace region, so you might not know the status of Qingqing Ni in the hearts of the people here. When you participate in the Regional Competition, you will definitely be scrutinized by everyone.”

“And the lowest rank for participating in the Regional Competition is C-Grade Professional Pet Tamer. At such a time, your status as a C-Grade Professional Pet Tamer might become a point of attack for everyone.”

“You should know that many A-grade Beastmasters entered the 16th Secret Realm and still failed to successfully contract Qingqing Ni.”

“So you must fully demonstrate your strength to shut everyone up.”

The more he spoke, the more earnest the Judge’s tone became:

“For you to reach this level of strength at your age is truly unprecedented, so I hope that when you make your debut in the Regional Competition, you can prove to everyone that you are qualified to contract Qingqing Ni.”

Even if I’m not qualified, what can they do? I’ve already contracted her… Qiao Sang grumbled inwardly, but on the surface, she said seriously:

“I understand.”

After speaking, she picked up the pet tamer badge and identity card from the table, preparing to leave.

“Wait.” The Judge held her hand down.

Qiao Sang looked up, puzzled.

“Can I see Qingqing Ni?” the Judge asked with a solemn expression.

Qiao Sang: “…”

…

Ten minutes later.

Yu Beast Hall.

Qiao Sang stood at the counter, registering for the B-Grade Professional Pet Tamer assessment application.

More and more people gathered.

A group of people tried to get closer.

“Xiao Xunbao…”

Xiao Xunbao remembered its Yu Beast Master’s teacher’s appearance, materialized, put on a stern face, and unleashed its Pressure.

The Pressure from the previous period wasn’t practiced for nothing.

A strong Pressure spread from it, causing those who wanted to approach to stop in their tracks.

“Your assessment can only be scheduled for a week later.” The Staff smiled.

Qiao Sang paused: “Can’t it be sooner?”

“The Judges who can assess B-level Beast Tamers need us to make appointments and notify them in advance, inviting them from outside. A week is already considered a very fast speed.” The Staff patiently explained.

Qiao Sang didn’t ask anything further, and the procedures were quickly completed.

…

Returning to the accommodation area, Qiao Sang knocked on Teacher Mi Jiala’s door.

Before Teacher Mi Jiala could speak, a gust of wind drifted out from the door crack, transforming into Qingbao, who nodded.

“Qingqing.”

The person is inside.

As soon as the words fell, Teacher Mi Jiala’s voice sounded: “Come in.”

Qiao Sang looked at Qingbao with a complex expression, then pushed the door open and walked in.

“What’s wrong?” Mi Jiala asked first.

Usually at this time, her student would be on her way to complete a task.

“The task is to assess to become a B-level Beast Tamer.” Qiao Sang sat on the sofa and said, “I went to apply, and the appointment time is a week later.”

After speaking, she glanced at the open suitcase on the floor.

After Mi Jiala heard this and saw Qiao Sang’s gaze, she had a bad premonition.

She hesitated: “You’re not thinking of leaving for the next city right away and coming back when it’s almost a week, are you?”

“Teacher is smart.” Qiao Sang flattered.

“We just arrived here.” Mi Jiala said with some weariness.

Qiao Sang quickly said: “We can leave tomorrow morning.”

She felt that with her efficiency in completing tasks, she might be able to complete another task before taking the assessment to become a B-level Beast Tamer.

Mi Jiala’s mouth twitched.

She used to be a person who liked efficiency, but now, she found that she didn’t actually like efficiency that much…

“Being a B-Grade Professional Pet Tamer isn’t that easy to test for.” Mi Jiala took a deep breath and said seriously: “The assessment for B-Grade Professional Pet Tamer is different from previous lower-level Professional Beast Tamer assessments. It requires two rounds: the first round is a 1V1 battle, and the second round is a 2V2 team battle. You need to win both times to pass the assessment.”

“Your brain activity just broke through 50% recently, and Ice Emperor Ram also just evolved to King-level. I think you still need to practice well. You probably haven’t competed much in team battles either. Which two Pets are suitable for teaming up, how their skills should be matched – these are all things that need to be considered.”

“I actually think that taking the B-Grade Professional Pet Tamer assessment in just one week is a bit too tight for you.”

Qiao Sang considered herself someone who listened to advice, especially when the speaker was an S-Grade Professional Pet Tamer, so she listened even more intently and immediately asked:

“Teacher, which two Pets do you think are suitable for teaming up?”

“Ya!”

Ya Bao cried out excitedly.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao brushed its hair, showing an expression that said, “Does that even need to be said?”

“Ice Emperor.”

Lu Bao leaped out of the backpack.

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure flapped its wings and called out, indicating its presence.

“Qingqing.”

Qingbao glanced at Ya Bao and the others, raised its paw, indicating that it could also participate.

“You are their Yu Beast Master, you decide for yourself.” Mi Jiala understood that Qiao Sang had taken her words to heart, breathed a sigh of relief, and continued: “Once you’ve chosen which Pets to send out and how to coordinate their skills and combination techniques, you can come to me.”

“I won’t interfere with the task, but I can help with battle training.” (End of chapter)