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Looking at the match results, though expected, the audience was still incredibly excited.
"This Ghost-type pet beast is insane! It even knows a skill like Misfortune Curse!"
"Haha, that was hilarious! That Ironhorn Rhino kept coughing nonstop, must've been the effect of the curse."
"This is my first time seeing a Ghost-type use a curse skill. Just one glance and it's done? How are you even supposed to defend against that?"
"Are all curse skills like this? Cast it one moment, and it takes effect the next?"
"Not exactly. I saw a Wraith Ghost use a curse skill once. It phased through the target's body, and the effect only kicked in after ten minutes or so."
"Where did you see that?"
"Heh, I got scammed out of 2000 coins by someone I knew. When I reported it, the cops said it wasn't enough to file a case. I was so pissed that I rented a Wraith Ghost to curse the scammer.""Uh… renting a Wraith Ghost costs more than 2000, right?"
"Don’t remind me!"
"…"
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Contestant Area.
"Do you think you can beat her?"
The man asking the question was at least 1.9 meters tall, his muscles bulging with raw power.
"I can win one round by sacrificing two of my own, but in the end, I’ll still lose."
The boy beside him, though wearing a loose school uniform, still had an obviously athletic build.
"Look at you." The man sounded dissatisfied.
Despite his displeasure, he didn't say more. He knew that was already the best possible outcome.
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Elsewhere.
A man dressed in a simple, forest-style outfit sighed.
"Fifteen years old. Three high-level pet beasts. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe such a genius exists."
Beside him, a young man with black-framed glasses twitched his lips.
"You said the same thing about me back then."
The man chuckled.
"You and her have different talents. She has a Beastmaster talent, while yours is Mechanical. For a Beastmaster to raise powerful pets, both their own talent and the pet’s talent are crucial. But you rely solely on your own talent, if you put all your effort into it, you can still create a powerful Mechanical pet."
"You managed to raise a high-level Mechanical pet in your second year of high school. Qiao Sang couldn't do that."
"So, do you think I can beat her?" The young man asked.
The man pondered for a moment before changing the subject.
"What are we eating later?"
"…"
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Meanwhile...
In the back row, a middle-aged man in a tailored suit sat upright, a laptop resting on his knees.
"A Ghost Ring Phantom… Those with high talent awaken curse-type skills upon evolution. A different-colored mutation pet beast truly is extraordinary."
He examined the Ghost Ring Phantom’s data on the screen, quickly identifying the differences between it and a normal one.
"Different-colored mutation pet beast?"
The young man beside him, exuding an air of nobility, looked at the grayish figure floating above the girl’s head.
"Technically, it's a partial color mutation." The man corrected.
"This Ghost Ring Phantom mainly relies on control skills. Its newly awakened Physic Strike and Misfortune Curse are both entry-level, so their power is limited."
"Misfortune Curse doesn’t instantly make the target unlucky. It takes effect within a certain time frame, at the entry level, the victim will experience one bout of bad luck within a day."
"The Ironhorn Rhino was just exceptionally unlucky. Normally, a newly cast curse wouldn’t take effect so soon. When you face Qiao Sang, just ignore the curse and focus on attacking."
The young man withdrew his gaze and replied calmly, "Got it."
The man looked at him seriously and said, "She has three high-level pet beasts, but the National Campus Beast Mastering League is a 2v2 competition. Even if she has three, she can only use two in battle. You’re one of only two contestants in the entire tournament with two high-level pets. You have a real chance at winning. Don't disappoint me or your family."
The young man was silent for a moment before answering firmly, "I won’t lose."
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A Few Rows Ahead.
A middle-aged man with streaks of silver in his black hair sat with a heavy expression.
"She already has three high-level pet beasts. Have you made up your mind yet?"
Beside him, a rather handsome young man hesitated.
"I already won the national championship in my second year. Even if I don’t win this time-"
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
The middle-aged man cut him off sharply.
"You have the chance to win again, and you’re just going to throw it away? How can you be so foolish?"
"But my Paralulu’s energy levels haven’t reached their peak. If I force it to evolve now, its future growth potential will be limited!"
Thinking of his pet, the young man gathered his courage to argue back.
"You only have one year in your final year of high school. This is your only shot at winning the senior division of the national tournament." The middle-aged man frowned.
"If you win, you’ll have access to better resources as an interstellar exchange student."
"Once you reach a higher platform, you’ll have a chance to acquire truly rare materials. Then, you might find something to enhance Paralulu’s potential."
The young man’s expression wavered with hesitation. After a long struggle, he finally said, "Let me think about it a bit more."
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6:23 PM
Moting Hotel, 15th Floor.
Pet Training Grounds.
"Xuuun!"
Little Treasure let out a sharp cry beside Lubao.
Lubao was completely unbothered, even feeling the urge to cover her ears.
"Lu."
She shook her head at her Beastmaster.
"Xun…?"
Little Treasure looked shocked. How could that not have worked?
"Try it on Yabao." Qiao Sang suggested thoughtfully.
Little Treasure nodded and instantly teleported next to the training-immersed Yabao. This time, his cry was even sharper.
"XUUUUUUUN!!"
The sound waves rippled outward, reaching Yabao’s ears.
"YAAAP!!"
Yabao’s fur stood on end, and he instinctively swung a claw toward the source of the noise.
Smack!
Little Treasure, caught off guard, was sent flying several meters before tumbling to the ground.
"Xun…"
"Lu." Lubao, unfazed by the training mishap, cast a healing light over Little Treasure.
Xun!"
As the blue glow faded, Little Treasure was instantly back at full health.
Looks like Scare works best when the target isn’t expecting it. As for Lubao’s complete lack of reaction… Maybe it’s because her evolution relies on emotional fluctuations, so she has strong mental resilience…
Qiao Sang silently analyzed the training session.
Just then, a pet beast floated in from the large floor-to-ceiling window. It was entirely gray-black, with red pupils and a small horn on its nose.
"Li Li."
The gray-black pet beast seemed to recognize Qiao Sang. It floated directly to her and handed over a letter.
Qiao Sang blinked.
"For me?"
"Li Li."
The pet beast nodded, then turned and floated back out the window.
Who would send me a letter?
Curious, Qiao Sang opened it.
[Hello, I'm Yu Ke, the person who sat next to you at the auction last time. I was wondering if you’d have time to chat? If you’re interested, you can add me.]
[My contact info: 150099…]
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