1158. Chapter 1153 It Doesn’t Want to Evolve (Two in One)
It was early morning.
Qiao Sang lay in bed, eyes closed, his consciousness entering the Beast Taming Codex. After reviewing Yabao and the others’ stats one by one, he flipped to Xiao Xunbao’s page.
[Name: Night Ring King]
[Attributes: Ghost, Psychic, Evil]
[Level: King (1037675/10000000)+]
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[Points: 10976]
Although Xiao Xunbao had already collected all the evolutionary items for the next stage, it had only recently evolved into Night Ring King. The rapid increase in stats after that was largely due to the armor crafted from Ancient Nether Gold.
He had already added points the last time he evolved into Night Ring King, and with the points added to Shadow Penetration this time, he only had a little over 10,000 left. Even if he added all of them, it wouldn’t have taken Xiao Xunbao from early King level to mid-King level.
Xiao Xunbao’s only requirement now was energy. It seemed he’d have to fight more battles like Tingbao to increase his points…
Qiao Sang pondered as he quickly flipped to the last page.
[Name: Little Thunder Dragon]
[Attributes: Dragon, Electricity]
[Level: Primary (452/1000)+]
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[Points: 7123]
Even though Qiao Sang had already reviewed the stats, he was still thrilled when he saw them again.
Over 7,000 points is more than enough for Thunder Bao to evolve to the Intermediate level.
He was being generous with the points awarded for surpassing his level. Even though it didn’t seem like many pets were ultimately defeated by Thunder Bao’s electric shock, he still added over 7,000 points.
If this were to be used in a competition, battling pets of the same level, I wonder how many competitions he would have to enter to accumulate that much.
It’s a shame that Thunder Bao’s electric shock skill hasn’t been fully mastered yet. It seems I need to reduce my time in battles and increase my training time…
I also need to start preparing for Thunder Bao’s evolution. Remember, the condition for evolution is being struck by 100,000-volt lightning for a period of time. As long as he can survive, he’ll evolve.
Qiao Sang couldn’t help but curl his lips at the thought.
These evolutionary conditions might be challenging for an ordinary, entry-level pet, but for Tingbao, equipped with a lightning rod, it’s a piece of cake.
As long as Tingbao mastered his discharge skills and found a pet capable of 100,000 volts, he could successfully complete the evolution.
Speaking of which, Qingbao’s Fairy Tears should be arriving soon…
Qiao Sang reviewed Qingbao’s data, then returned to reality. Contently, he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
…
“Tingting?”
Early in the morning, Tingbao awoke, surveying his surroundings with a bewildered expression.
Wasn’t he eating?
“You fell asleep while drinking yesterday,” Qiao Sang said as he emerged from the bathroom, brushing his teeth.
“Tingting…”
Tingbao recalled yesterday’s incident and the uneaten food on the table, a look of regret on his face.
He felt a great loss.
At that moment, Yabao jumped out of bed.
Tingbao’s thoughts stopped abruptly, and he quickly maneuvered himself under the bed to follow.
After Qiao Sang finished washing up and putting his things in the ring, he went downstairs to the dining table to enjoy breakfast with Mikaela, Yabao, and the others.
The food on the table was plentiful, clearly carefully prepared.
“Leng Leng?”
The apron-clad, cold-hearted frog called out expressionlessly, carrying a plate of delicate pastries to the table.
“Steel Chief,”
Gangbao translated in his mind.
He asked if breakfast was delicious.
“Very delicious,” Qiao Sang replied with a smile.
“Leng Leng,” the cold-hearted frog called out with a cold expression, then turned and left.
Gangbao was silent for a moment, not immediately translating.
“What did it say?” Qiao Sang couldn’t help but ask.
“Xun Xun…” Little Xun Bao called out, his cheeks stuffed with food.
He was happy when he said it was delicious.
Qiao Sang fell silent as well.
Did he say he was happy? She thought he was unhappy. His expression was even more expressionless than Lu Bao’s…
“Steel Chief,”
Gangbao called out in his mind, expressing his agreement.
Mikala took a sip of milk and said,
“I have contacted the appraisal agency. We will go back to Gaozhou today.”
Such efficiency… Even though Qiao Sang knew that Teacher Mikala was extremely efficient, he was still surprised and asked,
“What appraisal agency?”
“Beast Taming Appraisal Center.” Mikala said, “It is a direct unit of the Beast Taming Alliance. High-level beast tamers have the priority right to appraisal.”
There is actually the right to priority appraisal, in this era where level is the key… Fortunately, she is now considered a high-level beast tamer… Qiao Sang complained in his heart, and said in a relaxed tone:
“Actually, there is no need to be so anxious now. After all, the SS-level Binghuan Crystal has been found.”
“Have you contacted that student?” Mikala asked.
Qiao Sang grumbled, then recounted the transaction in a flurry. Finally, she sighed,
“I didn’t expect the other party to be a member of the Imperial Class. I thought it would take over a month to receive the Pure Night Stone.”
Someone from the Imperial Class… The Imperial Class was so small, and yet such a coincidence occurred… Mikaela asked,
“What’s his name?”
“I don’t know. I didn’t ask,” Qiao Sang said. “His account is anonymous, with the word ‘Zhuang’ at the beginning.”
Mikaela wiped her mouth elegantly and said,
“You must be talking about Zhuang Le. He’s an S-rank Beast Tamer. If he performs well enough, you might see him in the next StarCraft Cup.”
Qiao Sang: “!!!”
Honestly, she hadn’t expected to be transacting with a prominent figure who would soon be participating in the StarCraft Cup. Although the entire Imperial Class was dedicated to training talent for the StarCraft Cup, it still felt a bit surreal to be interacting with someone who might be participating in the next one. Just as she was thinking about this, the owner of the guesthouse approached, wearing an apron, and said enthusiastically, “
I don’t know. I didn’t ask him.”
“How’s it taste?”
“Not bad,” Michaela commented.
Qiao Sang said, “Thank you again for the SS-grade Ice Crystal yesterday.”
“No need, why be so polite? I should be the one thanking you,” the young man said with a smile. “I told you yesterday. If it weren’t for you, the Coldhearted Frog wouldn’t have come back. If it hadn’t come back, I certainly wouldn’t have the Ice Crystal. To put it bluntly, it was you who found the Ice Crystal.”
He then asked,
“When are you leaving today?”
“After we finish eating,” Qiao Sang said.
“So soon,” the young man said with a hint of surprise and reluctance.
“Don’t worry, we’ll come back someday,” Qiao Sang said with a smile.
The young man smiled again, “Then I’ll be waiting for you.”
“Coldhearted!” the Coldhearted Frog called out from outside.
“Coming!” the young man replied, leaving the restaurant.
After dinner, the Coldhearted Frog came over to clear the table.
Qiao Sang pulled out a long-prepared Ice Soul and handed it over, saying,
“Here, this is called Ice Soul. It can enhance your ice talent. Whether you take it or wear it, it will help you evolve faster. Consider it your return gift for the Ice Crystal.”
“Cold,”
the grim frog said, pushing the Ice Soul back without even a glance.
Qiao Sang smiled, “It’s okay. The Ice Crystal you gave me is much more valuable than this Ice Soul.”
“Cold,”
the grim frog shook its head.
Although its expression was a little cold, one could still sense its seriousness in its eyes.
“Why don’t you want it?” Qiao Sang asked.
“Cold.”
The Grim Frog was silent for a second, then barked, indicating it didn’t want to evolve.
“Steel Chieftain,”
Gangbao translated in his mind.
Yabao and the others looked at the Grim Frog with puzzled expressions, wondering how a pet could be unwilling to evolve.
Qiao Sang was equally puzzled and asked,
“Why don’t you want to evolve?”
The Grim Frog didn’t answer immediately, but glanced toward the hall.
A courtyard separated the dining room and the hall, and through the glass windows, the layout of the rooms across the way was easily visible.
Qiao Sang glanced over and caught sight of the young man greeting visitors.
“Cold.”
The Grim Frog withdrew his gaze and barked.
Its next evolved form would be even less emotional, and it didn’t want that.
“Steel Chieftain,”
Gangbao translated.
Qiao Sang seemed to understand something and sighed inwardly.
Like Lubao, evolution is achieved through various extreme weather and emotional energy. Through the training of these emotions, Lubao achieved enlightenment in his later years, achieving extreme emotional stability and completing the “Path of Ruthlessness.”
The Grim Frog also possesses the ruthless path, but compared to Lubao, its ruthlessness is inherent in its genes, more like a compulsion. Whether the Grim Frog wants to or not, as it evolves, it will become even more ruthless.
“If you think that, you’re not quite cold-hearted yet,” Qiao Sang said.
The Grim Frog was stunned.
“I know what you’re thinking,” Qiao Sang put the Ice Soul back into his pocket and said gently, “I hope we’ll have the chance to meet again in the future.”
“Cold,”
the Grim Frog nodded, then a thought struck it, and a stiff, unflattering smile emerged.
…
High in the sky, a white plane emerged from the clouds and landed at Gaozhou International Airport with a loud rumble.
Gliding in mid-flight, Qiao Sang gazed out the window, silent.
“You haven’t spoken all this time. What were you thinking about?” Mikaela asked.
Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then said,
“I’m a little worried.”
“What are you worried about?” Mikaela asked again.
“The evolutionary paths of Yabao and Gangbao are unknown, and their forms are unprecedented. I’m worried about whether their personalities will change after evolution,” Qiao Sang expressed his concerns.
“Ya Ya…”
Ya Bao, upon hearing his Beastmaster’s words, began to worry.
Gang Bao silently glanced at his Beastmaster, a look that said, “You’re overthinking it.”
Qiao Sang continued,
“And what about little Xun Bao? He now has a new Dark Attribute. Do you think his personality will change drastically when he evolves to the Emperor level?”
“Xun Xun~”
Little Xun Bao suddenly perked up.
A personality change?
He imagined himself like Lu Bao, with a calm gaze yet full of the demeanor of a powerful warrior. He also imagined himself like big brother Ya Bao, bravely charging towards powerful enemies. His eyes lit up, and he thought a personality change wouldn’t be a bad thing.
“Qing Qing…”
Qing Bao glanced at little Xun Bao. He couldn’t imagine what little Xun Bao’s personality would look like.
Mikaela understood Qiao Sang’s sudden thought and said,
“Pet like the Grim Frog is rare. You don’t have to worry too much.”
Qiao Sang suddenly thought and asked,
“Have you ever had a pet whose personality suddenly changed due to evolution?”
Mikaela fell silent.
“Momo!”
the Dragon King barked, his expression akin to “I know.”
Before he could continue, Mikala spoke up,
“There’s one, Meimei. She used to be very diligent, but then she became a sleepyhead.”
Peng Jiamei: “???”
“Mo…”
The Dragon King was about to say something else when Mikala covered his mouth and said, “We’ve arrived.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the plane landed smoothly and the announcement boomed:
“Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve arrived safely at our destination…”
“Momo,”
the Dragon King barked, pulling his beastmaster’s hand away, asking, “Do you want me to say something?”
Mikala smiled and lowered her voice, “Don’t forget, Qiao Sang is my student.”
The Dragon King snorted, but said nothing more.
It wouldn’t benefit him if his beastmaster lost face.
It seems there’s something gossipy about Teacher Mikala… Qiao Sang suppressed his curiosity and didn’t ask.
After getting off the plane, the temperature suddenly heated up.
Tingbao instantly abandoned Yabao and ran towards Lubao.
Mikala turned on the navigation and handed it to Peng Jiamei.
Peng Jiamei glanced at it, her eyes flashing blue.
The next second, the two of them and their pets vanished.
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The Beast Taming Appraisal Center is located in the heart of Gaozhou.
As a direct subsidiary of the Beast Taming Alliance, its appraisers are highly trusted. Any appraisal certificate bearing the Beast Taming Appraisal Center’s seal carries the utmost authority.
Even though the price is slightly higher than other appraisal institutions, many people still make the effort to get an appraisal.
It was business hours, and many people and their pets were coming and going.
Qiao Sang carried Xia Lala and Mikala into the appraisal center and approached the front desk.
Mikala announced her name and said, “I’ve already made an appointment.”
“Wait a moment.” The receptionist picked up the landline and made a call. A moment
later, a man in a white shirt emerged from the interior and said respectfully,
“Please follow me.”
Qiao Sang and Mikala followed him.
Soon, the three of them stopped at a door.
The man knocked gently on the wooden door.
“Appraisal,” the rich voice of the pets echoed from within.
The man unlocked the office door and led Qiao Sang and Mikaela inside.
Sitting in front of a desk made of solid wood was a pet wearing a tie, black-framed glasses, a black body, and a wooden head.
It was a treasure-appraising monster, a ghost-type general-level pet that loved appraising treasures. Wherever there were real treasures, it would be there… Qiao Sang’s mind flashed with the information of the pet in front of him.
“Xunxun…”
Little Xunbao was stunned when he saw that the pet sitting in front of the desk was a ghost-type pet.
“Appraisal?” The treasure-appraising monster called out.
The man translated,
“What materials do you need to be appraised? You can take them out and have a look first.”
This man could actually translate. Could he be the beastmaster of the treasure-appraising monster? Qiao Sang took a look around and said hesitantly,
“Maybe this place is too small.”
The treasure-appraising monster: “???”
The man: “???” (End of this chapter)
