Chapter 588 - 588 536 Arriving at the 21st Floor

Chapter 588: Chapter 536: Arriving at the 21st Floor Chapter 588: Chapter 536: Arriving at the 21st Floor Class 6, Senior Year 3.

As soon as Qiao Sang entered the classroom, Yuna, seated beside her, lit up:

“Qiao Sang, I heard you contracted a Little Steel Falcon?”

The news sure spread fast… Qiao Sang turned her head to look at Hughlis, sitting in the last row, whom she had encountered at the climate pavilion yesterday.

He was the first in class to know about her contracted Little Steel Falcon.

Feeling her gaze, Hughlis looked up, saw it was Qiao Sang, his eyes flickered, and he flashed a grin.

Qiao Sang turned back, “Hmm,” she hummed.

“Was it the one that broke into my house?” Yuna whispered.

Krell, as the butler, must have reported the incident of that evening to Yuna, so it wasn’t a surprise to Qiao Sang that she knew.

“That’s the one,” Qiao Sang said.

“Worthy of a champion, daring to contract a wild Little Steel Falcon,” Yuna said, admiringly and sincerely.

Qiao Sang was just about to respond modestly.

Just then, Tang Yi entered the classroom with dark circles under his eyes and an unsteady gait.

“What’s wrong with you?” Qiao Sang asked.

Looking at Qiao Sang, Tang Yi’s face fell dejectedly: “I lost.”

Qiao Sang watched him, signaling for him to go on.

“The Pet Beast tournament,” Tang Yi said listlessly:

“I won six rounds in a row last night. Then, a staff member pulled me aside during a break and said he was very impressed with my performance, that he was confident in me. He said if I could become the King of Defenders that day, they’d give me an extra twenty percent of the betting pool. Of course, I agreed, so I stayed there all night. But in the 22nd match, just one fight away from becoming the King, I lost.”

Sympathy flickered in Qiao Sang’s eyes for Tang Yi.

It wouldn’t have mattered if she hadn’t participated in the Pet Beast tournament herself, but she had, and she knew how much a share of the winnings could be; a conservative estimate of twenty percent from twenty-some battles would surely be in the seven figures.

It must feel like storming a dungeon with a million cash prize, fighting all the way to the last boss only to have it down to a sliver of health when the boss unleashes a killer move, and it’s all for nothing.

Just as Qiao Sang was about to offer some comforting words, Yuna, beside her, laughed and said:

“That’s a typical maneuver in the Pet Beast arena, meant to tempt promising competitors to voluntarily stay on. If the chosen player really does make it all the way to the last round, they’ll set up a powerful opponent for the finale.”

“Those chosen are all strong, always feeling like they’re just a bit short, so they can’t help but keep going back for more.”

Hearing this, Tang Yi’s complexion darkened instantly.

So he had been set up!

Yuna continued: “Still, many are willing to sign such agreements, because if they win, they get an extra twenty percent of the winnings, and if they lose, it’s no loss. The temptation is laid out in the open.”

After hearing this, Qiao Sang’s first thought was: Those chosen are all strong? Why wasn’t I chosen yesterday then—are you saying I don’t measure up?!

Her second thought was: Well, can’t blame them for their lack of discernment; after all, I left after just two matches yesterday…

“Are you going tonight?” Qiao Sang asked.

Tang Yi clenched his teeth: “I am!”

Unlike an average Senior Year 3 student, he had come second in the National High School Beast Taming League; even if he stopped studying now, he could casually take the college entrance exam and get into a top university. Even if he ignored his assignments, the teachers would turn a blind eye, and he had no pressure to prepare for exams.

“I’ll go with you,” Qiao Sang said.

“Huh?” Tang Yi was stunned for a second before reacting, saying subconsciously: “Aren’t you studying?”

Qiao Sang smiled: “Won’t miss much time.”

Tang Yi: “…”

Who was the one that used to study diligently every day, almost inseparable from their books?

Then he suddenly got excited at the thought.

If Qiao Sang were going, wouldn’t that mean he had a chance to compete against her?!

Just then, Yuna said: “I’ll go with you guys.”

“Okay,” Qiao Sang nodded.

She faintly felt that Yuna was even more enthusiastic than before.

…

After school in the afternoon, the three of them walked out together.

At the school gate, medium and large-sized Pet Beasts were waiting.

Sainan High School did not require students to board, so each day someone would come to pick up these young masters and misses.

At the school gate, Qiao Sang saw that avian Pet Beast that had taken her to the Sfeir Manor last time.

This time, she did not approach it, but instead let Yaobao grow larger and sat on Yaobao.

Yaobao’s appearance immediately drew a host of sideways glances.

In the Beast Tamer circle, Pet Beasts are a symbol of one’s status, the rarer the Pet Beast, the more prestigious.

Yaobao, a Pet Beast never before seen on Chao Su Star, suddenly made Qiao Sang the most dazzling presence at the school gate.

People at the gate couldn’t help but discuss Qiao Sang’s identity, or took photos of Yaobao, wishing their families could arrange for a Pet Beast like that.

Qiao Sang faced everyone’s gazes with equanimity.

“Not going together?” Yuna asked.

“No, I’m letting Yaobao familiarize itself with the route, so it’ll be easier next time,” Qiao Sang said.

“Yaobao?”

Yaobao first looked surprised, then put on a serious expression.

So it had this task too!

…

The Hekin Building.

Upon entering the elevator, Qiao Sang pressed for the 21st floor, Tang Yi pressed for the 11th floor.

Seeing this, Tang Yi appeared startled, “Have you been here before?”

“Came here yesterday,” Qiao Sang said.

Yuna glanced at the elevator floors, then seemingly realizing something, asked, “Qiao Sang, are you a D-rank Beast Tamer already?”

The 21st floor was the floor where D-rank Beast Tamers held their competitive battles.

Qiao Sang hummed in affirmation, “Just took the test yesterday.”

After speaking, she thought of the 11th floor that Tang Yi had pressed and turned to ask, “Haven’t you taken the test yet?”

Tang Yi spoke with a helpless tone, “The requirement for registering as a D-rank Beast Tamer is to have contracted three Pet Beasts. Although my brain domain has reached the standard, I haven’t contracted the third Pet Beast yet.”

“Then you must contract a Pet Beast from Chao Su Star,” Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, “Otherwise, you won’t have enough time to undergo the D-rank Beast Tamer assessment before the college entrance examination.”

“Exactly,” Tang Yi shrugged.

“Contracting one of our local Pet Beasts isn’t too bad. Qiao Sang contracted a Little Steel Falcon here,” Yuna said with a smile.

Tang Yi looked at Qiao Sang in shock,

“You’ve contracted a Pet Beast already? That was fast! What kind of Pet Beast is the Little Steel Falcon?”

Yuna was taken aback, “You don’t know?”

Tang Yi wore a confused expression, “I have no idea!”

A tinge of sadness struck him.

It was he who had come from Blue Star with Qiao Sang, yet he was the last to know about something as important as contracting a Pet Beast, even later than the people from Chao Su Star.

“Just contracted it yesterday,” Qiao Sang said, “I happened to meet a classmate before contracting, so everyone found out. You probably didn’t know because they didn’t tell you. I’ll summon the Little Steel Falcon in a bit for you to see.”

Oh, so it wasn’t that Qiao Sang had specifically told them first, no big deal then… Tang Yi’s mood improved in an instant.

At that moment, the 11th floor arrived.

The elevator doors opened.

“Aren’t you getting out?” Qiao Sang asked.

“No, I’ll go with you,” Tang Yi said.

The Pet Beast battle stage was very accommodating; higher-ranked Beast Tamers couldn’t go to the competitive battles suited for lower-ranked Beast Tamers, but otherwise, lower-ranked Beast Tamers could go to battles meant for those of a higher rank.

As long as they were not afraid of losing face.

“Ding.”

The 21st floor was reached.