Chapter 944: 769: Lightweight Armor

Chapter 944: Chapter 769: Lightweight Armor

The purple feathers changed direction and reattached themselves to Gangbao’s body, as if they had never flown out.

Qiao Sang walked closer and peeled off the protective film on the item.

She found four metal boxes of varying sizes.

Well protected… Qiao Sang picked up the smallest metal box, ready to see how to open it.

Just then, a white light suddenly flashed on the edge of the metal box in her hand.

Immediately after, the box opened automatically.

One by one, silver pieces of armor were revealed before her eyes.

Judging by the size, they seemed to be tailor-made for Xiao Xunbao.

“Did you buy defensive gear? You’re not planning to use them in the finals, are you?” Marlal walked over and, seeing the items that emerged from the box, his tone was one of surprise.

He was somewhat familiar with Blue Star and understood its significant differences from Chao Su Star.

Like their attitudes towards gear, for instance.

On Chao Su Star, the majority of competitive battles had no strict rules regarding the use of gear and Spirit Marks. If you had the means to use gear and Spirit Marks, then you would use them.

They saw gear and Spirit Marks as part of one’s strength too.

But on Blue Star…

It’s said that many Professional Beast Tamers only use gear in the wild and scorn its use in competitive battles. They believe that winning a match based solely on the Pet Beast’s own strength is more meaningful.

Therefore, regular large-scale Pet Beast competitive battles generally don’t allow the use of gear and Spirit Marks.

Qiao Sang, hailing from Blue Star and being an extraordinarily talented Professional Beast Tamer, should have been even more constrained by this ideology, disdaining the use of gear. Yet, here she was buying some at this critical moment. Could it be that during her exchange on Chao Su Star, she had assimilated to the local customs?

“It’s not something I bought; it was sent to me.” As Qiao Sang spoke, she picked up one of the silver pieces to examine it and realized it was frighteningly light, not as heavy as she had imagined.

Marlal was startled for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening: “Did the brand ask you to promote their gear in tonight’s finals?”

That wasn’t entirely incorrect… Qiao Sang hummed in response, put down the piece of armor, and picked up the instruction manual inside to read.

[Lightweight Defender Armor]

[Function: Defense]

[Introduction: Enhances defensive power, virtually weightless, wearing it feels like wearing nothing. During use, the armor will light up colors according to the Pet Beast’s attribute, adding a cool effect.]

[Note: Spectral-type Pet Beasts should use with caution, because even if they become invisible, the armor will still be visible.]

Qiao Sang: “???”

If Spectral-type Pet Beasts should use it with caution, then why send armor that fits Xiao Xunbao?

“Which Pet Beast brand is it that you’re willing to help promote?” Marlal inquired.

“It’s called ‘Light Path.'” Qiao Sang suppressed the urge to criticize the gear and said: “The person who established the brand was my high school classmate on Chao Su Star.”

A high school classmate… Marlal suddenly looked conflicted.

That is to say, the person who founded this brand is still just a freshman in college…

Is this gear reliable…

Marlal’s desire to learn more about the gear evaporated, and he went back to sitting on the couch.

Suddenly, his phone vibrated.

Qiao Sang pulled her phone out of her pocket to see that it was Hughlis calling.

She paused for a moment before choosing to answer.

Hughlis’ voice came through the speaker: “How is it, did you receive the delivery?”

“I got it…” Qiao Sang paused, then asked, “Since Spectral-type Pet Beasts should be cautious, why send me gear that fits the Ghost Ring King?”

“I was thinking of preparing a set for each of your Pet Beasts,” said Hughlis cheerfully. “Ghost Ring King may not use it during a match, but it can still be used regularly. Only the invisibility effect is compromised, but the main defensive function remains intact.”

Hearing this, Qiao Sang’s brows relaxed: “Thanks.”

“What are you thanking me for? You’re a shareholder, so you already have a share in all of the gear,” Hughlis laughed. “As long as you can give it a good promotion in tonight’s match.”

“Don’t worry,” Qiao Sang replied. “I will use this gear in tonight’s match.”

Today was the finals; if she didn’t use it now, there would be no chance later…

After a few more moments of casual conversation, Qiao Sang hung up the call.

“Xun Xun?”

Just at that moment, Xiao Xunbao floated over, looking at the items laid out in front of its Beast Tamer with a curious expression.

What’s this?

“It’s defensive gear,” Qiao Sang explained.

Saying this, she looked at Xiao Xunbao and smiled: “Want to give it a try?”

“Xun Xun~”

Xiao Xunbao immediately called out excitedly.

Time for a trial!

A full set of armor consisted of just a few parts: helmet, arm guards, chest plate.

The equipment was clearly tailor-made for the Pet Beast’s body shape, and Qiao Sang quickly helped Xiao Xunbao put on the full armor set.

And I must say, it looks quite the part… Qiao Sang looked at Xiao Xunbao wearing the silver armor with a satisfied expression.

Although he didn’t plan to let Xiao Xunbao wear this equipment for the competition, it indeed looked pretty cool.

Especially after the helmet covered Xiao Xunbao’s current hairstyle.

“Xun Xun~”

Xiao Xunbao couldn’t see itself and floated eagerly in front of the full-length mirror to take a look.

As soon as it looked, its eyes lit up.

Lubao probably can’t use this equipment either, because once it’s used and Melt Water is activated, the equipment would fall off… With Gangbao’s strength, it’s still not suitable to appear in the finals… Only Yaobao… Qiao Sang thought of this and turned to Yaobao who had gradually returned to its normal state, asking:

“Want to try using this equipment?”

“Ya Ya!”

Yaobao looked at the position of the remaining three metal boxes, then at Xiao Xunbao, and finally fixed its gaze on Xiao Xunbao’s head, quickly shaking its head and calling out, indicating it didn’t want it.

“Why?” Qiao Sang asked.

Could it be that Yaobao knew this equipment was meant for the finals and wanted to win with its own strength?

“Ya Ya!”

Yaobao lifted its head.

Using this equipment would ruin its hairstyle.

Qiao Sang: “…”

Seriously, your hairstyle, we’re better off without it.

“Really don’t want to use it?” Qiao Sang, not giving up, tried to persuade Yaobao with his eloquent tongue.

“Ya Ya!”

Yaobao shook its head decisively, expression firm.

No need!

“Xun Xun!”

Just as Qiao Sang was about to say something, Xiao Xunbao floated over excitedly, raising its paw and calling out.

If Yabao Big Brother doesn’t want it, it does!

…Qiao Sang patiently explained: “If you use this during the competition, the equipment won’t disappear when you go invisible, and the opponent will see your position. If you like it, you can wear it privately at other times.”

“Xun Xun~”

“Xun Xun~”

Xiao Xunbao wiggled a little.

If it wore it privately, then not many people would see how handsome it looked, right?

Qiao Sang: “…”

“What if you get spotted by the opponent while invisible?” Qiao Sang asked.

“Xun Xun!”

Xiao Xunbao puffed out its chest.

Then it just wouldn’t go invisible!

Marlal sat on the sofa, puzzled by the interaction between Qiao Sang, Ghost Ring King, and Yanqilu.

Whether the Pet Beast used the equipment or not, isn’t it a matter of the Beast Tamer’s word? Why waste so much talk with the Pet Beast?

Could it be that if the Pet Beast doesn’t want to use it, it really won’t be used?

Even though Marlal knew that the relationship between Blue Star people and their Pet Beasts wasn’t like on Chao Su Star, seeing this scene still made his mind flood with question marks.

…

At 6:20 p.m.

The Open-air Beastmaster Arena under the night sky was enveloped in dazzling lights, with the neon light shadows crisscrossing in the air.

The spectator seats were fully occupied.

The hosts from various media outlets were introducing this grand occasion to their cameras, inside and outside the venue.

“Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the final scene of this Beast Tamer Star Competition!” The commentator’s passionate voice rang out in the arena: “I am your commentator for tonight! Lu Yiwen!”