Contestant Area.
Qiao Sang found her designated seat, and just as she sat down, she heard a greeting from the person next to her:
"What a coincidence, weāre sitting together again."
Qiao Sang turned her head and realized it was Rong Yuhua, the contestant who had sat next to her last time. She gave a polite smile:
"It is quite a coincidence."
Lowering his voice, Rong Yuhua asked:
"I saw online that your Qingfeng Nini has evolved, is that true?"
Before asking, he already had an answer in his heart; he just wanted to use this topic to start a conversation.
Generally speaking, topics about the strength of pet beasts between contestants are subconsciously avoided.
Even if they end up talking about it, itās either because the pet beast has already been deployed, and its strength is somewhat apparent, so everyone knows what they need to know.
Or because they feel that their pet beastās strength is such that even if discussed, it wouldnāt matter much.
Or itās just a casual ask and answer; if you believe it, thatās your own business.
Qiao Sangās situation was somewhat special. The pet beast he was interested in, even if it evolved, would only be a High Level Pet Beast, certainly not appearing in the competition arena. So it wasnāt like probing for strength, and Rong Yuhua talked about it without any reservations.
"It evolved," Qiao Sang nodded.
Rong Yuhuaās eyes lit up, then he thought of something and asked:
"Do you live in Zhongshui Mansion?"
Zhongshui Mansion, the name of the residence where Yu Ke lives.
"No," Qiao Sang shook her head, "a friend of mine lives there."
After saying this, she asked: "How do you know about this place?"
Did the paparazzi even leak the detailed location of the training place?
"I have a friend living there," Rong Yuhua replied, "The video of Qingfeng Nini evolving captured the layout of the training ground. My friend texted me, saying itās the same place he lives in."
After a pause, he asked: "Others will soon figure out your training location, are you planning to switch to a new place to train?"
Qiao Sang: "???"
If itās discovered, you have to switch locations, is it that serious?
Qiao Sang pondered for a few seconds and said: "All the remaining training grounds in Tianāan City have been fully booked on the same day by someone, so I canāt switch locations."
That someone is me... Rong Yuhua fell silent instantly.
After a dozen seconds, he finally spoke up, saying what he had wanted to say earlier: "Do you want to train at my place? I have several vacant properties in Tianāan City."
If he were a B-level Beastmaster, even with a slight chance of defeating Qiao Sang, he would never offer her a training place, but now heās just a C-level Beast Tamer, and becoming her opponent offers no chance of winning.
In that case, he might as well build a good relationship.
Qiao Sang glanced at him and declined:
"No need, Iām fine training at my friendās place."
Compared to fellow contestant Rong Yuhua, she naturally trusted Yu Ke, with whom she had a beneficial relationship, more.
Because Rong Yuhua had booked all the remaining training grounds in Tianāan City, out of guilt, he didnāt say much more.
...
Family Area.
Ye Xiangting had already become the center of this area.
Almost everyone was surrounding her, chattering away.
"Qiao Sangās mom, is that video online real?"
"Did Qingfeng Nini really evolve into Qingyin Fairy?"
"Can we exchange contact information?"
"You came all the way from the Yuhua Region to watch the match, you probably havenāt had the chance to explore the Zhongkong Region much yet. After the match, why donāt you bring Qiao Sang along, and Iāll show you around Zhongkong Region."
Ye Xiangting skillfully responded to each person:
"I donāt know, I havenāt been online much... Iām not sure, Qiao Sang has been out training, and doesnāt call home much. I only found out she became a B-level Beastmaster when I came to watch the competition... Of course... Sure, Iāll ask Qiao Sang when the time comes, see if she has time."
Liu Yao listened quietly to the conversation from the side.
The uncle next to him, who also appeared silent and reserved, asked:
"Are you Qiao Sangās dad?"
Liu Yao replied succinctly: "No."
The uncle asked curiously: "Then who are you?"
Liu Yao, not revealing his identity as a researcher, answered modestly: "I suppose Iām her high school teacher."
The uncleās eyes lit up, and he asked:
"Which high school?"
Liu Yao replied: "Holy Water High School."
The uncle further asked: "Is Qiao Sang still attending?"
"No, she has already been admitted early into a university," Liu Yao said.
The uncle, gossip-loving as ever, asked: "Which university?"
Liu Yao didnāt hesitate: "Imperial Beastmaster Academy."
The uncle was stunned for a second, but then it seemed completely plausible. He quickly took out his phone to spread the gossip heād just learned in the "One Big Happy Family" group: