Qiao Sangâs mind flashed with information on Abyss Bite, and he immediately asked humbly:
"How do you practice this?"
"First, you need to attach the energy of the Evil Attribute to the sharp tooth." Mikaela spoke fluently, "Then try to create a phantom. It might be a bit challenging for pet beasts whose main attribute isnât Evil Type, but donât worry. Buy some Evil Type Aggravation Potions and apply them to the sharp tooth; it helps with the initial practice of Abyss Bite."
Having a teacher nearby is indeed beneficial; thereâs no need to search online for help... Qiao Sang internally sighed, and then asked:
"Which Evil Type Aggravation Potion works best?"
Mikaela thought for a moment, then said:
"Thereâs one called Aggravation Potion; itâs quite effective. If you purchase it at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, you can redeem a bottle for basically 1 point."
Thatâs quite a straightforward name for a potion... Qiao Sang asked:
"Whatâs the market price outside?"
"Itâs about 50,000 Alliance Currency," Mikaela replied.
Qiao Sang blurted out, "Then Iâd rather buy it outside."
Mikaela didnât say much in response.
Points at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy can be exchanged for things unavailable outside. For some students who donât lack money, they generally wonât waste points on items they can buy with money outside, even if itâs just 1 point.
After seeing Qiao Sang splurge on the S-rank Nether Flower, she knew Qiao Sang wasnât someone who lacked money either.
...
High above the sky.
On a plane heading to Eagle Country.
Qiao Sang sat in the spacious seat of the business class, wearing an eye mask.
The Fate Spirit predicted the next destination, and who knows how long the journey will takeâmaybe a few months, or perhaps marked by years.
Little Treasure Hunter has now absorbed a large amount of energy. According to the hospitalâs testing, it can directly reach late-stage General-level, and even its ceiling. If thatâs the case, during this trip to Eagle Country, Little Treasure Hunter should evolve.
During this time, Gangbao can practice Abyss Bite, and points can be well exchanged for some necessities.
After contracting with Qingbao last time, the principal promised that I could redeem any item, and I havenât chosen yet. If worst comes to worst, Iâll let Teacher Mijia help me; she knows a lot more good stuff than I do.
Thereâs also Little Ting Dragon. Itâs said that the Imperial Beastmaster Academy has research that can detect how long it takes for a Pet Beast Egg to hatch. I can try it, so I have an idea...
Just as he was thinking about it, the voice from the broadcast came through:
"Dear passengers, Eagle Country is about to arrive..."
Qiao Sang removed the eye mask and looked through the small window at the thousands of lights below and the occasional Secret Realm Rift.
Eagle Country is indeed dangerous; there are more Secret Realm Rifts here than in Xi Han City, one of the ten ghost cities, and thereâs no completely safe place.
Like the Zitiya Region, as long as you donât go to the ten ghost cities, you can guarantee safety in other places... But itâs also good. More Secret Realm Rifts mean more opportunities. Remember that as long as you defeat the pet beasts emerging from the Secret Realm Rift, the Academy will give corresponding points... Qiao Sang looked at the approaching city lights, lost in thought.
The plane landed smoothly, and Qiao Sang got off, immediately summoning Yaobao and the others.
Along the way, the return rate was very high, almost reaching 80%, as passersby frequently turned their heads. This is not common in a metropolitan area filled with various forms of pet beasts.
A simple T-shirt, a plain ponytailâno luxury items on her, the only thing that highlighted her financial strength and uniqueness was Yaobao and the others.
During the first trip to Eagle Country, there wasnât such a high return rate... Qiao Sang thought for a moment and concluded:
It seems Eagle Country has quite a few people interested in the Zhongkong Region contest, and most have become fans of Little Treasure Hunter; seeing each one of them, itâs almost as if they looked at Little Treasure Hunter first before noticing her.
"Xun Xun~"
Little Treasure Hunter noticed the attention around and couldnât help but puff its chest, striking a confident pose.
Mikaela frowned slightly and said:
"Somethingâs not right. Once we get out, locate and leave immediately."
Due to avoiding any passengers from bypassing security checks or fare evasion, Eagle Countryâs airports donât allow teleportation or spatial movement inside; only once outside is possible.
Qiao Sang froze for a moment, not suspecting anything, nodding:
"Okay."
Then she couldnât contain her inner doubts, asking:
"Whatâs not right?"
"These people are full of hostility," Mikaela said seriously, "and seven of them secretly reported to the police."
Pausing, she looked at Little Treasure Hunter discreetly and said:
"The one they reported is the Ghost Ring King."
Qiao Sang: "!!!"
Little Treasure Hunter: "!!!"
Qiao Sang immediately opened her hearing, and the surrounding sounds streamed into her ears:
"This seems to be that Ghost Ring King."
"Definitely, the golden ring and hairâitâs the Altered Ghost Ring King."
"Whoâs with it?"
"It might be its Beast Tamer."
"Oh my god, I always thought it was a wild pet beast; I didnât expect it to actually have a Beast Tamer, so are those things done because of its Beast Tamerâs orders?"
"I donât understand, why would the Ghost Ring Kingâs Beast Tamer ask it to steal studentsâ homework?"
"Could its Beast Tamer possibly ask it to strip Olson Bellasquez?"
"Hey, is this the police station? Iâve found the Ghost Ring King right at the airport..."
"Itâs really that wanted Ghost Ring King. Should we make a move? I remember its bounty is 1,000,000 Alliance Currency."
"Donât be impulsiveâthe Ghost Ring King is a General-level Pet Beast; we canât handle it."
"If we catch the Ghost Ring King, donât give it to the police, give it to Olson Bellasquez! He offers a bounty three times higher than the wanted reward!"
Heaven and Earth Collapse!
Damn it, turns out it wasnât because they recognized me from the regional contest through Little Treasure Hunter, but mistook Little Treasure Hunter for another wanted Ghost Ring King! Qiao Sangâs mouth twitched, and she whispered:
"They must have mistaken Little Treasure Hunter for another wanted Ghost Ring King. I think if we explain, will it be okay then?"
"Xun Xun?!"
Little Treasure Hunter retreated a step, seemingly hit with a major blow.
"They wonât listen to your explanation," Mikaela said calmly, "Theyâll only have time for that after capturing the Ghost Ring King and handing it over to the police."
That makes sense; once deemed a wanted criminal, naturally the first step is capturing; verification will be at the police station... Qiao Sang sighed in her heart.
This she had heard from those teachers who checked Yaobao and the others before, assuming Little Treasure Hunter was a Variant Color Pet Beast, they wouldnât mistake itâbut unexpectedly, the wanted Ghost Ring King is also a Variant Color Pet Beast and still hasnât been caughtâ
Suddenly, a translucent barrier enveloped the surroundings.
Qiao Sangâs thoughts halted, she stopped her steps in time.
A black-haired, black-eyed woman approached the barrier and said coldly:
"Ghost Ring King, youâve been wanted yet dare to openly appear in front of everyone, count yourself unlucky to encounter me. Surrender now and come back to the police station with me!"
Qiao Sang: "..."
Little Treasure Hunter: "..."
Ya Ya: "???"