At this moment, Qiao Sang hurriedly joined the conversation:
"Teacher, I have a few questions Iâd like to ask."
Mikaela immediately composed herself and said:
"Go ahead."
"During the battle on Ice Island, didnât you leave with Ice Spirit?" Qiao Sang asked, "Yet the Ice Barrier it left behind was still there, suspended in mid-air. What exactly is this skill?"
Lubaoâs ear popped out from the backpack.
Mikaela answered without much thought:
"Thatâs called Ice Prison. The skill name is ordinary, but itâs a real super-level skill. It can be shaped into an Ice Prison according to oneâs preference, with the effect of restraining Spatial Movement. However, your Night Ring King has Shadow Piercing, which can counter this skill."
So itâs a super-level skill. No wonder it appeared plain but could restrain Spatial Movement... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
Mikaela continued, "As for why the Ice Prison was still floating in mid-air after Ice Spirit left, itâs likely because the Ice Prison remained within Ice Spiritâs sensing range."
This matched her thoughts exactly... Qiao Sang asked:
"Does the Ice Prison only function as a barrier to trap others?"
"This is far more formidable than an ordinary barrier," Mikaela explained, "Ice Prison forms using Ice Energy and atmospheric water. As long as there are water molecules around, it will never disappear unless the pet beast that cast the skill cancels it."
"Additionally, the pet beast casting the skill can control the temperature inside the Ice Prison. While it canât increase the temperature, it can indefinitely decrease it, making it a skill that isolates and torments others."
"Moreover, since Ice Prison can restrain Spatial Movement, even if Pen Jiami is controlled and trapped inside, it wouldnât fare well."
Qiao Sang recalled the scene of the Ice Prison falling into the sea, feeling a chill down her spine.
Thankfully, Little Treasure Spirit has Shadow Piercing; otherwise, the consequences of falling into the sea are unimaginable.
In the backpack, Lubao silently pulled its ear back in.
Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something else and asked, "What skill does Ice Spirit use to freeze those pet beasts? I saw many pet beasts frozen for years, even decades, and they still survive."
Lubao popped its ear out again.
After pondering for a moment, Mikaela said, "It must be because Ice Spiritâs Ice Energy is so strong that it freezes the organs and cells within the pet beast instantaneously. Usually, when ice-type pet beasts freeze just the exterior, the frozen targetâs brain and internal cells remain active but are trapped in an ice state, and will gradually die over time."
"But if the organs and all the cells within the target are frozen instantly, even after decades or hundreds of years, thereâs still hope for survival upon thawing."
"However, after thawing, thereâs a certain chance they might end up in a vegetative state, both for creatures and pet beasts."
At this point, Mikaela looked over:
"If Iâm not mistaken, the pet beasts you rescued survived thanks to Ice Emperor Ramâs Healing Light saving them."
Lubao silently pulled its ear back in.
So thatâs how it is; having an S-rank Beastmaster by your side is greatâalways knowing the answers... Qiao Sang realized this, offering a smooth compliment:
"Youâre absolutely right. Thatâs why youâre capable of being an S-rank Beastmaster."
Lubao played a big role in saving the frozen pet beasts by casting Healing Light on each one. During the thawing process, Lubao absorbed a lot of Ice Energy, boosting the skill level data in the Beast Taming Codex by tens of thousands, so it was worth the effort.
Mikaela looked up at the skies, her spirits lifted once more.
Dragon King next to her made a "tsk" sound and turned its head to the side.
...
Back at the villa, it was 2:30 PM.
After a simple meal prepared by Detective Cat, Yaobao, Lubao, and Gangbao headed to the outdoor training grounds.
"Xun Xun?"
Little Treasure Spirit let out a burp and then asked what time it was.
Qiao Sang checked her phone and said:
"2:30."
"Xun Xun~"
Little Treasure Spirit called out, indicating it was heading out for a battle and would return by 7:30 in the evening. If itâs past dinner time and itâs not back, to save some delicious food for it.
Not willing to waste even a minute... Qiao Sang inwardly complained, and responded with "Alright".
"Qingqing."
Qingbao called out, indicating it was going along too.
"Xun Xun~"
Little Treasure Spirit nodded, its eyes glowing blue.
"Ting Ting."
At that moment, Tingbao called out, indicating it was going along too.
Before Little Treasure Spirit could respond, Qiao Sang said:
"You better not go."
"Xun Xun~"
Upon hearing this from its Beast Tamer, Little Treasure Spirit looked at Tingbao and called out.
If your Beast Tamer said you shouldnât go, then donât.
Without delaying, Little Treasure Spirit vanished with Qingbao.
"Ting Ting?"
Tingbao looked at its Beast Tamer, showed a puzzled expression, and called out, reminding that a few days ago they discussed going out to find opponents for battles.
What was a few days ago is in the past; now is the present, the circumstances have changed... Qiao Sang cleared her throat and said:
"Training methods need to be adjusted according to oneâs current state. Right now, your priority should be improving your Discharge skill proficiency. From now on, your training should focus on mastering Discharge."
"Ting Ting."
Everything the Beast Tamer says is always correct... Tingbao didnât ask why and nodded, then headed toward the outdoor training grounds.
Mikaela, sitting on the sofa, watched this scene, then glanced at Dragon King, who was picking its nose with its claws. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, she decided to head upstairs.
Qiao Sang asked just then, "Teacher, is there any way to quickly enhance Discharge skill proficiency?"
Tingbao doesnât have Doppelganger skills, preventing it from increasing proficiency by thousands daily like Yaobao and Gangbao. However, some training methods might facilitate skill proficiency advancement.
Mikaela paused her steps, stunned momentarily, thinking: Youâre actually asking me how to improve skill proficiency?
A Beast Tamer who can rapidly enhance pet beast super-level skills proficiency actually asks me how to boost skill proficiency?
Suddenly, Mikaela realized she never taught Qiao Sang how to enhance skill proficiency.
But this is understandable; her student is so exceptional that even her training plans arenât as effective as Qiao Sangâs self-taught methods.
Yet now, she actively seeks advice on boosting skill proficiency from her.
Mikaelaâs incredulous expression was very apparent. Qiao Sang realized something and explained:
"Itâs my first time contracting with an Electric-type pet beast, so Iâm not very knowledgeable."
Mikaela was silent for a moment, found it reasonable, and said:
"You can have it train in the Thunder Attraction Room."