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The virtual screen in the Beast Tamer Center's examination area displayed the names of those who had passed in real-time.
Many family members waiting nearby kept glancing at the screen, anxiously watching for their loved ones' names.
Next to the screen was a desk where successful examinees could receive their Beast Tamer badge and certification.
Upon passing, they could immediately obtain these documents, and their personal information would automatically be updated within seven business days.
At that moment, Shi Gaofeng was standing in line, but his eyes were glued to the virtual screen.
When he finally saw Qiao Sangâs name appear, he couldnât help but ask again, âAre you sure Wen Lei was your examiner?â
It wasnât that he doubted Qiao Sangâs ability, but Wen Lei was notorious. The idea that she had evaluated Qiao Sang, and that Qiao Sang had won, seemed unbelievable.
After all, Shi Gaofengâs own experience with Wen Lei had been a one-sided beatdown, leaving him utterly powerless.
According to Qiao Sang, her Flame Hound hadnât even broken a sweat. It was barely a warm-up.
But how was that possible?
Wen Lei had crushed him, yet Qiao Sang had overpowered her with ease.
Didnât that mean that Qiao Sang could just as easily trounce him?
Shi Gaofengâs confidence wavered.
âYouâve already asked five times.â Qiao Sang said, exasperated.
âYaaapâŠâ Yabao echoed, equally unimpressed.
This human was really annoying. What was so hard about winning?
Finally sensing the irritation from both Qiao Sang and her Flame Hound, Shi Gaofeng quieted down. For about a minute, anyway.
âYouâre sure you didnât mix up the names? Wen Leiâs the only female examiner out of the three.â Shi Gaofeng couldnât help himself and asked one more time.
Qiao Sang: âŠ
Instead of answering, Qiao Sang took out her phone and started searching.
âWhy arenât you answering?â Shi Gaofeng asked.
âHold on.â Qiao Sang replied, focused on her phone.
âIâm looking up whether thereâs a beast skill that can make people stop talking.â
âYal!â
Yabaoâs eyes sparkled with interest.
That skill would be perfect, he wanted to learn it!
Shi Gaofeng: âŠ
Fine, heâd stop talking.
The line moved quickly, and soon it was Qiao Sangâs turn. After handing over her information card, undergoing a face and iris scan, and presenting her F-level Beast Tamer badge, the staff smiled and handed her an updated E-level badge with a gray background.
âHereâs your new badge and certification. Weâll transfer all your previous data to this new badge.â The staff member said.
âThank you.â Qiao Sang accepted the items.
The badge represented a Beast Tamerâs rank and was exchanged upon leveling up, with the original returned to the league.
Instead of heading straight home, Qiao Sang took a number at a self-service kiosk in the first-floor lobby.
Just as Shi Gaofeng was stepping out of the Beast Tamer Center, he noticed Qiao Sang hadnât followed and had actually taken a number.
He quickly turned back and asked, âWhy did you take a number? Do you still need something?â
âIâm updating my petâs information.â Qiao Sang replied, finding a seat close to the counter.
Shi Gaofeng was a bit surprised.
âYou havenât updated Treasure-Seeking Demon's information yet? Thatâs really late, itâs been over a week already.â
âItâs not for Little Treasure.â Qiao Sang clarified, sitting down.
âNot for Treasure-Seeking Demon?â Shi Gaofeng was confused.
If it wasnât for Treasure-Seeking Demon or Flame Hound, then what pet was it?
Just as Shi Gaofeng was racking his brain, Qiao Sang explained, âI contracted a third pet recently, and she evolved a few days ago, so I need to update the info.â
Shi Gaofeng was completely stunned.
A third pet? And it had evolved? What was Qiao Sang talking about?
âNumber 05522, please proceed to window 6.â
Before Shi Gaofeng could voice his confusion, Qiao Sang stood up and walked toward the counter with Yabao in tow.
There was no way she had a third petâŠ
It couldnât be possible!
Qiao Sang was only a first-year high schooler. Having two pets that evolved to the intermediate level already made her exceptional.
How could there be a third pet?
It had to be impossible, no way!
Shi Gaofeng watched her walk away, his expression conflicted.
In the next moment, however, his face froze, and his eyes widened in shock.
âWhat theâŠ?!â
A green star array lit up in front of Qiao Sang, and a pale-blue pet he had never seen before emerged from it.
A third pet! She really had a third pet!
Shi Gaofengâs eyes remained wide, his mind struggling to process the shock.
After updating her information, Qiao Sang returned Lubao to the Codex and turned to see Shi Gaofeng staring at her, eyes about to pop out.
âWhatâs wrong?â She asked as she approached him.
âI was justâŠthinking about how to hold on to this big connection.â Shi Gaofeng replied earnestly.
Qiao Sang: ???
Hongying Beast Tamer Battle Club.
Due to school, Qiao Sang hadnât been able to come here for training in a few days.
But with the sports event this morning, she had finished her exams and now had the rest of the day free, so she decided to stop by.
After all, Yabao could only train his Meteor Rain and practice his Shadow Clone moves here without any restrictions.
A few meters away from the field of fire raining down, Qiao Sang turned to Lubao and asked, âAre you still not interested in training?â
âLu.â Lubao replied, watching Yabao practicing Meteor Rain with a look of mild frustration.
This guy was too strong.
If she only trained at night, would she fall behind?
Qiao Sang didnât fully understand Lubaoâs insistence on training at night, but it was clear that Yabaoâs abilities had a big impact on her.
She thought for a moment, then said to Lubao, âMaybe you didnât know, but Yabao is about to evolve soon.â
Lubao: !!!
It was like a bolt from the blue!
Lubaoâs eyes went wide. She had just evolved and had finally caught up with Yabaoâs progress,
only to find out that Yabao was about to evolve again?!
âXun?!â
Little Treasure, who had been practicing his telekinesis nearby, floated over with a shocked expression.
Boss Yabao was evolving again?!
Of course, that was a little white lie Qiao Sang had made up to motivate Lubao. She nodded, keeping a straight face. âYes.â
âXun!â Little Treasure covered his mouth with his short claws in astonishment.
Boss Yabao was amazing!
âLu Lu!â
Lubao couldnât hold back anymore and tugged on Qiao Sangâs pant leg.
She wanted to train!
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