Chapter 414: Hiccup

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Qiao Sang looked toward the audience as she heard the chatter.

Almost every row had an Emerald Python present.

Qiao Sang: ...

She could swear there weren’t this many yesterday!

The audience was noisy, with voices overlapping.

Under normal circumstances, large pets were rare in the stands since they often obstructed views and caused disputes.

However, despite the numerous Emerald Pythons scattered throughout the seating area, everyone seemed unusually harmonious

“Hey, your Emerald Python looks a lot like the one in Qiao Sang’s photo. Could it be...?”

“Haha, no way. I rented it. Since Ice Xilu gets happy seeing Emerald Pythons, and these tickets were hard to get, I was worried its Emerald Python friend’s Beastmaster couldn’t get in. When Ice Xilu sees mine from a distance, maybe it’ll think it’s its buddy and stay cheerful.”

“Man, that’s considerate! Let’s exchange contacts. I need a friend like you!”

“Dude, tell me honestly, your Emerald Python isn’t actually Ice Xilu’s buddy, is it?”

“Wow, didn’t think I’d be exposed so quickly!”

In Section D, Row 6, a well-dressed youth asked, “Miss, where did you rent your Emerald Python? It looks just like the one in Qiao Sang’s photo.”

Wei Ying replied coolly, “It’s mine.”

“Fei fei.” The Emerald Python nodded.

The youth paused before laughing, “The one you rented is quite cooperative.”

Wei Ying fell silent.

The youth stared at the Emerald Python, his suspicion growing.

“Seriously, where did you rent it?”

Wei Ying, clearly annoyed, replied, “I told you, it’s mine.”

“Don’t play coy.” The youth said.

“Tell me the rental place. Tomorrow, I’ll rent it for a day and pay you to rent it again after that. How about this much?” He held up five fingers.

Wei Ying hesitated for a few seconds before responding, “Fine, I’ll give you the contact.”

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Time passed.

During this time, Xu Yixuan lost her match.

It was expected, each group had at least two contestants with advanced-level pets, and the first-place spot could only go to one of them.

Xu Yixuan’s opponent was Qin Shuo from the Guwu region, whose advanced-level pet, the Water Otter Lion, defeated her effortlessly.

Xu Yixuan accepted the result gracefully, as her goal was to rank in the top six of her group and advance to the next round.

“Next, let’s welcome Qiao Sang from the Yuhua region and Chen Ye from the Guwu region!” The host Yi Ao announced enthusiastically.

Exciting background music played as the crowd erupted.

In the contestant area, a slightly chubby boy looked as though he might cry.

A cheerful-looking boy beside him comforted him, “What’s there to cry about? Even if you weren’t up against Qiao Sang, other groups also have advanced-level pets. You’d lose a few rounds anyway.”

“Idiot.”

The chubby boy stood, straightened his uniform, and said seriously, “Why would I cry about fighting Ice Xilu? I’m excited! Thrilled!”

Before the cheerful boy could respond, a white light enveloped the chubby one, teleporting him to the battlefield.

The cheerful boy: ...

Chen Ye, a contestant from the Guwu region, had two intermediate-level pets: One Water-type and one Ice-type. As Qiao Sang watched him from afar, relevant information about him surfaced in her mind.

Chen Ye waved excitedly at Qiao Sang, attempting to appear friendly.

Trying to lower my guard? Not happening

. Qiao Sang’s expression remained cold and impassive.

The audience buzzed:

“No suspense in this match. Once Ice Xilu steps in, it’s game over!”

“Isn’t Qiao Sang’s opponent from our Guwu region? Lucky him to fight Ice Xilu.”

“If only I were born twenty years later, I’d be standing where he is!”

To the crowd’s surprise, Little Treasure appeared on the field instead.

“Xun~ hic~”

Little Treasure let out an uncontrollable hiccup.

The arena went momentarily silent before the audience erupted:

“It’s not Ice Xilu…”

“Whoa, I totally forgot Qiao Sang has three pets.”

“Why didn’t she send out Ice Xilu? Advanced-level versus intermediate-level would’ve been a breeze!”

“What’s this pet’s name?”

“No clue. Judging by its appearance, it seems to be Ghost-type.”

“Looks so tiny, though.”

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On the battlefield.

Not Ice Xilu…

For real this time, Chen Ye looked like he might cry.

This time, the tears were genuine.

Water Python, known for its powerful jaws capable of causing severe injuries..

. Qiao Sang analyzed the medium-sized, entirely blue creature with sharp fangs as its data flashed through her mind.

“Xun!” Little Treasure appeared serious.

If Lubao evolved during a match, so can I!

He thought.

The match began.

Little Treasure immediately vanished.

“Mud—”

Before Chen Ye could command, the Water Python looked around warily.

“Hic~”

Suddenly, a hiccup echoed ahead.

The Water Python instinctively opened its mouth, firing a water gun toward the sound.

The attack hit an invisible figure just a meter away, splashing onto Little Treasure and forcing it into view.

Little Treasure staggered back several meters.

The audience burst into laughter:

“Ha! Got caught because of a hiccup.”

“How much did it eat to hiccup like that?”

“This Ghost-type is hilarious!”

Qiao Sang frowned.

Careless. Didn’t expect a hiccup to give him away. Should’ve made him drink less… He’s too fragile to take more hits. Time to end this quickly.

“Shadow Control.” She commanded.

“Xun!”

Little Treasure lifted a short claw, and shadows slithered on the ground, quickly lunging toward the Water Python’s shadow.

“Black Water!” Chen Ye countered.

He had researched Qiao Sang and knew her pet could use Shadow Control. Black Water was weak but effective against it.

The Water Python opened its jaws and sprayed dark, viscous liquid across the field, merging it with its shadow.

“Xun~ hic~”

Despite the interference, Little Treasure didn’t stop. Shadows peeled off the ground, transforming into ribbons of darkness that shot toward the Water Python like silk in the wind.