Chapter 626: Burn It!

Liu Yao was feeling a bit dazed at the moment.

He hadn’t expected that the recommendation letter would actually get Qiao Sang admitted into the Imperial Beast University.

Originally, he had only taken a "let’s give it a try" approach…

So, even when the teacher told him that Professor Wang Yanmao had agreed to help write the recommendation letter, he didn’t bother calling to inform Qiao Sang.

Right now was the most crucial stage of preparing for the college entrance exams, and mentioning the recommendation letter might just distract her.

He figured that if the Imperial Beast University really wanted Qiao Sang, they would notify her anyway, his phone call wouldn’t make a difference.

Besides, calling just to say he had arranged a recommendation letter would feel like he was trying to take credit and subtly imply that she should stay on Blue Star.

Most importantly, he had actually been skeptical about whether Qiao Sang could get into the Imperial Beast University.

No matter how talented she was, her lack of knowledge was a glaring issue.

He could still remember how she had almost eaten a Flame Fruit, which was only meant for fire-type pet beasts…

Qiao Sang suppressed her overwhelming joy and said, “I got in!”

“That’s good, that’s good…” Liu Yao muttered.

“Vice Principal, thank you for helping me get a recommendation letter for the Imperial Beast University. Without it, I wouldn’t have even known I could get into such a school.” Qiao Sang said sincerely.

“Why wouldn’t you be able to get into such a school?” Liu Yao composed himself and smiled.

“You even have a recommendation letter for Yulianton University, don’t you?”

“I always thought recommendation letters just meant that the school had high hopes for me.” Qiao Sang said sheepishly.

“Besides, my teacher told me that a recommendation letter doesn’t guarantee admission.”

“Just having a recommendation letter is enough proof of your excellence.” Liu Yao said.

“So far, Dragon Nation has never had a student with beast-taming talent as high as yours. You need to have more confidence in yourself.”

You were clearly a little skeptical just now when you asked, "You got in?"

Qiao Sang found it amusing but also touching.

“Still, I really appreciate it. If not for this recommendation letter, I wouldn’t have been admitted to the Imperial Beast University.”

This time, Liu Yao didn’t downplay his role. Instead, he smiled and said, “If you really want to thank me, just help complete the research on how the Flame Hound evolves into the Blazing Star Canine.”

Qiao Sang nodded seriously.

“I will!”

After exchanging a few more words, they ended the call.

Qiao Sang put down her phone, suddenly jumped onto her bed, and rolled around excitedly several times.

She got in!

She actually got into the Imperial Beast University!

“Yap Yap!”

Her pet, Yabao, didn’t know why his beast tamer was so happy, but he was infected by her emotions and started rolling around on the bed as well.

As they rolled, Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something. She abruptly sat up, rushed to her desk, picked up the recommendation letter given by her teacher earlier, and carefully signed her name on it.

Then, she turned to Yabao with unusual solemnity and said, “Burn it!”

“Yap!”

Yabao nodded, then opened his mouth. A crimson flame, no larger than a fingernail, accurately landed on the letter.

The flames licked at the paper, quickly reducing the document to ashes.

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Meanwhile.

Blue Star.

Imperial Beast University.

Inside a simply decorated office, a white-haired old man sat at his desk, writing something with a fountain pen.

The room was so quiet that the atmosphere felt heavy.

“Yue Yue!”

Suddenly, a red-feathered bird-type pet beast lying on the floor opened its eyes and called out.

The old man looked up.

Before him, a few lines of text formed out of fire, appearing in midair.

His gaze locked onto two particular words, which he murmured softly:

“Qiao Sang…”

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Chaosu Star.

Sainan High School.

Dormitory.

Qiao Sang watched the letter burn to ashes with satisfaction.

The Imperial Beast University was indeed special, even the way they confirmed enrollment was so unique.

She wondered what kind of pet beast skill they had used for it…

Then, a thought struck her. She picked up her phone and dialed a very familiar number.

The call was quickly answered.

Before the person on the other end could speak, Qiao Sang said, “Mom, I have something to tell you, but don’t get too excited.”

The background noise on the other end was loud, as if the person was in a bustling market.

“Huh? What did you say?” Her mother shouted over the noise.

“I said! I have something to tell you, but don’t get too excited!” Qiao Sang raised her voice and repeated.

“Hold on a second!” Her mother yelled back.

“Xiao Zhang, take care of the shop for a bit, my daughter is calling me!”

After that, it sounded like she was walking away.

A dozen seconds later, the noise disappeared completely.

“The evolution method for Fire Fang Dogs to become Flame Hounds was just released recently, so the shop has been really busy.” Ye Xiangting said with a laugh.

“What did you want to tell me?”

Qiao Sang tried to sound nonchalant.

“Oh, nothing much. I just got accepted into the Imperial Beast University.”

Ye Xiangting froze for a moment before chuckling.

“You said you got into the Imperial Beast University?”

“That’s right.” Qiao Sang lifted her chin proudly.

“I forgot to tell you, I joined the senior class here on Chaosu Star, so I’m actually considered a graduating student.”

Ye Xiangting’s voice rose in anger.

“This is such an important matter, and you’re only telling me now?!”

Qiao Sang: …

“I wanted to surprise you after I got into university…” Qiao Sang’s voice softened, trying to sound apologetic.

“You’re only a high school freshman! How could you suddenly jump to senior year and keep up with the curriculum?” Ye Xiangting fumed.

“Which school official let you skip grades? And why didn’t they discuss it with me first?!”

“Well…” Qiao Sang sighed.

“I already got into the Imperial Beast University.”

“Why don’t you just say you got into Central Hollow University while you’re at it?” Ye Xiangting scoffed.

“I was actually planning to apply for Central Hollow University.” Qiao Sang explained.

“I already passed their special admissions, so I just needed to score above 325 on the entrance exam. But today, two professors from the Imperial Beast University suddenly showed up to interview me, and then they said I got in.”

“Central Hollow University is nowhere near as prestigious as the Imperial Beast University. Of course, I’m choosing Imperial Beast University.”

After speaking, Qiao Sang remembered how even she had taken a while to believe it herself, so she added, “If you don’t believe me, I’ll send you a picture of the admission letter when it arrives. And if you still don’t believe me, you can come with me on my first day and see for yourself.”

Ye Xiangting fell silent.

She knew her daughter’s personality. Qiao Sang could joke around, but she wouldn’t go out of her way to make an interstellar long-distance call just to make up something like this…

After a moment of hesitation, Ye Xiangting asked, “You really got into the Imperial Beast University?”

Qiao Sang smiled at the shift in tone.

“Why would I lie to you?”

“When the admission letter arrives, send me a picture immediately.” Ye Xiangting instructed.

“I promise I will!” Qiao Sang said firmly.

“Anything else?” Ye Xiangting asked.

“Nope.”

“Alright, I’m hanging up, there’s a lot of work at the shop.”

“Okay.”

“Wait! Make sure you eat well, dress warmly, and tell me if you need more money.”

“I got it, Mom!”

“If you don’t understand your classes, hire a tutor.”

“Mom, I already got into the Imperial Beast University…”

“…I’m hanging up.”

“Mm.”

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Blue Star.

Yuhua District.

Hanggang City, Zehai Province.

Ya Zai Pet Beast Breeding Shop.

Ye Xiangting dazedly put down her phone. Then, as if realizing something, she opened her social media and started typing a post:

"My daughter just told me…"

She hesitated, then deleted the text.

Forget it. It’s too unbelievable.

Better wait for the admission letter first…

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T/n: If you guys see a wrong spelling or sumthing, you didn't. (My glasses snapped literally in half so I'm squinting hard while doing this.😆 My phone is almost 10 inches away from my face and I'm still squinting. Damn I'm blind.)