Beast taming, starting from zero point
Chapter 488 - 453: Second Stage of the National Competition

Chapter 488: Chapter 453: Second Stage of the National Competition

[Pet Beast enters Paralysis Spell state, and during a certain period, it cannot use the skill it last used before entering the Paralysis Spell state.]

Qiao Sang understood.

Being paralyzed means it can’t move, while being in a Paralysis Spell state means it can’t use the skill it last used before the state was inflicted.

Qiao Sang suddenly had a thought flash through her mind, "They have such similar names, yet their meanings are completely different. I need to remember this point; I have a feeling it’ll be on a test in the future."

Thinking of this, she reread the introduction to the Paralysis Spell once more before putting down her phone and refocusing on the Beast Taming Codex.

Qiao Sang’s gaze moved downward and discovered that Xiao Xunbao’s skills, like Yaobao and Lubao when they evolved, had also increased by three.

They were Mind Headbutt, Frighten, and Ill-Fortune Curse.

Mind Headbutt, a high-rank skill of the Psychic Series, focuses telekinesis at the forehead to strike the opponent, causing damage and having a 20% chance to make the target enter a shrink state.

Damn, Xiao Xunbao actually awakened a Psychic Series physical attack skill... While Qiao Sang was delighted, she couldn’t help but worry at the same time.

What delighted her was that there were few Psychic Series physical attack skills, and Xiao Xunbao awakening this skill would definitely create an unexpected effect in battle.

Her concern was that the strength of any physical skill is somewhat linked to the Pet Beast’s size.

She had not seen any Pet Beast use Mind Headbutt in reality and was unclear about its actual strength, but instinctively felt that the effect might not be very impressive given Xiao Xunbao’s small stature.

"Looks like I need to find an opportunity to test this move..."

Frighten, a mid-rank skill of the Spectral Series, attacks the opponent with a sudden scream, and has a chance of making the target shrink back in fear.

That move seems pretty suitable for Xiao Xunbao...

Qiao Sang looked at the last skill—Ill-Fortune Curse.

Ill-Fortune Curse, a high-rank skill of the Spectral Series, requires the Pet Beast to expend one-third of its inner energy to make the target unlucky for a certain period of time.

Although Spectral-type Pet Beasts are not popular, many people rent one in private for their curse skills.

In terms of demand, Pet Beasts with curse skills are the best among Spectral-type Pet Beasts.

If scolded by the boss, rent one to cast a curse.

If the boyfriend (girlfriend) cheats, rent one to cast a curse.

If a teammate suddenly quits in the middle of a game causing a loss, rent one to cast a curse.

In summary, Spectral-type Pet Beasts with curse skills still find it easy to get jobs.

Qiao Sang thought, it looks like the scope of tasks I can take on just expanded a bit...

She glanced at the remaining points: 6511.

After training and competing for some time, Xiao Xunbao’s points had nearly reached ten thousand. However, just before she used the Dark Serene Crystal on Xiao Xunbao, she had entered the Beast Taming Codex and directly raised the level points to 9999, leaving only this much.

"Points are such a good thing, they reduce the time a Pet Beast needs to evolve by so much," Qiao Sang reflected silently.

The next moment, her consciousness returned to reality.

...

The next morning, Qiao Sang got up and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

"Xun Xun!"

Just as she picked up her toothbrush, Xiao Xunbao floated in, tears welling up in its eyes.

"What’s wrong?" Qiao Sang asked as she began brushing her teeth.

"Xun Xun!"

Xiao Xunbao held up its diamond gloves with a look of grievance.

It couldn’t get its gloves on anymore!

Qiao Sang rinsed her mouth and comforted it, "No big deal, I’ll custom-make a new pair for you after the competition."

"Xun Xun..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xunbao showed a resigned expression as if to say, "That’s the only option."

After finishing up in the bathroom, Qiao Sang suddenly remembered something and picked up her phone to call her mother’s number.

The call connected after two rings.

"Hello, Mom."

"What made you think of calling me today?" Her mother’s voice carried a note of amusement.

"No reason, just calling to tell you that Xiao Xunbao evolved."

"..."

Why aren’t you speaking...Qiao Sang waited a few more seconds and, seeing that her mother remained silent, she said "Hello?"

Ye Xiangting’s mind went blank.

Xiao Xunbao evolved?

What does that mean?

Her daughter now has three high-level pet beasts?

Qiao Sang said "Hello?" again.

Coming out of her daze, Ye Xiangting took a deep breath, suppressing the surge of emotions in her heart, and said, "Do well in the competition, and strive... to bring home a championship!"

Qiao Sang laughed, "I’ll try my best."

"Right, send me a photo of Xiao Xunbao after its evolution."

"Huh? What do you want it for?"

"I’m going to post it on my Moments."

"..."

After chatting with her mother for a while, Qiao Sang hung up the phone and checked the time: 8:12 AM.

Just then, her phone vibrated, someone was calling her.

Qiao Sang looked, it was the vice-principal.

She answered the call without speaking, and the vice-principal’s voice came from the other side: "Qiao Sang, come straight to the lobby on the first floor, we’re waiting for you here."

’Us’? It seems that Teacher Sun and the vice-principal are together... Qiao Sang said, "Okay."

A few minutes later, Qiao Sang, holding Yaobao, took the elevator down to the first floor.

As soon as she arrived at the lobby, she saw a dozen familiar faces.

Qiao Sang stood there, stunned.

"Qiao the Great!"

"Qiao Sang!"

"Qiao the God!"

"Qiao Sang is here!"

Jin Feifan, Lu Liangye, Zheng Yining, Wang Jihang, Lu You, Wang Yao, Shi Gaofeng, Xu Yajun, and others’ eyes lit up as they gathered around her.

...

At Shouyao Pet Beast Battle Field.

Qiao Sang sat in the competitors’ seats, looking dazedly at the crowd wearing the same uniform as her in the audience’s seats.

She hadn’t expected Jin Feifan and the others to suddenly come from Yuhua Region to be her cheerleaders...

Are fake excuses really that easy to get?

If they came, does it mean they don’t have to do homework anymore?

Meanwhile, in the audience’s seats.

"Qiao Sang looked over here, do you think she’s very touched right now?" Shi Gaofeng asked.

"Whether she’s touched or not, I don’t know, but I do know that you’re very excited," Wang Yao said, looking at Shi Gaofeng’s hairstyle before finally adding, exasperated, "Why are you wearing a wig here?"

Shi Gaofeng ran a hand through his wig, vainly commenting, "This is a national broadcast; of course, I have to dress sharply."

Wang Yao said speechlessly, "Is a mohawk really that cool?"

"Of course, it’s cool! And it gives us a more imposing presence than other schools!" Shi Gaofeng finished and looked toward Xu Yajun, "Right?"

"Right," Xu Yajun said, then silently took out a spiked wig from a backpack beside him and put it on his head.

Wang Yao: "..."

Damn it, aside from me, there’s not a single normal one in the sophomore team. The freshmen seem more reliable... Wang Yao inwardly complained.

At that moment, Lu Liangye leaned over and whispered, "Senior Sister, can you ask Senior Brother where he got that mohawk wig? I think it looks kind of cool."

Wang Yao: "???"

Five minutes later, a man in a white suit appeared on a medium-sized flight-type pet beast, largely white, and, as usual, announced the rules of the competition. A virtual screen appeared, and soon, the second phase of the national competition’s match list was displayed to the audience.

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