Chapter 1317

Villa, living room.

"Pen pen."

Penjamei realized that Lu Bao, who usually helped with treatment, wasn't there, and called out, indicating it would go out and find a pet that could heal.

"Good," Qiao Sang nodded and said: "I'll stay here with Teacher Mikaela."

"Pen pen."

Penjamei wore an "I'm counting on you" expression and called out.

Then, its eyes glowed with blue light.

At this time, Xia Xia Lala walked over and called out:

"Xia xia."

It could help with the treatment.

The blue light in Penjamei's eyes dissipated. It looked at Xia Xia Lala and wore a grateful expression.

"That's great!" Qiao Sang said in surprise.

Usually, Lu Bao did the healing, so she almost forgot that Xia Xia Lala also had such an ability.

After speaking, she looked at Teacher Mikaela, her thoughts surging.

The next second, a gust of wind appeared out of thin air, lifted Mikaela from the ground, turned her over, and gently placed her on the sofa.

"Mo mo."

Dragon King called out seriously, indicating, you guys treat her first; I'll go out and find where the enemy is. We absolutely cannot let them get away.

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure Hunter nodded repeatedly.

That's right, that's right, absolutely cannot let them get away!

"Jiu jiu."

"Jiu jiu."

Jiu Bu Gu called out in a grave tone, indicating, since the opponent could attack their Beast Master without any warning right under their noses, they definitely aren't an ordinary person. You stay behind; it's better if I go.

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure Hunter, upon hearing this, felt it made sense and nodded in agreement again.

Jiu Bu Gu's level is higher; it's indeed better if it goes.

You should talk less... Qiao Sang couldn't help but glance at Little Treasure Hunter.

If it were in the past, Dragon King definitely wouldn't be convinced, but now, it had to admit that Jiu Bu Gu's words made sense.

"Mo mo."

Dragon King wore a serious expression and called out.

Must catch that guy back.

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure Hunter nodded in agreement from the side.

That's right, that's right, must catch them back!

"Jiu jiu."

Jiu Bu Gu called out with a cold expression.

It will.

After speaking, it was about to float outside.

"Wait," Qiao Sang said in time: "You should stay behind and wait for Teacher Mikaela to wake up first. Otherwise, if the opponent appears here after you leave, it won't be good."

Jiu Bu Gu turned its head, wanting to say something, but Penjamei, who had been staring at Mikaela, suddenly called out:

"Pen pen."

Listen to Qiao Sang, you stay behind first.

"Jiu jiu."

Jiu Bu Gu fell silent for a moment and called out, indicating it understood. Then, its eyes glowed with purple light again, looking around vigilantly.

Xia Xia Lala came to Mikaela's side, reached out its claw, placed it on her, and glowed with green light.

However, just at this moment, Mikaela suddenly opened her eyes and sat up.

"Xia xia..."

Xia Xia Lala dissipated the green light and retracted its claw.

"Pen pen!"

"Mo mo!"

"Jiu jiu!"

Penjamei, Dragon King, and Jiu Bu Gu all wore surprised expressions.

At the same time, with a "bang," Little Treasure Hunter closed its eyes without warning and fell forward.

It seems the time for Destiny Bond is up... Qiao Sang was quick-witted, quickly caught Little Treasure Hunter, and said anxiously:

"Little Treasure Hunter! What's wrong with you? Don't scare me!"

Gang Bao, who had just flown in from outside, silently looked at its Beast Master, then also wore an anxious expression and called out:

"Steel Fist?"

Penjamei, Dragon King, and Jiu Bu Gu instantly put away their surprised expressions and looked around vigilantly.

"What happened?" Mikaela's expression was blank for a moment, then she scanned the surroundings, first looked at Xia Xia Lala, and finally her gaze landed on Qiao Sang, asking.

"I was training outside just now when I suddenly heard Penjamei's voice. Then I came over and found you fainted..." Qiao Sang simply recounted what had happened earlier.

"Pen pen."

Penjamei nodded, indicating that was exactly it.

During the conversation, Xia Xia Lala came to Qiao Sang's side, placed its claw on Little Treasure Hunter, and glowed with green light.

The green light rippled across Little Treasure Hunter's body.

"Xun xun..."

Not long after, Little Treasure Hunter slowly woke up.

"Thank you," Qiao Sang looked at Xia Xia Lala and said gratefully.

"Xia xia."

Xia Xia Lala smiled and called out, indicating it was nothing.

"So, Little Treasure Hunter fainted suddenly just like I did just now?" Mikaela asked.

Qiao Sang said "Mm."

Mikaela fell into deep thought.

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure Hunter floated up again, swallowed, and looked around vigilantly.

What a terrifying opponent; it hadn't sensed it at all...

Qiao Sang: "..."

It's time for my performance... Qiao Sang wore a thoughtful expression and said:

"Speaking of which, just now when Little Treasure Hunter was battling Gang Bao, it was hit head-on by a Mount Tai Press, but it was completely fine..."

When she said this, she paused specifically, then added: "Then I heard Penjamei's voice."

"Xun xun?"

Little Treasure Hunter recalled it, wore an "Oh, that's right" expression, and called out, indicating, how was I completely fine?

"Xun xun?"

Then it remembered something, its eyes suddenly lit up, and it called out again.

Did its defense become stronger after evolving?

No... Qiao Sang resisted the urge to speak out.

Mikaela pondered for a moment and asked: "Are you saying that the time Little Treasure Hunter was attacked happened at almost the same time I fainted?"

As expected of an S-level Beast Master, she hit the key point immediately... Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, said "Mm" on the surface, and hesitated:

"Do you think your sudden fainting could be related to Little Treasure Hunter being attacked?"

As soon as this was said, Penjamei, Dragon King, Jiu Bu Gu, and Xia Xia Lala all looked at Little Treasure Hunter in unison.

Little Treasure Hunter: "???"

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure Hunter widened its eyes, looked at its Beast Master in astonishment, and wore an expression of "what does this have to do with me."

Mikaela looked at Little Treasure Hunter, thought for two seconds, and realized: "You mean, Little Treasure Hunter awakened the Destiny Bond trait?"

Amazing, an S-level Beast Master's knowledge reserve is truly rich... Qiao Sang nodded and analyzed:

"That's right. I didn't expect it either, but the time Little Treasure Hunter was attacked and the time you fainted were too consistent. With its defense, being hit by Gang Bao's Mount Tai Press, even if it didn't faint directly, it should have been seriously injured, but it was completely fine."

"And just now when you suddenly woke up, Little Treasure Hunter fainted again. This situation is too similar to Destiny Bond."

"Most importantly, with your ability, besides such a strange trait, I really can't think of anyone who could knock you out silently."

"Not to mention that Mei Mei and the others were still beside you at the time. If there really were any enemies, they would definitely have been able to sense it."

Penjamei wore a thoughtful expression and called out:

"Pen pen."

It indeed hadn't sensed any strange aura around.

Dragon King already believed it, looked at Little Treasure Hunter, laughed, and called out twice:

"Mo mo."

"Mo mo."

What is it? So it was you, little guy, who caused the trouble. You awakened such a powerful trait; not bad.

Jiu Bu Gu glanced at Little Treasure Hunter, the coldness in its eyes vanished, and it returned to being melancholic.

It floated to the window, took out a photo, and looked at it under the sunlight.

At the same time, Xia Xia Lala seemed to notice something, came to Gang Bao's side, and called out:

"Xia xia."

You seem to be injured; let me treat you.

"Steel Fist."

Gang Bao didn't refuse and nodded.

Xia Xia Lala's claw glowed with green light and was placed on Gang Bao.

"Xun xun?"

On the other side, Little Treasure Hunter wore a puzzled expression.

Destiny Bond?

Qiao Sang nodded and said: "Yes, Destiny Bond. This trait can, when one's own state is near the limit, have a certain probability of borrowing the state of surrounding creatures."

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure Hunter's eyes suddenly lit up.

So powerful!

Mikaela also finished thinking at this time and pondered: "Based on the situation you described, it is indeed very likely that Little Treasure Hunter awakened Destiny Bond, and it looks like the level isn't low either."

After a pause, she added: "Even I could be affected while inside the house."

Her tone was calm; she didn't seem angry, nor did she seem surprised. She had the demeanor of a big shot.

"Xun xun~"

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure Hunter had already realized the power of this trait and began to float around happily.

"Teacher, are you okay?" Qiao Sang looked at the red spot on Mikaela's forehead and asked cautiously.

Mikaela laughed: "What could be wrong with me? The Destiny Bond trait can only last for a certain amount of time. My waking up means I've already recovered."

"That's good," Qiao Sang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Then I'll continue training."

"Good," Mikaela nodded slightly.

"Little Treasure Hunter," Qiao Sang called out.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure Hunter's eyes glowed with blue light.

"Xia xia," Xia Xia Lala called out in time, indicating it would go too.

The next second, Qiao Sang, Little Treasure Hunter, Gang Bao, and Xia Xia Lala vanished on the spot.

Destiny Bond... Mikaela touched her forehead, took a deep breath, and finally asked the question she had wanted to ask for a long time:

"Did I fall face down just now?"

"Pen pen."

Penjamei nodded.

Mikaela's eyelid twitched, and she asked again: "When Qiao Sang came, you should have already helped me up, right?"

Penjamei fell silent.

Mikaela had a bad premonition in her heart, but she didn't want to give up. Seeing Penjamei didn't answer, she looked at Dragon King with a questioning gaze.

"Mo mo."

Dragon King waved its claws and called out, indicating that Qiao Sang came too fast; when she arrived, you were still lying down, and she was the one who moved you to the sofa.

Mikaela: "!!!"

Seven o'clock in the evening.

On the dining table in the living room.

"Xun xun~"

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure Hunter was in a great mood. While eating, it happily chatted with Ya Bao and the others, talking about how powerful its newly awakened traits and skills were.

Throughout the day, through battles and Little Treasure Hunter's own sensing, it had already triggered all the newly awakened traits and skills.

"You're saying Little Treasure Hunter also awakened Demon Armor?" Mikaela paused in her eating.

Qiao Sang said "Mm" and said with emotion: "I didn't expect Little Treasure Hunter to be able to awaken a super-level Dark-type skill."

Mikaela resumed eating and thought:

"It's probably because the Dark-type energy in Little Treasure Hunter's body surged a lot after it evolved into the Underworld Ring Monarch."

After a pause, she added: "This skill clearly fills the gap in Little Treasure Hunter's defense. You can focus on training this skill next."

"I understand," Qiao Sang joked: "But to be honest, I feel that with Little Treasure Hunter's trait, it's better not to defend and let the opponent attack instead."

Mikaela said calmly: "By the time you reach the Emperor level, the big moves pets use could directly defeat the opponent. You only have three Emperor-level pets now, and among all the contestants, the number of Emperor-level pets you have isn't an advantage. You must at least ensure Ya Bao and the others have 1v2 combat power to have a chance to keep advancing."

"Little Treasure Hunter's Destiny Bond trait can only be triggered when it has no other choice."

"Doesn't it also have the Destiny Bond trait..." Qiao Sang stopped when she said this and asked: "Is there any way to not be affected by the Destiny Bond trait on the battlefield?"

To be honest, after a day of understanding the Destiny Bond trait, she found that if it didn't affect her, it was actually quite useful.

Little Treasure Hunter has the Destiny Bond trait. If it gets hit by a killing move, it will cause the opponent to faint at the same time it faints, and then, at a critical moment, trigger the Destiny Bond trait to recover its state.

During this recovery period, it's enough for the referee to judge the outcome of the competition.

The Master Challenge is a full battle; you can't withdraw pets during the battle, but you can withdraw them after the competition ends.

She could completely withdraw Little Treasure Hunter into the Beast Book after the competition is decided, so even if the Destiny Bond's duration ends, Little Treasure Hunter could quickly recover some state in the Beast Book.

Speaking of Destiny Bond, Mikaela instantly remembered the scene during the day, her expression stiffened, then quickly recovered, and said:

"Yes, but contestants and pets aren't allowed to use it in the competition, just like items and potions."

Qiao Sang frowned and said:

"What if during the competition, the target of the pet's Destiny Bond state exchange happens to be the contestant?"

"Then let the pet play on its own and continue the competition," Mikaela said while eating elegantly: "Luck is also a part of strength. It affects the contestant, but the pet on the field can continue to battle."

"If you're lucky, you might even happen to exchange states with the opponent."

S-level Destiny Bond could affect the villa from the open space; how lucky would you have to be to directly exchange states with the opponent... Qiao Sang sighed inwardly and asked again:

"But if the contestant faints, what should be done about the rest of the competition?"

"After the small match ends, there will be a medical team to help you treat it, and then you'll proceed to the next match," Mikaela said.

If that's the case, even if Little Treasure Hunter accidentally exchanges states with me, as long as I can stay steady, there's still a chance to win... At most, I'll just be a bit embarrassed... Thinking of this, Qiao Sang gathered her thoughts, turned to Little Treasure Hunter, and said:

"After we finish eating, we'll continue training and try the Destiny Bond trait again."

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure Hunter called out happily.

"Xia xia."

At this time, Xia Xia Lala called out, indicating it would go too. Lu Bao wasn't here now, so it could help with the treatment.

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment and wore a brilliant smile:

"Good, then I'll trouble you."