Chapter 751: Opponent, Coordinator

This is really blowing up — even the Vice Principal has heard about it… Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, then nodded and said:

"Yeah, a teacher from the Imperial Beastmaster Academy came and suggested I enter the combat competition, so they signed me up."

Liu Yao was stunned for a moment, then quickly caught on, his tone carrying a hint of surprise:

"Someone from the Imperial Beastmaster Academy came?"

The Imperial Beastmaster Academy held an indisputable dominant position among all the top academies on Blue Star, but for the vast majority of parents, the greatest hope they pinned on their children was still the top-ranked academy of their own country.

The so-called Imperial Beastmaster Academy was like a product from another world entirely — they had never even considered it.

Liu Yao's knowledge of the Imperial Beastmaster Academy was limited to what was reported in the news; apart from Qiao Sang, there were no people around him connected to the Imperial Beastmaster Academy.

The last time he had called a teacher to ask about a recommendation letter, he had only done so on a trial basis.

Qiao Sang gave an "mm."

Liu Yao felt a little dazed.

Lis also laughed and said: "That's the same thing — at Yulian Dun he was in the Beastmaster Department, and those questions are about breeding, so you'd have to find a specialized mentor to ask. You've heard that at Yulian Dun, getting any other specialized mentor to help you out or answer questions always costs points."

"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr.! Welcome to the scene of your Beastmaster Star Match!" The host's voice rang out across the venue: "You are Lu Yiwen, and as a commentator, this competition will have you bringing the audience a wonderfully varied match commentary."

"Mm." Qiao Sang nodded.

Gang Bao went to open the door.

Then he seemed to think of something and asked casually: "Vice Principal, have you finished reading those seven books?"

"Did you receive the express delivery?" Xiu Su Xing got straight to the point.

"What about this teacher?" Pang Zhu suddenly thought of something and asked, a little less at ease: "Will he come to my home to teach me?"

"Ah! Qiao Shen, tell us, how did he get a General-class pet beast to learn a high-tier skill!"

Pang Zhu continued: "So the size he sent wasn't right."

Lan Xing was silent for a moment, then offered his view:

Hotel.

"Gang Zhan."

Xiu Su Xing grew more and more excited as he spoke:

"I received it." Lan Xing said.

Because of the topic of points, they recalled Pang Zhu's terrifying dominance during the freshman assessment at the start of school.

He had to admit that statement was very accurate — he was a star-chaser, so naturally he watched Beastmaster Star Matches too.

Seeing the scene fall into an uneasy silence, Lan Xing spoke up: "Sure, 100 points each time."

Ya Bao sat on Lan Xing's lap, wearing a red octagonal sunglasses, chest puffed out, head slightly raised.

8:30 in the evening.

In top-tier academies, mentors held extremely high status.

……

"This." Pang Zhu glanced silently at Gang Bao, who was still quietly waiting beside him, and finally couldn't help interrupting: "My Steel Guard Falcon has already evolved into Steel Slash Giant Falcon."

The third day of the Beastmaster Star Match.

She chose to answer.

The competition only had one week left, but she still had several months of exchange time at Super Qiao Sang, and if there was no fixed training venue outside, there would always be times when she needed one.

Impressive — an answer right away, truly worthy of a teacher from the Imperial Beastmaster Academy… Lan Xing looked at the message on his phone, his eyes lit up, and he copied and pasted it to send to the Vice Principal.

Just then, the phone rang.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

Gang Bao, who had been keeping quiet all along, suddenly called out.

His requirements for the prop weren't high — as long as it could be used and seen right under the audience's noses, it was fine.

He pulled it out and looked — it was a reply from Teacher Bi Waite:

Truly worthy of the Imperial Beastmaster Academy… Liu Yao couldn't help sighing inwardly once more.

The others chimed in one after another.

"Not yet." Lis thought of the matter of the books, and his gaze grew stern: "But I'll make time to finish them as soon as possible. Those books have helped me a lot — they let me understand a lot of things that are different between Super Qiao Sang and Liu Yao."

Lan Xing glanced at it — it was a call from Xiu Su Xing.

……

Lan Xing heard this, thought back for a moment to his experiences at Yulian Dun University, and tried to explain: "Actually, the mentors at Yulian Dun University don't insist on points for everything they help with — they all seem like pretty decent people."

"Besides, the opponents are random, and the pet beasts summoned are random too — we can't guarantee that everything about the opponent will go the way we imagine."

"I suggest he first defeat someone else's trump card, then send out Steel Guard Falcon to fight someone else's high-class pet beast."

"Gang Zhan."

"Last night's match was way too cool! He actually one-shot Pela Te's Wood Algae Elder!"

Pang Zhu was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "You're finally willing to tell me that, so I can go ask someone else."

It's not long since the start of the term, and everyone is broke right now — 100 points is simply an astronomical price for them.

"First, let's get the big screen rolling, and let's see which contestants will be facing off today."

As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something and asked: "Do you want me to mail back the prop in those glasses?"

【Asking you something — the Fire Yan Fruit, Ghost Dew Grass, and Diamond Dust on Liu Yao, what materials at Super Qiao Sang can substitute for them?】

After finishing dinner, Pang Zhu turned on the TV and began watching the Beastmaster Star Match.

"I heard that within the range of the Ice Domain, you can freely control ice-type energy, and if you want someone to move freely inside the Ice Domain, you can control that too — is it true! Can Bing Ai Pa Lu release it and control it inside the classroom!"

Setting those factors aside, it really was a pretty good prop.

But he still subconsciously wanted to understand it a little.

After a dozen or so seconds, Super Su Xing finally spoke: "Sorry, you just found out. Have someone send over a new pair sized for a low-grade pet beast's pupils tomorrow."

It was a prop sent by Super Su Xing… Pang Zhu immediately realized that.

When the camera cut to them, multiple people were waving glow sticks, finishing their cheers.

"You know what prop to use on him now!"

Everyone fell silent and gradually returned to their seats.

"Steel Guard Falcon is a brand-new form. Its primary form is still your Super Qiao Sang's. You thought about it for a long time and decided it would be best to have it take your product onto the field."

"Those props are all worn directly on the head — opponents can spot the trick at a glance. But yours is different. That prop is worn over the pet beast's eyes, just like transparent contact lenses, so people can't tell."

"Bad-mouthing means losing points. Points are the tradition by which the Imperial Beast Alliance maintains order. If you do, you'll easily break it."

"If you want to switch to a different prop, the interview won't be seen by everyone. Far fewer people watch pre-match interviews than the actual match. I think we should still use a prop that the public's eyes can directly perceive."

Imperial Beast Alliance Elementary School.

Still too young. This is someone preparing to poach him, so they're showing their good side. Now that he's agreed, their attitude will surely change… Lis still remembered Lan Xing telling him earlier that the Imperial Beast Alliance Elementary School was preparing to poach him, but he hadn't said that directly. Instead, he said:

"You'll know when the time comes!" Super Su Xing's tone was light and slow: "But it probably won't make it in time for your match tomorrow, because the size has to be custom-made."

Steel Treasure glanced at its own beastmaster, then turned and headed toward the training room.

The scene suddenly fell quiet.

"Forgive my bluntness, but the kind of opponent you just described — the probability of running into one should be zero."

Beside them, Tooth Treasure sat quietly to the side. For once, it didn't go train, but instead watched the live broadcast of the Beastmaster Stars Match together with them.

"Then I'll take it."

"You can have Steel Guard Falcon try it on. I specifically sent over the pupil size for an average mid-grade pet beast."

"Maybe." Lan Xing said uncertainly: "But it probably won't be soon. I have to go out with him tonight to take part in the Beastmaster Stars Match."

After finishing breakfast, Lan Xing used Little Xunbao's spatial movement to arrive at Class 1 of the Beastmaster Department.

Very quickly, the photos interlocked and froze.

Sorry for the trouble.

This time, the giant virtual screen below the center of the field gave a close-up shot for several dozen seconds.

"I'm very sorry…" Super Su Xing's tone dropped low.

Just as she was about to say something like "It's fine," Super Su Xing's voice suddenly turned gloomy at that moment:

Quite mysterious… Lan Xing replied: "Alright, I'll wait for your prop."

Then, a familiar pet beast's voice sounded at the door: "Step, step."

【Sulfur Flame Saliva and Red Chi Fruit can both substitute for Fire Yan Fruit. White Heart Turmeric Core can substitute for Secluded Dew Grass. Thousand Rock Heart Stone ground into powder has the same effect as Diamond Dust.】

Tonight is still the preliminary round, so I don't need to be there in person.

"Although Steel Guard Falcon is a mid-grade pet beast, I believe that with your strength, defeating a high-grade pet beast across ranks shouldn't be a problem!"

Thinking of this, Bi Waite opened a certain someone's chat page, typed, and sent:

"That prop can roughly let a pet beast lock onto the general position of pet beasts that use moves like invisibility." Super Su Xing introduced it with obvious excitement: "For ghost-type pet beasts that can turn invisible, it can absolutely play a counter role. Although similar props have appeared on the market, mine is more discreet."

"Those reporters will definitely interview you before the match. You just need to mention this prop briefly."

Steel Treasure said nothing. With a flap of its wings, a sharp purple gleam sliced through, and the sealing tape on the package was instantly cut in two.

At least the principals I've met all seem to speak quite nicely.

The pupil size of a mid-grade pet beast — I don't need that either…

Yesterday, when I found out Lan Xing was taking part in this competition, it was because I saw on my phone that many of my high school classmates were discussing these things, so I specifically tuned into the channel broadcasting the Beastmaster Stars Match.

……

After all, the people who appear on TV are very likely to become my opponents.

At that moment, Bi Waite said: "I am a C-rank Coordinator."

"Tooth tooth…"

Lan Xing noticed her phone buzz once.

When he said this, he paused, then continued:

"And a teacher from the Imperial Beast Academy of the Empire came specifically to tutor him alone. Asking those questions is just a casual thing."

Lan Xing saw his opponent — Groki Halsosong.

Lan Xing kept smiling: "That's good. Take your time looking, no rush."

Since it's already been decided to go ask, does that mean the book isn't needed anymore? Five points a day…

I'm not a Breeder — how could I possibly know those things so clearly…

Bi Waite sat by the dining table, looking at the message on his phone in silence for a moment.

"Ah! I want to watch too!"

"I think the best kind of opponent is one whose trump card is only one general-grade pet beast, whose second fighter is a high-grade pet beast, and who can also turn invisible."

6:45 PM.

Professional matters should be answered by professionals. I should go ask those Breeders…

Compared to other humans, my own beastmaster is still considered clever.

The start-of-term new student assessment is the best time to earn points, but almost all the points were taken by Lan Xing.

Class 1 of the Beastmaster Department.

Lan Xing was stunned for a moment and asked: "What prop?"

……

Lis digested the message for a moment and said: "Since there's a match coming up, it looks like the Energy Pills' effect should be switched to energy recovery for now…"

Fire Yan Fruit, Secluded Dew Grass, and Diamond Dust — I know them all. But if we're talking about which materials can substitute for Super Qiao Sang's… hmm…

"Bing Ai Pa Lu! I can summon Bing Ai Pa Lu for you to see!"

Lan Xing opened the delivery, took out the thing outside and unwrapped it, discovering it was something like contact lenses, only much smaller — a super mini version.

"He helped ask this teacher from the Imperial Beast-Taming Academy — Liu Yao's Fire Yan Fruit and Dark Dew Grass, along with Diamond Dust, which of the eight materials from Super Qiao Sang have the same effect?"

The moment she landed, nearly the entire class instantly crowded around.

"But he still has to be careful — must be cautious about sending it into the arena, and also look at the opponent's lineup."

"I think he probably only watched your match yesterday, not the others. Everyone is very strong; there aren't contestants with only one Commander-rank pet beast."

The phone on this end suddenly went silent.

Little Xunbao appeared, wearing a focusing monocle, a white half-top hat on its head, and draped over its back was the white Mao Jin it had just insisted on buying on the road.

She picked up the instruction manual outside, just about to check it.

"I've never seen a live version of the Ice Domain!"

Lan Xing was stunned for a moment: "... Well, it wasn't easy either."

Lan Xing: "..."

Dozens of identically sized photos appeared on the giant virtual screen.

"Open it and take a look." Lan Xing said.

Super Su Xing fell silent again.

Lan Xing and Bi Waite walked into the open-air beast-taming arena, arriving at the contestant area.

After a couple of casual words, Pang Zhu hung up the phone.

As his words fell.

Steel Treasure, carrying the delivery, flew to its beast-tamer's side, called out once, indicating there was a delivery.

"Steel Slash."

An ordinary top academy would never send a mentor out to teach just one student, yet the Imperial Beast-Taming Academy actually could...

The Imperial Beast-Taming Academy truly lives up to its reputation as the top academy ranked first on Blue Star — it can actually send a mentor across star systems to teach...

Steel Treasure called out once, seemingly taking something, then the sound of a door closing.

That makes sense... Pang Zhu nodded, feeling there was reason to it.

Finally they dispersed... Lan Xing silently breathed a sigh of relief inside, went to her usual seat, opened her phone, found Mentor Bi Waite's contact, and sent a message:

"No need." Super Pang Zhu said generously: "I was already prepared to give it to him directly."

But she had only just arrived to teach, and Gao Zui said it out — wasn't that a bit too embarrassing...

"Of course, I don't expect Steel Guard Falcon to necessarily win, but as long as it enters the arena once, that's enough. Anyway, his Bing Ai Pa Lu has the Ice Domain, winning two matches in a row and catching up the score should be no problem..."

Liu Yao asked: "Is it 1V1, teaching only you alone?"

【Teacher, I want to ask — Liu Yao's Fire Yan Fruit and Dark Dew Grass, along with Diamond Dust, which of the eight materials from Super Qiao Sang have the same effect? Gao Zui is substituting.】

Lan Xing actually didn't mind.

"When encountering an invisible opponent, have the pet beast channel energy to its eyes, and the device will automatically lock onto the opponent's position."

Beast-Taming Academy.

In her view, the other party was just a high school student who had just graduated, and this matter happened so suddenly — it was perfectly normal not to have thought it through carefully in such a short time.

That gesture, those resources — too overbearing...

"A star contestant who dares to send a mid-rank pet beast into the arena, I guarantee you're the only one in the whole venue! When the time comes, there will definitely be no small amount of buzz!"

"A contestant list with this kind of lineup will be out after today's match. I'll have someone compile it and send it to you."