Beast Taming: Starting From Zero - Chapter 1328

1328. Chapter 1323 Pre-match Inspection (Two-in-One)

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was ten days later.   At

nine o’clock in the morning, in the open field   , a series of explosions echoed. The entire ground shook, and even the invisible mirror world trembled slightly.   Mikaela watched Yabao and the others training, her eyes brightening slightly. “Not bad, you’re making significant progress every day. If you keep training like this, even in the preliminaries, you shouldn’t have any trouble meeting some well-known competitors.” ”   Except   for   me, who else can sign up for the Masters Challenge isn’t a well-known competitor?” Qiao Sang muttered inwardly.   She had already memorized the information of all the competitors. Almost all of those who could sign up had at least some experience in major professional, international, or even interstellar competitions.   Honestly, compared to them, her National Campus Beast Taming League championship and the regional championship on Blue Star were nothing to brag about.   Qiao Sang suddenly thought and asked, “During the competition, should we remove the contents of Little Xunbao’s largest ring?”   After this period of training, she discovered that the ring that appeared after Little Xunbao evolved could deflect its own attacks, somewhat similar to the effect of Shadow Penetration.   ”Right,” Mikaela nodded. “Don’t put anything inside. Although the ring is Little Xunbao’s companion item, it’s still a prop. Before the competition, the organizers will carefully inspect it. If Little Xunbao doesn’t use the ring to attack during the competition, it’s fine. But if he does, the contents inside could become a target.”   ”Some people might question whether the contents increase the ring’s power.”   ”Plus, props have a certain limit. These days, opponents are mostly Royal-level pets. If we’re not careful, the ring could be damaged. If the ring is damaged during the competition, the space will be unstable, and the contents inside could escape, which would be detrimental to the competition.”   Generally, large-scale professional Beast Taming competitions don’t allow pets to carry any props, but companion props are an exception.   Companion items are items that aren’t man-made, but rather come with a pet from birth. These items are considered a component of a pet’s inherent strength, and therefore aren’t prohibited in professional competitions.   However, this lack of prohibition doesn’t mean a lack of scrutiny. Some Beastmasters, relying on their pets’ companion items, tamper with them to increase their power. As   this situation becomes more prevalent, the inspection of companion items becomes increasingly stringent.   Qiao Sang, upon hearing the second half of Teacher Mikala’s words, began to worry.   ”If Little Treasure Hunter’s ring breaks, can it be repaired?”   ”Yes,” Mikala said calmly, yet confidently. “Don’t forget, our school has the best prop masters.”   ”They’re not on Flame Sky Star either,” Qiao Sang said instinctively.   Mikala glanced at her and said, “Our school also has prop masters on Flame Sky Star.”   Qiao Sang felt instantly relieved. Just as she was about to say something, a sudden noise reached her ears.   She twitched her ears and said,   ”Looks like someone’s coming in again.”   Despite Peng Jiamei’s Mirror Realm, as the match drew closer, many people and pets still tried to enter.   It was unknown how many groups outside had learned of the Mirror Realm, as recently, pets with special abilities or skills specifically designed to counter the Mirror Realm had entered.   ”It’s not a person, it’s a pet,” Mikaela said calmly. “You handle it.”   ”Okay.” Qiao Sang nodded slightly, then said,   ”Lu Bao, southwest.”   ”Ice Saint,”   the voice of their own beastmaster reached her ears. Lu Bao stopped training and called out.   The next second, an indescribable sense of oppression descended from the southwest, the very air seeming to tremble slightly.   ”Ting Ting…”   Though not affected, Ting Bao felt the pressure inexplicably, his body tensed, afraid to move.   Ya Bao and the others stopped training and looked over.   ”Duo, Duo…”   A pet, roughly 90 centimeters tall, wearing a miniature shrinking bracelet, its body predominantly purple, and with three vertical eyes on its forehead, appeared from thin air. It knelt on the ground, its body trembling uncontrollably.   The Multi-Eyed Spirit, a ghost-type King-level pet, could see through barrier-related skills, pinpointing weaknesses and the most unstable times, allowing it to be broken or infiltrated… Qiao Sang watched the ghost-type pet appear on the ground in the distance, and information about it surfaced in his mind. He wondered why a mere King-level pet could enter the Mirror Realm created by Pengamei.   As the thought flashed through his mind, the Multi-Eyed Spirit, unable to bear the pressure any longer, collapsed to the ground.   …   ”We’ve been discovered,”   a man with spiky golden hair said grimly in a building.   If one Beastmaster and Pet were outside the Mirror Realm, the other inside, the Beast Taming Codex would be unrecoverable. He would have to wait for the other to throw the Multi-Eyed Spirit out or for the Mirror Realm to vanish before retrieving it.   ”We agreed. If we don’t gather any information, I won’t pay,” the man with a bun next to him lazily leaned back on the sofa.   ”I know,” the man with the golden hair quickly composed himself, saying respectfully, “The Multi-Eyed Spirit has been in there for a while, so it should have seen something.”   He suddenly chuckled, then thought of something. “And my Multi-Eyed Spirit has a cursed body. Anyone who attacks it will suffer bad luck for a while.”   ”Competitors and their pets will undergo a comprehensive physical examination before the competition,” the man with the bun said slowly. “Anyone with any abnormal negative conditions will be treated and won’t affect the competition, rendering the curse useless. I don’t care if they suffer bad luck or not; I just want their information.”   A few days of bad luck before the competition would affect their mentality, so how could it be useless… The man with the golden hair internally complained, but then said respectfully,   ”Don’t worry, the Multi-Eyed Spirit must have seen something.”   …   At the same time,   ”Xunxun…”   Little Xunbao teleported over, his eyes glowing blue, and he considerately turned the Multi-Eyed Spirit over.   The eyes of the multi-eyed spirit were swirling, and it had fainted.   ”I wonder how much the multi-eyed spirit saw just now,” Qiao Sang said.   ”It doesn’t matter how much it saw,” Mikaela said as he walked towards the multi-eyed spirit. “Just make it forget it.”

Qiao Sang hurried after it.

Mikaela came to the side of the multi-eyed spirit and said, “Let it forget everything, and then throw it out.”

“Punpun.” Peng Jiamei called out, and then put his claws on the multi-eyed spirit, and a blue light flashed.

The multi-eyed spirit struggled slightly, but soon regained its composure.

Peng Jiamei retracted his claws, and his eyes flashed blue.

The next second, the multi-eyed spirit disappeared from the spot.

It’s great to have Teacher Mikaela around. Apart from competition training, there is nothing else to worry about… Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, turned around and said:

“You guys continue…”

The voice stopped abruptly.

Her eyes fell on Lubao, and she could clearly see a faint black aura emanating from it.

It seems that the multi-eyed spirit just now has the characteristics of a curse… Qiao Sang looked at Yabao and said:

“Lubao is cursed, help it purify it.”

Cursed? Lubao was stunned.

“Ya Ya!”

Yabao cried out, opened its mouth, and blasted a golden, warm flame at Lubao.

Lubao stood still, unmoved, letting the golden flames engulf her.

“Was that the Multi-Eyed Spirit from earlier?” Mikaela asked.

Qiao Sang hummed. “Before the Multi-Eyed Spirit fainted, there was no black energy around Lubao.”

After a pause, she added, “It must be that it possesses the ability to curse without physical contact.”

Ever since Little Xunbao evolved, she’d become increasingly aware of paranormal events. Not only were invisible ghost-type pets visible, but even the black energy created by curses could be seen with her n*ked eyes.

“Didn’t you see it?” Qiao Sang asked, then a thought struck her.

“No,” Mikaela analyzed. “It’s probably not just the power the Dark Ring Lord has bestowed upon you; it’s also related to the Burning Emperor.”

“Some Beastmasters develop abilities that are the result of the combined efforts of multiple pets.”

“So that’s how it is,” Qiao Sang said, suddenly realizing.

As they talked, Yabao’s purification was complete.

The golden flames vanished, and Lubao emerged unharmed.

“Let’s continue training,” Qiao Sang said, gathering his thoughts.

“Ya Ya!”

“Bing Sheng.”

“Xun Xun~”

“Gang Quan.”

“Qing Qing.”

“Ting Ting.”

Soon, the sounds of explosions echoed around them again: “Bang,” “Boom,” “Bang”…

…

Three days later, early morning.

Qiao Sang finished washing up and eating breakfast, shouldered the backpack containing Lu Bao, picked up the fresh-looking Xia La La, and turned to Teacher Mika La, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV.

“Teacher, I’m leaving first.”

“After the examination, don’t eat anything outside, and don’t stay too long. Come back directly,” Mika La instructed.

“Understood,” Qiao Sang said, nodding to the little Xun Bao beside him.

“Xun Xun~”

The little Xun Bao’s eyes flashed blue.

Qiao Sang, Ya Bao, and the others disappeared from the spot.

Mika La drank milk comfortably while watching TV.

A news report played live on the screen:

“Today, at the Tan State Beast Taming Bureau, contestants participating in the Masters Challenge will gather for their first comprehensive physical examination before the competition. Only those who pass the examination will officially participate in tomorrow’s assessment. However, this physical examination isn’t solely to prevent contestants from taking pre-competition medications or other measures; it’s also primarily to ensure their health.”

“Many contestants experience unexpected physical issues before major competitions. After a comprehensive physical examination to rule out any damage caused by their own faults, the medical team will provide on-site treatment to ensure it won’t affect tomorrow’s competition…”

The reporter presenting the news suddenly noticed something, his eyes lighting up.

“Contestant Qiao Sang has just appeared. She’s entered the Tan State Beast Taming Bureau. As a sudden A-rank professional Beast Tamer, I’m truly curious about her. If I were to name the most mysterious contestant in this Masters Challenge, she’d be it…”

As the reporter continued, the photographer captured a close-up of a figure entering the entrance of the Tan State Beast Taming Bureau.

Over 5 feet 4 inches tall, with a black ponytail and a backpack, it was Qiao Sang.

…

Tan Kingdom’s Beast Taming Headquarters.

Qiao Sang stepped inside and was immediately greeted by a staff member who began to lead the way.

Along the way, many people and pets glanced at her, and the rate of return was quite high.

Soon, the staff member led her to a lounge and said,

“Please rest here for a while. There are contestants undergoing screenings ahead. When it’s your turn, a staff member will come and take you there.”

As he spoke, he pushed open the door.

All eyes within were instantly drawn to her.

Some sat on sofas, some stood chatting, some tucked away in corners, and some even sat cross-legged in mid-air. Everyone was reserved, yet their demeanor was evident.

So many A-rank Beast Tamers… Qiao Sang glanced at the contestants in the lounge, some of whom she had only seen in profiles. She sighed inwardly, then said calmly,

“Okay.”

She found an empty sofa and sat down, pulling a bottle of water from her bag and handing it to Xia Lala.

But just then, the door opened again. Everyone fell silent for a moment, their gazes fixed on the entrance.

Qiao San followed suit, and upon seeing the face clearly, his heartbeat uncontrollably quickened.

The man had brown hair and blue eyes, with three-dimensional features and a calm expression. He was none other than Lyfeyd Hope, one of the only two contestants in this tournament to possess five Royal-level pets and one of the most popular candidates for the championship.

This man was one of the most likely to receive the Sun Crystal, so he had to establish a good relationship with him… Qiao San mentally prepared himself and was about to stand when Lyfeyd took a seat among the group. Those around him quickly engaged in a cheerful conversation.

Never mind, maybe next time… Qiao San’s desire to greet him instantly vanished.

Of all the contestants in this Masters Challenge, Lyfeyd was undoubtedly the most famous. As a beastmaster with five Royal-level pets and a native of Flame Sky Star, his popularity was undeniable.

It seemed he was quite popular among the contestants…

However, since they were all rivals, their friendship with him might just be superficial… Qiao San recalled the news he had read, imagining Lyfeyd as a potential match.

Imagine that during the competition, someone tried to harm Leifed by mixing a strengthening drug into his drink, hoping that he would fail the comprehensive inspection. But at this moment, you stepped forward as a witness to prove his innocence.

“Qiao Sang, I am so touched. I didn’t expect that you would be willing to testify for me even though we don’t know each other.” Leifed said with a touched look on his face.

You waved your hands: “It’s just a piece of cake.”

“I feel like we hit it off right away. Let’s add each other’s contact information. You can always come to me if you need anything in the future.” Leifed said.

You said: “I also feel that I met you too late. I wonder if you can use the Sun Crystal?”

No, no, saying that the Sun Crystal is too purposeful directly… Qiao Sang stopped imagining.

At this time, a familiar voice sounded in his ears: “Why are you staring at Leifed? Thinking about how to defeat him?”

Qiao Sang turned around and saw a familiar face.

“Xia Huo.” (End of this chapter)