Chapter 1622

Chapter 607 – Has the Insensitivity Powder Failed? (Part 2)

“That’s right,” Michaela said. “Logically speaking, you’ve only just become an S-rank professional Beastmaster, so I shouldn’t let you participate in such a competition. But this competition can be a great training opportunity for you, and you can also get to know the S-rank professional Beastmasters from various factions early on. Some of these people might become your opponents in the Interstellar Cup in the future.”

She paused, then added,

“Most importantly, if you get into the top three in the Interstellar Beastmaster Championship, when you register for the Interstellar Cup, your country certainly won’t require you to win two so-called national championships within a year. You can definitely participate directly in the subsequent official selection.”

After saying that, she added,

“Maybe you won’t even need to participate in the subsequent official selection. If you can get into the top three in the Interstellar Beastmaster Championship, the prestige is about the same as getting into the top six in the Global World Alliance Beastmaster Competition. You might be nominated by the Dragon Kingdom and directly qualify for the Interstellar Cup.”

The Interstellar Beastmaster Championship and the Global World Alliance Beastmaster Competition, although one is an interstellar competition and the other is a global competition, the former sounds obviously larger in scale than the latter, but that’s not actually the case.

The S-rank professional beast tamers participating in the Interstellar Beast Taming Championship are recommended by various factions. Most are over the age limit for the Interstellar Cup, while some previously registered for the Interstellar Cup but failed in the preliminaries or earlier selections, exceeding the age limit and thus losing their chance to participate again.

Only a small number are professional beast tamers who officially participated in the Interstellar Cup but grew too old to register.

With time and experience, a very small number of these individuals may possess strength comparable to those who participate in the Interstellar Cup.

In contrast, the Global World Alliance Beast Taming Competition admits only exceptional S-rank professional beast tamers under a century old, selected through rigorous processes.

Although the latter’s entry requirements are significantly higher, the former is an Interstellar Cup competition, with participants from diverse planetary factions, and the age restrictions are far more lenient than those for the Global World Alliance Beast Taming Competition, making it a highly prestigious event.

A victory in this competition would almost certainly earn the recipient a nomination, granting them qualification for the Interstellar Cup.

Nominations like these are rarely granted easily, given the limited number of slots for the Star Cup. Even with national nominations, the Star Professional Beast Taming Alliance and the Beast Taming Alliance, the official organizers of the Star Cup, would generally not agree.

This is because participants in the Star Cup are selected through multiple rounds of competition, raising a fairness issue.

However, if a player’s strength is truly exceptional, a nomination can still be approved; this has happened before.

But players nominated by both the Star Professional Beast Taming Alliance and the Beast Taming Alliance are almost always those who participated in the previous Star Cup or the one before that and achieved good results. The probability of

a player who has never officially participated in the Star Cup being nominated is extremely low; it has only happened once before.

Later, someone discovered that this player came from a powerful Beast Taming family; their great-grandmother, great-grandfather, grandmother, grandfather, parents, and other relatives all worked in the Beast Taming Alliance, several in management positions.

This news lasted less than half a minute before disappearing from the internet and becoming unsearchable.

No further related content has surfaced since.

At the beginning of the competition, many people on various planets questioned why this player was allowed to directly participate in the Interstellar Cup. However, as the player’s outstanding performance progressed, these doubts gradually diminished and eventually disappeared.

A top-three finish in the Interstellar Beast Taming Alliance Championship? Qiao Sang paused for a moment, then smiled wryly,

“Teacher, you think too highly of me. I’ve only just become an S-rank professional beast tamer. Even in ordinary S-rank professional beast tamer competitions, I might not achieve any results, let alone participate in the Interstellar Beast Taming Championship.”

Michaela laughed,

“At the S-rank professional beast tamer level, no competition is ordinary. This is just a suggestion. This competition is held every year; you can try participating. If you want to participate, the school will definitely give you a spot.” It

seemed like trying wasn’t a bad idea. Even if he didn’t get a good ranking, he could at least see the strength of other S-rank professional beast tamers firsthand. After all, it was practically impossible to see a true S-rank professional beast tamer normally… Qiao Sang’s heart stirred, and he asked,

“When is the Interstellar Beast Taming Championship held?”

“This year’s has already been held,” Michaela said. “Next year’s date will have to wait for the official announcement.”

Next year… Qiao Sang inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, it would be a bit stressful for her to participate in the S-class professional beast tamer competition right now, but the pressure would be much lighter next year. After all, by then, she would definitely have adapted to the identity of an S-class professional beast tamer, and Ya Bao and the others should have improved as well.

For one thing, Ting Bao would definitely have evolved by then…

Just as she was thinking this, Gang Bao’s voice rang in her mind:

“Gang Quan.”

Even if Ting Bao evolved, it shouldn’t affect anything in the S-class professional beast tamer competition.

… Qiao Sang pretended not to hear this, her expression unchanged, and asked:

“Is the Interstellar Beast Taming Championship held at a different time each year?”

Michaela hummed in agreement: “The Interstellar Beast Taming Championship, like the Interstellar Cup, is held on a different planet each year, but unlike the Interstellar Cup, the date isn’t fixed.”

“When is it held this year?” Qiao Sang asked again.

Michaela pondered for a moment, then said,

“It seems like half a year ago.”

If we follow the normal timeline, that would be half a year from now… But time isn’t fixed; it might even take longer… Thinking of this, Josang nodded slightly and finally agreed:

“I want to participate in the next Interstellar Beast Taming Championship.”

Michaela smiled and said,

“I’ll go talk to the Dean; she’ll definitely agree to give you a spot.”

After saying that, she suddenly remembered something and paused.

She had actually forgotten to tell the Dean that Josang had officially become an S-rank professional beast tamer…

As the thought flashed through her mind, her phone vibrated.

Michaela took it out and saw it was the Dean calling.

She was stunned for a moment, then quickly went to the window and answered.

Before she could ask anything, the Dean’s slightly displeased voice came from the other end:

“Josang became an S-rank professional beast tamer, why didn’t you report it to me?”

Michaela: “…”

“She only received her badge from the Beast Taming Center today…” Michaela said, quickly walking into the room and closing the door.

Josang: “…”

“Who am I trying to avoid? With my hearing, it’s impossible not to hear…” Qiao Sang thought to herself, preparing to further weaken her hearing shield.

But just as she was thinking this, Penjami disappeared, and then Teacher Michaela’s voice ceased from the room.

Judging from the teacher’s tone, it must have been the Dean calling. Was there something I couldn’t hear…? Qiao Sang only pondered for a second before stopping, putting away her Beast Taming Badge, and looking at Qingbao and Xiao Xunbao, saying,

“Let’s go, let’s go train.”

“Qingqing.” Qingbao’s eyes crinkled as she nodded.

“Xunxun~”

Xiao Xunbao called out, her eyes glowing blue behind her sunglasses, and then, she disappeared from the living room with her Beast Tamer and Ya Bao.

…

Meanwhile.

Blue Star, Dragon Kingdom.

In a villa area, Ye Xiangting was watering her plants in the yard while answering the phone:

“I won’t be going back for a while. Faithful Beast has been sleeping a lot lately. I asked a breeder to take a look, and they said it’s a sign it’s about to evolve. The journey back will be quite tiring, so I’m planning to let it evolve here… Is Dad feeling any better lately…? That’s good. Let me know if you need anything…”

New messages kept appearing on her phone screen.

Because the messages were in “Do Not Disturb” mode, Ye Xiangting didn’t notice.

Five minutes later, she hung up.

But immediately another call came in.

“Hello, yes… I don’t do interviews, I don’t have much time lately… Okay, I’ll let you know when I have time…”

The call ended quickly.

But only two seconds later, her phone vibrated again.

Ye Xiangting answered the call rather numbly.

Ever since Qiao Sang became an A-level professional beast tamer and won the championship in the Master Challenge, people from all walks of life had tried every means to get to know her and obtain her contact information.

During this period, her phone calls and messages had hardly stopped.

Every day, she was invited to dinners and banquets. To be honest, she was initially happy to accept, as expanding one’s network is always beneficial for business people.

However, every time someone subtly tried to get Qiao Sang’s contact information, she became impatient and didn’t want her daughter to be bothered, so she gradually declined these invitations.

But some calls still had to be answered.

“Hello, this is… Oh, I remember you… What is it… What? My daughter became an S-rank professional beast tamer?!” Ye Xiangting was shocked, her voice cracking.

“Didn’t you know? The news is all over the internet now. Someone saw Qiao Sang’s name on a website related to professional beast tamers.” The person on the phone sounded surprised.

Some websites allow you to find the ranks of beast tamers with the same name simply by entering their name. However, China has a large population, and many people share the same name. Furthermore, these websites don’t provide photos of the names found, so few people are sure the information is accurate.

However, S-rank professional beast tamers are an exception.

S-rank professional beast tamers are few and far between, even in a superpower, let alone an S-rank professional beast tamer with the same name. It’s simply impossible.

Once Qiao Sang’s name is found, combined with the information circulating online, no one will doubt that the Qiao Sang found is someone else.

An S-rank professional beast tamer? An S-rank professional beast tamer… how is that possible… is it really possible…? Ye Xiangting took a deep breath, calming her racing heart, and said,

“Let me ask, I’ll call you back later!”

She quickly hung up, intending to call Qiao Sang.

But just then, she saw messages popping up on her phone screen:

【Qiao Sang’s Mom! Qiao Sang became an S-rank professional beast tamer? Are the photos on her WeChat Moments real?!】

【Qiao Sang became an S-rank professional beast tamer?!】

【Why can’t I get through to you? Qiao Sang became an S-rank professional beast tamer?!】

【Congratulations! You have such an excellent daughter. When can we get together? You didn’t have time last time I asked, you won’t refuse me this time, will you?】

【Xiangting! Xiangting!】 “Qiao Sang really became an S-rank professional beast tamer?”

[Hello, Ms. Ye, I apologize for bothering you, but is the news online true? I would be so grateful if you could answer me (flowers)]

Messages kept popping up.

Had she really become an S-rank professional beast tamer…? Ye Xiangting’s heart raced again as she watched the messages keep appearing. Then, something occurred to her, and she quickly opened her chat app, checked her Moments, and scrolled down.

Soon, she saw a picture of an S-rank professional beast tamer badge, along with the caption:

[First day as an S-rank professional beast tamer]

Sender’s note: Daughter.

It was actually true! Ye Xiangting was so shocked and excited that she covered her mouth with her hand.

The water bottle fell to the ground.

S-rank professional beast tamer, S-rank professional beast tamer… While shocked and excited, Ye Xiangting’s face was also frozen in confusion and disbelief.

She stared blankly at the picture of the golden badge on her phone.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated; another call came in.

Ye Xiangting snapped back to reality, glanced at the caller ID, and quickly hung up.

Then she took a deep breath, opened her contacts, dialed Qiao Sang’s number, and held the phone to her ear.

A moment later, a familiar female voice came from the speaker:

“Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavailable…”

Ye Xiangting’s hand holding the phone abruptly fell, and she covered her mouth with her other hand in excitement.

The phone was off! This… this was truly becoming an S-rank professional Beast Tamer!

…

Tianyuan Star.

Lei Dian Kingdom.

On an open space.

“Qingqing…”

Qingbao floated down weakly.

Qiao Sang handed her the mental recovery potion she had prepared beforehand, saying,

“Drink this, it’ll make you feel better.”

The mental recovery potion could restore depleted mental energy, allowing a tired mind and spirit to become active again.

“Qingqing…”

Qingbao took the mental recovery fluid and drank it.

“You controlled it well this time. I feel that with a little more training, you should be able to control it completely,” Qiao Sang said.

“Qingqing?”

The energy of the mental recovery fluid worked in its body, and Qingbao felt much more energetic. It called out, indicating that it really meant it.

“Of course,” Qiao Sang smiled. “Just now, when the raging wind was about to attack Xiao Xunbao, you were able to make it suddenly change direction.”

“Xunxun~”

Xiao Xunbao nodded in agreement.

The fifth one had indeed improved.

“Qingqing.”

Qingbao’s eyes curved into a smile, and a pleasant breeze blew around it.

At this moment, a “gurgle” sounded.

Qiao Sang looked in the direction of the sound.

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao called out without any burden, indicating that it was hungry and wanted to eat!

Qiao Sang took out her phone, located the food street, and said,

“Qingbao has finished training. Let’s go buy some food.”

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao grinned and nodded vigorously.

After locating the food street, Qiao Sang placed the phone in front of Xiao Xunbao.

“Xunxun~”

Little Xunbao glanced down, then its eyes glowed blue, and it vanished with its Beastmaster and Ya Bao.

…

On the food street, filled with the aromas of various dishes, people and pets bustled about, with queues forming in front of many stalls.

Qiao Sang and Ya Bao appeared out of thin air.

The surrounding people immediately looked over, and soon, as if they had realized something, their expressions became increasingly exaggerated, their gazes like those of someone looking at an unapproachable big shot.

More and more people and pets stopped in their tracks.

Qiao Sang: “???”

The insensitivity powder failed?