Chapter 1624

Chapter 609 The Lifespan of Ice Emperor Miao (Part 2)

Qiao Sang was startled again, her first thought being: What’s Dr. Jiang doing here?

Then her second thought flashed through her mind: Oh, we talked about it a few months ago, he’s here to see Lu Bao…

Qiao Sang silently wiped the sweat from her brow, thinking to herself, I almost forgot about you…

She quickly said,

“Where are you? Send me your location, I’ll have Xiao Xunbao pick you up.”

Xiao Xunbao looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Xunxun?

Pick up who?

“No need, no need, I’ll come over myself,” Dr. Jiang said. “I’m quite close to Lei Dian Kingdom, I can get there in a day.”

“How did you know I was in Lei Dian Kingdom?” Qiao Sang asked instinctively, startled.

Dr. Jiang didn’t answer immediately, but hesitated for a moment before asking,

“I saw in the news that you became an S-rank professional beast tamer, is that true?”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang immediately understood why the other party knew he was in Lei Dian Kingdom, and smiled generously to admit, “Yes, I just became an S-rank professional beast tamer.”

“It’s actually true…” Dr. Jiang murmured, “I thought it was fake news before…”

His tone was dazed, and after several seconds, he solemnly said,

“It is an honor for the entire Water Luyana race and the entire Ancient Mist region that Lu Bao was chosen by you to be contracted and nurtured.”

Although the Water Luyana race is an endangered race in the Dragon Kingdom, and their inherited healing skills are extremely powerful, making them very important to the people of the entire Ancient Mist region, no one can deny that an 18-year-old S-rank professional beast tamer has never appeared in the entire interstellar space. In terms of rarity, they are even rarer than divine beasts and mythical beasts, and are a complete manifestation of the pinnacle of human talent.

If this were on Yan Tian Star, those pets who only pursued strength would probably fight each other to form a contract with Qiao Sang.

Even though he had dedicated his life to researching and protecting the Water Luyana race, he had to admit this.

In his view, it was a good thing.

For any race, having a pet contracted by someone like Qiao Sang was an honor and a stroke of luck for that race. Because of the pets they had contracted, their race would eventually be recognized throughout the interstellar space, and might even advance further, just like Fire Fang Dog and Little Steel Falcon.

“No, no, no,” Qiao Sang quickly said, “It’s my honor.”

After a pause, she added, “When Lu Bao contracted with me, I had nothing. If it weren’t for Lu Bao, I definitely wouldn’t have achieved what I have now.”

She was telling the truth. In the early stages, without Lu Bao’s healing light, she wouldn’t have been able to stay up so many nights studying and training. Not to mention the later stages, if Lu Bao hadn’t broken through first and contradicted her, she might already be dead.

Lu Bao looked over. Although it didn’t know who its beast tamer was talking to on the phone, a hint of emotion flickered in its eyes upon hearing its master’s words.

Dr. Jiang was equally moved.

It’s well known that many talented beast tamers from ordinary backgrounds, after achieving fame, tend to neglect their previously contracted beasts, feeling they are unworthy of their achievements. Some even go so far as to forcibly break contracts, damaging their brains, just to obtain a new beast.

Of course, these beast tamers are either not professional beast tamers, or they are already established professionals who have determined they cannot advance to the next level.

Qiao Sang, despite her achievements, showed no arrogance, even believing that Lu Bao had made her who she was. With such a mindset, Lu Bao’s contract with her was undoubtedly her greatest fortune.

Dr. Jiang suppressed his emotions and changed the subject:

“Please send me your location, I’ll be there now.”

“Send it over,” Qiao Sang said. “I’ll have Little Xunbao pick you up. Its spatial teleportation is now incredibly advanced, it’ll be much faster than you coming directly.”

Hearing this, Dr. Jiang didn’t refuse again, saying,

“Okay, I’ll send it to you now.”

He gestured as he spoke, saying, “I’ve already sent it.”

“I’ll have Little Xunbao go there now,” Qiao Sang said, hanging up the phone.

Then she opened the location sent by the other party, placed the phone in front of Little Xunbao, and said,

“Go here and pick up Dr. Jiang.”

“Xunxun?”

Little Xunbao looked puzzled and called out, indicating who Dr. Jiang was.

Qiao Sang explained, “It’s Dr. Jiang, whom I met at the Water Luana Race Research and Protection Center in the Ancient Mist Region.”

She paused, then added, “He came all the way from Blue Star to see Lu Bao.”

Lu Bao, hearing her Beastmaster’s words, tried hard to remember…

“Xunxun~”

Little Xun Bao exclaimed with a look of sudden realization, indicating that it was him.

Qiao Sang casually asked, “You should remember what Dr. Jiang looks like, right?”

“Xunxun~”

Little Xun Bao shook its head.

Qiao Sang: “…”

Qiao Sang exited the navigation app, opened the chat software, found Dr. Jiang’s information, clicked on his profile picture, and placed it in front of Little Xun Bao, saying,

“He looks like this.”

“Xunxun…”

Little Xun Bao leaned closer to look.

“Remember?” Qiao Sang asked.

“Xunxun~”

Little Xun Bao nodded and exclaimed.

Qiao Sang reopened the navigation app, placed it in front of it, and said, “Go.”

“Xunxun~”

Little Xun Bao looked at the navigation app, then its eyes glowed blue, and it disappeared from the spot.

At this moment, Michaela finished her call and came over, saying,

“I’ve already spoken to the Dean. The Hidden Feather will be delivered sooner or later. If you feel too conspicuous going out, stay at the hotel for a while, or train somewhere where no one is around.”

I was training somewhere no one was around, but I only got stared at when I went to buy food after training… Qiao Sang thought to herself, then remembered the first part of the statement and felt a surge of joy. She was just thanking the Dean again.

However, before she could speak, Michaela asked,

“What did you just say? Dr. Jiang is coming?”

Although she had been on the phone, she had overheard Qiao Sang’s conversation.

Qiao Sang hummed in agreement and said,

“Dr. Jiang is someone from the Ancient Mist Region of Dragon Kingdom who specializes in researching and protecting the Water Luyana race. He wanted to come and see Lu Bao’s evolution; he told me about it before.”

Michaela asked, “Is he going to stay here for a while? Should we go down and get him a room?”

Josang shook her head,

“I’m not sure either. Let’s ask Dr. Jiang when he arrives.”

Just then, Little Xunbao and Dr. Jiang appeared out of thin air.

“Xunxun~”

Little Xunbao called out, indicating it had brought them.

“Dr. Jiang,” Josang greeted.

Dr. Jiang, who seemed dazed, snapped out of his reverie upon hearing the voice, looked over, then at Little Xunbao, and remarked,

“I didn’t expect Little Xunbao to bring me here so quickly.”

“Xunxun~”

Little Xunbao puffed out its chest, calling out proudly.

Dr. Jiang looked at Qiao Sang with a warm yet respectful attitude:

“It feels like just yesterday I saw you, and now you’ve become an S-rank professional beast tamer.”

To be honest, one would normally use a respectful title for an S-rank professional beast tamer, but the girl before him was so young; the last time they met, she was still a minor participating in the regional competition, and so much time had passed. He couldn’t bring himself to use the same title. “It

‘s all thanks to Lu Bao and the ‘Object-Recognizing Monster’…” Qiao Sang exclaimed.

“I never expected to become an S-rank professional beast tamer so quickly.”

She then gestured towards Teacher Michaela and introduced,

“This is my teacher.”

Dr. Jiang noticed the other person beside him and quickly turned around, extending his hand politely and respectfully:

“Hello, my name is Jiang Gu.”

Qiao Sang was now a well-known figure in the Blue Star Dragon Kingdom. As the head of the Water Luana Research and Conservation Center, he paid close attention to her and naturally knew that her mentor was also a renowned S-rank professional beast tamer who had participated in the Interstellar Cup.

“Just call me Michaela,” Michaela

said, shaking his hand in return. She then released his grip.

“I’ve truly heard so much about you,” Dr. Jiang said sincerely. “I know you teach at the Imperial Beast Taming Academy. Although I don’t know anyone there, I believe you must be the most skilled teacher there, otherwise you wouldn’t have been able to help Qiao Sang win the Master Challenge at such a young age.”

In his view, breakthroughs in the mind domain depend heavily on the Beast Tamer’s talent, but for professional Beast Taming battles, besides the talent of the individual and their pet, the guidance of coaches and mentors is absolutely indispensable.

Her victory has nothing to do with me; I’ll just have her register… Michaela found the person before her much more agreeable and smiled,

“I’m not exactly the most skilled. Our school has many other excellent instructors in other fields.”

This implied that she was the most skilled in teaching Beast Taming battles.

Wu Wu… Wu Wu looked at his own Beast Tamer, frowned, and thought, “After all this time, she’s still so blindly confident.

” “But you are definitely the most skilled in guiding Beast Taming battles,” Dr. Jiang said.

Michaela was inwardly flattered, but outwardly his smile widened slightly, seemingly unconcerned.

“Dr. Jiang, why don’t you take a look at Lu Bao first?” Qiao Sang said.

“Yes, yes, yes.” Dr. Jiang turned his head, his gaze precisely fixed on Lu Bao lying in the water tank.

To make Lu Bao more comfortable in the hotel room, Qiao Sang had bought several water tanks, placing them according to the size of the hotel; one was currently in the living room.

Lu Bao looked over, and before its tamer could speak, it stood up, leaped out of the water tank, and walked over with elegant steps.

This was another Ice-type Dimu in the world… Dr. Jiang’s eyes lit up instantly, even glistening with a hint of excited tears, but he quickly restrained himself, rushing over to pick up Lu Bao.

Lu Bao dodged his hands.

Dr. Jiang then realized his actions were somewhat inappropriate for the aloof Lu Bao, so he bent down and asked in a low voice,

“May I examine you?”

“Bingluo,”

Lu Bao looked at him and calmly called out, indicating that she should wash her hands first.

“It wants you to wash your hands first,” Qiao Sang translated.

“Okay, okay,” Dr. Jiang said, preparing to get up.

But just then, Lu Bao opened her mouth and controlled a water gun to spray water onto his hands.

Dr. Jiang was stunned for a moment.

Before he could react, Qiao Sang had already handed him a tissue, saying,

“Wipe your hands.”

Dr. Jiang reacted, saying “thank you” as he took the tissue and wiped his hands, then casually put the tissue in his pocket, looked at Lu Bao, and continued to ask in a low voice,

“Can I examine you now?”

Lu Bao didn’t say anything, just nodded.

Dr. Jiang’s heart was pounding, but his hands were still steady as he examined Lu Bao.

As the head of the Water Luana Research and Conservation Center, even without specialized testing equipment, he could roughly examine the various stages of the Water Luana race’s condition.

Lu Bao remained quiet, cooperating with the examination.

Dr. Jiang was initially focused on the examination, but later, he glanced at Lu Bao and paused, thinking to himself that the Ice Lodi Mu, which Jo Sang had bred, seemed to have a much better temperament than the Ice Lodi Mu at the Water Luana Research and Conservation Center… As

this thought flashed through his mind, Lu Bao seemed to sense his distraction and gave him a brief look.

Dr. Jiang snapped back to reality.

“Ice Lodi?”

Lu Bao called out calmly, indicating whether the examination was finished.

Jo Sang promptly translated.

“Not yet, not yet,” Dr. Jiang said, continuing his thorough examination.

During this time, Michaela glanced at Dr. Jiang and returned to her room.

After about ten minutes, Dr. Jiang finished his examination, stood up, and exclaimed,

“So young! Really too young! Lu Bao’s physical condition is at its peak in every aspect.”

He then sighed and said,

“While Bing Bang is aging in every way…”

Qiao Sang was taken aback: “Bing Bang?”

“That’s the name of another Ice Lodi Mu. It’s at our Water Luana Research and Conservation Center. I mentioned it to you on the phone last time,” Dr. Jiang said.

“But you didn’t tell me it’s called Ice Pop…” Qiao Sang asked, “How old is it?”

“302 years old,” Dr. Jiang said. “For Ice Lodi Mu, that’s considered old.”

302 years old… That’s too young… Qiao Sang couldn’t help but voice her thoughts: “Isn’t that age too young for an Emperor-level pet?”

Dr. Jiang explained:

“The lifespan of each species varies at each stage. Ice Lodi Mu is indeed considered to have a relatively short lifespan among Emperor-level pets. So even if an Ice Lodi Mu was ever bred, it couldn’t exist for a long time, which is why there’s only one Ice Lodi Mu in the Ancient Mist region now.”

Lu Bao didn’t care much upon hearing this; it felt it was still far from being over 300 years old.

Over 300 years old, that’s too short… Now that he’s an S-rank professional beast tamer, living to be a thousand-year-old is definitely not a problem. If Lu Bao were to live to be over 300 years old… Qiao Sang thought of this, and his heart suddenly felt heavy. He asked,

“Have you researched the next evolutionary form of Bingluo Dimiao?”

Dr. Jiang immediately understood what Qiao Sang was thinking and said in a deep voice,

“Of course, but there haven’t been any results.”

It seems that when he has time in the future, he will have to go to Yantian Star and find Jujiji again… Qiao Sang thought to himself.

Just then, Gangbao called out in his mind,

“Gangquan.”

But back then, it saw us, so it can’t see the future afterward, can it?

Qiao Sang