Chapter 1625

Chapter 610 You Have to Go Back to Earth (Part 2)

“It’s fate…” Qiao Sang’s heart sank again, her initial joy at officially becoming an S-rank professional beast tamer largely dissipating.

This meant that even if Lu Bao evolved further, its lifespan would be significantly shorter than other pets of the same stage.

To be honest, Lu Bao had already broken through its racial limit, and she had no idea whether it could break through again.

Even if she disregarded Lu Bao’s potential and used her cheat points to evolve it, she didn’t know if it could reach god-level.

After all, Lu Bao’s future forms didn’t exist, and whether her cheat points had that kind of power was unknown.

Only reaching god-level would its lifespan undergo a qualitative leap…?

Qiao Sang thought to herself, her gaze unconsciously falling on Lu Bao, her eyes filled with heartache.

No wonder the Water Luana race is an endangered pet. She originally thought it was mainly because the evolution conditions of this race were too abnormal, making it difficult to evolve, plus the high requirements for the environment. She didn’t expect that lifespan was also a factor…

This lifespan is even shorter than most insect-type pets…

Lu Bao saw the heartache of her beast tamer, paused for a moment, and called out:

“Bing Luo.”

Don’t worry about it, it’s still very young.

“You’re young now, but when you’re over 200, I’ll be young, and you’ll be middle-aged…” Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, turned to Dr. Jiang, and solemnly said,

“If you ever need my help with research on the evolutionary limits of the Water Luyan race, I will definitely help.”

Dr. Jiang smiled and said,

“You’ve already been a great help. The Emperor-level form of the Water Luyan race has never appeared before.”

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and said, “The results of your application to upgrade your researcher rank have come back. It’s been approved, and you’re now a B-level researcher. Have you received any related notifications?”

B-level researcher… Qiao Sang was taken aback at first, then secretly delighted, but shook his head and said,

“I haven’t received it. Maybe I just haven’t seen it. I have a lot of information, and sometimes I don’t check everything.”

“That’s alright,” Dr. Jiang smiled. “Your becoming a B-level researcher is confirmed. You can check it later, or log in to the official researcher center. Your information there will definitely be that you’re a B-level researcher.”

He paused, then added:

“Once the research on Ice Saint Asia breaking through the racial limit is successfully completed, I’ll apply for it for you again. You’ll then be an A-level researcher, which is a senior researcher. You’ll receive the highest compensation in any research project you participate in.”

He took out a pen and paper from his backpack and said earnestly, “Besides visiting Ice Lodi Mu, the main reason I came here is for this. Tell me more about Lu Bao’s evolution process.”

“It’s like this…” Jo Sang rambled on about Lu Bao’s evolution and his guesses.

Dr. Jiang carefully took notes, then suddenly remembered something and asked,

“When you told me Lu Bao broke through the racial limit last time, you weren’t with it. Who was there?”

“Professor Michaela,” Jo Sang replied.

Jo Sang’s mentor… Dr. Jiang turned to look for her.

Just then, Michaela pushed open the door and came out, saying,

“I’ve booked a room for you. We can talk about Lu Bao’s evolution process later, when we eat.”

Booked a room? Jo Sang glanced at Professor Michaela, then realized what she had been doing in the room.

It seems the teacher has a good impression of Dr. Jiang, booking it for her without even asking…

Upon hearing this, Dr. Jiang was both grateful and surprised, saying,

“Thank you so much! I didn’t expect you to book a room for me.”

Wuwu… Wuyuan couldn’t help but roll her eyes, thinking, “It’s all because your flattery was so spot-on, hitting right where it hurts my Beastmaster’s heart, otherwise she wouldn’t have done this.”

Just then, Dr. Jiang’s gratitude turned to distress, saying,

“But I’ve already booked a room.”

“Is it this hotel?” Michaela asked.

“No,” Dr. Jiang shook her head.

“Cancel your hotel booking and stay here; it’ll be more convenient to research Lu Bao’s situation,” Michaela suggested.

Dr. Jiang thought for a moment, finding the suggestion excellent, and again showed gratitude, saying,

“Then I’ll gladly accept.”

Then, as if remembering something, she said, “I’ll go downstairs to get the room key now.”

“No need,” Michaela stopped her, “A staff member will bring it up.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang was stunned, thinking, “Really? A staff member will bring it up?”

Because of Qingbao’s incident, she and Michaela were basically blacklisted by all hotels in Leidian Kingdom. They were only able to check in last time thanks to Penjami’s hypnosis.

Afterwards, the hotel didn’t kick them out, but they seemed to be avoiding them. When they went downstairs to the lobby, the staff avoided their gaze, looking both unwelcoming and afraid to make eye contact. Why

would a hotel that treated them so badly send staff to deliver room keys?

Shouldn’t Dr. Jiang’s information be registered at the front desk?

Just then, there was a knock on the door, followed by a respectful yet slightly nervous female voice:

“Hello, I’m here to deliver room keys.”

They actually came… Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised, then something occurred to her, and she had some guesses.

It seemed the hotel staff had succumbed to Teacher Michaela’s tyranny…

Dr. Jiang quickly went up and opened the door.

A presentable staff member appeared at the door with a tablet. She quickly glanced inside before looking at the man in front of her and respectfully asked,

“Are you here to check in?”

“Yes,” Dr. Jiang nodded.

“Hello, please show your ID. We need to register you first,” the staff member said.

Dr. Jiang took out his ID and handed it over.

The staff member quickly completed the registration on the tablet, handed over the ID and room key, respectfully stated the room number and precautions, and then closed the door and left the room.

In the instant she left the room, her gaze quickly swept back inside.

Hmm? Looking at me? Qiao Sang keenly noticed the gaze.

Just then, the staff member’s excited but deliberately hushed voice sounded from outside the door:

“Ahhh! I saw Qiao Sang! It really is her! She’s actually staying at our hotel!”

“Is she really only 18?” Another equally excited but restrained voice rang out.

“Really, there’s no mistake, that’s what her registration information and the news say.”

“My god, I never thought someone like her would be staying here…”

“Don’t forget, Qiao Sang practically forced her way in. The girl at the front desk was terrified after she woke up, she even took three days off, thinking she was going to be fired.”

“You mean her? She was walking around like a whirlwind at work today, I heard they’re going to give her a raise…”

The conversation faded into the distance.

So she recognized me, that’s why the hotel’s attitude changed… Qiao Sang suddenly realized.

“Forced her way in?” Although Dr. Jiang wasn’t a professional beast tamer, the feedback he received was enough to hear the sounds outside the door, and he couldn’t help but ask in surprise.

Qiao Sang glanced at Teacher Michaela.

Michaela changed the subject without batting an eye:

“Let me tell you about Lu Bao’s evolution back then.”

Dr. Jiang’s thoughts were immediately diverted. He stuffed his ID and room key into his pocket, quickly grabbed a pen and paper, and assumed a posture of attentive listening and note-taking.

Michaela sat down on the sofa and began to recount: “Back then…”

At the same time, Qiao Sang’s phone vibrated. She picked it up, turned around, went to her room, closed the door, and answered the phone:

“Hello, Coach Tao?”

There was no response on the other end of the line for a while. Just as Qiao Sang thought there was something wrong with the phone, a slow exhale came from the speakerphone. Then, Coach Tao’s voice rang out, his tone unusually gentle:

“You finally got through.”

He was just waiting for the call to come in… Qiao Sang said, “

My phone was off just now.” After saying that, she asked knowingly, “Is there something you need?”

“You became an S-rank professional Beastmaster?” Tao Yunkai asked.

Sure enough, it was about this… Qiao Sang hummed in agreement and said, “I just received the badge.”

The voice on the other end of the line disappeared abruptly.

This time, Qiao Sang didn’t suspect the phone was broken, because she clearly heard the sudden increase in breathing on the other end.

A few seconds later, Coach Tao’s voice sounded again:

“I’m sorry, I was really shocked. When I saw the news, I thought it was fake news, but then I saw your WeChat Moments…”

She paused here and asked,

“When are you planning to return to Blue Star?”

“I don’t know yet,” Qiao Sang said.

Coach Tao said in a clear voice, “You’re already an S-level professional Beast Tamer now, and you can participate in many top professional Beast Taming competitions. If you come back, we’ll arrange the competitions immediately.”

She paused, then added, “Not a substitute, but a starter. If you return to Blue Star to participate in the competitions, we’ll directly give you a starter position.”

Qiao Sang said, “I really don’t know when I’ll go back. I think I’ll stay for a while longer. Is the teacher arranging for me to participate in the next Interstellar Beast Taming Championship?”

“Interstellar Beast Taming Championship?” Coach Tao was taken aback.

“Yes,” Qiao Sang said.

Coach Tao paused for a moment, hesitating to speak, “You’ve only just become an S-rank professional Beastmaster, isn’t it a bit too hasty to participate in the Interstellar Beastmaster Championship?”

Qiao Sang smiled, “When I first became an A-rank professional Beastmaster, didn’t I also participate in the Master Challenge Cup?”

“That’s true.” Coach Tao laughed.

Then, as if remembering something, she asked, “Are you using a spot from the Imperial Beastmaster Academy?”

“Yes,” Qiao Sang replied.

“That’s such a pity.” Coach Tao said regretfully, “Our country is also sending someone to participate in the next Interstellar Beastmaster Championship. If I had known you were going to participate, I would definitely have reserved a spot for you.”

“No need, no need.” Qiao Sang quickly said, “I’ve only just become an S-rank professional Beastmaster, even if I participate, I won’t get any ranking. My teacher just wants me to go there to train. The country’s spots should be reserved for more powerful professional Beastmasters.”

Coach Tao suddenly thought of something and said,

“Then you still have to go back to Blue Star.”

“What?” Qiao Sang didn’t react immediately.

“The next Interstellar Beastmaster Championship will be held on Blue Star,” Coach Tao said.

Qiao Sang: “???”

“Didn’t you say the venue hadn’t been decided yet?” Qiao Sang couldn’t help but ask.

“It hasn’t been officially announced yet,” Coach Tao smiled. “However, countries that have submitted applications to host the Interstellar Beast Taming Championship will be notified in advance if they find out it’s confirmed, so we can prepare early.”

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then reacted and asked in astonishment:

“The next competition will be held in our Dragon Country?”

“That’s right,” Coach Tao said. “The specific date hasn’t been decided yet, but the host planet and country have been confirmed. If you want to participate in the competition, you should head back in a few months, since it takes some time to get from Tianyuan Star to Blue Star.” Held

in Blue Star’s Dragon Country… Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised.

On one hand, she was moved and proud that her country could host such an event; on the other hand, she hadn’t been back for a long time, and she hadn’t seen her mother for far too long…

Uh, she hadn’t told her mother that she had become an S-rank professional beast tamer…

Qiao Sang fell into deep thought.

Now that she was already an S-rank professional Beastmaster, even if she hadn’t told her everything immediately, her mother probably wouldn’t be angry with her…

Qiao Sang collected her thoughts and asked,

“How far in advance will the event be announced?”

“They’ll usually announce it two or three months in advance,” Coach Tao said, “so that participants from other planets can get here in time.”

“Then I’m relieved,” Qiao Sang smiled.

Coach Tao smiled as well, saying, “Don’t worry, the host country will definitely be the first to know the event date. I’ll tell you first when there’s news, and I’ll throw you a welcome-back party when you come back.”

“Okay,” Qiao Sang said with a smile.

…

Meanwhile.

Yan Tian Star.

Above the clouds, a dragon-type pet, predominantly red, spread its massive wings and hovered high in the sky.

A tall figure with flamboyant red hair sat on its back, overlooking the valley below, which was ablaze.

“Your hair is getting redder and redder,” a blond youth sitting on a red bird remarked.

“Let’s go back to school,” the sharp-eyed red-haired youth said, ignoring him.

Just then, the blond youth’s phone vibrated. He picked it up and held it to his ear.

With this action, the eyes of a transparent pet on his shoulder glowed blue.

The next second, a transparent barrier enveloped him, blocking out his voice.

The blond youth ignored it and lightly patted the dragon-type pet beneath him.

The dragon-type pet understood, flapping its wings and flying forward.

About a minute later, a red light flashed, catching up with the dragon-type pet’s speed.

“The instructor asked if you want to participate in the next Interstellar Beast Taming Championship,” the blond youth said.

“No interest,” the red-haired youth said without hesitation.

“Our instructor said that Qiao Sang from the Blue Star Empire’s Beast Taming Academy will participate in this competition,” the blond youth said.

The red-haired youth suddenly looked over: “That 18-year-old S-rank professional beast tamer?”