Chapter 1012: Zidia Ghost-Type Ninth Research Institute

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Positive emotional energy absorption... Let the Ghost-type pets try to be in a pleasant mood, maintain a happy state, and let them feel positive emotional energy... Qiao Sang put down her phone, deep in thought.

Little Treasure was currently in the General stage. His evolution path up to the Emperor-level was public and transparent, as long as the evolution materials were gathered, there wasn't much to worry about.

Furthermore, the materials for Little Treasure's evolution to the King stage would be fully gathered in ten days. The location and form of the evolution had already been confirmed in Adinishi's prophecy, which definitely had nothing to do with this new method.

However, after the Emperor-level, it might be worth trying the method Dr. Zhang Taitong suggested...

Keep Ghost-type pets in a happy mood, huh... Qiao Sang looked at Little Treasure beside her.

"Xun xun?"

Seeing his Tamer looking at him, Little Treasure blinked his eyes.

Qiao Sang handed the phone over and smiled: "You worked hard during the competition recently. I'll allow you to play with the phone tonight."

Although Little Treasure's next evolution form was set, trying out ways to make him happy wouldn't hurt. Even if he didn't evolve into a different form, there might be some positive changes.

After all, the prerequisite for Little Treasure's evolution into the Ghost Ring Ghost back then was splitting his ring into two, such a distinct change was necessary.

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure stared at the phone handed over by his Tamer and took it with his paw, but his expression didn't show any obvious joy.

Qiao Sang asked hesitantly: "Are you not happy?"

"Xun xun?"

Little Treasure was stunned. What was there to be happy about?

Qiao Sang said: "I'm letting you play with the phone."

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure pointed his paw outside and let out a call.

I don't want to play with the phone today. I want to go out and play; you promised.

Qiao Sang: ...

I almost forgot...

"Then give the phone back to me." Qiao Sang reached out her hand.

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure pretended not to hear, let out a cry indicating he was going out to play, and then quickly vanished via teleportation.

Qiao Sang: ...

It seems playing with a phone can't attract Little Treasure anymore...

"Gang Zhan."

At that moment, Gangbao opened her eyes by the window and let out a call, suggesting that making Little Treasure happy was too simple: Just have Yabao, Lubao, and Qingbao all recognize him as the Big Boss. If happy emotions could make him evolve, she guaranteed he’d evolve the very next second.

Qiao Sang instinctively looked toward Yabao and Lubao. Seeing that they both had their eyes closed, she silently breathed a sigh of relief.

"If Yabao, Lubao, and Qingbao all called him Big Boss, that wouldn't just be 'happy', that would be overstimulation. I'd be afraid he'd faint from joy." Qiao Sang said in her mind.

"Gang Zhan..." Gangbao responded in her mind, signifying agreement.

No one noticed that inside the water tank, Lubao opened a single eye and then closed it again

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The next morning.

Qiao Sang did a simple wash, pulled back the curtains, and glanced at the sky covered in light gray clouds.

It seems the weather isn't great today...

"Knock knock~"

As she was thinking, a knock sounded at the door.

A gust of wind passed by as Qingbao manifested near the door and pulled the handle open.

Mikayla stepped inside and said: "Once Teacher Flauda arrives and finishes the check-up, we'll head to the Zidia Ghost-type Ninth Research Institute."

Zidia Ghost-type Ninth Research Institute? Qiao Sang was startled.

Isn't that the institute Dr. Zhang Taitong belongs to?

"What are we going there for?" Qiao Sang asked.

"I looked up that Dr. Zhang Taitong mentioned by the passerby last night, he's at that institute." Mikayla walked over to the sofa and sat down.

"Although Zhang Taitong is only an A-grade researcher, his research into Ghost-type pets is indeed profound. The Ghost Ring King is a pet from your Dragon Nation, the teachers at the Imperial Beast University might not know as much about Dragon Nation pets as the experts here."

She glanced at Little Treasure, who was on the floor playing with a mountain of gadgets he had acquired from somewhere, and continued:

"I read the paper Dr. Zhang Taitong published regarding another possible evolution path for some Ghost-type pets. The evolution limit for the Ghost Ring King is the Emperor-level. If you go and learn more, there might be hope for the Ghost Ring King to break through his racial limit."

In the long history of the Beast-Taming society, countless researchers have explored the mysteries of racial bloodlines every year. Most racial limits have been thoroughly researched and established.

Nowadays, saying someone wants a pet to break through its racial limit sounds like a pipe dream.

However, the person in front of her was Qiao Sang, who had broken multiple conventions. She couldn't be viewed through a normal lens, so Mikayla wanted to try.

As a Ghost and Psychic dual-type pet, the Ghost Ring King possessed powerful attributes and high talent. But if he only reached the Emperor-level at his racial limit, he wouldn't be able to serve as a main force pet in the future Interstellar Cup.

If he broke the racial limit and reached the Emperor-level, everything would change.

"Xun xun..."

Break the racial limit? Little Treasure understood and raised his head blankly.

Me?

I didn't expect that besides me, Teacher Mikayla would also remember Dr. Zhang Taitong after a random mention by a passerby... Qiao Sang was both shocked and moved. She asked: "Teacher, have you already contacted Dr. Zhang Taitong?"

Mikayla glanced at her: "I don't know him, how would I contact him?"

Qiao Sang was stunned: "Then if we just go to the institute, will they let us in directly?"

"To be precise, you are going to the institute." Mikayla said slowly.

"After all, I am not from Dragon Nation. People from other countries cannot simply enter any nation's research institute."

Qiao Sang was stunned again: "Will they let me in if I just go there?"

Mikayla smiled:

"Don't underestimate your current fame. You just won the Central Hollow Regional Championship; your popularity is at its peak. Plus, you have a shiny Ghost Ring King. If you go there and state your identity and purpose, I believe Dr. Zhang Taitong will be very willing to answer your questions."

Is Teacher overestimating me? The guy isn't from Central Hollow, he's a researcher who spends all day in a lab, has he even heard of me... Qiao Sang pondered for a moment and then nodded: "Then I'll try."

Even though Little Treasure's next and subsequent forms were already determined, and there was no definitive word on the evolution method related to this research, she had finally come to the Zidia Region and found a clue regarding an alternative Ghost-type evolution path. It would be best to get a more detailed understanding.

"Xun xun..."

Hearing this, Little Treasure looked at his Tamer with sparkling eyes.

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"Knock knock~" There were two knocks on the room door.

Gangbao flew over to open it.

Flauda walked in, giving Gangbao a complex look before glancing at Qiao Sang.

"You're here." Mikayla greeted.

"Teacher Flauda, have you eaten? Do you want to have a bite first?" Qiao Sang asked warmly.

"I already ate on the plane." 

Flauda said with emotion: "I didn't expect that in such a short time, you would not only win the regional championship but also lead the Steel Sword Falcon to achieve another Bond Evolution."

Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised: "You saw the news about me winning the championship?"

Flauda glanced at Mikayla and said with a hint of a smile: "It was your teacher who specifically sent your results to me."

In the past, he didn't have much contact with Mikayla, but since he became responsible for the cultivation of Qiao Sang's pets, they had contacted each other occasionally to discuss the status of Yabao and the others.

Specifically sent? Qiao Sang looked at Teacher Mikayla.

Mikayla cleared her throat and changed the subject: "We should check on the Steel Sword Falcon's condition quickly. Qiao Sang has other things to do later."

Hearing this, Flauda didn't delay and took out various pieces of equipment to begin checking Gangbao.

Gangbao stood still, cooperatively and quietly.

After about fifteen minutes of careful inspection, Flauda put down his equipment and said:

"Everything with the Steel Sword Falcon looks good. Next, the energy pills I formulate will focus on energy growth. To get a more suitable formula, I still need to check her again once she temporarily evolves into her King-stage form."

Mikayla, seemingly knowing he would want to check Gangbao's evolution form, nodded slightly: "I've already reserved a training ground here; we can go now."

She even reserved the training ground... Qiao Sang felt everything was so effortless.

She didn't feel it much while doing the regional championship tasks, but now that the competition was over, she felt the benefits of having a teacher follow her everywhere.

"Let's go now then." Flauda said.

"Yap yap..."

Hearing this, Yabao quickly ran to the bedside table and picked up the pet egg.

"Meimei." Mikayla called out.

"Pen pen." Spengami's voice rang out from thin air.

The next second, the group appeared at the training ground.

Two Ghost-type pets who were eating and chatting in mid-air were startled and vanished into invisibility.

This efficiency... Qiao Sang looked at the surrounding environment and marveled internally. She exchanged a glance with Gangbao and nodded.

"Gang Zhan."

Gangbao understood.

Soon, a blinding white light erupted from her body.

Flauda looked up at the silhouette growing larger within the white light and marveled again:

"Quite a few old-timers in the University already know that the Steel Sword Falcon species can achieve Bond Evolution directly to the King stage. Professor Apuga has even applied to study the Steel Sword Falcon, hoping to introduce the species to the Eagle Country."

Professor Apuga? Qiao Sang looked at Teacher Mikayla.

Before she could ask, Mikayla explained: "Professor Apuga specializes in Bond Evolution research. Since the Steel Sword Falcon species can Bond Evolve directly to the King stage without clearly blocking the path for future development, she definitely won't be able to sit still."

No wonder... I didn't expect Gangbao would not only make a name for herself in Dragon Nation but also be noticed by a professor from the Imperial Beast University. It seems the day we see Gangbao's kin in the Blue Star is just around the corner... Qiao Sang felt happy for Gangbao.

Immediately after, she felt Gangbao's happy emotions.

It turns out that pets can hear nearby voices even during evolution... Qiao Sang concluded.

"Gang Chief!"

The white light vanished, and the transformed Gangbao spread her wings vigorously.

A powerful air current surged.

Qingbao happened to be within the range of this current, she manifested uncontrollably and was blown into a state of total disarray.

Just as she was about to use the power of the wind to neutralize the current, her Tamer stepped in front of her.

"Qing qing..."

Qingbao looked at the back of her Tamer in front of her, stunned, with a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.

Not bad, this position is even better for admiring Gangbao's evolved look... Qiao Sang looked at the evolved Gangbao with satisfaction.

Flauda began the inspection.

This time, after checking for a minute, Gangbao's size shrunk, and she reverted to her Steel Sword Falcon form.

Evolution, devolution, evolution, devolution... after repeating this several times, Flauda finally finished the check-up.

While packing up his equipment, he said: "The defense of the Steel Sword Falcon's King-stage form has strengthened significantly. Once her King-stage form is completely stabilized, notify me, and I'll send the energy pills for the King-stage form directly."

Pausing, Flauda added:

"By the way, the turbine devices on both sides after the Steel Sword Falcon evolves are a bit of a weakness. Remember not to let attacks land on the middle part of the turbine devices during matches or training; the defense there isn't as strong as the outside, and it would cause direct, severe damage."

"Understood."

"Gang Zhan."

Qiao Sang and Gangbao nodded at the same time.

"Roughly when will this batch of energy pills be ready?" Mikayla asked.

"One week." Flauda said without thinking. 

"Tell me where you are then, and I'll send them directly."

"Send them to the Beast Center here." Mikayla said.

"Alright." Flauda nodded.

Mikayla looked at Qiao Sang and asked: "Do you need to use the bathroom?"

Qiao Sang was stunned and shook her head: "No."

Mikayla smiled and said: "Good, then it's time for you to go."

Before Qiao Sang could react, her vision went black.

When her sight returned, she found herself standing in front of a building with sleek, clean lines, a structure that looked high-tech yet solemn and grand.

The plaque above read: "Zidia Ghost-type Ninth Research Institute."

Qiao Sang: ...

Honestly, is this level of efficiency a bit over the top...

Then she thought of something and spoke tentatively: "Meimei?"

The surroundings were silent. It seemed Spengami had already left.

"Pen pen."

Just as she was thinking, Spengami's voice rang out in the air.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure immediately helped translate: She says just go inside; she'll wait for you outside and take you back directly afterward.

Escorted by an Emperor-level pet, now that's a status flex... Qiao Sang said, "Thanks for the trouble," and walked toward the main gate with her head held high.

In addition to the security room with its windows tightly shut, a pet about two meters tall, wearing a uniform with a purple skull for a head, was floating at the sentry post.

Qiao Sang glanced at the Ghost-type pet with the purple skull and decisively chose to knock on the window of the security room.

The security room window was opened from the inside, and another purple skull head popped out, letting out an impatient cry: "Ou ou?"

Qiao Sang: ...

Qiao Sang gathered her thoughts and said: "I want to see Dr. Zhang Taitong."

The purple skull showed a confused expression and cried: "Ou ou?"

"Don't you recognize me?" Qiao Sang asked tentatively.

"Ou ou." The purple skull shook its head.

"Then do you recognize him?" Qiao Sang pulled Little Treasure over.

"Xun xun~" Little Treasure blinked his eyes and specifically flicked his golden hair, which was currently without any disguise.

"Ou ou." The purple skull shook its head again.

Little Treasure: ...

Qiao Sang: ...

Great. I considered everything but failed to realize that the entrance to the institute would be guarded by Ghost-type pets with not a single human in sight.

It looks like I won't be able to get into this institute...

Seeing Little Treasure's disappointed look, Qiao Sang decided to try one more time: "Could you please help me contact Dr. Zhang Taitong? Tell him someone named Qiao Sang is here to see him."

Pausing, she added: "The champion of this year's Central Hollow Regional Championship. I want to talk to him about another possibility for Ghost-type pet evolution."

The purple skull looked Qiao Sang up and down, then pulled its head back inside, opened a virtual screen, and let out a few "ou ou" cries.

Immediately after, the virtual screen closed, and it pressed something.

The main gate opened.

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