Chapter 1090: Staying Behind

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The entire venue fell into a brief silence for a single second, after which a tidal wave of clamor erupted.

In the Ultimate High-level Pet Championship, matches ending very quickly weren't completely unheard of. However, most of the audience present, humans and pets alike, had been watching the tournament since it began. 

They had a general grasp of the Qinyin Fairy's strength and knew that her matches had grown increasingly difficult in the later stages.

In yesterday's match, she had even come close to losing.

The Thunder Star Tiger was far stronger than the opponent she faced yesterday, yet under Qiao Sang's commands, such an opponent was utterly no match for the Qinyin Fairy.

"Is this the level of a B-rank big shot? Simply terrifying beyond belief."

"I can hardly believe today's Qinyin Fairy and yesterday's Qinyin Fairy are the exact same pet."

"Turns out the Qinyin Fairy has the Pressure trait too! Why didn't she use it yesterday when the Pride-Shedding Scorpion executed clones?"

"The difference between having a Beast Tamer commanding and not having one is way too massive..."

"Wait, did the Thunder Star Tiger throw the match? Why did it stand completely still at the start and let the Qinyin Fairy's Charm hit it?"

"It was obviously frightened silly by Big Shot Qiao's star array color! Didn't you see how dumbfounded it looked when it saw the star array color?"

"I didn't see it at all, I was staring entirely at the star array..."

"It feels like with a Beast Tamer commanding, the Qinyin Fairy gained a backbone, her strength became so much greater."

"Jie jie." A nearby centipede-like pet let out a call, indicating that if a B-rank Beast Tamer helped command its battles, it would be much stronger too.

"Guan guan." A nearby toad-like pet chimed in, indicating that any pet would be strengthened under the command of a B-rank Beast Tamer.

In the guest panel area.

Snapping back to her senses, the host marveled: "What a completely one-sided match! Not a single one of Contestant Qiao Sang's commands was superfluous, and the Qinyin Fairy executed every instruction flawlessly."

As she spoke, she recalled her duty: "Mr. Leonard, please offer a few commentary notes on this match."

In a tone brimming with admiration, Leonard stated:

"Contestant Qiao Sang's command was crisp and decisive. First, she had the Qinyin Fairy use Charm to seize the initiative of the battle, allowing Dazzling Gleam to land a direct hit. She also judged that the Thunder Star Tiger wouldn't collapse from that alone, immediately having the Qinyin Fairy execute Tail Wind. Losing its attack target and fearing an ambush, the Thunder Star Tiger had no choice but to deploy clones to reduce its chances of being struck."

"Yet Contestant Qiao Sang responded instantly, having the Qinyin Fairy unleash Pressure. Without even revealing her original form, she made all of the Thunder Star Tiger's clones vanish, following up with a final blow to secure victory in one fell swoop."

Pausing for a beat, he added: "This match makes me feel that I still have a great deal to learn."

"Mr. Leonard seems to have gained profound insights." 

The host looked toward the other side: "What about the Pseudo-Crying Ghost? Is there anything you'd like to evaluate?"

"Wei ku."

"Wei ku."

The Pseudo-Crying Ghost let out two calls with a rather stern expression.

Real-time translation transmitted into the host's earpiece. After listening, she said:

"Indeed. The primary reason the Thunder Star Tiger lost so quickly was that it failed to snap back to its senses when the match began. The shock and fear brought on by the color of a B-rank Beast Tamer's star array were simply too immense. Had the Thunder Star Tiger reacted earlier and realized the match had started, perhaps it wouldn't have lost so quickly."

"If any wild pets battle Contestant Qiao Sang next, we hope they can break free from the inner awe and fear toward a B-rank Beast Tamer and unleash their true performance."

"Wei ku."

The Pseudo-Crying Ghost let out a call.

Listening to the voice in her earpiece, the host smiled and assisted with translation:

"Everyone, do not forget, aside from the Beast Tamer, your ranks are identical!"

The moment these words were uttered, the wild pets in the spectator stands and contestant area called out with excited expressions one after another.

The host continued: "Let us first congratulate Contestant Qiao Sang on securing victory in this match!"

Under the spotlight and cheers of the crowd, Qiao Sang cast a glance in Little Treasure's direction.

Despite the distance, her sight was astonishing, cleanly locking eyes with Little Treasure.

"Xun xun~"

Understanding implicitly, blue light gleamed in Little Treasure's eyes.

The next second, Qiao Sang and Qingbao vanished from the field, reappearing in the contestant area.

All the participating contestants instantly gathered their gazes over.

Meichouni was excited at first, but recalling the color of her star array, it fell into silence.

"Qing qing."

Floating beside Little Treasure, Qingbao tilted her head with a face full of refreshed satisfaction.

"Xun xun~" Cooperating smoothly, Little Treasure gave a thumbs-up and let out a call.

Qiao Sang sat down in her original seat. Noticing the Moda Power Dragon was right beside her, she couldn't help asking: "Why are you here?"

As she spoke, Little Tingbao silently crawled onto her torso, displaying an unfriendly expression toward the Moda Power Dragon.

The Moda Power Dragon had eyes only for Qiao Sang, its expression complex as it hesitated to speak.

At this moment, Mikayla, who was taking a phone call nearby, set down her phone and said:

"We won't watch the rest of the matches, let's head back first."

"What happened?" Qiao Sang inquired.

"The Dragon King said it's heading to the villa to find me, it's already on its way right now." Mikayla answered.

Raising her brows, Qiao Sang smiled: "Is the Dragon King short on money?"

Amused, Mikayla shot her a glance: "No, it has business coming over to find me."

"Alright." 

Qiao Sang had no objections, stating: "Then let's go."

Saying that, she prepared to wait for Spengami to take them away.

"Mo mo!"

Just then, a voice echoed over.

Looking in the direction of the sound, Qiao Sang spotted the Moda Ao Dragon she had met earlier.

Its eyes were glowing passionately, its attitude subservient, not a trace remained of its former look of displeasure toward her.

"Mo mo!"

Arriving at Qiao Sang's side, the Moda Ao Dragon called out enthusiastically.

The Moda Power Dragon cast a strange look at it.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure called out.

It says the leader is heading to our place now, so it wants to go back with us to see the leader.

"Mo mo~"

The Moda Ao Dragon nodded its head to indicate that was correct.

Mikayla's expression remained serene, seemingly unsurprised by the change in the Moda Ao Dragon's attitude.

Qiao Sang said: "I recall your match hasn't started yet."

"Mo mo~"

The Moda Ao Dragon displayed a moved expression, letting out a call.

To think you actually remembered my match hadn't started yet.

Hearing its tone, the Moda Power Dragon seemed to realize something, looking at the Moda Ao Dragon in disbelief.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure assisted with the translation.

Did the Moda Ao Dragon really mean that... Why does it feel completely different from how it started off giving me... Qiao Sang blanked out for a moment, saying: "Because only a few matches have taken place so far."

"Mo mo."

The Moda Ao Dragon called out with a serious expression.

The moment these words were uttered, the Moda Power Dragon revealed an injured I misjudged you expression.

After listening, Little Treasure blanked out for a moment before translating: "Xun xun~"

It says if we're in a hurry to get back, it can forfeit the match and leave directly with us.

Forfeit? Qiao Sang looked at the Moda Ao Dragon with a face full of astonishment, confirming: "You're saying forfeit?"

"Mo mo." The Moda Ao Dragon nodded forcefully.

If it could form a contract with a 17-year-old B-rank Beast Tamer, what did forfeiting a match matter?

Just what business is there that it's this anxious to see the Dragon King... Qiao Sang looked toward Mikayla and said: "How about we wait until the Moda Ao Dragon finishes its match before leaving with it? The Dragon King should still take a while to reach our place anyway, and Spengami getting back is a matter of seconds."

Hearing this, the Moda Ao Dragon revealed a moved expression.

This time, the expression was far more genuine than the previous display of emotion.

Mikayla nodded slightly: "That works."

With Qiao Sang around, even if she returned late, she believed the Dragon King wouldn't be angry.

For the remainder of the time, Qiao Sang watched the matches. The Moda Ao Dragon sat beside her, chatting occasionally under Little Treasure's translation.

Staring at Tingbao, the Moda Power Dragon had a lonely expression.

Simultaneously.

In the very back row of the contestant area.

A flower-like pet covered in thorns looked at Qiao Sang's back and called out curiously: "Ci ci?"

You've been staring at this human constantly, could she be the person you want to contract with?

"Mei mei..."

Meichouni called out in low spirits.

Not anymore.

"Ci ci?"

The thorn-covered flower pet displayed a puzzled expression and called out.

Why? I remember you entered this tournament specifically to let this human see your strength.

"Mei mei..."

Meichouni called out.

I didn't know she was a B-rank Beast Tamer before. Do you think a B-rank Beast Tamer would contract me...

"Ci ci..."

For a moment, the thorn-covered flower pet didn't know what to say.

It had never interacted with B-rank Beast Tamers, but it knew that at the B-rank level, every pet contracted thereafter was ultra-rare. Someone like Meichouni, disdained even by ordinary Beast Tamers, truly couldn't make the cut.

"Ci ci..."

Inexplicably feeling like a fellow sufferer with Meichouni, the thorn-covered flower pet extended a paw, patting Meichouni to offer comfort.

"Mei mei!"

The instant it patted down, however, Meichouni swept away its depression and let out a painful shriek.

Startled, the thorn-covered flower pet retracted its paw. Looking at its palm covered in sharp thorns, it fell silent.

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One hour later.

The villa.

Qiao Sang, Mikayla, Yabao, and the rest materialized out of thin air in the living room.

"Mo mo!"

The moment they appeared, an excited voice echoed outside.

Turning her head, Qiao Sang saw the Dragon King flying over with a face full of excitement from the direction of the open-air training field.

"Mo mo."

"Mo mo."

The Moda Power Dragon and Moda Ao Dragon called out to the Dragon King.

Nodding to them, the Dragon King arrived beside Qiao Sang, its eyes passionately sizing her up from top to bottom.

Why is it looking at me like this... Qiao Sang's heart pounded as she offered a greeting: "Dragon King."

"Mo mo!"

Abandoning its authoritative demeanor from their first meeting, the Dragon King flashed a broad smile, calling out enthusiastically.

Qiao Sang was completely bewildered by the Dragon King's attitude.

Their previous departure had ended on a somewhat unpleasant note, yet its attitude had suddenly shifted like this, truthfully, it was a bit eerie...

She couldn't help casting a glance at Teacher Mikayla.

Clearing her throat, Mikayla said: "Didn't you say you had something to tell me?"

"Mo mo?"

The Dragon King looked toward Mikayla, letting out a call.

"That's right." Mikayla nodded.

"Mo mo!"

The Dragon King looked back at Qiao Sang, its gaze growing increasingly fiery.

Realizing something, Tingbao's face darkened, but recalling his Beast Tamer's prior promise to him, he suppressed his anger.

The atmosphere grew subtly delicate for a moment.

Floating to the side, Little Treasure took off his ring, pulled out a handful of melon seeds, and began cracking them.

"Qing qing."

Qingbao let out a call.

Grabbing a handful of melon seeds, Little Treasure handed them to Qingbao.

The two of them cracked melon seeds, watching the show with entertained expressions.

Her scalp feeling numb under the Dragon King's stare, Qiao Sang said:m"I'll take Yabao and the others out to train first, so I won't disturb your chat."

Saying that, she stepped forward to walk toward the open-air training field.

"Mo mo!"

At this moment, the Moda Ao Dragon looked at the Dragon King and called out in an urgent tone, signaling for the leader to speak up quickly.

"Mo mo."

With a flash like a residual image, the Dragon King blocked Qiao Sang's path, issuing a call in a serious tone.

Qiao Sang subconsciously looked toward Teacher Mikayla.

Instead of translating, Mikayla looked at the Dragon King and said: "Why didn't you reply to any of the messages I sent you earlier?"

"Mo mo."

Shooting her a coy glare, the Dragon King put on a "Is now really the time to be saying things like that?" expression, calling out to tell her to translate quickly.

Holy crap, what kind of expression is that... Goosebumps almost broke out across Mikayla's skin, but she performed the translation with utmost calm on the surface: "The Dragon King wants you to reconsider the contract matter carefully once more."

Qiao Sang blanked out at first, then her brain worked rapidly, instantly understanding why the attitude of the Moda Ao Dragon and Dragon King had shifted so drastically. Because of today's match, they now knew her Beast Tamer rank.

My damn charm... Sighing internally, Qiao Sang suppressed the upward curl of her lips and stated with surface righteousness: "I'm sorry, but I've already said everything I needed to say last time."

Gangbao cast a silent glance at her Beast Tamer.

The Moda Power Dragon, who had remained silent all along, revealed an "I knew it" expression.

Looking at the Dragon King, the Moda Ao Dragon revealed an anxious expression.

"Mo mo."

Instead of getting angry like last time, the Dragon King issued a call in a tone that could be described as gentle.

The corners of Mikayla's mouth twitched as she said: "It says there's no rush, you can take your time considering."

What is going on... I rejected it so clearly, yet it still refuses to give up... Just as Qiao Sang was about to say something more...

"Mo mo." the Dragon King called out again.

Mikayla's expression froze: "You're saying you want to stay here?"

Ah? The Dragon King wants to stay here? Qiao Sang blanked out.

"Mo mo." The Dragon King nodded its head.

With a headache written all over her face, Mikayla asked: "What about the clan you manage?"

"Mo mo."

Flashing a hearty smile, the Dragon King called out to indicate that it had already made arrangements, having them send a few juniors over to visit every day.

Mikayla's eyelids twitched as she confirmed: "You mean a few of your juniors will come over every single day from now on?"

"Mo mo."

The Dragon King nodded its head.

It had already thought it through: By having a few Little Moda Dragons or Moda Power Dragons come over every day, one of them was bound to catch the eye of its Beast Tamer's student.

In all its long life, this was its very first time encountering a 17-year-old B-rank Beast Tamer.

With such insane talent, even if she got eliminated in the first round during her first Interstellar Cup, she would definitely have the chance to enter a second or even third time!

At this thought, the Dragon King's determination to stay behind grew increasingly resolute.

"Mo mo!" Hearing this, the Moda Ao Dragon's eyes lit up, and it called out hastily to indicate that it would stay behind today to keep the leader company.

The Dragon King cast a thoroughly disdainful look at the Moda Ao Dragon.

You're already at the High-level rank, how could anyone contract you? Staying behind is a waste of time and quota.

In front of Qiao Sang, however, it ultimately didn't voice those words aloud. Looking at the silent Moda Power Dragon, it called out: "Mo mo."

You stay behind to keep me company as well.

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T/n: Sorry for the delayed chapters😭 We got flooded inside the house so no time for updates. By the way, since mysterious option 1 is on the lead, you'll get four chapters! Mysterious option 2 are Six Chapters; and Mysterious option 3 is Eight chapters😚✌️So better luck this time!

Now, another one: Blue or Red?

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