Chapter 1111: Phantom Beast, Shalala

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Mikayla turned her head, giving him a glance: "You're asking me to go with you?"

Leon's expression was slightly awkward as he said, "There is some unpleasantness between us, but business is business. I believe you wouldn't want to miss an opportunity like this either."

The later a Beast Tamer's stage, the more they require fateful opportunities, whether for the Beast Tamer themselves or for their pet beasts. Leon was confident that Mikayla would not pass up this chance.

Sure enough, Mikayla asked: "Besides the gathering of rare pet beasts, what other news do you have?"

Knowing that the deal was sealed, Leon perked up and lowered his voice: "Among these rare pet beasts, one of them is said to be Shalala."

Shalala, a Phantom Beast of Flame Star. It was said to possess the ability to extend human lifespans, and rumors also claimed it was a legendary pet beast that, upon reaching God rank, could transform all desolation into lush greenery, turn deserts into oases, and cause miracles in the ecosystem.

Flame Star's foliage was once completely unable to grow due to the overly harsh sunlight, and it was Shalala that allowed all the green shade to sprout anew.

Therefore, among all the Phantom Beasts and legendary pet beasts of Flame Star, Shalala held a uniquely cherished place in everyone's hearts.

It might not be the strongest in combat power among all Phantom Beasts and legendary pet beasts, but it was undoubtedly the most beloved in the hearts of the people of Flame Star.

Qiao Sang had read books regarding Flame Star's Phantom Beasts while on the starship heading to Flame Star. The very first page opened to Shalala, showing how much importance the editor of that book attached to it.

There's actually Shalala... Relevant information about Shalala flashed through Qiao Sang's mind. Her heart stirred, though she maintained a calm facade on the surface.

After all, she had personally seen Phantom Beasts twice before, and had even lived together with one of them for a period of time.

Mikayla, on the other hand, went through a series of expression changes, shock, astonishment, wild joy...

Shalala! There was actually Shalala!

"So, how about it? Want to go together?" Leon asked.

This time when asking, he was considerably more calm and composed.

Mikayla's expression shifted several times before she managed her composure, returning to calm as she asked: "How do we split whatever we find?"

Leon was prepared long ago and said: "A 30-70 split. After all, I provided this news."

Mikayla took a sip of milk and said calmly, "Sure. You take 30, I take 70."

Leon's face instantly flushed with anger, and he slammed his hand on the table as he stood up: "Mikayla, don't push it too far!"

People around the restaurant all turned their gazes over in unison.

Mikayla calmly drank her milk.

"Mo mo!"

Dragon King showed an displeased expression and called out, indicating: Mind your attitude. Right now, you are the one asking a favor from my Beast Tamer.

Leon glanced at Dragon King and the silent Mikayla, let out a cold snort, and said: "It seems we have nothing to talk about. Oceane, let's go!"

With that, he turned and strode away.

One could tell that his entire back was filled with fury.

Oceane stood up and said, "Teacher, Junior Sister, then we shall take our leave first."

With that said, she followed in Leon's footsteps.

Leaving just like that? Qiao Sang was somewhat surprised.

Shouldn't cooperation be like a business deal where both sides haggle back and forth for a few rounds before settling on a split that everyone finds acceptable in their hearts?

Shouldn't this just be the first round?

Pulling her thoughts together, Qiao Sang asked: "Teacher, are you really not going?"

Mikayla smiled and said: "Don't worry, he'll come back."

Just as her voice fell, Leon was seen returning with Oceane in tow. With a terrible expression, he pulled out a chair and sat down, staring at Mikayla while gritting his teeth: "A 60-40 split. I take 60, you take 40."

Mikayla smiled slightly: "Leon, this isn't the attitude of someone asking for a favor."

Leon's face instantly darkened by another degree.

Looks like Teacher Mikayla's relationship with this teacher isn't very good... Qiao Sang watched with great interest from the side.

At this time, Oceane leaned over and said: "Junior Sister, let's head outside first so we don't disturb the two teachers' conversation."

Ah, this... I haven't heard enough yet... Qiao Sang felt somewhat reluctant inside, but put on an obedient demeanor on the surface, said "Okay", picked up Yabao, stood up, and followed behind Oceane.

Lubao, Gangbao, Tingbao, and Moda Power Dragon followed along.

Little Treasure and Qingbao looked at each other, one turned invisible while the other transformed into wind, staying in place and tacitly not leaving.

On the terrace outside the restaurant, Qiao Sang pretended to look at the lush green scenery before her, while in reality, she perked up her ears to listen to the dialogue inside.

"If it weren't for me, could you have known this news?"

"You didn't have to seek cooperation with me."

"If you didn't have a Spengami, do you think I would have sought you out?"

"Like I said, you don't have to seek cooperation with me."

"Mikayla, don't go too far!"

"I'm going too far? Do you need me to bring up past matters with you again?"

"Mo mo! Mo mo!"

Just as Qiao Sang was preparing to continue listening, Oceane beside her spoke up:

"It's said that in the past, both Teacher Leon and Teacher Mikayla competed for the spot to participate in the Interstellar Cup. Teacher Leon wasn't selected while Teacher Mikayla was, which is why the relationship between the two of them has always been bad."

Hearing this, only one thought echoed in Qiao Sang's mind:

What? Teacher Mikayla had actually participated in the Interstellar Cup?!

Amidst her shock, Qiao Sang unwittingly spoke her inner thought aloud.

Oceane said in surprise: "You didn't know about this?"

Qiao Sang answered honestly: "Teacher Mikayla has never mentioned it."

Then she remembered something and said: "Isn't participating in the Interstellar Cup based on strength? Whoever is stronger should be the one to go."

"The problem lies in the fact that Teacher Leon believed his strength wasn't inferior to Teacher Mikayla's, but he wasn't given the spot to participate in the Interstellar Cup back then." Oceane said.

Qiao Sang waved her hand and said: "Isn't that simple? Just have them battle each other once."

"Yap yap."

Yabao nodded, indicating that his Beast Tamer was right.

Oceane said: "They used to be rival competitors, each having wins and losses against the other, so they were evenly matched. However, when participating in the Global World League Beast Taming Tournament back then, Teacher Leon was matched against a formidable opponent and lost the match, so he failed to obtain the spot for the Interstellar Cup."

Pausing briefly, she added: "Teacher Mikayla also lost to that person, but by then it was already late in the tournament, and Teacher Mikayla had made it into the top six, thus earning the spot."

That really is fate... Qiao Sang marveled in her heart.

Oceane continued: "Later, when Teacher Mikayla participated in the Interstellar Cup..."

Reaching this point, she inexplicably felt an intense sense of pressure descending, and her voice came to a sudden halt.

Then she sensed something and looked toward the direction connecting to the restaurant.

Two seconds later, Mikayla, Spengami, and Dragon King appeared at the doorway.

"Let's go, we've finished talking." Mikayla looked toward Qiao Sang and said.

At the same time, the sense of pressure on Oceane disappeared.

"Senior Sister, then I'll be taking my leave first." Qiao Sang bade farewell and followed Teacher Mikayla away from the restaurant.

After the two figures vanished from sight, Leon came to Oceane's side and inquired: "How did your chat go?"

"We didn't chat about anything yet." 

After saying that, Oceane asked: "What about you? How did your chat with Teacher Mikayla go?"

Leon's expression wasn't pleasant: "We're done talking."

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"We've finished talking." Mikayla said. 

"Over the next two days, I'll go out with him to search for the place where these rare pet beasts went. If we find it and confirm there's no danger, I'll have Spengami bring you over."

Qiao Sang was taken aback for a moment: "Do I not need to go search together?"

"No need." Mikayla said while taking a sip of the drink she brought out from the restaurant. 

"You've just finished participating in a tournament, so now is your rest time. Besides, we don't even know the specific location right now. With Spengami's mental power, it can cover the entire Qingguang Island. If those rare pet beasts are truly here, we can find them very quickly. If they aren't, there's no need for you to come out and waste time with me."

Qiao Sang let out an "Oh", then remembered something and inquired: "Teacher, did you participate in the Interstellar Cup in the past?"

Mikayla's thoughts drifted, as if sinking into memory: "That was already a very long time ago..."

Pausing briefly, her expression returned to normal as she asked: "Did Oceane tell you?"

Qiao Sang gave an "Mm": "She also said Teacher Leon competed with you to participate in the Interstellar Cup, but he wasn't selected while you were."

After saying that, she offered up flattery at the opportune moment: "Teacher, you're really amazing."

Amazing my foot, wasn't it still a one-round trip... Dragon King held back the urge to blurt out a complaint.

Mikayla smiled and shifted the topic: "Didn't you say you were going to the beach? Let's go."

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On the beach.

The sunlight beat down intensely.

Looking across, almost all of them were heat-resistant Fire-type pet beasts and Ground-type pet beasts.

Walking on the beach, Qiao Sang didn't feel particularly hot, only feeling that her feet were slightly burning even through her shoes.

"Yap yap!"

Seeing the beach and those Fire-type pet beasts he had never seen before, Yabao showed an excited expression, his tail wagging a few times.

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure stuck out his tongue and silently moved closer to Lubao.

"Qing qing..."

Qingbao pressed her entire body directly against Lubao.

"Lei lei..."

Tingbao tried hard to coil around Lubao so as not to get squeezed out.

Lubao stood expressionless, looking as though three attachments were hanging off her body.

Gangbao glanced in the direction where Lubao was, unable to hold back a laugh, though she quickly restrained her expression.

"Mo mo..."

Moda Power Dragon wiped away its sweat and couldn't help looking at Dragon King.

Dragon King responded with its eyes: Don't look at me. If you have the skill, squeeze onto that fellow named Lubao too.

Moda Power Dragon looked at Lubao, feeling they weren't familiar with each other, so in the end it endured and didn't squeeze over.

Just at this moment, however, Lubao noticed this side. A visible chill radiated from her body, spreading outward and covering the exact spot where Moda Power Dragon stood.

This chill was just right, not bone-chillingly cold, but simply making one feel that the surrounding temperature dropped considerably, as if suddenly going from scorching heat to crisp autumn cool.

"Mo mo..."

Moda Power Dragon put on a comfortable expression.

Seeing this scene, Mikayla smiled and said: "It looks like Ice Emperor Ram won't be able to go into the sea."

Qiao Sang's eyes were full of smiles as she said: "I think rather than going into the sea, Lubao probably prefers staying together with everyone even more."

Even though Lubao didn't speak much usually, she knew that in fact, Lubao was always paying attention to everyone and quietly listening to everyone talk. Otherwise, Lubao wouldn't always notice immediately whether Yabao and the others got injured during training, and release Healing Light right away.

Qiao Sang lay on the beach.

Yabao mimicked his Beast Tamer's pose and lay beside her.

Seeing this, Qiao Sang smiled, then remembered something and looked toward Gangbao on the side.

Gangbao fell silent for two seconds and chose to lie down.

That's more like it... Qiao Sang raised her hand and gestured for a few Sticky-Mora Crabs to come over to help massage her back, as well as Teacher Mikayla's and Yabao and the others'.

"Nian mo!"

"Nian mo!"

Sticky-Mora Crab's technique was excellent, and its drive was quite full as well, its crab claws pressing precisely on acupoints on the back every time.

"Yap yap..."

"Gang qiu..."

"Mo mo..."

Yabao, Gangbao, and Dragon King enjoyed it, revealing comfortable expressions.

"Xun xun~"

Seeing this scene, Little Treasure's eyes lit up. Floating over, he mimicked his Beast Tamer, Yabao, and Gangbao by lying down, preparing to wave a claw to call a Sticky-Mora Crab over.

"Xun xun!"

In the next second, as if his body were on fire, Little Treasure abruptly floated up into the air and let out a scream.

"Qing qing!"

"Qing qing!"

Seeing Little Treasure's appearance, Qingbao held Lubao and burst into laughter.

Lubao turned her head, her eyes revealing a trace of amusement.

"Lei lei!"

Infected by Qingbao's laughter, Little Ting Dragon likewise let out a laugh.

The azure sky, the blazing golden sun, the brisk gentle breeze, along with Qingbao and the others' laughter, feeling the professional massage technique on her back, Qiao Sang closed her eyes, feeling her heart settle into peace.

At the same time, in an unseeable area within her brain domain, an imperceptible surge undulated slightly.

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Time flowed quietly at an unhurried pace.

Under the midday sunlight, Little Treasure held two eggs and tapped them against a freshly wiped patch of ground outdoors. The egg whites and yolks flowed onto the ground, making a "sizzle" sound as they instantly turned into a fried state.

"Qing qing," Qingbao called out from the side while holding an empty plate and chopsticks.

"Xun xun~"

Little Treasure called out, after which blue light gleamed in his eyes. One of the cooked fried eggs was instantly controlled and placed onto Qingbao's plate.

"Qing qing."

Qingbao took a bite, putting on a "not bad" expression.

Indoors, Qiao Sang answered her phone: "Did you find it?"

Mikayla's voice came through the speaker: "No, but right now there's a very strange location where Spengami's mental power cannot penetrate. I plan to go check it out in person with Leon."

"Where is it?" Qiao Sang inquired.

"In a sea area surrounded by white fog on the south side of Qingguang Island." Mikayla said.

Hearing this, Qiao Sang suddenly recalled the matter that mysterious old man had mentioned not long ago, and couldn't help asking: "What about the north side of Qingguang Island? I heard there's a place called Wolin over there that is also surrounded by white fog year-round."

"That side has already been investigated." Mikayla said. 

"There's nothing special inside."

There's nothing at all... Qiao Sang didn't doubt it.

After all, Teacher Mikayla and that teacher named Leon were both S-rank Beast Tamers, it was impossible for them to make a mistake on such a simple investigation task.

She then remembered that there was only one day left until the time mentioned by the mysterious old man, and spoke up: "Teacher, I plan to head to Wolin in a bit."

Mikayla instructed: "That place is very easy to get lost in. If you can't find your directions, just fly up to high altitude directly or have Night Ring King use Teleportation to bring you out."

"I got it." Qiao Sang said.

After chatting idly with Teacher Mikayla for two sentences, she hung up the phone.

Qingguang Island isn't particularly large nor small. Over these past few days, she had explored almost all of it. Spengami's mental power should be able to directly cover the whole island, so finding where rare pet beasts gather should take just a matter of minutes. 

Yet after so long without finding anything, Teacher is still searching. It seems she trusts that teacher named Leon quite a bit. If it were me, I'd definitely doubt the accuracy of this news... 

Qiao Sang marveled in her heart, put away her phone, stood up and said: "Get ready, we're heading out."

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