"She's setting her sights pretty high, actually thinking of defeating you." After saying that, the burly man thought of something and said with schadenfreude, "But then again, if she were a few years older, she really might be able to defeat you. Right now, she's even more popular than you."
Lefebvre said coldly, "She has the power to think that way."
The burly man was taken aback, then laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to think that way. I thought that Serana was the only contestant you took seriously in the entire Master Challenge."
After saying that, he couldn't help but ask, "Do you really think she can beat you right now?"
The tone emphasized the word "now".
Lefebvre glanced at him indifferently and said nothing.
The burly man instantly understood: "As expected, you think the only opponent is Serana."
“Just for now,” Lefebvre said, taking a drag of his cigarette. “Nobody can predict the future.”
"The future?" The burly man took a bite of food and said, "I don't know about the future, but this youngest A-level professional beast tamer in history is definitely stronger than you."
Lefebvre glanced at him again.
The burly man immediately adopted a surrender posture and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore."
As he spoke, he took a bag of documents from his bag and handed it over, subconsciously lowering his voice as he said, "These are all..."
“Speak normally, this room is under a soundproof barrier,” Lefebvre interrupted.
Soundproof walls can prevent sound from leaking out of a room, but do not affect the ability to hear outside sounds.
The burly man's voice returned to normal, and he said:
"These are all top-secret documents I found. As expected, many people have been hiding something. One of them is a contestant named Xia Huo. Her situation is the same as the person named Jules I just heard about. Both of them have a pet that can evolve to the Royal level, but they have been suppressing it for the sake of perfect evolution. If she evolves her pet during the competition, then she will be the third contestant in the Master Challenge, after you and Serana, to have five Royal-level pets..."
...
On the other side.
Margot's expression grew increasingly grim as they talked.
After having Josan as a student, Michaela became incredibly arrogant, and what she said was all true, so he couldn't refute it at all.
Just like now.
“You don’t need to help with the white energy issue; the Dean has already taken care of it for me.” Michaela’s tone was calm, as if she were talking about something very ordinary: “As soon as I posted the message in the group yesterday, the Dean contacted me.”
"She also said that I can contact her directly if I have any questions about Qiao Sang in the future."
The dean is indeed a good person... Qiao Sang was both surprised and delighted to hear this.
No wonder Teacher Michaela said that even if I chose an endangered pet with a maximum potential of Venerable, the Dean would still help me find one. It turns out the Dean has such high hopes for me...
...Jules was speechless, feeling a pang of sadness for herself.
You should know that since I joined the Imperial Class, I have only met with the Dean three times in total, let alone had him answer my questions.
Margot gritted her teeth and said with a forced smile, "I think the Dean would have taken such good care of whoever Josan was."
“That’s true.” Michaela readily admitted, “After all, I’m Jossan’s teacher.”
Margot: "..."
Margot found the meal almost unpalatable.
However, she didn't forget her purpose. When they were almost finished eating, she took out her phone, looked at Qiao Sang, and said:
"Let's exchange contact information. We're all from the Imperial Class. If there's anything Michaela doesn't know, you can ask me."
Qiao Sang did not refuse and got up to exchange contact information.
Seeing this, Michaela did not stop them, but simply smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. Even if I didn't know, there's still the Dean."
Margot pretended not to hear what she said.
After exchanging contact information, exchanging a few pleasantries, and saying goodbye, Penjami's eyes gleamed with blue light as she led her group away from the spot.
Margot took a sip of her drink, glanced at the left wall, and said:
"Let's go too."
“Yes,” Jules replied.
...
Villa, living room.
A group of figures appeared out of thin air.
"Teeth!"
Ya Bao called out.
Little Treasure Hunter, who had been in a good mood, suddenly turned ashen-faced.
Ya Bao carried Xiao Xun Bao away.
Lu Bao and the others followed behind.
Just as Josang was also preparing to head to the open space.
Michael said, "You stay here for now, I have something to tell you."
Qiao Sang immediately stopped.
Michaela said in a deep voice, "Leifred Hope was also at that hotel when we were eating just now."
"Huh?" Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment and didn't react immediately.
When she came to her senses, her first thought was: What? Lefebvre was also at the hotel where we just had dinner?
Then came the second thought:
If I had known Lefebvre was also at that hotel, I wouldn't have blocked my hearing afterwards. What a great opportunity it would have been to build a good relationship with him...
"Teacher, why are you only telling me now..." Qiao Sang's tone was slightly resentful.
She remembered that she hadn't hidden from her teacher the fact that she wanted to cultivate good relations with Lefebvre and Serana in order to trade for the Sun Crystal.
“The other party didn’t leave the private room the whole time. Are you going to just push the door open and go in?” Michaela said.
Although the room had soundproof walls, it was practically useless to an S-rank Beastmaster like her whose hearing had been specially enhanced.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Then why did you suddenly bring up Lefebvre with me...?
Just as Qiao Sang was about to say something.
Suddenly, my phone vibrated.
She instinctively took it out and saw that it was a message from Margot, her teacher whom she had recently added:
[I have some news for you. Xia Huo's Nunu Stone Golem has reached the standard to evolve into a Royal-level Golem and can evolve at any time. How about that? Did I tell you this faster than Michael did?]
Nunu Stone Warrior can evolve to Emperor level at any time? Doesn't that mean Xia Huo also has a chance to become a champion...?
Should I try to get along with her too...?
In a flash of thought, Michaela said in a deep voice:
"My main point is that the other side has obtained a lot of top-secret information about the contestants..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qiao Sang interrupted, "Xia Huo's Nunu Stone Warrior has already reached the standard to evolve to the Emperor level, and can be scheduled to evolve at any time?"
Michaela was taken aback: "How did you know?"
Qiao Sang didn't say anything, but silently handed over the phone.
Michaela glanced down, his lips twitched, and then he looked up and said:
“That’s right, Margot must have overheard it during dinner as well.”
She paused, then added, "Wait a minute, I'll organize all the information I've heard and send it to you. The key information is still about Xia Huo."
Michael became serious:
“One student from Yan Class has already been eliminated, but you and Jules are not yet eliminated. In order to preserve the honor of Yan Tian University, Xia Huo will likely have Nunu Stone Warrior evolve next.”
"The opponent is from Yan Class. If you face her, you must do your best to win this match."
Qiao Sang was slightly taken aback, thinking to herself, "I was still trying to get along with her, but you let me win?"
"I will definitely do my best," Jossan said, "but if her Nunu Stone Golem has evolved by then, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to win."
“Why do you think it’s so hard for you to win?” Michaela asked.
Isn't this obvious...? Qiao Sang said, "If Nunu Stone Warrior evolves, then Xia Huo will have five Royal-level pet beasts..."
“They only have one more royal-level pet than you.” Michaela said slowly, “In the first round, your opponent was also a student from the Flame Class, but you won 6-0 without even sending out Ya Bao. In the second round, you only sent out Ya Bao and Little Treasure Hunter, and finally won 6-1. With such strength, why should you be afraid of an opponent who only has one more royal-level pet than you?”
Upon hearing this, Qiao Sang's heart stirred.
Yes, in the first two rounds of the competition, the opponents I faced all had four royal-level pets, and I had never sent out all of them, including Toothpick, in any round...
Michael continued:
"Have you forgotten? Only those who finish in the top three will receive the 200,000-point reward from the Dean."
Qiao Sang's heart was filled with conflicting emotions.
Only the top three can get 200,000 points. If I face Xia Huo, then I have no choice but to win...
Thinking of this, Qiao Sang took a deep breath and said seriously:
"Don't worry, in the third round, whether I face Xia Huo, Serana, or Leifeld, I will do my best to beat them!"
Michaela: "???"
I only mentioned Xia Huo, not Serana and Leifeld!
Michaela paused for a moment, not revealing his true thoughts, and then smiled and said, "I have high hopes for you."
"I'll do my best!" After saying that, Qiao Sang did not go to the open space as she had originally planned, but instead turned around and went to the room.
Teacher Michaela is right. So what if the opponent has five royal-level pets? I won the first and second rounds without even fielding my full lineup. Does that mean I should just give up when I encounter an opponent with five royal-level pets in the third round?
No, she wants to win.
We're all on the same playing field. If the other team can win, why can't we?
She wants to defeat the people in Yan Class and get 200,000 points!
Josan sat at his desk, took out the contestant information that Teacher Michaela had given him, and found the page about Serana and Lefebvre.
To be honest, after Teacher Michaela gave me the information about the contestants, I only glanced at these two people, because I never thought I could win.
But now that I think about it, considering that I won the first two rounds without fielding my full squad, my chances of winning against these two players weren't entirely zero.
With fewer and fewer competitors now, the chances of facing them are getting higher and higher, so you have to be prepared for them to be your rivals.
In any case, a top-three finish is a must!
As Josan pondered this, he carefully began to examine the information on Serana and Lefebvre.
Half an hour later, she remembered something, turned on her computer, and typed in the three characters "Nushi Zhe".
Nushi is a Rock-type Royal-level pet, and also the Royal-level form of Nunu Stone Warrior.
...
Time flew by, and five days later it was already time to go.
Nine o'clock in the morning, Saye International Stadium.
The venue was packed with people, with every seat filled.
Many media outlets are currently broadcasting this news:
"I am currently at the Saye International Arena in the capital of Tanzania, which is also the venue for the Masters Challenge. After two rounds of fierce competition, all 100 finalists have emerged. Of course, this is just the beginning..."
"The camera is following me. Behind me is the contestants' area. Almost all the contestants who have advanced to this round have arrived. I wonder if you've seen your favorite contestant..."
"Hello everyone, this is the International Beast Taming News Agency. Today, at the Saye International Arena, we will be holding the third round of the competition. Let's turn our cameras to the arena. Our guest today is Xue Dians!"
"Learn the Classics!" In the center of the arena, a pet beast about 80 centimeters tall and resembling a book excitedly called out to the audience.
Xue Dian Si, a royal-level psychic-type pet, is born with an interest in books. It is said that each Xue Dian Si is born with pages inside its body containing previously unrecorded knowledge. Besides the accumulation of energy, only sufficient knowledge can support its evolution, making it an extremely rare pet... Qiao Sang recalled the knowledge about Xue Dian Si in his mind, thinking that he hadn't expected the Master Challenge to even have a pet like Xue Dian Si...
"Grind it."
The Dragon King scoffed from the side, implying that this guest lacked even half of his authority.
By the third round, the number of participants had decreased sharply, and many of the participants' relatives, friends, or coaches were able to sit here.
Many contestants looked over, and they clearly recognized Dragon King, who had just been a guest not long ago.
Teacher Michaela was also nearby at that moment.
Qiao Sang smiled and said, "You are the head of the clan, so of course you have more authority."
"Grind it."
The Dragon King patted Qiao Sang on the shoulder happily and called out, indicating that he liked what Qiao Sang had to say and asked him to say a few more words.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Michaela helped change the subject: "There will be another contestant getting a bye today, who do you think it will be?"
After thinking for a moment, Josang said, "It should be Serana."
After all, Lefebvre had already received a bye in the previous round.
“Maybe it will be you,” Michaela joked.
"Teeth!"
Before Qiao Sang could speak, Ya Bao quickly barked seriously, indicating that this wouldn't do and that it wanted to compete!
"Looking around~"
Little Treasure Hunter also quickly called out, indicating that it absolutely could not be left out, as it still needed to absorb the white energy.
"Qingqing".
Qingbao appeared and, surprisingly, agreed with Xiao Xunbao's words.
It's better to play in the game; it didn't even appear in the last round.
"It seems that Ya Bao and the others don't want to miss a turn," Qiao Sang said with a smile.
To be honest, she really didn't think it would be her, after all, there were several other contestants who were considered much more likely to win the championship than she was.
During the conversation, on the field, Nefertis held the microphone and spoke loudly:
"According to the competition rules, one player will receive a bye in this round and will advance directly to the next round!"
The audience immediately started discussing it.
Amidst the cacophony of noise, Lichmons floated in front of the giant screen, closing his eyes.
At the same time, photos on the giant virtual screen behind him began to flash with a blue light.
A moment later, Lichmon opened its eyes, spread its paws, and a photograph formed by light and shadow appeared on its paws.
All cameras and eyes focused on that direction.
The person in the photo has black hair and black eyes, and looks to be only a teenager.
Qiao Sang: "?!!"
Holy crap, how could it be me?! (End of Chapter)
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