After the competition ended, and the green-marked participants who made it to the next round were announced, Qiao Sang led Little Ting Dragon to meet Mikaela at the entrance.
Many people passing by focused their attention on them.
With many competitors, not all who advance to the next round get camera time, but Qiao Sang and Little Ting Dragon were memorable in their brief spotlight.
"Xun Xun~"
Little Treasure Hunter floated next to Little Ting Dragon, patted its head, and exclaimed, complimenting Old Six.
"Ting Ting."
Little Ting Dragon nonchalantly called back, indicating that it knew it would win upon seeing its opponent.
"Xun Xun?"
Little Treasure Hunter wore a curious look, seemingly asking, "You can tell just from that?"
Meanwhile, Qiao Sang started a conversation with Teacher Mikaela:
"If the wind had been stronger today, Little Ting Dragon might not have won so quickly."
Mikaela replied, "The cotton seed drifting with the wind is uncontrollable. If the wind were stronger and blew it out of the arena, it would have lost the match."
So the drifting with the wind is uncontrollable... If it were an outdoor match, wouldn’t it be very risky... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
Mikaela continued:
"It’s quite fortunate not to have faced a well-trained opponent right away."
Even though Little Ting Dragon is a super rare Dragon-type and Electric-type Pet Beast, its age is a limit, and its training has only recently begun, mostly in skill proficiency. Facing a slightly better-trained Pet Beast could easily result in a loss.
Qiao Sang laughed and said, "I actually hope to face stronger opponents. That way, at least we’ll improve in battle."
Mikaela felt gratified upon hearing this.
"Mian Mian!"
"Mian Mian!"
Suddenly, familiar cries sounded nearby.
Qiao Sang looked in the direction of the sound and saw the cotton seed that had previously battled Little Ting Dragon accusing a boy with a bowl-cut in dissatisfaction.
"But the opponent is a Dragon-type Pet Beast with Electric-type skills. I couldn’t do anything," the boy said, looking aggrieved.
"Mian Mian!"
"Mian Mian!"
The cotton seed angrily cried twice, then turned and left.
"Cotton Candy, don’t go!" the boy shouted, rushing to catch up.
Just as he was about to catch up, the cotton seed called out to a passing bird-type Pet Beast:
"Mian Mian!"
Without a word, the bird-type Pet Beast flapped its wings towards it.
A gust of wind instantly rose, lifting the cotton seed into the air.
"Cotton Candy!" the boy cried out desperately to the departing cotton seed.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"There are many Beast Tamers and Pet Beasts who part ways after losing such competitions. You don’t need to feel guilty," Mikaela, having seen this scene as well, remarked.
No, I don’t feel guilty at all, I just find it intriguing... Qiao Sang internally snarked, keeping a solemn outward expression and said:
"No wonder I’ve noticed Flame Sky Star’s Beast Tamers have especially strong competitive desires in those interstellar matches."
Saying this, she seemed to think of something, looked down, and playfully said:
"Tingbao, if we lose the next match, you won’t think about parting with me, will you?"
"Ting Ting!"
Little Ting Dragon was startled for a moment and then quickly shook its head.
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