The next day.

Shengshui High School.

After advancing to the elimination round, the competition had reached its most critical stage. The school didn't require Qiao Sang to attend classes during these three days of rest.

However, the senior year school team chat group sent a message requesting everyone to gather this afternoon.

Thinking she should also check in with the vice principal about Lubao's situation, Qiao Sang arrived at the school early in the morning.

As she reached the hallway, she noticed a crowd gathered outside her classroom door, eagerly peeking inside.

She approached the nearest girl, who was standing on tiptoes to get a better view, and asked, "What are you all looking at?"

Without turning her head, the girl replied, "We're looking for Qiao Sang, of course. We’re wondering if she came to school today."

Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned.

"Why are you looking for me?"

The hallway fell silent.

Everyone turned their heads in unison, realizing that the speaker was none other than the legendary Qiao Sang herself!

Who was Qiao Sang?

A freshman.

A freshman with a Green Star Array who had contracted three pet beasts.

A freshman who had broken the norm by joining the senior school team and, with an undefeated record, defeated senior teams from other schools to advance to the national high school beast-taming competition’s senior-level elimination round!

What a legend!

The news of her undefeated record spread across the school, and Qiao Sang instantly became a beacon of hope, the Light of Shengshui in the eyes of all the students.

"Ah! Qiao Sang! You’re finally at school!"

"Qiao the Great! Can you summon your Ice Qiya for me to see?"

"I heard you’re going to the elimination round the day after tomorrow. Good luck!"

"Qiao the Great, can I add you as a friend?"

A group of enthusiastic students swarmed her, leaving Qiao Sang somewhat bewildered.

Had she suddenly become a celebrity?

At that moment, the classroom door opened, and the homeroom teacher, Li Yi, stepped out with a stern expression.

"Don’t you all have classes to attend?"

Seeing the teacher, the crowd dispersed within seconds.

Li Yi turned to Qiao Sang, his smile spreading uncontrollably.

"Come on in."

Qiao Sang quickly entered the classroom and sat in her seat.

She soon noticed that the usually focused top students weren’t meditating. Instead, they were all sneaking glances at her.

Under their watchful eyes, Qiao Sang finally endured until morning self-study ended.

The moment the teacher left, Jin Feifan couldn’t hold back and turned to her excitedly.

"Qiao Sang, you’re incredible! You haven’t lost a single match against the seniors."

Qiao Sang modestly replied, "That’s just the group stage. The difficulty isn’t too high. The regional matches will definitely be tougher."

Jin Feifan: ...

For a moment, Jin Feifan felt there was nothing more to say.

"How about you? How’s your performance?" Qiao Sang asked.

"You haven’t checked the freshman team chat, have you?" Jin Feifan asked, already knowing the answer.

"Nope." Qiao Sang admitted honestly.

"Figured." Jin Feifan muttered.

"Our school’s freshman team all advanced to the elimination round."

This didn’t surprise Qiao Sang.

Shengshui High had long been a top contender in Zhejiang Province, consistently ranking second. Their strength was undeniable.

If anyone was eliminated in the group stage, Shengshui wouldn’t be as feared by other schools as it was.

News of Qiao Sang’s return to school spread quickly.

During every class break, clusters of students crowded outside the freshman Class 1 windows, their heads practically pressed against the glass.

When the morning classes finally ended, Qiao Sang stood up, only to turn and see a crowd outside, their eyes shining as they stared at her.

Seriously? All this just for advancing to the senior elimination round?

Imagining the overwhelming attention she might face outside, Qiao Sang sat back down.

"Want me to grab you something to eat?" Jin Feifan hesitated for a moment before deciding to brave the crowd.

At the start of the semester, her social anxiety would’ve made this unthinkable. But after weeks of competitions, Jin Feifan’s confidence had grown.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and replied, "No need."

"You’re not eating?" Jin Feifan asked, surprised.

"I am." Qiao Sang said, suddenly smiling as an idea struck her.

"I’ll have Little Treasure take me out."

Then she called out, "Little Treasure!"

"Xun~"

Little Treasure materialized, and Jin Feifan instantly understood.

So that’s her plan! Using the ghostly pet beast to clear the way! Under its intimidating presence, no one would dare approach.

But then Qiao Sang said, "Use spatial shift."

"Xun~"

Little Treasure chirped and floated onto Qiao Sang’s head.

Spatial shift? Jin Feifan froze in shock.

Before she could react, both Qiao Sang and Little Treasure vanished.

Jin Feifan: !!!

The classmates still in the room: !!!

The students outside the window: !!!

When Qiao Sang opened her eyes, she found herself in a small, cramped space.

Looking down, she realized she was in the school restroom.

Satisfied, she nodded approvingly.

Ever since discovering that Little Treasure had learned spatial shift, she had it practice for an hour every night.

After all, spatial shift was such a practical skill. The sooner he mastered precise coordinates, the sooner she could wake up just a minute before class.

Judging by today’s results, the training was paying off. The location was spot-on, not too far, not too close.

Just as she was about to praise Little Treasure and step out, a boy’s voice reached her ears from outside:

"I heard Qiao Sang from freshman year is at school today. Aren’t you going to see her?"

The next second, the sound of water splashing filled the air.

If this sound came from anywhere else, Qiao Sang wouldn’t have given it a second thought.

But here, she instantly recognized it as… peeing.

Qiao Sang’s face froze.

Another voice, distinctly different, replied, "See her for what? I’ve got too many test papers to finish. Who has time for that?"

The two chatted for a bit before their footsteps faded, leaving the restroom quiet once more.

Expressionless, Qiao Sang lifted Little Treasure from her head.

"Xun~"

He blinked innocently.

Taking a deep breath, Qiao Sang resisted the urge to curse and calmly assessed her situation.

Using spatial shift again might land her somewhere even more awkward. It was better to take advantage of the momentary quiet and slip out.

After listening carefully to confirm the coast was clear, she unlocked the restroom door with a soft click.

Of course, it was the men’s restroom…

With record-breaking speed, Qiao Sang bolted out, head down, like a sprinter at the starting line.

Reaching the stairwell, she lifted Little Treasure to eye level, her expression deadly serious.

"Starting tonight, you’re practicing spatial shift for an extra hour every day."

"Xun…"