92127?

As an experienced pet beast, Fat Dove could recognize the size of the number displayed.

“Coo?!”

Fat Dove’s eyes widened as it pointed its trembling wing at the testing device’s screen, showing an utterly shocked expression.

How was this energy value so much higher than its own?!

Ye Xiangting frowned as she glanced at the number on the screen.

“Why is it broken right after I bought it? I even specifically chose the latest model.”

“Coo…”

Fat Pigeon let out a sigh of relief from the side.

Ah, so it was broken.

Qiao Sang also thought the device must be faulty.

After all, the maximum energy value for a mid-level pet beast was around 50,000. Even if Lubao was exceptionally talented, it was impossible for her to surpass this limit by so much.

“Mom, you should’ve chosen the most expensive one.” Qiao Sang remarked.

Although the priciest option isn’t always the best, good things are rarely cheap.

She realized she hadn’t even asked about the price before paying. If it broke so quickly, it must not have been expensive enough.

Ye Xiangting nodded.

“Makes sense.”

Meanwhile, outside the floor-to-ceiling window, a holographic neon lit up on a massive screen.

A handsome man in a tailored suit placed his hand on a royal-tier pet beast, a Thornback Dragon, and calmly said:

“The culmination of energy endurance, the latest Dunsey Series, because expensive has its reasons.”

“Thorn.” The dragon nodded.

The scene shifted, showing an energy detector displayed on the massive screen, the very same model in the living room of Qingcheng Jiayuan, Room C-606, suspected to be broken.

Qiao Sang returned to her room and resumed packing her luggage into Little Treasure’s spatial ring.

Once everything was nearly sorted, she leaned against the bed and began searching for hotels near the Kai’nan Pet Beast Battle Arena.

The elimination rounds would last a week, and if they were still crammed into the same dormitory like during the qualifiers and group stages, Yabao wouldn’t be able to come out.

It’d be better to find a place to stay alone.

Pet beast battle arenas named after cities are typically iconic landmarks. Most major beast-taming competitions are held there.

Although they aren’t usually located in city centers, the surrounding hotel prices remain steep.

Biggest, most expensive... Following these criteria, Qiao Sang quickly picked a hotel.

At this moment, Little Treasure poked her cheek with his paw.

“What’s wrong?” Qiao Sang turned her head.

“Xun!”

Little Treasure held out a black potion with his left paw, looking utterly disgusted.

This doesn’t taste good at all!

Qiao Sang sighed helplessly.

“This is a Spectral Enhancement Potion. It helps you double your comprehension of ghost-type skills over the course of a month, allowing you to progress to the next stage faster.”

“Potions not tasting good is normal. The key is improving your strength. Look at Lubao, it’s almost ready to evolve after drinking a Potential Enhancer Potion yesterday.”

“Xun?!”

Little Treasure looked shocked.

Lubao was already close to evolving?!

Qiao Sang, full of righteous determination, declared, “Have I ever lied to you?”

“Xun!”

Seeing his master’s serious expression, Little Treasure quickly gulped down the potion with a pained look.

It didn’t matter if Yabao was stronger, but there was no way he would let Lubao surpass him and steal his second-in-command spot!

Watching Little Treasure’s golden gloves, which he had put back on a few days ago, Qiao Sang felt a twinge of guilt and shifted her gaze.

Once they reached Kai’nan City, she’d make time to visit a jewelry store and buy Little Treasure a pair of diamond gloves to ease her conscience.

Speaking of which, it was also time to update Yabao’s information at the Beast Center. She’d handle it once they arrived in Kai’nan City.

Lowering her head, Qiao Sang opened her phone, accessed her email, and downloaded a file sent by the vice principal.

The title read: The Evolution and Current Status of Water Lurianas.

As she skimmed through, Qiao Sang’s expression shifted from calm to exasperated.

Wow. The evolution conditions for every stage of the Water Luriana species were unbelievably demanding.

In summary, this species relied heavily on emotional energy for evolution.

To evolve into an Ice Qiya, it required the emotional energy of heartbreak during rain.

To become an advanced pet beast, Ice Kiru, it needed an unprecedented sense of joy during snowfall.

Honestly, making Lubao happy wasn’t difficult.

Though she often maintained a high-cold demeanor, Qiao Sang had figured out her preferences after spending so much time together.

But generating enough joy to sustain evolution? That was another story.

The document mentioned researchers had once experimented by breaking the hearts of several Ice Lurianas during snowfall. No matter how pitiful or apologetic they acted, the Ice Lurianas remained completely unmoved, embodying the pinnacle of emotional detachment.

Even when events brought them joy, the resulting emotional energy was insufficient for evolution.

This was insane, just how happy did they have to be?!

Feeling a headache creeping in, Qiao Sang quickly reassured herself.

She’d initially pushed for heartbreak evolution because it was a known motivator for Lubao to train harder and strive for strength.

Now that Lubao was brimming with the desire to improve, emotional energy wasn’t as critical anymore. She could just add stats directly if needed...

The next day.

After breakfast, Qiao Sang left the building with her mother, riding on Fat Dove’s back toward Shengshui High School.

At the school gates, Fat Dove stopped, and Qiao Sang waved goodbye to her mother before walking toward the school bus with Little Treasure perched on her head.

Suddenly, a figure near the bus caught her attention.

“Vice Principal, what are you doing here?” Qiao Sang asked as she approached.

“I’m coming with you this time.” Liu Yao replied with a smile.

“It’s the elimination rounds, the most crucial stage. I’ll prepare nutritional meals for your pet beasts after each match to ensure they’re in peak condition throughout the tournament.”

An A-level breeder as an escort, what prestige!

Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up before recalling something.

“Vice Principal, since my Blazing Star Canine evolved and grew too large, I was thinking of staying outside when we reach Kai’nan City. Is that alright?”

Liu Yao paused.

“Have you chosen a place to stay?”

“Yes.” Qiao Sang nodded.

“The Rui Lai Hotel next to the Kai’nan Battle Arena.”

Liu Yao considered this. Rui Lai Hotel?

He remembered that even the cheapest rooms there cost over 10,000 per night. Given Flame hound’s recent evolution, staying somewhere spacious to adapt and bond with its tamer sounded far better than cramming into a tiny dorm.

“Alright.” Liu Yao agreed with a nod.