Chapter 56: As Long as There Is No Evolution

Chapter 56: As Long as There Is No Evolution

"A major crisis for the Desert-Tail Fox!"

As the commentator's voice fell, the Fire-Fang Dog lunged, its flaming fangs sinking deep into the neck of the Desert-Tail Fox.

The Fire-Fang Dog had already fought a Desert-Tail Fox once before. It was intimately familiar with the weakness in the fox's neck.

During their last encounter, although the Fire Fang had struck a vital point, the gap in strength meant it required a follow-up strike from the Fat-Home Pigeon to finish it off.

But this time...

The commentator jumped to his feet. "Am I seeing this right?! That was a Fire Fang at the Minor Accomplishment stage!"

His commentary was now infused with intense emotion.

A mid-tier skill at the Minor Accomplishment stage wasn't unheard of, but for a pet contracted by a recent junior high graduate, it was extraordinary.

"The Fire-Fang Dog used Sand Spray as cover to deploy a second clone, while its true body used the opportunity to move rapidly behind the Desert-Tail Fox. This truly doesn't look like the level of a rookie Beast Tamer," Sha Duo added, adding to the commentary with dark circles under his eyes.

The entire stadium fell into a momentary silence as they watched the Desert-Tail Fox collapse and the referee announce the result.

Kim Seung-seok was standing on the direct side of the field and could not be seen. However, the spectators surrounding the arena saw everything clearly.

Under the shroud of dust, the Fire-Fang Dog had darted out a third clone to circle around Kim Seung-seok's blind spot and strike from behind the Desert-Tail Fox. Its timing and positioning were, quite frankly, impeccable.

"That was too cool!"

"I feel like this match looks a bit familiar."

"Now that you mention it, I feel like I've seen this somewhere too."

"Even so, don't you think it's a bit similar to God Ya's last match yesterday?"

"..."

"Holy crap! It really is!"

Everyone was reminded of the battle yesterday that had broken countless hearts. Although the power levels were worlds apart, that tactic of feinting one way and attacking from behind was exactly the same style as that Alshus!

The spectators instinctively focused their gaze on the center of the arena. Qiao Sang had single-handedly heated up the atmosphere.

"Next, let us welcome..."

The competition was still ongoing. Qiao Sang sat down, cradling the cool-faced Fire-Fang Dog.

"Genius Qiao, the Fire-Fang Dog is so cool! Also, how does it feel like you've completely figured out the opponent's moves?" Bai Yunmiao asked admiringly.

The Fire-Fang Dog tried its best to maintain a cold expression.

"I haven't figured them all out; I just did some research beforehand," Qiao Sang said.

She had watched two of Kim Seung-seok's matches. Kim Seung-seok was an offensive player; once he found a flaw in an opponent, he would relentlessly exploit it. She only needed to intentionally show a weakness, and his entire focus would shift to that opening.

If she hadn't been inspired by God Ya's match yesterday, she would have prepared a different plan. Of course, that plan was predicated on the Desert-Tail Fox using the Sand Spray skill. However, mid-tier pets didn't have many skills. Since Kim Seung-seok had ordered the Desert-Tail Fox to use Sand Spray in both of his previous matches, there was a high probability this new plan would work.

It turned out to be quite smooth.

"Genius Qiao, was what the commentator said true? Was that Fire Fang really at the Minor Accomplishment stage?" Bai Yunmiao asked.

"It's true," Qiao Sang nodded.

Bai Yunmiao looked at the Fire-Fang Dog in shock. The Fire-Fang Dog expressionlessly tilted its head up at a 45-degree angle, preparing to listen to praise, but Bai Yunmiao changed the subject.

"Wait, my opponent is Chen Xi. Do you have any good advice for me?"

After thinking for three seconds, Qiao Sang replied, "No."

Chen Xi wasn't on her memo list. Therefore, Qiao Sang had no idea what kind of pet Chen Xi possessed.

Bai Yunmiao looked somewhat disappointed.

"Yesterday, Gold-Sprinkled Vine won against the Little Fat Pigeon by relying on attribute advantage. You should believe in your own strength," Qiao Sang comforted her. "The reason I haven't researched Chen Xi is because she doesn't have a mid-tier pet. As long as her pet hasn't evolved into a mid-tier one before the match, you have a very good chance of winning with your strength."

"You're right!" Bai Yunmiao was instantly encouraged.

Twenty minutes later.

Bai Yunmiao carefully combed her air bangs in front of a mirror, while Gold-Sprinkled Vine reached out with its short little hands to adjust the position of the pink bow on its head.

With everything ready, Qiao Sang shouted an encouragement to her.

"Ya!" the Fire-Fang Dog barked in unison.

Bai Yunmiao gave her a fist pump and stepped onto the arena with full confidence. Both Bai Yunmiao and Gold-Sprinkled Vine had eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"Both sides, please send out your pets."

In the next moment, a white star formation lit up in front of Chen Xi. A pet about two meters long, with a brown turtle shell and two short tails, appeared on the ground.

"Competitor Chen Xi's pet was a Deep-Water Turtle yesterday, but today it has actually evolved into a Twin-Tailed Land Turtle. It seems the scales of victory are tipping toward Chen Xi," the commentator reported in real-time.

Bai Yunmiao froze in place, unable to help but recall what Genius Qiao had just told her.

*"As long as her pet hasn't evolved into a mid-tier one before the match, you have a very good chance of winning with your strength."*

Was her mouth cursed or something...?

Qiao Sang looked at the expressionless Fire-Fang Dog in her arms and fell into thought. Could "jinxing" be contagious? To encounter such a low probability of a pet evolving right before a match...

While sympathizing with Bai Yunmiao, Qiao Sang took out her phone and turned on the recording function. If nothing unexpected happened, Chen Xi might become her opponent next...

With a single Earth Split move, Gold-Sprinkled Vine predictably lost its ability to fight. Although the Deep-Water Turtle's attributes were countered by Gold-Sprinkled Vine, the gap between a mid-tier pet and a junior pet was still obvious. Victories against higher-tier opponents like Qiao Sang's were the exception, not the rule.

Bai Yunmiao returned to her seat dejectedly. Gold-Sprinkled Vine was no longer beside her; it had clearly been recalled into the Beast Manual.

Qiao Sang couldn't help but comfort her: "Actually, you could let Gold-Sprinkled Vine come out. Reporters usually interview the losers for their elimination statements."

Bai Yunmiao: "...!"

There was absolutely no need! She did not want that interview!

...

That night, the Fire-Fang Dog held a phone, watching itself in the video with satisfaction.

It looked handsome. Its expression was cool. Everything was exactly as it wanted!

The Fire-Fang Dog rolled happily on the bed. After admiring itself several times, it used its paw to carry the phone into the living room and placed it in front of its Beast Tamer, wanting her to see it too.

"Ya!" The Fire-Fang Dog tugged at Qiao Sang's pant leg and let out a cry.

Qiao Sang understood what the Fire-Fang Dog meant and looked down. Because God Ya had lost his match, no one was in the mood to watch the Baixin Tournament broadcasts today, resulting in only about one line of bullet comments on the screen.

A single line of comments didn't affect the Fire-Fang Dog's viewing experience, so it didn't ask its Beast Tamer to turn them off. As Qiao Sang looked, the comments became clear to her.

[The Fire-Fang Dog is so scary!] [It looks so fierce.] [The Fire-Fang Dog is too cool! Winning against a higher tier so beautifully!] [Competitor Qiao Sang is truly brave.] [I was there on the scene. When I passed by, I didn't even dare to look twice, fearing it would suddenly attack me.]

"Ya?" Seeing that its Beast Tamer had been staring for a while without saying anything, the Fire-Fang Dog barked again.

Qiao Sang looked up, patted the Fire-Fang Dog's head, and smiled. "Great job. Everyone is praising how cool you are and how beautifully you won."

"Ya~"

The Fire-Fang Dog became bashful, then happily rolled around on the sofa again.