Beast taming, starting from zero point-Chapter 957 - 776 Sooner or Later It Will Come in Handy

The closing BGM played softly.

After the award ceremony, unlike previous times when she would leave by air riding her Pet Beast alongside Teacher Billet, Qiao Sang followed the event staff backstage, heading toward the interview zone.

In fact, after the preliminary rounds, the organizers had specifically invited some standout competitors or highly popular contestants for post-match interviews in the interview zone.

However, these invitations were typically communicated through the star competitors’ teams, so Qiao Sang wasn’t initially aware of them.

Later, as the competition progressed, a staff member reached out to her directly.

At the time, her sole purpose for being here was to gain real combat experience under Teacher Billet’s arrangement, so interviews held no interest for her. She thought they were a waste of time and decisively declined.

After all, there were still Body Tempering Worm training sessions waiting for her that night, not to mention helping treat patients with terminal illnesses.

But now everything was different. All the competitions had concluded, and this would be her first and last interview. It was also the perfect chance to promote the items Xiao Treasure used during the battles today.

Holding Yaobao in her arms, Qiao Sang followed a staffer’s guidance to take the center seat.

Flashbulbs went off incessantly.

Soon enough, a reporter kicked off the questioning: "Rumor has it that you’re a freshman at Yuliandun University. Is that true?"

Qiao Sang calmly replied, "To be precise, I’m a student of the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, here at Yuliandun University as an intergalactic exchange student."

The reporters were stunned—this was news to everyone present.

"Why did you decide to participate in the Star Beast Tamer Competition?" another reporter asked.

It was my teacher who told me to join... Qiao Sang said seriously, "I wanted to broaden my horizons by witnessing competitors from different fields and learning something new from them."

"Did you manage to learn anything?" the same reporter quickly followed up.

"Yes, quite a lot." Qiao Sang nodded. "For instance, today’s contestant Apollo showcased Bimo Fox’s combination move, Flame Stride paired with Flame Explosion, which was something I hadn’t considered."

Hearing this, the reporters immediately thought back to the Ghost Ring King’s match against Bimo Fox.

"Did Ghost Ring King deliberately take the hit after Bimo Fox activated Fierce Fire?" a reporter asked eagerly.

Qiao Sang gave an "Mhm" and said, "Ghost Ring King has the ability Cursed Body, so it was a gamble on whether Bimo Fox would fall for it."

Another reporter asked, "Cursed Body’s activation isn’t guaranteed; what if Bimo Fox hadn’t fallen into a Paralysis State?"

Finally, they were getting to the crucial points... Qiao Sang cleared her throat and said, "I trusted the defensive power of the armor Ghost Ring King was wearing at the time to withstand Bimo Fox’s Blazing Charge. I tested the item before; its defensive power is quite reliable."

"Could you share the brand of the armor?" a savvy reporter asked.

In competitions like this, star competitors usually endorse the items they use. Since Qiao Sang hadn’t used any items in the earlier days but brought one out specifically for the finals, it was hard not to suspect product promotion.

Good question... Qiao Sang gave the reporter an appreciative look and said, "It’s called Lightpath."

"How did you teach Bing’ai Palu to master Ice Heaven Domain?"

"How did Flame Kiru learn Magma Purgatory?"

"How do you usually train your brain domain?"

"Are you really just 16 years old?"

One question after another came cascading from the reporters.

Patiently, Qiao Sang answered each one.

After over twenty minutes of continuous questioning, Qiao Sang was finally feeling drained and gave a subtle signal to the staff.

A staff member immediately got the hint and stepped forward to announce:

"This concludes today’s interview..."

...

Half an hour later.

Qiao Sang was enjoying a sumptuous feast alongside the Vice Principal, Teacher Billet, and Tang Yi.

The venue was a private dining room in a restaurant near the Open-air Beastmaster Arena.

Having learned Billet’s identity, Tang Yi appeared slightly uneasy, and even the Vice Principal seemed more reserved than usual.

Tang Yi glanced sideways at Qiao Sang, his expression clearly saying: Why did you drag me here...

Qiao Sang gave him a glance in return: What are you afraid of? I’m here with you.

Surprisingly, Tang Yi felt a little reassured.

Billet looked at Liu Yao and smiled. "To be honest, Qiao Sang winning the championship tonight is entirely her effort. My role was just signing her up; the rest was all thanks to you."

"Qiao Sang handles her studies and training independently. I just help with Energy Pills and meal prep; there’s not much else I contribute," Liu Yao quickly said.

"Energy Pills and meals are the foundation of everything," Billet replied.

The two exchanged words back and forth, and Liu Yao gradually eased up.

After all, the Imperial Beastmaster Academy was practically deified as the top institution on Blue Star, and anyone on its teaching staff naturally carried an air of mystique.

Though Liu Yao had some accomplishments in the research field, they paled in comparison to the academy’s standards.

Engaging in a conversation with a teacher from the Imperial Beastmaster Academy was an opportunity he had never dreamed of.

Noticing the atmosphere between the two becoming more relaxed, Qiao Sang smiled and said, "Vice Principal, those Phantom Dew Grass materials you were curious about and the Chao Su Star materials with similar effects—it was Teacher Billet who told me about them."

Liu Yao’s eyes lit up. "Really? That’s amazing, thank you; it saved me so much time."

Billet hesitated briefly but then said, "It was nothing, just a trivial effort."

Opportunities for exchanges and learning are what you make of them. Having finally connected with a teacher from the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, Liu Yao didn’t want to miss out.

After some hesitation, he finally asked:

"Could I have your contact information? Qiao Sang’s progress has been astonishing; the Energy Pill recipes for her Pet Beasts need constant updates, and I’m unfamiliar with how many Chao Su Star materials interact."

The implication was clear—might he occasionally ask for advice?

I’m a Beastmaster Academy teacher, not from the Breeding Academy! Billet screamed silently but outwardly maintained composure as he pulled out his phone and nodded calmly, "Of course."

After they finished eating, the four left the restaurant.

Liu Yao and Billet, apparently hitting it off, walked ahead in animated conversation.

Qiao Sang and Tang Yi walked side by side behind them.

Taking the chance, Tang Yi whispered, "Finally, we’re done. You have no idea how tense I was during that meal."

That was obvious. But given the opportunity, you didn’t take advantage of it—having dinner with a teacher from the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, and you didn’t bother to ask any of your usual questions... Qiao Sang said, "Why didn’t you tell me beforehand that you’d be watching my match today?"

Tang Yi was silent for a moment before he smiled and said, "I didn’t want to disturb you."

Truthfully, ever since Qiao Sang entered Yuliandun University, the two had drifted apart.

A few days ago, when he saw her trending on social media, he specifically watched the live stream of her match.

To be frank, that’s when he started to notice the growing gap between them.

Back in the same class, with daily interactions, it wasn’t something he was conscious of. But after some time apart, hearing news of her constantly defeating star competitors made Qiao Sang feel distant, as though they were no longer in the same world.

Still, he truly wanted to show his support in person.

Yet, he hadn’t planned to reconnect with her after the match out of any desire to rekindle the friendship.

Unless he had lost—then it was another story...

"There’s no need to worry about disturbing me. It’s just a phone call or a message," Qiao Sang said indifferently. "If anything comes up, just reach out."

Take Fang Sisi, for example—she’s great. She still messages now and then, telling me her Cotton Caterpillar has evolved and asking if we can become in-laws.

"Got it," Tang Yi said, lowering his gaze.

When the gap between two people grows too wide, it’s natural for them to drift apart. He had learned this lesson in the wake of personal family hardships.

At a fork in the road, Tang Yi said his goodbyes first.

Qiao Sang joined the Vice Principal and Billet, taking to the skies on their Pet Beasts.

Flying through the air was convenient and free of obstacles.

Soon enough, the three arrived at the villa district.

Billet was just about to say goodnight when Qiao Sang suddenly said:

"Teacher, you haven’t taught me the Seal Gesture for summoning multiple Pet Beasts yet."

Billet froze for a moment, surprise flashing in his eyes. "Aren’t you planning to get a good rest tonight?"

Even though Qiao Sang won the championship with an undefeated record, tonight’s matches were undoubtedly taxing on her. Coupled with dealing with reporters afterward, she should be taking the night off to rest.

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and said, "It’s just learning a Seal Gesture; it shouldn’t be too tiring."

After all, practicing Seal Gestures could be done reclining on a couch or bed—hardly exerting.

Billet was speechless for a moment before saying:

"It’s late, so I won’t come in. I’ll send you the Seal Gesture videos in half an hour."

"Alright," Qiao Sang nodded.

...

Half an hour later.

Qiao Sang was half-reclined against her bed’s headboard, phone in hand as notification buzzes kept going off.

Teacher Billet had sent over eight videos.

Skimming through them, she quickly realized that each video depicted a different Seal Gesture.

Just as she was about to ask for clarification, two messages popped up from Billet:

[The Seal Gestures for summoning two, three, four, or five Pet Beasts are all different. The set of videos I sent you can train you all the way to summoning nine simultaneously.]

[Take your time practicing. I believe you’ll definitely need it in the future.]

Qiao Sang: "..."

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