"This is a Somersault Octopus. It likes to do backflips whenever it has nothing better to do."
"That one is an Axe Fish. Don't let its scary appearance fool you—its temperament is actually very gentle."
"This Pet Beast with something like a fishing rod growing from its head is called a Fishing Fish. It attracts prey by swaying its 'fishing rod.'"
Jiang Xiu introduced the Pet Beasts they encountered along the way.
Qiao Sang listened quietly.
She had to admit, seeing Wild Pet Beasts in person while receiving explanations was far more interesting than simply taking a Pet Beast ecology class.
The farther down they went, the dimmer the surrounding light became.
The glowing Pet Beasts in the water gradually grew fewer.
Several dozen medium- and large-sized Water-type Pet Beasts had clearly come prepared. One by one, a light-emitting organ somewhere on their bodies lit up.
One large shark-like Pet Beast caught Qiao Sang's attention. Its glowing organs were its teeth, and it continued forward with its fangs bared.
That glowing spot was certainly distinctive... Qiao Sang suppressed the urge to laugh and asked, "Professor Jiang, does that mean Water-type Pet Beasts that can't glow aren't allowed to participate in this event?"
Of course not. Everyone participating this time had been carefully selected. Wasn't it so you could properly enjoy the underwater scenery along the way...? Jiang Xiu chuckled. "No, it's just a coincidence. The Beast Tamers who came this time all happened to have Water-type Pet Beasts that can glow."
So that was it... Qiao Sang did not doubt him and continued admiring the Wild Pet Beasts underwater.
As the waters grew deeper, the Wild Pet Beasts they saw looked increasingly ferocious.
"Xun Xun?"
Little Treasure called out curiously, asking why everyone looked scarier the farther down they went.