Holy Sword (Two in One)

Qiao Sang immediately noticed that Gang Bao had gained a trait called Mental Strength.

Her first thought was: Why does this trait feel like it specifically counters Little Treasure?

Little Treasure had recently been training Oppressive Aura with everything it had, only for Gang Bao to awaken Mental Strength, which was immune to Oppressive Aura?

Thankfully, Little Treasure had not been training Oppressive Aura specifically to deal with Gang Bao. Otherwise, it would have cried itself to death...

Qiao Sang lowered her gaze and saw that Gang Bao had awakened three skills under the skills section.

Sword Dance, Feather Rest, and Holy Sword.

She did not react too strongly.

Every time Ya Bao and the others evolved, they could basically reliably awaken three skills.

Sword Dance was a Normal Type High-Level Skill. The user danced intensely to raise its fighting spirit, greatly increasing its own attack power.

Gang Bao's Sharpness trait already increased the power of cutting moves. Combined with Sword Dance, it would probably be able to unleash attack power comparable to a mid-General-level Pet Beast once it truly entered the General level.

Qiao Sang was pleased and looked at the next skill.

Feather Rest was a Flying Type Mid-Level Skill. It was one of the few recovery skills among Flying Type Pet Beasts. A Pet Beast with this skill could land on the ground and rest its body, recovering half of its overall condition.

However, it would not recover completely at once. It required a certain amount of time, the exact duration depending on the skill's proficiency and the Pet Beast's level.

In battle, it was fine for a Flying Type Pet Beast to land briefly, but if it stayed on the ground for too long, it would inevitably be attacked. The skill was somewhat useless and difficult to use in combat.

Especially in high-level competitions. Who would allow a Flying Type Pet Beast to remain on the ground for even more than a second?

Qiao Sang looked at the final skill, Holy Sword, and thought, What an impressive-sounding skill name...

She thought for a long while but realized she could not recall any related skill from her knowledge.

Looks like I still haven't studied enough... Qiao Sang sighed inwardly. Her awareness returned to reality, and the first thing she saw was Teacher Pili Te continuously stroking Gang Bao while sighing in admiration, whereas Gang Bao stood there with a numb expression.

Seeing that its Beast Master seemed to have returned to her senses, Gang Bao quickly looked over with pleading eyes.

"Transform back," Qiao Sang said in her mind, suppressing a laugh.

The next second, Gang Bao eagerly began shrinking, returning to its Steel Slash Giant Falcon form.

Pili Te had not yet finished observing it and turned to ask, "Why did it transform back?"

Qiao Sang coughed and said without changing her expression, "Its Bond Power isn't stable enough yet, so it can't maintain that form for long."

"Steel Slash."

Gang Bao nodded.

Pili Te did not doubt her, though regret flickered in his eyes.

He quickly adjusted his mood and smiled. "I had just said that I probably wouldn't get to see what a Steel Slash Giant Falcon looked like after evolving for a long time. Who knew it would evolve the very next second? Being able to use Bond Power to control its evolution on its own at such an early stage is already remarkable enough."

Qiao Sang said wistfully, "Temporary Bond Evolutions were easier during the first two stages."

The Steel Slash Giant Falcon had already undergone a Bond Evolution into a General-level Pet Beast, and she was still worried about whether Bond Evolution was easy... Pili Te resisted the urge to complain and changed the subject.

"Have you thought of a name for the Steel Slash Giant Falcon's evolved form?"

Qiao Sang put on a thoughtful expression, then looked up and pretended she had just thought of it. "Steel Sword Falcon. I think that's a pretty good name."

"How about Steel Helmet Falcon instead? Its evolved form is covered in armor almost from head to toe. That seems more fitting," Pili Te said.

Qiao Sang's expression did not change. "But when Gang Bao first evolved, it cried out, 'Steel Sword.'"

Pili Te immediately switched sides. "Then Steel Sword Falcon it is. Most Pet Beast cries generally correspond to one of their own traits. Now that I think about it, the Steel Sword Falcon's feathers do resemble swords."

Steel Sword Falcon, Holy Sword... Qiao Sang recalled the skill she had seen in the Pet Beast Codex and wanted badly to ask about it, but she ultimately held herself back out of caution.

At this critical moment right after its evolution, if she did not know the skill and asked about it, then Gang Bao later displayed it, it would definitely arouse enormous suspicion.

Teacher Pili Te had watched Ya Bao and the others train many times lately and already understood that they were unusual. Fortunately, he still only considered them extraordinarily talented, since Ya Bao and the others truly were much more diligent than the vast majority of Pet Beasts.

Talent plus diligence, coupled with steady improvement, was understandable. But if she also asked about Holy Sword, anyone who thought about it even a little would know something was wrong.

"Do we have a mission today?" Qiao Sang asked, no longer thinking about Gang Bao.

"No." Pili Te looked at her, his tone gentle. "Your university life on Superstar Planet will end in a couple of days. Enjoy these next two days properly and do whatever you want to do."

What she wanted to do... Qiao Sang froze for a moment, then smiled. "Okay."

Qiao Sang returned to her room and sat at her desk. The first thing she did was take out her phone and send a message to Dean Liz of the Medical School:

Dear Dean Liz, I will be returning to Blue Star in a few days. Before I leave, I want to treat as many Terminally Ill Patients as I can. Any number is fine. I can stay up all night. Although I am not a Medical School student, I still want to see more people regain their health.

The tone was sincere and earnest, directly expressing her desire to earn more money by treating patients. Not bad... Qiao Sang looked at the message she had composed with satisfaction and tapped send.

She set down her phone, turned on the computer in front of her, and typed in the words "Holy Sword."

Very quickly, the page loaded, and relevant information appeared on the screen.

Holy Sword, a Fighting Type Super-Level Skill. The user attacks by slashing the opponent with a sword, ignoring changes to the opponent's abilities and dealing damage directly.

Note: It is best for the body to have a sharp part resembling a sword when learning this skill. Otherwise, learning it is not recommended.

Fighting Type?

Super-Level Skill?

Holy crap, Gang Bao had learned a Fighting Type Super-Level Skill... Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned by those two terms before ecstasy surged through her heart.

Honestly, she had never expected this skill to be a Fighting Type skill, much less a Super-Level Skill!

Were Super-Level Skills really that easy to awaken?

Ya Bao had awakened one, Luobao had awakened one, and now even Gang Bao had awakened one...

Qiao Sang had already experienced Ya Bao and Luobao awakening Super-Level Skills, so her ability to handle shocks had improved considerably. Even in her delight, she could still think rationally.

Super-Level Skills were definitely not so easy to awaken.

Luobao had used an S-rank Awakening Bead, so that was understandable.

But Ya Bao and Gang Bao had not used Awakening Beads of that grade. Why had they been able to awaken Super-Level Skills? Could it simply be a matter of talent?

But in terms of talent, Little Treasure was actually the most gifted among the four Pet Beasts, yet it was precisely the one that had not awakened one.

Why?

"What do Ya Bao and Gang Bao have that Little Treasure doesn't?"

Qiao Sang murmured inwardly and began thinking intently.

Then something occurred to her, and her eyes lit up.

She had it!

Ya Bao and Gang Bao both had entirely new forms, while Little Treasure did not!

Could Pet Beasts with entirely new evolved forms be more likely to awaken high-level skills during evolution?

At that moment, the phone on the desk vibrated, interrupting Qiao Sang's thoughts.

She picked it up and found a message from Dean Liz:

I'm very glad you feel this way.

Patient List.txt

This is the list of patients who have currently made appointments. Save as many as you can, but don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Qiao Sang opened the patient list. When she saw that a single page was filled to the brim and there were still more pages to turn, she abruptly stood up and shouted:

"Get ready, everyone! We're going to treat patients!"

The next day.

7:23 a.m.

Qiao Sang returned to the villa, full of energy.

Hearing the movement, Liu Yao immediately came out of the kitchen. He glanced at Gang Bao, then at Qiao Sang, his expression incredibly complicated.

"I heard Gang Bao underwent another Bond Evolution?"

Qiao Sang responded with a slightly embarrassed "Mm." "It evolved during the Coordination Competition yesterday."

After saying that, she casually asked, "Did Teacher Pili Te tell you?"

You freak... Liu Yao took a deep breath and steadied his emotions. "I saw it in the news first."

Heaven knew how long it had taken him to process the news yesterday after receiving it and watching the video.

He clearly knew he could not view Qiao Sang through normal standards, yet she still managed to shock him again and again.

It made the news? Qiao Sang's eyes lit up. She pulled out a chair beside the dining table, sat down, eagerly took out her phone, and opened the trending searches.

"Steel Slash."

Gang Bao flew over beside her and leaned in with a serious expression.

#Shocking! Steel Slash Giant Falcon Undergoes Another Bond Evolution!#

#Pet Beast Star Competition Champion Qiao Sang Participates in the "Tenny Cup" Coordination Competition#

#Little Steel Falcon's New Evolutionary Chain Undergoes Bond Evolution Three Times in a Row!#

#Little Steel Falcon, a Contradictory Pet Beast#

#Why Does Little Steel Falcon Have Bond Evolution as an Evolution Path?#

#Why Is Little Steel Falcon So Prone to Bond Evolution?#

#Gu Kai You Duo Forcibly Terminating Its Contract#

The moment she saw the words "Gu Kai You Duo," Qiao Sang clicked in without a second thought.

You haven't forgotten that Gu Kai You Duo that forcibly terminated its contract, have you?

Someone had indeed brought it up... Qiao Sang perked up and scrolled down through the comments one by one.

Gu Kai You Duo is Gu Kai You Duo. Every Little Steel Falcon is different. You can't condemn the entire Little Steel Falcon species because of one Gu Kai You Duo.

Three consecutive Bond Evolutions. This species must be incredibly loyal and devoted!

Forget three Bond Evolutions in a row—I haven't even seen a Pet Beast undergo a single Bond Evolution in real life.

I've heard that when Pet Beasts evolve into different forms, their personalities can sometimes change too. Do you think the evolutionary chain where Little Steel Falcon evolves into Gu Kai You Duo might be a little more cold-blooded?

There's something I've wanted to say for a long time. That Beast Master's own strength couldn't keep up, so who could they blame for having their contract forcibly terminated? Didn't your teachers teach you not to contract Pet Beasts stronger than yourselves? To put it bluntly, if your Pet Beasts became stronger than you, they would probably forcibly terminate their contracts too.

I need to correct that. Schools teach you not to directly contract Pet Beasts stronger than yourselves. That Beast Master raised their Little Steel Falcon from childhood until it became Gu Kai You Duo, so it's different.

We have to admit that there is a reason almost no one on Superstar Planet can raise a Pet Beast capable of Bond Evolution.

Anyway, three consecutive Bond Evolutions? Whether it's candy or crap, I'm willing to give it a taste.

Same here. Pet Beasts are too expensive these days. I simply can't afford to raise them, especially with all the evolution materials they need. I'd rather contract a Little Steel Falcon capable of Bond Evolution. If I could make one undergo Bond Evolution and raise it to a General-level form, I wouldn't have to worry for the rest of my life.

That's right. Little Steel Falcon is the first Pet Beast that can continuously undergo Bond Evolution from its beginner form all the way to a General-level form.

No need to say anything else. I'm already on my way to the Pet Beast Breeding Base.

Gang Bao, we did it... Qiao Sang's heart warmed. She looked at Gang Bao beside her and smiled. "Can you understand it?"

"Steel Slash."

Gang Bao shook its head. It could not understand. It only recognized a few characters.

"Xun Xun~"

Just as Qiao Sang was about to speak, Little Treasure teleported over and patted Gang Bao's wing like a big brother.

It was fine if it could not understand. Big Brother would read it to it.

As it spoke, it leaned toward the phone screen and began reading aloud with a string of "Xun Xun"s.

By the end, it had simply taken the phone from her.

Gang Bao listened intently, and its eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Recalling the way Little Treasure had just spoken, Qiao Sang thought of something. She formed a Hand Seal with both hands and summoned Ya Bao, who had gone to sleep on time last night.

"Fang Fang!"

Ya Bao cried out energetically.

Just then, Liu Yao brought over the Energy Meals.

Ya Bao excitedly went over to the Energy Meals, lowered its head, and began eating in huge mouthfuls.

"When are you planning to return to Blue Star?" Liu Yao asked after placing all the breakfast dishes on the table and sitting down.

Qiao Sang took a sip of porridge and said, "I want to go back the day after tomorrow."

Tomorrow was the last day of classes at Yulundun University.

She had to leave early. The journey alone would take a month, and she could not exactly rush straight to the Imperial Pet Taming Academy the moment she arrived on Blue Star. She needed to go home first.

Upon hearing that, Adney West, who was eating nearby, paused.

Liu Yao nodded. "I'll go with you then."

"Di Di..."

Adney West looked at the Energy Meal in its hand.

5:45 p.m.

Yulundun University.

"Steel Slash."

Gang Bao was in a good mood. Rather than remaining quietly silent as usual, it occasionally chatted with Ya Bao and Little Treasure.

Qiao Sang entered the Seventh Research Base.

"You haven't come by in a long time." Doctor Dolalisa set down the test tube in her hand and smiled.

"I've had so many things to do," Qiao Sang said apologetically.

Ever since Teacher Pili Te had arrived, her schedule had become even fuller, and she simply had no time to come over.

"Are you here to say goodbye this time?" Doctor Dolalisa asked calmly.

Qiao Sang gave a soft "Mm." "I'm returning to Blue Star the day after tomorrow."

The laboratory fell silent at once.

After roughly two or three seconds, Doctor Dolalisa sighed. "It's all that Gilbert fellow's fault. Otherwise, we would have had more opportunities to exchange ideas about Emotional Energy."

"Well..." Qiao Sang said, "we can still communicate through the Star Network."

How could that possibly be the same... Doloresa looked at her resentfully. Then she seemed to think of something and said seriously:

"After you return, I hope you can keep a Jisidan by your side long-term."

Qiao Sang froze. Before she could ask, Doloresa continued:

"Your entire Ice Aipalu evolutionary chain requires emotional fluctuations, and Jisidan can amplify a target's emotions to the greatest extent. You need one."