Club

Yulundun University was the third-ranked among the Whole Star System's Top Academies.

As a renowned comprehensive pet taming research university, it was ideally located, with most of the First District's resources available to its students.

Those who studied there were all among the top tier of talent in the Whole Star System, which naturally drove up the surrounding housing prices.

Being able to buy a home in a location like this took far more than money alone.

Qiao Sang said matter-of-factly, "The university you attended must have been pretty good too, right?"

That was inevitable. With money and connections, even someone with poor aptitude could still get themselves an impressive-sounding diploma.

"I attended Zhizhou University," Milner said with a smile.

"That's an incredible Top Academy!" the female realtor beside them couldn't help praising.

Zhizhou University? The school Zhongkong University was going to exchange students with? Qiao Sang instinctively thought of Tang Yi. She wondered how that guy had done on the National College Entrance Examination...

The three of them chatted idly.

Before long, they arrived in front of a two-story villa.

Milner stood before the facial-recognition keypad lock, and the door opened automatically.

Qiao Sang looked around.

The villa's Living Room was exceptionally spacious, with an extremely high domed ceiling. It could easily accommodate Ya Bao's more than six-meter-long body.

A sofa and coffee table for receiving guests stood in the center. The interior followed a hollow-square layout, allowing anyone standing by the second-floor railing to look down over the entire first floor.

Aside from common leisure areas such as bedrooms, a study, gym, screening room, and pet training room, there were also six rooms with vastly different layouts and styles.

Milner explained, "These are all rooms for pets to live in. As you know, every species prefers a different living environment. These six rooms were arranged according to my parents' pets."

"You can let your pets try them out. Maybe they'll find a room they like too. After all, most pets with the same attributes don't differ too much in the environments they enjoy."

As she spoke, she looked at Gang Bao and pointed to a room filled with thorns. "For instance, your Steel Guardian Falcon would be well suited to that room. Steel-type avian pets build their nests in thorn bushes. As they grow amid constant scratches and injuries, their bodies become even tougher."

Nesting in thorn bushes, getting scratched... Just imagining it made Qiao Sang's flesh ache. She gave an awkward yet polite smile. "He might not like it."

"Steel Guardian."

Gang Bao glanced at his Pet Tamer. He had never said that.

"What a pity," Milner said regretfully. "If he lived in there, his defense would definitely improve quickly."

Hearing that, Gang Bao couldn't help looking toward the thorn-filled room.

He was a little tempted...

The female realtor chimed in, "Even if he doesn't like it, as his Pet Tamer, you can simply order him to go in."

Before Qiao Sang could speak, Milner said first, "If he doesn't like it, then forget it. I'll take you to see the Open-air Training Ground."

Steel Guardian Falcon, the new form after Little Steel Falcon's Bond Evolution. Since it was a Bond Evolution, how could it possibly be forced to stay somewhere it disliked... How could she call herself a realtor when she did not even understand her client's information... Milner thought disdainfully.

Yet she maintained a smile on the surface, giving no hint of what she was thinking.

"Okay," Qiao Sang naturally agreed.

As long as the Open-air Training Ground was spacious and sturdy enough, she did not need any extra equipment.

Qiao Sang looked over the wide-open grounds before her and was quite satisfied with the size.

Then she thought of something and asked, "My usual training will definitely damage the grounds. Is that okay?"

"Of course," Milner said with a smile.

"Then I don't have any other questions," Qiao Sang said.

The moment the female realtor heard that, she immediately pulled out the contract she had prepared long ago. "Then let's go inside and sign the contract."

"Okay." Qiao Sang smiled and nodded.

Milner smiled as well.

The contract signing went smoothly. After both sides signed, Qiao Sang paid one month's rent, another month as a security deposit, and the agency fee.

The monthly rent was 160,000 Alliance Coins. If she had not had an Unlimited Card, Qiao Sang definitely would not have rented it.

Milner helped register her facial recognition and fingerprints in the keypad lock.

"If you have any problems, feel free to contact me," Milner said after adding her contact information.

"I actually have one right now." Qiao Sang suddenly remembered something and asked, "Do you know anywhere nearby that can train a Pet Tamer's defense?"

Milner glanced at the Steel Guardian Falcon and immediately understood. "There are actually many places that train Pet Tamers, but I know one with a pretty good reputation. I'll send you the location directly later."

Qiao Sang thanked her.

After Milner and the female realtor left, Qiao Sang went to the Open-air Training Ground and summoned Ya Bao.

"Yap?"

Ya Bao looked at the scene before him and could not help turning to his Pet Tamer.

"That's right. We'll be living here for the next six months, so you can train boldly here," Qiao Sang said.

"Yap!"

At that, Ya Bao revealed an excited expression.

Then he immediately began running across the grounds.

Qiao Sang smiled at the sight and did not disturb him.

She went into the second-floor bedroom, opened the window, and began making the bed and arranging her toiletries.

All of those things had been stored in Little Treasure's Ring, so there was no need to go out and buy them.

After finishing everything, she took out her phone, opened the messaging app, and sent the Vice Principal her current location.

Three Woods: I'm living here now. When you arrive, you can use this location to find me.

The Vice Principal did not reply.

Qiao Sang did not wait long. She put away her phone and went to the Open-air Training Ground.

By then, more than half the grounds had been covered in lava, turning Dark Red. The temperature was extremely high, and even the air above it was distorted.

Meanwhile, Ya Bao stood nearby with his tail hanging low and his head drooping.

"What's wrong?" Qiao Sang asked.

"Yap..."

Ya Bao raised his head with a wronged expression and gave a cry, indicating that after using the skill twice, all his energy was gone.

It was normal for an ultimate move to consume so much energy... But both were Super-Level Skills, so why did Luobao's Healing Light seem to consume so little energy... Qiao Sang gathered her thoughts and comforted him. "The more energy it consumes, the stronger the skill's power."

"Yap!"

Ya Bao found that reasonable. His ears immediately perked up, and his tail started wagging again.

Looks like I'll need to buy more Energy Recovery Fluid from now on... Qiao Sang thought.

That afternoon, Qiao Sang left the villa she had just rented, first checking out of the Vivioli Hotel. She then returned to the shopping district near the villa complex, where she bought a large number of Energy Meals for fire-type pets, as well as A-grade Energy Recovery Fluid.

That's right, A-grade Energy Recovery Fluid.

Unlike other places, where A-grade Energy Recovery Fluid was often out of stock, the pet potion stores in this shopping district all had several bottles in stock, though not many.

Without a second thought, Qiao Sang swiped her card and bought them all.

Next, following the address given by her new landlord, she arrived at an upscale private club with extremely high privacy.

Its walls were entirely covered in marble, and even the guards outside were Fighting-type pets dressed in suits and ties.

Qiao Sang walked up to the front desk and asked, "I was referred here. I heard this place can train a Pet Tamer's defense. Is that right?"

The tall receptionist smiled. "Yes, but we can do more than improve a Pet Tamer's defense. We can also strengthen all aspects of a Pet Tamer's physical fitness."

Qiao Sang's eyes lit up. "I'd like to find a professional coach to help train me."

The receptionist kept smiling. "I'm sorry, miss, but only D-rank Pet Tamers may register and enter."

Without another word, Qiao Sang pulled out her Pet Tamer Badge.

The receptionist was briefly startled, but quickly regained her composure.

She accepted the Pet Tamer Badge and examined the information on it. Then she froze.

"Is it ready?" Qiao Sang asked.

"My apologies." The receptionist came back to herself and respectfully handed the Pet Tamer Badge back. "Do you have a particular coach in mind? Or you may look through our introductions and choose someone you think is suitable."

"I want the most expensive coach," Qiao Sang said.

"That coach has taken a month-long leave and is not here at the moment," the receptionist said apologetically.

Without hesitation, Qiao Sang said, "Then the second most expensive one."

"Certainly. Please wait a moment." The receptionist gave a gentle smile. "You may sit in the Leisure Area first."

Qiao Sang went over to a nearby sofa and sat down. Before long, a pet in uniform brought her a cup of coffee.

"Thank you."

As Qiao Sang spoke, she lifted the coffee and took a sip.

Not bad. It smelled quite nice.

"Steel Guardian."

At that moment, Gang Bao, who had been quiet beside her, gave a cry, saying that he thought staying in the Thorn Room would be quite good. It could improve his defense, and while he was at it, hers too.

Qiao Sang: "..."

Why did the coffee suddenly not smell so good anymore...