Chapter Summaries

After advancing directly to the National Tournament, Qiao Sang accepted Professor Jiang’s invitation to an underwater wild pet beast activity in Sea City. She joined the group’s journey into the deep sea, while the organizers secretly hoped the excursion would encourage her to remain in the Ancient Mist Region.

• News of Qiao Sang’s tournament success boosted demand for Fire Fang Dogs, keeping Ye Xiangting busy at Ya Zai Pet Beast Shop.
• While searching for places to visit during her week off, Qiao Sang accepted Professor Jiang’s invitation to explore waters with wild pet beasts.
• Jiang Xiu and Pei Shipan discussed how the organizers had arranged the activity to show Qiao Sang the underwater world and help her find treasures.
• The next morning, Qiao Sang met Jiang Xiu in the hotel lobby, and he refused to let Little Treasure store his backpack in its Ring.
• Jiang Xiu brought Qiao Sang and her pet beasts to meet the other participants, and the group set off toward the deep sea as Ya Bao chose to face its discomfort with the water.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiu and Qiao Sang explore the underwater world, encountering various glowing Water-type Pet Beasts.
• They reach the treasure's location, but other Pet Beasts have scattered due to the pressure exerted by the high-level Pet Beasts in the group.
• Qiao Sang summons Luobao, and Ya Bao asks Luobao to create a water bubble to enclose it, which Luobao initially fails to do.
• Qiao Sang reassures Ya Bao and Little Treasure, boosting Luobao's confidence.
• Jiang Xiu secretly places an object on the Sea Salt Lizard, which it then expels from its mouth.
• Qiao Sang mistakenly identifies the object as a common Water Temperature Stone.

Character Developments

• Qiao Sang shows her knowledge of Pet Beasts and their habits, impressing Jiang Xiu.
• Luobao displays its pride and confidence in its abilities, despite initial failure.
• Jiang Xiu demonstrates his determination to keep Qiao Sang in the Ancient Mist Region, secretly planning to offer her a position at the Water Luliana Species Research and Protection Center.

Significant Themes

• The pressure exerted by high-level Pet Beasts on lower-level ones, leading to the scattering of other Pet Beasts.
• The importance of understanding and communicating with Pet Beasts to build trust and confidence.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Sang and Jiang Xiu explore together, with Jiang Xiu providing explanations about the Pet Beasts they encounter.
• Qiao Sang reassures Ya Bao and Little Treasure, boosting Luobao's confidence.
• Jiang Xiu secretly attempts to offer Qiao Sang a position in the Ancient Mist Region.

Qiao Sang and Professor Jiang encountered the territorial King-level Raging Eyeball Fish while collecting materials underwater. As they fled, Qiao Sang realized it might be chasing them to ask a question, and Ya Bao translated its shy reply.

• Jiang Xiu retrieved the Water Temperature Stone with the Sea Salt Lizard and explained its Storage Trait to Qiao Sang.
• Qiao Sang sent Luobao to collect a Dark Ghost Crystal, but Luobao disturbed a Raging Eyeball Fish resting beneath a dark red orb.
• Jiang Xiu urged Qiao Sang to retreat, and the Sea Salt Lizard fled with the Raging Eyeball Fish pursuing them.
• Qiao Sang noticed the Raging Eyeball Fish had not attacked and used Little Treasure's amplified microphone to ask why it was following them.
• Ya Bao translated the Raging Eyeball Fish's shy question about whether they had seen a very beautiful creature.

Qiao Sang discovered that the Raging Eyeball Fish had fallen for Luobao, but it abandoned Luobao for a passing, jewel-covered Water-type Pet Beast after giving her an invitation to the Mu Zhen Auction. After selling a C-rank Dark Ghost Crystal and touring Haicheng, Qiao Sang arrived at the Top Eight matches of the Regional Tournament, where the contestants’ pairings were about to be revealed.

• The Raging Eyeball Fish chased Qiao Sang and Jiang Xiu, and Qiao Sang summoned Luobao after learning it might give its gemstone collection to a mate it liked.
• The Raging Eyeball Fish returned Jiang Xiu’s Dark Ghost Crystal, gave Luobao its gemstone collection, and stopped attacking when Luobao asked it to stand down.
• Xu Mingqing recognized an unused Mu Zhen Auction invitation among the Raging Eyeball Fish’s crystals, and Qiao Sang had Luobao take it after hearing that an SSS-rank Thunder Stone had appeared at the auction before.
• The Raging Eyeball Fish left Luobao to pursue a passing jewel-covered Water-type Pet Beast, and Qiao Sang later sold her C-rank Dark Ghost Crystal at an appraisal center.
• Qiao Sang toured Haicheng with Ya Bao and the others, then attended the Top Eight matches as spectators discussed whether she would summon Ice Kexilu.

Qiao Sang faced Deng Tianyue in the Top Eight, summoning Ice Kexilu and catching him off guard with a feint. The match began with Luobao’s Water Jet striking Deng Tianyue’s Giant Needle Ant and knocking it out of the arena.

• Deng Tianyue saw that he would face Qiao Sang and worried about her powerful pet beasts.
• Qiao Sang predicted Hu Fan would win because Ya Bao was cheering for Shan Huaiyang’s Mud Bone Turtle, and Shan Huaiyang lost.
• Qiao Sang and Deng Tianyue entered the arena as the crowd loudly welcomed Qiao Sang and Ice Kexilu.
• Qiao Sang shouted Water Jet while Luobao used Rain Dance, causing Deng Tianyue to order the Giant Needle Ant to prepare Double Return.
• Luobao launched a Water Jet that struck the Giant Needle Ant and sent it flying out of the arena.

Qiao Sang sent Ya Bao against Deng Tianyue’s Black Devouring Troll, and the two clashed in a fast exchange of attacks and defenses. The Black Devouring Troll began eating the ground, while Qiao Sang stopped Ya Bao from rushing back into close combat.

• After recalling Luobao, Qiao Sang summoned Ya Bao to face Deng Tianyue’s Black Devouring Troll.
• Ya Bao and the Black Devouring Troll opened with Flame Vortex and Evil Wave, whose collision shook the arena.
• Deng Tianyue ordered Wide-Area Defense, but Ya Bao teleported in and broke through the Barrier with Fire Fang.
• The Black Devouring Troll bit Ya Bao’s flaming Sharp Claw, then took a hit from Ya Bao’s giant flaming head before both were blasted back.
• Deng Tianyue told the Black Devouring Troll to eat, and it began gnawing holes in the ground as Ya Bao tried to charge at it again.
• Qiao Sang told Ya Bao to stop playing around.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Sang's Blazing Star Hound uses Psychic Power to control Deng Tianyue's Black Devouring Troll.
• Ya Bao uses a Profound Meaning-level Spark Rain on the already injured Black Devouring Troll.
• The Black Devouring Troll attempts to use Raging Dance Strike but is restrained by Ya Bao's Psychic Power.
• The Spark Rain decimates the arena and defeats the Black Devouring Troll.

Character Developments

• Qiao Sang's ruthless and strategic battle style is revealed, leading others to question if she's even human.
• Deng Tianyue shows concern and disbelief at Qiao Sang's tactics.
• Ya Bao demonstrates its intelligence and understanding of its Beast Tamer's commands.

Significant Themes

• The power and ruthlessness of Profound Meaning-level skills.
• The strategic use of multiple skills and tactics in battle.
• The intelligence and understanding between a Beast Tamer and their Pet Beast.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Sang and Ya Bao work seamlessly together, with Ya Bao understanding and executing Qiao Sang's unspoken commands.
• Deng Tianyue and the Black Devouring Troll struggle against Qiao Sang and Ya Bao's tactics.
• The audience reacts with awe and excitement to the intense battle and Qiao Sang's tactics.

Qiao Sang brought Ya Bao to the Haicheng Pet Tamer Center for examination and recovery before the semifinals. At the arena that evening, Doctor Wang and Doctor Li encountered each other after both had lied to get out of their shifts, and they pretended not to recognize the situation.

• After Qiao Sang returned from her match, Sun Boyi suggested taking her pet beasts to the Pet Tamer Center before the semifinals, and she agreed.
• Doctor Wang refused to cover Doctor Li’s shift because he wanted to attend the National Campus Pet Beast League, then got Doctor Zhang to cover it instead.
• At the Pet Tamer Center, Ya Bao returned to its original size during an examination and broke the examination bed, but the female doctor told Qiao Sang she did not need to pay.
• The female doctor urged Qiao Sang to have her other pet beasts examined too, and Qiao Sang agreed after Little Treasure appeared.
• At the arena, Doctor Wang confronted Doctor Li about her claim that her husband had been hit by a car, and both of them turned away while pretending nothing had happened.

Qiao Sang reviewed the remaining contestants before the semi-final draw paired her with Ma Zongji, whose Thousand Path Water Bear could absorb Water Type moves. She prepared to face him as Xu Yixuan advised her to rely on the Blazing Star Hound, while the other semi-final matched Hu Fan against Shao Liben.

• Qiao Sang studied the profiles of Ma Zongji, Hu Fan, and Shao Liben, while Ma Zongji worried that Qiao Sang might not summon Ice Kexilu.
• Hu Fan clasped a red bell from a Wish Bell and wished that Qiao Sang would choose Ice Kexilu, hoping either to face her or avoid her.
• Shao Liben told a woman that he expected no trouble as long as the Blazing Star Hound did not use Spark Rain, and said he had defeated the other contestants before.
• Yi Ao announced that Qiao Sang would face Ma Zongji and Hu Fan would face Shao Liben in the semi-finals.
• Xu Yixuan told Qiao Sang that the Blazing Star Hound's mastered Spark Rain and Psychic Type moves could overcome the Thousand Path Water Bear's advantages.

Qiao Sang faced Ma Zongji in the competition, where he challenged her to summon Ice Kexilu but she sent out Little Treasure instead. Little Treasure outmaneuvered Yekesoluo, and the chapter ended as it appeared inside Yekesoluo’s Vine Whip defense.

• Ma Zongji announced he would send out Yekesoluo and urged Qiao Sang to summon Ice Kexilu, and she nodded without agreeing to do so.
• Qiao Sang summoned Little Treasure, disappointing the audience and catching Ma Zongji off guard.
• Ma Zongji had Yekesoluo use Rooting and Vine Whip to defend against Little Treasure’s Shadow Ball and Ghost Fire.
• Ma Zongji ordered Yekesoluo to spread Paralysis Powder, but Qiao Sang recalled Little Treasure and had it teleport before ordering a Shadow Ball.
• Yekesoluo raised its Vine Whips to block the attack, and Little Treasure vanished and appeared inside the enclosure before Yekesoluo.

Qiao Sang’s Treasure Hunting Fairy defeated Ma Zongji’s Yekesoluo with Space Movement and Hypnosis, then Qiao Sang sent out Ice Kexilu to face Thousand Path Water Bear. The new match began with Ice Kexilu unleashing Ice Flower Seal while Thousand Path Water Bear revealed a High-Level Tidal Vortex to shield itself.

• The Treasure Hunting Fairy used Space Movement to bypass Yekesoluo’s encircling Vine Whips and put it to sleep, winning the match against Ma Zongji.
• Qiao Sang recalled the Treasure Hunting Fairy and summoned Ice Kexilu, delighting Ma Zongji and the crowd.
• At the start of the new match, Ice Kexilu began casting Ice Flower Seal while Ma Zongji ordered Thousand Path Water Bear to interrupt her.
• Thousand Path Water Bear struck Ice Kexilu with Water Gun, but Ice Kexilu used Healing Light to recover and completed Ice Flower Seal.
• Thousand Path Water Bear used its High-Level Tidal Vortex to block the falling snow and protect itself from Ice Flower Seal.

Qiao Sang used Luobao’s Icy Wind and Ice Claw to shatter Thousand Path Water Bear’s frozen water vortex, exposing it to Ice Flower Seal. Ma Zongji gambled on a Flame Punch, but the snow froze Thousand Path Water Bear in place, leaving Qiao Sang poised to win.

• Ma Zongji’s Thousand Path Water Bear used Tidal Vortex to block Ice Flower Seal, while Ma Zongji hoped to prolong its battle with Ice Kexilu.
• Qiao Sang had Luobao freeze a Water Gun with Icy Wind, then use Ice Claw to shatter the frozen vortex as Thousand Path Water Bear dodged.
• Thousand Path Water Bear spun to blow away the falling snow, but some snow landed and ice flowers began forming on its body.
• Qiao Sang ordered another Ice Flower Seal, and Ma Zongji told Thousand Path Water Bear to attack with Flame Punch before the ice flowers could bloom.
• Ice Flower Seal froze the flames and formed an ice flower on Thousand Path Water Bear’s fist, leaving it unable to move.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Sang's Ice Kexilu freezes Thousand Path Water Bear using Ice Flower Seal, winning the match and the Regional Tournament for the Yuhua Region.
• Qiao Sang and her team study their final opponent, Shao Liben from the Xilu Region, and his pet beast, Ji Hui Tata, which can predict opponents' moves and identify real bodies among clones.
• Qiao Sang decides to hold a training session to determine which two pet beasts will compete in the finals.

Character Developments

• Qiao Sang demonstrates strategic thinking and analytical skills, understanding the importance of her pet beasts' abilities and choosing the best ones for the final match.
• Shao Liben shows his intelligence and analytical skills, understanding the potential counter to Ice Kexilu's Ice Flower Seal.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in pet beast battles.
• The role of intelligence and analysis in competition, complementing raw power.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Sang and Sun Boyi discuss strategies and study their opponent, Shao Liben.
• Qiao Sang interacts with her pet beasts, Yaobao, Luobao, and Little Treasure, deciding which ones will compete in the finals.
• Shao Liben and the woman in a black suit discuss the match between Qiao Sang and Ma Zongji, analyzing Ice Kexilu's Ice Flower Seal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Sang and Shao Liben are the finalists in the tournament.
• Qiao Sang sends out Treasure Hunting Fairy (an Intermediate Pet Beast) against Shao Liben's Ji Hui Tata (an Advanced Psychic Type Pet Beast).
• The match begins, and Treasure Hunting Fairy uses a Shadow Ball attack, which Ji Hui Tata avoids using its Teleportation ability.

Character Developments

• Qiao Sang shows strategic thinking by sending out Treasure Hunting Fairy to counter Ji Hui Tata's predictive abilities.
• Shao Liben remains calm and focused, even when faced with an unexpected opponent.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and adaptability in competition.
• The importance of understanding and countering an opponent's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Sang and Shao Liben display mutual respect and seriousness as they prepare for the match.
• Xu Yixuan and Sun Boyi react to Qiao Sang's strategic move, with Xu Yixuan understanding Qiao Sang's thought process and Sun Boyi expressing frustration at Qiao Sang's unconventional approach.

Qiao Sang and Little Treasure used a staged injury to catch Shao Liben’s Ji Hui Tata with Darkness Shadow Control, then turned Ji Hui Tata’s Gravity against it with Space Movement. The chapter ended with Ji Hui Tata teleported into the audience stands.

• Little Treasure evaded Ji Hui Tata’s pursuit until Shao Liben ordered Mental Wave, then used a Substitute and convincing acting to make Ji Hui Tata believe it had been knocked out.
• Little Treasure appeared behind Ji Hui Tata and linked their shadows with Darkness Shadow Control, but Ji Hui Tata used Psychic Power to restrain the control and pull itself closer.
• Qiao Sang tested Ji Hui Tata’s defenses and inferred that it could not use another skill while maintaining Psychic Power.
• Shao Liben moved Ji Hui Tata within Gravity’s three-meter range and ordered it to use the skill as Little Treasure used Space Movement.
• Little Treasure teleported Ji Hui Tata into the back rows of the audience stands, leaving Shao Liben stunned.

Qiao Sang’s Treasure Hunting Fairy used Space Movement to send Ji Hui Tata out of bounds, ending the match and prompting the officials to consider changing the rules. After checking on the spectator Ji Hui Tata had landed on, Qiao Sang returned for the final match against Shao Liben.

• The referee ruled that Qiao Sang had won because the league had no rule against using Space Movement to move an opponent out of bounds.
• A woman in formal attire objected to the result and called officials to push for a new rule before the National Tournament.
• Qiao Sang paused the match to check on the Uncle who had been crushed when Ji Hui Tata landed in the stands.
• The Uncle pretended to be injured until he saw Ice Kexilu and claimed he would not recover until he saw it compete again.
• Qiao Sang returned to the field as the final match against Shao Liben began, and she paused before summoning Luobao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ice Kexilu's appearance in the final match ignites the crowd's enthusiasm.
• Qiao Sang sends out Ice Kexilu instead of her usual Treasure Hunting Fairy, surprising the audience.
• Ash Fire Fox, Shao Liben's intermediate Fire-type Pet Beast, faces off against Ice Kexilu.
• Ash Fire Fox uses Flame Jet and Flame Wheel attacks, but Ice Kexilu dodges and counters effectively.
• Ice Kexilu wins the match, and a spectacular display of blue fireworks marks its victory.
• The Regional Tournament ends, and an award ceremony is announced.

Character Developments

• Qiao Sang demonstrates strategic thinking by choosing Ice Kexilu over Treasure Hunting Fairy for the final match.
• Shao Liben shows determination and skill in commanding Ash Fire Fox despite the mismatch in Pet Beast levels.
• The Uncle in the audience, previously injured by Ji Hui Tata, expresses excitement and satisfaction with his experience.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and strategy in Pet Beast battles.
• The excitement and spectacle of competitive events.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in competition.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Sang and Shao Liben's Pet Beasts face off, showcasing their respective skills and strategies.
• The audience interacts with the match, expressing their excitement, opinions, and support for their favored Pet Beasts and Beast Masters.
• The conference room discussion among regional leaders highlights differing opinions on rule changes and the selection of talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A meeting is held to discuss a contestant's use of Space Movement to transfer an opponent out of the arena.
• The ministers debate whether to add a rule prohibiting this tactic.
• Minister Yan offers to make Qiao Sang an Interstellar Exchange Student and enroll her in the Grade Three Special Elite Class at the Interstellar Exchange School if she places in the top two of the National Tournament, on the condition that she doesn't use Space Movement to directly transfer opponents out of the arena.

Character Developments

• Minister Zhou: Initially opposed to the rule change, he later agrees after Minister Yan's offer, showing concern for Qiao Sang's future.
• Minister Zhang: Provides detailed information about Qiao Sang's pet beasts and argues against the rule change, recognizing her strength.
• Minister Yan: Offers Qiao Sang a significant opportunity to further her education, showing influence and authority.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and sportsmanship in competition.
• The importance of rules and their evolution.
• The value of hard work and talent in achieving success.
• The impact of political influence on individual opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Minister Zhou and Minister Zhang: Engage in a debate about the rule change, with Minister Zhou initially opposing it and Minister Zhang supporting it.
• Minister Zhou and Minister Yan: Minister Zhou agrees to convey Minister Yan's offer to Qiao Sang, showing deference to Minister Yan's authority.
• The ministers: They collectively agree to Minister Yan's proposal to adjourn the meeting and announce the rule change at the next National Campus Pet Beast League.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Regional Tournament award ceremony takes place in a Water Field, with Qiao Sang and her team receiving the championship trophy and a Water-type Awakening Bead.
• Qiao Sang examines the Awakening Bead and considers using it on Luobao, but Professor Jiang invites her to visit the Water Luliana Species Protection Center, where she learns not to rush into using the bead.

Character Developments

• Qiao Sang shows curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the Awakening Bead and Luobao's potential talent skills.
• Professor Jiang demonstrates his connections and willingness to help Qiao Sang, arranging a meeting with a renowned Water Luliana species expert.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of talent skills in Pet Beasts, and the use of Awakening Beads to unlock these skills.
• The importance of guidance and mentorship in the development of both Beast Tamers and their Pet Beasts.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Sang interacts with Professor Jiang, who helps her arrange a meeting with an expert on the Water Luliana species.
• Qiao Sang and her team (Ya Bao, Luobao, and Little Treasure) pose for a photograph after receiving their awards, showcasing their unity and harmony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Sang and Jiang Xiu visit the Water Luliana Species Research and Protection Center.
• Luobao (Ice Kexilu) reunites with other Water Lulianas and plays with them.
• Qiao Sang learns about Ice Kexilu's next evolution, Ice Aipalu, and its emotional sensitivity during that stage.
• Doctor Jiang explains the optimal time to use the Water Type Awakening Stone for Ice Kexilu's evolution.
• Doctor Jiang offers Qiao Sang a position as a junior researcher.

Character Developments

• Qiao Sang demonstrates her understanding and passion for the Water Luliana species, impressing Doctor Jiang.
• Luobao shows a more playful side when interacting with other Water Lulianas.
• Jiang Xiu is awestruck by the Water Lulianas and the research center.

Significant Themes

• The evolution and emotional sensitivity of the Water Luliana species.
• The importance of timing in using Awakening Stones for evolution.
• The recognition and appreciation of Qiao Sang's talent by Doctor Jiang.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Sang and Doctor Jiang have a productive and engaging conversation about the Water Luliana species.
• Luobao interacts playfully with other Water Lulianas, showing a different side of its personality.
• Jiang Xiu is mostly a silent observer, expressing his admiration for the Water Lulianas and the research center.