Chapter 39:
“Garbage for dogs. Pauper. Scram!!!”
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Qi Dong’s expression turned blank as Star Sand’s arrogant words echoed. These were a dozen Mid-Tier mineral vein crystals! Enough to feed a Mid-Tier pet beast for several years! How could they be considered garbage!?
Could it be…Star Sand wanted High-Tier crystals?
Qi Dong happened to have one High-Tier crystal in her backpack, but it was reserved for the Shadow Helm Giant Python’s future Commander-Tier evolution, the reward for several months of hard work. Star Sand had just been born. It didn’t need crystals to improve its bloodline purity, right…?
But to obtain this legendary being, Qi Dong was willing to go all out. She reluctantly handed over the High-Tier mineral vein crystal.
“Chomp!”
Before Qi Dong could react, the golden elemental figure snatched the crystal and swallowed it whole. After consuming it, the light flowing on Star Sand’s surface seemed to intensify slightly.
Then, it extended its hand again.
“W-What…?” Qi Dong asked, bewildered.
Normally, accepting food offered by a Beast Tamer signified agreement to a contract, right?
Were there special requirements for contracting a Rare Species?
“I need two more, of course. I eat six meals a day, and each meal requires three High-Tier crystals. Otherwise, I’ll starve to death!!”
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“You mean…you eat 18 High-Tier crystals every day!?” Qi Dong’s expression turned strange and dark.
This was clearly a joke. Star Sand simply didn’t like her.
It was normal for Legendary Rare Species to be temperamental.
But 18 High-Tier crystals per day…that was impossible. Even the Ten Greats couldn’t afford that!
“Of course. Not only 18 High-Tier crystals every day, but you also have to offer 2 Commander-Tier crystals every month, one for energy replenishment and one as a snack.”
“You can’t shower while I’m awake, you can’t drink more than half a liter of water per day, and you have to find me another Legendary Rare Species as a mate.”
“If you can meet all these conditions, I might consider…”
“Helping you once!”
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With each casual remark from Star Sand, Qi Dong’s expression darkened. In her view, Star Sand was just messing with her.
Two Commander-Tier crystals per month? Even selling Youlan Academy wouldn’t be enough!!!
And even if she met all those conditions, Star Sand wouldn’t form a contract with her, only offering to help once.
What kind of tyrannical contract was this!?
The girl with the VR headset also couldn’t stand it anymore, her lips twitching.
Just a High-Tier pet beast, even if it was a Legendary Rare Species, this was too much!!!
Of course, although they thought this way, they couldn’t directly refuse or insult Star Sand, or they would lose all hope of negotiation.
“Clatter, clatter, clatter—”
At this moment, a group of figures emerged from the swirling sandstorm, their footsteps echoing. The five members of Hei Lan’s team were carried by a giant black carnivorous flower, its petals dripping with saliva as it moved towards the area. The flower’s mouth resembled a torture device made of hundreds of blades, its dozen writhing purple tongues like a nest of tentacles, a disturbing sight.
High-Tier — Viral Species — Gluttonous Abyssal Grudge!!
“Boom!!!”
A giant bat, wreathed in purple flames, descended from the sky, carrying Ye Zhuzhi, the green-haired woman in the cheongsam, and Chi Yan, the girl with fiery red hair, on its broad back.
High-Tier — Biological Species — Fire Armament · Purple Calamity!
They all saw the golden elemental figure standing before Qi Dong, their expressions turning strange.
Why were they standing so close? Had they already formed a contract…?
Qi Dong was already the strongest in Youlan Academy. If she also contracted the Legendary Rare Species, no one in the academy would be able to oppose her!!!
Chi Yan’s expression was even grimmer than Hei Lan’s. As the daughter of the Youlan Academy Dean, it was already shameful enough that she wasn’t the top student, always being surpassed by Qi Dong. She had always been unwilling to accept this.
Why should they be the Captain’s gatekeepers?
She also wanted the legendary Star Sand!!!
Meanwhile, Qi Dong glanced at the others with their various thoughts, then turned back to the starlight elemental figure.
“Star Sand…”
“I think you might not fully understand my strength yet.”
“You don’t have to give me an answer now. After I defeat all these…insects…I’ll give you another chance to respond…” With a cold and arrogant tone, Qi Dong turned and climbed onto the Shadow Helm Giant Python, moving towards the others.
Meanwhile, Star Sand stared blankly at the retreating figure of the woman in black leather, confused.
Wait, what was she talking about? She was about to awaken.
After awakening, she was going to leave. Why would she stay here and watch a High-Tier battle…?
What difference did it make who won or lost!?
Qi Dong’s arrogant attitude was so…genuine…that Star Sand couldn’t tell if she was serious or joking.
Overconfident woman. Disgusting!!
After temporarily parting ways with Star Sand, Qi Dong rode the Shadow Helm Giant Python towards the others. Her expression was dark as thunder.
Qi Dong knew this was her last chance. She would give it her all to defeat everyone present. Since Star Sand didn’t seem to acknowledge her strength, she had to display her full combat prowess to have a chance…
As they approached, the girl with the VR headset jumped down from the Shadow Helm Giant Python’s mouth and moved away from the center of the battlefield.
At this moment, only half of the people present were wary of Qi Dong’s arrival. The other half were captivated by Star Sand in the distance. That alluring golden figure…was that really the body of a High-Tier Elemental Species pet beast?
“Even Thunder Queen’s Lightning Princess doesn’t have such a beautiful figure…” Chi Yan muttered, mesmerized.
She was completely captivated by Star Sand’s appearance. In her eyes, Star Sand was a treasure bestowed by the heavens, and only she was worthy of possessing it!!!
“Buzz!!!”
Suddenly, Chi Yan felt a cold gaze upon her. She broke out in a cold sweat and lowered her head, meeting Qi Dong’s murderous glare.
“Chi Yan, you’ve always had a problem with me, haven’t you?”
“No problem. After all, we haven’t officially battled before. Deciding the captaincy based solely on ranking isn’t fair.”
“Today, I’ll make an exception and give you a chance. You and Hei Lan, come at me together!!”
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“Wait, how about this. Anyone here who wants to challenge me, come at me!!!”
“Defeat me, and not only the captaincy but also that Legend will be yours~~~” Qi Dong declared arrogantly, sweeping her gaze across the crowd.
For Star Sand, she was even willing to abandon her own teammates!!
Hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed, their faces filled with apprehension. Qi Dong openly possessed two High-Tier pet beasts. Even if they joined forces, they were unlikely to win!!
Unless Yu Bo, the second-ranked Supernova, the human-pet hybrid, stepped forward, they had little hope of defeating Qi Dong…
But unfortunately, the hybrid race required an incredibly long sleep each day. Yu Bo probably didn’t even know about the Rare Species yet…
“Captain…” Ye Zhuzhi, sitting on the back of the Fire Armament Purple Calamity, muttered sadly, seeing her captain’s dark and sinister expression.
Ever since the three core members of their team were defeated 3-1 by the Thundering Violet Lightning in last year’s Academy League, Captain Qi Dong’s personality had changed completely. They had gone from naive dreamers aiming for the championship to gradually understanding reality, abandoning their fantasies.
With Youlan Academy’s current level, they were just small fry. Even if they made it to the league stage, they would only be clowns…
“Hiss!!!”
In the next second, under the Shadow Helm Giant Python’s menacing gaze, the Fire Armament Purple Calamity flinched and retreated, completely losing face as a mutated evolution. This was to be expected. After all, the evolution path caused by Chi Yan’s mistake was utterly useless in direct combat.
Then, the Shadow Helm Giant Python turned to look at the black carnivorous flower, Gluttonous Abyssal Grudge, beneath Hei Lan’s team. The black carnivorous flower also retreated, clearly sensing the huge gap in their levels.
And it wasn’t just a difference in strength and aura.
This Shadow Helm Giant Python…was actually composed of two High-Tier pet beasts!!!
The giant fangs protruding from its mouth were also a High-Tier Weapon Species pet beast.
High-Tier — Weapon Species — Savage Beast Bone!!!
Facing Qi Dong’s terrifying killing intent, all the students present were drenched in sweat, unable to muster any resistance. Looking at the weaklings before her, Qi Dong shook her head disdainfully.
Star Sand was destined to be hers. No one could steal it!!!
However…
At that very moment!!
Just as Qi Dong turned to look at Star Sand with a triumphant expression, her face froze. Because Star Sand wasn’t looking at her but was exchanging gazes with a golden-haired girl with buns and ultra-thin stockings.
Lian Xing had somehow bypassed the battlefield and arrived near Star Sand, her arms crossed, observing it with a calm expression. Star Sand mimicked her pose, tilting its head and curiously observing the starry-eyed girl beneath it.
Someone had snuck in!!!
Seeing this, Qi Dong almost exploded with rage. A thief had actually managed to sneak past her while she was proving her strength! This was unforgivable!!
“Boom!!!!”
In the next second, the Shadow Helm Giant Python lunged forward, its momentum like a roaring gale, arriving before Star Sand and the golden-haired girl. Its massive body descended like a mountain, radiating a terrifying pressure.
“What are you doing!?”
“You think you can succeed with such underhanded tactics?” Qi Dong demanded furiously, looking at the calm and indifferent golden-haired girl.
However, Lian Xing just looked at her with a bewildered expression, as if she didn’t understand the gravity of the situation. After a moment of silence, she finally seemed to realize something, staring at the furious woman in black leather in disbelief.
“Beautiful, you…”
“You don’t think the rule for contracting a Rare Species is first come, first served, do you?”
“Do you think you can contract a 72 Legends just by defeating everyone here?”
“Do you really think you can win its favor just by being the first to touch it?”
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“Yeah, you don’t think you can contract me just by touching me, do you? Why? What’s the logic behind that? Are you a pervert?” Star Sand nodded in agreement.
Qi Dong was already reeling from Lian Xing’s barrage of questions.
Coupled with Star Sand’s agreement, her mind went blank, and she stood frozen, at a loss for words.
Wait, wasn’t the rule in this world that whoever won the battle got the treasure?
“And, are you willing to only drink half a liter of water per day for me!!”
“You don’t care about me at all!!” Star Sand continued to ask unreasonable questions, seemingly not yet satisfied.
“It’s one liter…” Lian Xing corrected subconsciously.
Many Rare Species liked to slightly modify or conceal their evolution requirements to make their lives more comfortable. This wasn’t a good habit. The values had to be absolutely precise, or there was a risk of evolution failure due to minor errors.
At that moment, Star Sand suddenly turned its head. Its pupils constricted as it stared at the calm, starry-eyed girl in disbelief.
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