Ecstatic, shocked, tangled—the expressions of the Dragon King changed several times, and finally, after struggling for more than ten seconds, he looked at the Tenth Seat, full of reluctance yet spoke firmly:

"Momo."

He still decided not to join the Beast Taming Alliance.

Mikaela glanced at the Dragon King, unsurprised by his response.

When the Tenth Seat proposed the condition of relinquishing leadership duties, she already knew the Dragon King wouldn’t agree.

"Gang Chief."

Gangbao translated in the mind.

He actually refused... Qiao Sang’s gaze at the Dragon King instantly became one of admiration.

During this time, she clearly understood how much the Dragon King wished to be under the command of the Tenth Seat. His favorable attitude toward her largely stemmed from her connections with the Tenth Seat and his promise.

Unexpectedly, the opportunity was right before his eyes, and he refused it...

The Tenth Seat looked at the Dragon King, smiled, and said:

"You are an excellent leader. Manage your species well, and we will have the chance to meet again in the future."

After speaking, he turned with the Pet Beast Egg and stepped into what seemed like an abyssal black hole, disappearing from sight.

Mikaela approached the Dragon King and patted his shoulder as a gesture of comfort.

"Momo..."

The Dragon King felt downcast.

Even though he refused after serious thought, his mood inevitably sank.

This might be his only chance to join the Beast Taming Alliance, contact the Tenth Seat, and achieve fame and success...

"Don’t be sad." Mikaela comforted, saying: "Didn’t the Tenth Seat say? You will meet again someday."

"Momo..."

The Dragon King didn’t retort as he usually would but waved his paw, stating the fact: you don’t socialize much, you don’t understand, this is just courtesy from those in power.

Mikaela: "..."

Qiao Sang said: "Since there’s nothing else, let’s leave here."

"Ya Ya!"

Yaobao regained his usual spirit, shouted, having no objections.

Being able to revert to an egg form seems like a pretty good outcome for Leouyas.

After all, if it can turn into a Pet Beast Egg, it means it can be hatched again, just like Shalala.

Mikaela looked over and asked: "Have you decided where to go next?"

Qiao Sang thought for a moment and suggested: "How about going to Zhengzhou?"

She wanted to see the wasteland that was once the Fire Spirit Ore Vein a hundred years ago.

"Ting Ting..."

Tingbao, staying beside Lubao, couldn’t help but utter, expressing why not choose a different place.

He hadn’t forgotten how hot Zhengzhou is.

Qiao Sang looked over.

Tingbao recalled what the Dragon King once said to him, tensed up, and added another call:

"Ting Ting."

He definitely wasn’t incapable of enduring the heat.

Stubborn, huh... Qiao Sang nodded, saying: "I know."

"Then let’s go to Zhengzhou." Mikaela said.

Tingbao: "..."

"But before going to Zhengzhou, let’s check out from the hotel first." Mikaela continued.

...

Hotel.

Front desk.

"Guests, did you happen to see number three?" the staff inquired: "You know, the Original Ice Jellyfish that served you in the suite, we can’t reach it or find it."

Mikaela glanced at Pen Jiami.

Pen Jiami immediately acted, his eyes glimmering with blue light.

The staff’s eyes became vacant.

"There never was any Original Ice Jellyfish, nor do we know any number three." Mikaela replied calmly.

The staff’s expression returned to normal, revealing a polite smile, and said:

"Alright, guests. Hopefully, this stay brought you a wonderful experience."

...

In the sky.

On the way to Zhengzhou.

"Xun Xun~"

Little Treasure Spirit humbly sought guidance from Pen Jiami, remembering he once said he would teach him the ways of hypnotizing others once busy matters were done.

Previously, his hypnosis at best made others fall into a dream, either making them dream what he wanted or causing them to uncontrollably speak some truths, unlike Pen Jiami, who completely controlled others’ actions and thoughts.

"Pengpeng."

Pen Jiami no longer postponed, beginning to teach.

"Xun Xun..."

Little Treasure Spirit listened attentively and then thought of something, took off a circular ring, and from inside took out an ant he casually grabbed earlier, starting to experiment.

"Now Qiao Sang’s contract slots are full, and you’ve met the Tenth Seat. Are you still going to stick with me?" Mikaela looked at the Dragon King, asking.

She clearly understood why the Dragon King stayed by her side.

"Momo."

The Dragon King gave her a look, calling out while flying, indicating you’re my Beast Tamer, if I don’t stay with you, who else would I stay with?

Mikaela was unexpectedly touched.

It had been a long time since she saw the Dragon King so kindly speaking to her.

"Won’t you return to your tribe?" Mikaela asked.

"Momo."

The Dragon King called out, expressing there’s no rush; it’s been a while since we met, waiting for you to leave Flame Sky Star before returning won’t be too late.

Mikaela was taken aback.

She could sense the Dragon King’s words were genuine rather than an excuse.

Throughout the above conversation, Gangbao helped translate in the mind.

Qiao Sang leaned over, lowering her voice: "Professor, it feels like the Dragon King’s gotten much kinder when talking to you now."

So you knew it hadn’t always spoken kindly to me... Mikaela sighed inwardly and shifted the topic:

"What are your thoughts regarding the Sun Crystal now?"

Qiao Sang pondered and said: "Wait for news from Senior Kang, and if truly we cannot find Sun Crystal, I’ll try participating in the Master Challenge Cup in the future."

The next evolution material for Yaobao now only lacks Sun Crystal; before gathering it, she definitely wouldn’t leave Flame Sky Star. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

If it were a few months earlier, she would’ve done nothing but gather information.

But now, her brain domain broke through to 60%, Yaobao has evolved to Emperor Level, one more pet beast evolution, and she can take the A-Level Professional Beast Tamer exam.

Then, after becoming an A-Level Professional Beast Tamer, she could qualify to register for the Master Challenge Cup.

Though the hope of winning the championship is slim, having a path to acquire Sun Crystal gives no reason not to try.

Mikaela laughed and said:

"Deserving of being my student, you have great ambition."

Qiao Sang feigned an embarrassed expression: "Mainly because I don’t know of other ways to obtain Sun Crystal."

Mikaela changed the topic again, saying:

"There is one thing, when you go to Zhengzhou, don’t forget to do."

"What?" Qiao Sang asked.

"Update Flame Gao’s information." Mikaela chuckled: "Actually, it shouldn’t be called Flame Gao anymore."

Then she asked:

"Have you decided on a species name for Flame Gao’s evolved form yet?"

Yaobao perked his ears while flying.

I haven’t even had time to check the Beast Taming Codex... Qiao Sang pretended to think and said: "I haven’t decided yet."

"No rush." Mikaela said: "We still have a long journey to Zhengzhou, you can think slowly."

Qiao Sang responded with a "Hmm," then outwardly began meditating cross-legged, while her consciousness ventured into the Beast Taming Codex.