Chapter 2098 - 247: Victim of Public Opinion

"That’s more like it," Qiao Sang said with a smile.

"Secretly?"

The pet beast with an antenna on its head let out a sound.

What news do you want to publish?

Qiao Sang smiled and said, "Just say, ’One bottle of King Power Potion in exchange for a chance to be treated by Healing Light, are you willing?’"

Although Lubao usually overuses Healing Light, for others, Healing Light is still considered a divine skill.

"Secretly."

The pet beast with an antenna on its head nodded, then picked up the camera and began taking photos openly.

Upon seeing this, Little Treasure Spirit quickly removed a ring, took out a cloak and wig from inside, wore them, and struck a pose.

"Ya Ya!"

Yaobao let out a sound.

Little Treasure Spirit again removed the ring, took out sunglasses from it.

Yaobao took them, put them on, straightened his chest, raised his head, and looked towards the sky.

Qingbao disdainfully glanced at Little Treasure Spirit.

But when the camera lens turned towards itself, it quickly concealed its disdainful expression, posed obediently, and casually stroked the white clouds on its lower body.

Lubao and Gangbao were not interested in taking photos. Seeing nothing else was happening, they turned around and left, continuing their training.

Tingbao looked at the exaggerated poses of Yaobao and Little Treasure Spirit, hesitated for a moment, then looked at the pet beast taking pictures, seemingly understanding something, and began to mimic Little Treasure Spirit’s pose, twisting its body for effect.

Seriously, this is a paparazzi, not a photographer for a magazine shoot... Qiao Sang internally complained, sitting cross-legged instead of lying down as before, and began to meditate.

...

The next day, 2 PM.

Qiao Sang followed Teacher Mikaela to the front row of the competition site and took a seat.

Just as she sat down, she felt a sudden silence around her, with many glances frequently sneaking over.

Wondering whether that paparazzi mentioned her intended news to the journalism students, judging by the looks, perhaps the news had already been released, as there weren’t as many people staring at her when she came to watch the competition in the morning... Qiao Sang pondered as she felt the gazes around her.

As thoughts flickered, people started whispering, and several voices reached her ears:

"Is it her?"

"Yeah, they say she’s a 17-year-old B-level Beast Tamer. I’m not sure if she’s really 17, but being a B-level Beast Tamer is certain; many people saw her defeat Franklin."

"People always say geniuses have some quirks or eccentricities. I didn’t believe it until I saw the news; now I can only say, some things aren’t just baseless rumors."

"If she’s really 17, then she’s not a genius in the traditional sense; it’s normal for her personality to be a bit peculiar."

"That’s not peculiar, it’s brutal!"

"She can even teach her pet the Sky Wing Blade. Can she be a normal person? You don’t know how brutal that move is. I heard to master Sky Wing Blade, you have to pull out the entire wing during training! Yet its power is undeniably strong; Franklin’s Evil Moon Rabbit couldn’t withstand it even with Demon Armor activated."

"I must admit, I never knew about the Sky Wing Blade before. Yesterday, I watched a video and was quite intrigued. I joked with my Flying Mixed Bird about learning it, and it instantly turned its wing into Steel Wing, telling me to try experiencing a broken arm first."

"Hahaha, this move is not something a normal Beast Tamer and pet can learn."

Ruthless personality? News? Are they talking about me? Qiao Sang listened to the conversation around her, paused for a moment, feeling a bit wronged.

Then she thought of something, pulled out her phone, and searched, finding no news about herself.

It seems Flame Heaven University suppressed the news about Franklin’s defeat against her...

At this critical moment, the news of Flame Heaven University’s once-in-a-century genius losing wouldn’t look good if leaked out.

If it’s not external news, then it’s internal news... Qiao Sang thought of this, opened her contacts labeled "Guilun Sai’er," and sent a message:

[May I ask you a question for free?]

She had previously added Guilun Sai’er’s contact through Little Treasure Spirit.

Instantly, the reply came:

[That depends on the question.]

Qiao Sang typed and sent:

[I want to know if there’s any internal campus news about me at Flame Heaven University.]

[Guilun Sai’er: I can give you that for free.]

The next second, several links were sent over.

Qiao Sang glanced over the titles:

[A Shocking Prodigy Appears at Imperial Beastmaster Academy]

[Instantly Defeating Franklin? What’s the Truth Behind the Battle]

[The Bond Evolution of Steel Chief Kane]

[How Can One Master the Sky Wing Blade]

[How Ruthless Must One Be to Master the Sky Wing Blade]

[Heart Stealer’s Recollection: The Terrifying Experience of Being "Lifted by the Head" by an Imperial Beastmaster Academy Prodigy]

Heart Stealer, a high-level Spectral-type pet beast, is the spectral-type pet with an antenna on its head yesterday.

Qiao Sang glanced at the bottom link’s title, paused for a moment, and opened it.

What came into view was a photo from yesterday of her holding the antenna on Heart Stealer’s head.

In the picture, she’s grabbing Heart Stealer’s antenna, smiling, looking quite villainous.

Qiao Sang’s eyelids twitched as she scrolled down.

Below was another photo.

In the photo, she’s holding Heart Stealer’s antenna while Little Treasure Spirit stuck out its tongue and heavily licked its face, looking like it’s savoring its prey, and Heart Stealer appeared pale, as if it had endured some torture.

Almost forgot there were a lot of paparazzi secretly taking photos at that time... Qiao Sang briefly skimmed through Heart Stealer’s interview content, took a deep breath, and prepared to contact Heart Stealer.

She had specifically kept their contact information yesterday.

However, just then, her phone vibrated, and an unfamiliar number was calling in.

Qiao Sang picked up.

"Qingqing?" On the other end, a pet beast’s voice sounded.

Is this Imperial Beastmaster Academy’s prodigy Qiao Sang?

... Qiao Sang admitted, "It’s me."

Even if Gangbao couldn’t hear the voice over the phone, through the Power of Bond, the voice she heard could manifest in her mind, making Gangbao understand, automatically translated by the Power of Bond.

"Qingqing."

The pet beast on the other end made a sound.

I am a journalism student at Flame Heaven University. Heart Stealer contacted me, telling me your request. I think there’s no need to publish news; I can directly make a deal with you.

Qiao Sang said nothing.

"Qingqing."

The pet beast on the other end called out again, seeing no response.

I’m serious. I have points that can be exchanged for King Power Potion.

Qiao Sang responded calmly, "’Heart Stealer’s Recollection: The Terrifying Experience of Being "Lifted by the Head" by an Imperial Beastmaster Academy Prodigy’—did you write this news?"

This news could appear in Flame Heaven University’s internal report, so it was naturally by someone inside Flame Heaven University, and according to Heart Stealer, the acquaintance is a journalism pet beast.

The one who interviewed Heart Stealer should undoubtedly be the pet beast making this call.

Instantly, there was no sound on the other end.

Then came the sound of "beep beep."

The call was hung up.

Qiao Sang: "..."