Qiao Sang’s tone was dangerous, "Xiao Xunbao!"
"Xun..."
Xiao Xunbao let out a feeble cry, suggesting that what it said yesterday was just a casual remark...
"Ya?"
Yaobao tilted its head in confusion upon hearing the conversation.
Could it be that Xiao Xunbao was wrong?
"Of course it’s wrong!" Qiao Sang said as she took Xiao Xunbao down from her head.
"Xun..."
Xiao Xunbao appeared, blinking its eyes, trying to charm its way out of trouble.
Did you think that acting cute would keep me from scolding you... Qiao Sang’s mouth twitched, but in the end, her tone softened, "If I traded you this basket of food for your diamond gloves, would you make the exchange?"
"Xun Xun!"
Xiao Xunbao shook its head like a rattle-drum, of course not!
"That’s right," Qiao Sang looked at Yaobao and said earnestly, "You see, Xiao Xunbao wouldn’t make the exchange. Every item has its unique value, and not everything is suitable for an equal trade."
"Ya Ya..."
Yaobao nodded, looking a bit downcast.
Seeing Yaobao’s expression, Qiao Sang said gently, "If you want to compete, just tell me. There’s no need for all this."
"Ya Ya..."
Yaobao looked up at Qiao Sang with its damp eyes as if to ask if it could compete today.
Qiao Sang was serious, "Of course."
"Ya Ya!"
Yaobao’s face immediately showed excitement, and it started to wildly wag its tail.
Seeing this, Qiao Sang finally revealed her true intention, "So, don’t always listen to Xiao Xunbao’s nonsense. It’s still young and doesn’t understand some things yet. You, as an older brother, should make your own judgments."
"Ya!"
Yaobao nodded earnestly and then glanced at Xiao Xunbao with a look that said, "Why did I ever listen to you?"
Xiao Xunbao: "..."
Qiao Sang smiled with satisfaction.
If such a simple child like Yaobao continued to listen to Xiao Xunbao like it does now, how would she be able to easily deceive it in the future? Fortunately, she had nipped this trend in the bud in time.
...
The familiar process unfolded.
Soon, the battle list appeared on the virtual screen.
[Yuhua Region, Qiao Sang VS Zhongkong Region, Wu Chongyu]
[Zitiya Region, Zhou Shanliang VS Chong Island Region, Liu Yongming]
[Beilun Region, Tao Rong VS Chong Island Region, Zhang Wandi]
[Xilü Area, Shao Liben VS Zhongkong Region, Tang Yi]
...
[Zhongkong Region, Zhao Chuanyu VS Liaoxi Area, Cui Pingkun]
...
There were a total of 9 groups, plus the players who had been reinstated from the eliminations, making up 18 competitors in all.
As the battle list was studied, the venue became noisy for a moment, with discussions erupting everywhere.
"This is so exciting, isn’t it? The first match is already a major showdown."
"Oh my gosh! The last match is Zhao Chuanyu versus Cui Pingkun! This is only the top 18 to top 9, right? They’re paired together already?!"
"Ahh! Tao Rong actually got matched with Zhang Wandi! Our Beilun Region’s last hope! We’re not going to be stopped here today, are we?!"
By this point in the competition, the remaining contestants were all well-known.
With 13 areas in Dragon Country, there were now 18 competitors left; some areas only had one representative left, like Tao Rong from Beilun Region and Qiao Sang from Yuhua Region.
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