The host spoke passionately on stage, but at this moment, many in the audience had their gaze fixed on a particular area, beginning to whisper among themselves:
"Holy crap, is that an exotic-colored Moli Dragon?"
"It clearly is! My god, this is the first time I’ve seen an exotic-colored Dragon-type Pet Beast."
"Look, look, it’s wearing a black wristband on its paw! It’s still a wild Pet Beast! Do you think if I go over and try to form a contract with it, I’ll have a chance?"
"Stop dreaming, would a Dragon-type Pet Beast even consider you? Let alone an exotic one."
Amidst the crowd’s chatter, the Moli Dragon sat quietly, looking towards the contestant area.
At the same time, as though sensing a gaze, Little Ting Dragon looked towards the audience.
Nearing half of the audience was focused on a certain spot, and Little Ting Dragon effortlessly spotted the Moli Dragon.
Its pupils contracted slightly, and yellow electric arcs appeared on its body.
"Tingbao?" Qiao Sang called out questioningly.
"Ting Ting..."
Little Ting Dragon calmed down, the electric arcs disappeared, and it withdrew its gaze, not mentioning the Moli Dragon.
Almost instinctively, it didn’t want its Beast Tamer to know of the Moli Dragon’s existence.
Mikaela was sending messages from her seat:
[I saw the Moli Dragon.]
[Are you really ignoring me now?]
[I told you yesterday that Qiao Sang had already taken to Little Ting Dragon.]
[Are you really not going to reply?]
No matter how many messages she sent, the "Debt Collection Dragon" never responded.
Mikaela paused for two seconds, then transferred a large sum of money over.
The next second, it showed received.
Mikaela: "..."
After the host finished introducing the guests and sponsors, they said:
"For this semi-final, we will not resort to drawing lots, but instead let a system decide for us!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a giant virtual screen appeared on stage, with photos of four pairs of contestants and Pet Beasts.
Soon, the four sets of photos began rapidly interchanging.
After about half a minute, the photos settled into pairs.
The light projection of "3" suddenly appeared on stage.
Accompanied by a mechanical sound, the discussion ceased, and quiet enveloped the room.
Poison Ball Mushroom, a Poison and Grass dual-attribute intermediate Pet Beast, fond of dark and damp places, able to spray poisonous spores. If not washed off promptly, mushrooms will grow where it lands... Qiao Sang gazed at the mushroom Pet Beast, about 1.5 meters tall, primarily dark green with white round spots, conjuring related information in her mind.
"3, 2, 1, match start."
The light projection faded.
Immediately, yellow electric arcs emerged from Little Ting Dragon, converging into a Power of thunder and lightning to strike at the Poison Ball Mushroom.
The Poison Ball Mushroom swiftly moved aside, effortlessly dodging.
The lightning missed its mark.
"Mushroom Spores!" Wang Ruchu commanded.
Mushroom Spores, the Poison Ball Mushroom’s Inherited Skill, capable of releasing hypnotic spores, causing mushrooms to grow on the opponent and putting them into hypnosis.
Such a skill was defenseless for Little Ting Dragon, with only simple means available... Qiao Sang ordered:
"Hold your breath."
PS: Thanks to the generous tips from the patrons Jiaoyang Ban Yueying and Rumeng Ru Hua! Wishing you good health and prosperity!

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