Chapter 69: Did She Throw the Match?

The sunglasses in front of her were trendy, with striking colors and a sweet, lively quality.

Indeed, they were eye-catching sunglasses.

However, they wouldn't be very suitable for Pyro Puppy to wear.

Because it was a heart-shaped pink pair of sunglasses.

Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment before politely refusing, "I'll pass. As you can see, Pyro Puppy's sunglasses from the last competition were broken. If they get broken again during the final, it wouldn't be good."

"Pyro."

Pyro Puppy nodded repeatedly and extended its paw to show the damaged red sunglasses.

Song Yuan smiled and said, "The frame of our sunglasses is made from the claws of a Nijian Lizard. I can't guarantee other competitions, but for a competition like the Bai Xin, there's absolutely no problem."

"I know what you're worried about, but you have to trust my business acumen. It's like a soft girl riding a motorcycle or a celibate man going to a nightclub. This kind of contrast is the most attractive."

That made sense.

As expected of a businessman, Qiao Sang was almost convinced.

However, since Pyro Puppy was so resistant, Qiao Sang felt it was important to respect its opinion.

"This might not be suitable for Pyro Puppy..."

"If Pyro Puppy can wear it during the final, even if we can't reach an agreement later, I'll give you an additional fee, starting from five digits." Song Yuan held up her five fingers.

"It couldn't be more suitable." Qiao Sang continued.

"Pyro?"

...

In the contestant lounge.

Wei Wenyu sat on the sofa, while a blue duck-shaped pet beast was doing one-armed push-ups on the floor.

"Father, is what you said true?"

"Of course, the prize was placed by your Uncle. How could he deceive you?" The man sitting next to her on the sofa replied.

He had a slicked-back hairstyle, wore a black suit, and his shoes were polished to a shine. He sat with his legs crossed, looking like a business elite.

"But won't it be discovered that Aunt identified an A-grade water evolution stone as a D-grade one at the appraisal office?" Wei Wenyu asked worriedly.

"Aunt is an experienced appraiser; no one will doubt her. Besides, she handled everything herself, and no one interfered," the man said calmly.

"Can we negotiate with the organizers to switch the first and second-place prizes? Otherwise, it would be embarrassing for me to deliberately lose to a junior high school graduate in front of so many people," Wei Wenyu pouted.

"You need to understand that what's important now is not the ranking or your reputation, but Lishou Duck's future growth. With this water evolution stone, I'll also try to get you a bottle of high-purity Bisheng Water."

"Once Lishou Duck evolves into a high-level pet beast, you'll have a chance to join the school team at Yongda University."

"Besides, the child you're facing next has already defeated Hou Xiangyu. Even if you lose, it won't be too embarrassing," the man explained patiently.

"I understand." Wei Wenyu conceded.

Their conversation didn't affect Lishou Duck, which continued to do one-armed push-ups.

...

"Ladies and gentlemen! We've finally reached the final of the Bai Xin Competition! Let's welcome the contestants who have made it through the competition, Wei Wenyu and Qiao Sang!"

As the background music played, Qiao Sang and Pyro Puppy appeared on the arena.

The audience erupted in cheers.

"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"

"Pyro Puppy! Pyro Puppy!"

"Qiao Sang! Qiao Sang!"

"Pyro Puppy! Pyro... Huh?"

The cheering audience hesitated as they saw Pyro Puppy.

Why were the sunglasses Pyro Puppy was wearing different from usual?

On the big screen, Pyro Puppy had a cold expression and was wearing a pink heart-shaped pair of sunglasses that didn't match its image at all.

To be honest,

The visual impact was quite strong.

No wonder it had won against the weight-controlled偶's junior pet beast.

It was truly unique!

"Pyro Puppy! Pyro Puppy!"

On the field,

Pyro Puppy struggled to suppress a grin.

Its tamer hadn't lied to it.

Wearing these sunglasses made it look incredibly cool.

Usually, they wouldn't cheer for it like this.

It seemed that human aesthetics were different from its own.

When the background music stopped, Wei Wenyu made a hand sign, and Elecat appeared on the field.

Qiao Sang was a bit surprised.

Wei Wenyu was someone she had been paying attention to since the first day of the competition and had recorded in her notes.

She knew that Wei Wenyu had a water-type pet beast, Lishou Duck.

She didn't expect Wei Wenyu to not send out a pet beast that could counter Pyro Puppy.

Probably because she didn't think it was necessary...

After all, Elecat, except for its defense, was superior to Pyro Puppy in other aspects.

As the referee blew the whistle, Elecat bared its teeth and stretched its tail.

A dazzling bolt of lightning suddenly appeared in the sky and struck Pyro Puppy's position.

But Pyro Puppy's figure flickered, and it quickly split into eight, surrounding Elecat from different directions.

The two Pyro Puppies running straight ahead were instantly dispelled by the lightning attack, disappearing.

The remaining six Pyro Puppies continued their attack.

As they approached Elecat, the six Pyro Puppies simultaneously wrapped their fangs in flames, preparing to pounce.

"Quick, dodge!" Wei Wenyu commanded quickly.

If it got bitten, this round might be over.

She was planning to lose, but she wanted to lose on her terms, not be truly defeated.

Speed was always Elecat's advantage.

But Pyro Puppy was approaching in a surrounding formation.

Hearing its tamer's command, Elecat looked around, unsure where to dodge. After hesitating for a moment, it jumped up to escape the encirclement.

Elecat's jumping ability was strong, and it almost managed to escape.

Unfortunately, one Pyro Puppy jumped onto another's back and leaped, biting Elecat's tail with its flame-wrapped fangs, pulling it to the ground.

The other Pyro Puppies immediately pounced, biting Elecat all over.

"Cat!!!"

Elecat let out a piercing scream.

When the Pyro Puppies dispersed, Elecat was already unconscious.

The referee was stunned.

He couldn't believe the final had ended so quickly.

Regaining his composure, he walked over to Elecat, checked it, and confirmed that the match was indeed over.

"The winner is Qiao Sang."

The audience was in an uproar.

"Was this the final?"

"It wasn't even as exciting as the semi-finals."

"It wasn't even as exciting as the pet beast performance."

"Why did Elecat try to dodge at the end? It's stronger in attack than Pyro Puppy; why didn't it use Thunder to break through?"

Qiao Sang had the same question.

Wei Wenyu, like Hou Xiangyu, had been a contestant who dominated the competition. She shouldn't be at this level.

When Wei Wenyu sent out Elecat, it usually took out opponents with one Thunder or one Electric Shock, with no follow-up.

So Qiao Sang couldn't judge her true strength.

After the match with Hou Xiangyu, she had always placed Wei Wenyu's strength on par with Hou Xiangyu.

But this...

Did she throw the match?

...

In the corridor leading to the medical room of the pet beast arena.

"Daughter, I said to lose on purpose, but didn't you lose too quickly?" The man in a suit said seriously.

Wei Wenyu: "..."