Astral Pet Figure
77

Chapter 77: The Pamphlet Campaign

Translator: Translated Henyee Editor: Translated Henyee

Su Ping: “(⊙ ⁇ ⊙)..”

Immediately, Li Qingru brought her the food; su Ping was surprised to find that there were quite a number of dishes left. What's more, there's actually meat left over in his section.

Su Ping glanced at Su Lingyue, who snorted and threw away face.

Ah, she knows how to be a good girl once in a while?

Still, Su Ping was not going to test his sister's patience; she started eating without saying a word.

When Li Qingru sat down again, Su Lingyue continued her previous plea. “Bu, that's right. Help me. You have no idea how popular Lightning Rats are today. Its potential is greatly underestimated. Apart from a certain pet star in our school, I heard that there is also a third rank Lightning Rat in Nanxiang Academy who defeated the fourth rank Flora Trapper. Everybody is right. These rats are hidden gems!”

*catuk*

Su Ping choked on his food. He quickly downed a glass of water to recover.

“Come on, I tried to be nice today. I won't take all your stuff.” Su Lingyue rolled her eyes.

"Yes right."

Su Ping noticed that his sister was probably talking about the actual "genius mouse" because she did not remember helping the second one.

“But this is no ordinary occurrence, dear. No matter how incredible the Lightning Rat was, they were still low rank pets. Their bloodline potential was limited. ” Li Qingru is an adult and beginner level trainer. He is more rational about this. “What we can learn from this is, as long as one is talented and has good talent, even the Lightning Rat will be able to display amazing abilities. This also applies to your Phantom Flame Beast.

“You don't need to buy a Lightning Rat and spend more time and resources to nurture it. One or two strong pets are enough for you. Focus on the Mirage Flame Beast for now, and it will reward you.”

Su Ping did not expect her mother to speak like this, even though she strongly agreed. “You're right, mom.”

Su Lingyue looked at him with a murderous gaze, then she looked at Li Qingru with a completely different expression.

"But mother! Did you know that the teachers in the academy are constantly asking students about their Lightning Rats to see if they are doing a good job? If I don't have it, how should I answer it?”

Li Qingru was shocked by this. "What's? That's not true. There are so many Astral Pets out there. They cannot insult other pets just because the Lightning Rat became famous.”

Su Ping easily saw the reason for the girl but did not show it directly. "agreed. If every teacher was that stupid, that academy would be closed soon.”

“Can't you keep your mouth shut??” Su Lingyue used that evil look on Su Ping again. In fact, he would look like a demon if something bloody was painted on his face.

Isn't he always smart when he's playing jokes?  Su Ping thought to himself, so. He's not good at lying. Well, at least he knows how to buy time. The rat problem started almost a week ago, and he's just asking now.

After all, she was still a girl. All public opinion and the media will reach him eventually.

Nevertheless, his steadfast persuasion ultimately bore fruit; li Qingru agreed to Su Lingyue's request. Lightning Rats are not expensive. Five thousand is enough to buy an adult. Breeders usually do not sell them directly for a profit. In contrast, pet food is the largest part of their income.

Li Qingru was especially worried that the additional pets would distract Su Lingyue. But seeing how determined he was, Li Qingru had to comply.

Su Lingyue almost danced in excitement. Then he remembered something. “Oh yes, Mom, will you watch the exhibition match tomorrow?”

Su Ping looked at his mother anxiously. He knows the reason for his condition. There was one time when he kept someone's pet in the store as requested. However, the pet was still wild and had not been subdued by the contract. Without his master nearby, he lost control and attacked Li Qingru when she did not notice. Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough to sustain his life. But the incident left behind a disease that left him unable to work for long periods.

Troubled pet owners do not pay any compensation. Instead, he accused Li Qingru of not taking care of the pet causing it to go wild. These disputes undergo a large number of judicial procedures and also involve many things. In the end, Li Qingru received several hundred thousand as the final result.

Such an amount is rather pointless compared to a person's long-term health. However, there was nothing else he could do.

Su Ping recalled seeing some rare medicine in the settler vault that could even help people regrow lost limbs. There must be something she could use for her mother. Good medicine is very expensive. He might need millions of merit points.

Goddamn bum. Maybe I should do another settler mission, Su Ping thought to himself. If he recalled this matter earlier, he could save points.

Su Lingyue's eyes were slightly dimmed when she heard Li Qingru's words, but soon recovered her smile. “I'll ask my classmates to help me take a video, so you can watch it later.”

"certain." Li Qingru smiled back.

Su Lingyue left her seat to go upstairs. On his way, there was a brief and grim frown as he glanced at his mother's injured leg.

Seeing this, Su Ping felt something click in his mind. Even though he didn't say anything.

Next morning.

Su Ping slept soundly at night and there were no sinister jokes in the morning. Su Lingyue had already had breakfast when she came down.

A few girls stood at the door and called out Su Lingyue's name. They were the girls from last time.

While on his way out, Su Lingyue threw a small card onto the table. “This, ticket. You can see it if you want, or throw it away. I don't care.”

He left with his friends before Su Ping could say anything.

Li Qingru left the kitchen and saw what had just happened; she said, “If you are not busy with the store, you can go see your sister and cheer for her. Being his brother means you have to defend him and keep him safe.”

Su Ping almost rolled his eyes.  Keep it safe? It's more like stopping him from hurting others.

All things said, he planned to go to the academy. He kept his ticket and went to work on his bike.

He studied for a full day at the store, and as usual, not a single customer showed up.

He prepared a brochure printed in the afternoon. At almost four o'clock, two bright-faced girls appeared at the entrance of the store—Su Yanying and her friend Lan Lele, whom she had agreed to meet the day before.

"Hey buddy, do you really want us to hand out a brochure for you?" Lan Lele was puzzled as she looked at the thick pile of leaflets in Su Ping's hands.

“Why else would I ask you to come?”

"You—" Lan Lele felt angry again. He always did when he visited the store.

Su Yanying quickly tried to smooth things out. “It's okay, I promise. Lele, my beautiful friend, you agreed to help me. Please beautiful?”

Lan Lele spat in disdain but still picked up the papers.

“It's almost time. Let's go." Su Ping checked the clock and went to lock the door, while the two girls called a taxi.