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Chapter 1150: Thaw
Chapter 1150: Thaw (Combined)
After speaking, the Dragon King raised his wings with a commanding gesture. However, before he could make a move, the Treasure Seeker’s eyes glowed blue.
In the next second, Qiao Sang and Fangy vanished from the spot.
At the same time, the seawater surged wildly and then exploded, revealing a massive familiar's head breaking the surface. It had slimy blue skin, two white fins extending from its head to its back, and two white stripes at the corners of its eyes.
If a Beastmaster were present, they would recognize this as the Royal Beast, Zha Hekt.
“Sludge, sludge.”
Zha Hekt glanced around in the air before diving back into the sea.
The sea quickly calmed down, with only the various unconscious familiars floating on the surface indicating that a fierce battle had taken place not long ago.
...
Qiao Sang and Fangy reappeared on an island.
The ice-type familiars resting nearby were startled and scattered in all directions.
Qiao Sang scanned the horizon and saw no sign of the shore. She perked up her ears and heard no sounds of battle, instantly realizing that the Treasure Seeker must have moved them to another island. She breathed a sigh of relief.
If the Sludge Frost Spirit were a flying or psychic-type imperial beast, she might have been more concerned about it catching up quickly. But the Sludge Frost Spirit was an ice-type, usually living at the bottom of the sea and rarely venturing onto land. Its subordinates also seemed to be active in the water. As long as she stayed away from the shore, she should be safe.
“Xiaxia?”
As the thought crossed her mind, Xia Xia’s head poked out of the coat, her worried expression asking what to do about the human.
“Momo.”
The Dragon King called out with trust, indicating that there was no need to worry. She was very strong and dealing with a Sludge Frost Spirit would be no problem.
“Xiaxia.”
Xia Xia’s expression relaxed, showing relief.
With Steel Treasure’s translation, Qiao Sang understood the conversation between Xia Xia and the Dragon King. She then remembered Teacher Mikara and took out her phone.
Just as she was about to make a call, she thought of something and closed the call interface, opening a messaging app instead. Calling Teacher Mikara while she was battling the Sludge Frost Spirit might interfere, so sending a message was better. This way, Teacher Mikara could see it after the battle if she wanted to contact her.
[Teacher, I’ve safely left the Frozen Island and am waiting at the inn.]
After sending the message, Qiao Sang put away her phone and looked at the Treasure Seeker, saying:
“Take out all the ice crystals you found.”
“Xunxun~”
The Treasure Seeker nodded and removed the claws, ears, and ring from its neck, tossing them into the air.
Five golden rings floated in the air, slowly expanding to about ten meters wide.
Then, the Treasure Seeker dove into one of the rings.
Soon, crystals began to fall continuously.
Before long, they had piled up to the size of a small hill.
So many... Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up.
She was sharp-eyed and recognized that among the crystals were many other ice-type and water-type materials.
Aquamarine Crystal and Ice Essence, for example, were extremely rare materials in the water and ice types.
Aquamarine Crystal could enhance a water-type companion beast’s water-type talent, allowing it to better absorb water-type energy. It was said that a water-type companion beast that initially had average talent had advanced two levels in a year after using Aquamarine Crystal, a true miracle.
Ice Essence, on the other hand, could boost an ice-type familiar’s ice-type talent and even had a chance to awaken the Ice Soul trait, making it a true treasure for ice-types.
She hadn’t expected the Sludge Frost Spirit’s territory to have so many valuable items... Qiao Sang’s face lit up with joy.
Suddenly, there was a “thud” as a delicate ice sculpture fell from the ring.
Then another, and another... until the twentieth...
Qiao Sang’s smile slowly faded.
The fallen ice sculptures quickly filled the surrounding area.
This was not the end. The Treasure Seeker emerged from the first ring and drifted into the second.
More water-type and ice-type materials, along with ice sculptures, continued to fall.
By the time the ice sculptures from the third ring had all fallen, there was no more space to put them.
“Stop for now,” Qiao Sang said.
“Xunxun~”
The Treasure Seeker stopped and called out, indicating that there were still many more in the remaining two rings.
Qiao Sang looked at the mountain of ice sculptures and fell silent, feeling heavy-hearted.
She had known that the Sludge Frost Spirit liked to freeze and collect people and familiars, but she had never imagined the sheer number. The visual impact was overwhelming.
If she had an imperial-ranked familiar...
“Ya Ya!”
As she was thinking, Fangy called out, asking if it should use its flames to thaw them.
Qiao Sang gathered her thoughts and was about to respond when Xia Xia suddenly jumped out of the coat, approached an ice sculpture, and touched it with her claws.
A green light rippled from her fingertips.
“Xiaxia.”
Xia Xia turned and called out, indicating that they were still alive.
“Xunxun!”
The Treasure Seeker, hearing this, looked excited and translated, saying they were still alive!
Still alive? Qiao Sang was stunned, her eyes brightening.
“Ya Ya!”
Fangy’s spirits lifted, and it called out, indicating it would start rescuing them.
It opened its mouth, preparing to breathe fire.
“Wait!” Qiao Sang stopped it.
“Ya Ya?”
Fangy halted and turned to look at her.
Qiao Sang said, “Your flame is too powerful. If you’re not careful, you might hurt them.”
“Fangy.”
Fangy recalled its flame and nodded, showing its understanding of the situation.
“Xunxun!”
The Treasure Seeker called out, indicating it would try.
It raised its claws, which glowed white, and struck the nearest ice sculpture.
The ice sculpture remained motionless, not even a crack appearing.
The Treasure Seeker: “...”
Qingbao looked amused but quickly composed itself when it realized its Beastmaster was nearby.
“Momo.”
The Dragon King saw this and pushed the Treasure Seeker aside, calling out, indicating it was too weak and that it would take over.
It raised its claws, which glowed silver.
Just as it was about to strike, Qiao Sang stopped it again.
“Wait.”
“Momo?”
The Dragon King turned to look at her.
“You’re so strong that even a casual strike might hurt them,” Qiao Sang explained.
“Momo.”
The Dragon King nodded, looking convinced.
“Lulu, you come,” Qiao Sang said, looking at Lulu.
“Ice Emperor?” Lulu asked, showing confusion.
“Absorb the ice-type energy from these ice sculptures,” Qiao Sang instructed.
If an ice-type familiar’s ice skills are to be maintained long-term, they must contain ice-type energy. By absorbing or breaking down this energy, the ice skills will naturally dissipate.
“Ice Emperor.”
Lulu nodded seriously and placed her claws on the nearest ice sculpture.
Instantly, a blue light rippled across the ice sculpture, gathering at her claws.
Suddenly, there was a “click,” and the ice shell shattered, turning into ice crystals that vanished.
A familiar, about three meters in size, with a large flower bud on its back, collapsed on the ground.
“Lulu,” Qiao Sang called out.
“Ice Emperor.”
Without needing any further explanation, Lulu understood its Beastmaster’s meaning. It let out a call, and the gem on its forehead glowed with a cobalt blue light, illuminating the familiar with the large flower bud on its back.
“Zhi Zhi…”
When the light faded, the familiar with the large flower bud on its back slowly opened its eyes.
Qiao Sang and Fangy’s eyes lit up.
“Let’s continue!” Qiao Sang said with a hint of excitement.
“Ice Emperor.”
Lulu nodded, glancing at the pile of ice sculptures around them. Feeling the gravity of the mission, it didn’t waste any time and placed its claws on another ice sculpture.
“Zhi Zhi…”
The familiar with the large flower bud on its back looked confused, glancing around as if it hadn’t yet realized what had happened or where it was.
“Xun Xun~”
The Treasure Seeker floated over, preparing to activate its social mode.
Qiao Sang said from the side, “Put these materials back first.”
“Xun Xun…”
The Treasure Seeker instantly stopped its social mode, its eyes glowing blue as it controlled the pile of crystals to return to the Ring.
…
On the other side.
Migala and Pengamei were encased in an ice sculpture, floating in mid-air.
The Sludge Frost Spirit’s chilling aura spread.
In the next second, a giant ice-blue ring appeared above Migala and Pengamei.
Immediately, ice spikes formed beneath the ring, raining down rapidly.
At the last moment, the ice shell around Pengamei and Migala shattered with a “click,” vanishing and reappearing hundreds of meters away.
The ice-blue ring disappeared.
The Sludge Frost Spirit gathered its energy, preparing for the next attack.
But at that moment, an invisible sound wave came.
“Sludge Sludge!”
The Sludge Frost Spirit’s ears twitched, and it revealed an angry expression, roaring and turning to head toward the sea.
However, in the next second, it sensed something and was suddenly enveloped in a barrier filled with frost breath.
“Bang!”
A loud noise, and a thick white beam struck the barrier.
The barrier shattered with a boom.
The Sludge Frost Spirit looked up at the sky.
“Your opponent is me. Did I allow you to leave?” Migala said, looking down from above.
The Sludge Frost Spirit was so angry because it had sensed the Night Ring King sneaking into the sea to transport things. At this critical moment, Migala couldn’t let the Sludge Frost Spirit return.
Otherwise, when Qiao Sang found out that he hadn’t held the Sludge Frost Spirit back, his teacher’s dignity would be at stake.
“Sludge Sludge!”
The Sludge Frost Spirit roared.
The temperature plummeted, and everything around it instantly froze.
In the sky, Pengamei’s eyes glowed blue.
The battle was about to begin.
…
At the same time.
On a vast, flat area, the atmosphere was completely different.
Various familiars gathered around Qiao Sang and Fangy, laughing and enjoying a peaceful moment.
“Don’t crowd around yet; there are still many familiars that need to be thawed,” Qiao Sang said.
The familiars immediately moved back, giving Lulu room to work.
The Treasure Seeker took out the remaining ice sculptures from the two Rings.
Lulu placed its claws on them, one by one, thawing them out.
The Treasure Seeker had already activated its social mode.
“Xun Xun~”
“Xun Xun~”
It stood in the center of the familiars, vividly recounting how it had infiltrated the sea, battled the Sludge Frost Spirit and the Sludge Water Mara, and rescued them.
The familiars listened with their hands over their mouths, gasping in shock and admiration.
They couldn’t identify the Treasure Seeker’s race, and they were genuinely rescued, so none of the familiars doubted its story.
In the midst of the familiars’ gasps, the Treasure Seeker’s back straightened, and its head lifted higher.
Qingbao rolled its eyes but didn’t expose the Treasure Seeker’s exaggerated claims.
Qiao Sang couldn’t believe these familiars were still alive… She looked at the familiars, who were now lively and energetic, feeling both joy and a desire to understand what had happened.
Suddenly, she saw a familiar, about 80 centimeters tall, wearing a Miniaturization Band and a white ID Bracelet, with a light blue body, white cheek flaps, and an irregular blue crystal hanging around its neck. She paused.
Cold-Faced Frog? Qiao Sang’s gaze fell on the crystal around the familiar’s neck, instantly confirming that this was the one the innkeeper had lost. She called out in surprise:
“Cold-Faced Frog!”
“Leng Leng?” The Cold-Faced Frog looked over.
“Is your Beastmaster the owner of an inn?” Qiao Sang asked.
“Leng Leng.”
The Cold-Faced Frog’s expression barely changed, but it nodded truthfully.
“Great,” Qiao Sang smiled. “We’re staying at your Beastmaster’s inn right now. He’s been looking for you and even reported it to the police.”
“Leng Leng.”
The Cold-Faced Frog called out, indicating that it was his Beastmaster, and it was his duty to do so.
Indeed, as its name suggests, it’s quite cold… Qiao Sang thought to herself and said, “When the time comes, you’ll go back with me.”
“Leng Leng.”
The Cold-Faced Frog nodded.
The conversation ended there.
“Leng Leng?”
After about five or six seconds, the Cold-Faced Frog called out, asking if its Beastmaster was okay.
“Steel Chief.”
Steel Treasure helped translate.
It seems the Cold-Faced Frog isn’t completely cold… Qiao Sang replied, “Of course not, he’s been worried sick. But he’ll be fine once you return.”
The Cold-Faced Frog fell silent, its expression still cold, and it was unclear what it was thinking.
About half an hour later, all the familiars encased in ice sculptures had been rescued.
Lulu sighed in relief.
Qiao Sang looked around at the familiars and said, “Since everyone is safe, let’s all go back.”
The familiars looked at each other, calling out in unison.
“Xun Xun~”
The Treasure Seeker helped translate.
Qiao Sang was taken aback. “You can’t sense your Beastmaster’s location or know how to get back?”
The familiars nodded.
Of course, not all familiars have a long-range connection with their Beastmasters… Qiao Sang fell silent for a moment and asked, “Should I take you to the police station?”
The familiars nodded.
Qiao Sang took out her mobile phone and opened the navigation to the police station.
At the same time, she felt like she was forgetting something.
Never mind, don’t think about it now. The most important thing is to get these familiars to the police station… Qiao Sang focused her thoughts, showing the location from the navigation to the Treasure Seeker and said, “Let’s go there.”
“Momo…”
The Dragon King looked up at the sky, showing a dissatisfied expression. Why hasn’t its Beastmaster arrived yet? It’s taking too long.
The Treasure Seeker’s eyes glowed blue, confirming the location and gathering energy.
In the next second, Qiao Sang and the familiars vanished from the spot.
(End of Chapter)
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