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Chapter 136: Crisis in the Tranquil Mystic Realm - Part 1
Chapter 136: Crisis in the Tranquil Mystic Realm - Part 1
Upon hearing Mu Qianqian's final words, Li Qian furrowed his brows, sensing something unusual in her tone when she said, "It's just a pity."
There seemed to be a hidden secret that was difficult to express.
Although Li Qian had an inkling of what it might be, he wisely refrained from asking any questions.
Mu Qianqian's decision to stop there indicated that the following information was not meant for outsiders.
Considering himself a friend of Mu Qianqian, even after this encounter, they would have only met three times, which hardly constituted familiarity.
It was inappropriate to inquire about matters that were too secretive, especially when they involved the Mu family and their hidden affairs.
Such inquiries might even bring him trouble.
Maintaining his silence, Li Qian followed Mu Qianqian's lead, delving deeper into the mystic realm.
The realm was eerily quiet, with few signs of pet beasts roaming about.
In any other mystic realm, Li Qian might have found this peculiar.
But in the Tranquil Mystic Realm, this was not surprising.
According to Mu Qianqian's description, the interior of the realm was inhabited almost exclusively by Wood-type companion beasts.
Over ninety percent of these Wood-type beasts were plant-based lifeforms.
Plant-type beasts preferred tranquility over activity.
Li Qian thought as much, but soon, his perception shifted.
The Tranquil Mystic Realm was unnaturally quiet.
The silence was almost unsettling.
Li Qian felt that even if the realm was filled with plant-type beasts, it shouldn't be this quiet.
Thus, he focused his attention, observing more intently.
This observation revealed something unusual.
For reasons unknown, the seemingly vibrant, lush, and full of life Tranquil Mystic Realm gave off a subtle sense of desolation.
Li Qian noticed these anomalies but remained silent, listening to Mu Qianqian's introduction without uttering a word.
He couldn't be sure if this feeling was real or just his imagination.
Following Mu Qianqian, he walked at a steady pace.
Soon, a small village came into view at the end of their path.
A village nestled within the forest.
Hidden among the trees, the village with its white walls and black-tiled roofs exuded a poetic charm reminiscent of a picturesque landscape painting.
The arrival of Li Qian and Mu Qianqian drew the attention of some figures within the village.
These individuals were accompanied by a few pet beasts, some in groups of three or two, and others alone.
Among these beasts, Li Qian spotted a significant number of Hundred Vine Monsters.
However, overall, the number of people and beasts, compared to the vastness of the mystic realm, was minuscule—a few dozen people and beasts in a realm this size was unexpected, even to Li Qian.
The two headed straight towards the village.
Li Qian was curious and looked around.
He never imagined that the Mu family's residence in the Tranquil Mystic Realm would be an ancient and elegant village, filled with primitive charm.
Just as they approached the village, a slightly childish voice suddenly rang out, "Auntie Qianqian, you're back!"
The voice belonged to a boy who appeared to be around thirteen or fourteen years old, standing at the village entrance.
The boy seemed to be on good terms with Mu Qianqian, and his face lit up with a smile upon seeing her.
However, his attention quickly shifted to the unfamiliar man walking alongside Mu Qianqian—Li Qian, "Hey, who are you? I don't remember seeing you before."
Rarely encountering such a cute boy, Li Qian offered a smile that he believed to be warm and friendly, "Hello, young man. I'm Li Qian, a friend of your Auntie Qianqian."
Li Qian thought his smile was gentle and expected a positive response from the boy, but the latter's next words nearly floored him, "Are you her boyfriend?"
"Cough, cough, cough... He's just a regular friend." Li Qian coughed awkwardly after hearing the boy's innocent words.
Mu Qianqian glared at the little boy, a rare blush on her face, "Mu Zhuoran, how many times have I told you, call me 'Sister', not 'Auntie'. And he's my friend, not my boyfriend!"
The young Mu Zhuoran looked at Mu Qianqian and corrected her seriously, "But we're not of the same generation. If I call you 'Sister', wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
After saying this, he earnestly advised, "Also, you're already in your thirties, and you still haven't found a partner. Be careful, or you might end up alone in your old age, without even someone to dance with you in the square."
Mu Qianqian felt her temples throbbing, and her hand uncontrollably rose, "Hey, you little rascal, are you itching for a beating again?"
"Ah, Auntie Qianqian is going to hit the kid again!" The young Mu Zhuoran cried out, and with a quick movement, he disappeared from sight.
Li Qian couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise, "Eh, what's he doing?"
Mu Qianqian explained, "Mu Zhuoran's Beast Taming Talent is 'Skill Sharing'. With each increase in rank, he can copy a skill from a Companion Beast. Just now, he used the skill 'Swift Move'!"
Li Qian's head spun as he listened to Mu Qianqian's explanation, "Wait, if I heard correctly, you're saying his Beast Taming Talent is 'Skill Sharing', which means he has already awakened his Beast Space!"
He couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "How old is he?"
"He's not that young, he's already over thirteen." Mu Qianqian glanced in the direction where the young Mu Zhuoran had disappeared and sighed helplessly.
Li Qian felt a bit speechless, "Is this the terrifying talent of your Beast Taming family's younger generation?"
This was too demoralizing.
Compared to this young boy, his own reputation as a genius seemed like a joke.
Seeing the shock on Li Qian's face, Mu Qianqian smiled faintly and continued, "This is nothing. In our Dongxia Federation, there are also prodigies who awaken their Beast Space before the age of ten."
"And awakening the Beast Space at such a young age, developing mental power early, may not necessarily be a good thing."
"..."
As the two of them talked and walked towards the village, the voice of the young boy rang out again from within the village, which was formed by dozens of ancient wooden houses, "Grandpa, Grandpa, I saw it, I saw it, Auntie Qianqian brought a man back."
Hearing this, Mu Qianqian's face turned iron-blue with anger, and she immediately chased after him, "Mu Zhuoran, stop spreading rumors, or I'll spank you!"
Li Qian saw this and felt a headache coming on.
Just as he was feeling a bit embarrassed, a deep and kind voice suddenly rang out, "Hehehe, forgive this old friend for his rudeness."
As the voice fell, an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, his brows kind and his eyes benevolent, slowly appeared in his line of sight.
Li Qian saw the elderly man with white hair but a youthful face. Although he didn't know who he was, he instinctively felt the man's power and spoke respectfully, "You're too kind. I think that only through this kind of playful interaction can we truly experience the vibrancy of life."
The old man laughed heartily and complimented him without leaving any trace, "It's rare for a young friend to have such insight. I've long heard that Ling Shui City has produced a breeding genius, and now that I've met you, you truly are extraordinary. Old man Mu Tianhua, on behalf of the Mu Family, welcomes you to the Tranquil Mystic Realm."
Li Qian cupped his hands and politely said, "Then I'll have to trouble Grandpa Mu."
(End of Chapter)
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