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Chapter 146: Searching for the Ghost Lantern
Chapter 146: Searching for the Ghost Lantern
This mission was both easy and well-rewarded. Under normal circumstances, Qiao Sang might have taken it, but the thought of Fierce Dragon Zheng’s words made her rule it out.
Fangy had already reached the peak of Mastery in Spark proficiency, and his control over Fire Energy output was already flawless. Controlling a campfire would hardly be any kind of challenge.
Qiao Sang scanned through several more missions.
[Mission: Find a Fire Pet Beast with a good appearance and demeanor. A Beastmaster who is eloquent is preferred. Pay negotiable, one session per day, details to be discussed in person.]
[Mission Location: Fengwu City, Xin De Street 91, Violent Fire Training Hall]
Although the mission wasn’t detailed, any experienced Beastmaster would understand.
This type of mission was similar to a real estate agent’s ploy. When a Training Hall first opened, they would hire some Beastmasters to pretend to sign up, making it seem to truly interested visitors that they would miss out if they didn’t act quickly.
In other words, the Training Hall was hiring extras.
No real training involved. Pass.
[Mission: Severe insomnia. Looking for a Grass-type Companion Beast skilled in Hypnosis Powder or a Ghost-type Companion Beast that can use Hypnosis.]
Too simple. Pass.
[Mission: Seeking a Fire Pet Beast proficient in Mimicry Skill for a three-day performance, only three hours of performance per day.]
Mimicry involved shaping the flames into different forms, without changing their power. It was a skill most Performance Masters learned.
Fangy didn’t know it. Pass.
Qiao Sang spent a long time looking but couldn’t decide.
There were plenty of missions, but very few met her criteria for both difficulty and training value.
"Excuse me, do you have any specific requirements for the mission you want to take?" the staff member asked enthusiastically.
Qiao Sang looked up and replied, "I’m looking for something challenging that will help me train."
Hearing this, the staff member was deeply impressed. What a talented and hardworking individual!
"I think this mission would be perfect for you", the staff member said, checking the computer. "Number 665, searching for a Ghost Lantern."
Qiao Sang was taken aback and looked down to check.
Since the desk screen was synchronized with the staff member’s computer, she didn’t need to scroll further.
[Mission Number: 665]
[Mission: Find a Ghost Lantern. Preferably taken by a Beastmaster with a Ghost-type Companion Beast. No deadline, details to be discussed in person.]
[Mission Location: Hanggang City, Xi Ying Neighborhood, Unit 5, Room 702]
[Mission Reward: Negotiable]
She paused, surprised by the trust placed in her.
Where would a wild Ghost Lantern be found in a city? Even if one did appear, it would likely be captured by the Patrol Department. This mission would require venturing into the Hidden Realm...
Qiao Sang looked up and said, "I think I’m still too inexperienced. Going to the Hidden Realm at this level might not be safe."
The staff member smiled and explained, "You don’t need to go to the Hidden Realm. The Ghost Lantern isn’t wild; it’s a bonded familiar that went missing."
Ah, that made sense.
Qiao Sang felt relieved.
Lost bonded familiars weren’t uncommon, especially among new Beast Tamers.
Usually, it was because the Beastmaster’s level was too low, limiting the range of their connection. The familiar might have wandered too far, and the low level and distance made summoning difficult.
However, a New Beast Tamer usually keeps a close eye on their familiar, often wanting to keep them within arm's reach 24/7. It's quite rare for a familiar to go missing.
Even if it does happen, the Patrol Department can usually find them quickly.
But it's true that Ghost-type Companion Beasts are particularly difficult to locate...
It's likely that the mission was posted after an unsuccessful search by the authorities.
A Treasure Seeker can see invisible Ghost Lanterns, and the process of searching tests various skills. The location is in Hanggang City, which is convenient.
Indeed, this mission is perfect for her.
With this thought, Qiao Sang didn’t hesitate any longer. She opened the mission details page, confirmed her selection, and signed her name.
...
The others didn’t have much trouble choosing their missions. They had already claimed theirs and were gathered together discussing their tasks.
"Shi Gaofeng, why did you pick another fat-suction mission?" Wang Yao teased with a smile.
"Isn’t it because I failed last time and want to try again? You fall down, you get back up. Besides, there are so few familiars that can perform fat suction. If I don’t take this mission, it might be another six months before I get another chance." Shi Gaofeng raised his head and said, "Your mission is similar to the last one too, just standing still as a model."
"That’s to train Little Flame’s patience", Wang Yao shrugged.
Shi Gaofeng snorted and put his hand on Xu Yajie’s shoulder, saying, "You’re the most honest one. You didn’t pick something similar to last time."
Xu Yajie was silent for a few seconds. "I wanted to, but the mission issuer gave me one star and a thousand-word negative review last time. I doubt I’ll get any more missions like that in the future."
Shi Gaofeng: "..."
Mission issuers and takers have a mutual selection process. If a taker’s past mission completion record is poor and the issuer is unsatisfied, they have the right to refuse.
Shi Gaofeng awkwardly withdrew his hand and looked around, changing the subject. "Why hasn’t Qiao Sang finished yet?"
...
When Qiao Sang found them, she sensed a strange atmosphere.
"You’re finally here. What took you so long to choose a mission?" Shi Gaofeng sighed in relief.
"I’m looking for a lost Ghost Lantern", Qiao Sang replied.
Wang Yao, standing nearby, looked worried. "That’s not easy. Is there a time limit?"
Qiao Sang shook her head. "No."
Shi Gaofeng raised his hand to pat Qiao Sang on the shoulder but hesitated, remembering she was a girl, and awkwardly lowered his hand.
"You’re smart. You picked a mission without a time limit. If you don’t complete it by the next gathering, you’ll have a good excuse."
Wang Yao glanced at him. "You forgot how badly you were scolded for taking a month-long mission and not finishing it in time? Fierce Dragon Zheng doesn’t care about deadlines as long as the mission isn’t completed by the next gathering."
Shi Gaofeng froze, his body stiffening.
The memory was too distant, and he had almost forgotten that miserable past...
Wang Yao turned and looked at Qiao Sang sympathetically. "You haven’t experienced Fierce Dragon Zheng’s temper yet. In short, good luck."
Fierce Dragon Zheng usually gives a five-day deadline for missions. For a mission like this, which has no fixed location and involves aimlessly searching for a Ghost-type Companion Beast, success really does depend on luck.
"Enough about me. What missions did you all pick?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Shi Gaofeng picked the same as last time. I’m having Little Flame be a model for three days at an art studio. Xu Yajie is providing medical support for five days at a competition", Wang Yao replied.
"Why did you both pick something similar to last time? Won’t Fierce Dragon Zheng say something?" Qiao Sang asked curiously.
"I won’t say anything", a familiar voice said from behind them.
Qiao Sang: "...!"
(End of Chapter)
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