Chapter 482: Bonded Companion
Chapter 482: Bonded Companion
The taxi drove at a steady pace, and before long, they arrived at the Airship Base.
"The scenery in Snow City is quite pleasant. If you have time in the future, you should come and take a look around," said Li Qian as he stepped out of the car, taking in the surroundings once more.
"Are you serious about that?" Wu You continued, her voice carrying a hint of inquiry.
Li Qian was slightly taken aback by the Winged Clan woman's persistence.
He had indeed thought about it, but fearing that she might cling to him in the future, he didn't make a direct promise.
"I mean, if I have time, when I have time..." Li Qian added, careful not to make a firm commitment.
"Oh!" Wu You responded, her expression slightly melancholic.
Li Qian understood her emotions and continued, "Well, if I have time, I'll definitely come often. If I'm busy and you miss home, you can come back on your own. I won't restrict your freedom."
Li Qian spoke sincerely, "To be honest, forming a contract with you is indeed a great benefit for me. But I can promise that we are close partners, trustworthy companions in life and death. I won't treat you as just a companion beast."
"Moreover, I will do my best to help you evolve. It's not impossible to reach the Holy Spirit Rank, or even the Legendary Rank, not to mention the Imperial Rank."
Hearing Li Qian's heartfelt words, Wu You was moved. She smiled, "You'd better keep your word. I've taken your words to heart."
"Rest assured," Li Qian said with a smile. "I, Li Qian, have never broken a promise."
He winked at the Winged Clan woman, "Moreover, I aim to become a legendary beastmaster. If you can't advance to the legendary rank, wouldn't it hold me back?"
The two of them, always playful and teasing each other, suddenly became serious. To those unfamiliar with their relationship, it would seem baffling.
But this was how they interacted, and although they hadn't known each other long, their dynamic was already taking shape.
They stepped into the Airship Base, waited a few minutes, and then boarded the airship heading towards Tianyu City from Snow City.
The airship slowly rose into the sky, and Li Qian leaned against the window, gazing at the snow-capped mountains stretching to the horizon through the high-definition glass, feeling quite intoxicated.
The breathtaking scenery was awe-inspiring, especially from this high-altitude perspective. The vast land, the sprawling mountain ranges like white dragons, majestic and imposing, all captured his gaze.
"What's so great about this? I've seen it countless times, traveling back and forth every year," Wu You said indifferently.
She watched Li Qian leaning against the window, like a country bumpkin seeing the world for the first time, and couldn't help but tease him.
Li Qian shook his head, ignoring the Winged Clan woman's taunt. In his opinion, traveling was like this—going from places he was tired of to places others were tired of.
Although his trip to Tianyu City wasn't for leisure, he wouldn't miss the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
The airship flew at an incredible speed, and after about two hours, it finally started to slow down.
Li Qian knew they were approaching their destination.
The scenery along the way from Snow City had truly opened his eyes. There were not only the snow-capped mountains but also lush green grasslands, desolate Gobi deserts, and even azure blue lakes.
The natural landscapes were so magnificent and diverse that Li Qian could hardly take it all in.
As the airship gradually slowed down and descended, Li Qian was stunned by the sight before him.
At the edge of his vision, there stood an exceptionally majestic mountain range rising abruptly from the ground.
This mountain range was also covered in snow, but unlike other snowy mountains, it was almost vertically elevated with sheer cliffs on all sides, leaving no space for even a needle to stand.
Such a steep and perilous snow-capped mountain would have been an insurmountable challenge for even the most skilled climbing teams in his previous life, leaving them to marvel at its grandeur from afar.
The top of the snow mountain also differed from typical mountain peaks; instead of a sharp summit, there was a vast crater that sunk downward.
Due to the crater's depression, a sizable lake had formed, and on its shores, lush green grass and trees created a habitat suitable for habitation.
"This is Feather Sky City!" The airship was slowly descending, and Wu You pointed to the small city surrounding the lake as she introduced it.
Li Qian observed that the city, known as Feather Sky City, was indeed small, with only a circular arrangement of buildings encircling the lake.
Although it was a third-tier city like Ling Shui City, Li Qian could tell that Feather Sky City was not as large in scale as Ling Shui City.
It was even not much bigger than the larger towns under the jurisdiction of Ling Shui City.
Moreover, such a small city surrounding a volcanic lake was almost isolated from the world, and if the residents were not Winged Dragons, traveling would be a significant inconvenience.
"This is Harmony Lake," Wu You continued her introduction, referring to the volcanic lake they were currently above.
Li Qian noticed a small island in the middle of the lake, with buildings on it.
Just as Wu You was explaining, the airship landed smoothly at the Airship Base located east of Feather Sky City.
Li Qian and Wu You exited the airship, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise as he felt the outside temperature.
"The temperature here seems much more comfortable than Snow City, doesn't it?" Li Qian carefully sensed the environment and then voiced his confusion.
Wu You walked ahead, explaining, "It's normal. Our Feather Sky City is isolated by the surrounding snow mountains, and beneath the lake is an active volcano. The geothermal heat constantly nourishes our environment, making our city warm in winter and cool in summer, with a spring-like climate all year round. Snow City may be larger in scale, but no other place can compare to our Feather Sky City."
Li Qian could tell that despite Wu You's complaints, she was quite proud of her hometown.
"Wu You, you're back?"
"Is this the Bonded Companion you brought back?"
"This time, you've been gone for quite a while!"
"..."
After leaving the Airship Base, walking on the wide street, Li Qian noticed that many residents of Feather Sky City greeted Wu You enthusiastically upon seeing her.
This indicated that Wu You was quite popular in Feather Sky City and likely had good interpersonal relationships.
The Winged Dragon women responded with greetings, always wearing a "docile" smile on their faces.
Li Qian heard the term and asked curiously, "By the way, what does 'Bonded Companion' mean?"
"For us Winged Dragons, it's extremely challenging to evolve alone, so most of our people form contracts with ordinary human Beastmasters. The contract partners are called Bonded Companions!"
Li Qian nodded slightly after this explanation, "I see..."
(End of Chapter)
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