Chapter 594: Realm Key
Chapter 594: Realm Key
Under the night sky, the plane landed smoothly.
Passengers began to disembark.
Qiao Sang, Tang Yi, and Qu Zhuo joined the crowded throng and left the airport.
This time, Qu Zhuo didn't hail a taxi. Instead, he formed hand seals and summoned a Waveeye Hawk.
The three of them climbed onto the Waveeye Hawk and soared into the sky.
Below, the night was vibrant, with familiars carrying people or flying through the air like a steady stream.
Without the wild familiars dashing about, Qiao Sang noticed that the traffic seemed much faster.
Suddenly, Tang Yi asked, "Teacher, I heard that Zhongkong University has its own exclusive Hidden Realm. Is that true?"
An exclusive Hidden Realm? Qiao Sang perked up her ears instinctively.
"It's true", Qu Zhuo smiled. "If you're taking the Blue Star evaluation, the Hidden Realm test will be conducted in our university's exclusive Hidden Realm."
"Hidden Realms can be exclusive?" Qiao Sang couldn't help but ask.
Tang Yi looked at Qiao Sang in surprise, seemingly surprised that she didn't know this.
Qu Zhuo, however, didn't dwell on it and explained, "There are many conditions to having an exclusive Hidden Realm. Zhongkong University went through a lot of effort to secure one. Besides us, some prominent families and organizations also have their own exclusive Hidden Realms."
"These Hidden Realms not only provide resources but also house familiars that can't be found on the market. Some families have familiars that others can't bond with because they are obtained within their family's exclusive Hidden Realm."
At this point, Qu Zhuo seemed to remember something and looked at Qiao Sang. "I remember that one of the prizes for the Senior Division National Campus Beastmaster League champion was a key to enter the 16th exclusive Hidden Realm."
Wait, the 16th Hidden Realm? Why does that sound so familiar... Qiao Sang was taken aback.
When they won the championship, the prize included a golden trophy and a white cylindrical crystal on a string. At the award ceremony, the official had mentioned that the crystal was a key to enter a certain Hidden Realm. However, she was so elated by the victory that she didn't pay much attention to the specifics.
Now, thinking back, the official had indeed mentioned the 16th Hidden Realm.
The 16th Hidden Realm... Where have I heard of it before... Qiao Sang fell into deep thought.
Past memories played in her mind, one fragment at a time.
Suddenly, a particular memory froze.
Qiao Sang's eyes lit up.
She remembered!
The Muzhen Auction!
The Gentle Breeze Compass!
Qingqing Ni was in the 16th Hidden Realm!
Damn, this Hidden Realm not only opens once every thirty years but is also exclusive?!
That means, even if she had the Gentle Breeze Compass and waited for the next opening in two years, if she didn't win the National Campus Beastmaster League championship, the 900 million she spent would be for nothing?!
Qiao Sang fell silent, lost in thought.
If it's exclusive, why did the auction house sell the Gentle Breeze Compass? Didn't they consider the possibility of a nouveau riche like her getting in... Qiao Sang felt a pang of frustration and asked, "If the 16th Hidden Realm is exclusive, why is there a key circulating outside?"
Qu Zhuo patiently explained, "Exclusivity means that the Hidden Realm has been officially granted to a specific user by the government. Once it's exclusive, the user can decide how to use it. For example, Zhongkong University's exclusive Hidden Realm is used for many courses, so most of our students have the opportunity to enter it."
"Some of the exclusive Hidden Realms are specifically designated for the members of certain noble families to enter."
"Other exclusive Hidden Realms release a few spots each year to the outside world in exchange for resources that are hard to obtain or to repay favors."
"Hidden Realm No. 16 is exclusive to the Beastmaster Spirit Pattern Center. It opens only once every thirty years, and the resources inside are quite abundant. It will be less than two years until the next opening, and I think the country is aiming for this when they secured the spot as the champion's reward."
Qiao Sang thought it was quite thoughtful.
Qu Zhuo then provided more information about Hidden Realms.
In the midst of their casual conversation, Sai Nan High School arrived.
Qiao Sang jumped off the Waveeye Hawk and then thought of something, turning to ask:
"Teacher, if I don't get into Zhongkong University, will I still have the chance to challenge you again in the future?"
Qu Zhuo was taken aback for a moment before laughing.
"You need to have confidence in yourself."
...
Back at the dormitory.
Qiao Sang flopped onto the soft, large bed.
"Fangy."
Fangy yawned, lay down on the floor, closed his eyes, and fell asleep within a minute.
Lulu walked out of her room and headed to the living room to train.
Treasure Seeker, who had been playing on his mobile phone, clenched his teeth and followed her out.
Qiao Sang turned her head and saw Steel Treasure feeding spicy peppers to the Crystal Producer.
After staring for a couple of seconds, Qiao Sang hesitated and asked:
"Steel Treasure, why do I feel like your feathers are getting fewer?"
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure didn't stop feeding the peppers and simply called out, indicating it was no big deal, and plucked a few feathers himself.
Qiao Sang's eyebrows shot up. "Why are you plucking your feathers?"
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure didn't hide it.
He felt that the move used by the opponent he fought against Fangy was very cool, and he wanted to try it out.
Without mentioning the opponent's species, Qiao Sang knew Steel Treasure was talking about the Steeltrim Ape.
I feel like it's not just the move that you find cool, but the fact that it beat Fangy that makes it cool... Qiao Sang silently commented and said aloud:
"Go ahead and try it, but try to keep your feathers. Your defensive capabilities are closely tied to your feathers. If you really want to try, just pluck one, and then pick it up afterward to keep practicing with it."
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure's eyes brightened, and he nodded, thinking this was a great idea.
It's a good thing that his familiar has a direction to learn from, and Qiao Sang didn't intend to stop him.
Now that the evaluation is over, she needs to get back into her study routine.
At this time, it's best not to interfere with her familiar. If it has the drive to become stronger, it saves her a lot of trouble, and she can focus more on her studies.
With this thought, Qiao Sang sat up abruptly from the bed, went to her desk, and opened her textbook.
All night!
Studying through the night!
At the same time, outside the dark window.
A familiar that looked like a black stone sat on a tree branch, watching the Crystal Producer being fed peppers inside, and slowly shed two crystal tears.
...
The next morning.
Under the Healing Light, Qiao Sang's dark circles had completely disappeared.
After a quick wash and breakfast, she changed into her school uniform and brought Fangy and the others to the Open Training Ground where they used to go.
She then turned to look at Treasure Seeker.
"Xunxun!"
Before she could say anything, Treasure Seeker showed a "I understand" expression and disappeared from the spot.
Qiao Sang sensed Treasure Seeker's location and knew he had successfully arrived at the study place.
He's grown up, and it's much less of a hassle... Qiao Sang sighed inwardly and walked in the direction of the classroom.
(End of Chapter)
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