Chapter 606: Here to Say Goodbye
Chapter 606: Here to Say Goodbye
Could this be Steel Treasure's hometown...? The thought sparked a glimmer of hope in Qiao Sang's eyes.
However, before she could verify her suspicions, the Steel Sparrows, without a word, began to flap their wings in perfect unison.
A barrage of air blades condensed from the air and rained down.
Qiao Sang's pupils constricted, and she shouted:
"Rebound Shield!"
"Fang!"
Fangy opened its mouth, and a swirling flame shot out.
Then, its eyes glowed blue.
Under the control of psychic power, the flame abruptly changed direction, spinning upward and gradually narrowing, forming a protective barrier around Qiao Sang and Lulu, covering them from all angles.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The air blades and flames collided continuously, producing thunderous explosions.
The beast companion's habitat was indeed not a place for ordinary people to enter; it was too dangerous... If not for the Treasure Seeker's Spatial Shift, she would have been in serious trouble... For safety, she decided it was best to leave and return after Fangy evolved into a Champion-level familiar. Qiao Sang took this opportunity to assess her situation and made up her mind to retreat.
"Ganggang!"
Just as she was about to call on Treasure Seeker to perform a Spatial Shift, Steel Treasure let out an excited call, indicating that this was indeed its home.
Although she had suspected as much, Qiao Sang was still momentarily stunned.
The reason was simple: these Steel Treasures were far more ferocious than she had imagined...
"Do they still recognize you?" Qiao Sang asked, concerned.
After all, there were so many Steel Sparrows here that they probably wouldn't even notice if one was missing or added.
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure sensed its Beastmaster's thoughts and called out seriously, assuring her that they definitely recognized it.
"They recognized you, yet they still attacked", Qiao Sang said, puzzled.
You were also in the attack range... She left the last part unsaid.
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure gave Qiao Sang a complicated look and explained that they were truly targeting her. To its kin, any injury it sustained was seen as a form of training.
Qiao Sang processed this information and hesitated before asking:
"Can you talk to them? Will they refrain from attacking me out of respect for you?"
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure thought for a moment and called out honestly.
It's hard to say.
Qiao Sang: "..."
There was no need to be so honest. You're not afraid I'll just have Treasure Seeker Spatial Shift us away...
Steel Treasure's eyes shone brightly, filled with trust, as if it wasn't worried about the impact of its words.
Qiao Sang stared at it for a couple of seconds and then said helplessly:
"Wait until this wave of attacks is over, then talk to them. If they continue to attack, I'll hold on, and you can finish your conversation quickly so we can leave."
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure's eyes twinkled with a smile as it called out, indicating it understood.
Qiao Sang felt a strange sense of relief, noting that Steel Treasure didn't seem to have any intention of staying in its hometown.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the explosions outside ceased.
Qiao Sang perked up her ears and waited for a dozen seconds, triple-checking that there were no more attacks. She then patted Fangy's back, signaling it to stop defending.
Fangy understood its Beastmaster's meaning, and the blue light in its eyes faded.
At the same time, the swirling flame around them disappeared.
But the moment the flame vanished, a rain of air blades descended again.
Damn, will this ever end... Qiao Sang shouted, "Treasure Seeker!"
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker understood immediately, its eyes glowing blue.
In the next second, Qiao Sang and Fangy appeared at a higher altitude, above the Steel Sparrows.
Treasure Seeker looked at Lulu, making sure it didn't fall.
The Steel Sparrows were in a commotion, glancing at each other, seemingly puzzled about where their target had gone.
One of the Steel Sparrows, sensing something, suddenly turned its head and saw Qiao Sang and the others.
"Ganggang!"
It cried out, flapping its wings hard, and five or six Air Blades shot out instantly.
At that moment, Steel Treasure flew in front of Qiao Sang, flapped its wings, and an equal number of Air Blades appeared, shooting out to clash with the incoming ones, blocking them all.
The explosion from the Air Blades colliding made all the Steel Sparrows turn their heads.
When the noise of the explosion subsided, they saw Steel Treasure, with its claws adorned with the ID Bracelet.
The Steel Sparrows immediately became agitated, their expressions varied, but most of them looked disappointed.
"Ganggang!"
Steel Treasure flew forward a bit, standing in front of Fangy, and called out loudly.
"Ganggang!"
"Ganggang!"
"Ganggang!"
Almost all the Steel Sparrows called out in unison, as if in response.
Qiao Sang couldn't understand what the other Steel Sparrows were saying, but their expressions made her feel uneasy.
Fangy, beneath her, tensed up, ready for battle, confirming her unease.
Being stared at by so many Steel Sparrows, it was hard not to feel pressured.
Qiao Sang suddenly felt a bit of admiration for Ashley.
To deceive so many Steel Sparrows and succeed—she was definitely a talented one...
"Steel Armor!"
At that moment, a familiar around 90 centimeters tall, mostly black with a white belly and striped feathers on its wings, flew forward, its body covered in armor-like scales, and called out sternly.
Steel Falcon... Qiao Sang silently repeated the familiar's species name in her mind.
Having bonded a Steel Sparrow, she had studied its entire evolution chain in detail.
Steel Falcon, an Intermediate Familiar, evolves from Steel Sparrow. Its body is covered in armor-like scales, seemingly heavy but actually light and thin, not hindering flight. Its steel-like feathers, worn down from constant attacks, regrow once a year, becoming stronger each time.
If Qiao Sang could understand what the Steel Falcon was saying, she probably wouldn't be so calm analyzing its data.
Because what the Steel Falcon was saying was, "Unbond and return to us. With us here, you can do it safely."
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure was silent for a moment, then shook its head.
Qiao Sang didn't understand what was being said, but when she heard Steel Treasure say "no", she saw all the Steel Sparrows get agitated, many of them glaring at her angrily, as if ready to attack.
Hey, hey, hey, you guys keep chatting, why are you looking at me? I'm just the background here... Qiao Sang grumbled to herself.
Maybe she should just have Lulu cast Healing Waves to calm these Steel Sparrows down...
"Steel Armor?"
Just as Qiao Sang was thinking, the Steel Falcon called out again, asking if it was going to stay with the human.
All the Steel Sparrows looked at Steel Treasure, waiting for its answer.
"Ganggang."
Steel Treasure turned to look at Qiao Sang, then turned back, sighing. Its voice was both helpless and resolute.
It was going to a place called Blue Star with its Beastmaster. This time, it was here to say goodbye.
With that, Steel Treasure seemed to have lifted a heavy burden, feeling a wave of relief.
In the panoramic view, the Steel Sparrow, now the center of everyone's attention, was bathed in a white light.
(End of Chapter)
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