Chapter 835: Farewell
Chapter 835: Farewell (Combined)
Qiao Sang's heart stirred, and she immediately remembered that the Gis Egg in Baini Nation was still monopolized by a powerful family, causing her spirits to sink once more.
She replied, "I understand, thank you, Teacher."
Regardless, Dr. Doralar had suggested it with her best interests in mind.
Doraris's eyes curved into a smile. "You are my student. When you first came to me, it was because of Ice Ai's emotional fluctuations. I naturally hope to help you on this path. Even if you go to Blue Star, you can always contact me if you have any questions related to Emotional Energy."
Qiao Sang's eyes flickered with gratitude, and she said earnestly, "I will."
After a few more casual words with Dr. Doralar, Qiao Sang solemnly bid farewell and made her way to the Spirit Pattern Academy, where she knocked on the Dean's office door.
"Come in", a voice from inside called.
Qiao Sang pushed open the door and saw Dean Li looking at documents on his computer.
Li Dongdong looked up and saw who had entered, instantly revealing a look of pleasant surprise. "You're here. I saw the news that your Steel Slash Giant Falcon underwent a temporary Bond Evolution?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Steel Treasure.
Qiao Sang smiled and nodded. "I didn't expect it to Bond Evolve either."
"Bond Evolution is a mysterious process, unlike other familiar evolution methods that have specific criteria", Li Dongdong said with a smile. "You've only been at Supernest for a year, and your Steel Slash Giant Falcon has undergone three Bond Evolutions in such a short time. This shows that the bond between you and your familiar is far beyond the ordinary relationship between a Beastmaster and a familiar."
Hearing this, Qiao Sang and Steel Treasure exchanged a glance.
Steel Treasure was the first to look away, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Qiao Sang looked at Li Dongdong and smiled. "I feel the same way."
"Steel Slash..."
Steel Treasure's face turned slightly red, but it was hidden behind her silver helmet.
Li Dongdong stood up and walked to a bookshelf, pulling out a thick book. He approached Qiao Sang and handed it to her. "You're about to return to Blue Star. I don't have much to give you, but this book, 'Spirit Pattern Appreciation,' might be useful. It contains detailed information on the materials and methods for drawing rare Spirit Patterns. It's a collector's edition and not available for purchase."
Qiao Sang quickly accepted it. "Thank you, Dean."
She knew all too well how valuable books that couldn't be bought were. Borrowing them from the Beastmaster Alliance Library cost one credit per day.
"Still calling me Dean?" Li Dongdong raised an eyebrow.
Qiao Sang was taken aback and corrected herself. "Thank you, Teacher."
"That's better", Li Dongdong smiled. "You attended my class a month ago and are officially registered under my name. You are my student."
Thinking about this, Qiao Sang felt a bit guilty. She had managed to attend one of his Spirit Pattern classes, but it was too advanced for her to understand anything. Despite her lack of comprehension, she was still registered under such a prestigious teacher at the Beastmaster Alliance Spirit Pattern Academy.
It was hard to believe that anyone would take her seriously.
She couldn't fathom why he was so certain she had talent in Spirit Pattern.
Qiao Sang gathered her thoughts and remembered her purpose. "I came to say goodbye."
"I know", Li Dongdong said, suddenly sighing. "It's a shame that Gilbert is so rigid. Otherwise, you would have been a student at the Beastmaster Alliance."
No, everything is for the best... Qiao Sang said with genuine sincerity, "Even if I'm not a student at the Beastmaster Alliance, I am still your student."
Li Dongdong was visibly moved by her words.
If someone else had said it, he would have just let it pass.
The person who said this was Qiao Sang. Given that the Hometown gang couldn't even keep him around, these words carried a significant weight, striking right at his heart.
"Whenever you have any matters related to Spirit Patterns, feel free to contact me." Li Dongdong, moved, patted Qiao Sang's shoulder and made a promise.
After saying goodbye to Dean Li, Qiao Sang headed to the credits exchange room.
In the Beastmaster Alliance, credits could almost get you anything within the school, including exchanging for school resources.
Typically, exchanges were made through the school's official website, but if you wanted to get your items as quickly as possible, you needed to visit the dedicated exchange room and find the teacher in charge of such matters.
Qiao Sang had already researched the items she wanted to exchange before coming.
She selected what she needed on the holographic screen in front of her, clicked to confirm, and said:
"I've made my selections."
The holographic screen rotated to face the teacher in charge.
The teacher glanced down:
"One bottle of Vilis Serum and one Grade S Yin Marrow Silver, correct?"
Qiao Sang nodded: "Correct."
Vilis Serum, which wasn't available on the market, could be directly purchased with credits at Yulinton University. She planned to exchange it to give to her mother.
Her mother's Brain Domain hadn't seen any breakthroughs for a long time, and after taking the Vilis Serum, there might be some new progress.
Yin Marrow Silver was one of the materials needed for a Treasure Seeker to evolve to the next stage.
When she had an Unlimited Credit Card, she had tried to buy it, but stores with such artifacts had already reserved their best items for regular customers. She had waited for over ten days, only to receive a phone call saying they were sorry.
Fortunately, Yulinton University had no shortage of S-Class rare materials.
"Please wait a moment." The teacher said, pressing a few buttons on the Mechanical Familiar beside them.
About five seconds later, the Mechanical Familiar opened its mouth, revealing a bottle of Vilis Serum.
It extended its claws, took out the Vilis Serum, and placed it on the desk.
Then, the teacher pressed a few more buttons on the Mechanical Familiar.
Again, after about five seconds.
The Mechanical Familiar opened its mouth and took out a black crystal.
"Here are the Vilis Serum and Yin Marrow Silver you requested", the teacher said.
The functions of the Mechanical Familiar were truly amazing... Qiao Sang inwardly marveled, letting Treasure Seeker store the Vilis Serum and Yin Marrow Silver in the Ring before leaving the school.
...
Late at night.
At the villa.
In the bedroom.
Qiao Sang was fast asleep in bed.
The air beside her suddenly rippled, distorting.
Then, Adinix appeared in the room.
It looked at the sleeping Qiao Sang, moved the Red Flute in its claws, and ultimately decided to put it down before disappearing from the room and teleporting to the living room.
"Xunxun…"
"Xunxun…"
Treasure Seeker, who had just said goodbye to the little brothers, was sitting by the coffee table, sobbing and wiping tears with a tissue.
"Crys…"
The Crystal Producers were pacing around, unsure how to comfort him.
"Adinix?"
Adinix approached, curious, and asked why he was crying.
"Xunxun…"
Treasure Seeker sobbed, saying he would only have one little brother left.
"Adinix…"
Adinix was speechless, not understanding why this was so sad.
Just as it was about to say something, Treasure Seeker called out again:
"Xunxun…"
And I won't be able to see you guys anymore.
"Crys!"
"Crys!"
Hearing this, the Crystal Producers beside him couldn't hold back their tears and started crying as well.
They had been staying at home and knew that the human who had employed them was about to leave.
"Adinix."
Adinix fell silent, then let out a call, indicating that partings are a normal part of life.
It had lived for an incredibly long time, even though it would go into long periods of hibernation now and then. Even if you only counted its time awake, it had still lived a very long life.
It had met countless people and familiars.
Some recognized it, while others did not.
Reunions and farewells, it had seen them all.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker, noticing Adinix's sudden solemnity, stopped crying and looked at it curiously, calling out, "Aren't you sad at all?"
"Adinix."
Adinix returned to its usual expression, picked up the bag of chips from the table, and opened it while letting out a call, indicating that it used to be sad, but not anymore.
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker continued to look curious.
Even if we leave, you won't be sad?
"Adinix."
Adinix shook its head.
No, I won't be sad.
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker pointed to the chips on its claws.
But if we leave, you won't have these to eat anymore.
Adinix: "..."
"Adinix." Adinix glanced at Treasure Seeker.
Look, you're not sad now.
Treasure Seeker was taken aback, then suddenly remembered its little brothers, and tears welled up again.
"Xunxun!"
"Xunxun!"
"Crys!"
"Crys!"
The Crystal Producers joined in the sobbing.
Adinix: "..."
...
The next day.
5:30 PM.
Yulinton University.
All classes had ended, and the teacher left the classroom with her textbook.
The students excitedly discussed their holiday plans, eager to go on adventures.
"Qiao Sang, are you going back to Blue Star?" Dorothy asked, her face filled with reluctance.
The classroom fell silent.
All the students were Beastmasters with exceptional hearing, and almost everyone perked up their ears.
Qiao Sang nodded. "I'm leaving tomorrow."
The atmosphere in the classroom became heavy.
At the university, everyone had their own busy schedules and weren't particularly close with their classmates or even roommates. But Qiao Sang was different. From the start of school, she had brought so many miracles and surprises that she had become the soul of the class.
Her departure felt like the class was losing something important.
Then, someone said, "Don't forget us when you go back!"
This broke the silence, and the class became lively again.
"Right, check in with us in the group chat now and then!"
"I plan to visit Blue Star in the future, and I'll look you up!"
"I'll be waiting for you to join the Interstellar Cup!"
Qiao Sang was deeply moved by their words.
"Qiao Sheng, you're leaving, and you won't need your credits anymore. Do you have any leftover? Can you give them to me?" This voice shattered the warm atmosphere.
"I should get them!" Dorothy shouted.
"Do you still want Steel Slash Giant Falcon's feathers?" the student retorted.
Dorothy blushed.
The class burst into laughter, and Qiao Sang couldn't help but smile as well.
Once most of the students had left, Qiao Sang didn't ask Treasure Seeker to use Spatial Shift as usual. Instead, she walked out of the classroom with Dorothy.
"Will you come back?" Dorothy asked.
Qiao Sang thought for a moment. "Maybe."
Dorothy sighed. "Without you, I'll lose a lot of credit income next semester."
Qiao Sang looked at her. "Actually, I haven't spent all my credits yet. I can transfer them to you."
Dorothy's eyes lit up. "Really!"
"Really", Qiao Sang nodded.
"I love you so much!" Dorothy exclaimed and hugged her.
Qiao Sang pushed her away in disgust.
"How many credits?" Dorothy asked excitedly.
"1 credit", Qiao Sang replied.
Credits were too important for her to leave unspent, but the Beastmaster Alliance didn't have any items worth just 1 credit, so she hadn't used them.
Dorothy paused for a moment, then excitedly pulled out her mobile phone: "Even 1 credit is fine, just transfer it to me quickly!"
Qiao Sang took out her mobile phone and immediately transferred the credit. After completing the transaction, she pulled out an invitation from her backpack and handed it over.
Dorothy was taken aback: "What's this?"
"Vip Invitation to the Semi-finals of the 126th Companion Beast Arena Championship. I don’t have time to go, so I’m giving it to you."
Dorothy was silent for a while before pouncing on Qiao Sang again.
Just as Qiao Sang was about to push her away again, Dorothy whispered, "I won’t forget you, and don’t forget me."
Qiao Sang paused, allowing herself to be embraced, and softly laughed:
"I won’t."
...
10:30 PM.
Villa.
After organizing everything, Qiao Sang went to the living room, sat next to Adinix, and said slowly:
"We’re leaving tomorrow."
"Adinix."
Adinix nodded while munching on chips.
It knew.
"Can you play the flute now?" Qiao Sang couldn’t help but ask.
"Adinix."
Adinix paused, then called out, indicating it wanted to eat for one more night.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Alright." Qiao Sang took a deep breath and stood up, then left.
Adinix continued eating chips.
A few minutes later, Qiao Sang came back with a pile of chips and placed them in front of it, saying:
"These are all for you. There are more in the first room upstairs, which should be enough to last you for a while. I’ve rented the house until the end of the month. Someone will come to collect the keys then, but you can stay here undisturbed until then."
"Adinix."
Adinix glanced at the snacks in front of it and calmly called out, indicating it understood.
Qiao Sang sighed, hoping Adinix would keep its word, and turned to leave.
Adinix stared at the snacks on the table and stopped eating the chips in its hand.
...
3:00 AM.
All was quiet.
Adinix first appeared in Birit’s room, then in Liu Yao’s room, and finally in Qiao Sang’s room.
Seeing that everyone was deeply asleep, it teleported to the living room and took out the Red Flute.
"Xunxun!"
The Treasure Seeker, who was typing a farewell message to its teammates, saw Adinix’s action and looked excited.
You’re finally going to play the flute!
Adinix glanced at it, didn’t respond, and placed the flute to its mouth.
Instantly, a melodious flute melody filled the air.
"Xunxun..."
The Treasure Seeker felt drowsy and fell onto the computer with a thud.
In the corner, the Crystal Producers, who were sighing, also drifted into a deep sleep.
The flute melody changed, shifting to a different tune.
Invisible sound waves rippled out.
At that moment, everyone and every familiar in the villa fell into a dream.
Qiao Sang, Liu Yao, Birit, Fangy, Treasure Seeker, Lulu, Steel Treasure, Skyglow Bat, Fammoth, and the Crystal Producers...
"Adinix..."
After playing for nearly five minutes, Adinix put down the flute, yawned, and its body shrank a bit.
No one knew that the price Adinix paid for playing a melody that could make precise predictions was its awakening time.
The more predictions it made, the shorter its awakening time became.
No one also knew that it could actually make predictions for humans.
"Adinix..."
Adinix gave the Treasure Seeker one last look, turned, and stepped into the twisted space.
It was like the surface of water being disturbed by the wind.
Soon, the space calmed down.
Everything was silent.
...
(End of Chapter)
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