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Chapter 839: Eagaria
Chapter 839: Eagaria (Combined)
Qiao Sang followed the signs to Baubot's base.
As soon as she entered, she saw her mother examining a familiar with a mostly beige body, walking on two legs, with a curly tail and a tuft of hair on its head, looking quite pleased.
The staff member was enthusiastically describing it:
"This Baubot is four years and five months old, quite mature, and meets your requirements. It usually helps the Familiar Trainers here take care of newborn Baubits. It was born in our base and was quite popular when it was young. However, it had a crush and kept refusing to bond with a Beastmaster."
"Later, the Baubit it liked was bonded by someone else. Two days after that, it suddenly evolved into a Baubot, and its popularity dropped."
"You know, it's not that it's not good; everyone just prefers to bond with Beginner Beasts."
"If it hadn't evolved, it wouldn't have been left here this long."
"Baubot."
The Baubot nodded, seemingly unconcerned about the staff member's straightforward recounting of its romantic history.
"It also helps take care of newborn Baubits, which is quite impressive", Ye Xiangting noted the key points.
She currently ran a Fangflare Beast Companion Nursery, where Fangflares hatched periodically. She needed a familiar that could help take care of the young beasts.
Seeing the customer's interest, the staff member quickly added:
"Moreover, it has great talent and picks up new skills quickly. The Familiar Trainers here say it will likely be the fastest Baubot to evolve into a Guardian Attendant in the base."
Ye Xiangting grew more and more satisfied and said, "I'll take it."
Qiao Sang walked over and asked, "Decided so quickly? Don't you want to look at other familiars?"
"Baubot."
The Baubot looked over.
"No, I'm good", Ye Xiangting said, smiling at the Baubot. "I believe in first impressions. When I bonded with the Unified Owl, it was the same. I went to the Puffbird base and chose it at first sight."
"Baubot." The Baubot looked at the human, calling out solemnly.
"What did it say?" Ye Xiangting, understanding that the Baubot was speaking to her, asked curiously.
"Steel Slash."
Before the staff member could speak, the usually quiet Steel Treasure called out, translating for them.
Older familiars and younger familiars really give different impressions... Qiao Sang, after hearing the translation, glanced at the Baubot and said:
"It said it won't let you down."
The staff member's heart leaped with joy, thinking the deal was secure.
Sure enough, the next second, she heard the customer ask:
"How much for this Baubot?"
The transaction, from payment to bonding, was smooth and quick.
Thus, Qiao Sang and her mother left the Pet Beast Facility with their 1.19 million Baubot.
...
6:30 PM.
The Baubot helped place the Energy Pills on plates and served them to Fangy and the others.
Qiao Sang watched this from the dining table and remarked:
"This Baubot is really smart. I only explained about the Energy Pills once this morning, and it remembered who gets which one by tonight."
Ye Xiangting sipped her soup and smiled, "Of course, you should know who picked the familiar."
"Mom, have you packed everything? I bought tickets for 10:20 AM tomorrow", Qiao Sang asked, bringing up the main topic.
"I finished packing when I got back at noon", Ye Xiangting said. "I can only stay with you for a week, so I didn't bring much."
Qiao Sang replied:
"Once we get there, I'll show you around. By the time a week is up, school will be starting."
Winter break was only about a month long. She had already spent a month on the starship and two days at home. By the time they arrived, it would be time to report to school.
"Are you sure you won't be too tired? Should I ask your teachers to let you rest a few more days?" Ye Xiangting asked, concerned.
A year ago, she wouldn't have even considered saying this.
But now, she had absolute confidence in her daughter, believing that even a few extra days of rest wouldn't hinder her studies.
"No need", Qiao Sang refused. "I have Lulu. Even if I'm tired, a Healing Light will fix it."
"Ice Ai."
Lulu, munching on Energy Pills, chimed in, agreeing with its Beastmaster.
The Baubot, head down, seemed uninterested in the conversation.
Steel Treasure glanced at it silently.
...
9:00 PM.
Open Training Ground.
The Baubot looked up at the moon, its face filled with longing.
The scene was serene and peaceful.
"Boom... Boom..."
But the occasional loud explosions from nearby shattered the tranquility.
"Baubot..."
Baubot's brewing emotions were interrupted, and he couldn't help but glance at the red and gray figures continuously releasing skills. He then pulled down his Ears, stuffing the tips into the earholes, and continued to look up at the moon.
At that moment, a charred figure flew backward from where the skills had collided.
"Baobao!"
Baubot, with his Ears still plugging his ears, didn't react in time and was hit by the charred figure, knocked to the ground.
A blue light shone over.
Baubot, who was feeling a bit dazed, instantly regained his senses and recognized the charred figure lying on him as Treasure Seeker, his familiar.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker, fully revived, looked up at Big Brother Yabao in the sky, then at Steel Treasure who had just emerged from the house. Determined not to lose face in front of his only little brother, he gritted his teeth and teleported over.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
Intense explosions soon rang out again.
"Baobao..."
Baubot got up from the ground, moved away from the spot, and walked to a place farther from Fangy and Treasure Seeker. He looked up at the moon once more, his expression filled with longing.
"Steel Slash."
A voice sounded nearby.
Baubot turned his head and recognized Steel Treasure, his familiar.
"Baobao?"
Baubot politely called out, asking if there was something wrong.
"Steel Slash?"
Steel Treasure looked at him calmly, asking why he was now willing to bond with a human when he was unwilling before.
This question caught Baobao off guard. He hesitated for a moment before calling out:
"Baobao."
The little Pao he used to like was no longer there, so he had no reason to stay.
"Steel Slash."
Steel Treasure called out again.
So you bonded with a human to leave that place and find that little Pao.
"Baobao..."
Baubot was a bit startled.
So smart...
"Steel Slash."
Steel Treasure, seeing that Baobao wasn't hiding anything, called out to kindly remind him.
Since you've bonded, stay close to your Beastmaster. Your Beastmaster is a good person; don't think about sneaking away.
"Baobao?"
Baubot looked puzzled.
Why would he think about sneaking away?
"Steel Slash?"
Steel Treasure was taken aback by Baobao's reaction and called out again.
Isn't your goal to find that little Pao?
"Baobao."
Baubot understood Steel Treasure's meaning and showed an expression of, "Why would you think that?"
Now that he had bonded, he wouldn't sneak away. At most, he would get to know the family better and ask his Beastmaster to help him find little Pao.
"Steel Slash..."
Steel Treasure fell silent for a moment before calling out, indicating that it was good that he thought that way.
After speaking, he turned and left.
He had clearly recognized that this place was indeed different from where he used to stay, whether it was the humans or the familiars.
"Baobao..."
Baubot watched Steel Treasure's back for a while before looking up at the moon again.
Just as he was about to let his longing emotions build, a charred figure fell from the sky and landed on him again with perfect accuracy.
"Baobao..."
So scary, how could it hit him again...
...
Time passed.
Night turned to day, then to dusk, and back to night.
As the sun began to rise, a plane emerged from the clouds, revealing a bustling city below.
The flight attendant's gentle voice came over the speaker:
"The plane is about to land. Please fasten your seatbelts and do not move around."
Soon, the plane landed successfully.
Qiao Sang got off the plane and summoned Fangy and the others immediately.
Ye Xiangting, noticing her daughter carrying Lulu on her back, holding Fangy in front, and with Steel Treasure perched on her shoulder, asked:
"Isn't it heavy?"
Qiao Sang shook her head. "Not at all, I'm in great shape now."
She wasn't exaggerating. After months of intense defensive strength training, she felt she could take on an Intermediate Fighting-type Pet Beast.
After all, during Steel Treasure's final battle in the Supernest, his opponent was a General-Class Beast Companion. She had remained calm and composed even as Steel Treasure took multiple heavy hits.
As they talked, Steel Treasure flapped his wings and silently flew to one side.
Ye Xiangting, realizing her daughter was now a Beastmaster with four General-Class Beast Companions, didn't say much. She called out to Unified Owl to grow larger, hopped on, and began leading the way based on the navigation.
She had visited Eagaria twice before for house matters and was somewhat familiar with the place. She couldn't help but warn:
"Don't be fooled by how bustling Eagaria is. The Imperial Beastmaster Academy is here, but it's actually more chaotic than our Dragon Nation. Be careful when you go out; wild beast companions might appear at any time."
Could it be any more chaotic than the Lower Ten Districts of Supernest? ... Qiao Sang glanced at the orderly flying beasts around her and inwardly grumbled, saying:
"Don't worry, as long as nothing Royal Tier or a Royal Beast shows up, I can handle it."
Before coming, she had specifically looked up information about Eagaria online.
This country was powerful, a superpower like Dragon Nation, but unlike Dragon Nation, its environment was not as safe. Most of Eagaria's Hidden Realms were unstable, and Mystic Rifts would randomly appear, spewing out wild beast companions.
However, the guards here were strong and could subdue the wild beast companions in a timely manner, so there hadn't been any major disturbances in recent years.
"I heard that two months ago, a Royal Beast emerged in the uninhabited area", Ye Xiangting said solemnly.
Qiao Sang understood her mother's concern and reassured her:
"Don't worry, Treasure Seeker can Spatial Shift. If I can't fight, I can always escape."
"Xunxun~"
Hearing its Beastmaster mention it, Treasure Seeker appeared, patting its chest to show that it could handle anything and would ensure a quick escape.
Qiao Sang glanced at it but didn't translate.
Ye Xiangting, reassured, focused on leading the way.
After about an hour, the Unified Owl landed in a villa district.
The location was excellent, with many well-known brand stores and various facilities visible around them.
"Here we are, Bosai Manor 101", Ye Xiangting said, looking at the modern villa with its large, curved floor-to-ceiling windows.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker seemed dazed, as if the scene and the conversation were exactly the same as when Adinix had blown the flute and dreamed about it...
Qiao Sang timely offered praise: "Mom, you have a good eye."
"Of course", Ye Xiangting said with a smile, opening the door. "I remembered all your requirements. Plus, this place is very close to the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, just a ten-minute walk. The owner originally wanted a high price, but when she heard you were a freshman at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy, she offered a discount."
Her tone carried a hint of pride.
"Didn't expect to get so many benefits as a student at the Imperial Beastmaster Academy", Qiao Sang said as she stepped into the living room.
Marble tabletops, leather sofas, metal decorations...
Qiao Sang looked at the familiar yet strange surroundings, and a thought crossed her mind. She pressed the light switch next to her.
The lights came on.
Warm, ambient lighting... everything matched... this was where Treasure Seeker would evolve... Qiao Sang felt a warm sensation in her chest.
"It's still daytime, why turn on the lights?" Ye Xiangting asked.
Qiao Sang chuckled, "Just checking the color of the lights."
She then turned off the lights.
The lights were on during the prediction, so Treasure Seeker must evolve at night... Qiao Sang recalled the details and subconsciously analyzed them.
...
An hour later.
A restaurant near Bosai Manor.
A fox beast, about seventy centimeters tall, with two legs and wearing a work uniform, brought the food over.
Just as Qiao Sang was about to start eating, she noticed the familiar standing quietly.
"Familiars here usually work for tips", Ye Xiangting explained, pulling out a paper 5 Union Coins and handing it over.
"Xie xie."
The fox beast took the Union Coins, bowed slightly, and left.
Qiao Sang suddenly said, "I know why this restaurant hired this familiar."
"Why?" Ye Xiangting asked, playing along.
"Because 'xie xie' sounds like 'thank you,'" Qiao Sang said seriously.
Ye Xiangting: "..."
"That should be a wild beast companion", Ye Xiangting explained. "When I first came here, I noticed many familiars acting independently. Later, I learned from the previous owner that most of them are wild beast companions."
"Eagaria has many Mystic Rifts, and some wild beast companions can't return. The government selectively offers them amnesty, and those who fit in are given identities and allowed to work."
"These familiars who stay usually wear collars indicating they are wild beast companions. The one we just saw was wearing one."
(End of Chapter)
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