Chapter 868: Any More Questions About the Mission?
Chapter 868: Any More Questions About the Mission? (Combined)
Qiao Sang and Fangy opened their eyes with the same exasperated expression.
"What's the deal with that Rain Shield Butterfly?" Migala asked.
Qiao Sang's expression turned complicated.
"It followed Lulu."
Migala was taken aback. "Why did it follow the Ice Emperor Ram?"
Because it was mesmerized by Lulu's beauty... Qiao Sang organized his thoughts. "It seems to have fallen for Lulu."
Migala: "..."
Rain Hater silently covered its face with its wings, feeling a bit embarrassed as a companion of Sun Seeker.
"I'll talk to its Beastmaster about this", Migala said after a moment of silence, offering a solution. "For now, just bring Rain Hater along."
Before Qiao Sang could respond, Rain Hater flapped its wings and flew over, perching on his shoulder.
A 1.3-meter Rain Shield range was indeed better than an umbrella... Qiao Sang glanced at the Rain Shield Butterfly on his shoulder. "I guess this is the best we can do."
He remembered that the Rain Shield Butterfly was usually calm and composed, so he hoped it wouldn't cause any more trouble...
...
Above Rainy City, raindrops pattered down.
Qiao Sang held Fangy as they aimlessly searched the streets.
"Fangy."
Despite the rain not touching Fangy, the atmosphere made it increasingly gloomy.
Qiao Sang had an idea and stopped walking. "Use your Clones to search."
"Ya."
Fangy called out, and several identical Flame Kirus appeared, scattering in all directions.
"Ya Ya!"
After about half an hour, Fangy suddenly perked up, indicating it had found something.
Qiao Sang's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Where is it?"
"Ya!"
Fangy wanted to jump out of Qiao Sang's arms to lead the way, but it hesitated at the sight of the heavy rain and pointed in the direction with its claws instead.
Qiao Sang followed the direction Fangy indicated.
After navigating through several wide streets, Fangy excitedly called out again.
"Ya!"
There it was!
About a meter in size, with light yellow fur and curled ears, it was indeed the silhouette of a Moon Baby... Qiao Sang hurried forward, stopping in front of the familiar and pretending to look around nonchalantly.
Hmm, those green bean eyes, something seems off...
Just then, a girl in a white dress holding a yellow umbrella ran up, placing the umbrella over the green-eyed familiar's head and scolding it, "Really, slow down. The color you just dyed is starting to fade."
"Mianmian..."
The green-eyed familiar called out with a pout.
So, it was just a Moon Baby costume... Qiao Sang couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"Fangy."
Fangy's tail drooped.
At the same time, two meters away, a Flame Kiru identical to Fangy disappeared.
"Don't worry, that familiar was just dressed up as a Moon Baby. I almost mistook it too", Qiao Sang noticed Fangy's disappointment and comforted it.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy quickly perked up.
The three of them continued their aimless search.
After about fifteen minutes, Fangy looked up at the heavy rain and called out again.
"Ya Ya!"
When we get back, I'll challenge Lulu!
Qiao Sang: "..."
She knew this day would come eventually... "Let's finish this mission first and move to the next city. The constant rain here would be unfair for you to battle in."
Fangy was already weaker than Lulu, and battling in the rain would only make it worse.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy shook its head firmly.
Only the weak complain about the environment.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Where did you learn that?
"Fangy."
Seeing that its Beastmaster wasn't speaking, Fangy seemed to understand something and called out, its mood sinking. Is Lulu much stronger than me now?
"How could that be?" Qiao Sang quickly stroked Fangy's fur, trying to reassure it. "Lulu just evolved first. Once you evolve, you'll definitely be stronger."
"Ya Ya?"
Fangy looked up at Qiao Sang.
How can I evolve?
That's a tough question... Qiao Sang fell into thought.
Fangy's form was new, and the conditions for its evolution were still unknown. The only thing they knew was the specific evolution site.
I wonder if I can just use Points to trigger Fangy's Evolution...
So far, the Points Fangy has accumulated would only be enough to reach the Mid-Commander Rank...
Should I start considering Fangy's Evolution now?
For example, finding another Dream Insight Stone... As Qiao Sang thought, she said solemnly, "When it's time for you to Evolve, you will naturally Evolve."
"Fangy..."
Fangy looked up at the sky, wearing a puzzled expression.
What exactly is the right time to Evolve...
As Fangy gazed, her eyes suddenly stopped on a certain spot in the sky.
"Ya Ya!"
She cried out, indicating to take a look.
Qiao Sang raised her head and saw that a certain spot in the sky seemed to be covered by a transparent dome, blocking the rain.
At the center of the transparent dome, a Rain Shield Butterfly, about five centimeters in size, was flying.
Its antennae drooped, as if it was in a bad mood.
Is that Sun Seeker?
"Rain Shield!"
Just as Qiao Sang hesitated, the Rain Shield Butterfly on her shoulder called out loudly.
The Rain Shield Butterfly in the sky looked over.
When it saw the figure below, its eyes lit up, and it flapped its wings quickly to fly in front of Qiao Sang.
"Sun Seeker?" Qiao Sang confirmed.
"Rain Shield." The Rain Shield Butterfly in front of her nodded obediently.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy, seeing the other one acknowledge, called out in a dissatisfied tone, indicating where this guy had been, making her all wet!
"Rain Shield."
Sun Seeker looked apologetic and occasionally glanced at the backpack with a hopeful expression.
The Rain Shield Butterfly on Qiao Sang's shoulder wore an exasperated look.
Noticing the Rain Shield Butterfly's gaze, Qiao Sang's lips twitched, and she said, "Lulu hasn't come back yet."
"Rain Shield?"
Sun Seeker looked puzzled.
Who is Lulu?
"That's the familiar you were following around." Without needing Fangy to translate, Qiao Sang understood from the Rain Shield Butterfly's expression and added.
"Rain Shield..."
Sun Seeker, realizing Lulu was his goddess, drooped his antennae in disappointment.
"Rain Shield."
Rain Hater, seeing this, called out sternly.
Sun Seeker remembered his task and flew to land on Qiao Sang's other shoulder.
His antennae still drooped, and his mood remained low.
As Qiao Sang walked, she took out her mobile phone, opened a picture of the Moon Baby, and handed it to Sun Seeker, saying, "If you see this familiar, let me know."
Sun Seeker stared at the photo on the mobile phone, silent for a moment, as if lost in thought.
Qiao Sang put away her phone.
"Rain Shield!"
After about five or six seconds, Sun Seeker's expression changed to "I remember now."
"Ya Ya!"
Hearing this, Fangy perked up, quickly pawing at her Beastmaster's clothes and calling out, indicating that this guy had seen it earlier!
Really... After the incident with the familiar impersonation, Qiao Sang had calmed down a bit and asked, "Where?"
"Rain Shield."
Sun Seeker flew ahead to lead the way.
It was still too difficult to search for a familiar about a meter in size without a specific direction. This was a city, after all. If the Moon Baby was intelligent and had altered its appearance like the previous familiar, it would be even harder to find... Maybe she should go to the City Administration and ask if she could check the city surveillance... No, as an ordinary Beastmaster, they wouldn't let her in so easily... She would search for another two days, and if she still couldn't find it, she would post a mission to see if there were any search-type familiars that could help... As Qiao Sang pondered, she followed Sun Seeker.
"Rain Shield."
After some time, she heard the Rain Shield Butterfly in front of her call out.
"Ya Ya."
Fangy translated, indicating that this was where the other one had seen it.
Qiao Sang looked up.
In front of her, a familiar costume event seemed to be taking place.
Various familiars wore umbrella hats or had Rain Shield Butterflies perched on their heads, posing for photos.
The Beastmaster beside her was chatting with others who were also participating in the event.
The Familiar Costume Event is different from a Cosplay Event. Familiars here don't dress up as characters from anime, movies, or those that have competed in tournaments. Instead, they simply dress up as familiars of other races. As long as the disguise is convincing enough to avoid recognition, it counts as a success.
Realizing where she was, Qiao Sang's first thought was that she had come here for nothing.
The "Moon Baby" she had encountered earlier was likely participating in this event.
Moon Babies aren't rare familiars, and with so many people here, there were bound to be a few real Moon Babies among the participants, regardless of whether they were in costume or not.
The Rain Shield Butterfly had probably seen a bonded Moon Baby.
Moreover, with so many people around, weaker wild beast companions would likely be too afraid to come close.
Despite this, Qiao Sang decided to go in and take a look, just in case. After all, it's better to be safe than sorry.
What if the wild Moon Baby was particularly brave?
As Qiao Sang walked in, someone suddenly called out, "Hey, the girl with the Flame Kiru, wait up!"
Flame Kiru, and a beautiful girl—this matched her description... Qiao Sang stopped in her tracks.
Turning around, she saw a girl who looked about eighteen years old approaching quickly.
Beside her was a Moon Baby.
While Moon Babies aren't rare familiars, encountering one so frequently seemed a bit too coincidental... Qiao Sang took a closer look at the Moon Baby in front of her.
"Baoyue."
The Moon Baby showed no fear and bared its teeth in a smile.
It's not in costume; it's a real Moon Baby... Qiao Sang concluded in her mind.
The "Moon Baby" she had encountered earlier had green beady eyes, which was clearly a problem. This one, however, had large, black eyes, just like a genuine Moon Baby.
"Is there something you need?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Your familiar looks so much like a real Flame Kiru", the girl said, leaning in to take a closer look at Fangy.
"Fangy."
Fangy's eyes were fixed on the Moon Baby beside her.
It remembered it was looking for a wild one, and this one didn't seem to be it...
"It is a real Flame Kiru", Qiao Sang said.
The girl's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked at Qiao Sang more closely, then covered her mouth in excitement.
"Are you Qiao Sang herself?"
"You know me?"
"Of course! I saw your performance in the Supernest Celebrity Beastmaster Tournament on Star Network. I thought someone else had recognized Flame Kiru through Star Network, but I never expected to meet you in person!" The girl opened her mobile phone camera and asked excitedly, "Can I take a picture with you and Flame Kiru?"
I didn't expect someone on Blue Star to watch the Supernest Celebrity Beastmaster Tournament... Qiao Sang nodded.
"Sure."
Holding Fangy, she smiled at the camera held up by the girl.
"Sorry, just a moment", the girl said, then excitedly called to the Moon Baby, "Moon Baby, come here! Let's take a picture together."
"Baoyue."
The Moon Baby moved to stand beside them, looking curiously at the image on the mobile phone screen.
Qiao Sang asked casually, "Haven't you named your Moon Baby yet?"
"I haven't decided yet", the girl said, then snapped a photo, "This Moon Baby bonded with me just two days ago. I was hoping to find a master who could help me name it."
Qiao Sang's body stiffened.
"Thanks", the girl said, putting away her phone, still excited, "I have a feeling you're going to be famous in the future! I'll support you in every match you participate in!"
Qiao Sang looked at the Moon Baby and asked, "Can I ask where you bonded with this Moon Baby?"
The girl was taken aback and replied, "At my house. It suddenly appeared in my backyard and started fighting with my dad's Qiqi Furnace for food. I gave it some Energy Pills, and then it bonded with me."
The time and familiar matched, and if it had already bonded with someone, it's no wonder the Patrol Department couldn't find it for a while... Qiao Sang stared thoughtfully at the Moon Baby.
"Baoyue..."
The Moon Baby hid behind its Beastmaster.
"Is something wrong?" the girl asked, sensing the unusual atmosphere.
"Actually, I have an Evaluation Task..." Qiao Sang explained her mission in detail.
The mission's goal was to find the Wild Moon Baby and prevent it from causing chaos in society. If this Moon Baby was indeed the one the Patrol Department was looking for, and it was now bonded, there was no need to capture it. Even if the truth were told, it wouldn't matter.
The girl stood there, stunned, and turned to look at the Moon Baby:
"You came out of a Mystic Rift? You told me you escaped while others were fighting!"
She had always thought it had escaped from a pet beast facility or some private breeding institution!
"Baoyue?"
The Moon Baby looked puzzled.
What is a Mystic Rift?
"It's, well, a sudden crack that appears in space", the girl explained.
"Baoyue."
The Moon Baby nodded.
It had come out of a sudden crack in space and then escaped while others were fighting.
The girl: "……"
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy, upon hearing this, immediately translated and excitedly called out.
This is exactly the one we were looking for!
Great, we've found it. I didn't expect it to come to us like this... If I hadn't asked that extra question, this mission might not have been completed even by the time the Regional Tournament starts... Who would have thought a wild beast companion would already be bonded... Close call, almost couldn't participate in the Regional Tournament... Qiao Sang waved her hand, summoning Treasure Seeker and the others back into the Beastmaster Codex, then called the Patrol Department.
The girl didn't stop her, just looking at the Moon Baby with a complicated expression.
"Baoyue?"
The Moon Baby didn't understand why its Beastmaster was looking at it like that.
After staring for half a minute, the girl sighed and patted the Moon Baby's head. "You need to be good from now on, okay?"
It's well-known that wild beast companions are dangerous and uncontrollable. If she had known the Moon Baby came from a Mystic Rift, she might not have decided to bond so quickly.
But since they were already bonded, she would take full responsibility.
"Baoyue."
The Moon Baby smiled and rubbed its head against its Beastmaster's hand.
Qiao Sang reported the coordinates and hung up the phone.
The next second, two people in uniform and their familiars appeared out of thin air in front of them.
The onlookers quickly pulled out their mobile phones to take pictures and watch the commotion.
Wherever the Patrol Department appeared, there was always something exciting to see.
No wonder they said just reporting the coordinates would do; they use Spatial Shift, which is much more efficient than calling the police... Qiao Sang thought.
The Patrol Department quickly verified the Moon Baby's information.
After reminding the girl to register the information as soon as possible and thanking Qiao Sang, one of the familiars' eyes glowed blue, and it disappeared from sight.
Qiao Sang watched the scene and checked the time on her mobile phone:
5:53 PM.
The Beastmaster Center hadn't closed yet.
She put her mobile phone in her pocket, set Fangy down, and formed a seal.
The Amber Star Array lit up, and Treasure Seeker appeared within it.
"Qiao Sang, are you going to participate in the Regional Tournament next?" the girl asked as she stepped forward.
Qiao Sang nodded.
"I'll support you!" the girl said excitedly.
Qiao Sang looked at her and said sincerely, "Thanks. If it weren't for you, my Evaluation Task wouldn't have been completed so quickly."
The girl blushed. "Hehe, I didn't know your mission would be connected to me."
"I didn't expect it either. I'll be going now. See you around." Qiao Sang said, then turned to Treasure Seeker. "Let's go back to the third floor of the Beastmaster Center to pick up the Evaluation Task."
"See you around!" the girl waved.
As soon as she finished speaking, Qiao Sang and Fangy vanished from the spot.
...
Beastmaster Center.
Third Floor.
Assessment Office.
The door was open.
A knock sounded.
The examiners looked up, surprised to see the visitor.
"Why are you back? Is there a problem with the mission?"
"No, I've completed the mission", Qiao Sang said as she entered.
Examiners: "???"
Ah! Congratulations to the men's singles champion in table tennis! I watched part of the match last night, otherwise, I would have been able to write faster. I feel like my typing speed has improved. (End of Chapter)
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