Chapter 884: Gale
Chapter 884: Gale (Combined)
She really is here... Qiao Sang's heart skipped a beat as Qingqing Ni suddenly appeared before her.
Twice, twice Qingqing Ni has taken the initiative to appear...
"Ya Ya?"
Fangy curiously approached Qingqing Ni, examining her.
Is this the little one her Beastmaster is looking for?
Lulu also looked at Qingqing Ni.
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure's voice echoed in her mind.
Is it telling you that you're here to find it?
Qiao Sang snapped back to reality, her eyes locking onto Qingqing Ni with intense focus. "Yes, I am here to find you!"
Since Qingqing Ni asked, it seems the Ancient Wing Bird must have seen her and came over specifically...
Realizing this, Qiao Sang felt a warm sensation in her heart.
"Qingqing?"
Qingqing Ni wore a puzzled expression.
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure translated in her mind.
It's asking what you want from it.
"Xunxun~"
Before her Beastmaster could speak, Treasure Seeker called out, indicating that they want it to join them and become their companion.
"Qingqing?"
Qingqing Ni tilted her head, her pure eyes full of confusion.
Companion? Does that mean playing together?
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure translated in her mind.
So innocent, it seems to understand nothing... Qiao Sang realized that the upcoming conversation was crucial and carefully chose her words.
"I want to bond with you, leave the Hidden Realm, and work together to achieve our dreams."
She paused and asked, "Do you have a dream?"
In the book "When a Familiar Leaves the Hidden Realm", the protagonist said this to the familiar they wanted to bond with while in the Hidden Realm. They immediately clicked and successfully bonded, leaving the Hidden Realm together.
The book is based on the author's real experiences and is very valuable as a reference.
She decided that no matter what dream Qingqing Ni shared, she would promise to help it achieve it!
"Qingqing?"
Qingqing Ni's pure eyes were still filled with confusion.
What is a dream?
Steel Treasure translated in her mind.
Qiao Sang: "..."
It doesn't understand companionship or dreams. How young is this Qingqing Ni?
She fell silent for a moment before explaining, "It's something you want to do."
"Qingqing."
Qingqing Ni shook her head; it had no desire to do anything.
The persuasion failed... Qiao Sang didn't give up and continued, "Would you be willing to bond with me?"
When dealing with an innocent familiar, straightforward communication often works best.
"Qingqing..."
Qingqing Ni felt the intense gaze and fell silent for a few seconds before showing a look of regret.
Bonding means leaving the Hidden Realm, and its mother wouldn't agree.
Though it was innocent and knew nothing, it was clear from the brief exchange that bonding meant leaving the Hidden Realm. Qiao Sang found Qingqing Ni even more appealing.
So far, Qingqing Ni didn't seem opposed to bonding, but was held back by its parent's disapproval.
It seemed that to bond successfully, the key challenge was to get its parent's agreement.
This Qingqing Ni was clearly young and trusting, but its parent was definitely not.
Perhaps she should use force to bond with it... Qiao Sang couldn't help but consider the feasibility of this approach.
In the Hidden Realm, it was common to use strength to bond with a desired familiar.
Although wild beast companions were often unruly, the sheer number of them in the Hidden Realm meant many people encountered familiars that were hard to find in the market.
If one was incredibly lucky, they might even encounter a Variant Familiar.
In such cases, the temperament of the wild beast companion would be overlooked, with everyone eager to bond.
The Qingqing Ni before her perfectly met her criteria for a fifth familiar. To capture and bond with it, it wasn’t entirely impossible.
After all, the Qingqing Ni was still a Basic Familiar, and the Spatial Lockdown skill of the Treasure Seeker could confine it within a certain area. At that point, even if the Qingqing Ni turned into the wind, it wouldn’t be able to escape.
However, she still had nearly a month left in the Hidden Realm. If she forcibly bonded with the Qingqing Ni, its parents would surely come looking for her.
Earlier, the Qingqing Ni had been with the Ancient Wing Bird, and it might have even known the Ancient Wing Bird. If she really bonded with it, there was a chance she might be targeted by a Royal Beast.
But this was the Qingqing Ni, a Legendary Familiar. Taking a bit of a risk to bond with a Legendary Familiar wasn’t entirely out of the question...
Qiao Sang thought this far, and just as she was about to steel herself, she met the Qingqing Ni’s innocent eyes and suddenly remembered that the two times they had met, the Qingqing Ni had always appeared before her of its own accord. Her heart softened instantly.
It had come to her out of trust. If she forcibly bonded with it, wouldn’t she be no different from those who tried to forcibly bond with Fortune Seekers and Adinix in the past...
“Xunxun!”
At that moment, the Treasure Seeker called out, suggesting they go find its mother and get her consent to bond.
“Qingqing.”
The Qingqing Ni was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and began leading the way.
Qiao Sang was caught off guard and quickly shouted, “Wait!”
“Qingqing?”
The Qingqing Ni stopped and turned to look at her.
“I’m not prepared yet...” Qiao Sang said, her expression complex.
She hadn’t expected the Qingqing Ni to be willing to bond and even lead her to its parents...
This was the legendary Qingqing Ni clan. If she went to their door and boldly asked to bond with their child, would she even make it out of the Hidden Realm alive...
Moreover, she remembered that the Qingqing Ni had been with the Ancient Wing Bird before. Its parents were likely there as well...
She had just escaped, and now she was going to walk right back in?
That was a bad idea, a very bad idea...
“Xunxun?”
The Treasure Seeker looked puzzled. Why couldn’t they just go over and be done with it? What preparation was needed?
It’s not that simple... Qiao Sang glanced at the Treasure Seeker, then thought of something. She took a deep breath and said,
“Once we get there, bring out all the things Fairy Companions like.”
She paused and added, “And things that Flying-type familiars like.”
Going to a Legendary Familiar’s home and saying you want to bond with their child could result in serious injury, or even death.
But one should always think positively.
The Qingqing Ni was so innocent, its parents must have a good temperament.
If she brought gifts, perhaps they could have a conversation.
It was rare to encounter a Legendary Familiar, one that was willing to bond and even lead the way. If she chickened out now, she wouldn’t respect herself.
“Xunxun~”
The Treasure Seeker called out, indicating it understood.
Qiao Sang finished her mental preparation and looked at the Qingqing Ni, speaking earnestly, “Can you lead the way now?”
“Qingqing.”
The Qingqing Ni nodded and continued leading the way.
The further they went, the louder the gales howled.
She remembered that the stronger the wind, the more agitated the Qingqing Ni was. Could it be that the Qingqing Ni’s parents were currently in a bad mood... Qiao Sang felt her courage wane as she sensed the gales around her.
She wanted to say, “Let’s wait a bit longer,” but then she saw the Qingqing Ni’s back leading the way. She hesitated, then moved to stand beside the Treasure Seeker, lowering her voice,
"If anything goes wrong, use Spatial Shift immediately."
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker caught on instantly, its voice lowering to a whisper as if it were a thief, indicating that it would take Qingqing Ni along as well.
Qiao Sang looked at Qingqing Ni's back as it led the way, recalling the two times it had appeared on its own. She softly said, "No need."
"Electrotail!"
As the gale grew stronger, Electrotail finally couldn't bear it anymore, tears welling up in its eyes as it called out, signaling that it was done.
Following this route, they were likely heading toward the Ancient Wing Bird's territory. Qiao Sang wasn't sure if she could make it out unscathed, so it was for the best to let Electrotail go. She stopped and turned to Treasure Seeker.
"Give it two cans of Sweet Slurry."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker obeyed and quickly retrieved two cans of Sweet Slurry from the Ring.
"Electrotail..."
Electrotail took the Sweet Slurry, feeling a bit bewildered.
It hadn't expected this human to let it go so easily, even giving it some treats.
After all, it had mostly been sleeping while following her, not really recharging much...
Qiao Sang turned to prepare to leave.
"Electrotail!"
Electrotail, holding the two cans of Sweet Slurry, suddenly raised its voice.
If you ever come out of here and want to recharge, you can find it!
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure translated in her mind.
Qiao Sang paused, waving her hand back. "I will."
Qingqing Ni continued leading the way, but this time it started chatting with Treasure Seeker.
"Qingqing?"
Qingqing Ni pointed at the Ring on Treasure Seeker's head, curious about how it could produce items.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker proudly puffed out its chest.
This was its signature skill.
"Qingqing."
Qingqing Ni seemed to understand, nodding as if it got it—just like it could turn into wind.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker nodded, agreeing with its description of its future little brother.
Qiao Sang watched Treasure Seeker and Qingqing Ni chatting, feeling the increasingly terrifying gale. She opened her mouth to speak but then closed it again.
She really wanted to ask if Qingqing Ni truly understood what bonding meant, but she feared that if it realized, it might not even give her a chance to meet its parents.
"Steel Blade?"
Steel Treasure glanced at its Beastmaster, flew forward, and called out to Qingqing Ni, asking why it was willing to bond.
Qiao Sang: "!!!"
Qiao Sang quickly perked up her ears to listen.
"Qingqing?"
Qingqing Ni hesitated, calling out.
Isn't bonding good? Why ask that?
"Steel Blade?"
Steel Treasure paused, then rephrased the question.
Do you know what bonding is?
"Qingqing."
Qingqing Ni nodded.
It's like you all, then leaving the Hidden Realm to achieve your goals.
Steel Treasure fell silent.
This little one was far more intelligent than it appeared.
"Steel Blade?"
Steel Treasure sensed its Beastmaster's gaze and called out again.
You don't have any goals, do you?
Qingqing Ni turned to look at Qiao Sang.
Qiao Sang quickly put on a friendly smile.
"Qingqing..."
Qingqing Ni turned back, its eyes pure and innocent, calling out.
But she seems really eager to bond with it...
Steel Treasure fell silent once again.
It knew who Qingqing Ni was referring to with "she", and it hadn't expected her reason for wanting to bond to be so simple...
"What did Qingqing Ni tell you?" Qiao Sang couldn't help but ask in her mind.
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure responded in her mind.
It felt that you really wanted to bond with it, so it agreed.
Qiao Sang: "???"
Just like that?
Nothing else?
Qiao Sang found it hard to believe. Just as she was about to speak, a piercing wind howled, and a more terrifying gale suddenly swept through the area.
Sand and stones flew through the air, and the surrounding trees began to snap.
"Fang!"
Fangy's eyes grew sharp, and his body slowly enlarged.
Qiao Sang's thoughts froze, and she clung to Fangy's leg to keep from being blown away.
Lulu jumped onto her Beastmaster's head, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
Treasure Seeker also clung to Fangy's leg.
Steel Treasure seemed to sense something and looked up with a serious expression.
"Qingqing!"
At that moment, Qingqing Ni called out loudly.
"Qingfeng!"
A roar-like voice echoed in the air.
Damn, it's Qingqing Ni's parents... Qiao Sang's heart sank. She immediately released Fangy's leg, planted her feet firmly, and straightened her back, trying to show that she wasn't a weak human.
"Qingqing!"
Qingqing Ni's expression turned anxious, and she called out again.
An even more ferocious gale followed.
Qiao Sang's footing wavered, and she uncontrollably took a step back.
Just as she was about to be swept away, Fangy stepped forward and used his massive body to block the howling gale.
He braced his limbs, and his fur was blown backward.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy bared his teeth, facing the direction of the gale.
"I mean no harm, I just came to talk to you!" Qiao Sang shouted.
As soon as she finished speaking, the gale seemed to be controlled, forming a hurricane nearly twenty meters tall!
The hurricane swept up countless grains of sand and rocks, lashing out toward Qiao Sang.
Qiao Sang's pupils contracted, and she shouted, "Treasure Seeker!"
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue.
In the next second, Qiao Sang and Fangy appeared hundreds of meters above the ground.
"Qingqing!"
Seeing the situation, Qingqing Ni let out a sigh of relief and then called out to the hurricane with a pained expression.
"Qingfeng!"
The angry voice echoed again.
The hurricane then surged upward, preparing to continue its attack.
It looks like we can't have a calm conversation... Qiao Sang decided to take a chance. "Treasure Seeker, go down and get those things out!"
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue.
Qiao Sang and Fangy reappeared at their original position.
The hurricane's speed was too fast, and it had already swept up to the sky.
Seeing its target vanish, the hurricane grew even more frenzied, turning downward.
Treasure Seeker quickly removed the ring, his expression panicked as he hurriedly retrieved items from it, fearing he would be too slow.
At the same time, Qiao Sang shouted, "I'm here to bring you something!"
As Qiao Sang spoke, Treasure Seeker pulled out items that Fairy Companions liked and threw them toward the hurricane.
The hurricane engulfed everything but showed no signs of being moved.
It's not that we can't communicate; it's that the other side doesn't want to... Qiao Sang felt a bit exhausted.
Am I just going to leave like this?
"Qingqing!"
As she pondered, Qingqing Ni spread her arms and stepped forward.
The hurricane abruptly stopped. (End of Chapter)
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