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Chapter 913: Heaven's Guide City
Chapter 913: Heaven's Guide City
"Leaving so soon?" Qiao Sang couldn't help but ask.
Migala looked over in surprise, "Didn't you finish your mission?"
"The mission is indeed done", Qiao Sang said tactfully, "But it's already dark outside."
What he meant was: It's too late!
Even if they didn't plan to stay and rest for a few days, there was no need to leave at a time when they could be sleeping!
Migala, lacking the experience to understand the underlying message, simply thought Qiao Sang was worried about accommodation and other issues. He smiled and said, "Don't worry. I knew your mission would take three days, so I already booked a room at the Heaven's Guide Beast Center for tonight."
"..."
Migala took a couple of steps forward and noticed Qiao Sang was still standing in place. He asked, "Aren't you coming?"
Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment, "Wait, I need to pack up a few things."
With that, he walked toward room 901.
To think he came to find me without even finishing his packing... Migala watched Qiao Sang's back, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
...
Heaven's Guide City, known as the "world's factory", is a hub of manufacturing with a broad range of industries, making it one of the largest manufacturing bases globally.
However, due to this, the air quality here is noticeably worse compared to other cities in the Hollow Plains.
But at a certain height, the impact of air pollution is less severe. Additionally, air-purifying familiars periodically work in the upper atmosphere, leading to a stark contrast in property prices between high-rise buildings and ground-level structures, with a difference of nearly ten times.
When Qiao Sang emerged from the Sky Passage, he noticed numerous buildings in the air, giving the impression of an entire city floating above.
In contrast, the neon lights below were not as vibrant as those in other cities at night.
Qiao Sang made a hand seal and summoned Fangy and the others.
"Yah!"
Fangy glanced around and, as usual, increased his size.
Just as Qiao Sang was about to climb onto Fangy's back, Migala spoke up, "Has your Flame Kiru taken the Flamefruit yet?"
Qiao Sang nodded, "It took it just before we left."
"Then for the next week, you shouldn't ride Flame Kiru", Migala cautioned, "After taking the Flamefruit, Flame Kiru should rest quietly and avoid any activity to better digest it."
Qiao Sang was taken aback, "Not even running?"
Migala nodded, "Not even running."
Qiao Sang looked at Fangy.
"Fangy."
Fangy sighed and gradually reduced his size.
Since Fangy was out of the question, Qiao Sang called out, "Steel Treasure."
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure grew larger.
Under the control of his Treasure Seeker Psychic Power, Qiao Sang climbed onto Steel Treasure's back.
Sigh, Fangy is much more comfortable to ride... Qiao Sang thought to himself.
Steel Treasure turned his head and glanced at his Beastmaster.
Qiao Sang noticed the look and immediately recalled that Steel Treasure could occasionally synchronize thoughts with him. His heart sank as he wondered if Steel Treasure had heard his recent thoughts...
You think so... Steel Treasure turned back and spread his wings, flying upward.
Qiao Sang: "..."
So he did hear...
It seems he's quite upset, starting to fly without even beginning navigation, unlike his usual calm demeanor...
Steel Treasure's body suddenly stiffened.
...
Heaven's Guide City’s Beastmaster Center is built in the sky.
After a simple registration, Qiao Sang went to her assigned room and fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, she freshened up briefly and made her way to the Assessment Office.
Just as she was about to knock on the door, an annoyed voice erupted from inside:
"My familiar doesn’t have those kinds of skills. How am I supposed to complete this mission?"
Another, calmer voice responded:
"I’m just responsible for assigning missions. If you can’t complete it, that’s on you."
"You’re deliberately making it difficult for me! You don’t want me to pass!" The first voice grew angrier.
The calm voice replied:
"If that’s how you feel, you can choose not to take the mission."
The angry voice immediately quieted down.
"Are you going to take it?" the calm voice asked.
"Yes, I’ll take it!"
A minute later, the office door opened, and a middle-aged man with a sour expression walked out.
It seems the examiners in Heaven's Guide City don’t tailor missions based on the Beastmaster’s situation... Qiao Sang watched the middle-aged man leave, his back radiating anger, and felt a bit more confident.
This time of year is the late stage for completing mission evaluations, and examiners generally don’t make things too difficult.
But it looks like the examiners inside don’t care if the Regional Tournament is about to start.
Qiao Sang steadied herself and walked into the Assessment Office.
Inside, she saw a woman grooming an Azure Bird.
The woman glanced at Qiao Sang, then her gaze fell on Fangy in Qiao Sang’s arms. She paused, then smiled.
"You must be Qiao Sang. You’re here to take a mission, right?"
As she spoke, she gestured to a sofa nearby. "Take a seat."
The examiner was in her forties, with fine lines around her eyes, and her smile was warm, unlike the cold demeanor Qiao Sang had heard outside.
The first step to fame is being recognized, either by yourself or through your familiar. Now, Fangy is my calling card... Qiao Sang sat down, feigning surprise, and asked:
"Do you know me?"
"You bonded with Qingqing Ni and carry a familiar as eye-catching as Flame Kiru. It’s hard not to recognize you", the examiner smiled.
Fangy, who had been a bit listless due to the lack of training, perked up at the compliment, standing tall and proud.
The Azure Bird glanced at Fangy.
"I’m here to take a mission", Qiao Sang remembered her purpose, stood up, and handed over her ID card and Beastmaster Emblem.
The examiner took them, scanned them, and glanced over the details before saying:
"Actually, any Beastmaster who comes here to participate in the Regional Tournament is given the same mission."
Qiao Sang understood that the examiner knew she had overheard the conversation at the door and was explaining things to her.
"What’s the mission?" she asked, playing along.
"Purify Air." The examiner looked up, her expression serious. "The air pollution in Heaven's Guide City has become increasingly severe. If we don’t address it soon, it will cause significant health issues for the ordinary people working in the factories."
Qiao Sang was taken aback. "I heard that Heaven's Guide City arranges Air Purify familiars to work periodically."
"But that’s far from enough", the examiner paused, her voice heavy. "Familiars assigned to this kind of work are usually tasked with purifying the air at high altitudes, but the air pollution closer to the ground is much more severe." (End of Chapter)
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