Chapter 914: The Tenth Mission
Chapter 914: The Tenth Mission
Qiao Sang remained silent.
Indeed, no matter how a city develops, those at the top are always the first to benefit.
"But I don't have a familiar that can Air Purify", Qiao Sang finally said.
Now she understood why the old man who had taken the mission before her was so angry.
Asking someone to Purify Air without a familiar that can Air Purify was simply making things difficult.
"It's fine if you don't have Air Purify", the Examiner smiled. "You can find a familiar that can Air Purify to do it for you."
Really? Qiao Sang's eyes widened.
The Examiner waved a hand. "Actually, many Beastmasters who sign up for the Regional Tournament seek help when doing missions. Each city's Examiner has their own evaluation standards. Here, I just need someone to Purify a portion of the air."
She paused and added, "No matter who that person is."
The Examiner laughed. "The previous person was confused, but you are young and already have such strength. I believe you can figure it out quickly even if I don't say it."
No, I didn't think of that at all... Qiao Sang paused, then said with a serious expression, "This is my first time participating in the Regional Tournament. I still hope to complete the mission through my own efforts."
Actually, even without a direct Air Purify skill, it's not a problem.
With Lulu around, if I can't Purify directly, I can Purify indirectly!
No matter how strong, you're still a child... The Examiner handed over the ID Card and Beastmaster Emblem, smiling. "I've already posted your mission. The area is above Liko Factory."
"I understand." Qiao Sang stood up, took the ID Card and Beastmaster Emblem, and walked out of the Assessment Office.
...
One hour later.
Above Liko Factory.
The air was almost entirely filled with thick smog, and a pungent odor permeated, making it hard to breathe.
A slightly violent wind was constantly swirling, reluctant to descend.
"Would you like to wait here?" Qiao Sang asked, looking at the wind's position.
The air here was indeed foul, but she had experienced worse in Mystic Realm 88, so she had developed a certain tolerance.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao appeared, covering its nose, shook its head, and called out.
No, it wants to go along.
"Alright, let's go together." Qiao Sang finished, patting Steel Treasure's back.
Steel Treasure immediately flapped its wings, preparing to descend.
"Qingqing!"
Qingqing Ni covered its nose, its eyes slightly panicked, shouting to wait.
Steel Treasure stopped.
Qiao Sang looked at Qingbao.
Honestly, she understood Qingbao. It liked fresh air and had high standards for it. Being in this place was indeed difficult for it.
"Would you like to go into the Beastmaster Codex?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao looked conflicted.
"Xunxun~"
At that moment, Treasure Seeker appeared, wearing a white mask and holding another one, which it handed to Qingbao, saying it wouldn't be so smelly if it wore the mask.
"Qingqing."
Qingbao was taken aback, then showed a grateful expression, extending its claws to take the mask.
Treasure Seeker was very pleased with its performance.
Helping Fifth One at a critical moment, it wouldn't be recognized as the leader?
"Yah!"
Just as Treasure Seeker was imagining a bright future, Fangy called out, indicating it wanted a mask too.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker quickly gathered its thoughts, pulled out a mask from its Ring, and obediently handed it over.
Steel Treasure turned its head, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Let's go." Qiao Sang said when she saw Qingbao and Fangy both wearing masks.
Qingbao landed on Steel Treasure's back.
Because it was wearing a mask, it didn't transform into wind as usual.
Steel Treasure spread its wings and flew down.
On the way, Qiao Sang's gaze quickly locked onto a river about two hundred meters from Liko Factory.
...
Liko Factory.
The dark-skinned old man loaded the goods onto the truck.
Beside him was a familiar, about a meter tall, mostly earthy brown, with four arms. It carried five boxes stacked in its hands, moving them with ease.
A young man, who had just arrived, asked while helping to load the goods:
"Uncle Li, is this your familiar?"
The old man grunted in affirmation.
"Why do you still come out to work at your age? Can't you just let Armstrong do it?" the young man asked bluntly.
"Anyway, I don't have much time left. Every bit I earn helps", the old man said, coughing.
The young man was puzzled. "Shouldn't you rest more since you don't have much time left?"
After a pause, he added, "If you want to live longer, you shouldn't be working here."
Even those not from Heaven's Guide City knew that the air pollution around the factories was the worst.
"My Armstrong is about to evolve", the old man said, his gaze softening as he watched Armstrong's shadow moving the goods. "If I earn a bit more, I can buy a Dark Stone. Then, even if I'm gone, it might have a better future."
Armstrong has two evolution paths. One of them involves using a Dark Stone to evolve into the relatively rare Black Crystal.
The young man fell silent.
"Arm Power!"
"Arm Power!"
Armstrong focused on its work, completely oblivious to the conversation behind it.
It knew that the more it did, the less its Beastmaster had to do.
After a brief silence, the young man lifted a box and smiled.
"If you think about it this way, why not hope that the Air Purify will come to us soon? When the air here is fresh, your health might improve, you'll earn enough money, and you can leave with Armstrong sooner."
The old man smiled but didn't respond, continuing his work.
Suddenly, cold rain began to pour from the sky.
The workers quickly pushed the remaining goods into the factory for shelter.
"Arm Power!"
Armstrong set down its load and picked up the old man, running him into the factory.
"How could it rain without any warning?" the young man complained, shaking off the rain from his clothes as he ran inside.
By then, the old man had been set down by Armstrong.
He looked up at the torrential rain and sighed.
This job paid by the piece. Now, with the rain, who knew how much time would be wasted.
Suddenly, a strong gale blew, and the rain seemed to be pouring in one direction.
"Uncle Li, go inside and sit down. I'll call you when the rain stops", the young man said.
"Alright", the old man nodded and headed inside.
Armstrong quickly followed.
About an hour later, the old man heard the rain stop and the cheers of the workers. He got up and hurried outside.
"Ah! I haven't breathed such fresh air in so long!"
"I need to take a day off! How could I still be working in such good air? It's a torture!"
"Finally, the government remembered us!"
The workers took deep breaths, excitedly discussing the fresh air.
"Uncle Li! Uncle Li! The Air Purify is here! It just happened here!" the young man said, exhilarated.
"Arm Power!"
Armstrong looked outside, pointing to the sky with a look of surprise.
The old man stepped outside, and his eyes widened at the clear sky he hadn't seen in a long time. He began to breathe cautiously, feeling the freshness in his lungs. His eyes brightened, and he started to breathe deeply.
...
About two hundred meters from the factory, by the river.
"Ice Emperor..."
Lulu looked exhausted.
"Qingqing..."
Qingbao floated beside her, looking at Lulu with admiration.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker watched the scene, feeling a bad vibe.
Qiao Sang looked up at the clear blue sky.
First, let Lulu make it rain, dissolving the harmful substances in the air. Then, let Steel Treasure create a gale, and have Qingbao control the gale to direct the rain towards the river. Finally, let Lulu continuously purify the river water, indirectly purifying the air. This way, the air here should stay fresh for a considerable time... Qiao Sang smiled.
"Mission completed. Let's go."
"Yah!"
"Ice Emperor."
"Xunxun~"
"Steel Blade."
"Qingqing!" (End of Chapter)
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