Chapter 917: Hidden Realm 53 (Part 2)
Chapter 917: Hidden Realm 53 (Part 2)
"Xu Gehong", Xu Gehong asked, "When are we going in?"
"We're waiting for one more person. We'll leave once they arrive", Qiao Sang replied.
Migala, feigning ignorance, inquired, "What level of Beastmaster is it, and what's their responsibility?"
"F-Class, 15 years old, named Guo Ruiqi. He's still a student", Qiao Sang answered succinctly. "The main goal this time is to go in and help him find his captured familiar."
Over the past few days, the Beastmaster from Happy Seed had called her a few times, providing more comprehensive information.
Migala maintained her persona of a person of few words and did not press further.
"Why did you accept this mission?" Qiao Sang asked.
While items from other planets did indeed have higher value, the other party was still a B-Class Beastmaster, who had likely seen many valuable things. Accepting the mission so readily, without even inquiring about the main content or responsibilities, seemed a bit too hasty.
Migala replied calmly, "I happen to be going into Hidden Realm 53 and need an item from a Supernest, so I accepted it."
Qiao Sang was taken aback, her brow furrowing. She couldn't help but ask, "What do you plan to do in Hidden Realm 53?"
She had simply wanted a teammate to work on the mission with her. If this teammate had their own agenda, it might delay the search for Happy Seed, and she would have to reconsider whether to work together.
Not good, I chose the wrong excuse... Migala's heart skipped a beat when she saw Qiao Sang's expression, but she maintained her aloof demeanor and said, "It's my personal business. Don't worry; I'll only act during rest times and won't delay your mission."
That's better... Qiao Sang smiled, "I didn't mean it that way."
Yes, you did... Migala thought to herself.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker, still invisible, returned to its Beastmaster's side.
No wonder it couldn't spot any discrepancies; this wasn't its Beastmaster's Teacher at all.
It had wondered how it could have missed it if it were a fake.
After waiting for a while, the phone vibrated.
Qiao Sang picked it up.
The caller ID read: Hidden Realm 53.
She looked around and quickly spotted a boy with a backpack, holding a mobile phone to his ear, accompanied by two adults carrying various bags.
A typical family of three.
Qiao Sang put down her phone and walked over, calling out, "Guo Ruiqi."
The boy turned his head, startled, and then, seeing Migala beside Qiao Sang, he tentatively asked, "Qiao Beastmaster?"
Migala: "..."
Can't you tell by the voice... Qiao Sang coughed, "It's me."
Guo Ruiqi froze on the spot.
Guo's mother was the first to react, quickly saying, "You look so young, that's why he mistook you."
Guo's father nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes!"
He then tapped his son's head.
Young? He looks about my age! Guo Ruiqi shouted in his mind.
Not just young-looking, I am young... Qiao Sang inwardly remarked but didn't reveal her actual age. She said, "Since you're here, let's go."
Guo's mother put down the large bag and handed over a smaller one, "Senior Qiao, my son is in your hands. This contains some things we prepared for you. Your familiar can snack on them when it's bored."
The visible part of the box showed its elegant packaging.
Senior Qiao? Qiao Sang was initially taken aback, then waved her hand, "No, no, it's not necessary."
"You must accept it", Guo's father said with a pleading tone, "Taking my son into Hidden Realm alone will be very tough..."
Before he could finish, Qiao Sang interrupted, "I'm not going alone. This Xu Beastmaster is also coming."
Guo's mother blushed, "I'm sorry, I only prepared one set."
Guo's father added, "When you come out, I will definitely prepare another set for Xu Beastmaster!"
Migala, sticking to her aloof persona, refused, "I don't need it."
Guo's parents didn't insist, as they saw Qiao Sang as the B-Class Master who had accepted the mission and was the leader.
"Senior Qiao, please accept it", Guo's mother pushed the bag forward.
This feels like a patient's family trying to give a gift to the doctor even though they've already paid for the surgery... Qiao Sang said seriously, "Since I've accepted the mission, I will do my best to complete it and ensure his safety. I don't need the gift."
She then glanced at her phone, "It's getting late. We should head out."
Guo Ruiqi grabbed his bags and hurried to Qiao Sang's side.
Guo's mother hesitated, "Then what about these things..."
Qiao Sang stood firm, "I said, I won't accept them."
“I didn’t mean it that way.” Guo’s Mother gestured towards the large bags on the ground and in Guo’s Father’s hands. “I heard that the temperature difference in Hidden Realm 53 is quite significant, so I prepared a bit more clothing…”
Qiao Sang: “…”
Guo’s Father asked cautiously from the side:
“Are these suitable to bring in?”
No, entering Hidden Realm isn’t a vacation; there’s no need to bring so much stuff… Seeing the pleading looks in Guo’s Father and Mother’s eyes, Qiao Sang sighed inwardly and said:
“No problem, I happen to have a familiar that can carry things.”
“Xunxun~”
As soon as the words left her mouth, Treasure Seeker appeared, flicking its hair.
That’s right, it’s referring to it.
“That’s wonderful!” Guo’s Father and Mother said gratefully.
Treasure Seeker took off its ring and carefully placed the bags inside.
“You must listen to the two Beastmasters.”
“Don’t be picky about food; eat whatever the Beastmasters eat.”
“Remember to dress appropriately for the temperature changes.”
Guo’s Father and Mother kept giving instructions, their eyes filled with reluctance and slight worry.
Although they were also Beastmasters, they were just barely qualified to bond with a familiar. Neither of them had ever entered Hidden Realm, and they never expected their minor son to go in first.
“Don’t worry, Mom and Dad. I’ll listen to Senior Qiao carefully,” Guo Ruiqi said earnestly.
The three of them said their heartfelt goodbyes.
I didn’t expect to become a senior… Qiao Sang listened to their conversation, reflecting, and then stepped towards the entrance of Hidden Realm 53.
Migala and Guo Ruiqi followed.
On the way, Guo Ruiqi kept glancing at Qiao Sang.
To be honest, even now, he was still somewhat shocked by Senior Qiao’s youth.
And… Guo Ruiqi’s gaze involuntarily fell on Fangy.
He always felt that this familiar looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before…
At the entrance of Hidden Realm.
Most people entering were in groups, riding the same flying-type companion to enter.
Qiao Sang recalled the information she had read on the forum and said:
“The landing point in this Hidden Realm is random. If we don’t want to split up, we need to enter while riding the same familiar.”
“Understood!” Guo Ruiqi said solemnly.
Migala, maintaining her aloof persona, remained silent.
“Ya!”
Fangy jumped out of its Beastmaster’s arms and slowly grew larger.
Its majestic and imposing appearance instantly drew the attention of the surrounding people.
Many clearly recognized Fangy and started getting excited, discussing, and taking photos.
Qiao Sang climbed aboard and said:
“Come on up.”
Although Fangy usually didn’t like others sitting on it, it understood that this was the best way to bring them in, so it waited quietly.
Once the two of them were seated, Fangy walked towards the entrance of Hidden Realm.
Ripples spread through the entrance and then settled back to calm.
…
The surrounding temperature changed, as if they had entered a scorching summer with an average of over forty degrees Celsius.
Qiao Sang and Migala were fine, but Guo Ruiqi couldn’t stand it and started taking off his jacket.
The surroundings were eerily quiet, with no sign of any familiar.
Suddenly, dozens of wooden spikes shot out from the ground.
“Ya!”
Fangy reacted quickly, teleporting away to reappear a hundred meters above.
It opened its mouth and shot a scorching spiral of flames downward.
With a loud “bang,” the ground exploded.
Several nearly orange-colored familiars were blasted out.
Scary… Guo Ruiqi’s face turned pale, and he tightly clung to the back of Qiao Sang’s clothes.
Fire Drill, a Fire-Type Intermediate Beast. The skills used earlier were Grass-Type, so the attributes don’t match… Qiao Sang watched the familiars that were blasted out, her mind analyzing subconsciously. Then, she remembered the teammate she had hired at a cost and said:
“Xu Gehong.”
Migala took 0.1 seconds to remember she was Xu Gehong and replied coolly:
“Understood.”
She glanced at the Sleepy Bird, the green bird familiar, on Fangy’s back.
Sleepy Bird blinked, as if to say, “Why are you staring at me?”
Migala’s lips twitched, and she gave a clear command: “Grow larger and prepare to attack.”
“Sleepy!”
Sleepy Bird spread its wings, flew to the side, and began to grow larger.
However, the surroundings remained eerily quiet, with no wild beast companions launching an attack.
Qiao Sang observed the area and asked, “Do you sense any Happy Seeds?”
She had asked in detail, and the range within which Happy Seed could be sensed was 112 meters. Fangy was currently about a hundred meters above the ground, so if they were on the ground, they could try to sense it.
Guo Ruiqi immediately focused, but he soon shook his head in disappointment:
"Nothing."
As expected, no such luck... Qiao Sang felt it was somewhat predictable.
The Hidden Realm was vast, and the Beastmaster's sensing range was only about a hundred meters. It was impossible to find Happy Seed right away.
Happy Seed was a Grass-Type Companion Beast. Even if it had been captured by a Dullhead Swallow, it was unlikely to have been carried around in the air constantly. The chances were high that Happy Seed was on the ground, and it would be best to search from below... With this in mind, Qiao Sang made a decision:
"We'll move below."
"Whatever you say", Migala said.
"Fangy!"
Fangy's wings spread, and he began to descend.
Just before they reached the ground, Rootyspikes shot up again from the leaf-covered surface!
This time, each one was about twenty meters tall!
They emerged in an instant.
Fangy found it hard to dodge, but just as he was about to teleport again, a massive and terrifying light sword suddenly appeared, sweeping diagonally downward from above.
All the wooden spikes and trees within dozens of meters were neatly sliced in half!
The next moment, the spikes and towering trees slowly fell from above.
Fangy landed safely on a tree that was about to fall.
So strong... Guo Ruiqi's eyes widened in shock.
This is what a B-Class Master can do!
"Great job!" Qiao Sang praised.
If Steel Treasure's Holy Sword hadn't been cast in time, Fangy would have had to dodge again.
"Steel Blade."
Steel Treasure flew over and humbly acknowledged that it was all thanks to the timely command.
Honestly, apart from the occasional mental nudity, the feeling of synchronizing with a familiar's thoughts was truly exhilarating... Qiao Sang felt a wave of satisfaction.
Just a fleeting thought, and Steel Treasure had acted on it.
If he had to give verbal commands, it wouldn't have been as timely.
It does consume a lot of energy, though... Qiao Sang turned to Treasure Seeker and said, "Energy Recovery Potion."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker removed the ring and took out an Energy Recovery Potion, handing it to Steel Treasure.
"Keep sensing for Happy Seed. If you sense anything, let us know", Qiao Sang instructed Guo Ruiqi.
"Understood!" Guo Ruiqi responded immediately.
Qiao Sang turned to Xu Gehong. "I'll leave the aerial movements to you."
Xu Gehong didn't respond.
Qiao Sang turned and saw her aloof teammate staring at Steel Treasure, her face full of shock and astonishment.
She couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
What's wrong?
You're asking me what's wrong?!
Steel Sword Falcon cast Holy Sword!
An Epic Skill, Holy Sword!
The third one!
Three familiars had learned and successfully cast Epic Skills at the General-Class stage! Migala's heart was pounding with excitement, but the recent series of shocks had improved her resilience. She recalled her current role and, after a moment, said:
"Your familiar looks like it's only at the General-Class stage, yet it cast Holy Sword. I was just surprised."
Impressive, just as I expected from a Beastmaster at my level. Steel Treasure is still in its reduced form, and you could tell it's a General-Class familiar... Qiao Sang reflected, about to speak.
Suddenly, a sandstorm appeared on the ground, and a noticeable depression began to form!
The depression spread wider and wider.
"Senior Qiao!" Guo Ruiqi grabbed Qiao Sang's clothes, his eyes full of fear, and shouted instinctively.
In many TV dramas and movies, protagonists would call B-Class Beastmasters "Senior" or "Master", and this had stuck in the minds of many students.
Hey, who are you calling "Senior Qiao"? Qiao Sang wanted to complain, but there were more pressing matters at hand.
"Hellfire!"
"Fangy!"
Fangy teleported to a spot that hadn't sunken yet and stomped the ground with his left front paw.
Instantly, the ground exploded.
Terror-inducing flames erupted from the ground.
"Move!" Qiao Sang shouted.
As soon as he spoke, Fangy teleported back to the sky.
With a violent tremor, a piercing scream came from below.
Qiao Sang looked down.
A familiar about nine meters tall, with a brown lower body and jaw, and a head covered in leaves, emerged from the ground, its body composed entirely of rock.
Finally, the true attacker has appeared... Qiao Sang thought. (End of Chapter)
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