Chapter 503: District 13

Only the outermost ring was lit, and the moon hung low above the city’s towering skyscrapers.

Maglev trains were shuttling through the air, emitting dazzling blue light and boasting a futuristic design.

The evening breeze was gentle, and the temperature was comfortable.

Various never-before-seen Pets appeared under the city’s neon lights, creating a bizarre and dreamlike atmosphere.

This was the scene Qiao Sang saw as she walked out of the spaceport.

She paused for a moment, then pulled out her phone and started snapping pictures.

Although there were Pets on Blue Star too, it didn’t have such a strong other-worldly vibe!

She definitely had to post this on her Moments!

Officer Chen, dressed in a black single-layer shirt, held his luggage in one hand and operated his phone with the other, looking down:

“Sainan High School, where you’re going, is in the Third District. It’ll take about three days to get there from the Thirteenth District. We’ll find a hotel nearby to stay tonight and depart tomorrow morning.”

No one spoke.

Officer Chen turned his head and saw that the three exchange students were all excitedly taking pictures of their surroundings.

His mouth twitched, and he coughed, raising his voice slightly:

“Have you all put identity bracelets on your Pets?”

“Yes, we have,” Qiao Sang was the first to put down her phone and reply.

There were simply too many wild Pets visible everywhere on Super Dormant Star. To allow people to easily distinguish between wild Pets and those already contracted by Yu Beast Masters, all contracted Pets wore identity bracelets.

As soon as they disembarked from the starship, the Staff handed them the corresponding identity bracelets.

Ya Bao now wore a lightweight shrinking bracelet on its left paw and an identity bracelet on its right paw. Before disembarking, it had even put on green triangular sunglasses, making its appearance quite trendy.

“That’s good. Don’t lose this thing, or it’ll be troublesome to replace,” Officer Chen warned.

Just then, a blond, blue-eyed, pot-bellied, typical middle-aged white man walked over, speaking in standard Mandarin, and said, “Everyone, where are you going? I can give you a ride.”

Qiao Sang looked at the approaching man, and a thought suddenly popped into her mind: It would be great if everyone in the world spoke Mandarin in her previous life…

“No need,” Officer Chen refused.

The middle-aged man didn’t give up. He took a step forward and continued, “You seem to be new here and probably not very familiar with the area. It’s better to have someone guide you. I can introduce you to the Thirteenth District.”

Officer Chen’s face turned cold: “I said no need.”

The atmosphere became a little tense.

Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi noticed something was off and put down their phones.

The middle-aged man narrowed his eyes and silently put his hand into his pocket.

Holy cow, is this guy going to pull out a gun…? Qiao Sang, who had watched many foreign movies in her previous life, secretly became alert.

“Ya.”

Ya Bao, sensing its Yu Beast Master’s state, also showed an alert expression.

The middle-aged man heard the Pet’s sound, looked down, and seeing it was a small Pet only dozens of centimeters in size, he didn’t take it seriously.

But very quickly, his gaze fixed on the bracelet on the Pet’s left front paw.

Wait, a lightweight shrinking bracelet… The middle-aged man’s pupils constricted. He took his hand out of his pocket and put on a friendly smile: “I wish you a pleasant stay here.”

With that, he turned and left.

“Was there a gun in that person’s pocket just now?” Qiao Sang asked.

A gun?!

Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi looked astonished.

How could you have such a terrifying thought…? Officer Chen also looked surprised, staring blankly at her.

Qiao Sang thought, did I guess wrong? Why are they all looking at me with such strange expressions…?

“Of course not,” Officer Chen reacted and said, “In the Thirteenth District, carrying firearms is illegal. These people are just touts, but to attract customers, they’ll use some tricks, like having Pets snatch luggage or other items from tourists. Then he happens to be nearby and familiar with the roads, offering to lead the tourists to chase after it. Most tourists, in a moment of urgency, won’t refuse.”

“When he put his hand in his pocket just now, there should have just been a signal device inside to make the Pet act.”

There’s such a trick? Qiao Sang paused, then asked:

“This should also be illegal, right? Is no one managing it?”

Officer Chen explained:

“Of course, someone is managing it, but these people mostly target newcomers, and there’s no evidence to prove that the Pet was instructed by him. Even if you report it to the police, it usually ends up unresolved.”

Qiao Sang asked curiously:

“Don’t Pets all have identity bracelets? Wouldn’t catching them solve it?”

Officer Chen seemed to recall something, and his expression became complicated:

“I’ve already told Tang Yi and the others about some situations on Super Dormant Star on the starship… You’ve been staying in the cabin studying and haven’t come out much, so you might not be clear.”

“On Super Dormant Star, some people use wild Pets to achieve their goals. Most of those who use Pets to attract customers make wild Pets do this kind of thing, so even if you catch the Pet, it’s useless.”

Yes, yes… Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi nodded repeatedly.

“Are wild Pets that easy to control?” Qiao Sang asked.

“How could that be?” Officer Chen patiently replied, “It’s just that wild Pets also have needs. As long as you can communicate with wild Pets, there will always be those wild Pets willing to make deals with humans.”

Qiao Sang understood.

Isn’t this just an alternative task center model? It’s just that wild Pets are the ones accepting the tasks.

…

On the train.

Qiao Sang quietly read her book.

Ya Bao and Xiao Xunbao practically had their faces pressed against the train window, looking at the scenery outside, occasionally making “Ya Ya!” and “Xiao Xunbao!” sounds.

Inside the carriage, the other Pets looked at them with considerable disdain.

On Super Dormant Star, public transportation like trains did not restrict Pets from riding.

There was no other way; wild Pets were ubiquitous on Super Dormant Star. Rather than having those wild Pets suddenly appear and frighten passengers, causing panic, it was better to let people adapt to the presence of Pets everywhere.

“You’re on Super Dormant Star and you’re still reading! Be a person, okay?!” Tang Yi looked at Qiao Sang in shock, unable to help but say.

Although Qiao Sang mostly stayed in her cabin on the starship, she still ate with everyone. Over a month’s time, the three of them had become quite familiar, and Tang Yi spoke much more casually.

Do you think I want to read? It’s just that the college entrance exam is coming up, so I have no choice… Qiao Sang glanced at him: “I love to study.”

Tang Yi fell silent after hearing that.

“Sa Sa!”

Just then, Sa Geng Meow, who had been calm in Yang Jiayi’s arms, suddenly seemed to realize something. The leaves on its head instantly stood upright, and it let out a displeased meow at Ya Bao.

Yang Jiayi was startled and quickly covered Sa Geng Meow’s mouth.

“Ya!”

Unfortunately, it was too late; Ya Bao had already heard it.

It turned its head, stared at Sa Geng Meow, and the small flame wings on its body suddenly expanded a few times.

It had tolerated this guy for a long time! It couldn’t fight on the starship, but now that they were off, it was definitely going to give this guy a good beating!

Oh no, the Therapeutic Sound Wave’s effect has worn off… Qiao Sang put down her book, just about to speak.

“Xiao Xunbao.”

At this moment, Xiao Xunbao placed its paw on Ya Bao, showing an expression of “Big brother, calm down, let me handle this.”

“Ya Ya!”

Ya Bao barked, indicating that it wasn’t needed; it could do it!

“Xiao Xunbao.”

Xiao Xunbao pointed to a sign on the train carriage wall.

This sign indicated that fighting was not allowed here.

Ya Bao paused.

Qiao Sang looked at the sign, and her eyes lit up.

Xiao Xunbao had actually learned to this extent on its own? It even knew what this symbol meant?

“Xun~”

Xiao Xunbao patted Ya Bao’s shoulder with its paw, then its eyes glowed purple.

The next second, Sa Geng Meow, who was still staring at Ya Bao with displeasure, immediately closed its eyes, tilted its head, and fell asleep.