Chapter 869: Half a month (two in one)

On the way to the Secret Realm exit.

The sounds of various Pets mingled together, some joyful, some curious, some panicked.

When a group of wild Pets, typically found only in the deeper parts of the Secret Realm, appeared, all the low and intermediate-level Pets flew and scurried away in fright.

After the noisy commotion, one by one, the not-so-high-level wild Pets couldn’t help but cautiously poke their heads out from bushes, dirt, and leaves, curiously watching the imposing procession before them.

“I never thought I’d be escorted out of the Secret Realm by wild Pets. When I get out, I can brag about this for a lifetime.” Yuan Jiewen was in high spirits, sitting on his Flying-type Pet, incredibly smug.

He felt that the smartest decision he made this year was agreeing to come to the Secret Realm with the big shot.

If he hadn’t come, he probably wouldn’t have had such an impressive display in his lifetime.

As he spoke, Yuan Jiewen suddenly thought of something and turned his head to ask:

“Does anyone here have an Electric-type Pet that can charge?”

A Middle-aged Man with slight wrinkles around his eyes said, “I have a Thunder Charge Rat, but it was only taken into the yu beast codex after it was injured. Later, I was injured, and my brain region was in a confused state, so it didn’t recover well in the yu beast codex. If you want to charge, I’ll go find a Pet with Healing skills to help it heal.”

The man’s tone was slightly fawning.

Although Yuan Jiewen’s strength seemed ordinary, he was with the mysterious Yu Beast Master who could rescue their group from the wild Pets.

Just that alone was enough to give him a slightly different status among the group.

Among the group, the only Yu Beast Master he knew who had a Healing skill Pet was the mysterious Yu Beast Master who looked very young, but he certainly wouldn’t dare to ask her to heal. However, it wasn’t a big problem; there were many wild Pets in the Secret Realm, so finding a Pet that could heal would be fine. Many teams, when encountering difficulties in the Secret Realm, just used what was available on the spot.

Or, it would be even better if the other party could, because of this, suggest to the mysterious Yu Beast Master to provide Healing…

Healing? We have a Yu Beast Master right here with a Healing-type skill, and her Healing skill is Healing Light… Yuan Jiewen secretly glanced at the slender figure on the red Pet in front, then withdrew his gaze, coughed, and said:

“Never mind that, getting on our way is more important.”

He clearly could have mentioned Healing with just a sentence, but he didn’t. It seemed this guy wasn’t particularly close to that mysterious Yu Beast Master after all… The man didn’t speak again.

At this moment, Liu Bo spoke up, “You, aren’t you the one who teamed up with me last time to come in, named Yuan…”

As he said this, he showed an expression of trying hard to recall, as if he couldn’t remember the full name for a while.

“It’s Yuan Jiewen.” Yuan Jiewen’s mouth twitched, “You just recognized me now?”

“Sorry.” Liu Bo said apologetically, “My mind was still a bit muddled just now.”

Yuan Jiewen waved his hand and said with an understanding tone, “Actually, it’s not your fault. We only spent three days together before you were captured by wild Pets. Luckily, the big shot took on an assessment mission to rescue you, otherwise, you probably wouldn’t have been able to get out of that place your entire life. Anyway, Qu Yang and I definitely wouldn’t have found you.”

“You specifically came to save me?” Liu Bo was full of surprise.

As soon as he said this, everyone immediately looked over.

“Yes.” Yuan Jiewen nodded, then he thought of something and became excited, “You don’t know, the big shot is incredibly awesome! It took us three days to reach that pond, but the big shot got there in less than a day, and immediately figured out why you were captured by wild Pets, and then even thought of…”

“Wait.” Liu Bo interrupted, “Why was I captured by wild Pets?”

Wasn’t it just bad luck?

Yuan Jiewen looked at him with sympathetic eyes: “Just because you peed by the fruit tree next to the pond.”

Liu Bo: “?!!!”

Just for that?

So, all the inhumane torture he suffered during this time was just because he peed?

“Are you sure?” Liu Bo was unwilling to believe.

He would rather believe that he was just unlucky and happened to be targeted by wild Pets.

Before Yuan Jiewen could answer, several other people who had also been captured and subjected to inhumane torture shouted:

“Holy cow! So I was taken away because I peed in the pond?!”

“Me too, at that pond location! But I didn’t relieve myself, I just went in for a bath!”

“I didn’t bathe, I just soaked my feet!”

“Were all of you disappearing at the pond?” One of the men asked.

“Not me.” The man with wrinkles at the corners of his eyes recalled as he spoke, “I was by a small stream about two meters wide, and I didn’t do anything.”

“Think again.” Yuan Jiewen said.

The man pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, “I remember now, I was fighting a few Pets there at the time, and I used a Poison Flower. The venom might have sprayed into that small stream.”

He paused, then continued, “I always thought it was because of those Pets that I was targeted for revenge…”

A sudden silence fell over the surroundings.

Everyone was silent, finding it hard to accept that they had fallen into such a desperate situation simply because of such a trivial matter.

Suddenly, one of them spoke:

“Every Secret Realm has untouchable rules. Last time I entered the 108th Secret Realm, you couldn’t laugh there. If you laughed, wild Pets would rush out and attack you. It was pretty outrageous.”

“But no one ever mentioned that you can’t relieve yourself or pollute the water source in this Secret Realm,” Liu Bo said.

“That’s because not every wild Pet here acts according to these rules, or it’s only enforced in a certain area,” the person next to him said. “Or, the wild Pet that established this rule isn’t strong enough to capture everyone who breaks the rule.”

In the Secret Realm, people disappearing is quite common.

As long as the number of disappeared people isn’t particularly high, no one will pay special attention or venture in to find out the reason for their disappearance, and thus, they won’t know the untouchable rules within.

“Do you remember where we woke up?” The person speaking was the Middle-aged Man who was the only one who hadn’t been healed but was still conscious earlier.

“I remember.” The person next to him nodded.

“That place is called Hu Yuan River,” the Middle-aged Man said. “Many Secret Realms have a place called Hu Yuan River. It’s said to be the origin of all water sources in the Secret Realm and is usually guarded by the strongest Water-type Pet in the Secret Realm.”

“The Hu Yuan River was so polluted at first, it was probably caused by people entering the Secret Realm, which is why they captured us to undergo water transformation.”

The others twitched their mouths upon hearing this, some even cursing inwardly.

What did the Hu Yuan River being so dirty have to do with them?

They just peed, took a bath, or soaked their feet.

However, due to the wild Pets still escorting them around, they ultimately didn’t curse out loud.

So it was the origin of the Secret Realm’s water source, no wonder the location was so hidden… Qiao Sang listened silently to the conversation behind her, not turning her head.

Under the escort of a group of wild Pets, the group arrived at the Secret Realm exit almost unimpeded.

The exit was also the entrance.

The Poison Fang Worms they had encountered before observed the commotion from the shadows, not making a move.

The group of escorting wild Pets let out a cry one after another.

“Thank you for your hard work.” Qiao Sang dismounted from Ya Bao, and seeing them staring at her, she thanked them.

The escorting wild Pets continued to stare.

Qiao Sang felt something was slightly off.

The next second, she felt her head sink.

Then, Lu Bao’s voice sounded above her head:

“Ice Emperor.”

The wild Pets immediately had tears in their eyes, crying out again one after another, some flapping their wings, some waving their claws, and some wiping their tears.

Oh, so you weren’t saying goodbye to me, but to Lu Bao… Qiao Sang felt a sense of numbness in her heart. She turned around, ready to step out of the Secret Realm.

Just as one foot was about to step out, she paused, withdrew her foot, and turned around to give a formal farewell:

“Thank you for escorting us out. We’re leaving.”

The wild Pets were stunned for a moment, then cried out one after another.

Qiao Sang understood that this time, they were calling out to her.

Not bad, you finally put me in your eyes… She couldn’t help but smile, then turned and stepped out of the Secret Realm.

Everyone quickly followed.

The moment everyone stepped out of the Secret Realm, the wild Pets remained in place.

Five seconds later, the wild Pets withdrew their reluctant gazes and prepared to leave.

Just then, ripples appeared in the Secret Realm’s barrier.

Figure after figure appeared in the Secret Realm.

The wild Pets all stared over.

“Ah!!!”

Immediately following, screams that pierced the sky rang out.

All wild Pets: “…”

…

Outside the 88th Secret Realm.

Finally out… Everyone looked at the familiar surroundings, took a deep breath, and their eyes welled up with tears.

Only now did their hearts truly settle down.

Passersby nearby looked them up and down, casting surprised glances, while simultaneously covering their noses and silently moving away.

Qiao Sang didn’t mind and turned to Liu Bo, saying:

“Accompany me to the Yu Beast Center to confirm the mission is complete.”

Liu Bo already knew that the other party’s main mission in entering the Secret Realm was for him, so he immediately nodded and said:

“Okay!”

After speaking, he paused, scratched his head, and said somewhat awkwardly:

“But can I go home first to report I’m safe, and then take a shower before going with you?”

Qiao Sang said, “Of course you can.”

He had been missing for so long, and was covered in dirt, so he really should report his safety and clean himself up.

The rest of the people gathered around, expressing their gratitude for a long time, leaving phone numbers and asking for names, saying that they would definitely bring their whole family to the Regional Competition to support her in the future.

Qiao Sang smiled and responded to each of them.

Everyone said goodbye and left.

Yuan Jiewen and the main patron did not leave.

Qiao Sang turned to look.

Yuan Jiewen quickly smiled: “Big shot, my Healing Light…”

“Lu Bao.” Qiao Sang called out.

“Ice Emperor.” Lu Bao jumped out of the backpack, and the gem on its forehead lit up with a blue light.

Unlike before, this time the light was a deep blue.

Almost the moment the deep blue light shone on him, Yuan Jiewen instantly felt refreshed all over, as if his Ren and Du meridians had suddenly been unblocked.

He couldn’t help but let out a soulful “Ah~”

Lu Bao paused.

The blue light dissipated.

Yuan Jiewen’s face was no longer pale, showing a healthy rosy complexion.

The feeling at that moment was real; he knew, almost without needing a full body check-up at the hospital, that his body was now strong enough to go through the Secret Realm again.

“Big shot, when you participate in the Regional Competition in the future, I will definitely be there to support you!” Yuan Jiewen said excitedly.

Qiao Sang smiled and said, “Then I’ll wait for you.”

Yuan Jiewen did not leave immediately, but rather thought of something and asked in a low voice:

“Actually, there’s something I’ve wanted to ask you for a long time.”

Qiao Sang looked at him: “What is it?”

“How old were you when you became a B-level Beast Tamer?” Yuan Jiewen finally asked the question buried in his heart.

The big shot looked underage, but in terms of methods and strength, she was clearly not of an age corresponding to her appearance.

Generally speaking, only when a Yu Beast Master reaches C-level does the back-feeding affect their appearance, slowing down the passage of age.

Upon reaching B-level, their appearance almost completely stabilizes.

The big shot was so much stronger than him, it was clearly impossible for her to be a C-level Beastmaster.

Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: “I’m not a B-level Beast Tamer yet.”

Yuan Jiewen was also stunned for a moment, then he thought of something and said with an understanding tone: “I understand.”

Some Yu Beast Masters participating in the Regional Competition, who already have the strength to become B-Grade Professional Pet Tamers, often do not go to the Yu Beast Center to participate in the corresponding assessment before the Regional Competition, in order to avoid drawing attention and to play dumb to trick their opponents.

The big shot must be doing the same.

No, what do you understand? Qiao Sang didn’t get it.

“Big shot, then I’ll be going.” Yuan Jiewen said, backing away and waving goodbye.

“Bei Ren!” Bei Renhao waved his claws in sync with his Yu Beast Master.

Mi Jiala remembered her current identity and said, “Then I also…”

Qiao Sang looked at her and interrupted, “S-grade youlei (s grade).”

Mi Jiala: “…”

“I’ll mail it directly to you later. I don’t carry such valuable things on me,” Mi Jiala said.

Qiao Sang was silent for two seconds: “Okay, but can it be within one day? I’ll probably be leaving here tomorrow.”

Mi Jiala was a little surprised: “You trust me that much?”

In her opinion, this monstrous student of hers was always vigilant and didn’t seem like someone who would trust others so easily.

Qiao Sang smiled: “I think you’re quite extraordinary, and you probably won’t break your word.”

Looking back now, her behavior was actually very strange. She sought protection from low and intermediate-level Pets, but when she encountered an ancient King-level Pet, not only did she recognize it at a glance, but she also remained so calm.

Moreover, when entering the giant tree, she seemed even calmer than Qiao Sang, which was very abnormal.

Indeed, even if the appearance is changed, things like temperament are still very difficult to change… Mi Jiala cast an admiring glance and said:

“Alright, tell me the address, and I’ll have someone deliver what you want tonight.”

Qiao Sang immediately reported the room number of the Yu Beast Center.

…

Ten minutes later.

On the way to the Yu Beast Center, Qiao Sang inexplicably noticed that the people around her were looking at her with strange and slightly disgusted eyes.

Have I been marinated by staying by the Hu Yuan River for a while… Qiao Sang raised her hand to sniff, but after thinking about it, she chose to put it down.

She didn’t have the courage to smell that scent again…

Half an hour later, Yu Beast Center, Accommodation Area.

Qiao Sang placed her pet tamer badge on the scanner.

The sensor beeped twice and then glowed red.

Scan failed.

How could it fail… Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, then looked up at the room number.

Room 907, it’s here.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao, seeing his Yu Beast Master’s scan fail, cried out, indicating that he would float in and open the door.

Qiao Sang thought, good idea.

Just as she was about to nod in agreement, the room door suddenly opened, and a woman with a face mask poked her head out: “Who is it?”

Qiao Sang was stunned again, looked up at the room number again, confirmed she hadn’t gone to the wrong place, then looked at the other party: “This is my room. How are you inside?”

The woman looked at her with an expression as if she were looking at a lunatic.

She said nothing, and with a “bang,” she closed the door.

Qiao Sang frowned slightly and turned to knock on Teacher Mi Jiala’s door next door.

However, after knocking for a long time, there was no response from inside.

Qiao Sang was helpless; her phone was out of power, making it difficult to contact anyone, so she could only take the elevator to the accommodation reception.

Along the way, passersby covered their noses and avoided her.

“Hello, I’d like to ask why someone else is living in my room 907 now?” Qiao Sang said, handing over her ID card and pet tamer badge.

The Staff did not show a disgusted expression and smiled: “Let me check for you.”

As she spoke, she took the ID card and pet tamer badge and began to inquire.

Soon, she looked up and smiled:

“You checked in half a month ago, and you only booked for five days.”

Half a month ago… Qiao Sang was stunned.

I originally wanted to rest today, but I’ve reached five-star glory, and there’s also the guild leader’s reward from boss 20220528152750459. Seriously, I feel like I’ve let the guild leader down, the debt is too hard to repay.

Also, a quick question, do you prefer combined chapters or separate chapters?