Chapter 888: Wind (two in one)

It was really right beside me… Qiao Sang’s heart suddenly skipped a beat as she saw Qingqingni appear out of nowhere.

Twice, both times Qingqingni appeared on her own accord…

“Yaya?”

Yabao curiously approached Qingqingni, sizing her up.

Was this the little guy her Yu Beast Master was looking for?

Lubao also looked at Qingqingni.

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure’s voice rang in her mind.

It’s asking, are you here for it?

Qiao Sang came back to her senses, her gaze fixed on Qingqingni, and she nodded, “Yes, I’m here for you!”

Since Qingqingni asked that, it seemed the Gu Yi Bird had seen her, and Qingqingni had specially come after her…

Realizing this, Qiao Sang felt a strange warmth in her heart.

“Qingqing?”

Qingqingni showed a puzzled expression.

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure simultaneously translated in her mind.

It’s asking, why are you looking for it?

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Before her Yu Beast Master could speak, Xiao Xunbao called out first, indicating that they wanted Qingqingni to join them and become their companion.

“Qingqing?”

Qingqingni tilted her head, her pure eyes full of confusion.

Companion? Does that mean to play together?

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure translated in her mind.

So simple, how come it seems to understand nothing… Qiao Sang realized that the upcoming conversation was crucial, and she chose her words carefully:

“It means to form a contract with me, leave the secret realm, and work together for our ideals.”

She paused, then asked, “Do you have an ideal?”

She remembered that in the book ‘When Pets Leave the Secret Realm’, the protagonist had said these very words to the Pet he wanted to contract in the secret realm, and then they hit it off instantly, successfully forming a contract and leaving the secret realm.

This book was adapted from the author’s real experiences and was very valuable for reference.

She had decided that no matter what ideal Qingqingni stated, she would declare that she would definitely help it achieve it!

“Qingqing?”

Qingqingni’s pure eyes were still full of confusion.

What is an ideal?

Steel Treasure simultaneously translated in her mind.

Qiao Sang: “…”

It doesn’t understand ‘companion’, nor ‘ideal’. How old is this Qingqingni…

She was silent for a moment, then explained, “It’s something you want to do.”

“Qingqing.”

Qingqingni shook her head; it had nothing it wanted to do.

The persuasion failed… Qiao Sang didn’t get discouraged and continued to ask, “Then, are you willing to form a contract with me?”

To deal with a simple Pet, often the most direct form of communication is all that’s needed.

“Qingqing…”

Qingqingni felt the burning gaze before her, was silent for a few seconds, then showed an apologetic expression.

If it formed a contract, it would have to leave the secret realm, and its mother would not agree.

Although it was simple and didn’t understand much, it was so smart to know that a contract necessarily means leaving the secret realm through such a brief exchange… Qiao Sang was even more satisfied with Qingqingni.

Currently, it seems Qingqingni isn’t averse to a contract, but is only constrained by its parents’ disapproval.

It appears that getting its parents’ approval is the difficult part for a smooth contract.

This Qingqingni is clearly young and believes whatever others say, but its parents are definitely not like that.

Should I just use forceful means to contract it… Qiao Sang couldn’t help but ponder the feasibility of this idea.

In the secret realm, it was common to encounter a favored Pet and forcefully contract it by overwhelming it with strength.

Although wild Pets usually resist discipline, there are simply too many wild Pets in the secret realm, and many people can encounter Pets that are very difficult to buy on the market.

If one’s luck was incredibly good, encountering a rare colored Pet wasn’t impossible.

In such times, people would subconsciously ignore the temperament of the wild Pet, only thinking about contracting it.

The Qingqingni before her perfectly met her standards for a fifth Pet. To capture and contract it, honestly, it wasn’t impossible.

After all, Qingqingni was still just a Beginner Pet. Xiao Xunbao’s Space Lockdown could control it within a certain space. At that time, even if Qingqingni transformed into wind, it wouldn’t be able to escape.

But she still had to stay in the secret realm for nearly a month. If she forcefully contracted Qingqingni, its parents would inevitably come looking for her.

Qingqingni was with the Gu Yi Bird earlier, so it might even know the Gu Yi Bird. If she really contracted it, there was a certain chance of being targeted by an Emperor-level Pet.

But this was Qingqingni, a legendary Pet. Taking some risks to contract a legendary Pet wasn’t entirely out of the question…

As Qiao Sang thought of this, just as she was about to harden her heart, her gaze met Qingqingni’s pure eyes, and she suddenly remembered that both previous encounters had been Qingqingni appearing voluntarily before her. Her heart instantly softened.

It came forward voluntarily out of trust. If she forcefully contracted it, how would she be different from those who previously tried to forcefully contract Praying Luck La and Aodinihi…

“Xiao Xunbao!”

At this moment, Xiao Xunbao called out, indicating, “Then let’s go find your mother and get her to agree to the contract!”

“Qingqing.”

Qingqingni was startled at first, then nodded and began to lead the way.

Qiao Sang was caught off guard and quickly called out, “Wait!”

“Qingqing?”

Qingqingni stopped and turned to look at her.

“I’m not ready yet…” Qiao Sang said with a complicated expression.

She hadn’t expected Qingqingni to actually be willing to form a contract and even take her to meet its parents…

That was the legendary Qingqingni clan. If she brought Qingqingni to their home and presumptuously said she wanted to form a contract, would she even make it out of the secret realm alive…

Moreover, she remembered that Qingqingni’s previous location was with the Gu Yi Bird, so presumably, Qingqingni’s parents were also there at that time…

She had just escaped, and now she was going to willingly send herself back?

Improper, very improper…

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Xiao Xunbao showed a puzzled expression. Just going there should be fine, what’s there to prepare?

It’s not as simple as you say… Qiao Sang glanced at Xiao Xunbao, then suddenly thought of something, took a deep breath, and said:

“When we get there, take out some of everything that Fairy-type Pets like.”

She paused, then added, “And things that Flying-type Pets like.”

Going to the home of a legendary Pet and saying, “I want to contract your child,” could result in severe injury at best, or death at worst.

But one should still think positively.

To be able to raise such a simple Pet as Qingqingni, its parents should have a good temper too.

If she brought gifts, maybe they could even have a chat.

It wasn’t easy to encounter a legendary Pet, and it was even willing to form a contract and actively lead the way. If she chickened out now, she wouldn’t be able to look herself in the eye.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao chirped, indicating understanding.

Qiao Sang finished her mental preparations, looked at Qingqingni, and said seriously, “You can lead the way now.”

“Qingqing.”

Qingqingni nodded and continued to lead the way.

The further they walked, the louder the roar of the Typhoon became.

She remembered the data said that the stronger the wind, the more irritable Qingqingni’s mood was. Qingqingni’s parents wouldn’t be in an irritable mood right now, would they… Qiao Sang felt the surrounding Typhoon, and most of the courage she had just mustered withered away.

She really wanted to say, “Wait a little longer,” but then she saw Qingqingni’s leading figure ahead, paused, moved next to Xiao Xunbao, and whispered:

“If things go wrong, you immediately use Space Movement.”

“Xiao Xunbao?”

Xiao Xunbao caught on instantly. It understood something and, like a thief, also lowered its voice and chirped, indicating, “Should we take Qingqingni with us?”

Qiao Sang looked at Qingqingni’s leading figure, remembering its two previous voluntary appearances, and said softly:

“No need.”

“Dianwei!”

As the Typhoon grew stronger, Dianwei worm finally couldn’t bear it anymore and cried out with tears in its eyes, indicating that it wouldn’t do it anymore.

Following this route, it’s highly likely they’ll go to the Gu Yi Bird’s territory next. She didn’t even know if she’d come out unscathed, so it’s probably better to let Dianwei worm go… Qiao Sang stopped, looking at Xiao Xunbao:

“Take out two cans of sweet syrup for it.”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao obediently complied, quickly taking out two cans of sweet syrup from its ring.

“Dianwei…”

Dianwei worm took the sweet syrup, a little bewildered.

It hadn’t expected this human to let it leave so easily and even give it something delicious.

Most of the time it had spent with her, it had been sleeping and hadn’t charged much…

Qiao Sang turned to leave.

“Dianwei!”

Dianwei worm, holding the two cans of sweet syrup, suddenly raised its voice and chirped.

If you come out of here and still want to charge, you can come find it!

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure simultaneously translated in her mind.

Qiao Sang paused, then waved her hand behind her, “I will.”

Qingqingni continued to lead the way.

Unlike before, it started actively chatting with Xiao Xunbao.

“Qingqing?”

Qingqingni pointed at the ring on Xiao Xunbao’s head, chirping curiously, indicating, “Why can things be taken out of here?”

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao proudly puffed out its chest.

This was its signature skill.

“Qingqing.”

Qingqingni seemed thoughtful, then chirped again, indicating that it understood, just like it could turn into wind.

“Xiao Xunbao~”

Xiao Xunbao nodded, expressing approval of its future little brother’s description.

Qiao Sang watched Xiao Xunbao and Qingqingni chatting from behind, then felt the increasingly terrifying Typhoon. She opened her mouth, but then hesitated.

She really wanted to ask Qingqingni if it truly understood the meaning of a contract, but she also felt that if she enlightened Qingqingni, she might not even have the chance to take the risk of meeting its parents.

“Steel Sword?”

Steel Treasure glanced at its Yu Beast Master, then flew forward to Qingqingni’s side, chirping, indicating, “Why are you willing to form a contract?”

Qiao Sang: “!!!”

Qiao Sang quickly perked up her ears and listened intently.

“Qingqing?”

Qingqingni froze for a moment, then chirped.

Isn’t a contract good? Why ask that?

“Steel Sword?”

Steel Treasure was silent for a moment, then changed its question.

Do you know what a contract is?

“Qingqing.”

Qingqingni nodded.

It’s like you guys, then leaving the secret realm and fulfilling ideals.

Steel Treasure fell silent.

This little one that its Yu Beast Master favored was much smarter than it appeared.

“Steel Sword?”

Steel Treasure felt its Yu Beast Master’s gaze on it, chirped, and continued to ask.

Didn’t you say you don’t have an ideal?

Qingqingni heard this and turned to glance at Qiao Sang.

Qiao Sang quickly put on a friendly smile.

“Qingqing…”

Qingqingni turned back, its eyes pure as it chirped.

But, she looks like she really wants to form a contract with it…

Steel Treasure was silent once more.

It knew who Qingqingni meant by “she,” and it hadn’t expected the other party’s reason for being willing to contract to be so simple…

“What did Qingqingni tell you?” Qiao Sang couldn’t help but ask in her mind.

“Steel Sword.”

Steel Treasure replied in her mind.

It felt that you really wanted to form a contract with it, so it agreed.

Qiao Sang: “???”

That’s it?

Nothing else?

Qiao Sang was a bit incredulous. Just as she was about to speak, a shrill wind howled, and a gust of Typhoon even more terrifying than before suddenly swept around them.

Sand and stones flew, and surrounding trees snapped.

“Yaya!”

Yabao’s eyes sharpened, and its body slowly grew larger.

Qiao Sang’s thoughts came to an abrupt halt. She hugged Yabao’s leg to prevent herself from being blown away by the wind.

Lubao jumped onto its Yu Beast Master’s head, vigilantly observing everything around them.

Xiao Xunbao also clung to Yabao’s leg.

Steel Treasure seemed to sense something, its expression solemn as it looked up at the sky.

“Qingqing!”

At this moment, Qingqingni cried out loudly.

“Qingfeng!”

Immediately after, a roar-like voice rang out in the air.

Holy crap, Qingqingni’s parents are here… Qiao Sang’s heart sank. She immediately let go of Yabao’s leg, planted her feet firmly, and straightened her back, attempting to show that she was not a weak human.

“Qingqing!”

Qingqingni showed an anxious expression and cried out loudly again.

What followed was an even more rampant Typhoon.

Qiao Sang’s stance was unstable, and she uncontrollably took a step backward.

Just as she was about to be blown away by the wind, Yabao stepped forward, using its massive body to block the howling Typhoon.

Its four limbs strained, and its fur continuously flew backward.

“Yaya!”

Yabao bared its teeth, looking in the direction from which the Typhoon came.

“I mean no harm, I just came to find you for something!” Qiao Sang shouted.

As soon as her words fell, the Typhoon seemed to be controlled, beginning to swirl into a hurricane nearly twenty meters high!

The hurricane swept up countless sand and debris, sweeping menacingly towards Qiao Sang’s direction.

Qiao Sang’s pupils constricted, and she shouted, “Xiao Xunbao!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao’s eyes glowed blue.

The next second, Qiao Sang and Yabao appeared hundreds of meters up in the sky.

“Qingqing!”

Seeing this, Qingqingni breathed a sigh of relief, then faced the hurricane, showing a wronged expression, and chirped.

“Qingfeng!”

That angry voice rang out again.

Then, the hurricane swept upwards, preparing to continue its attack.

It seems we can’t have a peaceful conversation… Seeing this, Qiao Sang decided to take a gamble: “Xiao Xunbao, go down there and take out all those things!”

“Xiao Xunbao!”

Xiao Xunbao’s eyes glowed blue.

Qiao Sang and Yabao appeared back in their original position.

The hurricane’s attack was too fast; it had already swept high into the sky.

Seeing its target disappear before its eyes, the hurricane swept even more wildly, turning its direction and coming downwards.

Xiao Xunbao quickly took off its ring, frantically pulling things out of it, afraid of being too slow.

At the same time, Qiao Sang shouted, “I’m here to give you things!”

As Qiao Sang’s words fell, Xiao Xunbao pulled out items that Fairy-type Pets liked, one by one, and threw them towards the hurricane.

The hurricane engulfed all the items, completely unmoved.

It’s not that it’s hard to communicate; it’s that the other party simply doesn’t want to communicate… Qiao Sang felt a bit tired.

Was she just going to leave like this?

“Qingqing!”

As the thought flickered, Qingqingni spread its arms, blocking the way.

The hurricane stopped abruptly.