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Previously acting so obediently, I almost forgot that it is actually a wild pet... Qiao Sang felt a surge of emotion in her heart and quickly kept up.
Baowuwu led the way in front, twisting and turning, and after a journey of about ten odd minutes, it finally stopped in front of a magnificent shop.
"Wuwu!"
The purple light in Baowuwu's eyes faded. It stretched out a claw and pointed at this shop, letting out a cry that it could not hide its excitement, indicating that there were many treasures inside.
Qiao Sang and Mikayla looked up at the sign embedded at the top of the main door that read "Supernatural Pet Item Shop," and both fell silent.
"Xun xun."
"Xun xun." Little Treasure floated to the side of Baowuwu, explaining in a sincere and earnest tone that everything inside had to be purchased with money.
"Wuwu..."
Baowuwu seemed to only half-understand.
Mikayla glanced at Baowuwu, turned her head, and said: "I heard there is a place in Xihan City permanently shrouded in Ghost Mist, seemingly near this street. Do you want to go there and take a look?"
Ghost Mist, unlike thick fog, was blackish in color and gathered various negative auras. It was said that only places with a lot of Ghost-type energy could possibly produce this kind of mist.
Qiao Sang said without even thinking: "Okay."
Now that she was a B-level Tamer and had an S-level Tamer following beside her, let alone going to a place shrouded in Ghost Mist, even if she went to a Secret Realm filled everywhere with Ghost-type pets, she had nothing to be afraid of.
Opening the navigation and confirming the subsequent route, Qiao Sang immediately called Little Treasure over and began positioning.
"Wuwu?"
Baowuwu floated over, showing a confused expression, and let out a cry, asking if they were no longer searching for treasures?
"Gang Zhan."
Gangbao's voice synchronized the translation in her mind.
If we keep searching, I'm afraid you'll search right into someone else's home... Qiao Sang grumbled inwardly and said with a smile: "We're changing locations to search."
The moment her voice fell, Little Treasure finished positioning.
The two people and the group of pets disappeared from the spot.
Qiao Sang’s vision went dark, and by the time light returned, she found herself in a narrow goat-path alley. In front was a spacious flat ground filled with various small stalls, gathering many people and pets.
If it weren't for the fact that she could see a further location being entangled by the slightly black Ghost Mist, she would have almost thought Little Treasure had positioned them in the wrong place and arrived at some large-scale trading market.
"Xun xun..."
Little Treasure looked at the position of the Ghost Mist in the distance, showing a dazed expression as if attracted by something.
The aura of Ghost Mist had a fatal attraction for Ghost-type pets. As a General-level pet, Little Treasure could sense the existence of the aura at such a distance, Baowuwu's level was low, so it was not affected.
"Wuwu!"
Baowuwu looked at the scene ahead, its eyes glowing with purple light. Then, its eyes brightened again and again. It pointed forward and let out a cry, indicating that there were also many good things here.
Qiao Sang’s heart stirred. Items in shops were basically confirmed in level and function with clearly marked prices, but most things at stalls like this could be bargained for, and sometimes one could even pick up a leak.
Mikayla saw Qiao Sang’s interest and said: "Go take a look."
After speaking, she stepped forward.
Qiao Sang looked at Baowuwu and said seriously: "It's up to you this time."
"Wuwu!" Baowuwu nodded solemnly.
Qiao Sang stepped forward.
"Xun xun!"
Only then did Little Treasure snap out of it and quickly follow.
Reaching the flat ground, Qiao Sang passed through the layers of walking pedestrians and Ghost-type pets, peering at the surrounding stalls.
Mikayla glanced casually at each stall, seemingly uninterested.
"Wuwu!"
Suddenly, with its eyes glowing purple, Baowuwu stopped in front of a stall and pointed at a stone emitting black gas while letting out a cry.
Qiao Sang walked over, and before she could even open her mouth to inquire, the stall owner said:
"This Baowuwu of yours is truly good at appraising treasures. This Negative-Storage Stone has reached A-level. Once you go inside, it guarantees the negative emotions in your body won't erupt, definitely allowing you to come out with a cool head."
Ghost Mist, after entering and inhaling it, it would trigger the negative emotions in one’s heart. Except for Ghost-type pets, humans and pets of other attributes would all be affected. As long as one wore a Negative-Storage Stone on their person, it could absorb the surrounding black mist and reduce the influence to a minimum.
Instead of spending money to buy this, it's better to just let Lubao perform Healing Soundwave... Qiao Sang asked casually: "How much is this?"
The stall owner's eyes lit up and said: "A-level Negative-Storage Stones are not easy to get. Just give me 1.99 million."
1.99 million, why don't you just go commit robbery? An A-level Negative-Storage Stone is pure black, this one is blue-black, at most B-level. Do you take me for a sucker... Qiao Sang didn't say much, turned around, and prepared to leave.
The stall owner shouted from behind: "Don't go! This is an A-level Negative-Storage Stone! Even if you don't believe me, don't you at least believe in Baowuwu's treasure appraisal ability!"
The surrounding pedestrians and stall owners glanced over frequently, their gazes falling one after another upon Baowuwu.
In a place like this, a pet like Baowuwu that could sense the position of treasures was, so to speak, the center of attention.
Soon, many pedestrians gathered at the stall possessing the Negative-Storage Stone, inquiring about the price.
Good grief, so he only dared to open his mouth so wide because he saw Baowuwu had taken a fancy to the Negative-Storage Stone... Qiao Sang lowered her voice and said to Baowuwu: "When you see something good later, don't get excited. Shake your head, sigh, and indicate the item is no good."
"Wuwu."
Although Baowuwu didn't understand why, it still nodded.
At this time, Mikayla walked over and said:
"The things here are all brought out from within this Ghost Mist. There is news that someone saw a Spirit-Passing Cat inside a week ago, which is why so many people have gathered here. After about a week's time, the things inside this Ghost Mist have likely been searched through almost completely."
The meaning was that one probably wouldn't find any good things even if they went in.
Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: "Teacher, how do you know so much?"
Mikayla said calmly: "I heard it just now."
Most people who came here did so for the sake of entering this Ghost Mist, what they discussed was naturally all related matters.
I thought we were simply coming to browse stalls, I didn't expect she was actually scouting for information... Qiao Sang felt there was still much she needed to learn. She looked at Teacher Mikayla with eyes full of admiration and asked: "Did you hear anything else?"
Mikayla was silent for a moment and said:
"This Ghost Mist is said to have existed for over ten thousand years. Inside was originally a place called Guixing Town. Then one day, hundreds of Secret Realm Cracks suddenly appeared, and wild Ghost-type pets gathered. Because the eruption was too sudden, the people in the town were all trapped inside and lost contact with the outside world."
"Just when everyone thought the people of Guixing Town had all perished inside, they all walked out completely unharmed. The legend passed down is that the legendary pet Miheim-Ram saved them."
"The people were rescued, but the Ghost Mist remained thereafter. This place could no longer be lived in and became a place everyone avoided; it can be considered a forbidden land."
"In the current situation, they have likely all gathered here for the sake of the Spirit-Passing Cat."
A place called a forbidden land is certainly scary, but the attraction of the Spirit-Passing Cat is enough for people to overcome their fear, especially those Tamers whose lifespans are nearing their end.
Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment and blurted out: "The Lost Town?"
Mikayla nodded slightly: "It indeed has the name of the Lost Town. I heard that many Tamers went inside later to explore, and quite a few people were left inside."
Qiao Sang: ...
I was talking about the script-killing room escape I chose back then...
It seems that room escape script was based on a real event...
Qiao Sang then thought of something, gathered her thoughts, and asked with a face of disbelief: "This was also just heard?"
"No." Mikayla shook her head:
"This location in the Dragon Nation is quite famous. I had heard of it when I was in the Eagle Country."
So that's how it is, I almost thought that in just the little time spent browsing stalls, even something like this was heard... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
Mikayla asked: "Do you still want to go in?"
Qiao Sang pondered for a few seconds and inquired: "Can we come out in time? I'm worried about missing the time for Baowuwu's Secret Realm Crack."
Originally, she didn't know this Ghost Mist corresponded to the Lost Town. Now that she knew many people had disappeared inside, she wasn't worried that she couldn't get out, but was only afraid of not being able to get out in time.
"Wuwu..."
Baowuwu was stunned upon hearing these words
Mikayla said: "With me here, we can."
Her calm state and confident tone made Qiao Sang’s sense of security explode instantly. She held her head high and chest out, saying with a face of fearlessness:
"Since we can get out in time, then of course we're going in. There is a saying in the Dragon Nation: Since we're already here."
With an S-level Tamer and Baowuwu accompanying her on the side, if she didn't go in, what difference would there be from having a hundred-dollar bill placed in front of her and not picking it up.
With Baowuwu here, the treasures that could be encountered were much more valuable than a hundred-dollar bill.
Mikayla nodded: "Then let's go."
Ah? Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment: "Not browsing anymore?"
Mikayla looked around and said: "Everyone is preparing to go in. Do you think there are any good things left for you?"
Qiao Sang looked at the people around her who were seriously researching the items on the stalls while accompanied by their pets. She was silent for a moment, said no more, and walked with Teacher Mikayla toward the direction of the Ghost Mist.
"Wuwu..."
Baowuwu showed a disappointed expression; it hadn't even really started looking yet.
"Xun xun!"
While it was feeling disappointed, Little Treasure turned his head and let out an excited cry, indicating to come quickly, as there must be many good things inside this black mist!
"Wuwu!"
Baowuwu's spirits were refreshed, and it quickly caught up.
At a position over three hundred meters from the black mist, several people wearing formal suits stood with Ghost-type pets, shouting loudly: "Destiny Insurance, Destiny Insurance! As long as you buy our insurance, even if you go in and can't come out, besides the compensation, we can also let your family members know immediately whether you are dead or alive."
If you already can't come out after going in, is it still important to know if you're dead or alive? Staying inside for a long time, even if alive, you'll be gone sooner or later... Qiao Sang was not very interested in this kind of insurance.
However, the people walking toward this side at the same time swarmed up, inquiring about insurance-related matters.
Mikayla glanced at them and said: "The people coming here themselves are coming to search for the Spirit-Passing Cat with the determination of not being able to get out. Therefore, letting them see this kind of insurance at the moment of entry, they will likely purchase it."
She paused, scanned the surroundings, and added: "Don't look at how young these people look, their vitality is very weak. Most look like they won't live much longer. After entering, if you encounter people asking for help or the like, there's no need to mind them. With Baowuwu following you, it's easy for them to make a move against you."
I've used Insensitivity Powder. If others are going to make a move, they'll be aiming for you first, Teacher... Qiao Sang said seriously: "I understand."
Gangbao silently looked at her Tamer, her eyes full of amusement.
Walking forward two more steps, various food stalls came into view.
The aroma was nose-assaulting.
Qiao Sang couldn't help but look a few more times. She only then remembered she hadn't eaten yet since coming to Xihan City.
Mikayla followed Qiao Sang’s gaze.
A stall owner noticed the gaze and said enthusiastically: "Come eat a bit. Once you go in, you might not necessarily be able to eat when you want to anymore."
What a morbid thing to say... Qiao Sang turned to look at Teacher Mikayla: "Let's eat a bit."
Mikayla nodded, indicating no objection.
Qiao Sang walked toward the neighboring stall.
Mikayla followed behind.
The stall owner who spoke originally: ...
After eating a simple bowl of wontons, Qiao Sang took Yabao and the others along with Teacher Mikayla and walked into the black Ghost Mist.
The black Ghost Mist surged, hiding and vanishing the figures of the two people and the group of pets.
Everything returned to peace, as if no one had ever entered.
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Inside the Ghost Mist.
The view ahead suddenly opened up.
There was no image of being shrouded by Ghost Mist and being unable to see the surrounding scenes as imagined.
There was only a feeling of being shrouded by a faint mist. Looking around, the buildings on both sides were dilapidated and in disrepair, showing that they had once suffered attacks. There were also the figures of some people and Ghost-type pets walking back and forth in the buildings.
Qiao Sang looked back.
She found that it was also dilapidated streets and buildings, the path from which they came was gone.
"It feels quite similar to a Secret Realm." Qiao Sang marveled.
It was always like being in another world once you entered.
"It's still a bit different."
Mikayla scanned the surroundings and said: "There should only be wild pets of the Ghost-type here, and it's quite a bit smaller than a Secret Realm. Most importantly, the resources here are not as rich as a Secret Realm. Even if there are, they were likely brought out from Secret Realm Cracks by those wild Ghost-type pets."
Hearing this, it seemed like the risk factor was very low... Qiao Sang pondered: "Won't wild pets of other attributes come out from Secret Realm Cracks?"
Mikayla said indifferently: "The environment here is not suitable for pets other than Ghost-type pets to live. Even if there are, they probably wouldn't live long."
"Because of the Ghost Mist?" Qiao Sang frowned.
Mikayla nodded: "That's right. Ghost Mist contains multiple types of negative energy. If pets of other attributes stay inside for too long, not only will their tempers become irritable, but their bodies will also experience discomfort."
Qiao Sang’s heart thumped, and she quickly looked at Yabao and the others.
Except for Qingbao manifesting and frowning while covering her nose as the surrounding wind grew stronger, Yabao and the others seemed to be in their original state, unaffected.
Mikayla noticed Qiao Sang’s actions and said calmly: "You are now a B-level Tamer, and Blazing Divine Lion and the others are also King-level pets. Unless they stay inside for more than ten years, it's only then possible they might be affected."
As she spoke, she looked at Qingbao and said: "The one most affected here is Qinyin Fairy. I suggest you first recall it back into the Beast Codex."
I don't know if Qingbao is willing to go in. It loves freedom so much, turning into wind and flying east and west. This place is, after all, a rare sight. Looking from within the Beast Codex is nowhere as good as the feeling of seeing it with one's own eyes. If Qingbao is unwilling to enter the Beast Codex, it's only a day or two before we go out anyway, and I can just let Lubao treat it then... Qiao Sang thought up to here and just wanted to speak.
"Qing qing!"
Yet at this moment, Qingbao showed an irritable expression of quickly let me in.
Even her voice was a bit coarser than usual.
Qiao Sang: ...
The power of this Ghost Mist is too terrifying, even Qingbao's such good temper was actually triggered into irritability so quickly... Qiao Sang thought while waving her hand, recalling Qingbao back into the Beast Codex.
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