"Xu Gehong" asked, "When do we go in?"
"Weâre waiting for one more person; once he arrives, weâll set off." Qiao Sang replied.
Mikaela feigned ignorance and asked,
"What level of Beast Tamer, and what are they responsible for?"
"F level, 15 years old, named Guo Ruiqi, still a student." Qiao Sang answered succinctly, "The main purpose this time is to help him find the pet beast that was captured."
In the past few days, the Beast Tamer of the Lele Seed has called her several times for more comprehensive information.
Mikaela, maintaining her reserved persona, did not press further.
"Why did you take this task?" Qiao Sang inquired.
Indeed, items from other planets can increase substantially in value, but the other party is a B-level Beastmaster after all, surely theyâve seen plenty of good stuff. Accepting a mission so readily, without asking about the main content or responsibilities, seems a bit too impetuous.
Mikaela replied calmly, "I just happened to need something from the Chao Su Star for the 53rd Secret Realm, so I took it."
Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned, eyebrows slightly furrowed, and couldnât help but ask, "What do you want to do in the 53rd Secret Realm?"
She merely wanted a teammate to do the task together. If this teammate has their own agenda, it might delay the progress of finding the Lele Seed, making her reconsider collaborating.
Not good, maybe I used the wrong excuse... Seeing Qiao Sangâs expression, Mikaela felt a twinge of anxiety, but maintained her cool exterior and said,
"What I do is my personal business. But donât worry, I will only act during breaks and wonât delay your matters."
Thatâs good... Qiao Sang smiled, "Thatâs not what I meant."
No, thatâs exactly what you meant... Mikaela thought internally.
"Xun Xun~"
Little Treasure Hunter, staying hidden, returned to the Beast Tamerâs side.
No wonder it couldnât spot any flaws. This wasnât even the Beast Tamerâs teacher to begin with.
It was obvious; if it were fake, it would surely be detected.
After waiting for a while, the phone buzzed.
Qiao Sang picked it up to look.
Caller ID: 53rd Secret Realm.
She scanned her surroundings and quickly spotted a boy with a backpack, holding a phone to his ear, accompanied by a couple carrying bags.
Clearly a family of three.
Qiao Sang put down the phone and walked over, calling out,
"Guo Ruiqi."
The boy turned his head, momentarily puzzled, then upon seeing Mikaela, tentatively asked,
"Qiao Beast Tamer?"
Mikaela: "..."
Canât you recognize the voice... Qiao Sang coughed once, "Itâs me."
Guo Ruiqi froze on the spot.
Guoâs mom was the first to react, hastily saying,
"You really look too young, thatâs why he made a mistake."
Guoâs dad nodded repeatedly, "Exactly, exactly!"
Saying this, he gave his sonâs head a light smack.
Young? She looks around my age! Guo Ruiqi internally shouted.
Itâs not about looking young; I am young... Qiao Sang internally muttered, without revealing her actual age, and said,
"Now that youâre here, letâs go."
Guoâs mom put down the big bag and handed over a smaller one: "Senior Qiao, this time my son will be in your hands. Inside are some things we prepared for you; your pet beast can munch on them as snacks when bored."
A glimpse showed the exquisite packaging inside the box.
Qiao, senior? Qiao Sang was momentarily stunned, then waved it off, saying,
"No need, no need."
"Please, you must accept it." Guoâs dad implored, "Taking my son into the secret realm alone must be tiring... "
Before he could finish, Qiao Sang interjected,
"I wonât be alone; Beast Master Xu is also going."
Guoâs mom apologized,
"Sorry, I only prepared one."
Guoâs dad said, "When you come back, Iâll make sure Beast Master Xu has one as well!"
Mikaela adhered to her persona, coolly refusing, "I donât need it."
Guoâs parents didnât insist, assuming Qiao Sang, who took the mission, was the B-level powerhouse and main leader.
"Then Senior Qiao, you must accept this." Guoâs mom handed the item forward again.
This felt oddly like a patientâs family who had paid for the surgery yet still insisted on gifting something to the doctor for peace of mind... Qiao Sang solemnly stated,
"Since I took this mission, I will carry it out properly and ensure his safety, so I cannot accept this."
With that, she glanced at her phone purposefully, checked the time, and said,
"Itâs getting late; we must depart."