198: Long time no see, Master Mu Xin Qing Yang Que

New Era Calendar 552, September 1st, light snow.

The fine, salt-like snow had not stopped since August 26th, but it never left any traces of accumulation on the ground.

These snowflakes often melted into spiritual energy and returned to the world before they could pile up, but the temperature was indeed getting lower and lower.

Qingyang City, Chenyang Pet Store.

Luo Chen pushed open the store door, dressed in a thin hoodie and sweatpants, and walked into the misty street.

“Rustle”

The sound of falling snowflakes echoed in Luo Chen's ears. In the quiet atmosphere, it wasn't chaotic or noisy; instead, it made one's heart calm down.

There were only a few pedestrians on the street. The residents of Qingyang City had all received news of the relocation, which was scheduled for five days later.

For the people of this small city, they didn't know what life would be like after the relocation, but in such a perilous world, perhaps they could only follow the arrangements of some important figures to improve their chances of survival.

Luo Chen's figure passed through several streets and arrived at the square in front of the City Lord's Mansion, where the initial Breeder competition had begun.

However, although the square was not as lively as during the competition, there were still many figures in uniform busily moving back and forth.

Luo Chen walked around the crowd carrying various boxes and arrived at the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion.

“Hello, could you please inform the City Lord that Luo Chen is visiting?”

The guard at the entrance looked at Luo Chen in surprise, as if recognizing his identity, and said somewhat excitedly:

“You're that champion? You're looking for the City Lord? Alright, I'll ask.”

Luo Chen's popularity in Qingyang City was quite high. Seeing that it was Luo Chen looking for the City Lord, the guard at the entrance directly announced him without much questioning.

He picked up something that looked like a communicator and held it in front of him.

“This is the gate guard. Luo Chen wishes to enter the mansion to see the City Lord. Is that permissible?”

“Which Luo Chen? The champion of the Breeder competition, yes, that Luo Chen.”

After a slight pause, as if the other end of the communicator had given the guard a response, the guard said “Alright” and then hung up the communicator.

“You may enter. Go straight after entering the gate, and the first building is it.”

Luo Chen nodded gently, “Thank you,” and then entered the spacious gate of the City Lord's Mansion.

He was quite familiar with the City Lord's Mansion, so he walked familiarly to the front of the circular building. Before entering the building, he saw Feng Qingyang's familiar and somewhat weathered face.

Feng Qingyang looked at Luo Chen's figure, his face filled with complex emotions. The unfathomable aura on Luo Chen was exactly like his elder sister's.

In other words, in just a few days, Luo Chen was already a Wild-Ranked Beast Master. This speed of advancement could only be described as terrifying.

Recalling when the competition first started, he seemed to still be a small Spirit-Rank Beast Master, but now he was already a presence capable of dominating a city. How could this not make his heart feel complex?

“Shopkeeper Luo, long time no see.”

Upon his return and meeting again, Luo Chen had finally been upgraded from 'Little Shopkeeper Luo' to 'Shopkeeper Luo', dropping the 'Little'.

“City Lord Feng, you've become even more charming after a few days.”

Luo Chen's complimentary words made Feng Qingyang's mouth twitch uncontrollably. Who could compare to him in charm?

“Don't tease me. With your advancement speed, I'm afraid in a while, I'll have to call you 'Senior'.”

Luo Chen awkwardly touched his nose. In some ways, Feng Qingyang was not wrong.

“Let's not talk about that. You've come to the City Lord's Mansion specifically today, surely not just for a stroll, right?”

“I've come solely for a previous agreement. Now that I have the ability to fulfill it, I naturally came to honor my promise.”

“Agreement?” Feng Qingyang paused slightly, then remembered the agreement made during the blessing.

He hadn't expected that a seed planted inadvertently back then could actually yield a return now.

In fact, with Luo Chen's current strength, even if he didn't fulfill this agreement, the entire Qingyang City would have no way to deal with him. However, it only goes to show that Feng Qingyang had not misjudged him back then.

Half an hour later, in the secret realm where the Muxin Qingyang Bird lived, in front of the sun formed by the Muxin Qingyang Bird.

“My agreement with the Muxin Qingyang Bird was to nurture a new Wild Rank Pet for Qingyang City that could protect it.

However, Qingyang City is probably going to become history now, so cultivating a new Wild Rank Pet to defend the city doesn't hold much meaning. Therefore, I think it's better to let it recover on its own and make its own decision.”

“Lord Muxin Qingyang Bird… alas.” Feng Qingyang had a thousand words in his heart, which ultimately turned into a long sigh.

“Shopkeeper Luo, I leave everything to you.”

Feng Qingyang clasped his hands and bowed to Luo Chen, then wisely retreated from the secret realm.

Luo Chen looked at the secret realm beneath his feet; it was a world of difference from his first visit.

Before, the Wood Type energy here was active, and there were all kinds of plant spiritual creatures everywhere. Several old farmer Beast Masters were also working here.

But now everything was gone. The ground was dark, dead soil, as if all spiritual creatures had been harvested; when they left, even the topsoil had been dug a deep layer.

This secret realm has been abandoned, such a thought inexplicably appeared in Luo Chen's mind.

He refocused his gaze on the Muxin Qingyang Bird in front of him.

Species: Muxin Qingyang Bird

Rank: King Beast Eight-star / Wild Rank One-star

Type: Wood Type, Light Type · Sunlight

State: Dormant, Weak, Continuously regressing

Aptitude: Perfect

Skills: …

Evolution Path: Not yet unlocked.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Luo Chen's eyes. Without an Evolution Path, it seemed he couldn't solve its injuries with a single evolution.

However, it was a good thing he had prepared early. He took out several slender leaves from his space and then refined them into a pure liquid.

Using his spiritual power, he guided the liquid into the light sphere enveloping the Muxin Qingyang Bird, then carefully applied the liquid to its body.

If the Rainbow Spirit King Sparrow were here and saw Luo Chen using phoenix blood grass leaves on the Muxin Qingyang Bird, it would probably start shouting again.

Perhaps due to compatible natures, the emerald green liquid was absorbed very quickly. After a while, the green glow on the Muxin Qingyang Bird's body became even brighter.

The Muxin Qingyang Bird slowly opened its eyes, feeling the warm energy within itself. Since it was injured and went dormant, it hadn't felt this comfortable and warm in a long time.

“I… what happened to me?”

The Muxin Qingyang Bird's voice was as elegant and pleasant as ever, even such a weak inquiry could make one think of a graceful and dignified beauty.

“Long time no see, Lord Muxin Qingyang Bird.”