??Chapter 548: Chapter 500: District 13
Chapter 548: Chapter 500: District 13
Only the moon hanging low above the skyline’s layered high-rises on the city’s outermost ring was illuminated.
The magnetic levitation train in the sky shuttled back and forth, its dazzling blue fluorescence giving it a sci-fi look.
The evening breeze wafted through, the temperature comfortable.
Various pet beasts never before seen appeared under the city’s neon lights, creating a bizarre and alien atmosphere.
Qiao Sang stepped out of the starport and was greeted by this scene.
She paused for a mont, then took out her cell phone and started snapping photos.
Although there were also pet beasts on Blue Star, where was there such a strong exotic otherworldly feel!
Post on social dia, definitely have to post this on social dia!
Officer Chen was wearing a black single-layer jacket, holding luggage in one hand and operating his cellphone with the other:
“The Sainan High School you are headed to is in the third sector. Traveling from the thirteenth sector will take about three days, so we’ll find a hotel nearby to stay tonight and set off early in the morning.”
No one spoke.
Officer Chen turned his head to look and found that all three exchange students were excitedly taking pictures of their surroundings.
His mouth twitched and he coughed, raising his voice a bit:
“Did you all put the identity bracelets on your pet beasts?”
“We did,” Qiao Sang replied first, putting down her phone.
Beast Taming was so prevalent on Chao Su Star and wild pet beasts were so common that, to differentiate between wild pet beasts and those contracted by Beast Tars, contracted pet beasts were required to wear identity bracelets.
As soon as they disembarked from the starship, the personnel handed over the corresponding identity bracelets to them.
Yaobao now had a lightweight shr??inking bracelet on its left paw and an identity bracelet on its right, and it had put on green triangular sunglasses before disembarking, looking rather trendy.
“That’s good, you can’t lose those bracelets as getting a replacent is troubleso,” cautioned Officer Chen.
At that mont, a middle-aged white man with blond hair and blue eyes and a typical beer belly walked over, speaking in standard Mandarin, “Excuse , where are you all headed? I can give you a ride.”
Qiao Sang glanced at the newcor, a thought suddenly crossing her mind: If only everyone spoke Mandarin in her previous life…
“No need,” said Officer Chen, declining the offer.
The middle-aged man didn’t give up. He stepped forward and continued, “You seem to be outsiders and probably aren’t familiar with the place. It’s better to have soone guide you. I can introduce the thirteenth sector to you.”
Officer Chen’s expression chilled, “I said no need.”
The atmosphere suddenly beca a bit awkward.
Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi sensed sothing was amiss and put down their phones.
The middle-aged man squinted and silently put his hand in his pocket.
Shit, is this guy about to pull out a gun… Qiao Sang, having seen plenty of foreign movies in her past life, beca quietly alert.
“Ya.”
Yaobao, sensing its Beast Tar’s alert state, also showed a vigilant expression.
The middle-aged man, hearing the pet beast’s voice, looked down and saw a small creature only several dozen centiters tall, paying it little mind.
But quickly, his gaze fixed on the bracelet on the beast’s left front paw.
Wait, a lightweight shrinking bracelet… The middle-aged man’s pupils shrank, his hand erging from his pocket, now wearing a friendly smile, “Enjoy your stay here.”
With that, he turned and left.
“That guy just now, he didn’t have a gun in his pocket, did he?” Qiao Sang asked.
A gun?!
Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi looked astonished.
Why would you have such a terrifying thought… Officer Chen also looked shocked, staring at her blankly.
Qiao Sang thought to herself, had she guessed wrong? Why were they all staring at her with such strange expressions…
“Of course not,” Officer Chen regained his composure, saying, “In the thirteenth sector, carrying firearms is illegal. Those people are just touts, but they employ certain thods to attract clients, like having a pet beast snatch tourists’ luggage, and then since they’re conveniently nearby and know the routes, they offer to guide the tourists in pursuit. Most tourists, anxious in the mont, won’t refuse.”
“He must have reached into his pocket just for a signaling device to order a pet beast into action.”
Is that even a thing? Qiao Sang was puzzled for a mont and asked:
“That should be illegal too, right? Doesn’t anyone enforce the law?”
Officer Chen explained:
“Of course, soone is in charge, but most of those people target newcors and lack evidence that the pet beasts are instructed by them, so even if you report it to the police, it usually leads nowhere,” Officer Chen said, his expression growing complex as he seed to think of sothing, “I have explained so of the situations on Chao Su Star to Tang Yi and the others on the starship… You’ve been staying in the cabin studying and haven’t co out much, so you might not be clear about it.”
“Don’t all pet beasts have identity bracelets? Can’t you just catch them?” Qiao Sang asked with confusion.
Officer Chen answered patiently, “On Chao Su Star, there is a part of the population that exploits wild pet beasts to achieve their own goals, using wild pet beasts to solicit custors. Thus, even if the pet beasts are caught, it’s useless.”
That’s right, that’s right… Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi nodded continuously.
“Are wild pet beasts that easy to ta?” Qiao Sang inquired.
“How could that be possible,” Officer Chen replied patiently. “But wild pet beasts also have needs, and as long as you can communicate with them, there are always so willing to trade with humans.”
Qiao Sang understood now.
This was just another form of a mission center model, only that it was wild pet beasts that accepted the missions.
…
On the train.
Qiao Sang quietly read his book.
Yaobao and Xiao Xunbao nearly pressed their faces against the window, looking at the scenery outside, occasionally letting out “Ya Ya!” and “Xun Xun!” sounds.
Inside the carriage, other pet beasts looked at them with disdain.
On Chao Su Star, public transports like trains don’t restrict pet beasts from riding.
The reasoning being, with wild pet beasts common on Chao Su Star, rather than having them suddenly appear and scare passengers, causing panic, it’s better to let people beco accustod to the presence of pet beasts everywhere.
“We’re on Chao Su Star and you’re still reading a book! Be human, will you!” Tang Yi said to Qiao Sang with a shocked face, unable to hold back his words.
Although Qiao Sang spent most of his ti in the cabin on the starship, he still ate with everyone else, and over the course of more than a month, the three of them beca quite familiar with each other, making Tang Yi’s way of speaking much more casual.
Do you think I want to read? I have no choice with the college entrance exams coming up… Qiao Sang glanced at him. “I love reading.”
Tang Yi fell silent after hearing this.
“Sassa!”
Just then, the Sasteng cat in Yang Jiayi’s arms, which had been looking peaceful, suddenly seed to have a revelation, with the leaf on its head standing erect, and it gave Yaobao a disgruntled look, letting out a discontented cry.
Yang Jiayi was startled and hurriedly covered the Sasteng cat’s mouth.
“Ya!”
But it was too late; Yaobao had already heard it.
It turned its head, staring at the Sasteng cat, and its small Fla Wings suddenly grew larger.
It had been tolerating this guy for a long ti! It couldn’t fight on the starship, but now that they were off, it was determined to give this guy a good thrashing!
Ah, the effects of the Healing Sound Wave had worn off… Qiao Sang put his book down, about to speak.
“Xun Xun.”
Just then, Xiao Xunbao laid a paw on Yaobao, showing an expression that said, “Big brother, stay cool, let
handle this.”
“Ya Ya!”
Yaobao made a noise, indicating it was not needed; it could handle this!
“Xun Xun.”
Xiao Xunbao pointed at a sign on the wall of the carriage.
This indicated that fighting was not allowed here.
Yaobao paused for a mont.
Qiao Sang looked toward the sign, and his eyes lit up.
Xiao Xunbao had learned to this extent on its own? It even knew what this sign ant?
“Xun~”
Xiao Xunbao patted Yaobao’s shoulder with its paw, then its eyes emitted a purple glow.
The next second, the Sasteng cat that was still staring at Yaobao miffed, suddenly closed its eyes, tilted its head, and fell asleep.
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