It really was nearby... Seeing Qingqing Ni suddenly appear before her, Qiao Sang's heart skipped a beat.
Twice. Both times, Qingqing Ni had appeared of its own accord...
"Ya Bao?"
Ya Bao curiously approached Qingqing Ni and sized it up.
Was this little fellow the one its Beast Tamer had been looking for?
Luobao was also staring at Qingqing Ni.
"Steel Sword."
Gang Bao's voice echoed in her mind.
It's asking if you came looking for it.
Qiao Sang snapped back to her senses. Her gaze fixed fervently on Qingqing Ni as she nodded. "Yes, I came looking for you!"
Since Qingqing Ni had asked that, Ancient Winged Bird's side must have spotted her, and it had specifically come after her...
Realizing this, Qiao Sang's heart inexplicably warmed.
"Qingqing?"
Qingqing Ni wore a puzzled expression.
"Steel Sword."
Gang Bao translated in her mind.
It's asking what you want from it.
"Xun Xun~"
Before its Beast Tamer could speak, Little Treasure called out first, saying that they wanted it to join them and become their companion.
"Qingqing?"
Qingqing Ni tilted its head, its clear eyes full of confusion.
Companion? Did that mean playing together?
"Steel Sword."
Gang Bao translated in her mind.
So innocent. Why does it seem like it doesn't understand anything... Realizing that the coming conversation was crucial, Qiao Sang carefully chose her words.
"It means making a contract with me, leaving the Secret Realm, and working hard together for our ideals."
After a pause, she asked, "Do you have an ideal?"
She remembered that in When Pet Beasts Leave the Secret Realm, the protagonist had said these very words to the Pet Beast he wanted to contract with in the Secret Realm. They had hit it off immediately, successfully formed a contract, and left the Secret Realm.
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