Chapter 75: The Treasure-Hunting Ghost

The pet beast base has numerous passages, and at the end of each passage, several more routes branch out.

It can be described as a complex maze, and without someone familiar with the terrain leading the way, it's easy to get lost.

Qingyuedie led the way at the front.

It was clearly very familiar with the terrain here, flying straight toward one of the routes without stopping.

During the journey, Qingyuedie kept talking, but unfortunately, Qiao Sang couldn't understand...

However, Huoyagou was chatting with it very happily.

From Huoyagou's words, Qiao Sang vaguely guessed what Qingyuedie was saying.

It was something like, "You also came from here?"

"Yes, yes."

"I did too."

After three turns and passing through two areas, they finally arrived at the destination Qingyuedie wanted to lead them to—the Activity Hall.

The layout inside resembled a courtyard.

At first glance, apart from dragon-type and fairy-type pet beasts, pet beasts of other attributes were all present.

Among them, ghost-type pet beasts were the least, with only a few.

Next were fire-type pet beasts, also in small numbers.

Regardless of their attributes, the Activity Hall housed dozens of different species of pet beasts, if not a hundred.

"Most of the pet beasts in our base are here. If you can't decide which type of pet beast to contract, you can interact with them up close before making a decision," a male staff member said to three young people not far from Qiao Sang. "Most of the pet beasts here are gentle, so you can rest assured."

Qiao Sang, with her sharp hearing, overheard the conversation.

She felt that Yabao probably hadn't appeared here before...

Indeed, the Fire Tooth Dog in her arms was full of excitement and curiosity.

If she hadn't been holding it, it would have rushed in long ago.

"But there are a few things to note. Don't take photos of the Flame Sparrow when it's not on guard, and the only Fire Tooth Dog in the hall is heartbroken and not interested in anything. We brought it here to improve its mood, so as long as you don't show affection in front of it, you'll be fine," the male staff member continued.

Qiao Sang was taken aback.

She looked around and indeed saw a Fire Tooth Dog resting with its eyes closed under a landscape rock.

Could this be one of the Fire Tooth Dogs that fought over a female Fire Tooth Dog...

Where is the other one...

Could it have won the heart of the female?

Just as Qiao Sang was about to move closer to listen, Qingyuedie flew in front of her at the right moment.

It always remembered its tamer's words.

To serve customers well and not let them feel neglected.

Qingyuedie enthusiastically introduced the place.

"Yue."

"Yue, yue, yue."

"Yue."

Qiao Sang: "..."

The male staff member's words were no longer clear, and Qiao Sang didn't stay, instead walking into the area where the pet beasts were active, holding Huoyagou.

Before she had taken two steps, a mostly green pet beast blocked her path.

Qiao Sang recognized it as the grass-type pet beast, Huangbaohua.

Its most distinctive feature was the unopened yellow flower bud on its head.

Whenever the flower on its head bloomed, it would be time for it to evolve.

It held a small yellow flower of the same color and offered it to her with a shy expression.

Qiao Sang's pupils dilated.

Damn! This scene is so familiar!

Just as Qiao Sang was stunned, Qingyuedie, fulfilling its duty, introduced what Huangbaohua wanted to express.

"Yue."

"Yue, yue, yue."

"Yue."

Qiao Sang: "..."

"Yabao, translate," Qiao Sang said.

Huoyagou dutifully translated.

"Ya, ya."

"Ya."

"Ya."

Qiao Sang felt relieved.

It just wanted to be her pet beast. She thought...

When she understood Huangbaohua's intention, Qiao Sang felt a bit heartbroken.

What a great pet beast.

Good looks, good taste, and a good attribute.

Unfortunately, she didn't have the money...

The exchange coupons from the Baisai competition were for pet beast eggs, not for already born pet beasts.

Even if her endorsement fee arrived, it wouldn't help. Huangbaohua's price was around 500,000.

She couldn't possibly bankrupt herself to spend all her prize money and endorsement fee on it.

"Sorry," Qiao Sang squatted down and sadly refused.

"Huang~" Huangbaohua smiled and shook its head, showing it didn't mind.

Qiao Sang felt even more heartbroken.

What a great personality...

Should she call Song Yuan and ask her to pay the endorsement fee in advance...

After all, Huangbaohua met all her criteria.

If contracting a pet beast was a mutual choice, it would be the best.

But the money...

Just as Qiao Sang was struggling with the decision, Huangbaohua turned and walked to another young man who had just entered.

"Huang~"

The same small yellow flower, the same shy expression.

Qiao Sang: "..."

She had misjudged it.

Most of the pet beasts here were gentle and not afraid of strangers. After a few interactions, Qiao Sang's mood improved.

Just as she was about to go see a small owl not far away, the Fire Tooth Dog beside her suddenly stopped, its body tensing as it looked at a tree.

Qiao Sang followed its gaze.

A pet beast with yellow and gray stripes was hanging upside down from a tree branch. It had no wings or legs, but its bottom was firmly attached to the branch.

Its head was surrounded by a yellow ring, and its eyes were yellow with large gray pupils.

Feeling the intense gaze, it looked over.

It smiled, its eyes curved, showing a mischievous expression.

Qiao Sang quickly picked up the Fire Tooth Dog and turned to leave.

Oh my god!

Why is there a Treasure-Hunting Ghost here!

The Treasure-Hunting Ghost is not only a strange ghost-type pet beast but also a headache-inducing existence among ghost-type pet beasts.

It likes to hunt for treasures, but not the gold and silver treasures humans think of. Instead, it seeks things it finds novel and interesting.

As long as it's interested, it will try to get it.

The yellow ring on its head is not just for decoration; it's used to store things.

The ring is like another space. Once it puts something in the ring, it can't come out unless the Treasure-Hunting Ghost takes it out.

It sounds very useful, and some people with ulterior motives might try to contract a Treasure-Hunting Ghost.

However, the Treasure-Hunting Ghost has a very headache-inducing trait: it likes to store things it finds interesting.

If the things a contracted Treasure-Hunting Ghost likes are normal, it's fine. But if they are not, it could really tarnish one's reputation.

Once, a man was reported by his neighbor for stealing items.

When the police arrived, the man didn't resist to prove his innocence and allowed them to search.

When they found out he had a Treasure-Hunting Ghost, the police asked him to summon it.

The man, confident in his innocence, had the Treasure-Hunting Ghost take out everything from the ring.

The Treasure-Hunting Ghost took out several pieces of women's underwear.

The man had to explain for a long time, and even after it was proven he was innocent, he couldn't hold his head up in that neighborhood.

Qiao Sang quickly turned and walked away, fearing that she had something the Treasure-Hunting Ghost might be interested in.

But before she had taken two steps, the Treasure-Hunting Ghost appeared in front of her, floating.

Qiao Sang stopped abruptly.

Phew, almost face-to-face...

The Treasure-Hunting Ghost smiled mischievously, took off the ring on its head, and took out a gray egg with a yellow ring.